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2 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ October 16-22, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-917-6440 or [email protected]

Zack Zait shows off paintings by Smadar Livne.

A display of rocks and minerals glisten in the sun.

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Photos by Photos Crowds throng to The 32nd annual Fairfax Fall Festival attracted huge Manning the Women’s Club of Fairfax booth are, crowds on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in the City of from left, Polly Boyle, Lois Driver and Helen annual Fall Festival. Fairfax. Downs. Evaluating Old Town Redevelopment City Council, mayor “The reality of it is we favor small retail for need more retail here. vacant storefronts at Retail is the key.” Old Town Village. — Fairfax City Council member

Photo by Dan Drummond By Derek B. Johnson The Connection cursors that would help form the founda-

Derek B. Johnson tion for future redevelopment. ity of Fairfax Mayor Robert “I think that the initial project was really, Lederer said that in the bro- given the size and scale, a relatively mod- C chure he gave voters when he est one. If you look at Old Town Village as first ran for City Council in being a mix of retail and office and you look 1982, he listed a revitalized downtown as at the new [and] redevelopment of the old one of his top priorities. /The Connection library site, I think where it starts is that Lederer was on the council all through- was really a catalyst project,” he said. out 1989, when a series of plans to rede- velop the area stalled out and eventually THE CALL for more retail stores is a popu- died. He said he voted against a develop- lar refrain from some members of the cur- ment plan in 2001 because he felt it would rent City Council. A series of small inde- have competed with the historic district in- pendent businesses, they say, would be the stead of complementing it. The revitalization of downtown Fairfax has been in the works for over economic engine that would deliver the foot It’s a question of matching the vision pre- 25 years. Restaurants like the new Metro Silver Diner at 3950 Univer- traffic and commerce needed to revitalize sented with the expectations of the coun- sity Drive must be paired with commercial retail in the future, accord- the city. cil, said Lederer. ing to Mayor Robert Lederer and the Fairfax City Council.º “The reality of it is we need more retail Now, over a quarter century after Lederer here. Retail is the key,” said Council mem- first encountered the dilemma, the mayor parking capacity and opening up two-way widening some of the roads and opening ber Dan Drummond. and the City Council are still pondering traffic were all proposed throughout the up two-way traffic, as well as a new regional Drummond, along with fellow first-term ways to solve the Rubik’s Cube of redevel- years as pieces that when put together with library and 85 residential condominiums at Council members David Meyer and Steven oping Old Town. a commercial core would complete the site of the old library. Geoff Durham, eco- Stombres, represent new blood on a City Finding that match has eluded the city’s downtown puzzle. nomic development manager for the City policymakers for decades. Ideas to increase In August 2007, the city finished work on of Fairfax, said those components were pre- See Downtown, Page 15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ October 16-22, 2008 ❖ 3 Week in Fairfax News Child Pornography Sentence U.S. District Court Judge Gerald Bruce Lee sentenced a Fairfax man to 40 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography. Timothy Cooke, 36 of Fairfax, was sentenced Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, in U.S. District Court in Alexandria. During an interview with law enforcement, Cooke stated that he had been accessing child pornography on the Web from his

Photo by work computer since September 2006, according to U.S. Attor- ney Chuck Rosenberg, of the Eastern District of Virginia. Cooke pleaded guilty in July 2007.

After his release from federal prison, Cooke will remain un- Melanie LeGoullon der court supervision for five years and will be required to register as a sex offender in any U.S. jurisdiction where he lives, works or attends school, according to Rosenberg. The FBI and Fairfax County Police Department investigated the case, which was prosecuted by Special U.S. Attorney An- drew McCormack, on detail from the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section of the Department of Justice. /The Connection

— Ken Moore Goblin Gallop Oct. 26 The 15th annual Valvoline Instant Oil Change Goblin Gallop 5K Race and 1K Fun Run is Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Fairfax Cor- LeVon Maynard of Virginia Beach finishes his opponent as the referee rushes in to ner Shopping Center, off West Ox Road and Monument Drive. stop the fight. The fun run starts at 8:30 a.m., and the 5K, at 9 a.m. Register online at www.Active.com. Many participants wear Halloween costumes, more than $3,500 in prizes will be given away and race proceeds benefit East/West Coast Thing children with cancer. The Goblin Gallop starts and ends in front of the Coastal Flats restaurant. Entry fees are $20 for the 5K and $15 for the 1K. After Oct. 20 and on race-day, registration the target 18-25 year old male audience, one sees a is $25 and $20, respectively. For more information, see Patriot Center mixed surprising number of women, youths and seniors. www.goblingallop.org. Many wear T-shirts advertising their favorite fighter The course is USATF-certified, and prizes valued at $150, $100 martial arts event teams. Others wear apparel from their own martial and $50 are awarded to the top three, overall, male and female showcases regional talent. arts schools, perhaps supporting a local fighter on finishers. Prizes are also given to the top three male and female the card. finishers in various age categories. The fighters are as eclectic as their fans. Each By Melanie LeGoullon fighter has their own personal style, often combin- The Connection ing elements from a variety of disciplines such as Union Protests Palin’s Arrival boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai kickboxing ohnny Curtis isn’t a stereotypical cage- into a hybrid system of stand-up and ground tech- In Tysons Corner fighter, if such a thing exists. With a wife, niques. A handful of people waved homemade signs and shouted on Jfour children and a tree removal business, Kris “Savage” McCray, who fights out of Gold Medal the side of Route 123 to protest the arrival of Vice Presidential this devout Christian and graduate of Grappling in Woodbridge, refers to his particular style candidate Sarah Palin in Tysons Corner on Monday, Oct. 13. Fairfax High School and George Mason University as Ameri-Jitsu. When asked to describe it, he smiles The Alaska governor was the keynote speaker at a high-end doesn’t fit the barroom brawler mold that one ex- wryly and says it has “sambo, Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing, Republican National Committee fundraiser in the area’s Ritz pects. NHB boxing, American wrestling-style wrestling kind Carlton that evening. Curtis fights out of One Spirit Martial Arts in of mixed all in one. It works, though. It’s different.” Most of the protestors were associated with local chapters of Herndon, training five to six days the Communications Workers of America. They stood a few a week so that he can compete IT WORKED for him on Satur- blocks from the entrance to the hotel because they did not want against other fighters in profes- “I would enter the day night. As the first bout of the to be accused of trespassing on private property. sional mixed martial arts (MMA) night, McCray set the tone for the “I support Obama and I think Sarah Palin is an atrocity,” said events like one that took place cage if there was no rest of the show by submitting his Carolyn Greenfield, a protestor from Great Falls. “I don’t like Saturday, Oct. 11 at GMU’s Patriot opponent with a rear naked choke that she winked in the debate, that she flirts with the audience. Center. audience at all.” and forcing him to tap out only a If a guy did that, he would be sexist.” Last Saturday’s event was the — Johnny Curtis minute and a half into the first —Julia O’Donoghue latest in a string of Ultimate War- round. That’s not a bad way to rior Challenge (UWC) shows pre- make a professional debut in front sented by Ultimate VIP International and aimed at of a hometown audience of over 5,200 attendees. Del. Steve Shannon Plans showcasing local talent for the rapidly-growing au- “For me to debut in my hometown means a lot,” dience of MMA fans in this region. McCray said. “I wanted my first win to be exciting Attorney General Bid Through a series of bouts that pit East Coast vs. for me, and for everybody who’s around me who Del. Steve Shannon (D-35) said he is likely to enter the 2009 West Coast fighters, the promoters are trying to raise helped build the fighter I am today.” race for Virginia’s Attorney General following the Nov. 4 elec- the expectations of local sports fans by providing The audience loved him, as they did LeVon tion. shows that rival those broadcast from the well-es- Maynard of Norfolk, who trains with Global Martial “After the November elections, I will be making a formal an- tablished ultimate fighting hubs of California and Arts Academy in Virginia Beach. Maynard knew how nouncement about what I will be doing next year,” said Shan- Las Vegas. The message from Fairfax to the rest of to work the crowd. He entered the stadium strutting non, who currently represents Vienna in the Virginia House of the nation last Saturday night: the East Coast region to the beat of his walkout music as if he were enter- Delegates. can and does produce professional MMA fighters of ing a disco rather than a cage-fight. The former Fairfax County prosecutor formed a new campaign the same caliber as those seen on TV. Once inside the cage, however, Maynard trans- committee in early October to officially collect donations for an Looking around the stadium seats, it becomes clear formed himself into a methodical stalker, circling his that the demographics of the local fan-base are not See News, Page 20 as obvious as one might think. Intermingled with See East, Page 19

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ASSAULT / ARREST 10700 Fairfax Blvd. / Party City (parking lot). The victim reported that on Oct. 7, at 5:56 p.m., an employee of the business approached him while he was paving the parking lot and the two men became involved in a verbal altercation. The verbal altercation subsequently led to the victim being pushed by the suspect. Herbert Halperin, 79, of 6900 block of Nevis Road, Bethesda, was served with a misdemeanor warrant for assault.

BURGLARY 9908 Fairfax Blvd. / P J Skidoo’s. On Oct. 7 at 3:36 a.m., a man gained entry into the business through a rear door. The suspect stole cash from a wallet that was left unattended on a counter top. The suspect was described only as a man wearing camouflage clothing, a hat and dark gloves. The suspect left the scene prior to police arrival. The Criminal Investigations Division is investigating the case.

CITY PROPERTY DAMAGE 10500 Sager Ave. On Oct. 5, at 3:21 a.m., a gas light pole was found to have been destroyed by unknown person(s). Police officers remained on the scene until the gas was shut off.

EMBEZZLEMENT 10300 Main St. / TJ Maxx. On Oct. 3, at 9:45 p.m., a loss prevention officer reported that he had determined that an employee had failed to scan all of the items a customer had selected before placing See Crime, Page 7

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ October 16-22, 2008 ❖ 5 People Getting To Know … Burke’s Annastasia Psitos, musician, Kennedy Center intern.

By Michael O’Connell in kindergarten at the The Connection time. Ironman Visit Shad Ireland, Ironman triathlete, Personal/career Donated Photo and Thomas Buffoni at the urke resident Annastasia Psitos recently goals. Fresenius Medical Care of Fairfax began a fall internship at the Kennedy Cen- To perform, ideally in dialysis facility. Shad Ireland visited the facility to inspire ter Institute for Arts Management. Psitos, an opera orchestra. local dialysis patients. Shad is an Ironman triathlete who B has kidney failure, which requires him to be on dialysis. the daughter of Aristotelis and Sarah Psitos, How did you get will work as a press intern for the National Sym- involved in the phony Orchestra. Kennedy Center Annastasia Psitos How long have you lived in the area? internship pro- I grew up here, went to college out of state and gram. moved back after graduate school. I took a class called Arts and Entrepreneurship Family. during my last semester at CU and the professor was Two parents and a brother. Profile the executive director of CU Concerts, the organiza- Education. tion that presents ticketed performances for the Bachelor of music in Cello Perfor- School of Music, for which I had recently started mance from the University of Maryland, College Park working. She and I were discussing my opportuni- in May 2004; master of music in Cello Performance ties post-graduation and she mentioned the intern- from the University of Colorado, Boulder in Decem- ship program. I later learned that a friend of mine ber 2007. had participated and recommended it highly. What was your first job? What are your duties? My first job was really babysitting, but the first I’m involved in program book production, draft- one I got a paycheck for was as a teacher’s assistant ing press releases, updating the Web site and similar with FCPS for summer preschool. projects. Activities, interests. What role does music have in your life? Scott Christopher Allen and Amanda Brooke Shimshock Movies, especially Golden Age musicals, and I’m a Music is my absolute passion. Because of music I sucker for Jane Austen adaptations; tribal bellydance; have lived in Germany and Italy, traveled extensively, knitting; travel and opera. played in an orchestra in Canada and met dear Shimschock, Allen Engaged Favorite local restaurants. friends. With every new orchestra in which I play, I eresa and Robert Shimshock of Fairfax announce the engage- The Espositos, Bombay Gardens, Bistrot Lafayette find I learn more about music. It’s exciting to be in a Tment of their daughter, Amanda Brooke Shimshock, to Scott and Canton Café. field that is continually evolving, even while explor- Christopher Allen, son of Diane and Lee Allen of Fairfax. The Community concerns. ing the past. bride-to-be graduated from Robinson Secondary School in 2003 and The state of music and arts in the schools, road What is your most memorable perfor- received a bachelor of science in commerce from the University of Vir- maintenance, recycling and funding for education. mance? ginia in 2007. She currently works in sales for NV Homes of Northern What did you want to be when you grew My most memorable performance was in Avellino, Virginia. The groom graduated from Robinson Secondary School in up? Italy. We were playing in a courtyard next to a foun- 2002 and received a bachelor of arts in economics and mathematics I wanted to be the first female president of the tain and the wind was so fierce my standpartner and from the University of Virginia in 2006. He now works as a mathemati- United States, but that was swiftly put aside when I I spent more time preventing the music from blow- cal analyst in consulting at Booz Allen Hamilton. found out I couldn’t be a dictator — I believe I was ing into the water than playing the music. Viewpoints Has the financial crisis affected how Wakefield, Long Wed on Beach you handle your finances? r. and Mrs. James M. Wakefield of MFairfax Station announce the mar- “It’s happened so riage of their daughter, Tiffany L. Wakefield to Shawn M. Long, the son of Mr. fast. We wanted to and Mrs. Robert Long of Virginia Beach. The marriage ceremony took place at sun- see what happens rise on a beach in Hawaii on Nov. 27, 2006 fol- first before we do lowed by a week-long Hawaiian cruise. A re- ception took place Dec. 30 at anything.” Magianno’srestaurant in McLean. The bride is a valedictorian of Robinson Sec- — Shelley Reid, Centreville ondary School. She graduated with a B.S. in biology from Randolph-Macon Woman’s Col- lege in Lynchburg and an M.S. in biodefense from George Mason University. She is currently Michael O'Connell working on her Ph.D. at George Mason Univer- sity. The groom is a graduate of Virginia Tech with a B.S.E.E. and is employed as an electrical en- gineer in hardware design in McLean. The couple resides in Fairfax. “It’s made us think about it a lot “It has. I’ve had to hold back on Tiffany Wakefield and Shawn Long more.” some purchases.” Karen Jackson, Fairfax Deborah Gainer, Fairfax 6 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ October 16-22, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Crime

A Non-Profit Organization Founded in 1971 From Page 5 LARCENY The victim reported that sometime Resident at the Russell School of Ballet • Artistic Directors Ilona and Thomas Russell 3950 University Drive / Metro on Oct. 8, between 5-8:48 p.m., them in shopping bags. Subsequent Silver Diner. On Oct. 3, at 10:39 unknown person(s) gained entry into Thanksgiving Weekend Only! investigation revealed that the a.m., an employee reported that on a secured locker and stole his wallet. customer was a friend of the Sept. 26 his paycheck had been 4300 George Mason Blvd. / Friday, Nov. 28, 7:30 pm employee. Fadhil Alade Eyitayo, 23, stolen from his backpack and cashed Sunrise Senior Living. On Oct. 8, of the 9100 block of Barrick St., by unknown person(s). at 11:51 a.m. the victim reported Sat., Nov. 29, 2:00 & 7:30 pm Fairfax, was arrested and charged 3100 Block of Spring St. On Oct. 4, that sometime between Oct. 6, at 10 Sun., Nov. 30, 3:30 pm with felony embezzlement. His bond at 4:52 p.m., the vehicle owner p.m. and Oct. 7, at 4:30 p.m., was set at $2,500. reported that sometime between 7 unknown person(s) had stolen a Battlefield High School Theatre a.m.-4 p.m. on that date unknown check card belonging to the victim 15000 Graduation Dr., Haymarket, Virginia and subsequently used it to make IDENTITY THEFT person(s) had removed the catalytic converter and muffler from his purchases. The victim also reported Tickets. 703-803-9009 4029 Chain Bridge Road / Main St. parked vehicle. that her cell phone had been stolen www.fairfaxballet.com Bank. On Oct. 3, at 10:28 a.m., the 10890 Fairfax Boulevard / out of her room Sept. 13-14 and cash victim reported that unknown had been stolen Sept. 24-25. Featuring guest artists from Stuttgart Ballet, Joffrey Tweeter Audio and Video. On Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, Ballet Concierto Puerto person(s) had obtained his bank Oct. 6, the manager reported that on 4000 Jermantown Road / Rico, Andanza and Delta Festival Ballet. account information and sent a Wendy’s. On Oct. 9, at 3:02 p.m., Oct. 3, at approximately 7:45 p.m., All major credit forged telegram instructing the bank two former employees returned to police were advised that purses cards accepted Center Orch. $25 • Side Orch. $22 • Balcony $18 • Group Discounts Available to transfer a large sum of money to a the business, entered restricted areas belonging to employees had just been bank in Moscow. The fraud was and stole property belonging to the stolen. Two persons believed to be detected when the local bank business. Both suspects were involved were located in the area a contacted the victim to verify the previously warned against returning short time later. Subsequent transaction. to the property at the time of their investigation revealed that one of 3900 Block of Jermantown Road. employment separation. Andrew them had committed the thefts, and Your Home...Your Neighborhood... On Oct. 8, at 11:25 a.m., the victim Farrar, 27, of the 300 block of Lake two handbags and wallets containing reported that sometime on Sept. 24- View Way, Fairfax, and Abiasage credit cards were recovered. Tavon 25 unknown person(s) had opened a Chacha, 22, of the 3900 block of Jamal Brown, 19, of the 9800 block Your Newspaper fraudulent Capitol One online bank Elcamino Place, Alexandria, were of Clifford Drive, Fairfax, was account using his correct personal both served with misdemeanor charged with two counts of petit information. Upon learning of this, warrants for larceny and trespassing. larceny. His bond was set at $1,000 the victim closed the account. 9602 Main St. / Lifetime Fitness. on each charge. Bulletin Board www.connectionnewspapers.com

THURSDAY/OCT. 16 Independence Day Celebration Committee meeting. 7 p.m., Green Acres Center, 4401 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Call 703-385-7858. City of Fairfax Republican Committee meeting. 7:30 p.m. at City Hall Annex, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax. Call 703-273-2824. Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools Presented by community dialogue sessions. Laura & Michael 7-9:30 p.m. Register to participate in Pierce, CSA shaping the FY 2010 Budget. South County Government Center, 8350 Richmond Highway, Alexandria. 703- 324-9400 or 703-324-2391, TTY 711. Candidate Forum with Keith HOW ABOUT A LIFT? Fimian and Gerry Connolly, on energy and the environment. 7:30-9 For many seniors, getting up from p.m. at Lake Braddock Secondary a favorite armchair can be a difficult School, entrance 14, 9200 Burke task. That’s why a lift chair can add Lake Road, Burke. The moderator convenience and mobility to a home. will be Mike Tidwell, executive Medical lift chairs look similar to director of Chesapeake Climate regular recliners, but they are Action Network, and questions will equipped with reinforced frames and be taken from the audience. Contact lift mechanisms that raise the seated Lauren Glickman, 804-335-0915 or person to a standing position with the [email protected]. push of a button. The chair is angled, Foreclosure Town Hall Meeting, which enables an individual to stand from 5-7 p.m. at the Seoul with secure footing and less strain. Presbyterian Church, 6426 Ox Road, People use a medical lift chair to Fairfax Station, for homeowners and relieve the difficulty of getting out of renters in Fairfax County. regular chairs and standing from a Registration required due to limited seated position. The chairs come in seating. Call 703-451-8873, TTY 711. different colors and fabrics. They also Foreclosure information available come in many styles, including online or by calling the county. massaging lift chairs. A lift chair not only adds to the FRIDAY/OCT. 17 comfort of living home alone, but Destination Fairfax meeting. 8:30 also to safety. For many people to a.m. at City Hall Annex, 10455 remain comfortably, safely, and Armstrong St., Fairfax. Call 800-545- independently at home, special 7959 or visit www.visitfairfax.com. assistance is needed. COMFORT Fifth Annual Holiday Job Fair will KEEPERS meets the highest level of feature representatives from professionalism here at 10721 Main department stores, specialty stores St., Ste. 100, Fairfax. We will and restaurants, who will answer provide you with a full range of non- questions, provide applications and medical services specifically tailored set up interviews. Nearly all of the to your individual needs. Call 190 stores and restaurants report 703.591.7117 for more information. having jobs available for both full Office hours: M - F 9 - 5 and our care and part-time employment with services are available 2417. management to entry-level positions Comforting Solutions for In-Home Care. The quality of our service is due available. 1–8 p.m. Free. Grand Court to the excellence of our caregivers. at Fair Oaks Mall, 11750 Fair Oaks Sometimes all you need is a little Mall, Fairfax. 703-359-8302 or assistance. www.ShopFairOaksMall.com. OCT. 20 School Board work session. 7:30 p.m., City Hall Annex, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax. Call 703-385- 7910 or visit www.fairfaxva.gov/ School/SchoolNews.asp?59. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ October 16-22, 2008 ❖ 7 Opinion

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Newspaper of Fairfax serving areas of Burke An independent, locally owned weekly Mark Warner for Senate newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. Northern Virginia’s congressional delegation, tisan nastiness and dogmatic inflexibility. 7913 Westpark Drive Connection endorses has made a difference for all residents here. If elected, Mark Warner will join Sen. Jim McLean, Virginia 22102 ex-governor to succeed The retirement of John Warner along with U.S. Webb in representing Virginia. It’s hard to NEWS DEPARTMENT: Rep. Tom Davis (R-11), will mean more chal- imagine a better team. To discuss ideas and concerns, Call: 703-917-6444 Sen. John Warner. lenges for local projects and initiatives. Will Virginia Republicans second-guess their Fax: 703-917-0991 That’s why it’s critical to send Mark Warner decision to use a convention rather than a pri- e-mail: to the Senate, a man who has demonstrated mary to nominate their candidate for Senate [email protected] ark Warner’s success as gover- his appeal and ability to work across party lines if Virginia votes Democratic for president on Michael O’Connell nor has made him one of the perhaps more than any other elected official Nov. 4 for the first time since 1964? It is al- Editor / 703-917-6440 most popular politicians ever in ever in Virginia. Warner successfully took on most certain that a small number of votes state- Derek B. Johnson M Community Reporter the Commonwealth, and that some of the toughest issues, budget shortfalls wide will determine which presidential candi- 703-917-6458 respect is well earned. His appearance on the and transportation gridlock, date carries Virginia. Would it help the Repub- [email protected] ballot statewide will likely help other Demo- Editorials and made significant progress. licans if the top of the ticket statewide were Paula Friedrich crats, whether they are above or below Warner He faced problems with busi- someone more appealing to a broader num- Assistant Editor / 703-917-6459 on the ticket. ness sense and courage. ber of Republicans, who might appeal to some Julia O’Donoghue Mark Warner faces another former governor, Jim Gilmore’s tenure as governor left the Democrats? Say someone like Tom Davis? Education & Politics 703-917-6433 Jim Gilmore (R) in the race to replace retiring state with a massive shortfall and his leader- Endorsements in Congressional races will [email protected] U.S. Sen. John Warner (R). ship resulted in bitterness and bad blood that appear next week. Ken Moore John Warner has been a remarkable leader remains to this day. 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Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, See www.fairfaxcounty.gov/opa/ Craig Sterbutzel In Fairfax County, the Office of Elections of- ernmental Center, 6140 Rolling Road, Spring- Art/Design: fers in-person absentee voting at the Fairfax field, 22152. bond for more. Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, County Government Center, 12000 Govern- Laurence Foong, John Heinly, John Smith, Stu Moll, ment Center Parkway, Suite 323, Fairfax, now — Mary Kimm Tam Nguyen, Wayne Shipp Production Manager: Jean Card Sounds Familiar I don’t want to have a beer with proached to answer about George though I was responsible for the To the Editor: CIRCULATION: 703-917-6481 my vice-president. I want him or W. Bush’s international policies war in Iraq, our failing economy Circulation Manager: Astounding self-certainty, folksy, her to be too busy helping preside and on his stand about the war in and the poor image America re- Ann Oliver a self-described “outside the over government policy and Iraq. I told my friends that I did flected in the world, I thought I CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, Beltway” guy. Not real interested watching out for hockey moms not represent Bush, nor did he ask had finally had enough. I took ref- L.L.C. in reading or delving into policy. and Joe Six Pack. my advice when he declared the uge in my skin color. “I am an In- Peter Labovitz President/CEO But you might want to have a beer war. When I went to my home dian not an American,” I lied. Mary Kimm with him. Remember? Dianne Thomas country India, I was approached This small act of mine goes Publisher/Chief Operating Officer After eight years of Fairfax in a similar manner. “Who do you deeper than my words, deeper 703-917-6416 [email protected] Bush’s shell games think you are?” they said. My than my skin. I feel ashamed to Letters and misdirection to friends and family attacked me, have lied about my nationality, the Jerry Vernon Not So Proud Executive Vice President guide public percep- saying, “Just because you are an nationality I still love and the na- 703-917-6404 tion away from real- To the Editor: American you think you can dic- tionality I embraced so proudly 40 [email protected] ity, Sarah Palin fits right in. She’s I am an American. However, I tate the world?” I again bowed out Wesley DeBrosse some years ago. Controller pretty, even fascinating, with all am not the proud American I once of the situation by saying I was I came to America in the late 60s Debbie Funk those smiles and winks and waves. thought myself to be. merely settled in America and was as a young bride. My husband was National Sales She looks into the camera and says In the last three years, I visited visiting my home country. How- just finishing his Ph. D. He was 703-518-4631 [email protected] she’s talking to hockey moms and three separate countries on plea- ever, when it happened again in proud to show me around and in sure trips. I was not surprised John Lovaas Joe Six Pack. But there’s no there, Australia, where friends and Special Assistant for Operations there. She’s another empty hat. when in Germany I was ap- friends of friends looked at me as See Letters, Page 9

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While enjoying homecoming pre-game festivities at Woodson High School, Jake Molly Sabolsky and Luke Jedlicka, members of the Rogusa and Paul Hamel Woodson Leadership Class, serve cotton candy during the play a little football. annual Pre-Game Pig Out. Cavaliers At Home

Marcus Kirkley and Erin Amos hang out at the Woodson High School students enjoy themselves with a school’s Pre- variety of activities to celebrate homecoming on Friday, Game Pig-Out. Oct. 10 at the school.

The Fairfax High School marching band marches in the school’s annual homecoming parade on Friday, Oct. 10.

Sheila Faalasli and Melissa Stephenson were members of the Fairfax High School Homecoming Court that rode in the Providing annual Homecoming Parade. school spirit, the Fairfax High School cheerleaders ride in the Rebels Roll Out annual homecoming parade.

10 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ October 16-22, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar POTOMAC PAINT & DECORATING To have community events listed, email Fair City Mall, at the corner of Main [email protected] St. and Pickett Road in Fairfax. CENTER or call 703-917-6459 with questions. Doors open 9:45 p.m. Tickets $12, Deadline for calendar listings is two weeks age 17 and under admitted only with (703) 961-1200 prior to event. parent or guardian. Scheduled films are “Night of the Hell Hamsters,” “Excision,” “Crushed,” “A Break in THURSDAY/OCT. 16 the Monotony,” “Prombies!” and George Mason University Speaker “Brain Dead.” Series: Jonathan D. Moreno, Ph.D., www.thespookymovie.com or David and Lyn Silfen University www.cinemaartstheatre.com. Professor, Professor of Medical Ethics Eroica Trio. 8 p.m. Chamber music at and of History and Sociology of The Barns. Tickets $35. Wolf Trap Science University of Pennsylvania. 6 Foundation for the Performing Arts | p.m.; free. George Mason University, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. 1-877- 4400 University Drive, Mason Hall, WOLFTRAP. Room D3AB, Fairfax. 703-993-1850. Pierce Pettis. Acoustic. 7:30 p.m. Opening Night for Third Annual $15. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. Washington D. C. International N.E., Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or Horror Film Festival at Cinema visit www.jamminjava.com. Arts Theatre at Fair City Mall, at the Rude Buddha. Rock. 9:30 p.m. $10. corner of Main Street and Pickett Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. N.E., Road in Fairfax, with host Count Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit Gore de Vol. Doors open 7 p.m. www.jamminjava.com. Tickets $8, age 17 and under Breast Cancer Fund Raiser. The admitted only with parent or Paul VI Catholic High School guardian. Scheduled films are “Back Women’s volleyball team will raise to Life,” “Foet,” “The Sleuth money for Breast Cancer research in Incident,” “Snip” and “No Through a game against Bishop Ireton, in the Road”. www.thespookymovie.com or Paul VI Activity Center. 5:30 p.m. www.cinemaartstheatre.com. Paul VI Catholic High School, 10675, Tyrone Wells and Jason Reeves. Fairfax Blvd., Fairfax. Contact Darcee Pop/rock. 8 p.m. $12. Jammin’ Java, Snider at [email protected]. $4.00 OFF* 227 Maple Ave. N.E., Vienna. 703- Aldersgate Church Community 255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com. Theater presents “Dearly Departed,” at 8 p.m. in Wesley Per gallon of any Hall, Aldersgate United Methodist FRIDAY/OCT. 17 Church, 1301 Collingwood Road, Regal Product *Retail Only Virginia Opera’s Verdi’s Il Alexandria. $15 for adults, $12 for Trovatore. 8 p.m. Tickets $44-$98, students and seniors. 703-660-2611. at 888-945-2468 or The Providence Players in “Rough Reserve Your www.tickets.com. George Mason Crossing” by Tom Stoppard. Adults University Center for the Arts, on the $15, students and seniors $12. 7:30 In-Home Color Fairfax campus at the intersection of p.m. at the James Lee Community Braddock Road and Route 123. Center Theater, 2855 Annandale Consultation Third Annual Washington D. C. Road, Falls Church. 703-425-6782 or 13900 Metrotech Dr. (near Lowes) International Horror Film www.providenceplayers.org. Chantilly Festival at Cinema Arts Theatre at See Calendar, Page 12

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From Page 11 for the Performing Arts, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. 1-877-WOLFTRAP. SATURDAY/OCT. 18 Book Sale. Books and other items. The 2008 Northern Virginia Buddy Friends of the City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Walk, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., hosted by the Fairfax. 703-293-6227. Down Syndrome Association of Brave and Todesbonden. Rock. 6 Northern Virginia, at the Fairfax p.m. $10. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple County Government Center. 202-326- Ave. N.E., Vienna. 703-255-1566. 3152 or www.dsanv.org. Chris Merritt and Kingsfoil. Lewis Black with comedian John Pop/ rock. 9:30 p.m. $10 in advance, $12 Bowman, at the Patriot Center. 8 at the door. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple p.m. GMU student tickets $10. Ave. N.E., Vienna. 703-255-1566. Faculty and staff tickets $20. General Running for the Kids Truro public tickets $30. The Patriot Center Preschool and Kindergarten 5K at George Mason University, 4400 Run and 1 Mile Family Fun University Drive, Fairfax. 703-993- Run. 8:30 a.m. Silent auction, 3000 or www.patriotcenter.com. 4Paws Rescue Team Cat refreshments and door prizes. 10520 Main St., Fairfax. 703-691-1006 or Adoptions. 12-4 p.m. Fairfax Petco www.truropreschool.org. at 10708 Lee Highway, Fairfax. Classical string ensemble Turtle Watershed Clean-Up Day, 9-11:30 Island Quartet with guitar a.m. Help collect tires, bed springs, virtuosos Sérgio and Odair bottles, cans and other debris. Wear Assad, 8 p.m., at George Mason boots and old clothes and bring University’s Center for the Arts. at gloves. Trash bags provided. Call to the intersection of Braddock Road reserve a section of the watershed: and Route 123. Pre-performance Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703- discussion at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are 451-9588; Pohick Creek, Huntley $21-$42, children 12 and under half Meadows Park, 703-768-2525. Park price. Charge by phone at 888-945- Authority Resource Management 2468 or www.tickets.com. Division, 703-324-8513. Aldersgate Church Community Third Annual Washington D. C. Theater presents “Dearly International Horror Film Departed,” Festival at Cinema Arts Theatre at 8 p.m. in Wesley Opening Night for Third Annual Hall, Aldersgate United Methodist at Fair City Mall, at the corner of Washington D. C. International Hor- Church, 1301 Collingwood Road, Main St. and Pickett Road in Fairfax. Alexandria. Tickets are $15 for ror Film Festival will be Thursday, Doors open 9:30 p.m. Tickets $8, age adults, $12for students and seniors. 17 and under admitted only with Oct. 16 at Cinema Arts Theatre at Fair 703-660-2611 or parent or guardian. Scheduled films City Mall, with host Count Gore de www.presaleticketing.com. are “Harvest Moon,” “The Blue Rhino The Providence Players in “Rough Vol. Scheduled films for opening night vs. the Diabolic Brain,” Crossing” by Tom Stoppard. “Cheerbleeders,” “Fun on Earth,” are ‘Back to Life,’ ‘Foet,’ ‘The Sleuth Adults $15, students and seniors $12. “The Procedure,” “The Room” and Incident,’ ‘Snip’ and ‘No Through 7:30 p.m. at the James Lee the world premier of “Vlog”. Community Center Theater, 2855 Road.’ The film festival will continue www.thespookymovie.com or Annandale Road, Falls Church. 703- www.cinemaartstheatre.com. through Monday, Oct. 20. 425-6782 or Jon Carroll. 7:30 p.m. at The Barns. Tickets $20. Wolf Trap Foundation See Calendar, Page 13

12 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ October 16-22, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar Join the Search for a New Music Director! From Page 12 Braddock Road and Route 123. 703-660-2611. Presenting Marcelo Lehninger, Merrifield Lions Club All You Can Lecture by Richard Williams on www.providenceplayers.org. Eat Crab Feast. 1-4 p.m., Door “Stonewall Jackson’s Sunday Finalist #2 The City of Fairfax Band with prizes and raffle. At the Dunn Loring school for slaves and free Robert Pouliot, music director, Fire Department, 2148 Gallows Road, blacks”. Admission is $10 for Program: presents “Westward Ho!” at 8 p.m. in Dunn Loring. supper, lecture only $5. Frank • Villa-Lobos: The Little Train of the Brazilian Countryman the Fairfax High School Auditorium, Third Annual Washington D. C. Stringfellow Camp #822 Sons of • Falla: Nights in the Gardens of Spain, ANGELA CHENG, piano 3501 Rebel Run. Adults $13, seniors International Horror Film Confederate Veterans, at the • Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade $7, students free. 703-757-0220. Festival at Cinema Arts Theatre at American Legion, 3939 Oak St., Fair City Mall, at the corner of Main Fairfax. 703-250-8705 or Tell us what you think after each concert. Street. and Pickett Road in Fairfax. [email protected]. SUNDAY/OCT. 19 Tickets sold separately for admission The Providence Players in “Rough GMU’s Center for the Arts Book Sale. Books and other items. to each block. Crossing” by Tom Stoppard. Friends of the City of Fairfax ❖Doors open 12:45 a.m. Tickets $8, no Adults $15, students and seniors $12. October 25, 2008 8:00 p.m. Regional Library, 10360 North St., one under 17 admitted to this show. 2 p.m. at the James Lee Community Free, pre-concert lecture by Mr. Lehninger at 7:00 pm Fairfax. 703-293-6227. Scheduled film is “Snuff.” Center Theater, 2855 Annandale Tickets from $25 The Strollathon, to benefit the ❖Doors open 12:30 p.m. Tickets $8. Road, Falls Church. 703-425-6782. International Rett Syndrome This film group is appropriate for age 888-945-2468 or www.fairfaxsymphony.org Foundation. The walk is 13 and over. Scheduled films are MONDAY/OCT. 20 approximately one mile and includes “Tofu the Vegan Zombie,” “Dead Peppino D’Agostino and Jeff Presented through a generous gift from Priority One Services, Inc. walkers, strollers, and wheelchairs. Boyfriends,” “Zombie Night Theatre”, Severson. Fingerstyle guitar. Live entertainment, family activities “Casting Call of Cthulhu” and “The 7:30 p.m. $15. Jammin’ Java, 227 and refreshments. Registration Shadow Within”.. Maple Ave. N.E., Vienna. 703-255- begins at 8:45 a.m., and the walk at ❖ Doors open 3 p.m. Tickets $8, age 17 1566 or www.jamminjava.com. 10 a.m. Fairfax Corner, 4245 Summit and under admitted only with parent Third Annual Washington D. C. NOW OPEN! Corner Drive, Fairfax. 703-227-0894 or guardian. Scheduled films are International Horror Film or www.fairfaxcorner.com. “Lawn of the Dead,” “Crystl,” “A Festival at Cinema Arts Theatre at Visit www.rettsyndrome.org. Beautiful Day,” “Peekers” and “The Fair City Mall, at the corner of Main T.I. featuring T-Pain. 7:30 p.m. The Vampire Diaries Part 1: Thicker Than St. and Pickett Road in Fairfax. George Mason University Patriot Water.” Doors open 9 p.m. Tickets $8, age 17 Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. ❖Doors open 5:30 p.m. Tickets $8, age and under admitted only with parent 703-993-3000. Tickets $40-$120 at 17 and under admitted only with or guardian. Scheduled films are “Mr. www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573- parent or guardian. Scheduled films Video,” “Little Snaps of Horror,” SEAT. Visit www.srplive.com. are “Attackzoids!,” “Reflections,” “Walker Stalker” and “Bane.” Knife at a Gunfight and All Access. “Transerexia,” “Cam 2 Cam” and www.thespookymovie.com or Rock. 2 p.m. $8. Jammin’ Java, 227 “Strange Girls.” www.cinemaartstheatre.com. Maple Ave. N.E., Vienna. 703-255- ❖Doors open 8:30 p.m. Tickets $8, age Tim Lewis, author of “The 1566 or www.jamminjava.com. 17 and under admitted only with Virginiad,” at Burke Center Library, Looking for the perfect home accent, just the right gift, or a little Bandazian acoustic, Surprise parent or guardian. Scheduled films 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke, at 7 Arizona, Steph Taylor and the State are “Vanished Acres,” “Kirksdale,” p.m. Free. 703-249-1520. something for yourself? Visit The Picket Fence, now open in Of. Rock. 7 p.m. $10. Jammin’ Java, “Shut-Eye Hotel” and “The William 227 Maple Ave. N.E., Vienna. 703- Castle Story.” Burke Centre, for all your gift and home needs! 255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com. Aldersgate Church Community TUESDAY/OCT. 21 Virginia Opera’s Verdi’s Il Theater presents “Dearly The Flying Karamazov Brothers. 8 6025D Burke Centre Pkwy • 703-250-2671 Trovatore. 2 p.m. Tickets $44-$98, Departed,” at 3 p.m. in Wesley p.m. Comedy and juggling at The (in the Giant shopping center) at 888-945-2468 or Hall, Aldersgate United Methodist Barns. Tickets $35. Wolf Trap www.tickets.com. George Mason Church, 1301 Collingwood Road, Foundation for the Performing Arts, University Center for the Arts, on the Alexandria. Tickets are $15 for 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. 1-877- Fairfax campus at the intersection of adults, $12for students and seniors. WOLFTRAP.

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ October 16-22, 2008 ❖ 13 Fairfax Sports Editor Jason Mackey Sports 703-917-6438 or [email protected] Improved Panthers Earn Respect Finishing 1-9 last year, Paul VI’s has changed its reputation around the WCAC.

Jason Mackey carried 31 times for 141 yards and three The Connection touchdowns, capitalizing on his ability to hit a hole quick and get to the edge on out- fter last season’s 1-9 perfor- side runs. On the season, Augustus has car- mance, few teams within the ried 111 times for 644 yards, an average of A Washington Catholic Athletic 5.8 yards per carry. He has also scored seven Conference figured to give the touchdowns. Paul VI football team much of a look. But “We know that he’s a workhouse,” said with a deep and talented junior class, the Bishop Ireton coach Tony Verducci of Panthers, several times this season, have Augustus. “He’s a tremendous competitor been worthy of a second, longer look. and he has very good vision. But what I Behind the running of think distinguishes him Idreis Augustus and the from most people is that tackling of junior line- he has a great effort on backer Eric Wright, Paul VI “I think that every touch.” (2-4, 0-3 WCAC) has al- opposing teams ready doubled last season’s AS A FIRST TEAM All- win total and played a see a different WCAC pick last fall, handful of other games Augustus distinguished much closer than it has in team this year.” himself by rushing over the past. — Eric Wright 1,000 yards. He was and “The confidence is a lot still is the focal point of higher this year with how Paul VI’s offense. But, it’s we’ve competed in games against DeMatha what has developed around Augustus that and Bishop McNamara,” said the 5-foot-7 provides the Panthers with a reason for op-

Photos by Augustus, who was quick to point out that timism. he’s grown an inch from last year’s 5-foot-6 Wright, a 6-foot-2, 215-pound linebacker, mark. “Last year, we would give them a fight has given the rest of the WCAC someone for maybe two drives and then it was over.” else to prepare for in addition to Augustus. Robbie Hammer Through six games, the Panthers have Last Friday, during a closer-than-expected already scored 55 more points than they did 21-13 loss at DeMatha, Wright knifed his all of last season and are averaging 21.7 way through the Stags defense and finished points per game, an arena football-like num- with a team-high 12 tackles. Wright leads ber compared to 7.5 last fall. the Panthers in tackles this season with 67,

/The Connection Offensively, Augustus’ continued bril- an average of more than 11 tackles for per liance has been the most obvious reason for game. the Panthers’ success. In a 43-20 home win “I’ve seen a tremendous growth from over Bishop Ireton on Sept. 19, Augustus game to game with him, and I see a poten-

Juniors Idreis Augustus, left, and Eric Wright have changed the mental- ity of Paul VI’s football team. Through six games, the Panthers have already scored 55 more points than they did all of last season.

tial for even more,” said Paul VI coach Pat ing around 9.4 less points per game than McGroarty, whose team will face St. John’s last season. (D.C.) on Friday. “He’s gotten taller, he’s “They have a good linebacking corps,” gotten quicker and he’s gotten bigger. His Verducci said. “They work very well as a game is starting to really pick up. He’s re- unit in terms of their keys and their reads ally the heart and soul of our defense.” and moving aggressively to make plays.” “It pushes me to have a good practice Junior quarterback Trevon Bennett and every day that they feed off of me,” said senior wide receiver Dominic Sanders pro- Wright, who also plays tight end for the vide the Panthers with a downfield threat. Panthers. “Even when I was [only playing] Coupled with the steadiness of Augustus offense, I came over and practiced and it’s and the intimating play from Wright and helped just getting a lot of reps and seeing Co., Paul VI is well on its way to re-estab- what he’s been telling me to do.” lishing an image within the WCAC, where the Panthers posted consecutive 5-5 seasons WRIGHT HAS bolstered a linebacking before last year’s 1-9 rebuilding project. corps that features two other physical play- “I think that opposing teams see a differ- Having a breakout season, Eric Wright, a junior linebacker, leads the ers, senior Dan McGroarty (6-1, 235 ent team this year that’s competing to get Panthers in tackles. ‘He’s really the heart and soul of our defense,’ says pounds) and junior Mike Lyons, and into a playoff spot,” Wright said, “and to Paul VI coach Pat McGroarty. through six games the Panthers were allow- finally get some respect in our league.”

14 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ October 16-22, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Real Estate OPEN HOUSES SAT/SUN OCTOBER 18 & 19 Downtown Redevelopment

From Page 3 ring to the rally made by New York Stock Exchange, helped in part to a record 936-point gain for Dow Council that hadn’t seen its membership changed Jones Industrial. since 2002. All three share the sentiment, along with Meyer expressed a similar sentiment. the mayor, that more retail is needed in downtown “I think the city is actually in a good position to Fairfax. Elected in June 2008, the trio must now face weather this storm,” he said. “We need to get some the same question that has dogged city leaders in upscale retail, antique stores, commercial art galler- the past: how to get it done? ies to complement our existing retail here.” “I think we have a great foundation for a family, Snyder said while national banks are struggling, community place,” said Stombres. “We just need to the Washington Metropolitan area has a cache of Call Specific Agents to Confirm give it a kick-start.” small independent banks that could still provide Dates & Times Compounding the situation is a national financial loans. crisis that has spread from Wall Street to the bank- “They’re small operations that are not tied to what Centreville/Clifton ing and mortgage industries. The result has endan- happened in the subprime market. In fact they have 14920 JASLOW St $407,900 OCT 26: 12-3 LONG & FOSTER Linda A. Blakemore 703-365-7537 gered the ability of many prospective entrepreneurs money to lend,” said Snyder, singling out Cardinal 14609 FARM POND CT $474,999 OCT 26: 1-4 RE/MAX Mark Gaetjen 703-402-7524 to secure the loans needed to start the kinds of the Bank and Main Street Bank as two examples. 8200 CRUSADE DRIVE $975,000 SUN 1-4 Wolf Run Realty Larry Askins 703-850-8176 businesses Fairfax is seeking. “The economic climate for that has to be right, but 12210 HENDERSON RD $749,000 SUN 1-4 Wolf Run Realty Sandy Lovett 571-247-2616 “Therein lies the rub,” said Stombres. I’d love to see that area [around Old Town Hall] re- Eric Snyder is vice chairman of the Downtown developed,” said Snyder. Fairfax Coalition, a non-profit organization dedicated Fairfax to promoting redevelopment of Old Town Fairfax. MAKING DOWNTOWN more pedestrian friendly 4365 PATRIOT PARK CT $599,900 SUN 1-4 Keller Williams Realty Lee Beaver/Carolyn Capalbo 703-477-6022 While admitting that the state of the national was an important step, according to Lederer. Open- 3517 WEST OX RD $1,389,750 SUN 12-5 Coldwell Banker Jonathon Krieger 703-518-8300 economy would have adverse effects on the redevel- ing up two-way traffic down Main and North streets 9384 COLBERT CT $775,000 SUN 1-4 Coldwell Banker Lorraine Arora 571- 435-8021 opment of downtown, he stated that the current cli- was a difficult but crucial step in increasing the vis- 4601 HEREND PL $675,000 SUN 1-4 RE/MAX Jennifer O’Brien 571-332-1816 mate was more favorable to independent businesses ibility and access of the city’s stores and restaurants. than some might think. Although construction on Old Town Village and 4032 HADLEY LN $550,000 SUN 1-4 Weichert Sonia Lieberman 703-691-0555 Small business owners have a better chance of find- the new City of Fairfax Regional Library are finished, 4124 BERRITT ST $399,000 SUN 1-4 Long & Foster Martha Williams 703-850-8067 ing reasonably priced property now, Snyder said, than the redevelopment of the old library site has yet to they would in better economic times when most na- begin. A development of 85 condominium units is tional retail stores are looking to expand operations. slated for the site, which will add a residential com- Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill “Think about people who bought stock Friday [Oct. ponent to the retail and commercial work already 8309 CRESTRIDGE RD $1,895,000 Oct 14/2-4 Barrister Bonnie Clements 703-599-9630 10] and got that Monday bump,” said Snyder, refer- completed. 11715 WINTERWAY LANE $1,350,000 SUN 1-4 Wolf Run Realty Nora Foley 703-963-2621 7009 SYLVAN GLEN LANE $999,000 SUN 1-4 Wolf Run Realty Jennifer Pogoda 571-218-7889 11451 QUAILWOOD MNR DR $1,390,000 SUN 1-4 Wolf Run Realty Dan Breda 703-929-7532

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In competitive “I definitely think the Concorde District, setter is someone who’s Rams set sights on understated.” district tournament. — Bailey Banks sets in front of them. “I definitely think the setter is someone By Jason Mackey who’s understated,” said Banks. “The hit- The Connection ters are typically the ones who get the glory, but it’s a mutual relationship. I want to be

Photo by s hard as it is to navigate through better to make everyone else better. If I’m the Concorde District’s volleyball having an off game, it makes it harder for schedule, try and explain to a everybody else.”

A Banks Claudia group of 17- and 18-year-old girls Bank holds the title of “Team Mom” be- that things are heading in a positive direc- cause she’s constantly organized and seems tion even though the results might not show to have anything and everything that her it. teammates may be looking for. She’s also For Robinson volleyball coach Jill Pearson, one of five seniors, along with Dougherty, it’s a challenge that she’s used to dealing Wynn Prusaczyk, Carliegh Peterson and with. Her players have a more-than-accom- Senior Marian Dougherty has been a versatile player for Robinson Candice Tussing, who’s out for the season modating batch of seniors to help. volleyball coach Jill Pearson. Dougherty has played setter, opposite after averaging 3.2 kills per game. “Most people want instant results, and hitter and outside hitter and has done anything Pearson has asked. However, Banks is not considered the when you’re not doing that, it’s kind of like, Rams have played to their offensive receive has gotten a lot better over the most talkative player on the team. That title ‘Coach, what are you talking about?’ It’s strengths and have developed enough de- course of the season.” belongs to the versatile Dougherty, who has hard to stay with it,” said Pearson. Her team fensively to make Robinson a legitimate Parts of Robinson’s practices are devoted moved from setter, to opposite hitter, and took its 8-8 overall record (2-2 Concorde) contender for the district tournament, to turning those defensive players into a now plays the outside hitter spot. She’s con- into a non-district match up at West Spring- which begins Oct. 27. strong offense. When things have been best stantly reminding her team of things and field on Wednesday night, which ended af- The Rams have worked on their defen- for Robinson, as evidenced by quality wins being an upbeat attitude to every practice ter The Connection went to press. “Our sive positioning and how they read certain over Stone Bridge, Madison and Fairfax, the said Pearson. theme is to take every match, district or not, hitters. At the same time, Robinson’s digs Rams are swinging away and jumping with “To be so versatile, it’s kind of fun because and make the adjustments we need to make per game have increased since the begin- the top teams in the district. you get to play all the different positions to prepare for the district tournament.” ning of the season and senior Bailey Banks Senior setter Banks has been a standout and you get to do everything that volley- acknowledged that her team has improved player. With the talent of hitters such as ball requires you to do,” Dougherty said. CONCORDE DISTRICT teams hold a 76- at the serve-and-receive aspect of volleyball. sophomore Susie Murach, who has 3.5 kills “I’m constantly talking on the court. I even 31 (.710) overall record this season, far “I think the big focus for this season has per game, and senior Marian Dougherty, 1.9 ask my teammates if it gets annoying be- surpassing that of the Liberty District (49- been staying consistent,” Banks said. “At the kills per game, Banks might not get all the cause I say, ‘Keep your body behind this 48, .505), Patriot District (49-53, .480) and same time, we’re making the things that attention. But she knows that as a setter, pass, defend the ball, fight for it, win it, be National District (27-60, .310). Pearson’s we’re not as good at better. Our serve and her hitters can only perform as well as those patient,’ and stuff like that.” Week in Sports team finished first at the Glory Days Invita- a 218-76 to Georgetown on Sunday. How- p.m. Donations will be accepted at the Burke Apex Wins tional at Bull Run Park. Three Jefferson girls ever, Lake Braddock graduate Austin Or- door and the sale of T-shirts and raffle earned medals in the top 15 places. Fresh- chard, a native of Alexandria, did capture tickets will raise money for Breast Can- Division Title man Sarah Stites (Reston) finished second the first two medals of his collegiate career. cer research. For additional information, The Burke Athletic Club Apex, a U-13 with a time of 18 minutes, 43 seconds, A sophomore diver, Orchard won both the contact assistant coach Darcee Snider at girls soccer team, captured the Blue Di- Stephanie Marzen (McLean) came in eighth one-meter (224.70 points) and three-meter [email protected]. vision at the Battlefield Classic Tourna- with a time of 19:10 and Springfield native (229.65) diving events. The Paul VI Special Olympics Panther ment in Manassas over Columbus Day Lisa Junta grabbed 13th place by running a soccer team has been selected to par- weekend. The Apex finished with a 3-1 time of 19:10. ticipate in the Special Olympics State Fall record, posting shutout wins over SYC At homecoming, the Jefferson football Paul VI Roundup Championship in Virginia Beach, Nov. 1- Xplosion, FCSC Thunder and FC team used 24 second-quarter points to cata- The Paul VI cross-country team ran at the 2. Team members include Tasha Adkins- Frederick-Royal. On defense, goalkeeper pult itself to a 34-7 win over Marshall. Quar- highly competitive Glory Days Invitational Blanch, Brenna Cannon, Sarah Capp, Aneeka Mahan, as well as defenders terback Ben Daly (Annandale) and running on Oct. 11, one of Virginia’s last large meets Sean Cross, William Hingston, Rachel Laura Townsley, Casey Hughes, Danielle back Evan Burch (McLean) stole the show, before championships begin. The Panthers’ Hope, Morgan Howard, Natalie Mills, Newcomb, Emily Grayson, Emma as Daly threw for 148 yards while also run- top runners held their own with Ian McGinn Meagan Mundy, Evan Patchett, Matthew Henderson and Melanie Bennett, all pro- ning for 88 yards and a pair of scores. Burch coming in 31st, Charles Horne 57th and Tierney and Kyle Young. Before the vided fantastic individual efforts. Display- carried four times for 166 yards. The Lizzie Greene 34th in the seeded varsity event, Paul VI will host the annual Un- ing a balanced offensive attack, six play- Colonials improved to 2-5 overall, 1-3 in races. In addition, J.W. Stohlman ran a new der the Lights Soccer Tournament on ers scored a total of eight goals through- the Liberty District and will try to make it personal-best time of 18 minutes, 26 sec- Monday, Oct. 20 to kick off Homecom- out the four games. Nicole Steinbicker, two in a row when they travel to McLean onds and was again the boys team’s fourth- ing Spirit Week. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., Erika Rashka, Coco Armstrong, Justina on Friday. place runner. Cristina Kling came in as the the Options students will sing the Na- Whearty, Ellen McDowell, Sarah Pigg and girls team’s second-place runner, although tional Anthem; the dance team, cheer- Colleen McDonald led the attack. she was still recovering from an injury. leaders and pep-band will perform; and Orchard On Board The Paul VI women’s volleyball team will Paul VI student volunteers and Options Jefferson Roundup be raising money for breast cancer research students will take to the field as side- At VMI in a game against Bishop Ireton on Friday, line coaches, referees and players while Earning its fourth win in as many In its first meet of the season, the VMI Oct. 17, in the Paul VI Activity Center. The hosting Special Olympics teams from meets, the Jefferson girls cross country men’s swimming and diving team dropped event, called Dig Pink, will begin at 5:30 around the region.

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Messiah United Methodist Church, 6215 Rolling Road, Spring- field. 703-569-9862 or www.messiahumc.org. ❖A Community of Contagious Joy. Sunday Worship 8:15 a.m. (with Holy Communion every Sunday), 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Holy Communion offered on the first Sunday of the month. ❖Heartline, an interactive praise and worship service, Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. ❖ Pumpkin Patch, open daily Oct. 13- 31 ❖Hearts and Hands Bazaar, Saturday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Silent auction, crafters and vendors, furniture, toys, collectibles, flu shots, books and CDs, food and more. ❖HarvestFest, Saturday, Oct. 25, at 4 p.m. Activities and crafts, picnic supper, autumnal carols, pie eating contest, costume parade, Trunk or Treat, movie time Bubble Wrap Room, pumpkin carv- ing and more. Register at [email protected].

The Cranford United Methodist Women will host a Fall Ham and Oyster Dinner on Oct. 18, from 4-7 p.m., to benefit Women and Children Missions. Cranford United Methodist Church, 9912 Old Colchester Road, Lorton. 703-339-5382. Church hours are Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Jewish Rock Artist Sheldon Low performs at a family concert at Temple B’nai Shalom on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. Temple B’nai Shalom is located at 7612 Old Ox Road, Fairfax Station. Con- tact Ellen at 703-764-2901 or [email protected]. Visit www.sheldonlow.com.

Applefest at Silverbrook United Methodist on Saturday, Oct. 18. Bar- becue chicken lunch will be served, homemade baked goods and yard sales tables. All proceeds go to local missions. COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP Silverbrook United Methodist Church is located at 8616 Silverbrook Road Lorton. 703-690-4159 ONE GOD MINISTRY Messiah A Global Church United Methodist Church International Community Day, A Non-Denominational Multi-racial Bible-based Christian Church Dedicated Sunday, Oct. 19. Worship Service begins 6215 Rolling Rd., Springfield to the Spiritual Empowerment and Enrichment of the Human Race (Near West Springfield High School) at 10:30am followed by a picnic, the ~ Join Us For Worship ~ George Mason University Pep Band, (703) 569-9862 At 4280 Chain Bridge Road • Fairfax, VA 22030 sports and games for all. The church is Sunday Services at 12113 Vale Road in the Oakton/ 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 am Sundays 10:00 am–10:45 am Sunday School Fairfax area, approximately two miles Heartline Contemporary Service 7:15 p.m. 11:00 am–12:30 pm Worship Service from Fair Oaks Mall, off of West Ox Wednesdays 7:00 pm–8:30 pm Worship Service Sunday School Road. 703-264-1273. 9:30 am & 11:00 am Phone: 703-591-6161 Fax: 703-591-6262 “Serving God by Serving Others” Email: [email protected] St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Visit our website: http://www.messiahumc.org Visit Our Website: www.OneGodMinistry.org Parenting Seminar for parents with children in elementary school on Tues- Assembly of God St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church Fairfax United Methodist Church … day, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. The free session Jubilee Christian Center … 703-978-4141 703-591-3120 Jubilee will discuss helping your child be more 703-383-1170 St. Paul Catholic Church … Pender United Methodist Church … Christian Center Celebrating the Sounds of Freedom successful in school, and at home. Fairfax Assembly of God … 703-968-3010 703-278-8023 703-591-4284 Realtime Worship - Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM Childcare will be provided at no cost. St. Way of Faith Assembly of God … Coptic Orthodox Sunday School 10:10 AM Non-Denominational Sunday Evening - 6:30 PM Youth Meeting Andrew’s Episcopal is located at 6509 703-573-7221 St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church … Fair Oaks Church … Family Night - Wednesday 7:15 PM 703-591-4444 Call for Sunday Evening Worship Home Group Schedule Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-455- 703-631-1112 visit our website: www.jccag.org Baptist Fairfax Church of Christ … 2500. 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax Braddock Missionary Baptist … Disciples of Christ 703-631-2100 Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170 703-830-4125 Fairfax Christian Church … Fairfax Community Church … “Experience the Difference” The Rev. Daniel F. Romero will Calvary Hill Baptist Church … 703-385-3520 703-323-0110 Sovereign Grace Church... Shalom Presbyterian Church … 703-280-2777 preach on Sunday, Oct. 26, at 9:30 703-323-1347 a.m. at the Little River United Church of Fairfax Baptist Church … Episcopal 703-691-0600 Jesus Christ Crucified … Seventh Day Adventist Christ, 8410 Little River Turnpike, 703-273-1820 Church of the Apostles … Fairfax Circle Baptist Church … 703-385-9015 Fairfax Seventh Day Adventist … Annandale, followed by a discussion on 703-591-1974 Metropolitan Community Church … 703-573-7372 703-978-3386 environmental justice and immigration 703-691-0930 Truro Episcopal Church … Salvation Army … Baptist at 11 a.m. Romero is an ordained min- 703-273-1300 703-385-9700 United Church of Christ ister in the UCC and a lawyer, Greater Little Zion Baptist … Shepherd’s Heart … Little River United Church of Christ specializing in immigration and interna- 703-764-9111 Jewish 703-385-4833 703-978-3060 Iglesia Bautista La Gran Comiscica Word of Life Church International … tional law, and the author of “Our Congregation of Olam Tikvah … 703-425-1880 703-323-5858 Chabad Lubavitch … 703-978-7101 Futures Inextricably Linked — A Vision Judah Praise Fellowship Christian … 703-426-1980 of Pluralism.” 703-978-3060 or 703-758-1456 Pentecostal Northern Virginia Primitive Baptist Lutheran Bethlehem Lutheran Church … 703-978-3131 The Greater Pentecostal Temple … www.lrucc.org. 703-255-0637 Christ Lutheran Church … 703-385-9426 703-273-4094 Springfield Christian Church Bible King of Kings Lutheran … Presbyterian Bazaar, on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 Barcroft Bible Church … 703-378-7272 Christ Presbyterian Church…703-278-8365 Lord of Life Lutheran Church … 703-323-9500 a.m.-2 p.m. at 5407 Backlick Road, 703-425-3800 Fairfax Presbyterian Church … 703-273-5300 Springfield. Bake sale, vendors, crafts, Korean Presbyterian Church … 703-321-8090 Catholic Methodist New Hope Presbyterian … 703-385-9056 jewelry and more. Lunch will be avail- Providence Presbyterian Church … b St. Leo the Great Catholic Church … Bruen Chapel United Methodist … able for purchase and a handmade quilt 703-273-5369 703-560-1665 703-978-3934 will be raffled. Proceeds go to support church missions. 703-354-4994. To Advertise Your Community of Worship, Call 703-917-6463 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ October 16-22, 2008 ❖ 17 18 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ October 16-22, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Community

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Kris ‘Savage’ McCray of Woodbridge strikes a pose after defeating his opponent by a rear naked choke. East Beats West From Page 4 To cultivate this growth, the Tacketts recently launched a networking site, opponent, taking him to the ground and FighterLink.com, to put organizers and pro- overpowering him with precision strikes moters in touch with fighters, both regional until the referee called a stop to the match and national. They decided to sponsor 3:40 into the first round. Saturday’s show after attending the last “I can’t even describe the feeling that you UWC event in April. feel when you’ve got a thousand people “We were blown away by the size and cheering for you after you win a fight,” professionalism of the event,” Jennifer Maynard said later. “I’m hoping that they Tackett said. continue to put out more shows in Virginia, Curtis knows that the growth of regional and continue to bring out this great crowd, MMA is critical for him as an East Coast and I’ll continue fighting for them.” fighter. More fans mean more venues to fight. THAT WAS good news for Herndon resi- “It is great to have more opportunities to dents John and Jennifer Tackett, who saw compete,” he said. “I would like to compete the relatively untapped East Coast MMA every eight-10 weeks if possible. More market as a business opportunity. shows also mean better pay for the fight- “As the popularity of MMA grows, more ers.” individuals are taking the sport seriously, However, Curtis admitted that the real training like professional athletes and look- reward for him is the competition itself — ing to MMA as a career,” said John Tackett. being challenged in the cage. “I would enter the cage if there was no audience at all,” he said. Last Saturday, Johnny did not win his match. His foot slipped and he tore his ACL in the middle of the fight. “My opponent quickly pounced on me and was kind enough to give me a nap courtesy of his punches,” joked Curtis. “Which he is supposed to do, I have no problem with that.”

MANY WOULD throw in the towel after a setback like that, but Curtis has a different attitude. “You have to be able to adjust when SEE YOUR NAME IN PRINT! God lets some things happen in life that you Be the first person to fax in the correct crossword were not expecting,” he said, suggesting he puzzle answers each week, and we’ll put your name might be back in the cage after knee sur- gery and physical therapy. here! Fax the completed puzzle, with your name, the “For now, I will continue to run Freedom puzzle number, and the time and date of the fax, to the Tree Service with my brother, help coach Crossword Puzzle Desk, fax #703-917-0998. wrestling at GMU, help coach some MMA 0316-1 fighters, keep coaching my son’s soccer Note: Due to space limitations, the crossword may not appear from team and continually enjoy my awesome time to time. In that case, you may look on our Web site: www.connectionnewspapers.com and click on the “Print Editions” button. wife and four kids that God has blessed me It should appear in a newspaper from a different Classifieds zone. with.” Johnny Curtis, fighting out of Herndon, enters the ring. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ October 16-22, 2008 ❖ 19 News 703-917-6464 Zone 2: • Burke Employment Zone 2 Ad Deadline: From Page 4 • Fairfax • Springfield Wednesday 11 a.m. attorney general campaign. During the first half 2008, he also raised $297,921 through a general “Friends of MedTech/Phlebotomist RECESSION PROOF SNOWPLOW CONTRACTORS Steve Shannon” committee. Overall, Shan- P/T position in friendly solo Internal CAREER! Looking for snowplow contractors with non has $449,178 in campaign donations Medicine office in Burke. Flexible hrs. equipment to service commercial prop- Good Phlebotomy skills required. EARN $48k 1st Year erties. 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Fairfax Station $725,000 Gainesville $427,500 Charming wonderfully priced 3 level Cape Golf Course Lot Lake Anna $539,500 Cod on peaceful 1+ acre lot, Walking dis- Fairfax $475,000 Live 55+ your way…serenity, activities, golf New waterfront rambler, gentle slope to tance to Fountainhead Park. Quality built, Belle of Bonnie Brae! in Heritage Hunt adult community. All 250+ wf, beautiful waterviews from house, 2 mostly brick, 5BR, 3BA, Fin walkout LL, Classic contemporary in sought-after com- hardwoods in 2 BR, 2 bath rambler with lrg covered porches, 2 car garage, vaulted Hdwd floors, scrnd Porch, updated Kitchen munity. 4BR, 2.5BA, updated kitchen, new large master suite, 2 car garage, and full and 9 feet ceilings, eat-in kitchen, dining & Baths. Walk-in Attic, storage galore! Deck carpet, freshly painted. basement. Enjoy scenic golf course view. room, 3 BRs, 2 BAs. overlooks woodland, beautifully landscaped. For photos and info visit Close to fitness center, clubhouse & pools. www.lnf.com/LA6672798 See this property at www.GraingerTeam.com. www.10418FyfeCt.com. See tour at www.CallMaryNow.com. Jean McCormick 571-236-5247 Ann Grainger 703-503-1870 Chris Zinser 703-503-1861 Mary LaRoche 703-919-0747

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Springfield N $365,000 E AY P D Lake View! O N Convenient to trans- U S portation yet tucked into the woods backing to Huntsman Fairfax Just Listed Lake. Remodeled 3 Clifton $1,089,000 Classic 4 BR/3.5 BA Center-hall colonial on lovely BR, 3.5 BA with Clifton $679,000 Custom Built all brick Colonial with superb equestrian lot. Close to neighborhood schools, pools, + it’s a walk out to fenced Wonderfully Built Rambler on Five Beautiful Acres! Property facilities. The home itself offers 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths with yard. Call Barbara is perfect for someone with horses or hobbies! Large barn an updated kitchen, a separate guest/in-law suite with its jewel! Family room off eat-in kitchen, large BRs, with stables can be used for horses, or workshop. Also a two own bath, kitchenette, and separate laundry room. Along main level laundry, great rec room… Completely and for your private car detached garage. Fenced five acres provide privacy and with a 3-car detached garage. The large center aisle barn tastefully updated. Hardwoods, ceramic tiles, corian showing of this well many options! Home offers a charming front porch, and pri- boasts 6 stalls outfitted with Equistall flooring, brick aisle, maintained TH in a vate back deck. Open family room has wall of windows with water, phone, electric and overhead storage /loft counters, attractive paint & fixtures and more! serene setting. pastoral views. It opens to both the large kitchen and back Professional Greenhouse w electric, phone, water, fans & Call Mary at 703-946-1775 703-473-1803 deck, perfect for family gatherings! supplies. Beautiful Pastoral Setting!

Come to the Heart Carol G. Ford CRS, Associate Broker Sheila Adams Life Member, NVAR Multi–Million of Real Estate REALTOR®, GRI, ABR Dollar Sales Club 703-503-1895 KAY HART Accredited Buyer Representative Life Member, NVAR TOP PRODUCERS Life Member, NVAR Multi–Million 1-703-250-HART Direct: 703-503-4027 Ann Witherspoon Dollar Sales Club 1-888-529-HART Life Member, www.carolfordsellshomes.net 703-503-1836 NVAR TOP PRODUCERS Burke Centre FAIRFAX Planning to BUY L $1,680/month A Immaculate, STATION T $849,900 N updated spacious or SELL in 2009? E 3BR, upd FB, 2 HB CREAM OF Now is the time to PREPARE for 2009. If you plan R TH, freshly painted THE CROP! to BUY, have you begun to save more for the down on quiet cul-de sac Gorgeous Deluxe payment? If you plan to SELL, have you thought about in sought-after Newport profession- ally painted through- preparing your home for sale? Buyers want to see BURKE CENTRE (w/pools, tennis, out – Updated with freshly painted and decluttered homes. Sellers want trails, tot lots, b’ball new hardwood floors, to see well qualified buyers. Call KAY HART for a courts). Kit with new granite & new cooktop – Huge Sunroom opens to Fairfax $499,900 complimentary meeting to discuss your plans. new granite, cabs, range, m/w, undermt sink, tile deck – 5 BR – 4.5 BA – Large Rec Rm in LL walks out Less than two miles to GMU & VRE. This lovely Kay Hart CRS, GRI, Assoc. Broker bksplsh; new ceramic tile in foyer/MBA/kit/pdr rm; to brick patio – Deck off Kitchen – Entire back of home Colonial offers 4 BRs, 2 1/2 Baths, Sun Room Addition, 29 Years of Real Estate Experience new vanity, lighting. Brt w/o LL w/ff patio, large stor- has been “bumped out.” A very special offering! 1st Floor Family Room w/Gas Fireplace, Finished LL age shed, BTT. A mi to VRE/FFCtyPkwy, 15” to Call ANN for a private showing & w/Office, Game Room & Walk-Out. 703-503-1860 Springfld Metro; Fairview Elem, Robinson HS. Open House schedule. 703-503-1836. Call Sheila Adams 703-503-1895

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McLean $354,900 Completely Remodeled! This home is stunning! Everything has been done for you including, Kitchen, Baths, Windows, Hardwood floors, carpet, Heating and Air conditioning, Popes Head Estates $1,700,000 hot water heater, paint Elegantly appointed home in beautiful Popes Head Estates and Fairfax Station $1,050,000 and storm door. sited on lovely, landscaped, level acreage. The interior is delight- Unbeatable location! fully decorated and the home is infused with light and sunshine Private circular driveway leads to meticulously maintained Mason Neck $1,100,000 while the exterior decking and patios offer pleasant hideaways to brick & stone colonial on 5 acres. Level yard, stunning deck Gorgeous 5 year old Colonial with 6BR, 5.5BA, 3-car garage Only minutes to I495, enjoy the beauty of the 5 acres. Five bedrooms, 6.5 baths plus gen- w/hot tub, serene setting. 2-story family room, large office, on 3 acres backing to parkland in Mason Neck. Amazing lot I66 Commuter lane, erous use of hardwood flooring and tile are just a few of the many well designed kitchen, sunroom, formal living & dining rooms. features custom patio leading to gorgeous guest house, lus- and Tysons Corner pleasures of this home. Woodson High School and Frost Middle Walk-out basement ready to finish the way you’d like. cious garden, hot tub & self cleaning mineral spring pool. Mall. School. See the Virtual Tour at www.5448MarlstoneLane.com LISTING YOUR HOME? CALL LONG AND FOSTER’S #1 OFFICE! Dale Gabardy, Manager Search the Entire MLS for Your Next Home in Northern Virginia at Burke-FairfaxStation.info

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