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2 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ August 4-10, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-778-9416 or [email protected] City of Fairfax Celebrates a Life Hundreds attend public memorial to honor Joan Cross. “She was a wise By Victoria Ross woman and a The Connection gentle soul.” n the end, it was the little things re- — Patrice Winter, membered — a fierce love of former Fairfax City IScrabble, the way Joan Cross gently councilmember put her hand on your arm, her fond- ness for pranks — that moved many to tears. “I don’t think any of us Cross boys real- ized that my mother was a greater person and touched more people than we thought,” said John Clarke, during the Celebration of

Photo by Life memorial service for his mother, Joan W. Cross, at The Stacy C. Sherwood Center on Thursday morning, July 28.

Cross, 68, a five-term member of the Victoria Ross Fairfax City Council, died Thursday, July 21, at her home from complications of cancer. “The song we danced to at my wedding in 2006 captured the essence of our rela- tionship, ‘Because you loved me,’ by Celine /The Connection Dion,” Clarke said, tearing up at the memory. “I really just have eight words to say about my mom: I was blessed because my mother loved me.” Clarke, who lives in Plainfield, Ill., attended the public service with his brothers, The Sherwood Center was adorned with dozens of flower arrangements and tables included collages of See Ceremony, Page 16 photos and newspaper articles about Joan Cross, a Fairfax councilmember who died on July 21. Local Dentist Finds Way To Give Back

By Victoria Ross not high on the list of priorities.” “But I understand why we The Connection Rayek was just 15 when his family Photo by are so passionate about our fled Afghanistan in 1987. This came personal rights, and the op- r. Riaz Rayek and Dr. Tara Zier’s after the Soviet invasion in 1979, portunity this country holds is dental office, Smiles at Fairfax Cor- which turned Kabul into the Red still inspiring,” he said. D Victoria Ross ner, is modern, sleek and state-of- Army’s command center during the Although Rayek first the art, with an HDTV and the latest in den- 10-year conflict between the Soviet- wanted to be a medical re- tal technology. allied government and the searcher, he decided that den- But his office stands in stark contrast to Mujahedeen rebels. The American tistry was his passion. He re- one of the dental hospitals he visits in his Embassy in Kabul closed in 1989. ceived his undergraduate de-

/The Connection native Afghanistan. Rayek said the one dental hospi- gree from George Mason Uni- Devastated by 30 years of war and pov- tal treats about 500 patients a day versity and then went on to erty, Afghanistan has roughly one dentist and has a quarterly budget of $318. receive a master’s degree in per 200,000 patients. It’s a nation that rarely “What’s really sad is how unsanitary physiology and biophysics possesses the basic infrastructure most everything is. There are dental in- from Georgetown University. countries take for granted — clean water, struments just laying out every- In 2001, he graduated from refrigeration, telecommunications, sanita- where or thrown into big trays,” he the College of Dental Surgery tion and medical care. Access to any medi- said. According to the non-profit Dr. Riaz Rayek shows Dr. Grace Lee images from in Baltimore, Md. He has been cal care, especially dental care, is limited. Global Dental Relief Project, oral his last trip to Kabul in 2009 where he donated his practicing family and general The glaring disparity bothers Rayek, and septicemia is one of the leading dental services. dentistry in Fairfax, Reston for the past decade, he has made trips back causes of death in Afghanistan. and Burke for more than 10 to the capital city of Kabul to provide edu- Rayek last visited Kabul in 2009, secur- “Even though I’ve spent most of my life years. cation, advice and supplies to the one den- ing the donation for the dental clinic’s first here, it’s still difficult sometimes to integrate He has been married to his “college sweet- tal hospital that serves a population of 3.9 panoramic x-ray machine, which he paid to the past into this new life. I grew up under heart,” Hoda, for 11 years. They live in million. have shipped. He hasn’t been back because suppressive conditions during the Russian Chantilly with their daughter and two sons. “It’s amazing what we take for granted,” the security for Americans has disinte- invasion. There were no personal liberties, “I really enjoy making patients look and he said. “In Afghanistan, people are focused grated, and several medical professionals so it’s not a big deal for me to get patted on surviving day to day, so dental care is have been killed in the past few years. down at the airport,” Rayek said, laughing. See Dental, Page 9 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ August 4-10, 2011 ❖ 3 Week in Fairfax News Police Charge Fairfax Woman in Fatal Crash Serial Slasher Strikes Again A Fairfax woman involved in a vehicle crash Fairfax County Police give ping when she felt a pinch on her buttocks. She turned that killed a Clifton man has been charged with around and, when she saw a man picking up pieces of cloth- failing to yield right of way. She is Tiffany safety tips to women. ing, police say she initially figured she’d been cut by one of Segreti, 27, of 3500 block of Chain Bridge the hangers. Road. By Bonnie Hobbs But when she returned home, she discovered cuts in her According to Fairfax County Police, on June The Connection clothing. She did not require medical treatment. The sus- 28, around 5:50 p.m., Segreti was driving a pect was described as Hispanic and wearing long pants 2011 Chevrolet Impala on Mattie Moore Court airfax County Police believe the man cutting young and a short-sleeved shirt. and trying to turn left onto Shirley Gate Road women in shopping centers has struck again. They All the victims have been teenage girls or women or in in Fairfax. Freceived a report Monday, Aug. 1, from a 21-year- their early 20s. In each case, they’ve said their attacker is Police say she entered the intersection and old woman who, they say, may well be the sixth Hispanic, in his late 20s, around 5 feet 6 inches tall and struck a 2009 GMC Sierra pickup truck driven victim of a serial slasher. heavyset, and often carrying a small, yellow bag. by Charles R. Blevins, 64, of Clifton Road. The The victim said she was cut, June 8, while shopping at Anyone with information about the suspect or any of impact was so forceful that it pushed the pickup the T.J. Maxx store in the Fairfax Towne Center. As in the these incidents is asked to contact Crime solvers at 1-866- off the road and sent it airborne. The truck other cases, police say the assailant distracted her and cut 411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or slammed into a street light and Blevins was her buttocks with a weapon such as a razor, box cutter or text “TIP187” plus a message to CRIMES/274637 or call severely injured severely. knife. police at 703-691-2131. He was rushed to Inova Fairfax Hospital in Of the six reported assaults, five have been in the Fair Caldwell said other possible victims of this assailant might life-threatening condition and died July 1. Oaks/Chantilly area. Three were in Fair Oaks Mall. The have been embarrassed to tell authorities that someone Segreti wasn’t injured. Police say neither speed first attack, Feb. 14, happened near the front door of did this to them or, simply, didn’t consider it to be a crime. nor alcohol appeared to be contributing fac- Champps restaurant; another occurred May 16 in the Ann But, she said, “We do look at it as a form of assault. And tors to the crash. Taylor clothing store; and yet another, July 25, in the For- the public plays a key role in helping us make apprehen- Anyone with information is asked to contact ever XXI store. The offense in Chantilly occurred June 20 sions by reporting things so we’re better able to link things Crime solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail in the Marshall’s store in the Greenbriar Town Center. The together and find commonalities [among the offenses].” at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text only out-of-area assault was June 18 in the H&M store in She also stressed that police “don’t want women to feel “TIP187” plus a message to CRIMES/274637 Tysons Corner. unduly afraid to go shopping. But if they feel at all uncom- or call police at 703-691-2131. However, said police spokesman Lucy Caldwell, “Women fortable in a store, they should report it to store security. shouldn’t feel this is isolated just to Fair Oaks Mall. This There’s no reason to believe it won’t happen again, so Helping Keep Children type of behavior could happen anywhere. It wouldn’t sur- women should stay alert.” prise us if there were more situations out there that weren’t Caldwell advises female shoppers to be aware of their Safe with ID Kits reported and weren’t recognized as something police would surroundings and keep their eyes open. “They should also want to hear about. But it’s through piecing bits of infor- consider shopping with a friend,” she said. “Actually, these City of Fairfax Police, in conjunction with the mation together that arrests are made.” are general safety tips women should always use — these Optimist Club, will be offering Safe Assured In the just-reported, June 8 assault, the victim was shop- incidents just highlight them.” identification kits on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., at Walgreen’s at 10320 Main St. Parents will receive a full-color photo ID and a mini-CD containing digital fingerprints, a digital photo, video showing movement and mannerisms, a general physical description, vital personal information and a family code word. Private information is encrypted and accessible only by law enforcement. Missing-persons posters can be created and printed directly from the mini-CD in English, Spanish and French. The Safe Assured ID kits can also be used as a valuable aid for adults with special needs. The kits are free and an appointment is necessary. Call Sgt. Dan Grimm at 703-385-7966 for further information. Goodwill Store To Open In Fairfax On Saturday, Aug. 6, Goodwill of Greater Washington is opening a retail store and donation site at 9960 Main St., in Fairfax. The13th outlet in the regional nonprofit chain, the store will resell donated goods to help finance employment programs and job training throughout the Washington, D.C., area. The grand opening ceremony will run from 10 a.m.-12 Apple Federal Credit Union employees load donated supplies onto noon. ‘Stuff the Bus’ a school bus July 26 at the Apple Fairfax Branch as part of Apple’s Capital One Bank contributed $150,000 in Stuff the Bus program that provides school supplies to needy kids capital to help Goodwill open the new outlet, in Northern Virginia. From left, Bobby Sadr, Apple FCU branch representative; Susannah which will be located in the storefront previ- Lee, Apple FCU branch representative; Wayne Morris, Fairfax branch manager for Apple ous occupied by Yesterday’s Rose. FCU; and Asha Kumari, Apple FCU branch representative. Apple members and the public To learn more about Goodwill of Greater are encouraged to drop off new school supplies and backpacks at Apple branches lo- Washington, go to www.dcgoodwill.org. cated throughout Fairfax and Loudoun counties by Aug. 9. For drop-off locations in each county and the specific donations needed, go to https://www.applefcu.org/ stuffthebus.asp/.

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Evan Emery, 12, a Robinson student wanted a mustache painted on his face ‘because they really look cool.’ He attended the Middleridge NNO event. Middleridge celebrates its 10th annual National Night Out Against Crime with ice cream, music, games, face-painting and more on Tuesday, Aug. 8. Fighting To Take Back the Night Neighborhoods team up with police during National Night Out events.

By Victoria Ross law enforcement presence was part of the The Connection 28th annual National Night Out (NNO), a community-police partnership to strengthen ith sirens blaring and lights neighborhood’s anti-crime efforts. flashing, police cars, fire- The crime prevention event, sponsored by Wtrucks and ambulances the National Association of Town Watch raced into neighborhoods (NATW), involves citizens, law enforcement throughout Fairfax County on Tuesday agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighbor- night, Aug. 2. hood organizations and local officials from But they weren’t there to investigate any more than 15,000 communities across the crimes or misdemeanors. Instead, the heavy nation. According to the NATW, more than

Catie Morales and husband Steve Morales help Mary Vander Maten dish out ice cream at the Middleridge National Night Out Nicole Myers, 16, volunteered to Against Crime event on Tuesday, do face-painting at Middleridge’s Aug. 8. With nearly 600 homes, 10th annual NNO event. ‘I love Middleridge has one of the largest painting butterflies,’ she said. NNO events in Fairfax County.

37 million people participate in NNO events big picnic for 500 people.” annually. “It’s a fun event, and there’s something “It’s a big to-do, and Middleridge is one for everyone, but it also helps heighten of the biggest,” said Fairfax County Police crime awareness,” Vander Maten said. Officer J.T. Frey, who organizes 27 NNO Catie Morales, former president of the events in the West Springfield Police Dis- MCA, organizes the Middleridge event. trict. “There are about 600 homes here, and I “This program really helps strengthen think we have about 500 people come out. neighborhood spirit and partnerships be- This is really a way to support and Del. David Bulova (D-37) chats with University Square residents during tween the police and the community,” Frey strengthen neighborhood camaraderie. the neighborhood’s annual NNO event. Frank Ruth, University Square’s said. In addition to police, fire trucks and HOA president, said the event is a way to help neighbors meet each Mary Vander Maten, president of the McGruff, the crime-fighting dog, the Middleridge Civic Association (MCA), said other. A former Robinson Secondary School science teacher, Ruth said See Neighborhood, Page 7 his neighborhood is stronger because of events such as NNO. the Middleridge event is similar to “really

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SATURDAY/AUG. 20 Neighborhood National Alliance on Mental Illness Family Support Group From Page 6 Meeting. 1 p.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library Conference Room B, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Family Middleridge event featured music by Pet Rock, face-painting, members, partners and friends of children’s games and 15 booths that showcase the neighborhoods people with mental illness can share information, ideas and programs, services and events. encouragement. No registration “This is a great way to let residents know this is everything our required. [email protected]. awesome community does. It sums up the spirit of the neigh- WEDNESDAY/AUG. 24 borhood. There’s a great mix Electoral Board General Meeting; “This program really of people here, from older resi- Canvass and Provisional Ballot Meeting for Aug. 23 Primary. 9 a.m. helps strengthen dents to young families,” said Fairfax County Government Center, Gretchen Bulova, who volun- Room 315-C, 12000 Government teered to organize the first Center Parkway, Fairfax. 703-324- neighborhood spirit 4735, TTY 711. NNO event in Middleridge 10

years ago with her husband, Photo by and partnerships SATURDAY/SEPT. 10 Del. David Bulova (D-37). Disaster Response Volunteer between the police “Newcomers can learn Training. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The about the various activities in Salvation Army Fairfax Corps, 4915

Victoria Ross and the community,” the neighborhood, such as the Ox Road, Fairfax. The Salvation Army seeks volunteers who will help — Officer J.T. Frey scouts, or the book club, and serve during disaster situations. it’s also a way to get people to Contact Liz O’Dell, Donation and volunteer,” she said. Volunteer Coordinator for The Salvation Army National Capital Area

“Communities are safer when neighbors look out after neigh- /The Connection Command, 202-756-3906 or bors, and when we forge partnerships with our law enforcement Liz_O’[email protected]. officers,” said David Bulova, who attended several NNO events on Tuesday evening with his family. “It’s a great way to boost TUESDAY/SEPT. 13 community pride and especially to give children a chance to in- Fairfax County Board of Supervisors teract in a positive way with the police. I’ve seen NNO make a Meeting. 9:30 a.m. Fairfax County Government Center, Board real difference in my community.” Auditorium, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. 703-324- Claire and Kevin Williams, 5, wave bye to the fire truck 3151, TTY 703-324-3903. at Middleridge’s annual NNO event.

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Newspaper of August Sales Tax Holiday: Fairfax serving areas of Burke Five Percent Off An independent, locally owned weekly School Supplies newspaper delivered to and Clothing homes and businesses. Back-to-school sales tax holiday a reminder of 1606 King Street When: The 2011 holiday will take place on Aug. 5-7, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 2011. other back-to-school rituals; buy extra supplies What’s exempt: School supplies selling for $20 or less per item, clothing and footwear selling for $100 NEWS DEPARTMENT: for needy students. or less per item will be exempt from sales tax. To discuss ideas and concerns, See: www.tax.virginia.gov Call: 703-778-9410 e-mail: [email protected] hile some of us are not sure don’t get their money from the federal gov- plies they need. Michael O’Connell how it got to be August, never ernment need support from local shoppers now In addition to financial contributions to pur- Editor / 703-778-9416 mind time to start thinking more than ever. chase the supplies, Our Daily Bread is seeking W Victoria Ross about going back to school, the Also, remember that many families in the donations of new teen-sized backpacks and Community Reporter first day of school is about a month away, Tues- area are struggling. There are many options scientific calculators. ODB will accept dona- 703-752-4014 [email protected] day after Labor Day, Sept. 5. to help. tions through Aug. 12. Contact Jennifer Rose Virginia families can take advantage of what ❖ FACETS in Fairfax, which provided more at 703-273-8829 or [email protected] Julia O’Donoghue Education & Politics amounts to a three-day coupon for five per- than 300 students with backpacks filled with or visit www.ODBFairfax.org. [email protected] cent off on many back-to-school items. supplies last year, is collecting school ❖ Arlington Doorways for Women and Fami- Bonnie Hobbs Sales tax is suspended for the coming Editorial supplies until Aug. 12. Drop donations lies is collecting money, school supplies, win- Community Reporter weekend, Friday through Sunday, between 9-5, Monday-Friday, at 10640 ter coats and more for needy students. Con- 703-778-9438 [email protected] Aug. 5, 6 and 7 (restrictions apply). Page Avenue, Suite 300, Fairfax. Volun- tact Wyatt Schroeder at During this three-day period, school supplies teers will gather for Back to School parties to [email protected]. Nick Horrock County & Projects selling for $20 or less per item, and clothing stuff their new backpacks with supplies. Go to www.doorwaysva.org/donate/seasonal-ways- [email protected] and footwear selling for $100 or less per item http://facetscares.org/donate/back-to-school- to-give/backtoschool/ Jon Roetman will be exempt from sales tax. drive/ for a list of needed supplies or to make ❖ United Community Ministries plans to Sports Editor The tax holiday should encourage more fami- an online financial contribution. To help with raise $10,000 and fill 1,000 backpacks this 703-778-9410 [email protected] lies to spend their back-to-school dollars in lo- a donation drive in your workplace or organi- year. School supplies will be distributed to stu- cal stores rather than online. This is an excel- zation, contact Stacy Boden at 703-352-3268 dents in need on Aug. 25-26. Send donations ADVERTISING: To place an advertisement, call the ad lent time to support local businesses, many or [email protected]. to Attn: School Supplies, United Community department between 9 a.m. and suffering from the recession as well as compe- ❖ Our Daily Bread’s Back to School program Ministries, 7511 Fordson Rd., Alexandria, VA 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. tition from online businesses that offer tax-free will help more than 350 needy children in the 22306. Contact Christine Fiske, 703-768-7106 Display ads 703-778-9410 shopping all the time. Local businesses that Fairfax High School pyramid receive the sup- ext. 328 or [email protected]. Classified ads 703-778-9411 Employment ads 703-778-9413 tance to make it less demanding when it comes to spending our tax Mike Sontag Support for Display Advertising, 703-778-9417 for me to attend college. If elected, payer money efficiently and Vote for I believe she will provide the op- Andrea Smith Culipher wisely. Schoeneman Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 portunity to give both myself and For many years as our housing [email protected] To the Editor: other students an informed and values were booming, community To the Editor: Barbara Parkinson This coming fall, I will be a ris- personal choice when it comes to leaders spent our tax money lav- As a rising senior at W.T. Employment Advertising ing senior at Falls Church High 703-778-9413 educating myself. ishly on school administration, Woodson High School in Fairfax, [email protected] School and will not be able to vote It is important for community projects and govern- the quality of my education an is- in the election because of my birth- high school students ment facilities. Old habits can be sue that is particularly important Editor & Publisher day. Even though I will not per- Mary Kimm like myself to get in- hard to break and Supervisor John to me. sonally be able to vote, I am still Letters 703-778-9433 volved in elections. Cook (R-Braddock) has been one During my time as a student, I [email protected] interested in the upcoming elec- In this uncertain of the few common sense leaders have witnessed administrative Editor in Chief tion because of the State Senate. Steven Mauren economy, teenagers are not aware in Fairfax County that has been problems as well as harsh and ar- The candidate for my district that Managing Editors of how their debt from college will willing to make the tough choices bitrary punishments for students Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic interests me is Gerarda Culipher Photography: affect them in their future, but to get our government spending who do not have outlined rights (R) because she wants to help col- Louise Krafft, politicians in our area can help down and more in line with our within the school system. [Repub- Craig Sterbutzel lege students take on less debt. Art/Design: make this situation better for us. current economic reality. lican 37th District House of Del- Being a student in AVID, a pre- Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, Gerarda Culipher’s platform of Supervisor Cook has continued egates Candidate] Brian John Heinly, John Smith college program through Falls Production Manager: lowering taxes and embracing job to oppose increasing our local Schoeneman has a clear vision for Church High School, I look for- Jean Card creation will help ensure a prom- taxes and fees knowing that our reforming the School Board and ward to going to college and get- ising future for me after gradua- communities will be strengthened disciplinary process. CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 ting the best education that I can Circulation Manager: tion. There is real hope! I encour- when residents have more money As a member of the House of afford. I plan to apply to Liberty Ann Oliver age my fellow seniors in the in their pockets to care for their Delegates, Schoeneman will take [email protected] University next year, an in-state county to vote in November, and homes and families. John has fo- action to address these issues by private school. One reason that CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, by making an informed decision cused on helping fellow residents implementing School Board re- Culipher interests me is that she L.L.C. could thereby save them money in improve their communities form initiatives and enforcing a Peter Labovitz has made it one of her priorities President/CEO student loans. through pragmatic and creative Student/Parent Bill of Rights. to ensure financial liberty for solutions worked out right in the Your ballot in the upcoming Mary Kimm young people after college gradu- Publisher/Chief Operating Officer Melanie Fernandez neighborhoods. His support in November election could bring 703-778-9433 ation through lower student debt. Annandale zoning issues, overcrowded park- about the most immediate and [email protected] She will ensure that Virginia’s pub- ing issues and even snow removal profound changes because partici- Jerry Vernon lic state universities keep reason- Executive Vice President on our local roads has been very pation on the local level is the most [email protected] able tuition prices and remain an Backing Cook positive and is making Braddock effective way to do so. I encour- available option for Virginia appli- Wesley DeBrosse To the Editor: a better place to live. age other high school students to Controller cants. This will in turn help to keep I have lived in the Braddock Dis- We need more leaders like Su- become more engaged in local Debbie Funk Virginia’s private universities, like National Sales trict in Fairfax for 23 years, and I pervisor Cook who can solve prob- politics and to become actively in- Liberty, affordable as well. 703-778-9444 have to tell your many readers lems without automatically rais- volved in the decisions that can [email protected] Gerarda Culipher has a strong, how refreshing it has been these ing our taxes. affect our quality of life. Jeanne Theismann visionary outlook on education. I last two years to have a supervi- Special Assistant to the Publisher believe Culipher has a plan to pro- 703-778-9436 sor who is both responsive to my Jane Pyrak Eunice Kwon [email protected] vide some level of financial assis- concerns and a responsible leader Annandale Fairfax

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Gabriella Parada, 7, of Fairfax gives a big smile after her comprehensive oral exam at Smiles at Fairfax Corner on June 16. Dental Care for Those In Need, here and Abroad

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feel their best. When I can help alleviate someone’s pain, it’s very rewarding,” he said. In the spirit of giving back to the community, Rayek and his team of Fairfax dentists have found many ways to help the needy, both here and abroad. He has treated children from Chernobyl, Russia, who were exposed to radiation. In the past few years, his team treated Afghani girls who were part of the first all-girls youth soccer team to travel outside the country. “It was wonderful to be a part of that ex- The oral-maxillofacial surgery recovery ward at the dental clinic in perience. In addition to taking care of their Kabul, where dental patients often spend hours recovering from surgery dental needs, we sent them home smiling to remove abscessed teeth. with gifts and donations from other patients and families,” Rayek said. A few weeks ago, on July 16, the office opened its doors to nearly 30 Fairfax County patients who could not afford dental ser- A common sight: two children vices. “We worked with Vienna Presbyterian begging for coins. ‘They are fight- Church, who identified needy patients in ing for their survival on the road the community,” he said. between Kabul and Jalalabad in “It is wonderful working with a team who eastern Afghanistan,’ said Riyak. believes that it’s important to give something back to the community,” said Dr. Grace Lee, one of the dentists at Smiles at Fairfax a lot of parents and children happy that Corner. She has provided oral health care day,” he said. services to indigent adults at the Northern Rayek and Lee recently opened a second Virginia Dental Clinic, as well as visits to dental office in the Northern Virginia area, Albania to provide dental care to impover- Smiles at Reston Town Center. The office is ished children. the first dental clinic in the mixed-use cen- Zier, who has worked with Rayek for sev- ter eral years at the Fairfax Corner location, “We’re excited to be expanding, but we said their team could not imagine not giv- are going to continue our community out- ing back in some way. reach in many ways. We consider it a privi- Rayek estimates that his team of dentists lege. It’s not like something we have to do, donated about $15,000 worth of dental ser- but it’s something we want to do,” Rayek vices to patients that day. “I think we made said.

Dental instruments in unsanitary trays at the main dental clinic in Kabul. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ August 4-10, 2011 ❖ 9 Entertainment WEEKLY CHAMPAGNE

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Director Chip Rome, far left, and his theater students are bringing ‘Funny as a Crutch’ to Edinburgh, Scotland. They are, back row, from left, Sean Baird, Mary Cate Turgeon, Jason Rath, Lauren Rainford, Brennan Laskas and Kyle Lynch; middle row, Katie Kuzin, Hannah Sikora, Lizzie Hodgdon, Allison Poms and Chris Keihl; bottom row, Hannah Bunting, Carys Meyer and Jackson Viccora. 14750 Conference Center Dr., Chantilly, VA 20151 Ram Actors Out on the Fringe Performing ‘Funny as a their way through their world, despite the rest of us,” Rome said. 3 University Mall Theatres Crutch’ at Fringe Festival. The actors will perform a preview and six shows Fairfax • Corner of Rt. 123 & Braddock • 273-7111 at Paradise in Augustine’s, a church in the center of Edinburgh. But that’s not all they’ll do. SUMMER CINEMA By Bonnie Hobbs “We’ll spend some time at a couple castles, look CAMP!!! The Connection for the Loch Ness Monster and watch the Highland Games — men in kilts throwing trees,” said Rome. 10 am Shows Monday - Friday resh from two performances in New York, “Book and film festivals are going on there, at the All Seats $2.00, 10 for $15 or Season pass (11 wks for $11) a group of Robinson Secondary theater stu- same time. And since Edinburgh is supposed to be AUGUST 1 - AUGUST 5 ...... VEGGIE TALES 2 Fdents are spending the next two weeks in one of the most haunted cities in the world, we’ll AUGUST 8 - AUGUST 12 ...... GULLIVER’S TRAVELS Edinburgh, Scotland, acting in the legend- take a couple ghost tours.” AUGUST 15 - AUGUST 19 ...... KUNG-FU PANDA ary Fringe Festival. They’ll also see the famous Mili- AUGUST 22 - AUGUST 26 ...... MEGAMIND AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER 2 ...... NARNIA 3 They performed their show, tary Tattoo, thousands of bagpip- Attendees will receive a coupon for a dollar ($1.00) Off “Funny as a Crutch,” Friday-Sat- “I’m excited to go ers performing all at once at a cup of frozen yogurt from JOSIE’S SELF-SERVE YOGURT urday, July 29-30, at the 59E59 Edinburgh Castle. “They make a Theater off Broadway, returned someplace new, dramatic entrance, and there’s al- home for a couple days and then, ways a light show at the end,” said on Tuesday, flew to Scotland. perform at a Rome. He and his students will Making the trip were 12 actors, also be able to see lots of other BYERS CHOICE • BEATRICE BALL • COLONIAL & TRAPP CANDLES • THYMES worldwide festival

VIVA BEADS • POLISH POTTERY • PEGGY KARR two techies and five adults, in- theatrical performances at the CRICKET BOX Customers: cluding Director Chip Rome. Last Fringe Festival. Did you know there is a fantastic gift shop less than week, the young thespians were and be part of the “We’ll have to choose among 2 miles away from where the Cricket Box used to be? Head west on Braddock Road to Twinbrooke Centre and visit busy fine-tuning their show, energy of it all.” 1,200 shows a day to see in our while looking forward to their off time,” he said. “Every theater, big adventure. church, pub, post office and street Collectable Treasures “I’m excited to go someplace corner becomes a performance 9563 BRADDOCK ROAD • 703-766-0820 new, perform at a worldwide fes- — junior Katie Kuzin venue. During the first three weeks tival and be part of the energy of of August, the population of ANNUAL CUSTOMER APPRECIATION SALE it all,” said junior Katie Kuzin. “I love everyone in Edinburgh triples.” AUG 5 - 14 the cast, so I can’t wait to share that experience with Since performing their show at Robinson in March, (excludes Chamilia & them.” the actors have rehearsed once a month. But last 25% OFF EVERYTHING Vera Bradley--see below & They’re actually performing as RAMbunctious The- week, they rehearsed eight hours a day. They’ve also Includes special orders previously marked down items.) atre and their show is comprised of nine, comedy simplified their set and eliminated the play’s black- sketches looking at life as seen by people with dis- outs and scene changes. So now, said Rome, “It just Sales Aug Chamilia Sale ALL SALES FINAL--NO abilities. They performed it at school in March, to flows, and the kids like it much better.” 5-7 ONLY Aug 12-14 ONLY EXCHANGES OR RETURNS rave reviews, and are now taking it on the road. (buy 2 beads, get 1 free, equal or lesser value) or buy 3 Beads, get a free bracelet!) “It’s about people with disabilities trying to make See Thespians, Page 13 NORA FLEMING & WILLOW TREE • POPCORN BLOUSES NORA FLEMING & WILLOW MARIPIOSA • BABY GIFTS • GREETING CARDS • HOME DECOR • THYMES 10 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ August 4-10, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment Breathing Life into a Monster Matthew Warner launches a new horror novel.

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hen imagining the author of a horror novel, a dark and sinister man might Wcome to mind. However, Northern Virginia novelist Matthew Warner is quite the opposite. “He’s friendly, easy-going, and easy to talk to”, Warner’s former high school journalism teacher Dr. Patrick McCarthy said. “He was such an enthusiastic student. Like a sponge, he just couldn’t get enough knowledge. He always wanted to know more.” According to his mother, Pat Warner, her son was always interested in writing. “I was amazed when he picked horror [as his pre- Photo by Pat Jarrett ferred genre]. I wanted to know where he got his ideas from,” Pat Warner said. “But he’s so intense and creative, it’s a good fit.”

MATTHEW WARNER is a Lake Braddock alum- nus and James Madison University graduate. He now lives with his wife and son in Staunton, Va., where they are expecting their second child. Matthew Warner Warner has worked with many forms of the written word, ranging from novels to screenplays. His than the disease” Warner said. published novels are “The Organ Donor,” “Death “[Blood Born] is the best he’s written so far. I love Sentences,” “Eyes Everywhere,” and “Horror isn’t a the intensity and the drama of it. It was fast moving Four Letter Word.” His most recent novel, “Blood and easy to read. … It was also easy to put yourself Born” is a hot topic for horror genre readers. in the place of the characters”, Pat Warner said. “Blood Born” takes place in Northern Virginia, and Last year, Warner worked with Darkstone Enter- tells the story of a monster that attacks and impreg- tainment to produce “The Lovecraft Chronicles,” a nates local teens. However, these aren’t normal preg- series of short films involving monsters from famous nancies. The monster babies gestate in a week and literature. are born hungry, eating everything alive in their path. Warner said he has already begun working on his Soon the population of monsters grows, and they next pieces: a stage comedy titled “Pirate Apprecia- wreak havoc on the metropolitan area. tion Day” and the novelization of the movie “Plan Warner described his novel as having an underly- 9.” ing representation of how society deals with crisis. “Blood Born” is available for purchase on “[Society] overreacts. They aren’t sure how to Amazon.com or at Warner’s website: handle it right…and sometimes the cure is worse matthewwarner.com/. Calendar

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who can help monitor concussion treat- More sports-related ment, on every high school campus since Signs and Symptoms concussions reported Julia O’Donoghue 1983. The school system increased the number of athletic training positions at each Of a Concussion school from two part-time slots to one full- This following list was compiled by Children’s in Fairfax high schools. National Medical Center. These signs may not time slot and a part-time slot in 2005. appear directly after a blow to the head and “Our athletic trainers are available to as- adults should be on the look out for concussion By Julia O’Donoghue sess the athletes every day. No child is go- symptoms several days after an incident. The Connection ing to go back to a sport team unless they /The Connection SIGNS OBSERVED BY can get through a rigorous workout with- PARENTS/TEACHERS/COACHES: im McLaughlin knows he had at out the return of symptoms. And you have ❖ Student appears dazed or stunned least one concussion while play- to make sure that they get not only physi- ❖ Student is confused about events ❖ Student answers questions slowly ing football at Woodson High cal rest but also cognitive rest,” said ❖ Student repeats questions J ❖ School in the 1980s. At the time, Almquist. Student cannot recall events prior to the hit, coaches and players thought it was simply bump or fall ❖ Student cannot recall events after the hit, bump a matter of “shaking it off” before getting STUDENTS with concussions typically or fall back in the game. A George Mason University profes- have to take a hiatus from doing any type ❖ Student loses consciousness (even briefly) Over two decades later, Woodson’s cava- sor found more than half of the of physical activity and may have to refrain ❖ Student shows behavior or personality changes ❖ Student forgets class schedule or assignments lier attitude toward concussions has evapo- sports-related concussions in from cognitive activities — including read- rated. Fairfax County Public Schools now Fairfax County Public Schools ing, writing and completing math problems SYMPTOMS REPORTED BY STUDENT: has a stringent protocol for concussion occurred during football. — for several weeks. They also must return ❖ Student has difficulty thinking clearly ❖ Student has difficulty remembering or treatment. Any student suspected of sustain- to their normal exercise and academic rou- concentrating ing a concussion is prohibited from return- tines slowly, with a gradual increase in rigor ❖ Student is feeling more slowed down ing to sports games or practice on the day In the 11 years tracked drawn out over several weeks, according ❖ Student is feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy or groggy ❖ Student has headache or pressure in the head the injury took place. by Caswell, 231 athletes to the National Children’s Medical Center ❖ Student is vomiting or experiencing nausea McLaughlin, for one, is grateful for the in Washington D.C. ❖ Student has balance problems or dizziness more conservative approach. He will have Though his children haven’t had concus- ❖ Student feels fatigued or tired in Fairfax schools ❖ Student has blurry or double vision two sons participating in the Woodson’s sions, McLaughlin said he knows many of ❖ Student has sensitivity to light or noise football program this fall and is a former suffered two concussions their classmates have. According to ❖ Student has numbness or tingling assistant football coach with the Braddock McLaughlin, Fairfax’s coaches appear to ❖ Student is irritable, sad, nervous or more emotional than usual Road Youth Club. and 26 athletes had three have been supportive of long-term treat- ❖ Student is drowsy or has trouble with sleep “One of the things that impressed me last ment plans for students. Teachers have also ❖ Student is sleeping too much year about Fairfax County Public Schools or more concussions. been understanding and willing to adjust was that there was a real emphasis on edu- academic workloads. sports-related concussions in Fairfax cating parents and players about concus- turning to team practices or games if they “There is no way on the front end of schools’ sports programs grew four times sions,” said McLaughlin, whose sons also are suspected of having a concussion. things that we can tell how long the heal- as great over that 11-year stretch. Caswell play lacrosse. It is also suggested that parents and stu- ing process is going to take. A concussion is admitted that this could be, in part, because dents participating in high school sports more of a software injury than a hardware Fairfax improved its detection and report- ACROSS THE COUNTRY, concussions programs be required to review informa- injury,” said Almquist. ing process for concussions during that have come a frontline concern at all levels tion about concussions on an annual basis. An academic study suggests that the fre- time. of athletics, from youth leagues to profes- Most of the policies drawn up by the Vir- quency of concussions in contact sports The rate of concussion was rising in all sional sports. Boston University is currently ginia School Board have already been in might be on the rise in Fairfax County Pub- the sports studied. Approximately 11 per- studying the brains of professional athletes place in Fairfax County for several years. lic Schools. cent of the 2,651 concussions tracked dur- to determine the impact of concussions and “We have been ramping up our process George Mason University professor Shane ing that time period were “repeat” concus- repeated blows to the head on long-term for several years now,” said Jon Almquist, Caswell examined concussion data collected sions, where one student suffered a head cognitive functioning and emotional well- who oversees the Fairfax school system’s for 12 contact sports programs in 25 Fairfax injury more than once. In the 11 years being. athletic trainers. County high schools from 1997 to 2008. tracked by Caswell, 231 athletes in Fairfax Just this year, a few high-profile incidents Fairfax has had a certified athletic trainer, According to Caswell, the frequency of schools suffered two concussions and 26 brought a new level of attention to concus- athletes had three or more concussions. sion treatment. Fairfax County Public Schools Concussion Data “If you put them back in the classroom or The star of the National Hockey League, George Mason University professor Shane Casewell studied trends in sports-related concussions by on the field too soon, it is just going to de- the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby, has examining 12 high school sports programs in Fairfax County Public Schools from the 1997-1998 lay the healing process,” said Almquist. school year to the 2007-2008 school year. not been able to resume playing since he The following is data on the number of concussions Fairfax students sustained while playing each Caswell found concussion rates across all sustained a concussion in early January. high school sport over that time period. The information is taken from Casewell’s study published in 12 sports to be on the rise and concluded it Dave Duerson, who played professional the American Journal of Sports Medicine last January. was important to monitor concussions football, committed suicide this winter. He The professor only examined concussions reported in the following sports programs: football, boys across many athletic programs in Fairfax. lacrosse, boys soccer, wrestling, boys basketball, baseball, girls soccer, girls lacrosse, girls basketball, had requested that his brain be examined field hockey, softball and cheerleading. “The high-participation collision sports of for a degenerative disease that is caused by football and boys’ lacrosse warrant contin- repeated blows to the head and linked to Number of “Exposures” ued vigilance, but the findings suggest that Sport Number of Concussions to Concussions Rate per 1,000 depression and dementia. (Percentage of Total) (Percentage of Total) Athletic Exposures* focus on concussion detection, treatment Virginia implemented new concussion All Athletes 2,651 (100%) 10,926,892 (100%) 0.24 and prevention should not be limited to policies for high school sports programs on All Boys Sports 1,986 (74.9%) 5,833,723 (53.4%) 0.34 those sports traditionally associated with All Girls Sports 665 (25.1%) 5,093,169 (46.6%) 0.13 July 1. The commonwealth’s General As- Football 1,407 (53.1%) 2,335,666 (21.4%) 0.60 concussion risk,” he wrote. sembly unanimously passed a bill to Girls Soccer 195 (7.4%) 554,500 (5.1%) 0.35 Indeed, South Lakes parent John Farrell strengthen concussion guidelines last year. Boys Lacrosse 244 (9.2%) 800,085 (7.3%) 0.30 said three of his four children suffered from Girls Lacrosse 114 (4.3%) 559,295 (5.1%) 0.20 Sen. Ralph Northam (D-6), the bill’s chief Boys Soccer 103 (3.9%) 606,100 (5.5%) 0.17 sports related concussions, though they sponsor, is a child neurologist and faculty Wrestling 123 (4.6%) 724,430 (6.6%) 0.17 were all in sports where concussions are not member at the Eastern Virginia Medical Girls Basketball 120 (4.5%) 730,876 (6.7%) 0.16 nearly as frequent. One daughter got repeat Softball 47 (1.8%) 439,175 (4.0%) 0.11 School. Boys Basketball 77 (2.9%) 788,022 (7.2%) 0.10 concussions after being hit in the head dur- Among other things, the Virginia Board Field Hockey 58 (2.2%) 588,456 (5.4%) 0.10 ing a basketball game. A son had a concus- of Education now recommends that stu- Baseball 32 (1.2%) 579,420 (5.3%) 0.06 sion after he was hit in the head with a base- dents get a written medical release from a Cheerleading 131 (4.9%) 2,220,967 (20.3%) 0.06 ball and another daughter had a licensed health care professional before re- *A higher rate indicates that concussions occurred more frequently. cheerleading accident, he said. 12 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ August 4-10, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment THIS IS “GWEN” D.O.B. March 3, 2010. Schnauzer/Lab X- spayed female, 50 lbs. Come and meet Gwen and get ready to fall in love. She’s very sweet, well-mannered, housebroken, Thespians Travel to Scotland likes other dogs and pretty darn close to perfect. She’s a little over a year old and still loves to play. Her mother was a From Page 10 to see different shows and styles, all in one place. Terrier/Schnauzer mix; however, Gwen is much larger, so we think she must have “I’m also excited about the Military Tattoo,” she said. some Lab mixed in somewhere. She’s all In Scotland, after staying in castles the first couple “My dad’s seen it and said it’s really cool. I want to black with a little white on her chest. She days, the group will stay in dormitories at the Uni- experience the culture in the city and maybe try my would love to have a forever home where hand at throwing a tree during the Highland Games.” she can show off her special personality. versity of Edinburgh. Describing Edinburgh as “a Today may be your luckiest day ever, after lovely, small, safe city,” Rome said the students will Meyer said the whole thing’s “awesome because you meet this sweet- be on their own there, in groups of four, so they’ll be we’re one of the few high schools that goes to the heart. Attributes: free to explore and visit whatever venues appeal to festival by itself, as its own theater troupe, not as A Special Lady! them. They’ll have morning check-ins, perform their part of a larger group of several schools. And we’ve HUMANE SOCIETY OF FAIRFAX COUNTY play around noon, have free time and then meet up organized this trip ourselves.” Hours: Monday-Friday 10-4 and Saturday 10-3 • www.hsfc.org in the evenings for dinner and/or other events. Senior Allison Poms wants to see the plays done 4057 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 • 703-385-7387 “I’m really excited because I got into theater this by other groups and compare them to “Funny as a past year and have fallen in love with it,” said sopho- Crutch” with the show’s stage manager, Lizzie more Mary Cate Turgeon. “So it’s great to go per- Hodgdon, who’s her best friend. Poms is also look- COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP form abroad with this group because we’ve all ing forward to being part of “all the creative talent” bonded as a family. We’re seeing some interesting there. “I like improv, and the other shows have such shows there, including one called, ‘Blond Compas- random titles that we want to see anything that cap- sion.’ It makes fun of Americans’ obsession with self- tures our attention,” she said. help books, so it’ll be interesting to see the differ- Classmate Sean Baird designed the lighting and is ence in cultures.” the technical director for RAMbunctious Theatre. “Getting the rights to perform our show’s songs in KUZIN IS also looking forward to seeing the other another country was difficult,” he said. “So instead, shows, as well as exploring Scotland, taking the ghost my friend Paul Mayo wrong the songs that will go tour and doing some shopping. “I’d like to bring home between the scenes as transition music.” a kilt and other souvenirs for my friends and fam- “I’m excited because my family is part of a Scot- ily,” she said. tish clan,” continued Baird. “So as long as I get to go Junior Carys Meyer is thrilled that she’ll be at the and say I’ve been to where my ancestors are from, festival with people from all over the world and get I’m happy.” Messiah United Methodist Church Calendar www.messiahumc.org Check out our: From Page 11 genealogy databases and other free Paul Merklein Draws Great Big Internet databases. 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The Fairfax County Way of Faith Assembly of God Realtime Worship - Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM Master Gardeners Association Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Drive, Fairfax. Family-friendly movies 703-573-7221 Road, Burke. All girls book discussion Sunday School 10:10 AM answers gardening questions. Adults. shown every Friday. 703-250-9181, Baptist Sunday Evening - Realtime Service group. The Phantom Tollbooth by 703-978-5600. tty 711. Braddock Missionary ... 703-830-4125 & Youth 6 PM Read to the Dog. 1 p.m. Pohick Norton Juster. Age 9-12 with adult Dan Navarro at 7 p.m., followed by Calvary Hill…703-323-1347 Family Night - Wednesday 7:15 PM Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker female. 703-978-5600. Tyler Bryant at 10 p.m. Jammin’ Fairfax Baptist…703-273-1820 Call for Sunday Evening Worship Home Group Schedule Road, Burke. Read aloud to a trained Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m.- Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Fairfax Circle…703-573-7372 visit our website: www.jccag.org therapy dog. 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Alison Krauss & Union Station. 8 WEDNESDAY/AUG. 10 Catholic Fairfax Church of Christ..703-631-2100 p.m. Wolf Trap Foundation for the 7:30 p.m. Royal Lake Park, 5344 St. Leo the Great Catholic... 703-273-5369 Fairfax Community Church... Performing Arts, 1624 Trap Road, Civil War History of the Hunter Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax. Jazz St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church... 703-323-0110 Vienna. Bluegrass music. With dobro Mill Road Corridor. 7:30 p.m. concert. Free. 703-978-4141 Sovereign Grace Church...703-691-0600 player Jerry Douglas and folk-rock Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, The Magic of Hans Christian St. Paul Catholic Church... 703-968-3010 Jesus Christ Crucified...703-385-9015 band Dawes. $30-$48. 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Andersen. 2:30 p.m. City of Fairfax Coptic Orthodox Metropolitan Community Church www.wolftrap.org. Station. With forum speaker Jim Regional Library, 10360 North St., St. Mark...703-591-4444 703-691-0930 Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 1-4 Lewis, a historian, tour guide and Fairfax. Applause Unlimited presents Disciples of Christ Salvation Army...703-385-9700 member of the Bull Run Civil War Shepherd’s Heart...703-385-4833 p.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 “The Ugly Duckling,” “Thumbelisa,” Fairfax Christian Church... 703-385-3520 Word of Life Church International... Sydenstricker Road, Burke. The Round Table. Free. 703-425-9225. and “The Emperor’s New Clothes” Episcopal Fairfax County Master Gardeners Cash Cash, Breathe Electric, For told with puppets and masks. All 703-978-7101 the Foxes and The Baby Grand. Church of the Apostles Association gives tips and advice. ages. 703-293-6227. 703-591-1974 Pentecostal 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. 703-644-7333. Truro Episcopal...703-273-1300 The Greater Pentecostal Temple...703-385-9426 E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com. Presbyterian Science Spectacular. 7 p.m. Pohick SATURDAY/AUG. 13 Jewish Congregation of Olam Tikvah... 703-425-1880 Christ Presbyterian Chruch...703-278-8365 MONDAY/AUG. 8 Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker The Fabulous Mary Ann Redmond Chabad Lubavitch...703-426-1980 Fairfax Presbyterian...703-273-5300 Road, Burke. See fog rings, bubbling Band. 7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Introducing Beans-N-Frank. 7 p.m. Lutheran Korean Presbyterian...703-321-8090 potions, a voice changer and more Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Providence Presbyterian...703-978-3934 Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Bethlehem Lutheran...703-978-3131 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Sing, with wacky scientist Eric Energy. Age www.jamminjava.com. New Hope...703-385-9056 6-12. 703-644-7333. The Great Zucchini. 10 a.m. Burke Christ Lutheran...703-273-4094 dance, and have fun with rap duo Kings of Kings...703-378-7272 Shalom Presbyterian…703-280-2777 Lake Park Amphitheater, 7315 Ox Beans-N-Frank. All ages. 703-644- Lord of Life...703-323-9500 Seventh Day Adventist Road, Fairfax Station. Show of magic 7333. THURSDAY/AUG. 11 Methodist Fairfax Seventh Day Adventist and comedy. Free. 703-978-3386 Science Rocks with Flumpa and Fairfax County Master Gardeners Bruen Chapel United...703-560-1665 Fairfax United...703-591-3120 United Church of Christ TUESDAY/AUG. 9 Friends. 7 p.m. Burke Centre Association, Inc. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Pender United...703-278-8023 Little River United Church of Christ Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. City of Fairfax Regional Library, Genealogy Databases. 2 p.m. City of St. George’s United...703-385-4550 703-978-3060 Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 Music, science and movement with 10360 North St., Fairfax. 703-293- North St., Fairfax. Search for Wendy and Flumpa, the tree frog. All 6227. To Advertise Your Community of Worship, Call 703-917-6463 ancestors using the library’s ages. 703-249-1520. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ August 4-10, 2011 ❖ 13 Fairfax Connection Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected] Looking for Improved Fitness — How About Tennis?

Photos courtesy of and 100 adults are participants. Sport combines fun, “People enjoy competing and that side of it, and others love good exercise and learning something new and social interaction. adding to their skill set,” he said, of the different mindsets his students have in regards to By Rich Sanders Hank Harris Academy the sport. The Gazette He said he does not have one set teaching formula for all of ike the perfect service point that his players or students, but in- produces an ace and a match vic- stead tries to help individuals Ltory, the sport of tennis, while its learn strategies and playing overall popularity over the years techniques best suited for their has gone through its highs and lows in the Campers at the Hank Harris’ summer acad- temperament, skill level, and United States, is an absolute winner when emy work on the fundamentals of hitting a goals in the sport. it comes to its fitness and enjoyment ben- Youngsters at the Hank Harris quality serve. “Having it being fun and fast- efits. tennis camp gather for a group paced is what gets people in- For those, from youngsters to young picture on one of the tennis courts ball is a key principle for any tennis player. terested in tennis,” said Kratzke. adults to the middle-aged and beyond, look- at Episcopal High School. “If you’re playing good tennis, you’re al- Most seasoned tennis professionals or ing to improve their physical conditioning ways moving,” said Harris. “At no point teachers believe it is imperative that indi- as well as taking up a fulfilling sport, recre- ply] work on your game.” should you not be moving. It’s a game of viduals desiring to take up the game take ation or competitive tennis is almost a per- Harris, a former University of Virginia movement, stopping and starting.” lessons from a tennis professional at a local fect solution. The enjoyment of successfully men’s tennis standout who went on to coach club or tennis academy. volleying the ball back and forth with a former women’s professional star Pam PEOPLE LOVE TENNIS for the physical “I would highly recommend taking a few partner is a sort of athletic exhilaration, an Shriver, said the fitness benefits of the game conditioning benefits, the social aspect of lessons,” said Doug Kegerreis, president of instant gratification that if learned to are a natural byproduct of tennis if one is going out and hitting the ball around with Chantilly International Tennis (CIT), a ten- achieve consistently can grow towards pas- taught how to play the game the right way. a friend, the whole idea of improving one’s nis management service that helps create sion and perhaps a deep love for the sport. Harris explained that a good tennis player game, and the opportunity of competing and provide tennis programs for clubs, “I think one of the things that draws is constantly moving his or her feet and against another person in a match. youth organizations, and neighborhood as- people to tennis is that one can get a real body during a volley, anticipating where an “Tennis keeps you moving and engaged sociations. good workout in an hour playing a game of opponent might hit the ball, getting into and having a good time,” said John Kratzke, Kegerreis, a physical education teacher at singles with one other person,” said Hank position to put forth a fluent swing on the tennis director of the Highlands Swim and Oakton Elementary School in Fairfax Harris, director of the Hank Harris Tennis ball, and always being prepared to move Tennis Club in McLean. “It doesn’t matter County and the head tennis coach, along Academy, a summer program for youngsters forward or backward, left or right in readi- if you’re 5 or a 55-year-old.” with his wife Karen, of both the Chantilly ages 7 to 18 at Episcopal High School in ness to how an opponent might react and Kratzke, a former player at William & High boys’ and girls’ spring season teams, Alexandria, where Harris serves as the head where the ball might be headed. For begin- Mary College, has been a full-time tennis gives a tennis lesson through a media venue boys’ tennis coach during the school year. ners, recreation players, or competitive instructor throughout Northern Virginia for on YouTube. Individuals, after getting an “It’s a sport that’s all you — you can out- players, the sound principle of constantly the past 12 years. At Highlands, he over- think your opponent [in a match] or [sim- being in position to move and go after the sees a tennis program of which 175 youth See Playing, Page 14 Learning from a Seasoned Tennis Professional By Rich Sanders The Connection Tennis legend Graham Stilwell loves to share his love of the sport.

ormer pro tennis circuit player Tennis Club, which has been a tennis fix- seconds [of volleying] is a pretty long point. “Tennis for kids is a different sport FGraham Stilwell spent many ture in the area since 1972. In tennis, you have high intensity for short initially,” said Stilwell. “The years playing the sport at a high While Stilwell said there might be better periods, then a break. Your heart rate goes Quickstart programs from USTA make level as both a youth and young man. ways to get into top notch shape than play- up and down. If you’re playing a long ten- learning initially a bit easier for young These days, the former pro tour mem- ing tennis, a healthy workout is still a won- nis match it’s pretty tiring, especially in the kids. We use the smaller courts at 4 ber (from 1963-75) who went up derful benefit of the game. kid of [hot] weather we’ve had the last few Star. We find they get to the point against and defeated the likes of past “If the goal is to get in great shape, there weeks.” where they can play faster. And we tennis greats such as Rod Laver, Arthur are probably better ways to do it than play- For young children getting started in the have three stages of balls before regu- Ashe, John Newcombe, and Guillermo ing tennis,” said Stilwell. “However, people game, Graham breaks a regulation sized 78- lation.” Vilas, loves to share his knowledge of consider hitting the ball in tennis fun while foot into quarters and youngsters ages five Stilwell, a doubles finalist at the game with youngsters and adults also getting in shape. Playing tennis is a and six hit from sideline to sideline over Wimbledon in 1966, and member of alike. good way to get into condition.” portable nets. Children ages 7 and 8 move the British Davis Cup Team from Stilwell, who grew up in England, He said pro circuit players, who often up to a 60-foot court. These court changes 1963-69, has taught tennis for 32 is administrator and teacher for 4 Star have their own personal trainers, have to based on age are sanctioned by the United years, working with newcomers to the Tennis Academy, one of the most be in outstanding physical shape. Recre- States Tennis Association (USTA) in part of sport to seasoned professionals. “I get prominent tennis academies across the ational players generally play for enjoyment its Quickstart program. enormous satisfaction from being Mid Atlantic Region. 4 Star Tennis and a good workout. But the nature of the Also, the tennis balls are different for able to pass on to others both the Academy, which has sites in the sport presents physical conditioning chal- youngsters, who start out using soft sponge technical aspects of effective stroke Merrifield area of Vienna as well as in lenges. balls before moving to two other stages of production through my on court Potomac, Md., runs a junior program “Tennis is more intensity of exercise in junior tennis balls and eventually, at age 10, teaching, and the mental and emo- for the Fairfax-based Four Seasons short spurts,” said Stilwell. “In tennis, 10 going to regulation balls. tional aspects of competing,” he said.

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From Page 14 he much prefers the fitness routine of tennis to that of running, which to him is quite grueling. idea for his teaching methods upon viewing the “Tennis is a great cardio activity,” said Adams. “In YouTube program, will sometimes call Kegerreis for tennis you get to exercise without the pain and tor- personal tennis instruction. ture of running. I always tell the guys to stick with “Tennis is a skilled sport but can be very difficult if the sport through the [beginner] frustration level. you don’t have guidance,” said Kegerreis, who said “Tennis only requires one hour for a good work- the primary goal of CIT is to give students a desire out for a singles game and, if you’re playing doubles, to play the sport throughout their lives. “If you go and hour-and-a-half,” he said. “You can play a tennis out and spend most of your time chasing balls two game during a work break or in the middle of a work courts over, it’s frustrating. I feel like you need some day.” basic guidance. For some people that’s all they need Adams said the first 6 months of playing tennis and want. They don’t want to be tournament play- could be frustrating as one learns how to consistently ers.” hit the ball over the net. He said one of the first elements he teaches new- “But get that first six months in and you’ll defi- comers to the sport, both younger and older students, nitely start to land those shots, whether they are lucky 13680 Water Springs Ct., Centreville • $315,000 • Open is to learn how to successfully volley or rally Sunday 1-4 P.M. • Frank Gulla, Long & Foster, 703-725-4912 — hitting the tennis ball When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this back and forth over the Connection Newspaper For more real estate listings and open houses, visit wwwConnectionNewspaperscom and click the Real Estate links on the right side net with a partner. He Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times said a key to good rally- ing back and forth is for Centreville

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Hank Harris Academy 4101 Hamlin Ave...... $325,000...... Sun 1-4...... Jim Souvagis...... Long & Foster..703-919-9191 Kegerreis, who believes consistent seven or eight Fairfax hit rallies can develop 11836 Robertson Farm Cir.$799,000...... Sun 1-4...... Sara Mirza...... Long & Foster..703-887-4616 12012 Gary Hill Dr...... $639,000...... Sun 1-4..Carol Hermandorfer...... Long & Foster..703-503-1812 good physical workouts 12906 Ashton Oaks Dr...... $549,900...... Sun 1-4...... Lori Hall...... Long & Foster..703-405-1601 for players. 13124 Westbrook Dr...... 849,900...... Sun 2-4...... George Lodge...... Keller Williams..571-217-5981 He recommends that 3137 Bayswater Ct...... $399,900...... Sun 1-4...... Gene Sampson...... Jobin..703-217-5716 3517 Barkley Dr...... $649,000...... Sun 1-4...... James Merritt...... Keller Williams..703-980-5554 someone new to the 11032 Collingham Dr...... $529,900...... Sun 2-4...... Pat Gallagher...... Long & Foster..571-241-6324 sport purchase a mass 4672 Luxberry Dr...... $479,900...... Sun 1-4...... Art Hoppe...... Century 21..703-850-8488 merchandise tennis 9616 Ceralene Dr...... $729,000...... Sun 1-4...... Christine Zinser...... Long & Foster..703-503-1861 A young girl works on a shot during tennis at the Hank 12300 Ox Hill Rd...... $584,900...... Sun 1-3...... Trang Vu...... Betimes..703-338-0946 racquet at a place such as 4448 Majestic Ln...... $499,999...... Sat 12-5...... Leslie Carter...... Carter..703-587-4575 Wal-Mart for between Harris Academy. 3886 University Dr...... $440,000...... Sun 1-4...... Joe Frangipane...... Long & Foster..703-628-4430 $19 and $40. A more experienced player, or some- shots or not,” he said, with a laugh. Clifton one who plays 10 or more times a year, should look Harris, the Alexandria area tennis pro, is trying to 11902 Henderson Ct...... $835,000...... Sat 1-4....Lynne Sambuco..Prudential Carruthers..571-330-2381 for performance rackets which, at close-out sales, can spread the word about the sport he loves in Alexan- 12218 Henderson Rd...... $499,900...... Sun 1-4...... Rob Ferguson...... RE/MAX..703-926-6139 be as inexpensive as between $70 and $90. dria. He had two daughters who were a part of the 7467 Clifton Rd...... $525,000...... Sun 12-4...... Robin Garbe...... Long & Foster..703-307-5092 T.C. Williams High girls’ tennis team this past spring. Fairfax Station GLENN ADAMS, the boys’ tennis coach at Madi- While thrilled to have had his daughters a part of 11305 Hunting Horse Dr....$799,000...... Sun 1-4..Carol Hermandorfer...... Long & foster..703-503-1812 son High for the past 10 years, tries to create in all the Titans’ program, he and others are disappointed of his team members — whether they are standout that the school, despite massive upgrades and reno- Burke players on the Warhawks’ squad or backup team vations to the campus in recent years, did not in- 5822 Shana Pl ...... $265,000...... Sun 1-4...... Bob Dooley..Samson Properties..703-581-5758 6054 Heathwick Ct...... $370,000...... Sun 1-4...... Debbie Kent...... Cottage Street..703-740-7654 members — a will to play tennis for years to come. clude outdoor tennis courts on the campus. As a re- 9980 Whitewater Dr...... $347,000...... Sun 1-4...... Allison Garcia...... Golston..571-338-0276 He said he often, when talking to prospective Madi- sult, the Titans play their home matches at Wakefield son players coming out of junior high schools, no- Park in Arlington or elsewhere. Springfield 5901 Erving St...... $349,900...... Sun 1-4...... Doris Crockett...... Weichert..703-615-8411 tices a lack of true love for the sport. Adams believes Harris, at his summer camps and over the course 8426 Rainbow Bridge Ln....$399,000...... Sun 1-4...... Candace Rende...... Long & Foster..703-314-2461 youngsters who are taught tennis at a young age de- of the year when he is teaching and working with velop a lifetime love for the sport. For those young- young people and adults in the sport, makes it a pri- Annandale sters who take it up during, say, their teen years, ority to emphasize that first and foremost, tennis 9103 Meadow Rue Ln...... $575,000...... Sun 1-4...... Kris Walker...... Weichert..703-981-7802 there is not that immediate passion. should be a fun endeavor. Lorton “It just doesn’t develop on its own or spontane- “If it isn’t fun, you shouldn’t play,” said Harris. “We 5933 Clematis Trl...... $375,000...... Sun 1-4...... Mike Smith...... RE/MAX..703-969-6168 ously,” said Adams, of rising ninth graders develop- try to make it fun. You try to be encouraging to kids 9086 Purvis Dr...... $626,000...... Sun 12-2...... Theo Poitevin...... Keller Williams..703-675-4710 ing a bond with tennis. “When I talk to rising fresh- whether they make contact with the ball or not. You 9603 Masey McQuire Ct.....$394,500...... Sun 1-4...... Carol Mayer...... Avery-Hess..703-850-9345 men from [Madison feeder schools] Thoreau or can’t be disappointed with them but positive.” Kingstowne/Alexandria Kilmer I don’t sense tennis has become a passion in Harris, like his colleagues, stresses lessons for new- 9103 Meadow Rue Ln...... $575,000...... Sun 1-4...... Kris Walker...... Weichert..703-981-7802 their lives. They have to be afforded a few lessons to comers to tennis. Some early success can breed con- 5428 Castle Bar Ln...... $639,950...... Sun 1-4..Tom & Cindy & Assoc...... Long & Foster..703-822-0207 develop a passion.” fidence and the sky is the limit from there. 5610 Tower Hill Cir...... $825,000...... Sun 1-4..Tom & Cindy & Assoc...... Long & Foster..703-822-0207 7202 Gulf Hill Ct...... $539,950...... Sun 1-4..Tom & Cindy & Assoc...... Long & Foster..703-822-0207 Adams keeps a large Madison team roster during “Like anything in life, if you can do something on the spring season in hopes that his players will catch a pretty good level it improves your self confidence,” To add your Realtor represented Open House tennis fever for life. The benefits, he said, are so re- he said. “And the more steady and consistent you to these weekly listings, please call warding. A runner/jogger of 40 years, Adams said get, the more exercise you get playing.” Karen Washburn at 703-778-9422 or E-Mail the info to [email protected] All listings due by Tuesday at 3 P.M. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ August 4-10, 2011 ❖ 15 Community Employment Ceremony for Joan Cross DENTAL ASSISTANT (Burke) From Page 3 Experienced X-Ray certified. Mon. - Thurs., 7:45am - 4:00pm Resumes only. Fax: 703-323-3618. William Clarke of Carlsbad, Calif., and Brady Clarke of Pittsburgh, along with their stepfather, Ron Cross, and other family members. They joined hundreds who gathered at

the community arts center to reflect, share Photos by stories and celebrate the life of Cross, who JMT is seeking experienced Transportation Con- struction Inspectors to work on several highway lived more than 20 years in the City of projects throughout VA, to fill positions of Senior Fairfax and was known as a caring, ener- Inspector, Inspector and Inspector Trainee. getic leader and volunteer. She served as Victoria Ross CONSTRUCTION INSPECTORS the city’s ambassador on a number of re- VDOT certifications required; DCR E&S Control, GRIT, Work Zone gional boards and commissions, including Safety Intermediate, 10 Hour OSHA, Soils & Aggregate, Asphalt Field, ACI, Concrete Field, Pavement Markings, Flagger and Nuclear the Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce, Safety required. Employment consideration still given for expired Potomac Watershed Roundtable and the certifications. VA PE a plus. MARTCP HMA a plus. Min. 3 years Highway/Bridge Construction Inspection experience required.

/The Connection Northern Virginia Regional Commission. Bonus Opportunity Available See how bright your future can be and apply online at: A NATIVE of Wapello, Iowa, Joan Eliza- www.jmt.com beth Cross (nee Weaver) moved to Fairfax EOE/AA Employer in the early 1990s, and quickly became ac- tive in both the business community and EDUCATION TRAINING her neighborhood. She helped found, and Col. Richard Rappoport, Fairfax Police Chief, and Del. David Bulova was chair of Destination Fairfax, a partner- Bagpiper Mark Coletti of the Pharmacy Technician Trainees (D-37) gather in the art room of ship between the city and local businesses MacMillan-Birtles Pipe Band played the Stacy C. Sherwood Center on Needed Now! to increase tourism in the city. ‘Amazing Grace’ on the traditional Pharmacies now hiring. No experience? Thursday, July 28, to celebrate the In 2004, the Central Fairfax Chamber of Great Highlands Bagpipe at the Job Training & Placement Assistance Avail. life of Joan Cross, a Fairfax Commerce named her the Small Business end of the service to celebrate the 1-877-240-4524 councilmember who died on July CTO SCHEV Advocate of the Year, and she received the life of Joan Cross, a Fairfax chamber’s Athena Award in 1997. She also 21. councilmember who died on July DENTAL ASSISTANT TRAINEES served on the city’s Board of Architectural an author, a journalist, a trailblazer. She 21. NEEDED NOW! Review for 10 years and chaired the board landed in Fairfax because all of you were for three terms. She co-chaired the city’s here. Here fingerprints are all over this After the ceremony, visitors gathered for Dental Offices now hiring. No experience? Independence Day Celebration Committee light refreshments in the Sherwood Center Job Training & Placement Assistance Avail. wonderful city,” Weaver-Sobel said. 1-800-381-1734 for two years. During the two-hour celebration, family art room. CTO SCHEV “Joan and I came onto council at the same members and dignitaries spoke about Cross, “Joan was just a wonderfully classy lady, time. We referred to ourselves as ‘The Book- including Fairfax Mayor Robert Lederer, “said Col. Richard Rappoport, Fairfax chief MED BILL & CODING ends’ as we were seated to the far right and who presented a proclamation to Cross’ of police. “She had a deep concern for the Trainees NEEDED NOW far left on the dais,” said Patrice Winter, a husband, Ron, and three sons, honoring her department and the community.” Medical Offices now hiring. No experience? Job Training & Placement Assistance Avail. former city councilmember, after the ser- life of public service. Gretchen Bulova, the chair of the city’s 1-800-385-2615 vice. “We became each other’s cheerleader “This is the perfect place to remember History Commission, who worked with CTO SCHEV in quick order. Joan was someone that you Joan,” Lederer said of the Sherwood Cen- Cross on various boards and planning com- wished you had known forever. She was a ter, which hosts many of the city’s arts mittees, said Cross’ enthusiasm for people wise woman and a gentle soul. She had a events. “She loved the arts, and she was a was a special gift. “She was a soul mate to HOW TO SUBMIT ADS TO remarkable skill of identifying with every- great supporter of this beautiful center.” everyone, and she would have loved this one no matter their age or station. When Ron Cross, who was married to Joan Cross service.” Newspapers & Online you were with her, you were the only one for nearly 20 years, gave an emotional “She had grace and charm, and was one who mattered. She was selfless.” of the most caring people you could hope CLASSIFIED speech. “Sixty-three years ago, a little boy DEADLINES Jane Weaver-Sobel, Cross’ younger sister met a little girl. … In 1991, we met again. to meet,” said former Fairfax Mayor John Zones 1, 5, 6...... Mon @ noon from Charlotte, N.C., told the story of how We enjoyed the magic of life together, and Mason. Zones 2, 3, 4...... Tues @ noon E-mail ad with zone choices to: Cross saved her life and never stopped help- she brought such joy into my life,” he said. Cross’ youngest son, Brad, said that he [email protected] ing. “When I was 2-years-old, I fell out of met “many important people” at Cross’ or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 our second-story window, and Joan caught THE SERVICE was conducted by The Rev. wake Wednesday evening at Everly Funeral EMPLOYMENT me by my ankles,” she said to laughter from Home. “Some people waited several hours DEADLINES Tory Baucum, rector of Truro Church, who Zones 5, 6...... Tues @ 11:00 the crowd. read one of Cross’ favorite poems, “Foot- just to say something to us about our mom. Zones 1, 3...... Tues @ 4:00 “Last summer, she came to housesit. I prints in the Sand” by Mary Stevenson. At But what will stay with me was an ordi- Zone 2...... Wed @ 11:00 Zone 4...... Wed @ 1:00 want you to know that she watered all of the end of the service, Mark Coletti of the nary couple, a married couple from the city E-mail ad with zone choices to: my plants, every single day, including all MacMillan-Birtles Pipe Band, played “Amaz- of Fairfax, who came to thank us for all that [email protected] the artificial ones. That was Joan, when she ing Grace” on the traditional Great High- mom had done for the city and residents,” or call Barbara @ 703-778-9413 ZONES did something, she gave it her all. She was lands Bagpipe. he said. “She made a difference here.” Zone 1: The Reston Connection The Oak Hill/Herndon Connection Faith Notes Zone 2: The Springfield Connection The Burke Connection One God Ministry, 4280 Chain Bridge Road free pizza, on Aug. 31 at 7:15 p.m. No Family Night The Fairfax Connection The Fairfax Church of Christ, 3901 Rubgy The Fairfax Station/Clifton/ in Fairfax, is hosting its Eighth Annual Community activities for Aug. 10 or Aug. 24, but the regular Road in Fairfax, has facilitators available to help Lorton Connection Festival and Concert on Saturday, Aug. 13 from 10 Wednesday Family Night activities for Boys and those who are experiencing a separation or divorce. Zone 3: The Alexandria Gazette Packet a.m.-4 p.m. Fun for the family includes free food, Girls Clubs and Adult Bible Study will resume on 703-631-2100 or www.fxcc.org. The Mount Vernon Gazette music, games and prizes, including an iPad2. The Sept. 7, at 7:15 p.m. 703-383-1170 Zone 4: Centre View North public service event raises funds to support the Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 13421 Twin Centre View South Zone 5: The Potomac Almanac homeless and hungry in Fairfax. 703-591-6161 or Westwood Baptist Church, 8200 Old Keene Lakes Drive in Clifton, offers three levels of ESL Zone 6: The Arlington Connection www.onegodministry.org. Mill Road in Springfield, will change its Sunday classes every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. Cost The Vienna/Oakton Connection morning schedule for the month of August. Wor- for semester is $35, including student book. To The McLean Connection Jubilee Christian Center, 4650 Shirley Gate ship will begin at 9 a.m. followed by a brief register, come to the next class. The Great Falls Connection Road in Fairfax, will host a Family Picnic on Aug. fellowship time and then Sunday School for all www.lordoflifeva.org or 703-323-9500. Registra- 17, from 6-7 p.m., and a Family Movie Night, with ages at 10:15 a.m. 703-451-5120. tion is Sept. 8, 7 p.m. 16 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ August 4-10, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com 703-917-6464 703-917-6400 Zone 2: • Burke Employment Zone 2 Ad Deadline: Zone 2: • Burke Classified Zone 2 Ad Deadline: • Fairfax • Springfield Wednesday 11 a.m. • Fairfax • Springfield Tuesday Noon

6 RE Wanted 12 Commercial Lease EXPERIENCED Clinical Director 3 RE for Rent 3 RE for Rent PRESCHOOL TEACHERS Community Systems, Inc. Furnished Rooms Burke - 845 to 1080sf Just Minutes to King Street metro, To work with two, three or four year olds Springfield Needed 2nd floor office space $850/mo includes utilities Monday-Friday for students studying at available in thriving One BR sublet in a 3BR/1.5 Bath renovated Community Systems Inc. Virginia, a not for GMU and NOVA. The stays mixed use shopping townhouse with driveway and street parking. Share Start Date: August 29, 2011 profit company helping persons with Intel- are short-term, students are center. screened and providers are house with 2 other professional young adults. Fully Kiddie Country Developmental Learning lectual Disabilities in their homes and com- Kevin Allen/ renovated with new kitchen, new bathrooms, compensated. For more Kimco Realty Center II, Burke Virginia 22015. munities, is looking for a Clinical Director information, call updated basement and living room. $850/month 410-427-4434 includes utilities. Bus stop at front door, one mile to Serving the Burke Community for 32 with a Master Degree in Psychology or re- 301.649.2389. years. Web Site: kiddiecountry.com King St Metro, Duke St near Old Town. lated field. One or more years experience Available May 1-July 31. 240-460-7375. Phone: (703) 644-0066, with behavior support planning is necessary. 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Fax: 703-644-0073. EOE Knowledge of psychotropic medications, LEGAL NOTICE 21 Announcements 21 Announcements VA State Human Rights regulations, Medic- AT&T intends to file an application for the collocation of new aid Waiver regulations and State Licensing antennas on the King Hall building located at George Mason LEGAL NOTICE Nysmith School University Campus, Fairfax Station, Virginia. AT&T is publish- AT&T intends to file an application to modify an existing wire- regulations. ing this notice in accordance with Federal regulation less communications facility at 9780 Main Street, Fairfax, City Preschool - 8th Grade Person must have the ability to work with 37CFR1.1301 et seq, the National Environmental Policy Act of Fairfax, Virginia 22031. AT&T is publishing this notice in ac- and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation 36 CFR 800. cordance with Federal regulation 37CFR1.1301 et seq, the Na- Hiring for the Fall individuals, staff, families and other service The project referenced as “George Mason” will consist of the collocation of three new antennas at an antennas RAD center tional Environmental Policy Act and the Advisory Council on • Mid-day Recess/Lunch agencies. They must be willing to have a height of 88’ 8” and 86’ 8” above ground level on the existing Historic Preservation 36 CFR 800. The project referenced as flexible work schedule and be available for 210-foot tall tower located on the roof of the building. In addi- “Mantua” will consist of the collocation of three antennas on Attendant tion, a new equipment rack will be installed in the existing new frames at an antenna tip height of 107 feet above ground 11:00-1:30 $12.00/hour emergencies. For more information email: equipment shelter located on the roof of the building. Parties level. Additional equipment will be installed in the existing [email protected] or call 703-913- interested in submitting comments or questions regarding any equipment shelter. Parties interested in submitting comments College Degree Required potential effects of the proposed facility on Historic Properties or questions regarding any potential effects of the proposed fa- • Preschool Co-Teacher 3150. Our website can be accessed at may do so in writing by contacting Ms. Rebecca Grant, AT&T, cility on Historic Properties may do so in writing by contacting www.csi-va.org Our office is located at at 7150 Standard Drive, Hanover, Maryland 21076 or c/o Rebecca Grant, AT&T, at 7150 Standard Drive, Hanover, • Elementary French Co-Teacher [email protected] Maryland 21076 or c/o [email protected]. • Middle School Social Studies Co-Teacher 8136 Old Keene Mill Road, Suite B-300, Springfield, VA 22152. Send resumes to: [email protected] 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Fax: 703-713-3336, www.nysmith.com Deadline to send Resumes: August 10, 2011 ABC LICENSE Bangkok Noodle, Inc TELEPHONE trading as Bangkok Noodle, A great opportunity to CANAM HARVESTING LLC / 7022-B Commerce St. Spring field, VA 22150. The above WORK AT HOME! HARVESTER OPERATORS: establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT NATIONAL CHILDRENS CENTER 17 temporary openings in DE & MD from 08/29/2011 to 10/15/2011; Housing provided No sell! Salary + Bonus + Benefits! OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE at no cost at: 213 S. Main St, Bridgeville, DE 19933 & all worksites w/in reasonable CONTROL for a Wine and 301-333-1900 Beer on Premises, Mix ☎☎ Weekdays 9-4 ☎☎ commutable distance from housing; Also 14 temporary openings in VA from 10/15/2011 Beverage on Premises license to 12/08/2011. Housing provided at no cost at: 1 Main St, Wachapreague, VA 23480 & to sell or manufacture alcohol- all worksites w/in reasonable commutable distance from housing. Duties: Inspect field, ic beverages. Chanaphon Now! Complete identify harvesting conditions, locate electric lines & obstacles; Adjust height, speed & Sermbhongse, owner Print Editions other functions of custom combine harvesters to max operations & ensure safety; Harvest lima beans using combine harvesters or other farm machinery according to soil 21 Announcements conditions and supervisor’s instructions; May drive combine harvesters from site to site Online! up to a distance of 30 mi; Responsible for routine maintenance & repair of the combine Personal/Family The full print editions of all 18 harvesters incl. performing inspection of harvesters before & after each shift, verify oil, Bookkeeper & Organizer I’ll track income and Connection Newspapers are now mobile pieces, & others; Perform emergency repair of harvesters as needed. available on our Web Site in PDF format, expenses in Quicken, pay bills on time, create a page by page, identical to our weekly Requirements: Valid driver’s license & 1 yr of experience operating large farm machin- filing system, track medical newsprint editions, including print ery; Demonstrable ability to operate & drive highly specialized combine harvesters; claims. 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Conditions: MESS IS TOO BIG TO and click on “Print Editions.” HANDLE!! 703-266-6962, $15.81/hr increased $1 per yr of exp, up to a max of $24/hr; Scheduled workweek is 40 JJBookkeeperOrganizer@ hrs (may exceed 40 hrs depending on field/crop condition); Required to work day, eve- gmail.com ning and/or night shifts; Employer guarantees to offer workers employment for at least 3/4 of the workdays; Tools, equipment & supplies provided at no cost; Housing & cook- ing facilities provided at no cost; Transportation &subsistence expenses ($10.73 daily w/ 116 Childcare Avail. no receipts, & $46.00 daily w/receipts) to worksite will be paid by the employer upon BURKE Childcare avail in my completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier; Employer will comply with first home,OFC Lic, FT & PT, days, evenings, Back-up care & week wage guarantee of $ 632.40; Return transportation and subsistence is paid upon special needs children completion of 100% of the work contract. To apply, report in person or send resume to welcome. Large yard for lots of nearest State Workforce Agency & provide copy of this ad & job ref. number indicated fun! 703-569-8056 PRINT EDITIONS below. Delaware Department of Labor - 4425 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE M 19809-0828. Tel. (302) 761-8116, Ref: DE86472. Maryland Department of Labor, 3 RE for Rent Licensing and Regulations - 14 North Potomac Street, Suite 100, Hagerstown, MD 21740, Tel. (301) 393-8218. Virginia Employment Commission Rural Services Unit 703 TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT- E. Main St., P.O. Box 1358 Richmond, VA 23218. Tel. (804) 786-8714. 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