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By Julia O’Donoghue The Connection

oreen Smith was getting ready for her job as a cafeteria worker Dwhen a fire that eventually killed a young mother and two children broke out just 40 yards from her doorstep on the morning of Sept. 22. Smith lives within earshot of half a dozen units in the Hagel Circle community, a de- Photo by velopment of modest townhouses located off Route 1 in Lorton. So at first, she didn’t think much of the man screaming outside

Julia O'Donoghue her house that morning. “I thought he was screaming for a child to catch the bus. I looked at the time and I thought that the child probably would miss the bus if they didn’t hurry up,” said Smith, who lives with her two daughters and one grandchild. /The Connection As the screaming continued though, she decided to go to the front window and check on the situation. That is when she saw flames and smoke, engulfing the townhouse just a few steps away from her stoop. “I woke up my kids and we all ran out immediately,” she said. Smith then saw her neighbor, 24 year-old Eileen Allie” Langham-Anderson, lean out a second-story window of burning building to drop her 2-month old infant to a man standing beneath her. The man, Mannie Weeks, had been living with Langham- Anderson recently. He immediately handed the child off to one of Smith’s neighbors and ran back into the building to help the young mom. At that point, Smith said she realized Hagel Circle residents are still mourning the loss of Eileen ‘Allie’ Langham-Anderson and her sons Langham-Anderson and two of her five chil- Solomon and Alfonso Anderson, who died when a fire rapidly spread through her unit in this Lorton dren were still trapped inside and she tried townhouse. to go inside herself. But when she opened Langham-Anderson’s side door, the smoke, Langham-Anderson managed to get three port the infant to Washington Hospital Cen- swollen and he had trouble speaking at a fire and heat overwhelmed her. of her five children out of the house before ter for treatment. They are currently stay- vigil on Sept.25. “I tried to go in two different doors but being overcome by smoke inhalation in her ing with their father, Archie Anderson, from Fairfax Fire Department spokesman Dan there was so much black smoke. I knew I house at 9639 Hagel Circle Court, accord- whom Langham-Ander- Schmidt said officials couldn’t get to them. One of my daughters ing to the Fairfax County Fire Department. son was separated, said have not determined tried to go in after them too and I had to By the time firefighters reached her, the neighbors. “We just couldn’t the cause of the fire yet. hold her back,” said Smith. young mother and two of her sons, Neighbors said Weeks But neighbors said Other neighbors also tried to come to the Solomon, 5, and Alfonso Anderson, 3, were suffered more substantial help her. I was right Langham-Anderson rescue of Langham-Anderson. One man already dead. injuries, most likely be- had lost power a couple who lived nearby spent several minutes try- In addition to rescuing the infant, cause he ran back into the there and I just of days earlier and was ing to break through a window, she said. Langham-Anderson also managed to get her building to help burning candles in the “We just couldn’t help her. I was right two oldest children, ages 6 and 8, out of Langham-Anderson and couldn’t go in.” house. there and I just couldn’t go in,” said Smith, the house safely. Neighbors said those chil- inhaled more smoke than — Doreen Smith “Manny told me it whose oldest daughter is the same age as dren jumped from the same second-story the children. was the candles, like Langham-Anderson. window Langham-Anderson used to drop According to Stacey one tipped over near “I can’t sleep,” Smith said. “I have been the baby to Weeks. Woods, who lives directly across from where the couch or something,” said Woods, who having nightmares. It just keeps coming The surviving children suffered few physi- the fire took place, Weeks stayed in the hos- met Langham-Anderson and her children back to me,” she said in an interview a week cal injuries, though a helicopter landed be- pital for two days and had to be put into a after the fire. hind a nearby library and was used to trans- medically induced coma. His throat is still See Lorton, Page 7 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ September 30 - October 6, 2010 ❖ 3 News News Briefs Inova Offers Flu Vaccinations Beginning Friday, Oct. 1, Inova Health System’s Traffic Slowing Ahead HealthSource will be offering influenza vaccinations to chil- dren and adults throughout the Washington, D.C. area. This year, the Center for Disease Control recommends that per- rail cars to track and safety disrepair. Richard Sarles, sons 6 months and older be vaccinated annually. People at Annual seminar provides interim general manager, said Metrorail, once an high risk for serious complications from influenza include: envied rail system, “has lost a lot of its luster.” ❖ grim outlook; bright spot Children 6 months to 5 years of age He said in addition to aging cars, the system has ❖ Adults with children up to 18 some stations that are nearly 50-years old, with hun- ❖ is rail in Dulles corridor. Adults 50 and over dreds of escalators in constant disrepair. ❖ Adults and children who have medical conditions that Years of neglect and insufficient capital improve- lower your body’s immune system such as diabetes, heart By Nicholas M. Horrock ment budgets led to these circumstances, he said. disease, asthma and HIV, among others The Connection Increased contributions from Maryland, Virginia and ❖ Adults that live in, work at or have contact with anyone Washington, D.C. matched with federal funds, have in institutions such as schools, nursing homes and/or hos- he Northern Virginia Transportation given Metro a $1 billion capital budget, the largest pitals Alliance’s annual seminar on traffic and since Metro was under construction. ❖ Women who are pregnant in any trimester, or who may ridership last week reported dozens of Some commuters lost confidence in Metrorail on deliver during flu season T points of progress, but left most of the June 22, 2009 when two trains collided on the Red The cost for the flu shot is $30 per person (cash or check 150 guests with the realization that 2011 may see Line, killing an operator and eight passengers. The accepted). Inova will also be offering FluMist and FluZone even more gridlock. investigation by the National Transportation Safety HighDose at its hospital-based clinics. To learn more, call The seminar brings together transportation offi- Board found a laundry list of repair and maintenance 703-750-8818 or visit inova.org/flu. cials from road, bus and rail travel in Northern Vir- failures that contributed to the collision. Sarles said ginia who each received five minutes to report on that “each and every one” of the recommendations Supervisors: Bond Language key points in their fields. by the NTSB is being worked on. He said that Metro Perhaps the grimmest report came from Tom surveyed 97 percent of its 2,000 employees to “see On Nov. 2 Ballot ‘Confusing’ Fahrney, Virginia’s Base Realignment and Closing what their concerns were about safety.” He said Metro Commission coordinator who said that by late 2011, A few Fairfax County supervisors have complained that had established hotlines and a “whistle blower” policy the Interstate 95 and U.S. Route 1 travel corridor the language used to describe a local bond referendum pro- to encourage employees to come forward with con- will have to handle 84,000 Defense Department posal on the Nov. 2 election ballot is misleading and confus- cerns. employees with insufficient preparation and funds ing. The number of Metrorail passengers will increase to prevent massive choke points. According to Supervisor Patrick Herrity (R-Springfield), by 20 percent over the next decade and bus usage With BRAC changes, thousands of employees now the bond referendum question implies that Fairfax wants to will increase by 10 percent, according to Metro esti- able to commute by bus and rail will be transferred borrow $120 million for a wide range of transportation mates. The $5 billion, six-year capital program will to new buildings miles from transit and accessible projects, including road construction. But if voters approve help Metro try to meet that challenge, Sarles said. only by inadequate highways, he said. Fort Belvoir, the bond next month, the county government intends to Jim Dinigar, president and chief executive officer which will increase in size by some 3,400 employ- devote the entire $120 million to the capital needs of the of the Greater Washington Board of Trade, and mem- ees could have as many as 80,000 auto trips a day ber of group that studied the how WMATA was gov- Metro system. entering and leaving from Route 1, a roadway un- erned, said that when the Red Line crash took place, During a Sept. 21 board meeting, most of the Fairfax su- improved for decades. “there was not any clarity of who was in charge” pervisors endorsed the controversial language for the bond Another BRAC transfer would send 6,400 Depart- He said though the system moves tourists and inci- referendum proposal in a 10-1-1 vote. ment of Defense employees by Sept. 15, 2011 to the dental travel, “it was designed to get people to work.” Supervisor Mike Frey (R-Sully) voted against the mea- Mark Center, under construction at Seminary Road The Washington Council of Governments joint sure because he was uncomfortable with the language and and Interstate 395, where no provision is in place WMATA Governance Review Task Force will make its characterization of the bond referendum. Herrity abstained for getting cars on and off the property and onto findings known in the second week of November. from the vote for similar reasons, he said. major traffic routes. Perhaps the brightest moment came when Pat Even some supervisors who voted to put the language on Blockage there or anywhere along the corridor Nowakowski, executive director of the Dulles Corri- the ballot, like Gerry Hyland (D-Mount Vernon) and Linda from Quantico Marine Base to the Pentagon could dor Metrorail Project, reported that construction of Smyth (D-Providence), said they wished the wording were keep commuters from as far south as Prince William the project is underway along an 11.7-mile corridor more straight forward. and Stafford counties from getting to and from work from East Falls Church to Reston. He said all phase “The bond council ought to be able to come up with some- in a timely fashion. one Metrorail stations are under construction and thing that will be clearer to the average person,” said Smyth. Metrorail, the key element of rapid transit in the work has begun on a tunnel under portions of Tysons But Fairfax County legal staff said there was not enough region, also faces enormous difficulties from aging Corner. time to draft and get approval for new bond referendum language before the general election in November. The su- pervisors had to approve the current bond referendum lan- guage or forego putting a bond issues before this fall’s vot- ers at all. Hyland said he wished the language could be changed but did not want to jeopardize a steady stream of funding for Metro’s capital needs by pulling the bond referendum question from the ballot. Students Meet Fairfax County Chairwoman Sharon Bulova (D-At-large) also said the bond referendum language has to be broad Mascot and vague so that the county can retain flexibility. Clifton Elementary If circumstances changed, the supervisors might decide students were that they want to use the $120 million for transportation ‘Rockin’ the Red’ projects other than Metro. The Fairfax government would when they met Cliff, only be able to do that if voters have approved the funding the school’s mascot and debt for a wide range of transportation infrastructure, at last week’s pep said Bulova. rally. Leading high-

Melanie Lessard In other words, if the bond referendum question is writ- spirited event were ten very tightly so that it just applies to Metro projects, then the Robinson Second- the county would not be able to use any of the finance pack- ary Varsity Cheerlead-

age for other needs, she said. by Photo ers. — Julia O’Donoghue

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K-9 Krawl 5K Slated A dog walk to increase aware- ness between domestic violence and the link to animal cruelty will be held Saturday, Oct. 16, at 9 a.m. (check-in starts at 8:30 a.m.) in parking lot C of the Fairfax County Government Center. It’s a way for people and their canine compan- News Briefs ions to show support for both human and animal victims of violence during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. There’ll also be goodie bags, free raffles, domestic violence resource tables, McGruff the Crime Dog and a Fairfax County police K-9 Unit. For more information and to sign up, call 703-814-7009. Clifton Town Council Meeting The Clifton Town Council will meet Tuesday, Oct. 5, at 7:30 p.m., in the Clifton Town Meeting Hall, 12641 Chapel Road in Clifton.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ September 30 - October 6, 2010 ❖ 5 Politics Meet 11th District Congressional Candidates

CONNOLLY: (2002-09), a 11th Congressional District seat in 2008 Connolly, Fimian Wife Cathy Smith government con- square off in Nov. 2 and one daughter tractor; current Why does each candidate think the who is a young member of Con- voters should support him? election. adult gress CONNOLLY: The congressman has a FIMIAN: Wife FIMIAN: proven record of being an advocate for Cathy and three Founder and Northern Virginia, he said in an interview. .S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) daughters who are former chief ex- In addition to his freshman term on Capi- and Republican Keith Fimian young adults ecutive officer of tol Hill, Connolly said his 13 years experi- Uare vying for Virginia’s 11 Con- U.S. Inspect, a ence on the Fairfax County Board of Super- gressional District seat in the Where did the multi-million visors means he has extensive knowledge U.S. House of Representatives. Congres- candidates go U.S. Rep. Gerry Candidate Keith dollar company and a deep understanding of what the lo- sional races are the only races that will ap- to college and Connolly (D-11) Fimian (R) and national pro- cal economy needs. He knows how best to pear on the ballot Nov. 2. graduate vider of home in- promote and protect Northern Virginia jobs, Some information about both candidates. school? spection services including federal government employees CONNOLLY: Maryknoll College (bachelor and government contractors. How old is each candidate? degree in literature - 1971); Harvard Uni- Notable Positions in Civic Organi- “I have invested a lot of time in being an CONNOLLY: 60 versity (masters in public administration - zations and Government: advocate for Northern Virginia and for this FIMIAN: 54 1979) CONNOLLY: Fairfax County chairman of economy,” said Connolly. FIMIAN: College of William & Mary the Board of Supervisors (2004-08); Provi- FIMIAN: The candidate said he is very Where are the candidates origi- (bachelor degree in business administration dence District Supervisor (1995-2004); concerned about the direction that the nally from? with accounting concentration – 1979) former president of Fairfax County Federa- country has taken in recent years. He thinks CONNOLLY: Boston, Mass. tion of Citizens Associations (1992-94): the quality of life that residents currently FIMIAN: Virginia Beach, Va. Notable Employment And Career former president of the Mantua Citizens As- enjoy in Northern Virginia is in jeopardy. Experience: sociation (1990-1991); U.S. House of Rep- “Career politicians can’t fix this problem. Where does the candidate live CONNOLLY: Staff member for the U.S. resentatives (2009-present) I know how to create jobs,” said Fimian, now? Senate Committee on Foreign Relations FIMIAN: former president of the Youth who founded a company more than 20 years CONNOLLY: Mantua (Fairfax) (1979-89); vice president for Washington, Leadership Foundation, which provides ago that now provides home inspection ser- FIMIAN: Oakton D.C. relations at SRI International (1989- academic assistance and character build- vices nationwide. 97), a government contractor; vice presi- ing to low-income students in Washington, See Fimian, Page 12 Do the candidates have family? dent for community relations at SAIC D.C.; Republican nominee for Virginia’s

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when they moved in last February. Woods’ son, who is 3, used to play without drills or needles? with Langham-Anderson’s younger children. What would you say if you could have your fillings placed painlessly without drills or needles, “He doesn’t really understand what happened. I just told him that with laser precision and comfort? You’d probably say, “Where do I sign up?” Well, now you can they moved,” said Woods, of her son. with a revolutionary new laser we call the Water Laser. You may have seen it on TV lately. But older children living around Hagel Circle seem to be taking it harder. Several used to play with Langham-Anderson’s older children This new Waterlase® is a breakthrough in comfortable dentistry. The laser sprays a computer- on a regular basis. Now, they just come by the house and stare at it, controlled spray of air, water and laser energy at the decay in the tooth. The laser energy is said Woods. absorbed by the water and the energized microscopic water droplets are what actually remove “You still see the kids coming over here every day. But they just stand the tooth decay. Rarely is a shot necessary to numb the patient. Since no heat is generated and look at the house,” said Woods. from the laser the Waterlase® is very safe to use on everyone.

SOUTH COUNTY CHURCH pastor Andy Casper helped organize a ® Sept. 25 vigil for fire victims. He said approximately 150 to 200 people, What are the benefits of Waterlase dentistry? including some police officers who had responded to the fire, attended the event. “I really got the impression when we were going door to door with Ⅵ Patient Comfort the flyer for the vigil, that the whole community in Hagel Circle was Heat, vibration and pressure are the primary causes of pain associated with the use of the reeling from this,” said Casper. “It was very powerful to see the whole traditional dental drill. Since cutting both hard and soft tissues (teeth and gums) with the community come together.” Waterlase® does not generate heat, vibration or pressure, many dental procedures can be per- A private memorial service took place Sept. 29 in Prince William formed with fewer shots, less need for anesthesia, less use of the drill and fewer numb lips! County, said Casper. The Waterlase® allows us to prepare teeth with less trauma which results in significantly less The Halley Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization is col- tooth sensitivity after new fillings. lecting donations to assist the family with Langham-Anderson’s surviv- Additionally, using the Waterlase® for gum procedures reduces bleeding, post-operative pain, ing children, who lost all of their belongings and clothes in the fire. swelling and the need for pain medication in many cases. That means a new level of comfort The money will also be used to cover funeral and burial costs, accord- and satisfaction for your entire family. ing to the parent group. Those who want to donate should make checks out to the “Anderson Ⅵ Family Fund” and leave them in an envelope labeled “Sunshine for the Sterilization Anderson Family” at Halley’s main office, 8850 Cross Chase Circle, The laser sterilizes the tooth as it removes decay. This is very important. Because of bacterial Fairfax Station, VA 22039. contamination, many of you have had old fillings replaced with either new fillings, or in many Cash and gift card donations from stores like Target, Wal-Mart, Bloom cases, with crowns--and sometimes even root canals!! The reoccurrence of decay under fillings and Shoppers Food Warehouse are also appreciated. is a primary reason so many root canals are needed. Since this new laser sterilizes the tooth as it removes decay, and since many dentists now use ‘bonded’ filling materials enriched with Clifton Day Returns Oct. 10 fluoride, the chances of ever having recurrent decay under that new filling are much lower. The Town of Clifton will close off its streets on Sunday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for the 44th Annual Clifton Day. The event draws thou- Ⅵ Great for Teenagers sands to Clifton to shop, eat and enjoy an entertaining fall outing in The Waterlase® is especially great for teenagers. Sure, if the dentist is very good, shots the southwestern tip of Fairfax County. In addition to the usual fare, should not really be painful. But KNOWING you’re getting a shot is psychologically painful Clifton Day will offer an Oktoberfest area, with beer, bratwurst and even if you can’t feel the needle--especially for teenagers. By not getting a shot, not feeling the other Bavarian-style foods. vibration of the drill, and by not hearing the loud drill, kids never become afraid of the den- More than 200 vendors will be selling crafts, jewelry, furniture, an- tist, so they don’t grow up to be adults afraid of the dentist. tiques and flea market goods. Proceeds raised benefit several local or- ganizations, including the Clifton’s Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops, By incorporating laser technology into our dental practice, we are changing dentistry. It is the Lions Club, the Acacia Lodge and Transition in Place Services for no longer yesterday’s world of painful shots, large silver mercury fillings, and fearful patients. Seniors. Lasers have improved the lives of patients and their dentists. The event will also raise money for two new projects — the restora- Technology is something that makes life better. Better in this case is better clinical results, tion of the 130-year-old Primitive Baptist Church and the grassroots improved patient comfort, less use of anesthesia and antibiotics. effort to save Clifton Elementary School from closure. To get to Clifton Day, visitors can ride Virginia Railway Express to We are proud to be one of the first dentists in Fairfax County to offer this revolutionary tech- the town or park on the outskirts of town for $5. Handicapped parking nology. Since August 2003, Dr. Fox has completed over 3,000 laser fillings with no needle/no is available at the intersection of Clifton and Newman roads and also pain/no numbness. If you’ve been putting off going to the dentist because you were nervous by the Kincheloe Road parking lot. about the drill and needle, you don’t have to put it off any longer! VRE train service starts from Manassas Station to the west and Roll- ing Road Station to the east. While the train ride to Clifton is free, the For more information about our dental practice please visit our page return trip is expected to cost no more than $5 for each rider over 2. No bikes or pets are allowed on the train. The train schedule is posted or visit our website at www.larryfoxdds.com on the Clifton Day Festival website: http://www.cliftonday.com/con- tent/getting-clifton. To learn more about Clifton Day, go to www.cliftonday.com. LAWRENCE T. FOX, DDS Meeting about Local Parks 5200 Lyngate Court As part of its long-range, park-system planning process, the Fairfax County Park Authority is soliciting public comments about the parks in Burke, Virginia 22015 the Sully and Springfield districts. Toward that end, a meeting is slated for Tuesday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m., in rooms 106-107 of the Herrity Build- 703-978-5253 ing, 12055 Government Center Parkway in Fair Oaks. Residents are invited to view the draft plan and share their thoughts Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 7 am - 4 pm at the “Great Parks, Great Communities” project Web page: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/plandev/greatparks.htm. Fill out online New Patients and Emergencies Welcome comment form or send to [email protected] by Nov. 15. All types of general dentistry done at our office. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ September 30 - October 6, 2010 ❖ 7 Opinion

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I will end up paying 25 Steven Mauren unites most drivers in the Wash- gressman from the Connolly (D-11) are all about. percent more for my insurance, Managing Editors ington, D.C. area? Would not most Letters 11th District and I hope the voters of District 11 while receiving less health ben- Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic agree that the ever-enlarging mix Photography: urge others to join aren’t swayed by false arguments efits. Louise Krafft, of cars, trucks and buses that with me in reelecting about crazy views on oral contra- When asked why the steep hike Craig Sterbutzel choke most roads is number one? Art/Design: a thoughtful, experienced, and ceptives. We are lucky to have a in rates, a rep for my personnel Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, But what to do? U.S. Rep. Gerry active public leader. choice Nov. 2 of where we want benefits management company John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, John Smith Connolly (D-11), accepting sug- the federal government to be replied “because of the new health gestions from one and all, has con- Production Manager: Estella H. Worley headed: Connelly’s record of vot- care law.” Jean Card cluded that simply relaxing rules Dunn Loring ing with Speaker of the House Starting in 2011, over the about the use of HOV lanes on In- Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) or Fimian’s counter drug purchases can only CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 terstate 66 and the Interstate 495 record of a successful businessman be reimbursed via your Flexible Circulation Manager: Ann Oliver Beltway would greatly improve Choice on Nov. 2 who is running on limiting the Spending Account if you’ve ob- traffic flow and markedly reduce To the Editor: overreach of Congress. tained a prescription for it. congestion and driver frustration. The letter from printed in the FSA plans typically save patients CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, In Virginia, VDOT acted accord- L.L.C. Sept 16-22 Connection is pretty Diane Sinclair about 20 percent in costs. The gov- Peter Labovitz ingly on Interstate 66. darn scary. The writer talked about Clifton ernment will also start limiting President/CEO Keenly sensitive to our transpor- “being appalled” by congressional your FSA annual allowances to Mary Kimm tation needs, Connolly has sup- candidate Keith Fimian’s (R) “radi- $2,500, currently there is no limit. Publisher/Chief Operating Officer ported other reasonable alterna- cal ideology” and his “extreme Let’s Repeal 703-778-9433 The choice for me on Nov 2 is [email protected] tives: (1) “slugging” or ride shar- views on women’s rights.” He even Obamacare clear. With conservative Keith ing; (2) increased and monitored threw in there that Fimian is tied Fimian (R). 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Ramirez and Olivia Hajioff. Tickets Outing. 11:30 a.m. at Springfield Springfield. Preview at 6 p.m., should be submitted at least two the Virginia Native Plant Society. Colchester Road, Lorton. Politicians $10-$25. www.WorkhouseArts.org. Golf and Country Club, 8301 Old auction at 7 p.m. Art, refreshments, weeks prior to the event. Experts will be on hand to answer and a dunk tank, moon bounce, Keene Mill Road, Springfield. Prizes, door prizes and more. $10 per person, questions and help with plant proclamations, artists, produce, tours SATURDAY/OCT. 9 Raffles, Range Balls, Gifts, and $15 per couple, children free. Tickets selection. Proceeds from the sale and more. Horse, pony and hay rides. Flu Shot Clinic. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at The WEDNESDAY/OCT. 13 refreshments and dinner. $185. available at 703-455-5124. THURSDAY/SEPT. 30 benefit VNPS education and Live music, featuring Hokum Jazz, Franconica United Methodist Church, Wakefield Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. Proceeds to be used for art room Burke Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-12 Pig Tales. 2 p.m. Richard Byrd Library, conservation efforts. 703-732-5291. Sonrise BlueGrass and Gunston Hall’s 6037 Franconia Rd, Alexandria. $30, at 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale. restoration. 703-451-9969. p.m. at 5671 Roberts Parkway, Burke. 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Turn Nature Into Multi- George Mason. Free. Medicare Part B is accepted. This Consignment Sale. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at dimensional Art. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. www.cranfordumc.org or 703-339- year, a single vaccine will protect Grace Presbyterian Church, 7434 Bath Stories and activities. Age 2-5 with FRIDAY/OCT. 15 WEDNESDAY/OCT. 20 adult. 703-451-8055. Huntley Meadows Park, 3701 5382. against both seasonal and H1N1 flu St., Springfield. Maternity and Friends Meeting. 7 p.m. Lorton Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria. 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Learn first-hand as the customers to their September SATURDAY/OCT. 16 SUNDAY/OCT. 24 meeting. 703-339-7385. learn to cut out bird and plant shapes School, 6100 Rolling Road, 2nd Saturday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m. Fairfax County Police Department from special collage paper and Springfield. The band was founded by Workhouse Art Center, 9601 Ox Canoe the Marsh With a presents “hands-on” investigation Third Annual Arts and Craft Show. transform them into masterpieces. For former military band members of the Road, Lorton. Meet each building’s Naturalist. 8 a.m. at Pohick Bay techniques. For ages 13-18. Register 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at South Run SATURDAY/OCT. 2 adults teens 12 and over. $20, nation’s capital in l974. Members are featured artist, a reception in W-16 Regional Park, Gunston Road, Lorton. at 703-339-7385 or RECenter, 7550 Reservation Drive West Springfield High School supplies and refreshments included. from the entire Metro DC area, but from 6-7 p.m. and more. Age 16 and up. $25 per person. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library. Springfield. Jewelry, woodworking, Spartanfest and Arts/Crafts Register at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ local Springfield resident musicians www.WorkhouseArts.org. Reserve at 703-528-5406. Wakefield Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. photography, painting, glasswork, Show. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at West parks/parktakes or 703-222-4664. performing include Phyllis Kvasnicka AppleFest. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Silverbrook at 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale. clothing, pottery and more. Door Springfield High School, 6100 Rolling Art, Wine and All That Jazz on euphonium, Judy Powell on tenor United Methodist Church, 8616 prizes awarded throughout the day. Festival. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Workhouse sax, and Richard Whittenberger on SUNDAY/OCT.10 Silverbrook Road, Lorton. Yard sale, $2, free ages 12 and under. 703-866- Road, Springfield. Arts and crafts, FRIDAY/OCT. 22 silent auction, food, activities, Art Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. cornet. Student, military, senior and 44th Annual Clifton Day Festival. 9 bake sale and chicken B-B-Q lunch. 0566. entertainment and more. All PTSA The Deanna Bogart Band, Lisa group discounts available. 703-599- a.m.-5 p.m. in the town of Clifton. All proceeds used to send local needy Val Cushing “Vessels” Exhibition Lorton Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 proceeds will help fund the teacher Berigan of Washington’s BIG 1075, [email protected] or Crafts vendors with jewelry, furniture, kids to summer camp. 703-690-4159 and Reception. 7-9 p.m. in Gallery p.m. at 8990 Lorton Station Blvd., grant programs. Free admission. 100.3FM, jazz trivia contests, silent www.nationalconcertband.org. fine arts, antiques and more. Live or silverbrook-umc.org W-16, Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Lorton. [email protected]. auction, art and wine raffles, wine music and dance, pony rides, Burke Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-12 noon, Ox Road, Lorton. Works by master tastings, food, children’s activities in facepainting, Civil War reenators, at 5671 Roberts Parkway, Burke. potter Val Cushing, with a talk and Operation Care Package 5K. 9 a.m. WEDNESDAY/OCT. 6 WEDNESDAY/OCT. 27 at Fountainhead Regional Park, the Kid Zone, more than 125 artists, carnival games and rides and more. slide show presentation that evening. 10875 Hampton Road, Fairfax lectures on art and wine and more. Wakefield Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. Oktoberfest area with beer and Free. 703-584-2900. Moms On The Run. 10 a.m. at Tickets $15-$110, age 3 and under at 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale. bratwurst. Free admission. SUNDAY/OCT. 17 Kingstowne Farmers Market. 4-7 Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, 8336 Station. Includes a staffed tent where In this celebration of women’s lives told through per- children can make letters for overseas free. www.WorkhouseArts.org. www.cliftonday.com or 703-968- Vipay Dashami (Dushehra) Mela: p.m. at Kingstowne Town Center, Carrieigh Parkway, Springfield. With Virginia Ballet Company and 0740. The Goddess Diaries Triumph of Good Over Evil. 4-7 5955 Kingstowne Center, Alexandria. Fran Kashchy, director of programs troops, raffles and prizes for top race THURSDAY/OCT. 7 sonal monologues, eight women, ages 12 to 65, share finishers. Proceeds will cover postage School Car Wash. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lorton Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 their journey of humor and heartbreak through life’s p.m. at Durga Temple, 8400 Durga for children and families. Discover at Virginia Tire & Auto, 6620 & 6626 Murder Mystery Dinner Theater: p.m. at 8990 Lorton Station Blvd., Place, Fairfax Station. Cultural how to invest in your children and costs for care packages sent by key milestones. Featuring the newly released, original SATURDAY/OCT. 23 Neighbors Foundation to troops in Backlick Road, Springfield. Proceeds “Funeral For A Gangster.” Robert Lorton. program, food, boutique, jewelry and develop lasting character qualities. Afghanistan and Iraq. Register at 703- support Virginia Ballet Company, a E. Lee High School, 6540 Franconia Meet the Artist Reception. 1-4 p.m. music of The Ruins. The show is Saturday, Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m., at the Harris Theatre, more, followed by Ravan Dahan and Third Annual Arts and Craft Show. Children welcome. $5. To learn more 759-2102 or www.active.com/ non-profit offering pre-professional Road, Springfield. Doors open 6 p.m., at Loft Gallery, 313 Mill St., George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $15 each and can Garba. 703-690-9355 or 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at South Run RECenter, send an e-mail to training and dedicated to the dinner served 6:30 p.m., show starts 7 Occoquan. “Seasons Change”, original www.durgatemple.org. 7550 Reservation Drive Springfield. [email protected]. running/fairfax-station-va/operation- be purchased in advance at www.goddessdiaries.org or at the door. $5 for George care-package. continued improvement of classical p.m. Tickets $10. [email protected] paintings by Jewell Pratt Burns. Lorton Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 Jewelry, woodworking, photography, Wakefield Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. ballet in the community. 703-569- or [email protected]. Gallery open Monday- Friday 11 a.m.- Mason students with ID. Proceeds to benefit the GMU Victims of Violence Fund. p.m. at 8990 Lorton Station Blvd., painting, glasswork, clothing, pottery at 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale.

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airfax County Police are still on the nity forum, says she has been fielding e- hunt for a burglar who is already mails from victims of the robberies, includ- suspected in more than 40 break- ing some who have reported other things F stolen, such as video game equipment. ins in the area. The suspect has been entering unlocked houses or breaking “I think people really need to think twice into cars to steal cash and other valuables about locking their doors,” she said. “This left in the open. guy is getting braver and braver, and we Capt. Steve Thompson, commander of the don’t want to see anyone get hurt.” McLean District Police station, met with citi- Neighbors reported several attempted zens Sept. 21 at Spring Hill Elementary break-ins the morning of Sept. 22 in the School. He said the Oakton area. burglaries were Thompson said happening at a rate “It’s disconcerting to get the police believe of more than one the crimes are the per night. reports of burglaries work of a single sus- “If you leave a three or four days after pect. purse where he can “The method of see it through your it’s happened.” operation is the ex- window, you’re set- act same, it’s pic- ting yourself up to — Capt. Steve Thompson ture-perfect every be a target,” Th- time,” he said. ompson said. “There haven’t been any con- Thompson also said the community needs frontations with homeowners, and he has to be more active in reporting suspected had opportunities, but nothing says that incidents. won’t change.” “It’s disconcerting to get reports of bur- According to a press release from the glaries three or four days after it’s hap- Fairfax County Police, the suspect has sto- pened, we need to know right away,” he len two handguns from vehicles, in addi- said. tion to other items. The suspect has broken Police ask anyone observing out of the car windows and cut through screen ordinary behavior to call the non-emer- porches and made at least one attempt to gency number, 703-691-2131. Tips can also pry his way into a locked house. be made to Crime Solvers by phone at 866- The crimes are especially notable, 411-TIPS (8477), online at Thomson said, because nighttime residen- www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text TIP187 tial burglaries are “extremely rare.” and your message to CRIMES (274637). On Wednesday, Sept. 29, Fairfax County Police released this composite Sharon Rainey, president and founder of map of the serial burglaries that have taken place throughout the My Neighbors Network, an online commu- — Alex McVeigh county. Fimian Challenges Connolly

Heave-Ho From Page 6 eliminate capital gains taxes for start-up companies during their first five years in The Republican said more people with business, he said. experience in the business world, like him- “That would take away a known cost and self, need to run for public office. eliminate some uncertainty,” said Fimian. The candidate said some entrepreneurs If the candidate could get the U.S. are concerned that President Barack Obama Congress to pass any piece of (D) will raise capital gains taxes and, there- legislation, what would it be? fore, they were wary about starting a new CONNOLLY: The congressman would like company at this point. to see the Congress pass the Small Business As a member of Congress, Fimian said he Lending Fund Act of 2010, aimed at assist- would initially concentrate on “jobs cre-

Fairfax Sheriff’s Office ing small businesses acquire capital. ation” legislation in general. The bill would provide significant relief to small businesses through a larger and Who is a public figure that the more flexible extension of credit, without candidate admires? out increasing the federal deficit, said CONNOLLY: The congressman was in- Connolly’s spokesperson George Burke. spired, in part, by Robert F. Kennedy. Currently, many small companies are find- Connolly said Kennedy valued public ser- ing it difficult to get banks to lend them vice and thought of it as noble calling that money, said Connolly. involved sacrifice. Twenty-five Fairfax County sheriff’s deputies pulled a 164,000 pound The congressman would also like to bring FIMIAN: The candidate picked George plane 12 feet in 6.102 seconds as part of the Dulles Day Plane Pull, on the two political parties together in a “seri- Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Ronald Saturday, Sept. 25, at Dulles International Airport. The effort was good ous manner” to talk about reducing the Reagan. He said all three American presi- enough to secure second place in the competition to see which group deficit. dents were principled leaders who “did the could pull a Boeing 757 the fastest. Entry fees and corporate sponsor- FIMIAN: If elected, the Republican can- right thing because it was the right thing to ships help to support Special Olympics Virginia. The Sheriff’s Office has didate would introduce a bill that would do.” taken part in this event for the past 18 years. 12 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ September 30 - October 6, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Lorton/Fairfax Station/Clifton Connection Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected] Big Day for Lee, Stallion Runner Medals

Virginia and several from around the metropolitan South County’s Dylan area as well. Morgan finishes in top 25. Both Kolonich and Yacob earned top 25 medals for their showings for the Lancers at Oatlands. Lee coach Barry Mensh is thrilled with what newcomer By Rich Sanders Kolonich has brought to the Lancers’ program this The Connection fall. “Rarely, perhaps only once in my 31 years of coach- he Lee Lancers, in one of the most her- ing, does a young lady freshman come along with alded cross-country meets of the season, the natural talent and pure love of running as does Tmade their presence felt in a big way on Bailey,” said Mensh. “She is fearless, tough, and a both the boys’ and girls’ sides at last pleasure to coach. In only her second full 5K [at Saturday’s mid-season Oatlands Invitational in Oatlands], she ran with some of the state’s best, and Leesburg. The showcase event is known as the sec- beat not only a state champion [in eighth place fin- ond leg of the Virginia high school cross-country isher Myah Hicks of Edison] but several other young triple crown. ladies who were tops in our region. If I can keep her Bailey Kolonich, Lee’s outstanding freshman girls’ healthy and teach her a bit more about ‘pacing,’ she runner, finished fifth overall among a field of 224 will continue to be a force on the local and state runners in the varsity “A” girls’ race. She timed at 19 cross country scene.” minutes, 32 seconds. The Lee girls are a young squad overall this sea- In the varsity “A” boys’ race, Lee’s Abraham Yacob, son. But the team shows lots of promise. a senior, also garnered a fifth place finish with a time “They are improving each and every week,” said of 16:25 amongst a field of 277 runners. Mensh. “Our team goal is to qualify for the [16-team] At the annual Oatlands meet, high school teams regional championships out of the Patriot District, from throughout Virginia as well as other states com- no easy task, as three of the top four teams at last pete in a variety of races on the scenic 5K course set year’s state meet were from our district. We definitely on the grounds of Leesburg’s historic plantation. The have two front-runners, Bailey and Nina Srikongyos,

/The Connection course is mostly grass with rolling hills as well as and have some dedicated newcomers that are ca- some wooded trails. There are also two creek cross- pable of running at or below 20:30.” ings in which runners must navigate. This year’s In- vitational, which took place on a hot, autumn day, SOUTH COUNTY RUNNER Dylan Morgan earned was hosted by both Tuscarora High of Leesburg and a top 25 medal at Oatlands with a 23rd place overall Freedom High of South Riding. finish in the varsity “A” boys’ race on Saturday. Mor-

Craig Sterbutzel Earlier day races included two JV Frosh/Sopho- gan, a junior, timed at 17:10. more (separate boys and girls races) competitions; “I’m very proud of Dylan’s performance,” said two JV Junior/Senior races (boys and girls); two South County coach Bob Christie. “He has put the varsity B races (boys, girls) and two varsity A races work in and I believe his performance on Saturday Photo by Photo (boys, girls). In all, 97 schools, both public and pri- Dylan Morgan of South County earned a medal at last vate, participated. Most of the schools were from See Morgan, Page 14 Saturday’s Oatlands meet in Leesburg. Robinson Puts Halt to Volleyball Losing Streak

ing to put a win streak together following nals,” she said. “Hopefully, we’ll go further Rams best talented Fairfax Rebels’ squad. their victory over Fairfax (10-3). this year. With the district schedule start- “It came together for us as a team,” said ing, I think we’ll get better and get pumped. By Rich Sanders we’re capable of.” Robinson coach Jill Pearson, of the Fairfax It would be amazing for our team to get The Connection Robinson won the match, three games to match. “Obviously, Fairfax is a rival of ours. all-state rings.” one. Fairfax won the second game to tie the I think Christy The Rams were or the Robinson Secondary girls’ vol- match at 1-1. Then, in game three, the [Zanellato] does a scheduled to play leyball team, getting back onto the Rebels built a 22-16 lead before the Rams real nice job with two more matches F rallied to win the game and garner control “I think the win last night winning track was all but mandatory that group. They this week, at West when it hosted cross-town opponent Fairfax of the match. run a nice offense was a relief. We did real Springfield on on Monday night, Sept. 27. “In that third game, we just broke down,” and they play Wednesday, Sept. The Rams, who a year ago captured the said Fairfax coach Christine Zanellato. “Had scrappy on de- well and played like we’re 29, and home ver- Concorde District tournament title and ad- we won that game I think we would have fense.” sus Lake Braddock vanced all the way to the Northern Region won the match.” Robinson is led capable of.” on Thursday, Sept. by senior co-cap- semifinals, entered Monday’s competition —Robinson Senior Susie Murach 30. against the Rebels having lost four straight ROBINSON HELPED itself by playing an tains Murach and matches. While a loss to the talented Rebels overall crisp match with few errors. Tiffany Connatser, THE FAIRFAX would not have ruined its season, Robinson “We just hadn’t been clicking [during the a setter. Both players will be competing at SQUAD, just 4-9 a year ago, has had a re- needed to remove the burden of the losing losing streak],” said Murach. “Last night, the collegiate level next year, Murach at markable turnaround season. streak and gain some confidence going into we finally put a lot of pressure on [our op- Wingate University (N.C.) and Connatser “We have more experience and a lot of the latter half of the fall season. ponent] with good serves and less errors. at Temple University in Philadelphia. our players played club volleyball,” said “We started the season off real well at 3- We had been making too many errors, mis- Murach believes Robinson has the poten- coach Zanellato. “We are a real balanced 1, but that’s when we had our four-game serves and hitting balls into the net.” tial to successfully defend its district crown team and work very hard.” losing streak,” said Robinson senior outside Robinson’s four consecutive losses going and make a strong run at the 16-team re- The Rebels began the year with wins over hitter Susie Murach, who a year ago earned into the Fairfax match had come to formi- gional tournament. Her dream would be to Herndon, Paul VI, Woodson and Washing- both district and region MVP honors. “I dable opponents in Flint Hill, 0-3; Loudoun see the Rams qualify for states. The top two ton-Lee. Following a loss to the same think the win [over Fairfax] last night was Valley, 2-3; Langley, 0-3; and Heritage High teams in the region advance to states. See Rams, Page 14 a relief. We did real well and played like (Leesburg), 2-3. Now, the Rams will be look- “Last year, we went to the region semifi- www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ September 30 - October 6, 2010 ❖ 13 Sports A wise man knows everything; Morgan Medals at Oatlands a shrewd one, From Page 13 team’s runners were dealing with the swine flu ill- ness. The Lancers, healthy now, are looking forward everybody. has given him the confidence to execute his race to the upcoming postseason. strategy. He’s getting stronger everyday and I know “The girls’ varsity now realize they can overcome he is hungry for bigger and better things.” adversity,” said Christie. “Senior Alyssa Campbell is For the Stallion girls, sophomore Mary Cate earned running with a new sense of purpose and I’m confi- a medal in the girls’ varsity “A” race with a 25th place dent we can put all the pieces together over the next finish. several weeks.” “Mary was an inspiration to her team, finding a Christie said the most surprising showing for his BURKE PROFESSIONAL PLAZA kick in Saturday’s race that earned her a top 25 team at the Oatlands meet was a ninth place finish medal,” said Christie. by newcomer junior Cody Sparker, who finished ninth The Corner of Rt. 123 (Ox Rd.) Cate and her teammates are looking for a strong out of 547 runners in the JV boys’ [Juniors/Seniors] second half of the season. A year ago, the South race to earn a medal and a spot on the varsity squad. & Burke Centre Pkwy. County girls’ team had a disappointing showing at Robinson High senior Nick Reed finished 16th place the Patriot District championships. Several of the overall in the varsity “A” boys’ race. Rams Score On Court Win From Page 13 “It came together for us as a Woodson team in a second meeting, Fairfax reeled off four more wins in a row — Georgetown Visita- team.” tion, South County, McLean and Herndon — to im- prove its record to 8-1. Since then, the Rebels are 2- — Robinson coach Jill Pearson 3 with the wins coming over West Springfield and Heritage. and setter/outside hitter Andye Belcher. Two of Fairfax’s top players are underclassmen, “When [those three] are focused and have good Megan McKenzie, a sophomore setter/outside hit- games we tend to have good matches,” said ter, and junior outside hitter Diana Hartford. Zanellato, of the trio. The team’s three senior leaders are middle hitter Fairfax was scheduled to play on Wednesday, Kevyn Richmond, defensive specialist Kelsey Phillips, Sept. 29 against visiting Marshall. Suite F • 5631 Burke Centre Parkway • Burke, VA 22015

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Send notes to the Connection at Coffeehouse at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays Series for Returning Catholics [email protected] or call at 8:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. at St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated www.BurkePresChurch.org. Church, 5222 Sideburn Road in School Boundary Meetings Set announcements should be submitted at Fairfax, 7:30 p.m. for ten Tuesdays be- Fairfax County Public Schools will conduct six meetings, Mon- least two weeks prior to the event. Franconia United Methodist ginning Oct. 5. ‘Landings’ offers a day, Oct. 25, and Tuesday, Oct. 26, as part of the Southwestern Church, 6037 Franconia Road in Alex- supportive environment for sharing and Silverbrook United Methodist andria offers Fall Bible Study Classes discussing the faith and future in the Boundary Study. They’re open to parents and interested citi- Church, 8616 Silverbrook Road in from Oct. 1-10. Classes will be offered Church. 703-830-4708. zens and involve 23 elementary schools in the region, includ- Lorton, will hold an outdoor Blessing of in Disciple II, Invitation to Psalms, The ing: Bonnie Brae, Brookfield, Bull Run, Centre Ridge, the Animals service, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2 Jesus I Never Knew, Forgiveness/Letting The First Church of Christ, Sci- p.m. All pets must be on a leash or in Go, The Life You’ve Always Wanted, and entist, Springfield, will present a free Centreville, Clifton, Cub Run, Deer Park, Eagle View, Fairfax their appropriate cages (i.e. hamsters, a Men’s Bible Study. Contact 703 971- talk entitiled “Beyond the Sixth Sense” Villa, Fairview, Greenbriar East, Greenbriar West, Laurel Ridge, birds, reptiles). Contact 703-690-4159 5151 or www.franconiaumc.org. on Saturday, Oct. 9, at 2 p.m. at Rich- London Towne, Oak View, Poplar Tree, Powell, Providence, or www.silverbrookumc.org. ard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Sangster, Union Mill, Virginia Run and Willow Springs. St. Mark’s Life Center, 5800 Springfield. Hear how developing a Interested in the Catholic Backlick Road in Springfield, will host a spiritual sense is the basis of all of heal- The meetings are from 7-9 p.m. in the cafeterias of the follow- Faith? Classes will be held at St. Leo Senior Caregiver’s Forum & Panel Dis- ing. 703-866-4325. ing schools: the Great Catholic Church in the cussion 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct 2. ❖ Oct. 25: Greenbriar West Elementary, 13300 Poplar Tree Guadalupe Room in the Parish Center, Caring for the senior population, with The Greater Little Zion Baptist Road, Chantilly; Union Mill Elementary, 13611 Springstone 3700 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, 7:30 answers to medical, legal, and housing Church, 10185 Zion Drive in Fairfax, p.m. every Wednesday. Contact Carolyn issues. Open to the public. 703-609- will celebrate its 119th Anniversary with Drive, Clifton; and Virginia Run Elementary, 15450 Martins Smith at 7546 or [email protected]. a nightly Revival, Oct. 13-15, at 7:30 Hundred Drive, Centreville. [email protected] or 703- p.m., and a Zion Day Celebration service ❖ Oct. 26: Colin Powell Elementary, 13340 Leland Road, 273-5369. St. John’s United Methodist on Oct. 17, 9:45 a.m. The public is in- Centreville; Fairview Elementary, 5815 Ox Road, Fairfax Sta- Church, 5312 Backlick Road in Spring- vited to join us for these services of Interfaith Discussion Group at field conducts its Annual Community praise and thanksgiving. 793-764-9111. tion; and Willow Springs Elementary, 5400 Willow Springs New World Unity Church, 8136 Old Fun Festival on Saturday, Oct. 2, 10 School Road, Fairfax. Keene Mill Road, Suite A-209, Spring- a.m.-2 p.m. Train ride, moon bounce, The Unitarian Universalist Con- Each meeting will include an identical presentation followed field. 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays through big ocean slide, pony rides, games, craft gregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter by small-group discussions of the options presented. Staff mem- Nov. 17. People of all faiths for are in- and vendor booths, the Logan Kraft Mill Road in Oakton, offers services on vited for an interfaith discussion of Band and more. Children and youth will Saturdays at 4:30 p.m., in addition to bers from the departments of Facilities and Transportation and “Spiritual Liberation: Fulfilling Your receive 20 tickets free. Additional tick- Sunday services at 9:15 a.m. and 11:15 Instructional Services will be available to answer questions. Souls Potential” by Michael Bernard ets 5 for $1. 703-256-6655 or a.m. Classes for children and youth be- Background information is at www.fcps.edu. Beckwith. 703-913-8560 or www.saintjohnsumc.org/funfair . gin Sept 18. www.uucf.org. [email protected]. On Sept. 23, the Fairfax County School Board authorized Burke Presbyterian Church, Franconia United Methodist the scope of the Southwestern Boundary Study. The goal is to Burke Presbyterian Church, 5690 Oak Leather Drive in Burke, invites Church, 6037 Franconia Road in Alex- alleviate overcrowding at some schools, while ensuring that 5690 Oak Leather Drive in Burke, pre- members and friends to their annual andria, has several upcoming events. no school is underutilized. sents a sermon series entitled “Life in World Communion Sunday Celebration, For more information, contact by phone the Fast Lane: Slow Down for Relation- on Oct. 3, 8:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. at 703-971-5151 or visit online at Those planning to attend the boundary meetings are asked ships.” Explore everyday relationships Native attire and languages are woven www.franconiaumc.org. Volunteer to register at http://www.fcps.edu/fts/planning/ through the Biblical story of Joseph and into these special worship services, fol- for Phoenix Rising Meal Program. southwesternstudy/index.htm. his family (Genesis: 37-50). The topic lowed by an International Festival Help prepare meals for the homeless for Oct. 2-3 is “Are We There Yet? Seek- celebrating gifts of all nations with a Thursday, Oct. 21, at 6:30 p.m., and ing God’s Direction in the World-Wide potluck luncheon. deliver the bags Friday, Oct. 22, at 5:30 Family.” Worship services are Saturday www.BurkePresChurch.org. p.m.

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Detached ... 0.62 ...... FAIRFAX STATION EAST 8308 PERIWINKLE PL ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION .. $780,000 ... Detached ... 0.25 ...... GILES RUN 8906 LAUREL OVERLOOK DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $772,470 ... Detached ... 0.83 ...... LAUREL OVERLOOK 9935 SOUTH PARK CIR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION .. $770,000 ... Detached ... 0.67 ...... SOUTH RUN 8247 NATIVE VIOLET DR ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $770,000 ... Detached ... 0.28 ...... LAUREL HILL SOUTH 6324 KARMICH ST ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION .. $765,000 ... Detached ... 0.98 ...... FAIRFAX STATION EAST 6803 OLD STONE FENCE RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION .. $760,000 ... Detached ... 0.75 ...... ARDMORE WOODS 5503 SANDY FOLLY CT...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION .. $729,900 ... Detached ... 1.15 ...... BARTON PLACE 7910 GLENBARR CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION .. $695,000 ... Detached ... 0.33 ...... 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LITTLE ROCKY RUN 9709 Rambling Ridge Ct...... $819,950...... Sun 1-4...... Kathleen Quintarelli...... Weichert...... 703-862-8808 6128 SANDSTONE CT ...... 6 ... 3 ... 1 ...... CLIFTON ...... $517,000 ... Detached ... 0.20 ...... LITTLE ROCKY RUN 10631 Timberidge Rd...... $829,900...... Sun 1-4...... Carol G. Ford...... Long & Foster...... 703-503-4027 6678 STONEBROOK DR ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... CLIFTON ...... $510,000 ... Detached ... 0.22 ...... LITTLE ROCKY RUN 9913 EAST HILL DR...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $510,000 ... Detached ... 0.08 ...... EAST HILL 8303 Pinyon Pine Ct...... $899,000...... Sun 1-4...... Mary FitzHenry...... Long & Foster...... 703-503-1825 9165 STONEGARDEN DR ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $500,500 ... Detached ... 0.06 .... LORTON TOWN CTR LANDBAY 10910 Rice Field Pl...... $995,000...... Sun 1-4...... Helen Grozbean...... Century 21 ...... 571-233-4287 7997 ALMEDA COURT ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $500,000 ... Detached ... 0.09 ...... EVAN SUBDIVISION 8120 GILROY DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $500,000 ... Detached ... 0.10 ...... LAUREL HIGHLANDS Lorton 8411 WHITEHAVEN CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $500,000 ... Detached ... 0.11 ...... VILLAGE AT LORTON VALLEY 10919 WOODFAIR RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 .. FAIRFAX STATION .. $495,000 ... Detached ... 1.01 ...... FAIRWOOD ACRES 8331 Linden Oaks Ct...... $360,000...... Sun 1-4...... Anita Mason...... Weichert...... 703-627-6624 6010 UNION SPRINGS CT ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... CLIFTON ...... $485,000 ... Detached ... 0.23 ...... LITTLE ROCKY RUN 8282 LAUREL HEIGHTS LOOP ..... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $485,000 ... Detached ... 0.08 ..... COURTS OF LAUREL CREST Clifton 7774 GRANDWIND DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $485,000 ... Detached ... 0.06 .... LORTON TOWN CTR LANDBAY 6216 SPRINGSTONE PL...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... CLIFTON ...... $484,900 ... Detached ... 0.20 ...... LITTLE ROCKY RUN 13032 Limestone Ct...... $396,000...... Sun 1-4...... Mario Macaluso...... Long & Foster...... 703-568-5001 9907 EAST HILL DR...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $479,000 ... Detached ... 0.11 ...... EAST HILL 12916 Popes Head Rd...... $649,900...... Sun 1-4...... Dennis Hogge...... RE/MAX...... 703-830-2233 9949 EAST HILL DR...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $450,000 ... Detached ... 0.08 ...... EAST HILL 12208 Clifton Spring Dr...... $899,000...... Sat 1-4 ...... Deborah Gorham...... Long & Foster...... 703-581-9005 9168 STONEGARDEN DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $450,000 ... Detached ... 0.07 .... LORTON TOWN CNTR LANDBAY 7917 Clifton Hunt Ct...... $929,900...... Sun 1-4...... Ann Grainger...... Long & Foster...... 703-503-1870 8416 STARGAZER LILY CT...... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ...... LORTON ...... $425,000 ... Detached ... 0.09 ...... SPRING HILL SENIOR CMP 8894 CALLA LILY CT ...... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ...... LORTON ...... $415,000 ... Detached ... 0.09 ...... SPRING HILL SENIOR CMP 8871 WHITE ORCHID PL...... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ...... LORTON ...... $374,000 ... Detached ... 0.09 ...... SPRING HILL SENIOR CMP Burke 6709 RED BIRD WOODS CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ...... LORTON ...... $355,000 ... Townhouse 0.04 ...... VILLAGE OF MOUNT AIR 6144 Shiplett Blvd...... $469,950...... Sun 1-4...... Kathleen Quintarelli...... Weichert...... 703-862-8808 8542 ENOCHS DR...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ...... LORTON ...... $355,000 ... Townhouse 0.04 ...... VILLAGE OF MOUNT AIR 6616 Bestwicke Ct...... $489,900...... Sun 1-4...... Ashley O’Brien...... RE/MAX...... 571-332-1816 7337 ARDGLASS DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $335,000 ... Townhouse 0.04 ...... WORTHINGTON WOODS 9073 TWO BAYS RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $329,000 ... Townhouse 0.04 ...... WORTHINGTON WOODS 7441 CULLUM ST ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... LORTON ...... $325,000 ... Detached ... 0.45 ...... 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CENTREVILLE GREEN Fairfax 13500 SIERRA DR...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... CLIFTON ...... $293,000 ... Townhouse 0.05 ...... SEQUOIA LEA 12289 Fort Buffalo Cir #491.....$245,000...... Sat 12-4...... Tammy Dodson-Baldwin..Long & Foster...... 571-261-1400 10518 OLD COLCHESTER RD ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ...... LORTON ...... $262,600 ... Detached ... 1.01 ...... COLCHESTER 8819 JANDELL RD ...... 3 ... 1 ... 0 ...... LORTON ...... $261,000 ... Detached ... 0.24 ...... POHICK ESTATES 9002 Bowler Dr...... $358,720...... Sun 1-4...... Gomathi Nagaraj...... Mantram ...... 703-543-5650 7311 WHERNSIDE CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $253,000 ... Townhouse 0.05 ...... WORTHINGTON WOODS 12503 Sweet Leaf Ter...... $385,000...... Sun 1-4...... Steve Bingham...... Keller Williams...... 703-389-1985 7432 LARNE LN ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $250,000 ... Townhouse 0.03 ... SOUTHGATE WOODS TOWNHOUS 4226 Sleepy Lake Dr...... $409,900...... Sun 1-4...... Jerry Hodges...... Promax Management...703-625-5688 8173 COCKBURN CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... LORTON ...... $222,000 ... Townhouse ...... CONDO AT GUNSTON CORNER 12104 Ruffin Dr...... $459,780...... Sun 1-4...... Sandra Crews...... RE/MAX...... 703-956-6646 8326 GREEN HERON WAY #48 ... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $222,000 ... Townhouse ...... GABLES AT GUNSTON 4080 Clovet Dr...... $489,000...... Sun 1-3...... Dana DeSarno...... Samson Properties....571-212-7770 9224N CARDINAL FOREST LN #N ... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... LORTON ...... $219,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... HIGHLAND AT GUNSTON CRNR 8176 COCKBURN CT #8176-3 ..... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $210,000 ... Other ...... CONDO AT GUNSTON CORNER 10813 Broadwater Dr...... $545,000...... Sun 1-4...... Catie Morales...... Long & Foster...... 703-278-9313 9602 INVERARY CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... LORTON ...... $200,000 ... Townhouse 0.06 ...... POHICK SQUARE 10213 Pumphrey Ct...... $584,900...... Sun 1-4...... Hannie Gonzalez...... 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Come to the Heart Carol G. Ford, REALTOR CRS, Associate Broker Sheila Adams Life Member, NVAR Multi–Million of Real Estate GRI, ABR, Member REBAC Dollar Sales Club 703-503-1895 Real Estate Buyer’s Agent KAY HART Life Member, NVAR TOP PRODUCERS Life Member, NVAR Multi–Million 703-503-1860 Council 703-503-4027 Dollar Sales Club [email protected] Ann Witherspoon Life Member, Timely articles updated each month at 703-503-1836 NVAR TOP PRODUCERS carolfordsellshomes.net CROSSPOINTE Fairfax Station NEW LISTING $829,990 $659,000 Superstar! OPEN GREAT OPPOR- Refreshing TUNITY TO design in one- PURCHASE SUNDAY, OCT. 3 level living! Sited FANTASTIC HM IN on park-like, 5- SOUGHT AFTER acre lot, a 4-BR NEIGHBORHOOD! Fairfax Station $795,000 custom blend of 5 BR, 3.5 BA, 3 FIN LEVELS – WALK-OUT LL – 2 This Home Has it All!!! Prepare for the Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 market now. Amer contemporary & Eng country. High-end mould- FIREPLACES – LIBRARY – HARDWOOD FLOORS - HUGE 6+ acres – 5 car garage – pool – fabulous solid brick beauty!!! Imagine your home pictured in this space. ings, ceilings, skylts, hdwoods. 1st lvl: Soaring Foyer, DECK OVERLOOKING FENCED YD – CUL-DE-SAC Featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, huge family room addition Kay will put her 30 years of experience to work for you. formal DR, stunning LR w/Fireplace & deck, FR w/FP LOCATION! DON’T PASS THIS ONE UP! w/wall to wall windows – center island kitchen w/granite & wetbar; gourmet+Kit, Brkfast area w/Porch & 3 To view this property, please call/email Ann Witherspoon counters – finished lower level. Location, Location, Location. Call Kay Hart 703-503-1860 for a market analysis now. BR’s. On its own lvl: A must-see Master retreat! [email protected] OR 703.503.1836 For a private showing call Sheila Adams 703-503-1895

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