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Les Albers, Tony Esteves,of Springfield, Peter Tuttle,

of Annandale, MarvinChadab, of Mount Vernon,

lead the 14th AnnualBridgeWalk in Springfield

on Tuesday, Sept. 1.

Les Albers, Tony Esteves,of Springfield, Peter Tuttle,

of Annandale, MarvinChadab, of Mount Vernon,

lead the 14th AnnualBridgeWalk in Springfield

on Tuesday, Sept. 1.

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By Abigail Constantino

The Connection

Central Springfield bustled, notfrom the usual parade of rushhour traffic forced to stop ateach light dotting that sliver of

Backlick Road, but from residents, localpoliticians and military personnel who gath-ered together in front of the FedEx on BlandStreet, across from the new Potbelly Sand-wich Shop in Springfield Plaza, for the 14thAnnual BridgeWalk across Veterans Bridgeon Tuesday, Sept. 1.

Members of the American Legion Post 176and military personnel closed ranks and ledthe community—composed of businesses,boy scout troops, elementary schools andcivic organizations— across the bridge to-wards the post’s headquarters. The FairfaxCounty Police closed southbound trafficduring the march.

Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee District)said that a “night like this is a good way tocome together and celebrate civic pride andour togetherness. As a community we needto do more of that.”

John Sawyer, of West Springfield, is along-time member of the American Legionbut this is the first BridgeWalk he has at-tended. “I’ve enjoyed it a lot. It shows thesolidarity we have with the community. Weget the community to turn out, politicians,military people, guys missing their legs, youdon’t see that all the time.”

Fort Belvoir garrison commander Col.Michelle Mitchell and inspector generalMaj. Gen. Bradley Becker thanked the com-munity for its support of the military andtheir families as part of Community Cov-enant.

The army program fosters communitypartnerships to “improve the quality of life

Springfield boy scouts Pack 868 and Troop 856 march in the 14th An-nual BridgeWalk in Springfield.

From left, Molly Royster, 2, Nikki Mylett, Mayah, 6, and Madilynn, 9,Royster, of Alexandria, join the Springfield community in celebratingBridgeWalk, an event that honors the partnership between military,their families and the community.

Community and Military March Over Veterans Bridge in SpringfieldBridge symbolizespartnership betweencommunity and mili-tary, families.

Students from Garfield Elementary School join themarch across Veterans Bridge in Springfield on Tues-day, Sept. 1.

Fairfax County Animal Shelter’s Jennifer Stephens, ofFairfax, with Franz and Hans, march across VeteransBridge in Springfield during the 14th AnnualBridgeWalk on Tuesday, Sept. 1.

nership and unity that he remembers afterthe Sept. 11 attacks is still alive in Spring-field. Fostering a sense of community canbe a challenge sometimes, but “that’s whyyou do events like this. I think you can tellfrom the turn out tonight, people love it.They turn out from all different walks oflife.” “Fairfax County is a big area, and itcan kind of all just blend in together. ButCentral Springfield, in particular, has itsown character, has its own community,” saidMcKay.

Among the attendees were state senatorGeorge Barker (D-39); Del. Vivian Watts (D-39); students and staff from Lynnbrook,Crestwood and Garfield elementary schools;clerk of court candidate Bettina Lawton;sheriff candidate Bryan Wolfe; representa-tives from the Greater Springfield Cham-ber of Commerce; and representatives fromBridgeWalk’s sponsors. Kings Park ConcertBand provided musical accompaniment forthe fourteenth time and has done so sincethe first BridgeWalk.

Supervisor Jeff McKay(D-Lee) says that thespirit of partnership andunity is alive in Spring-field.

State senator George Barker signs the Com-munity Covenant, affirming the commitmentof the community to foster partnerships withthe military and their families, on Tuesday,Sept. 1 during the 14th Annual BridgeWalk.

for soldiers and their families.” It extendsto other military services, as well.

McKay read parts of the covenant. Mili-tary and community officials signed the

agreement reaffirming the commitment touphold their partnership.

BridgeWalk over Veterans Bridge startedin 2001. McKay said that the spirit of part-

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By Bonnie Hobbs

The Connection

Friends, familyand theFairfax CountyPolice Depart-

ment said goodbye toone of their own thisweek when Sgt. RyanMatthew Lindenbaumwas laid to rest. Just 30,the Centreville residentdied last Thursday, Aug.27, after a 15-monthbattle with brain cancer.

“He fought with honor and dignity,” saidhis mother, Gail Lindenbaum. “He nevercomplained, and some of his fellow offic-ers didn’t even know he had cancer. Evenwhile taking chemotherapy, he only spokeabout it to a few family members andfriends.”

Well-liked and respected, he was a nine-year veteran of the department. He servedas a patrol officer at the Franconia DistrictPatrol Division and was on the Neighbor-hood Patrol Unit/Selective EnforcementTeam. And since being promoted to sergeantnearly 18 months ago, he worked in thePatrol Division of the Sully District Station.

In 2009, Lindenbaum received thedepartment’s Meritorious Service Awardand was named the Fairfax County PoliceAssociation Officer of the Year in 2010. Hewas also the Sully District Station’s Officerof the Month in July. A graduate of EdisonHigh, he received his Associate of Sciencedegree from Northern Virginia CommunityCollege and was working on his Bachelor’sdegree in global affairs, with a minor inArabic, at George Mason University.

Monday morning, Aug. 31, ImmanuelBible Church in Springfield was filled withrow after row of both uniformed and plain-clothed police officers, as well asLindenbaum’s friends and loved-ones. Alsothere were Fairfax County Police Chief EdRoessler, former Police Chief and nowDeputy County Executive Dave Rohrer,county Sheriff Stacey Kincaid and Spring-field District Supervisor Pat Herrity.

A POLICE HONOR GUARD carriedLindenbaum’s flag-draped coffin and placedit at the altar. Then the Rev. Andy Morganled everyone in prayer, read a Bible passageand talked about Lindenbaum. “For Ryan,the fears, worries and uncertainties of lifeare all gone,” he said. “Ryan’s life here onearth was so short, yet he left his mark andlived a full life.” Noting that Lindenbaum’snickname was “Hercules,” Morgan said hewas “larger than life to all who knew him.”

Even at birth, added his mother, he was10 lb., 12 oz. “He came out hungry and

determined and never looked back,” shesaid. She described her son as “strong-willedand bossy,” but also smart and inquisitive.He liked playing with toy guns with hisbrother Kyle, she said, and was “destinedto protect people. Ryan could be gruff out-side, but with a gooey, marshmallow cen-ter. He and his brother shared a close bondand looked up to each other.”

When Lindenbaum had a car accident in2014 and needed surgery, doctors discov-ered he had a glioblastoma, or brain tumor.“But the next day, he said, ‘OK, I’ve got it;what’s next?’” said his mother. “He steppedup to the plate and faced it with bravery,courage and stoicism.”

He eventually got the beast at bay andwent on with his life. He hung out with hisbuddies, did his job and continued his stud-ies. Yet, said his mom, “We lived in theshadow that someday the cancer would re-turn. In July, our worst fears were con-firmed, and it happened very quickly.”

She said Jess Coe, “the love of his life,”stood beside her son through it all. “Theywere never married, but he’d fully commit-

ted his life to her,” she said. “They were to-gether almost four years, and she made hima better person. She’s the daughter of myheart.”

“His brothers in blue also helped shapehis life, and he grew into a dedicated copand made many friends,” continued GailLindenbaum. “Since Ryan was first hospi-talized in 2014, his colleagues providedsupport to him.”

She then named several officers andfriends — including his close buddy, JeffMauro — who helped in many ways. Theydid everything from bringing him food towalking his German Shepherd, Niko, tobuilding a ramp from his townhouse afterhe became wheelchair-bound.

“It’s been a great honor to raise this ex-traordinary young man,” said his mother.“And I know he’s part of God’s army inheaven protecting all of us who remain be-hind. He’s once again strong and healthyand probably enjoying an awesome mealin heaven. And I know I’ll see him [there]again one day.”

Coe addressed the crowd accompanied by

Niko, who gave a few barks of his own.Describing herself as “Ryan’s girlfriend andsoulmate,” she said he made her a betterperson. “I was able to achieve great thingsI might not have done without his encour-agement,” she said.

“Ryan was passionate about protectingthe community and doing the right thing,”said Coe. “He was a man full of integrity,strength and courage. He tried to be the bestat whatever he did — and thought he was;he was very competitive.” Then, crying, sheadded, “I know Ryan will always be withme. He’ll be in my dreams until I see himagain in heaven. I miss him so much, andI’ll never stop loving him.”

His brother Kyle said Ryan’s police col-leagues were by his side until the end. Andhe said Ryan showed him that everyone canhave a positive influence on others. “Thewords ‘strength, courage, selflessness andresolve’ defined Ryan,” he said. “He neverwanted pity. Whenever he took a punchfrom cancer, he responded with grace andhumility. For that and much, much more,I’m honored to be Ryan’s brother.”

Roessler said only one out of 25 appli-cants becomes a Fairfax County police of-ficer, and he signed Lindenbaum’s paper-work when, on Feb. 21, 2006, he made it.“I tell every new recruit to always remain astudent of the profession, and he did,” saidRoessler. “He was a patrol officer, on thebike team, on the civil-disturbance unit andbecame a sergeant — all while pursuing hiseducational goals. And he was a naturalleader. I’m so blessed to have met Ryan andwill continue to hold him in my memory.God bless you, your family and all of us.”

Police 2nd Lt. Jonathan Weeks calledLindenbaum a “funny dude,” as well as agood friend who was there wheneverneeded. “Doctors told him 85 percent ofthose diagnosed with this cancer don’t sur-vive,” said Weeks. “But he kept fighting andwouldn’t surrender.”

LINDENBAUM’S FATHER , FrancisLindenbaum, said Ryan “didn’t talk abouthis faith, but lived as a Christ-like example.I knew God built him with His hands. Hetold me, ‘I believe in God and Jesus and Iknow how the story ends.’ He was neverout of the fight, and his strength came fromGod.”

“The night before Ryan died, I kissed himgoodbye, saluted him and went home, get-ting out of the way of God’s plan,” he con-tinued. “The next morning, he was inheaven. So when you celebrate Ryan’s life,remember that he’s healed and alive for-ever.” After the funeral service, police offic-ers lined up outside the church, standing atattention and saluting as Lindenbaum’s cas-ket was carried outside and placed into thehearse for burial at Fairfax Memorial Park. Inlieu of flowers, donations may be made in hismemory to the National Brain Tumor Societyhttp://braintumor.org/ or to the National LawEnforcement Officers Memorial Fund http://www.nleomf.org/contribute/.

‘He Fought with Honor, Dignity’Sully Police Sgt. RyanLindenbaum losesbattle with cancer.

Police Sgt.RyanLindenbaum

Motorcycle officers salute Sgt. Ryan Lindenbaum’s casket after hisfuneral.

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In an effort to open more op-portunities for peoplearound the county to par-

ticipate and share their views,the Fairfax County Ad Hoc Com-mission on Police Policies andPractices will hold its next pub-lic forum in the Mount Vernonarea on Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m.

The commission wants tohear thoughts, comments andquestions from the communityregarding policing in FairfaxCounty.

This is a great opportunity forresidents to share their experi-ences and bring new insight andperspective to areas such as useof force, communications, men-tal health, diversity/recruit-ment/vetting, and citizen over-sight.

Community feedback and tes-timonies will help the Commis-sion shape new policy recom-mendations for the FairfaxCounty Police Department.

Fairfax County Board of Su-pervisors launched the FairfaxCounty Ad Hoc Police PracticesReview Commission in responseto public concern over theshooting death of John Geer bya Fairfax County police officer.

On Aug. 17, 2015, formerFairfax County Police officerAdam Torres was charged withthe second-degree murder ofGeer, who was shot dead in thedoorway to his own own homeon Aug. 29, 2013 after policewere called in a domestic dis-pute. Torres was fired in July2015, almost two years later.

The commission has beenmeeting since March as a fullcommission and five subcom-mittees.

Areas of focus by committeeinclude Use of Force; Commu-nications; Mental Health; Re-cruitment, Diversity andVetting; and Independent Inves-tigations and Oversight.

The commission is set to re-port findings and recommenda-tions to the Board of Supervi-sors on Oct. 20.

FORUM ON POLICE POLI-CIES AND PRACTICES: Mon-day, Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m., WaltWhitman Middle School, 2500Parkers Lane, Alexandria VA22306.

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Opinion

Election Day is Nov. 3, and on that day,virtually every state and local officeis on the ballot. In-person absenteevoting begins Sept. 18, barely two

weeks from now. Virginia Law allows voters toabsentee vote if they could be “working andcommuting for 11 or more hours between 6a.m. and 7 p.m. on Election Day.” You’re al-lowed to count your worst possible commutein estimating how many hours you might beworking and commuting on ElectionDay.

On Election Day, Nov. 3, polls areopen from 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.

To vote on Election Day, you must be regis-tered at your current address no later than Oct.13, 2015.

You can check your registration status onlineby going to www.sbe.virginia.gov.

It’s also worth noting that new, more restric-tive voter identification regulations took effectlast year.

FAIRFAX COUNTY: Each voter in FairfaxCounty can make choices in one State Senatedistrict, one House of Delegates district, Clerk

of the Court, Commonwealth’s Attorney, Sher-iff, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, Dis-trict member of the Board of Supervisors, Soiland Water Conservation Board (vote for 3),School Bond for $310 million, Public SafetyBond for $151 million. http://w w w. f a i r f a x c o u n t y. g o v / e l e c t i o n s /upcoming.htm

As of last summer, there are new require-ments for voter identification that voters mustbring with them to the polling place.

Virginia law requires all voters to provide anacceptable form of photo identification at thepolls. Voters arriving to the polls without photo

ID will be allowed to vote a provisionalballot and will have until noon on theFriday after the election to deliver acopy of identification to their locality’s

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Editorial

By Joan Brady

My mother told me neverto pick up hitchhikers.Or maybe she told me

never to hitchhike. Probably both.But I did hitchhike twice in a singleday, I was desperate, alone andneeded help. I was 20 years old.

The first guy who picked me uphad one hand on the wheel andthe other down his pants. And thesecond told me that he was a bur-lesque cleaner and told me thatwomen hired him to vacuum theirhomes and then vacuum off hisclothes. I’m lucky I made it backto college without incident.

All of that ran quickly throughmy head a few weeks ago as I wasdriving home from dinner with myhusband and saw a young woman,walking and crying, with herthumb stuck tentatively out.

I turned around and we passedher again in an attempt to assessthe situation. Her need vs. oursafety and the time it would takeif we got involved. Her thumbwasn’t out anymore, but she wasstill crying. I u-turned again andwe pulled over.

Jim rolled down his window,and asked, “Are you ok?”

“I’ve had better nights,” shesobbed.

“Do you have anaddress where youwant to go?”

She was able toprovide an address,albeit in the oppositedirection of the wayshe was walking. Itwas about a 10-minute drive away.Jim unlocked the cardoor and she slippedinside.

We rode in an un-comfortable silence,punctuated only by her sobs, as Iran through a mental checklist.What happened to her? Where isher purse? Should we ask if weshould call the police? She didn’tappear injured, but maybe therewere injuries that we could notsee? Is the address we are goingto a safe place to drop her off? Thequestions ran in circles in my head.

I suggested she check the backseat for a box of tissues. Her sobsslowed as she grabbed a handful.

I asked if she was a student. Shesaid no, and half laughed throughher tears. “I’m 30, which makes iteven more ridiculous that I am inthis situation.”

What situation? What hap-pened? I wanted to ask. But didn’t.

She didn’t have a trace of an

accent, so we were surprised whenshe told us she was was not Ameri-can-born. Her father was U.S. mili-tary and her mother had been un-willing to move to the U.S. Afteryears of trying to convince hermother to emigrate, this youngwoman had come on her own.

As we talked, her tears stoppedto an intermittent sniffle.

“Can I ask you why youstopped?” she asked.

“Joan saw you as we drove by,”Jim answered. “We turned aroundbecause she said you looked likeyou were in trouble.” The tearsreturned.

“We’ve all been in your shoes atsome point or another. And hitch-hiking isn’t safe. We thought it wasbetter if we picked you up than

someone else.”Silence and then: “I’m not reli-

gious. I don’t even believe in God.But I think God put you in my pathfor a reason. Things have been re-ally bad lately.”

“Everyone goes through badstretches. You have to figure outhow to focus on the positive, butalso to learn from times like theseand remember them. It’s what youdo with these experiences thatmatters,” Jim counseled her.

I watched in the rear view mir-ror as she nodded tearfully.

There were so many questionsdestined to be unasked and unan-swered as we pulled up at the ad-dress she had given us.

She thanked us again, told usshe would pay-it-forward andwalked into the apartment build-ing, a defeated figure in a prettybeach dress and flip-flops.

Her story will likely remain amystery that will haunt us for along time to come.

Joan Brady is a professional pho-tographer; award-winning colum-nist; mentor and advocate for currentand former foster children; a volun-teer with paws4People, FairfaxFamilies4Kids, and others; and a resi-dent of Great Falls. Reach her [email protected]

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Katie’s grandparents, Malcolm andMarcia, have lived in Burke for morethan 30 years.

Jacob M. Sage, of Burke, Junior,Pre-Construction Engr Mgt. has madethe Scholastic Honor Roll Fall term atthe Oregon State University. A total of861 students earned straight-A (4.0).Another 3,598 earned a B-plus (3.5) orbetter to make the listing. To be on theHonor Roll, students must carry at least12 graded hours of coursework.

George Mason University has recog-nized William Douglas Krawczak ofSpringfield on the school’s dean’s list forhis academic achievement during thespring semester. William graduatedfrom West Springfield High School andis double majoring in English and Eco-nomics at George Mason University.Recognition on the George Mason Uni-versity dean’s list is reserved forstudents who were registered for 12 ormore semester hours and received agrade point average of 3.2 or higherwith no grade below a C for the previ-ous semester’s work

The Fairfax County Band DirectorsAssociation has recognized 16 FairfaxCounty Public Schools (FCPS) studentsfor excellence in solo instrumental mu-sic performance as part of the 2015Fairfax County Band Directors Associa-tion Solo Competition. A total of 33schools were represented; 66 studentscompeted in the event.

The following students were namedwinners in the elementary school divi-sion: Third place: Maia Trafton(trumpet), Keene Mill ElementarySchool.

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The Northern Virginia-based nonprofit organi-zation behind the

region’s free cab ride service toprevent drunk driving,SoberRide, hosted a fundraiseron Aug. 18 at Glory Days Grillin Fairfax. The Washington Re-gional Alcohol Program’s(WRAP) inaugural “Football &Fundraising” event was openedto the public and featuredformer Washington RedskinRicky Ervins, a sports memora-bilia silent auction and door

prizes. Glory Days Grill donatedthe hors d’oeuvres buffet for theevent. Ervins played for the Wash-ington Redskins from 1991 to 1994as a running back. He was the lead-ing rusher in the Redskins’ 1992Super Bowl victory over the Buf-falo Bills. Items featured as partof the evening’s silent auction in-cluded sports memorabilia fromthe Washington Capitals, Nation-als, Redskins and Wizards most no-tably: an NHL hockey stick signedby Capitals’ Nicklas Backstrom; aMLB baseball signed by Nationals’

Former Washington Redskin Ricky Ervins (second fromleft) joins WRAP’s Gary Cohen, Lieutenant Rudy Landon,Liz Tobin, Kurt Erickson and Todd Heavner.

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It’s Wednesday afternoon anda cohort of George MasonUniversity staff, students andfaculty hit the pavement.

Clad in attire rang-ing from runningshorts and brightlycolored sneakersto neutral walkingshoes and businesssuits, the grouptakes part in“Who’s WalkingWednesdays,” partof an initiative toget moving for health and wellness.

“It’s really important to connectfaculty and staff into well-being

and wellness practices,” said JanetWalker, life/work connectionsmanager at George Mason Univer-sity. “It benefits everybody in termsof their own personal health andwellness. It creates a communitywhere people interact over morethan just work.”

The effort underscores the roleof workplace health and fitnessprograms can play in decreasingstress and improving overall well-being. A National Institutes ofHealth study of more than 29,000employees who participated incomprehensive workplace healthprograms that included compo-nents such as fitness, weight con-

trol and smoking cessation,showed a 14-percent decline in ill-ness over a two-year period, as well

as a six-percent increase in produc-tivity.

Workplace health programs canalso consist of health education,fitness programs, health coachingand screenings.

“There’s all sorts of researchabout how time spent outdoors andtaking walking breaks at work fos-ters creativity and problem solv-ing,” said Jeanne Bliss, director ofmarketing, Center for the Advance-ment of Well-being at George Ma-son.

Bliss says university officialshope to impact the well-being of10 million people within the nextfour years through the center. “We

want to be a repli-cable model forwell-being,” shesaid. “That hasbeen one of ourstrategic 10-yeargoals.”

“We’re in a posi-tion to help thenext generation interms of how they

connect with their own workforcein terms of health and well-being,”said Brandice Valentino, director of

well-being programs and mindfulliving coordinator at the Center for

the Advancement of Well-being.“Our programs focus on topics for

well-being and integrating mind-fulness practices.”

Staff, students and faculty at George Mason University take part in “Who’s Walking Wednesdays,” an effort to increasephysical activity and well-being. Research shows that workplace health programs can lead to increased productivity.

Workplace FitnessEmployer-basedhealth andwellness pro-grams are goodfor business.

“It’s really important to connect facultyand staff into well-being and wellnesspractices. It benefits everybody.”

— Janet Walker, life/work connections manager,George Mason University

Amy K. Turner, executive direc-tor of Innovation Health, a North-

ern Virginia health insurance com-pany formed as a result of a part-nership between Aetna and Inova,says her company has improvedthe health of its workforce throughtailored employee wellness pro-grams.

Innovation Health has also cre-ated corporate wellness programsfor its corporate clients. In fact, thecompany received the LoudonChamber of Commerce HealthyBusiness Award, which honors thewinners of the Loudon HealthyBusiness Challenge, a competitiondesigned to recognize NorthernVirginia businesses that have im-proved the health of theirworkforce through tailored em-ployee wellness programs.

A group mentality is one of thekeys. Group fitness activity canlead to success, say experts. “I feellike when you do it in a group andyou’re part of a group, you’re morecommitted,” said Turner. “It holdspeople accountable and promotessuccess.

“Our ‘Get Active Challenge’ iswhere employees set fitness goalsand challenge other teams withintheir corporation,” she said. “Itengages employees to work to-gether in teams, challenges them.We’ve found that it improves em-ployee satisfaction.”

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Ryan Zimmerman; an NFL jerseysigned by Redskins great JohnRiggins; and an NBA basketballsigned by the Wizards’ John Wall,amongst other items.

Door prizes that evening in-cluded gift cards from Fleming’sSteakhouse, Glory Days Grill, MadFox Brewing Company and PaladarLatin Kitchen, amongst others.Funds raised support WRAP’s fightagainst drunk driving and under-age drinking in Greater Washing-ton. For more information, visitWRAP’s website at www.wrap.org.

The Community Emer-gency Response Team(CERT) program edu-

cates people about disaster pre-paredness for hazards that mayimpact their area and also trainsthem in basic disaster responseskills, such as fire safety, lightsearch and rescue, team orga-nization and disaster medicaloperations.With this training,CERT members can assist oth-ers in their neighborhood orworkplace following an eventwhen professional respondersare not immediatelyavailable.Fairfax County is of-fering four CERT trainingclasses this fall.❖CERT Class 100 at the FairfaxCounty Fire and Rescue Acad-emy (Monday, Wednesday,Sept. 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 andOct. 5 — 7-10:30 p.m.)❖CERT Class 101 at the FairfaxCounty Fire and RescueAcademy(Monday, Wednesday,

Oct. 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, Nov. 2and 4 — 7-10:30 p.m.)❖CERT Class 102 at the OldFirehouse Teen Center(Tuesday,Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27and Nov. 3 — 7-10 p.m.)❖CERT Class 103 at the LortonVolunteer FireDepartment(Wednesday, Sept.23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov.4 and 11 — 7-10 p.m.)CERTtraining does not require anyspecial physical strength oragility and is free. The CERTprogram also provides personalprotective equipment for thetraining that studentskeep.Those who go throughCERT training have a betterunderstanding of the potentialthreats to their home, work-place and community and cantake the right steps to reducethe effects of hazards.To learnmore about the CERT program,visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fr/cert/cert.htm.

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Entertainment

Ooompah! Join walkers of allages for the annualOktoberfest Volksmarch Sat-urday, Sept. 12. The walk

starts at the Accotink Unitarian Universal-ist Church in Burke.

A volksmarch, literally translated“people’s walk,” is a leisurely walk througha scenic, historic or interesting area over a

pre-determined route.The free walk passes through lush forests

and around Burke Lake.Choose from a five or 10-kilometer route

(three or six miles) and walk, jog or run atyour own pace. German food and drinks willbe available to purchase, and the Kings ParkGerman Band will play from 11:30 a.m. to12:30 p.m.

Walkers may begin any time between 8a.m. and 1 p.m. but must finish by 3 p.m.The trail is probably suitable for sturdystrollers but not wheelchairs. An adult mustaccompany children under 12. Leasheddogs are welcome. There is no charge toparticipate in the event. Internationalvolksmarch credit is $3 for those who tracktheir IVV walks.

A couple dances to the traditional music of the Kings Park German Band.

The Burke-based Kings Park Ger-man Band, featuring traditionalinstruments like this alpenhorn,will perform at the OktoberfestVolksmarch and Biketoberfest atAccotink Unitarian UniversalistChurch in Burke, Sept. 12.

Children investigate Bob Westin’sstumpf fiddle. Westin’s band, theKings Park German Band, will playfor free from 11:30-12:30, Sept.12, at the Oktoberfest Volksmarchand Bike at Accotink UnitarianUniversalist Church in Burke.

Free OktoberfestWalk, Concert Sept. 12

The event is co-sponsored by AUUC andthe Northern Virginia Volksmarchers.

The start is located at 10125 LakehavenCt., Burke, Va., just south of the FairfaxCounty Parkway and Burke Lake Road in-tersection.

For more information, contact Susan orSteve Brown at 703-644-0189 [email protected].

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Book-lovers rejoice; the local treasure“Fall for the Book” is arriving for aweek-long stay. This year’s celebra-

tion will feature over 150 authors represent-ing a wide-gamut of genres.

First held in 1999 at George Mason Uni-versity (GMU), the free event is now anannual fixture.

Featured authors include bestselling “Out-lander” series author, Diana Gabaldon;Ernest J. Gaines, MacArthur FoundationFellowship recipient and author of “A Les-son Before Dying”; and “Going AfterCacciato” author and National Book Award-recipient Tim O’Brien.

Local Fairfax County authors are well-rep-resented throughout the Festival. It is “oneof the go-to events for books and authorsin the mid-Atlantic region,” said TerryAlford, Northern Virginia Community Col-lege.

Alford will speak about “Fortune’s Fool,”his full length biography of the infamousJohn Wilkes Booth. “Booth is an unusual

figure - talented, handsome, popular butdriven, he thought, by a sense of fate whichimpelled him to his tragic end,” said Alford.

For author Beth Cabrera (Fairfax), “Fallfor the Book” provides an opportunity tointeract with people from around the com-munity and find inspiration. It is “a won-derful way for readers to come together andform a community of literature-lovers.”

Cabrera will discuss “Beyond Happiness.”Her book aims to help readers “thrive de-spite the challenges they continue to face.“Cabrera notes that “for years I studiedwomen’s career paths and the challengesthey faced and I realized that workingwomen’s well-being was suffering.”

According to Suzanne Rigdon (NorthernVirginia) the Festival provides “equal access

to all readers, and doesn’t limit anyone’sparticipation in this wonderful literary com-munity.”

Rigdon will participate on an urban fan-tasy panel speaking about her debut novel,“Into the Night.” Her book is about “atwenty-something in Boston who goes on afirst date with disastrous consequences andhas to cope with her new life as a vampireunder the rule of a sadistic Queen.”

Art Taylor (Burke) will speak about his“On the Road with Del & Louise,” a collec-tion of stories centered on characters mak-ing their way across America. “Del’s a small-time crook trying to go straight (and fail-ing time and again); he first meets Louisewhen he robs the convenience store whereshe’s working, and it’s pretty much love at

Meeting Favorite Authors in ‘Your Own Backyard’“Fall for the BookFestival” returns,Sept. 27-Oct. 3.

first sight” on a bumpy journey they taketogether.

“Fall for the Book” is an opportunityto find - free of charge - new preferenceswhile re-enjoying old favorites all innear-by locations.

Where and When“Fall for the Book” events at George

Mason University’s Fairfax Campus ven-ues and at other locations throughoutNorthern Virginia, D.C. and Maryland.From Sept. 27-Oct. 3. Events are free.Location and other details at http://fallforthebook.org/. Note: A Smartphoneapp is available at: http://fallforthebook.org/2015/07/27/festival-launches-2015-smartphone-app/

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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.

ONGOINGSummer Reading Program. Friday-

Saturday, through Sept. 5. 10 a.m.-5p.m. Fairfax Library, 10360 NorthStreet, Fairfax. Come to the libraryall summer for books and events.http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/fx/.

SATURDAY/AUG. 1 - SUNDAY/SEPT. 13Annual Workhouse Clay National

Ceramics Exhibition. WorkhouseArts Center, W-16 Vulcan Gallery,9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton. Thisexhibition represents the depth andbreadth of contemporary functionaland sculptural ceramic artworksbeing created throughout thecountry. Visit http://www.workhousearts.org/events/visual-arts/workhouse-clay-national-2015.

THURSDAY/SEPT. 3Preschool Storytime. 10:30 a.m. City

of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360North Street, Fairfax. Build yourchild’s early literacy skills whileenjoying stories, songs and activities.Age 3-5 with adult.

Fairfax’s Government CenterFarmers Market. 3-7 p.m.Thursdays, May 7-Oct. 29. Tenvendors including a Middle Easterndelicacy bakery and custom organicice cream shop.Fairfax CountyGovernment Center, 12000Government Center Parkway,Fairfax.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/governmentcntr-mrkt.htm

FRIDAY/SEPT. 4Kingstowne Farmers Market. 4-7

p.m. Fridays, May 1-Oct. 30. GiantParking Lot, 5955 Kingstowne TowneCenter, Alexandria. Vendors productsinclude fresh organic honey and handheld pies androlls.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/kingstownemkt.htm

SATURDAY/SEPT. 5Historic Pohick Church First

Saturday Tours. 1-3 p.m. PohickChurch, 9301 Richmond Highway,Lorton. During the colonial period,Pohick Church was the congregationof many of our country’s mostprominent families, including theWashingtons, Masons and Fairfaxes.http://www.pohick.org .

Cabaret Series: Autumn in NewYork. 8 p.m. Workhouse ArtsCenter, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. TheWorkhouse cabaret team willperform a musical score sure to easeus into the autumn season! Featuringthe best songs ‘selectively harvested’from Broadway that will have uslooking forward to the end of thesummer heat and prove that there’sno better place for to enjoy fallweather than New York City. Tickets:$25-$30.

Teen Writers Group. 2 p.m. BurkeCentre Library, 5935 Freds OakRoad, Burke. Do you enjoy writingfiction, poetry, non-fiction and/ormemoirs? Join us for sharing,discussion and feedback of works inprogress. Teen volunteer facilitates.Age 13-18.

Burke Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-noon.Saturdays, May 2-Nov. 21. 5671Roberts Parkway, Burke.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/burkemkt.htm

Springfield Farmers Market. 10a.m.-2 p.m. Springfield Town Center,

6699 Spring Mall Drive, Springfield.www.smartmarkets.org.

Fairfax Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-1p.m. Saturdays, May 9-Oct. 31.10500 Page Avenue, Fairfax.www.fairfaxsaturdaymarket.com.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 6Fairfax Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2

p.m. Sundays, May 10-Oct. 25.10500 Page Avenue, Fairfax.www.fairfaxsaturdaymarket.com/

Fair Lakes Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 4501 Market Commons Drive,Fairfax.www.greentowns.com/initiative/farmers-market/fair-lakes-farmers-market-fairfax-va.

SUNDAY-MONDAY/SEPT. 6-7LEGO Model Train Show. Sunday:

12-5 p.m. Monday: 12-4 p.m. 11200Fairfax Station Road. A two day HOscale modular train display runningat the Fairfax Station RailroadMuseum. They will be joined byMonty with a custom built LEGOtrain display.

MONDAY/SEPT. 716th Annual Labor Day Car Show.

8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Historic Clifton.Antiques, classics, foreign, customs,motorcycles and more.www.labordaycarshow.com.

Labor Day Picnic. 10:20 a.m. - 4 p.m.St. Mary’s Church, 5612 Ox Rd.,Fairfax Station. Mass, entertainment,rides, games, bingo, rummage sale,crafts, food and more.

TUESDAY/SEPT. 8Pohick Daytime Discussion Group.

1 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935Freds Oak Road, Burke. “TheStoryteller” by Jodi Picoult. Adults.

Storytime at Old Town Square.10:30 a.m. City of Fairfax RegionalLibrary, 10360 North Street, Fairfax.Come across the street to Old TownSquare to hear some stories, weatherpermitting. Age 2-5 with adult.

WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 9Kidney Foundation Fundraiser. 10

a.m. - 7 p.m. Whole Foods MarketFair Lakes, 4501 Market CommonsDrive, Fairfax. Whole Foods FairLakes will be donating 5 percent ofall purchases made between 10 a.m. -7 p.m. to the National KidneyFoundation.

Chico’s Fall Fashion Show. 11:30a.m. Springfield Golf & Country Club,8301 Old Keene Mill Road,Springfield. The Springfield ChristianWomen’s Connection inviteseveryone to their fall fashion show. Itwill feature Chico’s, a popularboutique that carries full lines inwomen’s designer fashion and

clothing. $18.50 per person.Reservations are requested byMonday, Sept. [email protected]

Fair Lakes Farmers Market. 3:30-7p.m. 4501 Market Commons Drive,Fairfax.www.greentowns.com/initiative/farmers-market/fair-lakes-farmers-market-fairfax-va.

THURSDAY/SEPT. 10 Toddler Time. 10:30 a.m. City of

Fairfax Regional Library, 10360North Street, Fairfax. Stories, songs,and activities. Library staff share withchildren a love for books, and parentslearn to cultivate early literacy skills.Age 2-3 with adult.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 12Oktoberfest Volksmarch. 8 a.m. - 3

p.m. Accotink Unitarian UniversalistChurch, 10125 Lakehaven Court,Burke. A volksmarch, literallytranslated “people’s walk,” is aleisurely walk through a scenic,historic, interesting area over a pre-determined route. The free walkpasses through lush forests andaround Burke Lake. Choose from afive or 10-kilometer route (three orsix miles) and walk, jog or run atyour own pace. German food anddrinks will be available to purchase,and the Kings Park German Band willplay from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Rummage Sale Fundraiser. 8 a.m. -2 p.m. Daniels Run ElementarySchool, 3705 Lee Highway, Fairfax.Multi-family rummage salefundraiser to benefit the Fairfax HighSchool Crew Team.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 12-1338th Annual Burke Centre

Festival. Saturday, 9:30 a.m.- 5p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 6060Burke Centre Parkway, Burke. BurkeCentre’s signature event, whichcelebrates the spirit of thecommunity each year with rides,activities and live entertainment forall ages to enjoy.

TUESDAY/SEPT. 15Toddler Time. 10:30 a.m. City of

Fairfax Regional Library, 10360North Street, Fairfax. Stories, songs,and activities. Library staff share withchildren a love for books, and parentslearn to cultivate early literacy skills.Age 2-3 with adult.

WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 16Multicultural Craft Workshop. 4

p.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library,10360 North Street, Fairfax. Create acraft from another country. Age 6-12.

Photo courtesy of Jeannie Winslow, Burke Centre Festival

The 38th Annual Burke Centre Festival will take placeSept. 12-13 to celebrate the spirit of the community withrides, activities and live entertainment for all ages.


Springfield Connection Sports Editor Jon Roetman

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Sports

By Jon Roetman

The Connection

After a rough start to the secondday of the Blast ALS field hockeytournament at Lake BraddockSecondary School, West Spring-

field increased its defensive effort andshowed what can happen when the Spar-tans are on the same page.

West Springfield closed its appearance atthe two-day tournament with a 2-1 victoryover Robinson on Aug. 27. The Rams scoredtheir lone goal during a penalty corner withtime expired in the second half.

“We were playing defense as a whole teamrather than just our defenders,” WestSpringfield head coach Tina Nham said.“That was our major problem in the begin-ning: our forwards need to come back alittle bit more, so they put in the extra ef-fort.”

EARLIER IN THE DAY, West Springfieldlost to Centreville 2-0, but the Spartans re-sponded by handing Robinson its first lossof the season.

“Our first game today wasn’t that great,”junior midfielder Marie Laverdiere said. “Wewere all really tired and we were playing

slowly. We all stepped it up. We reallywanted to beat Robinson.”

West Springfield finished the tournamentwith a 2-1-1 record, including a 3-3 tieagainst Woodson and a 2-0 win over MountVernon on Aug. 26.

West Springfield enters the season with-out the services of defender/midfielderBrittan Muir, a 2015 graduate who earnedVHSL second-team all-state honors as a se-nior and now plays for Christopher New-port University. Nham, however, said theSpartans will benefit from not being ableto rely on Muir.

“She brought a lot of confidence to theteam,” Nham said. “I actually think this yearwe’ll actually be better because we’re play-ing more as a team rather than relying on

Brittan. There area few girls thathave taken thisoffseason very se-riously and[played for] clubteams andworked out.”

Two of theteam’s leadersare Laverdiereand junior for-ward KatieKachejian.

“Marie is prettymuch our quar-terback on the field,” Nham said. “… Shejust has all the skills. She could definitely

play in college. She fills that role that Brittankind of [had]. … Katie has that speed andshe’s improved her stick skills and is ableto take on a goalie [one on one]. She out-sprints everyone, usually, on the field.”

Kachejian praised Laverdiere’s abilities.“Marie is now playing where Brittan used

to play and she’s really stepped it up,”Kachejian said. “She’s learned a lot fromBrittan, she plays just like Brittan and shereally helps connect the field.”

“I don’t really think of it as replacingBrittan because Brittan is amazing,”Laverdiere said. “I think of it as going outthere and doing my best with the skills I’velearned.”

Kachejian scored three goals during thetournament. Senior midfielder LauraSchwabenbauer, senior forward CarolynRouse, sophomore midfielder Molly Kilcarr

and senior forward De-von Nelson each scoredone.

Sophomore goal-keeper Grace Radulovictotaled 34 saves in fourgames. She stopped 18shots against Robinson,including a stroke.

WEST SPRINGFIELDdefeated Oakton 1-0 onAug. 31, improving itsrecord to 3-1-1. TheSpartans faced Lee onWednesday, after TheConnection’s deadline.

West Springfield will travel to faceChantilly at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Junior midfielder Marie Laverdiere, right, and the West Springfield fieldhockey team went 2-1-1 during the Blast ALS tournament at LakeBraddock Aug. 26-27.

Spartans Winning with Team-Oriented ApproachWest Springfieldbeats Robinsonat Blast ALStournament.

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The host Lake Braddock field hockeyteam struggled during the first dayof the Blast ALS tournament on

Aug. 26, suffering shutout losses againstFairfax and Centreville. On the second day,the Bruins responded with a 1-all tie againstrival Robinson and a 1-0 victory overOakton.

“I feel that we didn’t start out playing ourbest, but improved our play significantlyeach game,” head coach Marie Bounds Bul-lock wrote in an email. “The girls workedhard to make the needed improvements andit showed; the results of each game got bet-ter and better.”

After opening the season with a 3-0 lossto Fairfax and a 1-0 defeat againstCentreville, Lake Braddock tied Robinson,1-1, on Aug. 27. Se-nior midfielderEmily Berst scoredthe Bruins’ goal,with an assist bysophomore forwardAllison Ormsby.Lake Braddock’s fi-nal game of thetournament was a 1-0 win over Oakton,

Lake Braddock Finishes Strong at Blast ALS Tournamentwith a goal by Ormsby. The assist went to seniormidfielder Annina Zelkin.

Zelkin is “highly skilled and has a powerfulshot,” Bullock wrote. The senior is committed toYale.

Junior midfielder Haley Hopkins, a first-teamall-conference and second-team all-region selec-tion last season, is also expected to be a key con-tributor for Lake Braddock.

“Haley is an extremely talented player,” Bul-lock wrote. “She will be a distributor and one ofour main ball handlers in the midfield and onthe forward line.”

Lake Braddock defeated Langley in overtimeon Monday, improving its record to 2-2-1. TheBruins faced Westfield on Wednesday, after TheConnection’s deadline.

Lake Braddock will open Conference 7 playagainst Mount Vernon at7:30 p.m. on Thursday,Sept. 10.

“One of our goals is towin our conference,” Bul-lock wrote. “There is somegreat competition in ourconference so it will be achallenge, but one that Ithink we are up for.”

— Jon Roetman

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Senior midfielderAnnina Zelkinand the LakeBraddock fieldhockey team tiedRobinson andbeat Oaktonduring the sec-ond day of theBlast ALS tourna-ment on Aug. 27at LakeBraddock.

“I feel that we didn’t startout playing our best, butimproved our playsignificantly each game.”

— Marie Bounds Bullock,Lake Braddock head coach


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FREE BOOK: Selling Goods due to

downsizing/estate settlement.Only 80 available.

Contact MaxSold Downsizing/Estate Services:202-350-9388, [email protected] or

MaxSold.com/book by Nov.15

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LEGAL NOTICEComplaint For Absolute Divorce of Willie Gray Ward and Qwendolyn Branch Ward Issued at the State Of North Carolina In The General Court Of Justice District Court Division File No. 12CVD1715 10/24/12. Address and Phone number as fol-lowed.

Willie Gray Ward3009B Buckingham Road NWWilson, NC 27896

Main Contact Phone Number 252-373-3341

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OBITUARY

Suzanne Fry HarselSuzanne Fry Harsel of Fairfax, Virginia and Venice, Florida passed away peacefully after a short illness on August 27th, joining her beloved late husband of 49 years, Leonard Wal-lace Harsel. Born April 25, 1935 in Gary, Indiana, Sue was a

proud graduate of Indiana University (1957), where shewas a member of the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. A lifelong educator and traveler, she taught in Germany, as well as in the US. Sue also spent nearly three decades on the Fairfax County Planning Commision, serving as its secretary several

times, representing what is now known as the BraddockDistrict. Upon retiring as an educator and a Planning Com-

missioner, she continued to be very involved with numerous volunteer, civic and church activities.

She is survived by her devoted children and their spouses: Kari and James Gray of San Francisco, California; Joseph and Carol Harsel of Cockeysville, Maryland; and Karla and Tim Fink of Centreville, Virginia. She is also survived by her beloved eight grandchildren: Ben, Luke, Sean, Henry, Sam,Fiona, Kayla, and Lauryn; and her sister, Lynda Lou Vackar

of Illinois. The family will be receiving visitors at Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home at 9902 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA

22032 on Friday September 4th, between 5-8pm andwill hold a Celebration of Life service on Saturday September

5th at 10 am. Mrs. Harsel will ultimately be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. Online condolences may be

shared on Suzanne’s page at www.fmfh.comIn lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in memory of

Suzanne Harsel, to Habitat for Humanity or Annandale Chris-tian Community for Action (“ACCA, llc”)

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

JEWELRY, COSTUME JEWELRY, FURNITURE, PAINTINGS AND CLOCKS.

Schefer Antiques703-241-0790

[email protected]

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JENNIFER SMITH ❖ Serving the Area Since 1995

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➣ Virus Removal

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571-265-2038

HDICOMPUTER SOLUTIONS

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ADOPTIONADOPTING A NEWBORN IS OUR

DREAM! Let us provide your baby with a wonderful life filled with endless opportunities,

education, close extended family and LOVE. Expenses paid Maria/Rob

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ABC LICENSEJC’s Springfield Restaurant & Bakery, LLC trading as JC’s Springfield Restaurant & Bak-ery, 6315 Backlick Rd #199, Springfield, VA 22150. The above establishment is apply-ing to the VIRGINIA DEPART-MENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEV-ERAGE CONTROL (ABC) for a Beer and Wine license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Nigest Gorems, ownerNOTE: 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. Ob-jections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.

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Estate/Moving Sale;Cannot take it all with me. LR, BR furniture, 5 piece office desk, Hutch, gun cabinet, book shelf, mini

fridge and freezer, outdoor swing, other! Sept 11,

Noon-5pm; Sept 12, 9am-5pm. 8859 Winding Hollow Way (just off Hillside Rd),

Springfield.

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EmploymentEmploymentZone 2: • Burke



BUS DRIVER AND BUS AIDES

PHILLIPS Programs, an award winning

organization, has immediate openings for Bus Drivers

and Bus Aides! PHILLIPS School ~ Annandale is a blue

ribbon private special education day school for

children with learning and behavioral problems.

- Exp. working w/ students in a school environment

- CDL License – Class B or C with endorsements

PS (will train you and offer financial assistance)

- Good driving record

MAIL TO:

PHILLIPS Programs

Attn: HR 7010 Braddock Road

Annandale, VA 22003

FAX: 703-658-2378

CALL: 703-941-0780 Ext: 312 ask for Mike S.

WEBSITE: www.phillipsprograms.org

Childcare StaffFull and part-time employment

available. Seeking mature professional individuals for positions as lead

teachers, teacher assistants and after-noon aides. Lead teacher must have at least an Associate’s Degree/ CDA. For full time we pay all federal holidays. Benefits include earned leave, health

and dental insurance. 401K and annual training provided. Competitive salary.

EOE. Please email resume to [email protected] or fax to

703.765.7801.

QA Testers (Fairfax, VA) Participate in test case generation, execution, test

case mgmt, test defect analysis & report-ing. Perform functional testing, systm

testing, regression testing & user acceptance testing. Master's Deg in Engg, Comp Sci, Info Systm or equiv & 2 yrs exp or Bachelor's Deg in Engg, Comp Sci, Info

Systm or equiv & 5 yrs exp. May req.travel to various unanticipated client sites nationally. Resume to Millenniumsoft Inc, 8301 Arlington Blvd, Ste 504, Fairfax, VA

22031.

School Age / Camp DirectorSchool age program seeking mature

experienced Program/Camp director. Must have supervisory experience in

child care field. Position requires CDL or willingness to obtain CDL immediately.

Applicant must be an effective communicator. Children’s activity

planning required. This is a year round position full time Mon - Fri. Excellent benefits, all fed holidays paid and off,

earned annual leave, health and dental insurance, 401K.

IMMEDIATE OPENING.Please send resume to

[email protected] or fax resume to 703.765.7801. EOE

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Clifton $900,000Horse Country! 5 BRs, 3.5 BAs on 5 acres! Premium private lot atend of cul-de-sac next to entrance of bridle trails of horse commu-nity! Immaculate condition w/ loads of extras/upgrades to include:hardwood floors throughout, granite countertops, SS. 6 stall stablewith 2 fenced paddocks. 3 fireplaces, cedar shake roof, chairrails/crown molding, and much more.

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Clifton $659,000Own a piece of VA history! The McDaniel House Built in 1895 hasbeen lovingly maintained and updated.

Carol Hermandorfer703-216-4949

Fairfax $609,800Lovely Colonial in beautiful Country Club View. 4 BRs, 2 1/2 Baths,Full Finished Walk-up Lower Level, Updated Kitchen/BreakfastRoom, 1st Floor Family Room with Fireplace. Nothing to do butmove in.

Sheila Adams 703-503-1895

Springfield $569,000This meticulously colonial has 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths on 3 finishedlevels. Lower level is a walk out to premium wooded lot.

Richard Esposito703-503-4035

Centreville $585,000Terrific Opportunity! 5 BR, 4.5 BA Colonial backs to #3 onChantilly Country Club Golf Course.

Carol Hermandorfer703-216-4949

Fairfax Station $719,900Updated kitchen & baths, new windows & HVAC, hardwood floorson 3 levels, 2 story foyer. Finished basement with kitchenette.Screened porch. Fenced back yard with mature trees!

David Billups & Virginia Clark-Billups 703-690-1795

Manassas $514,900Gorgeously updated, immaculate home on private 1 acre woodedlot in serene community. Gourmet Kitchen with top of the lineupgrades: Counters, Cabinetry, Stainless Steel Appliances &Lighting. Fully Finished Walk-Up Basement with Den, FullBath, Wetbar & new Carpet. 3 year old Roof, new HVAC & newGutter Guards.

John & Jennifer Boyce 703-425-5646

Fairfax City $599,000Lovely classic 4 BR, 2.5 BA colonial on cul-de-sac backs to woods &walking path. Hardwoods & many updates throughout, includes agarage & workshop.

Betsy Rutkowski703-229-3368

Alexandria$469,900

Next Door to Van DornMetro! Lovely 3 BR +Loft, GarageTownhome, hardwoodfloors thru-out exceptkitchen, GSD’s step youout to private deck, per-fect for entertaining.Finished lower levelwith fireplace.

Sheila Adams703-503-1895

Fairfax Station/Canterberry Estates $749,5001.5 beautiful, landscaped acres sited on a cul-de-sac! Elegant homefeaturing 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths – kitchen & all baths updated –possible (true) 5th BR with bath on main floor – large customscreen porch with adjacent deck – butler’s pantry – MBR with sit-ting room + dressing area – ample closet space – many built-ins –many surprises!

Ann Witherspoon 703-503-1836

Centreville $749,900This spacious colonial has 3 finished levels, 4 bedrooms, and 3 1/2baths. Gourmet kitchen, master suite is more of a spa, and walk uplower level.

Richard Esposito703-503-4035

Alexandria$359,999

1 BR, 1 BAcondo stepsfrom metro.Hardwoodfloors, jettedtub, granitecounters, greatview. 825 sq. ft.Janice Clark703-400-1995

Centreville $629,000The rest of your life. Enjoy it to the fullest in this wonderfullydesigned open & airy home. You’ll love the hardwoods and cathe-dral ceilings on the main level, the charming eat-in kitchen, thedelightful family room with 2-way fireplace, the wonderful frontporch, & the superb master bedroom suite with luxury bath.Gorgeous lot! Act fast & buy it today.

Catie & Steve Morales 703-278-9313

Gainesville $598,900Immaculate 3BR/4BA home in 55+ Heritage Hunt. Sweeping viewof the golf course from screened porch & deck. Hardwoods, spaciouskitchen, built-ins, 2 gas FPs, finished walkout LL-rec room, wet bar& office. See video at: http://13740-Charismatic.LFlisting.com

Mary LaRoche 703-919-0747

Lake Anna Access $569,900Immaculate custom built 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with lots ofupgrades. Park like setting.

David Lewis703-980-3090

Clifton $1,175,000Fantastic 5 bedroom, 7 bath home on 5 acres on one of the mostdesirable streets in historic Clifton. Custom details throughout, spa-cious rooms, 3 fireplaces, professionally landscaped yard and pool,great for entertaining.

Kathy O’Donnell 703-338-7696

Alexandria $660,000Unique Opportunity to Own Large Home in Alexandria. 8Bedrooms, 4 1/2 Baths. Over 5000 square feet of living space. Manyupgrades including hardwood flooring, 3 zone HVAC system, granitecounter tops, cherry cabinets, huge master bedroom, gorgeous mas-ter bath, & much more. Must see to fully appreciate. Lots ofpossibilities!

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Burke $409,500Lovely 3 bedroom home on quiet .3 acre cul-de-sac lot in sought-after Rolling Valley West. Open floor plan with beautiful hardwoodfloors. Large eat-in kitchen has upgraded stainless steel appliances.Close to shopping, restaurants, VRE, and commuter routes.

Kathy O’Donnell 703-338-7696

Burke$389,900

End Unit TH finished onall 3 levels, 3 Bedrooms, 2and 1/2 Baths, single cargarage, walk-out lowerlevel, w/main level deck.Hardwoods throughoutmain level. Lawn mainte-nance included inHOA/Condo fees. Locatedin Walden at Burke Centresubdivision. Backs to com-mon area woods, close toshopping in Burke Centre.

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Lake Anna $739,000Family Lake House. Lots of rooms for everyone! 6 bedrooms, 3 fullbaths. Open floor plan. Lots of outdoor entertaining space. Manyupdates & upgrades. Has everything you could ask for!

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