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2 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ November 10-16, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Northern Virginia Remains Blue Fairfax Dems Celebrate Victory Sen. Edd Houck (D-17), Republicans prompting a recount in a dis- Concerns remain poised to take trict that stretches from Fredericksburg to over statewide state Senate Charlottesville. Shortly before midnight, Bedell declared Re- Republican even though publican control of the state Senate pending a recount. gains. Democrats “A win is a win, and that’s By Victoria Ross how you have to look at it,” said maintained Bedell. “As Al Davis used to say, The Connection control in ‘Just win, baby.” airfax County’s Demo- contested races. REPUBLICANS SCORED the cratic incumbents in the narrowest win possible, achiev- FVirginia General Assem- ing an evenly divided state Sen- bly continued to be the By Michael Lee Pope ate with 20 Democratic votes “firewall” against complete Repub- The Connection and 20 Republican votes — lican control of the legislature, pending the results of the re- despite Republican gains else- epublicans experienced count, although recounts al- where in the state. Fairfax all the seasons Tuesday most always go to the candi- County’s nine incumbent State R night. First there was date with the majority heading senators, all Democrats, were re- Photo by the spring of excitement as they into the recount. With Repub- elected, despite the GOP targeting gathered at the Fairview Park lican Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling ex- their seats, contributing cash to Marriott eager to see election pected to break the tie in orga- local Republican challengers, and

Victoria Ross returns they hoped would see nizational votes for naming bringing high-wattage Republi- them take control of the Vir- committee chairmen, the G.O.P. cans to stump for those candi- ginia state Senate. Then there will likely take control of the dates. was the long summer of antici- state Senate and have full con- State Sen. Dick Saslaw (D-35), pation, with election returns trol over the executive and leg- who was first elected to the House

/The Connection slowly arriving from far-flung islative branches of the com- of Delegates in 1976, announced precincts across the common- monwealth headed into the the Democratic winners at the wealth. That was followed by a 2012 presidential election. Waterford at Fair Oaks last night. troublesome autumn, a time “Virginia is the canary in “Guess what? The Republican when Republicans watched one Barack Obama’s coal mine,” money just went down the drain. targeted state Senate seat after said Del. Tim Hugo (D-40). We kept our Fairfax team,” Saslaw another maintained by Demo- “There are very few Democrats said to loud applause and cheers. Senator Dave Marsden greets Jane Barker, Chair of the cratic control. By the winter of left south of the Rappahannock A Virginia legislator since 1976, Clifton Women’s Democratic Club, at Tuesday’s Demo- discontent, the camera crews River once this is done, and I Saslaw said the main reason he cratic victory party at the Waterford. packed up and left the ball- think that makes it a tough dy- ran this year is “to restore cuts in room. Fairfax County Republi- namic for the president to win education and social service…I mandate.” thought the seat had play. Bulova can chairman Anthony Bedell in 2012.” just don’t want to see the lunatics Marsden received 16,338 votes received 3,842 votes (56.2 per- was almost ready to throw in Fair or not, the Virginia elec- take over the asylum. That’s the (53.35 percent) compared to cent) compared to Schoeneman’s the towel and admit the G.O.P. tion will be viewed as a dual reason I’m still in it.” Flanary’s 14,279 votes (46.62 per- 2,982 votes (43.6 percent). failed in its attempt to take con- referendum on Democratic cent). “Let me just say that democracy trol of the Virginia state Senate. President Barack Obama and DESPITE LOCAL Democratic vic- When State Sen. Chap Petersen is best when it’s a team sport,” Then everything changed. Republican Gov. Bob tories, the Democrats effectively (D-34) took the stage, he drew Bulova said. “From the beginning, As if spring were arriving yet McDonnell. Republicans view lost control of the Virginia Senate laughter from the crowd with the I never took anything for granted again, the final precincts were the potential control of the because the 22-18 majority is now line: “I’m Chap Petersen, and I in this race. I know things are kind posted bringing new life to their state Senate as an indication a 20-20 tie with the lieutenant approve of this message.” of up in the air, but I’m happy efforts. Although none of the that Virginia is likely to flip in governor, a Republican, able to Petersen received 59.7 percent people seem to agree with the targeted Democratic seats in 2012, voting Republican even cast any necessary tie-breaking of the vote compared to 40.5 per- message that we invest in tomor- Northern Virginia fell to Repub- though the commonwealth was votes. The GOP already held a sub- cent of the vote garnered by his row, and that future quality of life lican challengers, a seat in one of the states that went with stantial majority in the Virginia Republican challenger, Gerarda of our children depends on our southwest Virginia moved into Obama in 2008. Perhaps more House of Delegates. Culipher. willingness to make investments the red category when Repub- importantly, with Republicans However Fairfax County, the “First, we have to see who is left today…” lican challenger Bill Stanley in control of the state Senate, state’s most economically power- in the Senate, and when we go Bulova said he was looking for- was declared the winner over the congressional redistricting ful and populous jurisdiction, con- back to Richmond, it will be time ward to “buying a new pair of Democratic incumbent state process will be controlled by tinues to be in the Democratic col- to strategically game-plan for the shoes,” and spending more time Sen. Roscoe Reynolds (D-20). the G.O.P. heading into the next umn, with a seven-member major- state budget,” Petersen said. “But with his family. Then Republican Bryce Reeves year’s key election. ity on the Board of Supervisors and right now, I just look forward to Rex Simmons, chair of the had an 86-vote margin of vic- “Folks are riled up and upset nine Democratic State Senators. spending more time with my fam- Fairfax County Democratic Com- tory against incumbent state See GOP, Page 7 “It’s kind of a pyrrhic victory,” ily.” mittee, was not so willing to play Senator Dave Marsden (D-37) said nice with the state Republicans. last night, after announcing that DEL. DAVID BULOVA (D-37) “The current Democratic major- Results his Republican opponent, Jason fended off a challenge from new- ity has vigorously fought for fund- RACE CANDIDATE VOTE PERCENT Flanary, had just conceded. “What comer Brian Schoeneman, a Re- ing for our schools, advocated for State Senate District 39 Democrat George Barker 21,093 53 percent I’m hoping is that we send out a publican attorney who contributes additional revenue to pay for Republican Miller Baker 18,679 47 percent message to Republicans to pay at- to the conservative blog Bearing transportation improvements that State Senate District 36 Democrat Toddy Puller 15,558 55 percent tention to what voters here just Drift. The Republican Caucus attract new jobs to Virginia, and Republican Jeff Frederick 12,531 45 percent said. A 20-20 split is not a license pumped $75,000 into generally held extremist policies of State Senate District 31 Democrat Barbara Favola 24,363 58 percent to do whatever you want. I hope Schoeneman’s campaign in Sep- the McDonnell-Cuccinelli admin- Republican Caren Merrick 17,480 42 percent they recognize that this is not a tember, a clear indication they istration in check,” Simmons said. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ November 10-16, 2011 ❖ 3 News

Democratic-endorsed candidates, from left: Ilryong Moon, Ted Velkoff and Ryan McElveen, won all three at-large School Board seats. Photo by Voters Say No to

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Deb Cobb sweep at-large School Board seats.

oters made it clear they McElveen, who, at 25, is the /The Connection Vthink Fairfax County youngest candidate in any of the Public Schools is moving races, said he wanted to sleep in the right direction by elect- first. “Then I will continue doing Chairman Sharon Bulova spent the after- ing the Democratic-endorsed what I’ve been doing: listening noon on Election Day visiting voters at slate of candidates for three at- to the concerns of parents, teach- Greenspring Retirement Community in large seats. ers and students. We will con- Springfield. She is pictured greeting sup- Four-term incumbent Ilryong tinue making Fairfax County porter Al Wiecjorek, 88. Spike Williams addresses gathered Repub- Moon, and newcomers Ted Schools the ‘shining school- lican supporters. Velkoff and Ryan McElveen got houses on the hill’,” he said. the top spots in one of the most “I think McElveen offers a fresh closely-watched and contested perspective and Moon provides Bulova Wins Second Term School Board races in the the continuity the School Board board’s 19-year history. needs,” said Catherin Read, a member of the Fairfax City Democrats retain control of County Board of Supervisors. AT 12:30 A.M. WEDNES- Democrats. By Victoria Ross consensus-builder on the Board of Supervisors. DAY, with 100 percent of the The Connection Bulova won the at-large seat in a 2009 special elec- precincts reporting, Moon re- BORN AND RAISED in tion after her predecessor, U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly ceived the most votes with Vienna, McElveen attended lection Day 2011 was a good one for incum- (D-11), moved on to Congress. 91,588 votes (17.85 percent). Marshall High School, where bents, which meant it was a good night for At numerous debates, meet-the-candidates forums Velkoff received 84,611 votes he served as class president and E (16.49 percent), and McElveen graduated with an Interna- Fairfax County Democrats. and fundraisers, Bulova maintained that she is a strong One of the stars of the night was Sharon Bulova, leader who, despite the economic free-fall of the past received 86,268 votes or tional Baccalaureate (IB) di- Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, few years, has preserved Fairfax County’s quality-of- (16.81 percent). ploma. A Phi Betta Kappa who took the stage to chants of “Sharon, Sharon, life standards with a first-rate school system and pro- “We have a great school sys- graduate from The University Sharon” from the crowd of 250-plus Democrats gath- gressive transportation plans. tem. I’m not saying we can’t im- of Virginia, he currently works ered at the Waterford Inn in Fairfax. The party was “Fairfax County is an exceptional place to live, work prove, but why would you want in the International Operations hosted by the Fairfax County Democratic Committee and play and grow older comfortably. It’s not that way such radical reform and budget- and Policy Office of the Boeing (FCDC). by accident,” she said at a recent candidate’s forum. slashing as some of the candi- Company, and is a Mandarin “I want you to know that local and state elections “Our quality of life is protected, fostered and enhanced dates were proposing,” said Chinese tutor. matter,” Bulova said. “These are the people who are by an engaged community… Fairfax County’s quality Evangelia Ifantides, an ESOL “In the coming term we will taking care of business. These are the people who are of life remains intact with vibrant parks, libraries and technology specialist with the also have the opportunity to maintaining the roads, keeping our schools great and recreational amenities, as well as compassionate hu- school system. make the school system more keeping up our quality of life in Fairfax County.” man services that are the envy of the region.” A graduate of Harvard Univer- transparent and accountable, ” Bulova held a commanding lead over Republican Bulova said she will continue to use “smart-growth” strat- sity, Moon, an attorney with two McElveen said. “We can employ challenger Michael “Spike” Williams throughout the egies to help the county move forward on a number of sons who graduated from Thomas an independent auditor…and evening: She won with 59.4 percent of the vote transportation issues, including Tysons Corner redevelop- Jefferson High School for Science hire an ombudsmen for teachers (113,769 votes) to Williams’ 35.59 percent (68,167 ment and the Dulles Metro-Rail project. and Technology, immigrated to the and parents [so that] we can votes.) “During my next term, I’d like to increase transit United States from Korea as a teen- ensure that the concerns of both “This is a big win for Fairfax County Democrats,” options by looking at light rail opportunities and ager. He said his experiences as an groups are heard.” FCDC chair Rex Simmons said. “It shows the diversity completion of rail to Dulles,” she said. immigrant, and as a long-term Ted Velkoff, a Rocky Run resi- in our county. Voters are very educated here, and they member of the school board, will dent who has been active in sev- have clearly embraced our great education system and ANOTHER PRIORITY is rebuilding the relation- serve the needs of the schools in eral PTAs, said one of his first our terrific leadership. Sharon has shown over and over ship between the Board of Supervisors and the Fairfax the future. priorities as a new School Board again that she is a leader who is committed to keeping County School Board, which currently absorbs 53 “The current school board has member is to “complete a thor- the county one of the best places to live in the country.” percent of the County’s $3.3 billion budget. been very successful putting in ough review and revision of its “You know, one of the first things I’d like to do is place budget cuts and adjust- values and goals…the newly- BULOVA, active in local Democratic politics for more have a retreat in February with the new School Board,” ments that did not impede our elected School Board must estab- than 20 years, ran on a record of accomplishments she said. “It will be an opportunity for new members school system’s continuing aca- lish the values and goals that will as leader of the most powerful governing body in of the School Board to step back and look at where demic improvement,” Moon guide its work during the upcom- the County. She was endorsed by almost every ma- we’re going and how best to collaborate.” said. “So while our per-pupil cost ing term look forward to creat- jor organization, from the Fairfax County Chamber “She is fair and competent,” said supporter Dorothy has fallen, test scores and other ing a shared vision with the new of Commerce to The Fairfax Deputy Sheriff’s Coali- Massie, a resident of Greenspring Retirement Commu- indicators of academic achieve- Board and with input from tion. Praised for her skillful handling of county fi- nity in Springfield, where Bulova spent the afternoon ment have been on the rise.” FCPS’s constituents.” — Victoria Ross nances in tough economic times, she is known as a on Election Day. After his victory last night,

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We raised almost a half million, so we have gotten Schultz Wins Springfield Albo retains grip on 42nd our message out,” Albo said. “Over the past 18 years despite redistricting. I have worked hard and paid a lot of attention to the School Board Race people that matter - my constituents.” Albo is not known for ceding control easily: In By Victoria Ross 2009, he beat Democratic challenger Gregory By Bonnie Hobbs The Connection Werkheiser by 11,767 votes to 9,006 votes in the most The Connection expensive delegate’s race in Virginia’s history. Albo xperience won out against youth in the race raised and spent $927,217, and Werkheiser raised lifton’s Elizabeth for the 42nd District House seat when lo- $781,828. C Schultz is the new, Ecal political powerhouse and Republican “I’m not sure why Democrats would want to poke Springfield District incumbent Del. David B. Albo easily won a sleeping giant like Dave Albo,” said Anthony Bedell, representative on the Fairfax the race against newcomer Jack Dobbyn. Fairfax County Republican Committee chairman. County School Board. And if First elected in 1994, Albo is the most “Dave Albo takes everything seriously. He she was tired after Tuesday senior northern Virginia member of the runs like he is running against President night’s election, it was with Republican Party in the House of Delegates. Obama.” good reason. Albo received 11,826 votes (62.14 per- A graduate of West Springfield High “I didn’t go to sleep Monday cent) compared to Dobbyn’s 7,198 votes School, Albo grew up in Fairfax County, and night,” she said. “I was busy (37.62 percent). touts that, and his local connections, as one Tuesday morning putting signs “My priority now is to get us through this of his strengths. at the polling places. I put the recession without raising taxes. The Demo- “It’s great to have a WSHS grad as the last one in the ground at 5:23 Elizabeth Schultz crat-controlled Senate has consistently pro- chair of a major committee in the General a.m. at Centreville High.” posed raising taxes for welfare,” Albo said. Assembly looking out for our community Her hard work – and all she’d In addition to West Springfield and and getting things done,” said Fairfax done leading up to her Nov. 8 knew I was committed to the Mount Vernon, the 42nd district now en- Dave Albo County Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Spring- victory – paid off. The Republi- Springfield District, and they compasses Lorton, which has doubled its field) a longtime friend and fellow WSHS can-endorsed Schultz received told me they were more vested population in the past decade, as well as Woodbridge alumnus. “He was absolutely critical in securing us a concession call from her in the election, this time,” said and Ft. Belvoir, another population growth center. additional funding from the state for schools…He Democratic-endorsed competi- Schultz. “Delegate Albo tried to draw himself a safe dis- really understands our community and its needs and tor, John Wittman, Tuesday Although she was hoping her trict, but he can’t beat the long-term demographic fights hard for it every day. night, around 11:15 p.m. Republican-endorsed counter- trends that are turning voters Democratic. This isn’t Albo said the district needs someone who under- The mother of four boys re- parts running for at-large seats the same district it was in 1993, and this district has stands the big-picture issues. “We are in a tough spot ceived 15,807 votes to on the School Board would also voted for Democrats like Tim Kaine, Mark Warner, in America and in Virginia,” Albo said. “We are now Wittman’s 11,076. She received be elected, voters instead chose and Jim Webb,” Dobbyn said during the campaign. in the third year of the worst recession since the Great 58.77 percent of the total votes three Democratic-endorsed But Albo said last night he never considered not Depression. We, me and my fellow delegates and cast, while he received 41.18 candidates, Ilryong Moon, Ryan winning the election. “I have knocked on over 1,500 senators, got Virginia through it, not by raising taxes, percent. Among her strongest McElveen and Ted Velkoff. But doors and my Albo team has knocked on over 9,700. but by cutting spending to 2006 levels.” precincts were Clifton, Schultz believes she’ll be able Colchester, Fairfax Station and to work smoothly with them on Greenbriar West. the Board. “I’m feeling good,” said “Not only did Republicans Schultz, after her victory. “Of vote for me, but people of ev- course, I’m disappointed that ery political persuasion,” she we couldn’t deliver even more said. “So the voters understand new directions to the citizens of that the needs of the citizens Fairfax County. But overall, I’m transcend party.” But, she very encouraged added, “This to know that – didn’t happen when somebody “I took nothing in other dis- is committed to tricts. So my educating the for granted and new mission public on why will be to tran- the School worked until the scend the parti- Board matters – sanship among people do pay very last voter ourselves and attention. They was done.” serve the inter- come out to ests of the resi- vote, and the — Elizabeth Schultz dents – the

Jessica McKay Jessica Springfield Dis- stakeholders of trict results prove that.” Fairfax County. I realize it’ll take Visiting polling places some time for us to work to- Photo by Photo throughout her district, on gether as a group, but that More than 20 3rd and 5th graders participated in the musical production. Tuesday, she continued explain- doesn’t mean I’m not going to ing to voters “why what the try.” School Board does matters per- Noting that “the effort the Musical at Greenspring Cromwell and Elaine Baush. Kid Pan Alley, sonally to them and how it im- Springfield District voters went Forestdale Elementary students teamed up with founded by Virginia songwriter Paul Reisler, taps pacts their daily lives,” said to, to be heard, had to cross Greenspring seniors Friday, Nov. 4, to present the into children’s creativity by coaching them to write Schultz. “And people re- magisterial districts,” Schultz Kid Pan Alley production “Across the Ages” at the and perform their own music. Reisler, who was sponded.” said, “I’m fortunate and Springfield school. More than 20 3rd and 5th grad- the leader of the American folk group Trapezoid, She said people told her they humbled by this effort.” ers participated in the musical production, which has traveled to several schools in Fairfax County were impressed that she took Thrilled with her win, she included writing original songs during workshops this year. Since its inception, Kid Pan Alley has the time to talk with them and added, “I took nothing for with Greenspring performers Ernie Sult, Frances created more than 1,000 songs with more than educate them about the issues, granted and worked until the Huenneman, Sim Taylor, Millicent Taylor, Bob 20,000 children in communities across the U.S. and she’s proud of that. “They very last voter was done.”

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occupants were displaced because of the Lee Memorial power being shut down and extensive fire Garden to Open and water damage. Occupants were tem- porarily moved to Garfield Elementary Robert E. Lee High School has announce School with additional long-term support plans for the dedication of their new memo- provided by the Red Cross. One occupant rial garden to honor the memory of alumni was transported to the Springfield and friends on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 at 11:15 Healthplex with a non-life threatening in- ANTIQUES SHOW a.m. Over this past summer, the long planned jury. The apartment building had multiple idea finally took shape. The memorial gar- non-working smoke alarms in the building. den, long discussed and hoped for, was made Prior to leaving, firefighters checked and in- possible when Lee High School personnel, stalled working smoke alarms in apartments PTSA personnel, and Nathanael Jones, a se- in the fire building and the apartment build- nior working on his Eagle Scout project, ing adjacent. NOVEMBER 11,12 & 13, 2011 came together last spring. Damage for all apartment units is esti- The brief Veteran’s Day program will in- mated at $4.2 million. clude the presentation of the colors by the According to fire investigators, the fire Lee jROTC, singing of several selections by was accidental. An electrical anomaly GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC MEMORIAL the Lee Madrigals, performance by the Lee within a refrigerator motor caused the fire. High School Orchestra Quartet and a brief 101 Callahan Drive Alexandria, Virginia 22301 dedication of the garden by Principal Abe Jeffers. Family and friends of those remem- Loan Officer bered, as well as the general Lee High School community are invited to attend and Sentenced in Friday 11-7 Saturday 10-6 Sunday 11-5 celebrate this special occasion. Mortgage-Fraud Accidental Springfield Scheme ADMISSION $12 WITH AD $10 Javier Siveroni, 48, of Springfield, was Garden Apartment Fire sentenced to 24 months in prison, followed Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Depart- by two years of supervised release, for us- ment units responded to a garden apart- ing his position as a loan officer to help carry American Folk Art, American, English ment fire Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011, at approxi- out a multi-million dollar mortgage fraud & Continental Furniture Americana • Art mately 5:10 a.m. in the Springfield area of scheme involving more than 15 homes in Fairfax County. The apartment is located at the Northern Virginia area. • Majolica Prints • Porcelain • Pottery 7236 Commerce Street. The total amount of mortgage loans ap- Russian Icons English Copper Silver Firefighters encountered heavy fire and proved through the conspiracy exceeded smoke coming from the rear of a ground $6.5 million. The total loss attributable di- • Nautical Items and Objects D’Art floor apartment and rapidly extending up- rectly to Siveroni is over $2.5 million. wards to the eaves of the second and third In related matters, three loan officers floors upon arrival. The incident com- have pled guilty for their roles in the al- mander struck a second alarm, bringing leged conspiracy: Preston Cherouny, 45, of approximately 60 firefighters to the scene Washington, D.C.; John Leone, 44, of of the three story building. It took Vienna; Alejandro Alquinta, 35, of Spring- firefighters approximately 70 minutes to field. Maria Teresa Sanchez, 44, of Burke, bring the fire under control. Six apartments and Yolanda Salazar Camacho, 35, of Alex- within the building received some fire, andria, also pled guilty for their roles as loan smoke, and water damage, the other five officer assistants in the conspiracy. apartments all received some residual smoke and water damage. More than 70 GOP Takes State Senate From Page 3 Other key Northern Virginia races that with what’s going on in Washington,” Republicans were targeting included the said former Republican Gov. George open seat created by the retirement of Allen, who is engaged in a campaign to state Sen. Mary Margaret Whipple (D- reclaim his U.S. Senate seat. “And so you 31). After emerging from a bruising pri- have the energy on independents and mary, Arlington County Board member conservatives and Republicans with us.” Barbara Favola beat Republican busi- nesswoman Caren Merrick 58 percent ALTHOUGH REPUBLICANS were ea- to 42 percent. And former Republican ger to declare victory, the party failed to Party of Virginia chairman Jeff make the sweep many were predicting. Frederick was unable to beat longtime In what may have been the most hotly incumbent Toddy Puller (D-36), with contested race in Virginia, freshman in- the incumbent Democrat beating the cumbent state Sen. George Barker (D- Republican challenger 55 percent to 45 39) was able to fend off Republican percent. Miller Baker. The race became a target “We certainly need to look at doing bet- for both parties, and television viewers ter in other areas,” said Bedell. “We are were besieged with advertisements in the very competitive in Fairfax County, but race. In the end, Barker beat Baker 53 we weren’t in Arlington and Alexandria (973) 927-2794 percent to 47 percent. and we need to figure that puzzle out.” WWW.JMKSHOWS.COM www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ November 10-16, 2011 ❖ 7 Opinion

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Honoring those in Newspaper of Springfield @SPRConnect On Veterans Day 2011 military service. An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. ore than 6,000 U.S. military in Iraq on April 22, 2010. Steven J. Bishop, 29 of Christianburg, was killed March 13, 2010 in Iraq. vehicle in Afghanistan on Aug. 12, 2007. Jonathan 1606 King Street service men and women have Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Kielin T. Dunn, 19 of Chesapeake, was killed Feb. D. Winterbottom, 21, of Falls Church, died in Iraq died in Iraq and Afghanistan on May 23, 2007, when an IED exploded near his Free digital edition delivered to M 18, 2010 in Afghanistan. Brandon T. Islip, 23 of your email box since Sept. 11, 2001. More Richmond, was killed Nov. 29, 2009, in Afghani- vehicle. Email name, mailing & email address to than 50,000 have been wounded. stan. Stephan L. Mace, 21 of Lovettsville, died Oct. Nicholas Rapavi, 22, of Springfield, died Nov. [email protected]. On Veterans Day, we honor and thank all 3, 2009 in Afghanistan. 24, 2006, of wounds received during combat in those who have served in the military, in times Anbar province in Iraq. Army Cpl. Andy D. Ander- NEWS DEPARTMENT: Bill Cahir, 40 of Alexandria, died Aug. 13, 2009 To discuss ideas and concerns, of war and peace. It’s an important moment to of a gunshot wound while conducting combat op- son, 24, was killed by enemy fire in Ar Ramadi, Call: 703-778-9410 Iraq on Tuesday, June 6, 2006. e-mail: evaluate how we are serving the needs of vet- erations in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan. [email protected] erans as well. The Post-9/11 GI Bill dramati- After 9/11, Cahir left his career as a journalist to Airman 1st Class LeeBernard E. 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Garcia Villareal, @ConnectVictoria including mental health care are underway, but 26 of Burke, was injured in Iraq and flown to have a long way to go. Here, we must commit Lance Cpl. Daniel Ryan Bennett, 23 of Clifton Nick Horrock died Jan. 11, 2009, in Helmand province, Afghani- Washington Hospital Center, where he died Feb. County & Projects the resources to do better. [email protected] stan. “He loved his country, and we’re so proud of 12, 2006. He was a graduate of Herndon High More than 175 U.S. military service person- him,” said his mother. School. Jon Roetman nel from Virginia have been killed in Iraq and Capt. Shane R. M. Mahaffee, 36, a 1987 gradu- Sports Editor 2nd Lt. Sean P. O’Connor of Burke died Oct. 19, 703-778-9410 Afghanistan, including several in the last year. 2008 while stationed at Hunter Army Air Field, ate of Mount Vernon High School, died May 15, [email protected] @jonroetman Aaron Carson Vaughn, 30, was one of 30 Ameri- Savannah, Ga. O’Connor was an athlete in soccer, 2006. He was a lawyer, married, with two chil- can service members and 22 Navy SEALs killed baseball and football who attended Fairfax County dren. His parents live in Alexandria. Aug. 6, 2011 when their Chinook helicopter was U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas Kirven, 21, was ADVERTISING: Public Schools and was a 1999 graduate of Bishop To place an advertisement, call the ad shot down in Afghanistan. Vaughn’s family has ties Denis J. O’Connell High School in Arlington. killed in Afghanistan in 2005 during a firefight in department between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. to McLean and Burke. He is survived by his wife, Pfc. David Sharrett, 27 of Oakton, died Jan, 16, a cave with insurgents. He enlisted while still in Kimberly, and their two small children. 2008 in Iraq. On Oct. 24, 2008, his father, David high school after 9/11. Maj. William F. Hecker III, Display ads 703-778-9410 Spc. 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Levi Efrain Nuncio, 24 of Harrisonburg, son University graduate and Burke resident, died 22, 2005, of injuries sustained in Samarra, Iraq, Oct. 17. died June 22, 2011 when enemy forces attacked on Sept. 23, 2008, while serving in Iraq. His unit Editor & Publisher his unit with small-arms fire in the Narang dis- came under small arms fire, and Brown, 26, died Lt. Col. Thomas A. Wren, 44, of Lorton, died in Mary Kimm Tallil, Iraq on Nov. 5, 2005. Marine Capt. Michael 703-778-9433 trict of Kunar province, Afghanistan. from his wounds. [email protected] Capt. Michael Wray Newton, 30 of Newport Martino, 32 of the City of Fairfax, died Nov. 2, @MaryKimm 2005, when his helicopter was brought down in News, died June 11, 2011 in Meymaneh, Faryab HERE ARE the names of some of the local Editor in Chief Iraq. Steven Mauren province, Afghanistan. men and women who have died in Iraq and Capt. Charles A. Ransom, 31, of Midlothian was 1st Lt. Laura M. Walker of Oakton was killed Managing Editor Afghanistan. We repeat these names at least Kemal Kurspahic one of eight airmen who died April 27, 2011, at on Aug. 18, 2005, in Kandahar, Afghanistan. CW4 Photography: twice a year on Memorial Day and Veterans the Kabul International Airport, Afghanistan, from Matthew S. Lourey of Lorton died from injuries Louise Krafft, Day to honor their service and to keep their Craig Sterbutzel gunfire. Sgt. Sean T. Callahan, 23, of Warrenton sustained on May 26, 2005 in Buhriz, Iraq. Art/Design: memories in our consciousness. Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, John was one of two Marines who died April 23, 2011 Operations Officer Helge Boes of Fairfax was Heinly, John Smith in combat in Helmand, Afghanistan: If you know of someone who should be in- killed on Feb. 5, 2003, while participating in Production Manager: Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Venetz Jr., 30, of Prince cluded in this list, or if you would like to share counterterrorism efforts in eastern Afghanistan. Jean Card William died Jan. 28, 2011 in Afghanistan, in a how you are honoring the memory of a family Among other local lives lost: Lance Cpl. Tavon CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 non-combat incident. Venetz had been seriously member or friend lost, or about the progress Lee Hubbard, 24, of Reston; 1st Lt. Alexander Circulation Manager: wounded months before. of someone injured, please let us know. Wetherbee, 27, of McLean; 1st Lt. Jeff Kaylor, 25, Ann Oliver Spc. Sean R. Cutsforth, 22, of Radford died Dec. Sgt. Scott Kirkpatrick, 26, died on Aug. 11, of Clifton; Coast Guard Petty Officer Nathan B. [email protected] 15, 2010 in Afghanistan, when insurgents attacked 2007, in Arab Jabour, Iraq. Kirkpatrick, who Bruckenthal, 24, of Herndon; Army Chief Warrant CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, his unit using small arms fire. graduated from Park View High School in Ster- Officer Sharon T. Swartworth, 43, of Mount L.L.C. Spc. William K. Middleton, 26, of Norfolk, was ling, and also considered Herndon and Reston as Vernon; Command Sgt. Maj. James D. Peter Labovitz one of two soldiers who died Nov. 22 in Afghani- his hometowns, was a champion slam poet. His Blankenbecler, 40, of Mount Vernon; Capt. James President/CEO stan, when insurgents attacked with an improvised father, Ed Kirkpatrick, calls him the “warrior poet,” F. Adamouski, 29, of Springfield; Sgt. DeForest L. Mary Kimm Publisher/Chief Operating Officer explosive device. and he and his wife help injured vets at Walter Talbert, 22, of Alexandria; Marine Cpl. Binh N. [email protected] Staff Sgt. Christopher F. Cabacoy, 30, of Virginia Reed through the Yellow Ribbon fund Le, 20, of Alexandria; Staff Sgt. Russell Verdugo, Jerry Vernon Beach, was one of two soldiers who died July 5, (www.yellowribbonfund.org). 34, of Alexandria. Army Capt. Mark N. Executive Vice President 2010, in Kandahar, Afghanistan, when insurgents Ami Neiberger-Miller of Sterling lost her brother, Stubenhofer, 30, from Springfield; Marine Gun- [email protected] attacked their vehicle with an improvised explo- U.S. Army Spc. Christopher Neiberger, in August nery Sgt. Javier Obleas-Prado Pena, 36, from Falls Wesley DeBrosse sive device. 2007 when he was killed by a roadside bomb while Church; Marine Sgt. Krisna Nachampassak, 27, Controller Pfc. Benjamin J. Park, 25, of Fairfax Station, Va., serving in Baghdad, Iraq. He was 22. Since her from Burke; Army Staff Sgt. Nathaniel J. Nyren, Debbie Funk died June 18, 2010 at Zhari district, Kandahar, brother’s death, Neiberger-Miller has devoted her- 31, from Reston; Marine Lance Cpl. Tenzin National Sales 703-778-9444 Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when insurgents self to the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survi- Dengkhim, 19, from Falls Church; Navy Chief Joel [email protected] attacked his unit with an improvised explosive de- vors (www.taps.org), which provides emotional Egan Baldwin, 37, from Arlington; Maj. Joseph Jeanne Theismann vice. support and other services for families of the McCloud, of Alexandria, and Major Gloria D. Special Assistant to the Publisher May 12, 2010, Donald J. Lamar II, 23 of fallen. Davis, 47 of Lorton. 703-778-9436 [email protected] Fredericksburg, was killed in Afghanistan. Chris- Staff Sgt. Jesse G. Clowers Jr., 27, of Herndon, @TheismannMedia topher D. 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8 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ November 10-16, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Bulletin Board Join the 100+ Voice Choir for Handel’s Messiah Send notes to the Connection at [email protected] or call 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. (Christmas Act & Hallelujah Chorus) Dated announcements should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. In addition to having a THURSDAY/NOV. 10 professional orchestra, Clifton Lions Club Meeting. 7 p.m. many of whom play for the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Fairfax Symphony, and Station. Meetings are the second and soloists from the Washington fourth Thursdays of every month. 703- National Opera, we are 209-7421 or www.clcvclubexpress.com. expecting to have over 100 voices in the chorus. You can SATURDAY/NOV. 12 join this amazing choir! No Veterans Hiring Event in audition is required and scores Conjunction with the American Freedom Festival. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. are provided. High school George Mason University Patriot students are welcome. We require Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Attending veterans will have the attendance of four rehearsals to chance to talk with employers, submit sing the performance. Rehearsals qualifications, and even participate in job interviews on the spot. Security are Sundays, November 13, 20 and Financial, TRAX International, NJVC, 27 and Friday, December 2 from Northrop Grumman, Accenture and Microsoft, the Veterans Administration 7:30-9:30 pm. Dress rehearsal is Saturday, (VA), U.S. Office of Personnel December 3 from 9 am - noon. Management Veterans Services, Department of Defense Civilian Performance is Sunday, December 4 at Personnel Management System, 3 pm. Space is limited so sign up soon by Department of Labor and Department contacting Fran Underwood at 703-569-9862, of Energy will participate and make veterans aware of services available to ext. 107 or [email protected]. them. Attendance is free and open to veterans and active duty military. 703- 218-1600. Messiah United Methodist Church Adoption Information Meeting. 10 a.m. Grace Bible Church, 9115 Lorton 6215 Rolling Road, Springfield Station Blvd., Lorton. Meet adoptive 703-569-9862 • www.messiahumc.org families and learn about the adoption process. Children welcome, refreshments served. Reserve with the number attending at [email protected]. www.autumnadoptions.org.

WEDNESDAY/NOV. 16 Where Do I Go For Help? 1:30 p.m. Alzheimer’s Family Day Center, 2812 Old Lee Highway, Suite 210, Fairfax. Free educational program on Fairfax THE NUTCRACKER County Agency on Aging, Elderlink, case managers, assisted living facilities, continuing care retirement presented by communities, home health organizations, and day care and senior centers. 703-204-4664. THURSDAY/NOV.1 7,F RIDAY/NOV.1 8,S ATURDAY/NOV.1 9 The Burke Civic Ballet “The Laramie Project.” 7:30 p.m. at Robert E. Lee High School Lancer Theater, 6540 Franconia Road, SPECIAL GUEST ARTISTS, Springfield. 3 performances: Nov. 17, 18, 19. Tickets are $10 for adults and Sharon Wehner and Koichi Kubo, $5 for students. [email protected] Principals with the Colorado Ballet will perform Sugar Plum and Cavalier SATURDAY/NOV. 19 Open Season Workshop for Federal Employees and Retirees. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Fairfax County Government Order online at www.buffas.com Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Help navigating the changes in the 2012 Federal Employees Health Benefits plans, dental and vision insurance programs and flexible spending accounts. Saturday, November 19th at 2:00 & 6:00 p.m. & Representatives of various FEHB health plans and Medicare will be available. Sunday, November 20th at 2:00 & 6:00 p.m. Sponsored by Congressman Gerry Connolly. Open Season is Nov. 14-Dec. NVCC- Annandale Campus 12. 703-256-3071 or www.opm.gov/ insure/openseason/ Ernst Community Cultural Center Theater

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U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) watches election returns at the event Pat Herrity addressed the crowd at the election night event sponsored sponsored by the Fairfax Democratic Party at The Waterford at Fair Oaks by the Fairfax County Republican Committee on Nov. 8. on Nov. 8. Celebrating Election Night

Supervisor Cathy Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill) ran unopposed.

At the event sponsored by the Fairfax County Republican Committee at the Fairview Park Marriott, the weather was on the big screen while supporters turned to personal electronic devices for results.

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Ryan McElveen, 25, of Vienna, was the youngest candidate in any of the races. Democrat-supported McElveen won one of the three at-large School Board seats. M. Timothy Firebaugh of Springfield and Ray Davenport of Glen Allen watch election returns at the election night sponsored by the Fairfax County Democratic Party at The Waterford at Fair Oaks on Nov. 8.

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Photo courtesy 2 Ivy Lane Interiors model their Reston home. Many approaches, The couple had lived in their home for most include green- 20 years when they decided to do a major renovation. design elements. “The kitchen was so small that you could only open one appliance at a time,” said Joanne Bauer. “I cook a lot, and we enter- By Marilyn Campbell tain a lot. When we had a lot of people over, The Connection I was always holed up in the kitchen while everyone else was having a good time [in hether used to sip morning another part of the house].” coffee or to host a large din- The Bauers wanted their kitchen to be a Wner party, the kitchen is of- spacious room in which family and friends ten the most occupied room could flow in and out freely. This Alexandria kitchen, designed by Alex Deringer and Courtney Cox in a home. Local interior designers and the “[Our new kitchen] is the kind of kitchen of 2 Ivy Lane Interiors, has a dramatic skylight and large windows to National Kitchen and Bath Association say where [there is room for] people to help let in natural light. the trendiest kitchen design elements of with cooking. It has an open floor plan and 2011 and 2012 are glass, cabinetry with works well for entertaining,” said Bauer. “They have a beautiful, wooded yard,” screw up, everyone will know.” dark finishes, energy-efficient lighting and “Now what was once our kitchen is a walk- said Campbell. “… [W]e placed the sink and accessories, double-wall ovens, walk-in pan- in pantry,” island to take advantage of [the view], add- LET THERE BE LIGHT (AND GLASS) tries and induction cook tops. Because their appliances can be seen from ing a skylight over the island.” When Alexandria-based designers Alex the living room, the Bauers covered them The couple, who are hikers, chose colors Deringer and Courtney Cox of 2 Ivy Lane WHEN PASSIONATE COOKS with a flair with flat-faced cherry wood cabinet fronts that are reminiscent of their outdoor treks. Interiors designed a kitchen in Fairfax for coordinating colors and a commitment and attached brushed stainless steel pulls “The granite countertops remind us of stone County recently, they took a light approach. to energy efficiency collaborate on a kitchen for opening and closing. we’ve seen on our hikes. We love the inte- The homeowners wanted a spacious and design project, it is no surprise that the end Their choice of an induction cooktop as grated colors.” elegant room for entertaining that also ac- result incorporates current trends. That is well as their lighting selection underscores Campbell created a niche just outside the commodated their children. what happened when David Bauer, an en- the couple’s desire for energy efficiency. kitchen where Joanne Bauer could display The result was a kitchen with white vironmental consultant, and Joanne Bauer, Campbell put in LED under-counter lights art, including her own. marble counters and white, custom-de a museum curator and artist, hired Alexan- that provide drama and task lighting with- “The kitchen is open, and it flows,” said dria-based architect Laura Campbell to re- out adding heat or using much energy. Bauer. “But it’s is like a cooking show; if I See Dream Kitchen, Page 12 2011 Florida Fresh Fruit Sale

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0 the Wolffs hired green architect David We put windows everywhere we could. Now Peabody, to design the new kitchen. we have light everywhere: sun tubes, sky- signed, painted wood cabinets, including “Almost everything in the kitchen is lights. David is a firm believer in light.” some glass-front cabinets with interior light- green,” said Holly Wolff. “Our cabinets are Peabody used energy-efficient lighting, ing. The island has a rosewood counter sur- bamboo. We have a cork floor that is sus- including LED downlighting and compact face, creating a dramatic contrast against the tainable. Our counters are Riverstone con- florescent lighting. light-hued wood. crete.” “The most appealing features [of the “The appliances have cabinet overlays, so Peabody, an Alexandria-based architect, kitchen are]…its views to the very private they blend in with the rest of the cabinetry,” added a long wall of windows and placed wooded back yard [and] the cabinetry that said Cox. “Custom cabinets give you a more the sink in the middle. The breakfast room, works rather seamlessly with the adjoining refined look.” which was once a screened porch, is now spaces,” said Peabody. The most dramatic feature in this room is enclosed in glass and adjoins the kitchen. The couple tasked interior designer Sarah the colossal skylight above the island. Other “What we decided to do was to expand Pak of SPI Design with choosing accessories large windows add additional natural light. the kitchen out in the back about six feet and appliances such as their Bosch range and “[This owner] is a very light-driven per- and then enclose the porch so it is one oven, Kitchen Aid dishwasher and GE Mono- son,” said Deringer. streaming room,” said Holly Wolff. “It added gram Spacemaker microwave. The dish- Donated photo all this light to the back end of the house. washer and refrigerator are EnergyStar When remodeling their Reston home, Joanne and David Bauer chose an induction GO GREEN rated. cooktop as well as LED lighting. Alexandria Architect Laura Campbell designed a When Holly and Rick Wolff bought a sec- “When sustainable design is integrated spacious room in which family and friends could flow in and out freely. ond home in their North Arlington neigh- into the project from the beginning, you borhood, they gutted and remodeled it. do not have to compromise beauty and windows. When the homeowner decided to is an island in the center of the room that is topped Having lived across the street in a smaller function nor pay an elaborate premium,” renovate the kitchen, she wanted a design with granite in shades of gray, green and red. home for 30 years, they wanted more said Peabody. that was compatible with the home’s exist- “[Manufacturers] now have the ability to finish Photo by Marilyn Campbell space, especially in the kitchen. ing architecture. stone to give it more interesting features,” said Pak. Alexandria based interior designer Sarah “[Our previous house] had a tiny ELEGANT AND DARK “For this new kitchen, we wanted an open, “Counters now have stone with a softer finish, mov- Pak used custom cherry wood cabinets and kitchen, and I wanted a big kitchen with The owner of a home in Alexandria’s Old flowing work space, a large island and room ing away from the 90s countertop that is slick and honed black granite counters when she an island where our family could congre- Town eschewed glossy countertops and for a family dining table,” said the home- shiny.” The kitchen has two sinks. One is wide and remodeled the kitchen of this Old Town gate and talk and relax,” said Holly Wolff. embraced dark wood cabinetry during a owner. deep to accommodate the grill from the cooktop. Alexandria home. The homeowner wanted Environmentally active since they recent remodel of her kitchen. She hired designer Sarah Pak, who added “There is a small black prep sink in the island that the kitchen to be an open, flowing started a paper recycling program as stu- The home, which was built in the 1880s, custom cabinets in cherry wood and used adds functionality to the work space,” said the home- workspace with a large island and room dents at George Washington University, Photo by Marilyn Campbell has large rooms with high ceilings and bay honed black granite for the counters. There owner. for a family dining table. HIRING: Social Media/ Web We have a part time opening for someone to work on our social media and web initiatives. Familiarity with Facebook, Twitter, other social media and basic content management inter- faces required, along with attention to detail and editorial judgment. Send resume and letter to: resumes@ connectionnews papers.com

12 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ November 10-16, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ November 10-16, 2011 ❖ 13 Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection Fairfax County REAL ESTATE Top Sales in September 2 6807 Wemberly Way, McLean — $3,453,795

3 1100 Waverly Way, McLean — $2,775,000

5 10815 Tradewind Drive, 6 1008 Springvale Road, Oakton — $2,200,000 Great Falls — $2,043,500

4 872 Centrillion Drive, McLean — $2,620,000

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9 11314 Stones Throw Drive, 11 12630 Winter Wren Court, 11 Reston — $1,380,000 Oak Hill — $1,276,883 10 5 Address ...... BR FB HB .... Postal City .... Sold Price .... Type ... Lot AC . PostalCode ..... Subdivision ...... Date Sold 1 11201 GUNSTON RD ...... 6 .. 8 .. 2 .... MASON NECK ... $6,100,000 .... Detached . 5.13 ...... 22079 ...... STONE MANOR ...... 09/01/11 12 2 6807 WEMBERLY WAY ...... 4 .. 4 .. 2 ...... MCLEAN ...... $3,453,795 .... Detached . 1.17 ...... 22101 ...... PARKVIEW HILLS ...... 09/22/11

3 1100 WAVERLY WAY ...... 5 .. 5 .. 2 ...... MCLEAN ...... $2,775,000 .... Detached . 0.77 ...... 22101 ...... LANGLEY FARMS ...... 09/15/11

4 872 CENTRILLION DR ...... 6 .. 5 .. 3 ...... MCLEAN ...... $2,620,000 .... Detached . 1.61 ...... 22102 ...... GARFIELD PARK ...... 09/29/11

5 10815 TRADEWIND DR ...... 5 .. 5 .. 3 ...... OAKTON ...... $2,200,000 .... Detached . 0.86 ...... 22124 . WILLOW CREEK ESTATES ..... 09/12/11

6 1008 SPRINGVALE RD ...... 5 .. 5 .. 3 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $2,043,500 .... Detached . 0.92 ...... 22066 ...... IRENE C BETTIUS ...... 09/16/11 8 7 10912 SHALLOW CREEK DR ..... 5 .. 4 .. 1 ..... GREAT FALLS .... $1,965,000 .... Detached . 1.38 ...... 22066 .. ESTATES@LONGWOOD ...... 09/07/11

8 11102 DEVEREUX STATION LN .. 7 .. 7 .. 2 .. FAIRFAX STATION . $1,600,000 .... Detached . 5.00 ...... 22039 .... DEVEREUX STATION ...... 09/16/11

9 11314 STONES THROW DR ...... 5 .. 4 .. 1 ...... RESTON ...... $1,380,000 .... Detached . 0.58 ...... 20194 ESTATES@WYNDHAM HILLS .. 09/07/11

10 500 SPRING ST SE ...... 5 .. 5 .. 1 ...... VIENNA ...... $1,340,960 .... Detached . 0.27 ...... 22180 ...... NONE ...... 09/30/11 1 11 12630 WINTER WREN CT ...... 4 .. 4 .. 1 ...... OAK HILL ...... $1,276,883 .... Detached . 0.33 ...... 20171 .. RESERVE@STONE HILL ...... 09/30/11

12 6140 RIDGEMONT DR ...... 4 .. 5 .. 1 .... CENTREVILLE ... $1,235,000 .... Detached . 4.87 ...... 20120 VIRGINIA RUN THE ESTATES .. 09/30/11 Source: MRIS, Inc. For more information on MRIS, visit www.mris.com © Google Map data

14 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ November 10-16, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com HomeLifeStyle OPEN HOUSES This home, purchased by SATURDAY/SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12 & 13 former Hewlett Packard chief executive Carly Fiorina sits on 5.1 acres and has six bedrooms, eight bathrooms and two half-bathrooms. It has spectacular views of the river from virtually every room.

All photos courtesy of Sue Goodheart, of McEnearney Associates

$6.1 Million for Waterfront Home 6209 Elati Court, 22310 • $749,000 • Open Sunday 2–4 p.m. • Sheila Gillette, Long & Foster, 703-407-4040 When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this Connection Newspaper For more real estate listings and open houses, visit wwwConnectionNewspaperscom and click the Real Estate links on the right side. High profile buyers Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times acquire top properties. Annandale 3523 King Arthur Rd...... $650,000...... Sun 1-3...... Terry Orie...... RE/MAX..703-828-7653 4323 Wakefield Dr...... $700,000...... Sun 2-4...... Mary Sullivan...... Keller Williams..703-623-8350 By Marilyn Campbell 4416 Weyburn Dr...... $344,914...... Sun 2-4...... Darla Colletti...... RE/MAX..703-971-5555 4517 Mayfield Dr...... $369,001...... Sun 1-4...... Jim Leslie.....NBI Realty LLC..703-642-2787 The Connection Burke 5033 Tibbitt Ln, E...... $259,000...... Sun 1-4...... Linda Walker...... PenFed..703-450-6229 ome waterfront and Alexandria real estate 5704 Lakeside Oak Ln...... $365,000...... Sun 1-4...... Dominique Zarow...... Keller Williams..571-249-2082 gems have been scooped up recently. Former 6016 Heathwick Ct...... $365,000...... Sat 1-4...... Margie Roche...... Keller Williams..703-217-5694 Hewlett Packard chief executive Carly 9713 Turnbuckle Dr...... $559,950..Sat/Sun 1-4...... Anita Mason...... Weichert..703-627-6624 S Centreville Fiorina shelled out $6.1 million for a home 14623 Indian Summer Ct....$365,000...... Sun 1-4...... Lana Hartmann...... ERA ..703-628-1458 along the Potomac River on Gunston Road in the and a boat dock. 5120 Veronica Rd...... $749,545..Sat/Sun 1-4...... Christopher Boris..The Bryan Group..703-850-8561 Mason Neck section of Alexandria. In Old Town, a five- bedroom, four-and-a-half- 5209 Belle Plains Dr...... $475,000...... Sun 1-4...... Dwight Morris..RE/MAX Gateway..703-298-8421 The house, which originally listed for $7.7 million, bathroom home in the historic district sold for $3.5 5308 Caliper Ct...... $515,000...... Sat 1-4...... Daniel Abarquez...... Global Link..703-619-5019 5612 Willoughby Newton Dr #25..$219,000..Sun 1-4.....Deborah Gorham...... Long & Foster..703-581-9005 sits on 5.1 acres and has six bedrooms, eight bath- million, originally listed at $4 million. The four- story 15501 Compton Rd...... $428,000...... Sun 12-3...... Lisa Clayborne...... Long & Foster..703-502-8145 rooms and two half-bathrooms. It sold in Septem- home includes a pool, 12-foot ceilings and eight fire- Chantilly ber. places. It still has the original woodwork and floors. 13471 Stream Valley Dr...... $529,900...... Sun 1-4...... Steve Lefave...... Samson Props..703-599-1239 “This home is located on a particularly beautiful Ideal for entertaining, the home has a library and a 25725 Howerton Dr...... $729,000...... Sat 12-3...... George Azzouz...... Samson Props..703-728-0843 part of the Potomac River,” said listing agent Sue large library that overlooks the gardens. 25725 Howerton Dr...... $729,000...... Sun 1-4...... George Azzouz...... Samson Props..703-728-0843 25738 Rawley Springs...... $699,900...... Sat 1-4...... Donny Samson...... Samson Props..703-864-4894 Goodheart of McEnearney Associates. “The lot was “It was built in 1870 and has … eight fireplaces leveled so that you can have direct access to the and beautiful gardens,” said Goodheart. She says the Clifton 12033 Seven Hills Ln...... $749,550...... Sun 1-4.....Carol Hermandorfer...... Long & Foster..703-503-1812 water. In every room you have a spectacular view of double lot, large for the area, was another attraction 13581 Orchard Dr, #3581...$264,900...... Sun 1-4...... Jay Lindsey...... RE/MAX..703-255-9700 the river. There are a lot of open areas and open for buyers. Fairfax stairwells.” Goodheart says the home is in a gated While those homes are no longer on the market, 10439 Breckinridge Ln...... $549,900...... Sun 1-4...... Ashton Vessali...... Weichert..703-760-8880 community, offering privacy. Goodheart says there are others that are just as spec- 4550 Rona Pl...... $799,623...... Sat 12-5...... Christopher Boris..The Bryan Group..703-850-8561 Ferry Point is the location of another Alexandria tacular. She names, a $4.85 million home on Fairfax 3986 Wilcoxson Dr...... $369,900...... Sat 11-1...... George Torres ...... RE/MAX..571-228-4362 10604 Goldeneye Ln...... $589,000...... Sun 1-4...... Diane Lenahan...... Wolf Run..703-283-7328 water-front property which sold recently. Originally Street in the heart of Old Town with six bedrooms, 12755 Fair Crest Ct#304.....$276,000...... Sun 1-4...... Richard McGuire...... McEnearney..703-738-9519 listed at $10.7 million, the 7,000-square-foot home four bathrooms, two half-bathrooms and an air-con- 4103 Halsted Street...... $625,999...... Sun 1-4...... Judy Pfarner...... Samson Props..703-989-8767 4425 Middle Ridge Dr...... $454,900...... Sun 1-4...... Pat Loftus...... Jobin..703-385-9410 sold in August for $8.2 million. It sits on 11.7 acres ditioned two-car garage. 12913 Swedes St...... $839,900...... Sun 1-4...... Dane Work...... RE/MAX..703-869-4567 and has six bedrooms, five bathrooms and one half- Originally built in 1770, it is an 8,000-square-foot 4644 Hummingbird Ln...... $499,000...... Sun 1-5...... Lena Restivo...... Weichert..703-855-7341 bathroom. A winding, tree-lined driveway leads visi- home on a quarter-acre lot. The home has built- in Fairfax Station tors through the lush grounds to the main the house. book cases, antique limestone mantels on six fire- 7951 Kelly Ann Ct...... $1,090,000...... Sun 1-4.....Carol Hermandorfer...... Long & Foster..703-503-1812 The property includes a carriage house with a two- places and ceramic tile in the bathrooms. It has grand Falls Church bedroom, one-bathroom guest apartment. rooms for entertaining. Other amenities include an 7017 Roundtree Rd...... $525,000...... Sun 1-4.....The Applegate Team...... Long & Foster..703-451-5818 The main house features four fireplaces including historic smokehouse and a chef’s kitchen with an Kingstowne/Alexandria one outdoor fireplace, a pool, a green house, stables adjoining breakfast room. 6130 Franconia Station Ln..$444,950...... Sun 1-4..Tom & Cindy & Assoc...... Long & Foster..703-822-0207 6209 Elati Ct...... $749,000...... Sun 2-4...... Sheila Gillette...... Long & Foster..703-407-4040 6921 Mary Caroline Cir...... $189,900...... Sun 1-4...... Susan Gurny...... Weichert..703-609-6393 5974 Manorview Way...... $688,999...... Sun 1-4...... Judy Pfarner...... Samson Props..703-989-8767 6607 Castle Bar Ct...... $564,950...... Sun 1-4..Tom & Cindy & Assoc...... Long & Foster..703-822-0207 TWO POOR TEACHERS Lorton 8810 Hampton Station Ct....$734,950...... Sun 1-4...... Kathleen Quintarelli...... Weichert..703-862-8808 Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling 9529 Saluda Ct...... $299,900...... Sat 10-1...... Nancy Miller...... Jo-Miller..540-834-0021 Springfield 5420 Inverchapel Rd...... $494,500...... Sun 1-4...... Terry Belt...... Keller Williams..703-242-3975 We Bring the Showroom to YOU!! 5825 Rexford Dr...... $235,000...... Sun 1-4...... Kathy Stark...... Weichert..703-201-9656 7871 Lobelia Ln...... $649,900...... Sun 1-4...... Matt Elliott...... Keller Williams..703-679-1700 Select your remodeling products from our Mobile 7906 Birchtree Ct...... $369,900...... Sun 12-3...Christopher Johnson...... Long & Foster..202-296-5200 Kitchen and Bathroom Showroom and Design Center!! 7926 Lobelia Ln...... $669,900...... Sun 1-4...... Bert Miner...... Weichert..703-965-8305 9194 Forest Breeze Ct...... $319,950...... Sun 1-4...... Kathleen Quintarelli...... Weichert..703-862-8808 8011 Parklane Ct...... $465,000...... Sun 1-4...... Monica Adams...... RE/MAX..703-434-9400 Standard & Premium 8501 Springfield Oaks Dr....$305,000...... Sat 1-3...... John Griggs...... Avery Hess..703-864-1746 Bath Specials! To add your Realtor represented Open House to these weekly listings, please call Starting at Erin Peck at 703-778-9449 $4,950 or E-Mail the info to Free Estimates www.twopoorteachers.com [email protected] Visit our website Fully Insured & Class A Licensed All listings due by Tuesday at 3 P.M. 703-969-1179 EST. 1999 for details! www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ November 10-16, 2011 ❖ 15 Calendar

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THURSDAY/NOV. 10 “Macbeth.” 7:30 p.m. South County Secondary School, 8501 Silverbrook Road, Lorton. Shakespeare’s Scottish play. $10, $8 seniors and students. [email protected] or 703-585- 7321. Promoting Native Bee Abundance Photos by Jessica Mckay and Diversity with Native Plants. 7:30 p.m. Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria. Maria Van Dyke, the Program Coordinator for Virginia Working Landscapes presents a slide The NOVA Epilepsy Awareness Stroll will be on Saturday, lecture about the importance and habitat requirements of native bees. Nov. 19 from 1-4 p.m. at Mason Neck State Park, Shelter Free. 703-642-5173. #1, 7301 High Point Road, Lorton. Support those with 9th Annual Veterans’ Powwow at epilepsy or learn more about it. Children’s playground, GMU. 12-10 p.m. George Mason University Johnson Center, 4400 prizes, and refreshments, including chili, grilled hot Greenspring resident Freda Burner, chair of the University Drive, Fairfax. The Native dogs, cake, coffee and hot chocolate. With speaker John annual Greenspring Pet Parade, with her Yorkshire American/Indigenous Alliance at Cochran, MD, FACP, FAHA. Informational tables and repre- Terrier Itsy. (She has another Yorkie named Bitsy.) GMU honor American veterans and celebrate Native American culture. sentatives will be available from Inova Neuroscience Traditional art and crafts available Institute, National Institute of Health and UCB Pharma. for purchase. With Host Drum Stoney 703-349-2790 or www.efva.org. Pooches Parade and Creek and Buffalo Hill. Master of Ceremonies Clayton Old Elk (Crow) 8 p.m. George Mason University and custom model horses. and Keith Colston (Tuscarora- Center for the Arts Concert Hall, ❖The Loft Gallery, 313 Mill St. Works by Lumbee); arena director Manuel 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. With 22 local artists. Featuring painter Prance at Greenspring Rodriquez (Comanche & Cheyenne); selections from George and Ira Denise Phalan’s landscapes and still head dancers Mary Phillips (Laguna Gershwin, Sholom Secunda, Sammy lifes. esidents and staff of on service dogs with her dog, Pueblo & Omaha) and Jason Cahn, Woody Herman and Joe “Anne of Green Gables.” 2 p.m. Greenspring Retire- Chuck Wagon. Tarlono, who Warwick (Lumbee & Eastern Bishop, Wycliffe Gordon, Jerry Bock South County Secondary School, R Cherokee); head junior dancers and Larry Holofcener. $20, $15 8501 Silverbrook Road, Lorton. ment Community in received Chuck Wagon through Alexander Firewalker (Cherokee) and students and seniors. Based on Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Springfield got a special treat the non-profit organization, Alexis Hill (Seneca & Ojibwa). Free [email protected]. novel about a Canadian orphan. $10, last weekend when nearly 40 demonstrated how service dogs admission, open to the public. 703- $8 seniors and students. 993-2700. [email protected] or 703-853- dogs romped and pranced provide companionship and as- Gifts from the Kitchen. 4 p.m. Burke SATURDAY/NOV. 12 0878. through the center’s clubhouse sistance to individuals with a Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. 8 “Macbeth.” 7:30 p.m. South County during the community’s annual wide range of physical and cog- Road, Burke. Create gingerbread p.m. George Mason University Secondary School, 8501 Silverbrook cookie and hot chocolate holiday gift Center for the Arts, 4400 Road, Lorton. Shakespeare’s Scottish Parade of Pets. The parade, nitive disabilities. She said that jars for family and friends. Maximum University Drive, Fairfax. With play. $10, $8 seniors and students. sponsored by the Dogs of Chuck Wagon helps her with attendance is 15 children age 9-12 harpist Yolanda Kondonassis. [email protected] or 703-585- Greenspring (D.O.G.) club, fea- everyday activities such as put- years. Register at 703-249-1520. Mozart’s Symphony No. 10, 7321. English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. Barber’s Adagio for Strings, “The Sound of Music.” 7:30 p.m. tured a variety of breeds, from ting her shoes on. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Ginastera’s Harp Concerto, Barber’s Carl Sandburg Middle School, 8428 Shelties to Cavachons. Several local businesses, in- Oak Road, Burke. Practice English First Essay for Orchestra, and Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. Mount Greenspring resident Jan Mad- cluding Felix and Oscar’s, with other adults. 703-249-1520. Schubert’s Symphony No. 5. Free Vernon Community Children’s Learning English. 7 p.m. Kingstowne pre-concert discussion for Theatre has assembled a cast of 43 den, president of the D.O.G. PetSmart, Shampooch Mobile Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, ticketholders at 7 p.m. Tickets $25- young actors to perform the popular club, sponsors the annual Pa- Spa and Weber’s Pet Supermar- Alexandria. Conversation group for $55. [email protected]. musical. $10 in advance online, $12 rade of Pets. ket, donated toys and treats. adults learning English. 703-339- 2nd Saturday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m. at the door. www.mvcct.org or 703- 4610. Workhouse Art Center, 9601 Ox 360-0686. “It’s a standing-room only Greenspring, a full-service re- Family Game Night. 7 p.m. Lorton Road, Lorton. Meet each building’s Kirkwood Concerts. 3 p.m. Kirkwood event,” said Madden. “The resi- tirement community, is located Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, featured artist, a reception in W-16 Presbyterian Church, 8336 Carrleigh dents always have a lot of fun.” on a 108-acre campus in Spring- Lorton. Enjoy board and card games. from 6-7 p.m. and more. Parkway, Springfield. Harpist All ages. 703-339-7385. www.WorkhouseArts.org. Michelle Lundy and flutist Haley Sharon Tarlono, an advocate field, and has 2000 residents. Rock Band Daughtry. 7:30 p.m. Bangs with violist Megan Yanik. Free. for Canine Partners for Life, American Freedom Festival 703-451-5320 or http:// gave residents a presentation — Victoria Ross FRIDAY/NOV. 11 Washington, Patriot Center, 4500 kirkwoodconcerts.org. “Safe Defense of a Free State”: Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets range Friends Book Sale. 10 a.m. Veterans’ Day Commemoration. 9:30 from $39.50-$139.50, available at Kingstowne Library, 6500 a.m.–5 p.m. Gunston Hall, 10709 www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573- Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Gunston Road, Mason Neck. Honor SEAT. Military tickets will be Gems and finds for all readers. All the men and women who protected available at a discount through ages. 703-339-4610. America, from the struggle for www.patriotcenter.com. independence to today. Take a A Fair to Remember. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Patriot & Planter tour. Visit with St. John’s Lutheran Church, 5952 SUNDAY/NOV. 13 reenactors to learn of the Mason Franconia Road, Alexandria. Craft “The Sound of Music.” 3 p.m. Carl family’s service to the nation. fair and bake sale with homemade Sandburg Middle School, 8428 Fort Regular admission. Free admission entrees, baked goods and jams, Hunt Road, Alexandria. Mount for active military personnel and purses, ornaments, painted Vernon Community Children’s veterans. 703-550-9220 or woodcrafts, the annual quilt and Theatre has assembled a cast of 43 www.gunston hall.org. more. 703-971-2210 or young actors to perform the popular “Anne of Green Gables.” 7:30 p.m. www.sjlc.com. musical. $10 in advance online, $12 South County Secondary School, Art on the Block. 2-6 p.m. Historic at the door. www.mvcct.org or 703- 8501 Silverbrook Road, Lorton. Occoquan. Over 60 local artists will 360-0686. Based on Lucy Maud Montgomery’s be participating, with a reception at novel about a Canadian orphan. $10, each gallery. Meet local artists and $8 seniors and students. sign up for special drawings. 703- MONDAY/NOV. 14 [email protected] or 703-853- 494-0584 or Favorites for Fall. 10:30 a.m. 0878. www.theartistsundertaking.com. Kingstowne Library, 6500 “The Sound of Music.” 7:30 p.m. ❖Art A La Carte, 310 Mill St. Works by Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Carl Sandburg Middle School, 8428 24 local artists. The current featured Storytime for age 2 years to 35 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. Mount artists are fiber artist Anne Alden, months with adult. 703-339-4610. Vernon Community Children’s and wood turner John Noffsinger. Hidden Pond Monday: Snakes. Theatre has assembled a cast of 43 ❖Artists’ Undertaking Gallery, 309 Mill 2:30 p.m. Richard Byrd Library, young actors to perform the popular St. Works by 17 local artists. This 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Sharon Tarlono, an advocate for Canine Partners for musical. $10 in advance online, $12 month’s featured artists are plein air Learn about these animals, and see at the door. www.mvcct.org or 703- watercolor painter Jack Dyer and some you may find in your Life, demonstrated how Chuck Wagon, her service 360-0686. basketry artist Barbara Weber. neighborhood or on a hike. Presented dog, helps her perform everyday activities at the The 10th Annual Jazz 4 Justice: ❖Kelly’s Artbox, 304 Mill St. Featuring by the staff of Hidden Pond Nature annual Greenspring Pet Parade. Celebrating the Music of WWI. Kelly Campbell’s portraits, murals Center. 703-451-8055.

16 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ November 10-16, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Four Thomas Jefferson Students Named Regional Finalists for Siemens Honors Young Scientists Siemens Competition.

By Maya Horowitz in math, science and technology. “It was specifically created to “65-70 judges in the major dis- Georgia Institute of Technology, The Connection “We’ve got a strong tradition of recognize high school students for ciplines look at the students work California Institute of Technology, students coming from Northern original research projects,” said without name, geographical loca- Massachusetts Institute of Tech- our students from Tho- Virginia, specifically from Thomas Harper-Taylor. tion or gender,” said Harper-Tay- nology, the University of Texas at mas Jefferson High Jefferson,” said Jeniffer Harper- Siemens partners with the Col- lor. “The blind read has definitely Austin, University of Notre Dame FSchool for Science and Taylor, president of the Siemens lege Board for the competition. been the platinum standard. Stu- and Carnegie Melon. Technology, Luo Qian, Ye Foundation. “Siemens is the sole funder,” said dents are not judged on extracur- Luo Qian, Tao and Marvin Qian (Eric) Tao, Marvin Qian and Yon The Siemens Competition in Harper-Taylor. “College Board is ricular activities or grade point competed at Georgia Institute of (Daniel) Jang, have been have math, science and technology, the sole interface.” average, just their work.” Technology. Jang, because his named regional finalists for the which is open to all high school Finalists are selected via a blind Regional finalists advance to prestigious Siemens Competition students, was established in 1999. read. competitions at one of six colleges: See Scientists, Page 18

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From Page 17 He hopes to study computer science and possibly chemistry in college. In his free project involved team members from time, he codes, builds websites and works Luo Qian Marvin Qian Ye (Eric) Tao Yon (Daniel) other areas, will compete at Carnegie on computer science. Jang Melon. Luo Qian lives in Springfield. “It’s an in- “Every person at regionals gets a $1,000 teresting place I suppose,” said Luo Qian. Marvin Qian. “They facilitate any biologi- nia. scholarship,” said Harper-Taylor. The top “There’s not much that goes on there. It’s cal process in your body. The type of pro- His project deals with hydrogen fuel cells. prize at regionals is $3,000 for individuals not really a big city, just sort of an area.” teins we study bind to more different mol- “We found we could increase their fuel and $6,000 for teams. ecules and they’re more versatile. Our meth- output by modifying their proton exchange This year, an all-time record of 2,436 stu- YE (ERIC) TAO AND MARVIN QIAN, a ods use computer programs so it’s fast and membrane,” said Jang. “The long term ap- dents competed for a total of 1,541 projects. junior and senior, respectively, from Tho- cheap to obtain that information.” plication of our project is ultra efficient hy- “Students are becoming more engaged in mas Jefferson, worked together. Both said Tao plans to study computer science or drogen fuel cells. Fuel cells that can power original research,” said Harper-Taylor. “It’s they had heard of the competition before electrical engineering in college. In his spare cars and help America solve its energy cri- become a very popular topic among Ameri- and aspired to participate. time he likes to participate in math compe- sis.” can educators. It’s been a big topic on the “The Siemens competition is very presti- titions or do programming. Most of the work was done in the sum- president’s agenda. It’s brought a lot vis- gious,” said Tao. “Even since I was young, Marvin Qian plans to study biomedical mer, but over the year, the team members ibility to STEM. It’s become a more attrac- my friends and family were mentioning it.” engineering in college. He practices mar- communicated via Skype. tive field to consider.” “It’s pretty popular at our school,” said tial arts, trains and competes at the O-mei “Scheduling was sometimes tricky but we Marvin Qian, who is no relation to fellow Wushu center and enjoys visual arts. managed,” said Jang. LUO QIAN, a senior at Thomas Jefferson, finalist Luo Qian. “Even when I was a fresh- Tao lives in Fairfax. “It’s a pretty nice Jang plans to study chemical engineer- said he had been working on his project for man I would hear from the upperclassmen. place,” said Tao. “I live in the suburbs. ing or material science with a focus on sus- about three years. He found the Siemens It made a pretty big impact on us and we There’s just nothing wrong with it.” tainable engineering in college “ in large Competition and thought it was a good wanted to enter.” Marvin Qian lives in Herndon. “It’s pretty part due to my research on fuel cells. It got medium to present his work. His project They chose an interdisciplinary project nice,” said Marvin Qian. “It’s safe. It’s got me interested in the field of clean energy.” examines iron at the Earth’s core. because Tao was interested in computer interesting people. It’s a good suburban Extracurricularly, he is the president of “Iron is the major component of the science and Marvin Qian was interested in area.” the environmental impact club and he en- Earth’s core,” said Luo Qian. “By knowing biology. They created a computational ap- joys taekwondo and ultimate frisbee. and studying extensively under tempera- proach to detect a special class of proteins. YON (DANIEL) JANG, a senior at Tho- Jang lives in Alexandria. “It is a very good tures and pressures we can get a guessti- Using computers makes studying these pro- mas Jefferson, started working on his environment for living,” said Jang. “I like mate of how the inner core works. This gives teins more cost effective and accessible for project at a summer program at Stony Brook it, I guess.” us a greater understanding of our Earth as smaller laboratories. University. He has two team members, one Regionals at Georgia Institute of Technol- a whole.” “Proteins have a large impact,” said from New York and another from Califor- ogy took place Nov. 4-5. Regionals at Carnegie Melon will occur on Nov. 18-19.

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18 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ November 10-16, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports Bruin Teams Left Out of State Picture Lake Braddock cross coun- try squads just miss state cuts.

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Craig Sterbutzel Craig ast Thursday’s Northern Re- Lgion cross Edison’s Louis Colson won the country cham- boys National District cross pionships did not go the country championship on Oct. way Lake Braddock and 26 at Burke Lake Park.

/The Connection head coach Mike Mangan hoped they would as neither the Edison’s Bruin boys’ or girls’ teams gained top-four finishes. As a result, nei- Colson Wins ther of the Lake Braddock teams quali- Lee High girls’ cross country runner Bailey Sophie Chase of Lake Braddock is the first fied for this Saturday’s Kolonich finished in third place at last to cross the finish line at last Thursday’s National Virginia State AAA week’s Northern Region championships Northern Region cross country champion- Championships in The meet held at Burke Lake Park. ships at Burke Lake Park. District Title Plains. “It was a rough day overall,” said Mangan, of a Lake Braddock The top 15 individual finishers earned med- to qualify for states.” dison’s Louis Colson cap program (boys and girls) annually regarded als and qualified for states. Finishing second in the girls’ race behind Etured the National Dis as one of the top ones in the region. “We Annandale High’s Ahmed Bile (14:38) Chase was Oakton’s Allie Klimkiewicz trict cross country crown with had hoped to qualify [for states] on both took first place overall, finishing just ahead (17:29). The third through fifth place fin- a time of 15 minutes, 41 seconds at sides. Our program is most upset for our of Chantilly’s Sean McGorty (14:42). Fin- ishers were third place Bailey Kolonich of the district meet on Oct. 26 at Burke seniors that have done a great job leading ishing third through fifth place were Lake Lee, fourth place Macey Schweikert of Lake Park. Colson’s performance this team. We will take a day or two to put Braddock’s Tuck, Chantilly’s Logan Miller, Robinson, and fifth place Christen of Lake helped the Eagles to a second-place this behind us and then move on to indoor and Woodson’s Paul Gates. Braddock. team finish and a berth at the North- track for some.” Other local top 15 medal earners on the Other local runners to earn top 15 med- ern Region meet on Nov. 3 at Burke Earlier this postseason, at the district boys’ side were: Edison’s Louis Colson (6th als and earn state qualification were West Lake Park. championships on Oct. 26, the Lake place), South County’s Dylan Morgan (7th), Springfield runners Caroline Alcorta (8th Edison’s Jack McAlister placed third Braddock boys captured the team title and Robinson’s Patrick Spahn (8th), and place) and Maddie Wittich (13th place). with a time of 16:07. Michael Knopp the Bruin girls finished a solid third. It was Robinson’s Nathan Schulte (15th). In the girls’ team standings, Lake (16:44) finished 11th, John Rangel a good showing for the Bruins as both teams “Nick Tuck ran the fifth fastest time in Braddock finished sixth place overall at (16:50) was 16th and Kyle Brown qualified for regionals. Lake Braddock history on his way to a third regionals with 145 points. (16:57) finished 18th. Both the district and regional postseason place finish,” said Mangan. “He just keeps Edison tallied 49 points, seven be- meets took place on the hilly 2.98-mile getting better by the race. Senior Nick THE TOP THREE GIRLS’ TEAM finish- hind meet-winner Hayfield (42). The course at Burke Lake Park. Farrell also qualified for states with an ex- ers were champion West Potomac (86) and Hawks were led by Jacob Miller’s sec- cellent effort.” second place finishers Oakton, West Spring- ond-place finish (16:04). Washington- AT THE 16-TEAM REGIONALS, the Lake field, and Jefferson, all three of which Lee (92) and Mount Vernon (125) Braddock boys finished fifth overall with FOR THE LAKE BRADDOCK girls, dis- scored 117 points. Chantilly (140) finished completed the top four team finish- 134 points. The top four team finishers au- trict champion Sophie Chase took first place in fifth place, ahead of the Bruins. ers, which earn an automatic regional tomatically qualified for states, so the Bru- at regionals with a winning time of 16:53. Region team finishes of fifth on the boys’ berth. ins just missed out. Bruin teammate Hannah Christen, who was side and sixth on the girls’ side would be a On Nov. 3 at the Northern Region The Oakton boys won the team champi- fifth place with a time of 17:47, will join wonderful day for most schools. But the meet at Burke Lake Park, Colson onship with 72 points. The other state quali- Chase at the state meet. Bruins, as one of the region’s elite programs, placed sixth with a time of 15:33. The fying boys’ teams were second place Chase’s outstanding region time was the were looking for better. But even though Eagles finished eighth as a team. Robinson (87 points), third place Chantilly second best in school history. Former Bruin they did not get top four finishes at In girls action, Edison’s Tara Tinsley (101), and fourth place Thomas Jefferson standout Wendy Neely timed at 16:49 and regionals, that disappointment did not take finished second at districts with a time (126). The fifth through eighth place teams, finished third overall at the old Kinney event away from what has been an overall good of 18:47, but the Eagles failed to not making the state cut, were Lake (now known as the Footlocker race). fall season for Lake Braddock. qualify for regionals as a team, fin- Braddock, Stone Bridge (189), Woodson Chase’s time was also the sixth best ever by “Although regionals didn’t go the way we ishing fifth. Hayfield finished second (207), and Edison (210). any Northern Region runner on the Burke wanted, this has still been a great season of with 73 points. W-L won the event While the Bruins as a team did not ad- Lake course. improvement for our teams,” said Mangan. with 35 points. Yorktown (101) placed vance, two of its runners did — Nick Tuck, “Sophie had a historic run,” said Mangan. “On the girls’ side, six of seven [athletes] third and Stuart (104) was fourth. who finished in third place overall with a “She said she just felt good and went for it. return next year. For the boys, four of the At regionals, Tinsley finished 26th time of 15 minutes, 11 seconds, and Nick Hannah Christen ran great too. After miss- seven return and there are quite a few boys with a time of 18:53. Farrell, who finished 12th place at 15:46. ing districts with bronchitis, she ran great close behind that will have a big impact.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ November 10-16, 2011 ❖ 19 Sports Key: Virginia Election 2011 Results *Incumbent Winner Top in Red RACE RACE Candidates Tally Candidates Tally Alcorta Leads Spartans CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL BOARD * Sharon S Bulova (D) 113,769 votes (59%) * Daniel G. “Dan” Stork (Democrat endorsed) Spike Williams (R) 68,167 votes (36%) 12,308 votes (58%) Christopher F DeCarlo (I) 6,520 votes (3%) Michele Pilc Nellenbach (GOP endorsed) To Runner-Up Finishes Will Radle Jr (I) 2,932 votes (2%) 8,745 votes (42%) BRADDOCK SUPERVISOR PROVIDENCE SCHOOL BOARD * John C. Cook (R) 12,489 votes (49%) * Patricia S. “Patty” Reed 11,422 votes (99%) Sophomore finishes Janet S. Oleszek (D) 12,117 votes (48%) unopposed Carey C. Campbell (I) 723 votes (3%) second at districts, DRANESVILLE SUPERVISOR FAIRFAX COUNTY SHERIFF * John W. Foust (D) 15,217 votes (61%) * Stan G. Barry (D) 102,485 votes (54%) eighth at regionals. Dennis D. Husch (R) 9,857 votes (39%) Bill A. Cooper III (R) 85,766 votes (46%)

Photos by HUNTER MILL SUPERVISOR STATE SENATE DISTRICT 30 * Catherine M. Hudgins (D) 18,145 votes (99%) Adam P. Ebbin (D) 21,701 votes (65%) By Jon Roetman unopposed Timothy T.C. McGhee (R) 11,944 votes (35%) The Connection LEE SUPERVISOR STATE SENATE DISTRICT 31 Craig Sterbutzel * Jeff C. McKay (D) 14,405 votes (99%) Barbara A. Favola (D) 24,363 votes (58%) rior to the Northern Region cross unopposed Caren D. Merrick (R) 17,480 votes (42%) country championships on Nov. 3 MASON SUPERVISOR STATE SENATE DISTRICT 32 at Burke Lake Park, West P * Penelope A. “Penny” Gross (D) * Janet D. Howell(D) 25,834 votes (60%) Springfield’s Caroline Alcorta de- 10,397 votes (66%) Patrick N. Forrest (R) 17,021 votes (40%) M. David Feld (R) 5,474 votes (34%) cided to sacrifice her well-being for the team STATE SENATE DISTRICT 34 and run despite intense shin pain. /The Connection MOUNT VERNON SUPERVISOR * J.C. “Chap” Petersen (D) 23,652 votes (60%) After the meet, the Spartan sophomore * Gerald W. “Gerry” Hyland (D) 14,280 votes (72%) Gerarda M. Culipher (R) 15,940 votes (40%) G. Gail Parker (I) 5,472 votes (28%) shed tears of discomfort following her STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35 eighth-place finish. While Alcorta’s pain will PROVIDENCE SUPERVISOR * Richard L. “Dick” Saslaw (D) 15,645 votes (62%) pass, her effort on the course helped West * Linda Q. Smyth (D) 10,278 votes (63%) Robert C Sarvis (R) 9,081 votes (36%) Springfield achieve something that can’t be Chris S. Grisafe (R) 5,956 votes (37%) Katherine Ann Pettigrew (Independent Green) 583 votes (2%) taken away. SPRINGFIELD SUPERVISOR The Spartans finished region runner-up, West Springfield sophomore * Patrick S. “Pat” Herrity (R) 22,169 votes (99%) STATE SENATE DISTRICT 36 earning a trophy for their performance. Caroline Alcorta helped the Spar- unopposed * Linda T. “Toddy” Puller (D) 15,558 votes (55%) Jeffrey M. Frederick (R) 12,531 votes (45%) Alcorta led West Springfield with a time of tans to a runner-up finish at the SULLY SUPERVISOR 17 minutes, 55 seconds despite struggling Northern Region cross country * Michael R. Frey (R) 14,682 votes (71%) STATE SENATE DISTRICT 37 through pain. championship meet on Nov. 3 at Shahid S. Malik (D) 6,131 votes (29%) * Dave W. Marsden (D) 19,835 votes (54%) Burke Lake Park. Jason A. Flanary (R) 17,130 votes (46%) “Caroline, her shins are about to explode,” SCHOOL BOARD AT LARGE West Springfield head coach Chris Pellegrini TOP THREE SERVE ON BOARD STATE SENATE DISTRICT 39 said. “I had to pull her off the [certified ath- 26 at Burke Lake Park. Alcorta, a first-year * Ilryong Moon (Democrat endorsed) * George Lincoln Barker (D) 21,093 votes (53%) 91,588 votes (18%) M. Miller Baker (R) 18,679 votes (47%) letic trainer’s] table five minutes before the harrier, finished second with a time of 17:40 Ryan L. McElveen (Democrat endorsed) race and put her on the line. She told me — the second-best time in team history, 86,268 votes (17%) HOUSE OF DELEGATES 34 before the race, she said: ‘You can’t sit me according to Pellegrini — despite running Ted Velkoff (Democrat endorsed) * Barbara J. Comstock (R) 11,625 votes (55%) 84,611 votes (17%) Pamela B. Danner (D) 9,571 votes (45%) or we won’t make it (to states).’ That was without a nearby competitor. Lake Braddock Sheree Brown-Kaplan (GOP endorsed) very, very tough — not an easy call to let star Sophie Chase finished well ahead of 80,721 votes (16%) HOUSE OF DELEGATES 35 her run it because I know how much she the field and Lee’s Bailey Kolonich finished Lolita Mancheno-Smoak (GOP endorsed) * Mark L. Keam (D) 9,660 votes (99%) 69,611 votes (14%) unopposed was hurting. For her to limp her way to the a distant third. Lin-Dai Kendall (GOP endorsed)62,539 votes (12%) … finish she did, it was unbelievable.” “Typically,” Pellegrini said, “you need help Steve Stuban (Independent) 37,344 votes (7%) HOUSE OF DELEGATES 36 West Springfield needed a strong effort to run a time like that.” * Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum (D) 9,217 votes (64%) SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL BOARD Hugh M. “Mac” Cannon (R) 5,159 votes (36%) from more than just Alcorta. The Spartans While cross country competitors often Elizabeth Schultz (Republican endorsed) finished in a three-way tie for second place thrive from having a nearby runner to push 15,807 votes (59%) HOUSE OF DELEGATES 37 with Thomas Jefferson and Oakton, with them, Alcorta used the thought of her team- John Wittman (Democrat endorsed) * David L. Bulova (D) 6,660 votes (58%) the tiebreaker determined by each team’s mates to propel her near the top of the West 11,076 votes (41%) Brian W. Schoeneman (R) 4,762 votes (42%) sixth-best finisher. Jessica Simmons’ 42nd- Springfield record book. BRADDOCK SCHOOL BOARD HOUSE OF DELEGATES 40 place finish gave the Spartans the title. “I try to think of my team; just to do it for Megan McLaughlin (Democrat Endorsed) * Timothy D. “Tim” Hugo (R) 11,564 votes (74%) 14,753 votes (60%) Dianne L. Blais (I) 4,019 votes (26%) “We were hoping for second,” Pellegrini them,” Alcorta said after the district meet. Nell Hurley (Republican Endorsed) said. “It certainly didn’t happen the way we “All that practice, I want it to pay off.” 9,832 votes (40%) HOUSE OF DELEGATES 41 expected.” Alcorta had competed at Burke Lake Park * Eileen Filler-Corn (D) 11,957 votes (68%) SULLY SCHOOL BOARD Mike R. Kane (Libertarian) 5,508 votes (32%) Maddie Wittich finished 13th for West only once prior to the district meet. On Sept. * Kathy Smith (Democrat endorsed) Springfield with a time of 18:07, earning 14, she finished seventh at the Monroe 11,233 votes (55%) HOUSE OF DELEGATES 42 all-region honors. Parker Invitational with a time of 18:38. At Sheila Ratnam (Republican endorsed) * David B. Albo (R) 11,826 votes (62%) “We,” Pellegrini said, “got the A-plus race districts, Alcorta shaved nearly a minute off 9,338 votes (45%) J.R. “Jack” Dobbyn Jr. (D) 7,198 votes (38%) out of Maddie Wittich, finally.” her previous time. Chase won the event with DRANESVILLE SCHOOL BOARD HOUSE OF DELEGATES 43 West Springfield’s Erin Falk (19:07) fin- a time of 17:12. Kolonich placed third at * Jane Strauss (Democrat endorsed) * Mark D. Sickles (D) 10,175 votes (98%) 13,122 votes (52%) unopposed ished 34th, Momo Sullivan (19:15) was 17:51. Louise Epstein (Republican endorsed) 40th and Chloe Grewe (19:18) finished Alcorta stands 5 feet, but Pellegrini said 12,128 votes (48%) HOUSE OF DELEGATES 44 41st. her small frame in no way leads to small * Scott A. Surovell (D) 7,994 votes (58%) HUNTER MILL SCHOOL BOARD John D. Barsa (R) 5,523 votes (40%) Pellegrini spoke highly of Falk’s perfor- results. Pat Hynes Smith (Democrat endorsed) Joseph A. “Joe” Glean (I) 211 votes (2%) mance. Falk, usually the Spartans’ No. 6 “She’s extremely hard working,” Pellegrini 12,511 votes (57%) runner, finished with the team’s third-best said. “For a girl as small as she is, she’s very Nancy Linton (Republican endorsed) HOUSE OF DELEGATES 45 9,432 votes (43%) * David L. Englin (D) 11,549 votes (94%) time. [feisty and] competitive. From a biology unopposed “Erin Falk ran absolutely out of her skull standpoint, she went to the doctor because LEE SCHOOL BOARD and I actually thought saved us just to get she’s had some bronchitis for over a year Tamara J. Derenak Kaufax 13,926 votes (99%) HOUSE OF DELEGATES 46 unopposed Charniele L. Herring (D) 7,658 votes (95%) us top four,” Pellegrini said. “As it turns out, — they’ve finally been able to get rid of that unopposed she got us a trophy.” — but when they took a look at her they MASON SCHOOL BOARD West Springfield, Thomas Jefferson and said that she has unusually large lungs. That * Sandy S. Evans 12,963 votes (99%) HOUSE OF DELEGATES 67 unopposed James M. “Jim” LeMunyon (R) 9,191 votes (59%) Oakton each finished with 117 points. West obviously helps. That VO2 max is high.” Eric E. Clingan (D) 6,305 votes (41%) Potomac won the region title with 86. Next up for Alcorta and the Spartans is One week earlier, the Spartans placed the state meet on Saturday, Nov. 12 at Great HOUSE OF DELEGATES 86 Thomas Davis Rust (R) 9,212 votes (98%) second at the Patriot District meet on Oct. Meadows. unopposed 20 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ November 10-16, 2011 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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BURKE Childcare avail in my We pay top $ for antique Centreville 3 lvl, 3br, end unit LEGAL NOTICE PATRIOT furniture and mid-century TH 2 f, 2 h BA, fp, pool, tn, The following store will be holding a public auction on 11/23/11 home,OFC Lic, FT & PT, days, Danish/modern starting at 12 Noon PAINTING Employers: evenings, Back-up care & teak furniture, STERLING, w/d, wooded fenced lot. nr www.PatriotPainting.net MEN'S WATCHES, jewelry 66/29 703-864-5881 $1650 oa Storage Mart 1851 special needs children and costume jewelry, 11325 Lee Highway Wallpaper Removal, welcome. Large yard for lots of paintings/art glass/clocks. Fairfax, Va, 22030 Carpentry, Are your Schefer Antiques @ 21 Announcements fun! 703-569-8056 703-241-0790. Unit 1027 Wilton Crouch Jr. tools, furniture, wood Power Washing. Email:[email protected] Unit 3073 Yong Sim refrigerated showcases HAULING Int/Ext Painting Springfield QU is holding recruiting ads their Annual Auction Free Est. • Satisfaction Guar.! 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Tuesday November 15th 4 RE for Sale 4 RE for Sale ANGEL’S Lic./Ins. Int./Ext. TRASH REMOVAL from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The auction will be held at the •Junk & Rubbish •Furn., TRUSTEE'S SALE not working in Attention to detail shows in this beautifully Yard, Construction OF VALUABLE Greater Springfield 703-502-7840 Volunteer Fire Department's renovated townhouse. Bathrooms have Debris • Mulch & IMPROVED REAL ESTATE upgraded vanities, fixtures and ceramic. Spring Clean Up Cell Bingo Hall 7011 Backlick Rd Large eat-in kitchen with bay window. Family 703-863-1086 571-283-4883 other papers? Improved by the premises known as Springfield. room with fireplace and wet bar. Spacious 703-582-3709 5803 Channing Road, Springfield, Virginia We have planned a bag room sizes. New carpet, paint and custom 240-603-6182 blinds. Spotless! This home backs to woods raffle, silent auction and a and is close to VRE and commuter routes. ROOFING In execution of a Deed of Trust from Nazim Dag and Fi- live auction. Some items Property Website http://www.onlinehousetours.com/55818 dan Dag, dated November 19, 2007, and recorded November available are finished quilts, AL’S HAULING 26, 2007, in Deed Book 19671 at page 150 among the Land 6016 Heathwick Ct. Burke VA 22050 Junk & Rubbish Try a better themed baskets fabric and Margie Roche 703-217-5694 Falcon Roofing Records of Fairfax County, Virginia, the undersigned substitute notions and much more. Concrete, furn.,office, trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front entrance yard, construction debris For more information call Jill way to fill of the Judicial Center for Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Bridge Open Saturday Low Rates NOVA Redding @ 703-495-0815 November 12th 1-4 703-360-4364 Roofing & Road, Fairfax, Virginia, on 703-304-4798 cell Siding your Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. 7 DAYS A WEEK 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements (All Types) the following property being the property contained in said employment Deed of Trust, described as follows:

LANDSCAPING Soffit & Fascia Wrapping Lot 15, Block 15, Section 9, Lynbrook, as the same ap- New Gutters openings pears duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 1396 Chimney Crowns at page 35, among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Virgin- A&S Leaks Repaired ia. No job too small LANDSCAPING North Planting • Mulching • Sodding Potomac Commonly known as 5803 Channing Road, Springfield, Patios • Decks • Driveway Sealing, 703-975-2375 Rockville Virginia 22150. Asphalt • Retaining Walls falconroofinginc.com 5 Erosion Control • Drainage Solutions TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $40,000.00 or ten per- Potomac cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the 703-863-7465 Chevy form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser TREE SERVICE Great Bethesda Falls Chase Herndon at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon- ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, ANGEL’S Dulles Reston ANGEL’S TREE REMOVAL Airport time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of LAWN MOWING 1 McLean Brush & Yard Debris Vienna 2.0 percent per annum from date of sale to date of settlement. •Trimming •Leaf & Snow Trimming & Topping Oakton 6 Washington, Provided, however, that if the holder of the secured promissory •Removal •Yard Clearing Arlington Gutters & Hauling Chantilly D.C. note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash deposit shall •Hauling •Tree Work 4 be required, and part of or the entire indebtedness, including Angeltreeslandscaping-hauling.com Centreville 703-863-1086 703-863-1086 Fairfax interest and costs, secured by the Deed of Trust, may be set 703-582-3709 703-582-3709 North off against the purchase price. 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 240-603-6182 240-603-6182 Clifton Historic Burke Clifton Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and Fairfax Springfield 3 stand the risk and cost of resale. LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING Station 2 Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements Laurel Hill and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the 703.919.4456 real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- Free Estimates alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be www.ReynoldsLandscapingOnline.com Licensed / Insured sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING INSTALLATION SPECIALIST WET BASEMENT / WET YARD redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- ON PROPOSED 2012 BUDGET • Target your best job ments of record affecting the same, if any. Paver & Flagstone Water Proofing Foundations Fairfax County Water Authority (Fairfax Water) is proposing a $141.3 million Patios / Walkways Standing Yard Water In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- 1 Retaining Walls French Drains / Swales candidates where vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- budget for calendar year 2012 . Stacked Field Stone Downspout Extensions clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the On Thursday, December 15, 2011, Fairfax Water will conduct a public hearing Plants / Trees / Shrubs Dry River Beds they live. time of sale. on its proposed 2012 Budget in its offices at 8570 Executive Park Avenue, •No sub-contractors, or day labors. •15 Years Designing and Installing Fairfax. The public hearing will begin at 6:30 p.m. A copy of the proposed •The Owner is physically on your job site. •On time and Professional. The subject property and all improvements thereon will • Reach readers in be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- budget can be viewed on our Web site at http://www.fairfaxwater.org/. Those MASONRY MASONRY chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- wishing to speak at this hearing or desiring a copy of the proposed budget ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well should call Ms. Eva Catlin at 703-289-6017. addition to those as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- Revenues are expected to be $141.3 million in 2012. Water sales are BRICK AND STONE who are currently chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of expected to provide $121.9 million. Approximately $19.4 million is expected the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the from connection charges, investment income and other sources. looking for a job. risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal- Custom Masonry ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur- -- $1,000s -- ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special war- Category 2011 2012 703-768-3900 ranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary Personal Services & Employee Benefits $44,812 $46,934 • Proven readership. fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of www.custommasonry.info conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and Power and Utilities 10,813 11,802 Proven results. local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assess- Chemicals 5,958 7,463 Patios, Walkways, Stoops, Steps, Driveways • ments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there- Fuel 822 862 after shall be assumed by the purchaser. Repairs & New Installs•All Work Guranteed Postage 407 416 The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the Insurance 1,211 1,175 right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- Supplies and Materials 3,891 4,044 approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; Contractual Services 8,569 8,480 (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) Professional Services 1,112 1,151 to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or Other 2,130 2,224 time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement 703-917-6464 hereunder. Sub-Total 79,725 84,551 Transfer to Improvement Fund (9,391) (9,559) Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- classified@connection nounced at the time of sale. Total 70,334 74,992 newspapers.com DAVID N. PRENSKY Net revenues are expected to be appropriated as follows: Substitute Trustee Debt Payment $40,798,000 Great Papers • Great Readers FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Improvement Fund $11,000,000 David N. Prensky Great Results! Chasen & Chasen General Fund $13,629,000 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. #500 1 Fairfax Water’s Board will continue to monitor economic factors and review Washington, D.C. 20015 revenues and expenditures at mid-year to determine if additional action is needed. (202) 244-4000

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