all-around winnerconnection.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/news/documents/2015/0… · 12-02-2015...

Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ February 12-18, 2015 ❖ 1www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

Entertainm

ent, 5

❖

Spo

rts, Page 16

❖

C

lassified, Page 18

February 12-18, 2015online at www.connectionnewspapers.com

Fo

llow

o

n Tw

itter: @

LFSC

Co

nnectio

nPho

to

by Lo

uise K

rafft/T

he C

onnectio

n

Fairfax Station ❖ Clifton ❖ LortonFairfax Station ❖ Clifton ❖ Lorton

All-AroundWinner

Sports, Page 16

Stuffing the Bus inClifton and Lorton

News, Page 3

CombiningHealth andMental HealthNews, Page 4

South County gymnast Collea Burgesscompetes on beam during the Conference 7

championship meet on Feb. 4 at LakeBraddock. Burgess won the Conference 7all-around title and helped the Stallions

earn their first team championship.

Home LifeStylePage 10

Home LifeStyleHome LifeStylePage 10

2 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ February 12-18, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

Celebrate the Chinese New YearFeb. 15-19, Feb. 22-25, Mar. 1-8

With Darrin’s Special 9-Course Dinner Menu!

703-569-4800Dine-In • Carry Out

6228-A Rolling Road(W. Springfield Shopping Ctr.)

Springfield, VA

by TimesNewspapers

by Greater SpringfieldChamber of Commerce

by ChineseRestaurant News

Voted“Best ChineseRestaurant in

FairfaxCounty”

Chosen“Best

Restaurant”

VotedTop 10

for 2007

Reservationsare a must!

Must request special menu whenmaking your reservation.

(Regular Menu also available)

Appetizer

Live Lobster w/Fresh Mango Salad

Special Crispy Fresh Salmon Roll

Soup

Alaskan King Crabw/Fresh Asparagus

Main Entrée

Fresh Lobster Tail w/Ginger,Onion in Chef ’s Special Sauce

Dynasty Beef Tenderloin

Chili’s Sea Bass w/Special Sauce

Pineapple Fried Rice w/Shrimp,Roast Pork in Pineapple Shell

Dessert

Tropical Fresh Fruits

Glass of Special Plum Wine

The Best Restaurant in the Area

AsianGrill


News

The Clifton Betterment Associa-tion held its first table tennistournament on Saturday, Feb. 17

at the Clifton Town Hall. The competi-tion was the brainchild of CBA membersMichelle Stein, Lynne Strang, SteveBittner and Jim Witt. Strang said it is away to “provide a variety of activities,

have fun and get fit” during the winter. Thetournament is part of CBA’s Get Fit Cliftoninitiative, which had its first event, a groupwalk, in November. Under 17 winners re-ceived a certificate and a cupcake fromCupcaked, located across the street from thetown hall.

— Abigail Constantino

For members of the South CountyHigh School JROTC program,Saturday’s “Stuff the Bus” fooddonation event was as much about

community service as it was about “servicelearning.”

“Community service is what you’re doing;service learning is what you’re getting outof it,” said South County junior AlexanderThomas.

“We’re learning how to help by gettingpeople to donate,” added junior LaurenDost.

The students helped run one of two Stuffthe Bus donation drives on Saturday, Feb.7. Theirs took place at the Giant grocery

store in Lorton and benefitted the LortonCommunity Action Center, while anotheroccurred simultaneously at the Giant inClifton and benefitted Western FairfaxChristian Ministries.

Fairfax County has organized “Stuff theBus: Helping Fairfax Families” for five years,in collaboration with local grocery stores,non-profit organizations and Fastran buseswith drivers from MV Transportation.

This year, the county lined up buses toappear in 13 different locations betweenJan. 17 and Feb. 16.

At Saturday’s drive in Clifton, U.S. Rep.Barbara Comstock (R-10) and SupervisorPat Herrity (R-Springfield) helped get the

donations rolling.“We know people make donations around

the holidays,” said Comstock, “but there’sstill great need this time of year. It’s greatto have a reminder this is a year-round is-sue.”

Lorton Community Action Center suppliesfood to between 240 and 280 local familieseach week, according to food program man-ager Stephenie Hart. “This area is definitelyan area in need,” she said, “especially alongthe Route 1 Corridor.”

“Thirty-six percent of our kindergartenershave free and reduced lunch,” Herrity said.“Sometimes it’s easy to forget, but the needdoesn’t go away.”

The drives in Lorton and Clifton each ranfrom 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In Lorton, theycollected 2,280.6 pounds of food (97 per-cent over 2014) and $807. The Clifton drivebrought in 4,422 pounds of food and$417.25.

With four events left, the 2015 Stuff theBus program has collected over 26,000pounds of food and more than $6,000 over-all.

For more information on the remainingStuff the Bus dates and locations in Febru-ary, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/living/food/stuffthebus.

—Tim Peterson

(From left) Stephanie Oni and Lakeshia Lewis from Fairfax Countygovernment, Lauren Sterling of Western Fairfax Christian Ministries, U.S.Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-10), Chantilly High School volunteer KeairaBaker, Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) and Chantilly volunteersLauren Zarbo and Kemi Oni help kick off the Stuff the Bus event at theGiant in Clifton.

South County High School senior Jacob Seastrand (left) and juniorAlexander Thomas (right) hand donated food to bus driver FutsumOgbazion of Fairfax at the Stuff the Bus event in front of the Giant inLorton.

Stuffing the Bus in Clifton and Lorton

Photos by Abigail Constantino/The Connection

Newly-engaged Mimi Stein and Jay Davis enjoy a game of table tennisduring the Clifton Betterment Association’s first ping pong tourna-ment at the Clifton Town Hall on Saturday, Feb. 7. Stein and Davis gotengaged earlier in the day.

Participants of the Clifton Betterment Association’s first ping pongtournament warm up before the adult competitions begin at theClifton Town Hall on Saturday, Feb. 7.

Town of Clifton Holds FirstTable Tennis Games

Steve Bittner, Clifton Betterment Association vice president, and, KevinGraine, winner of the 15 to 17 ping pong tournament division, enjoy agame of table tennis at the Clifton Town Hall on Saturday, Feb. 7.


By Kenneth Moore

The Connection

One teenager who attemptedsuicide revealed that if any-one had asked him before-hand whether he was think-

ing of hurting himself, he would have saidyes.

That message rang loud and clear toTeresa Gallahan, school nurse at a Catholicschool in Chantilly. The teen was part of atraining video for a course on Youth Men-tal Health First Aid, offered by the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board.

Gallahan, from Herndon, was impressedthat the instructor urged her to enter thephone number for the CSB Crisis Hotlineinto her cell phone on the spot.

“I’m trained to look for resources,” saidGallahan, a Herndon resident, who hasworked at St. Veronica School for approxi-mately 7 years. Gallahan and her principalhave now organized all teachers and staffto take the CSB training.

“Most parents appreciate that we keep aneye on their children,” Gallahan said.

Since 2012, 1,750 have taken the CSBFirst Aid Mental Health Training. More than10,000 people have taken the CSB onlineyouth suicide prevention program.

Mental Health First Aid is one of the waysthe Community Services Board serves allresidents in the community.

TRACEY PHILLIPS was 24 weeks preg-nant when her labor began.

She had three premature triplets; her sec-ond baby didn’t survive, and her son anddaughter spent five and four months in theneonatal intensive care unit.

“I had to recover from a C-section, we hadto plan for my son’s funeral, and we hadtwo very sick children in the NICU,” shesaid. “The human spirit finds a way.”

Phillips’ family was immediately helpedby the CSB’s Infant and Toddler Connec-tion, which provides evaluations and earlyintervention services for infants and tod-dlers who might have developmental or in-

tellectual disabilities or developmental de-lay.

“We would be looking at a very differentpicture had my family not been given earlyintervention,” Phillips said. “When mydaughter started to walk I was sure she wason the right track.”

Phillips’ children, now six, both have spe-cial needs. Phillips now works for the In-fant and Tod-dler programand is gratefulshe can giveback to otherfamilies whoare beginningtheir specialneeds jour-neys.

“There’s awhole movement of people with lived ex-perience who have something to offer,” saidCSB Executive Director Tisha Deeghan, ofhiring people like Phillips. “That voice is ab-solutely magical in helping.”

“Even with all that happened to us, I havefound other families that have been throughmuch worse,” Phillips said. “We have beenthrough the worst of it, we can see a fu-ture.”

During FY 2014, the CSB served 3,164children through the Infant and ToddlerConnection.

THE COMMUNITY Services Board plans,organizes and provides services for peoplewho have mental illness, substance use dis-orders, and/or intellectual disability. TheCSB served 21,249 residents during lastyear’s fiscal year.

Most CSB services are primarily for peoplewhose conditions seriously impact theirdaily functioning. But anyone with a relatedconcern may contact the CSB for help infinding appropriate treatment and re-sources.

“We are here for everybody,” saidDeeghan, who moved to Fairfax for her newjob in September. “We are the agency thatdeals with the most difficult and complexsituations.”

Deeghan took the helm at the Commu-nity Services Board in September 2014,coming from Michigan with 33 years of ex-perience in mental health and substance usedisorder treatment and prevention. Most re-cently, Deeghan was the senior vice presi-dent and chief operating officer for GeneseeHealth System in Michigan for 13 years.

Deeghan replaces George Braunstein whoretired in 2014 af-ter serving as ex-ecutive directorsince 2008.

“I’m learning theFairfax way, theVirginia way.There is so muchwealth here, butthere are twoFairfaxes,” said

Deeghan of her new home. “There is thewealth and the resources and the tremen-dous support from the Board of Supervi-sors. But there’s another Fairfax, wherepeople are very vulnerable, people who can-not find jobs, people who can’t access ser-vices.”

CSB’S NEW MERRIFIELD CENTERopened late last month at 8221 Willow OaksCorporate Drive, and offers an integratedsystem of care, allowing people who are re-ceiving services for mental health issues,substance abuse to receive other medicalcare at the same time.

“It’s state of the art,” Deeghan said. “It’sthe best example that I know of of an op-portunity to bring integrated-care servicesto people.”

Primary health care, pharmacy, dentalclinic are available at the same location, aswell as emergency services, entry and re-ferral services, and more.

As one example, having a pharmacyonsite so patients are certain to receive their

medications as soon as they are pre-scribed is a major advantage.

“It’s exciting to me to see this systemand all the creative community-basedservices in place,” said Deeghan. “We’reseeing much less need for high-end orrestrictive services, such as hospitaliza-tion or residential placement, becausewe are getting so good at providingcommunity-based services.”

Providing inte-grated services isa national move-ment, Deeghansaid. She cited astudy a few yearsago that showedthat people withserious mentalhealth issues of-ten die 25 yearsor more earlier than others from treat-able illnesses, because they didn’t haveaccess to health care.

Of the people served at the CSB lastyear, only 40 percent said they had aprimary health care provider.

One in every five people live with amental health problem, according toCSB documents. Two-thirds go withouttreatment. “Mental illness and sub-stance abuse disorders impact everysingle layer of economics,” said BelindaBuescher, of the CSB.

What Is the CSB?The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services

Board is the public agency that provides servicesfor people who have mental illness, substance usedisorders, and/or intellectual disability. The CSBalso provides crisis intervention and suicide pre-vention services.

The Community Services Board serves threemajor populations: people with mental illness,people with substance abuse disorder, and peoplewith intellectual disability and/or developmentaldisability. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/csb/

Who To Call for HelpIn emergency situations (24/7)❖ CSB Emergency Services, 703-573-5679, TTY 711❖ Fairfax Detoxification Center, 703-502-7000, TTY

703-322-9080❖ CrisisLink suicide hotline, 703-527-4077❖ CrisisLink suicide text hotline, 703-940-0888❖ Call 911 for a life-threatening emergencyDuring business hours:❖ CSB Entry & Referral Services, 703-383-8500,

TTY 711❖ Infant & Toddler Connection, 703-246-7121, TTY

703-324-4495For basic needs: food, housing, medical care, etc.,

703-222-0880, TTY 711Staff at all of the numbers listed above can take

calls in English and Spanish and can accessother languages when needed.

Community Services Board provides emergency services,prevention and treatment.

Combining Health and Mental Health

Fairfax County Community Services’ Board opened its new facility inMerrifield.

Tisha Deeghan, a Fairfax resident,became executive director of theFairfax County Community ServicesBoard in September 2014.

“We are here for everybody.We are the agency that dealswith the most difficult andcomplex situations.”

— CSB Executive Director Tisha Deeghan

Sign Up for MentalHealth First Aid

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/csb/events/mental-health-first-aid.htm

“The humanspirit finds away.”

— Tracey Phillips

Pho

to

s co

ntributed

News


CARDIOLOGY

DERMATOLOGY

EMERGENCY/CRITICAL CARE

INTERNAL MEDICINE

NEUROLOGY

ONCOLOGY

RADIATIONONCOLOGY

RADIOLOGY

REHABILITATIVETHERAPY

SURGERY

RADIOCATCenters for TheTreatment of FelineHyperthyroidism

• Family & Pediatric Vision Care• Comprehensive Eye Exams • Treatment of Eye Diseases

• 21 years Naval Service, 6 years Active Duty• Laser Vision Consultants • Over a thousand frames in stock• We carry all major brands of contact lenses • In-house lab

DR. GENE SWEETNAMDR. GRACE CHANG

O P T O M E T R I S T S

TWOCONVENIENTLOCATIONS

5204A Rolling Rd.Burke Professional Center

Burke, VA 22015703-425-2000

8951 Ox Rd., Suite 100Shoppes at Lorton Valley

Lorton, VA 22079703-493-9910

Most Insurances Accepted:Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Care First, Medicare, Tricare In-network

Doctor, Vision One Discount, Avesis, Aetna HMO/PPO/POS, PHCS,VSP® Network Doctor, EyeMed Vision Care, United Healthcare, VA Medicaid

WE WELCOME YOUR DOCTOR’S PRESCRIPTION

www.drsweetnam.com • www.sightforvision.com

News

Chet Nagle, Naval Academy graduate, Cold Warpilot, CIA agent and au-

thor will speak at the Januarymeeting of the Republican Womenof Clifton onthe conflict inthe MiddleEast and vul-nerability ofthe US electri-cal grid toEMP andcyber-attacks.This topicbears on thecyber theme ofNagel’s latestbook LazarusMan, whichexpounds onthese issuesusing fact-based fiction.Golala Arya,Kurdish Iranian refugee, will con-tribute her insights on the conflictin Iran. The event will be Feb. 18at Fairview Elementary School,5815 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, at7 p.m. with refreshments. Thebusiness meeting will begin at7:30 p.m. (This program was pre-viously scheduled for Jan. 21, butcanceled due to snow.)

Chet Nagle was born in NewYork and attended the US NavalAcademy and Georgetown Univer-sity Law Center. He worked in pri-vate and government defense rolesfocusing on the Middle East andAfrica. Nagle founded an interna-tional geopolitical magazine, theJournal of Defense and Diplomacy,read in over 20 countries. Heserved as the Special Military Ad-visor to the Sultan of Oman wherehe received their highest civilianhonor. Nagle currently consultswith government and industry, ap-pears on television and radio,speaks and writes. He is the au-thor of three novels, his most cur-rent, “Lazarus Man,” will be avail-able for autographed purchase.

Golala Arya was born in Iranduring the Islamic revolution andcame of age amid the atrocitiescommitted against women and abackdrop of war. Her father wasactive in the Kurdish opposition,which led to their eventual asylumin the United States. Arya’s par-ents emphasized the value of free-dom. She is a first generation col-lege graduate, receiving her BA inChemistry from Michigan StateUniversity and her MS in Chemis-try from GMU where she currentlyis a PhD candidate.www.CliftonGOP.com.

Nagle, Arya toAddress GOPWomen Meeting

Chet Nagle

Golala Arya


News

By Andrea Worker

The Connection

W.T. Woodson High School inFairfax welcomed eight newmembers into its Athletic Hall

of Fame on Saturday, Feb. 7 at the GrandAtrium Banquet Venue in Tysons Corner.This is the third Hall of Fame “class” forWoodson. The honors program was estab-lished in conjunction with the school’s 50th

anniversary in 2012.They came from as far away as Califor-

nia, Texas and Florida and as locally as thehigh school’s halls themselves where in-ductee Billy McCulloch, as Woodson Assis-tant Lacrosse Coach, still works with thesport at which he excelled. They went onto work in business, investment, coaching,distinguished military careers and even apolitician in the group with Virginia StateSenator Dave Marsden from the 37th Dis-trict in Fairfax County. With all of the catch-ing up, the telling of tales and reminiscingabout teachers, coaches, games, and events,the gathering had much the feel of a truehigh school reunion, despite the fact thatthe honorees represented five different de-cades and at least eight different sports be-tween them. During the reception, aslideshow picturing the athletes at varioustimes during their Woodson careers at-tracted much attention and some good-na-tured jibes about “that crazy hair”, or “thosegroovy shorts”, or “what the heck were youwearing there?” and Master of Ceremonies– and 1995 Woodson graduate - JarrodWronski (who now owns Metro DC DJs) hada time of it to wrangle the crowd to orderand begin the official program.

Woodson Interim Principal Dan Meiergave the welcoming address before turn-ing the proceedings over to Wronski and toHall of Fame Committee Co-Chairs DanCheckosky, Student Activities Director, andJim McLaughlin, Woodson Class of 1984.The co-chairs spoke to the school’s long-standing traditions and successful athletics

programs throughout the years. “Woodsonreally is dedicated to the values of the stu-dent athlete, meaning that excellence is thestandard both academically and athleti-cally,” said Checkosky. Checkosky andMcLaughlin called for the recognition of thesponsors, the Hall of Fame Committee, theorganizers of the event, and the Woodsoncoaching staff. There was a standing ova-tion for retired, long-time Woodson CoachPaul “Red” Jenkins, who was mentionedoften throughout the proceedings. Then itwas time to make the presentations.

There were so many accomplishments tobe recognized for each inductee that theintroductions took a considerable amountof time. The audience didn’t seem to mind,breaking into applause (and an occasional‘whooping’ sound) when various titles,placements and championships were men-tioned.

There was more applause, a good deal oflaughter and even a few tears shed as eachhonoree addressed the assembly. Of theeight honorees, five were present to accepttheir awards. Two were unable to attend.Sarrah Hadiji, who now lives in Oregon, wasrepresented by her parents, Carolyn andMounir Hadiji. Michelle Dodds Heotis senta letter of thanks that was read by MCWronski. Stuart Segraves tearfully acceptedthe honor on behalf of his brother Scott whopassed away in 1987.

The W.T. Woodson High School Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees, staff andrepresentatives line up for an official photo at the induction ceremony.From left — back row: Hall of Fame Co-chair Jim McLaughlin, DavidMarsden, Gabe Oliverio, David Strong. Front row: Bill Boice, StuartSegraves, Shelby Pigott, Bill McCulloch, Carolyn Hadiji, Mounir Hadiji.Segraves and Pigott represented the late Scott Segraves, and the Hadijiswere there for daughter Sarrah Hadiji who was unable to attend.

Woodson High School Inducts2014-2015 Hall of Fame Athletes

2014-2015 AthleticHall of Fame Inductees

Bill Boice, 1979 – 1983, Wrestling, Football, andBaseball

Sarrah Hadiji, 2003 – 2007, Cross Country, In-door/Outdoor Track & Field

Michelle Dodds Heotis, 1986 – 1990, TennisBilly McCulloch, 1997 – 2001, Lacrosse, FootballDavid Marsden, 1962 – 1966, Football, Basket-

ball, Track & FieldGabe Oliverio, 1963 – 1965, Basketball, BaseballScott Segraves, 1971 – 1975, Football, Wres-

tling, BaseballDavid Strong, 1962 – 1966, Football, Basketball,

Track & Field

Pho

to

by A

ndrea W

orker/T

he C

on

nectio

n

Viewpoints

What differences do you see between highschool sports programs, then and now?

—Andrea Worker

David Strong, 1962 –1966 :“I was in the first full class of Woodson when it started.

The kids now, they are bigger, faster, stronger. I have tosay, from what I see, they are just much more talented. Atthe game we attended last night, they were very impres-sive.”

Bill Boice, 1979-1983 :“One thing that is disappointing about high school sports

today is the diminished interest in some of the programs.I wrestled on the Woodson Championship team and allfour years at West Point. I coached high school wrestling.Now I go to events and I see only one half of a venue evenset up for seating when it used to be a packed house andmultiple mats. Soccer and lacrosse seem to have taken over,but I think there’s room for these other sports with somesupport.”

Billy McCulloch, 1997-2001:“I played lacrosse and football at Woodson. Now I am

an assistant lacrosse coach here, and I have seen lacrossereally continue to grow. I think the athletes are better, too.The U-Teams have gotten better so it ups the game a level.I am just glad I am here to give back to the game and thestudents.”

Gabe Oliverio, 1963-1965;“There’s no comparison. No way any of us could stack

up against these kids today. With the earlier training andthe camps, they are just better rounded and better pre-pared. The coaching has also advanced since back in theday. When I played, they wouldn’t let us touch weights!We might get hurt! We were probably like the Pillsburydoughboys compared to today’s athletes!”

David Marsden, State Sen. (D-37), 1962-1966:“Like Dave (inductee David Strong) I am a member of

the first graduating class at Woodson. The biggest differ-ence? Virginia was still segregated when we started atWoodson. Before we left we had the first fully integratedteam in Virginia. Some of the adults may have had a prob-lem with that, but for us kids, we were just glad to havemore good players on our team! Better nutrition, bettertraining and better sports science are at play now. Weweren’t allowed to drink water during the summertrainings. It was thought not to be good for you. Can youimagine? I think its safer now, and it’s something I keepworking on, with a bill in the state senate aimed at justthat.”


REGISTERNOW!

Find Your Children Safe & Sound

KIDDIE COUNTRYDEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING CENTER

DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMSDesigned to provide a complete, happy, safe learning environment

in harmony with the needs of the child.

CHILDREN AGES 2-5Full (6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.) and half day (9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) programs

SPECIAL FEATURESDevelopmental Curriculum • Degreed Teachers • Registered Nurse • Music Director • Nutritious

Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks • Heated Swimming Pools • Spacious Shaded Playgrounds• Planned Orientations and Presentations for Parents • State Licensed

KIDDIE COUNTRY IBurke Centre

Fairfax Station (Fairfax)6000 Schoolhouse Woods Rd.

Burke, Virginia 22015703-250-6550

KIDDIE COUNTRY IIBurke-Springfield

Fairfax Station (Lorton)9601 Old Keene Mill Rd.

Burke, Virginia 22015703-644-0066

Come See OurAward-Winning Facilities!

(Both Schools Winnersof American Instituteof Architects Awards)

FULL DAY SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM AGES SIX TO ELEVEN YEARSProgram is organized into weekly themes packed with FANTASTIC FIELD TRIPS, ASENSATIONAL OVERNIGHT CAMP OUT, DAILY SWIMMING, SPORTS, DANCING,MUSIC, AND AN END OF THE SUMMER “SMASH” MUSICAL PRODUCTION BY

OUR CAMPERS FOR THEIR FAMILIES.

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMSAGES SIX-ELEVEN YEARS

GRADES 1-6Transportation provided to Terra Centre,Fairview, White Oaks, and Cherry Run

Elementary Schools. Emphasis on specialevents, sports, time for homework, and student’s

choice of activities.

KINDERGARTENRegistrations are now being accepted for the2014-2015 School Year. Two Virginia certifiedteachers per classroom. Program emphasizes

language arts, math, computer literacy, science,social studies, social development, art, music

and physical development.

www.kiddiecountry.com

News

For nearly three decades, Ed-ward Arthur “Art” Steffentaught at Fairfax County

Public Schools.He spent his last 10 years at

Mountain View Alternative HighSchool in Centreville. After retir-ing from teaching in 2012, Steffencontinued to coach basketball,with his final position at LakeBraddock Secondary School.

Steffen died unexpectedly onJune 15, 2014, and the subsequentcelebration of his life brought over1,000 people to the Fairfax CountyPolice Association hall in Fairfax.

To honor Steffen’s memory, hiswidow Bev and children Emily andMackenzie decided to establish theArt Steffen Memorial ScholarshipFund that would recognize indi-viduals in the areas of citizenshipand basketball. The scholarshipwould assist with either financialaid or trade opportunities.

The citizenship scholarship isawarded to one student at Moun-tain View Alternative High Schoolin Centreville, and the basketballscholarship goes to a female atLake Braddock, Robinson,Centreville or West Springfieldwho is involved with either play-ing, coaching, refereeing or man-aging a team.

Steffen graduated from WestSpringfield High School in 1970.

The first Art Steffen MemorialCitizenship Scholarship of $1,000

was awarded to Mountain Viewsenior Dibora Eshete on Feb. 6 atthe school’s mid-year graduationawards ceremony. Eshete gradu-ated on Feb. 10.

Another Mountain View studentwill receive a scholarship at gradu-ation in June. The basketballscholarship will also be awardedat Lake Braddock, Robinson,Centreville or West Springfield atthe end of the school year.

For more information about do-nating to the scholarship fund,visit artsteffen.ucpfund.org.

—Tim Peterson

Dibora Eshete receives the first Art Steffen MemorialCitizenship Scholarship at Mountain View HighSchool’s mid-year graduation awards ceremony.(From left) Art Steffen’s social studies departmentcolleague at Mountain View Catherine Collins,Dibora Eshete, Bev Steffen and Mackenzie Steffen.

First Art SteffenScholarship Awarded

Art Steffen was most re-cently a basketball coach atLake Braddock SecondarySchool before his suddendeath in June 2014.

Pho

to

co

urtesy o

f Bev Steffen

Pho

to

co

urtesy o

f M

oun

tain

View

H

igh

Scho

ol


Opinion

The official position of the FairfaxCounty Board of Supervisors on theneed for changes in policy after theshooting of John Geer by police in

Springfield in August of 2013 appears to bethat this is the first time police policies havebeen a problem:

“Policies for handling police-involved inci-dents, which served us well for decades, wereinadequate in this complicated situation.”

Police-involved shootings have resulted inexcruciating obfuscation and delay by FairfaxCounty Police dating back more than a decade.In this editorial, we refer to two high-profilecases, but these are not the only caseswhere police secrecy had caused incal-culable pain to families while damag-ing the credibility of the police andother county officials. And this issue is not lim-ited to Fairfax County. Alexandria and Arling-ton use similar approaches to limit public ac-cess to information.

Most Northern Virginia residents think veryhighly of their police. We are very safe here.People understand that sometimes mistakeshappen, that sometimes force is needed, andthat sometimes police will exercise deadlyforce. What they are unlikely to accept is se-crecy that shrouds mistakes, and failure to takeresponsibility for explaining events of deadlyforce.

We’ll quote the father of David Masters whowrote a letter to the Mount Vernon Gazette (aConnection Newspaper) in June, 2013, twomonths before John Geer was shot:

“I am the father of David Masters. David wasshot to death by a Fairfax County police of-ficer on Nov. 13, 2009 while sitting in his truckat a stop at the intersection of Route 1 andFort Hunt Road. I don’t know any more aboutthe circumstances of this grim fatality now thanI did then and now, as then, the records of thistragedy are not available to anyone outside thepolice department. The officer who shot myson was ultimately and I must say secretly firedby the then police chief, David Rohrer. But eventhat was done without any admission of cul-pability by anyone in the county. … I don’tunderstand why the Virginia Freedom of In-

formation Act gives blanket exemption to po-lice matters. ... As it is now, the police depart-ment can, and seemingly does, operate in aculture of complete autonomy without fear thatits actions will be held up to any kind of scru-tiny.”

The Connection reported in 2006 about theaccidental shooting of an unarmed SalvatoreJ. “Sal” Culosi Jr. during his arrest on gam-bling charges:

“With red-rimmed eyes and her voice crack-ing, Anita Culosi expressed outrage Thursdayevening [March 30, 2006] that a FairfaxCounty police officer will not be charged with

a crime for accidentally killing her 37-year-old son. ‘My son is laying in a cem-etery,” she said, surrounded by familymembers holding framed pictures of

her son. “That man pulled a trigger and shotmy son dead.”

Anita Culosi’s son, Salvatore J. “Sal” CulosiJr., was accidentally shot to death by a FairfaxCounty SWAT team officer on Jan. 24 outsidehis Fair Oaks townhouse. He had been underinvestigation for illegal sports gambling for theprevious three months, accepting at least$28,000 in bets from an undercover FairfaxCounty detective.

In July, 2012, more than a year before JohnGeer was shot and killed, a group of citizensidentified four cases, including Masters andCulosi, where police secrecy continued to blockquestions about shooting deaths. Citizens Coa-lition for Police Accountability characterized“questionable circumstances” around theshootings, noted that no one, including thefamilies of the deceased victims, had been ableto obtain a police incident report despite thefact that the four cases are closed.

CCPA Executive Director Nicholas Beltrantesent letters asking for the release of documents,“to find out what happened in the shootingdeaths, why deadly force was used instead ofa taser gun or beanbag gun, and to find out ifpolice misconduct took place.”

Beltrante said: “Our letters will highlight tothe public the importance of amending theVirginia FOIA to require the release of policeincident reports, and the value of improving

police accountability by creating an indepen-dent police citizen oversight panel made up ofFairfax county citizens …. Unnecessary use ofdeadly force by the police, if it is occurring,will undermine the integrity and confidenceof the public in our police and our elected offi-cials.”

The revelations about the shooting of JohnGeer as a result of a civil lawsuit seriously un-dermine the credibility of the investigationprocess.

Aside from the officer who shot Geer, fourother officers on the scene told investigatorsthat same day that they were shocked by theshot that killed Geer and thought the shootingwas unnecessary. There was no weapon in view,and Geer made great effort to be predictablein his actions, asking permission to scratch hisnose, otherwise keeping his hands up on thedoorframe.

But a day after the shooting, police releasedthe following update:

“The preliminary investigation indicates thatwhen officers arrived on the scene, they weremet by an individual who displayed what ap-peared to be a weapon in a threatening man-ner and was subsequently shot.”

And last month, before the statements of theother officers were released, the police releasedthis update with the name of the officer:

“Geer was reported as having multiple fire-arms inside the home, displaying a firearm thathe threatened to use against the police, andrefused the officers’ requests that he remainoutside and speak to them. Officers, includinga trained negotiator, attempted to peaceablyresolve the situation. They spoke with Geer formore than 30 minutes as he stood in the door-way of his home. When Geer began loweringhis hands at one point during the negotiations,PFC Adam Torres fired a single shot that struckGeer.”

But investigators knew that the negotiatorhad not seen Geer holding a weapon.

We don’t agree with this statement byBulova: “The Board of Supervisors has takenthe steps needed to ensure its policies allowfor justice to be fairly and swiftly served.”

This is not an isolated case. The Board ofSupervisors must demand transparency fromthe police.

— Mary Kimm

[email protected]

Secrecy around police shootings has been aproblem for at least a decade.

Not the First or Only Time

Editorial

Write The Connectionwelcomes views on any public

issue. The deadline for allmaterial is noon Friday. Lettersmust be signed. Include home

address and home and businessnumbers. Letters are routinelyedited for libel, grammar, good

taste and factual errors.Send to:

Letters to the EditorThe Connection1606 King St.

Alexandria VA 22314Call: 703-917-6444.

By e-mail:[email protected]

Failing inTheir DutiesTo the Editor:

I applaud your editorial on theGeer murder (“No Justification forSecrecy, Delay on Geer Shooting,”Connection, February 4-10, 2015).The Connection has doneyeoman’s work in keeping thistragedy in front of the public, un-like other newspapers which arejohnnie-come-latelies.

Our chairman and county Boardof Supervisors have failed in their

duty to oversee the Fairfax CountyPoice Department, except Pat Herritywho seems to have spoken outagainst this scandal early. The “blan-ket approach” to deny FOIA requestsyou mention is simply a policy. Poli-cies are guidelines for what shouldnormally be done; they are not a le-gal requirement and can be changedwith a stroke of the pen by the FCPDeither on its own or at the directionof the Board of Supervisors.

I hope you will call for the res-ignation of the chief of FCPD; op-pose re-election of the chairmanand Board of Supervisors, less

Herrity; oppose re-election of ourCommonwealth’s Attorney; andpayment of the $12M to Geer’s es-tate. The chief has condoned acover-up and our elected officialshave failed in their duties. The$12M should come from the bud-get of the FCPD and ourCommonwealth’s Attorney, andforeclose raising the pay of thechairman and Board of Supervi-sors based on their inexcusablehandling of this affair.

Mike ShumakerFairfax

Letters to the Editor

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

@LFSCConnection

An independent, locally owned weeklynewspaper delivered tohomes and businesses.

Published byLocal Media Connection LLC

1606 King StreetAlexandria, Virginia 22314

Free digital edition delivered toyour email box. Go to

connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe

NEWS DEPARTMENT:[email protected]

Kemal Kurspahic Editor ❖ 703-778-9414

[email protected]

Amna RehmatullaEditorial Assistant

703-778-9410 [email protected]

Tim PetersonCommunity Reporter

[email protected]

Jon RoetmanSports Editor ❖ 703-752-4013

[email protected]@jonroetman

ADVERTISING:For advertising information

e-mail:[email protected]

703-778-9431

Steve HoganDisplay Advertising, 703-778-9418

[email protected]

Andrea SmithClassified Advertising, 703-778-9411

[email protected]

Debbie FunkNational Sales703-778-9444

[email protected]

David GriffinMarketing Assistant

[email protected]

Editor & PublisherMary Kimm

[email protected]@MaryKimm

Executive Vice PresidentJerry Vernon

[email protected]

Editor in ChiefSteven Mauren

Managing EditorKemal KurspahicPhotography:

Deb Cobb, Craig SterbutzelArt/Design:

Laurence Foong, John HeinlyProduction Manager:

Geovani Flores

Special Assistant to the PublisherJeanne Theismann

[email protected]@TheismannMedia

CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426Circulation Manager:

Ann [email protected]

Fairfax Station,Lorton & Clifton


CelebrateValentine’sWeekend

Feb. 13–15Reservations Recommended

Visit our Website to viewour specials

9000 Lorton Station Blvd., Lorton, VA703-372-1923 • firesidegrillva.com

Thursday–Saturday 4–9 p.m.

Peak ofthe SeasonOyster Bar

Burke Centre Shopping Center5765-S Burke Centre Pkwy., Burke, VA 22015

703-239-1300Hours: Tue, Thu, Fri 10-6; Wed 10-7; Sat 10-5; Closed Sun & Mon

Five Star Jewelers

CelebrateYour LoveCelebrateYour LoveCelebrateYour Love

LOVEBRIGHTSolitaire

Valentine’sDay2015



Describe your ideal Valentine’s Day Date—Tim Peterson

Viewpoints

Sev Kerat, senior atSouth County HighSchool, Springfieldresident:

“We’d go ice skating, orsomething else active tomove about and set themood. Doing an activitymakes me feel relievedinstead of uptight.”

Patrick LeMay, seniorat South County HighSchool, Lorton resi-dent:

“The date would besomething casual andclassic, like a movie anddinner. Keeping it simpleis good because you’reafraid of making that onemistake. Dinner is good sowe can talk, then themovie would be girl’schoice.”

Grant Kenny, Burkeresident:

“It would be somethingactive, like golf, going fora walk, camping or asports event. Not boringlike dinner and a movie.”

Laurelyn Rawson,Fairfax resident:

“We would start with aclimb to the top of OldRag and end at one of thelocal wineries, like BarrelOak Winery, with afireplace and tasting acouple of their varieties.”

Mark Jones, FairfaxStation resident:

“The day would includea running race with mywife, watching our kids ata swim meet and thengoing to downtownClifton for dinner, just thetwo of us.”

Liz Maquera, junior atWest Springfield HighSchool, Springfieldresident:

“First we would gohang-gliding and then endup at a picnic in the park,somewhere like Great FallsPark. Later we would go toa movie, an action movie,that’s not sappy, so weboth can enjoy it.”Katy Morgan, senior

at South County HighSchool, Fairfax Sta-tion resident:

“I would just stay inwith a cute boy, huggingon him and cuddling. Hewould make dinner for mebecause it’s my birthday,macaroni and cheese fromscratch, and then wewould watch a chickflick.”

Lauren Dzierski,sophomore at SouthCounty High School,Lorton resident:

“We would go out to amovie, then to dinner at afancy restaurant, for steak.The movie would be acomedy.”

Michael Murphy, junior at LakeBraddock Secondary School, FairfaxStation resident.:

An activity would be good, like iceskating, then a nice dinner, candlelit,maybe a steakhouse. Then we would goout to a movie, all very classic. The moviewould be either a romantic comedy orhorror, because generally girls want tohold your hand if it’s scary.


Home LifeStyle

By John Byrd

It’s been a good year for Sun DesignRemodeling.

In January, the full-service design/build remodeler won four “Contrac-

tor of the Year” awards from the Washing-ton, D.C. chapter of the National Associa-tion of the Remodeling Industry (NARI).Then, in February, an already locally-hon-ored gourmet kitchen was named categorybest (“kitchen above $150k”) in the 10-statesoutheastern region.

Winning projects include: a rear elevationpoolside recreation solution; a FrenchCountry gourmet kitchen (the southeasternregional winner); an open kitchen plan ina traditional interior style; and a lower-levelbuild-out to designed for use by three gen-erations.

A look at the firm’s tops-in-category prizesreveals much about homeowner needs andprevailing trends.

French Country Kitchen Is Localand Regional COTY winner: Resi-dential Kitchen Over $120,000

For Dr. Rick Layfield and his wife KellyLayfield, the search for their dream kitchenstarted shortly after they purchased their3,700-square-foot, four-bedroom home inClifton eight years ago.

“The kitchen suite was a primary sellingpoint,” Kelly Layfield said of the 400-square-foot room.

But she found the rear of the house darkand dated. Sightlines to the children’s back-yard play areas were not well-aligned. Andthere was a visually obstructive bulkheadover the primary food preparation zone.

Also, the pentagon-shaped food prepara-tion island and dining counter wasn’t wellsuited for in-kitchen dining. And the cor-ner breakfast area was cramped — makingit hard to access a door to the back porchwhich used to be a pathway to the family’soutdoor grill.

Fortunately, Kelly Layfields’s first meetingwith designer John Benson was productivefrom the start.

For instance, he proposed a rectangularfood preparation island with a granite sur-face, parallel with the two corners of thecook’s work zones.

To improve light, sightlines and floorspace, Benson eliminated a corner window,adding a larger window over the sink and athree-foot-wide divided-light door in themiddle of the rear elevation.

He then removed the side-porch door aswell as two floor-to-ceiling windows, re-building the corner wall around two sets ofwindows and a custom-designed diningbanquette.

The cumbersome bulkhead has been re-placed with a coffered ceiling.

Benson also helped Layfield explore thelighter, more textured hues she had been

seeking: marble subway tile wall covering;surfaces in Granite Bianco Antico; whitecabinets with glass facings; and an ovenbacksplash in a white quatrefoil tiling. Thecoffers, likewise, are delineated in a whiteand grey duotone.

“This is just the balance I was looking for,”Layfield said. “It feels like home.”

Open Floorplan Defines Casual ButElegant KitchenResidential Kitchen; $80k to$120k; COTY Honorable Mention

Steve and Melynda Britt’s four-bedroomcolonial in Vienna offered considerablecharms when the couple purchased it 10years ago.

There was a nicely finished library andliving room, a formal dining room and asizable family room in the back half of thehouse with a 13-foot cathedral ceiling fram-ing a lovely view of mature landscaping.

The main shortcoming was the kitchen— accessible from the back of the foyer, yetcut off from the wrap-around family gath-ering areas by a knee-high serving counterthat converged into an “L” with a floor-to-ceiling wall partitioning the kitchen fromthe breakfast area.

Instead of creating privacy where needed,the rear suite configuration made a prom-isingly open space feel cramped and closed-in.

For Melynda Britt, the larger goal was akitchen footprint that offered an efficientwork space — integrated with the surround-ing great room.

“Since the emphasis was on a more intel-ligent use of limited square footage,” SunDesign’s Durosko said, “we thought custom-

level eventually playing a part in our dailylives, but were only using it for storage. Itwasn’t until my mother began regularlyhelping us with the girls that we began look-ing at the house more closely.”

At first Park’s mother, Kay, would stay inthe guest room, but gradually everyonestarted looking at ways to increase avail-able privacy.

It’s at this point that Sun Design Remod-eling enters the story.

“A basement conversion is challenging,”said Sun Design’s Liz Lee-Sint, who guidedthe Park project from concept to comple-tion, “especially when it’s going to bemainstreamed with the rest of the house.”

For Kay, the top priority was a suite withall the features of independent living, in-cluding a private entrance, a comfortablemaster suite and a fully functional kitchen-ette with dining for four.

On a separate note, the Parks envisioneda 195-square-foot family fitness center anda children’s play zone with custom built-ins.

To gain uncluttered sightlines, Sun De-sign executed a few structural changes. TheL-shaped stairway entrance was widenedwhile preserving a necessary I-beam.

Describing the finished décor as “modernAsian contemporary,” Tina Park stressedsimple lines, soft tones and open visuals.

While the 150-square-foot kitchenetteand dining counter provides everythingneeded for food preparation, the executionblends with other elements in a cleverly-zoned great room,

“It’s really the nicest place in the housenow,” Park said. “And it satisfies so manydifferent needs that it’s become our maingathering place.”

House and grounds reconciliationjudged this year’s bestExterior Solution/COTY Grandaward winner

As Monte Zaben tells it, the rear eleva-tion to his 8,300-square-foot colonial inFredericksburg was so sun-exposed it wasuncomfortable sitting by the pool he hadjust installed the year before.

“We spent about a year trying to picturea backyard plan that would to make the pooland grounds a more satisfying recreationalexperience,” he said. “It was slow going.”

After researching several options, how-ever, he stumbled on Sun Design’s portfo-lio of indoor-outdoor solutions, and set upa meeting.

From the start, company founder CraigDurosko proposed relevant ideas — includ-ing a design for a spacious, shaded pavil-ion outside the home’s lower level.

Combining an extended radius that stepsdown to the pool with vaulted entrance way,

Four Sun Design remodeling projects named Washington-area“Contractor of the Year” winners.

Home Improvements Earn Remodeling Awards

Photo by Mitro Hood

GRAND WINNER: Sun Design Remodeling’s reconciliation of a spaciousFredericksburg home to its poolside setting was named the Washington-area’s Best Exterior design solution in the recent “Contractor of theYear” awards. The multi-component Craftsman-style architectural solu-tion includes a large outdoor kitchen and comfortable gathering places.

DetailsSun Design Remodeling frequently sponsors

tours of recently remodeled homes as well asoffering workshops on home remodeling topics.Headquartered in Burke, the firm has a secondoffice in McLean. Call 703-425-5588 orwww.SunDesignInc.com for more.

built-ins would help create better coordi-nated work zones.”

Critiquing the kitchen now, Britt isamazed at how much more effectively thesolution works on several fronts:

* The food preparation island not onlyprotects the cook’s work triangle, but ispositioned for easy service to the familyroom;

* The beverage station — an effectivespace divider — is accessible from both thebreakfast area and family room.

* The coffee bar is situated between doorsleading to the dining room and the break-fast room — out of the chef’s way.

* The kitchen’s mosaic tile flooring hasbeen replaced by a refinished hardwoodflooring that unifies the suite. White dia-mond granite backsplashes and surfaces,likewise, set an elegant tone.

* “We can now comfortably entertain 20-25 guests,” Britt said. “Better yet, the spaceis really warm and comfortable.”

Finished Lower Level Offers Multi-Gen Family SolutionResidential Basement/ COTY Hon-orable Mention

Eric Park and his wife Tina, both physi-cians, were already quite busy 10 years agowhen they purchased a 3,400-square-foottwo-level neo-colonial in Falls Church.Blessed events, however, have a way ofchanging basic assumptions for the better.In 2007, the couple’s first daughter wasborn; a second daughter followed four yearslater. Suddenly, active lives became evenbusier.

“Our plan all along was to create a fam-ily home,” Tina Park said. “We saw the lower


$29.99

Playground Chips& Organic Compost

cu. yd.

FREE Fill

BulkMulch$19.99 cu. yd.

Bagged,ShreddedHardwood

Mulch$3.49

OFF

-SEA

SON

PRIC

ING

9023 Arlington Blvd.,Fairfax, Virginia

2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro)

Open 7 days a week703-573-5025

Visit our new Web site: www.cravensnursery.com➠

Patios, Walkways, Retaining Walls,Paver Driveways, Landscaping!




Fragrant,blooming CitrusPlants 10% Off





50-75% Off Pottery50-75% Off Pottery50-75% Off Pottery50-75% Off Pottery50-75% Off Pottery60606060606060

Free EstimatesFree EstimatesFree EstimatesFree EstimatesFree EstimatesTree Clearance Sale30% OFF

All Trees 2013 & Prior

Tree Clearance Sale30% OFF






Selected indoorplants 1/2 price

BloomingTropicals 75% Off





Concrete Fountains,Benches, Statuary and

Birdbaths 25% off


Birdbaths 25% off


Birdbaths 25% off


Birdbaths 25% off


Birdbaths 25% off (3 cu. ft bags)

Lowest Prices Since 2008!Lowest Prices Since 2008!Lowest Prices Since 2008!

Cactus, Succulents25% off



www.kathleenhomes.com • [email protected]

Kathleen Quintarelli703-862-8808

#1 Weichert RealtorBurke/Fairfax StationLicensed Realtor 25 Years

NVAR Lifetime Top ProducerSee Interior Photos at:

#1 Weichert Agent in Burke & Fairfax StationCall Kathleen

today andask for acopy of her“SatisfiedClient List”

Alex/Landmark $349,950Walk to Shopping & Metro

Dramatic top floor loft unit w/ city views,3 levels, 2 BR+ den, 2BA w/ new tile ,1,480 sq ft, skylts, huge master suite w/vaulted clngs & walk-in closet, updatedkit w/ glass backsplash & quartz break-fast bar, new carpet, fresh paint, frplc,balcony, new HVAC, comm pool, walk toshops & metro.

Fairfax Sta/South Run $849,950Open Sunday 2/15 • 1–4

Immac Colonial w/ dramatic 2 storyfoyer, screened porch + deck, libraryw/ built-ins, eat-in kit w/ granite cntrs,double ovens, butlers pantry + walk-in pantry, fin walkout bsmt, huge mas-ter suite w/ 2 walk-in closets, 3.5baths, gas frplc, fresh paint, sprinklersys, central vac & more.

Is Winter a Good Time to Sell?You bet it is! 2014 was a very stable year for

real estate. Indicators suggest that this trendwill continue in 2015. Dr. Fuller of George MasonUniversity predicts a slightly better 2015. Interest

rates have once again dipped below 4% whichwill make for a busy winter market.

Call Kathleen to find out how her marketing andstaging techniques can sell your home for more

money. Sell now and beat the spring competition.

Manassas/Ashland $524,950Walk to School

Model-perfect home on premium cul-de-sac lot backing to trees w/ Trex deck &fenced yard, dramatic 2-story family rmw/ stone frplc, 4 large BR & 4.5BA,sunny fin walkout bsmt, hrdwd flrs, eat-in kit w/ Corian counters, library, MBRw/ walk-in closet w/ custom organizers,dual zone HVAC & more.

OPEN

SUNDAY

the structure’s architecture is welcoming.Tapered craftsman-style piers support a

seam metal roof. Inside, three distinct ac-tivity zones flow together: an open-airlounge, just outside the lower-level chang-ing area, seats eight to 10; a cozy poolsidevista with a pair of wicker chairs; and an

outdoor kitchen equipped with a traditionalgrill, a power burner and refrigerators.

As a practical consideration, Sun Designconstructed a sound-abating, architectur-ally-appropriate brick wall around exteriorHVAC units, and added a period-style heat-screening overhang to an upper level

Photo by Greg Hadley

BEST RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN: The newly remodeled kitchen suite in Rickand Kelly Layfield’s home in Clifton Heights features clean lines andcompelling visuals.

Photo by Mitro Hood

BEST RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN: Sun Design’s winning kitchen solutiontakes full advantage of a 13' cathedral ceiling with a two-level windowwall. Owner Melynda Britt says the space is much better organized, yetmore accessible — perfect for entertaining.

kitchen window.A second level grilling deck is now, like-

wise, under roof.Happy with the outcome, Zaben said he

enjoys the outdoor kitchen so much he wasout grilling one of his specialties this pastJanuary.

“We make regular use of the outdoorspace on just about every seasonable day,”he adds. “It’s very much a part of our livesnow.”

John Byrd has been writing about homeimprovement for 30 years. He can be reached [email protected].


Burke

Springfield

Fairfax

Fairfax Station

Vienna

FallsChurch

Ale

Oakton

Clifton

Centreville

Chantilly

anassas

Woodlawn

FORTBELVOIR

Lorton

Woodbridge

123

123

28

234

3000

286

495

495

66

395

95

50

50

29

1

50

FAIRFAX

CEAM

10

5

28

9

7

43

1

6

11

12

13

151614

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

1 3208 WEST OX RD ............ 5 .. 6 .. 1 ......... FAIRFAX ......... $1,200,000 .. Detached .... 0.50 ...... 22033 ..................... NONE ................. 12/17/14

2 9516 SHELLY KRASNOW LN 5 .. 4 .. 1 ......... FAIRFAX ......... $1,155,000 .. Detached .... 0.19 ...... 22031 ........... PICKETT’S RESERVE ....... 12/12/14

3 7400 UNION RIDGE RD ...... 4 .. 5 .. 2 ........ CLIFTON ............ $965,000 .. Detached .... 1.60 ...... 20124 .......... BALMORAL GREENS ....... 12/08/14

4 6462 LAKE MEADOW DR .... 5 .. 4 .. 1 .......... BURKE ............. $959,999 .. Detached .... 0.58 ...... 22015 ................ EDGEWATER ............ 12/19/14

5 7900 WILD ORCHID WAY .... 5 .. 4 .. 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION...... $955,000 .. Detached .... 5.00 ...... 22039 ...... DOMINION VALLEY HUNT ... 12/29/14

6 10693 YORKTOWN CT ....... 3 .. 3 .. 2 ......... FAIRFAX ............ $945,065 .. Townhouse . 0.04 ...... 22030 .......... JAGUAR/YORKTOWN ...... 12/09/14

7 7110 TWELVE OAKS DR ...... 5 .. 4 .. 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION...... $940,000 .. Detached .... 5.00 ...... 22039 ............... TWELVE OAKS ........... 12/25/14

8 10689 YORKTOWN CT ....... 3 .. 3 .. 2 ......... FAIRFAX ............ $881,960 .. Townhouse . 0.05 ...... 22030 .......... JAGUAR/YORKTOWN ...... 12/18/14

9 9736 ROLLING RIDGE DR ... 5 .. 3 .. 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION ...... $855,000 .. Detached .... 0.61 ...... 22039 ................ SOUTH RUN ............ 12/29/14

10 3589 ROCKY MEADOW CT .. 5 .. 3 .. 1 ......... FAIRFAX ............ $850,000 .. Detached .... 0.29 ...... 22033 ................. WESTVALE .............. 12/19/14

11 8943 RHODODENDRON CIR 5 .. 5 .. 0 ........ LORTON ............ $844,000 .. Detached .... 0.31 ...... 22079 ........ LAUREL HILL LANDBAY ..... 12/24/14

12 5929 EMBRY SPRING LN ..... 4 .. 4 .. 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA ......... $816,000 .. Detached .... 0.09 ...... 22315 ............. NORTHAMPTON ......... 12/18/14

13 7406 ARUNDEL PL ............. 5 .. 3 .. 1 ..... SPRINGFIELD ........ $771,000 .. Detached .... 0.20 ...... 22153 ............... MIDDLEFORD ........... 12/12/14

14 5311 RENAISSANCE CT ...... 4 .. 4 .. 1 .......... BURKE ............. $765,000 .. Detached .... 0.22 ...... 22015 ........... SIGNAL HILL CARRS ....... 12/15/14

15 5616 TILIA CT .................... 6 .. 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE ............. $739,500 .. Detached .... 0.39 ...... 22015 .............. BURKE ESTATES .......... 12/22/14

16 5314 RENAISSANCE CT ...... 4 .. 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE ............. $727,500 .. Detached .... 0.22 ...... 22015 ........... SIGNAL HILL CARRS ....... 12/15/14

Copyright 2015 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of January 15, 2015.

Local REAL ESTATE December, 2014 Top SalesPhotos by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection

1 3208 West Ox Road, Fairfax — $1,200,0002 9516 Shelly Krasnow Lane, Fairfax — $1,155,000

5 7900 WildOrchid Way,Fairfax Station— $955,000

6 10693 Yorktown Court,Fairfax — $945,065

8 10689 Yorktown Court,Fairfax — $881,960

13 7406 Arundel Place, Springfield — $771,000

3 7400 Union Ridge Road,Clifton — $965,000


5631-B Burke Centre ParkwayBurke, VA 22015

4600 John Marr Dr., Suite #401Annandale, VA 22003

• Free Initial Exam• 40+ Years Experience• Two Board Certified Orthodontists• In Network Providers for MetLife, Delta Dental & United Concordia

703-750-9393www.dutson-ellisortho.com

Met Life, Delta, BCBS/Carefirstand United Concordia Provider

Weekdays • Saturdays • Evenings24 Hour Emergency Care

8998-E Lorton Station Blvd.Lorton, VA 22079

To advertise, please callSteve Hogan at 703-778-9418

BURKE PROFESSIONAL PLAZAThe Corner of Rt. 123 (Ox Rd.)

& Burke Centre Pkwy.

Select yourproducts from

our MobileShowroomand Design

CenterFully Insured &

Class A LicensedEst. 1999

Free Estimates703-999-2928

Celebrating 15 Years in Business!

Visit our website: www.twopoorteachers.com

Bathroom Remodel Special $6,850

TWO POOR TEACHERSKitchen and Bathroom Remodeling

E-mail [email protected] for more information.

Newspapers & Online703-778-9431

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

Award-WinningAward-

Winning

SPECIAL CONNECTIONS CALENDARAdvertising Deadlines are the previous Thursday unless noted.

FEBRUARY2/4/2015..........................Valentine’s Dining & Gifts I2/4/2015......................................Wellbeing – National

Children’s Dental Health Month2/11/2015..............................................HomeLifeStyle2/11/2015 ......................Valentine’s Dining & Gifts IIValentine’s Day is Feb. 14 • Presidents Day is Feb. 162/18/2015...................................A+ Camps & Schools2/25/2015...............................Pet Connection Pullout

News

By Tim Peterson

The Connection

Robert Freas of Fairfax Sta-tion can’t fly his modelaircraft in his backyard. In

fact, he has to drive to a field about50 miles away for a facility thatmeets Academy of Model Aero-nautics standards for planes likehis. The fixed-wing fliers Freas andmembers Northern Virginia RadioControl (NVRC) club pilot can goup to eight feet long.

Since the club was founded inthe 1950s, members have had dif-ficulty finding and maintainingtheir own airfield in FairfaxCounty. But at the Jan. 27 Boardof Supervisors meeting, the boardunanimously approved the club’sproposal to build a model aircraftfacility on the western portion ofthe I-95 landfill complex in Lorton.

NVRC previously worked withthe county to establish a field atPoplar Ford Park in Chantilly. How-ever, the field’s proximity to theManassas battlefield and anequine facility to the south makeit less suitable for larger aircraft.Also, only four to five planes canbe in the air at one time, so hav-ing another facility was importantto the health of the club.

Having a facility that can accom-modate larger planes would alsoallow the club to host acrobaticcompetitions, a rarity in NorthernVirginia.

“It’s been kind of a draught,”said Don Mason of McLean, formerpresident of NVRC. “We have amillion people, but don’t have thiskind of recreational facility.”

The NVRC leadership has beenworking with Fairfax County forthe past three years to reach anagreement with the I-95 Recyclingand Disposal Facility to use thesite, a 290-acre landfill that closedin 1995.

The space is zoned for recre-ational use in the county’s Com-prehensive Plan, but the club wasrequired to get special exceptionto the plan in order to move for-ward.

THE LANDFILL sits in Supervi-sor Hyland’s (D-Mount Vernon)district and he made the motionto approve the proposal.

“I’m thrilled we finally found away to do it,” he said on Jan. 27.

Since the motion passed, unani-mously, Freas (past president andcurrently treasurer of NVRC) saidthe next step is submitting a siteplan for the facility. Though theairfield itself is largely just that, afield, the plan will also include astorage shed, shelter pavillion,mobile toilet and a 25-space park-ing lot.

The club is responsible for build-

ing the lot set at 25 spaces to ac-commodate one out of every threemembers using the facility, goingup to 75. They’ll be able to use thefield only on weekends, from 9a.m. to sunset, or until the recy-cling facility closes.

“It’s not a big effort to startwith,” said Freas, “then we canactually use the property at thatpoint.”

Don Mason of McLean is anotherformer president of NVRC. He saidworking with the county has been“long, arduous and tedious,” butappreciates the help and guidancethey’ve received from county ad-ministrators.

“I think that’s the nature of thebeast when you’re trying to buildsomething on public or privateland,” said Mason. “Everybodygets to have a say; the process isthere for a reason. The FairfaxCounty officials we’ve been deal-ing with have been fantastic.They’ve been supportive andguided us when we’ve had hic-cups.”

Airfield Closer to Taking OffSupervisorsapprove modelairplane field atI-95 landfill.

An aerial view of the landfill property shows the param-eters of the future Northern Virginia Radio Control clubairfield in Lorton.

Pho

to

co

urtesy o

f Fairfax C

oun

ty

See Model, Page 15


News

By Tim Peterson

The Connection

Though over a dozen taxicabs sat in the parking lotof Sleepy Hollow Elemen-

tary School, inside it was clear ev-eryone drove themselves.

Members of the United TaxicabOperators Association (UTOA)brought a strong contingent to theFeb. 7 town hall meeting of Sens.Dick Saslaw (D-35) and DaveMarsden (D-37) to voice their sup-port for legislation requiring moreregulation of the popular rideshareprogram Uber.

“We want to stick to the corevalues of Virginia,” said UTOApresident Chand Dodhy of Alexan-dria. “They should have back-ground checks and not be charg-ing like a fish market. Their ve-hicles should be identified, with adome light and consistent color.”

Dodhy was encouraged thatSaslaw and Marsden were listen-ing to them.

“The bill has still got a ways togo,” said Saslaw during themeeting’s question-and-answerportion. “It’s not over yet.”

So far, the House of Delegateshas passed Del. Tom Rust’s (R-86)HB 1662 that opens the door forUber and establishes licensingrules for “transportation networkcompanies.”

The Senate version, Sen. JohnWatkins’ (R-10) SB 1025 has alsopassed, meaning each bill willcross over to the opposite housefor consideration before a recon-ciled version goes to GovernorTerry McAuliffe. Marsden waschief co-patron on the bill, thoughhe also introduced his own ver-sion, SB 1102.

For West Springfield residentand taxicab driver Waqar Umer, hesaid Uber poses a threat to his live-lihood. “Our wages have gonedown, making it more difficult topay insurance,” he said.

In addition to Uber and otherrideshare service, Umer came tothe meeting with other concernshe’s facing as a driver. “They cansuspend my car, my license, butalso my family’s licenses for livingat the same address. And ReaganNational Airport has so many cabs,the parking lot is always full.”

SASLAW AND MARSDEN usedtheir presentation time in front ofnearly 100 constituents to com-ment on legislation movingthrough the General Assembly.

Saslaw highlighted SB 1349 thateffectively protects DominionPower from rate reviews over afive-year period. “If this bill doesn’tmake it through,” said Saslaw, “wecould see a $50 to $70 increaseper month.”

In addition to road paving, equalrights and gun control, Saslaw alsospoke on public schools. “We can’tfund public schools now,” he said.“The budget is back where it wasin 2008. And there’s a lot morestudents now. The tax structurecan’t support the state anymore.”

Marsden spoke about allowingfor the possession or distributionof marijuana for medical purposessuch as treatment of epilepsy. OnTuesday Feb. 10, the House of Del-egates passed a bill to that effect,HB 1445, introduced by Del. DaveAlbo (R-42).

“I asked Dave [Albo], could youbelieve you would support any-thing that had cannabis written init?” said Marsden. The similar sen-ate bill 1235, of which Marsden is

chief patron, would also allow foroil extracted from the cannabisplant to be used for reducing sei-zures in young patients.

“This is a minefield,” Marsdenadded, “with the difference be-tween state and federal law.”

Marsden also highlighted his bill1374 that deals with registrationand information provided to sexoffenders.

“The registry has 21,000 peopleon it in Virginia,” he said, explain-ing that the 37 pages of VirginiaCode outlining their dos anddon’ts “reads like stereo instruc-tions in Russian.” Marsden’s legis-lation would help make this infor-mation more accessible, but alsohold offenders accountable, thatnot receiving the information can’tbe used as a defense for failing toregister.

TO TRACK Sens. Saslaw andMarsden and their legislation atthe General Assembly, visitwww.virginiageneralassembly.gov.or [email protected](Marsden) [email protected](Saslaw).

Sharing the RideUber prominentat state Sens.Marsden andSaslaw jointtown hall.

State Sen. Dave Marsden(D-37) speaks at a townhall meeting Feb. 7 atSleepy Hollow ElementarySchool.

State Sen. Dick Saslaw (D-35) speaks at a town hallmeeting Feb. 7 at SleepyHollow Elementary School.

(Left) Sen. Dave Marsden (D-37) speaks with taxicabdriver Waqar Umer (right) of West Springfield, followingthe Feb. 7 town hall meeting held at Sleepy Hollow El-ementary School.

Pho

to

s by Tim

Peterso

n/T

he C

on

nectio

n

The Daughters of theAmerican Revolution’sThomas Lee (Fairfax)

chapter, in an event held at theArmy Navy Club in Fairfax,awarded their 2015 Good Citi-zens award to Clifton residentand Robinson senior ElizabethTelford.

The award recognizes a highschool senior who stands outamong their peers and pos-sesses the qualities of depend-ability, service, leadership andpatriotism. Telford has a 4.2GPA in Robinson’s InternationalBaccalaureate program and will

graduate in June a year aheadof schedule. She has twice par-ticipated in the Junior Olym-pics in Colorado Springs as amarkswoman. She is fluent inChinese. competes internation-ally in Kung Fu, and spent thelast two summers training inChina.

She received a Congressionalnomination to the Naval Acad-emy and a Senatorial nomina-tion to West Point. She is amember of the National,French, and Chinese HonorSocieties and is president ofRobinson’s STEM Club.

Clifton resident and Robinson senior ElizabethTelford receives Good Citizens Award from theDaughters of the American Revolution’s Thomas Leechapter Regent Adrienne Kerchner on Saturday, Feb.7 at the Army Navy Country Club in Fairfax.

Members of the Daughters of the American Revolu-tion Thomas Lee chapter honor their 2015 GoodCitizens awardee Elizabeth Telford at a Saturday,Feb. 7 luncheon at the Army Navy Country Club inFairfax.

Pho

to

s co

ntributed

Good Citizenship Honored


Worship Gathering – Sunday 8:45 & 11 AMSunday School 10:10 AM

Sunday Evening – Realtime Worship& Youth 6 PM

Family Night – Wednesday 7:15 PMHome Life Groups & College/Young Adult Ministries

Visit our Website: www.jccag.org4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax

Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170

JubileeChristian Center“Experience the Difference”

COMMUNITIESOF WORSHIP

bb

To AdvertiseYour Community

of Worship,Call 703-778-9418

www.calvaryfamily.com“Continuing the ministry of

Christ on earth”

9800 Old Keene Mill Rd.703-455-7041Sunday School

9:15 AM Worship Service

10:30 AM

Looking for a New Place of Worship?Visit Antioch Baptist Church!

703-425-0710 • www.antioch-church.org

All Are Welcome!Sunday Worship 8, 9:30 & 11:30 a.m.Sunday School for Children & Adults 9:30 a.m.Married Couples Sunday School 11:30 a.m.

6531 Little Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039

Model Airfield in Lorton ApprovedFrom Page 13

FREAS’ GOAL is to submit the site plan by theend of February or early March.Then, Freas and Mason have been told, it typi-cally takes about 30 days to process such an ap-plication. It could be months before any actualconstruction takes place, but the club is optimis-tic nonetheless.

“It’s great to be able to reuse the property likethat,” said Freas. “It’s a win-win all the wayaround. Everyone’s excited.”

“People that belong to other clubs in the area,further out west, that live in Fauquier,

Woodbridge and Lorton, are sitting on the edgeof their chair,” said Mason, “waiting for this toopen up to also fly large airplanes.”

NVRC airfield at Lorton:By the numbers

❖Grass runway: 400 feet❖Pits area for assembling, assembling and repairing

aircraft: 9,312 square feet❖Maximum flying altitude: 400 feet❖Flying zone: 2,000 by 500-foot airspace above the

field❖Use of the landfill by the club: $5,000 annually

Send notes to the Connection [email protected] or call703-778-9416. The deadline is the Fridayprior to the next paper’s publication.Dated announcements should be submit-ted at least two weeks prior to the event.

THROUGH SUNDAY/APRIL 5Reference. W-16 - Vulcan Gallery,

Workhouse Arts Center, 9518Workhouse Way, Lorton. Reference isa multi-media exploration of thevarious modes of influence thatinform visual artists in both contentand process. In Reference,participating artists incorporateperformance, sound, process, andimagery to address the stronginfluence of other artists, visual andotherwise, upon their creative outputas well as their deepest philosophicaland spiritual understandings. Noticket required.www.workhousearts.org. 703-584-2900.

THROUGH SUNDAY/MARCH 8Julia Galloway. Building W-8,

Workhouse Arts Center, 9518Workhouse Way, Lorton. JuliaGalloway is a utilitarian potter andprofessor. She is currently theDirector of the School of Art andProfessor at the University ofMontana, Missoula. Julia makesuseful pottery working at a mid-range firing at c6 in a soda kiln andre-firing her pottery at lowtemperatures to develop rich glazesurfaces. She combines wheelthrowing and hand buildingtechniques to make her pottery. Noticket required. 703-584-2900.

FRIDAY/FEB. 13 - SUNDAY/FEB. 15Cabaret Series: Dreams of New

Orleans. 8 p.m. Fri., Sat. 1 p.m.Sun. W-3 Theatre, Workhouse ArtsCenter, 9518 Workhouse Way,Lorton. Our musical romp throughthe Big Easy celebrates the GoldenAge of Jazz! Just in time for MardiGras! Join our cabaret ‘krewe’ on avirtual parade down Bourbon Street,with both classic and contemporarysongs from the stage and screen thatevoke the spirit of the famed FrenchQuarter. $30 general, $25 students,seniors, military.www.workhousearts.org. 703-584-2900.

FRIDAY/FEB. 13A Tribute to Black History Month.

South County High School, 8501Silverbrook Road, Lorton. $5.

Garden Talks with MasterGardeners: Purple Delights.1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Historic GreenSpring Gardens, 4603 Green SpringRoad, Alexandria. Learn to set year-round garden accents with purpleflowers, purple foliage, and purplefruits. $10/p.p. Register online atwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/greenspring using code 290 102

9101or call 703-642-5173.Juan Gabriel. 9 p.m. Patriot Center,

4400 University Drive, Fairfax. JuanGabriel is one of the top selling Latinmusic artists in history, having soldover 100 million albums worldwide.He has a star on the Hollywood Walkof Fame, multiple Grammy and LatinGrammy nominations and awards,and was honored by the LatinGrammys as Person of the Year.Tickets available throughTicketmaster and Patriot Center boxoffice.

Stereo Riots, Last Armistice, Burnthe Ballroom. 6 p.m. Empire, 6355Rolling Road, Springfield. Musicalstylings of three bands. $10 to $12.703-569-5940.

Julia Galloway. W-16-McGuireWoodsGallery, Workhouse Art Center, 9601Ox Road, Lorton. Julia makes usefulpottery working at a mid-range firingat c6 in a soda kiln and re-firing herpottery at low temperatures todevelop rich glaze surfaces. Shecombines wheel throwing andhandbuilding techniques to make herpottery. 703-548-2900.

Bingo. 7 p.m. Fire Station 3, 4081University Drive, Fairfax. Benefits theFairfax Volunteer Fire Department.703-273-3638.

Dancing Heart-Innovative Musicfor Flute, Percussion andPiano. 8- 9:30 p.m. Old Town Hall,3999 University Drive, Fairfax. TheDancing Heart Ensemble grew out ofa shared fervor to perform exciting,innovative music which transformsaudiences and performers alike. Thegroup commissions works, adds theirown personal touch with newarrangements of existing pieces, andcombines works around variouscaptivating themes. Dancing Heartbelieves that audiences love to beinformed and engaged, so they areinformal, accessible and interactive.For information,[email protected].

FRIDAY - SUNDAY/FEB. 13 - 15.Workhouse Cabaret Series:

Dreams of New Orleans. Fridayand Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday, 1 p.m.W-3 Theatre, Workhouse Art Center,9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Join thecabaret ‘krewe’ of Mary Payne, CalvinRegister, Christopher Shaw andKarissa Swanigan-Upchurch on avirtual parade down Bourbon Streetled by pianist Jacob Kidder andpercussionist James Lawson,featuring both classic andcontemporary songs from the stageand screen that evoke the spirit ofthe famed French Quarter! Ticketprice includes planche campagnarde.A la carte cash bar available invenue. Ticket price includes planchecampagnarde. $30, $25. 703-548-2900.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY/FEB. 13-28”Christos’ Orange - Ten Years

Later.” Workhouse Art Center, 9601Ox Road, Lorton. The WorkhouseArts Center presents an exhibit by theartists in Gallery 5 Studiocommemorating the ten yearanniversary of the installation of“The Gates” in Central Park in NewYork City.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY/FEB. 13-14Vagina Monologues. 8-11 p.m. Harris

Theater, George Mason University,4400 University Drive, Fairfax. AtGeorge Mason, The VaginaMonologues are performed inFebruary as part of V-Day GeorgeMason. First performed at Mason in1999, the event is cosponsored byWellness, Alcohol and ViolenceEducation and Services, andWomen’s and Gender Studies.Proceeds from the performancebenefit the Mason Victims of ViolenceFund. $5, 10, 15, 25. 703-993-2787.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/FEB. 14-15Richard Strauss Salome. Saturday, 8

p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m. George MasonUniversity’s Center for the Arts, 4373Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax. With asteamy combination of biblicalthemes, sexual tension and murder,Richard Strauss’ Salome surprisedopera audiences when it appeared in1905. Virginia Opera’s upcomingSalome, co-produced with PortlandOpera in Oregon, is an example ofthe lush musical sound of the early20th century opera composition.Salome is an epic journey into themacabre – all set to the spellbindingmusic of Richard Strauss. For ticketsgo to http://cfa.gmu.edu/tickets/ orcall 703-993-2787.

SATURDAY/FEB. 14Partner’s Yoga. 1-2 p.m. Studio A.

Workhouse Art Center, 9601 OxRoad, Lorton. Let’s celebrateValentine’s Day with Partner’s Yoga!A heartfelt and celebratory workshopof breath, partner yoga and justbeing together. Bring yoursweetheart or a special friend! Noprior Yoga experience necessary!Reservations required. $20 percouple. 703-548-2900.

A Mug-Throwing Extravaganza. 6-9p.m. Building W-8, Workhouse ArtCenter, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Watchresident ceramic artist Brian Growturn pounds of clay into mugs inthree hours. Mugs will be availablefor purchase. 703-548-2900.

“The Sixth Generation”Valentine’s Day Dance. 8 p.m. W-16-McGuireWoods Gallery,Workhouse Art Center, 9601 OxRoad, Lorton. Join The SixthGeneration for a Valentine’s Dayconcert in 60’s Dance Hall Style atthe Workhouse Arts Center! Award-winning rock-n-rollers, The SixthGeneration, perform live in theMcGuireWoods gallery with plenty ofroom to dance the night away. $20 to$30. 703-548-2900.

Entertainment

Send Your Photos & Stories Now [email protected] or completeour online form at fairfaxstationconnection.com

Be sure to include your name, address and phone number, and identifyall people and pets in photos. Submission deadline is February 18.

Be Part of ThePet Connection in February


Photo by Louise Krafft/The Connection

Participating in Mid-AtlanticErg SprintsThousands of spectators, rowers, coaches, volunteersand vendors filled the gym and the hallways at T.C.Williams on Jan. 31 for the 30th annual Mid-AtlanticErg Sprints. Pictured on the right is W.T. Woodsonrower Jack Ning.

Photo by Louise Krafft/The Connection

A Game-Winning EffortLake Braddock sophomore Bailey Edwards drivesthrough the West Potomac defense during the Bruins’41-40 overtime victory on Tuesday at West PotomacHigh School. Edwards finished with 12 points andknocked down 10 of 12 free-throw attempts, includ-ing the game-winner with 2.2 seconds remaining inOT. Lake Braddock made 20 of 23 attempts from theline. The Bruins will host South County at 5:45 p.m.on Friday.

Sports

By Jon Roetman

The Connection

South County gymnast Collea Burgess landedawkwardly during her beam routine at theConference 7 championship meet and re-injured her left ankle.

The sophomore had worna boot on her left foot forthree months after breakinga bone during a club practice.Now, competing in the all-around for the first time sinceher injury, Burgess was inpain and in danger of finish-ing the meet as a spectator.

Burgess had completedbars and beam, but therewere still two events remain-ing. South County head coachVal Taguding suggested Bur-gess, a Level 10 club competi-tor at Apollo Gymnastics inWoodbridge, ice her ankleand see if it felt better.

Burgess’ mom had a less-sympathetic approach.

“I talked to [Burgess] andsaid ice it first and see how itfeels,” Taguding said. “… Hermom came and talked to herand told her to suck it up.”

Burgess managed to “suckit up,” finishing the meet inchampionship fashion. Sheplaced first on floor (9.55)and vault (9.55) on her wayto winning the Conference 7 all-around title Feb. 4at Lake Braddock Secondary School.

Burgess’ effort also helped South County cap-ture its first team conference championship inthe program’s three-year history. The Stallionsfinished with a score of 135.175, edging run-ner-up Lake Braddock (134.95). Both teams

qualified for regionals.“I’m just so proud of our girls,” Taguding said. “We

went from a 112 [in our first meet] to a 135, whichshows … how much they’ve learned and how muchthey’ve grown as a team.”

Burgess played a major role in the Stallions’ suc-cess.

“It was huge,” Taguding said about Burgess’ re-turn to the all-around competition after three monthsin a boot. “... We wouldn’t have been in the top three... if Collea hadn’t [competed].”

Burgess won the all-around with a score of 36.05.Lake Braddock’s Jordan Clark finished second with

a total of 35.575, followed byT.C. Williams’ Cailyn Lager(35.225) and WestSpringfield’s Abbie Levine(35.125).

The top four all-aroundsadvanced to regionals.

Burgess started her eveningwith a fourth-place finish onbars (8.425) and a fifth-placeperformance on beam(8.525).

“Definitely, I was nervousto come back because I[feared] getting injuredagain,” Burgess said aboutcompeting in the all-around.“The first two rotations Ishook out the nerves.”

South County sophomoreFaith Baxter placed seventhon floor (8.9), eighth on vault(8.8), tied for eighth on bars(7.9) and tied for 10th onbeam (7.95).

“It wasn’t my best, but Ithink I definitely helped theteam,” said Baxter, who trans-ferred to South County fromFayetteville, N.C. before the

school year. “I couldn’t be happier.”South County’s Alicia Williams finished sixth on

bars (8.25) and Ashley Aleandre placed seventh onbeam (8.425).

The 6A North region meet was scheduled for Feb.11, after The Connection’s deadline. The state meetwill be held Feb. 20-21 at Patriot High School.

SoCo gymnastics winsfirst Conference 7championship.

Burgess Overcomes Injury, WinsConference All-Around Title

South County sophomore FaithBaxter competes on floor duringthe Conference 7 championshipmeet on Feb. 4 at Lake Braddock.

South Countygymnast ColleaBurgess wonthe Conference7 all-aroundtitle andhelped theStallions earntheir first teamchampionshipon Feb. 4 atLake BraddockSecondarySchool.

Photos by Louise Krafft/The Connection


ALEXANDRIATOYOTA

POTOMACRIVER

ALEXANDRIATOYOTA

3750 Jefferson Davis Hwy.Alexandria, VA 22305

703-684-0710www.alexandriatoyota.com

NEW! Extended Service Department Hours:Monday – Friday, 7 am to 9 pmSaturday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm

Sunday, 10 am to 4 pmSunday by appointment only.

ServiceCentersKeep Your Toyota

a Toyota Let’s Go Places

TOYOTALIFETIME GUARANTEE

Mufflers•Exhaust Pipes•Shocks•StrutsToyota mufflers, exhaust pipes, shocks, strutsand strut cartridges are guaranteed to theoriginal purchaser for the life of the vehiclewhen installed by an authorized Toyota dealer.See us for full details.

You Have Saturdays OffThat’s Exactly Why We Don’t!

703-684-0700 | ALEXANDRIATOYOTA.COM

Make your next service appointment at:

alexandriatoyota.com

GreatSavings

GreatSecurity

GreatService

Sales Hours: Mon – Fri: 9am – 9pm | Sat: 9am – 6pm | Sun: 12pm – 5pm 703-684-0700

Add Dealer Processing Fee of $599. $1,250 Cash Back from Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc. available on new 2015 Prius.Customers can receive cash back from Toyota or can apply to down payment. Excludes plug-in models. See dealer fordetails. ToyotaCare covers normal factory scheduled service. Plan is 2 years or 25k miles, whichever comes first. Thenew vehicle cannot be part of a rental or commercial fleet, or a livery/taxi vehicle. See participating Toyota dealer forplan details. Valid only in the continental U.S. and Alaska. Roadside assistance does not include parts and fluids. Priusplug-in hybrid comes with an extra year of roadside assistance, for a total of three (3) years from date of purchase.Lease, APR and Cash Back offers may not be combined. See dealer for details. Offers expire 2/16/2015.

Add Dealer Processing Fee of $599. 0.9% APR financing up to 60 months available to qualified buyers thru Toyota FinancialServices. Total financed cannot exceed MSRP plus options, tax and license fees. 60 monthly payments of $17.05 for each$1,000 borrowed. Not all buyers will qualify. ToyotaCare covers normal factory scheduled service. Plan is 2 years or 25kmiles, whichever comes first. The new vehicle cannot be part of a rental or commercial fleet, or a livery/taxi vehicle. See par-ticipating Toyota dealer for plan details. Valid only in the continental U.S. and Alaska. Roadside assistance does not includeparts and fluids. Prius plug-in hybrid comes with an extra year of roadside assistance, for a total of three (3) years from dateof purchase. Lease, APR and Cash Back offers may not be combined. See dealer for details. Offers expire 2/16/2015.

*Covers normal factory scheduled service for 2 years or 25K miles, whichever comes first. See Toyota dealer for details and exclusions. Valid only in the Continental U.S. and Alaska.**Roadside Assistance does not include parts and fluids. Valid only in the Continental United States and Alaska. 1-800-444-4195.

ToyotaCareNo Cost Service & Roadside

Peace of mind with every new vehicle.Receive a no-cost maintenance plan*

and roadside assistance** with thepurchase

or lease of every new Toyota. For two years or 25,000 miles,whichever comes first, you and your new Toyota will be covered.

Finance a New 2015Corolla LE Auto at 0.9%

APR for 60 months.New 2015 Prius Liftback

$1,250 Cash Back

2/28/15 2/28/15 2/28/15

2/28/152/28/152/28/15

28 YEARS OFRECEIVING THIS

HONOR


Recessed LightingCeiling FansPhone/CATVComputer Network CablingService UpgradesHot Tubs, etc…

Office 703-335-0654Mobile 703-499-0522

Licensed/Bonded/Insured

[email protected]

ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL

GUTTER CLEANINGGutters and Downspouts Cleaned

Small Repairs • Gutter Guards

PINNACLE SERVICESlic/ins 703-802-0483 free est.email [email protected]: lawnsandgutters.comFriendly Service with a Friendly Price!

GUTTER GUTTER

General RemodelingResidential & Commercial

Specializing in:Kitchen/Bathroom/Basement RemodelingPlumbing • Electrical • Custom Carpentry

Doors Windows • Hardwood FloorsCrown Molding • House Cleaning

Interior/Exterior Painting • Brick/Stone WorkCeramic Tile • Decks, Fences, Patios

HOA Maintenance, Granite Counter TopsRealtors Work and Much More

Hand and HandHandyman

Licensed and Insured Serving Northern Virginia

703-296-6409

RCL HOME REPAIRSHandyman Services

Springfld • Burke • KingstowneLight Electrical • Plumbing •

Bathroom Renovation • Ceramic Tile • Drywall Repair

703-922-4190LIC. www.rclhomerepairs.com INS.

HANDYMAN HANDYMAN

SPRINGFIELD HANDYMAN

��Small Home Repairs

��Good Rates

��Experienced

703-971-2164

LicensedInsured

We Accept VISA/MC

703-441-8811

You have tried the rest - NOW CALL THE BEST!!Proudly serving Northern VA - 46 yrs. exp.

The HANDYMANA DIVISION OF NURSE CONSTRUCTION

BATHROOM REMODELING, DRYWALL,PAINTING, CERAMIC TILE, CARPENTRY,POWER WASHING & MUCH MORE

IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS

R.N. CONTRACTORS, INC.Remodeling Homes, Flooring,Kitchen & Bath, Windows,Siding, Roofing, Additions &Patios, Custom Deck, Painting

We Accept All Major Credit CardsLicensed, Insured, Bonded • Free Estimates • Class A Lic

Phone: 703-887-3827 Fax: 703-830-3849E-mail: [email protected]

www.rncontractors.com

IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS

Remodeling Bathrooms, Kitchens & Basements

Picture PerfectPicture Perfect

Exterior & Interior Repair, Painting, Carpentry,Wood Rot, Drywall, All Flooring, Decks

Licensed – Bonded – Insured“If it can be done, we can do it”

http://www.pphionline.com/

•FREE Estimates•FAST & Reliable Service

•EASY To schedule•NO $$$ DOWN!

Handyman Services Available

(703) 590-3187(703) 590-3187

R&N Carpentry

✦BASEMENTS ✦BATHS ✦KITCHENSForeclosure specialist/Power washing

✦Exterior Wood Rot More!Deck & Fence repair, Screen Porches

No jobs too large or smallFree est. 37 yrs exp. Licensed, Insured

703-987-5096

MOWING, TRIMMING, EDGING,MULCHING & TRIM HEDGES

PINNACLE SERVICES, INC.LAWN SERVICE

Friendly Service for a Friendly Price

703-802-0483703-802-0483

LAWN SERVICE LAWN SERVICE

Quality Tree Service& Landscaping

Reasonable prices. Licensed & insured.

24 Hour EmergencyTree Service

25 years of experience – Free estimates 703-868-5358

Fall Cleanup...Tree removal, topping & pruning,shrubbery trimming, mulching,leaf removal, planting, hauling,gutter cleaning, retaining walls,

drainage problems, etc.

TREE SERVICE TREE SERVICE

Zone 2 Ad Deadline:

Wednesday 11 a.m.

703-778-9411

EmploymentEmploymentZone 2: • Burke

• Fairfax • Springfield

• Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton

PERMANENT PART-TIME

Job sharing in private home, Thursdays & Fridays, 9-5, $12 p/h, excellent

command of the English language, good phone manner. Start immediately.

Call 703-591-1111

PHLEBOTOMISTS

SUNRISE MEDICAL

LABORATORIES

Immediate openings for full and part time phlebotomists to work in the Loudoun,

Fairfax and Prince William county areas areas. Must have minimum 1 year

experience, able to work independently, and be computer literate. Strong

motivation, and excellent bedside manner also required.

SML offers a competitive salary and generous benefits including paid time off,

a 401k, low-cost health insurance (medical, dental, and prescription),

voluntary vision, short term and accident insurance. Fax resume to Human

Resources at 703-263-7961 or e-mail to [email protected].

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will

not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orienta-

tion, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Sunrise Medical Laboratories, Inc. takes affirmative action in support of its policy to and advance in employment individuals who are minori-

ties, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

BUSINESS OPP

NATIONAL CHILDRENS CENTERNo sell! Salary + Bonus + Benefits!

Weekdays 9-4

TELEPHONE

☎☎301-333-1900

A great opportunity toWORK AT HOME!

☎☎

BUSINESS OPP

NATIONAL CHILDRENS CENTERNo sell! Salary + Bonus + Benefits!

Weekdays 9-4

TELEPHONE

☎☎301-333-1900

A great opportunity toWORK AT HOME!

☎☎

Editorial Assistant/Assistant EditorFull-time assistant editor to help with allaspects of producing award-winning weeklynewspapers, including daily web and socialmedia updates.Must be a prolific, efficient, accuratewriter/rewriter with good basic knowledgeof AP style and clean copy. Self-starter withexcellent time management skills who can towork independently and collaboratively withstrong organizational skills, high productivity,attention to detail. Exciting opportunity tolearn from excellent editors.Essential Responsibilities:Generating local content daily for print andonline, including calendar & entertainmentlistings, news briefs, crime reports, businessbriefs, school and education notes, faith notes,photo galleries, etc.Monitor never-ending email, prioritize,download, edit, compile, post.Community engagement, communicationwith readers and sources. Continuouslyseeking new sources of local information.Copy editing, fact checking, familiarity withAP Style.Design and paginate weekly entertainment,calendar and notes pages for multiple papers.Update websites daily, post to social media.Stay on top of local breaking news, work witheditor and reporters to update.Help transition to digital first workflow.Salary approximately $30K, health insurance,paid vacation. Office is 2 blocks from KingStreet Metro station. Free parking.Send letter, resume, three clips or examples ofwork to [email protected]

Educational InternshipsUnusual opportunity to learn many aspects ofthe newspaper business. Internships available inreporting, photography, research, graphics.Opportunities for students, and for adults consid-ering change of career. Unpaid. [email protected]

CLASSIFIEDDEADLINESZones 1, 5, 6 ....................Mon @ noonZones 2, 3, 4 ....................Tues @ noon

E-mail ad with zone choices to: [email protected] or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411

EMPLOYMENTDEADLINES

Zones 1, 5, 6 ....................Mon @ noonZones 2, 3, 4 ....................Tues @ noon

E-mail ad with zone choices to: [email protected] or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411

Newspapers & Online

HOW TO SUBMIT ADS TO

ZONESZone 1: The Reston Connection The Oak Hill/Herndon ConnectionZone 2: The Springfield Connection The Burke Connection The Fairfax Connection The Fairfax Station/Clifton/ Lorton ConnectionZone 3: The Alexandria Gazette Packet

The Mount Vernon Gazette

Zone 4: Centre View North Centre View SouthZone 5: The Potomac AlmanacZone 6: The Arlington Connection

The Vienna/OaktonConnection

The McLean ConnectionThe Great Falls

Connection

Zone 2 Ad Deadline:

Tuesday Noon

703-778-9411

Home & GardenHome & GardenCONTRACTORS.comconnectionnewspapers.com

Zone 2: • Burke




Zone 2 Ad Deadline:

Tuesday Noon

703-778-9411

ClassifiedClassifiedZone 2: • Burke



LEGAL NOTICEAccording to the Lease by and between (3050) Ryan Beda and TKG-StorageMart and its related parties, assigns and affiliates in order to perfect the Lien on the goods contained in their stor-age unit, the manager has cut the lock on their unit and upon cursory inspection the unit was found to contain: totes, clothes, chair, ect. Items will be sold or otherwise disposed of on Friday February 20, 2015 @ 12:00pm at 11325 Lee Hwy Fairfax VA 22030 to satisfy owner's lien in accordance with state statutes.

According to the Lease by and between (3112) Jennifer John-son and TKG-StorageMart and its related parties, assigns and affiliates in order to perfect the Lien on the goods contained in their storage unit, the manager has cut the lock on their unit and upon cursory inspection the unit was found to contain: fur-niture, boxes, totes, ect. Items will be sold or otherwise dis-posed of on Friday February 20, 2015 @ 12:00pm at 11325 Lee Hwy Fairfax VA 22030 to satisfy owner's lien in accord-ance with state statutes.

21 Announcements 21 Announcements

21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements





PRIVATE SWORD

COLLECTION FOR SALE

Antique swords from the United States and United Kingdom.

Call 703-371-1765

26 Antiques 26 Antiques

HDI COMPUTER SOLUTIONSJENNIFER SMITH ❖ Serving the Area Since 1995

➣ Speed up Slow Computers➣ Troubleshooting➣ Virus Removal➣ Computer Setup

(571) [email protected]

101 Computers 101 Computers

21 Announcements

ABC LICENSEYajing Huang, trading as Taiku

Sushi, Inc, 6715 D Backlick Rd, Springfield, VA 22150. The above establishment is

applying to the VIRGINIA DE-PARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) for a Wine and Beer on Prem-ises license to sell or manufac-

ture alcoholic beverages. Yajing Huang, owner

NOTE: Objections to the issu-ance of this license must be

submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing

date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices.

Objections should be regis-tered at www.abc.virginia.gov

or 800-552-3200.

26 Antiques

We pay top $ for STERLING, MEN'S WATCHES,

JEWELRY, COSTUME JEWELRY, FURNITURE,

PAINTINGS AND CLOCKS.Schefer Antiques

[email protected]

For a free digital sub-scription to one or allof the 15 ConnectionNewspapers, go towww.connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe

Complete digital rep-lica of the print edition,including photos andads, delivered weeklyto your e-mail box.

Questions? E-mail:[email protected]

Home & GardenHome & GardenCONTRACTORS.comconnectionnewspapers.com

Zone 2: • Burke



Quality Tree Service & LandscapingReasonable prices. Licensed & insured

24 Hour Emergency Tree Service

25 years of experienceFree estimates

703-868-5358

Leaf RemovalGutter Cleaning

TREE SERVICE TREE SERVICE

HAULING

ANGEL’S HAULING

703-863-1086703-582-3709240-603-6182

Junk Trash Removal, Yard/Construction

Debris, Garage/ Base- ment Clean Out,

Furniture & Appl.

LANDSCAPING

JUNK HAULINGJunk, Rubbish,Homes, Offices,

Commerical,Yard/ConstructionDebris, Lot Clearout, 24 hrs day,

General Hom Work.

703-520-3205 N-VA

TREE SERVICE

ANGEL’S TREE REMOVAL

Angeltreeslandscaping-hauling.com

Brush & Yard Debris Trimming & Topping

Gutters & Hauling

703-863-1086703-582-3709240-603-6182

Nothing is toosmall to know,

and nothing toobig to attempt.

-William Van Horne

CLASSIFIED

NEWSPAPERS

For AllYour

AdvertisingNeeds…

It Works.Week

After Week.

703917-6400

PlaceYourAd

Today!

to your community

For Local…

•Employment•Employees•Services•Entertainment•Announcements•Real Estate•Cars•Trucks•Vans•RV’s•Boats•Pets•Yard Sales•Crafts•Hobbies•And More!

CLASSIFIEDDEADLINESZones 1, 5, 6............................Mon @ noonZones 2, 3, 4 ...........................Tues @ noon

E-mail ad with zone choices to:[email protected]

or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411

EMPLOYMENTDEADLINESZones 1, 5, 6............................Mon @ noonZones 2, 3, 4 ...........................Tues @ noon

E-mail ad with zone choices to:[email protected] or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411

ZONESZone 1: The Reston Connection The Oak Hill/Herndon ConnectionZone 2: The Springfield Connection The Burke Connection The Fairfax Connection The Fairfax Station/Clifton/

Lorton ConnectionZone 3: The Alexandria Gazette Packet

The Mount Vernon GazetteZone 4: Centre View North Centre View SouthZone 5: The Potomac AlmanacZone 6: The Arlington Connection

The Vienna/Oakton ConnectionThe McLean ConnectionThe Great Falls Connection

Newspapers & Online

HOW TO SUBMIT ADS TO


Sheila Adams703-503-1895

Life Member, NVAR Multi–MillionDollar Sales Club

Life Member,NVAR TOP PRODUCERS

AMANDA SCOTT703-772-9190

Top Producerwww.AmandaScott.net

ELLIE WESTER703-503-1880L&F Founder’s Club

Lifetime NVAR Top ProducerLife Member, NVAR Million

Dollar Sales [email protected]

# 1 in Virginia703-425-8000

Access the Realtors Multiple Listing Service: Go to www.searchvirginia.listingbook.com

Your REALTORS*Next Door

Mary Hovland703-946-1775Cathy DeLoach571-276-9421

BARBARA NOWAK& GERRY STAUDTE“My Virginia Home Team”703-473-1803, 703-309-8948

[email protected] www.MyVirginiaHomeTeam.com

www.HeritageHuntHomes.com

View more photos at www.hermandorfer.com

MARSHA WOLBERLifetime Member NVAR Top ProducersTop 5% of Agents Nationallywww.marshawolber.comCell: 703-618-4397

STEVE CHILDRESS“Experience…withInnovation!”Life Member NVAR Top ProducersBuyer Broker since 1973!703-981-3277

Gainesville Heritage Hunt 55+ $484,900SUPER 2-LVL DET HM w fenced yd! 4BR (2 main lvl), 3BA, Grmt Kit wgranite, Brkfst bay w wet bar, Livg, Dining, Fam w Gas Fpl, Laundry, Loft, 2car gar, Irrig syst, Lge Patio, backs to trees! Amanda Scott 703-772-9190

Brambleton$415,000Backs toWoods

Gorgeousgarage THon primelot*2300 sqft on 3 finlevels*Well-

appointed w/gleaming hdwds, 10’ ceilings, gourmet eat-in KT, lg pantry & adjoining fam rm w/gas frpl*GrandMBR w/sitting area, W/I closet & lux bath*Upper lvllaundry*Walkout rec rm*Deck off kitchen*Fenced yard*Jim Fox 703.503.1800

Jim [email protected]

Manassas,Near Clifton $519,900

3+ acres. Move in ready,gorgeous in ground pool,extensive outdoor livingareas, many updates!

John & Jennifer Boyce703-425-JOHN (5646)[email protected]

www.425JOHN.com

Centreville$1700

Fantastic Rental2 BR, 2 1/2 BA, 3level townhousew/1st floorHardwoods, SSappliances, fin-ished LL w/RecRm, 1/2 BA & W/Oto deck. Shortterm lease consid-ered.

Sterling/Countryside $264,900Three finished levels with common ground and trees ontwo sides of this end unit. Three bedrooms with 2.5 bathswith walkout basement, updated appliances and baths.Quick occupancy.

Fairfax Club Estates - $625,000Beautiful w/ Updated Kit, Lux MBR & MBA, Walk-out Lower Lvl to Great Backyard

Fairfax Station - $1,200,000Gorgeous All Brick Home on Beautiful 5 Private Acres w/ Pool & Patio

Fairfax/Fairfax Club EstatesComing Soon

Charming Colonial beauty ready for market soon. 4 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths, brandnew remodeled Kitchen w/ granite counters, new hardwood flooring on main level,new carpeting upstairs, updated baths, newer windows, furnace, A/C, roof & siding.Wow...it is perfect, nothing to do but move right in. Call Sheila 703-503-1895

JUST

SOLD

Alexandria Kingstowne $579,900Beautiful 3-lvl brick TH, 3BR,3.5BA, Updtd Baths, new paint, Fin W/Out LLw Fpl, Kit w gran & St St apps, Fam rm off Kit, MBR w vault ceilg, new win-dows, 2 car Gar, close to schools, stores & Metro MOTIVATED SELLER

UNDER

CONTR

ACT

Haymarket $529,900Elegant Living In Dominion Valley Gated Golf Course Community * Blocks ToCountry Club & Shopping * Entertaining Is Effortless W/ Open Floor Plan *Gleaming Hardwood Floors * Gourmet Kitchen * Impressive Two Story Foyer AndFamily Room * Master Suite Includes Sitting Area & Luxury Bath W/ SeparateShower & Soaking Tub * Beautiful Flat Rear Yard * Quiet Street * Move In Ready!!!

OAKTON Gorgeous Modern Farmhouse $2,180,000Perfectly situated on 4 acres of land overlooking stream & naturalwooded landscape. 7,000 fin. sq. ft. on 3 fully fin. lvls. Gourmet kit. &walk-in pantry, sunlit morning rm, fam. rm with lge stone fireplace,huge living rm & elegant open din rm. Lge master suite w/incredibleviews w/luxury bath & closets, 3 very large BRs w/2 full BAs! Fullwalkout 2nd family rm, plus game room overlooking swimming pool!Exercise/BR w/BA & steam shower, office w/built-in workstation &designer HD theater! Much MORE…CALL Steve NOW…703 981-3277.

Fairfax$565,000

Beautiful4 BR/2.5 BAColonial inKings ParkWest. NewKitchen – cus-tom 42" cabi-netry, granite,SS appliances

& breakfast nook overlooking flat, fenced backyard. Newlyremodeled basement w/family room, game area, legalegress, & storage. Updated bathrooms, new windows, gasheat, garage & more! Close to schools, VRE & Metro bus.

all-around winnerconnection.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/news/documents/2015/0… · 12-02-2015...

Documents