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Photo by Photo www.connectionnewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Auguust 21-27, 2008 Volume XXII, Number 34 Fairfax Connection ❖ August 21-27, 2008 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ August 21-27, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-917-6440 or [email protected] Audubon Volunteers to the Rescue Audubon Society relocates Franklin, naturalist and programs coordinator for the Northern Virginia chapter of the Audubon Society. dozens of native plants Franklin and her fellow volunteers spent most of Friday morning and afternoon replanting over a from HOT Lanes site. dozen different species of native plant life at the school’s new Living Classroom, one of many gardens the society has set up at various schools, churches By Derek B. Johnson and parks across Northern Virginia. The goal of these The Connection open gardens is twofold: finding new, safe homes for these uprooted plants and providing easily ac- hen the Virginia Department of Trans- cessible locations all over the region where mem- portation (VDOT) began digging up bers of the community can come to learn more about Wthe ground along the vegetation surrounding them. Little River Turn- According to Darcy Levit, execu- pike near the Capital Beltway to tive director of the Audubon Photo by make way for the HOT Lanes last “Native plants are Society’s Northern Virginia arm, month, the Audubon Society of very, very beautiful the sites serve as a valuable com- Northern Virginia had a clear mis- munity resource. In addition to

Derek B. Johnson sion: save the plants. plants.” moving the plants to safe sites, the That would be native plants, the — Jeanette Stewart, Lands society also gives plants away to types of flora that have populated volunteers or visitors who are Virginia forests, creeks and valleys and Waters looking to take the fight to their since before the colonies of homes. Jamestown and Williamsburg were established by “When you come out to place like this, you learn Europeans in the early 17th century. American Holly, what’s an invasive and what’s a native. Then you can /The Connection Ironweed trees, Partridge berries and a host of other go and apply that to your yard,” said Levit. species of vegetation were dug up by volunteers with the cooperation of VDOT, sometimes just hours be- ACCORDING TO Franklin, though native plants are fore they would have met untimely ends under the still prevalent within Virginia and are far from being crushing wheels of bulldozers and tractors. From endangered, the state could still benefit from having there, they were relocated Friday morning, Aug. 8, more of them. Aside from being better suited to the to the Daniels Run Elementary School on Old Lee soil, they have adapted and evolved along with the Volunteer Madeline Pott spent Friday morning, Aug. 8, Highway in Fairfax. local wildlife. with her mother Sharon (not pictured) replanting over “Anywhere in Northern Virginia is good for these a dozen different species of native plant life at Daniels See Preserving, Page 22 plants. We’re happy to help them survive,” said Elaine Run Elementary School in Fairfax. Not Guilty of Murder City Man Charged

“The case is a tragedy, Jury acquits Fairfax City it is a tragedy because In Fatal Stabbing Ms. Scott was forced to woman of murdering her make a decision to take Crime marks first murder in City boyfriend. the life of Mr. Richardson, the man of Fairfax since October 2007. By Ken Moore she loved,” Butorac said The Connection at the beginning of the By Derek B. Johnson trial, presided over by File Photo The Connection rom his City of Fairfax duplex on Warwick Av- Chief Judge Dennis J. Fenue, Dexter Otto Richardson told 911 opera- Smith. uan De Dios Morales, a resident tors that his girlfriend, Fawn Scott, stabbed of the City of Fairfax was ar-

Sheriff’s Photo him in the heart after she left the Woodburn Center RICHARDSON BE- Fawn C. Scott Jrested and charged Sunday, Aug. for Community Mental Health on the afternoon of FRIENDED Scott as 10 with the stabbing death of a Hon- Oct. 18, 2007. she battled drug and duran man at his home. Richardson, 50, died from the 6-inch alcohol addiction, and welcomed her According to a City of Fairfax Po- deep stab wound to his chest. in his home, according to Scott’s at- lice release, a call was placed Satur- Scott argued self-defense during her “This case is a torneys. day night, Aug. 9, from inside the Juan De Dios weeklong trial, and last Friday, Aug. But despite their ensuing multiple- residence in the 10500 block of Ce- Morales 15, 2008, a Fairfax County Circuit tragedy.” year romantic relationship, dar Ave. advising of trouble. Police Court jury found Scott, 32, not guilty — Dawn M. Butorac, Richardson had alcohol abuse prob- officials declined to identify the caller. of murder after deliberating almost 13 lems and an inability to control his “It was basically a caller that said there was a problem at hours. defense attorney rage, Butorac told the jury. the house,” said Sgt. Pam Nevlud, public information officer “Justice was served. The jury heard Butorac and McGarrity told the jury for the City of Fairfax Police. all the evidence and realized Ms. Scott acted in self- that Scott lived through a history of domestic abuse, Officers responded to the residence, a single family home, defense,” said defense attorney Dawn M. Butorac, including a time Richardson broke Scott’s nose when at approximately 11:47 p.m. When they arrived, police found following the verdict Friday afternoon. they were living in Newport News, and other times See City Man, Page 7 Butorac represented Scott with Teresa McGarrity See Jury, Page 7 — both are public defenders. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ August 21-27, 2008 ❖ 3 News Week in Fairfax Patriot Center Gets Facelift Last Week, George Mason University put the finishing touches on the first phase of a three-phase renovation of the Patriot Center. As part of the $10 million project, workers added a new centralized box office at the west entry of the 10,000-seat arena. Two new concession stands and bathrooms at the north entry are currently under construction as part of phase two of the project. Phase three, which will add the same features to the south entry along what Washington Sports and Entertainment release called a “cosmetic facelift” of the concourse. “The entire concourse will have fresh paint and new ceiling tiles to finish off the renovation,” said Sheila Francis, GMU’s director of event and venue public relations. Renovation of the facility, entering its 23rd year of operation, Photo by is scheduled to be completed in early 2009.

Senior Olympics Deadline Set Bonnie Hobbs Organizers of the 2008 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics have set Friday, Sept. 5 as the deadline for those interested in signing up for the competition. This year’s NVSO competition

runs from Saturday, Sept. 20 through Thursday, Oct. 2. /The Connection Men and women who are 50, by Dec. 31, 2008, and over, and who live in one of the sponsoring jurisdictions are eligible to compete. Events take place at nine different venues in Northern Virginia. Many are divided into five or 10-year age groups and some are divided by gender. Participants will compete in the following events: track and field, swimming and diving, pickleball, tennis, table tennis, yo- Brothers Coleman, left, and Chris Bunn of Fair Oaks have fun at the farmers market. yo tricks, eight ball pool, ice skating, scrabble, shuffleboard, bunco, Frisbee throw, women’s 3x3 basketball, team line danc- ing, scrabble, duplicate bridge, chess, cribbage, bait casting, backgammon, golf, miniature golf, basketball free throw, bowl- Bountiful Harvest in Fair Oaks ing, softball hit and throw and chess. Gold, silver and bronze medals will be presented following each event. granola bars. They taste so good and have excellent For a $10 registration fee, participants will be able to com- Weekly farmers market ingredients. And all of these things would make good pete in one event. Each additional event requires a $1 fee. Ad- gifts, too.” ditional fees are charged for bowling, golf and miniature golf. sets up in Whole Foods’ To learn more and to request a registration form, call 703-228- parking lot. FAIR OAKS RESIDENT Brent Bunn brought his 4721 or download from www.novaseniorolympics.com. sons Coleman, 7, and Chris, 4. “They wanted some- By Bonnie Hobbs thing fun and different to do this morning, and this Libraries May Reduce Hours The Connection is convenient,” said Bunn. Coleman said he liked the flowers the best “because they look and smell good.” Fairfax County Public Libraries is considering reducing its ine-ripened tomatoes, homemade soap Chris’s favorite thing was the bread because he liked hours next year to cope with potential budget cuts. and lip balm, almond amaretto creamed how it tasted. Then they headed off to buy some fresh The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors asked each govern- honey, fresh flowers, sweet-potato bread fruit. ment agency to put together a budget package anticipating a 15 V and Japanese maple trees — all these Fairfax resident Priscilla Tern of Fairfax brought her percent cut in revenue for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2009. things and more can be found at the farmers market daughters Courtney, 8, and Ashley, 9. “We like the In order to accommodate the 15 percent drop, the Fairfax County outside the Fair Lakes Whole Foods store. fresh fruit and vegetables,” said Tern. She, too, be- Library Board of Trustees has proposed cutting back on hours, The store isn’t connected to the market, except to lieves it’s important to support local farmers, and she staff and materials at its 23 branches, said Mary Mulrenan, provide area vendors a free place to sell their wares. enjoys “giving the girls a feel of buying things from marketing director of the library system. Hours are Wednesdays, from 3:30-7 p.m., and Sun- the open market.” Under the budget proposal, Fairfax County’s eight regional days, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Jared Winick, formerly of Fair Lakes, said he and libraries – which includes Centreville, Chantilly, City of Fairfax, Todd and Shaundra Riggleman of Little Rocky Run his family came to this farmers market “All the time, George Mason, Pohick, Reston, Sherwood and Tysons-Pimmit came on a recent Sunday with their son Ian, 3. “We last summer,” and, even though they’ve moved to Falls branches – would open one hour later and close one hour ear- come every other week,” said Todd. “Today we got Church, they returned to the market to shop. “I lier on Sundays. The remaining 15 community libraries would peaches, nectarines and a scone. The produce is ex- bought corn and peaches today,” he said. “It’s better close on Thursday evenings and all day on Friday, said Mulrenan. cellent and so much better than in a store because than what you get at supermarkets and it’s fun to see The library system would also eliminate 150 part-time posi- it’s ripened on the plant, instead of being transported all the fresh food.” tions and 26 full-time positions, she said. for hundreds of miles.” Fair Oaks’ Glenna Babst was also a repeat customer. “There would be lots of changes in order to meet the pro- “I like supporting our local farmers,” said Shaundra “I’m buying corn,” she said. “I was here last year and posed budget cuts. Above just closing the libraries, program- Riggleman, a chemistry teacher at Chantilly High. the corn was excellent, so I came back again. I’d rec- ming would be impacted as well,” said Mulrenan. “And our son is a seasonal eater. For example, he ommend this market to others because, if you like won’t eat blueberries unless they’re in season, and fresh, homegrown produce, it’s a good thing.” Bloomberg Could Be On Ballot he’s not interested in strawberries unless it’s spring.” Lindsay Brinckmeyer of Centre Ridge was at the The Independent Green Party of Virginia has collected enough Holding an armful of tall lilies at the Wollam Gar- market for the first time. “I was shopping at Whole signatures to place New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg dens stand, Ellen Deeb of Oakton said she visited Foods and stopped by,” she said. “I like participating (I) as a candidate for United States president and U.S. Rep. Ron the market because she “bought flowers here before in buying locally grown products.” Paul (R-Tx.) as a candidate for the nation’s vice presidency on and they’re spectacular. When these lilies open up, She purchased a jar of tulip poplar honey from ven- the Virginia’s ballot in November. they’re phenomenal.” dor Shirley Dean of Bees and Blossoms, of Providence Though the appropriate signatures have been collected, the In fact, she comes to this farmers market regu- Forge, Va. “She gave me samples, and this had a dif- Independent Greens are missing one form – which lists larly. “Three weeks ago, I bought a bouquet of fresh- ferent, new type of flavor, and I liked that,” said Bloomberg’s full name and address – that is required for his cut flowers for my sister-in-law, and she said they Brinckmeyer. “I might also buy some cranberry bread. lasted a long time and were so bright and beauti- I would definitely recommend this market because See News Briefs, Page 20 ful,” said Deeb. “Also, the honey products are fan- it’s neat to see what’s being made and grown locally, tastic. I bought the honey, lip balm and the honey- and it’s fresh.” 4 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ August 21-27, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Politics Riding the Wave

Grassroots Democratic groups hope national Photo by buzz will lead to November sweep.

Julia O’Donoghue By Derek B. Johnson said Harmon, who has served as chairman The Connection of the FCDC for almost a year. “Because the reaction has been so big, it’s almost been This is the first of two stories about the game changing in terms of getting people November election and the efforts of involved in politics.” grassroots organizations to get the vote out.

It’s not just the presidential race that has /The Connection Next Week: Republican grassroots organiza- captured the attention of local Democratic tions and the fight to keep Virginia red. organizations. The party is also fielding Mark Warner for the Senate and Gerry oseph Harmon feels good about Connolly for the 11th Congressional Dis- presumptive Democratic Party trict. Jpresidential candidate Barrack Warner, the former Virginia governor who Obama’s chances to win Virginia left office in 2005 with an 80 percent ap- this year in the upcoming election. proval rating, enjoys broad support among Madison High School student Sarah Cole makes phones on behalf of Of course, as chairman of the City of Virginians and was something of a dark presidential candidate Barack Obama in his City of Fairfax campaign Fairfax Democratic Committee, it’s his job horse pick in a crowded Democratic presi- office. to be positive. Even so, changes in the po- dential primary field until publicly declin- tional Convention in Denver next month, is banking $1.3 million to Connolly’s litical landscape over the past eight years ing to run in October 2006. leading his Republican opponent Jim $936,484, according to the Center for Re- have put Democrats in a position to take Connolly, the current chairman of the Gilmore (also a former governor) 59 per- sponsive Politics [www.opensecrets.org.] the Old Dominion state for the first time Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, has cent-33 percent. Though Rasmussen and Jaime Contreras, capital area director of since 1964, when Lyndon Johnson defeated name recognition in Northern Virginia, other polling organizations do not track the Service Employees International Union Barry Goldwater with just under 54 percent where the 11th Congressional District is individual House races, Connolly’s cam- Local 32BJ, spent the past week canvass- of the vote. That possibility has grassroots located. paign claims internal polls show their can- ing the City of Fairfax for Democrats and organizers like Harmon excited about their In the latest polls by didate with a 52 percent-21 percent edge registering Hispanic voters. According to party’s prospects this fall. RasmussenReports.com, Warner, who ear- over Republican Keith Fimian. However, as Contreras, a combination of issues, prime “The Obama campaign, in many ways, is lier this month snagged the prestigious slot of June 30, Fimian has raised more money kind of changing the way we do business,” as keynote speaker at the Democratic Na- than his better-known Democratic rival, See Grassroots, Page 20 Center Stage Dance & Performing Arts Center Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Voice Award Winning Competition Teams Innovative Preschool Program Free Registration with this Ad (new Students only) Fall Classes Start Tuesday 9/2/08 11094B Lee Highway Suite 104, Fairfax, VA 22030 visit us at center-stage.com (703) 385-3396

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ August 21-27, 2008 ❖ 5 People Getting To Know … business or organization to provide oppor- Lori Stillman, Fairfax-Falls Church tunities for employment, housing and other supports for CSB consumers. Community Service Board member. Favorite aspect about being a part of CSB? I really enjoy working together with many

Photo by By Esther Pak My first son, Tyler, was born with Down exceptional individuals, including other The Connection syndrome and is autistic. As he was grow- board members, CSB staff and legislators, ing up, I became interested in helping other who share my commitment to assist those his past June, Lori Stillman, the children with disabilities and their families Michael O'Connell with intellectual disabilities and behavioral Springfield District representa- and began advocating with the Arc. I was health problems. It is also very rewarding Ttive to the Fairfax-Falls Church appointed to the CSB in 2005 by [former] to see the positive difference that one can Community Service Board Supervisor Elaine McConnell (R-Spring- make in the lives of these individuals and (CSB) was elected to the secretary position. field). I was recently re-appointed to a sec- their families. The CSB is a multi jurisdictional agency ond three-year term by Super- What do/did you do professionally and public support network that partners visor Pat Herrity (R-Spring- aside from serving in the CSB? with individuals, families and the commu- Profile field) /The Connection When I first moved to the Washington, nity to support Fairfax-Falls Church resi- What are some specific D.C. area in 1981, I worked as a legislative dents affected by behavioral health condi- issues that you are assistant to Congressman Robert tions and intellectual disabilities. passionate about? Lagomarsino from California and then as a As a member of the CSB, Stillman assists I have always been passionate about help- legislative consultant on National Parks for in planning, developing and helping to se- ing people, especially the most vulnerable the Committee on Interior and Insular Af- cure funding for programs to support and individuals in our society. To me, the most fairs for the U.S. House of Representatives. Lori Stillman improve the lives of these individuals. important action we can take is to break I have been a stay-at-home mom since the “It is critical that we work with other gov- down the negative stereotypes and discrimi- efficient and effective public-private part- birth of my first son. ernment agencies and in the private sector nation that harm individuals with intellec- nerships. Hobbies? to secure stable sources of funding to en- tual disabilities, mental health issues and How would you encourage other As a pianist, I enjoy accompaniment work able CSB consumers to find employment, substance abuse disorders through public members of the community to help with other musicians for recitals, concerts housing, recreation, transportation and information and education. One example with the CSB efforts? and contests. I also enjoy physical fitness other community-based support that they is current efforts to change the term “men- The CSB can always use the public’s help and running. I greatly appreciate nature and need to be empowered, valued and produc- tal retardation” to “intellectual disabilities” in many different ways. Making a sincere love all types of animals. tive members of their communities,” said in local, state and federal regulations and effort to understand our consumers and Favorite local restaurant or hang- Stillman. “Our approach is multi-pronged laws. Then, we need to provide effective recognize their needs, as well as their out? — to inform, educate, advocate and develop programs and requisite funding to meet the dreams and abilities, is very important in I enjoy a good burger at Glory Days Grill performance-based programs and services needs of CSB consumers, particularly to helping to end discrimination and stigmas. in Lorton or morning coffee at Dunkin’ Do- to help our consumers.” eliminate the waiting lists for services, es- They can also educate friends and neigh- nuts. Stillman is a Nebraska native with a de- pecially Medicaid waivers for individuals bors and encourage them to support needed Anything else you would like to gree in political science from the Univer- with intellectual and developmental dis- programs. Individuals can help by advocat- add? sity of Nebraska-Lincoln. She has been a abilities. ing with their local and state legislators for I would welcome anyone to contact me, Fairfax Station Resident for 10 years. She By the same token, I appreciate the need services and funding for the CSB. In fact, or the CSB staff, if they would like more and her husband Patrick Stillman have two for effective stewardship of the tax-payers’ the county has scheduled 20 Fiscal Year information about the CSB or would like to sons, Tyler and Nathan. dollar and recognize the need for produc- 2010 budget community dialogs for this fall help us with our efforts. You can find the tive and innovative provision of services to which citizens can attend and provide their CSB through the phone book or on the How did you first get involved in those in need. I value vigilance in this re- comments and support for CSB programs. Fairfax County government Web site at the CSB? gard and enjoy the challenge of fostering They can also work with others in their http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/csb/. Viewpoints Weatherhead Recognized for Volunteer Work What has been the highlight of your eorgia Weatherhead, a resident at Greenspring Retire- summer? Gment Community in Springfield, was named Fairfax Railroad Station Museum’s 2007 volunteer of the year by the Inter-Service Club Council of the City of Fairfax. Ciara Richards Weatherhead, who has volunteered with the museum for 14 years, was recognized Aug. 6, at the City of Fairfax Old Town Hall. In addition to volunteering with the Fairfax Railroad Station Museum, Weatherhead also volunteers with the National Zoo. Currently, she is helping research efforts by watching an octo- “I would say beach week.” “Probably partying.” pus and logging her observations. Tessa Gedney, Burke Kevin Miller, Burke Built in the mid-1850s, Fairfax Station would go on to be- come a major strategic stop on the Orange and Alexandria Line during the Civil War. In 1975, local citizens began efforts to save the old depot, ultimately re-constructing the train station into the current, volunteer-run museum. The Inter-Service Club Council of Fairfax City serves as a Georgia Weatherhead link among clubs and organizations that serve the community. The awards recognize individuals for outstanding service and “Getting accepted to the Univer- “Seeing all of my old friends and accomplishments. sity of Mary Washington.” making new ones.” Farrah Siltanen, Fairfax Oriana Layendecker, Station Spokane Wash.

6 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ August 21-27, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News How would you like state of Jury Acquits Scott the art LASER dentistry From Page 3 when he hit her with a brick and attempted to suffocate her with a without drills or needles? pillow. What would you say if you could have your fillings placed painlessly without drills or needles, City of Fairfax Police responded to a domestic dispute call at their with laser precision and comfort? You’d probably say, “Where do I sign up?” Well, now you can home in January 2007, according to police reports. with a revolutionary new laser we call the Water Laser. You may have seen it on TV lately. “Sadly, she did not have the fortitude, or temerity, to get up and leave Mr. Richardson,” Butorac said, and “beatings would progressively This new Waterlase® is a breakthrough in comfortable dentistry. The laser sprays a computer- get worse.” controlled spray of air, water and laser energy at the decay in the tooth. The laser energy is Scott began mental health counseling at the Woodburn clinic at the absorbed by the water and the energized microscopic water droplets are what actually remove beginning of 2007. the tooth decay. Rarely is a shot necessary to numb the patient. Since no heat is generated On Oct. 18, 2007, Richardson first called Fairfax City Police request- ® ing help for his girlfriend. from the laser the Waterlase is very safe to use on everyone. When Sgt. C. M. Buckley arrived, he found Scott with blood on her hands and arms, from self-inflicted injuries. ® “I’m not going to lie to you, I did this to myself,” Scott told the of- What are the benefits of Waterlase dentistry? ficer, according to Chief Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Ian M. Rodway. “Ms. Scott tells Sgt. Buckley, ‘I’ve got to go to Woodburn, I’ve Ⅵ Patient Comfort been there before, they know me, and I have a problem.’” Heat, vibration and pressure are the primary causes of pain associated with the use of the Buckley drove and accompanied Scott to the treatment center in traditional dental drill. Since cutting both hard and soft tissues (teeth and gums) with the Annandale, where he left her in the clinic’s care. But Scott left the Waterlase® does not generate heat, vibration or pressure, many dental procedures can be per- treatment center approximately 45 minutes before Richardson’s sec- ond 911 call. formed with fewer shots, less need for anesthesia, less use of the drill and fewer numb lips! Doctors at the center testified that Scott did not meet the criteria for The Waterlase® allows us to prepare teeth with less trauma which results in significantly less being involuntarily committed and attempted to get her to go volun- tooth sensitivity after new fillings. tarily for detoxification treatment. Additionally, using the Waterlase® for gum procedures reduces bleeding, post-operative pain, But Scott left the center, and went back home. swelling and the need for pain medication in many cases. That means a new level of comfort “The evidence is not incredibly complicated,” said Rodway, the pros- and satisfaction for your entire family. ecutor. “Ms. Scott said, ‘When I came back to the house, I tried to get in the Ⅵ Sterilization door. … We tussled and Dexter stabbed himself,” Rodway said Scott The laser sterilizes the tooth as it removes decay. This is very important. Because of bacterial told police. contamination, many of you have had old fillings replaced with either new fillings, or in many Initially, Scott told Buckley that Richardson was in the house and cases, with crowns--and sometimes even root canals!! The reoccurrence of decay under fillings was fine, said Rodway. is a primary reason so many root canals are needed. Since this new laser sterilizes the tooth as But Butorac and McGarrity said Richardson attacked Scott when she it removes decay, and since many dentists now use ‘bonded’ filling materials enriched with came back to the house, and choked her with one hand and beat her fluoride, the chances of ever having recurrent decay under that new filling are much lower. with the other. Scott grabbed a kitchen knife and stabbed her boy- friend once in the chest. “Ms. Scott had no choice, no choice whatsoever,” Butorac told the Ⅵ Great for Teenagers jury. “She was going to die if she didn’t do what she did.” The Waterlase® is especially great for teenagers. Sure, if the dentist is very good, shots Following her arrest for murder, Scott was treated at Western State should not really be painful. But KNOWING you’re getting a shot is psychologically painful Hospital, a state psychiatric facility in Staunton, to restore her to com- even if you can’t feel the needle--especially for teenagers. By not getting a shot, not feeling the petency to stand trial. vibration of the drill, and by not hearing the loud drill, kids never become afraid of the den- After she was restored, Scott’s public defenders first announced her tist, so they don’t grow up to be adults afraid of the dentist. intention to claim self-defense in May. By incorporating laser technology into our dental practice, we are changing dentistry. It is no longer yesterday’s world of painful shots, large silver mercury fillings, and fearful patients. City Man Faces Murder Charge Lasers have improved the lives of patients and their dentists. Technology is something that makes life better. Better in this case is better clinical results, From Page 3 improved patient comfort, less use of anesthesia and antibiotics. the body of Adulio Bonilla-Morales, 36, a native of Honduras. We are proud to be one of the first dentists in Fairfax County to offer this revolutionary tech- He was pronounced dead at the scene with a fatal stab wound to nology. Since August 2003, Dr. Fox has completed over 3,000 laser fillings with no needle/no his upper body. pain/no numbness. If you’ve been putting off going to the dentist because you were nervous Juan De Dios Morales, 37, who is not related to the victim, about the drill and needle, you don’t have to put it off any longer! lived at the residence where the body was found. He was not there when officers arrived. According to the release, an investi- gation conducted at the scene determined that Juan De Dios For more information about our dental practice please visit our website at Morales and the victim had been involved in an altercation, though officials declined to comment on the details of the confrontation. www.larryfoxdds.com The release goes on to detail a separate incident less than seven hours later, at about 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, when police arrested a man for public drunkenness in the 10600 block of Fairfax Blvd. LAWRENCE T. FOX, DDS According to Nevlud, an officer approached Juan De Dios Mo- rales on the street and began talking to him. 5200 Lyngate Court “The officer walked up to him, initiated some conversation with him, and, based on that conversation, he appeared to be intoxi- Burke, Virginia 22015 cated,” she said. While in police custody, he was later identified as Juan De Dios Morales and subsequently charged with homicide. Nevlud de- 703-978-5253 clined to say whether police had recovered the weapon used in Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 7 am - 4 pm the murder. If convicted, Juan De Dios Morales could face life in prison. It marks the first murder in the City of Fairfax since Octo- New Patients and Emergencies Welcome ber 2007. All types of general dentistry done at our office. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ August 21-27, 2008 ❖ 7 Opinion

Newspaper of Fairfax serving areas of Burke An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to In Praise of Local Olympians homes and businesses. 7913 Westpark Drive McLean, Virginia 22102 Kudos to them, every world record time by 10 seconds in the 1,500 ball team. in October 2007. (The 1,500 is only for men Lawson, a 5-foot-10 guard for the WNBA’s NEWS DEPARTMENT: To discuss ideas and concerns, one, for being there. in the Olympics.) Sacramento Monarchs, will make her first Call: 703-917-6444 Olympic appearance. She is a Tennessee gradu- Fax: 703-917-0991 e-mail: ost somewhere in the quest for gold TWO MCLEAN High graduates, Giuseppe ate. [email protected] and medal counts and world records Lanzone and Sam Stitt, are both members At West Springfield, she led the Spartans to Web Site: Lof the Olympics is appreciation for of the U.S. Rowing Team and are rowing in the 1997 and 1998 Virginia Class AAA state www.ConnectionNewspapers.com the effort and talent it takes to the Olympic Games in Bejing, China. crowns and perfect 30-0 seasons. In college, Michael O’Connell qualify, to go, to be an Olympian, whether or The two were McLean Highlander rowing she led the Lady Vols to a 126-17 (.881) record, Editor / 703-917-6440 not an athlete comes home with a medal of team members during the spring of 2000. The four Southeastern Conference (SEC) regular Derek B. Johnson Community Reporter any color. Highlanders finished undefeated that season season titles, the 2000 SEC Tournament crown, 703-917-6458 Last week, we celebrated Justin Spring of and earned several medals in several major and four NCAA Tournaments where UT ad- [email protected] Burke who contributed to U.S. winning bronze regattas. vanced to the 2001 Sweet Sixteen, 2002 Final Paula Friedrich in men’s team gymnastics. Lanzone, an All-Met rower Four and 2000 and 2003 championship games. Assistant Editor / 703-917-6459 We’re proud of Kate Ziegler of Great Falls, Editorial that season, went on to row And Northern Virginia will be represented Julia O’Donoghue who showed wisdom beyond her years in in- collegiately at the University of by at least two athletes in Beijing this year. Tyler Education and Politics terviews after she failed to make the finals of Washington. Stitt, meanwhile, Byers of Sterling and Josh George of Herndon Nicholas Horrock either of her two events. The 20-year-old competed in the sport at Rutgers University. were the first two American finishers in the Business and Transportation Editor [email protected] George Mason University student was disap- Lanzone came to the United States from Peru wheelchair division of the L.A. Marathon in pointed, but smiled and said: “Even though I Ken Moore and eventually became a U.S. citizen. March, making them automatic competitors in Courts & Projects had disappointing swims, I still am an Olym- These two young men spent 10 years of hard the marathon event of the Paralympics, which 703-917-6417 pian. … I went to the Olympics. I’m going to work in hopes of making the 2008 Olympics’ will follow the Olympic games in September. Paul Frommelt enjoy my experience. This is … the end of this Team. If you know of local Olympic athletes we’ve Sports Editor four-year chapter, but I feel like I’m just … 703-917-6409 failed to mention (and we’re sure there are), [email protected] beginning on my way.” KARA LAWSON, who enjoyed a standout ca- please let me know. Ziegler’s best event actually isn’t even an reer at West Springfield and who was named — Mary Kimm [email protected] ADVERTISING: Olympic sanctioned race. The four-time world among the Connection’s Top-100 Athletes of To place an advertisement, call the ad record holder shattered Janet Evans’ 18-year all time, is on U.S. Women’s Olympic basket- 703-917-6416 department between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. Display ads 703-821-5050 Fresh Choice Classified ads 703-917-6400 insult one another. The people normal conversation is a constant of strangers,” and it works out OK Employment ads 703-917-6464 To the Editor: who made the movie, battle for us not to lose touch with most of the time. Still, it hurts and Mike Sontag It is time for voters to relieve DreamWorks and Paramount, and what the rest of you are saying. scares me when I am the only per- Display Advertising [Board of Supervisors Chairman] many of the critics who have re- Most of the time the words and son with intellectual disabilities on 703-917-6461 Gerry Connolly (D-At-large) from viewed it, say that the term is be- thoughts just go too fast for us to the bus and young people start Andrea Smith power. Connolly’s career was car- Classified Advertising ing used by characters who are keep up, and when we finally say making “retard” jokes or refer- 703-917-6401 ried by an unprecedented boom in dumb and shallow something it seems out of place. ences. Please put yourself on that revenue due to a now defunct Sean Godfrey themselves. You see, We are aware when all the rest of bus and fill the bus with people Employment Advertising housing boom. Without the his- Letters we are supposed to you stop and just look at us. We who are different from you. Imag- 703-917-6419 toric revenue, Fairfax County faced get the joke that it is are aware when you look at us and ine that they start making jokes a $125 million budget shortfall only the dumb and just say, “unh huh,” and then move using a term that describes you. It Editor & Publisher this year and faces over $300 mil- shallow people who use a term on, talking to each other. You hurts and it is scary. Mary Kimm 703-917-6416 lion in deficit next year. that means dumb and shallow. My mean no harm, but you have no Last, I get the joke — the irony [email protected] Connolly isn’t a manager; he is dad tells me that this is called idea how alone we feel even when — that only dumb and shallow Editor in Chief a spender who had little foresight “irony.” we are with you. That is why I love people are using a term that means Steven Mauren that the housing gravy train would So, what’s the big deal? Let me being a Global Messenger. I work dumb and shallow. The problem Managing Editors come to a stop. It’s time to entrust Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, try to explain. I am a 26-year-old for days telling my dad what I is, it is only funny if you think a Kemal Kurspahic our county to someone new, like man with Down Syndrome. I am want to talk about and he tries to “retard” is someone dumb and Photography: [11th District House of Represen- Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, very lucky. Even though I was born write it down for me. Then we do shallow. I am not those things, but Craig Sterbutzel tatives candidate] Keith Fimian with this intellectual disability, I do it over and over until we have every time the term is used it tells Art/Design: (R), who has built and managed a pretty well and have a good life. I something that says what I mean. young people that it is OK to think Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, John Heinly, successful organization and can live and work in the community. I We wrote this letter the same way. of me that way and to keep me on John Smith, Stu Moll, provide fresh ideas for the people count as friends the people I went So, what’s wrong with “retard”? the outside. Tam Nguyen, Wayne Shipp of Northern Virginia. Production Manager: to school with and the people I I can only tell you what it means That is why using “retard” is a Jean Card meet in my job. Every day I get to me and people like me when big deal to people like me. Peter J. Smith closer to living a life like yours. I we hear it. It means that the rest Falls Church CIRCULATION: 703-917-6481 am a Global Messenger for Spe- of you are excluding us from your John Franklin Stephens Circulation Manager: cial Olympics and make speeches group. We are something that is Fairfax Ann Oliver What’s the Big to people all over the country. I not like you and something that Special Olympics Virginia once spoke to over 10,000 people none of you would ever want to Athlete & Global Messenger CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, at the Richmond Coliseum. I real- be. We are something outside the L.L.C. Deal? Peter Labovitz ize that I am a voice for other “in” group. We are someone that President/CEO To the Editor: people with intellectual disabilities is not your kind. I want you to Write Mary Kimm A lot of people are talking about Publisher/Chief who cannot easily speak for them- know that it hurts to be left out Letters to the Editor the movie “Tropic Thunder” that Operating Officer selves. I thank God that he gave here — alone. Nothing scares me The Connection Jerry Vernon opened in theaters last week. One me this chance to be someone’s as much as feeling all alone in a 7913 Westpark Drive Executive Vice President of the reasons that it is being McLean, Va. 22102 Wesley DeBrosse voice. world that moves so much faster Call: 703-917-6440. Controller talked about is that the characters The hardest thing about having than I do. You don’t mean to make By fax: 703-917-0991. Debbie Funk use the term “retard” over and an intellectual disability is the me feel that way. In fact, like I say By e-mail: National Sales over. They use it the same way that [email protected] John Lovaas loneliness. We process information in some of my speeches, “I have Special Assistant for Operations kids do all the time, to jokingly slower than everyone else. So even always depended on the kindness

8 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ August 21-27, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Crime Store Closing–we are sad to announce that after 28 years we are closing our Tysons Corner Center location

ASSAULT 11200 block of Fairfax Blvd. / Giant Food. Officers responded to Presented by the business for a report of an Laura & Michael assault. The victim was discovered Pierce, CSA TH lying in front of the store with Hurry–Our Last Day of Business at Tysons Corner is Aug 30 multiple small abrasions. The victim appeared to have been involved in an Prices Slashed up to 70% OFF our already low prices on assault and was transported to the hospital with non life threatening WHEELCHAIR CUSHIONS injuries. The Criminal Investigations • Diamonds • Gemstones • Silver • Gold Division is investigating the case. An important accessory to a wheelchair is the seating cushion. Tysons Corner Center Store • 703-893-0340 Cushions help in the prevention of BAD CHECK pressure sores and increase body As always – Expert Jeweler on Premises • While-U-Wait-Repairs 9600 block of Fairfax Blvd. / comfort and support. The user’s Farrish of Fairfax. The manager physical condition and way of life Only our Tysons Corner location is closing reported that on July 5 a customer should determine the type of cushion Visit our Dulles Town Center store presented a check for a down needed. A good wheelchair cushion payment on a vehicle which was should contour well into the shape of written on a closed account. The the buttocks, distribute the persons customer has failed to respond to subsequent notifications. The weight evenly, and not create any Criminal Investigations Division is pressure points. A cushion should not investigating the case. slip from the wheelchair. A cushion that slips while a person is sitting can cause a lot of discomfort and undesirable BURGLARY consequences, such as sores and 9900 block of Main St. / Carlos rashes. A wheelchair cushion should O’Kelly’s. On Aug. 13, at 2:17 a.m., also be a shock resistant so that it can officers responded to the business for be used in all conditions. an alarm. It was determined that unknown person(s) broke a lock on a P.S. Wheelchair cushions come in three door and entered the business. The basic types: air, gel, and foam. Criminal Investigations Division is investigating the case. As today’s column points out, being confined to a wheelchair has a number of comfort and safety considerations. FORGERY CASE COMFORT KEEPERS provides support 3600 block of Hill St. On Aug. 13, at and assistance with activities of daily 12 p.m., the victim reported that living. We are your local source for all sometime between June 2008 and the home care you might need. Here at August 2008, his roommate forged 10721 Main St., Ste. 100, Fairfax. his name on several checks and cashed them. The Criminal 703.591.7117, our office hours are M - F Investigations Division is 9 - 5 and our care services are available investigating the case. 24/7. Comforting Solutions for In-Home Care. The quality of our service is due to the excellence of our caregivers. LARCENY Sometimes all you need is a little 3600 block of Parklane Road. The assistance. victim reported that sometime between 4 p.m. on Aug. 7 and 8:45 a.m. on Aug. 8, unknown person(s) entered his unlocked vehicle and stole his wallet 4100 block of Addison Road. Sometime on Aug. 8, between midnight and 12 p.m., unknown person(s) siphoned gasoline from his pick up truck. 10900 block of Woodhaven Drive. On Aug. 8, at 3:44 p.m., the victim reported that while roofing contractors were doing repairs, a Stihl leaf blower was stolen. INTENSELY 10400 block of Fairfax Blvd. / Exxon Gas Station. On Aug. 8, at INTERESTING 11:25 p.m., the clerk reported that an unknown male entered the store, took a soda and ran out of the COMMUNITY business without paying. 3500 block of Pickett Road / INVOLVED Church of the Apostles. Sometime on Aug. 13, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:44 p.m., unknown COMMITTED person(s) stole a catalytic converter from a vehicle that was on the lot. 3900 block of Pickett Road / TO EXCELLENCE McDonalds. The victim reported that at on Aug. 13, on 11:06 p.m., unknown person(s) stole his back pack that was left on a table. www.connectionnewspapers.com VANDALISM 10500 block of James Wren Way. Sometime on Aug. 7, between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m., unknown person(s) spray painted graffiti on the sidewalk. 3800 block of Farrcroft Green. The victim reported that sometime between July 9 and Aug. 9, unknown person(s) scratched her vehicle with a sharp instrument causing extensive damage. 3900 block of Bradwater Drive. Sometime on Aug. 12, between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., unknown person(s) broke a rear window of a vehicle that was parked in front of Great Papers • Great Connections • Great Readers! the residence. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ August 21-27, 2008 ❖ 9 Dining More than Just Tea and Scones “Egg Salad with Dill on Mini Corn Muffins.” Local businesswoman brings traditional tea A few of the sweets offerings include party to variety of situations. “Stuffed Strawberries,” “Coconut Macad- amia Chunk Cookies,” and “Chocolate Ha- zelnut Tarts.” Muffin choices include By Esther Pak conversation.” “Pumpkin Cream Cheese” and “Cherry The Connection From the baking, to the linens and china, Ricotta.” MacDonald promises to work with each host A typical tea event would feature the tea ea events are no longer in planning a theme, selecting a menu, and and sandwiches or desserts buffet-style at pinky-fingered affairs re- setting up. The result is an elegant tea ex- one end. “People would come around, Tserved for the British gen- try. Kimberly MacDonald, owner of To a Tea, LLC, makes tea events an approachable and enjoyable affair to all. “[Tea events] used to be something you would think was for older ladies who wanted to be pampered. Now, people of all different ages want that kind of venue in all different settings,” said MacDonald. MacDonald’s repertoire of events in- cludes bridal showers, birthdays, re- One of the events that tirements, anniversaries, as well as MacDonald specializes in is a business meetings. She also offers bridal shower tea. princess tea parties for the youngest tea drinkers. Her expertise, however, is not lim- More ited to event planning. Her years of For more information about To A Tea, experience baking in the kitchen al- LLC, visit http://www.toateaevents.com/ low her to showcase her desserts and index.html. baked goods as well as the tea service. MacDonald was also the cater- ing director A table is set with a variety of at the Baili- pastries for a business break- wick Inn in fast tea. Fairfax be- fore she de- cided to “I think that people use her combined are looking for more experi- than just going out to ences to

start To A lunch.” Donated Photos Tea, LLC — Kimberly MacDonald and pro- mote a new way to en- choose what kind of loose tea they tertain. A tiffany cake and matching petit fours want, and I would serve it to them. I “I think also walk them through the process that people are looking for more than of eating a scone the traditional way Kimberly MacDonald has made a just going out to lunch. Tea relaxes perience that will impress friends, family, with jam and clotted cream,” said business of bringing traditional tea you and inspires conversation. At the and co-workers without the stress. “I pro- MacDonald. parties to business and social same time, the idea of being served vide everything,” said MacDonald. Dannette Wolfe, a Chantilly resi- events. tea and scones makes it an elegant dent for over 20 years, is a loyal fan type of venue,” said MacDonald. MACDONALD BEGINS by offering her of MacDonald’s cakes — especially her spe- tea and dessert services for numerous “‘Taking tea’ began many years ago clients a variety of loose teas and finger cialty cheesecakes. “[Her cakes] are amaz- business-meetings. “Kimberly creates with the English, but afternoon and foods. She offers “Four Exquisite Teas” in- ing. She’s just got a gift. Every time I have such memorable events. The presen- high teas have become especially cluding Breakfast, Afternoon, Cream and taken them to any function or given it as a tation is impeccable and the desserts popular in the states,” said Dessert Tea. Though scones with clotted gift, family and co-workers have fought with are absolutely delectable,” said Khalsa. MacDonald. cream and fruit preserves are included in each other over the last bite,” said Wolfe. MacDonald adds a personal touch to “I’ve always enjoyed entertaining all the tea events, the menu also features her services that extends beyond tea and planning events, and I love work- an extensive array of choices. “For break- WOLFE HAS also enjoyed many of events. “Last Thanksgiving, I had Kim- ing with clients from start to finish to fast teas, a client could choose from a vari- MacDonald’s tea services. “It’s really com- berly make individual pumpkin make their event special,” said ety of muffins. For an afternoon tea, they fortable. You don’t feel like you’re in a stuffy cheesecakes and had her hand-deliver MacDonald. “Of all the types of events can choose from different finger sand- atmosphere. Other places that I’ve gone them to different patients of ours. The that I have planned, teas are the most wiches. There are also choices among the have been very stuffy, prim and proper. She cakes were beyond delicious and special. I think that people are look- desserts that I offer,” said MacDonald. listens really well about what you want,” boxed beautifully. Everyone loved it ing for more than just going out to Among the petite sandwich offerings are said Wolfe. because they were so unique,” said lunch. Tea relaxes you and inspires the “Blue Cheese, Walnut, and Pear” and Carol Khalsa has also used MacDonald’s Khalsa.

10 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ August 21-27, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Volunteers Your Friendly, Neighborhood Thrift Shop

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The Potomac Arts Academy of George Mason University is now offering the community outstanding arts instruction year-round. Classes are offered in a variety of areas - beginning this fall with Music - for all levels and age groups. Dance and Visual Arts classes are scheduled to begin in January. Convenient locations in two area churches, Church of the Good Shepherd and Truro Church, provide the opportunity for expanded offerings to the surrounding community. An exciting partnership with Creativity for Older Adults and the Woodlands Retirement Community rounds out our 2008 schedule featuring an outstanding faculty roster. Go to www.potomacacademy.org for detailed class and faculty information There truly is something for everyone! POTOMAC AT MASON POTOMAC AT WOODLANDS POTOMAC AT TRURO George Mason University Woodlands Retirement Community Truro Church Fairfax, VA 4320 Forest Hill Dr 10520 Main St, Fairfax, VA Thursday, Sept 25-Dec 11 Fairfax, VA 7:15pm-8:30pm Tuesday, Sept 9 – Dec 16 Thursday, Sept 25-Dec 18 Class Brass- Brass Techniques for 11:00am-12:30pm 10:00am – 10:45 am grades 5 – 8 Encore Choir for Older Adults – Movers & Shakers: Creative Movement for Starting in November ages 55 or over children and caregivers 18 months-2years • Replace with Original 400 SERIES Andersen Windows Percussion Class for High School students Thursday, Sept 25-Dec 18 • Entire Window Frame, Sill & Trim Replacement FAIRFAX LOCATION TBA 11:00-11:45 am • Tilt-Easy Cleaning POTOMAC AT GOOD SHEPHERD Tuesday, Sept 23 – Dec 16 Let’s Make Music: Creative Movement • High-Performing Glass Church of the Good Shepherd 4:00pm-5:00pm and Music for children and caregivers 2351 Hunter’s Mill Road, Vienna, VA Potomac Pipers - Music Exploration ages 3-5 • Maintenance-Free Fibrex Sills Class for grades 1 and 2 Monday, Sept 22-Dec 15 • Grille Options Available Tuesday, Sept 9 – Dec 16 Tuesday, Sept 23 – Dec 16 6:00pm-7:00pm 11:00am – 1:30pm 5:00pm-6:00pm Sing! - Voice Class for High School students Encore Band for Older Adults – Andersen Warranty • Professional Installation • Free Estimate Potomac Songbirds - Music Exploration ages 55 or over Monday, Sept 22-Dec 15 Class grades 3-5 7:00pm-8:00pm POST BUILDERS, INC • 703-780-1051 Tuesday, Sept 23 – Dec 16 Voice Class for adults 18 years and older OR CONTACT: 6:30pm – 7:30pm The Potomac Arts Academy Music Composition – grades 9 – 12 George Mason University Attn: Libby Curtis 4400 University Dr MSN 3E3 REGISTER NOW www.potomacacademy.org Fairfax, VA 22030 To register for Choir/Band, call 301-261-5747, [email protected] visit www.encorecreativity.org or 571 296 5880 or 703 993 9889 e-mail [email protected] www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ August 21-27, 2008 ❖ 11 Fairfax Connection Assistant Editor Paula Friedrich Calendar 703-917-6459 or [email protected]

To have community events listed, email Association gives tips and strategies. [email protected] 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Kings Park Library. or call 703-917-6459 with questions. 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call Deadline for calendar listings is two weeks 703-978-5600. prior to event. Fairfax Corner Summer Concert Series: John Ireland and Bicycle Thieves. 6-8:30 p.m. at THURSDAY/AUG. 21 Fairfax Corner Grand Plaza, 11951 Grand Commons Ave., Fairfax. Free. Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Call 703-227-0894 or Night. Vietnamese music with www.fairfaxcorner.com. traditional and folk music and dance. 4Paws Rescue Team Cat 7:30 p.m. at Ossian Hall Park, 7900 Adoptions. 12-4 p.m. Fairfax Petco Heritage Drive, Annandale. Free. at 10708 Lee Highway, Fairfax. Call 703-324-7469 or visit Fairfax High School Field Hockey www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Team Car Wash. Stop by and performances. support the team from 10 a.m.-2 Paws and Claws . Stories and p.m., at the Fairfax Exxon located activities. Age 3-5 with adult. 10:30 near the intersection of Route123 a.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library. and Lee Highway in Fairfax City. 10360 North St., Fairfax. Call to register 703-293-6227 Afternoon Reading Group. Call for SUNDAY/AUG. 24 title. No registration necessary. 1 Auction of Rare and Unusual p.m., at City of Fairfax Regional Azaleas. The Northern Virginia Library. 10360 North St., Fairfax. Azalea Society is conducting a public Call 703-293-6227. auction of rare, native, and evergreen Let’s Hear it for the Girls. Mother- hybridized azaleas. A slide show will daughter book discussion group. Age provide pictures of most of the 9-11 with adult. 7 p.m. at Kings Park azaleas being auctioned. Library. 9000 Burke Lake Road, Refreshments served. 1:30 p.m., at Burke. Call to register 703-978-5600. Merrifield Garden Center, 12101 Lee Teen Cinema. Chill with a movie and Highway, Fairfax, in the second floor popcorn. Age 12-18. 6:30 p.m. meeting room. Call Rick Bauer 703- Pohick Regional Library, 6450 455-4850 or Eve Harrison 540-778- Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call to 1945. register 703-644-7333. Neighborhood Plant Clinic. The Reading Across the Centuries. Fairfax County Master Gardeners “Gilgamesh.” Join a literature book Association gives tips and strategies. group. Writer and university 12-3 p.m. Pohick Regional Library, instructor Wendi Kaufman facilitates 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call the discussion. Pohick Regional 703-644-7333. Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Viento A Favor Tour: Alejandro Alejandro Fernandez will perform on Sunday, Aug. 24 at the George Mason University Burke. Call to register 703-644-7333. Fernandez performs 8 p.m. at the Let’s Hear it For The Girls. 7 p.m. George Mason University Patriot Patriot Center in Fairfax. Mother-daughter book discussion Center. Tickets range are $58-$203 group. Age 9-11 with adult. Kings per person and available through all 644-7333. Free. Call 703-324-7469 or visit visit [email protected]. Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Ticketmaster outlets, including the Neighborhood Plant Clinic. The www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Burke. Call 703-978-5600. Patriot Center box office, or via Fairfax County Master Gardeners performances. MONDAY/SEPT. 1 Phonecharge at 703-573-SEAT, 202- Association gives tips and strategies. Teen Cinema. Chill with a movie and Book Signing and Model Trains. 397-SEAT or 410-547-SEAT or visit 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Pohick Regional popcorn. Age 12-18. 6:30 p.m. FRIDAY/AUG. 22 12-5 p.m. HO, N scale and Lego www.patriotcenter.com. Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Verny Varela y su Orquesta. trains will be running, plus “The Burke. Call 703-644-7333. Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call to Arranger, composer, singer and register 703-644-7333. Train to Maine,” a story of a family’s flutist from Colombia. 7:30 p.m. MONDAY/AUG. 25 summer train vacation along the east Royal Lake Park, 5344 Gainsborough Neighborhood Plant Clinic. The WEDNESDAY/AUG. 27 coast, will be signed by children’s Drive, Fairfax. Free. Call 703-324- FRIDAY/AUG. 29 author and illustrator Rebecca Fairfax County Master Gardeners Big Smelly Trucks. Stories and 7469 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ Harrison Reed of Clifton. One of the Association gives tips and strategies. activities. Age 3-5 with adult. 10:30 Sandra Y. Johnson. Jazz singer; parks/performances. story’s characters, a train conductor, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Pohick Regional a.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library. winner of second place at the 2006 & Friday Flicks. Bring lunch and enjoy will be on hand with giveaways. Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Call to 2007 Billie Holiday Vocal videos. Age 1-6 with adult. 11:30 Adults $2, children $1. Fairfax Burke. Call 703-644-7333. register 703-293-6227. Competitions. 7:30 p.m. Royal Lake a.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Park, 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call to Fairfax. Free. Call 703-324-7469 or Fairfax Station Rd., Fairfax Station. register 703-644-7333. TUESDAY/AUG. 26 THURSDAY/AUG. 28 visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Call 703-425-9225 or visit Twenty Minutes ‘til Bedtime. Russian Cultural Heritage Night. performances www.fairfax-station.org. SATURDAY/AUG. 23 Stories and activities about bedtime. Traditional Russian music played on Friday Flicks. Bring lunch and enjoy Age 3-6 with adult. 7 p.m. Pohick videos. Age 1-6 with adult. 11:30 Neighborhood Plant Clinic. The traditional instruments such as the TUESDAY/SEPT. 2 Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker balalaika. 7:30 p.m. Ossian Hall Park, a.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Fairfax County Master Gardeners Teen Book club. Road, Burke. Call to register 703- 7900 Heritage Drive, Annandale. Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call to 7 p.m. Read, talk, register 703-644-7333. snack and make friends. Call for this month’s title. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Call SATURDAY/AUG. 30 703-249-1520. Neighborhood Plant Clinic. The Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m.- Fairfax County Master Gardeners 1 p.m. Fairfax Master Gardeners Association gives tips and strategies. Association gives tips and strategies. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Kings Park Library, Adults. Pohick Regional Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600. 703-644-7333. Inova Blood Drive. 1:30-7 p.m. Photo ID required, appointments preferred. SUNDAY/AUG. 31 Call 1-866-256-6372. Adults. Pohick Book Signing and Model Trains. Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker 12-5 p.m. HO, N scale and Lego Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333. trains will be running, plus “The Train to Maine,” a story of a family’s THURSDAY/SEPT. 4 summer train vacation along the east coast, will be signed by children’s Monkey Tales. 10:30 a.m. Stories and author and illustrator Rebecca activities about monkeys. Age 13-23 Harrison Reed of Clifton. One of the months with adult. Burke Centre story’s characters, a train conductor, Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. will be on hand with giveaways. Call 703-249-1520. Adults $2, children $1. Fairfax Genealogy Databases. 7 p.m. Search Station Railroad Museum, 11200 for ancestors using the library’s Fairfax Station Rd., Fairfax Station. genealogy databases. Age 13 and up. Call 703-425-9225 or visit City of Fairfax Regional Library, www.fairfax-station.org. 10360 North St., Fairfax. Call 703- Potomac Hosta Club. 12 p.m. Picnic, 293-6227. Hostas auction and plant exchange. Heather Hills Nurseries at 8111 Ox FRIDAY/SEPT. 5 Road, Fairfax Station. 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Real Estate Broker/Notary Address ...... BR FB HB ...... Postal City ...... Sold Price ...... Type ...... Lot AC ... Date Sold 10807 ORCHARD ST ...... 5 ..4 ... 2 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $1,245,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.708563..... 07/22/08 English/Spanish/Portuguese 9404 OLD RESERVE WAY ...... 5 ..4 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $1,069,500 ...... Detached ...... 0.199219..... 07/15/08 4106 JOHN TRAMMELL CT ...... 4 ..4 ... 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $651,500 ...... Other ...... 0.182208..... 07/16/08 12545 LT NICHOLS RD ...... 4 ..3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $619,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.19977 ...... 07/22/08 (571) 275-1633 11530 VALLEY RD...... 4 ..2 ... 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $595,000 ...... Detached ...... 4.320202..... 07/24/08 13227 CORALBERRY DR ...... 5 ..3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $589,900 ...... Detached ...... 0.285813..... 07/17/08 If You Are a Buyer, Opportunities Have Never Been Better 4145 ORCHARD DR ...... 4 ..2 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $588,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.290152..... 07/03/08 3910 SABLEWOOD CT...... 4 ..2 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $570,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.091093..... 07/11/08 4127 ROBERTS RD ...... 3 ..3 ... 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $535,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.206612..... 07/02/08 3703 JOHN BARNES LN ...... 3 ..2 ... 2 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $510,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.226331..... 07/08/08 4571 GOSSAMER WAY ...... 3 ..3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $505,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.049931..... 07/09/08 3811 INVERNESS RD ...... 3 ..3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $500,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.037879..... 07/15/08 3500 SPRING LAKE TER ...... 4 ..2 ... 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $499,888 ...... Detached ...... 0.257622..... 07/25/08 3945 CLARES CT ...... 4 ..3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $479,500 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.037879..... 07/16/08 3932 CLARES CT ...... 3 ..2 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $465,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.04697 ...... 07/02/08 3827 CHARLES STEWART DR ...... 3 ..3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $465,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.239738..... 07/22/08 5844 Wood Poppy Ct., 7018 Hickory Hill Rd., 5510 Gwyn Pl., 10204 ANTIETAM AVE ...... 4 ..3 ... 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $450,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.309114..... 07/16/08 Burke, VA Falls Church, VA Alexandria, VA 3930 TALLOW TREE PL ...... 3 ..3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $430,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.060262..... 07/01/08 $299,900 $359,900 $319,900 4304 THOMAS BRIGADE LN ...... 3 ..2 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $420,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.03214 ...... 07/07/08 4113 PORT RAE LN ...... 4 ..2 ... 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $410,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.244261..... 07/02/08 13149 PENNDALE LN ...... 4 ..2 ... 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $403,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.192837..... 07/01/08 4175 BROOKGREEN DR ...... 4 ..2 ... 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $395,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.04146 ...... 07/18/08 4283 FOX LAKE DR ...... 3 ..3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $390,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.078283..... 07/11/08 10607 RAILROAD CT ...... 2 ..3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $388,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.033058..... 07/15/08 10320 FOREST AVE ...... 4 ..2 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $385,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.253949..... 07/23/08 3631 HERITAGE LN ...... 3 ..2 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $383,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.257782..... 07/24/08 4209 LINDEN ST ...... 4 ..3 ... 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $380,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.356864..... 07/14/08 4106 FAIRFAX ST ...... 3 ..1 ... 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $365,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.165289..... 07/09/08 10823 WOODHAVEN DR ...... 3 ..1 ... 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $345,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.250849..... 07/03/08 4452A BEACON GROVE CIR#608A ... 2 .. 2 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $335,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 07/18/08 10809 MAPLE ST ...... 5 ..2 ... 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $326,500 ...... Detached ...... 0.229568..... 07/25/08 3810 DUSTON PL ...... 4 ..2 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $325,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.376286..... 07/17/08 12941 LEE JACKSN MEMRL HWY .. 4 .. 3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $310,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.057576..... 07/02/08 10503 ASSEMBLY DR ...... 4 ..3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $310,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.038981..... 07/07/08 4241 SLEEPY LAKE DR ...... 4 ..3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $310,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.000023..... 07/07/08 12012 GOLF RIDGE CT #101 ...... 3 ..2 ... 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $274,999 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 07/18/08 4359 WILSON VALLEY DR #402 ... 2 ..2 ... 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $265,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 07/24/08 12109 GREENWAY CT #202 ...... 2 ..2 ... 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $255,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 07/14/08 12321 STRONG CT #569 ...... 2 ..2 ... 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $249,655 ...... 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9279 BAILEY LN $465,000 8/19 12-2 RE/MAX Leslie Hutchison 703-821-1840

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2012 Pieris Ct $564,900 Sun 1-4 McEnearney Julian Burke 703-549-9292

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Send notes to the Connection at czeitlinschneier or e-mail. The American Red Cross of the buffa’s [email protected] or call National Capital Area’s Fairfax/Falls 703-917-6459. Deadline is Friday. Dated Church Office and the Fairfax County announcements should be submitted at SPORTS Citizen Corps Council sponsor Skating Lessons. Skater’s Quest of monthly Emergency Preparedness dance least two weeks prior to the event. (Established in 1980) Fairfax gives free skate lessons with a Clinics. Participants will learn how to Home of Burke Civic Ballet qualified professional. Lessons take make a kit to help through the first FINANCE AND BUSINESS place at Dick’s Sporting Goods, 72 hours of a local or regional studio The Financial Education Center 12501 Fair Lakes Circle, Fairfax. To emergency. 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For more, about cataloging and the Internet at PAINTING & DRAWING contact Elena Melchert at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Art Classes. Springfield Art Guild and [email protected] or 703- Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Adults Lorton Arts Foundation member 475-4163. only. Call 703-644-7333 for an Come Maureen Wolford teaches classes that appointment. Internet Tutoring. Personalized focus on enhancing and refining PARENTING basic drawing and painting Internet tutoring at Fairfax City techniques involving color, MamaStroll stroller exercise classes at Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Join perspective and shading. Materials Springfield Mall. Mothers can work Road, Fairfax. Adults only. Call 703- include watercolor, tempera, pastel, out with their babies Mondays and 293-6227 for appointment. acrylic and oil; machine sewing, Wednesdays at 8 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. First class beginner needlepoint, architecture, DANCE the fun! art history and more also explored. free. Meet at Macy’s Court. Visit Ages 8 to adult, flexible schedules. www.mamastroll.com. Singles’ Dance. Hearts in Motion Call Maureen at 703-455-4473 or Mommy & Me. The Jewish School of Music & Dance hosts Don visit www.lifethroughart.com. Community Center of Northern and Colleen’s Singles’ Dance the third Art Classes in Burke. Classes are Virginia offers Mommy & Me classes Friday of each month, 8 p.m.- available for children 5-8, 8 and up for children 3-months-old to 2-years- midnight. Dances include cha cha, or teens/adults in drawing and old. Circle time, singing, games, waltz, swing, hustle, El Paso, slow watercolor painting. All classes meet crafts, story time and more. Class dances and line dances. Cost is $12 REGISTER NOW! at the Ponds Community Centre, locations include Fairfax and ($20 for a couple). Light snacks are Burke Centre. Drawing Plus Color for Springfield. For more information on provided, soda and water are CALL 703-425-5599 5-8-year olds and art lessons for 8 times and locations, call Laurie available for purchase. The school is and up are on Tuesdays or Saturdays. Albert, JCCNV at 703-537-3064 or e- located at 8600 Rolling Road, QUALITY INSTRUCTION 9570-H BURKE RD. Art Workshop & Chinese Brush mail [email protected]. Visit Springfield. Call 703-437-1190. IN A QUALITY BURKE VILLAGE Painting for teens/adults are www.jccnv.org. Zumba Latin Aerobics classes are Saturday mornings from 10:30 a.m.- Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at ENVIRONMENT CENTER II Green Acres Center, 4401 Sideburn 12:30. Class sessions vary from 7-10 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS weeks. Call Carol Zeitlin at 703-250- Road, Fairfax until Feb. 26. $60. Call www.buffas.com • [email protected] 6930 or www.geocities.com/ Emergency Preparedness Clinics. 703-385-7858. 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ver since graduating from Fairfax, ning back, while former T.C. Willams Owen Schmitt has grown used to standout Tony Hunt is transitioning to full- E— pardon the cliché — making back for the Philadelphia Eagles. the most of his opportunity. Start- ing at Paul VI, and then moving onto Fairfax IN COLLEGE, Chip Vaughn, Robinson before eventually morphing into a fan fa- alum, is a safety staple in Wake Forest’s se- vorite at West Virginia, Schmitt is now nior-laden secondary. Vaughn, who led the poised to make the Seattle Seahawks ros- Deacons in tackles (105) and passes bro- ter as a fifth running back. ken up (14) last season will help to lead a Schmitt was set to attend the University defense that returns nine starters. He’s one of Maryland, when an academic snag forced of Robinson’s four graduates —the other him to Wisconsin-River Falls. There, he ran three play either at Army or Navy — who for 1,000 yards before transferring to West are on Bowl Subdivision teams. Virginia. Almost 50 players from Northern Virginia Outside of pocket communities in Fairfax schools are currently on Bowl Subdivision and River Falls, Wisc., Schmitt was a little- rosters, including two — Peter Lalich (U- known commodity and one few thought Va./West Springfield) and Sean Glennon would be a candidate to make the six-fig- (Virginia Tech/Westfield) —who are ure minimum on an NFL roster. tangled in ACC quarterback competitions. West Springfield quarterback Bryn Renner is one of three potential Schmitt became a legend in the WVU It was reported that late Wednesday that Spartans who could play Bowl Subdivision football next season. weight room, transforming his body into a Mike Glennon (N.C. State/Westfield) will 6-foot-247-pound fullback. As a Mountain- redshirt this season. eer, Schmitt started for three seasons, first CONCORDE DISTRICT Pat Sheil Centreville Boston College OT 6-6 273 Junior as a tight end and then as a fullback and SEVEN SENIORS have committed to col- Richard Taylor Centreville U-Md. DB 5-11 193 Senior was eventually elected captain. lege before the start of the school years, Beau Warren Centreville V-Tech C 6-3 276 Sophomore Schmitt was drafted in the fifth round including West Springfield’s Bryn Renner, Daniel Bailey Centreville Syracuse RB 5-7 167 Junior during the June draft, and even reportedly one of the country’s premier quarterbacks. Van Chew Centreville Syracuse WR 6-1 165 Freshman Andrew Lewis Centreville Syracuse DE 6-3 282 Sophomore signed a four-year contract with a He announced his verbal to the University Colin Miller Centreville Central Michigan OL 6-3 280 Sophomore $158,000 signing bonus. But in the NFL, of North Carolina on March 26, ending his Sean Glennon Westfield V-Tech OB 6-4 224 Senior where annual contracts can be terminated recruiting process that included offers from Mike Glennon Westfield N.C. State QB 6-6 195 Freshman immediately, Schmitt still had to have a Maryland, Virginia Tech, West Virginia, Johnny Pickett Westfield U-Va. WR 5-11 165 Freshman Brent Bowden Westfield V-Tech P 6-3 202 Junior strong training camp. In a couple of pre- Michigan State, Ohio and Delaware. Donte Davis Westfield Syracuse WR 6-0 169 Sophomore season games, he’s had two receptions for David Wang, a senior defensive tackle at Evan Royster Westfield Penn St. RB 6-1 212 Sophomore 15-plus yards and contributed several tack- Stone Bridge is one four Stone Bridge se- Josh Haley Westfield Temple LB 6-1 220 Junior les on specials teams. His versatility is al- niors to verbally pledge his collegiate alle- Keith Payne Oakton U-Va. RB 6-3 236 Sophomore Jared Green Oakton U-Va. WR 6-2 178 Freshman most assuring him a roster slot. He’s even giance. Wang will follow his brother, and Cody Grimm Oakton V-Tech LB 5-11 198 Junior acquired a fan club, aptly named “Schmitt 11 current Northern Region alums to Vir- Ervin Garner Oakton V-Tech WR 5-9 162 Freshman Happens.” ginia Tech next season. Matt Pick Oakton East Carolina LB 6-0 215 Sophomore Chip Vaughn Robinson Wake Forest S 6-2 215 Senior Westfield graduate Eddie Royal is also Edison’s Frank Figueroa committed to Craig Schaefer Robinson Navy LB 6-2 215 Junior impressing as a rookie in the Denver Bron- Penn St. this summer, while teammate Kevin Campbell Robinson Navy FB 5-11 193 Junior cos training camp and has potential to be Stephon Robertson is another Eagle likely Michael Meier Robinson Army FB 6-0 207 Freshman the No. 1 starter while Brandon Marshall is to sign a scholarship. Robertson was a first- Austin Decker Chantilly V-Tech QB 6-0 218 Freshman Olu Hall Chantilly Kansas St. LB 6-3 230 Junior suspended for the season’s first two games. team all-region linebacker in 2007. Kevin Grant Herndon Akron LB 6-2 245 Senior Former Episcopal running back Tim Hightower, also a rookie, is the No. 2 run- —Eric J. Gilmore LIBERTY DISTRICT Andrew Holoman Stone Bridge Duke LB 6-4 240 Sophomore Ed Wang Stone Bridge V-Tech OT 6-5 310 Junior Devon Brown Stone Bridge Wake Forest WR 5-9 185 Freshman Andrew Nuss Stone Bridge Notre Dame DE 6-5 292 Sophomore Jeron Gouveia-Winslow Stone Bridge V-Tech S 6-2 180 Freshman Jeff Beyer V-Tech W.T. Woodson QB 6-4 221 Junior Gregg Pugnetti West Virginia W.T. Woodson P 6-2 228 Sophomore Andrew Gully Madison U-Ga. DE 6-4 250 Junior Jonny Harrison Madison U-Tenn. DT 6-2 235 Junior Daniel Cunningham South Lakes Army OG 6-2 286 Sophomore Austin Walker Langley U-Md. DB 6-0 185 Freshman

SENIORS ALREADY COMMITTED TO COLLEGE Bryn Renner W. Springfield UNC QB 6-3 190 Brian Slay Stone Bridge N.C. State DE 6-2 240 Zach Thompson Stone Bridge Wake Forest DE 6-5 240 David Wang Stone Bridge V-Tech DT 6-2 310 Mike Olson Stone Bridge Wake Forest OLB 6-3 200 Luke Buwanko Centreville U-Va. OT 6-6 260 Frank Figueroa Edison Penn St. OG 6-4 275

AREA PLAYERS IN THE NFL Eddie Royal Westfield V-Tech Broncos WR 5-10 180 R Owen Schmitt Fairfax WVU Seattle FB 6-3 260 R Eric Barton Edison U-Md. Jets ILB 6-2 244 9 Tony Hunt T.C. Williams Penn St. Eagles RB 6-1 233 1 As a senior at Westfield, current Virginia Tech quarterback Sean Glennon Curome Cox Gonzaga U-Md. Saints DB 6-1 204 3 passed for 1,840 yards with 26 touchdowns and only four interceptions. Tim Hightower Episcopal Richmond Cardinals RB 6-1 225 R www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ August 21-27, 2008 ❖ 19 News News Briefs

From Page 4 candidacy, said officials at the Vir- Grassroots Effort for Dems ginia State Board of Elections. Should the form get turned in, Bloomberg From Page 5 and “basically unenforceable,” set stricter whether you do anything or not,” said would also have until Sept. 8 to re- standards on a host of immigration-related Blechman. “My own experience shows that move his name from the ballot, the among them being comprehensive immi- laws and required the construction of a 700 a neighbor talking to neighbors is a power- officials added. gration reform, have started to sway Latino miles fence along the U.S.-Mexican border. ful tool and it’s going to contribute in some Stu Loeser, a member of voters to the Democratic Though the largely GOP- small way, but I don’t think any of us can Bloomberg’s staff in New York City, side. backed bill ultimately failed say at this point how much.” said the Mayor has made no decisions “We happen to be one of “The Obama to pass the Senate, Contreras Toni Travis, professor of government and about whether he would remove his the largest unions in the area pointed to it as an example politics at George Mason University, said name from the ballot, should the ap- with some of the most Latino campaign, in of the Republicans losing that assessment was partially true. However, propriate paperwork be turned in. members. That’s the reason touch with the Latino voter. she said that grassroots organizations could “He hasn’t made any decisions and he why a lot of folks are inter- many ways, is According to Harmon, that have a powerful effect on national races in hasn’t had a chance to speak with [the ested,” he said. “Obviously, kind of opened the door for local regards to mobilizing turnout. Independent Greens] yet. But this is immigration reform is an is- and national Democratic or- “I think they can have a tremendous im- a call for post-partisanship that Mayor sue that people care deeply changing the ganizations to begin court- pact in this election, certainly at the presi- Bloomberg hopes that major parties about, and Obama has said ing Latinos more heavily. dential level, which depends very much on will hear,” wrote Loeser in an e-mail. all the right things about it.” way we do “We’ve had a number of turnout [among] independents, specifically Carey Campbell, a leader of The emerging Latino vote, events and training sessions young voters, and maybe first-time voters,” Virgnia’s Independent Green Party, a key block of voters that led business.” on how to register Latino said Travis. called Bloomberg a “commonsense to Republican victories in — Joseph Harmon, voters, as well as African centrist that is center-right and per- both the 2000 and 2004 Chairman, Americans and other ACCORDING TO TRAVIS, one of the rea- fectly positioned for Virginia and the presidential race, is slowly City of Fairfax groups,” he said, adding that sons Democrats are optimistic about tak- rest of the country.” He also said starting to swing more he didn’t quite know how ing Virginia this year is due to the excite- Mayor Bloomberg is,” a singular fig- Democratic. According to a Democratic Committee much of an impact that ment caused by the Obama campaign. ure with an opportunity to build a report by the Pew Hispanic would have in Fairfax, where “Obama has just presented a very differ- major third party.” Center, approximately 65 percent of regis- a majority of voters are still white. “We cer- ent candidacy from any presidential candi- The Independent Greens are also tered Latino voters surveyed nationwide tainly welcome it with open arms. It will be date we’ve ever had,” she said. “Part of it is looking ahead to elections beyond No- said they identify with or lean toward the interesting to see how that plays out.” his background is different, and part of it is vember. Bloomberg and Paul are Democratic Party, while just 21 percent Frank Blechman, a member of the Spring- his youth which is reminiscent of Kennedy popular figures and have the ability identify with or lean toward the Republi- field Democratic Committee, said that for people of a certain generation.” to attract at least 10 percent of the can Party. grassroots organizations typically have less Harmon said that buzz is real, and local total vote, said Campbell. Contreras said the tide of Latino voters impact during a presidential election cycle organizations like his are focused on achiev- Should they receive 10 percent, the began turning away from the GOP after the because of the prominent role that the state ing a Democratic sweep this year. Independent Greens would suddenly Republican-controlled House of Represen- and national branches play along with the “Next few months is going to be real en- be considered a “major party” in Vir- tatives passed the Border Protection, Anti- campaign itself in coordinating election-re- gaging, on every level,” Harmon said. “We’re ginia and would automatically have terrorism and Illegal Immigration Control lated activities. not taking any of this for granted, you know a right to a lot more state recognition Act of 2005. The bill, which Contreras de- “In a presidential election year, 75-80 people here in the media, are saying Vir- than they do now, said Campbell. scribed as “an attempt to intimidate people” percent of the people are going to vote, ginia is up for grabs, it absolutely is.” Fairfax Debris Plan Receives Top Marks FEMA recommends city’s debris cleanup the side of the roads to be dealt with dur- to applicants, from a 75 Percent/25 percent ing the cleanup process, which is planned split between federal costs and city costs to plan be included in pilot program. to take place within two to five days of the an 80 percent/20 percent split and grants event. for large projects up to $500,000. Locali- By Derek B. Johnson plan included most of those features. Walter English, emergency planner and ties participating in the program also receive The Connection By taking an “all-hazards approach” to the assistant to Emergency Management Spe- the revenues from any salvaged debris that plan’s design, the city was able to devise a cialist Ken Rudnicki, said in the event that can be turned in for profit as well as over- wo weeks ago, the Federal Emer- two phased plan of action in the event of the city’s initial resources on hand prove to time for any city employees who are assist- Tgency Management Agency noti- natural disaster like tornadoes and hurri- be too little, the plan carries with it a spe- ing in debris removal. Stout said having an fied the City of Fairfax that due to canes as well as cific process that individual plan for each city benefits all the quality of its Debris Management Plan, man-made disas- deals with coordi- parties involved. the city has qualified itself for a federal pi- ters like fires and “To be honest, [cities and nating additional “To be honest, them having a plan and lot program that will award them various terrorist attacks in- county, state and contracts in place will save them money, financial incentives and rewards. volving chemical or towns] having a plan and federal manpower. saves us money, saves everybody money,” The Public Assistance pilot program, biological weap- “If anything [the he said. started in 2007, was awarded to just six ons. All three pos- contracts in place will city deals with] is Stout added that after the pilot program other localities, out of 169 that were eli- sibilities carry with declared a disaster, expires in December 2008, FEMA will re- gible. B. Ray Stout, project specialist with them the potential save them money, save us under that plan our port to Congress to see if the program can FEMA Region 3, which includes Virginia, for creating mas- resources would be become a permanent fixture. said the agency looks for a host of key fea- sive amounts of de- money, save everybody limitless,” said En- “At the end of the program, FEMA pro- tures in the plans that it chooses. bris in and around money.” glish. vides a report in regards to how successful “FEMA has developed a checklist that has Fairfax. The pilot pro- the program is, and we’ll see where it goes about 15 items on it, they provide that to — B. Ray Stout, Project Specialist, gram was estab- from there,” he said. the FEMA staff [when reviewing plans],” THE FIRST FEMA Region 3 lished in order to said Stout. PHASE of the city’s provide incentives THE PLAN was developed under the Of- plan involves open- to cities and towns fice Emergency Management. The office, THOSE FEATURES include a clear del- ing up designated evacuation routes and to develop their own comprehensive debris created by the City Council in a special work egation of roles and responsibilities among roadways to facilitate any immediate hu- management plan. The city’s inclusion in session shortly after the Sept. 11, 2001 at- city staff as well as prioritizing things like manitarian needs that might be present. the plan carries with it certain benefits, such tacks, would coordinate all debris removal- road clearance and debris removal. Fairfax’s Large pieces of debris would be pushed to as a 5 percent increase in federal cost share related activities.

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Members of the Robinson marching band begin learning their marching routine this week and will continue daily practices until school starts. Practicing Precision Rams start band camp, prepare for upcoming Denny Stokes, band director at Robinson Secondary Senior drum major, Brittany Carter, School, keeps a close eye on the marching techniques of keeps a watchful eye on the band. performance season. the band during the Aug. 19 morning practice. Faith Notes

Springfield Church of Christ COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP Back-to-School Give-Away of Clothing and School Supplies, on ONE GOD MINISTRY Saturday, Aug. 23, from 9 a.m. to 12 Messiah A Global Church p.m. While this event is geared toward United Methodist Church helping students get ready for school, A Non-Denominational Multi-racial Bible-based Christian Church Dedicated clothing is available for infants, tod- 6215 Rolling Rd., Springfield to the Spiritual Empowerment and Enrichment of the Human Race dlers, and adults as well. Springfield (Near West Springfield High School) (703) 569-9862 ~ Join Us For Worship ~ Church of Christ, 7512 Old Keene Mill At 4280 Chain Bridge Road • Fairfax, VA 22030 Road, Springfield. Call 703-451-4011 or Sunday Services 10:00 am–10:45 am Sunday School visit springfieldchurchofchrist.org. 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 am Sundays Heartline Contemporary Service 7:15 p.m. 11:00 am–12:30 pm Worship Service Wednesdays 7:00 pm–8:30 pm Worship Service Messiah United Methodist Sunday School Church is located at 6215 Rolling 9:30 am & 11:00 am Phone: 703-591-6161 Fax: 703-591-6262 Road, Springfield. Call 703-569-9862. “Serving God by Serving Others” Email: [email protected] * A Community of Contagious Joy. Visit our website: http://www.messiahumc.org Visit Our Website: www.OneGodMinistry.org Sunday worship: 8:15 (with Holy Com- munion every Sunday), 9:30 and 11 Assembly of God St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church Fairfax United Methodist Church … a.m. (Holy Communion on the first Sun- Jubilee Christian Center … 703-978-4141 703-591-3120 Jubilee St. Paul Catholic Church … day of the month) 703-383-1170 Pender United Methodist Church … Christian Center Fairfax Assembly of God … 703-968-3010 703-278-8023 Celebrating the Sounds of Freedom * Heartline: An interactive praise and 703-591-4284 Realtime Worship - Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM Way of Faith Assembly of God … Coptic Orthodox Sunday School 10:10 AM worship service, Sunday evenings at 7 Non-Denominational Sunday Evening - 6:30 PM Youth Meeting p.m. 703-573-7221 St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church … Fair Oaks Church … Family Night - Wednesday 7:15 PM 703-591-4444 Call for Sunday Evening Worship Home Group Schedule * Block Party, Sunday, Sept. 7 at 703-631-1112 visit our website: www.jccag.org Baptist Fairfax Church of Christ … 12:30 p.m. Food, dunk tank, face paint- 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax Braddock Missionary Baptist … Disciples of Christ ing, games, clowns, moon bounce, 703-631-2100 Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170 703-830-4125 Fairfax Christian Church … Fairfax Community Church … “Experience the Difference” human car wash and more. Collections Calvary Hill Baptist Church … 703-385-3520 703-323-0110 Sovereign Grace Church... Shalom Presbyterian Church … 703-280-2777 taken for Nothing But Nets and items for 703-323-1347 Fairfax Baptist Church … Episcopal 703-691-0600 Flood Buckets for flood recovery. Jesus Christ Crucified … Seventh Day Adventist 703-273-1820 Church of the Apostles … * Monday Night Football Bible Study Fairfax Circle Baptist Church … 703-385-9015 Fairfax Seventh Day Adventist … 703-591-1974 Metropolitan Community Church … starts Sept. 15 one hour before kick-off 703-573-7372 703-978-3386 703-691-0930 and concludes at half-time. Study is Truro Episcopal Church … Salvation Army … Baptist based on Quiet Strength, written by In- 703-273-1300 703-385-9700 United Church of Christ dianapolis Colts coach, Tony Dungy. Greater Little Zion Baptist … Shepherd’s Heart … Little River United Church of Christ Contact Rev. Ralph Rowley at 703-764-9111 Jewish 703-385-4833 703-978-3060 Iglesia Bautista La Gran Comiscica Congregation of Olam Tikvah … 703-425-1880 Word of Life Church International … [email protected]. 703-323-5858 Chabad Lubavitch … 703-978-7101 Judah Praise Fellowship Christian … 703-426-1980 703-758-1456 Pentecostal St. Marks Coptic Orthodox Northern Virginia Primitive Baptist Lutheran Church is hosting an Egyptian Bethlehem Lutheran Church … 703-978-3131 The Greater Pentecostal Temple … 703-255-0637 Christ Lutheran Church … Bazaar, on Saturday Sept. 20 and Sun- 703-385-9426 703-273-4094 Bible day Sept. 21, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. King of Kings Lutheran … Presbyterian Barcroft Bible Church … Egyptian food and music, children’s 703-378-7272 Christ Presbyterian Church…703-278-8365 Lord of Life Lutheran Church … 703-323-9500 games and rides; car wash; antique fur- 703-425-3800 Fairfax Presbyterian Church … 703-273-5300 Korean Presbyterian Church … 703-321-8090 niture; jewelry and imported goods for Catholic Methodist New Hope Presbyterian … 703-385-9056 sale. 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/The Connection ers to conduct health research. This position VETERINARY RECEPTIONIST is part-time to work weekdays on afternoon P/T position for experienced, responsi- or evening shifts. Telephone data collection ble receptionist. Must have excellent is scheduled for approximately 33 weeks. customer service skills, computer friend- We seek reliable applicants who can commit ly and want to work as part of a dedicat- to regular shifts. Clear speaking skills are ed team. Approx. 20-25 hrs week. essential. This is research work, not tele- CLIFTON-CENTREVILLE ANIMAL CLINIC sales, and the applicants will be required to 703-830-8844 Elaine Franklin, program coordinator for the Audubon Society of read questions via the phone from a comput- Northern Virginia said Living Classrooms like the one at Daniels Run er screen so familiarity with computers is desirable. Fluency in reading and speaking Elementary School help restock the surrounding forests with native English is critical. A high school education TEACHERS plants and provide an educational experience for community mem- is required; some college experience is Herndon, Va, non-profit child care bers. preferred. This position is within walking center is seeking Teachers/Assistants distance from the Vienna Metro. Hourly rate PT/FT to provide high quality education is $12-15/hr depending upon experience. for young children. Please call Please email resume to https://jobs.icfi.com 703-713-3983, fax to 703-793-2298, Preserving Native Beauty (Job ID 46710808001) or email resume to fax to 703-934-3195. [email protected] From Page 3 root and relocate the native plants from the HOT Lanes construction sites. Two of the For example, Arrowwood Viburnum, the biggest obstacles facing Lands and Waters 6-10 foot-long shrub produces fruits that are and other like-minded organizations are the vital to the diets of many species of local perception that native plants are not pleas- birds within the state. Many, like Maple-leaf ing to the eye and the rapid development viburnum and Summersweet, are also that is sweeping Northern Virginia forests George Washington’s Historic Mount Vernon has 2 exciting opportunities within the Guest Services Department: drought tolerant. In a state where Franklin and habitats. Reservations Coordinator said 150 acres of land are being cleared ev- “To say that it is an uphill struggle is an General Description: This position will serve as primary contact responsible for coordinating reservations for pre- ery day, the chapter’s understatement,” said purchased admission tickets, meals, and guided services with tour operators, group leaders, teachers and education groups. philosophy is: the more Stewart. “It’s very dif- Essential Functions: Responsible for inbound calls and enters orders into reservation system; Up-sells programs and the better. ficult to remain opti- encourages sales; Assists clients in planning daily itineraries and answering questions; Communicate with various MVLA “It’s very pleasing for mistic and focused departments including restaurant, Food Court, and Education Provides utmost customer service to ensure a positive visitor experience; Sends client proper information (contract, menus, etc.) as needed for each individual order; Ensures proper THAT’S ESPECIALLY when you work very, payment is made on time, working with Finance Department as needed Researches discrepancies with group payments; true in light of what communities and very hard to plant 100 Manages group ticket windows and accommodates arriving groups with tickets and guidelines; Answers ticketing group members say is the large seedlings, only to hotline, monitors voice mail on this line, processes ticket orders accordingly, returns voice mails within 24 hours; Maintains schools to come out supplies for group sales functions including ticket stock for Food Court vouchers and hotel vouchers; Coordinates fulfillment number of exotic and in- drive out of the school of tickets and programs sold through Education; Communicates arrivals with support departments; Books special event vasive plants that are and see more and see acres and programs for tour groups; Meets and greets groups as necessary. starting to pop up in the acres of mature for- Required Qualifications: region. Because native ests being bulldozed • Three years experience in a guest service environment songbirds, more frogs, • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point) plants don’t normally for a mall, a road, or • Proven skills in verbal and written communication hold the aesthetic ap- more lizards.” a new house.” • Ability to maintain a positive attitude in a hectic environment • Experience in a call center environment and/or report writing experience is a plus peal that many non-na- — Jeanette Stewart, Lands and • Experience with ticketing processes and systems preferred tive strains might, more Waters STEWART’S ORGA- • Must be able to perform normal physical activity for an office environment property owners and NIZATION has tried Ticketing Lead businesses are planting to design and orga- General Description: The ticketing lead will serve as primary contact and support for ticketing staff, answering questions gardens stocked with foreign flora. In a land nize gardens in structured, patterned ways and concerns, assisting with transactions, encouraging sales and setting the standard for guest service. Leadership responsibilities include daily balance of cashier sales and estate attendance/activities reporting, employee scheduling, absent of their natural predators, these in order to enhance their attractiveness. Ar- coaching and communications, as well as customer service and issue resolution; Candidates should have previous ticketing plants can spread through forests like fire, ranging gardens by height or color, said experience, preferably in the museum or similar tourism community; position requires availability on weekends, holidays overtaking and suffocating any surround- Stewart, can sometimes make these plants and other non-traditional work hours as Mount Vernon is open 365 days. ing native plant life in the process. Though more pleasing to the eye. Essential Functions: Production and maintenance of daily and monthly sales and cashier reporting; Creation of weekly wildlife can sometimes eat the food some “I think our perception of the attractive- staffing schedule inclusive of adjustments, breaks, etc…; Maintenance and distribution of daily attendance/activity and sales reports; Distribution of departmental communications to staff inclusive of memos, policy information, Complimentary ticket of these plants provide, they rarely contain ness of native plants is wrong. Native plants requests, Current activities, Special events and promotions, and Assist “Group Sales” with phone calls and messages. the level of nutrition and value provided are very, very beautiful plants,” said Required qualifications: by most native plants, which are evolved to Stewart, who added that since native plants • Proven leadership track record fit the diets of the fauna that lives around attract more native wildlife, their appeal can • supervisory experience (one year minimum) go beyond just their appearance. “It’s very • positive attitude and excellent customer service skills them. • ability to perform routine office activities inclusive of proficiency in MS Office suite Jeanette Stewart, president of Lands and pleasing for communities and schools to • a high school diploma Waters, a non-profit organization dedicated come out and see more songbirds, more Please send a cover letter and resume with salary history to Human Resources: [email protected], by fax to to watershed protection in the Chesapeake frogs, more lizards. Some of those interest- 703.780.8320 or by US Mail to POB 110, Mount Vernon, VA 22121. Mount Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bay, initially spearheaded the effort to up- ing things that we’ve lost.”

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Need an Extra $500 - $1000 ACROBATIC TEACHER RECEPTIONIST PART-TIME SECRETARY per mo. to pay Bills ?? 15-25 hours/Week. Office in Experienced Acrobatic Teacher for Medical office in Fairfax City. 2-3 days Burke. $10-$12/hr. to start. Please Call Sue @ 703-451-5864 Cuppett Performing Arts Center in a week. Come join our friendly team! call 703-426-9300. Email: [email protected] Vienna. To teach for 3 hours on Call Diane: 703-273-9752 www.youravon.com/sanderson5864 Saturday mornings. Call 703-754-0733. ELECTRICAL FOREMAN Medical Receptionist P/T VET ASSISTANT F/T Great salary, benefits & location. 6 years experience. License preferred. CRIMINAL JUSTICE P/T position available at animal hospital in Experience preferred. Internal Medicine & Great benefits and pay!!! Train for a career in Criminal Justice at Herndon. Duties include basic animal care Allergy Associates. Fax 703-425-7504. Call: 301-917-2266 Westwood College. Call 888-605-2244. and cleaning. Flexible hours, will train. E-mail [email protected] today to receive your free Career Success Kit! Apply at 500 Elden St., Herndon, VA. www.westwood.edu/locations Please phone or fax: DRIVERS - PART TIME Call: 703-437-5655, Fax: 703-437-9238 Local auto delivery. Great for retired ACCOUNTS MANAGER people. Immediate openings. Located in BA/BS in accounting or finance + 2 YR Mt. Vernon area. Auto Driveaway, VET TECH/ASST exp. Job in Fairfax, VA. E-mail resumes MAINTENANCE to Gates, Hudson & Associates, Inc., 703-360-8250 Needed for busy Springfield, VA prac- LORTON, Small Prop. Mgt. Firm seeking [email protected] tice. F/T position. Experience required. local person to assist in a full range of Fax resume: Attn: Dr. Rod Hudson CUSTOMER SERVICE Ofc/Property/Equip. Maintenance and Cou- 703-451-5455 or email to: rier Duties. Must have Valid Driver’s Free tax school. Earn extra income after [email protected] taking course. Flexible schedules, con- Lic.,self-motivated and work independently. venient locations. Register now! Cours- F/T–Flexible Hours. Fax resume to 703 339 0354 or Call:703-550-0600 es start 9/15/2008. Call 703-992-7901. TEACHER Small fee for books. Church Preschool in Burke has teacher Nannies needed to start ASAP, openings for 2008-9 school year. ECE, $15-$20/hr, legal, drive. BA/BS & exper. helpful. Children are in ACCOUNTANT/BOOKKEEPER COMPANIONS & Part-Time (Springfield) 703-779-7999 part-time developmental classes for 2-5 nanniesbynature.com CNA’s NEEDED years of age. Small IT Company in Springfield look- Enable seniors to live independently in their own Please Call: 703-978-9024; fax: 703-978- ing for a part-time Bookkeeper/Ac- homes with our non-medical companionship and home 9023 or email: [email protected] countant. The position is for 12-20 care services. Rewarding P/T days, evenings, weekends, hours/week and is fairly flexible. Ac- COOKS live-ins, medical benefits offered. counting or bookkeeping experience and GOODWIN HOUSE Home Instead Senior Care. computer skills required. Quickbooks Call Today: 703-750-6665 COX FARMS GHI operates two premier Continuing experience preferred. Send Resumes to: Care Retirement Communities in Alexan- FALL FESTIVAL [email protected] dria and Bailey's Crossroads. We are Dental Assistant Apply now to be part of the seasonal, currently hiring for the following positions: outdoor fun at our famous Fall Seeking experienced dental assistant/front Full Time Cooks, 11am-7pm shift. office to join our team. Knowledge of Eagle Festival! Flexible shifts available Director Special Education Requirements: previous cooking experi- Soft and Digital Radiography a plus. This including PT & FT, weekdays & School (Springfield) ence, preferably in high-volume setting; candidate should be a personable, energetic weekends, mornings and afternoons. Private day school in Virginia seeks must pass drug test and background and motivated individual w/ excellent Attend an Employment Open House: energetic leader with proven ability in the check. We offer competitive salary, excel- communication skills. Great pay w/benefits. visit coxfarms.com/jobs for details management of instruction, personnel, and lent benefits, and opportunity for advance- Please fax resume to 703-978-5224 or call and applications. programming for students with learning and ment. Apply online at 703-323-1300 emotional disabilities (with no acting out www.goodwinhouse.org, email CNA’S/COMPANIONS behaviors) in grades 7-12. This 12-month position requires eligibility resume to [email protected] Private School in Springfield Become a Joy in a Senior’s Life for Virginia licensure in special education, or call 703-824-1306. EOE Immediate Positions Available Seeks: master’s degree in education or closely •Weekly Pay •Vacation Pay related field, five years successful class- RECEPTIONIST room experience, and expertise in at least A Receptionist for a busy front office. Must •Merit Increases •Over time Pay •Need Own Car one major area of the curriculum. have good computer skills and work well A detail oriented, team player who is with others. Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00. Call for interview creative and a quick thinker a plus! Please OFFICE ASSISTANT Old Dominion Home Care fax resume to 703-913-0089 A well-organized office assistant with com- 10366-C Democracy Lane, Fairfax, VA 22030 puter skills and experience setting up files. Hours are flexible. Please fax resume to 703-273-0424 (703) 913-0089 E-mail: [email protected] FT Dishwasher Position ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS Private School-Sodexo Job requires heavy lifting, cleaning, Internships A large property management firm in washing pots...etc. May also include as- the Fair Lakes area is seeking candi- sisting in receiving, catering assistance, dates for a wide variety of full-time and in general, teamwork. School envi- Available administrative positions. Some of ronment requires position to be laid off Unusual opportunity to learn many the current openings include: Book- during school breaks, usually no longer aspects of the newspaper business. keepers, AP Administrator and Re- than 1-2 weeks, 3 or 4 times a year. Will Internships available in reporting, be laid off from early June to late Au- photography, research, graphics. sale Administrator. Excellent organ- gust every year. Full benefits offered. izational & administrative skills are Car or reliable transport required as Opportunities for students, and for required. Good benefits package in- there is no public transportation. English adults considering change of career. cluding 2 p.m. office closing on Fri- speaking not necessary. Must pass Unpaid. Call John Lovaas, 703-917- days. Please fax resumes/cover background check. Work schedule var- 6405 or email internship@connection ies from 7 am to 8 pm and every other newspapers.com letters to 703-631-9596 or email to weekend. $9/hr plus overtime. Please [email protected] & call (703) 556-8246 or e-mail reference ADMIN in the subject line. [email protected]

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21 Announcements 21 Announcements 4 RE for Sale 4 RE for Sale 3 RE for Rent 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 29 Misc. for Sale Herndon 5BR+den 2.5BA Col ABC LICENSE Foster Care/Adoption: 2Car G $2200 571-268-3353 Gugino, Inc Dolce Vita ABC LICENSE 7 PC Cherry Sleigh Bedroom Make a difference in the life of a child Bank Owned----ON-SITE Restaurant, 10824 Gugino, Inc Dolce Vita set - Brand new in boxes, who needs you. Springfield 4 RE for Sale Fairfax Boulevard , Fairfax, VA Restaurant, 10824 Worth $1200+ 22304. The above establish- Fairfax Boulevard , Fairfax, VA Help a child and learn new ways to teach positive 3 beds, 2 baths, 1152 sq ft (Can help deliver)Asking $575 behaviors. Generous monthly stipend; 24/7 support; ment is applying to the 22304. The above establish- 571-926-1990 6010 Frederick FOR SALE and ongoing training provided. Call Phillips VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ment is applying to the Sale Date: Sat Sept 20th at Noon Elegant home VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF Programs for more information (703) 941-3471 ext. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE FREE COLOR BROCHURE overlooking golf course CONTROL for an on premise ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE QN Pillow Top Mattress & 217 or Visit www.phillipsprograms.org. 800-260-5846 4 BR, 3 &1/2 BA, 2 car mixed beverage license to sell CONTROL for an on premise box set Brand new in plastic w/warranty! Can deliver. Training starts the end of August www.AuctionServicesIntl.com garage $649,000 or manufacture alcoholic bev- mixed beverage license to sell Weichert Realtors erages. Giuseppe Ricciardi, or manufacture alcoholic bev- (Worth $300+) MUST SELL James Meadows 290-700-3414 $150 571-926-1990 703-893-1500 President erages. Giuseppe Ricciardi, 21 Announcements 21 Announcements President 21 Announcements 21 Announcements TRUSTEE'S SALE 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 26 Antiques 101 Computers OF VALUABLE TRUSTEE'S SALE TRUSTEE'S SALE IMPROVED REAL ESTATE OF VALUABLE We consign/pay top $ for HDI ASY OMPUTER OLUTIONS OF VALUABLE antique/semi antique furn. E C S including mid century & FOR INDIVIDUALS Improved by the premises known as IMPROVED REAL ESTATE & SMALL BUSINESSES IMPROVED REAL ESTATE danish modern Teak 5917 Heritage Square Drive, Burke, Virginia Improved by the premises known as furniture, sterling, mens JENNIFER O. SMITH Improved by the premises known as watches, painting/art glass, COMPUTER CONSULTANT In execution of a Deed of Trust from Sherri R. Ligon, 8419 Carmela Circle, Springfield, Virginia clocks, jewelry, costume ➣ TRAINING dated September 16, 2005, and recorded September 21, 2005, 3502 Pence Court, Annandale, Virginia jewelry, etc. Call Schefer in Deed Book 17766 at page 1166 among the Land Records of In execution of a Deed of Trust from Jairo Morales and Antiques @ 703-241-0790. ➣ INSTALLATION Fairfax County, Virginia, the undersigned substitute trustee will Francisco Morales, dated July 13, 2005, and recorded July 15, In execution of a Deed of Trust from Yury Inturias and ➣ TROUBLE- offer for sale at public auction at the front entrance of the Judi- 2005, in Deed Book 17515 at page 2047 among the Land Re- Patricia Medina, dated June 23, 2005, and recorded June 28, SHOOTING cial Center for Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, cords of Fairfax County, Virginia, the undersigned substitute 2005, in Deed Book 17448 at page 195 among the Land Re- Fairfax, Virginia, on trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front entrance cords of Fairfax County, Virginia, the undersigned substitute 28 Yard Sales ➣ LET US TAME THAT of the Judicial Center for Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Bridge trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front entrance BEAST FOR YOU Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. Road, Fairfax, Virginia, on of the Judicial Center for Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Bridge GARAGE SALE Road, Virginia, on 8991 Shadowlake Way S’fld Serving Area Since 1995 the following property being the property contained in said Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. 8/23 & 8/24, 7-3, toys TV’s Deed of Trust, described as follows: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. computrs, clths, tools, desk (703) 765-2222 the following property being the property contained in said [email protected] Lot 39, Section 2, Heritage Square North as the same appears Deed of Trust, described as follows: the following property being the property contained in said Retiring Pre-School duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 4590 at Deed of Trust, described as follows: Teacher's page 773, among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Virgin- Lot 80, Section 1, Forest at South Run, as the same appears GIANT YARD SALE, ia. duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 10667 at Lot 52, Section 2, Holmes Run Village, as the same appears 8/23, 8am-4pm, 9804 Ward 116 Childcare Avail. page 1342, among the Land Records of Fairfax County, duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 5007 at Court, Fairfax. Edu materials Commonly known as 5917 Heritage Square Drive, Burke, Virginia. page 99, among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Virginia. & Teaching Aids, holiday and BURKE Childcare avail in my Virginia 22015. themed materials, Art home,OFC Lic, FT & PT, days, Commonly known as 8419 Carmela Circle, Springfield, Commonly known as 3502 Pence Court, Annandale, Virginia Supplies & Crafts, teacher's evenings, Back-up care & TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $30,000.00 or ten per- Virginia 22153. 22003. and children's books, games, special needs children cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the puppets, puzzles. welcome. Large yard for lots of form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $50,000.00 or ten per- TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $45,000.00 or ten per- R/D: 8/30.Questions: fun! 703-569-8056 at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon- cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the [email protected]. ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser St. George's UMC time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon- at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon- Preschool 6.50 percent per annum from date of sale to date of ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, 29 Misc. for Sale settlement. Provided, however, that if the holder of the se- time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of is Enrolling for the upocming cured promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no 8.425 percent per annum from date of sale to date of settle- 5.75 percent per annum from date of sale to date of school year. We offer a fun $250 KING Pillow Top cash deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebt- ment. Provided, however, that if the holder of the secured settlement. Provided, however, that if the holder of the se- learning environment for Mattress & Box set (3pc)- edness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash cured promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no children ages 2 1/2 to 5 Brand New, Never Used Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebted- cash deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebt- w/warranty. (Retail $500+) years old. We also offer ness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of edness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of Deliverable 571-926-1990 an exciting extended day Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. program. For more stand the risk and cost of resale. Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and information, please call Porcelain Doll Collection (703)385-4422. Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements stand the risk and cost of resale. stand the risk and cost of resale. $5 and up. 703-239-0561 and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- 29 Misc. for Sale 29 Misc. for Sale redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be ments of record affecting the same, if any. sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- ments of record affecting the same, if any. ments of record affecting the same, if any. vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- PIANOS time of sale. vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the The subject property and all improvements thereon will time of sale. time of sale. 1/2 Price be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- The subject property and all improvements thereon will The subject property and all improvements thereon will After more than 50 yrs - we’re closing out! ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- Band Instruments, guitars, violins, um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- office file cabs. & desks. the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal- chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of Pianos starting at $995 ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur- the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special war- risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal- risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal- Call Gordon Keller ranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur- ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur- fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special war- ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special war- 703-548-8833 conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and ranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary ranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assess- fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of ments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there- conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and after shall be assumed by the purchaser. local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assess- local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assess- 21 Announcements 21 Announcements ments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there- ments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there- The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the after shall be assumed by the purchaser. after shall be assumed by the purchaser. right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) hereunder. to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- hereunder. hereunder. nounced at the time of sale. Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- DAVID N. PRENSKY nounced at the time of sale. nounced at the time of sale.

Substitute Trustee DAVID N. PRENSKY DAVID N. PRENSKY

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Substitute Trustee Substitute Trustee

David N. Prensky FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Chasen & Chasen David N. Prensky David N. Prensky Suite 500 Chasen & Chasen Chasen & Chasen 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. #500 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. #500 Washington, D.C. 20015 Washington, D.C. 20015 Washington, D.C. 20015 (202) 244-4000 (202) 244-4000 (202) 244-4000

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Fairfax Station $819,900 Lake Anna Access $179,950 Manassas/Hunters Ridge $649,777 Fairfax/Middleridge $549,900 Alexandria $359,987 Price Slashed! Clifton $999,999 Great weekend cottage just a short Exceptionally well priced Colonial in fabulous $50K price drop!! Owners say SELL NOW!! In need of wide-open spaces? These sellers Original owner offers well kept 3 walk to the common area boatslips. private setting among towering hardwood 5 BR, 5.5 BA, 4 Fin Lvl, 2 Tier Deck, 3 car Absolutely stunning home sited on wooded have spared nothing to open-up & update BR, 1.5 BA Parklawn rambler. trees. Delightful, large sunroom w/vaulted gar, FIOS Enabled, Lush Landscaping, 1.5+ac lot. Rolling hills & mature trees abound. this popular Payne model: gleaming hard- Very large garage/workshop for all 5000+ fin sq ft. Open & airy floor plan. Mn lvl Solid brick with hardwood floors, ceiling & all-season views of nature! Newly Gourmet Kitchen, Granite, Hardwood wood floors, granite counters, maple cabi- your toys, fenced yard for your pets. Floors, First Floor Library, Expansive boasts gourmet KT w/cook center island, new nets, updated appliances, beautifully radiant heat, approx. 1/4 acre Would also make a great rental remodeled kit w/granite, upgraded appliances appls, counters, cabs. Sunrm off KT. Expansive & flooring. 4BR, 2.5 BA, fin. walkout base- MBR, Sitting Room, Tray Ceilings, Lux. fam rm w/gas frpl. Sumptuous MBR w/tray ceil- updated baths, finished lower-level, vinyl sid- fenced lot. Great neighborhood close investment. ment. See this property at: MBA, Spacious Rooms, Back & Front ing, lux BA & enormous W/I closet w/ 2nd W/D ing and windows, plus the perfect cul-de-sac to schools, shopping, and www.GraingerTeam.com. Staircase. Pristine Condition. hookup. Mn lvl library. location boasting an amazing backyard. transportation. Toni McQuair 703-795-2697 Ann Grainger 703-503-1870 Claudia Callis 703-620-2790 Jim Fox 703-503-1800 Catie Morales 703-503-1470 Janice Clark 703-400-1995

Clifton $1,495,697 Burke Centre $324,850 Springfield West $519,950 Fairfax $849,000 Exceptional! Beautifully Re-modeled! Lease/Purchase Plan Fairfax Station $739,000 Lorton/Fort Belvoir $649,900 Almost 1/2 Acre The Heart of Old Town Fairfax! This estate combines custom contemporary Available. 4BRs, 2.5BAs, contemporary style TH 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths. MBR sit- Gorgeous 4 BR, 3.5 BA with special deco- style home w/new dishwasher, new hdwd flrs on Imagine your own peaceful sanctuary in A 1st floor master bedroom (plus a 2nd design, elegant architectural elements, gracious main lvl, new w/w carpet on upper lvl, new paint the heart of West Springfield featuring 5 MBR on the upper level) in this delightful ting room. Family room & den. rator touches. Open floor plan, media luxury, & a spectacular location. Pool house throughout! Large wood deck w/storage shed, bedrooms and 3 full baths. Easy living in 4BR/4.5BA courtyard home with 3,000+ sf. Gorgeous landscaping with room and more. Great access to transpor- w/Olympic size 2 lane lap pool, 8 person sauna, icemaker refrigerator, window treatments, this spacious. Rambler with a full fin- deck/pool/hot tub & fully fenced tation, outdoor activities, and shopping. & fitness room. Full size soccer field & volleyball washer/dryer & more. Robinson HS District. Updated gourmet kitchen, hdwd flrs, 9’+ court. Media room, 10 ft ceilings, 3 car gar, sun Close to all amenities. Quick Possession is OK & ished walkout basement, hardwood floors, ceilings, 2 gas fpl, rec room, 2 car gar, lots rear yard. Beautifully maintained For 24-hour recorded information, call 1- decks, gourmet kitchen, complete aupair/inlaw OWC Rental! 1 car garage on a cul de sac. of xtra prking. Farrcroft amenities! home! 888-495-6207 x220 suite. Walls of windows & arches! Steve Childress 703-981-3277 Ellie Wester 703-503-1880 Nancy Basham 703-772-2066 Betty Barthle 703-425-4466 Ron Kowalski 888-495-6207 Carol Hermandorfer 703-216-4949 Vienna Save A Date To Attend Our FREE Lorton $625,000 $850,000 Commuter’s Fine Dream Real Estate Career Seminar This one’s Luxury perfect! No DATES IN 2008: TIME: From the Beltway (495), Five bed- detail has September 10 7:00-9:00 PM take Rte. 66 West to the rooms, 5 1/2 been over- Nutley St. South Exit bath home looked in this October 8 (exit 62) towards on the best beautifully November 5 LOCATION: Fairfax. Go through the lot in the maintained Herndon $649,000 December 3 Long & Foster’s Northern intersection of Lee community. end unit. Highway and Nutley Fairfax $315,000 Luxurious Open floor 3/4 acre fenced yard perfect for any- Virginia Training Center 2 BR, 2.5 BA, 2 lvl townhouse-style condo thing! 2 decks! Beautifully main- 3069 Nutley St. Street. The training in Fair Lakes Area. Elegant, open/bright, upgrades and plan, neutral décor, 9’+ ceilings, hdwd unique floor floors, gourmet kitchen w/maple cabi- tained 4 bedroom, 2 full & 2 half bath Fairfax, VA 22031 center is located in the stunning & immaculate thru-out. Gas fpl nets, MBR w/vaulted ceiling, walkout home. Spacious rec room, com- Pan Am Shopping w/marble surround, gorgeous kitchen, plan. This one is one in a million rec room with gas fpl & full BA, deck & puter/den room and store room on Center on the left. hdwds on main level, 2 large BRs each and worth every penny! fenced yard. 2 blocks to Dunn Loring lower level. Very generous room sizes TO REGISTER: w/private bath, MBR w/soaking jetted tub For 24-hour recorded info, metro! throughout. A rare find at this price! Please contact Mary Ann Plonka at 703-503-1898 & separate shower, walk-in closet. call 1-888-495-6207 x223. Nancy Basham 703-772-2066 Betty Barthle 703-425-4466 or [email protected] Judy McGuire 703-581-7670 Ron Kowalski 888-495-6207 Woodbridge $100,000 Handy Man Special Bank owned 3 BR, 1.5 BA, 3 level TH in Georgetown Park Needs Gainesville New Listing Burke $164,900 TLC. Great Fairfax Station $799,900 Fairfax $599,900 Woodbridge $375,000 Golf View Beautiful 4/5 bedroom, 4.5 bath colonial PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP shows in this immacu- Price Reduced! investment Approved Short Sale. Gorgeous brick colo- Charming 2BR/1BA on first floor. Tucked Over 5000 SF in this 4BR, 3 bath newly in Barrington with over 5,500 sq. ft. of late 5BR, 3.5BA home in charming Franklin nial w/eat-in kitchen adjacent to 2 story opportunity. decorated rambler with loft. Only 2 blocks living space! 2-story foyer & family Glen. Updates Galore - A/C, Doors, Windows, away with views of woods and gazebo. great room. Elegant and spacious formal Updated bath, freshly painted kitchen, Convenient to activities at clubhouse, golf, & fitness Siding, Roof, Gutters, Carpet, Oversized 75 room, open kitchen with center island & Gallon Water Heater & Gas Heat! 2 Story Family rooms. 1st floor study. Master BR w/ sky- MBR, bath, and ceilings. New windows 05. to Dale Blvd & I95. center in 55+ adult community, Heritage office. 5th bedroom & bathroom on fin- Room w/Skylights, Neutral Interior, Freshly light and luxurious bath! Finished walkout New AC 05. Stackable W/D. Best parking Gerry Staudte Hunt. Golf course & mountain views. See ished lower level. For 24 hour recorded Painted & Loads of Storage. Great Location 1/4 basement. 2 car garage. Near Leesylvania space. Must use approved lenders. Owner 703-503-1894 photos at www.CallMaryNow.com. information, call 1-888-495-6207 x212. mile to FFX County Pkwy. State Park w/ hiking and boating! occupied. Board Approval. Mary LaRoche 703-919-0747 Ron Kowalski 888-495-6207 Cyndi Burruss 703-395-2310 Cheryl Hanback 703-864-4321 Cindy Kojm 703-503-1819 Springfield $285,000 Well main- tained 3 Bedroom 3.5 Bath town- home in con- venient loca- tion. Large kitchen with Burke $625,000 dining area in Fairfax City $985,000 Alexandria City $520,000 Fairfax $584,500 First Floor Master Bedroom Pond View Gainesville $294,500 addition to for- Sunny Brick End Townhouse 5BR, 3.5 BA top-line Colonial. Kitchen HW Patio Home Beautiful and absolutely unique home tucked away mal dining Farrcroft! Spacious 4 BR/3.5 BA plus loft, two 3 BRs, 3.5 BAs, hardwood floors, step into sought after neighborhood. Relax in this story family room with gas fpl, spacious 1st floor floors, Cherry cabinets, ceramic tile. Fam No worries in well designed 3BR, 2.5 retreat-like 4BR/2.5 BA Colonial w/3 finished lev- room. Large MBR with 2 walk-in closets, luxury MBA, hdwd down living room w/fireplace, formal Rm off-kitchen w/gas fpl, bookshelves & bath townhome. Live 55+ your way… els, remodeled baths, updated kitchen, expansive Master Bedroom w/ full bath, double floors, gourmet kitchen with maple cabinets & dining room w/ bay window. Close SGD to 27x14 deck w/hot tub. Walkout Bsmt serenity, activities, golf in Heritage Hunt decking, custom built ins and more! Unbelievable vanity & soaking tub. Fully finished granite, 3 sides brick, beautifully landscaped proximity to DC, Pentagon, Old w/Rec Rm, BR & BA. Pella windows & entry adult country clubcommunity. Master on landscaped yard backs to wooded parkland. basement with full bath & wood burn- yard with fountain, premium lots backs to trees. Town Alexandria, Reagan Airport, door. Pond view from updated baths. Roof, main with 2 BR loft. See photos at Convenient to VRE, Metro, schools, and more! ing fireplace. Fully fenced patio is great Close to community pool & Old Town Fairfax. Crystal City, & Potomac Yards. siding, HVAC replaced. www.CallMaryNow.com. Mary Hovland 703-946-1775 for entertaining. Nancy Basham 703-772-2066 Flo Nystrom 703-934-8222 Joel Lutkenhouse 703-969-6442 Mary LaRoche 703-919-0747 Cathy DeLoach 571-276-9421 Ngoc Do & Associates 703-798-2899 LISTING YOUR HOME? CALL LONG AND FOSTER’S #1 OFFICE! Call Dale Gabardy at 703-425-8000 • E-mail: [email protected] www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ August 21-27, 2008 ❖ 27 # 1 in Virginia 703-425-8000

DIANA WHITFIELD BETTY BARTHLE RON KOWALSKI Lifetime Member NVAR Top Producer 703-425-4466 www.DianaWhitfield.com A Game Plan for Success OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE 1-888-495-6207 703-503-1830 e-mail: [email protected] www.ronkowalski.com E-mail: [email protected] website: www.bettybarthle.com Bonnie Brae Lorton $599,000 Lake View! Valley With 4 BRs, 2.5 BAs $469,900 this serene home CLASSIC backs to beautiful 15 BEAUTY!! acre Woodglen Gracious open Lake. Perfect for floor plan with 4 entertaining and BRs, 3.5 BAs, family gatherings the Spacious Burke Colonial $629,000 gourmet kitchen, open floor plan includes conversation pit with brick-sur- Gorgeous Colonial w/ 4 BRs and 3.5 BAs, Hrdwd flrs in finished base- round fireplace and windows, separate dining rm, living Foyer, LR and DR. Ceramic tile backsplash, Bosch DW, ment, designer rm, kitchen and family rm. Large LL offers w/o to patio cooktop and wall oven in Kit. W/O French Doors in FR. Burke $259,900 touches. Close to and backyard. Updates include new wood floor in entry, Huge MBA w/ Sep tub and shower. Fin LL with Rec Rm, 1 level living with no stairs! 3 bedroom, 2 full bath condo VRE, I-95, and new flooring in Kit, new light fixtures throughout and full BA, 2nd laundry area and storage. The ample win- at Burke Cove. New carpet/fresh paint/nicely updated. more. Great new sinks in baths. Close to all amenities, schools; Bonnie dows allow natural light to pour in. Terrific location in Oversized storage room. Fantastic view of the Price for a quality home!! For 24-hour recorded informa- Brae, Robinson Secondary and GMU, and the VRE. great community – easy access to all amenities! lake/gazebo/woods. Premium location! Move in condition! tion, call 1-888-495-6207, x207

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Woodbridge $140,000 N Sunny & E AY LD Spacious P D OPEN O N O Partially updated U S SUNDAY townhome with 4 S BR/3.5 BA. Eat-in space in Kitchen. Walk-out from LL Fairfax $499,500 recreation room. Clifton Equestrian Paradise! $1,169,900 Premier 5 acre horse property w/gracious Custom Built all brick Beautiful 4/5 BR, 3 FB split level in sought after Country Fenced yard backs to Fairfax Exquisite Estate $1,799,000 Club View. Eat-in kitchen, hardwood floors throughout Colonial, superb equestrian facilities. The home offers 5 BRs, 3.5 BAs trees. Priced to Stunning Custom Home 5 bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half main and upper level, updated baths, all tucked onto a with updated kitchen, separate guest/in-law suite with its own bath, baths, 3 car side load garage on professionally land- kitchenette, and own laundry room. 3-car detached garage & cul-de-sac setting lined with trees. SELL! scaped 5 acre lot with gorgeous pool and patio backing Call Gerry at Professional green house. The large center aisle barn boasts 6 stalls out- Mary Hovland 703-946-1775 fitted w/Equistall flooring. 3 fenced pastures. Additionally, this premier to trees for the Ultimate setting for privacy and enter- Cathy DeLoach 571-276-9421 703-309-8948 lot provides access to miles & miles of trails! taining.

CINDY KOJM Carol G. Ford CRS, Associate Broker Sheila Adams Life Member, NVAR Multi–Million 703-503-1819 REALTOR®, GRI, ABR Dollar Sales Club 703-503-1895 www.cindykojm.com Accredited Buyer Representative Life Member, NVAR TOP PRODUCERS Life Member, NVAR Multi–Million Direct: 703-503-4027 Dollar Sales Club Ann Witherspoon Life Member, www.carolfordsellshomes.net 703-503-1836 NVAR TOP PRODUCERS INVESTORS Annandale $565,000 Want to own a 3 BR, 2-1/2 BA town- UPDATED home for around $110,000 in our & MOVE-IN growing NOVA area? For sale as fore- READY! CALL TO SEE this closures, I will help you locate and fabulous 4 BR, 2.5 negotiate for those in best condition BA home in and being sold well below 2008 tax sought-after Burke $359,900 Fairfax $479,900 Woodson HS assessment. Fantastic Home! 3 BRs, 2 1/2 BAs. Hardwood Floors in Kitchen, Everything You Ever Wanted Under One Roof, Exciting Pyramid! 42” cabi- Please email at Foyer & Powder Room. Garage. Full unfinished Lower Level. Contemporary Rambler w/Vaulted Ceilings in LR & DR, 3 BR’s + nets, SS appliances, Updated Kitchen. Many newer updates to include: high effi- ciency Lennox GAS furnace, CAC, Copper Pipes, Siding & Roof. Den, 3 Full Baths, Hardwood Flooring throughout most of Upper & updated bathrooms and refinished hardwoods make this [email protected]; Everything has been done for you, nothing to do but move right Lower Levels, 2-Car Garage, Many Updates Inside & Out, home a terrific value! NEW roof, gutters, windows and put in the Subject line: in. Super location, Close to VRE, Bus Service, Metro, Shopping Charming Home with Fabulous Curb Appeal, Wonderful tree lined the list goes on! Shows beautifully! Great location! and all Major Hwys. Community, Delightful Home sited on Large, Fully Fenced Lot. View Photos www.cindykojm.com. “Saw your ad in The Connection!” CALL ANN at 703-503-1836 Call Sheila Adams 703-503-1895

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McLean $354,000 You will love this fully remodeled 3 bedroom townhouse in the Heart of Mclean. Minutes from I495, I66 and Tysons Corner Mall. This home has been remodeled top to Burke Centre $584,550 bottom with new: Delightful “Woods” Location Mason Neck/Harbor View $1,000,000 Windows, Kitchen, Classic colonial in the quiet and peaceful “Woods” area of Burke Centre Spectacular luxury waterfront home on secluded Mason Neck/Harbor View $570,000 Baths, HVAC, with a coveted cul de sac location and a beautiful sun room addition to 1.93 acre lot w/beautiful views of Massey Creek Gorgeous, updated 4BR, 3.5BA Colonial on pri- Hardwood floors, enjoy the beauty. Four spacious bedrooms plus 3.5 baths, make this a and deep water access to the Potomac River. vate .71 acre lot in waterfront community. Carpet, and Paint. very desireable home. A finished walkout lower level complete with rec Beautiful landscaping, screened-in porch, deck Immaculate condition. Community Marina. Perfect move in condi- room, full bath and a den will add so much more living space to enjoy. overlooking woods. tion! Robinson Middle and High School! LISTING YOUR HOME? CALL LONG AND FOSTER’S #1 OFFICE! Dale Gabardy, Manager Search the Entire MLS for Your Next Home in Northern Virginia at Burke-FairfaxStation.info

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