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The actors of some of the Hayfield’s “Mary Poppins” main characters in costume. Casey Charbonneau graduated from Hayfield this summer. Shannon Flack s a rising junior at Hayfield. Kyle Dalsimer is a rising sophomore and Jack Dalrymple is rising freshman at Annandale High. Sommer

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From left — Judy Davis, Board Mem- ber, Don Gregory, board member, Judi Raaum, co- chair board member, Del. Mark Sickles, Phil Fick, board mem- Jubilee ber, Robert Christian Center Petitti, MPA, “Loving People to Life” executive Vacation Bible School, Aug. 7-11 director, Jan $15 Incl. T-shirt • Register at jccag.org Vaca-Leboeuf, Worship Gathering – Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM Sunday School 10:10 AM board mem- Sun. Evening – Realtime Worship & Youth 6 PM ber. Family Night – Wednesday 7:15 PM Home Life Groups, College/Young Adult Ministries, and Living Free Support Groups Visit our Website: www.jccag.org 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170 Koinonia Recognized for Emergency Relief

Del. Mark Sickles (D-43) recognized the more than To Advertise five decades of Koinonia consistently providing emer- gency relief services in the Franconia and Kingstowne Your Community Communities. The 43rd House District that Delegate Sickles represents includes most of the area served of Worship, by Koinonia. Delegate Sickles presented a framed b b Commendation congratulating Koinonia. “The emer- Call 703-778-9418 gency relief that Koinonia provides our neighbors is more than just food and clothing. It’s a caring and compassionate contact with people showing them that they matter.” Prior to being elected to the Virginia General As- sembly, Del. Sickles served on the board of directors of UCM, a nonprofit organization that provides simi- lar services in the Richmond Highway area. Robert Petitti, executivedirector of the Koinonia Non- Del. Mark Sickles (D-43) and Robert profit Foundation, introduced Del. Sickles to a group Petitti, executive director of the Koinonia. of people attending Sunday ceremony. On behalf of the Koinonia Board of Directors, he received Delegate Sickles’ Commendation. He introduced the current services are available.” and former members of the Board of Directors as Koinonia Foundation, Inc. is the sole nonprofit or- well as volunteers in attendance. ganization recognized by Fairfax County to provide “Volunteers are the ‘life-blood’ of this organization. both short-term emergency assistance and self-suffi- Without them we couldn’t do this work. They pro- ciency services to the citizens of the Greater vide many hours of work to make sure emergency Franconia and Kingstowne areas.

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Send notes to the Connection at fairfaxcounty.gov. Care Ombudsman Program connectionnewspapers.com/Calendar/ or needs volunteer advocates for residents in nursing homes and call 703-778-9416. The deadline for sub- THURSDAY/JULY 28 missions is the Friday prior to assisted living facilities. Contact Lisa publication. Dated announcements Blood Drive. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. NVAR Callahan at 703-324-5861, TTY 711 should be submitted at least two weeks Blood Drive, 8407 Pennell St., or email Lisa.Callahan@ prior to the event. Fairfax. Sign up by emailing fairfaxcounty.gov. Also visit [email protected] today. Go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ www.nvar.com for more information. olderadultservices/ltcombudsman/. Questions call 703-207-3207. Fairfax County needs volunteers to THURSDAY/JULY 21 drive older adults to medical appointments and wellness Coffee and Conversation. 8:45-10 ONGOING programs. For these and other a.m. The Bistro at Courtyard Burke Lake Seniors Golf League volunteer opportunities, call 703- Springfield, 6710 Commerce St., seeks members. Interested golfers are 324-5406, TTY 711 or visit Springfield. Lake Accotink Master invited to join the Burke Lake Seniors www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults Plan. Landscape architect Gayle A. Golf League. Must be 55 and older, and click on Volunteer Solutions. Hooper with the Park Authority will enjoy playing golf, meeting new Respite Care volunteers give family lead the discussion. For registration people and having an all–-around caregivers of a frail older adult a information, 703-866-3500. good time. Reserved tee times on well-deserved break so they can go Tuesday and Thursday mornings at shopping, attend a doctor’s SATURDAY/JULY 23 the Par 3 Burke Lake Golf Course on appointment or just have coffee with Ox Road. Annual dues for the season a friend. Volunteers visit and oversee Zika Town Hall. 10 a.m. Franconia – April 1 through October 31 – are the safety of the older adult for a few Governmental Center, 6121 $20 plus green fees. For more hours each month. Support and Franconia Road, Alexandria. Learn information, call Charlie Ryan 703- training are provided. Contact 703- more about Zika virus and how to 690-4227. 324-7577, TTY 711, or prevent infection and transmission. The Northern Virginia Long Term [email protected]. 2 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ July 21-27, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected] Support for Police Auditor, Civilian Panel Supervisors discuss independent oversight recommendations from Ad Hoc Commission. By Tim Peterson tem of laws,” Mitchell said. “And The Connection the proposition with granting of power, comes respect and account- etails of an independent audi- ability to the community.” tor for Fairfax County police Mitchell said there is no one B072016-162 - horiz Dand a civilian panel to review model for civilian review boards, cases of alleged FCPD abuse of and that most large cities and an authority or misconduct are still being ham- increasing number of medium and mered out. However there was general smaller-size cities are forming agreement among County Supervisors at them. Some are formed preemp- the July 19 Public Safety Committee meet- tively, others in the wake of criti- ing that they are in favor of moving for- cal incidents involving police. ward with the recommendations from the Jack Johnson, chair of the Inde- Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission pendent Oversight subcommittee, to create both entities for accountability. reviewed the recommendations Photo by Tim Peterson/The Connection The meeting was held to discuss the rec- word for word. He explained they There was general agreement among County Supervisors at the July 19 Public ommendations from the commission’s In- were voted through unanimously, Safety Committee meeting they’re in favor of moving forward with recommen- dependent Oversight and Investigations including the representatives from dations from the Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission to create both an subcommittee so that a formal board mat- law enforcement and FCPD. independent police auditor and civilian review panel. ter accepting them can be drawn up in time Under the recommendations, in- for a vote this fall. dependent oversight of Fairfax Public Safety Committee chair Supervi- County Police would be undertaken by an a member of the Ad Hoc Commission, said sary, and if there might be a better way to sor John Cook (R-Braddock) opened the independent auditor and civilian panel. The despite the unanimous commission vote for “get transparency without creating bureau- meeting with a moment of silence, and then auditor would handle use of force cases that an auditor and civilian review board, there cracy.” a perspective on the need for reforms to resulted in death or serious injury. The ci- are more details that need to be taken into Randy Sayles of Oak Hill was a member aspects of the County’s policing. vilian panel would look at other alleged account before moving forward with the of Ad Hoc Commission Use of Force sub- “We need to be bringing people together,” FCPD abuse of authority or misconduct. recommendation. committee and attended the majority of the Cook said. “How do we further connect the Residents could bring a complaint directly “There’s concern about fiscal costs,” full meetings. He sat in the front row of community and our law enforcement, have to the Civilian Review Panel, which would Corcoran said. “Our internal affairs is Tuesday’s meeting. that dialogue.” refer the case to the FCPD for investigation. strapped as it is right now.” Sayles said he thought the day’s discus- In reference to creating a civilian review In each case, the reviewing party would The Supervisors reviewed a draft job de- sion did a “good job” capturing the work of panel, Cook added Fairfax County would not conduct an independent investigation scription for the auditor, who would be a the commission on independent oversight. “do what other jurisdictions are doing, and of the complaint, but would refer the case full-time County employee, and language With regard to the composition of the ci- hopefully do it better.” to the Chief of Police and he to the Internal that would formally set the scope, organi- vilian review panel, Sayles said he would Affairs Bureau for investigation. zation and process of the Police Civilian like to see language requiring a law enforce- TO GIVE AN OVERVIEW of independent Or as Board of Supervisors Chairman Review Panel. ment representative have a seat at the table. and civilian review of law enforcement, In- Sharon Bulova put it: “It’s another portal Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) They could be retired, just not from Fairfax dependent Monitor Nicholas Mitchell with complaints can come from.” echoed Corcoran in calling for the group to County. the City and County of Denver Office of the Fairfax County Chief of Police Edwin take more time dealing with the “devil in “To speak up and give that perspective,” Independent Monitor spoke to the crowded Roessler said the recommendations are fully the details” rather than rushing forward he said would be an important addition. Fairfax County Government Center confer- supported by his department. Roessler em- with the recommendations. “That’s a recommendation I’m standing by ence room. Mitchell also spoke as a board braced independent oversight as an impor- “Can we get there in a fiscally responsible to this day.” member of the National Association for Ci- tant part of trust with the community. way?” Herrity asked. “What’s this going to The next Public Safety Committee meet- vilian Oversight of Law Enforcement. “We’re on the same page. There is no con- cost us? In distraction? Time taken? Some- ing is scheduled for Sep. 13 at 3 p.m. at the “There’s the proposition as citizens we’re flict,” he said. one needs to make some estimates.” Fairfax County Government Center, located obligated to ensure powers are being con- Det. Sean Corcoran, president of the Herrity questioned whether both an au- at 12000 Government Center Parkway in sistent with the Constitution and our sys- Fairfax Coalition of Police Local 5000 and ditor and civilian review panel were neces- Fairfax. Fairfax County Transgender Regulations in Limbo

airfax County Public Schools are from school system staff at the beginning nondiscrimination,” recently elected School the public but not to live public comment. F holding off on implementing new of July, more than a year after the previous Board Chair Sandy Evans said in a state- With the regulations implementation on regulations regarding transgender Board voted to add “gender identity” to the ment. “Consistent with the policy and cur- hold, they will no longer be discussed in and gender nonconforming students. FCPS non-discrimination policy (Policy rent practice, FCPS continues to accommo- the work session. The delay, a July 19 release said, is in 1450). date the needs of transgender and gender The regulations as they stand are avail- order for the School Board to further evalu- The regulations are meant to “establish nonconforming students in a way that pro- able to view online at www.boarddocs.com/ ate legal issues surrounding the regulations, procedures and guidelines for schools to tects the dignity and privacy of all students.” vsba/fairfax/Board.nsf/ including a pending case involving another support gender nonconforming and As an add-on motion to the policy change goto?open&id=ABTMFL5AD482. Virginia school district and the Supreme transgender students that are in-line with in 2015, that Board decided once regula- More information is available through the Court. It was announced after the conclu- the policy and legal requirements.” tions were drafted, the current board would FCPS Office of Communication and Com- sion of a lengthy closed work session Mon- “While the regulation is temporarily on review them. The topic was scheduled for munity Relations: 571-423-1200. day July 18. hold, Policy 1450 remains in effect and the a work session on July 21 — a discussion Board members received the regulations Board remains committed to this policy of by the board that would’ve been open to —Tim Peterson www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ July 21-27, 2016 ❖ 3 Opinion Springfield

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By Alexandra Tecco The Connection Alexandra

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Vthe halls of Hayfield Secondary o c c Te School on Thursday, June 30. More than 65 students have chosen to start their

/The Connection summer by working rigorously to premiere Hayfield’s first summer play, the Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s musical version of “Mary Poppins.” The students must memo- rize lines, dance routines, musical scores as well as create the sets and special effects in a mere 24 days. Hayfield cast of “Mary Poppins” rehearsing, the characters hanging on Mary Poppins’ words, played by Shan- “Mary Poppins” features more than 50 non Flack, a rising junior at Hayfield. actors and 15 technicians with ages rang- ing from rising eighth-graders to rising col- lege freshmen. Many are students at the special effects to give Mary Poppins her Hayfield, but Annandale High School, South magic. “They have to figure out how to have County High School in Lorton and Holmes a whole kitchen get destroyed and come Middle School in Lincolnia also have stu- back together,” explains Pat Mitchell, dents participating in show. The mix of ages Hayfield Theatre Director, “shelves that fall and schools presents a unique challenge for and come back into place, a table that gets the students. knocked over and snaps back…” “It can be hard at first to make sure folks Although the main point of the produc- are included,” explains Jackson Miller, play- tion was to create a program so the kids ing George Banks. But with a common goal, could “build confidence… and community” they’ve grown close. “It’s more like a fam- according to Mitchell, high school theater ily than splitting up into age groups and provides benefits to the community at large. people they already know,” Miller said. Ris- Mitchell said that “Mary Poppins,” like all ing eighth-grader, and among the youngest of Hayfield’s main stage shows, are a “high in the cast, Creed Bauman, playing Michael quality production that is family friendly, Banks, agrees, “It’s so fun to bond with ev- at a good price and shows that are well eryone in the cast and acting beside them known and popular.” is not like anything else,” he said. “Mary Poppins” is also the start of a The Disney Broadway version of “Mary The students in Hayfield Ensemble and Senior Dance Ensemble practice fundraising campaign for the DramaHawks. Poppins” isn’t the same as the movie. It’s a routine. Hayfield Ensemble members: Cooper Wright, rising freshman; Hayfield won a nomination in the Ameri- still a heartwarming story of a magical Zach Collins, rising seventh-grader; Daniela Catacora, rising freshman; can High School Theatre Festival, a nanny reuniting the Banks family, but the Allison New Ringeisen, rising seventh-grader; Samantha Haughton, DramaHawks first. Mitchell explains that show provides more character depth and rising sophomore, playing Mrs. Corry; Lena Porter, rising sophomore, the award gives the opportunity for the ac- background. Casey Charbonneau, attending senior dance ensemble; Kyle Dalsimer, rising sophomore from tors to visit London and then perform at college in the fall, plays Winifred Banks, the Annandale High School, playing Bert the August 2017 Edinburgh Fringe Festival mother. In the movie Winifred was a suf- in Scotland. The festival is one of the larg- fragette, not much else. In the show there’s est art festivals in the world. “Mary Poppins” much more to Winifred and her personal namic, are the technical requirements of the “The Hobbit,” “Beauty and the Beast” and and Hayfield’s three mainstage productions growth, explains Charbonneau, she even show. “It’s on a whole different level, a lot “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940.” next year will help offset the cost of the trip. has a solo in the second act. more complex and moving pieces,” said Kyle Dalsimer will open the show as Burt, sit- The Hayfield DramaHawks presents In addition to the nuances of story dy- Dalsimer, comparing the show to his previ- ting on top of a chimney stack. “Mary Poppins” at 7 p.m. July 22, 23, 29 ous experiences in “Peter Pan,” “Aladdin,” The students are responsible for devising and 30 or at 2 p.m. on July 24 and 30. Tick- ets are $10. Area Roundups

18), who is interested in joining the Teen Advisory Board, vice music for small congregations. For the keyboardist, Teen Advisory Board it is currently recruiting chapter presidents, directors and ability to play from a lead sheet is essential. The presenta- members. For more information visit teenadvisoryboard.org tions are generally once a month on a weekend in the North- Launches New Website ern Virginia area. Teen Advisory Board, a non–profit group from Fairfax, is The repertoire includes traditional gospel and contem- launching a new website this month highlighting new op- Pianist/Keyboardist, porary Christian music, and “Songs of Yesteryear.” Atten- portunities for young adults to make a real difference in dance at weekly practices (currently Tuesday evenings in their communities. Vocalists Sought Springfield) would be expected. As a volunteer group, there The Teen Advisory Board provides a platform for young The Netcasters, a volunteer ecumenical music ministry is no monetary compensation. adults to address social issues facing them and their peers group based in Springfield/Burke seeks a capable pianist/ See the goup’s Facebook page at https:// while creating academic opportunities through competi- keyboardist to join ensemble. The group is also looking to www.facebook.com/TheNetcasters/ for additional back- tions and workshops. add music-reading male and female voices. They perform ground. If interested, call K. Boudreau at 703-314-3654 or If you are a student, or concerned young adult (13 to at local retirement centers, as well as provide religious ser- E. Smith at 703-323-6863. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ July 21-27, 2016 ❖ 5 You don’t want to have two televisions in a dorm room. Be sure to communicate with your roommate before moving in.” — Yolanda Gibson, D.A, Marymount University Creating a College Packing List Sorting out the essential from the unnecessary.

By Marilyn Campbell Gibson, who is in the midst of and only bring what you need un- ever you need it,” she said. people don’t think about is a The Connection coordinating new student orienta- til your next visit home then swap Think vertically advises Unger. lockbox or safe that is fireproof and tions for Marymount, recommends out items,” she said. “Don’t bring “For example, use the backs of waterproof. “Keep documents like

hen a Chantilly Photo courtesy of Marym that freshmen get a packing list a ton of sweaters that are going to doors to hang a shoe organizer,” your social security card, certain family prepared from their university or college and take up space if you don’t need she said. medications and anything that you to send their reach out to the person with whom them right away.” “These can be used for items consider valuable,” said Jacobs. W they’ll be living. Organization is critical to man- other than shoes such as toiletries, “Since most freshman are going to daughter to col- lege, their process was threefold: “Students often come to campus aging a significant downsize, such snacks and school supplies. Con- live in a shared space, a lot of M L , D , BCBS/C , & U C packing up her childhood bed- with televisions without consulting as moving out of family home into sider using hanging shelves in your people will be going in an out of ET IFE ELTA AREFIRST NITED ONCORDIA PROVIDER WEEKDAYS • SATURDAYS • EVENINGS 24 HOUR EMERGENCY CARE room, setting up her college dorm their roommate,” said Gibson. “You a shared residence hall, said closet for the folded clothing. Use your dorm room or apartment, so room and getting organized in the don’t want to have two televisions Jacobs. a double hanging rod to double it’s great to have a space to put process. They enlisted the help of in a dorm room. Be sure to com- “Maximize the space you have,” your hanging space. your lockbox where only you have municate with your roommate be- she said. “When it comes to shar- Use a shower caddy to corral all access to it.” Jacobs suggests stor- professional organizer Jodie ount University Campbell Jacobs of SOUPerior Or- fore moving in.” When it comes to ing a dorm room or bedroom in an your bathing needs.” One of those ing that safe or lockbox in a place ganizing in Springfield. Jacobs dis- deciding what goes on a packing apartment, look at all the unused shower items might be a pair of that is out of view and inconspicu- UNIVERSITY MALL THEATRES list, professional organizer Susan space that you normally look past, waterproof thongs since many stu- ous. “If someone goes looking, it’s Fairfax • Corner of Rt. 123 & Braddock carded, preserved and streamlined, 703-273-7111 helping the family create a list of Unger of ClutterSOS suggests start- like the space under the bed.” dents will have to share a commu- not the first thing they will find,” items that their daughter would ing with a generic list, such as one Risers, for example, can elevate nal bathroom. she said. “You can put it on closet SUMMER CINEMA CAMP! created by one’s college or a home a bed creating space for stackable Since dorm living means sharing shelf under a stack of sweaters or need for college. College students move into a residence hall at Marymount University. 10 A.M. Shows Monday—Friday “I helped them clean out what merchandise store. “There’s no storage bins that hold items such a space, make sure all personal under the bed in a storage bin.” they already had so they could get their rising college freshmen for a students should find out before a snake, turtle or dog,” said need to reinvent the wheel, you as extra towels, sheets and cloth- items are identifiable. “Be sure to Finally, not all shopping needs to Proudly Presents This Year’s Movies a better idea of what they needed new school environment and the arriving on campus the items that Yolanda Gibson, D.A., associate can start with one of those and ing. “These things allow you to label everything, especially things be done in advance. “Our word of to bring to school,” said Jacobs. “I requisite lifestyle adjustments: are necessary, such as a microwave dean of First Year Experience at then personalize it to your own maximize every use of space pos- like phone chargers since they can advice is to wait to purchase some All Seats $2.00, 10 for $15 or All 11 Movies for $11 told her not to bring too much per- sharing a cramped living space, oven, mini-refrigerator, television, Marymount University in Arling- needs,” she said. sible without causing a traffic jam,” easily get mixed up,” said Unger. of the items until you get here,” July 25-July 29...... 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SHREK (PG) the new stage.” adapters and toaster ovens. mate. Also, most college campuses college campus, says Jacobs. “If Jacobs also advises resisting the moved later with no wall damage,” University in Fairfax. “There is usu- Though it is the middle of sum- A COLLEGE PACKING LIST can “Students frequently arrive on won’t allow you to burn items, such you live within driving distance, for urge to super-size. “You don’t nec- said Unger. ally time on move in day and the mer, many families are preparing help organize the transition, but campus bringing their pet, such as as candles and incense.” example, you can think seasonally essarily need the Costco size of days after to go shopping for shampoo, you can buy more when- ONE ITEM that Jacobs says many items.” Five Charged for Trespassing While Playing Pokémon Go

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Zone 2: • Burke 703-778-9411 Send notes to the Connection at Fairfax. http://www.fairfaxcitytheatre.org/the- • Fairfax • Springfield Zone 2 Ad Deadline: connectionnewspapers.com/Calendar/ or call 703- music-man.html Employment 778-9416. The deadline is the Friday prior to the • Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Wednesday 11 a.m. next paper’s publication at noon. Dated announce- SATURDAY/JULY 23 ments should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. Mount Vernon Nights: National Concert Band of America (Big Band). 7– 8 p.m. Part-time editorial help needed ASSISTANT Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, ONGOING Lorton. Concert for all ages, featuring music in Old Town Alexandria: BOOKSTORE MANAGER Check email and local websites; create Evenings on the Ellipse. 5:30-7 p.m. Thursdays from composers such as Bach, Gershwin and Sousa. Band founded by members of the four calendar listings, community notes, news (Springfield Campus) through Aug. 25. Fairfax County Government briefs; upload content to Content Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, D.C. military bands. Free. Mid $20s www.workhousearts.org. 703-584-2900. Management System; proofreading/ Fairfax. Fun music and good company. Paradise copyediting; other tasks as needed to get 401k, 2 wks vacation Springs and The Winery at Bull Run will be Burke Lake Boat Fishing. 8 a.m. Burke Lake Lots of advancement oppts! offering complimentary tastings of their Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station. Meet at papers out. Work with award winning editor. premium reds and whites. If it rains, concerts marina. Students learn about the fish in Burke Applicant should be able to create clean [email protected] will be moved inside to the Government Center Lake as well as tricks to catch them. Clinic copy, work quickly. AP Style, page layout Forum. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ includes instruction and a trip around the lake experience a plus. Hours MTW. Transitioning performances/ by boat. Bring your own rods, bait and tackle or to more digital newsroom; this position could Wednesday Morning Tai Chi. 6:30 a.m. Aug. 3, rent them from the park. Ages 10 – Adult. be temporary or permanent. $15/hr. KIDDIE COUNTRY 10, 17, 24, 31. Old Town Square, 3999 Children younger than 13 must be accompanied Email interest, resume to Developmental Learning Center by a registered adult. Students over age 16 must University Drive, Fairfax. At the pergola. 703- [email protected] 9601 Old Keene Mill Rd, Burke, VA 22015 385-2712. have a valid fishing license, call park for details. Rock the Block! 6:30 p.m. Every fourth Friday 3 hours. $35 in-county, $37 out of county. through Oct. 28. Old Town Square, 3999 http://parktakes.fairfaxcounty.gov/. AFTERNOON PROGRAM LEADER Our Perfect Wild: Ray and Barbara Bane’s University Drive, Fairfax. Come any way you can OR CLASSROOM AIDE - walk, run, ride your bike or drive! You don’t Journeys and the Fate of Far North. 1 want to miss out on this brand new concert p.m. Barnes and Noble Fairfax, 12193 Fair Lakes series! Food is available for sale. Bring chairs Promenade Drive, Fairfax. In the early days of Two to Three Hours Daily M-F and or blankets to sit on. Kids – wear swim suits Alaskan statehood, the young couple bore final and bring towels. Enjoy the new spray pad. No witness to vanishing ways of life within Assist in implementing positive Pets allowed except service animals. indigenous communities. 703-278-8527. Get Pop Cultured — DC. 7 p.m. Barnes and classroom support and daily fairfaxva.gov. activities. Must love working with Redder Blood. Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m. Noble Fairfax, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Sundays, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. July 8-31. New Drive, Fairfax. Be one of the first to get a free young children School of Northern Virginia, 9431 Silver King Harley Quinn and the Suicide Squad Special Phone 703-644-0066 Court, Fairfax, Virginia 22031. A premiere co- Edition #1 Comic, while supplies last. Enjoy a email: [email protected] production between the Hub Theatre and the special offer, giveaways, activities and cosplay. EOE Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, 703-278-8527. written by Helen Parfumi. Follows character Sadie, a woman who hears the voice of God. SUNDAY/JULY 24 $20-$30. www.jccnv.org. thehubtheatre.org. APARTMENT 703-537-3000. Fairfax Station Railroad Museum Book MAINTENANCE The Farmer’s Market at Springfield Town Sale. 1-4 p.m. Fairfax Station Railroad TECHNICIAN POSITION Center. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Through November. Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Corner of Spring Mall and Loisdale roads, Station. Books of all genres will be offered for ROSS Management Services is seeking Springfield. Enjoy fresh baked goods, produce, sale with an emphasis on books concerning PT REGISTERED NURSE Seasoned residential Maint. Tech. to vegetables & fruits, meats & cheeses, and a host history and the Civil War. $2/$4. www.fairfax- FOR PRESCHOOL assist Full time at residential apt of other vendors. springfieldtowncenter.com. station.org. 703-425-9225. community in Alexandria, VA. 3+ yrs exp Mestey Films Productions presents: Live Kiddie Country Developmental Learning Center in individual HVAC repair, central plant, Onstage: The Wizard of Oz in Fairyland. MONDAY/JULY 25 appliance, plumbing, electrical sys and 1 p.m. Workhouse W-3 Theatre, 9518 9601 Old Keene Mill Road, repairs. EOE. No reloc. Workhouse Way, Lorton. Every Saturday from Milkshake Duo. 2:30-3:15 p.m. Burke Centre Burke, VA 22015 July 2-30. Children’s theatre production Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Lisa and Apply at www.TheROSSCompanies.com combining the stories of “The Wizard of Oz” Mikel present songs, dancing and fun for the with “Aladdin,” “Alice in Wonderland” and whole family. Cosponsored by the Fairfax Prefer RN with few yrs experience in a “Snow White.” $14.50 adults, $11.50 children Library Foundation. All ages. For sign-up school or acute care setting with a 12 and under. www.workhousearts.org. 703- information, 703-249-1520. pediatric background 584-2900. Two days a week KIDDIE COUNTRY Plant Clinic. 9 a.m.-noon. Sundays till end of MONDAY-FRIDAY/JULY 25-29 Thursday & Friday Developmental Learning Center September. Lorton Farmers Market, 8990 Lorton 9601 Old Keene Mill Rd, Burke, VA 22015 Station Blvd., Lorton. Conducted by Master Art Classes. Call for times. Burke Presbyterian 8:00AM -4:00 PM Gardeners. Answer gardening question, identify Church, 5690 Oak Leather Drive, Burke. For plants and insects, soil tests, etc. details and registration information, call 703- Degreed Preschool Teacher 250-6930 or go to www.czartlessons.com. Phone: 703-644-0066 fairfaxgardening.org. Email: [email protected] or Two Year Olds; Three Year Olds Carolina Shag. Wednesdays. 6:30-10 p.m. Monday-Friday Arlington/Fairfax Elks Lodge, 8421 Arlington TUESDAY/JULY 26 [email protected] Fax 703-644-0073 Blvd., Fairfax. Free lessons at 7:30 p.m. No EOE partners needed. Dinner menu. $8. Under 21 Adapted Birding on the Boat. 7 a.m. Burke Phone: 703-644-0066 free. nvshag.org. Lake Park,7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station. email: [email protected] Children with disabilities will enjoy a naturalist Fax: 703-644-0073 led bird program. Come aboard our fully THURSDAY/JULY 21 accessible boat and head out onto the lake to Aging With Grace Director Amphibians After Dark. 7 p.m. Burke Lake take a closer look at some of the birds and Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station. Assist park animals that call the lake home. Bring Grace Presbyterian Church in Springfield, VA is naturalists with a calling amphibian survey. binoculars and dress for the weather. Ages 8- seeking a director of Aging with Grace. The Aging Learn how to identify frogs and toads by their Adult. Child must be accompanied by an adult. 2 with Grace (AWG) Ministry serves adults 50+ by Educational calls as we explore pools and ponds. Ages 8- hours. $10 in-county, $12 out of county. http:// providing a diverse selection of group activities, Adult. Children must be accompanied by an parktakes.fairfaxcounty.gov/. lecture series, and community support. The AWG adult registered in the program. 1 hours. $6 in- Director is responsible for planning new and con- tinuing activities, counseling and ministering to Internships county, $8 out of county. http:// THURSDAY/JULY 28 parktakes.fairfaxcounty.gov/. AWG members, and recruiting and welcoming Unusual opportunity to Evenings on the Ellipse. 5:30-7 p.m. Fairfax new AWG members. Evenings on the Ellipse. 5:30-7 p.m. Fairfax learn many aspects of the County Government Center, 12000 Government County Government Center, 12000 Government The AWG Director should have knowledge Center Parkway, Fairfax. Incendio (Latin). Fun Center Parkway, Fairfax. Caravan of Thieves. and/or experience in the areas of social work and newspaper business. Fun music and good company. Paradise Springs gerontology and be comfortable working in a music and good company. Paradise Springs and Internships available in The Winery at Bull Run will be offering and The Winery at Bull Run will be offering church environment. Knowledge of Fairfax County complimentary tastings of their premium reds complimentary tastings of their premium reds elder care programs and opportunities is a plus. reporting, photography, and whites. If it rains, concerts will be moved and whites. If it rains, concerts will be moved The Director should also be willing to drive a small inside to the Government Center Forum. http:// inside to the Government Center Forum. http:// bus after training, though no commercial driver’s research, graphics. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/ www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/ license is required. Proficiency in computer tech- Opportunities for students, Get Pop Cultured — Comic Convention nology for communications with AWG members and church staff is required. The AWG Director and for adults considering Collectibles on Sale. 9 a.m. Barnes and Noble SATURDAY/JULY 30 Fairfax, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive, should also be knowledgeable about geriatric care change of career. Unpaid. Fairfax. Purchase collectibles from Funko, Mount Vernon Nights: The United States resources and be able to work with individuals and Diamond and more. Limit 2 per customer, while Air Force Celtic Aire (Celtic). 7– 8 p.m. families making palliative care and hospice E-mail internship@connec supplies last. 703-278-8527. Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, decisions. tionnewspapers.com Lorton. Performs classical Irish melodies and The position currently set at 20 hours per week favorite songs with traditional Celtic with a salary of $26,000 per year. JULY 22, 23, 28-30 instruments. The premier folk ensemble of the Contact Human Resources: U.S. Air Force. Free. www.workhousearts.org. “The Music Man.” Check for show times. Sydney Linda Hitchens at [email protected] Lanier Middle School, 3801 Jermantown. Road, 703-584-2900. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ July 21-27, 2016 ❖ 9 703-778-9411 Zone 2: • Burke Home & Garden • Fairfax • Springfield Home & Garden Zone 2 Ad Deadline: • Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com Tuesday Noon

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ randum of sale. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by the Purchaser. Settlement shall occur within thirty (30) SALE OF PROPERTY OWNED BY HUNTER MILL WEST, days after the sale date, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE with L.C. regard to the Purchaser’s obligation.

LOCATED AT Settlement shall take place at the offices of Venable LLP, 8010 Towers Crescent Drive, Suite 300, Tysons Corner, Virginia 10736 SUNSET HILLS ROAD, RESTON, VIRGINIA 22182 or other mutually agreed location. Purchaser shall also pay all past due real estate taxes, rollback taxes, water rents, SALE TO BE HELD AT THE FAIRFAX COUNTY CIRCUIT water permit renewal fees (if any) or other municipal liens, COURT charges and assessments, together with penalties and interest due thereon. The Purchaser shall also pay all settle- July 22, 2016, AT 9:00 A.M. ment fees, title examination charges, title charges and title in- surance premiums, all recording costs (including the state In execution of a certain Credit Line Deed of Trust and Security grantor’s tax and all state and county recordation fees, clerk’s Agreement dated November 19, 2008, and recorded Novem- filing fees, congestion relief fees and transfer fees and taxes), Thelma Maxine Ringle known to all as “Maxine” Leesburg — Col. William T. Kaser, 87, died Monday, ber 20, 2008 in Deed Book 20183 at Page 0376 among the auctioneer’s fees and/or bid premiums, and reasonable passed away on July 10, 2016. She was born on April 19, 1932 July 11, 2016 at the Inova Loudoun Hospital following a brief land records of Fairfax County, Virginia (the “Deed of Trust”), attorneys’ fees and disbursements incurred in the preparation in Orlean, Virginia to the late Wilson Ambrose Payne and Wi- illness. He leaves his wife of 61 years, Phyllis, his son, Thomas made by HUNTER MILL WEST, L.C., a Virginia limited liability of the deed of conveyance and other settlement nona Kathleen Payne. She was pre deceased by her husband and two grandchildren, Chelsea and Emily. Born and raised in company, now securing CATJEN LLC, a Virginia limited liability documentation. of 52 years John D. Ringle. John was known as the “Father of Toledo, Ohio. He joined the U.S. Army as a Second Lieutenant company (the “Noteholder”), default having occurred in the the Occoquan” due to his development of prestigious 5 acre in 1952 after graduating from the University of Toledo with a payment of the debt secured thereby, and being instructed to The Purchaser shall be required to sign an agreement at set- estate communities throughout Fairfax Station and Clifton, Vir- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. He served in Korea from do so by the Noteholder, the undersigned Substitute Trustees, tlement waiving any cause of action Purchaser may have ginia. Maxine is survived by her daughter, Michelle Kathleen 1953-1954 before going to Fort Benning, GA for Combat Infan- will offer for sale the property described below at public auction against the Substitute Trustees, and/or the Beneficiary for any Clay and her husband Steven, her son John Kristen “Kris” try School. After graduation, he was stationed in Baumholder by the main entrance to the Fairfax County Circuit Court, condition with respect to the Property that may not be in com- Ringle and his wife Sherry as well as her granddaughter Eliza- Germany from 1959-1961. Upon returning to the states, He located at 4110 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030 on July pliance with any federal, state or local law, regulation beth Nicole Spring and great granddaughter Avery Nicole was stationed at Ft Leavenworth, KS before settling in the 22, 2016, beginning at 9:00 a.m. or ruling including, without limitation, any law, regulation or Spring. Her siblings, Pauline Payne, Margarette Roth, Andrew Washington DC area with several posts at the Pentagon. In ruling relating to environmental contamination or hazardous Payne, Aurena Gillespie, and Michael Hodson also survive her. 1965, he attended the University of Pittsburgh to pursue his The real property encumbered by the Deed of Trust that will be wastes. Such agreement shall also provide that if notwith- Maxine met her husband, John D. Ringle at a dinner dance in MBA. After graduation, we was sent to Vietnam with the rank offered for sale by the Substitute Trustees is commonly known standing such agreement, a court of competent jurisdiction 1953 when she was working for the office of the Provost Mar- of Major for his first tour from 1966-1967. He would return to as 10736 Sunset Hills Road (Tax Identification Number: 0183- should permit such a claim to be made, such agreement shall shall General in Washington, DC. They married later that year Vietnam as a Lieutenant Colonel and as a Battalion and 02-0004) located in Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia, as more serve as the overwhelming primary factor in any equitable at the Walter Reed Memorial Chapel at Walter Reed Hospital. Aviation Group Commander, from 1971-1972. During both particularly described in the Deed of Trust, and all improve- apportionment of response costs or other liability. Nothing They shared 52 wonderful years of marriage before John postings, he flew helicopters and was awarded the Distinguish- ments, fixtures, easements and appurtenances thereto (the herein shall release, waive or preclude any claims the Pur- passed away. An avid reader, Maxine was often referred to as ed Flying Cross in March 1975 for his efforts. He attended the “Property”). chaser may have against any person in possession or control an “Encyclopedia”. She kept files on many topics and loved to U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pa, graduating in 1975. of the Property. educate herself. From time spent walking on the beach collect- After returning to the Pentagon, he was assigned to a TERMS OF SALE ing shells to finding and collecting feathers and rocks when on post at NATO in Brussels where he worked on a committee to If any Purchaser fails for any reason to complete settlement as her many trips around the world she continued to learn about coordinate military logistics between participating countries. ALL CASH. The Property will be offered for sale “AS IS, provided above, the Deposit shall be forfeited and applied to our planet. Her love for protecting the land and water shed was Upon retirement from the army in September 1982, he went to WHERE IS” and will be conveyed by Substitute Trustees’ Deed the costs of the sale, including Trustees’ fees, and the balance, often a topic she spoke about. She, along with her husband Georgetown University where he graduated with a Master in (the “Substitute Trustees’ Deed”) subject to all encumbrances, if any, shall be delivered to the Beneficiary to be applied by the John were awarded a proclamation from Fairfax County by Accounting and subsequently received his C.P.A. rights, reservations, conveyances, conditions, easements, Beneficiary against the indebtedness secured by and other then supervisor Elaine McConnell for a “Visionary and environ- After applying his accounting skills in a couple of positions, he restrictions, and all recorded and unrecorded liens, if any, amounts due under the Deed of Trust in accordance with mentally sound approach to development of the Occoquan went to work as a school bus driver in Fairfax and then Loud- having priority over and being superior to the Deed of Trust, as the Deed of Trust or applicable law or otherwise as the Watershed”. This led to July 26 officially being declared “John oun County, after he settled in Leesburg. He drove for the they may lawfully affect the Property. Beneficiary shall elect. There shall be no refunds. Such forfei- D. Ringle and Maxine Ringle Day”. Maxine was very passion- county from 2004-2010. He often said that his time as a driver, ture shall not limit any rights or remedies of the Substitute ate about our political system. She was a kind giving woman was among his most enjoyable. A viewing will be held at The Substitute Trustees and the Beneficiary disclaim all war- Trustees or the Beneficiary with respect to any such default. If who was passionate about her family. She was down to earth, Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg on July 21st from 6-8 ranties of any kind, either express or implied for the Property, the Property is resold, such re-sale shall be at the risk and the not a flashy person who was content with the simple things in before internment at Arlington Cemetery at a later date. In lieu including without limitation, any warranty relating to the zoning, cost of the defaulting bidder, and the defaulting bidder shall be life. She brought joy to not only her family but to all those who of flowers, the family asks donations be sent to the Wounded condition of the soil, extent of construction, materials, habitabil- liable for any deficiency between its bid and the were lucky enough to know her. She was loved. She will be Warrior Project, Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, ity, environmental condition, compliance with applicable laws, successful bid at the re-sale as well as the costs of conducting missed. Topeka, Kansas 66675. www.colonialfuneralhome.com fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability. The risk of such re-sale. Immediately upon conveyance by the Substitute Maxine has been entrusted to the care of Mountcastle Turch loss or damage to the Property shall be borne by the success- Trustees of the Property, all duties, liabilities and obligations of Funeral Home where there will be a visitation held on Wednes- ful bidder from and after the date and time of the sale. the Substitute Trustees, if any, with respect to the Property so day, July 20 from 7 – 9 PM at 13318 Occoquan Road in Wood- I am easily satisfied Obtaining possession of the Property shall be the sole conveyed shall be extinguished, except as otherwise provided bridge, VA 22191. A funeral service will take place at Saint responsibility of the successful bidder (the “Purchaser”). by applicable law. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Woodbridge, VA on with the very best. Thursday, July 21 starting at 11am Reverend Harvey Warnick A bidder’s deposit of $150,000.00 (the “Deposit”) by certified or /s/ Henry F. Brandenstein, Jr., Substitute Trustee officiating. Burial to follow at Quantico National Cemetery. -Winston Churchill cashier’s check shall be required by the Substitute Trustees for such bid to be accepted. The Substitute Trustees reserve the FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: right to prequalify any bidder prior to the sale and/or waive the Henry F. Brandenstein, Jr., Esq. requirement of the Deposit. Immediately after the sale, the suc- Venable LLP 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements cessful bidder shall execute and deliver a memorandum of sale 8010 Towers Crescent Drive, Suite 300 with the Substitute Trustees, copies of which shall be Tysons Corner, Virginia 22182 ABC LICENSE available for inspection immediately prior to the sale, and shall (703) 760-1600 Banyan Tree Grill, LLC trading deliver to the Substitute Trustees the Deposit and the memo- 11700929-v1 as Banyan Tree South Asian Grill, 3987 Pickett Road, Fairfax, Fairfax County, 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Virginia 22031 is applying to An expert the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT is someone OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) for a Wine who knows and Beer On Premises license to sell or manufacture alcohol- some of the ic beverage. Sunil Kavi, Owner. 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