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ept. 11, 2001. 9-11-01. 911. The Braddock District office. The radio was alive emergency number. No matter how Ten years later, locals remember how the with reports about the attacks in New York, Sone says it, 911 has supplanted events of Sept. 11, 2001 unfolded for them. and then reported that the Pentagon had Dec. 7, 1941, in the national lexi- also been struck. con as a “day that will live in infamy.” The “When I arrived in my office, my staff was date has become a cultural touchstone, a cause we were wondering how our broth- “I was in a Revitalization Committee all glued to the radio and TV, listening to moment when everyone remembers where ers were doing up there. meeting with my colleagues and county information about the Pentagon and false they were, what they were doing and how “One of my friends, we’ve talked about it staff at the Government Center. The County claims that the White House and other fed- they felt when terrorists slammed two over time, and he Executive was eral buildings had been attacked. I tried to planes into the World Trade Center towers made the comment called out of the reach my husband at the Justice Depart- and one into the Pentagon, killing more that you guys had it room for a ment but all circuits were jammed. than 3,000 Americans. far worse down there minute along “It was a chaotic day. By evening, I settled Most people remember watch- with Chairman down with Lou in our rec room calling, or ing the live shot of the second trying to call, family and plane smashing into the south friends to check on tower; and more remember the everyone’s well-being, or indelible image of a billion letting out-of-town loved pounds of steel, stone and bodies ones know that we were hurtling down when the south okay. I remember the next tower collapsed 56 minutes after morning. It was a gorgeous it was struck. But perhaps the sunny day and all planes most important number was this: had been ordered out of how many lost? A decade later, the sky. I got up early and it’s still the words of New York went for a run. As I was City’s former mayor, Rudy running, house by house, Giuliani, that resonate as much people began displaying as President Franklin D. the American flag. It looked Roosevelt’s radio address about like the Fourth of July, only Dec. 7, 1941. Covered in ash af- more so. ter walking to a deserted fire sta- “That evening our Fairfax tion from his office near the tow- County’s Faith Communi- ers, Giuliani urged calm and said: ties in Action hosted a beau- “The number of casualties will be Ron Gemsheim Sharon Bulova, right, with her tiful all-faiths candlelight more than any of us can bear ul- sister Marmie Schuster-Walker Eric Eberhardt ceremony at the Govern- timately.” ment Center. It was a very As the 10th anniversary of 9- beautiful and powerful event and 11 approaches, The Connection helped forge a strong and enduring asked people for their reflections partnership between the County and

Photos by of that day. Where were they? the many faith leaders who serve our What do they remember? What community. It continues to this day.” is the significance of the 10th an- Sharon Bulova, chairman,

niversary? Victoria Ross Fairfax County Board of Supervisors — Victoria Ross “It was shocking. I came here from “I was sitting in the fire house, Nepal in 2006. The events of 9/11 and we got dispatched to The /The Connection remind me of the difference between Pentagon. They told us to go on a narrow-minded people, and people reconnaissance mission to find who have freedom of speech and re- out if there’s anybody alive in ligion. America is a place where there. I have 27 years with the de- people can speak their mind. … partment now. “When the earthquake happened “At the time, you think you’re Krishna Sharma on Aug. 23, I was with my children prepared for it, physically and Steven Bonkoski Everett Eberhardt at the Tyson’s Galleria and, as every- mentally, but a little while later it one ran outside, it made me wonder catches up with you. Kate Hanley (D-At-large). At the time I was if this was another terrorist attack, “I had to go back every night that week, than we had it up here, and I’m thinking supervisor of the Braddock District. Kate because it is something that you think about helping with clean-up and recovery. I teach ‘How can that be?’ because they lost 343 came back into the room and sat down next now. If 9/11 hadn’t happened, I wouldn’t fire departments around the country, and a firefighters. He said ‘Yeah, but you had to to me. She leaned toward me and whispered have thought about a terrorist attack.” couple of guys I teach with are from New watch it. Up here, it was just disintegration ‘a plane just flew into one of the World — Krishna Sharma, president and York City, and we’ve also had a couple of all around us. You saw the bodies, you saw Trade Center buildings,’ she said, ‘followed CEO of Vision for Nepal firefighters from Fairfax take jobs in New the buildings fall down.’ by a second plane.’ I tried to process this programming, West Springfield York City. In fact one of the guys, and I still “I guess 9/11 is the new Pearl Harbor Day, information, then leaned toward Kate and get goose bumps talking about it, one of because they are similar attacks. … It’s asked ‘Do they think it was terrorism?’ She “On 9/11, I was in my kitchen and I got a the guys who was trapped in the tower ironic, I’m flying on the 10th anniversary. shook her head ‘Yes.’ call from my wife. … She said ‘Hans turn when it came down was one of ours. His I’m teaching a class of firefighters in Okla- “I remember thinking that this was a on your TV, now.’ And they were replaying name is Bill Butler. He was one of the ‘Lucky homa City. I flew on the fifth anniversary pretty significant event and looked around and replaying and replaying the initial air- Six from Ladder 6.’ He used to be a Fairfax too.” the room amazed that the meeting was go- craft hitting the World Trade Center tower, firefighter. That was the hard part too, be- — Ron Gemsheim, Fairfax County ing on ‘as usual.’ I left the meeting early See Memories, Page 4 Fire & Rescue Department and got into my car to head back to my www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ September 8-14, 2011 ❖ 3 News Briefs News Memories of Sept. 11, 2001

From Page 3 and working with other jurisdictions. I feel safer in Photo by Yvonne Landis and then I saw live the second plane, and I’m think- our department and our ability to handle a (crisis).” ing terrorists, it has to be that. I have friends in in- — Steven Bonkoski, Fairfax County telligence, and they said that for decades to come Fire and Rescue Department, Fairfax [Islamic extremists] are going to be on the front burner of for us. So the pain I felt was about the “When it happened, I was at Lanier Middle School huge chasm of misunderstandings the Islamic world and they immediately shuffled everybody into the has for the western world. And then another thought cafeteria. It was the worst thing that could possibly was about the extreme dislike and distrust that [ex- happen. You imagine the worst. Is this a terrorist at- tremists] have for western corporate capitalism, be- tack? Should we go under the desks? Because you From left, Del. David Bulova (D-37), Supervisor cause that’s a central issue. … There’s still a lot of don’t have the 9/11 perspective, you don’t know John Cook (R-Braddock), U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly pain that we feel about that day, and the past de- what’s happening. We saw the planes crashing, and (D-11) and Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34) attend Sept. cade has, perhaps, given us more questions than an- there was a lot of confusion. 1. the ribbon-cutting for the Robinson Rams new swers.” “When I look back now, I think there are so many outdoor track and field facility at Coffey Stadium. — Hans Sawyer, photographer, ways to approach this. As a political science major, I Members of the Ram Track and Field and Cross would say you could start with the way patriotism Country teams are behind the officials. The run- “I was at home at my apartment in Fairfax over on took off. It was almost trendy at the time. You could ners ran a ceremonial lap around the track after West Ox Road when it happened. I was 22 at the see how Americans were swelled up with patriotism, the ribbon was cut. time. I got a page from the volunteer fire depart- and how our president … often played on that, like a ment saying a plane had hit the WTC, and then I harp, with people. I think the day after 9-11, the (Bush Ribbon Cut on $700,000 track turned on the news and saw when the second plane Administration) was already planning to invade Iraq. On Thursday, Sept. 1, Robinson Secondary School and hit the World Trade Center tower. I saw that live, We’ve come into this Obama phase as a contrast, a the Robinson Rams Athletic Booster Club opened a new which is something you never forget. balance to that kind of ‘trendy’ patriotism. I think eight-lane track at a ribbon-cutting ceremony during half- “And then I was still at home, and heard about the our president is like, ‘be calm, be patient, learn and time of the school’s football opener against Stonebridge. Pentagon. It was just complete disbelief. I knew it act accordingly.’ … School officials were joined by U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly was going to tax the resources of the county, so I “I think he’s done a lot to heal the damage from (D-11), Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34), Del. David Bulova (D- knew volunteers would be paged at the Fairfax 911 the Bush years to something more global and more 37) and Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock). Following the center, which is where I worked at the time. … I got truthful. Our generation is becoming a lot more bal- ribbon-cutting, members of the Robinson Ram Track and called in to help them with dispatch, and the calls anced.” Field and Cross Country teams took a ceremonial lap to they were receiving, so I was at work for next 10 to — Everett Eberhardt, student, Fairfax officially open the track. 12 hours, working on fire dispatch side, relaying The track cost more than $700,000 and is funded by messages from Fairfax to the Pentagon, coordinat- “I was at Fairfax Villa Elementary School. I thought Fairfax County Public Schools and the Robinson athletic ing units and resources when they needed additional it was weird how they broadcasted it in elementary boosters in conjunction with Virginia Heritage Bank. The people. school. Kids were crying, and parents were calling, project is the first phase in a planned $30 million capital ”On every anniversary, it’s still the unknown. And coming to the school. We didn’t know what was go- improvement campaign for the school’s athletic facilities, now that it’s the 10th anniversary, yes, you think ing on. It was so hectic. And then I felt after every- which is set to be finished over the next several years. about another attack. You worry that there will be a thing happened, that a lot of the truth was shadowed. revenge attack. But as far as our department goes, I When it happened, it was scary.” think we’re a lot more prepared in our operations — Eric Eberhardt, student, Fairfax Band Director Arrested Calendar Fairfax County Police have charged a Centreville man who Send notes to the Connection at SATURDAY/SEPT. 10 will visit homes within the WSHS [email protected] or call pyramid to raise funds for the WSHS directs band at Robinson Secondary School with computer 2nd Saturday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m. 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated band program. Fairfax County solicitation of a child under age 15. He is Michael Keith Cook, Workhouse Art Center, 9601 Ox announcements should be submitted at provides only a fraction of the 43 of the 14300 block of Climbing Rose Way, and he was Road, Lorton. Meet each building’s funding for instruments, music, least two weeks prior to the event. featured artist, a reception in W-16 arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 31. equipment, and maintenance. from 6-7 p.m. and more. Individual band members make up Detectives say the investigation is ongoing and the alleged THURSDAY/SEPT. 8 www.WorkhouseArts.org. most of the shortfall themselves by victim was not a student at the school or anyone under Cook’s Living in the 18th Century. 9:30 buying or renting instruments, English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. a.m.–4 p.m. Gunston Hall, 10709 supervision. According to FCPS spokesman Paul Regnier, Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak buying uniforms and paying uniform Gunston Road, Mason Neck. This fees. [email protected]. Cook has been placed on unpaid leave. He’s also scheduled Road, Burke. Practice English with workshop offers the philosophy and other adults. 703-249-1520. Cocker Spaniel Adoption Show. 11 for a preliminary hearing, Oct. 25, in General District Court. techniques key to developing an 18th a.m.-1 p.m. Springfield Petsmart, Mini Children’s Used Book Sale. 1 century personage. Bill Barker, who Cook has been an FCPS employee since August 1999. He’s p.m. Richard Byrd Library, 7250 6535 Frontier Drive, Springfield. has portrayed Thomas Jefferson for Sponsored by Oldies But Goodies been the band director at Robinson since 2006; before then, Commerce St., Springfield. Sponsored 25 years, is keynote presenter. $75 by the Friends of the Richard Byrd Cocker Spaniel Rescue. All dogs are he taught music at Stone, Carson and Robinson middle registration includes materials, spayed or neutered. Volunteers will Library. 703-451-8055. continental breakfast, and lunch. $65 schools. English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. be available to help potential for Friends, volunteers, and groups of adopters find a good match and At Robinson, he directs the high-school bands, including Kingstowne Library, 6500 5 and over. 703-550-9220 or Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. answer any questions on the dogs. the Symphonic Band, Advanced Band Concert 4 and the www.gunston hall.org/. www.cockerspanielrescue.com or Conversation group for adults Museum Block Party. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Percussion Ensemble. He also teaches the Robinson March- learning English. 703-339-4610. 703-533-2373. Franconia Museum, 7310 Beulah St., Championship Boxing. George ing Rams. In addition, Cook is president-elect of the Vir- Fairfax. Live entertainment, food and Mason University Patriot ginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association. He’s a mem- FRIDAY/SEPT. 9 information booths operated by area Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. businesses. The Museum will have a ber of the Music Educators’ National Conference and the “Nunsense.” 6 p.m. Lazy Susan Dinner Jimmy Lange to fight Raul Muñoz for limited display including free WBU title. Tickets $35-$500, National Band Association and plays tuba in the Fairfax Wind Theatre, 10712 Richmond Highway, brochures and maps and will be Lorton. Dan Goggin’s comedy about available at www.ticketmaster.com Symphony. selling copies of its “Franconia and 703-573-SEAT. the antics of a group of nuns. Remembers” book series. Co- A graduate of the University of Maine, he taught middle- www.lazysusan.com or 703-550- National Day of Service and sponsored by Nalls Produce. Remembrance. 9:30 a.m. Mason and high-school instrumental music in Maine for eight years. 7384. [email protected]. A is for Apple. 11 a.m. Burke Centre Neck State Park, 7301 High Point He received the “Maine Distinguished Teaching Award from “Nunsense.” 6 p.m. Lazy Susan Road, Lorton. Join the 9/11 Tribute Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Dinner Theatre, 10712 Richmond Bowdoin College in 1999. Two years later, he obtained his Stories and activities about apples. Movement with Mason Neck State Highway, Lorton. Dan Goggin’s park as they host charitable activities masters in Instrumental Conducting from GMU, where he Attendance limited to 20, age 2-3 comedy about the antics of a group years with adult. 703-249-1520. to honor the 9/11 victims, survivors was assistant conductor of the university’s Wind Ensemble of nuns. www.lazysusan.com or 703- and those that rose in service in Lunch Bunch. 12 p.m. John Marshall 550-7384. and Symphonic Orchestra. Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, response to the attacks. Volunteer to West Springfield High School clean the park shoreline, by — Bonnie Hobbs Alexandria. Bring lunch and join us Bands Tag Day. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for stories. Age birth-5 with adult. Members of the West Springfield 703-971-0010. 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Motorcyclists to trace Chantilly, with gates opening around 8 a.m. and an opening ceremony, which will last Flight 77’s final path. around 20 minutes, taking place at 9 a.m. The riders will drive down Route 28 to the By Amber Healy Dulles Access Road toward Interstate 66, The Connection then down around the Pentagon to Colum- bia Pike. Their destination will be the Na- ex Howke has an enviable prob- tional Air Force Memorial, which sits on a lem on his hands. The memo- hill overlooking the Pentagon. In previous Rrial ride he’s organized for the years, the riders were able to stop at the past eight years to honor his Pentagon memorial, but given this year’s en- friend, American Airlines flight attendant hanced security and the high-profile attend- Mary Jane Booth and the other passengers ees expected at the ceremonies, Howke said and crew of the ill-fated flight that had been the group has had to make other plans. destined for San Francisco, but instead The ride draws groups from across the crashed into the Pentagon on Sept. 11, country, including a group of 20-25 riders 2001, has outgrown its original home at from Ohio who will go on to the National Dulles International Airport. Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in “We used to be able to go out onto the Washington, D.C., before going on to the runway where Flight 77 took off from at other crash sites in Shanksville, Pa., and Dulles, but now we’re too big for that,” New York City, Howke said. Howke said. The motorcycle ride, which The riders will be able to ride under a started off with 300 participants, is expect- large American flag, held aloft by a pair of ing at least 1,800 for this year’s event. fire engines from the Fairfax County Fire Sales of a commemorative “Rattle the and Rescue Department. Runway Ride” patch have raised more than Participating in the ride is free, and rid- $40,000 for the Pentagon Memorial Fund, ers who want to join in should arrive at the he said. museum starting at 8 a.m., entering at air- This year’s event will take place Sunday port service gate 317, Howke said. More morning at the National Air and Space information one the ride is available at Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in www.rattletherunwayride.com.

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From Page 4 funding for concert or guard uniforms. Individual band members TUESDAY/SEPT. 13 make up most of the shortfall Presidential Biography Book collecting trash and debris that washes themselves by buying or renting Discussion. 7:30 p.m. Burke Centre up along the Potomac River instruments and by buying uniforms Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. watershed. The river clean-up begins and paying uniform fees. Read and discuss a different at 9:30 a.m. VirginiaStateParks.gov American president each month or 703-339-2384. beginning with George Washington. Church Yard Sale. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. SUNDAY/SEPT. 11 Adults. 703-249-1520. Franconia United Methodist Church, United States Navy Band’s English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. 6037 Franconia Road, Alexandria. All “Cruisers.” 2 p.m. Workhouse Art Richard Byrd Library, 7250 proceeds go to local charities. 703- Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Commerce St., Springfield. Practice 971-5151 or www.WorkhouseArts.org. and improve your English. Adults. [email protected]. “Nunsense.” 5 p.m. Lazy Susan 703-451-8055. Friends of the Library Book Sale. Dinner Theatre, 10712 Richmond Second Tuesday Book Discussion. 10 a.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Highway, Lorton. Dan Goggin’s 7 p.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. comedy about the antics of a group Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. At Gems and finds for all readers. All of nuns. www.lazysusan.com or 703- Home: A Short History of Private ages. 703-339-4610. 550-7384. Life, by Bill Bryson. October’s Title: Paws to Read. 11 a.m. Lorton Library, Car Wash. The West Springfield “The Hare with Amber Eyes: A 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Warriors, an 11U Travel baseball Family’s Century of Art and Loss” by Practice reading aloud to a trained team comprising players from West Edmund De Waal. therapy dog. 15-minute sessions Springfield Little League, are secondtuesdaybookg. Adults. 703- available. Age 6-12. 703-339-7385. washing cars to raise money for the 339-4610. Woodson Band Tag Day. Members Wounded Warriors Project. 3-5 p.m., of the W.T. Woodson high School’s at the Burke & Herbert parking lot in bandº and color guard will visit area Burke Town Plaza, 9554 Old Keene WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 14 homes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. during Mill Road, Burke. “Nunsense.” 6 p.m. Lazy Susan their annual Tag Day fund Dinner Theatre, 10712 Richmond raiser.ºProceeds will provide Highway, Lorton. Dan Goggin’s instruments, music, uniforms and MONDAY/SEPT. 12 comedy about the antics of a group scholarship awards not covered by My Colorful World. 10:30 a.m. of nuns. www.lazysusan.com or 703- the high school budget.ºThe band’s Kingstowne Library, 6500 550-7384. full schedule is available at Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Time for Twos. 10:30 a.m. Richard www.woodsonband.org, and tax Stories, songs, and fun about colors. Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., deductible contributions may be Age 2 years-35 months with adult. Springfield. Storytime for age 2 with made at the website via PayPal. 703-339-4610. adult. 703-451-8055. West Springfield High School Read to the Dog. 4:30 p.m. English Conversation Group. 10:15 Bands Tag Day. Members of the Kingstowne Library, 6500 a.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 WSHS bands and color guard will Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. visit homes within the WSHS Read to a reading therapy dog. Call Conversation group for adults pyramid from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., to raise to register for one 15-minute slot. learning English. 703-339-4610. funds to support the WSHS band 703-339-4610. Older Adults Book Group. 2 p.m. program. Fairfax County provides Book Bunch. 3:30 p.m. John Marshall Kingstowne Library, 6500 only a fraction of the funding Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. The necessary for instruments, music, Alexandria. Call for title. Age 7-8 equipment, and maintenance, and no with adult. 703-971-0010. See Calendar, Page 9

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newspaper of Fairfax Station, Lorton & Clifton Remembering Local People Who Died on 9-11 An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. xcerpts from http:// a.m. over eastern Kentucky, the hijackers made headed for the Pentagon. Ronald Reagan Wash- pentagonmemorial.org/learn/911- their move and took over the plane. ington National Airport tower passed to the 1606 King Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 pentagon: “Immediately following the takeover, Flight Secret Service Operations Center in Washing- E Free digital edition delivered to “Sept. 11, 2001 was a 77 made an unauthorized turn to the ton, D.C. the alarming word that ‘an aircraft is your email box warm, sunny day in Washington, D.C. south. At 9 a.m., the plane turned east- coming at you and not talking with us.’ A Email name, mailing & email address to Editorial [email protected]. That morning, five hijackers passed ward from a point near the junction of minute later, the plane turned south below through security at Dulles International West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky. Alexandria, circled back to the northeast, and NEWS DEPARTMENT: Airport at approximately 7:35 a.m. They “Tracking Flight 77 would not have been flew toward Washington again. To discuss ideas and concerns, Call: 703-778-9410 boarded American Airlines Flight 77 bound for easy, even if controllers had been able to iden- “At 9:37:46 a.m., American Airlines Flight e-mail: Los Angeles. At 8:20 a.m., Flight 77 departed tify which plane to follow. Its transponder, a 77 crashed into the Pentagon. [email protected] Dulles International Airport 10 minutes de- transmitter that broadcasts the course, speed, “The Pentagon’s on-site firehouse responded Michael O’Connell Editor / 703-778-9416 layed. When the plane took off, it had 64 people and altitude of the airplane, was turned off at immediately to the crash. Firefighters from @frolixmike on board: a crew of six plus 58 passengers, in- 8:56 a.m. For air traffic controllers, the lack of nearby Reagan National Airport and Arlington Victoria Ross cluding the five hijackers with their weapons. a transponder signal meant they could not find County Fire Department arrived within min- Community Reporter “The last routine radio communication with the Boeing 757 until it crossed the path of a utes. 703-752-4014 [email protected] American Airlines Flight 77 occurred at 8:51 ground-based radar. “One-hundred-and-eighty-four lives were @Connectvictoria a.m. It seems likely that between 8:51 and 8:54 “At 9:33 a.m., Flight 77 turned south and lost at the Pentagon that day.” Bonnie Hobbs Community Reporter 703-778-9438 Local People Who Died in Sept. 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks [email protected] Nick Horrock The following list of people who Great Falls, employed by Stratin Carr Futures, died in World Trade Michael L. Selves, 53, Fairfax, employed County & Projects lived in Connection Newspapers Consulting, died on AA Flight 77 Center by U.S. Army, died in Pentagon [email protected] coverage area and died in the Sept. 11 Diane M. Hale-McKinzy, 38, Alexandria, Patricia E. Mickley, 41, Springfield, Diane M. Simmons, Great Falls, died on employed by U.S. Army, died in employed by Department of Defense, AA Flight 77 Jon Roetman 2001 terrorist attacks, is compiled Sports Editor from multiple sources, including news Pentagon died in Pentagon George W. Simmons, Great Falls, retired 703-778-9410 reports, and is likely not complete. Stanley R. Hall, 68, Centreville, Khang Ngoc Nguyen, 41, Fairfax, from Xerox, died on AA Flight 77 [email protected] The Pentagon Memorial website offers employed by Raytheon, died on AA employed by Navy contractor, died in Lt. Col. Gary F. Smith, 55, Alexandria, Flight 77 Pentagon retired U.S. Army, died in Pentagon photos and biographies of most people ADVERTISING: who died at the Pentagon. http:// Brady K. Howell, 26, Arlington, Barbara K. Olson, 45, Great Falls, Norma Lang Steuerle, 54, Alexandria, employed by U.S. Navy, died in attorney, died on AA Flight 77 died on AA Flight 77 To place an advertisement, call the ad pentagonmemorial.org/explore/ department between 9 a.m. and Pentagon Maj. Clifford L. Patterson Jr., 33, Lt. Col. Kip P. Taylor, 38, McLean, 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. biographies Lt. Col. Stephen Neil Hyland Jr., 45, Alexandria, employed by U.S. Army, employed by U.S. Army, died in Burke, employed by U.S. Army, died died in Pentagon Pentagon Display ads 703-778-9410 Spc. Craig Amundson, 28, Fort Belvior, in Pentagon Capt. Jack D. Punches, 51, Clifton, Leonard E. Taylor, 44, Reston, employed Classified ads 703-778-9411 employed by U.S. Army, died in Bryan C. Jack, 48, Alexandria, employed retired from U.S. Navy, died in by XonTech Inc., died on AA Flight Employment ads 703-778-9413 Pentagon e-mail: by Department of Defense, died on Pentagon 77 [email protected] Lt. Col. Canfield D. Boone, 54, Clifton, AA Flight 77 Lisa J. Raines, 42, Great Falls, employed Sandra C. Taylor, 50, Alexandria, employed by U.S. Army, died in Steven D. Jacoby, 43, Alexandria, by Genzyme Corp., died on AA Flight employed by U.S. Army, died in Steve Hogan Pentagon employed by Metrocall, died on AA 77 Pentagon Display Advertising, 703-778-9418 Charles Burlingame, 51, Herndon, Flight 77 Todd H. Reuben, 40, Potomac, Md., Sandra D. Teague, 31, Fairfax, employed [email protected] employed by AmericanAirlines, died Ann Judge, 49, Great Falls, employed by attorney, died on AA Flight 77 by Georgetown University Hospital, on AA Flight 77 Andrea Smith National Geographic Society, died on Charles E. Sabin, 54, Burke, employed died on AA Flight 77 Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 Rosa Maria Chapa, 64, Springfield, AA Flight 77 by Department of Defense, died in Karl W. Teepe, 57, Centreville, employed [email protected] employed by Defense Intelligence Norma Cruz Khan, 45, Reston, Pentagon by Defense Information Agency, died Agency, died in Pentagon Barbara Parkinson Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Marjorie C. Salamone, 53, Springfield, in Pentagon Employment Advertising Eddie A. Dillard, Alexandria, employed Contractors Assn., died on AA Flight employed by U.S. Army, died in Meta L. Waller, 60, Alexandria, by Philip Morris, died on AA Flight 77 703-778-9413 77 Pentagon employed by U.S. Army, died in [email protected] Capt. Robert Edward Dolan, 43, Terence M. Lynch, 49, Alexandria, Cmdr. Robert Allan Schlegel, 38, Pentagon Alexandria, employed by U.S. Navy, employed by Booz Allen Hamilton, Alexandria, employed by U.S. Navy, Ernest M. Willcher, 62, North Potomac, died in Pentagon Editor & Publisher died in Pentagon died in Pentagon Md., employed by Booz-Allen Mary Kimm Charles A. Droz III, 52, Springfield, Ada L. Mason-Acker, 50, Springfield, Mark E. Schurmeier, 44, McLean, Ha.m.ilton Inc. died in Pentagon employed by EM Solutions Inc., died 703-778-9433 employed by U.S. Army, died in employed by Federal Home Loan Maj. Dwayne Williams, 40, Lorton, [email protected] on AA Flight 77 Pentagon Mortgage Corp., died in World Trade employed by U.S. Army, died in Gerald P. Fisher, 57, Potomac, Md., Lt. Gen. Timothy J. Maude, 53, Fort Center Pentagon Editor in Chief employed by Booz Allen Hamilton, Steven Mauren Myer, employed by U.S. Army, died Janice M. Scott, 46, Springfield, Vicki C. Yancey, 43, Springfield, Managing Editors died in Pentagon in Pentagon employed by U.S. Army, died in employed by Vredenburg Co., died 1st Lt. (Ret.) Richard P. 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By Marilyn Campbell The Connection

hen 89-year-old Al Nielsen had knee replacement sur- gery two years ago, his re- W Photo by covery was so rapid that it impressed even his doctors. In fact, they shortened his prescribed outpatient reha- bilitation by two weeks. Marilyn Campbell “They said there was nothing else they could do,” said Nielsen. He credits his ac- celerated convalescence to a healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise. “I believe the work I had done to keep my legs in shape … for the years prior to

/The Connection my surgery attributed to that success,” said Neilson. For the past 8-1/2-years, he has had regular sessions with Brad Hibbs, a wellness manager at Greenspring retire- ment community in Springfield where Nielsen is a resident. Al Nielsen exercises in the fitness center at Greenspring retirement community in Springfield. He credits a BY ASKING Nielsen a series of questions, healthy lifestyle with his ability to cover quickly after surgery. Hibbs took an in-depth look at his client’s exercise routine, diet and health history and Coaches ask a series of questions designed fying barriers. This is much different than ibly convenient and equally effective. used this information to create a fitness to help clients identify their goals and the a personal trainer [who is] providing effec- Hibbs and Lysaght both have professional plan. barriers that prevent them from reaching tive exercise training advice.” fitness certifications, but many others who Nielsen and Hibbs are part of what the them. Together, they develop a plan to over- While Nielsen’s sessions with Hibbs are a call themselves wellness coaches do not. American College of Sports Medicine come those ob- part of the services One source for qualified wellness coaches (ACSM) calls one of the top 20 fitness trends stacles, taking the he receives at is Wellcoaches. The organization has the for 2011: wellness coaching. In the way that client’s lifestyle and Greenspring, in- only training program that is endorsed by career coaches guide the professionally health into consider- “We are cheerleaders and person sessions ACSM. ambivalent, wellness coaches direct those ation. The coach-cli- encouragers.” are less common. who are at a fitness crossroads. Clients come ent relationship is Wellness coaching THE INDUSTRY is unregulated, so no set seeking solutions to health and fitness quan- designed to promote — Brad Hibbs is typically done standards exist for what qualifies a person daries and together coach and client work behavioral changes by telephone and to be a wellness coach. “Anybody can call on a strategy to achieve that goal. that lead to weight loss, increased physical sessions cost anywhere from $75 to $150 themselves a wellness coach,” said Herb “We are cheerleaders and encouragers,” activity and improved health. per hour. Simmens a certified wellness coach and said Hibbs, in a voice so up-beat he could “Some people would argue, although in- “I’ve worked with clients [who are] lo- owner of District Wellness Group in Wash- be mistaken for a motivational speaker. “We effectively, that wellness coaching is just a cated anywhere from Centreville to ington, D.C. “You have to do your home- assess not only physical health, but also spin-off of personal training,” said Walter Singapore,” said Paige Lysaght, a wellness work and research like you would for any spiritual and social … as well as their fit- R. Thompson, Ph.D., a professor of kinesi- coach with Healthy Spirit Coaching in Front other medical professional, but a well-edu- ness goals and we try to make those goals ology at Georgia State University. “The ef- Royal. “The vast majority of my clients pre- cated and well-trained coach can make a happen for them.” fective coach is specially trained in identi- fer … sessions by phone, since it’s incred- difference in health and wellness.” Bulletin Board Faith Notes THURSDAY/SEPT. 8 cafeteria. No audition required. 703- 451-7917. St. Peter’s in the Woods, 5911 church will be open during a prayer vigil [email protected]. Clifton Lions Club Meeting. 7 p.m. Fairview Woods Drive in Fairfax Sta- from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. for anyone seeking Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, tion, will host a 9/11 Memorial quiet time of prayer or contemplation. Jubilee Christian Center, 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 14 Service on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 8:46 www.spiw.org. 4650 Shirley Gate Road in Fairfax, Station. Meetings are the second and NARFE Springfield Chapter a.m., to commemorate the 10th an- is having a “Friends & Family Day” fourth Thursdays of every month. Meeting. 1:30 p.m. American niversary of the tragedy of 9/11 and Messiah United Methodist on Sunday, Sept. 18, 8:45 a.m. and 703-209-7421 or Legion Post 176, 6520 Amherst Ave., to honor the victims, their families Church, 6215 Rolling Road in Spring- 11 a.m., with a reception following www.clcvclubexpress.com. Springfield. VFC Alzheimer Chair, and the first responders who lost field invites the public to their Messiah the morning service. For K-sixth Donna Shackelford with a their lives. The service will begin in Day Block Party on Sunday, Sept. 18, at grade, a Back to School Bash takes TUESDAY/SEPT. 13 presentation of the NARFE-Alzheimer the church’s Memorial Garden at 12:30 p.m., with outdoor food, fun, place during the 11 a.m. service Association Program, financial Fairfax County Board of 8:46 a.m., the time the first plane games, music and more. A new small with door prizes. www.jccag.org. resources going to the program and group study for military spouses is be- Supervisors Meeting. 9:30 a.m. more. [email protected] or 703 struck the north tower of the World Fairfax County Government Center, ing offered at Messiah United Methodist The Fairfax Church of 313-9387. Trade Center and will include a time Board Auditorium, 12000 Christ, 3901 Rugby Road in The Springfield Christian of silence, special prayers and Holy Church, Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m. Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. for a Bible study. It will start on Sept. 15 Fairfax, has facilitators available to Women’s Connection. 11:30 a.m. Eucharist. The Homily will be deliv- 703-324-3151, TTY 703-324-3903. Springfield Golf & Country Club, with “Psalms: Assurance of God’s Good- help those who are experiencing a ered by the church’s guest The Most Join the Wakefield Chorale. 7:30 8301 Old Keene Mill Road, separation or divorce. 703-63-200 Reverend Dr. Philip Freier, Arch- ness.” All are welcome regardless of p.m. North Springfield Elementary Springfield. Jean Bisnett, a retired bishop of Melbourne, Australia. The church affiliation. or www.fxcc.org. School, 7602 Heming Court, special education teacher and RN, Springfield. Practice is held every will speak. $17. 703-590-6562 or Tuesday evening in the school [email protected]. 10 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ September 8-14, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Letters • In home-delivered From Page 8 Success of this mission means our troops can transition the responsibility of provid- number circulation in support of the president’s decision- ing the security of Afghanistan to the Af- making and situational awareness. That is ghans. There is still much work to be done my “there I was” moment on that fateful to meet the 2014 deadline. • In readership day. Nationwide, the ANA training sites have Later, our squadron’s satellites would be approximately 23,000 soldiers in training 1 • In award-winning used to pass targeting data to Tomahawk per day to support the fielding of an ANA cruise missiles fired at the Taliban in Af- force of 195,000 personnel. We are ensur- local news ghanistan. ing these soldiers are properly trained and Again, as a space guy, that seemed an ap- equipped with everything from M-16s to • In results for propriate and fulfilling involvement in sup- mine rollers. In RSC-East, we are also over- port of Operation Enduring Freedom, pro- seeing $21 million in construction projects advertisers viding the force enhancing capability from to ensure the soldiers have the proper life space that gives our military an asymmet- support at their outposts and forward op- ric advantage. erating bases. So imagine my surprise almost 10 years The role and importance of NTM-A’s ad- later when I was given a deployment as- visors will only increase as our combat Reach Your signment to Afghanistan. What happened forces withdraw and the Afghans step up to being “deployed in place?” What space to shoulder more and more of the security position on a staff would I be doing in Af- responsibilities. Community ghanistan? Another surprise, the deploy- I have no prior experience in any of this, ment was with the NATO Training Mission, but it is truly a meaningful mission to me, Afghanistan, as the Afghan National Army and an opportunity I wouldn’t have in a tra- Team Chief for Regional Support Command- ditional space staff job. I didn’t see it com- East. ing, but I am proud to serve in this coali- Newspapers & Online RSC-E enables the training, equipping tion force that is generating and sustaining Reaching Suburban and fielding of the ANA. This is completely the Afghan National Security Forces Washington’s Leading 703-778-9410 out of my lane, but I can’t think of a better (ANSF). www.ConnectionNewspapers.com way for me to make a lasting contribution Households to OEF. I’m not kicking in doors or drop- Air Force Lt. Col. Jeffrey Head • The Alexandria Gazette Packet • Centre View South • The McLean Connection ping GPS guided munitions on the insur- Afghan National Army Team Lead • The Mount Vernon Gazette • The Great Falls Connection • The Reston Connection gents, but I am in the thick of the effort to NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan • The Arlington Connection • The Fairfax Connection • The Springfield Connection field an Afghan security force that must be Regional Support Command-East • The Burke Connection • The Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection • The Vienna/Oakton Connection capable of providing its own national secu- • Centre View North • The Oak Hill/Herndon Connection • The Potomac Almanac rity. Lt. Col. Jeffrey Head’s family has remained in Burke while he is deployed in Afghanistan. buffa’s COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. 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Clifton’s Mike Nelson and daughters, from left, Lindsey, 9, and Lauren, 13, inspect a 1970 Ford Mach 1 Mustang. Vehicles are parked all along Main Street during the an- Smokin’ Hot Cars in Clifton nual, Labor Day car show in Clifton.

Labor Day Car Show raises money for charity. Tammy McClanahan he Clifton Lions Club and Cus- ing street rods, custom and antique cars, of Clifton and tom Cruisers of Northern Vir- muscle and classic cars and motorcycles, the her father, ginia hosted the 12th Annual event raised some $12,000 to be split be- Roger, stand T beside his Labor Day Car Show on Mon- tween Life with Cancer and the Northern day, Sept. 5, in the Town of Clifton. Featur- Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program. 1975 red Corvette.

From left, the LaPean brothers, Jonathan, 6, and Joseph, A 1993 Mazda RX7, owned by Gordon Buchanan, is parked in front of the Clifton Store. 8, of Clifton, examine a WWII German Army track motor- cycle.

12 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ September 8-14, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected] New Look Bruins Still Have Old Winning Ways Lake Braddock field “It’s a young team that’s hockey, with new filled with heart.” head coach and a new — Amy Worrest The 2011 Bruins, under Worrest, have

cast of players, is off Photo by gotten off to an outstanding start with a 3- to strong 3-0 start. 0 record going into this week. The wins have come over Langley, 3-1, Hayfield, 2-0, and

Louise Krafft West Potomac, 1-0. The season opener win By Rich Sanders over the Saxons was a home game for the The Connection Bruins, while the following two victories took place on the road. iane Miller is no longer head Lake Braddock, this week, was scheduled

coach of the Lake Braddock /The Connection to meet visiting West Springfield on DSecondary girls’ field hockey Wednesday night, Sept. 7. On Friday and team. But don’t expect the Bru- Saturday, Sept. 9 and 10, the Bruins will ins’ winning ways to cone to an end any- take part in the annual early season time soon. Herndon Invitational. Their Friday oppo- Amy Worrest, a former player under nents at the showcase event will be Miller and a part of Miller’s coaching staff Wakefield at 6:15 p.m. followed by Osbourn over the past six years, is the new head Lake Braddock senior forward Alyssa Dizon (2) works hard for posses- Park of Manassas at 8:45 p.m. Lake coach of the defending Northern Region sion of the ball during the Bruins’ game at West Potomac. Braddock will also play a pair of games on champions. Miller, who led Lake Braddock Saturday, the latter contest against the host to so much success during her many years said Worrest, a 1999 Lake Braddock gradu- part of her coaching know-how and char- Hornets at 10:30 a.m. at the helm of the program, including last ate who, as a forward, played three varsity acteristics are a direct result of having “It will be more game experience for us,” year’s region title run, stepped down from seasons under Miller and earned All-Met, worked with Miller. said Worrest, excited about being a part of her position at the end of the 2010 fall sea- Region, and District accolades as a senior. “She’s just a fun person to be around,” the Herndon tournament field of teams. son. “I like the way she got to know her players, said Worrest, of what it was like both play- “The more we get used to playing together Worrest, the Bruins’ JV head coach in re- on and off the field. I want to mimic that as ing and being a part of Miller’s coaching and getting in shape as a team, the better. cent years along with her duties as a var- well.” staff. “She laughs all the time. But she It’s a nice [tournament] to participate in.” sity assistant, seems to be the perfect fit to Be certain that Worrest, while having knows when it’s time to be serious and de- Lack Braddock lost seven starters to carry on the program’s winning tradition. gained invaluable experience over the years mands a lot from her players. I remember graduation from last year’s Patriot and “She was my coach so I know her system under Miller’s tutelage, will also implement as a player her taking an interest in me as a and style and I’m trying to replicate that,” her own coaching style with her team. But person.” See Bruin, Page 16 Solid Start for South County in Girls’ Field Hockey

Stallions win three out Pacing the offense have been junior forward Alexis Schramm, senior forward Jackie Best, and junior for- of four at Westfield ward Stephanie Halsted. South County, over its first six games, has outscored showcase event. its opponents, 8-4. “I have a very committed group of girls with a tre- By Rich Sanders mendous work ethic and our focus this year is on The Connection improving our game each day we step on the field,” said Conte.º“We focus a lot on individual technique he South County Stallions lost several top- and basic skills as well as creating a solid team de- Tnotch field hockey players from last year’s fense.” successful 16-5 squad that went all the way The Stallions opened the regular season by play- to the Northern Region semifinals. But head coach ing four games at the two-day Bulldog Tournament Leah Conte’s current group has received some early on Aug. 26-27, hosted by Westfield High School. season step-up outings to help the locals get off to a There, South County, on the first day of action, de- 4-2 start. feated both Langley, 3-1, and Fairfax, 1-0. The fol- South County, in its most recent game on Friday lowing day, Conte’s squad handed Woodson a 3-0 night at Chantilly, edged the Chargers, 1-0, in an defeat before falling to the host Westfield team, 1-0 overtime affair ultimately decided by penalty shots. in overtime in its final match.

While the Stallions lost such key players as Erica So overall, the Stallions went 3-1 in the early sea- Courtesy South County Field Hockey Binzer (American University), Maddy Tettelbach son showcase. (LaSalle University), and Patty Rafferty (Virginia The Stallions opened their home schedule on Aug. Tech) from last year’s team to graduation, the squad 30 with a 2-0 loss to McLean but followed that up does have nine returning seniors back in the line- with the road win over the Chargers of Chantilly. up. This week, South County was scheduled to play at “The 2011 team has some big shoes to fill but has Langley on Thursday, Sept. 8, at 4 p.m. The team’s already risen to the occasion,” said Conte. “The team next home game is Monday, Sept. 12, at 7:30 p.m. looks to be competitive in the Patriot District and versus Woodson. Northern Region this season.” Defensively, South County has been led by 12th South County senior midfielder Cari graders Cari McGregor, Caroline Karwel, and Kaylee McGregor moves with the ball during a Taillon. Goalie Kendall Clifton, another senior, has Westfield tournament game versus done a fine job in the net. McLean. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ September 8-14, 2011 ❖ 13 Local REAL ESTATE Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection Sold July in the $800,000s

1 7300 Blue Dan Lane, Clifton — $875,000

4 9078 Emma Ann Way, 5 4822 Autumn Glory Way, Fairfax Station — $835,000 Chantilly — $835,000 2 4862 Autumn Glory Way, Chantilly — $855,000

5 2

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7 9801 Portside Drive, 9 9045 John Sutherland Lane, Burke — $830,000 Lorton — $817,300

Address ...... BR FB HB .... Postal City .. Sold Price .. Type ..... Lot AC . PostalCode ...... Subdivision ...... Date Sold

1 7300 BLUE DAN LN ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... CLIFTON ...... $875,000 .. Detached .. 5.00 ...... 20124 ...... REDLAC FOREST ...... 07/11/11

2 4862 AUTUMN GLORY WAY ... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... CHANTILLY ...... $855,000 .. Detached .. 0.33 ...... 20151 .. THE PRESERVE AT WYNMAR . 07/29/11 1 3 10129 HAMPTON WOODS DR 4 ... 4 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION .. $853,900 .. Detached .. 5.61 ...... 22039 ... HAMPTON WOODS THREE .. 07/05/11 6 4 9078 EMMA ANN WAY ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION .. $840,000 .. Detached .. 0.29 ...... 22039 ...... SILVERBROOK FARMS ...... 07/29/11 8 7 5 4822 AUTUMN GLORY WAY ... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ...... CHANTILLY ...... $835,000 .. Detached .. 0.31 ...... 20151 .. THE PRESERVE AT WYNMAR . 07/11/11

6 10107 CROOKED CREEK CT ... 5 ... 4 ... 0 .. FAIRFAX STATION .. $830,000 .. Detached .. 0.58 ...... 22039 ...... SOUTH RUN ...... 07/11/11 4 7 9801 PORTSIDE DR ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $830,000 .. Detached .. 0.65 ...... 22015 ...... EDGEWATER ...... 07/25/11

8 7418 SOUTH REACH DR ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION .. $829,900 .. Detached .. 0.75 ...... 22039 ...... SOUTH RUN ...... 07/01/11 3 9

9 9045 JOHN SUTHERLAND LN 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $817,300 .. Detached .. 0.83 ...... 22079 ...... DENALI WAY ...... 07/15/11

10 5601 WILLOW CROSSING CT . 6 ... 4 ... 1 ...... CLIFTON ...... $815,000 .. Detached .. 0.44 ...... 20124 ...... CLIFTON MANOR ...... 07/01/11

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14 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ September 8-14, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com In July 2011, 76 homes sold between $1,100,000-$82,500 Home Sales in the Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton area. This week’s list represents those homes sold in the $1,100,000-$404,250 range. For the complete list, visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Address ...... BR FB HB .... Postal City ...... Sold Price ... Type ...... Lot AC . PostalCode ...... Subdivision OPEN HOUSES 12701 MILL GLEN CT ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... CLIFTON ...... $1,100,000 .... Detached ..... 5.59 ...... 20124 ...... MILL BRANCH 8425 HAMPTON WAY ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION .... $1,065,000 .... Detached ..... 5.03 ...... 22039 ...... HAMPTON ACRES 11715 RIVER DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 .... MASON NECK ...... $1,050,000 .... Detached ..... 1.87 ...... 22079 HALLOWING POINT RIVER ESTATES SATURDAY/SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 & 11 9728 THORN BUSH DR ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION ...... $945,000 .... Detached ..... 5.48 ...... 22039 ...... ESTATES AT ROSELAND 7504 WEYMOUTH HILL RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... CLIFTON ...... $915,000 .... Detached ..... 0.83 ...... 20124 ...... BALMORAL GREENS 7300 BLUE DAN LN ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... CLIFTON ...... $875,000 .... Detached ..... 5.00 ...... 20124 ...... REDLAC FOREST 10129 HAMPTON WOODS DR ..... 4 ... 4 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION ...... $853,900 .... Detached ..... 5.61 ...... 22039 ...... HAMPTON WOODS THREE 9078 EMMA ANN WAY ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION ...... $840,000 .... Detached ..... 0.29 ...... 22039 ...... SILVERBROOK FARMS 10107 CROOKED CREEK CT ...... 5 ... 4 ... 0 .. FAIRFAX STATION ...... $830,000 .... Detached ..... 0.58 ...... 22039 ...... SOUTH RUN 7418 SOUTH REACH DR ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION ...... $829,900 .... Detached ..... 0.75 ...... 22039 ...... SOUTH RUN 9045 JOHN SUTHERLAND LN ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $817,300 .... Detached ..... 0.83 ...... 22079 ...... DENALI WAY 5601 WILLOW CROSSING CT ...... 6 ... 4 ... 1 ...... CLIFTON ...... $815,000 .... Detached ..... 0.44 ...... 20124 ...... CLIFTON MANOR 8049 WINSTEAD MANOR LN ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $787,500 .... Detached ..... 0.26 ...... 22079 ...... WINSTEAD MANOR 8113 BELLINGHAM CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION ...... $755,000 .... Detached ..... 0.24 ...... 22039 ...... BARRINGTON 7114 LAKETREE DR ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION ...... $755,000 .... Detached ..... 0.58 ...... 22039 ...... SOUTH RUN 9609 NUTHATCH DR ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION ...... $749,000 .... Detached ..... 0.27 ...... 22039 ...... OAKS AT CROSSPOINTE 8512 CENTURY OAK CT ...... 5 ... 5 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION ...... $743,000 .... Detached ..... 0.28 ...... 22039 ...... CROSSPOINTE 8652 OAK CHASE CIR ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION ...... $740,000 .... Detached ..... 0.27 ...... 22039 ...... CROSSPOINTE 11128 CLARA BARTON DR ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION ...... $735,000 .... Detached ..... 1.00 ...... 22039 ...... FAIRFAX STATION 8115 BLUEBONNET DR ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $730,000 .... Detached ..... 0.22 ...... 22079 ...... LAUREL HILL 7901 GLENBARR CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION ...... $709,900 .... Detached ..... 0.33 ...... 22039 ...... BARRINGTON 11601 HAVENNER CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION ...... $700,000 .... Detached ..... 0.61 ...... 22039 ...... FAIRFAX STATION 8411 WOOD POINTE CT ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION ...... $670,000 .... Detached ..... 0.14 ...... 22039 ...... CROSSPOINTE 13813 LAUREL ROCK CT ...... 6 ... 4 ... 1 ...... CLIFTON ...... $655,000 .... Detached ..... 0.22 ...... 20124 ...... LITTLE ROCKY RUN 11648 HAVENNER RD ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION ...... $645,000 .... Detached ..... 0.66 ...... 22039 ...... FAIRFAX STATION 9004 HAYWOOD AVE ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $630,000 .... Detached ..... 0.23 ...... 22079 ...... JOHN LEARY 9596 BURNT OAK DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION ...... $626,000 .... Detached ..... 0.23 ...... 22039 ...... SOUTH RUN OAKS 8127 GILROY DR ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $600,000 .... Detached ..... 0.12 ...... 22079 ...... LAUREL HIGHLANDS 9913 Wood Astor Court, Burke • $499,900 • Open Sunday 13939 STONEFIELD DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... CLIFTON ...... $588,000 .... Detached ..... 0.28 ...... 20124 ...... LITTLE ROCKY RUN 13938 SPRINGSTONE DR ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... CLIFTON ...... $565,000 .... Detached ..... 0.20 ...... 20124 ...... LITTLE ROCKY RUN 1-4 P.M. • Debbie Mesen, Weichert, 703-201-7723 9060 FUREY RD ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $565,000 .... Detached ..... 0.11 ...... 22079 ...... LAUREL HIGHLANDS 7966 ALMEDA CT ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $555,000 .... Detached ..... 0.09 ...... 22079 ...... EVANS When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this 9122 JOHN WAY ...... 4 ... 2 ... 2 .. FAIRFAX STATION ...... $553,123 .... Detached ..... 0.41 ...... 22039 ...... TRIPLE RIDGE 2 Connection Newspaper For more real estate listings and open houses, visit 9595 BURNT OAK DR ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION ...... $540,000 .... Detached ..... 0.26 ...... 22039 ...... SOUTH RUN OAKS wwwConnectionNewspaperscom and click the Real Estate links on the right side 13616 BRIDGELAND LN ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... CLIFTON ...... $537,500 .... Detached ..... 0.27 ...... 20124 ...... LITTLE ROCKY RUN Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times 8310 FITT CT ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $535,000 .... Detached ..... 0.18 ...... 22079 ...... RACEWAY FARMS 6124 UNION VILLAGE DR ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... CLIFTON ...... $525,000 .... Detached ..... 0.20 ...... 20124 ...... LITTLE ROCKY RUN 8929 TRIPLE RIDGE RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 .. FAIRFAX STATION ...... $523,000 .... Detached ..... 0.24 ...... 22039 ...... TRIPLE RIDGE Fairfax Station 13810 LAUREL ROCK CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... CLIFTON ...... $522,000 .... Detached ..... 0.24 ...... 20124 ...... LITTLE ROCKY RUN 7951 Kelly Ann Ct...... $1,195,000....Sun 1-4...... Carol Hermandorfer...... Long & Foster..703-503-1812 6107 MOUNTAIN SPRINGS LN ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... CLIFTON ...... $510,000 .... Detached ..... 0.20 ...... 20124 ...... LITTLE ROCKY RUN 9011 Banyon Ridge Rd.....$509,900....Sun 1-4...... Beckie Owen...... Long & Foster..703-328-4129 8220 WALNUT RIDGE RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION ...... $499,500 .... Detached ..... 0.21 ...... 22039 ...... TIMBER RIDGE 9008 TRIPLE RIDGE RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 .. FAIRFAX STATION ...... $480,000 .... Detached ..... 0.36 ...... 22039 ...... TRIPLE RIDGE 8405 MOUNTAIN LARKSPUR DR ... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ...... LORTON ...... $465,000 .... Detached ..... 0.09 ...... 22079 ...... SPRING HILL SENIOR CMP Lorton 10522 GREENE DR ...... 5 ... 2 ... 0 ...... LORTON ...... $450,000 .... Detached ..... 0.51 ...... 22079 ...... HARBOR VIEW 7660 Fallswood Way...... $429,900....Sun 1-4...... Dan Mleziva...... Jobin..703-380-9915 9161 FUREY RD ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $430,000 .... Townhouse .. 0.05 ...... 22079 ...... LAUREL HIGHLANDS 9108 Wildwood St...... $625,000....Sun 1-4...... Dane Work...... RE/MAX..703-869-4567 9082 FUREY RD ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $420,900 .... Detached ..... 0.11 ...... 22079 ...... LAUREL HIGHLANDS 9442 LAKELAND FELLS LN ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ...... LORTON ...... $420,000 .... Townhouse .. 0.06 ...... 22079 ...... LORTON VALLEY NORTH 7638 FALLSWOOD WAY ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $412,000 .... Detached ..... 0.16 ...... 22079 ...... SUMMERHILL Clifton 9611 MASEY MCQUIRE CT ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... LORTON ...... $410,000 .... Townhouse .. 0.05 ...... 22079 ...... GUNSTON HILL 12033 Seven Hills Ln...... $789,000....Sun 1-4...... Carol Hermandorfer...... Long & Foster..703-503-1812 10900 HARLEY RD ...... 5 ... 5 ... 0 ...... LORTON ...... $404,250 .... Detached ..... 5.08 ...... 22079 ...... HARLEY FARM ESTATES Copyright 2011 Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. Visit www.mris.com. 6800 Glencove Dr...... $699,900....Sun 1-4...... Aaron McCutcheon...... Jobin..703-582-4919 7429 Kincheloe Rd...... $794,500....Sun 1-4...... Marsha Wolber...... Long & Foster..703-618-4397 7908 Turtle Valley...... $798,000....Sun 1-4...... Deb Gorham...... Long & Foster..703-581-9005 Burke #1 Weichert Agent in Burke & Fairfax Station 9522 Kirkfield Rd...... $479,777....Sun 1-4...... Bev Tull...... RE/MAX..703-963-0163 9913 Wood Astor Ct...... $499,900....Sun 1-4...... Debbie Mesen...... Weichert..703-201-7723 Call Kathleen today and Headlines Gotcha Down? Annandale ask for a Don’t believe everything you hear on the news. 3716 Lockwood Ln...... $425,000.....Sat 1-4...... Dana LaFever...... Weichert..703-609-3479 copy of her 3716 Lockwood Ln...... $425,000....Sun 1-4...... Saul Juarez...... Weichert..703-597-3807 “Satisfied Several reports indicate that the housing market Springfield Client List” is in the early stages of recovery. According to the 6820 Lois Dr...... $349,950....Sun 1-4.....The Applegate Team...... Long & Foster..703-451-5818 5525 Leestone Ct...... $332,500....Sun 2-4...... Pat Buck...... McEnearney..703-395-9625 National Association of Realtors, sales of existing 6313 Wayles St...... $495,000....Sun 1-5...... Maria Delgado...... RE/MAX..703-455-0200 homes has increased. The average sold price in 8571 Tyrolean Way...... $323,777....Sun 1-4...... Bev Tull...... RE/MAX..703-963-0163 Fairfax Northern Virginia year over year is up 8.25%. 4053 Glostonbury Way.....$465,900....Sun 1-4...... Robyn Carton...... Keller Williams..703-622-0004 4516 Billingham St...... $499,750....Sun 1-4...... Yanji Lama...... ERA..703-359-7800 Call today to find out how Kathleen’s marketing 4858 Sideburn Rd...... $599,900....Sun 1-4...... Stan Goldberg...... Weichert..703-941-0100 3330 Buckeye Ln...... $347,500....Sun 1-4...... Rosemary Graham...... Weichert..703-850-2943 & staging techniques can sell your home faster. 4006 Middle Ridge Dr...... $419,000..Sun 11-3...... Kim House...... Long & Foster..703-968-7000 12012 Gary Hill Dr...... $639,000....Sun 1-4...... Carol Hermandorfer...... Long & Foster..703-503-1812 FOR RENT Centreville 14534 Golden Oak Rd. #00..$169,900..Sun 12-3...... Randy Becker...... Weichert..703-966-0898 Chantilly 13630 Old Chatwood Pl....$549,900....Sun 1-4...... Tiffany Bram...... eVenture..703-624-5586

Fairfax Sta/South Run $799,950 Burke $479,950 Fairfax/Kings Prk W $2,500 Kingstowne/Alexandria Premium 1/2+ Wooded Acres Premium Private Lot Premium .4 Acres 5331 Lake Cove Ct...... $425,000....Sun 1-4..Tom & Cindy & Assoc...... Long & Foster..703-822-0207 Spacious Colonial w/ 2 story foyer, Rarely available model w/ dramatic Spacious 4 level home w/ 4BR, 3 6186 Windham Hill Run....$619,950....Sun 1-4..Tom & Cindy & Assoc...... Long & Foster..703-822-0207 Library w/ built-ins, loads of elegant open foyer w/ double staircase, 4BR, full baths, garage, enormous 6509 Birchleigh Cir...... $364,950....Sun 1-4..Tom & Cindy & Assoc...... Long & Foster..703-822-0207 moldings and hardwd flrs, fin walk- 3 full BA, oversized 2 car garage, fenced backed yard, eat-in kit, 3403 Governors Crest Ct...$559,000....Sun 1-4...... Esther Drourr...... McEnearney..703-790-9090 out bsmt w/ built -ins, full bath and patio, lovely hrdwd flrs, remodeled sunny family room, finished bsmt, 6400 Rose Hill Dr...... $299.990....Sun 1-4...... Karen Kearns...... Weichert..703-455-0200 wine cellar, dramatic fmly rm w/ eat-in kit, replaced windows, HVAC deck, replaced windows & HVAC, 6674 Kelsey Point Cir...... $449,900....Sun 1-4...... Joel Miller...... McEnearney..703-549-9292 cathedral clngs, huge multi-lvl deck, & roof, new generator, walkout lower walk to schools & pool, express bus private wooded lot, lux MBA w/ jet- lvl w/ frplc & custom built-ins, walk at corner, fresh paint & pets case To add your Realtor represented Open House ted tub, walk to park and more. to school & more. by case. to these weekly listings, please call Kathleen Quintarelli #1 Weichert Realtor Steve Hogan at 703-778-9418 Burke/Fairfax Station or e-mail the info to 703-862-8808 Licensed Realtor 22 Years shogan@connectionnewspaperscom NVAR Lifetime Top Producer See Interior Photos at: All listings due by Tuesday at 3 P. M . www.kathleenhomes.com • [email protected] www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ September 8-14, 2011 ❖ 15 Sports 703-917-6464 Zone 2: • Burke Employment Zone 2 Ad Deadline: • Fairfax • Springfield Wednesday 11 a.m.

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Senior midfielder Bailey Felschow (3) converges on a Wolverine player EDUCATION TRAINING during a Patriot District game won by Lake Braddock. Hotel Maintenance Pharmacy Technician Trainees We are looking for maintenance profes- Needed Now! sional to join our team. Duties include Pharmacies now hiring. No experience? preventative and general maintenance Bruin Field Hockey Job Training & Placement Assistance Avail. 1-877-240-4524 in the hotel guest rooms, completing mi- CTO SCHEV nor repair orders and exterior parking lot From Page 13 Bailey Felschow. maintenance. Worrest said her team does not include DENTAL ASSISTANT TRAINEES Qualified candidates will have general Northern Region championship team that any true standouts but has meshed well as NEEDED NOW! knowledge of equipment and mainte- saw its season end with a 21-2 record fol- a unit. Dental Offices now hiring. No experience? nance, excellent customer service skills lowing a 2-1 first round state tournament “It’s different than in the past in that we Job Training & Placement Assistance Avail. and attention to detail. Must be available loss to Western Branch (Chesapeake). don’t have anyone really dominant,” she 1-800-381-1734 to work nights and weekends. CTO SCHEV But even with the loss of the numerous said. “They are all great kids and our cap- This is a full-time hourly position with an key players and the change in coaches, Lake tains know how to lead. We have players MED BILL & CODING excellent benefit package. Braddock has made a nice transition into who like and respect each other.” Trainees NEEDED NOW Apply in person only. the new season. Worrest, a Virginia Tech Worrest said one big difference she has Medical Offices now hiring. No experience? TownePlace Suites by Marriott graduate, credits his players. seen in being head coach as opposed to an Job Training & Placement Assistance Avail. 6425 Brandon Avenue “I’m real proud of them,” she said. assistant is the decision-making responsi- 1-800-385-2615 Springfield, VA 22150 “They’re doing a great job. It’s a young team bilities that go with being in charge of a CTO SCHEV that’s filled with heart. We had a lot of se- program. niors graduate, but it’s been interesting see- “It is a different experience having to ing different kids step up.” make the decisions,” she said. “I go home HOW TO SUBMIT ADS TO Lake Braddock’s team tri-captains this at night and will think, ‘I didn’t get this kid season are seniors Alisha Salomon (de- into the game.’ It’s a lot of pressure. But, fense), goalie Katie Coulter and midfielder I’m loving it.” Week in Sports Newspapers & Online CLASSIFIED Hayfield Graduate Bridge on Sept. 1 at Robinson Second- DEADLINES ary School. The Rams and Bulldogs, Zones 1, 5, 6...... Mon @ noon Davidson Honored both ranked in the Washington Post top 20, were locked in a scoreless tie until Zones 2, 3, 4...... Tues @ noon James Madison junior defender and Stone Bridge’s Ben Lambourne kicked a E-mail ad with zone choices to: classified@connection 2009 Hayfield graduate Elisa Davidson field goal in the fourth quarter. newspapers.com or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 was named to the all-tournament team Robinson held Stone Bridge to 218 at the JMU/Fairfield Inn by Marriott In- yards of offense, but the Rams managed EMPLOYMENT vitational Women’s Soccer Tournament. just 80. DEADLINES She anchored a defense that recorded Robinson will host West Springfield on Zones 5, 6...... Tues @ 11:00 two shutouts in the tournament, a 6-0 Friday, Sept. 9, at 7:30 p.m. Zones 1, 3...... Tues @ 4:00 win over Pittsburgh on Aug. 26 and a 1- Zone 2...... Wed @ 11:00 0 victory over Stony Brook on Aug. 28. Against Stony Brook, Davidson also set Woodson Football Zone 4...... Wed @ 1:00 up the game-winning goal with a long E-mail ad with zone choices to: classified@connection pass downfield. Blanked in Opener newspapers.com or call Barbara @ 703-778-9413 The Woodson football team, led by first-year head coach Joe Dishun, lost ZONES Robinson Loses to Chantilly, 44-0, on Sept. 1 at Woodson Zone 1: The Reston Connection Zone 4: Centre View North High School. The Oak Hill/Herndon Connection Centre View South Defensive Battle Zone 2: The Springfield Connection Zone 5: The Potomac Almanac Next up for the Cavaliers is a road The Burke Connection Zone 6: The Arlington Connection To Stone Bridge game against Madison on Friday, Sept. The Fairfax Connection The Vienna/Oakton 9, at 7:30 p.m. Woodson’s next home The Fairfax Station/Clifton/ Connection The Robinson football team, led by game is Sept. 16 against Lee. Lorton Connection The McLean Connection first-year head coach Trey Taylor, opened Zone 3: The Alexandria Gazette Packet The Great Falls the 2011 season with a 3-0 loss Stone The Mount Vernon Gazette Connection

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Nysmith School 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 25 Sales & Auctions 25 Sales & Auctions 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Preschool - 8th Grade TRUSTEE'S SALE OBITUARY OF VALUABLE Hiring for the Fall IMPROVED REAL ESTATE HUGE STONE, SARA BUCKLEY CREGER Of Springfield, Virginia on Saturday, August 27, 2011. Join our Playground Improved by the premises known as ESTATE AUCTION Preceded in death by her parents, Rolfe E. and Cuba Morgan Team! 5134 Brittney Elyse Circle, #I, Centreville, Virginia Creger; a sister, Mary Frances Creger Thompson; a brother SEPTEMBER 17th, 2011--10:00AM John Morgan Creger; and a half-sister, in the United King- Looking for several people to assist teach- In execution of a Deed of Trust from Jamie Reichen- dom. She is survived by her nieces, Mary Thompson Sedlak ers in monitoring children at recess on the bach, dated April 28, 2006, and recorded May 1, 2006, in Deed 8913 LaGrange St. Lorton 22079 and her husband David of Manassas, VA; Elizabeth Creger Book 18417 at page 603 among the Land Records of Fairfax playground. Fun and friendly environ- For Listing www.boltonauctioneers.com Ritoli and her husband Michael of Fredericksburg, VA; neph- County, Virginia, the undersigned substitute trustee will offer ews Mike Thompson and wife Laura of Manassas, VA and ment – Flexible Hours. $12/hr. for sale at public auction at the front entrance of the Judicial Center for Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, 703-494-5062 John Creger and wife Jeanette of Richmond, VA. She is also Extended Care Counselors: Virginia, on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 12:15 p.m. survived by nine great nieces and nephews. A special thanks $8-11 hr./ based on experience. Frank “E”/Donna Bolton Lic #392/1478 from the family to Sandra Santamaria for her loving care and the following property being the property contained in said friendship provided in recent years. A committal service will Middle School Teachers: College degree Deed of Trust, described as follows: be held at 2:00 pm Saturday September 17, 2011 at National Memorial Park, Falls Church, VA. Arrangements by required Condominium Unit 51341, Stonegate at Faircrest Condomini- 3 RE for Rent 3 RE for Rent DEMAINE FUNERAL HOME, Springfield, VA * Latin Teachers um and the limited common elements appurtenant thereto in- cluding limited common element parking space no. S-256 as Send resumes to: [email protected] established by condominium instruments recorded in Deed Just Minutes to King Street metro, Fax 703-713-3336 Book 15683 at page 72, among the Land Records of Fairfax 21 Announcements 21 Announcements County, Virginia. Commonly known as 5134 Brittney Elyse Cir- $850/mo includes utilities cle, #I, Centreville, Virginia 20120. One BR sublet in a 3BR/1.5 Bath renovated PUBLIC NOTICE townhouse with driveway and street parking. Share TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $20,000.00 or ten percent house with 2 other professional young adults. Fully PROPOSAL TO CLEANUP AT UNDERGROUND STORAGE Workplace Options (WPO) (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the form renovated with new kitchen, new bathrooms, TANK (UST) SITE of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser at the updated basement and living room. $850/month will be hosting a JOB FAIR in Arlington, time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase money be- includes utilities. Bus stop at front door, one mile to There has been a release from an underground storage tank VA on Wednesday, September 14th at the ing due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, time ex- system at: pressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of 3.50 King St Metro, Duke St near Old Town. Hilton Alexandria Mark Center from 10:00 percent per annum from date of sale to date of settlement. Available May 1-July 31. 240-460-7375. Burke Facility # 28066 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. WPO seeks qualified re- Provided, however, that if the holder of the secured promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash deposit shall 5701 Burke Centre Parkway ferral specialists to provide childcare, elder- be required, and part of or the entire indebtedness, including 26 Antiques Burke, Virginia 22015 care, and convenience referrals, financial interest and costs, secured by the Deed of Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is requiring and tax counselors, as well as a strong man- We pay top $ for antique Burke Petroleum Realty, LLC to develop a Corrective Action Employers: furniture and mid-century Plan to address cleanup of Liquid Phase Hydrocarbon at the agement team. Please see http://www.work- Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and stand the Danish/modern placeoptions.com/join-us-job-openings.asp risk and cost of resale. teak furniture, STERLING, Site. If you have any questions regarding the cleanup, please Are your MEN'S WATCHES, jewelry contact: for complete job descriptions and job fair Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements and re- and costume jewelry, information. strictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the real es- paintings/art glass/clocks. Kleinfelder tate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or material- recruiting ads Schefer Antiques @ 1340 Charwood Road, Suite I man's liens of record and not of record. The property will be 703-241-0790. Hanover, Maryland 21076 sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of not working in Email:[email protected] (410) 850-0404 redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- Administrative Assistant ments of record affecting the same, if any. The Corrective Action Plan will be submitted to the Northern other papers? 28 Yard Sales Regional Office of the DEQ on September 18, 2011. If you Cogdell Spencer ERDMAN is the nation- In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to convey to the would like to review or discuss the proposed Corrective Action purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and exclusive rem- Yard Sale Saturday, Sept 17th Plan with the staff of the DEQ, please feel free to contact Kurt al leader of healthcare solutions, deliver- edy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the time of 8:00 am to noon. 10424 Kochan at (703) 583-3821 after the date of the Corrective Ac- ing fully integrated services including sale. Try a better Woodbury Woods Court, tion Plan submittal. The DEQ Northern Regional Office will development, planning, design, con- Fairfax. Household items, consider written comments regarding the proposed Corrective The subject property and all improvements thereon will be sold way to fill toys, tools and much more. Action Plan until (October 18, 2011) and may decide to hold a struction and property management of in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Purchaser public meeting if there is significant public interest. Written shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zoning code your comments should be sent to the DEQ at the address listed be- healthcare facilities. We are seeking an violations whether of record or not of record, as well as for all 116 Childcare Avail. low. The DEQ requests that all written comments reference Administrative Assistant in our newly unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condominium owners' employment the tracking number for this case; PC# 2010-3109. located office in Fairfax, VA to provide association dues and assessments, if any. Purchaser also BURKE Childcare avail in my shall be responsible for obtaining possession of the property at openings home,OFC Lic, FT & PT, days, administrative and business develop- his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the risk of loss and evenings, Back-up care & Department of Environmental Quality ment support. This position is responsi- shall be responsible for any damage, vandalism, theft, destruc- special needs children Storage Tank Program North 13901 Crown Court tion, or the like, of or to the property occurring after the time of Potomac welcome. Large yard for lots of ble for running the office, planning, or- sale. Conveyance will be by special warranty deed. Convey- Rockville fun! 703-569-8056 Woodbridge, Virginia 22193 ganizing and implementing administra- ancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary fees, examination of ti- 5 tle, state stamps, and all other costs of conveyance are to be Potomac tive, business development and project Chevy Great Bethesda at the expense of purchaser. State and local taxes, public Falls Chase 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements administration activities. This position charges, and special or regular assessments, if any, shall be Herndon Dulles Reston adjusted to the date of sale and thereafter shall be assumed by Airport 1 is responsible for conducting research McLean the purchaser. Vienna Oakton 6 Washington, and compiling information to support Arlington Chantilly 4 D.C. business development and other initia- The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the right: (i) Centreville to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or disapprove Fairfax North tives and strategies. This individual the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; (iii) to Clifton Historic Burke must be proactive, client-focused, re- withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to termination Clifton Fairfax Springfield 3 Station sults-oriented and capable of delivering of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) to reject 2 any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or time of Laurel quality outcomes. 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