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2 ❖ Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ June 4-10, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Laurel Hill/Fairfax Station/Clifton Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-917-6440 or [email protected] Cuccinelli Wins GOP Nomination Two Fairfax County representatives to face each other in attorney general’s race.

By Julia O’Donoghue try to smooth things over,” said Morse. Photo by The Connection Cuccinelli, a Centreville resident and Northern Virginia’s only Republican state

urke resident Kevin Morse has senator, easily won his political party’s Julia O'Donoghue been an engaged Republican nomination for attorney general at the Rich- Bvoter for years. mond Coliseum May 30. His opponents, As an active member of his former federal prosecutor John Brownlee homeowners association, Morse keeps up and former Arlington County School Board on policy issues before the Fairfax County member Dave Foster, threw their support Board of Supervisors and to him at the conclusion Virginia General Assem- of the first ballot count. /The Connection bly. He attends meetings “Republicans are During the conven- with his local elected of- tion, former Attorney ficials and asks questions tired of getting General Bob McDonnell, about specific issues, like who faced no opposi- those related to trans- pushed around in tion, was also officially portation and the Dulles named the Republican Rail project. Fairfax County.” candidate for governor. Fairfax County state Sen. Ken Cuccinelli (R-37) accepted the Republi- But Morse had never — Anthony Bedell, chair Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling can Party’s nomination for attorney general at a statewide convention attended the Republican of the Fairfax County easily defeated chal- in Richmond May 30. Party of Virginia’s state- Republican Committee lenger Patrick Muldoon wide convention until for his re-election nomi- Fairfax County, alone, had over 1,600 Like Morse, several Fairfax County resi- last weekend. This year, nation. Pat Mullins, a people register and 1,200 people show up dents who don’t normally attend conven- he was motivated to drive to Richmond and former Fairfax County Republican Commit- to participate in Richmond. Last year, be- tions came to Richmond primarily to help participate in the event so he could support tee chair, was elected head of the statewide tween 600 and 700 Fairfax County residents Cuccinelli secure the nomination. his local state senator, Ken Cuccinelli (R- party over Bill Stanley. registered to be delegates and even fewer “Ken has been very instrumental in men- 37), in a bid to become the Republican attended the state convention, said Anthony tal health issues and I wanted to support Party’s nominee for attorney general. WITH APPROXIMATELY 7,000 del- Bedell, chair of the Fairfax County Republi- him,” said Springfield resident Addison “I think he has been a great state senator. egates, the 2009 convention was the larg- can Committee. Smith, who has not attended a Republican I don’t always agree with him. But if he dis- est for Virginia Republicans since the early “Republicans are tired of getting pushed agrees with you, he tells you. He doesn’t 1990s. around in Fairfax County,” he said. See Cuccinelli, Page 18 Jeffrey Koger Sentenced to 66 Years

should get shot?” thinking he and Duke Embezzler of homeowner associations In February 2008, were going to die. Gerdak was at the peak “Can you imagine get- sentenced for 2008 shooting spree. of his profession, he said, ting a phone call at four cutting hair and teaching in the morning, ‘Your By Ken Moore and at Duke and five others in Alexandria and stylists about the latest son’s been shot four Bonnie Hobbs Fairfax County. and upcoming trends. times in the spine, stom- The Connection “Having to look at the person who tried Now nerve damage im- ach, leg and chest,’ and to take your life, never knowing you, is kind pairs his ability to move seeing him in the hos- he survival of six innocent vic- of hard,” said Duke, Thursday, May 28 at his hands and bullet pital on machines and Ttims — three civilians and Koger’s sentencing hearing in Fairfax wounds have robbed his wondering if he’s going three officers — “is a County Circuit Court. “I thought of my fam- strength. to walk again,” said

miracle,” said Judge Jonathan C. ily and them getting a call saying, ‘Your son “I used to be able to Sheriff’s Photo Gerdak. “No one should Thacher. was shot in the chest.’” bench a house, now I can have a right to take your “Only by the grace of God did the Najib Gerdak, 27, of Franconia, attempted hardly carry my book life but God. I think Mr. [shooting] spree not result in mass to help Duke; Koger then shot Gerdak mul- bag,” he said, explaining Koger thought he was casualties,” the judge said. tiple times. Bullets went through Gerdak’s how he lost most of his God that night.” A bullet remains lodged in Scott shoulder, spine, colon and groin. clientele and earns 75 Duke’s sternum from the night of Feb. “There’s not a moment it doesn’t affect percent less income than Jeffrey Koger THE TWO MEN 2, 2008, when Jeffrey Scott Koger, 39, me. I have to look at the holes in my body in 2008. weren’t Koger’s first vic- of Herndon, fired a revolver randomly all the time, so you always remember,” said More than 100 people tims on Feb. 2, 2008. Gerdak, who testified how visited Gerdak at the hospital the day after Shortly before in the City of Alexandria, Koger pointed a gun at his Koger shot him. Recently, he returned for Koger shot taxicab driver Bereket Tewelda, head. one of his many follow-up procedures at the 36, who was stopped at a traffic light at “Koger set about to cause harm, “He asked me twice who hospital for surgery to remove a bullet from Seminary Road and North Beauregard St. my savior was,” Gerdak his spine. Koger pulled up behind him in a 1990 death and devastation.” said. “I didn’t do anything Gerdak said he thought of his parents as — Judge Jonathan C. Thacher to him, so tell me why I he lay on the cold wet street with Duke, See Koger, Page 18 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ June 4-10, 2009 ❖ 3 News News Briefs Photography Competition At Lorton Workhouse Tbe Workhouse in Lorton will present its first photogra- phy competition juried by Ann Shumard, curator of photo- graphs from the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. Submissions are due June 15 and the exhibit will run July 29-Aug. 22. Shumard will award a $500 Best in Show and three Equal Merits of $150 each. Professional and ama- teur photographers 18 years and older are invited to sub- mit up to three photographic images. Prospectus and entry form available on www.workhousearts.org.

Lorton 7-Eleven Robbed Photo by A Lorton-area 7-Eleven convenience store was robbed at gunpoint Thursday, May 21. According to a Fairfax County

Justin Fanizzi Police release, a man entered the store, located at 9804 Gunston Road, at approximately 3 a.m., and produced a gun and demanded money. The cashier, a 27-year-old male, complied and was not injured.

The suspect was described as white and about 20-years /The Connection old. He was between 5 feet 6 inches and 6 feet tall, weighed between 150 and 175 pounds and had black hair. He wore a red hooded sweatshirt, a red bandana, a white T-shirt and blue jeans. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solv- ers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your mes- The recipients were given certificates by the Board of Supervisors at their June 1 sage to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at meeting. 703-691-2131. Murder-Suicide in Lorton Lord and Lady Fairfax Reign A husband and wife were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in Lorton on Friday, May 28. According to a Fairfax County Police release, officers responded to a re- Supervisors name 2009 “He’s just a person who gets things done,” said port of a shooting at approximately 2 p.m. to a home on Hyland, of McCutcheon. “The energy he has is just the 9600 block of Hagel Circle. Upon entry of the home, Lord and Lady Fairfax amazing. He has distinguished himself with his ser- police located the bodies of a man and a woman, which honorees. vice in the two capacities.” were initially discovered by a concerned relative checking on the couple. MORIN IS responsible for the South County Middle By Justin Fanizzi After investigation, police determined that the husband, School’s advancement in the Capital Improvement The Connection Robert Julius Neal, 54, shot his wife, Jacqueline Neal, 45, Program and its eventual construction through her in the upper body and then shot himself. Autopsies are slated involvement in the creation of the South County to be conducted by the Office of the Medical Examiner to n a time of dismal events and dark stories, a Middle School Solutions Group, a grassroots organi- confirm the results of the investigation. light emerged this week with the declarations zation that linked together neighborhoods, advocacy Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Iof the 2009 Lord and Lady Fairfax honorees. groups and elected officials to ensure that a middle Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at The awards, which recognize Fairfax County citi- school would be built. www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your zens who have demonstrated outstanding volunteer “It’s overwhelming,” said Morin, of her selection. message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police service, heroism or other special accomplishments, “It was a huge community effort that involved hun- at 703-691-2131. are given each year to a dreds of people in South man and woman from County and we are al- each district, chosen by “They are great people who, most there. It’s exciting to Woman Dragged into Car, the respective district’s see our work come to supervisor. through volunteer work, made fruition.” Police Investigate This year’s honorees Following the supervi- Fairfax County Police responded to a call of a young for the Mount Vernon a difference in their sors’ meeting later in the woman who was reportedly dragged into a car against her District are Lord Gilbert communities.” day, the honorees were will in the Lorton area Wednesday, May 27. McCutcheon, Mount invited back to the Fairfax The caller reported seeing a young women being forced Vernon’s representative — Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) County Government Cen- into a vehicle against her will by an unidentified man and on the Park Authority ter for a reception where woman in their 40s or 50s in the 7000 block of Newington Board, and Lady Christine Morin, senior staff aide the lords and ladies could be recognized publicly. At Road at approximately 10 a.m. According to police, the vic- for Supervisor Gerry Hyland (D-Mount Vernon). The the reception, each of the honorees was introduced tim, described by the caller as white or Hispanic in her late pair, along with the other district’s honorees, was and their accomplishments summarized and then en- teens or early 20s, was reportedly yelling for help as she recognized at the Board of Supervisors’ June 1 meet- joyed a fully catered meal from Coastal Flats of was forced into a black, four-door SUV. ing, where they were brought up in front of the McLean. The man was estimated to be about 5 feet 10 inches tall crowd and given a certificate. “[The reception] was a very nice way to honor these and weigh approximately 240 pounds. He was wearing a McCutcheon, 93, has been Mount Vernon’s Park folks and to say ‘thanks’ for what each of them have brown jacket and jeans. The woman was about 5 feet tall Authority representative for the last 17 years and done,” said Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock). and approximately 200 pounds and was wearing a white the Market Master of Mount Vernon’s Farmers Mar- “They are great people who, through volunteer work, coat. ket for 27 years. McCutcheon also received a 2008 made a difference in their communities.” According to police, the victim has not been identified Distinguished Volunteer Service Award from the Vir- ginia Recreation and Parks Society, as well as Board TO DATE, more than 470 individuals have been of Supervisors’ prestigious Lawrence V. Fowler named Lord or Lady Fairfax by their district supervi- See News, Page 5 Award. sors.

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Strong candidates CREIGH DEEDS TERRY MCAULIFFE BRIAN MORAN Age: 51 Age: 52 Age: 50 lead to indecision? Residence: Bath County, Residence: McLean, Va. Residence: City of Va. Hometown/Grew Up Alexandria Hometown/Grew Up In: Syracuse, NY Hometown/Grew Up By Julia OíDonoghue In: Bath County, Va. Family: Wife Dorothy and In: Natick, Mass. Family: Wife Pam and five children Family: wife Karyn and The Connection four children Education: Catholic two children Education: Concord University of America Education: University of College (bachelorís degree (bachelorís degree -1979); Massachusetts, Amherst ith the Democratic guberna- ñ 1980), Wake Forest Georgetown University (bachelorís degree ), torial primary less than two University (law degree ñ (law degree ñ 1984) Catholic University of weeks away, Scott Surovell 1984) Community Work/ America (law degree) W Community Work/ Relevant Experience: Community Work/ still had not made up his Relevant Experience: Democratic National Relevant Experience: mind about his vote. former Bath County Committee chairman former Arlington County Surovell, a Mount Vernon resident, is not prosecutor; House of Delegates member (1992- (2001-2005); confidant of U.S. President Bill prosecutor, House of Delegates member (1996- 2001), state Senator (2001 ñ present) Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton; 2008), House of Delegates Democratic caucus a typical voter. He is the chair of the Fairfax Web site: http://www.deedsforvirginia.com national finance director of President Jimmy chair (2001-2008) County Democratic Committee, one of the Carterís 1988 re-election campaign Web site: www.brianmoran.com/ largest local Democratic organizations in Web site: http://www.terrymcauliffe.com/ the commonwealth. Surovell is paying very close attention to the race and the three used as a family station wagon. they can never afford to pay back. mit of business community members and candidates — state Sen. Creigh Deeds (D- All three candidates promise to make Vir- McAuliffe has also been critical of government leaders to brainstorm about the 25), former Democratic National Commit- ginia the epicenter of green technology and Virginia’s largest utility company, Domin- best ways to address the current economic tee chair Terry McAuliffe and former Del. jobs. McAuliffe talks of turning chicken ion Power, for not being open to renewable situation in Virginia. The summit would not Brian Moran (D-46). waste into fuel. Deeds wants to build an energy and energy efficiency proposals. just address job creation but also housing “These candidates are pretty similar on algae-to-fuel plant in Hampton Roads. “There should be no more rate increases un- needs and other problems that have policy. There are subtle differences but they Moran calls for wind farms off the coast of til they agree to move on wind and solar cropped up in the down economy. are all strong candidates. I think the ques- Virginia Beach. power,” said McAuliffe, who is not accept- “We need a governor who puts the people tion a lot of people are trying to answer is Northern Virginia, they all expect, would ing donations from Dominion or the first,” said Moran at the Greenspring forum. which candidate would be the best to go be a hub of green job research and take part company’s political action committee. Deeds and Moran have similar profes- up against Bob McDonnell,” he said. “I am in developing things like the smart electri- Dominion Power has been the largest sional backgrounds. Both worked as local actually undecided. I have really been strug- cal grid and clean coal technology. “I think business interest or individual contributor prosecutors and are currently lawyers at gling with this myself.” we can build on the technology companies to Virginia’s statewide political campaigns small law firms. They are also both former Many other likely voters are having a that we already have here,” said Moran. over the last 13 years. Since 1996, the util- members of the House of Delegates. In tough time choosing a candidate in Demo- Moran, in particular, appears to be trying ity company has donated $5.2 million to 2001, Moran replaced Deeds as the House cratic Party’s gubernatorial primary June 9. to set himself apart by running to the left political candidates, $2.45 million to Demo- of Delegates Democratic caucus chair when “It was a tough decision. We are have em- of his primary opponents on social and en- crats and $2.65 million to Republicans. Both Deeds won his election to the state senate. barrassment of riches this time around and vironmental issues. Moran, who has accepted $46,800, and A fixture of political talk shows, McAuliffe it was a tough choice to make,” said Greg If elected governor, Moran promises to Deeds who has accepted $57,200, from Do- is one of the most recognizable Democratic Zimmerman, a Democratic activist from seek repeal the minion since 1996, Party figures on the national stage, even Arlington County, who would not reveal 2006 Marshall- said McAuliffe’s though he has never held elected office. who he was supporting publicly. Newman amend- “I am actually undecided.” pledge to turn down McAuliffe is trying to reshape his public “I think, for Democrats, I think this pri- ment, which de- — Scott Surovell, chair, Dominion money is persona into that of a Mark Warner-like mary is really difficult,” said Loretta fines marriage as Fairfax County Democratic Committee hollow because the businessman, who does Democratic Party Nawakowski, the Democratic Party’s captain between a man McAuliffe campaign activism on the side. He has rescued both a for the Greenspring voting precinct, which and woman and held a fundraiser at failing bank and Florida home building traditionally has the highest election turn bans marriage-like contracts for same sex the home of Thomas Capps, Dominion’s re- company during his career. Through these out of any precinct in Virginia. Though the couples. “We should not be placing discrimi- tired president. and a few other business ventures, residents are known for being politically natory language in the Virginia constitu- When there is consensus on an issue, such McAuliffe said he has created several thou- active, attendance at a candidates’ forum tion,” said Moran at the Greenspring forum. as the need for quick job creation, the can- sand new jobs. May 14 on the Greenspring campus was As a state senator, Deeds voted in favor didates have different approaches. Deeds and Moran tout their legislative particularly high, about 250 people. of the same-sex marriage amendment in Deeds, who represents the Charlottesville experience in Richmond as an asset. Volunteers who have knocking on the 2006. McAuliffe said he does not support area, wants to use Virginia’s well-regarded Deeds said he was able to get legislation doors of reliable Democratic households in gay marriage but is fully supportive of civil higher education system to spur growth and passed as member of the minority and the Northern Virginia have also found a lot of unions. But he has said multiple times that new employment. majority party in the House of Delegates uncommitted voters. the campaign should focus on other issues. McAuliffe would have a hands-on ap- and Senate. “I am going door to door and a lot of “If we don’t fix the economy, we are go- proach to attracting business to Virginia. As “I am going in knowing that system like people are undecided,” said Steve Baker, an ing to go backwards on several fronts folks,” governor, he intends to be the the back of my hand,” said Deeds. Arlington resident who supports McAuliffe. said McAuliffe at an Annandale debate. commonwealth’s number one salesperson While McAuliffe talks about needing to Voters may be having a tough time choos- Moran has spoken out against drilling for and business recruiter. win more Democratic seats in the House of ing a candidate because the three men in oil or natural gas off the coast of Virginia “You all know I am good at getting money Delegates, Moran points out that he has the race are similar in many respects. and opposes the construction a new coal out of people,” said McAuliffe at a meeting actually done that as head of the House of Deeds, a native Virginian who lives in power plant in Surry County between Rich- with the Northern Virginia Technology Delegates Democratic caucus. Bath County where he grew up, likes to tell mond and Hampton Roads. Council. The candidate, who once wrestled “I helped build the House Democratic cau- the story of his mother only giving him a On the issue of offshore drilling, McAuliffe an alligator for a campaign donation, revo- cus from 33 members to 45 members,” said few $20 bills in his pocket when he went backs limited exploration for natural gas but lutionized political fundraising for the na- Moran. off to college. not for oil. Deeds said he would support tional Democratic Party. McAuliffe, who has lived in McLean for McAuliffe, a McLean resident, started a some exploration for oil and natural gas. Moran, who runs his own small law of- almost 20 years, does not seemed phased driveway paving business at 14 years old McAuliffe says if elected governor, he fice, said he intends to shore up the by his lack of experience at the Virginia in upstate New York so that he could pay would work to push all payday lenders, economy by supporting and promoting statehouse. The Washington insider is run- for school. which provide small, short-term loans at a small businesses. ning as a Richmond outsider. Moran, a former state delegate for the very high interest rate, out of Virginia. “I have created a business in Virginia, a “If you are happy with Richmond, I am City of Alexandria and Fairfax County, re- Critics of payday lenders said many small business,” said Moran. not your guy,” said McAuliffe. calls when he father was laid off and his people become trapped in a unending cycle If elected, Moran’s first action as gover- See www.ConnectionNewspapers.com for employer towed away the company car they of debt through these types of loans, which nor would be to convene a bipartisan sum- more.

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newspaper of Fairfax Station, Laurel Hill & Clifton An independent, locally owned weekly Vote June 9, Much at Stake newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. 1606 King Street Polling places open, all registered voters eligible. Alexandria, Virginia 22314 On the Ballot NEWS DEPARTMENT: very polling place in Northern Vir- egates in Vienna, District 35; Arlington, Dis- STATEWIDE To discuss ideas and concerns, ginia will be open on June 9 for a trict 47; and Falls Church, District 38. Democratic primary, Governor, choose one: Call: 703-917-6444 ❖ Terry R. McAuliffe, McLean, Fax: 703-917-0991 Democratic primary, with two state- Because voters do not register by party in e-mail: www.terrymcauliffe.com E [email protected] wide races and several important Virginia, all registered voters are eligible to ❖ Brian J. Moran, Alexandria, contested primaries locally. vote in the June 9 primary races. www.brianmoran.com Michael O’Connell ❖ Much is at stake for Democrats in choosing For information on where to vote and more, R. Creigh Deeds, Charlottesville, Editor / 703-917-6440 www.deedsforvirginia.com a candidate for Governor. see www.sbe.virginia.gov. Bonnie Hobbs The contentious, high volume campaign be- Democratic primary, Lieutenant Governor, Community Reporter 703-917-6430 tween the three candidates, Terry R. McAuliffe choose one: Father’s Day Photos ❖ Jody M. Wagner, Virginia Beach, [email protected] of McLean, Brian Moran of www.jodyforva.com Julia O’Donoghue Alexandria and Creigh Deeds Every year at this time, the Connection puts ❖ A. Michael Signer, Arlington, Education & Politics, 703-917-6433 of Charlottesville will be Editorials out the call for photographs of fathers and their www.mikesigner.com [email protected] ❖ Jon I. Bowerbank, Withdrawn 5/18 settled by voter turnout on children, grandfathers and their children and Ken Moore grand children. Courts & Projects, 703-917-6417 June 9. Primaries like this in Virginia often [email protected] garner embarrassingly low turnout given how Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21, and once Jason Mackey much it matters. again the Connection will publish a gallery of VA 22314. Or e-mail them to Sports Editor, 703-917-6438 The winner will seek to extend the leader- Father’s Day photos. [email protected]. [email protected] Send in photos as soon as possible, includ- ship of Mark Warner (D) and Tim Kaine (D), ADVERTISING: the current and past governors, facing Bob ing names of everyone in the picture, the date To place an advertisement, call the ad McDonnell (R) in the general election in No- the picture was taken, the ages of the children We’re Moving department between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. vember. and sentence or two about what is happening The Connection, including our entire group and where the photograph was taken. Be sure of 17 weekly newspapers, is moving its head- Display ads 703-821-5050 Virginia desperately needs strong leadership Classified ads 703-917-6400 at the top for the sake of the economy, trans- to include your town name and neighborhood. quarters this week from Tysons Corner, a loca- Employment ads 703-917-6464 portation, healthcare, education, public safety We prefer digital photos, but we also accept tion we have enjoyed for well over a decade, Steve Hogan and the needy. prints. We will do our best to return hard cop- to Alexandria. Display Advertising The governor of Virginia is limited to a single ies of photos that include a self-addressed- Our new address is Connection Newspapers, 703-917-6463 four-year term. stamped envelope for that purpose, but please 1606 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Our Tammy Johnson Display Advertising See www.connectionnewspapers.com for do not send us any photos that cannot be re- phone numbers will remain the same, with our 703-917-6478 more coverage of the race. placed. central number 703-821-5050. Andrea Smith Also on the ballot are Democratic primary Send photos to McLean Connection, Father’s — Mary Kimm Classified Advertising, 703-917-6401 [email protected] races for Lieutenant Governor, House of Del- Day Photo Gallery, 1606 King St., Alexandria, [email protected] Barbara Parkinson Employment Advertising to be a successful governor. I in- That’s why he has my vote, and Nor have the federal campaign 703-917-6418 Endorsing Deeds vite you to join me in voting for he needs yours too. This Primary contribution limits, in effect since [email protected] To the Editor: him on June 9 in the Democratic Day, June 9, is going to determine 1975, prevented the corruption of Editor & Publisher Tuesday, June 9 is “primary day” primary. the future of our commonwealth, numerous congressmen and sena- Mary Kimm for Democrats across Virginia. I am 703-917-6416 so be sure you vote — your regu- tors during the past 34 years. [email protected] writing to let you know of my sup- State Sen. Chap Petersen lar polling place will be open from The Supreme Court notwith- Editor in Chief port for Creigh Deeds for the D-34 6 a.m.-7 p.m. standing, with full public disclo- Steven Mauren Democratic nomination for gover- sure, limits on contributions to Managing Editors nor. Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, Bruce H. Neilson candidates are unconstitutional Kemal Kurspahic I serve with Sen. Deeds (D-25) Vote for Fairfax restrictions on our First Amend- Photography: in Richmond and know him to be ment right to freedom of speech. Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, McAuliffe Craig Sterbutzel a stalwart advocate for all Virgin- Let the contributions be made, let Art/Design: ians, regardless of status or region. To the Editor: No Contribution the disclosures be published, and Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, Throughout his 18 years in the With the Primary Election now Laurence Foong, John Heinly, Limit Needed let the voters decide whether the John Smith, Stu Moll, Assembly, he has supported legis- less than a week away, our state’s candidates are likely to be unduly Wayne Shipp lation to protect our environment, needs have never been greater. We To the Editor: Production Manager: influenced by those who contrib- Jean Card support our teachers and assist our face bleak economic times in Vir- In the May 13-19 issue, your ute to their campaigns. Most elderly. ginia, and we need a governor publisher, Mary Kimm, argued in people contribute to candidates CIRCULATION: 703-917-6481 Last summer, Sen. Deeds stood with an unprecedented ability to favor of limitations on contribu- Circulation Manager: whose positions they already sup- Ann Oliver with Northern Virginia Senators set the agenda and tions to candidates for elective of- port, not to persuade the candi- like me and Sen. Dick Saslaw (D- Letters to get things done. fice in Virginia, like the limits im- date to change positions. CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, This year, the one posed by the Federal Election L.L.C. 35) to pass SB 5009, which repre- Peter Labovitz sented the most comprehensive candidate who fills Campaign Act and many other Chip Watkins President/CEO state solution for Northern that bill is Terry states. However, she never ex- Arlington Mary Kimm McAuliffe. Throughout his cam- plains why such limits are needed, Publisher/Chief Operating Officer Virginia’s transportation problems 703-917-6416 since the 1980s. It is the only leg- paign, he has listened to Virgin- saying only that it would be “sen- [email protected] islation in my tenure, which actu- ians’ ideas, regardless of their po- sible” to do so. Jerry Vernon ally transferred state revenue to litical leanings, and he has pledged Why? Write Executive Vice President 703-917-6404 our region in recognition of our to keep listening once elected. The most frequent rationale for [email protected] special needs. Of the three candi- Terry knows a good idea when he limits on campaign contributions Letters to the Editor Wesley DeBrosse dates running for governor, Sen. hears one, and he has pledged is to prevent corruption. However, The Connection Controller corruption thrives only in the dark. 1606 King St. Deeds was the only one to take a himself to turning the best ideas Alexandria, Va. 22314 Debbie Funk for moving our economy forward Because, according to Ms. Kimm, National Sales leadership role on this critical leg- Call: 703-917-6440. 703-518-4631 islation that was killed by the into reality once he’s elected gov- “Virginia ranks among the best By fax: 703-917-0991. [email protected] House of Delegates. ernor. Put simply, Terry will put states in disclosure,” corruption By e-mail: [email protected] Sen. Deeds understands North- Virginia first and get our economy has not been, and will not be, a ern Virginia. He has what it takes growing again. significant problem in Virginia.

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Washington Balalaika Society celebrates 20th anniversary.

By Steve Hibbard start, the concerts were in- The Connection formal but quickly earned notices. A life-long ama- hink Russian folk music. Think teur musician, McCullough “Dr. Zhivago.” Think all-volun- would learn to play almost Tteer, unpaid musicians ages 8- all of the stringed instru- 80’s. Thats the Washington ments and be conductor for Balalaika Society (WBS). its first 14 years. The 65-member orchestra is celebrating “Because we were here its 20th anniversary this year with the spring in our nation’s capital, we concert, “Those Were the Days,” on Satur- attracted some attention,” day, June 6 at the Rachel M. Schlesinger said McCullough. Concert Hall, Alexandria campus of North- One of the first shows ern Virginia Community College. Members was at The Birchmere and of the 90-voice Metropolitan Chorus will one of the earliest suc- also be performing in Gliere’s Hymn to a Great City and Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances from the opera “Prince Igor.” Barry Hemphill is its direc- tor. Alexandria’s Mayor Conductor Svetlana Nikonova, artistic director and arranger William Euille will wel- come the audience. trained them on playing the For the unfamiliar, domra. The first real concert was popular Balalaika songs at Langley High School. are “Sabre Dance,” “Mos- “As soon as people found out cow Nights March” and about us, we were in demand from “Those Were the Days.” the very beginning,” said Leonard. “It is emotional music. What is it about Balalaika music It’s music that you tend to that’s inspiring? “It’s the richness remember,” said founder and emotionalism of the music. I Max McCullough, 72, of loved it the minute I heard it,” said McLean. “Russian music, Leonard. “We try to maintain our Sasha Budashin mostly in minor keys, is focus on the traditions of the great either sad or happy music folk orchestras of Moscow, St. Pe- with a sad sound that really reflects the long cesses was pairing up wit the Paul Hill Cho- tersburg, and use the same arrangements.” 2,000 years of suffering and toil as the his- rale at The Kennedy Center, which is now Leonard discovered that his parents were tory of the Russian people.” called the Master Chorale of Washington. of Russian and Ukrainian decent, but never McCullough moved here from Houston A milestone came in 1998 when they were talked about it when he was growing up. where he was president of the Houston selected to help celebrate the 850th anni- “They were Jews who were forced to immi- Balalaika Society with his wife Francie Fite, versary of the founding of Moscow at grate.” a divorce attorney. They organized the Carnegie Hall. While conducting a two-year search for group with the help of Joel Leonard of Al- Organizer Joel Leonard, 70, of Alexan- the Russian conductor, Svetlana Nikonova, exandria. With only eight musicians at the dria said he found people from the Tacoma Mandoliers who could play mandolin, and See Balalaika, Page 14 Falls Church resident To Go Andrei Saveliev “Those Were the Days” featuring Russian, Ukrainian and eastern Euro- pean folk music. Arrangements by composers such as Khachaturian, WBS Orchestra Gliere and Borodin. The WBS Orchestra is orga- Saturday, June 6 nized in instrumental sections Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert hall, similar to a symphony orchestra, NVCC, Alexandria Campus, 3001 N. under the direction of a conduc- Beauregard St., Alexandria tor. The instruments include Svetlana Nikonova — Conductor domras in five voices (first and Alexander Tsygankov — Domra second prima domra, alto, tenor Anatoly Panchoshny — Basso and bass), six sizes of balalaikas Andrei Saveliev — Balalaika (prima, sekunda, alto, bass, con- Tickets: $35 reserved box seats; trabass), guslis, accordions/ $25 general admission; $20 seniors; bayans, wind instruments (flute, $15 groups and students; Free-Chil- oboe, clarinet, bassoon and folk dren 12 and under with adult. winds), and both conventional Order online at www.balalaika.org and folk percussion instruments. Send check to WBS, 4910 Gadsen Drive, Fairfax VA 22032. For informa- The Washington tion and group rates, call 703-549-2010. Balalaika Society Orchestra in costume.

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in the pitch that cleared the park. “I just saw it come With 3-1 victory over right up the middle of the plate and had to go for it.” Centreville, South County With the win, South County (27-1) advanced to the Virginia AAA quarterfinals. Facing Central Re- softball claims first-ever gion runner-up Atlee on Tuesday, South County pulled out a 2-1 win. region crown. For the record, the pitch Hunt saw was a fastball. A high one. Had she not swung, chances are the Jason Devaney umpire would have called it a ball. But the left- The Connection handed hitter turned on the pitch and sent the grape- fruit-sized sphere for quite a ride. outh County senior shortstop Meaghan Hunt Hunt joked that when she stepped in the batter’s is not known as a power hitter by any stretch. box in the fourth inning, she “was looking for an- SShe hit exactly one home run in each of her other home run so I could top my season record, first three seasons on the Stallions’ roster and which is one.” Cross that one off the list. mustered the fourth of her career earlier this season “That was a big home run in the fourth inning,” at a tournament in Myrtle Beach. South County Coach Al Thompson said. “Usually, On Saturday afternoon, May 30, once we get one, the game’s pretty however, Hunt proved that she has much over. But not tonight. plenty of power on reserve. She “I just saw it come [Centreville] answered properly just needed to find the right time for a championship team. They to use it. didn’t quit, they put one in to tie right up the middle Photo by Facing Centreville in the North- it up. Just what they needed. They ern Region softball final at Madi- of the plate and had made it a game, just what we son High School, Hunt displayed wanted.” some of that hitting prowess. She to go for it.” Centreville evened the score in Robbie Hammer broke a scoreless tie in the top of — Meaghan Hunt, senior, the bottom half of the fourth, cour- the fourth inning with a towering South County Secondary tesy of a Cara Donovan sacrifice solo home run to right field, which that plated Ferrick. After a score- cleared the fence and collided with less fifth inning, Hunt once again

a second, tree-lined fence that signifies the end of found herself at the plate in another clutch situa- /The Connection school property. tion. Two innings later and with the game knotted at one run apiece, Hunt smashed a double off of WITH TWO OUTS and runners at first and second Centreville pitcher Jess Ferrick to deep center field in the top of the sixth, Hunt dug her feet in, put the that fell just a few feet short of another round-trip- bat on her shoulder and stared out at Ferrick. A wild per. The hit knocked in two runs, which proved to pitch that bounced short of catcher Victoria Marvin be the decisive ones in the Stallions’ 3-1 victory. It allowed both runners, Kayla Reisinger at first and Meaghan Hunt led the South County softball team with was South County’s first region softball title in school Stephanie Sbardella at second, to each advance one a home run, a double and had all three RBIs during a history. base. Two pitches later, Hunt blasted another fastball 3-1 win over Centreville in the Northern Region title “I couldn’t really tell if it was a fastball, to be hon- See First-Ever, Page 13 game over the weekend. est with you,” said Hunt, when asked what she saw Badr, Makumbi Fuel Late-Season Run

message to Badr, telling him that he was lot about shining. In the finals, I think it’s Even the goalkeeper scores as Rams cruise going to score an important goal in only a important that guys step up, and I think me matter of hours. Badr, though not serious, and ‘Koko’ are the quality that can.” to Northern Region title game victory. sent a message back to Makumbi telling him Early in the second half against Westfield, he was wrong. If his team needed a key goal, Makumbi corralled a pass a few yards away By Jason Mackey Robinson coach Jac Cicala, whose team Badr was getting it. from the top of the 18-yard box. After turn- The Connection pulled off a 3-0 victory over Westfield. ing, he saw that there wasn’t a Westfield Robinson, however, unexpectedly dropped MAYBE THE two defender to be lex Makumbi found Samir Badr just its Virginia AAA state quarterfinal game exchanged a few found. So Makumbi Ato the left of where Badr surprised against Mills Godwin Tuesday, losing 1-0 on text messages be- “We care a lot of making took a few steps for- himself and anyone watching on penalty kicks. fore the postseason ward and fired a Saturday afternoon, May 30, at Madison But Cicala’s team was able to enjoy its started. In the a difference. We care a lot shot past the goal- High School. With an ear-to-ear smile, end-of-the-season success because of Concorde District keeper, Kody Makumbi put his arms around Badr and the Makumbi and Badr, two players with en- title game, about shining.” Palmer. Badr’s goal two began to yell. They had something to tirely different responsibilities who some- Makumbi scored — Samir Badr, junior, would come nearly celebrate. how converged to accomplish the exact the Rams’ lone goal Robinson Secondary seven minutes later Although Makumbi’s goal in the 50th same thing. It was even something they had during a 1-0 win and senior defender minute of the Robinson boys’ soccer team’s talked about prior to the game, too. over Centreville on Jimmy Brewer con- title match with Westfield would give the Because Saturday’s game was played as May 15. Badr, a U-17 national pool team verted a penalty kick in the game’s 65th Rams all the offense they would need, a continuation of a rainout on Friday night player, has provided the Rams with a clean minute. Badr’s goal required more attention. Not — started with 15 minutes, 58 seconds left sheet during every one of his starts this sea- “The ball was in the air, and I trapped it,” only did it come from 68 yards out on a in the first half — Robinson’s players drove son. Makumbi said of his goal. “I guess the de- free kick, it came from the team’s goal- themselves to Madison instead of taking a “We bring a lot of heart, a lot of determi- fenders got confused, so I just kept on go keeper. bus. nation and a lot of fight,” Badr said. “We “You never expect that to happen,” said During that trip, Makumbi sent a text care a lot of making a difference. We care a See Rams, Page 17 12 ❖ Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ June 4-10, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports Rams’ Jumping Dunleavy Breaks Loose Girls’ lacrosse “I guess since I’m short, I advances to Virginia try to get a higher shot AAA state final with on the goal.” Chantilly on Saturday. — Megan Dunleavy, senior, Robinson Secondary

By Jason Mackey tighter on you, you have to help your team- The Connection mates out.” It didn’t take long for Dunleavy to make egan Dunleavy stood oppo- the adjustment. With Broad Run taking a site Broad Run goalkeeper looser approach on her, Dunleavy opened MAllison Bogle with less than the scoring for Robinson only 62 seconds, 18 minutes remaining dur- finishing off a pass from teammate Tory ing the Robinson girls’ lacrosse team’s Vir- Barron. ginia AAA state semifinal matchup Tuesday In the first five minutes of the game, night, June 2 at Westfield. Robinson jumped out to a 4-1 lead on three

With a free-position shot, the senior at- File Photo more goals from Rachel Moody, Barron and tack/midfielder was granted a chance to fire Eastman before Broad Run’s Nina Duney away at Bogle, an unobstructed view that scored to make it 4-2 with 20:07 remain- wouldn’t require any sort of dodge, spin or ing. jump. Freshman Katie McHugh (two goals, as- That’s not to say Dunleavy wouldn’t try Pictured here with freshman Katie McHugh, senior Megan Dunleavy, sist) and Moody (four goals, two assists) some sort of acrobatic leap anyway. right, scored five times during the Robinson girls’ lacrosse team’s 18-5 followed with a pair of goals before Broad “Since I was little, I’ve always kind of win over Broad Run Tuesday night. Run cut its deficit to two (6-4) at 9:53 of jumped when I shot. It’s a habit,” said the the first half. 5-foot-4 Dunleavy, who eventually did score Chargers a 9-8 loss. In the Northern Region Dunleavy’s lack of production did not ex- But Robinson closed the first half on a 4- her fifth goal of the game on a jump shot title game on May 20, Robinson scored four actly come as a welcomed change of pace. 0 run, as the Rams got tallies from Rachel from point-blank range. “I guess since I’m unanswered goals in the final 8:36 to seal But what head coach Alison Neun ex- Moody, McHugh, Dunleavy and Sarah short, I try to get a higher shot on the goal.” a 10-9 win. plained to Dunleavy was that in the state Moody, who scored off of a free-position Dunleavy’s teammates wouldn’t need any In that region title game, Dunleavy was a playoffs scouting reports are designed and shot with 0:27 left before halftime to the assistance getting a lift, as they cruised to visible presence on offense. She just wasn’t followed. Although opposing teams may make the score 10-4. an 18-5 win. Now Robinson’s victory sets much of a presence within the team’s record struggle to locate Robinson even with a To start the second half, Dunleavy up yet another date with Chantilly, a team book, scoring just one goal. And during the portable navigation system, they know scooped up a ground ball and, without the Rams (18-3) have already played three Rams’ 15-5 state quarterfinal round win about Dunleavy and what she can do on a breaking stride, beat Bogle to stoke a 5-0 times this season. That state final matchup over Albemarle, Dunleavy again scored only lacrosse field. run for the Rams. After that jumping free- is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, at 6 p.m., once. “Everybody has your number and every- position shot, Sarah Moody added her sec- at Westfield. Considering the fact that she has a la- body learns who your top players are,” Neun ond of three goals on the night, and In the Concorde District final, Robinson crosse scholarship to the University of Vir- said. “You have to get used to that atten- Dunleavy tallied again make it 14-4 at ended the game on a 3-0 run to hand the ginia and has totaled 72 goals this season, tion and adjust to it. If they’re marking 14:35.

Bruin Relay Takes First points, while Western Branch won it all with 62. Tihut First-Ever Title The Lake Braddock girls’ 4x800-meter relay team Degfae took third in the 800 with a time of 1:55.62, From Page 12 of Kelly Hagan, Casey Lardner, Taylor Moore and while his twin brother, Leoule Degfae, placed fourth Liana Epstein (along with reserves Becca Sinichko in the 1,600 at 4:15.61. With a time of 8:01.24, the to the fence to score the go-ahead runs. and Megan Bumgarner) finished first this past Fri- Edison boys’ 4x800 relay team of Amit Vohra, Leoule It didn’t matter that Hunt was thrown out at home on the day, May 29 at the Virginia AAA state outdoor track Degfae, Teddy Holmes and Tihut Degfae finished next at-bat, a single to center on which she tried to score. The and field championships in Newport News. The four- sixth. On the girls’ side, Myah Hicks finished second damage had been done. It was now up to starting pitcher Chelsey some clocked a time of 9 minutes, 19.11 seconds. As in the 800 (2:12.29) to propel the Lady Eagles to a Dunham, the Northern Region Pitcher of the Year, to keep her a team, Lake Braddock finished ninth with 24 points, 25th-place finish with a total of eight points. composure, throw strikes and record six outs. while Landstown captured the state title with 73. Again, consider that done. Epstein took second in the 1,600 run with “Chelsey is obviously a fabulous pitcher,” said Thompson, of a time of 5:01.66, while Sinichko placed Nguyen a Duke his hurler, who finished with eight strikeouts and displaced five third in the 300 hurdles at 43.77. On the Week in Sports South County senior tennis player hits. “But like any other pitcher she can get hit. And she knows boys’ side for Lake Braddock, Matt Michelle Nguyen recently signed with that, it doesn’t fluster her. They hit us really well, McLean hit us Hoogland’s fifth-place pole vault mark of James Madison University. In four years, really well, but we’ve got great defense. She bears down, tells 14 feet served as the top performance. Nguyen compiled a 48-0 record against Patriot Dis- them what to do, takes over as the team leader.” Genamarie McCant of Robinson placed fifth in the trict opponents during the regular season and won Centreville had two runners on in the home half of the sixth 400 dash at 56.71, and Joey Muzzio was sixth in the four district titles. This season, Nguyen led the Stal- with one out, but Dunham ended the threat with a strikeout of high jump at 6-06. Hayfield’s Megan Clark tied for lions to a 15-1 record as they split the Patriot Dis- Donovan and a fly out by Courtney Burke. In the seventh, it sixth in the pole vault with her mark of 10-3, while trict crown with Lake Braddock. “We are very ex- was three up, three down for the Wildcats. Two lineouts and a Jefferson’s 4x800 relay team of Ronit Malka, cited to add Michelle to our new incoming freshman pop out sealed the region title for South County. Katherine Sheridan, Stephanie Marzen, Kimee and class,” said James Madison women’s tennis coach The game was billed as a pitching duel that would pit Ferrick Moore finished second at 9:25.42. West Springfield’s Maria Malerba in a press release. “I believe she will against Dunham. Although only four total runs were scored, it 4x800 relay team (Alex Watt, Paige Kvartunas, Anna add valuable depth to our singles lineup while also was a far cry from being dominated by the players standing on Barber and Sarah Lepley) was fourth at 9:33.53. having an impact in doubles play. Her best tennis the rubber 43 feet away from home plate. The teams combined The Edison boys’ team tied for 15th place with 14 will definitely be at the college level.” for 13 hits and only 11 strikeouts were recorded. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ June 4-10, 2009 ❖ 13 Community GMU Conference a Confidence Booster Giddle school girls “I wanted to learn about attend leadership different forms of conference at George leadership and girl

Mason University. Photo by power.” — Rejuianatu Bangura By Dana Esposito The Connection

Dana Esposito reasons for attending. Rejuianatu Bangura, an eighth grader from Hayfield Secondary n Saturday May 30, 15 girls School, came to learn about leadership. “I from every middle school in wanted to learn about different forms of OFairfax County attended the leadership and girl power,” she said. annual FCPS Middle School /The Connection Seventh grader Katie Hough of Lake Leadership Conference at George Mason Braddock Secondary wanted to come to University. Teachers at the middle schools “hear about potential careers, and see what nominated the girls, who were mostly the conference was all about.” eighth graders. Robinson Secondary eighth-grader Dr. Carol Robinson was the principal at Michele Alva wanted to “learn about ca- Luther Jackson Middle School when she reers, going to college and ways to lead.” came up with the idea for the conference Her schoolmates Alejandra Guiterrez and Students listen to a conference presenter about future career paths. eight years ago. She inspired by the book Rayza Rodrigo said that’s why they were “Reviving Ophelia” by Mary Pipher, which and the Washington Redskins. FCPS paid sible careers for women. The conference is there as well. After attending the confer- was about confidence and self esteem for for most of the conference costs. to motivate girls to believe in themselves. ence, Rodrigo wants to attend college. girls. Robinson, who is now a specialist in The girls met at their middle schools that Poe Middle School Principal Sonya High school students and past conference the FCPS Office of Educational Planning, morning and traveled by buses to GMU. Swansbrough spoke about how past con- attendees served as hosts to help assist the came up with the idea to start at the middle They were given purple conference T-shirts, ference attendees go into the middle schools girls around George Mason. Lake Braddock school level as a way to encourage girls to which they wore as a way to provide unity. to speak to the girls about attending. “They senior Alissa Hamby chose to help out with graduate from high school and set career Girls attending the conference were cho- form almost like a mini sorority and share the conference to “encourage girls to go to goals. sen for their leadership potential. This was their past experiences and gain more confi- college.” The middle school principals attended opportunity to hear different perspectives, dence from attending,” Swansbrough said. Some of girls at the conference said that Saturday’s conference as chaperones and to which they may not have heard at home or “We normally get 15 nominations from they plan on looking into possible leader- give support to their students. According to school. The conference brought women each school, but if we get more we invite ship opportunities in high school such as Robinson, George Mason was very support- from the community such as Realtors, doc- them, we never turn girls away,” student government and clubs. ive of the conference, which counted among tors, dentists, and discussions about college. Swansbrough said. A similar program took place Saturday its corporate sponsors Northrop Grumman The presenters serve as role models of pos- The girls came with different goals and afternoon for boys with male presenters.

Balalaika Society Marks 20 Years Calendar From Page 10 dies, was more popular over the Russian radio about From Page 11 Road, West Springfield. $5 in 30 years ago than it is today. He compares the faster advance, $7 day of show. 703- 569-5940 or jaxxroxx.com. 42, they formed a guild and started fund raising Balalaika songs to American square dance music be- will begin at 9 a.m. Packages start at and going after grant money. Leonard calls her very cause of its rhythms. It’s what farmers used to play $149. All five screenings take 60- gifted. “She pushes you to sound better and better,” for entertainment after a long day in the fields. 90 minutes to complete. 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By age 30, she was conducting the top Russian started out playing violin and mandolin and didn’t WEDNESDAY/JUNE 10 even know what a domra was. “I walked in with Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill folk orchestra in her country. Her husband plays Springfield Art Guild June Drive, Alexandria. Bring lunch bayan (accordion), daughter Vavara plays percussion minimal knowledge and found that they were so open Meeting and Art and join us for stories. Birth-5 and son Zachar plays cello. and helpful, and I feel like I really progressed in the Competition. 7:30 p.m. at with adult. 703-971-0010. last few years.” Grace Presbyterian Church, 7434 City of Fairfax Concert Band “Since we are a Russian folk instrument orchestra, Bath St. Springfield. 703-644- performs 7:30-8:30 p.m., as part we are trying to play more Russian music with Rus- “It’s really nice to be able to join a group and know 6677 or of the free Braddock Nights sian composers,” she said. “We are trying to bring relatively little about a particular type of music and [email protected]. summer concert series at Lake to grow with that and to learn,” Allen said. Older Adults Book Group. 2 Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink the spirit of Russian music and culture here.” p.m. at the Kingstowne Library, Park Road, Springfield. Free. She says she teaches mostly English-speaking Board Member Elizabeth Gardner of Arlington was 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Concerts are cancelled if it is Americans how to “feel the phrase” — how to inter- trained in opera and classical music then switched Alexandria. The Five People You raining. If there is a threat of bad to playing instruments. After taking guitar lessons Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom. weather, call 703-324-SHOW pret the Russian folk traditions. Adults. 703-339-4610. (7469) one hour prior to the start “Most Russian songs are sad but we have a lot of from a Ukrainian, who was the concert mistress of Practice Your English. 10:15 of the show for cancellation happy songs,” she says. “It’s like every culture. … the Washington Balalaika Society, she says she got a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the updates. For more, visit hooked on the orchestra. Kingstowne Library, 6500 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ We have a lot of sad music stories but we also have a Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. performances/. happy side of the culture.” One of the perks of the WBS is it has several smaller Conversation group for people learning English. Adults. 703- Falls Church resident Andrei Saveliev, 45, has been ensembles that get hired to play at public events, SATURDAY/JUNE 13 like the Northern Virginia Arts Festival last week. 339-4610. playing the Balalaika instrument all of his life. He’s Friends Book Sale. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. also a Balalaika music teacher. A graduate of the St. There’s also a Children’s Music Academy that teaches at the Kingstowne Library, 6500 THURSDAY/JUNE 11 Petersburg Conservatory, he moved here in 1997 from children ages 7-14 to play Russian folk instruments. Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Classes are taught by Nikonova and meet Saturday Redemption Thursdays. 8 p.m. Gems and finds for all readers. 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From Page 3 Police found two additional revolvers and HOAs in virtually every part of Northern flicted on the lives of innocent victims,” said more ammunition in Koger’s Jeep. Virginia were affected including in Ashburn, Randy Sengel, Alexandria Commonwealth’s Jeep Cherokee, got out of his car, walked “As I sit here in the courtroom and see all Chantilly, Arlington, Burke, Springfield, Attorney. to the taxi driver’s window, and fired sev- the people who were affected, it’s over- McLean, Reston, Herndon and Alexandria, “The officers who placed their lives on the eral shots at the driver, a man he didn’t whelming,” said Metro Transit Officer Gary among others. line, and Mr. Tewelda and the others who know. Taylor. “Our lives were irreversibly changed Robert Koger, the father, reported to were injured by his rampage, those are the Tewelda still feels pain, can’t sit for more that night. Fairfax City Police in November 2006 that ones who need a sense of hope,” said than an hour or stand more than a half-hour Taylor has two sons, one 20-years-old, the he believed his son had embezzled Sengel. “We need them to walk out of this at a time and has more than $170,000 of other a teenager. “I didn’t hug my kids that $800,000, kicking off the investigation. courtroom with a sense of value and re- outstanding medical bills. Tewelda has much before,” he said. Last February, U.S. District Court Judge spect.” trouble supporting his family now, he testi- Officer Heidi Rivas, a single mother of an Leonie M. Brinkema sentenced Koger, who Full recoveries won’t happen, said Casey fied. 8-year-old son, remembers thinking her son pleaded guilty in November to wire fraud M. Lingan, Fairfax County Deputy Thacher sentenced Koger Thursday to would be without his mother. and income tax invasion, to 66 months in Commonwealth’s Attorney. serve 66 years in prison for three counts of “It’s made me very alert and cautious. I prison and ordered that he pay more than “The emotional effects struck as deep as malicious wounding, three counts of the feel like I’m on duty, 24/7 now, because I $1.2 million in resti- the bullets that attempted capital murder of three police never know what’ll happen at any time,” tution as well as struck their bodies officers and two counts of use of a firearm she said. Her own mother asked her to quit $775,272 to the IRS “I’ve learned piecemeal and also derailed the during the commis- her job, she said. for tax evasion. dreams of these fami- sion of a felony. Metropolitan Koger’s emotional over the past year what lies forever,” he said. “Koger planned, “That’s a person who Transit Officer Wil- problems escalated “The crimes prove prepared and liam Bermingham, as he tried to provide happened, and I’m he’s capable of mur- armed himself and can’t be allowed out in an investigator, was a lavish lifestyle for horrified.” dering people, not set about to cause formerly trained for his wife, his defense just one, but six. harm, death and society.” combat as a Marine attorney said. — Jeffrey Koger That’s a person who devastation. What — Casey M. Lingan, prosecutor sergeant, he said. “Mr. Koger’s ac- can’t be allowed out makes it worse is he “I thought, ‘I can’t tions were ultimately in society.” had no specific tar- believe this is how derived not from pure greed, but rather as Crying, Koger apologized to the law en- get, but randomly selected his victims,” the I’m going to die, right here, right now,’ and a result of his severely deteriorated men- forcement officers and the civilians he in- judge said. “It’s a miracle they survived. I thought about the chief telling my then tal-health state coupled with an unhealthy jured. Koger said he has no recollection They survived to endure a life of pain and fiancé that I was dead,” said Bermingham. need to provide for his wife,” said Peter D. about what happened. multiple disabilities.” All the officers testified how the incident Greenspun, at Koger’s sentencing in federal “I’ve learned piecemeal over the past year affects their families, their wives and their court. Untreated mental health challenges what happened, and I’m horrified,” he said. VIRGINIA STATE TROOPER Jonathan children the most. included Koger’s bipolar disorder, alcohol “I’m extremely sorry, if I could take it all M. Groner pursued Koger after Koger shot “I think about how things can turn from dependence, bulimia nervosa and border- back, I would. I feel horrible, the pain I his first three victims. benign to chaotic pretty quickly,” said line personality disorders. caused is remarkable.” Koger drove up to 80 miles per hour to Groner. “No one had any idea of the depths of his But Judge Thacher rejected Koger’s claim elude police on Franconia Road, before Koger embezzled $3 million from 400 ho- emotional problems because emotional is- that he doesn’t remember. “While conve- crashing into a traffic control box in front meowner associations using 140-bank wire sues weren’t discussed in that family,” said nient, it’s just not credible,” he said. of the Springfield Shopping Mall. transfers before the shooting spree. Anita Boss, a forensic psychologist who tes- Lingan took a different approach. “The defendant got out of the vehicle with Koger was the former chief financial of- tified last Thursday. “His mental state was “So you don’t remember?” Lingan said, the firearm in hand,” Groner testified in ficer of his father’s real estate management in a severe downward spiral in the six cross-examining Koger after Koger’s apol- earlier case hearings. ‘I said, ‘Drop the gun, firm, Koger Management Group, which filed months preceding this event.” ogy. drop the gun,’ over and over again.” for bankruptcy in July 2007. “No,” said Koger. When Koger fired his weapon, Groner and KMG collected homeowner association PROSECUTORS FROM Fairfax County “So you don’t have to live with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Au- dues and provided a variety of financial and and Alexandria City spoke last Thursday. memory of lying in your own blood for the thority Police officers shot back, hitting maintenance services for homeowners as- “Our purpose is to establish justice for the rest of your life?” Lingan asked. Koger in the mid-section. sociations with 70,000 members in Virginia. gaping and permanent holes [Koger] in- “No, I don’t” said Koger. Cuccinelli Wins GOP Attorney General Nomination From Page 3 ing in the state,” he said. vention. Fairfax County Del. Steve Shannon (D-35), are poor because of the Republican’s stances convention since former Gov. Jim Gilmore VIRGINIA REPUBLICANS typically de- SINCE ONLY the very motivated partici- on issues like abortion and guns. was nominated. cide their contested statewide nominations pate, conventions also tend to produce more through a convention, rather than a primary conservative candidates, which some com- EVEN THOUGH the Republican represents CUCCINELLI hoped to get the support of election. plain are not as appealing to the general Fairfax County, he does not appeal to North- approximately 70 percent of the Fairfax Some activists said a convention format electorate. ern Virginia voters in general. He won his County delegates, though ballots at a con- fires up the base and give candidates mo- Cuccinelli, for example, is more outspo- 2007 re-election campaign by less than 100 vention are not counted on a one person- mentum headed into the general campaign ken on social issues than most other Repub- votes in his western Fairfax County district, one vote basis. Instead, the votes are season. Conventions also tend to benefit licans holding elected office in Fairfax they said. weighted based on how many Republican disciplined and well-organized campaigns, County. During his convention speech, he “I would be very surprised if he won. He voters participated in a recent statewide like Cuccinelli’s, that can convince people mentioned his strong support for gun rights barely won in a district drawn to be heavily election. to travel hundred of miles and possibly sit and a state constitutional amendment that Republican,” said state Senate majority Fairfax County leans Democratic but it is through several hours of voting. defined marriage as between a man and a leader Dick Saslaw (D-35), who represents also the most populous locality in the Vir- But conventions also limit participation. woman. 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