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2 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ August 14-20, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-917-6440 or [email protected] Apartments May Get Upgrade New Trial Proposed redevelopment For Ahmad of Springfield Gardens Judge grants new trial Apartments moves forward. for convicted baby By Derek B. Johnson killer, previously The Connection sentenced to 40 years. he Springfield Gardens Apartments on Cumberland Avenue have been around since By Ken Moore T the early 1950s. Built after World War II to The Connection provide low-rent housing, the complex in recent years has been a focal point of criticism from com- ohammad A. Ahmad was munity leaders and busi- sentenced 12 months ago to ness owners. 40 years in prison for kill- “We’re always Complaints of loitering, M ing 21-month-old Myles public drinking and various Simon, a toddler his wife cared for in an concerned incidents of high-profile unlicensed day-care center she operated at crimes have emanated in their Springfield townhouse. about the safety Photo by and around the apart- After convicting Ahmad, then 26, of sec- of the residents ments, though statistics ond-degree murder in May 2007, a Fairfax provided by police officials jury took less than 15 minutes to recom- of the show the level of crime Robbie Hammer mend that the maximum sentence for sec- there is not significantly ond-degree murder be imposed. community and higher or lower than other Myles was just 33 inches tall when he areas in Springfield. Sur- suffered one blow to his head that resulted neighbors.” rounding streets and park- in complex fractures of his skull and instan- ing lots are also used by — John Cowles, owner /The Connection taneous death. Myles also suffered one blow of Springfield Gardens day laborers as they wait to the abdomen that resulted in laceration for their rides, causing con- Apartments of his liver and bruising of his kidneys, co- sternation among shops lon, bladder and diaphragm. and stores that share “We hate that our son died a horrible streets with the complex. death that no human deserves,” Myles’ However, the apartments in their current form may be mother, Michelle Leete, testified, at Ahmad’s in their final years of existence after owners John Cowles John Cowles, owner of Springfield Gardens Apartments, sentencing hearing in August 2007 before and Thomas Davis nominated their property to be torn has submitted a nomination to the BRAC Area Plans Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge Leslie down and redeveloped into higher end apartment units Review that would see the complex on Cumberland M. Alden. “Life without him is unbearable See Development, Page 19 Avenue converted into high-end apartments. at times.” On Friday, Aug. 8, Alden’s order granting See Convicted, Page 20 Service Projects Cap Senior Year for Spartan Grads

field High School. Beach described how that were done upon completion of the Recent West Springfield graduates are first both U.S. and Virginia government and projects. English teachers encouraged the to complete Senior Capstone projects. English are required classes for all seniors, students to brainstorm for the project as a and therefore it would be easier to com- part of their lessons for writing essays, es- bine the project with the coursework for the pecially college essays. Beach described how By Ciara Richards designing and organizing their own com- two subjects. students were as- The Connection munity service project. “We didn’t want to signed a research es- According Dr. Jennifer Beach, a West add extra work,” she “You can make time say that was to be embers of the West Springfield Springfield English teacher and one of the said. “We were trying based on their project. MHigh School Class of 08 were the teachers involved in the creation of the to do something that for things you are One student was first year to experience a new project, the theory behind the Senior was a middle ground.” working with the au- program that gives seniors the opportunity Capstone was to do a big project that gave As a result, social interested in. … I am tism department in to design and run their own community the students a more adult experience and a studies and English the school at project service project. more meaningful senior year. teachers worked with so glad that I did it.” and wrote an essay on While each Fairfax County high school “We broadened [the community service] the students through- — Chelsea Reba autism research. The senior is required to complete a minimum to be not just campaigns but civic associa- out the year, helping idea was to allow the of 10 hours of government-related commu- tions,” said Beach. Fairfax County will give them with the projects seniors to work on nity service, West Springfield High proposed a grant for school improvement and allow and adapting assignments within the classes something that interested them. to replace this with a community service each school to come up with its own pro- to include their projects. For example, gov- project, the Senior Capstone. This was the posals. ernment teachers helped the students IN TERMS of the initial reactions of the first year that the Senior Capstone was The idea for the Senior Capstone resulted record and collect evidence for the hours parents and the students toward this idea, implemented, requiring West Springfield’s from collaboration between the social stud- they spent on their projects, as well as as- See Seniors, Page 20 seniors to spend a minimum of 10 hours ies and English departments at West Spring- sisting them with the final presentations www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ August 14-20, 2008 ❖ 3 Week in Springfield News

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Fairfax County Police say that Police photos cleaning woman Mirian Martinez, right, stole this ring valued at $42,000.

Derek B. Johnson Derek Cleaning Woman Charged

Fairfax County Police are attempting to locate the owners of by Photo several pieces of jewelry recovered during an investigation per- Hostesses Candice Diffenbaugh, right, and Emily Gelabert, left of the Mike’s American taining to thefts from several homes allegedly committed by a Grill restaurant in Springfield. woman who provided cleaning services. Mirian Martinez, 47, of the 2500 block of Byrd Lane, Mount Vernon District, was arrested July 17 and charged with grand larceny and selling stolen property. Pump Gas or Eat Out? The charges stem from the alleged theft of jewelry from a home in the 6100 block of Windham Hill Run and another in trees and advertising other forms of discounted ser- Fairfax Station. Police located a pawnshop in Arlington where Restaurant owners feel vice. The results have been mostly positive, but at some of the stolen jewelry had been sold. effects of rising gas prices, the end of the day these measures represent only a They are still looking for a diamond ring with an estimated stopgap solution, not a permanent one. value of $42,000. Other stolen property consists of clothing as slumping economy. “With the economy being so bad, the first thing well as jewelry, according to police. people are going to cut out is entertainment, and In each case, the victims had employed Martinez for several that’s us,” said Amato. years, police reported. She worked under the company name of By Derek B. Johnson Mirian Cleaning Service in Alexandria. Police are investigating The Connection SOME LOCAL RESTAURANT owners and man- the possibility there may be other victims. agers cited the higher price of gas and the housing Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers n the best of economic times, owning a res- crisis as a few of the chief deterrents keeping cus- by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS(8477) or call Fairfax County Po- taurant can be a risky proposition. Beholden tomers away. In addition, many establishments take lice at 703-691-2131. to the fickle tastes of the public, dining estab- hits from both sides, not only through losing poten- —Chuck Hagee I lishments can quickly find themselves in the tial customers who don’t want to pay at the pump, midst of the downward spiral if but also from distributors and ven- Police Seek Masked Robber their business model isn’t solid. dors who, in addition to raising In today’s sagging economy, their food prices, have started add- Fairfax County Police are looking for information relating to “This is a business with gas prices rising and the ing fuel surcharges to their in- an Aug. 11 robbery at the intersection of Amherst Avenue and housing market falling off, some voices. Backlick Road in Springfield. where our operating Fairfax County restaurants are ex- Eleni Linardakis, who runs According to a police release, a 35 year-old Springfield man periencing a fallout of that turmoil Spartan’s Family Restaurant on was sitting in his car around 4 p.m. when a man approached expenses are really in the form of less patronage and Burke Road in Burke, has started the passenger-side window with a handgun and what a police fewer sales. high even in the doing some of her own shopping spokesperson described as a “separate tool.” The man used to Julia Amato, owner of Paradiso trips in order to cut down on the smash the window open. After pointing his firearm at the vic- in Franconia, said she has seen best of times, so rising costs of delivery. tim, the suspect grabbed a bag containing an undisclosed amount losses from 15 to 20 percent at all “[Fuel surcharges are] some- of money from the passenger seat and fled. Officer Eddy Azcarate three of the restaurants she owns yes, we’re in a very thing that doesn’t seem like that said a backpack or duffel bag would be an appropriate name since the beginning of last year. much, but if you’re paying it ev- for the bag. fragile situation.” According to Amato, those losses ery week to six different distribu- The release goes on to say that the suspect was of unknown all have the same root cause: the — Julia Amato, owner of tors, it adds up,” said Linardakis. race, approximately 5-feet 5-inches and weighing around 160 financial crunch many of her cus- Paradiso Italian Restaurant pounds. He was wearing dark clothing and a mask over his face tomers have found themselves in ADDING TO those woes are the with plastic yellow hair extending outward. over the last few years. slow summer months, in which owners usually see a “It was fake hair, as you would see on some sort of Halloween “Usually, we have steady customers who come to dip in business anyway. While Linardakis said her costume,” said Azcarate. the restaurants two to three times a week. Now they business has remained steady, Amato said she has Anyone with more information may contact Crime Solvers by come maybe once a week,” she said. had to tighten up some of the staffing at he restau- phone (1-866-411-8477) or e-mail Not only has Amato seen fewer patrons, but the rants. (www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org). ones that do come now tend to skip appetizers, alco- “We’ve had to downsize a little bit, so we’re trying — Derek B. Johnson hol and dessert in an effort to lighten the strain on to cut as much as we can to keep our expenses low,” their wallets. In response, her restaurants have started handing out coupons, offering half-price en- See Tough, Page 5 4 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ August 14-20, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Tough Times for Restaurants USE From Page 4 ile situation.” Being located in Fairfax County, according to Tom YOUR said Amato. DeMott, front of the house manager for Mike’s Ameri- Randy Norton, CEO of Great American Restaurants, can Grill, has served as a buffer for many restau- TRICARE runs nine restaurants in the county, including Artie’s rants, insulating them to a certain extent from some New Lorton Office on Old Lee Highway in Fairfax and Mike’s American of the harsher economic realities facing establish- Grill on Backlick Road in Springfield. He said that ments in other counties and states. BENEFIT! NOW OPEN while his businesses have noticed the crunch, for the “Luckily, with the economy as strong as it is if most part, they’ve been fortunate. Sales are only Fairfax County, we’re a long ways off. Gas prices will down 2-4 percent at some locations, while others have to be $6-$7 a gallon before we start seeing that • Comprehensive Eye Exams • Treatment of Eye Diseases have actually seen an increase in business. People in panic,” said DeMott. the restaurant industry aren’t panicking yet, but that Dr. Gerald Gordon, CEO of the Fairfax County Eco- • 14 yrs. Naval service, 6 yrs. Active Duty doesn’t mean they see a light at the end of the tun- nomic Development Authority said with unemploy- • Laser Vision Consultants • Over a thousand frames in stock nel. ment in the county hovering around 2 percent, local “I think as a general consensus we haven’t seen restaurants may not feel the sting of the flagging • We carry all major brands of contact lenses • In-house lab the bottom of it and it’s likely to stay where it is or economy as much. Businesses in the area aren’t go- get a little bit worse over the next year,” said Norton. ing under, so many people are still going out. Most Insurances Accepted: Amato concurred with that assessment. “It may also depend on their clientele,” said Gor- “I feel like we have a couple years left,” she said. don. “A lot of the current economic problems are Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Care First, Medicare, Tricare In-network Doctor, “Restaurants have to hang in there. This is a busi- driven by the sub-prime interest rate mortgage prob- Vision One, Blue Choice, Avesis, VCA, Aetna HMO/PPO/POS, ness where our operating expenses are really high lem. Those were people whose expendable income PHCS, Spectera, VSP® Network Doctor even in the best of times, so yes, we’re in a very frag- was pretty marginal to begin with.” News Briefs WE WELCOME YOUR DOCTOR’S PRESCRIPTION DR. 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Alex Greidinger, high school Getting To Know … student and intern at NASA’s

By Esther Pak he didn’t let anyone stop him. Langley Research Center. The Connection What are some projects you worked on? ust last week, Lake Braddock Sec- I worked in the Systems Engineering Di- ondary School rising senior Alex- rectorate, Mechanical Systems Branch JGreidinger returned from an mainly with three engineers. The people in eight-week summer internship at our branch worked on various computer- NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hamp- aided-design programs. This was my first ton, Va. The internship was part of the In- experience using anything like them. It was terdisciplinary National Science Program In- an interesting, while at times slow, first corporating Research & Educational Expe- couple of weeks familiarizing myself with rience (INSPIRE). The program allows stu- the software. My real contribu- dents with an interest in science, technol- Profile tion there was designing a ogy, engineering and mathematics to gain more reliable latch to be used experience in the workplace and receive on the legs of the new Altair guidance on future career options. Lunar Lander, which NASA will be sending Greidinger’s interest in engineering in- to the Moon aboard the Ares-5 rocket some spired him to apply for this program. The time around 2020. insight into the engineering career he Describe your typical workday at gained from the program went beyond ex- the internship. panding his college resume. Not only did I woke up around 6:30 and got to NASA he learn about the latest NASA projects, but at 8. I’d usually walk into my office and he also had the opportunity to work side- spend the first couple minutes checking e- by-side with NASA engineers on these mail and talking to the other people in my Alex Greidinger projects. At home now in Springfield, office. I’d spend a couple hours working on Greidinger is able to share memories of his whatever I was working on at the time, from now? Challenges? experience with others. maybe go to a seminar on green energy or Had you asked me this three months ago, One of the challenges I had at the begin- How/when did you first discover flying cars and usually arrive late to lunch I would have said something like working ning of the program was learning how to your interests in engineering? with all the other interns. I would then work on a degree or managing some business. use the software. In order to do anything I think my first interest in “engineering” diligently until around 4:30 or 5 when I Now, I’m not so sure. I see myself hopefully that my job required, I pretty much had to or technology came after I watched a pro- would get a ride back to the dorm I was doing something I enjoy, whether it’s engi- learn it on my own. Everyone in my office gram on T.V. in third or fourth grade about staying at Christopher Newport University. neering, inventing or something completely had jobs to do. They weren’t teachers or a guy I later learned was named Woody A lot of the time, I would go with the other different. I’ve sort of decided to build my instructors, and I didn’t want to force them Flowers. I really wanted to be an inventor, interns to a mall, a movie theater or the career or job around my life rather than the to be constantly looking over my shoulder. but I was discouraged mostly by family who bowling alley on the Air Force base. other way around. Extracurricular interests/ hobbies? told me it would be safer to work as an en- How did this internship shaped or What was your favorite aspect The one thing that I’m probably most gineer. changed your future goals and about the internship? passionate about is environmental protec- Who serves as your role model and ambitions? I enjoyed just about everything I did at tion. However I also play guitar in a guitar why? Before I even started my internship, I was work. I not only enjoyed what I was work- ensemble and in a band with a couple of I guess that would have to be Christopher starting to doubt my choice of becoming an ing on, but the freedom. I enjoyed being my friends. I’m also on the mechanical team McCandless. He was an honors graduate engineer. The program showed me what the able to meet new people every day on the of a robotics team at Chantilly Academy. I and star athlete at Emory who then donated career is like and dispelled some of the as- center. I really liked getting to experience play basketball occasionally with friends, the remaining $24,000 of his college fund sumptions I had about what it involved. I working in an office setting and being and I lift weights. to charity and left home on a journey of still don’t know if I want to be an engineer treated like an employee, not a student. I Favorite local hangout or restau- self-discovery. He reached the Alaskan wil- or not. I do know that I enjoyed what I did think one of the things that really made me rant? derness where he eventually died of star- there. feel like a real part of it all was getting my I guess that would be the Caribou Coffee vation. He knew what he wanted to do and Where do you see yourself 10 years own land line telephone at my desk. in King’s Park Shopping Center. Potter, Keiling To Wed Viewpoints How much time do you spend on the Internet r. and Mrs. Don Potter Mof Alexandria an during an average day? nounce the engage- ment of their daughter, Jessica, to Gregory Keiling, son of Robert Keiling and Sheryl and Ben Horton of Milton, W.Va. Potter graduated from West Springfield High and re- ceived a masters degree in sociol- ogy from Marshall University. She is working as an adjunct college professor in West Virginia. Gregory Keiling graduated from Cabell Midland High School in Milton, W.Va. and also attended “Maybe an hour.” Marshall University. He is em- “In this Facebook generation, “Two hours.” Kathryn Kime, Fairfax ployed as an area data manager Jessica Potter and Robert maybe 30 minutes. Rick Neave, Fairfax Sean Follin, Falls Church with AT&T. A summer 2009 wed- Keiling — Michael O’Connell ding is planned.

6 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ August 14-20, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Clubs WANTED NARFE Springfield Chapter First Time Buyers Meeting. NARFE, a nonprofit organi- zation, has been working since 1921 to protect the earned retirement benefits of current, former, and retired federal ci- vilian employees. Join Springfield WHY rent when you can Own Chapter 893 for their Wednesday, Sept. your own home? 10 meeting. Beginning at 1:30 p.m., Jeff McKay, Lee District Supervisor, will up- date on what is being done to combat Prices are low with lots of choices the blight issue brought about by fore- closures and the issue of “boarding and minimum down payment houses” in the community. Come for discussion and questions. Meet at American Legion Post 176, 5620 Call for FREE list of available homes Amherst Ave, Springfield. Contact Chap- ter President, Sharon Forrest at 1-866-490-0951, ID#1051 703-960-9017 or [email protected]. Realty Marketing Associates, Inc. Kings Park Boy Scout Troop 1121 is recruiting new members, in- cluding parents and volunteers for outdoor activities. The troop meets Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at Kings Park Elementary School, 5400 Harrow Way, Springfield. Scoutmaster is David Super, Rosie Bombaugh is assistant Scoutmaster. For more call Super at 703-239-1370 or Bombaugh at 571-235-4216.

Cub Scout Pack 1330 is recruiting new members. Upcoming meetings are Oct. 30 and Nov. 27 from 7-8 p.m. at Kings Park Elementary School, 5400 Harrow Way, Springfield. Cubmaster is Randy Salm, committee chair is Amy Henry. Call Salm at 703-865-6875 or e- mail [email protected]; call Henry at 703-323-5960 or e-mail [email protected].

Virginia Advanced Speakers Toastmasters (VAST) is a club cater- ing to the needs of experienced speakers. VAST offers extensive evalua- tions plus an educational interlude with and experienced speaker. VAST meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of each month, in the Oasis Room of the Kena Shrine Building, 9001 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax.

The Wakefield Chorale seeks men and women for 2008 spring singing sea- son. Rehearsals are Tuesdays, You’ve made promises. 7:30-9:30pm, in the choral room of Falls Church High School, 7521 Jaguar Trail, To the important people in your life. Falls Church. No audition required. Call Dale at 703-938-8044. A financial secure future.

Mothers First of Fairfax and A college education. Burke is dedicated to supporting women who have chosen to alter their Continued employment. careers to raise their children at home. Activities include parent/child morning A secure retirement. meetings, field trips, moms’ nights out John Hancock provides a way to help keep and lectures. Call 703-827-5922 or visit www.mothersfirst.org. those promises–to protect the wealth ❖ Burke meetings are Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 you’ve accumulated, and the assets you’ll Burke Lake Road. ❖ Fairfax meetings are Tuesdays at ear in the future. 10:15 a.m. at the Green Acres Elemen- tary School, Room 116, 4401 Sideburn Road, Fairfax.

The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area (LWVFA) is a dy- namic, multi-faceted, nonpartisan organization of civic-minded women and men which encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of Robert Samuels major public policy issues, and influ- ences public policy through education Agent and advocacy. Activities include devel- oping studies on area issues, lobbying Your Home…Your Neighborhood… and more. For more, see www.lwv- [email protected] fairfax.org or call 703-689-9150. Your Newspaper Springfield Acres Garden Club, www.rsamuels.jhnetwork.com established in 1955, meets the fourth 8607 Westwood Center Drive, 3rd Floor Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. from September-May in the Fellowship Hall Vienna, VA 22182 of Grace Presbyterian Church on Bath Street in Springfield. 703-451-5619. www.connectionnewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ August 14-20, 2008 ❖ 7 The County Line

Approximately 200 people turned out for Preventing U.S. Rep. Frank Lyme Disease: Wolf’s (R-10) Courtesy of the Fairfax County Health forum on Lyme Department disease, Aug. 5. ❖ Dress to Protect Yourself – Tie back long hair and wear a hat; wear long, loose, light-colored clothing; tuck pant legs into socks. ❖ Always Wear Insect Repellent – Sprays with DEET and oil of lemon mixtures work against ticks. ❖ Avoid Tick Habitats – avoid low lying vegetation; avoid forests and woodlands where deer are present; stick to the Photo by middle of trails; avoid tall grass and Julia O’Donoghue/ brush. The Connection ❖ Perform Regular Tick Checks – Look immediately and several hours after field activities; check in hidden and hairy areas; use a friend or mirror to check hard to see areas. ❖ Protect Your Pet – Use a treated collar; use Lyme Disease on the Rise a spot treatment; consult your veterinarian; beware of Lyme disease in dogs. son with Lyme disease complications in the ❖ Make Your Yard A Tick Free Zone – create Fairfax, Loudoun see a sunny, dry area; remove leaf litter and area. tall grass; lay down wood chips and an increase in cases. Courtesy of Fairf gravel; keep playground equipment and APPROXIMATELY 200 people, many decks away from yard edge and trees; use fences. with Lyme disease, attended U.S. Rep. Frank ❖ Use Chemical Control – Use a spray with By Julia O’Donoghue Wolf’s (R-10) forum on Lyme disease in permethrin to control ticks in your yard, The Connection Ashburn, on Aug. 5. apply for the first time in late March, April or May. Reapply as directed. Jennifer Duncan, a Great Falls resident, ❖ Discourage Deer – Remove plants that

oe Schelonko looked as perky as said she and two daughters all have Lyme ax County Health Department attract deer; plant deer resistant plants; any other 16-year-old girl during disease. Like Schelonko, her older daugh- construct physical barriers to deer – deer can jump eight feet but will not jump Za recent lunch interview at ter used a wheelchair during a portion of over a fence they can’t see over. Neisha Thai in Tysons Corner. her sophomore year of high school. Her The Ashburn teenager with chin length, younger daughter has a difficult time par- dyed red hair chatted about how much she ticipating in after-school activities because Signs and Symptoms hates gym class and likes the trendy British attending a full day of school wears her out, of Lyme Disease clothing store H&M. Duncan said. Courtesy of the Loudoun County Health Schelonko has developed an off-beat A few animal hospitals are also reporting Department clothing style unusually sophisticated for a high rate of Lyme disease in dogs. The ❖ Early Signs girls her age. She wore a pair of orange- Great Falls Animal Hospital routinely tests (Three to 30 days after infection) ❖ tinged, horn-rimmed glasses and a gray vest dogs for Lyme and said approximately 30 Flu-like feelings – headache, stiff neck, fever, muscle aches and fatigue that would could have been found on many to 35 come back positive for exposure. Residents in western Fairfax ❖ Erythem Migrans rash – starts as a women five years older than she is. Lyme disease is generally contracted in County reported more cases of small, reddish bump about one-half inch So it was hard to believe that the teen- Virginia through a deer tick, according to Lyme disease last year. in diameter but expands outward. ❖ ager had been confined to her home for the officials from Fairfax and Loudoun counties. Late Manifestations (Days to Months Later) past four years. The deer tick generally attaches itself to fected at a rate higher than males. ❖ Bell’s palsey Schelonko said she has chronic Lyme dis- deer, which can then bring infection to resi- In Loudoun County, approximately 75 ❖ Meningitis ease, an illness that can seem “invisible” to dents and their pets when they wander into percent of the people infected allegedly ❖ Shooting pains ❖ Changes in heart rhythm onlookers. She has not attended school full- backyards and gardens, they said. picked up Lyme disease on their own prop- ❖ Recurrent joint swelling time since the sixth grade. “Think of the deer as a tick Metro sys- erty. About 25 percent thought they got the ❖ Arthritis “In the beginning, I wouldn’t complain be- tem. It is better than the Metro system be- disease from a tick originally on their pet, cause people didn’t be- cause the deer can take Goodfriend said. lieve me. They thought I ticks all over the county,” “The number of chronic Lyme sufferers argued that Lyme disease can be a chronic, was a hypochondriac,” “Lyme is expanding said Jorge Arias, with the in Loudoun County continues to increase. long-term illness. said Schelonko, of the Fairfax County Health De- Interventions taken to date have not But some mainstream medical organiza- sickness that caused head into Northern partment. blunted this trend,” Goodfriend said. tions, including the Infectious Disease So- and joint aches in early In Fairfax, the annual Some local elected officials are taking ciety of America, do not believe people suf- elementary school. Virginia and rate of confirmed Lyme action. The Loudoun County Board of Su- fer from Lyme disease over a period of Schelonko also suffers becoming more of disease cases rose from pervisors recently voted to allocate more months or years after they have been from intestinal troubles about 4.5 per 100,000 resources to Lyme disease prevention. Wolf, treated. and fatigue because of an endemic.” residents in 2006 to just who represents both Loudoun and Fairfax “My original infectious disease doctor told Lyme disease, the teen- — Jorge Arias, Fairfax over 12 per 100,000 resi- counties, has co-sponsored legislation that me that if you aren’t better after four weeks ager and her mother said. dents in 2007, Arias said. would raise awareness and promote edu- of treatment, you don’t have Lyme disease,” The 16-year-old has been County Health Department In Loudoun, the number cation about the disease. said Duncan, who disagrees. known to use a wheel- of reported Lyme disease Sam Shor, a Reston doctor who special- chair while hanging out with friends at the cases rose from 29 in 1999 to over 500 in SOME LOCALS with Lyme disease said izes in infectious diseases and spoke at mall or an amusement park. Standing up 2007, said Dr. David Goodfriend, director they hope area doctors gain more expertise Wolf’s forum, said he has successfully for long periods of time exhausts her. of the Loudoun County Health Department. about the illness. Several said they were treated patients with chronic fatigue/ “She was home bound for most of sixth “Lyme is expanding into Northern Virginia sent to multiple specialists — including chronic Lyme disease by keeping them on grade and, in seventh grade, she tried to go and becoming more of an endemic,” said neurologists, orthopedic surgeons and psy- antibiotics prescribed for Lyme over a longer to school but only lasted seven weeks,” said Arias, during a presentation at Wolf’s meet- chiatrists — before getting properly diag- period of time. Schelonko’s mother, Brenda, at a recent ing. nosed. “This is real phenomena. There are people support group meeting organized by mem- The official added that most people who There is some national controversy over who have an illness that warrants treat- bers of the National Capital Lyme and Tick- are contracting Lyme disease in Fairfax whether “chronic” Lyme disease exists. ment,” said Shor, who is hoping to find Borne Disease Association. County live on the locality’s western side. Many residents infected with Lyme dis- money to study chronic Lyme disease treat- Zoe Schelonko is far from the only per- In Fairfax, Arias also said females are in- ease and a handful of local doctors have ment further.

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His deep-seated and 703-917-6416 [email protected] Letter to the Editor [“No Proposal on the floor that 3202 was not the fanatical opposition to abortion Offered,” Connection, Aug. 7-13, way to go. I went to Richmond to Del. Dave Marsden rights contrasts to the majority of Editor in Chief 2008]. Unfortunately, he got just Steven Mauren work in a bipartisan fashion and D-41 Americans think who that women Managing Editors about everything wrong. It is hard ended up supporting 3202 be- should be able to choose whether Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, to research and understand the Kemal Kurspahic cause that was the only bill that to have an abortion. His opposi- Photography: legislative process, so I understand the speaker and the Republican Conservative tion to abortion in all cases, includ- Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, his confusion, but let me correct house would allow us to vote on. ing situations in which the Craig Sterbutzel some things. Candidate Art/Design: It was our only chance for the mother’s life is at risk, is out of Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, I voted against the governor’s transportation funding that we so To the Editor: touch with the lives of those he Laurence Foong, John Heinly, Transportation Package that the Contrary to the belief of Repub- John Smith, Stu Moll, desperately need. We keep being seeks to represent. Tam Nguyen, Wayne Shipp governor had asked me to co-spon- presented with pro- lican congressional candidate Production Manager: sor. We had agreed in a meeting posals that are noth- Keith Fimian, social issues are im- Emilie Larson Jean Card that we would support Sen. Dick Letters portant to voters in the 11th Con- ing but gimmicks de- E-mail Submission CIRCULATION: 703-917-6481 Saslaw’s (D-35) bill instead, mi- signed to give the ap- gressional District. He is an ex- Circulation Manager: nus the gas tax. This bill would pearance of not raising taxes or treme ideologue seeking to replace Write Ann Oliver have raised hundreds of millions fees. a moderate Republican statesman of dollars for Northern Virginia and represent an increasingly The Connection welcomes views CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, The “Big Mess” that Gov. Warner on any public issue. L.L.C. and the rest of the state, I still pre- had to clean up was related to the Democratic electorate in the 11th The deadline for all material is Peter Labovitz ferred Gov. Kaine’s bill, but the President/CEO car tax initiative. My only part in District. noon Friday. Letters must be Mary Kimm Senate bill was the only one with the car tax issue involved nearly The status of women in Ameri- signed. Include home address and Publisher/Chief a chance of passage. Mr. Brown can society has skyrocketed in the home and business numbers. Operating Officer eviscerating the Department of Letters are routinely edited for Jerry Vernon accused me of not having a plan, Juvenile Justice with budget cuts last 50 years thanks in large part libel, grammar, good taste and Executive Vice President but I think supporting a bill that to increased concern for women’s factual errors. Send to: Wesley DeBrosse to pay for this ill-advised idea. Controller would have raised hundreds of In short, I voted for Sen. health and sovereignty, but his Debbie Funk millions of dollars for our region views could well contribute to re- Letters to the Editor National Sales Saslaw’s bill and do not want to The Connection John Lovaas and state constituted a significant revisit Abuser Fees or Regional versing this progress. Contracep- 7913 Westpark Drive Special Assistant for Operations plan. Authorities. I would encourage tion is a vital part of women’s McLean, Va. 22102 [email protected] As to the Abuser Fees. I voted Mr. Brown and other to call me empowerment, allowing women www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ August 14-20, 2008 ❖ 9 Leisure A Hole Sport In One Miniature golf continues to be a summer favorite.

By Eric J. Gilmore “Perils of the Lost Jungle” The Connection course includes stoned- faced statues, snakes, alli- aybe it’s the menagerie of di- gators, treasure hunters nosaurs and elephants, fire and a T-Rex. Woody’s is Arts❖Entertainment❖Leisure Mpits and waterfalls, jokers one of the most expensive and gargoyles, pirates and courses (a regular round explorers, loopty-loos and right angles. Per- costs $9.25), but is also in- Photos by haps it’s the rainbow hued balls littering the teractive and has more at- links, or merely the ridiculous addicting tractions.

challenge of staying on par. But Fitzhugh, who opens Robbie Hammer What draws us, as humans, to miniature his course in mid-May and golf, one of the summer’s staples? closes once school restarts, More than its more professional uncle, the likens the experience to a sport — or is it? — transcends age, gender movie — the better the and social background. The winding theater, the higher con- courses, often impossible to follow even sumers are willing to /The Connection with a map, are a destination for families, spend. It translated to a vacationers and couples. Heck, it’s even record season in 2007, but The Gesture, bronze by Gwen spurned a professional industry. with approximately 700 Lockhart Locally at TopGolf USA, located across the weekly visitors this sum- road from Edison High School and a favor- mer, his numbers are Lockhart Show ite for professionals playing hooky, the down. Kingstowne golf complex has 36 holes “I don’t know whether A golfer walks across the green at TopGolf USA At Loft Gallery spread over two 18-hole courses. The two last year was exceptionally in Kingstowne. par-60 courses are of varying degree of dif- good because of the weather or whether the By the fall of 1930, more than 25 million he Loft Gallery will have a re- ficulty and possibly more importantly, both economy has slowed down a little bit,” said people were miniature golf fans and 50,000 Tception on Sunday, Sept. 7, are themed, one catering to the mountains Fitzhugh. mini-golf courses littered the landscape. The from 1-3:30 p.m. for Gwen and the other a fad died off briefly, but experienced a re- Harrison Lockhart, who regularly ex- desert theme. MINIATURE birth in the baby-boom 1950s. hibits at The Loft Gallery in Occoquan According to Terry “It’s something the whole GOLF’S origins In some respects, however, miniature golf and in her studio at The Loft Art Cen- Fife, the general can be traced to is as popular as ever. The sport boasts sev- ter. Lockhart sculpts in manager of TopGolf family can enjoy.” 1916, when James eral trade associations: the US ProMiniGolf clay, plastilene or wax, USA, the golf com- — Terry Fife, TopGolf USA Barber hired archi- Association, the Miniature Golf Association, Gallery creating animals, heads plex accounts for ap- tect Edward the Professional Miniature Golf Association and busts, or full figu- proximately 6-8 per- Wiswell to design a and the World Minigolf Sport Federation rative pieces. Many of cent of the total revenue. During the sum- course behind his summer home in among them. There’s even a pro circuit, with her sculptures have been molded and mer, the peak season, Kingstowne brings in Pinehurst, N.C. In 1926, New York City’s Master’s and U.S. Open events that attract cast in bronze, using the lost wax pro- 1,200-1,400 mini-golfers weekly. first outdoor miniature golf course was built players from around the world. cess. Browse through other artists’ ex- “It’s certainly a small piece of the pie, but on a skyscraper roof. Miniature golf was no Miniature golf may not show up as an hibits of original fine art in various it’s also a very important piece as well,” Fife longer miniature. ESPN primetime special — the national media. Gallery hours are Monday said. “Our numbers have been consistent if A year later, businessman Garnet Carter championship was aired for four years — through Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat- not better this year over previous years both built a miniature golf course on Lookout but the game is still played by millions ev- urday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday, at the facility itself and in mini-golf. We’re Mountain in Tennessee to attract patrons ery year with approximately 5,000 minia- 12-5 p.m. 11 – 5. The Loft Gallery, not seeing a decline.” to his hotel and full-length course. After a ture golf courses throughout the country. 313 Mill Street, Occoquan. Call 703- However, economics are different while, the miniature course had become so “First and foremost, it’s something the 490-1117. throughout the miniature golf landscape, popular, more people wanted to play on it whole family can enjoy. Realistically, there as exemplified by Herndon-based Woody’s than on the regulation greens. Carter even- aren’t too many activities where that’s true,” Golf Range, where owner Woody Fitzhugh tually discovered an artificial surface. Fife said. “It’s something the parents can maintains a driving range, putting green, In short, miniature golf was no longer look forward to because they can bring their batting cages and miniature golf course. His miniature. children as well.”

Area Miniature Golf Courses Name Address Phone Number TopGolf USA 6625 S. Van Dorn St., Alexandria Cameron Run 4001 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria 703-960-8719 Closeup of The Gesture, by Upton Hill 6060 Wilson Blvd., Arlington 703-534-3437 Gwen Lockhart Centreville Mini-Golf 6206 Multiplex Drive, Centreville 703-631-0550 Fountainhead 10875 Hampton Road, Fairfax 703-250-9124 Jefferson Falls 7900 Lee Highway, Falls Church 703-573-0444 Send entertainment notes to the Connec- Woody’s 11801 Leesburg Pike, Herndon 703-430-8337 tion at [email protected] or Pohick Bay 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton 703-339-6104 call 703-917-6459. Deadline is Friday. Dated Oak Marr 3200 Jermantown Road, Oakton 703-281-6501 announcements should be submitted at least IronWood 8581 Cinder Bed Road, Springfield 703-339-3122 two weeks prior to the event. Lucky Duck 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield 703-569-0285

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Ruthie & the Wranglers, 7:30-8:30 7:30 p.m. Lake Accotink Park, 7500 p.m. at Hayfield Elementary School. The Kings Park Concert Band, 55 adult volunteers under a professional conductor will Accotink Park Road, Springfield. The Wranglers play rockin’ American perform Big Band style on Aug. 15, at Lake Accotink Park in Springfield Free. Call 703-324-7469 or visit roots music and are known for their www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ original upbeat songs. Kingstowne Video – Insects. 10-10:30am. Take a WEDNESDAY/AUG. 20 Alexandria. Call to register 703-971- performances. Nights is a summer concert series close-up look at the amazing world of 0010. Book Discussion Group. Call for Friday Flicks. Bring a lunch and enjoy each Saturday night at Hayfield insects. Free. Huntley Meadows Park, Flintroll with Warbringer, King of title. 7:15 p.m. No registration stories and a short movie. Birth-5 Elementary. Free. Bring a blanket 7701 Lockheed Blvd. Alexandria 703- Heresy, Apothys, Dark Alliance. necessary. John Marshall Library. with adult. 12 noon. John Marshall and a picnic dinner. Call 703-324- 768-2525 7:30 p.m. All ages; $25 in advance, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. Library. 6209 Rose Hill Drive, SHOW after 6 p.m. for cancellation $28 at the door. Jaxx Night Club, Call 703-971-0010. Alexandria. Call to register 703-971- updates. Hayfield Elementary School, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Call Practice Your English. Conversation 0010. 7633 Telegraph Road, Alexandria. MONDAY/AUG. 18 703-569-5940 or visit group for people learning English. No Teddy Bear Picnic. Stories, songs, Nature Nook with a Book: Discover Art. Play bingo around the www.jaxxroxx.com. registration necessary. 10;15 a.m. and activities about teddy bears. Stingers. Hidden Pond’s naturalist world, participate in reader’s theater After Dark in the Park – Snakes. and 7:30 p.m. Kingstowne Library, Bring your favorite bear. Age 2-5 visits the Richard Byrd Library for a and make an international craft. Age Children ages six and older meet free, all-ages program about plants 6500 Landsdowne Centre, snakes at Hidden Pond Nature Center with adult. 10:30 a.m. Richard Byrd 6-12. 2 p.m. John Marshall Library, Alexandria. Call 703-339-4610. Library, 7250 Commerce St., and animals with stingers from 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. from 8-9:30 p.m. and look for more Pet first aid and CPR. 6-10 p.m. $45 Springfield. Call to register 703-451- 10:30-11:30 a.m. Hidden Pond Call to register 703-971-0010. on a hike. Weather permitting, enjoy fee includes book and certificate of 8055. Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Practice Your English. Conversation a campfire and s’mores. Reservations completion. Prepaid registration Gorgeous Frankenstein with Springfield. Call 703-451-8055. group for people learning English. No required. $6 per child. Hidden Pond required. Lake Accotink Park, 7550 BellaMorte, The Banner, and Video – Insects. 10-10:30am. Take a registration necessary. 7 p.m. John Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Accotink Park Road, Springfield. Call more. 7 p.m. All ages; $18 in close-up look at the amazing world of Marshall Library. 6209 Rose Hill Springfield. Call 703-451-9588. insects. Free. Huntley Meadows Park, 703-569-0285. advance, $20 at the door. Jaxx Night Drive, Alexandria. Call 703-971-0010 Bookworms - The Very Busy Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. 7701 Lockheed Blvd. Alexandria 703- Practice Your English. Conversation Spider. Relax to a reading of Eric SUNDAY/AUG. 24 Call 703-569-5940 or visit 768-2525 group for people learning English. No Carle’s The Very Busy Spider at www.jaxxroxx.com. registration necessary. Adults. 3 p.m. Live Show. Alejandro Fernandez Hidden Pond Nature Center from 10- After Dark in the Park - Night Richard Byrd Library, 7250 performs 8 p.m. at the George Mason SUNDAY /AUG. 17 11 a.m., and meet live spiders. Commerce St., Springfield. Call 703- University Patriot Center. Tickets Suitable for children ages three to 451-8055 range are $58-$203 per person and eight. Reservations required. The cost available through all Ticketmaster is $4 per child. Hidden Pond Nature outlets, including the Patriot Center TUESDAY/AUG. 19 Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., box office, or via Phonecharge at Gorgeous Springfield. 703-451-9588. Mother-Daughter Book 703-573-SEAT, 202-397-SEAT or Franken- Discussion. Call for title. Age 9-11 410-547-SEAT. For more, see stein plays with adult. 7 p.m. John Marshall THURSDAY/AUG. 21 www.patriotcenter.com. Jaxx Night Library. 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Alexandria. Call to register 703-971- Club in Night. Celebrate traditional and folk MONDAY/AUG. 25 0010. Vietnamese music and dance. 7:30 It’s a Colorful World. Practice Your English. Conversation Springfield A rainbow of p.m. Ossian Hall Park, 7900 Heritage stories and activities. Age 13-23 group for people learning English. No on Aug. 15. Drive, Annandale. Free. Call 703- registration necessary. 7 .p.m. John months with adult. 10:30 a.m. 324-7469 or visit Kingstowne Library, 6500 Marshall Library. 6209 Rose Hill www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Drive, Alexandria. Call 703-971-0010 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Call performances. to register 703-339-4610 Practice Your English. Conversation Springfield Writers’ Group. Share group for people learning English. No work, give and receive feedback in a registration necessary. Adults. 3 p.m. supportive setting. No registration Richard Byrd Library, 7250 necessary. 7 p.m. Richard Byrd Commerce St., Springfield. Call 703- Library, 7250 Commerce St., 451-8055 Springfield. Call to register 703-451- Flora Fauna – Worms. Children ages 8055 two to five years meet worms at Garden Sprouts: a Peck of Hidden Pond Nature Center from 10 - Peppers. 9:30-10:30 a.m. $6 per 10:30 a.m. Try out a worm stake child. Learn to make salsa. Green clanger. Reservations required. $2 Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring per child. Hidden Pond Nature Road, Alexandria. Call 703-941- Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., 7987. Springfield. Call 703-451-9588.

FRIDAY/AUG. 22 TUESDAY/AUG. 26 Night Music. Classic rock and top 40s Evening Book Discussion Group. hits. 7:30 p.m. Lake Accotink Park, “The Jane Austen Book Club” by 7500 Accotink Park Road, Karen Joy Fowler. 7:30 p.m. No Springfield. Free. Call 703-324-7469 registration necessary. Kingstowne or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, parks/performances. Alexandria. Call 703-339-4610. Friday Flicks. Bring lunch and enjoy for stories and a short movie. Birth-5 with adult. 12 noon. John Marshall WEDNESDAY/AUG. 27 Library. 6209 Rose Hill Drive, See Calendar, Page 13 12 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ August 14-20, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar 3 University Mall Theatres From Page 12 Fairfax • Corner of Rt. 123 & Braddock • 273-7111 Practice Your English. Conversation group for people learning English. No SUMMER CINEMA registration necessary. 10;15 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Kingstowne Library, CAMP!!! 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Call 703-339-4610. 10 am Shows Monday - Friday Kingstowne Library Writer’s Peer Review Group. Review peers’ All Seats $2.00, 10 for $15 or Season pass (11 wks for $11) works and receive in-depth feedback. Call for more information on AUGUST 11 - AUGUST 15...MR. MAGORIUM (G) submitting work prior to meeting. No registration necessary. 7:00 p.m. AUGUST 18 - AUGUST 22...HORTON HEARS A WHO! (G) Kingstowne Library, 6500 AUGUST 25 - AUGUST 29...HORTON HEARS A WHO! (G) Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Call 703-339-4610. Attendees will receive valuable coupons for Elie’s Deli & Brion’s Grille! Travel Club. Bring lunch and enjoy a lively discussion. No registration necessary. 1 p.m. Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Call 703-451-8055. Flora Fauna – Worms. Children ages two to five years meet worms at Hidden Pond Nature Center from 10 - Baskets, Fountains, 10:30 a.m. Try out a worm stake 40-75% clanger. Reservations required. $2 25% OFF Benches, Statuary per child. Hidden Pond Nature OFF ALL POTS Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., ALL TREES Herbs, Early Blooming Springfield. Call 703-451-9588. 60% OFF Plastic & Perennials, Annuals, & SHRUBS Roses THURSDAY/AUG. 28 Concrete Pots Russian Cultural Heritage Night. patios, walls ★ 50% OFF Traditional Russian music played on Hot Summer Deals Bulbs & Boxed Roses traditional instruments such as the walkways balalaika. 7:30 p.m. Ossian Hall Park, 7900 Heritage Drive, Annandale. paver driveways 35% OFF Free. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ and so much more. Arborvitae, Yews parks/performances. Blue Spruce The Wild Creatures of Fairfax County. Learn about the wildlife 9023 Arlington Blvd., Hardwood Mulch found at Hidden Pond Nature Center Fairfax, VA 3 cu. ft. ...$2.99 and other parts of Fairfax County, CravensNursery.com and meet some live critters. 2 miles west of I-495 FREE BUTTERFLY BUSHES Presented by Hidden Pond Nature on Rt. 50(Vienna Metro) LANDSCAPE DESIGN BUY 1, GET 3 FREE Center. 10:30 a.m. All ages. Richard FREE W/MIN PURCHASE 703-573-5025 Open 9-6 7 Days Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Call 703-451-8055.

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ August 14-20, 2008 ❖ 13 Classes KENWOOD SCHOOL Send notes to the Connection at trained and matched with a student. [email protected] or call No teaching or foreign language Educational Excellence at an Affordable Price 703-917-6459. Deadline is Friday. Dated skills are required. A $35 training fee announcements should be submitted at covers the cost of books, materials, least two weeks prior to the event. and instruction. James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Preschool Road in Falls Church. Call 703-237- thru LANGUAGES 0866 ext. 111 or visit www.lcnv.org. English Classes. Free English classes Sixth Grade for adults Saturdays from 5-6:30 p.m. FINANCE AND BUSINESS Free testing to determine which level All school experiences at students should be in. Text is $20. The Financial Education Center Classes in Trailer Rooms 5A, 5B, 6A for Women Entrepreneurs Kenwood are challenging and 6B at Christ Church, 8285 Glen conducts several classes at the Eagles Lane, Fairfax Station. Contact Community Business Partnership, and exciting. Small classes [email protected]. 7001 Loisdale Road, Suite C, provide opportunities for Practice English. Kingstowne Library Springfield. Limited scholarships sponsors a conversation group for available for all classes. For more, students to work to their adults learning English. Classes take call 703-768-1440 or visit place on Wednesdays, at 10:15 a.m. www.cbponline.org. highest potential. Call 703-339-4610. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre. PAINTING & DRAWING Individual progress is Group English Practice. Adults practice English with group of others Registration is ongoing for art carefully guided to stimulate learning the language 3 p.m. every classes for children and adults in Monday at Richard Byrd Library, drawing and watercolor painting at curiosity and creativity. Each 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. 703- the Ponds Community Centre, 9837 451-8055. Burke Pond Lane, Burke. Classes are student’s intellectual English Classes. Registration is in Drawing Plus Color for 5-8-year-olds session for English classes for adult on Tuesdays or Saturdays, Art growth, personal self- foreign nationals sponsored by ESL Lessons for Youth 8 and up on discipline, social values, and and Immigrant Ministries. The classes Tuesdays or Saturdays, Art Workshop are offered in 16 locations in and Chinese Brush Painting for emotional maturity are the Northern Virginia. Childcare is teens/adults on Saturdays from available at some locations. $20 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sessions 8-10 result of a school philosophy processing fee. Scholarships are weeks. Call Carol Zeitlin at 703-250- available. Check www.eslim.org for 6930 or see www.geocities.com/ that emphasizes a joy and class locations and schedules or call czeitlinschneier. 703-841-0292 and leave a message. The Springfield Art Guild offers the love of learning. Calls will be returned in English, following classes at Kings Park Spanish, Korean, or Vietnamese. Community room at the Kings Park Annandale, VA The Literacy Council of Northern Shopping Center. Call 703-866-5254. Virginia (LCNV) helps adults learn Oil Painting Workshop. Every 703-256-4711 to read, write, speak and understand Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. English through one-to-one tutoring $15 per session. Drop in for www.kenwoodschool.com programs and English classes. LCNV professional instruction by Susan offers eight tutor training workshops Norman. Students provide own to prepare volunteers. Each tutor is supplies. buffa’s dance (Established in 1980) Home of Burke Civic Ballet studio • Pre-School Dance Movement • Hip Hop • Ballet • Tap • Jazz • Lyrical • Pointe • Modern • Ages 3 to Adult • Beginner to Advanced • Professional Instructors • 8000 sq. ft.

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Activities reported by the Franconia 6500 block of Springfield Mall. A Court. 9 mm handgun stolen from District of the Fairfax County police de- 48-year-old Alexandria-area woman residence. partment through Aug. 8. was robbed in the parking garage at 4200 block of Lauries Way. License Springfield Mall at 2:20 p.m. on plates stolen from vehicle. Tuesday, Aug. 5. The victim was BURGLARY OF OCCUPIED DWELLING standing at the elevator on the Activities reported by the West Spring- 6700 block of Edge Cliff Drive. On second level of the parking garage, field District of the Fairfax County police Saturday, Aug. 2 at 4:25 a.m. the waiting for the doors to open when department through Aug. 8. Call Specific Agents to residents of a home in the 6700 block she was approached by two men. of Edge Cliff Drive awoke to find One of the men grabbed her purse Confirm Dates & Times. their home burglarized. The victims, while the victim held onto it. After a BANK ROBBERY a 48-year-old man and a 51-year-old short struggle, the straps broke and 8900 block of Ox Road. The Springfield woman, heard a noise in their home the suspects fled with the purse. Mall employees of the Chevy Chase bank and the man went to investigate. He security officers heard the victim at 8981 Ox Road were robbed on 127 GARDEN RD $949,000 Sat/Sun Re/Max Bruce & Tanya Tyburski 703-239-2525 discovered the basement door scream and came to her aid. The Thursday, July 31. A man entered the victim was treated at the scene for 8906 GUTMAM CT $365,000 Sat/Sun Re/Max Bruce & Tanya Tyburski 703-239-2525 standing open and numerous items bank at 3:45 p.m., armed with a missing from inside. It appears the non life threatening injuries. Both handgun. He ordered a 24-year-old 8908 GUTMAN CT $379,900 Sat/Sun Re/Max Bruce & Tanya Tyburski 703-239-2525 suspects entered through the suspects were described as black, in Woodbridge man working as a teller 8538 MILFORD CT #898 $269,000 Sat/Sun Re/Max Bruce & Tanya Tyburski 703-239-2525 unlocked basement door. The suspect their 40s. They were about 5 feet 8 to hand over the money. The victim took money, credit cards, a cellular inches tall and 160 pounds. One complied and the suspect fled with 5925 PRINCE GEORGE DR $289,900 Sat/Sun Re/Max Bruce & Tanya Tyburski 703-239-2525 phone and other personal items. No suspect was wearing a striped, an undisclosed amount of cash. No 6500 LAMESE CT $629,900 Sat/Sun Re/Max Bruce & Tanya Tyburski 703-239-2525 one was injured. cream-colored shirt, shorts and a one was injured. The suspect was baseball cap. The other suspect was 7324 SPRING VIEW CT $349,900 Sat/Sun Re/Max Bruce & Tanya Tyburski 703-239-2525 described as white, in his 20s. He wearing dark jeans and a T-shirt. wore a black shirt, dark pants and 9074 TIFFANY PARK CT $289,900 Sat/Sun Re/Max Bruce & Tanya Tyburski 703-239-2525 GRAND LARCENY/ARREST what appeared to be a white T-shirt 5931AYSHIRE RD $259,900 Sat/Sun Re/Max Bruce & Tanya Tyburski 703-239-2525 7400 block of Pohick Road. A 29- covering his face. year-old Falls Church-area man was LARCENIES 7688 GREEN GARLAND DR $529,900 Sat/Sun Re/Max Bruce & Tanya Tyburski 703-239-2525 apprehended with the help of a 2900 block of Borge St. Wallet and 9229 ROCKEFELLER LN $549,000 Sat/Sun Re/Max Bruce & Tanya Tyburski 703-239-2525 police canine on Thursday, July 24. iPod stolen from business. LARCENIES Richardo Zuniga allegedly stole a 9900 block of Oak Plank Court. 8000 block of Northumberland 7918 BENTLEY VILLAGE DR #14A $279,900 8/17 10-4 Everything Christopher Owens 703-816-0404 motorcycle from a home in the 7400 Bicycle stolen from residence. Road. Pearl bracelet and pearl 7612 SPRINGFIELD HILLS DR $525,000 8/23 1-4 Samson Eric Schnabel 703-378-8886 block of Pohick Road around 2:30 3700 block of Joseph Siewick earrings stolen from residence. 8432 GRENOBLE CT $409,900 8/17 1-3 Re/Max Jane Stottlemyer 703-250-8500 a.m. A neighbor saw a man black out Drive. Money stolen from business. 7200 block of Fullerton Road. a street light and push the 4600 block of Holly Ave. Three air License plate stolen from vehicle. 6022 WATERBURY CT $389,900 8/17 12-4 Weichert Preston Lewis 703-850-0978 motorcycle down the street. When conditioner units stolen from 7800 block of Heritage Drive. the officer and his canine pulled onto business. Razor scooter stolen from school. the street, Zuniga fled. He was 2900 block of Chain Bridge Road. Flute 7100 block of Heller Loop. License Kingstowne Alexandria captured in woods nearby. He was stolen from business. plate stolen from vehicle. transported to Inova Mount Vernon 5400 block of Clifton Road. Oven 6400 block of Gregory Court. 6609 BERKSHIRE DR $399,900 8/24 1-4 Long & Foster Patricia Grant 703-360-4319 Hospital with non life-threatening stolen from residence. Passport stolen from residence. 3366 WILTON CREST CT $599,900 8/17 1-4 Long & Foster Anne Simmons 703-683-0400 injuries from a dog bite then on to 5300 block of Tractor Lane. Gym 6100 block of Rolling Road. the Fairfax County Adult Detention bag stolen from business. Computer stolen from vehicle. 5306 SANDYFORD ST $590,000 8/17 1-4 Weichert Joseph Davis 571-338-4989 Center. Zuniga, of the 7500 block of 2900 block of Jessica Court. Laptop 9600 block of Shipwright Drive. 6103 MULBERRY CT $670,000 8/17 1-4 Re/Max Nancy Alert 703-373-5000 Lee Highway, was charged with computer stolen from residence. GPS stolen from vehicle. grand larceny and possession of 13000 block of Fair Lakes 8100 block of Dark Den Court. Beer 5421 WAYCROSS DR $989,900 8/17 1-5 Re/Max Brett Rice 703-971-5555 burglarious tools. Shopping Center. Bicycle stolen stolen from business. 5408 CASTLE BAR LN $799,999 8/16&17 1-4 Weichert Lovette Llantos 703-444-4700 from business. 6200 block of Rolling Road. GPS 3000 block of Hickory Grove 6022 ASHBY HEIGHTS CIR $829,900 8/17 1-4 Avery-Hess Brenda Agnew 703-802-8200 ROBBERY stolen from vehicle.

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16 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ August 14-20, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ August 14-20, 2008 ❖ 17 Springfield Connection Sports Editor Eric Gilmore Sports 703-917-6438 or [email protected] Olympic Suits Aiding In Record Times LZR Racer swimsuits reportedly cost 2008 Olympics Local athletes competing at the 2008 Olym- up to $700. pics in Beijing include, Giuseppe Lanzone (Annadale, McLean High School, Rowing),

Margot Shumway (Arlington, Rowing), Su- Photo by By Simon Brown san Stitt (McLean, McLean High School, Rowing), Kara Lawson (Alexandria, West Special to The Connection Springfield High School, Women’s Basket-

ball), Kate Ziegler (Great Falls, George Robbie Hammer he hottest item at Sport Fair In- Mason University, Swimming) and Justin corporated in Arlington isn’t Spring (Burke, Lake Braddock, Gymnastics). Teven for sale. Yet. The swimwear specialty store has one of Speedo’s new LZR Racer swim- records were set while wearing the suit. suits, and even though it won’t be available In a sport where fractions of a second /The Connection for purchase until mid-October, numerous separate Olympic dreams from nightmares, customers have stopped by to get a feel for the LZR Racer would seem a must have for the suit that made a splash at the U.S. Olym- any swimmer, regardless of level. But de- pic trials in Omaha last month, when swim- tractors of the suit liken it to “technologi- mers wearing them (including Fairfax na- cal doping,” saying it creates an unfair ad- tive and George Mason student Katie vantage. Ziegler) set nine world records, up from six And then there is the cost. While the suit Olympians locals Kate Ziegler and Markus Rogan are setting records at the 2004 trials. is currently unavailable to anyone not in with the LZR suits. “The suit can’t leave the store and it can’t the swimming elite, it will retail this fall be tried on yet,” Tiffany Wattenbarger of for $300-$500, which is $100-$200 more Even if the suit is making swimmers faster, Most likely it is the Olympics in Beijing Sport Fair Incorporated said. “But a lot of than Speedo’s previous top-line suits, the Winterbottom says he wouldn’t recommend that will decide the demand for the LZR people have come in just to feel it, and I TYR Tracer Light series. anyone in his league spend that much money. Racers. If the U.S team continues to break wouldn’t be surprised if it sells when they Young swimmers will naturally want to “At the level of competition I deal with records wearing the suits, $300 may seem arrive.” emulate Phelps and the rest of the sport’s (eight to 18-year-olds) I think the cost is like a bargain to some. And if that’s the case, The LZR (pronounced ‘laser’) Racer was royalty, and it is likely they will want to buy too high, and hope that training and condi- stores like Sport Fair Incorporated may find developed over three years with the help the LZR Racers. Some would be reluctant tioning makes the swimmer the best they the suits move as quickly as the swimmers of, among others, NASA and Michael to spend the money because it can’t be can be,” he said. who wear them. Phelps, and cost millions of dollars. Accord- proven that the suit is in fact the cause of ing to Speedo the suit reduces drag up to the records. 10% more than Speedo’s previous high-tech “If it is the suit is making the athletes suits, thanks in part to its complete lack of swim faster then at the upper levels the cost stitching. The fabric, known as LZR Pulse may be worth it, but if the swimmers are Golf Tournament Material, is water repellant, chlorine resis- training harder and breaking records, then tant and quick-drying. Within three months maybe not.” Northern Virginia Swimming of the LZR Racer’s February debut, 37 League President Bobby Winterbottom said. a Family Affair By Michael K. Bohn When he retired in 2003, the WMGA Special to The Connection honored his many years of service by Spring Set for Nationwide renaming the DC Junior as the Bob Riley hree generations of the Riley Junior Open. T family baked in the afternoon His son Tom, an insurance executive, Gymnastics Tour sun as they gathered above Belle learned the game hanging around the Haven’s 18th green. The last groups were golf course. “As a little kid, I chipped By Eric J. Gilmore and will continue through Nov. 16, when finishing the final round of the Bob Riley and putted for five or six hours when my The Connection the performers stop in Kansas City, Miss. Junior, and Danny Riley, 13, signed his dad played, first at Reston, then Belle Tickets are $29.50, $39.50, $49.50 and card. Off to the side stood his father, Tom Haven. ustin Spring, the former Lake $79.50, and are available through Riley, who won the same tournament as Tom Riley attended St. Stephen’s High J Braddock gymnast, who was part of Ticketmaster. a teenager. Behind the table, the tourna- School and in the summer of 1982, and the United States men’s bronze On Tuesday, Spring, performing on three ment director and Danny’s grandfather, played golf on scholarship at University medal team on Tuesday will now travel with of the four events, helped the U.S. move Bob Riley, supervised scoring. Alexandria of Richmond. He and his family live in teammate Jonathan Horton among others from sixth place after the first day of team boasts many families who play golf to- the Wilton Woods neighborhood of Al- on a cross-country gymnastics tour. competition to an improbable bronze. The gether, but the Riley’s long-time passion exandria. Teaming with former male Olympic United States starred on rings and high bar, for the game is exceptional. Danny Riley, a rising seventh-grader at standouts Paul Hamm and Blaine Wilson, Spring’s two specialties, to outscore Ger- “I started helping with junior golf tour- Alexandria’s Mark Twain School, shot a the 2008 Tour of Gymnastics Superstars will many by 1.25 points. China was the run- naments in 1976,” said Bob Riley, an Al- 78 on the first day. His final round 88, be at the Verizon Center on Oct. 30. away gold medal winner, while Japan cap- exandria resident and Belle Haven mem- however, took him out of the hunt. U.S. women’s Olympic team members tured the silver. ber. “When I closed my building supply “I made a birdie on the first hole,” he Shawn Johnson, Nastia Liukin and Alicia Spring drew a huge ovation from the fans business in the early 1980s, I became the said afterward, “but it went downhill af- Sacramone, part of the silver medal team, when he stuck his landing on the high bar, executive director of the Washington ter that.” will be also perform, as will former Olym- a routine that included three release moves Metropolitan Golf Association.” Danny Riley has played in the Boys 12- pic gold medalist Shannon Miller. from the bar. Sasha Artemev’s pommel Bob Riley spent 20 years organizing 13 division of three junior tournaments The Gymnastics Superstars also features horse routine on the final rotation eventu- golf tournaments and chasing myriad sponsored by the Middle Atlantic section live performances from recording stars Jor- ally secured the bronze. details associated with running one of of The PGA. “I won one, and finished dan Pruitt and KSM, which recorded the The team included alternates Raj Bhavsar the oldest regional golf associations in second and third in the other two,” he show’s theme song, “Hero in You.” and Artemev, along with Joey Hagerty, America. said proudly. The tour begins in Reno, Nev. on Oct. 7, Kevin Tan and Horton.

18 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ August 14-20, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Community Wait Continues for Cold War Museum struction. The problem with this comes from carefully at the business plan provided to Museum’s founder has already worked what Dymowski calls their “chicken and ensure that the proposal could indicate firm egg” scenario: some donors have pledged sources of revenue to sustain it. one decade to realize his dream. large amounts of money if the museum can “If revenue is entirely based on a particu- come to a lease agreement with the Fairfax lar source like donations, then they should By Derek B. Johnson ers has been the slug-like process of red tape County Park Authority, which has been on- have some evidence that they can get those The Connection and obstacles he has had to wade through going since 2006. The Park Author- donations. If revenue for a facility is go- in order to secure funding and gain approval ity, according to Dymowski, ing to come from gate receipts rancis “Gary” Powers Jr. has been for redevelopment of a portion of the old is not eager to sign off the or something else, then they waiting a long time in his quest to Lorton Prison off Silverbrook Road which lease until they see more can indicate that,” said Fopen a Cold War Museum at the famously housed a genuine Cold War-era money in hand. Holley. former Nike missile site in Lorton. Nike missile site in the 1970s. “We just reported Powers, who had Not long compared to the standard time it For instance, the Lorton site, known as to the [Fairfax just this week re- usually takes to get a museum open. Just Nike W-64, was not the location that first County Park Au- ceived a review long for, well, everything else. caught his eye. He initially wanted Nike W- thority Board] the from the board “I’ve been waiting 12 83, in Great Falls, to other day there concerning terms years. I founded the house the Cold War are donors that of the lease, has museum in ’96, my first “There’s a variety of Museum that has be- say they are in- only just started business plan said I’d be come his late-life ambi- terested in giving scrutinizing the done in three years,” artifacts and props tion, but backed off af- six or seven fig- documents. How- said Powers with a ter the residents of ures once ever, he summed up laugh. that we’ve collected Great Falls, in his the lease is the positions each side Still, Powers remains words, “didn’t see the signed,” said had taken. Cold War optimistic. After all, to tell the story.” importance of it.” Powers. “In a nutshell, they want Museum logo sometimes it can take — Francis Gary Powers Jr., Then there’s the fund Kirk us to pay for everything and twice that long. founder of Cold War Museum raising. Though Vic Holley, man- we want them to pay for every- “I’ve heard through Dymowski, capital cam- ager of the Special Projects Branch of the thing,” said Powers, who gave a laugh be- other museum officials paign manager for the Park Authority declined to discuss the spe- fore turning serious. “Some of their initial who have started or developed museums Cold War Museum declined to divulge how cifics of the ongoing negotiations with the questions confused me. The clarification of in their communities that 10 years is pretty much money has been raised to date, they museum. He did say that the county doesn’t the details need to be discussed [further] quick. Usually it takes upwards of 20,” he hope to receive enough donations and necessarily expect organizations looking to by the three of us.” said. “So I think we’re still ahead of the pledged donations by the end of this year use public land to have all their funding in Ultimately, both parties are confident that game.” to fund the $5 million foundation that will the bank at the time they sign the lease For a dozen years, that “game” for Pow- constitute Phase 1 of the museum’s con- agreement. They do, however, look very See Park Authority, Page 26 Development Would Replace Low-Income Rentals From Page 3 ping center for a long time now,” said Tony “We’re always concerned about the safety only in that different cultural customs exist White, store manager for the ACME Stove of the residents of the community and that are socially acceptable. through the Base Realignment and Clo- Company on Commerce Street. neighbors,” said Cowles, who said the new “I’ve been to different Latin countries. sure Area Plans Review (BRAC APR) pro- When asked what kinds of criminal ac- apartment complex, pending approval by Sitting on your doorstep and visiting and cess. The process, wherein a property tivity his business saw from loiterers osten- the Board of Supervisors, could be up as congregating with your neighbors is nor- owner’s proposal for redevelopment is sibly coming from Springfield Gardens, early as fall 2010. mal [there],” she said. vetted by a gauntlet of local homeowners White gave a laundry list of illegalities, “We’ve tried to work with Fairfax County As for the redevelopment, Hammond said associations, task forces, the Fairfax County claiming many of them go unreported in and the police department with our man- the end result would be a mix of the posi- Planning Commission and ultimately the the area. agement company in maintaining the prop- tive and the negative. Board of Supervisors, is designed to pro- “Typical loitering, drunkenness in public, erty and trying to minimize any kind of dis- “I do think it will change the character of vide support retail, office and residential prostitution, blatant drug dealing that we’ve turbance on site or in the surrounding area.” Commerce Street. Some of it will be good housing for the more than 19,000 govern- seen,” said White. “Typical stuff that hap- and some of it will be bad because I think ment jobs being relocated to Fort Belvoir pens when you have certain types of people REFERING TO day laborers, who can be diversity is a very important thing,” she said. and other sites in southern Fairfax County. in certain areas.” seen frequenting the grounds of Springfield Steven Levenson, a member of the BRAC Cowles said his property, just miles down Lt. Dan Janicky, assistant commander for Gardens, Cowles stressed that he did not APR Task Force which approved Cowles re- the road from the Engineering Proving the Franconia Police Station, said incidents have control of areas just off property development proposal on July 28, said traf- Grounds (EPG) site, would fit within the in and around Springfield Gardens have grounds. fic, not crime, was the primary concern criteria of BRAC-related redevelopment. been a concern over past years, but stated “We certainly don’t like nor encourage when voting to approve the nomination. “What we’re hoping is that it falls within that crime statistics for the area are “about loitering on the property whether it’s our “You know crime really didn’t come up. I the BRAC limits because there’s going to be the same” as other portions of Springfield. tenants out there or whether it’s other think one of the dominant issues of course rental housing in an area where rentals He did not deny that crimes went unre- people .To the extent that they’re at a bus is traffic. It’s a dominant issue on every should be provided,” said Cowles. “It should ported at Springfield Gardens, saying the stop, there’s really not too much you can single one of these [nominations],” said provide reasonably affordable market hous- department has had struggles getting mem- do,” Levenson, who believes the redevelopment ing for both the EPG site and Fort Belvoir.” bers of the Latino community to talk to po- Tawny Hammond, president of the coupled with the higher income jobs of fu- lice. According to Janicky, part of that re- Springfield Civic Association, said when she ture residents would lead to less traffic com- THE PROPOSAL, which calls for buildings luctance stems from the fear of reprisals first moved to Springfield from Falls Church, ing in and out of the complex. up to 65 feet in height, would house ap- from gangs like MS-13, while others fear she could see the community grappling with Janicky said that Springfield Gardens was proximately 520-550 rental apartment units that officers will check the documentation diversity issues. not the root cause of crime in the area, and with rents in the range of $1,850 per month. of any Latino who attempts to report crimi- “I run into less bigotry and more people that redeveloping the complex was not akin Though that would most likely put the nal activity. who are fearful of the unfamiliar, someone to waving a magic wand that would elimi- apartments out of the price range of most “With the work of [Spanish Liaison Of- that doesn’t speak like them or look like nate any criminal activity. “I don’t think it’s current tenants, news of the possible rede- ficer Al Cruz] and some of the other offic- them. going to go away completely. It may push it velopment has been greeted with enthusi- ers, we’ve developed some pretty good re- Emphasizing the complexity of the situa- or disperse it to other locations in the asm by some nearby businesses. lationships in the area, and [gang activity] tion, she said that the fact that many of the county, but it’s obviously not going to elimi- “It’s been an ongoing issue for this shop- has gone down lately,” said Janicky. tenants are Hispanic is relevant to the story nate it,” he said. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ August 14-20, 2008 ❖ 19 Community Seniors Take Control of Service Projects

From Page 3 they were slightly apprehensive. Nancy Baldino, PTA president for 2007-08, de- scribed how the teachers behind the idea gave an extensive presentation about the project to the PTA last year. “Those of us on the PTA had a very good idea of what it was,” Baldino said. “It is a little overwhelming for the senior year be- ing the first year and there was some trepi- dation on the part of parents. It sounds like a year-long project … they emphasized that it was not going to be contingent on gradu-

Donated photos ation requirements.” “[The parents] were overall very support- ive, but they were very worried about the workload,” said Beach. As for the students, she said, “Initially, the students were very leery. … They considered themselves the guinea pig.” Josh Walker was the Senior Runner up Austin McNair receives Chelsea Reba received a gift card “I was kind of disappointed, I thought it Capstone Competition 2008 grand a gift card for his project. McNair from Greenspring Retirement would be kind of cool to work on cam- prizewinner for his project on organized and played in a rock Home as her Project Nick was one paigns,” said Chelsea Reba, a 2008 West percussion instruction. He taught concert at his church to support of the runners up in the Senior Springfield grad. “Our whole class was dis- drumming skills to children in Compassion International, an Capstone Competition. appointed.” However, as she got into her foster care. Here he is receiving his organization that sponsors African “Understanding that a senior class has a project, she described how her mind gift card award donated by children living in poverty. changed. For her project, she organized and Greenspring Retirement Home. Senior Capstone is a big plus,” said Susan performed in a benefit concert to help pay through surveys and reflective essays so that Rexford, the Career Center specialist for for the rehabilitation costs for Nick Cafferki, tin McNair, Lindsey McGuinness, Lexi they could learn from the first-year experi- West Springfield. a friend and the cousin of a classmate of Ramage, and Josh Walker as a winner in ence. For example, they are putting an FAQ “I thought it was a phenomenal idea and hers who became paralyzed from the waist the Senior Capstone Competition and re- on the school’s Web site. the teachers spearheading it are just dyna- down in a swimming accident last summer. ceived a gift card donated by Greenspring Another improvement is the chance for mite,” said Baldino. “It promotes commu- The concert included dances, a stand-up Retirement Home. early approval of the projects so that stu- nity service and the kids get to direct it in comedian and the school’s step-team, and Several improvements have been made dents can work on them over the summer. whatever they are interested in. … The kids she raised over $1,000. to the program for this coming year. Feed- Several of this year’s seniors have already got so much out of it once they got inter- At the end of the year, Reba joined Aus- back was taken from last year’s seniors been approved. ested in it.” Convicted Baby Killer Granted New Trial From Page 3 Jonathan Shapiro told Judge Alden in ar- Ahmad perceived gave her a direct, personal shared with her husband on the 6400 block guments last February, during a post-trial stake in the Defendant’s conviction. This of Silver Ridge Circle in Kingstowne. Ahmad a new trial was entered into the “Motion for Disclosure of Exculpatory and stake, coupled with the idea that Mr. On Sept. 12, 2006, Jillian Ahmad left at Fairfax County Circuit Court system. Favorable Evidence and for a New Trial.” Ahmad’s conviction would satisfy the Com- 9 a.m. to buy milk, juice and snacks at Wal- Jillian O. Ahmad, the prosecution’s key “Any competent lawyer would have used monwealth and deflect attention away from Mart, leaving four children under 4-years witness, was apprehended by police as a this information at trial to impeach this her, gave Ms. Ahmad a powerful motiva- old in the care of her husband. material witness just before the Ahmad’s witness. It was evidence for the jury to con- tion to testify favorably for the Common- But Jillian Ahmad first visited a friend three-day trial in May 2007. sider,” said Shapiro, who began represent- wealth,” wrote Alden. before going to Wal-Mart, a friend her hus- But prosecutors failed to notify the de- ing Ahmad with Peter D. Greenspun after This gave Jillian Ahmad “incentive to tes- band didn’t allow her to call on the phone, fense that Jillian Ahmad was in possession Ahmad was convicted. “I guarantee it would tify falsely in order to secure a conviction” she testified during Ahmad’s three-day trial of approximately a half ounce of marijuana have been employed to the hilt in this trial.” of her husband, wrote Alden. in May 2007. Her husband called her on and $1,200 in cash when she was arrested. Prosecutors argued that they had corrobo- her cell phone almost 20 times while she She was not charged with any crime. rated Jillian Ahmad’s testimony, and that ALDEN ALSO said that the evidence of was at the friend’s house. In granting the new trial, Judge Alden disclosing the arrest would not have made Jillian Ahmad’s drug abuse would have sup- In one of the calls, Mohammad Ahmad wrote: “The court concludes that in the ab- any difference in the outcome of the trial. ported a defense theory. “The Defendant told his wife that Myles was getting tired sence of disclosure of the evidence, the “The evidence in this case was beyond any contended that Ms. Ahmad’s drug abuse and sleepy. In another call, he yelled, “Hurry Defendant did not receive a fair trial end- doubt, it was overwhelming,” said Assistant contributed to her lack of credibility and up and get the hell home,” Jillian Ahmad ing in a verdict worthy of confidence.” Commonwealth’s Attorney Kathryn S. Swart provided a motive for her to abuse the vic- testified during the trial. “Had the Defendant been aware of the during the post-trial hearing. tim,” Alden wrote. When she returned, Myles’ eyes were undisclosed information, he may reasonably “We corroborated every single thing in But Jillian Ahmad denied that she was a rolled back and his lips were blue. “I started have taken different and potentially signifi- this case that Ms. Ahmad said. We wanted drug user during the trial. screaming, ‘What happened, what hap- cant actions which could have strengthened to make sure she was telling the truth,” she “Ms. Ahmad appears to be the only eye pened?’ He said, “I don’t know, he just his defense,” she wrote in her opinion let- said. “This would not have made any dif- witness to testify regarding the circum- passed out,” she testified. ter dated July 25, 2008. ference in this case.” stances of the injury, and the only other She told her husband to call 911. Prosecutors and defense attorneys are But Judge Alden wrote that Jillian Ahmad potential perpetrator in this case, thus in- “He said, ‘No, just fix it,’” according to expected to schedule a new trial date later had incentive to help the prosecution ob- creasing the significance of her testimony,” her testimony. this month. tain a conviction against her husband — to wrote Judge Alden in overturning Mohammad Ahmad was arrested three avoid being charged for possession of mari- Mohammad Ahmad’s conviction. days later at the Westway Motor Inn in New THE CASE against Mohammad Ahmad juana. Jillian Ahmad operated an unlicensed York, two miles from LaGuardia Interna- rested on Jillian Ahmad, defense attorney “This possibility of a reward that Ms. day-care center out of the townhouse she tional Airport on Sept. 15, 2006. 20 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ August 14-20, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Faith Health Notes

Send notes to the Connection at The Church of the Good Shep- The church is located at 6400 Nativity General Bereavement Sup- orthostatic intolerance. Free. No [email protected] or call herd will offer registration for fall ESOL Lane, Burke. Call 703-455-2400, ext. 17. port Group, a support group for stairs to climb. Refrain from wear- 703-917-6459. Deadline is Friday. Dated classes on Wednesday, Sept. 3 and those who have experienced the ing scented products. Call announcements should be submitted at Thursday, Sept. 4 from 9:30 a.m.-12 Arabic Bible Baptist Church is at death of a significant person in their 703-968-9818, or visit least two weeks prior to the event. p.m. and again 7-9 p.m. The church is 5424 Ox Road in Fairfax Station. Pastor lives. HAVEN of Northern Virginia, www.geocities.com/cfsnova. located at 9350 Braddock Road. Fall Tony Ghareeb. 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Beginner to Intermediate ship between health insurance/ next session of GriefShare starts food and more. Call 703-978-8724 or Sydenstricker United Methodist Church, female runners are invited to regis- benefits and ostomy supplies cover- Wednesday, Aug. 20 and runs for 13 visit www.ststephensfairfax.org. 8508 Hooes Road in Springfield. Visit ter in advance for one of two camps age and latest ostomy products. Call weeks. Contact Irene Rich, Director of www.sumcdisciples.org. meeting three times per week. Call 703-802-3457 or visit Congregational Care for more informa- Lunch N’Life for 50 or Better on 703-586-5037. www.ostomysupportofnova.org. tion at 703-569-9862 x212 or Thursday, Sept. 18, from 12-2 p.m., at St. Matthew’s United Methodist [email protected]. Fairfax Presbyterian Church, 10723 Church offers Crossroads, a new Burke Internal Medicine, Good Grief for Children 5- Main St., Fairfax. Supervisor Sharon ‘come as you are’ worship service each 5631 Burke Center Parkway, offers 12. Life with Cancer Family Center, Springfield Church of Christ Bulova (D-Braddock), will speak on vol- Saturday evening at 5 p.m. at 8617 free health evaluations for individu- Suite 203, Room B, 2832 Juniper Back-to-School Give-Away of unteering and the Capitol Reunion Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Visit als ages 55 and over who have no St., Fairfax., in the Merrifield area. Clothing and School Supplies, on Quarter will entertain. For reservations, www.stmatthewsumc.org. current health coverage. Included in This is the continuation of an eight- Saturday, Aug. 23, from 9 a.m. to 12 703-620-0161 by Sept. 11. $8 per per- the offer is a free cholesterol screen- week series utilizing group activities p.m. While this event is geared toward son. If transportation is needed, call Truro Church MOPS would like to ing, blood pressure screening, and art therapy through which chil- helping students get ready for school, 703-323-4788. Visit invite all mothers of preschool-aged diabetes screening, personal risk as- dren can share thoughts and clothing is available for infants, tod- www.fairfaxburkesc.org. children to join MOPS for relevant sessment and consultation. To make feelings to help with the grief pro- dlers, and adults as well. Springfield speakers, small group time with other an appointment, call 703-250-5171. cess. Call 703-698-2841. Church of Christ, 7512 Old Keene Mill Metropolitan Community moms and food. The group meets the Road, Springfield. Call 703-451-4011 or Church of Northern Virginia, located second Thursday of every month, at The Northern Virginia Lung Cancer Group. Join fel- visit springfieldchurchofchrist.org. on 10383 Democracy Lane, Fairfax, pre- Truro Church, 10520 Main St., Fairfax, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and low lung cancer patients and family sents worship services on Sundays at 9 in the church fellowship hall on the Fibromyalgia Support Group members to discuss the challenges ESL Program at St. George’s a.m. and 11 a.m. and choir practice lower level. Call 703-222-2332. offers a support group the third Sat- of living with lung cancer and its UMC. English as a second language (open to all) on Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m. urday of every month from 2-4 p.m. treatments. Facilitated by an oncol- classes are offered from 7-9 p.m. on Visit www.mccnova.com or call 703- All are welcome to join the Fresh at the Mason Government Center, ogy counselor. At the Life with Tuesdays and Thursdays, at St. George’s 691-0930. Fire congregation for Sunday at 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale. 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We only hire surate with exp., hr. to. $12/14. the best! If that’s you and you want to learn more Send resumes to: [email protected] or mail to about becoming a Comfort Keeper, call us at ACCOUNTANT/BOOKKEEPER COX FARMS church at 9203 Braddock Rd., Burke, VA 703-591-2252 or visit Part-Time (Springfield) FALL FESTIVAL 22015 by 08/08/08. www.BeAComfortKeeper.com. Small IT Company in Springfield look- Apply now to be part of the seasonal, Over 550 independently owned & operated offices worldwide ing for a part-time Bookkeeper/Ac- outdoor fun at our famous Fall ASSISTANT DIRECTOR countant. The position is for 12-20 Festival! Flexible shifts available AND TEACHERS hours/week and is fairly flexible. Ac- including PT & FT, weekdays & P/T MEMBER SERVICES ASST. counting or bookkeeping experience and weekends, mornings and afternoons. Reston Day School computer skills required. Quickbooks Small music education association in Attend an Employment Open House: An extraordinary Private experience preferred. Send Resumes to: visit coxfarms.com/jobs for details Fairfax seeks a part-time Member [email protected] Elementary School Services Assistant to handle a variety of and applications. Seeking enthusiastic individuals who love administrative tasks for busy office and respect students to support our including, opening, sorting, batching, growth and expansion into a middle distributing mail; ordering supplies, LANDSCAPE Association Account Manager school. copying, filing, light computer work. Chapel Valley Landscape Company is Bethesda-based national medical society Please call Meg at 703-264-9078 15-20 hrs/wk. (between the hours of seeking US Citizen workers for seeks energetic, personable individual for an interview and tour. 8 am and 5 pm) $12-14 /hr. us citizen restricted projects. The with strong organizational and commu- www.astaweb.com for information. candidates must have landscape nications (written and verbal) skills. Send cover letter and resume to: maintenance experience or related field Working knowledge of Word/Excel and COOKS [email protected] or fax to experience; but willing to train the right good keyboard skills for member- 703/279-2114. candidate. Premium pay and benefits. ship management, committee support, GOODWIN HOUSE Fax resume to Carmen Palacios at 703- and meeting planning. Some travel to GHI operates two premier Continuing 406-9251 or e-mail to annual meetings required. Association Care Retirement Communities in Alexan- Director Special Education [email protected]. EOE. experience a big advantage. Undergrad- dria and Bailey's Crossroads. We are Substance-free workplace uate degree required. Excellent benefits currently hiring for the following positions: School (Springfield) Private day school in Virginia seeks including health care and parking. Fax Full Time Cooks, 11am-7pm shift. energetic leader with proven ability in the resume/cover letter to 301-656-0989. Requirements: previous cooking experi- management of instruction, personnel, and EXCLUSIVE HAIR DESIGNS ence, preferably in high-volume setting; programming for students with learning and Upscale salon with the best location in must pass drug test and background emotional disabilities (with no acting out Centreville seeking creative & professional Nysmith School check. We offer competitive salary, excel- behaviors) in grades 7-12. staff for the following positions: Preschool - 8th Grade lent benefits, and opportunity for advance- This 12-month position requires eligibility ❥ ment. Apply online at for Virginia licensure in special education, Hair Stylists Hiring for Fall ❥ Hair Braiders www.goodwinhouse.org, email master’s degree in education or closely • Teachers: College degree required resume to [email protected] related field, five years successful class- ❥ Receptionist * Elementary Co-Teachers (Science/ room experience, and expertise in at least or call 703-824-1306. EOE We offer a steady stream of walk-ins, a unique Social Studies/Language Arts) one major area of the curriculum. spacious environment & friendly talented staff. * Preschool Teacher A detail oriented, team player who is Applicants must have current cosmetology liscense. * Computer Teacher creative and a quick thinker a plus! Please Call (703) 263-9742 & ask for Spring or * French Teacher (PT) fax resume to 703-913-0089 email resume to: [email protected] * Middle School Math Teachers (PT) See our website: Send resumes to: [email protected] CLINIC NURSE (RN) www.exclusivehairdesignsva.com FAX: 703-713-3336 George Mason University, Student Web: www.nysmith.com Health Services is seeking to hire a full- FT Dishwasher Position time registered Clinic Nurse (RN) who will assist with laboratory duties such as Private School-Sodexo ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS blood draw and CLIA (Clinical Laborato- Job requires heavy lifting, cleaning, A large property management firm in ry Improvement Amendments)-waived washing pots...etc. May also include as- testing. Incumbent will also facilitate the sisting in receiving, catering assistance, the Fair Lakes area is seeking candi- flow of patients in a busy ambulatory and in general, teamwork. School envi- dates for a wide variety of full-time clinic setting. Position will cover some ronment requires position to be laid off administrative positions. Some of evening shifts (12-8 p.m.). Responsibili- during school breaks, usually no longer the current openings include: Book- ties include, but are not limited to, pro- than 1-2 weeks, 3 or 4 times a year. Will keepers, AP Administrator and Re- viding triage for 60-70 patients per day, be laid off from early June to late Au- administering immunization and allergy gust every year. Full benefits offered. sale Administrator. Excellent organ- injections, taking vital signs and assist- Car or reliable transport required as izational & administrative skills are ing medical staff. Must be a registered there is no public transportation. English required. Good benefits package in- nurse with a license to practice in the speaking not necessary. Must pass cluding 2 p.m. office closing on Fri- state of Virginia, have basic computer background check. Work schedule var- days. Please fax resumes/cover skills and may be asked to travel to sat- ies from 7 am to 8 pm and every other ellite clinics. To apply for position weekend. $9/hr plus overtime. Please letters to 703-631-9596 or email to 09426z, go to http://jobs.gmu.edu. call (703) 556-8246 or e-mail [email protected] & AA/EOE [email protected] reference ADMIN in the subject line.

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RECEPTIONISTS, FT & PT PART-TIME SECRETARY CUSTOMER SERVICE FOOD SERVICE 15-25 hours/Week. Office in Free tax school. Earn extra income after Alex. Va. Lead cook, prep, util. F/T & Must love Dogs. Groom ‘N Glory Pet taking course. Flexible schedules, con- P/T. 2 yrs. exp req. Must pass drug & Salon in Centreville seeks responsible, Burke. $10-$12/hr. to start. Please call 703-426-9300. venient locations. Register now! Cours- bkgnd. Contact Adam, caring, motivated individuals for F/T & es start 9/15/2008. Call 703-992-7901. (p) 703-212-2858, (f) 703-751-4286. P/T Receptionists positions. Tues-Sat. Small fee for books. Call: 703-830-5574 North Springfield Preschool TEACHER Part time teacher positions NAIL TECHNICIAN Church Preschool in Burke has teacher PART-TIME/RETAIL SALES available for fall. Please call Five Star Hair, Salon & Day Spa in openings for 2008-9 school year. ECE, Outgoing, energetic, sales professional 703-256-7748 Burke/Fairfax. Experienced Nail Techni- BA/BS & exper. helpful. Children are in with experience in ladies apparel and/or cian. Manicures, Pedicures & Acrylic part-time developmental classes for 2-5 gifts with a contemporary viewpoint. Esthetician services oppy. Exc pay/ben- years of age. Flex schedule efits. Please email [email protected] Please Call: 703-978-9024; fax: 703-978- Fax resume to: 703-425-1904 DRIVERS NEEDED or 703-250-4000. 9023 or email: [email protected] or call Judy: 703-425-1855 Flatbed/Rollback - Will Train Must bring valid driving record TELEPHONE CALL LANCE: 703-550-0080 A great opportunity to TEACHERS WORK AT HOME! Herndon, Va, non-profit child care NATIONAL CHILDRENS CENTER center is seeking Teachers/Assistants No sell! Salary + Bonus + Benefits! RN/LPN/MA 301-333-1900 PT/FT to provide high quality education ☎☎ Weekdays 9-4 ☎☎ for young children. Please call Part-time. Needed for a 703-713-3983, fax to 703-793-2298, Pediatric Office. Fax resume email resume to to: 703-451-0044 or Results! Why, [email protected] Call: 703-451-5200 man, I have gotten a lot VETERINARY RECEPTIONIST of results. P/T position for experienced, responsi- I know several ble receptionist. Must have excellent customer service skills, computer friend- thousand things ly and want to work as part of a dedicat- Nannies needed to start ASAP, that won't work. ed team. Approx. 20-25 hrs week. $15-$20/hr, legal, drive. -Thomas A. Edison CLIFTON-CENTREVILLE ANIMAL CLINIC 703-779-7999 703-830-8844 nanniesbynature.com

MAINTENANCE Private School in Springfield LORTON, Small Prop. Mgt. Firm seeking Seeks: local person to assist in a full range of RECEPTIONIST Ofc/Property/Equip. Maintenance and Cou- A Receptionist for a busy front office. Must George Washington’s Historic Mount Vernon has 2 exciting opportunities within the Guest Services Department: rier Duties. Must have Valid Driver’s have good computer skills and work well Reservations Coordinator Lic.,self-motivated and work independently. with others. Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00. General Description: This position will serve as primary contact responsible for coordinating reservations for pre- F/T–Flexible Hours. Fax resume to 703 339 OFFICE ASSISTANT purchased admission tickets, meals, and guided services with tour operators, group leaders, teachers and education groups. 0354 or Call:703-550-0600 A well-organized office assistant with com- Essential Functions: Responsible for inbound calls and enters orders into reservation system; Up-sells programs and puter skills and experience setting up files. encourages sales; Assists clients in planning daily itineraries and answering questions; Communicate with various MVLA Hours are flexible. Please fax resume to departments including restaurant, Food Court, and Education Provides utmost customer service to ensure a positive visitor CNA’S/COMPANIONS experience; Sends client proper information (contract, menus, etc.) as needed for each individual order; Ensures proper (703) 913-0089 payment is made on time, working with Finance Department as needed Researches discrepancies with group payments; Become a Joy in a Senior’s Life Manages group ticket windows and accommodates arriving groups with tickets and guidelines; Answers ticketing group Immediate Positions Available hotline, monitors voice mail on this line, processes ticket orders accordingly, returns voice mails within 24 hours; Maintains supplies for group sales functions including ticket stock for Food Court vouchers and hotel vouchers; Coordinates fulfillment •Weekly Pay •Vacation Pay of tickets and programs sold through Education; Communicates arrivals with support departments; Books special event •Merit Increases •Over time Pay programs for tour groups; Meets and greets groups as necessary.

•Need Own Car Required Qualifications: Call for interview • Three years experience in a guest service environment • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point) Old Dominion Home Care • Proven skills in verbal and written communication 10366-C Democracy Lane, Fairfax, VA 22030 E-mail: [email protected] • Ability to maintain a positive attitude in a hectic environment • Experience in a call center environment and/or report writing experience is a plus 703-273-0424 • Experience with ticketing processes and systems preferred • Must be able to perform normal physical activity for an office environment

Ticketing Lead REHAB AIDE-20hours/week Internships General Description: The ticketing lead will serve as primary contact and support for ticketing staff, answering questions The Virginian, a quality continuing care and concerns, assisting with transactions, encouraging sales and setting the standard for guest service. Leadership community with a skilled rehab unit, is Available responsibilities include daily balance of cashier sales and estate attendance/activities reporting, employee scheduling, seeking a friendly, detail-oriented, high coaching and communications, as well as customer service and issue resolution; Candidates should have previous ticketing Unusual opportunity to learn many experience, preferably in the museum or similar tourism community; position requires availability on weekends, holidays energy individual to work part time in our and other non-traditional work hours as Mount Vernon is open 365 days. busy rehab department. Duties include both aspects of the newspaper business. clerical/receptionist duties, and assisting Internships available in reporting, Essential Functions: Production and maintenance of daily and monthly sales and cashier reporting; Creation of weekly staffing schedule inclusive of adjustments, breaks, etc…; Maintenance and distribution of daily attendance/activity and sales therapists with patients. Join a team of photography, research, graphics. reports; Distribution of departmental communications to staff inclusive of memos, policy information, Complimentary ticket dynamic therapists rendering excellent care Opportunities for students, and for requests, Current activities, Special events and promotions, and Assist “Group Sales” with phone calls and messages. to our geriatric patients. Morning hours adults considering change of career. needed Mon-Fri/ Start time is flexible. Required qualifications: Unpaid. Call John Lovaas, 703-917- • Proven leadership track record Please fax resumes to 703-383-0206, email • supervisory experience (one year minimum) to [email protected], or call 6405 or email internship@connection • positive attitude and excellent customer service skills 703-277-6611 for more information. newspapers.com • ability to perform routine office activities inclusive of proficiency in MS Office suite The Virginian • a high school diploma 9229 Arlington Blvd. Please send a cover letter and resume with salary history to Human Resources: [email protected], by fax to Fairfax, VA 22031 703.780.8320 or by US Mail to POB 110, Mount Vernon, VA 22121. Mount Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ August 14-20, 2008 ❖ 23 HomeHome && GardenGarden 703-917-6400 Zone 2: • Burke Zone 2 Ad Deadline: • Fairfax • Springfield connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com Tuesday Noon

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Provided, however, that if the holder of the se- 8.425 percent per annum from date of sale to date of settle- settlement. Provided, however, that if the holder of the se- Yard Cleanup, Tree ANGEL’S ment. Provided, however, that if the holder of the secured TREE & HEAVY cured promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cured promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash & Trash removal TRASH HAULING cash deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebt- cash deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebt- deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebted- 703-863-1086 •Tree Stump Removal edness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of edness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of ness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of 703-373-3297 • Clean-up Grounds Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. New#- 571-312-7227 •Leaf Removal Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. 703-863-1086 Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and 703-373-3297 Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and stand the risk and cost of resale. stand the risk and cost of resale. AL’S HAULING New#- 571-312-7227 stand the risk and cost of resale. Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements Junk & Rubbish PAINTING Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements Concrete, furn.,office, and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the yard, construction debris real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- Low Rates NOVA alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be 703-360-4364 sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- ments of record affecting the same, if any. redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- ments of record affecting the same, if any. www.Patriot Painting.net ments of record affecting the same, if any. Free Est. • Satisfaction Guar.! In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- IMPROVEMENTS In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- Lic./Ins. Int./Ext. vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the 703-502-7840 time of sale. clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the time of sale. Cell time of sale. 571-283-4883 The subject property and all improvements thereon will be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- The subject property and all improvements thereon will The subject property and all improvements thereon will chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- ROOFING ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well Roofing & Siding um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- (All Types) chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of Soffit & Fascia Wrapping chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal- the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the The New Gutters the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the Chimney Crowns ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur- risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal- risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal- HANDYMAN Leaks Repaired ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special war- ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur- ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur- A DIVISION OF NURSE CONSTRUCTION No job too small ranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special war- ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special war- HOME INSPECTION LIST 703-975-2375 fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of ranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary ranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of REPAIRS, CERAMIC TILE, fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assess- conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and PAINTING, DRYWALL, TREE SERVICE ments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there- local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assess- local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assess- after shall be assumed by the purchaser. CARPENTRY, CUSTOM ments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there- ments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there- ANGEL’S after shall be assumed by the purchaser. after shall be assumed by the purchaser. WOOD REPAIR, LT. PLUMBING & TREE & HEAVY The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the TRASH HAULING right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- ELECTRICAL, POWER WASHING The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the •Tree Stump Removal approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- Since 1964 • Clean-up Grounds (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- •Leaf Removal approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) We Accept VISA/MC (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- 703-863-1086 to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or 703-373-3297 mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) 703-441-8811 time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement New#- 571-312-7227 to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or hereunder. time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement hereunder. Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- hereunder. nounced at the time of sale. Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- DAVID N. PRENSKY nounced at the time of sale. nounced at the time of sale.

Substitute Trustee DAVID N. PRENSKY DAVID N. PRENSKY

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Substitute Trustee Substitute Trustee

David N. Prensky FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Chasen & Chasen David N. Prensky David N. Prensky Suite 500 Chasen & Chasen Chasen & Chasen 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. #500 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. #500 E-mail: [email protected] Washington, D.C. 20015 Washington, D.C. 20015 Washington, D.C. 20015 (202) 244-4000 (202) 244-4000 (202) 244-4000 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ August 14-20, 2008 ❖ 25 News 703-917-6400 Zone 2: • Burke Classified Zone 2 Ad Deadline: • Fairfax • Springfield Tuesday Noon Park Authority Negotiates 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 26 Antiques Lorton Museum Proposal Foster Care/Adoption: We consign/pay top $ for Make a difference in the life of a child antique/semi antique furn. From Page 19 ers has collected 1960s-era couches, tables, who needs you. including mid century & Employers: danish modern Teak lamps and telephones, in order to create a Help a child and learn new ways to teach positive furniture, sterling, mens behaviors. Generous monthly stipend; 24/7 support; watches, painting/art glass, an agreement can be reached. When flashback environment where visitors can and ongoing training provided. Call Phillips clocks, jewelry, costume Are your asked if he was optimistic that the lease immerse themselves in the period and style Programs for more information (703) 941-3471 ext. jewelry, etc. Call Schefer 217 or Visit www.phillipsprograms.org. Antiques @ 703-241-0790. would be signed, Holley said yes. of the 13-day standoff that nearly saw the Training starts the end of August recruiting ads “[The Park Authority] was aware of the United States and Soviet Russia engage in 29 Misc. for Sale interest in the community for a Cold War cataclysmic war. 4 RE for Sale 4 RE for Sale $250 KING Pillow Top site,” he said. “If there was “We wanted people to Mattress & Box set (3pc)- not working in a way to make this work, go into the exhibit and Brand New, Never Used Bank Owned----ON-SITE w/warranty. (Retail $500+) they would be a terrific ten- “If revenue is get saturated in the Springfield Deliverable 571-926-1990 other papers? ant. They would make 1960’s,” said Powers. 3 beds, 2 baths, 1152 sq ft 7 PC Cherry Sleigh Bedroom great use of this site.” “There’s a variety of ar- 6010 Frederick set - Brand new in boxes, entirely based on Sale Date: Sat Sept 20th at Noon Worth $1200+ tifacts and props that FREE COLOR BROCHURE (Can help deliver)Asking $575 POWERS, WHOSE fa- a particular we’ve collected to tell the 800-260-5846 571-926-1990 Try a better www.AuctionServicesIntl.com ther, Francis Gary Powers story.” James Meadows 290-700-3414 QN Pillow Top Mattress & way to fill Sr., carved out his own source like box set Brand new in plastic w/warranty! Can deliver. place in Cold War history THOUGH THE Cold (Worth $300+) MUST SELL your when his U2 plane was donations, then War Museum has come 29 Misc. for Sale 29 Misc. for Sale $150 571-926-1990 downed over Soviet terri- so far from its conception Hardwood Artisans Twin employment tory in 1960, hasn’t been they should have back in 1996, and Loft bed, solid oak w/ upgrade English Oak stain (looks great sitting on his hands while though Powers said they PIANOS with antiques) Solid hardwood openings some evidence decking (no slats), allows for waiting for the process to could have a grand open- young children-college age unfold. He relished describ- ing as soon as two to two 1/2 Price and easier to make. 5 step that they can get ladder allows for small North ing some of the artifacts and a half years from the After more than 50 yrs - we’re closing out! children. Perfect condition, Potomac date the lease is signed, 2 years old, Rockville and exhibits he has col- those donations.” Band Instruments, guitars, violins, retails for $1725 new Lansdowne 5 lected from around the the reality is that more www.hardwoodartisan.com, Ashburn Cascades — Kirk Holley, Fairfax office file cabs. & desks. Sterling For Sale $600, phone Potomac world as he waits for the waiting remains in his 703-868-1461 Chevy County Park Authority Great Bethesda bricks and mortars to come and the museum’s fu- Pianos starting at $995 Falls Chase 1 Herndon together. The artifacts in- ture. In order to build the Call Gordon Keller Reston 101 Computers Dulles Airport clude Cold War-era radios, transceivers and entire 100,000 square-foot structure, his 703-548-8833 South McLean Riding Vienna transponders used by county, state and fed- non-profit organization will have to raise HDI Oakton 6 Washington, EASY COMPUTER SOLUTIONS Arlington 50-60 million dollars to fund construction D.C. eral officials to navigate through potential An expert is someone FOR INDIVIDUALS Chantilly 4 & SMALL BUSINESSES Centreville emergencies and a nuclear fallout forecast over the next 8-10 years. While Powers ad- who knows some of the worst JENNIFER O. SMITH Fairfax chart, used by officials to plot and project mitted it was frustrating at times dealing COMPUTER CONSULTANT North mistakes that can be made in his Clifton ➣ TRAINING how factors like wind velocity and rain with the bureaucracy, he preferred putting subject and how to avoid them. Historic Burke ➣ INSTALLATION Clifton Fairfax Springfield 3 might effect the path of dispersing radia- the work in now instead of fast tracking it -Werner Heisenberg Station ➣ TROUBLE- 2 tion in the event of a nuclear attack. All will and leaving those disputes down the road. SHOOTING ➣ Laurel be featured in the museum’s “Civil Defense” “In order to have a world-class attraction LET US TAME THAT Hill 21 Announcements 21 Announcements BEAST FOR YOU exhibit, a coordination apparatus used dur- in Fairfax County, we need to make sure our Serving Area Since 1995 ing the Cold War for emergency disaster and ‘I’-s are dotted and our ‘t’-s are crossed,” (703) 765-2222 • Target your best job attack management that Powers likened to said Powers. “We want to make sure all [email protected] candidates where today’s Department of Homeland Security. these details are worked out now so that Another featured exhibit he described was two, three years down the road we’re not 116 Childcare Avail. they live. the museum’s planned 5,000-square-foot pointing fingers at each other saying ‘You BURKE Childcare avail in my account of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Pow- said you were going to do that.’” home,OFC Lic, FT & PT, days, Reach readers in evenings, Back-up care & • special needs children welcome. Large yard for lots of addition to those fun! 703-569-8056 who are currently Around Town Nothing is too looking for a job. Local Hair Cuttery salons launch the area to discover and experience natural and small to know, ninth annual Share A Haircut program to pro- historic regional sites. The first Kids’ Day Event and nothing too Proven readership. vide a fresh haircut to children starting the new is to take place Aug. 21, providing a fun and big to attempt. • school year. From Aug. 1 through Aug. 15, ev- educational day of activities exploring the -William Van Horne ery time a child 18 or younger receives a Chesapeake Bay near Solomons, Md. Plans in- • Proven results. haircut at a local Hair Cuttery salon, a free clude a visit to the Calvert Marine Museum, an haircut will be provided to a disadvantaged hour cruise on-board the Tennison, a refitted child in the community. Through partnerships 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 1899 “bugeye,” and fossil-hunting at Flag Pond with local service agencies and non-profit or- Nature Park. Groups attending the inaugural ganizations, Hair Cuttery has donated more Kids Day Event include Boys and Girls Clubs, than 380,000 haircuts since the program’s in- Campfire, USA, and BeFriend-A-Child. Volun- ception in 1999, always giving back to children teers or financial donations would be in the same community where the salon is lo- appreciated in making this and future events cated. Hair Cuttery also supports Locks of Love, successful. Contact Kids’ Day Events, 7901 703-917-6464 a non-profit organization providing hairpieces Yarnwood Court, Springfield. Call 703-569- to children who have lost their hair through 7704. Fax 703-917-0992 illness or genetic conditions, and a range of national and local charitable organizations. The City of Fairfax Parks & Recreation E-mail: classified Department has partnered with Activenet to @connectionnewspapers.com Carl T. Jones Corporation, an engineer- create a new online “office.” This will allow ing consulting firm located in Springfield, has online registration for classes and trips, and Great Papers • Great Readers started Kids’ Day Events. The new non-profit facility rental inquiries. Online registration will organization is committed to creating opportu- be provided at the same fee as in office. To Great Results! nities for under-privileged children from the learn more, visit www.visitfairfax.gov.

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