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2 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ October 1-7, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-778-9416 or [email protected] The 61-Mile Handoff Burke man in ROTC group to trek 61 miles to deliver game ball.

By Justin Fanizzi The Connection

rowing up, Justin Joyce of Burke spent years of his life G watching his father and oth- ers serve their country. Though he was not sure how, he knew that he wanted to be a part of it. Now, with the help of his school, Joyce has been able to attain that dream. Joyce, a 20-year-old junior at James Madi- son, is a member of the school’s Army ROTC program, the James Madison University Duke Battalion. The battalion recently com- pleted a 61-mile march from Lexington to Harrisonburg to deliver the game ball to the

JMU Football team for its season opener, Contributed letting Joyce honor those who inspired him. “We did to honor those who went before us,” Joyce said. “It was a great opportunity to show our appreciation for the men and women in the armed forces in such an at Justin Joyce, far right, in sunglasses, marches with two fellow cadets on the final day of the march to James See Long, Page 8 Madison University. Mortgage Fraud Bust Nets 20 Arrests Fairfax County Police, FBI team up to uncover mortgage fraud scheme.

By Justin Fanizzi The Connection

airfax County Police, in partnership with the Federal Bu- Freau of Investigation, arrested 20 suspects Thursday, Sept. 24 as part of what local officials are calling the largest fraud investigation in the history of the county. The arrests, police said, are

Donated Photo for fraudulent activity at 35 homes across the county, val- “It didn’t take long to ued at $20 million, and sig- nify the completion of just figure out that there the first phase of a larger fraud investigation. Most of was more than meets the 20 arrested are facing the eye.” Open for Business Jerry Laguna, store manager at the newly renovated federal charges of wire and Burke Giant in Centre Court shopping center, cuts bank fraud, with eight facing — Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee) the ribbon to officially re-open the store, located at state charges of using false 6011 Burke Center Parkway. Joining him, from left, are Del. David Marsden (D- statements to buy property. 41), Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) and Giant Food district manager Judy “This isn’t just the crime of an individual, this case is very com- Plivelich. The re-opening is part of Giant’s three year Project Refresh investment plex, long in nature and involves many aspects of the [real es- plan to remodel or replace more than 100 Giant stores throughout Maryland, tate] industry,” said Joseph Persichini, assistant director in charge Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and Delaware. of the FBI’s Washington Field Office. “We feel the pain of the See Police, Page 10 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 1-7, 2009 ❖ 3 Week in Burke News West Springfield Pyramid Challenge Runs Oct. 17 Families Fight for Insurance More than 700 elementary school students in West Spring- or longer and her own doctors and pediatricians were field are expected to run for their health, their schools and Parents of autistic children not able to provide any recommendations for spe- their community in the fourth annual Pyramid Challenge cialists. Saturday, Oct. 17. join forces to fight for Autism is considered a spectrum disorder; those The Pyramid Challenge is a cross-country race for kin- better insurance coverage. afflicted by it have any number of symptoms rang- dergarten through sixth-grade students at West Springfield, ing from mild to severe. With these shades of com- Rolling Valley, Orange Hunt, Hunt Valley, Cardinal Forest, plexity comes a surprising new trouble: fighting with Keene Mill and Sangster elementary schools, the feeder By Amber Healy insurance providers to have these therapies and treat- schools for Washington Irving Middle School. The Connection ments covered under existing policies, as not all Washington Irving Middle School, whose PTA is support- therapies or treatments are effective with all people ing the race, will present the Pyramid Cup, a traveling tro- onna Shank sees the unfairness in insur- on the autism spectrum. phy, to the winning school based on a point system reward- ance coverage every day, looking at her ing student body participation and fastest finishers. Roll- sons Ryan, 7, and Daniel 12. THAT DISPARITY is the crux of the issue of ob- ing Valley Elementary has won the Pyramid Cup for three D When Daniel was diagnosed with leu- taining coverage for children with autism, said years. kemia in 2006, he was treated by The Pyramid Challenge will take place rain or shine, on doctors for his illness without the grounds of Washington Irving Middle School. The half- question, with all his medical mile race for kindergartners will begin at 10 a.m., followed needs met and covered by his by half-mile races for grades 1, 2 and 3, and then 1-mile family’s medical insurance. Now in races for grades 4-6 girls and then grades 4-6 boys. The remission, he’s a testament to the entry fee of four cans of food will benefit Food For Others, good health care available in a local food bank. Each runner will receive a T-shirt to wear Northern Virginia. during the race. Elementary students should contact their Ryan, however, isn’t quite as for- school PTA to enter. tunate. It seems autism isn’t as The race was started in 2006 by Bob Briggs and Peter worthy of quality medical care, Steinberg, race director and race coordinator. The two are paid for by insurance, as cancer. distance runners whose children attend Fairfax County Shank first became concerned schools in the West Springfield pyramid. about Ryan’s development when he was roughly 16 months old.

Donated Photo Correction Like most parents, she said she expected him to meet certain de- Information was missing from the candidate biography velopmental milestones at the for Kerry D. Bolognese in the 41st District House of Del- same time as his older brother. egates Race [Burke Connection, Sept. 24-30, 2009]. The “I could whisper behind him or corrected version appears below. call him quietly from another room, as a way of ‘testing’ his hear- Sydney Quigley poses with her brother James Quigley ing, and he’d respond,” she said. on her graduation day. James has autism and his “Other times, a loud bang such as mother, Teresa Champion, is among those fighting to Kerry D. Bolognese something falling or someone secure better insurance coverage those with autism. Age: 55 whistling, whereas it would startle Town of Residence: West Springfield Party Affiliation: Republican everyone else, Ryan would be unreactive.” Nathalie Molliet-Ribet, chief legislative analyst for Education: Fleetwood Area High School, Fleetwood, Pa.; An initial hearing test was unresponsive due to his the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission B.A. in political science from East Stroudsburg University, and young age — patients need to be cognizant of re- in Richmond. She was part of a team that recently an M.S. in international relations from Rutgers University. conducted a study of the services available to fami- Family: Wife, Christine; parents, Karl and Dorothy sponding with a certain behavioral reaction — and Bolognese; three grown step children: Ellyn, Catherine and a second, more advanced test determined he had lies with autistic children and compared those ser- Steve; four grand children ages 7, 4 1/2, 3, 1 1/2 excellent hearing. vices with what is available in other states in order Employer and Occupation: Vice president, International Ryan was officially diagnosed when he was 33 to identify best practices that have been adopted else- Programs, Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (formerly National Association of State Universities and Land- months old; more than a year after Shank was first where and could be adopted in Virginia. Grant Colleges. concerned. Molliet-Ribet will be presenting the results of that “We lost more time than should have been neces- study on Monday, Oct. 5 at the Hilton Marks Center sary while we underwent the hearing tests and the in Alexandria, during an autism summit organized lengthy wait lists to be seen by a provider,” she said, as waiting lists for providers were often four months See Virginia, Page 13

4 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ October 1-7, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News How would you like state of Hispanics Match Asians as Largest Minority in Fairfax Schools the art LASER dentistry The Hispanic student population could be poised to take over as the largest ethnic minority community in Fairfax County Public Schools if without drills or needles? enrollment trends continue on the same trajectory as seen in recent What would you say if you could have your fillings placed painlessly without drills or needles, years. with laser precision and comfort? You’d probably say, “Where do I sign up?” Well, now you can The school system bases it official population count each year on the with a revolutionary new laser we call the Water Laser. You may have seen it on TV lately. number of students enrolled at the end of September. For the past 23 years, Asian students have emerged as the largest ethnic minority in ® Fairfax schools. This new Waterlase is a breakthrough in comfortable dentistry. The laser sprays a computer- Last fall, Hispanic students made up about 18.1 percent of Fairfax’s controlled spray of air, water and laser energy at the decay in the tooth. The laser energy is 168,782 pupils, coming very close to the number of Asian students, absorbed by the water and the energized microscopic water droplets are what actually remove about 18.5 percent of the schools’ population. the tooth decay. Rarely is a shot necessary to numb the patient. Since no heat is generated ® White students are the largest racial group in Fairfax schools overall, from the laser the Waterlase is very safe to use on everyone. about 46.2 percent of the population in 2008. Black students were about 10.5 percent of the school system during the 2008-2009 school ® year. What are the benefits of Waterlase dentistry? Other ethnic categories that the government tracks but include “Ha- waiian/Pacific Islanders” and “American Indian/Alaskan.” Students Ⅵ cannot be counted as being in more than one ethnic category, though Patient Comfort there are “undesignated” or “multiracial” options. Heat, vibration and pressure are the primary causes of pain associated with the use of the In 1986, Asian students, then nine percent of the countywide stu- traditional dental drill. Since cutting both hard and soft tissues (teeth and gums) with the dent body, first surpassed black students, who were 8.7 percent of the Waterlase® does not generate heat, vibration or pressure, many dental procedures can be per- student body, as the largest ethnic or racial minority group in the formed with fewer shots, less need for anesthesia, less use of the drill and fewer numb lips! school system. The Waterlase® allows us to prepare teeth with less trauma which results in significantly less But the number of Hispanic students has been growing faster than tooth sensitivity after new fillings. the number of Asian students since at least 1991. Additionally, using the Waterlase® for gum procedures reduces bleeding, post-operative pain, Annual growth in the Asian student population reached a high point swelling and the need for pain medication in many cases. That means a new level of comfort in1999 and 2000, when the number of Asian pupils in Fairfax grew 6.5 and satisfaction for your entire family. percent for two consecutive school years. In some years, the number of Hispanic students has grown at nearly Ⅵ Sterilization double that rate. The largest jump came between 1999 and 2000, when The laser sterilizes the tooth as it removes decay. This is very important. Because of bacterial contamination, many of you have had old fillings replaced with either new fillings, or in many See News Briefs, Page 15 cases, with crowns--and sometimes even root canals!! The reoccurrence of decay under fillings is a primary reason so many root canals are needed. Since this new laser sterilizes the tooth as it removes decay, and since many dentists now use ‘bonded’ filling materials enriched with fluoride, the chances of ever having recurrent decay under that new filling are much lower.

Ⅵ Great for Teenagers The Waterlase® is especially great for teenagers. Sure, if the dentist is very good, shots should not really be painful. But KNOWING you’re getting a shot is psychologically painful even if you can’t feel the needle--especially for teenagers. By not getting a shot, not feeling the vibration of the drill, and by not hearing the loud drill, kids never become afraid of the den- tist, so they don’t grow up to be adults afraid of the dentist.

By incorporating laser technology into our dental practice, we are changing dentistry. It is no longer yesterday’s world of painful shots, large silver mercury fillings, and fearful patients. Lasers have improved the lives of patients and their dentists. Technology is something that makes life better. Better in this case is better clinical results, improved patient comfort, less use of anesthesia and antibiotics. We are proud to be one of the first dentists in Fairfax County to offer this revolutionary tech- nology. Since August 2003, Dr. Fox has completed over 3,000 laser fillings with no needle/no pain/no numbness. If you’ve been putting off going to the dentist because you were nervous about the drill and needle, you don’t have to put it off any longer!

For more information about our dental practice please visit our website at www.larryfoxdds.com LAWRENCE T. FOX, DDS 5200 Lyngate Court Burke, Virginia 22015 703-978-5253 Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 7 am - 4 pm New Patients and Emergencies Welcome All types of general dentistry done at our office. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 1-7, 2009 ❖ 5 Opinion

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[email protected] with all the pros and cons I have on affordability and let the savings “Virginians will judge me on my I don’t think Mr. McDonnell’s heard, I feel the best way to imple- come in to cover the remainder 18-year record as a legislator and feigning insult is the same as his Editor & Publisher ment it is to phase it in over a brief over a period of time, if we really attorney general and the specific denying long-held and recently Mary Kimm period based on savings. The 703-778-9433 believe the savings are there. 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Willie L Armstrong hasn’t changed his mind was Mr. The Governor’s Advisory Coun- Wesley DeBrosse To deal with the cost issue, I sug- Fairfax McDonnell’s trading on his cil on Revenue Estimates, a group Controller gest that a group of uninsured daughter’s military service while focusing on an area of key concern Debbie Funk people be identified now that the in the commonwealth, has held National Sales claiming that Mr. Deeds (D) had, 703-778-9444 country could afford to insure ‘Shameful’ somehow, insulted him. In the re- seven meetings since Mr. Bolling [email protected] without major taxes or cuts to any- To the Editor: cent gubernatorial candidates’ de- took office. He has yet to show up one else who is presently insured I find Bob McDonnell’s (R) at- bate, Mr. Deeds suggested that Mr. in anyway. 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From Page 3 looked to James Madison University, know- One of the special events Joyce and his in time for the 6 p.m. kickoff. The trip, Jus- ing that the school has a robust Army ROTC fellow cadets participated in was the 61- tin Joyce said, was not only important be- mosphere.” program, and after speaking with the cadre, mile march. Organized by the JMU ROTC cause of its purpose, but also because of the Joyce was born into a military family, with immediately made his college choice. director, Capt. Brandon Lindsey, the march relationships that it forged. his father, Capt. Tom Joyce, serving in the As part of the ROTC program, Justin coupled the JMU battalion with Virginia “When all is said and done, we, even as United States Navy, flying F-14 airplanes, Joyce is required to do physical training Military Institute’s ROTC battalion, who members of rival schools, will be serving for 24 years. During his service, the family with his fellow cadets three times a week, walked the distance from VMI, in Lexing- together in the armed forces,” Justin Joyce lived in Virginia twice, California twice, from 6-7 a.m. He must also go to one two- ton, to JMU’s campus in Harrisonburg. The said. “It was great to work with such a close, Boston and Annapolis, Md., eventually set- yet rival school to show unity.” tling in Burke in 1998 when Tom Joyce was As Justin Joyce nears the completion of transferred to the Pentagon, where he his time in the ROTC, he is now looking worked until he retired from the Navy in “It was a great opportunity to show our forward to “branching,” or the process by 2003. appreciation for the men and women in the armed which the cadet enters the military field he Though Justin was always enamored with or she wishes to pursue. Justin Joyce said the servicemen and women at each stop, forces in such an atmosphere.” that he has interest in branching into the his father said, it was not until their time in — Justin Joyce intelligence community, where he will be- Annapolis that his desire to join the armed come an officer after completing specialized forces became cemented. training. Though only the top percentage “We lived right on campus and these mid- hour laboratory session per week and also two rival schools marched side-by-side for of cadets nationally get placed into the shipmen took our children under their wing takes part in special events such as addi- three days and two nights to deliver the branch of their choice, based on their GPA and became brothers and sisters to them,” tional training exercises or volunteer work game ball to the captains of the JMU foot- and field performance, Justin Joyce’s fel- Tom Joyce said. “Justin saw the amazing on campus. After one year in the program, ball team for the season opener. low cadets know he has nothing to worry things they were doing in their lives and it because of his success, he received a full, The first day, the two battalions marched about. impacted him significantly.” retroactive scholarship for tuition, room and 17 miles from VMI’s campus to Raphine, “Whatever he branched, he would be a When it came time for college, Justin board. where they camped overnight at Cyrus great officer,” Zurlo said. “He knows how Joyce sought to follow in his father’s foot- “Justin is one of our top cadets,” said fel- McCormick Farm. On day two, the cadets to communicate with people on his level, steps and applied to the U.S. Naval Acad- low cadet Matt Zurlo. “He understands tac- marched 24 miles to the Verona Volunteer and those below him, and military intelli- emy. However, while he was accepted, he tics, the military and has a grasp of the Fire Department, and on the final day, gence would be the perfect place for him could not obtain a congressional recommen- knowledge that the Army requires. He is the marched 20 miles to the JMU campus for a after what he’s been trained to do for the dation and could not attend. Instead, he epitome of what an army officer should be.” reception, then on to Bridgeforth Stadium last four years.”

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recession and the abuses that took place in our financial systems. We were left with vulnerabilities and these individuals saw this weakness.” The purpose of the scheme, which police believe involves as many as 200 homes worth more than $100 million, was to de- fraud mortgage lenders into lending money to purchase and refinance residential homes for profit. Police Photos According to the federal indictment, the defendants were real estate agents, mort- gage brokers and subcontractors. In many cases, the defendants identified “straw buy- ers” that had good credit and paid them or let them live rent-free in exchange for the Brizeida Justiniano Flor Camargo Misael Vargas Nelly Torrico use of their name and credit. In other cases, the indictment said, the accused would re- Parkwood Court, Falls Church, charged with three spiracy to commit wire and mail fraud and Suspects Arrested counts of using false statements to obtain property one count of wire fraud. fer unqualified buyers to a loan officer who or credit. Juan de la Cruz Aguayo, 49, 7300 was also part of the conspiracy to qualify Victoria Rojas, 57, 3000 block of Rosemary block of Bath St., Springfield, charged with them for the mortgage. The loan officer On Local Charges Lane, Falls Church, charged with using false state- conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud would then help prepare loan applications Flor Camargo, 32, 4000 block of ments to obtain property or credit. and one count of wire fraud. Annandale Road, Annandale, charged with Delmy Mendieta, 36, 6300 block of that contained false information on the four counts of using false statements to obtain Dana Ave., Springfield, charged with con- buyer’s income, immigration status, pur- property or credit. Suspects Arrested spiracy to commit wire and mail fraud and chase intent and more. Jarbin Guevara Paz, 38, 400 block of one count of mail fraud. Fairfax County Police Chief David Rohrer North Gordon St., Alexandria, charged with Wilmer Mendieta, 32, 6300 block of two counts of using false statements to obtain On Federal Charges Dana Ave., Springfield, charged with con- said that once the homes, usually between property or credit. Lourdes Rojas, 28, 3000 block of Rosemary spiracy to commit wire and mail fraud. 1,100-1,500 square feet in size, were pur- Brizeida Justiniano, 37, 100 block of Lane, Falls Church, charged with conspiracy to Maria Del Carmen Rapalo, 35, 5800 chased, they were typically torn down and South Cameron St., Sterling, charged with commit wire and mail fraud, three counts of wire block of Royal Ridge Drive, Springfield, replaced with “McMansions,” which in using false statements to obtain property or fraud and two counts of mail fraud. charged with conspiracy to commit wire credit Ruben Rojas, 30, 9200 block of Dellwood and mail fraud and two counts of wire many cases were 6,000-8,000 square feet. Veronica Rubio-Hernandez, 25, 9200 Drive, Vienna, charged with conspiracy to commit fraud. The homes were then sold and resold for block of Dellwood Drive, Vienna, charged wire and mail fraud, six counts of wire fraud and Jose A. Rodriguez, 37, 7200 Highland ever-inflating prices to other straw buyers. with using false statements to obtain property three counts of mail fraud. St., Springfield, charged with conspiracy to Many of the houses were then used as ille- or credit. Litcia Linares, 32, 6600 block of School Lane, commit wire and mail fraud and one count Misael Vargas, 30, 6900 block of Falls Church, charged with charged with con- of wire fraud. gal boarding houses for as many as 40 Westcott Road, Falls Church, charged with spiracy to commit wire and mail fraud and one Yesenia Benegas, 36, 6100 block of people, or they slid into foreclosure. using false statements to obtain property or count of wire fraud. Hibbling Ave., Springfield, charged with “The rents from these occupants paid the credit. Oscar Barahona, 32, 6000 block of Grayson conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud Kenia Aguilar-Hernandez, 30, 6000 St., Springfield, charged with conspiracy to com- and one count of wire fraud. mortgage in most cases. If not, the houses block of Hibbling Ave., Springfield, charged mit wire and mail fraud and one count of wire Jorge Cider Mendez Chavez, 41, were simply allowed to go into foreclosure,” with using false statements to obtain property fraud. Loudoun County, charged with conspiracy Rohrer said at a Sept. 22 press conference or credit. Santos Euceda Manzanares, 29, 6000 block to commit wire and mail fraud and one at the McConnell Public Safety and Trans- Nelly Torrico, 32, 7300 block of of Hibbling Ave., Springfield, charged with con- count of wire fraud. portation Operation Center in Fairfax. “Prof- its came primarily from real estate commis- sions, ever-increasing sales prices and ing, noise and other suspicious activity at During the course of Strike Team investi- comprehensive investigation. As a result, rents.” many homes within the Lee District. At that gations, the team reviewed several build- Connolly, Kauffman and other supervisors The investigation that netted the arrests time, Kauffman approached U.S. Rep. Gerry ing permits for these houses and learned were forced to continue to listen to frus- can trace its roots back to early 2007. Ac- Connolly (D-11), who was then the Fairfax that the same small group of individuals had trated citizens throughout the entire pro- cording to Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee), County Board chair, and the three toured obtained nearly every construction permit. cess but could not let them know that sig- who at the time was former Supervisor the areas. Immediately following the visits This information was then passed onto the nificant measures were being taken. Dana Kauffman’s chief of staff, their office and other meetings with the constituency, Financial Crimes Section of the Fairfax “My heart went out to those people,” was receiving an excessive number of qual- Connolly called for the creation of the Code County Police Department, where it was Connolly said. “We wanted to assure the ity of life complaints regarding overcrowd- Enforcement Strike Team. discovered that mortgage fraud was being neighborhoods and their residents that we committed in the transactions. Eventually, were working hard on this, but I was urged seeking greater resources, the county by police not to. They were so keen on mak- reached out to the FBI. ing sure that we would get these bad guys List of Properties 3130 Dashiell Road, Falls Church “The staff went to county tax records to and put them behind bars for a long time.” 7303 Bath St., Springfield 6913 Cabin John Road, Springfield see who owned the homes, and we found The 20 suspects are awaiting arraignment 130 Kale Ave., Sterling 5955 Joffa Place, Springfield the same names,” McKay said. “It didn’t take for the charges that could carry up to 30 6105 Augusta Drive, Springfield 3404 Hockett St., Falls Church long to figure out that there was more than 7106 Hickory Hill Road in Falls Church 7240 Evanston Rd., Springfield years in prison and $1 million in fines. While 3795 Mary Alice Place, Falls Church 6003 Backlick Road, Springfield meets the eye. This was a coordinated ef- police acknowledged that the arrests ended 7618 Savannah St., #103, Falls Church 6007 Hanover Ave., Springfield fort to defraud people.” only the first phase of the investigation, 7201 Giles Place, Springfield 7152 Floyd Ave., Springfield Though the investigation to this point is Rohrer said that it proved that authorities 7213 Halifax Place, Springfield 6016 Frederick St., Springfield 7201 Giles Place, Springfield 6309 Dana Ave., Springfield considered a success by police, Connolly would not tolerate crimes of this nature. 6210 Julian St., Springfield 6709 Cabin John Road, Springfield said that his only regret in the matter was “These crimes were committed for illegal 7414 Dunston St., Springfield 7225 Highland St., Springfield that he could not inform his constituency profit, and the criminal impact of mortgage 3018 Graham Road, Springfield 5801 Channing Road, Springfield that elected officials were, indeed, taking a fraud on financial institutions is clear,” 6604 Edsall Road, Springfield 6601 Independence Ave., Springfield 7407 Hastings St., Springfield 5805 Flanders St., Springfield stand on code enforcement sooner. Because Rohrer said. “Perhaps not as readily ac- 6007 Frontier Drive, Springfield 7314 Camp Alger Ave., Falls Church of the complex nature of the crime, Rohrer knowledged is the impact these crimes have 3140 Annandale Road, Falls Church 6002 Frederick St., Springfield said, police had to request that the supervi- on our neighborhoods. In Fairfax County, 7110 Falcon St., Annandale 7300 Grace St., Springfield sors and other elected officials keep the we do recognize the adverse impact, we do matter quiet so that they could conduct a care, and we are taking action.”

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Education: California As the unemployment rate continues to soar, the Area Senior High School, California, Pa.; B.A. English, BURKE PROFESSIONAL PLAZA Commonwealth continues to lose precious revenues University of Notre Dame, on the income side of its balance sheet. Excessive Notre Dame, Ind.; M.B.A., spending on the expense side (Virginia’s Budget more management systems and The Corner of Rt. 123 (Ox Rd.) cybernetics, The George than doubled between 1997 and 2007) has increased Washington University, & Burke Centre Pkwy. expenditures by $9 billion more than was needed to Washington, D.C.; Attended Joseph G. ‘Joe’ keep up with population growth and inflation. The University of Pittsburgh Bury How would you address this issue? School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pa. and Capital University Orthodontic Specialists I would attempt to enact tax incentives and other Law School in Columbus, Ohio. Henry F. Dutson, DDS MS measures to support growth in small- and medium- for Adults and Children Family: Spouse, Carla Menares Bury, 42; chil- D. Michael Ellis, DDS sized businesses so that businesses will be comfort- dren, Joseph H. Bury, 7, and Gabriela L. Bury, 3 able hiring again. Jobs mean revenues from income Employer and Occupation: Government con- tractor with Science Applications International taxes for the Commonwealth, money for 5631-B Burke Centre Parkway 4600 John Marr Dr., Suite #401 Corporation (SAIC) currently working on a Depart- homeowners to pay their mortgages, and employer- ment of Defense project in Falls Church Burke, VA 22015 Annandale, VA 22003 provided medical insurance programs for their fami- 703-250-2214 703-750-9393 lies. That moves the economy. On the expense side I will become nothing less than the most conscien- I was appointed to numerous committees and boards • Free Initial Exam tious steward of the peoples’ money. not only by Republicans, but Democrats as well: Adult What qualifies you for the office? What & Community Education Committee; Career & Tech- • 40+ Years Experience qualities do you bring? nical Education Advisory Committee; • Two Board Certified Orthodontists I have been actively-engaged in the Northern Vir- • Ceramic Braces ginia community for over 12 years. During that time, See Bury, Page 18 • Invisalign Treatment Cholko: Cut high taxes. Matthew What is the most significant issue facing Northern Virginia? John Cholko Northern Virginia faces a number of major issues, Age: 29 www.dutson-ellisortho.com but I believe that out of control government spend- Town of Residence: Annandale ing and ridiculously high taxes are the most press- Party Affiliation: Lib- ing. While families and businesses have been tight- ertarian ening their belts in these tough times, governments Education: Lake have not. Many Virginians are struggling to pay the Braddock Secondary School in Burke; A.S. in business bills, but our representatives in Richmond spend their management from North- time looking for new ways to get even more of our ern Virginia Community Matt Cholko money. In the 39th District race, both the Democrat College in Annandale; B.S. and Republican candidates seem to support new or in business management from George Mason University in Fairfax higher taxes and fees. I’m the only candidate who Family: Single, no children believes that you should keep your money. Employer and Occupation: Owner, Total How would you address this issue? Home Services, a small home improvement contract- We must reduce taxes dramatically. In order to do ing company See Cholko, Page 18 Watts: Traffic top issue. Vivian E. Watts What is the most significant issue facing Age: 69 Northern Virginia? Town of Residence: Congestion! We need to invest $1 billion a year in Annandale Education: University of Suite F • 5631 Burke Centre Parkway • Burke, VA 22015 Northern Virginia to increase capacity through tran- Michigan, B.A., cum laude, sit upgrades and expansion, improved traffic flow, major English, minors psy- Weekdays • Saturdays • Evenings and highway construction. This is the second most chology and mathematics; congested region in the nation, even though we have Trenton High School in United Concordia Participant Trenton, Mich. the second highest transit use, 5 percent of commut- Family: Married 49 24 Hour Emergency Care ers carpool and telecommuting has significantly in- years to Dave Watts; two creased. Recent General Assembly initiatives also children, Cindy and Jeff; include tying land use decisions with transportation four grandsons, ages 9 to 14. To advertise please call Steve Hogan Employer and Occu- Vivian E. Watts and eight audits since 2001 to reform VDOT. pation: Retired, executive at 703-917-6463 How would you address this issue? director, Fairfax Court Ap- Expanding capacity as well as getting cars off the pointed Special Advocates road requires funding. Tragic loss of nine lives un- derscored serious problems in our 40-year-old Metro fees to un-constitutional taxing schemes produced system, beyond the need to reduce overcrowding nothing. Over-dependence on the private sector will Your Home…Your Neighborhood… with more eight-car trains. Each new car costs $3 remove government accountability to citizens. Your Newspaper million. State transportation funding hasn’t been in- creased in 22 years. Easy “fixes” from abusive driver See Watts, Page 18 12 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ October 1-7, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Health & Fitness THIS IS “NICOLE” D.O.B. January 1, 2007, Shepherd/Lab Mix, Spayed Female, 55 lbs. Nicole wan- dered into someone’s yard and had 7 puppies. She was picked up by animal wardens and taken to a rural shelter with little chance of survival for herself or her Virginia Autism Summit babies. She was starved, scared and searching for someone to love her. Her From Page 4 babies have all been adopted and now be nice, the responsibility for treatment lies with doc- it’s Nicole’s turn to be loved. She’s very gentle and good with other dogs. You tors and therapists — which their insurance, they can see the love in her eyes and can feel by Fairfax Station resident Teresa Champion. believe, should cover. the love in her heart. Please give this lit- tle lady the chance she so deserves, to Champion has been an advocate for autistic chil- “So many people don’t realize insurance doesn’t have someone special in her life. Call us dren and their families since her own son, James, always pay for treatment,” Champion said. “Insur- today and soon you’ll have a wonderful lifelong companion. Attributes: So sweet was diagnosed. ance may pay for the diagnosis, but that might be you’ll think she’s made of sugar! “Everything we’ve done for him has been out-of- it.” pocket,” Champion said. While trying to find treat- And treatments aren’t necessarily cheap. Each one- HUMANE SOCIETY OF FAIRFAX COUNTY ment for her son, she also had to be mindful of meet- hour session can cost $100 or more, Shank said. She Hours: Monday-Friday 10-4 and Saturday 10-3. ing the needs of her daughter, Sydney. was fortunate enough that her husband’s insurance 4057 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030 • 703-385-7387 Both Champion and Shank point to the growing agreed to pay for treatment up to a certain level, a number of children with autism — according to the cap on services of sorts, but that was quickly ex- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 150 ceeded. All of Ryan’s treatment, like all of Champion’s children is diagnosed with autism, a rate that in- son James’ treatment, have been paid out-of-pocket. OPEN HOUSES creases to 1 in 83 among boys and is considerably Along with the Virginia Autism Project, a non-profit higher among military families — which is quickly organization which just formed in April, Champion SAT./SUN. OCTOBER 3 & 4 approaching epidemic levels. has gone to Richmond several times, hoping that she When her son was diagnosed, the rate was closer could help lobby legislators to take up their cause to 1 child in 10,000 had a chance of being affected and put the pressure on insurance companies to get by autism, Champion said. their children the care they need and deserve. But, “If you don’t know someone as Molliet-Ribet notes, the topic with autism now, you probably has come up before and was stone- will eventually,” Shank said. walled. So why the trouble obtaining “If you don’t know The pressure first came up in coverage, if the disorder is so 2008, when JLARC conducted an prevalent and getting more wide- someone with assessment of the costs and ben- spread? autism now, you efits of mandatory coverage for all For starters, there’s the differ- children on the autism spectrum, ence between autism, considered probably will determining that coverage was a habilitative condition, compared needed and should be provided 8652 HILLSIDE MANOR DR, Springfield • $819,900 • Sunday 1-4 with an illness like cancer or an through insurance. Earlier this eventually.” RE/MAX • Bruce & Tanya Tyburski • 703-239-2525 event like a stroke, which are re- — Donna Shank year, legislation that would’ve habilitative conditions. When a made coverage for autism spec- When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses, visit person is prescribed therapy after trum disorder (ASD) treatments www.ConnectionNewspapers.com and click the Real Estate links on the right side. a stroke or injury, the person is seeking to regain mandatory was introduced, but failed to live past function he or she had previously. In autistic chil- committee, she said. Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. dren, the therapy is to create new abilities, like speak- “It is important to note that mandated insurance Fairfax Station (22039) ing or playing with other children, according to coverage applies only to fully-insured plans, which 11611 YATES FORD RD...... $767,500 ....Sun 1-4...Keller Williams...... Karen Paris...... 571-220-7503 Molliet-Ribet’s study. account for approximately 20 percent of Virginians,” 11451 QUAILWOOD MANOR DR...$1,275,000 .Sun 1-4...Keller Williams...... Diane Lenahan...... 703-283-7328 Insurance companies argue that the diversity of she said. However, the legislation has failed to gain 8303 PINYON PINE CT...... $1,100,000 .Sun 1-4...Long & Foster...... Mary Fitzhenry...... 703-731-9178 treatments does not guarantee results across all ar- traction in Richmond “largely due to concerns that Lorton (22079) eas of the autism spectrum and therefore cannot work covering ASD services would increase insurance pre- 8940 HOLLYMEADE DR...... $749,900 ....Sun 1-4...Jobin...... Donna Er...... 703-861-2350 the same for all people, unlike treatments for other miums and could force some employers, especially 10624 OLD COLCHESTER RD...... $960,000 ....Sun 1-4...Weichert...... Alex Pricenor...... 703-897-4777 illnesses which are covered by insurance. small businesses, to discontinue providing health in- 8711 FLOWERING DOGWOOD LA.$735,000 ....Sun 2-4...Fairfax...... Salvador Lagadameo...... 202-361-3838 But, according to Molliet-Ribet’s study, the Insti- surance coverage to their employees in order to avoid Burke (22015) tute of Medicine’s National Research Council and the higher costs.” 10430 HERITAGE LANDING RD....$510,000 ....Sun 1-4...RE/MAX...... Bruce & Tanya Tyburski..703-239-2525 American Academy of Pediatrics “recognize certain Insurance company representatives may try to 5215 LIGHTHORNE RD...... $549,900 ....Sun 1-4...Classic...... Rosemary Downey...... 703-217-3004 therapies as research-based, including speech, occu- blame the poor economy, Champion said, and try to Springfield (22153, 22152, 22151, 22150) pational, physical and behavioral therapies such as make the argument that nothing can be done now, 6722 CANEEL CT ...... $580,000 ....Sun 1-4...Long & Foster...... Kathryn Peters...... 703-915-2165 those based on the principles of the applied behav- but she doesn’t buy it. 7305 SCARBOROUGH ST...... $569,900 ....Sun 1-4...RE/MAX...... Bruce & Tanya Tyburski..703-239-2525 ioral analysis. Medical treatments are generally not “They weren’t doing anything for us when the 8652 HILLSIDE MANOR DR...... $819,900 ....Sun 1-4...RE/MAX...... Bruce & Tanya Tyburski..703-239-2525 effective for everyone who suffers from a given medi- economy was great,” she said. 9015 FOX GRAPE LA...... $345,000 ....Sun 1-4...RE/MAX...... Bruce & Tanya Tyburski..703-239-2525 cal condition.” 5503 CALLANDER DR...... $399,900 ....Sun 12-3 . Coldwell Banker ...... Sandra Cronin...... 703-731-8280 8551 MAZZELLO PL...... $699,900 ....Sun 1-4...McWilliams/Ballard . Amy Broderick...... 202-288-8703 A debate also exists between medical and educa- WHAT PARENTS need to understand is that the tional treatments, both of which are encouraged for services they’re seeking to have covered aren’t the Kingstowne/Alexandria (22315, 22310, 22304) autistic children, but insurance companies tend to same kind of services traditionally covered by health 6448 SUTCLIFFE DR...... $564,900 ....Sun 12-4 . Weichert...... Daphne Melillo...... 703-725-5939 6112 REDWOOD LA...... $539,935 ....Sun 1-4...Weichert...... Phil Cefaratti...... 703-371-7601 believe the responsibility for that should fall on the insurance, said Doug Gray, executive director of the 4400 EATON PL...... $625,000 ....Sun 1-4...Coldwell Banker ...... Rita McCauley-Redmond703-447-9114 child’s school. Virginia Association of Health Plans, a group that 5849 GOVERNORS HILL DR...... $750,000 ....Sun 1-4...RE/MAX...... Jennifer O’Brien...... 571-332-1816 This notion in particular draws ire from Shank and advocates for access to health care. 6000 EDGEWOOD LA...... $1,350,000 .Sun 1-4...RE/MAX...... Sandra Crews...... 703-899-7629 Champion. They believe schools are doing the best The problem is that many of the therapeutic ser- 6227 GENTLE LA ...... $535,000 ....Sun 1-4...Long & Foster...... Allan Price...... 703-329-2424 they can, considering their budgetary and staffing vices autistic children need are not provided by doc- 6535 GRANGE LA, #402...... $329,900 ....Sat 1-5....Belinsky...... Vladimir Gherman...... 703-909-5487 shortfalls, and while more help in their schools would tors or nurses, people licensed to practice medicine, 6320 MANCHESTER WAY...... $695,000 ....Sun 1-4...Long & Foster...... Anita Vida-D’Antonio...... 202-460-1809 Gray said. The people who provide many of the treat- 6605 THORPE TERR ...... $530,000 ....Sun 1-4...Keller Williams...... Martha Allen...... 703-864-4784 ments for autistic children, especially the educational 211 CAMERON STATION BLVD.....$585,000 ....Sun 2-4...Avery-Hess...... Donna Henshaw...... 703-801-9000 5644 GLENWOOD DR...... $825,000 ....Sun 1-4...Coldwell Banker ...... Phyllis Patterson...... 703-408-4232 More and behavioral therapies, get certified in their field, 1 NEELY ANN CT...... $825,000 ....Sun 1-4...Coldwell Banker ...... Phyllis Patterson...... 703-408-4232 The first Autism Summit is scheduled for Monday, many through a program at Mary Washington Uni- Oct. 5, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Hilton Mark Cen- versity. To add your FREE Realtor Open House listing ter Hotel in Alexandria. More information is available That distinction makes a world of difference in the in Springfield/Kingstowne, Burke, at http://vapnova.org/. For more information on the insurance field, Gray said. Treatment from doctors or Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill, JLARC study on autism coverage is available at http:/ /jlarc.state.va.us/reports/Rpt388.pdf and http:// is covered by insurance; therapies provided by certi Contact Steve Hogan at jlarc.state.va.us/meetings/June09/autismbrf.pdf . [email protected] See Autism, Page 15 All listings due by Tuesday at noon. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 1-7, 2009 ❖ 13 Burke Connection Sports Editor Reed Albers Sports 703-224-3014 or [email protected] Johnson, Ngampa Break Chantilly

tribute this year,” he said. “It was great to finally get in the end-zone for the team.” Woodson’s passing Johnson’s run came with a little more flair offense grounded, but as he slashed around the defensive line, dodged one defender and kicked away an- duo of tailbacks pick Photo by other who had wrapped his hands around Johnson’s legs. He then ran 55 yards for a up the slack. touchdown. The talented running back was quick to

Craig Sterbutzel credit his offensive line for the touchdown. By Reed S. Albers “[Ngampa] and I get breaks, but the of- The Connection fensive line works for us in the trenches,” he said. “That’s what it’s all about, working ollowing W.T. Woodson’s 26-14 vic- hard to make plays.” tory against Chantilly High School Although the Cavaliers’ running game Fon Sept. 25, quarterback Connor /The Connection played a key role in the victory against Reilly said he prefers the cozy con- Chantilly, the passing game still defines the fines of a passing pocket to the free-wheel- Woodson offense. ing style of a scrambling quarterback. On Sept. 11, Reilly set a team passing “I don’t like to scramble, but if I have to, record against Lake Braddock. Since then, I will,” Reilly said. “If it’s going to help the the Cavaliers have been labeled as a pass- team, then I’ll do it.” first offense. Fortunately for the senior, Woodson’s run- Woodson running back James Johnson breaks a tackle during the Johnson, however, said he isn’t worried ning backs are happy to pick up the slack, Cavaliers’ 26-14 victory over Chantilly High School. Johnson finished about being a running back on a pass-cen- as they did against Chantilly, and transform the night with one rushing touchdown and 118 rushing yards. tric team. the pass-heavy team into a formidable run- “I like [being on a passing team]. Reilly ning squad. with 118. Reilly had 80 rushing yards and on the way to his 55-yard rushing touch- is a talented quarterback and they think that “We always felt like we could run on them only 111 passing yards. down. we will pass it all day,” he said. to the outside,” senior running back James “We have two great running backs and “When the cornerback had me wrapped The Cavaliers improved to 3-1 on the sea- Johnson said. “We just wanted to get that we felt like we had to come out and estab- up and I drove my legs through him, I son with the victory against Chantilly, but break. We can make plays so we took ad- lish the run,” said Head Coach Trey Taylor. opened my eyes and all I saw was green,” the team hasn’t been able to find the offen- vantage of that.” “I thought they did a great job. It wasn’t Ngamba said. “I was just like ‘go, go, go.’ I sive passing rhythm it possessed when it Johnson and senior running back supposed to be all run, but it worked.” learned from an old running back that when dropped 499 passing yards on Lake Bertrand Ngampa capitalized on a Charg- Both running backs also turned in high- you run the ball, just think of the impos- Braddock. ers defense that committed to the pass in- light reel touchdowns from the exact same sible.” “Our passing game still isn’t where it was stead of the run. field location, for the exact same yardage. The touchdown run was made sweeter when we last played Lake Braddock,” Tay- The Cavaliers racked up a season-high Late in the fourth quarter, trailing 14-7, by the fact that Ngamba has missed two sea- lor said. “It’s going to take more than just 342 rushing yards with Ngampa earning Ngampa took a pitch down the right side- sons due to injury. passing. It’s going to take team effort to beat 144 rushing yards and Johnson finishing line to score, breaking through one tackle “I wanted to pick up my play and con- good teams.” Kenny Towns Leads Bruins to Victory Lake Braddock golfer leads team to first in Patriot District Golf Tourney.

By Michael K. Bohn from West Springfield by five strokes. The Connection “I just played steady golf,” the Burke resi- dent said afterward. “I did putt awful in the n the 2009 Patriot District golf tour- second round, though,” he said, pointing nament on Sept 23, the Lake Braddock at the six 3-putts on the card. “I tried to

I Courtesy Lake Braddock Secondary Secondary School golf team clawed its take advantage of my length off the tee to way to a first place finish. Led by junior make up for the putting,” he said. Kenny Towns, Lake Braddock won by 21 strokes over runner-up West Springfield High School at Twin Lakes Golf Course. “Everyone really focused well,” said Lake Team Results (Top 3) Braddock Coach Bill Hughes. “No one had 1. Lake Braddock 608 any disasters and they all struck the ball 2. West Springfield 629 3. South County 630 well during the two rounds.” Hughes applauded Town’s excellent play and then noted how well Sam Kim played Individual Play (Top 5) during the tournament. “I am pleased with 1. Kenny Towns (Lake Braddock) 145 all of his hard work.” 2. Matt Spooner (W. Spring.) 150 3. Bobby Bradshaw (W. Spring.) 151 Towns won the medal for low score in 4. Nolan White (South County) 153 Lake Braddock’s championship golf team, from left: Assistant Coach individual play, shooting a 1-over 71-74- 5. Sam Kim (Lake Braddock) 155 Steve Ondrof, Sam Kim, Dan Buckrop, Kenny Towns, Michael 145. He bested runner-up Matt Spooner Quinteros, Justin Burns and sisters Amanda and Alyssa Harrison.

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From Page 5 the percentage of Hispanic students enrolled in Fairfax schools Autism Insurance Fight increased 12.8 percent between the annual student counts. Ten years ago, Asian students made up 10.4 percent of Fairfax’s From Page 13 “We want to help him be total student population and Hispanic students made up 4.8 percent of Fairfax’s total student population. fied instructors are outside the insurance umbrella. independent, to give him According to the U.S. Census, the Asian population is still the Furthermore, many of the people actually providing largest ethnic minority in Fairfax County as a whole, with about these services may only be assistants, not certified functioning behavior.” 160,560 people, or 17.5 percent of the locality’s population in teachers themselves, Gray said. — Donna Shank 2008. About 14.1 percent of Fairfax’s total population was His- He’s sympathetic to these families, understands panic the same year. their frustration and their sense of injustice, but he well, but she wonders about what his future will hold. Fairfax has a rather large Asian population when compared wants them to know that asking for insurance cov- “My barometer (for how well he’s progressing) is to the rest of the United States, where people who are Asian erage isn’t the right way to go about getting it. for him in his 20s. I want to see where I can get him made up about five percent of the total population in 2008. The parents doing the lobbying, the ones who are in terms of independence and his self-esteem. We Fairfax’s Hispanic community is slightly smaller than the lamenting their quickly diminishing funds to pay for want to help him be independent, to give him func- country’s as a whole. In the United States, 15.4 percent of the their children’s care, are the lucky ones, Gray said. tioning behavior. Everything we do, we take a deep population is Hispanic, according to the U.S. Census. “They’ve got homes and jobs and insurance. Think breath and know Ryan is looking to Daniel to learn Both the Hispanic and Asian communities in Fairfax have about all the people who don’t have jobs, or homes things.” grown by about three percentage points since 2000, when the or insurance and have to pay for everything out of Champion agreed, saying her son is still improv- Hispanic represented just 11 percent of the county’s overall their pockets.” ing as time goes on. “We want to make his life as population and the Asian or “partial Asian” community made Many of the children in Fairfax County are fortu- independent as possible and give him as much in- up 14.5 percent of Fairfax’s residents, according to the U.S. nate enough to get some services in their schools, doctrination (to the rest of the world) as we can af- Census. Gray said, but think about the ones who live in rural ford.” — Julia O’Donoghue areas, whose schools don’t have the resources to pro- During the summit on Oct. 5, Champion is eager vide up to 12 hours of in-school treatment weekly to hear from as many local elected officials as is pos- like children in Fairfax County receive. sible, and during an election cycle she’s bound to Bulletin Board What the parents want “is outside our area of ex- have a few on hand. In the name of fairness, in addi- pertise,” Gray said. tion to JLARC and organizations dedicated to autis- SATURDAY/OCT. 3 Champion and Shank are looking for the future, tic children and their families, Champion has invited Northern Virginia LLC will have Fairfax County Republican its monthly meeting 1:30-3 p.m., at for their own children and for the countless others insurance company representatives. Committee Pep Rally Breakfast. Physicians Conference Center, Inova with autism. “We don’t know what insurance companies say be- 8:30-10:30 a.m., Burke Firehouse, Fairfax Hospital, 3300 Gallows Road. 9501 Old Burke Lake Road. Ryan, for example, is doing well, and despite warn- hind closed doors to legislators,” she explains, and Falls Church. Martha Hammond WOCN discusses Skin Care, Q&A. To ings that he may never speak, Shank said he talks inviting them to the summit gives them a chance to SUNDAY/OCT. 4 learn more, call 703-802-3457 or with her, can ask for things and has a relationship tell their side of the story. “We want everyone to know visit www.ostomysupportofnova.org. Ostomy Support Group of with his brother and father. She believes he’s doing that this is a problem.” Faith Notes Send notes to the Connection at COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP [email protected] or call 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated announcements should be submit- ted at least two weeks prior to the event.

Burke Presbyterian Church (BPC) is hosting its annual World Communion Sunday service fol- lowed by an International Luncheon on Sunday, Oct. 4. Worship services are 8:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. followed by the luncheon at 12:45 p.m. A special presentation of the Jerusalem Women Speak tour will be shared. BPC is lo- cated at 5690 Oak Leather Drive, Burke. For additional details about this event visit www.BurkePresChurch.org or call 703-764-0456. Messiah Jubilee Parenting: The Early Years United Methodist Church 9800 Old Keene Mill Rd. Christian Center Class. Franconia United Methodist Celebrating the Sounds of Freedom 6215 Rolling Rd., Springfield Realtime Worship - Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM Church, 6037 Franconia Road, Alexan- (Near West Springfield High School) 703-455-7041 Sunday School 10:10 AM dria, will offer a six-session video study Sunday Evening - 6:30 PM Youth Meeting (703) 569-9862 Sunday School Family Night - Wednesday 7:15 PM for parents of young children on Mon- Call for Sunday Evening Worship Home Group Schedule days from 7-9 p.m. starting Oct 5-Nov Sunday Services 9:15 AM visit our website: www.jccag.org 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 am 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax 16 (no class on Oct. 12). $15 registra- Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170 Heartline Contemporary Service 7:15 p.m. “Experience the Difference” tion fee, which includes a workbook. To Worship Service register, contact Frank at 703-971-5151 Sunday School 10:30 AM ext.112, or e-mail 9:30 am & 11:00 am Presbyterian [email protected]. Web site: “Serving God by Serving Others” www.calvaryfamily.com Burke Presbyterian Church http://www.franconiaumc.org. Visit our website: http://www.messiahumc.org 703-764-0456 “Continuing the ministry of Christ on earth” Sansaug Korean Presbyterian Community Days at Harvest Baha’i Faith Episcopal 703-425-3377 Church. Saturday, Oct. 3 and Sunday, Baha’is of Fairfax County Southwest Church of the Good Shepherd Unitarian Universalist Oct. 4. Bring the whole family to Satur- 703-912-1719 703-323-5400 St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church Accotink Unitarian Universalist days events from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and Baptist 703-503-4579 will include inflatables, rock wall, pony St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 03-978-8724 Preservation of Zion Fellowship 703-455-2500 Non-Denominational rides, face painting, magic show, draw- 703-409-1015 Lutheran ings for prizes, etc. On Sunday a special Catholic Burke Community Church one-hour community service will begin Abiding Presence Lutheran Church 703-425-0205 Church of the Nativity at 10:30 a.m. highlighting the various 703-455-2400 703-455-7500 Calvary Christian Church 703-455-7041 ministries of the church. Grand prizes Christian Reformed Methodist will be given away on Sunday. Must be Burke United Methodist Church Knollwood Community Church b Grace Christian Reformed Church b present to win and at least 18 years of 703-323-8033 703-250-6100 703-425-2068 age. Free. Harvest Church is located at 7401 Beulah St., Kingstowne. Call 703- To Advertise Your Community of Worship, Call 703-778-9418 971-7070. www.harvestchurchag.org. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 1-7, 2009 ❖ 15 703-917-6464 Zone 2: • Burke Employment Zone 2 Ad Deadline: Home & Garden • Fairfax • Springfield Wednesday 11 a.m. connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com

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SMITH • COMPUTER CONSULTANT 20124 Dir: corner of Twin Lakes Dr. & Union Mill Rd Achievement Oversight Committee. Hold all of your elected officials account- ➣ ➣ ➣ nr C’ville HS. Furn, h/h, TRAINING INSTALLATION TROUBLE-SHOOTING sporting goods, x-mas , What differentiates you from your able and not just at election time. Stay en- ➣ LET US TAME THAT BEAST FOR YOU clths, toys. Anything you opponent(s)? gaged throughout the legislative session. need we have! Serving the Area Since 1995 Accountability is important to me. The Express your satisfaction, as well as dissat- Multi Family Yard sale incumbent was recently-asked about her isfaction on the issues. to advance beyond Antiques furn, too much to (703) 765-2222 CLASSIFIED accomplishments. She responded, “I have her own 20-yard line. [email protected] mention! end of Robert Carter Rd Fairfax Station 10/3, 8-1 found that sometimes if you really keep Who are your political heroes/in- For Local… working at it, you become the right person fluences? 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 201 Import Auto at the right time to get something done.” The greatest influences in my life are my By that analogy, one could also happen to parents. They taught me right from wrong, Safe, Reliable Car •Employment for Young Driver be the wrong person at the wrong time and to respect others. In more recent years, my Only 125,000 original miles on this third owner, classic six cyl- •Employees get struck by lightening. I’m different be- wife Carla has influenced me by her ex- inder 1989 Mercedes sedan cause I not only envision and write what I ample. The patience, faith and love she ex- with roomy interior and 20+mpg. Offers great protec- •Services intend to accomplish. I also take whatever udes are extraordinary. tion and reliability for young driver, second family vehicle or hobbyist. Amazing condi- •Entertainment tion, low mileage and mechan- ical reliability for 20 year old •Announcements Matthew John Cholko (L) car. Usual Mercedes luxury plus new ignition switch, up- dated AC system and Sony •Real Estate From Page 12 What differentiates you from your stereo/cd/mp3 player. Engine, transmission, power locks and opponent(s)? all electrical (except power an- •Cars so, we need to reduce the size and scope I’m the only candidate who promises to tennae) operate smoothly. Va state emissions valid through •Trucks of government quite a bit. This doesn’t mean work for lower taxes, smaller government 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Sept, 2010. Minor paint, interi- elimination of important services, or a re- and more freedom. Both my Republican and or blemishes and barely visible rust bubble on left rear panel. •Vans duction in the quality of life in our commu- Democrat opponents talk about finding new Have too many cars for two drivers. $2900/offer. nities. Quite the contrary, a smaller govern- sources of revenue. That’s code for higher Details, 703-862-7240 •RV’s ment will be able to focus on those things taxes. Both want to force their values onto that we truly need it to do, and will allow all Virginians. 3 RE for Rent •Boats us the freedom to live even greater lives. If you could say one thing to vot- 2 bed/4 bath Townhome •Pets More specifically, we must immediately be- ers, what would it be? in Alexandria with one car garage; 2 large bedrooms gin across the board spending cuts, and we We must stop voting for Republicans and with attached full baths and •Yard Sales must continue to cut every year until we Democrats and expecting things to change. walk-in closets; kitchen with hardwood floors; den with •Crafts reach a sustainable level. If we truly want to stop the our slide into fireplaceClose to bus stop; What qualifies you for the office? big government and huge taxes then we one mile from metro; close to shopping, movie theater, What qualities do you bring? must look outside of those two parties. It’s restaurants. Community •Hobbies pool and playground. $2100 As a native of Fairfax County, former pub- time for a real change, and Libertarians rep- per month; one month free •And More! lic school student, George Mason Univer- resent that change. rent. Please call (703) 608- 2143 or (703) 362-6230 sity graduate and local small-business Who are your political heroes/in- owner, I am fully invested in the future of fluences? 26 Antiques For All the community and its well being. My ex- For inspiration, I look back to our perience as a local, small business owner founders. People like Thomas Jefferson and We consign/pay top $ for Your has given me unique insight into the chal- George Mason are my heroes. In modern antique/semi antique furn. including mid century & lenges that area businesses face, but has also times, I like Ron Paul quite a bit, though I danish modern Teak Advertising furniture, sterling, mens taught me valuable leadership skills. wouldn’t call him my hero. watches, painting/art glass, clocks, jewelry, costume Needs… jewelry, etc. Call Schefer Antiques @ 703-241-0790. Del. Vivian E. Watts (D-39) 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements It Works. From Page 12 If you could say one thing to vot- ers, what would it be? Week What qualifies you for the office? We have extremely tough challenges What qualities do you bring? ahead to balance the budget, address our After Week. I work hard, listen, am extremely tena- most pressing needs, and strengthen cious and strive to shape rational policies Virginia’s economy. More than ever, we need 703 that fully consider differing opinions, unin- to reason together for the common good. tended consequences, accountability, cost- Who are your political heroes/in- 917-6400 benefits and our duty to strengthen society fluences? and preserve the environment. Barbara Jordan: dignity, integrity, com- What differentiates you from your manding presence; Harry Truman: straight Place opponent(s)? talker, resisted the trappings of office; Tho- Breadth of experience. For 15 years, while mas Jefferson: incredible intellectual curi- Your raising my kids, I worked tirelessly to make osity, religious freedom; Ronald Reagan: our schools and community better and was ability to communicate; Ted Kennedy: com- Ad named Washington Post Citizen of the Year. mand of the details making him effective I’ve gone on to gain ever-growing knowl- across party lines. Today! edge of issues and government represent- ing this area in the Virginia House, serving as Virginia Secretary of Transportation and Also Running Public Safety, heading a non-profit work- Jim Leslie, an Independent Green candidate, is E-mail: [email protected] to your community also on the ballot for the 39th District House of ing with court child abuse and neglect cases, Delegates seat. He did not return a questionnaire and serving on the Veteran Services Board. in time for publication.

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