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Photo By Justin Fanizzi/The Connection By Justin Photo online at www.connectionnewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.comFebruary 18-24, 2010 ❖ Volume XXIV, Number 7 Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ February 18-24, 2010 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ February 18-24, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Laurel Hill/Fairfax Station/Clifton Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-778-9416 or [email protected] Marsden Bill Moves Forward Bill aims to protect sex offenders’ employers. By Veronica Garabelli Capital News Service

bill making headway in the AGeneral Assembly seeks to protect employers of sex of- fenders by not listing the name of the offender’s workplace on the Virginia Sex Offender Registry. Senate Bill 635, sponsored by Sen. Dave Marsden (D-37), would still list a sex offender’s work address. The bill passed the Senate this month unanimously and now will be consid-

/The Connection ered by the House of Delegates. Marsden said SB 635 is meant to help sex offenders integrate back into society. Currently, the Virginia Sex Of-

Justin Fanizzi Justin fender Registry’s Web site [http:// sex-offender.vsp.virginia.gov] dis- plays a photograph and description of each offender; lists the offender’s Photo by Photo crime; and shows the offender’s home The snow banks on Royal Robin Lane in Lorton stand several feet tall have buried cars. address and the name and location of the offender’s employer. As a result, some sex offenders lose Snowstorms bring their jobs, because a customer com- Pulling Together plains or because the employer fears communities closer. the stigma of being associated with the sex offender registry. By Justin Fanizzi she said. As a result, her family had to use “It’s the address and the location The Connection camping equipment to make it through the drink and conversation. that is still important, not the name outage. She used a gas camping stove to “It was the nicest thing I’ve experienced of the business,” Marsden said. “We ast week’s two-storm cook, oil lamps for light and two wood- since I’ve lived here and the fact that we all don’t want businesses to be harmed, “Snowpocalypse” crippled much burning stoves for heat and charged her cell reconnected was very heartwarming,” and we don’t want the offender, if L of the region for nearly a week, phone in her car. Ormesher said. “It’s just too bad it took a they’re doing everything they’re sup- shutting down schools, knocking “I was a bit like a pioneer woman up natural disaster like this for people to start posed to do, being harmed.” out power and making roadways impassible here,” Ormesher said. “It was quite fun.” talking again.” A group called Reform Sex Of- for thousands. Though the situation was Since many residents were facing similar In addition to strengthening bonds and fender Laws of Virginia approached dire, Clifton, Fairfax Station and forming relationships, the the senator about filing the bill. Lorton residents refused to look at storms also helped to dispel Mary Devoy, organizer for the it that way, instead seizing the op- “The storms, in some respects, notions about a selfish society, group, said employers who are will- portunity to grow as a community. as residents across the area ing to give sex offenders a second According to several residents, the brought out the worst in some, but seized the opportunity to lend chance despite the negative public- storms, which dumped more than 2 their neighbors a hand and a ity should not be punished. Devoy feet of snow within five days on the definitely the best in most.” shovel. Ormesher said that in said that when sex offenders are un- area, served to reacquaint old — Joanna Ormesher Clifton, she heard many re- employed, they can’t meet their pa- friends and bring strangers closer as ports of people shoveling each role requirements. they rallied together to help each other’s driveways and neigh- “We want the folks on the registry other make it through the turbulent week. conditions, however, Ormesher said that the borhood sidewalks, but in Lorton, Common- to be able to survive,” Devoy said. “I found that the community really came people in her neighborhood made it a point wealth Cooling and Heating Owner Brian “Let them live their lives, have a job together to help each other out,” Clifton to make sure that every resident was safe Johnson brought that to the next level. and raise their children. This bill is resident Joanna Ormesher. “The weather and that they had the essentials. After the Johnson, a member of the South County one step toward that.” was awful, but everyone really came to- power went out, she said, her neighbors Chamber of Commerce, spent last week Several people have posted com- gether to help. It was amazing.” began a round robin series of phone calls traveling across the Lorton area to clear the ments about the bill on the Richmond Ormesher said that her neighborhood lost to get in contact with every resident, which driveways of the elderly or disabled using Sunlight Web site. One said that by power for nearly four days in addition to they continued each day until the power only a snow blower. Johnson anticipated the listing the employer’s name, the sex their driveways and sidewalks being com- came back on. In addition, after the main storm’s arrival, so he ordered a large truck offender registry has “effectively ap- pletely covered with snow and their main roads in the area were passable again, from New Jersey to haul snow, and then plied the ‘social pariah’ label to re- roads blocked. Her home, like many others Ormesher said that many of her neighbors sponsible businesses.” in the area, runs completely on electricity, gathered at the Main Street Pub to share a See Aftermath, Page 12 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ February 18-24, 2010 ❖ 3 News Briefs News Virginia on Track To Allow Concealed Guns in Bars The General Assembly is poised to loosen up restrictions on guns in bars, clubs and restaurants that serve alcohol despite objections from the hospitality industry and pub- lic safety officials. By this time next year, residents will likely have the right to carry a concealed gun into any eatery, as long as they have the appropriate permit and agree not to consume alcohol. But on Feb. 10, the Senate’s Committee for Courts of Justice voted eight to seven to extend the benefit of “con- ceal carry” in alcohol-serving establishments to most resi- dents who desire it. Vienna and Fairfax state Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34) and former gubernatorial candidate Sen. Creigh Deeds (D-25) were among the committee members who voted for the bill. Northern Virginia Sens. Janet Howell (D-32), Toddy Puller (D-36) and Dick Saslaw (D-35) voted against it. Donated Photo Now that the measure has made it out of committee, the full Senate and House of Delegates are likely to pass it. Both branches of the General Assembly approved similar legislation in 2009, only to see it vetoed by former Gov. Tim Kaine (D). Gov. Robert McDonnell (R) has said he will sign the ex- Trey McKnight, a ninth-grader at South County Secondary, sits in the tent he won as pansion of gun rights into law. the grand prizewinner of the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority’s Passport to Adventure Program. Offshore Drilling Bill Killed On a party-line vote, the Democratically-controlled state Tent Passport to Adventure Senate killed a bill tied to Gov. Robert McDonnell’s (R) plans for offshore oil and natural gas exploration. Twenty-two Democrats — including all senators from NVRPA names Passport McKnight visited every NVRPA park in 2009 along Arlington County, City of Alexandria and Fairfax County Adventure Prizewinner. with his mother Bekah McKnight and brother Kyle — voted down a bill that would have designated 80 per- McKnight, who attends Newington Forest Elemen- cent of revenue and royalties produced by drilling off the tary. All three participants received prizes from NVRPA rey McKnight of Springfield received a that included passes to every waterpark, the Corn shore of Virginia for the commonwealth’s transportation new REI Camp Dome 4 Tent plus several Maize and Fall Festival at Temple Hall and the Festi- trust fund. All 18 Republicans supported the measure. other prizes as the grand prizewinner for val of Lights at Bull Run Regional Park, along with While on the campaign trial this past fall, McDonnell T the Northern Virginia Regional Park other NVRPA goodies. Trey, the grand prize-winner had promoted drilling for oil and natural gas off the shore Authority’s Passport to Adventure Program. In the received a brand new tent from REI. of Virginia Beach, saying, among other things, that it could program, park enthusiasts visited all 21 NVRPA parks Some of McKnight family’s favorite adventure spots bring money to Virginia for transportation projects. in 2009 to receive an NVRPA stamp in their Passport included their trip to the Corn Maize and Fall Festi- Critics, including Democratic Majority Leader and Fairfax to Adventure. A fully stamped Passport qualified the val at Temple Hall Farm, canoeing at Pohick Bay, vis- County Sen. Dick Saslaw (D-35), called McDonnell’s off- adventurer to win a number of prizes including an its to Aldie Mill and the Carlyle House and the na- shore drilling proposal ridiculous. REI tent for the grand prizewinner. ture center at Potomac Overlook Regional Park. Saslaw, who made money running gasoline and service A drawing determined the grand prizewinner. Ev- McKnight’s tent and prizes were presented to him stations, doubted that there was easily accessible oil off ery participant received several great prizes from at the REI store in Fairfax by NVRPA Executive Direc- the shore of Virginia. Even if oil or natural gas could be NVRPA, with McKnight’s name drawn as the grand tor Paul Gilbert and REI Outreach Specialist, Rhonda retrieved, it would be 10 years before Virginia would re- prize winner. Krafchin. REI sponsored the Passport to Adventure ceive any financial benefits and long after a new source of A ninth-grader at South County Secondary School, Program with NVRPA. transportation funding was needed, said the Democrat. Clifton Community Woman’s Sun Exhibit Rises Club 2010 Homes Tour In Occoquan The Clifton Community Woman’s Club presents its 38th he Artists’ Undertaking Gal- Annual Charity Homes Tour and Marketplace on Thurs- Tlery in Historic Occoquan, day, May 20, from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., in Clifton. The presents “Here Comes the Homes Tour includes guided tours of four homes and a Sun,” an exhibit that features fused spectacular garden in the Clifton/Fairfax Station area. In glass sculptures and jewelry by addition to the Homes Tour, the event includes a silent David and Dale Barnes of Sterling auction, boutique and an art show and sale by local art- and monotypes by Frances Metcalf ists. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the of Springfield. The exhibit runs tour. March 2–April 5. The gallery is open This event is the club’s primary annual fund-raiser for 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily and is located charities and scholarships. All net proceeds support the at 309 Mill St. in Historic Occoquan. club’s Charitable Trust. Over the past five years, the Trust For more information, contact the has distributed more than $100,000 to worthy recipients, gallery at 703-494-0584 or at approximately 90 percent in the Northern Virginia area. www.theartistsundertaking.com. Approximately 80 local CCWC members volunteer each year to take place in various projects to support the needs

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Sydenstricker United Methodist Church, 8508 Hooes Road Springfield, has scheduled several community events for February. Contact www.sumcdisciples.org or 703-451- 8223. ❖ Sweetheart Dinner. Saturday, Feb. 20, 6 p.m., including dinner and entertainment. Reservations requested. ❖ Blood Drive. on Sunday, Feb. 28, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., will be in the church’s Hottle Hall. Call to reserve, walk-ins also welcome.

Burke Presbyterian Church is participating in the Church World Ser- vice (CWS) humanitarian relief efforts to help the victims of the earthquake in COME EXPERIENCE Haiti. The public can help CWS in its urgent disaster response by assembling THE DIFFERENCE and donating a hygiene kit or a baby kit. BPC is a collection point for the kits. To create a kit, visit either TODAY. www.BurkePresChurch.org and click on “Haiti Relief” or visit CALL www.ChurchWorldService.org and click on “Hygiene Kit” or “Baby Kit.” Both of these sites provide specific instructions on how to assemble a kit. Drop off kits at Burke Presbyterian Church, located at 5690 Oak Leather Drive, Burke. Phone the church office with any questions at 703-764-0456.

Messiah’s Marriage Matters Ministry will also offer the six-week class “Dream Team: Building Unity in Marriage,” on Sundays, Feb. 21-March 28, 9:30 a.m., and on Wednesdays Feb. Custom Kitchen & Bath Design, Remodeling and Project Management 24-March 31, 7:15 p.m., at at Messiah United Methodist Church, 6215 Rolling Visit Our Showroom at 8934 Burke Lake Rd. in Kings Park Shopping Center Road, Springfield. Free child care will be available. Register at 703-569-9862. Hours: 9:30 am - 6 pm Mon.-Fri.; 10 am - 3 pm Sat. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ February 18-24, 2010 ❖ 5 People Kohn Hops On Winter Olympics Ride U.S. bobsledder, Fairfax man earned bronze at 2002 Games in Salt Lake City.

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or United States Olympian Mike Kohn, one newspaper announce Fment back in 1990 has proven to Photos Courtesy of play a dramatic impact on his life. Kohn, a 1990 Chantilly High graduate, learned of a U.S. bobsledding team tryout through his then-high school football coach Mark Bendorf, who had learned through a newspaper announcement of the tryout tak- ing place at the University of Maryland in Amanda Bird College Park. Bendorf, now the Robinson Secondary head football coach, immediately thought of Kohn, an athletic, driven individual who

/U.S. Bobsledding had played wide receiver position over two years as a member of the Chargers’ varsity. “I talked to Mike and read to him [from the tryout notice] what they were looking for and what tests would be done and said, ‘This is right down your alley,’” said Bendorf. “He jumped right into it full speed, went to Kohn, 37, was a late addition to the 2010 U.S. the tryout, made the cut and went to [the ding accident, which oc- Olympic bobsledding team. U.S. bobsledding team headquarters in Lake curred in Germany. But Placid [N.Y.].” a phone call from Hays erful Robinson in hard, you would be rewarded for it. If not, Thus began Kohn’s 20-year odyssey as a helped put Kohn at ease. the 1996 season you wouldn’t be.” U.S. bobsledder, which includes earning a “He wished me luck opener. Sullivan said Kohn’s ability, leadership bronze medal as part of a four-member U.S. and asked me what he “That might as and outstanding work ethic shined at sled at the 2002 Olympic Games in Salt Lake could do to help me get well have been Chantilly. City and earning a spot on this year’s U.S. qualified [for the Olym- the Super Bowl “Mike was one heck of a hard worker,” Olympic bobsledding team, which will be pics team],” said Kohn. for us,” said Kohn. he said. “He was a track kid for me and also competing at the Vancouver Games over the “I asked him about his “We had been played football. He definitely was a leader next couple of weeks. health. He had a pretty talking about that on the track team and the kids looked up to Kohn, who was a U.S. Team alternate at serious injury.” game all summer. him. When he made up his mind he was the 2006 Olympic Games in Torino, Italy, That win for us going to do something he did it. He worked was a late addition to this year’s team. He KOHN, 37, GREW UP Mike Kohn, a Fairfax resident, was one of our hard and didn’t play around in practice. was not originally named to any of the in Columbia, S.C. before has been bobsledding for 20 biggest ever. I had That was the tone he set for all the sprint- three, four-member sleds set to represent moving with his family years. In Vancouver, he will one or two ers.” the U.S. in Vancouver. But a training acci- to Northern Virginia compete in both four-man and catches [that Following high school, Kohn attended the dent to teammate Todd Hays, a driver on when he was 12. He at- two-man sleds. night], I think.” University of South Carolina where he made one of the U.S. sleds, opened up a door for tended Langston Bendorf appre- the football team as a walk-on. He never Kohn, who went on to accumulate enough Hughes Middle School in Reston from sev- ciated Kohn’s dedication to the sport and played a down during his two seasons with points during enth through ninth to his teammates. the Gamecocks, but he was thrilled just to American Circuit grades before going “He was a wonderful young man to coach, be a part of the team. competitions to re- “He had the athleticism to South Lakes High a hard worker and very unselfish as a team “It was like the ‘Rudy’ story,” said Kohn, place the injured School. His family player,” said Bendorf. “He had all the tools chuckling in recalling the famed movie of Hays and become a and was a fast, explosive moved to Chantilly to be a really good football player or at any the Notre Dame football walk-on. “But by driver on the No. 3 kid and he had drive.” following his sopho- other athletic endeavor.” the end of my second year, I realized I wasn’t U.S. sled. more year and Kohn In track, Kohn excelled in the sprint going to be going to the NFL.” “The last month — Mark Bendorf was enrolled at events. He was ninth in the state in the 300 True enough, but Kohn had already be- has been a whirl- Chantilly High, race during the winter indoor track season come involved with another sport he was wind,” said Kohn, a 1997 George Mason where he competed on both the football of his senior year. The Chantilly boys’ track growing a passion for — bobsledding. He University graduate who resides in Fairfax team as well as the track and field squad. and field coach at that time was Greg had attended and excelled at the tryout and serves as a sergeant in the Virginia He loved his overall experience at Sullivan, who currently is an assistant foot- camp at Maryland a couple years earlier Army National Guard. “I thought I’d hang Chantilly. His best friend there was Doug ball coach at McLean High. and, following that, had gone to Lake Placid it up because I didn’t hold hope [of making Ewell, the current head boys’ basketball “The thing I liked most about Coach and been placed on one of the U.S. Team’s the Olympics team]. But I did hang in there coach at Westfield High. The two would Sullivan was he was equal across the board four-member sleds. and I’m glad I did.” ultimately be in the same graduating class to everyone,” said Kohn, who as a senior “I caught on right away,” said Kohn, of Kohn and the entire U.S. bobsledding at GMU. was the Chantilly boys’ Team MVP of the the sport. “My first ride [in Lake Placid with family were concerned first and foremost One of Kohn’s greatest high school foot- winter season before earning the Coach’s about Hays’ health following his bobsled- ball memories was Chantilly defeating pow- Award that outdoor season. “If you worked See Kohn, Page 18 6 ❖ Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ February 18-24, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News How would you like state of From Page 4

of our community. The Club’s mission is to promote the civic, cul- the art LASER dentistry tural, social, educational and physical environment of the community. For more information, contact Linda Beckman at 703-266-5791 or [email protected], or www.cliftoncwc.org. without drills or needles? What would you say if you could have your fillings placed painlessly without drills or needles, Mount Vernon Meeting Feb. 20 with laser precision and comfort? You’d probably say, “Where do I sign up?” Well, now you can with a revolutionary new laser we call the Water Laser. You may have seen it on TV lately. Supervisor Gerry Hyland (D-Mount Vernon) is hosting the 23rd An- nual Mount Vernon Town Meeting on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 7:45 ® a.m.-1 p.m., at Mount Vernon High School’s Little Theatre. This new Waterlase is a breakthrough in comfortable dentistry. The laser sprays a computer- The exhibit area opens at 7:45 a.m., where the public may speak to controlled spray of air, water and laser energy at the decay in the tooth. The laser energy is representatives of county agencies and departments; non-profit orga- absorbed by the water and the energized microscopic water droplets are what actually remove nizations; and cultural, historical and political organizations. More than the tooth decay. Rarely is a shot necessary to numb the patient. Since no heat is generated ® 40 exhibitors will be present to provide information and answer ques- from the laser the Waterlase is very safe to use on everyone. tions. Mount Vernon High School is located at 8515 Old Mount Vernon ® Road, Alexandria. What are the benefits of Waterlase dentistry? Monopoly Tournament Goes On Ⅵ Patient Comfort Ron & Susan Associates are hosting the third annual Monopoly Game Heat, vibration and pressure are the primary causes of pain associated with the use of the Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Glory Days traditional dental drill. Since cutting both hard and soft tissues (teeth and gums) with the Grill in Lorton. All proceeds from the event will help Habitat for Hu- Waterlase® does not generate heat, vibration or pressure, many dental procedures can be per- manity of Northern Virginia, by providing affordable housing to those formed with fewer shots, less need for anesthesia, less use of the drill and fewer numb lips! in need. Entry fee is only $25, which includes breakfast and lunch. The The Waterlase® allows us to prepare teeth with less trauma which results in significantly less event offers a top prize is $500 and many door prizes. To learn more, tooth sensitivity after new fillings. contact Ron Kowalski at 1-888-495-6207 x9, or go to Additionally, using the Waterlase® for gum procedures reduces bleeding, post-operative pain, www.lortonmonopoly.com. swelling and the need for pain medication in many cases. That means a new level of comfort and satisfaction for your entire family. Recycle During Electric Sunday Ⅵ Residents may recycle old TVs, computers, peripheral electronic de- Sterilization vices — such as keyboards, speakers, printers and scanners, as well as The laser sterilizes the tooth as it removes decay. This is very important. Because of bacterial household hazardous wastes — including fluorescent light bulbs and contamination, many of you have had old fillings replaced with either new fillings, or in many tubes, for free, during Fairfax County’s “Electric Sunday” events. The cases, with crowns--and sometimes even root canals!! The reoccurrence of decay under fillings next one is slated for Sunday, Feb. 28, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at the I-66 is a primary reason so many root canals are needed. Since this new laser sterilizes the tooth as Transfer Station, 4618 West Ox Road in Fairfax. For more information, it removes decay, and since many dentists now use ‘bonded’ filling materials enriched with call 703-324-5052. fluoride, the chances of ever having recurrent decay under that new filling are much lower. Academies Host Information Nights Ⅵ Great for Teenagers Fairfax County Public Schools high school career academies are host- The Waterlase® is especially great for teenagers. Sure, if the dentist is very good, shots ing information nights and open houses for prospective high school should not really be painful. But KNOWING you’re getting a shot is psychologically painful students who may be interested in academy courses for the 2010-11 even if you can’t feel the needle--especially for teenagers. By not getting a shot, not feeling the school year. The open houses are open to students entering grades 10, vibration of the drill, and by not hearing the loud drill, kids never become afraid of the den- 11, and 12 in 2010-11.(( ((Information about each academy’s infor- tist, so they don’t grow up to be adults afraid of the dentist. mation night and open house can be found below. ❖ Chantilly Academy—Engineering, Scientific Technology, Health and By incorporating laser technology into our dental practice, we are changing dentistry. It is Human Services, Thursday, Feb. 18, 5:45-8:30 p.m., http:// no longer yesterday’s world of painful shots, large silver mercury fillings, and fearful patients. www.fcps.edu/ChantillyAcademy, 703-222-7460 Lasers have improved the lives of patients and their dentists. ❖ Edison Academy—Engineering and Scientific Technology, Thurs- Technology is something that makes life better. Better in this case is better clinical results, day, March 4, 6-7:30 p.m., http://www.fcps.edu/EdisonAcademy/, 703- improved patient comfort, less use of anesthesia and antibiotics. 924-1800 We are proud to be one of the first dentists in Fairfax County to offer this revolutionary tech- ❖ Fairfax Academy—Communications and the Arts, Thursday, March nology. Since August 2003, Dr. Fox has completed over 3,000 laser fillings with no needle/no 4, 7:30-9 p.m., http://www.fcps.edu/FairfaxAcademy, 703-219-2226 pain/no numbness. If you’ve been putting off going to the dentist because you were nervous ❖ Falls Church Academy—Health and Human Services, individual about the drill and needle, you don’t have to put it off any longer! visits are welcome, http://www.fcps.edu/FallsChurchHS/academy/ index.html, 703-207-4011 ❖ Marshall Academy—International Studies and Business, Engineer- For more information about our dental practice please visit our website at ing and Scientific Technology, Monday, Feb. 22, 7-8:30 p.m., http:// www.fcps.edu/MarshallAcademy, 703-714-5582 www.larryfoxdds.com ❖ West Potomac Academy—Communications and the Arts, Health and Human Services, individual visits are welcome, http:// www.fcps.edu/WestPotomacAcademy/, 703-718-2500. LAWRENCE T. FOX, DDS Church Spaghetti Dinner March 13 5200 Lyngate Court Clifton Presbyterian Church is hosting its Annual Silent Auction and Burke, Virginia 22015 All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner on March 13, from 5-8 p.m. Tickets are $9 for adults and $6.50 for children 5-12. Children under 4 are free. The church is located at 12748 Richards Lane, Clifton, which is 703-978-5253 behind Trummers in the Town of Clifton. The church has onsite park- ing and plenty of seating. The Silent Auction funds local food and cloth- Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 7 am - 4 pm ing initiatives for the year. For more information, contact Nicole Smith New Patients and Emergencies Welcome at [email protected]. or 703-863-5430. All types of general dentistry done at our office. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ February 18-24, 2010 ❖ 7 Opinion

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Editor & Publisher Support Autism Bills Mary Kimm Progress Made at Last 703-778-9433 To the Editor: [email protected] Schools have seen increasing numbers Editor in Chief Marsden’s bill on pellet that pneumatic weapons constructed with an of children on the autism spectrum with- Steven Mauren orange tip to delineate them from firearms, out the requisite skills to communicate Managing Editors Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, guns passes Senate would be excluded from this offense, a Class I and attend in the classroom. Bills pend- Kemal Kurspahic Misdemeanor if committed by someone under ing before the Virginia General Assembly Photography: Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, with bipartisan support. 18. would mandate insurance coverage for Craig Sterbutzel This bill would create greater safety in our early autism therapies (up through age Art/Design: By Sen. David Marsden Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, schools, as the carrying of these dangerous but 9), with demonstrated outcomes show- John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, D-37 non-lethal weapons has become very popular ing nearly 50 percent of children achiev- John Smith Production Manager: with youth gang members. Armed robberies ing “normal levels of functioning” (SB Jean Card uring the last three sessions of the have been committed with these weapons in 464 and HB 303). General Assembly, I have attempted various parts of the Com- Applied Behavior Analysis therapies CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 D Circulation Manager: to deal with the issue of juveniles car- monwealth. As the former systematically target el- Ann Oliver rying dangerous pneumatic weapons (pellet Commentary head of Virginia’s Depart- Letters emental learning, commu- guns) that look like real guns and can cause ment of Juvenile Justice, nication and social skills CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, L.L.C. real damage. I was unsuccessful in my first two and former superintendent that neurotypical children Peter Labovitz attempts while a member of the House of Del- of Fairfax County’s Juvenile Detention Center, naturally acquire through observation President/CEO egates, but this year I focused just on the ille- I feel that this common sense measure is of and imitation. Although labeled “behav- Mary Kimm gality of underage possession of these weap- critical importance. A member of Fairfax ioral,” these therapies are not targeted at Publisher/Chief Operating Officer 703-778-9433 ons in schools (Senate Bill 580). The weapons County’s Gang Unit I spoke to agreed. He stated the “acting out” that some incorrectly in- [email protected] must discharge a projectile at a rate of speed that it gives them leverage to talk juveniles out terpret as willful misbehavior. By teach- Jerry Vernon greater than 250 feet per second to qualify as of carrying these weapons and gives them an ing these children to organize and regu- Executive Vice President illegal to possess, which is an industry stan- enforcement tool to deal with juveniles who late the chaotic sensory inputs that char- [email protected] dard of sorts that delineates toys from harm- bring these weapons to school. Currently, the acterize autism, behavioral issues can be Wesley DeBrosse ful weapons. In a bipartisan effort with two only recourse that school administrators have controlled or eliminated. Controller Republican senators, who assisted me with is to suspend or expel juveniles possessing A premium increase of less than 1 per- Debbie Funk amending my original bill, we crafted a bill these weapons at school based on violations cent — around $2 per month can reason National Sales 703-778-9444 that would receive support from Democrats of school policy rather than law. [email protected] and Republicans, and it passed the Senate 33- See Letters, Page 9 5. We compromised on the bill to the extent See Making, Page 9

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Save Our County Parks communities. EDA touts Fairfax County as a premier business location based on the “Fairfax Advantage” Making Progress To the Editor: which includes a pro-business climate, well-educated If the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approves workforce and enviable quality of life. When illus- From Page 6 the potential 15 percent budget cut for FY2011, the trating the County’s outstanding quality of life, EDA Park Authority will have lost $7.9 million, or 31 per- features parkland and recreational opportunity. cent of its general fund, operating budget since fis- In 2009 alone, Green Spring Gardens Park (GSGP) I cannot tell you how much I have enjoyed the atmosphere of coop- cal 2008. volunteers gave 14,367 volunteer hours and made eration that exists in the Virginia Senate. As you may know, I recently As a Fairfax County citizen and parks volunteer, I 9,223 citizen contacts in the gardens, horticulture won a special election to finish the last two years of now Attorney respectfully suggest the County Board of Supervi- center, historic manor house and children’s programs General Ken Cuccinelli’s (R) Senate term. My early experiences have sors consider sustaining funding to county parks at (both in public schools and GSGP). reinforced my belief that the bipartisanship I have experienced in the the current level approved for FY2010 for two rea- This volunteer action to educate and serve the citi- Senate is closer to what citizens expect of their elected lawmakers. sons: zens of Fairfax County in 2009 was the county equiva- While getting this bill through the Senate was significant, I now have 1) The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) bud- lent of $188, 638 in compensation from Green to present this bill to the House of Delegates, a more daunting task. I get cannot manage another cut after nine years of Springs Garden Park — a generous return on the can only hope that they will see this bill as critical to public safety and level funding (no increase) from the county and one county’s investment. not an assault on the Second Amendment. In any case, it is very hope- (FY2010) a reduction of 14 percent. With recent EPA mandates for Chesapeake Bay res- ful that a bill like this received bipartisan support in at least one of the 2) We should support the outstanding programs toration, it makes no economic sense to take money two bodies in the General Assembly. and services in environmentally responsible from habitat restoration and bay-friendly landscap- To contact Sen. David Marsden (D-37), at 571-249-3037; P.O. Box homescape and landscape management made annu- ing education programs like those produced by our 10889, Burke, VA 22009 or [email protected]. ally by park staff and hundreds of volunteers; their parks staff and volunteers. Proposed cuts to the Park work is an important contribution to the health and Authority budget threaten quality of life and eco- Letters to the Editor well being of Fairfax County citizens in their homes nomic vitality in Fairfax County. At risk is the public From Page 8 and businesses. outreach, education and preservation service our ably be expected to pay for itself in reduced special educa- In 2009, the Park Authority welcomed 18.6 mil- parks provide on a very modest budget — assisted tion expenditures (based upon an independent actuarial study). lion visitors to 417 parks. We groomed fields for by a corps of dedicated volunteers. These unexpended funds would then be available to support 225,000 competitors, improved our 300-mile trail The win-win solution for the environment, the threatened educational programs such as foreign languages, system and worked to control non-native invasive budget and tax-paying constituents is for Fairfax music or sports. The reduced demand for lifetime social ser- plants, promote native species and preserve wood- County to invest money to maintain, if not expand vices represents an even more significant fiscal impact on lands and green open spaces. support of the Invasive Management Area, riparian stressed state budgets. Let the Virginia General Assembly and It is a well-documented fact that parks help to at- buffer and Green Springs environmental education the governor know you support SB 464 and HB 303. tract business to Fairfax County. Parks are important programs. to suburban workers. A recent nationwide survey Teresa Champion commissioned by EDA showed suburban workers Nancy Tillinghast The Virginia Autism Project identified “more nearby parks and open spaces” as Fairfax County Master Gardener virginiaautismproject.com the amenity they most wanted more of in their work And Parks Volunteer

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ February 18-24, 2010 ❖ 9 Laurel Hill/Fairfax Station/Clifton Connection Sports Editor Reed Albers Sports 703-224-3014 or [email protected] Area Swimmers Qualify for State Finals South County, Robinson, Lake Braddock and Woodson swimmers compete in Regionals.

By Reed S. Albers Disappointed with the finish, Walton said The Connection the snowstorm’s vise grip on the area may have attributed to the relay’s shortcoming. f the results from the Northern Region “It hurt that we hadn’t been in the water boys’ swim meet on Feb. 15 are any for over a week and a half,” Walton said. “I Iindicator, the South County Stallions’ couldn’t get out of my house to go to the future is bright. pool to practice on my own.”

Photo by Led by sophomore Michael Herrmann, who qualified for the state finals in the 100- A BLIZZARD wasn’t enough to stop the yard butterfly and 100-yard backstroke, the Robinson boys’ swim team from making its underclassmen gave head coach Robert mark on the Northern Region swim meet on Craig Sterbutzel Jones reason to leave the Washington and Feb. 15 at Washington and Lee.

Photo by Lee pool proud. Eight Robinson swimmers exceeded state “The kids really did their best,” Jones said. cut times for their events, some even sur- “I’m very pleased with my passing state cuts they set swimmers.” at previous meets. Craig Sterbutzel The meet also produced “The kids really “I’m proud of my guys,” /The Connection a new school record for head coach Clayton the 400-yard freestyle re- did their best.” Joyner said. “They were lay. The team of freshman — Robert Jones in a tough situation with Alex Martin, junior Kyle this break.”

Dost, junior Tyler Jones Five Rams also earned /The Connection and Herrmann finished with a time of All-American Consideration (AAC) times 3:21.05. across four events. South County head coach Wendell Johnson, whose team is enjoying its first winning season in school “They missed [the state cut] by one sec- Junior Ricky Munch earned his AAC time history, said the storm had hurt his team’s chemistry. ‘We were getting into a routine,’ he said. ond,” Jones said. “But it’s the team’s best in the 100-yard breaststroke and finished [showing] and I’m very pleased with that third with a time of 58.51. effort.” Munch earned another AAC time in the The boys’ 200-yard medley relay was even 200-yard freestyle relay alongside junior The Robinson boys’ swim team finished in fourth place at the Northern Region swim meet on Feb. 15. Al- Hoops Teams Prep for Post-Season closer. The team of Herrmann, Dost, senior Matt Osiecki, freshman Johann Shim and though Robinson did not qualify as a team for the state finals on Feb. 19 in Virginia Beach, the Rams will be Pedrom Kheirandish and junior Joseph junior Cameron Boster with a time of sending eight boys to the meet in individual and relay events. than on the court had some cursing the Walton missed the state cut by .23 seconds 1:28.26. The 200-yard freestyle relay team Teams complete two of the previously missed practice time. with a time of 1:41.92. finished fourth in the event. The 400-yard freestyle relay featuring Despite more than a week of separation Although Woodson was unable to garner cancelled games. “We had installed new [offenses be- Munch, Boster, junior Ben Zajic and junior due to snowstorms, the team’s unity re- one of the top two seeds, the Cavaliers fin- fore the snow],” Lake Braddock girls’ Kyle Bumiller finished with a time of mained strong, Lynch said. ished the meet in fifth place as a team, they By Reed S. Albers district based on regular season record to basketball coach Carl Harris said. “We 3:12.47, good enough for fourth place and “The meet kind of distanced us from each did manage to send a few more swimmers The Connection the Northern Region finals in late February, were preparing for the district tourna- 5 Qs with South County swimmer an AAC time. other,” she said. “But the kids were still to the state meet in individual and relay may be shelved. ment. ... It was frustrating [to not have With the Northern Region meet over, cheering for each other and were focused events. he South County boys’ basket- games or practice].” Pedrom Kheirandish. Joyner said it’s time to focus on the state [on the meet].” “The team just had a ball team couldn’t have asked AFTER A WEEK and a half suspension of Harris, whose team is 3-13, prepared meet in Virginia Beach on Feb. 19. The meet’s move T great meet,” Hamrock for a better season. For the first high school sports, teams in the Patriot Dis- his team for an extended break. Q: If you could be any athlete, who would you “[The Northern Region meet] was a tough, from the usual site of said “We had some bet- time in school history, the boys were trict are lacing up their shoes to pick up “I told the girls on Thursday before want to be? but every team had its ups and downs,” Oak Marr Recreation Northern ter finishes and we mixed enjoying a winning 14-4 record and where they left off and finish the season by the snow to get to a court and have a A: [Indianapolis Colts quarterback] Peyton Manning. Joyner said. “We’re all about preparing for Center — considered by things up on our relays.” looking to ride their momentum to playing two of the final four games. basketball in their hands,” he The man is just an animal and he’s the best quarterback Region Final states now.” some coaches as the One relay shake-up in- a top spot in the Patriot District said. “We just had to wait [the I’ve ever seen. fastest pool in the Team Results volved putting together tournament. snow] out.” LAKE BRADDOCK head swim coach Northern Region — to swimmers for the 200- “We were getting into a routine,” “These kids want to play.” To Harris, games lost equaled Q: Do you have a favorite sports mo- 1. Oakton – 244 points Miriam Lynch is optimistic for the Bruins’ Washington and Lee yard freestyle relay who head coach Wendell Johnson said. experience lost, and game-time ment? 2. Fairfax - 215 points — Doug Craig future. At the Northern Region boys’ meet also forced the team to 3. Langley – 198 points hadn’t been swimming Then Old Man Winter paralyzed experience is crucial for his young A: I would have to say when our 200-yard on Feb. 15 at Washington and Lee, she saw adapt. 4. Robinson – 193 points together for much of the Northern Virginia with a blizzard team. medley relay made states. 5. W.T. Woodson – 188.5 points two building blocks her team could use in Of course that didn’t season. that closed schools and cancelled the On Feb. 16, teams resumed district play “When you lose, you can learn some- upcoming seasons. mean the swimmers “We never put that re- final four games of the Patriot District and finished the season on Feb. 17. The Pa- thing from it,” he said. “You learn from Q: What sort of music do you listen First, her junior boys swam a strong meet, were pleased with lay together [in the regu- basketball season. triot District tournament follows the season the experience of that game.” to before a swim meet? earning three state cut times, giving Lynch swimming in a “slower” pool. lar season],” senior Braden Baffer said. “So “It’s frustrating,” Johnson said. “But end on Feb. 19. West Springfield girls’ basketball A: I love to listen to hard rock and metal. a glimpse at the club’s future. “I wasn’t that excited about [the meet] we stacked it [with our best swimmers] and we weren’t sure what we could do T.C. Williams will host the Patriot District coach Bill Gibson also gave his players Junior John McKenzie earned a trip to because I really like the pool at Oak Marr tried to win it from the outside lanes.” about [playing the rest of the season.]” tournament over the weekend with the girls’ a pre-snow warning, asking them to Q: Who inspires you to compete? Virginia Beach on Feb. 19,for the state fi- better,” said junior Troy Chewning, a mem- The relay earned a state qualifying and Coaches were resigned to the fact the finals set for 6 p.m., and the boys’ final at 8 “stay in shape” during the break.

Reed S. Albers A: My parents and my family. nals with a 1:46.24 in the 200-yard freestyle ber of the 200-yard medley relay. All-American Consideration (AAC) time of season could not continue under the cir- p.m. on Feb. 22. Gibson, whose Lady Spartans’ lead event, and junior David Maquera punched Lynch was pleased with her team’s results. 1:28.01 and finished third in the event. cumstances and discussions began to “The [Patriot District Council] did a good the Patriot District girls’ table with a 16- Q: Have you been watching the his ticket with a 53:88 in the 100-yard back- “ It was a great meet,” she said. Senior Kevin Vest was another top per- try to save the post season. job of trying to get some games back,” W.T. 1 record, said he wasn’t worried that Vancouver Winter Olympics? stroke. In addition to the individual feats, After claiming her first Patriot District former for the Cavaliers. He broke his own “Basketball is a tournament game,” Woodson boys’ basketball coach Doug Craig missed practices might hurt his team A: I’ve been watching the downhill skiing the boys’ 200-yard medley relay, featuring swimming title, Woodson head coach Susie record in the 50-yard freestyle with a time Johnson said. “We didn’t want the sea- said. “These kids want to play.” chemistry, but mentioned the break will and luge. I saw the video [of Georgian luger four juniors, beat the state cut time of Hamrock set her team’s sights on finishing of 21.34. Vest finished second in the event son to end without a tournament.” Coaches were thrilled to finish at least two give teams new life for the post season. Pedrom Kheirandish Nodar Kumaritashvili’s] crash. It was pretty 1:41.69 with a time of 1:40.37. near the top at the Northern Region swim and beat the state cut and AAC time. Vest The back-up plans, which included of the previously cancelled four games, but “[The storm] has given every team a gruesome. “My junior boys were awesome,” she said. finals on Feb. 15 at Washington and Lee. also beat the state cut in the 100-yard — Reed S. Albers advancing the top two teams from each a week spent cooped-up in a house rather chance to start all over again,” he said. “[This meet] will motivate them for next “We wanted to be in the top two teams,” freestyle where he finished in third place year.” Hamrock said. with a time of 48.04.

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The LCAC gave him agrees to give Fairfax 11 school year during a Feb. 4 meeting, tacking The School Board voted to put the following a list of people, and as soon as the on approximately $23 million in additional programs and cuts into the budget: schools more money. spending to the plan originally proposed last ❖ $17.1 million added to avoid increasing first storm concluded Saturday, Feb. month. class size by an additional student per teacher 6, he set out to all of the Laurel Hill- Schools Superintendent Jack Dale had pre- ❖ $1.4 million added to keep assistant prin- area homes on the list. By Julia O’Donoghue sented a $2.3 billion budget for Fairfax County cipals positions ❖ After two days of working in Lau- The Connection Public Schools in January. Dale’s plan included $800,000 added for instructional assistant $100 million in spending reductions and a re- positions rel Hill, Johnson said that the roads quest for the Fairfax County government to ❖ $1.6 million added for instructional finally became clear enough so that hile Maryclaire Ramsey ap- provide $57.8 million more to the school sys- coaches’ positions he could get to the people on the rest ❖ preciates the Fairfax County tem than it did last year. ($900,000) reduction via additional cuts on the list. In total, Johnson, along Fairfax County already devoted more than for central administration WPublic Schools is in a diffi- 50 percent of county revenue, approximately ❖ $2.2 million added for the Foreign Lan- with the help of fellow Laurel Hill cult budget position, she $1.7 billion, to the school system last year. guage in Elementary Schools program residents Peter Meincke and Chris- also wishes she saw more outside-the-box The School Board amended Dale’s proposal ❖ ($110,000) reduction, cutting a fifth grade topher Morin for one day each, ser- thinking from the school administration and slightly, deciding it could not live with some of field trip to the International Children’s Festi- viced 24 homes, and only asked for the cuts that the superintendent had proposed, val School Board members. and asking for more from the county. The ❖ $250,000 added to help students from a monetary donation to the LCAC in “I don’t feel like they are taking a good, School Board increased the public schools’ Pimmit Hills Alternative High School transition return. As of Monday, Feb. 15, hard, long look at operations on a higher funding request to the county by $81 million to another program. The School Board has Johnson had raised $1,500. level,” said Ramsey, who lives in the Fox over what was provided last year. agreed to eliminate the following programs: During its own budget deliberations, the ❖ $1.2 million for “Focus,” a special aca- “I knew the storm was coming and Mill area of Oak Hill. Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will decide demic program in place in schools with I thought it’d be a great opportunity Instead of being creative, the School how much of the county’s total revenue to give high-risk student populations for community service and to help Board and schools Superintendent Jack to the school system. If the amount of funding ❖ $1.3 million for the Extended Learning the LCAC,” Johnson said. “I live in is less than the school system requested, the Program known as Excel, also in place in Dale are trotting out the same list of poten- school board will have to make additional cuts schools with high-risk student populations Lorton and my business is in Lorton, tial cuts — popular programs like elemen- to the budget currently proposed in the late ❖ $6.3 million for summer school so I just like to give back to my com- tary school foreign language instruction — spring. ❖ $200,000 for two internal auditor posi- munity. It was a good feeling and I that they do whenever they face a budget The following are some of programs and ser- tions just hope that it rubs off on other vices the School Board would use the ❖ $150,000 for a student suspension pro- downturn, according to Ramsey. additional $23 million from the county to fund gram people.” A skeptic might think the School Board By the end of last weekend, most does this because it scares parents and mo- area roadways were cleared, but tivates them to go the Fairfax County Board residents still faced the task of pre- of Supervisors to advocate for more money is moving forward with a plan to eliminate funding for instruction assistants, instruc- paring their sidewalks and bus stops to be transferred to the school system. Pimmit Hills Alternative High School and tional coaches and assistant principals that so that children could return to Ramsey, for her part, resents the fact that two academic programs in elementary Dale had proposed to eliminate. school after five straight snow days. releasing a list of vulnerable programs tends schools with large populations of poor stu- Without full funding, including the extra Joyce Curci, a Laurel Hill resident, to pit one parent com- dents. $81 million, the School Board will argue was one of many area residents who munity against another Though the School that many of the undesirable cuts they have hit the streets with a shovel in hand at a time when the “We are going to be Board can restore such avoided will have to be made, said school to help clear a path for students to school advocates programs after the su- board members. walk to and from bus stops and should be working to- fighting for any pervisors approve the “To make any real difference, this budget schools. Curci, who lives on West- gether. public school money has to be fully funded. … And we have no ern Hemlock Way, spent most of her “Everybody is going money we can get.” transfer in the late guarantee that even [the superintendent’s] day last Saturday shoveling all of the to have their favorite — School Board member spring, it is unlikely original request will be funded,” said School sidewalks in her neighborhood so program. How do you Stu Gibson (Hunter Mill) board members will Board member Brad Center (Lee.) that the children could walk safely tell parents that fresh- have the luxury of re- to Laurel Hill Elementary School and man sports is more im- storing funding to pro- SEVERAL SUPERVISORS said it is un- South County Secondary School. portant than band?” she said. grams cut this early on in the budget pro- likely Fairfax would give the school system While the work was demanding, she Instead, Ramsey wishes the school board cess. an extra $81 million, especially when other said that if it made the students’ jour- offered more creative solutions to solving “We are going to be fighting for any county agencies and departments are see- ney to school safer, it was worth it. the current budget crisis. She would like the money we can get,” said School Board mem- ing cuts in their funding. “Our kids need to get back to school board to explore “revenue genera- ber Stu Gibson (Hunter Mill). “I think trying to provide an extra $81 school,” Curci said. “So, I came out tion” or offer more cuts to the central ad- million in funding would be extremely dif- here to shovel because I want to ministration for example. CURRENT CLASS SIZE, foreign language ficult to do in this economic climate. Our make sure that they can not only get For her and many others, the current in elementary schools and freshman sports board has to be sensitive to taxpayers who to school, but that no one is walking school budget proposal offers the same, old- are among the programs threatened by cuts are struggling to pay their mortgages and in the street [to do so].” way of thinking. that so far are still funded. stay in their homes, ” said Fairfax County Though there were some com- The School Board budget includes a re- Chairman Sharon Bulova (D-At-large.) plaints of price gouging on snow re- STARTING NEXT YEAR, it seems almost quest for $81 million more from the county Fairfax County already allocates more moval around the area, Ormesher certain that Fairfax County students have than the approximately $1.7 billion the su- than half of its general funding to the pub- said, there were few other problems to pay a fee to play high school sports and pervisors gave the school system to oper- lic school system annually. Since the resi- due to so many people lending a advanced placement tests. ate last year. dential real estate tax generates most of the hand to their fellow neighbors. That The Fairfax County School Board voted Schools Superintendent Jack Dale had county revenue, an increase in schools fund- communal spirit, she said, tri- on its initial budget request to the Board of originally suggested the school board only ing would most likely correspond to an in- umphed over any misdeeds and ul- Supervisors at a Feb. 4 meeting, laying out ask the county for an additional $57.8 mil- crease in real property tax rate for timately, the storms became a kind those programs it intends to ask the county lion and include several more cuts in the homeowners. of bright spot in an otherwise dark to fund and those it will reluctantly agree budget. According to county officials, $81 million period. to cut at this early stage. But School Board members found several is equal to increasing property taxes ap- “The storms, in some respects, The request included are new student fees of Dale’s cuts — including freshman sports, proximately 4 cents per $100 of assessed brought out the worst in some, but to participate in high school athletics and foreign language in elementary schools and property value this year. definitely the best in most,” to take Advanced Placement and Interna- larger class size — to be too drastic. The Ormesher said. “It was wonderful.” tional Baccalaureate tests. The School Board School Board also restored $3.8 million in See Funding, Page 14 12 ❖ Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ February 18-24, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar

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Age 2-5 and Vocalist Steve Lippia. 8 p.m. Monopoly with adult. 703-249-1520. at George Mason University Center Tournament to Fairfax campus on through March 15. Dinosaur Days. 10:30 a.m. Richard for the Arts, 4500 University Drive, Benefit Habitat for This traveling exhibition demonstrates Fairfax. A pre-performance Humanity of Byrd Library, 6315 Backlick Road, the artist’s contemporary painting Springfield. Stories and activities. discussion, free to ticket holders, Northern Virginia. Age 2-5 with adult. 703-451-8055. begins at 7:15 p.m. on the Center’s 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at known as emography as well as elabo- Reading and Rocking Preschool Grand Tier III. Tickets are $21-$42. Glory Days Grill, 9459 rate seal engraving pieces. The Web site Charge at 888-945-2468 or Lorton Market St., Class. 10:30 a.m. Lorton Library, www.moosan.net contains the history of 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. www.gmu.edu/cfa. Lorton. $25 entry fee Early literacy storytime. Ages 2-4 One-on-One Computer Tutoring. includes breakfast and emography and all of Huh Hwe-tae’s with an adult. 703-339-7385. 10-11 a.m. Burke Centre Library, lunch with all work. For more information, contact 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Learn proceeds benefiting Dan Dietz’s ‘tempODYSSEY.’ 8 p.m. Young Yim at 571-215-9417 or at George Mason University Black to use a computer, navigate the Habitat for Humanity Box Theater, 4400 University Drive, Internet, and work with common of Northern Virginia. [email protected]. Fairfax. Tickets $6, students and software applications. Call for an Top prize $500. Pre- seniors $3. Tickets to performances appointment. Adults. 703-249-1520. registration required cancelled due to snow will be VITA Tax Assistance. 10:30 a.m. by Feb. 12. ‘Key to Harmony’ by Huh Hwe-tae honored. 703-993-8888 or 703-993- Kingstowne Library, 6500 www.LortonMonopoly.com 1120. Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. 703- or 1-888-495-6207 339-4610. ext. 9 PAWS to Read. 11 a.m. Lorton Gallery After Hours: Word Beat. FRIDAY/FEB. 19 Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, 7:30 p.m. in Gallery W-16, Second SUNDAY/FEB. 21 Lunch Bunch. 12 p.m. John Marshall Lorton. Read with Chance, a trained Floor at the Workhouse Arts Center, honored. 703-993-8888 or 703-993- Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, reading therapy dog, for a 10-minute 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Jazz The Northern Virginia NTRAK 1120. Alexandria. Bring lunch, listen to session. Call to register. 703-339- percussionist Tom Teasley and Model Train Club. 1-4 p.m. at the 7385. singer/actor Charles Williams pair Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, stories. Birth-5 with adult. 703-971- MONDAY/FEB. 22 0010. Wonderful Wetland Waterfowl words with percussion. Tickets $15- 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Ponderings: Winter Survival Tips. Hike. 2-4 p.m. at Huntley Meadows $25. Cash bar and light fare Station. N Scale Model Trains will be Evening Book Discussion Group. 7 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Hidden Pond Visitor Center, 3701 Lockheed Blvd., available. www.WorkhouseArts.org. running in both the station and the p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Alexandria. For children 9 and older. Dan Dietz’s ‘tempODYSSEY.’ 2 p.m. caboose. $2 for adults, $1 ages 4-10. Freds Oak Road, Burke. Call for title. Springfield. Naturalist shows off Children must be accompanied and 8 p.m. at George Mason 703-425-9225. Adults. 703-249-1520. severe-weather shelter building skills. by an adult. $6/person. 703-768-2525. University Black Box Theater, 4400 Dan Dietz’s ‘tempODYSSEY.’ 2 p.m. Read to the Dog. 3:30-4:30 p.m. John Program concludes with campfire. All A-Buzz About Bees. 5-6:30 p.m. University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets $6, at George Mason University Black Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Recommended for ages 6-10. $6/ at Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, students and seniors $3. Tickets to Box Theater, 4400 University Drive, Drive, Alexandria. Read aloud to a person. 703-451-9588. 3701 Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria. performances cancelled due to snow Fairfax. Tickets $6, students and trained therapy dog. Sign up for a Dan Dietz’s ‘tempODYSSEY.’ 8 p.m. Suited for anyone 11 and older. will be honored. 703-993-8888 or seniors $3. Tickets to performances at George Mason University Black Children must be accompanied by an 703-993-1120. cancelled due to snow will be See Calendar, Page 15

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The following local students are on ogy; Lisa Korpusik of Fairfax Station, Meghan Wright of Lorton, who is Marymount University’s fall 2009 dean’s who is majoring in nursing - accelerated majoring in nursing - accelerated BSN list: Nicholas Chocola of Clifton, who BSN program; Miguel Bustillos of program. To be named to the dean’s list, is majoring in business administration; Lorton, who is majoring in business ad- students must carry a full academic load Diana Davis of Clifton, who is major- ministration; Vivian Obando of that semester at Marymount University, ing in theology and religious studies; Lorton, who is majoring in business ad- be in good academic standing and have Natalie Brooks of Fairfax Station, ministration; Ihda Sarsour of Lorton, maintained a grade point average of at who is majoring in information technol- who is majoring in health sciences; and least 3.4.

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From Page 13 Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Kingstowne Library, 6500 Road, Springfield. Learn plant Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. 703- 15-minute session. Age 6-12. 703-971- identification and help restore this 339-4610. 7380 CLIFTON RD, CLIFTON • $1,199,990 • Sun 12-3 0010. woodland/field habitat. Participants Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Long & Foster • Lisa Clayborne • 703-631-3200 Nature Quest: Signs of Spring. 10- must be 13 years or older unless Leahy: Masters of the Fiddle. 8 accompanied by an adult. Workday is p.m. at George Mason University When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this 11 a.m. at Hidden Pond Nature Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses, visit free to attend. 703-324-8681. Center for the Arts, 4400 University Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., www.ConnectionNewspapers.com and click the Real Estate links on the right side. Springfield. Ages 3-6. $4/child. 703- Drive, Fairfax. $22-$44. Youth through grade 12, half price. Charge 451-9588. FRIDAY/FEB. 26 Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. Monday Bird Walk. 7:30-9:30 a.m. at at 888-945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu. Eakin Community Park. Discover The Virginia Opera presents Big Used Book Sale. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. resident birds of the Accotink Stream Mozart’s Don Giovanni. 8 p.m. at at St. Raymond of Penafort Church Fairfax Station (22039) Valley. Boardwalk is for all ages. George Mason hall, 8750 Pohick Road, Springfield. 11611 YATES FORD RD ...... $767,500 ...Sun 1-4...... Keller Williams...... Karen Paris...... 571-220-7503 University Center For Hardbacks, paperbacks, fiction, non- Meet at the Prosperity Avenue 9752 SOUTH PARK CIR...... $789,900 ...Sun 1-3...... RE/MAX ...... Barb White Adkins.....703-339-4500 parking lot. Free. 703-941-1065. The Arts Concert Hall, fiction, children’s and adult books. Calendar 4400 University Snacks and beverages available. Judy Drive, Fairfax. $48- Knight, 703-455-7293. Lorton (22079) TUESDAY/FEB. 23 $98. 888-945-2468 or Film Screening: “A Man Named Life Line Screening. Beginning at 9 www.tickets.com. Pearl.” 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in 8940 HOLLYMEADE DR...... $719,000 ...Sun 1-4...... Weichert...... Jenny Ko Martin...... 703-380-8825 a.m. at the Springfield Masonic Friends of the Burke Centre Gallery W-16, Second Floor at the Library Big Book Sale. 10 a.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Lodge #217, 7001 Backlick Road, Clifton (20124) Springfield. Screening are available Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Road, Lorton. A special Youth for cardiovascular conditions, Oak Road, Burke. 703-249-1520. workshop and lecture will be at 5:30 7380 CLIFTON RD...... $1,199,990 Sun 12-3....Long & Foster...... Lisa Clayborne...... 703-631-3200 Dr Seuss’ Birthday. 12 p.m. John p.m. $5-10 for film and workshop. abdominal aortic aneurysms, heart 5529 CLIFTON RD...... $800,000 ...Sun 1-4...... Fairfax...... Ging-Hwang Tsoa...... 571-214-0105 disease and bone density. 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101 Computers 101 Computers From Page 6 came in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001 also served as a tutor to NBC telecasters as terrorist attacks on the United States. they covered the sport. “I helped the TV EASY COMPUTER SOLUTIONS FOR HDI INDIVIDUALS & SMALL BUSINESSES the team] was pretty rough. It was not “[The Games] were five months removed people understand the sport better, which JENNIFER O. SMITH • COMPUTER CONSULTANT what it looks like on TV. It’s a pretty violent from Sept. 11,” said Kohn. “I thought I’d be was great. But it definitely didn’t compare ➣ TRAINING ➣ INSTALLATION ➣ TROUBLE-SHOOTING ride. There are no shock absorbers or com- activated by the Army to go to Afghanistan, to Salt Lake City.” ➣ LET US TAME THAT BEAST FOR YOU fortable seats. There are no big padded tires but the Army said I could compete in the This past month, upon learning he would Serving the Area Since 1995 to run on.” Olympics.” be competing at the Vancouver Games, (703) 765-2222 Bendorf, who had grabbed notice of the Brian Shimer was the driver on the U.S. Kohn said he had to scramble for Olympics [email protected] tryout announcement that led to Kohn’s sled of which Kohn was a part of at the 2002 tickets for family and friends. His girlfriend Springfield Only escapade into the world of bobsledding, said Olympics. The foursome was in fourth place Jessica, who is studying opera as a music Kohn was the perfect candidate to delve into going into their final run on last day of com- student at George Mason, will be in atten- 21 Announcements 21 Announcements such a sport. petition. One place away from a medal, the dance. TRUSTEE'S SALE “He was the only one I approached be- Shimer team came up big in that last race One of Kohn’s favorite things about

OF VALUABLE cause I thought he was costumed for that,” to land a third place finish and the bronze. bobsledding is the teamwork that goes into said Bendorf. “He had the athleticism and A German team won the gold, and another both a four-member and two-member sled. IMPROVED REAL ESTATE was a fast, explosive kid and he had drive. U.S. team took the silver. “You become real close to the four guys Improved by the premises known as He had that stick-to-it [nature] to him.” “The moment [on the medal stand] will you work and train together with,” he said. 9019 Scott Street, Springfield, Virginia Both Bendorf and Sullivan helped Kohn live forever,” said Kohn, of representing his In four-team sleds, each member lifts a In execution of a Deed of Trust from Susan W. Kane and Victor D. Kane, Jr., dated September 7, 2004, and record- prepare for those bobsledding tryouts at country during a time when the U.S. was part of the 500-pound sled at the start of a ed [Deed of Trust Rec Date], [Page] among the Land Records Maryland in 1990, which mourning the loss of life race. Then, as a unit, the foursome begin of Fairfax County, Virginia, the undersigned substitute trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front entrance of the proved somewhat compa- as a result of the terrorist running together in order to gain momen- Judicial Center for Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia, on rable to a track and field attacks of the prior Sep- tum for a fast ride. One by one, each team decathlon event. Kohn had “There are no tember. “It didn’t really member, starting with the driver, jumps into Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. to prove his prowess in shock absorbers matter what color [the his respective seat. By the time each is the following property being the property contained in said numerous events that medal] was, we had got- seated, the enormous sled is whooshing Deed of Trust, described as follows: tested his running, jump- ten a medal. What made along the icy course path. Ultimately, Olym- Lot 206, Section 2-A, South Run Forest, as the same appears or comfortable duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 6880 at ing and body strength. Ac- it better was the other pic caliber bobsledders will reach up and page 363, among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Virgin- cording to Sullivan, ath- U.S. team getting the sil- past 90 miles per hour. A fast start, which ia. seats. There are letes had to accumulate a ver.” entails team members running 50 meters Commonly known as 9019 Scott Street, Springfield, Virginia 22153. point package of 600 or no big padded It marked the first time in less than five seconds before jumping in, better to qualify to join the in 46 years that the U.S. is crucial for a team’s success. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $50,000.00 or ten per- cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the team in Lake Placid. Kohn tires to run on.” had earned a medal in “If we get off the start block in first place, form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon- scored 630 points. — Mike Kohn, bobsledding. that’s the best place you can be because you ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, The U.S. Team put Kohn, Kohn said his family can [overcome later] mistakes,” said Kohn. time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of U.S. Olympic Team 5.125 percent per annum from date of sale to date of settle- who weighed about 175 joined him at those Salt Kohn has a deep appreciation for the cali- ment. Provided, however, that if the holder of the secured pounds at the time of his Lake City Games. While ber of athletes he has teamed up with over promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebted- tryouts, on a regimented strength condition- he was focused on his sport and excelling, the years on a bobsled. ness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. ing and nutrition plan over the next nine he said he also was able to take in the Olym- “Most of our top guys could run in a com- months. He put on 40 pounds but his body pic experience as a whole. petitive track and field meet in the U.S.,” Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and stand the risk and cost of resale. fat dropped 8 percent. He improved his 100- “At those games, we had fun and we said Kohn, who was named People

Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements dash running time from 11 flat to a world worked hard and it turned out great,” he Magazine’s 50 most eligible bachelors in and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the class 10.4. He was totally dedicated to giv- said. “We went to see other sports and 2002. “They’re as strong as the strongest 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 ing his best as a bobsledder. events.” football players in the NFL. I would put our sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- Kohn ultimately earned a spot on the Four years later, Kohn served as an alter- guys up with anyone when combining ments of record affecting the same, if any. 2002 U.S. Olympics Team and, as a mem- nate on the U.S. team at the 2006 Games power and speed.” In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- ber of a four-man sled, earned a bronze in Torino, Italy. Kohn is scheduled to compete on Feb. 20 vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- medal in Salt Lake City. What Kohn remem- “Being an alternate is better than noth- (two-man sled competition) and Feb. 26 clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the time of sale. bers most about those Games was that they ing,” said Kohn, who during those Games (four-man).

The subject property and all improvements thereon will be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well New Briefs as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of final will be played on March 1 with the information can be found at the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the Robinson To Host risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal- girls final at 6 p.m. and the boys at 8 p.m. www.chriscooleycamp.com or by calling ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur- 513-793-CAMP. ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special war- Northern Region ranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of Cooley Football Camp conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and Basketball Tourney local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assess- Register for NOVA ments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there- On Feb. 26, Robinson Secondary June 5-6 after shall be assumed by the purchaser. School will play host to the Northern Washington Redskins tight-end Chris West Lacrosse The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the Region’s best basketball teams for the right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- Cooley will offer his annual Old Spice Chris NOVA West Lacrosse is currently reg- approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; 2010 Northern Region Basketball Tour- Cooley Football Camp on June 5 and June istering for its summer U11, U13, U15 (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) nament. 6, from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at Fairfax High and high school level select teams. to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or The opening rounds of the tourna- School. For more information about these time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement hereunder. ment will be played at the top seeds’ The camp is open to all boys and girls teams visit http://novawestlax.com/ Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- locations, but the tournament moves from ages 7-14. team/index.asp. nounced at the time of sale. to Robinson on Feb. 26 for the Cooley will be on site to direct the activi- For more information about summer DAVID N. PRENSKY quarterfinals. The girls’ matches will ties and provide instruction to campers. The clinics, camps, personal instruction and Substitute Trustee start at 6 p.m. and the boys’ matches camp also features a selection of the top leagues visit http://novawestlax.com. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: will start at 8 p.m. On Feb. 27, the semi- prep and collegiate coaches in the Wash- David N. Prensky Chasen & Chasen finals will commence at 3 p.m. for the ington, D.C. area. 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. #500 girls and 6 p.m. The Northern Region Washington, D.C. 20015 The cost of the camp is $199. Additional (202) 244-4000

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