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2 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ May 14-20, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-917-6440 or [email protected] Radio Host ‘Dukes’ It Out in Fairfax Local radio personality Chad Dukes releases his first film. By Justin Fanizzi The Connection

fter duking it out with the Junkies at a Spring Break Party and battling the mysterious Mr. X, the Main Event AMafia has finally encountered a worthy adversary: the “Undead World Order.”

Pitting the Main Event Mafia, radio personality and Burke na- Photo by tive Chad “Nash” Dukes’ pro-wrestling troupe, against a rival wrestling team consisting of zombies, the film “The Undead World

Order” premiered Thursday night, Jullia O'Donoghue April 30, before a packed-to-capac- “Go into it with an ity Hard Times Cafe in Fairfax. Dukes, co-host of “The Big O and open mind, and you Dukes Show,” airing on WJFK will enjoy it.” weekdays from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., created the film after putting to- — Chad Dukes gether nearly 20 short movies fea- /The Connection turing the Main Event Mafia. “We did have reservations about doing a feature length film, but Chad knows what he wants.” Said Beau Schembechler, WJFK sales coordinator and Mafia member. “I’ve never seen anyone work harder or put as much effort and passion into a side project.” The movie was just the latest in a string of successes for Dukes, Burke native Chad ‘Nash’ Dukes, center, watches the premiere of his first film at See From Radio, Page 5 Fairfax’s Hard Times Café on April 30. 15-Year Sentence for Fair Lakes Rape

Virginia’s Division of Forensic Sciences. pen. Pollard has been incarcerated since his Judge, victim reluctantly accept agreement When it was entered into the Virginia arrest in February 1993, so 30 years will DNA Databank, it matched that of Pollard, have passed in 2023. in case that stretches back 17 years. of no fixed address. His DNA had previously Before sentencing Pollard, Judge Schell been entered into the databank after he was said it was clear to him that the victim By Bonnie Hobbs ish class in Falls Church and drove home. convicted of an unrelated felony. “The fo- wanted this case resolved and him to ac- The Connection She parked her car inside a garage on Hunt rensics lab came up with Mr. Pollard as the cept the plea agreement. “In her letter to Club Circle and began walking toward her contributor of the DNA found on the victim’s me, the victim said, ‘This settlement does either the judge imposing the sen- apartment complex. clothing, etc., to the exclusion of better than not establish justice on my behalf, nor on Ntence, nor the victim on whose Then, said Deputy Commonwealth’s At- the population of the world,” behalf of other victims, and I behalf he did so, were particularly torney Ian Rodway, “An individual came said Rodway. want you to accept it with pleased that Charles Lamonte Pollard re- up behind her, put his hand over her mouth On April 18, 2008, police ar- profound regrets,’” read ceived just 15 years in prison for rape, rob- and something in her neck and directed her rested Pollard and charged him Schell. “’I want nothing more bery and abduction with intent to defile. back to the garage.” with rape, abduction and rob- to do with this and I want to “I received a letter from the victim which The assailant demanded money and she bery with intent to defile. On get on with my life.’” indicates that she reluc- gave him $30 from her Friday, May 8, in Circuit Court, He then imposed the sen- tantly accepts the plea purse, but that wasn’t he was sentenced according to File Photo tence, plus five years active agreement,” said “She’ll feel the enough for him. “He an agreement reached earlier probation upon Pollard’s re- Fairfax County Circuit impact of this walked her behind a by Rodway and Frank. lease from prison. “There are Court Judge David car and raped her,” said Pollard received 20 years in serious concerns by the vic- Schell. Doing so closed [crime], the rest of Rodway. “Another car prison, with 15 years sus- tim as to the terms of the plea a horrific chapter in her came in and passed by, pended, for each charge. Each Pollard agreement,” said the judge. life and kept her from her life.” so he pulled her down, of these sentences will run con- “But the court will accept it, having to relive her or- out of sight.” — Judge David Schell, secutively to each other, for 15 years total, in light of the totality of her letter.” deal during a trial. But when he began to and concurrently to the prison sentence Fairfax County Circuit Court Pollard then stood and said he used to be Actually, Pollard’s rape her again, said the Pollard is presently serving in Maryland. If an alcoholic and drug user. “But I’m 50, I’ve punishment was a long prosecutor, she he’s released from prison there within the turned my life around now, I’m a Christian time in coming because screamed and he ran away. Later, police col- next 15 years, he’ll return to Virginia to and I’m a different person than I was then,” the crimes happened in Fair Lakes in 1992. lected her clothing and the forensic evi- serve the balance of his sentence here. he said. Because of substance-abuse issues at that dence obtained from her person. Convicted of first-degree rape in Frederick Schell, though, had the last word. “I’m time, he “has no recollection of these However, the state forensic lab wasn’t as County, Md., Pollard was sentenced to life happy you’ve turned your life around,” he events,” said his attorney, Robert Frank. But technologically advanced then, as it is to- imprisonment on May 11, 1994. Rodway said. “But I want you to recognize that this the victim will never forget. day, so no arrest was made for almost 16 said he would have to serve 30 years there victim has had her life turned around and On Nov. 3, 1992, a 36-year-old Fair Lakes years. But in August 2004, Det. Mark before the governor would even consider it can’t be undone. ... She’ll feel the impact woman attended an adult-education, Span- Pfeiffer resubmitted this evidence to releasing him, and that’s not likely to hap- of this the rest of her life.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ May 14-20, 2009 ❖ 3 News Week in Fairfax Fairfax Man Still Wanted Following Sting Operation Prison Time for Remington A year-long, undercover po- Quick had previously supplied. He’s since been sen- lice operation at a shopping Fairfax woman, 18, tenced to 19 years in prison. center in Bailey’s Crossroads culminated, May 6, in 143 receives 2-year sentence BUT THERE’S more to Remington than her involve- criminal charges. Jeff ment with heroin, said her attorney, Bill Reichhardt, Baumgardt, 27, of 3100 block for distribution of heroin. Police Photo on May 8, in federal court. Her family calls her sweet of Ranger Road in Fairfax, is and gentle, and a Fairfax County School Board mem- wanted on a charge of distribu- By Bonnie Hobbs ber described her as “a distinguished, young artist.” tion of stolen property. The Connection Yet she had serious problems. Operation Build America was “Her parents watched her spiral downhill for years, launched in May 2008 to better ne thing became clear during Jessica due to drug and mental-health issues,” said Jeff Baumgardt understand the criminal activ- Remington’s sentencing, Friday morn- Reichhardt. “[Substance-abuse treatment facility] ity taking place in and around ing, May 8, in U.S. District Court. She Crossroads called her ‘struggling, but making it.’” the Build America Shopping Center in the 3800 block of O was as much a victim of heroin as a In the heroin ring, he said, there were people who South George Mason Drive. Community concerns of illegal distributor, with her addiction to it only making her viewed it as a business, people who were addicts and activities in the shopping center, coupled with indicators existing problems worse. those who knew how to obtain the drug and sell it that crime was in the upswing, were the catalysts for the At the outset, Assistant U.S. At- for a profit. But, he added, “Shade operation. torney Daniel Grooms recom- and Remington were on the pe- According to Fairfax County Police, the investigation suc- mended she receive a sentence “I used drugs to riphery of children trying to die, cessfully infiltrated several criminal organizations and busi- within the federal guidelines of 37- in some respect. When I first met nesses operating around the center. Undercover police of- 46 months. But in the end, Judge mask my problems.” my client, she was 20 pounds less ficers identified nearly 40 people suspected of criminal ac- Leonie Brinkema deviated down- — Jessica Remington than today, had a wool cap pulled tivity ranging from property crimes to crimes of violence. ward and instead sentenced the over her head and couldn’t make The undercover operation successfully recovered stolen fire- Fairfax 19-year old to 24 months. eye contact — but she always told arms and illegal narcotics, including cocaine and marijuana. She told Remington she did so “because of your me the truth.” long history of mental-health issues that pre-date Reichhardt said Remington was identified as a spe- — Bonnie Hobbs the heroin use. But the law cannot excuse the con- cial-education student in high school, but had “sig- duct entirely; you need to be held responsible for nificant, mental-health issues, was expelled from 15,000 Child Porn Images your actions.” school and enrolled in Mountain View Alternative Remington and her friend, Ashleigh Shade, 19, School [from which she graduated in June 2007].” U.S. District Court Judge Liam O’Grady sentenced David were each charged with conspiracy to distribute 100 In addition, he said, Remington was also diagnosed O. Newman Jr., 45, of Fairfax, to 97 months in prison for grams or more of heroin, in connection with the as bipolar and having depression, plus “She’s impul- receiving child pornography over the Internet. Centreville-based heroin-distribution ring. On April sive and suffers from anxiety disorder, for which she Law enforcement officials identified Newman during a 8, Shade received the same sentence. took medication. Then in August 2007, she was given national investigation of individuals trading child pornog- Initially, the pair bought heroin from Centreville’s heroin for free and became addicted within three raphy. J.R. Quick. But when he was jailed in March 2008, weeks.” She attended VCU for its art program but, Newman’s computer had approximately 15,000 images they purchased it in Washington, D.C. Then from said Reichhardt, “She didn’t last a week there because and videos of child abuse, including images of infants and March through July 2008, they began regularly dis- sadistic conduct, according to Dana J. Boente, acting U.S. tributing heroin in Centreville to a number of people See Remington, Page 7 attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, and Joseph Persichini Jr., assistant director in charge of the FBI Wash- ington Field Office. The Fairfax County Police Department’s Child Exploita- tion Task Force assisted the Northern Virginia Resident Agency of the FBI Washington Field Office in the investiga- tion of the case, which was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Jay V. Prabhu. At sentencing on Friday, May 8, in Alexandria federal court, Judge O’Grady also ordered Newman to serve 20 years of supervised release, to undergo counseling and to register as a sex offender following his release from prison.

— Ken Moore James Ellis, 53, Died James Ellis, 53, of Haymarket, formerly of Arlington, died on April 26, 2009 at the Prince William Hospital. He is survived by his wife Thomasena B. Ellis and was the father of Benjamin Ellis (Nicola) of Charlestown. W.Va. and Ian Ellis of Gainesville, Va. He is also survived by three grand- children, Breanna, Jourdan and Kameron, one sister, Marliyn Brame (John) of Leesburg; two brothers, Bruce Ellis (Inell) of Haymarket, and Andre Wallace of Harrisburg, Pa.; two aunts, Louise Boyd of Vienna and Gracie Ellis of Fairfax; one uncle, Walter Ellis (Sharon) of Sterling and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation took place on Saturday May 2, from 11 a.m. until time of service,12 noon at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 2516 Squirrel Hill Mom & Me Five generations pose together March 13 at The Olive Garden restau- Road, Herndon. rant in Fair Lakes: Alice Morrison of San Antonio, Texas; Betty Gatlin of San Antonio, Texas, daughter of Alice; Karen Crawford of Mineral, Va., daughter of Betty; Ashley Crawford Perryman of Fairfax, daughter of Karen; and Hannah Crawford of Fairfax, daughter of Ashley. They gathered to celebrate Alice’s 95th birthday. The next day, Ashley was married to Jonathan Perryman.

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Editor & Publisher What We’re Up Against Letters to the Editor Mary Kimm 703-917-6416 Delegates from rural areas making decisions [email protected] Men Not Immune Editor in Chief Steven Mauren on issues concerning Fairfax County. Managing Editors To Breast Cancer Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic By Del. David Marsden When I introduced this bill, HB 2227, it was To the Editor: Photography: D-41 referred to the Committee on Militia, Police, Breast Cancer occurs in 1 percent Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, of men and is often overlooked, de- Craig Sterbutzel and Public Safety. The bill was heard in front Art/Design: he structure of the Virginia House of of three rural members of the House of Del- laying diagnosis. In 30 years of prac- Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, John Heinly, Delegates presents challenges for the egates who sit on the subcommittee. These tice as a dermatologist, I have diag- T nosed three breast cancers in males John Smith, Stu Moll, delegates that represent Fairfax members, who do not have gang problems in Wayne Shipp their districts, do not see that the misuse of by biopsy of a suspicious lesion. Cur- Production Manager: County. The membership of a number of com- Jean Card mittees is configured to ensure that bills im- these weapons represents the possibility of rently, I am fighting with Medicare portant to our county are heard predominately serious permanent injury or death, not to men- to cover a claim of a biopsy of a breast CIRCULATION: 703-917-6481 cancer in a male. They have not paid Circulation Manager: by individuals who are indifferent to urban and tion the intimidation these Ann Oliver suburban issues. Commentary weapons presents. it because they claim “the diagnosis I have over 30 years of experience in juve- It was of no concern to is inconsistent with the patient’s sex”. CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, I bring this to everyone’s attention L.L.C. nile justice and have made a life long commit- them that these weapons Peter Labovitz ment to child safety. As a result, the Gang Unit are dangerous in the hands for two reasons. First, breast cancer President/CEO in Fairfax County approached me to introduce of gang members and, under Virginia law, are does occur in 1 percent of men. It is Mary Kimm often overlooked delaying diagnosis Publisher/Chief Operating Officer legislation that would prohibit the concealed currently defined as “toys.” No one made a 703-917-6416 carry of air soft guns (bb guns and pellet guns). motion on the bill, and with little recognition and worsening prognosis. Second, I [email protected] Youth gang members are taking them to school of the problem these guns create in suburban am concerned that in this environ- Jerry Vernon ment of “reforming healthcare,” as a Executive Vice President and in some instances, such as in Chesterfield communities, the bill died in committee. 703-917-6404 County, have committed armed robbery using Unfortunately, these dangerous weapons can means of cost cutting, if reimburse- [email protected] ment for these important procedures these weapons. Some pellet guns can be con- still be concealed legally in Virginia. If caught Wesley DeBrosse figured to propel an object by the force of air concealing one in school, a child might face a is already being denied, what will Controller to almost lethal proportions and they look ex- suspension or expulsion but could not be ar- happen when health care is ra- Debbie Funk tioned!? National Sales actly like real handguns. Together, the Fairfax rested or charged with an offensive. 703-518-4631 Gang Unit and I discussed the need to make This issue is not going away in Fairfax [email protected] concealing these weapons, which propel pro- County, and I hope to work with members Robert N. DeAngelis M.D. jectiles faster than 350 feet per second, illegal across the aisle and across the state to find a Springfield in the Commonwealth without a concealed solution. Public safety is too important to let weapons permit. this issue be dropped. 6 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ May 14-20, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Sale Impatiens .97¢ Singles or 4 Packs REG. 1.89 60-75% OFF 3 Cubic ft. Shredded ALL POTTERY Hardwood Mulch $2.99 Washington’s Largest Remington Gets 24 Months Bulk Mulch REG. 2.99 19.99 cu. yd. Selection Playground Chips 19.99 per cu. yd. 25% OFF From Page 4 day she dies. 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You’re only 19, but you’re an cooperate with the detectives,” said Reichhardt. adult.” She then sentenced Remington to 24 months “There was a belief she wouldn’t be charged, if she in prison and said she’d recommend the teen be en- did so.” rolled in the Bureau of Prison’s 500-hour, intensive, The Commonwealth dropped its charges — but drug-treatment program. then she was charged federally. She was in a resi- Brinkema also placed her on four years supervised dential-treatment facility when she was arrested. release, provided she stays drug-free, submit to regu- “Look at her history when considering her sentence,” lar drug testing and obtain whatever drug and men- Reichhardt urged Judge Brinkema. “She is nine tal-health treatment her probation officer requires. months clean.” Remington may be in contact with Shade again, but Although she briefly used again while at Cross- not with the drug conspirators from Centreville. The roads, he said, “What’s remarkable is that she called judge also let Remington remain in Crossroads until me and self-reported and kept going with her treat- she reports to prison. “You are very young — use ment. The likelihood of recidivism is high; there are this time to get your life in order,” said Brinkema. going to be slips and setbacks … and a propensity to “You have four years in prison hanging over your drug addiction, which she’ll struggle with until the head during supervised release.” Penultimate Experience Jefferson’s girls’ outdoor track and field team claimed first place out of 20 teams at the Thomas Jefferson Penultimate Experience this past weekend, holding off sec- ond-place W.T. Woodson, 125-57. The boys’ teams took sixth out of 17 schools with 46 points. Nora Gayer (high jump), Sara Gokturk (discus), Katherine Sheridan (800- meter run) and Dan Markwalter (pole vault) all finished first, while Where you are a woman, not a number. Kathryn Moore (300 hurdles), Ronik Malka (800m) and Sarah Stites (1,600m) placed second. Regina M. Burton, M.D. Burke natives Lauren Laffosse (long jump) and Timmy Galvin Board Certified OB/GYN (800m) earned second-place hon- ors as well, and Springfield’s Tania ❦ Prenatal Care Ermak was third in the long jump; ❦ Fairfax’s Arvind Rachamadugu Gynecology was third in the triple jump; the ❦ Reproductive Surgery boys’ 4x400 relay team of Colin ❦ Donahue (Burke), Rachamadugu, Menopause Sy Rashid (Burke) and Jacob Hanger took third. Volunteers No wait for new clients,

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File Photo File Get Ready To Ride and the Fairfax Deputy Sheriff’s Coalition Pipe and Patriot Harley Davidson Drums and the Fairfax High School Marching Band. The Armed Forces Color Guard will carry the Ameri- readies for annual Rolling can and Virginia flags into the ceremony at Patriot Thunder rally. Harley Davidson, where Anderegg will follow com- ments from U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11); Mo Smith, director of the Fairfax chapter of the Harley emorial Day weekend in the City of Owners Group; Bob DeHaven, CEO of Patriot Harley; helping youth make a better world Fairfax will once again be kicked off City of Fairfax Mayor Rob Lederer; Del. David Bulova Mwith the roar of over 3,000 motor- (D-37) and State Sen. Chap Peterson (D-34). cycles, courtesy of the Ride of Patri- ots at Patriot Harley Davidson. FOLLOWING THE ceremony at 9 a.m., the motor- For the 11th year, the dealership on Fairfax Boule- cycles, expected to number well over 3,000, will de- vard opens its doors to motorcyclists and veterans part east down Fairfax Boulevard to Nutley Street from around the area for their parade to the Penta- and onto Interstate 66 toward the Pentagon. gon, where they will join up with the national Roll- On Friday, May 22, riders are invited to join a ing Thunder procession through downtown Wash- candlelight vigil at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial ington. in Washington, sponsored by the national Rolling Keynote speaker this year will be Ret. Col. C. Ri- Thunder organization. chard Anderegg, USAF, director of Air Force History This year, some of the riders departing Patriot on and Museums Policies and Programs in Washington. May 24 will be making a special pitstop instead of A former F-4 fighter weapons school instructor pi- driving to the Pentagon. At least 50 riders will be lot, Anderegg flew more than 3,700 hours in the F- attending an event sponsored by Bobby Van’s 4C/D/E/G and F-15A/C/E, which includes over 170 Steakhouse in Washington for 500 disabled veter- combat missions during the Vietnam War. An author, ans and their families at the request of the Depart- Col. Anderegg wrote “The Ash Warriors,” a history ment of Veterans Affairs, according to Ken Lyons, of the Mount Pinatubo eruptions and the evacua- Communications Coordinator for the Fairfax Harley tion of Clark Air Base. Owners Group club. As in years past, the ceremony at Patriot Harley For more information on the Ride of the Patriots, will begin at 8 a.m. with a parade featuring the North- go to www.rideofthepatriots.com. ern Virginia Firefighter’s Emerald Society Pipe Band — Amber Healy

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fundraising strengths inside the common- How much does Top Fairfax County Donors wealth. McAuliffe’s prolific In Governor’s Democratic Primary “I think it is important to note that he outraised both of the other Democratic can- The information listed below covers fundraising in 2008 and 2009 and is provided by the fundraising matter? Virginia Public Access Project, www.vpap.org. didates in Virginia,” said Elisabeth Smith, a spokesperson for the McAuliffe campaign. Name Hometown Work/Job Donation Of the three Democrats, Moran has raised By Julia O’Donoghue DEEDS the most money in Arlington County The Connection Edward Hart Rice Vienna Stockbroker/ $100,000 ($225,538), Loudoun County ($51,869) Financial Advisor and the City of Alexandria ($1.1 million) any young adults join politi- since the beginning of 2008. Sen. Dick Saslaw Springfield Virginia Senate $15,000 cal campaigns after gradu- (D-35) Majority Leader But McAuliffe has raised more money Mating from college. Few end during that time period in Fairfax County, up where Terry McAuliffe, a Thomas Greeson Herndon Attorney $12,500 Virginia’s most populous locality. Virginia gubernatorial candidate, found According to the Virginia Public Access himself during the 1980 re-election bid of MORAN Project, McAuliffe garnered $828,117; President Jimmy Carter. George Pedersen McLean Defense Industry $75,000 Moran received $502,329; and Deeds raised At the age of 22, McAuliffe rose through $217,001 from Fairfax County residents and the ranks to become national finance direc- John Andrew Braun Falls Church Defense Industry $57,930 businesses during 2008 and 2009. tor of the Carter campaign, launching a ca- Dario Marquez Jr. Vienna Homeland Security $35,000 While most of Moran and Deeds larger reer as one of the Democratic Party’s most Northern Virginia donors are already active successful national fundraisers over the next MCAULIFFE in local political campaigns, McAuliffe has three decades. Hani Masri McLean Private Equity/Investors $100,000 also been able to attract local donors who During the rest of the 1980s, McAuliffe have previously not given to state cam- served as deputy treasurer and director of A. Huda Farouki McLean Import-Export/Finance $50,000 paigns in the commonwealth. finance for the Democratic National Com- McLean resident Hani Masri, who has ties Premium Alexandria Alcohol Distributors $50,000 mittee, and other leadership positions. He Distribution of Virginia to Bill Clinton, contributed $100,000 to was fundraiser for and advisor to President McAuliffe’s campaign, and does not appear Bill Clinton during the 1990s. In 2000, to have given money to statewide candi- McAuliffe headed up the Democratic Na- McDonnell had raised $5.14 million by not always win. …It is harder to buy a pri- dates in the past. tional Convention. He was chair of the the end of March. mary because the electorate is so small. You Oak Hill resident Jack Xi Deng, who con- Democratic National Committee from 2001 just don’t know who is going to show up,” tributed $25,000 to McAuliffe, also does not to 2005; he raised money for 2008 Demo- McAULIFFE may need all that money if said Faulk. appear to be a regular donor in other Vir- cratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton he wants to win the primary against two Moran and Deeds have also pointed out ginia races. and President Barack Obama’s campaign. well-established candidates, according to that much of McAuliffe’s campaign money Arlington resident Thomas DePasquale, “Without question, he is a formidable some political scientists. has come from outside Virginia. who has contributed to many Virginia fundraiser. Terry McAuliffe would be on any Moran represented Alexandria in the Vir- The McAuliffe campaign states that 17 Democrats over the years, gave $35,000 to list of the top 10 Democratic Party ginia House of Delegates from 1996 to percent of their candidate’s the Moran campaign and fundraisers,” said Dan Keyserling, deputy 2008. During the 2007 state election cycle, donations come from Vir- “Terry McAuliffe $10,000 to McAuliffe. Alex- director of communications at the Univer- he served as the Democratic house caucus ginia, while the bulk of andria resident Frank sity of Virginia’s Center for Politics. chair, traveling around the state to help sev- Moran and Deed’s dona- would be on any Connor gave $2,500 to eral of the Democratic Party’s current del- tions – over 90 percent ac- Deeds before contributing McAULIFFE was the third Democrat and egates win or retain their seats. cording to those respective list of the top 10 $20,100 to the McAuliffe the fourth candidate overall to jump into Deeds, who is from Bath County and rep- campaigns — have come Democratic Party campaign. the 2009 Virginia Governor’s race. resents the Charlottesville area, has served from inside the common- Former Alexandria Del. Brian Moran (D), in the General Assembly since 1982. In wealth. According to the fundraisers.” REGARDLESS of where Central Virginia state Sen. Creigh Deeds (D) 2005, he ran for attorney general and lost Virginia Public Access McAuliffe’s donations come and former Attorney General Robert to McDonnell by fewer than 500 votes, the Project, McAuliffe’s top two — Dan Keyserling, from, his campaign said its McDonnell (R) have been closest statewide election in individual donors Haim University of Virginia ability to attract more traveling around the com- Virginia’s history. Saban ($276,064) and Center for Politics money will make McAuliffe monwealth raising money in “The person McAuliffe has never run for Stephen Bing ($250,000) the strongest candidate to anticipation of their guber- an elected office. live in Los Angeles. take on McDonnell in the fall. natorial runs for the better with the most “For a candidate like Terry “Terry has raised more money. Fortunately “The national Republican Party has kept part of four years. McAuliffe McAuliffe, with such a thin for us, the people who have given him its promise to throw the kitchen sink into only emerged as a potential money does not resume in Virginia, money money can’t vote for him,” said Jesse this gubernatorial race. They are bringing candidate in August and always win.” means a good deal. … Terry Ferguson, a spokesperson for the Moran in national Republicans like John McCain started seriously campaign- McAuliffe needs all the campaign. The Moran campaign also boasts and Sarah Palin to raise money for Bob ing in November. — Cordel Faulk, money that he has because the largest number of contributions, with McDonnell. Terry is the only one who can Yet McAuliffe raised more University of Virginia the two other [primary] can- 3,867 people and organizations giving compete with that,” said Smith. money for his campaign in Center for Politics didates already have a base money to the campaign so far, according to McAuliffe will not only be able to raise five months than the other in this state,” said Cordel the Virginia Public Access Project. money for himself but also contribute to two Democrats, who face Faulk, director of communi- “We built a tremendous network of indi- other Democrats, she added. McAuliffe in a June 9 primary, were able to cations at the University of Virginia’s Cen- vidual donors and small-dollar donors. They “I would look at the amount of support garner in three years. McAuliffe also col- ter for Politics. are the ones that are going to fuel this cam- we were able to give Sharon Bulova and lected slightly more money than McDonnell, paign,” said Ferguson. Ilryong Moon in recent Fairfax County elec- who does not face an opponent for the Re- FAULK and others are quick to say that McAuliffe has had 2,530 individuals con- tions,” said Smith. He contributed more publican Party’s nomination. McAuliffe’s fundraising does not mean that tribute to his campaign and Deeds has had than $16,000 to Bulova. According to the Virginia Public Access he has more voter support than the other 3,437 individuals contribute to his cam- “All this focus on money, there has been a Project, McAuliffe had raised a total of candidates. paign. lot of overkill on it. All three of these can- $5.16 million for his campaign as of March In 2006, Sen. Jim Webb (D-Va.) won a didates have raised a decent amount of 31. Moran had collected $2.95 million and Democratic primary against lobbyist Harris EVEN IF McAuliffe has received most of money and showed that they can Deeds had garnered $2.15 million for their Miller, despite Miller outspending Webb. his money from outside Virginia, the politi- fundraise,” said Scott Surovell, chair of the respective campaigns by the same deadline. “The person with the most money does cal consultant is still showing significant Fairfax County Democratic Committee. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ May 14-20, 2009 ❖ 9 Calendar

To have community events listed, send Fairfax. 703-385-5717. to [email protected] or Spring Dance Concert. 7:30 p.m., in call 703-917-6459 with questions. Dead- the Fairfax High School Auditorium, line for calendar listings is two weeks 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax. Fairfax prior to event. Academy Dancers perform to a rock n’ roll beat. Directed by Andrea Heininge, Fairfax Academy dance THURSDAY/MAY 14 instructor; guest choreographer is Darryl Davis, 8-10 p.m. at the Old Dana Fisch, director of Undertoe Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Dance Project, New York City; And Fairfax. Complimentary swing lesson, featuring Signature Project pieces 7:30 p.m. $10 per person. 703-424- choreographed by Christine 1745 or Sentlinger and Sasha Welch, second www.headoverheelsdance.com. year Dance students. Tickets: $15 New Providence Republican adults, students $10. 703-219-2385. Women’s Club Dinner, 6 p.m., at Live Traditional Irish Music. 7:30 Vespucci’s Italian Seafood Grill, p.m., at The Auld Shebeen, 3971 10579 Lee Highway, Fairfax. $35. Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293- Dinner will be a la buffet. Guest 9600. www.theauldshebeenva.com. speaker is former congressman Tom Tribute to Maestro Luis Haza Davis. For reservations, call 703 591- presented by the Virginia 7368. Chamber Orchestra. 8:15 p.m., at Chess Club. 3:30 p.m. at the Pohick the Ernst Community Cultural Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Center, Northern Virginia Community Road, Burke. Learn the rules and College, 8333 Little River Turnpike, strategy; play the game. Age 6-12. Annandale,. The concert will feature 703-644-7333. Mozart’s “Sinfonia Concertante in E- Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines, 8 flat major” with Natasha Bogacheck, p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple violin, and Zino Bogachek, viola; Ave. E., Vienna. $15. 703-255-1566 tribute by Robert Aubrey Davis. or jamminjava.com. Seniors and groups, $12; adults, $18; advance purchase, seniors and The Blackjack. 10 p.m., Fat Tuesdays, Fairfax Academy Dancers perform to a rock n’ roll beat during their Spring Dance University Mall, 10673 Braddock groups, $10; adults, $15. All students Road, Fairfax. Locals Only Radio and admitted free. 703-758-0179. Concert, May 14 and 15, 7:30 p.m., in the Fairfax High School Auditorium. Main St. Promotions presents The Complementary reception will follow. Blackjack and Panderosa. www.virginiachamberorchestra.org. $1/child. 703-425-9225. by sight and sound at 6:45-7:30 p.m., Club, the Downtown Fairfax www.fairfax-station.org. at Eakin Community Park on Coalition and the City of Fairfax. May Funfair. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at St. Prosperity Avenue in Fairfax. www.nvrg.org, 703-273-6097. FRIDAY/MAY 15 SATURDAY/MAY 16 Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 6509 Participants, 4 and older, meet at the Live Traditional Irish Music. 7:30 Enter the Haggis and the Abrams Anamide, 10 p.m. at Fat Tuesdays, Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Enjoy Prosperity Ave. parking lot and walk p.m., at The Auld Shebeen, 3971 Brothers, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. at 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. 703- Moonbounces, games, food, music, to the pond. Bring a and wear Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293- Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., 385-5717. silent auction, boutique and more. waterproof footwear. Prepaid 9600. www.theauldshebeenva.com. Vienna. $15. 703-255-1566 or Train Show. HO and N-scale model Proceeds benefit the Ministry for reservations required. $5 per person. Fairfax County Master Gardeners jamminjava.com. trains will be running 12-5 p.m., in Tomorrow capital campaign. To reserve, call 703-941-1065. Association, Inc. Community Twentysomthin, Fairgrounds, the community room and the caboose www.standrews.net or 703-455- Antique Car Show. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at Event. 10 a.m. at the City of Fairfax Graduation Party, 10 p.m. at Fat at the Fairfax Station Railroad 2500. City Hall, 10455 Armstrong St., Regional Library, 10360 North St., Tuesdays, 10673 Braddock Road, Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Frog Chorus for National Frog Fairfax. Presented by the NoVa Road, Fairfax Station. $2/adults and Month. Learn how to identify frogs Regional Group of the Early Ford V-8 See Calendar, Page 11

“Me and My Dad”

To honor dad on Father’s Day, send us your favorite snapshots of you with your dad and The Connection will publish them in our Father’s Day issue. Be sure to include some information about what’s going on in the photo, plus your name and phone number and town of residence. To e-mail digital photos, send to: PhotoB@connection newspapers.com Or to mail photo prints, send to: The Fairfax Connection, “Me and My Dad Photo Gallery,” 7913 Westpark Dr. McLean, VA 22102 Photo prints will be returned to you if you include a stamped, self- addressed envelope, but please don’t send us anything irreplaceable.

10 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ May 14-20, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar Please Join the From Page 11 Winners’ Concert Petition to Create Fairfax. Master Gardeners provide horticultural tips, information, Christopher Yi, co-winner a techniques and advice to home for the first place award in gardeners. Adults. 703-293-6227. the May 3 Youth Music National Flower Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m.- Competition sponsored by 1 p.m. at the Kings Park Library, Day 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. The the Alexandria Performing Fairfax County Master Gardeners Arts Association, will be a Association gives tips and strategies. 703-978-5600. featured violinist in the www.flowerdayregina.com Murder in Movieland. 7 p.m. Burke May 17 Winners’ Concert at Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak the Lyceum in Old Town Road, Burke. Meet colorful Hollywood characters, gather Alexandria. Schwartz is the Thank You, evidence and figure out whodunit. concertmaster of the Lake Regina Bay Adults. 703-249-1520. Braddock Chamber Orches- Country Western Dance. Northern Virginia Country Western Dance tra. The concert, free to the Association smoke-free, alcohol-free public and sponsored by dance at Luther Jackson Middle the Alexandria Performing School, 3020 Gallows Road, Falls Church. Ooh Poo Pah Doo line dance Arts Association, begins at lessons at 7:30 p.m., and No Shirt, 4 p.m. No Shoes, No Problem couples THIS IS “AL PACINO” & “ASHTON KUTCHER” specialty dance lessons at 8 p.m. 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax MONDAY/MAY 18 Al Pacino: DLH, D.O.B. Admission for NVCWDA members is Station. $2/adults and $1/child. 703- Monday Movie. 3:30 p.m. at the Kings $10, nonmembers $12, ages 16-20 425-9225. www.fairfax-station.org. Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, March 1, 2009. Ashton with student ID $5. Snacks available. Abendmusik Concert. 4 p.m., in the Burke. Come for a movie based on a Kutcher: DSH, D.O.B. www.nvcwda.org or 703-860-4941. Sanctuary at Fairfax Presbyterian book and tell us which you liked Spring Dance Concert. 7:30 p.m., in Church, 10723 Main St. Fairfax. better. Bring a blanket, snack, and March 6, 2009. Kittens- the Fairfax High School Auditorium, Music by the Sanctuary Choir, the drink. 703-978-5600. Kittens-Kittens…These two 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax. Tickets: $15 Carol and Chapel Choirs, the Joyful Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 6 p.m. adults, students $10. 703-219-2385. Ringers handbell choir and the at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 little guys along with their Instrumental Ensemble. 703-273- Sydenstricker Road, Burke. The furry friends are waiting to 5300. SUNDAY/MAY 17 Fairfax County Master Gardeners find their forever homes. Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 1 p.m. Association gives tips and advice. Asylum Street Spankers “Sausage at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Adults. 703-644-7333. They are too cute for Fest 2009.” 8 p.m. at Jammin’ Sydenstricker Road, Burke. The Watch Out! There’s Ghosts, Dot words. These little ones Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Fairfax County Master Gardeners Dot Curve, And Then There $17. 703-255-1566 or Association gives tips and advice. Were None, The Ready Set and make you laugh and keep you entertained for hours. jamminjava.com. Adults. 703-644-7333. Running with Giants, 6 p.m. at Train Show. HO and N-scale model The Rob Hornfeck Enterprise and Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., HUMANE SOCIETY OF FAIRFAX COUNTY trains will be running 1-4 p.m., in the Tribal Mind, 2 p.m. at Jammin’ Vienna. $10 in advance, $12 at the Hours: Monday-Friday 10-4 and Saturday 10-3. community room and the caboose at Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $8. the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com. See Calendar, Page 18 4057 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030 • 703-385-7387

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By Jason Mackey Sam Barber working her way to the middle The Connection of the field about 35 yards away.

Zinck, still not panicking, sent a pass sail- Photo by elsey Zinck had the ball in the net- ing that her teammate was able to corral. A Kting of her oversized goalie stick for few tic-tac-toe passes later, Barber finished what seemed like an eternity dur- the rush for Robinson, scoring with 2 min-

Robbie Hammer ing the final three minutes of the Concorde utes, 21 seconds left. District girls’ lacrosse final on May 8 against Barber’s tying marker set up the game- Chantilly. Her team winning goal for was trailing by a Rachel Moody, who goal and Zinck was “We’re a calm team, and spun twice and beat without options, Chantilly’s Lisa /The Connection waving her stick in we know when we have to Comerford for her the air like a fisher- second tally of the man at an empty take a deep breath.” game to give the pond. — Rachel Moody, junior, Rams a 9-8 win. In First, Zinck Robinson Secondary all, Robinson scored thought she had an three answered open teammate goals to walk away In addition to making 14 saves, Robinson’s Kelsey Zinck set up the streaking to the left. Nope. Quick defense. victorious. game-tying goal during the Concorde District title game last Friday, After a few steps to her right, she stopped “It was nerve-racking, but I’ve been work which resulted in a 9-8 win for the Rams. to pass and again the opportunity closed faster than she thought. Finally, Zinck saw See District, Page 14

12 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ May 14-20, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports RAM SPORTS CAMP ROBINSON SECONDARY SCHOOL Photo courtesy of Kindergarten through 10th Grade Mornings • Afternoon • Extended Sessions Tennis Cheerleading Field Hockey Volley Ball Indoor Baseball Pre-School Gymnastics Indoor Soccer

Michael Bohn Ram Sports Camp Football Dance Baseball Girls LAX 5035 Sideburn Road Basketball Fairfax, VA 22032 Track & Field For Further Information: Multi-Sport www.ramsathleticboosters.com The Paul VI boys’ golf team includes, from left, coach Milt Papke, Alex Kormanec, Brandon Luxenburg, Michael Simmons, Jay Pinkos, Tyler Wingo and Matt Astorino. Paul VI Wins WCAC Golf Title OPEN HOUSES SAT./SUN. MAY 16 & 17 Panthers top Gonzaga by Country Club, Paul VI rode the solid play of medalist Tyler Wingo to the championship. one stroke at Springfield “It was a good win, but we were outplayed in the second attempt at the second round,” said Paul VI Golf and Country Club. coach Milt Papke, whose team posted an aggregate score of 773. “The cold wind made for a tough day.” Michael K. Bohn “Two birdies on the back nine saved my second Special to the Connection round,” said Wingo, whose two-round total of 2-over- par 144 (68, 76) led all players. espite the twin tests of a good DeMatha team and variable THINGS TURNED sour the fol- Dspring weather, the lowing day, however, when Paul VI Paul VI boys’ golf “Two birdies on the ran into Georgetown Prep at the team eked out a one-stroke victory Washington Private School Cham- in the 2009 Washington Catholic back nine saved my pionship at International Country Athletic Conference golf tourna- Club in Fairfax, finishing third. Jay 12342 CLIVEDEN ST • $524,950 • May 17th, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM ment. second round.” Pinkos of Paul VI tied for third with Coldwell Banker • Suzanne Parisi • 571-214-9934 The Panthers enjoyed a nine- a 74. — Tyler Wingo, sophomore, When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this Connection Newspaper. stroke lead after the first round on Paul VI Catholic Paul VI won its fourth straight For more real estate listings and open houses, visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Tuesday, April 28 and watched a Virginia State Catholic Golf Cham- and click the Real Estate links on the right side. heavy rain wash out the second pionship on May 2 at Kiskiack Golf Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. round on May 5. When the conference resumed on Club in Williamsburg. It was the 10th such title in Monday for the final round at Springfield Golf and team history. Centreville/Clifton

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NoVa West Lacrosse is conducting registrations for U-13, U-15 and high school-age boys. NoVa West is also To add your FREE Realtor Open House listing in its summer camps, clinics and indoor conducting registrations for tryouts for Chantilly/Oak Hill, Centreville/Clifton, Fairfax league play. Camps and clinics will be in Community Sports the U-15 Virus and high school-aged Cru- June and July. NoVa West, as the exclu- saders and Outbreak squads. Tryout Contact:Karen Washburn sive provider for lacrosse in the new weekends will be May 16-17 and 23-24. Purcellville Sports Pavilion indoor facility, For more information or to register, visit [email protected] will be hosting summer, fall and winter indoor leagues for the NoVa West Web site at www.NoVaWestLAX.com. All listings due by Mon. at 3 p.m. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ May 14-20, 2009 ❖ 13 Sports Week in Sports District Win for Rams From Page 12 ing on having the ball in my stick so I knew I needed to create just like my coach taught me,” said Zinck, who also recorded 14 saves in the win. “I saw Sam post up in the middle, and I used all my energy to throw it out to her. I figured there was nothing to lose.”

Photo by WITH THE VICTORY, Robinson claimed the Concorde’s top seed in this week’s Northern Region tournament, which Zinck and Co. parlayed into a 20-8 win over Stone Bridge on Tuesday night. The Rams will now host South County in the region

Jason Mackey quarterfinals on Thursday. According to fifth-year coach Alison Neun, Robinson’s late-game composure was nonexistent during the first meeting this season between these two teams, which resulted in a 12-5 for Chantilly

/The Connection on April 4. All last week, Neun and her team studied film of that game, picking out mistakes that none of them had ever made before and haven’t made since. “These girls have wanted this so bad, and they really regretted how they played against [Chantilly] the first time,” said Neun, whose squad improved to 12-3 this spring with the Stone Bridge win. “We watched film and learned that we had improved a lot Robinson senior Michael Del Bueno fields a ground ball during practice on Monday. since the first time we saw them.” Del Bueno has also been an offensive force this spring, hitting a team-best . 475 with The solutions that Robinson found couldn’t have come at a eight stolen bases and 15 walks. more convenient time, as the Rams have now developed quite the playoff rivalry with the Chargers. In last year’s title game, Megan Dunleavy scored with one second remaining to deliver the upset, ruining yet another undefeated season for Chantilly. Ram Holiday Tradition This spring, Dunleavy needed to only score once as seven dif- ferent Rams contributed goals, including tallies from Sarah Moody, Katie McHugh, Abby Eastman, Tory Barron (2), Barber and Rachel Moody (2). of a crowded playoff picture. The Rams were sched- Memorial Day seen “We knew it was going to be a tough game, but we learned uled to play Herndon in the district quarterfinals on as Robinson baseball’s Wednesday night, but that game ended too late for from our mistakes big time and came out here ready to play,” this edition. With a win, Robinson would achieve part Rachel Moody said. “We’re a calm team, and we know when we playoff goal. of its goal by reaching the region tournament. have to take a deep breath.”

By Jason Mackey WHILE DETWILER’S focus has been on Memorial The Connection Day, for part of the year it appeared as if the Rams

weren’t going to make it to Mother’s Day. Despite a Photo courtesy of ast spring, Michael Del Bueno’s family was 4-2 win over defending region champion Lake forced to understand one of the basic pre- Braddock on April 14, Robinson tripped up against Lcepts associated with Robinson’s baseball Centreville, who was 3-8 at the time, on April 22. program, which has consistently been one But as someone who played baseball at Chantilly of the Northern Region’s strongest, winning a region from 1995-98 and has served as an assistant coach title in 2005 and Concorde District crowns in 2006 at Robinson since 2003, Detwiler is familiar with the and 2007. competitiveness and quality of teams within the Pat DeGaetan Del Bueno’s family wanted to plan a trip to Easton, Northern Region, something he highlighted before Pa. to visit his grandmother, and it just so happened practice on Monday afternoon. that the dates picked fell on Memorial Day week- “Beating a team with a good record and then los- end. But for Robinson players and their families, ing to a team that’s below .500, the records may be a those few days are traditionally a black hole when it lot different, but I don’t think there’s a lot of differ- o comes to scheduling out-of-town trips. ence in the team, as funny as that sounds,” said The Fairfax crew team’s men’s A senior pitcher and infielder, Del Bueno realizes Detwiler, whose team has swept Fairfax and Herndon Fairfax Crew lightweight four boat took that a strong possibility exists for his team, which while splitting games with Centreville and Oakton second place on Saturday, May 9 has been one of the last eight teams standing for the this spring. at the Virginia Scholastic Rowing Championships. past three years, to still have practice or a game on To further emphasize that point, Detwiler said that Pictured, from left, are Haden Sawyer, Lucas Fischer, Memorial Day. Whether grandma likes it or not, he’s his team has played in four games this season that Justin DeGaetano, Luke Warnock, Brian Yonish and staying home to play baseball. have been decided by a walk-off hit or homer. The head coach Scott Gordon. “They know baseball is a big deal. That’s my life Rams have won three and lost one. However, pretty much,” said Del Bueno, of his family’s accep- Detwiler said, it could’ve just as easily been the other tance that he would not be joining them, although way around. Luu, Balaji Shine on Court the trip was eventually scrapped. “They know that if At last week’s Concorde District boys’ tennis tournament, two it comes to down to it, I’m picking baseball.” DESPITE THE up-and-down results, Robinson has Fairfax boys’ tennis players stole the spotlight. Senior Sidarth Though teams like Westfield, Chantilly, Lake been stabilized by senior catcher Chris McCloud, a Balaji won the singles competition, scoring wins over David Yang Braddock and West Springfield, with a combined 62- Catholic University recruit who led the team with and Adam Binford of Chantilly and Philip Nelson of Herndon, 12 record through Tuesday afternoon, appear likely six home runs and 21 RBIs as of Wednesday morn- and he later topped teammate Jason Luu (6-2, 6-1) for the dis- to assume four of those eight slots, the remaining ing. Rutger Floyd, a corner infielder, was hitting .470 trict crown. In the doubles tournament, Balaji and Luu joined four are up for grabs. with four homers, while Del Bueno had a team-high forces and were victorious as well. In boys’ team action, Robinson “No matter how we play during the regular sea- .475 batting average with eight stolen bases and 15 won its district title for the 16th time in the past 17 years, finish- son, when tournament time comes, I think we are walks. ing with a 12-0 mark against Concorde opponents. definitely one of the better teams around.” “Robinson is known as a tournament team, and, At 10-10 overall, 6-6 against Concorde District honestly, if we can get past this first game, I think opponents, Robinson finds itself right in the middle we have a really good shot,” McCloud said. 14 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ May 14-20, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com 703-917-6464 703-917-6400 Zone 2: • Burke Employment Zone 2 Ad Deadline: Zone 2: • Burke Home & Garden Zone 2 Ad Deadline: • Fairfax • Springfield Wednesday 11 a.m. • Fairfax • Springfield connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com Tuesday Noon

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21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements TRUSTEE'S SALE

OF VALUABLE

IMPROVED REAL ESTATE

Improved by the premises known as

4257 Americana Drive, #102, Annandale, Virginia

In execution of a Deed of Trust from Sylvia G. Zamora, dated March 7, 2005, and recorded March 16, 2005, in Deed Book 17075 at page 1769 among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Virginia, the undersigned substitute trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front entrance of the Judicial Center for Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia, on

Monday, May 18, 2009 at 11:00 a.m.

the following property being the property contained in said Deed of Trust, described as follows:

Tax Map No. 070-2-14-01-4257D

Commonly known as 4257 Americana Drive, #102, Annandale, 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Virginia 22003. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $19,000.00 or ten per- cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the 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- ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of 3.25 percent per annum from date of sale to date of settlement. Provided, however, that if the holder of the se- cured promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebt- edness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of Trust, may be set off against the purchase price.

Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and stand the risk and cost of resale.

Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the 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 sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- ments of record affecting the same, if any.

In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the time of sale.

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 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 the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal- ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur- ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special war- ranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assess- ments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there- after shall be assumed by the purchaser.

The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; (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) to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement hereunder.

Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- nounced at the time of sale.

DAVID N. PRENSKY Substitute Trustee

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