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Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection Photo www.ConnectionNewspapers.comFebruary 24 - March 2, 2011 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comBurke Connection ❖ February 24 - March 2, 2011 ❖ 1 News County Executive Proposes $3.38 Billion Budget By Nicholas M. Horrock $110 a year in increased real estate taxes. Does not include raises for county employees, Griffin told the supervisors that the bud- The Connection get still has a shortfall of some $50 million, cuts funds for school raises. but this far less than the $350 million short- airfax County Executive Anthony fall in the current 2011 budget and was in the county) would cost the tax payer an The board’s three Republican supervisors H. Griffin proposed a $3.38 billion designed to maintain “the quality of life” in additional $110 a year. John Cook (Braddock), Michael R. Frey Fbudget to the Board of Supervi Fairfax County, he said. Three members of the board refused to (Sully) and Pat Herrity of the Springfield sors Tuesday which if adopted The board voted Tuesday to “advertise” back the $1.09 figure, offering an amend- District said the lower rate would force cuts would bar pay raises for county employees the tax rate at $1.09 in the 2012 budget, ment to advertise a figure of $1.065, which in services rather than an actual increase and school teachers for another year and beginning on July1, which on a home val- would further tighten the amount of money could cost an average home owner some ued at $443,511 (the mean assessed value the county would have to spend. See Griffin, Page 5

2 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ February 24 - March 2, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-778-9416 or [email protected] West Springfield High Renovation Moves Forward

schedule, some community activists and SOAR wants school elected officials want to fast-track WSHS renovations so that the school is completely fast-tracked, seeks overhauled by its 50th anniversary in 2016. alternative funding “The renovation queue has been acceler- ated by a couple of years, but it’s still unac- strategies. ceptable, said Erik Hawkins, who spear- heads the community action group Spartans Organized for Action on Renovation

By Victoria Ross Photo by (SOAR). “Even with the new timetable, a The Connection complete renovation of WSHS is still a de- cade away.” ower construction costs and favor Current FCPS estimates are for the school able market conditions have ac- Victoria Ross to be refurbished and modernized by about Lcelerated the timetable for many 2018, and that’s not fast enough for SOAR. school renovations projects, in- “To put that date in perspective, that cluding the $88 million renovation of West means that no West Springfield child cur- Springfield High School, according to rently older than first grade would attend

/The Connection Fairfax County School Board officials. a renovated WSHS,” Hawkins said. “What’s positive is that WSHS has a place Built in 1966, the 300,000-square-foot in the queue and is scheduled to be reno- high school on Rolling Road currently en- vated after Langley High School,” said rolls more than 2,200 students in ninth School Board member Liz Bradsher (Spring- through 12th grades and offers many Ad- field). “It has been accelerated due to cost vanced Placement programs. Optimal ca- savings and capital decisions made by the pacity is approximately 2,100 students, and Erik Hawkins, president of SOAR, stands in front of West Springfield School Board.” that number is expected to jump to 2,500 High School with Monique Craft, a 1972 alumna, and Hawkins’ chil- Renovation for WSHS is slated to begin students in 2014. Like Herndon and Oakton dren, Anya, 10, Luke, 8, and Ainsley, 5). Fifth-grader Anya and second- in 2016, four years ahead of when origi- high schools, WSHS is laid out on two sto- grader Luke attend Cardinal Forest Elementary and Ainsley attends nally anticipated in 2009, Bradsher said. ries with the library, planetarium, adminis- Grace Weekday Preschool in Springfield. The closing of Pimmit Hills Alternative tration offices and cafeteria in front and School and Clifton Elementary School, struction, enabling us to speed up our reno- renovations and additions over five years, auditorium and gymnasiums in the back. which the School Board approved last July, vations,” said FCPS Superintendent Jack D. totaling $804.9 million — $199.4 million In the summer of 2009, the school re- coupled with historically low construction Dale. “This makes it possible for us to reno- is currently funded with approved school ceived $2.4 million to fund repairs that in- bids, enabled FCPS to save $31 million over vate our schools more quickly than origi- bonds. To complete projects as scheduled cluded new carpeting, a new $400,000 state the past three years and pushed up the reno- nally planned while saving money.” in the new CIP, the schools would require a of the art running track and $55,000 for vation of many schools. On Jan. 20, the School Board approved bond referendum in November 2011 to stadium improvements. “One bright spot in the economic down- the FY 2012-16 Capital Improvement Pro- cover the $600 million shortfall. turn is that we’re seeing lower costs for con- gram (CIP), which includes new schools, Even with the accelerated renovation See Renovation, Page 4 Fairfax County School Discipline: Broken or Perfect?

of tackling teen depression in general. Hudgins’ link of two teenage suicides to the Jack Dale criticizes concerns linking recent “I believe our efforts would be far more school disciplinary process. productive if we focused on the incidence “For Supervisor Hudgins to link the two teen suicides to suspensions. of depression among our county youth and tragic student deaths to their disciplinary how our agencies can work together to processes for the purpose of furthering a By Julia O’Donoghue whether the Zero Tolerance disciplinary tackle this problem,” wrote Dale in his state- falsehood is unconscionable and a blow to The Connection policy of FCPS lacks the ability to recog- ment. those who have already suffered great pain nize the emotional difficulties students ex- Dale said Fairfax County schools do not and loss,” wrote Dale. n the last 22 months, two Fairfax perience,” she said in a written statement. have a “zero tolerance” approach to disci- Dale and Hudgins did not speak to each I County students have died of suicide Supervisors plan to invite the Fairfax Part- pline and consider every proposal for ex- other directly; each issued public state- while coping with their removal from nership for Youth and par- ments. their local high school for disciplinary mat- ent groups to put together Last month, sophomore Nick ters. a forum about student dis- Stuban died a few weeks after When the Fairfax County Board of Super- cipline, including how ex- “I strongly recommend that all members he had been forced to leave visors voted unanimously Feb. 8 to “make pulsions and suspensions of the Board of Supervisors learn more Woodson High School for outreach efforts” to the local school system are handled, for both Fairfax High School because of about student disciplinary tactics,” members county and school system about FCPS’ practices and policies ...” an infraction. In 2009, South hoped to begin a friendly and ongoing dis- officials. Lakes High School junior Josh cussion about possible reforms to the — FCPS Superintendent Jack Dale Anderson took his life a few schools’ current system. THREE DAYS LATER, hours before he expected to be “I want us to come together and ask ‘Can Fairfax County Superintendent Jack Dale pulsion or suspension on an individual ba- expelled from the entire Fairfax County we find a better way to do this?’” said Su- made it clear he had no intention of dis- sis. school system at disciplinary hearing. pervisor Cathy Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill), cussing the disciplinary system with the “I strongly recommend that all members According to last year’s Fairfax County one of two sponsors of the county measure. county. Dale said in a statement that of the Board of Supervisors learn more Youth Survey, 14 percent of local students Hudgins is concerned that the school’s Hudgins’ resolution demonstrated a “seri- about FCPS’ practices and policies before had considered suicide and 3.6 percent had current disciplinary process may have ous misunderstanding” among the supervi- making public statements that are misin- attempted suicide at least once. The youth caused these students to feel more isolated sors of the school system’s current disciplin- formed and damaging to our students, fami- survey shows that students who report abus and could have contributed to their deaths. ary policies. lies and community,” wrote Dale. See FCPS, Page 7 “Many parents and students are asking Instead, he suggested a broader approach Dale also objected in strong language to www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ February 24 - March 2, 2011 ❖ 3 Week in Burke News Elizabeth Bradsher To Become a Democrat? Renovation Moves Up the List Fairfax County School Board Member Elizabeth Bradsher From Page 3 ing the construction timetable to take advantage of (Springfield) is considering joining the Democratic Party unprecedented low construction costs. and attended a recent meeting of the Springfield District “Other than a relatively minor ‘patch and paint’ “Instead of having two or three construction com- Democratic Committee, she said in an interview. touch up, WSHS has never received a structural reno- panies bidding on a project, we now have 10 or 12, The School Board office is nonpartisan, but the Fairfax vation since it was built,” Hawkins said. which drives the construction costs down consider- County Republican Committee endorsed Bradsher when Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield), who has ably. That situation is not going to last,” Herrity said. she ran for the School Board in 2007. Since then, Bradsher been pressing for renovations to his alma mater since Hawkins said group members met recently with said she has had a fall out with some Springfield Republi- his first year in office in 2008, agreed with Hawkins, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman cans, particularly Supervisor Patrick Herrity (R-Spring- and said the school is in dire need of a complete Sharon Bulova (D-At-large), Bradsher and FCPS fi- field). overhaul. nancial staff to pitch a proposal that would allocate Over the past two years, Herrity has questioned how the “The school is in horrible shape,” Herrity said. “Our more funds to leverage the favorable economic con- School Board allocates money within the Fairfax County senior staircase has fallen 6 inches, and you can see ditions. Public Schools system. He has also fought the closing of where they pumped in cement to keep it from buck- Bulova said she and Bradsher had met with SOAR, Clifton Elementary School, a proposal that Bradsher ling. The roof is sagging and there are still the old and she has asked Len Wale, the county debt man- backed. wooden light poles on the main athletic field that ager in the Department of Management and Budget Bradsher has repeatedly said that Herrity has spread mis- even the repair guys refuse to climb.” and Dean Tistadt, chief operating officer of Facilities information to the public about Clifton’s closing. and Transportation Services, to collaborate on cre- “I really don’t like the leadership of the Springfield Dis- In addition to the escalating structural problems, ative financial strategies that might push WSHS and trict at this time. It lacks integrity and courage,” said the school has a 50-year-old HVAC systems, which other schools further along the queue. Bradsher of why she was considering joining the Demo- frequently fluctuates from freezing to boiling and ”At our last meeting, we discussed several strate- cratic Party. makes some classrooms — particularly computer, gies for taking advantage of the unprecedented low Bradsher is contemplating a run against Herrity for the chemistry and music rooms — uncomfortable. construction costs right now to help clear some of Springfield supervisor seat as a Democrat this year. She Both Hawkins and Herrity said they’ve been in the the backlog for school renovations and construction,” said she would make a final decision whether to jump into computer labs when the temperature has been above Bulova said, adding that she plans to bring a pro- the race in the next two weeks, following the School Board’s 90 degrees. posal for discussion and consideration at the joint vote on the county’s southwestern elementary school “The facility just does not provide optimal educa- Board of Supervisors and School Board Budget Com- boundary study Feb. 24. tional environments all FCPS high school students mittee meeting on March 15. If Bradsher decides to run for School Board again, it may deserve, especially in science, technology and mu- Even if SOAR is successful in its efforts to move also be beneficial for her to join the Democratic Party. sic,” said Hawkins. “FCPS students in unrenovated the renovation queue forward, a school bond refer- A Republican Party activist, Clifton resident Elizabeth high schools like West Springfield are placed at an endum is the most likely financial solution to cover Schultz, has said she will run for Bradsher’s School Board unfair disadvantage among both FCPS student peers the shortfall in the current CIP. seat in November. Bradsher would likely have a fight with in new or renovated schools and also peers from A detailed list of the renovation projects, along with Schultz on her hands for the Republican endorsement for other school systems like Arlington, Loudoun and a firm price tag, could be up for voter approval later School Board. Prince William.” this year. Bradsher said she believes the prospects of Monique Craft, a SOAR member and 1972 WSHS passing those bonds are good. — Julia O’Donoghue graduate, said the conditions at the school make it “Fairfax County voters have not voted down a bond untenable for faculty and students. for well over 35 years,” she said. “These bonds are “West Springfield is not the time capsule I want to most important and provide a vital funding stream Stringfellow, Monument put my daughter in,” she said. for our many capital needs, most of which pertains Hawkins added that SOAR members are worried to the renovations of our older schools.” Ramps To Open Feb. 28 the conditions that have created a favorable finan- “Plainly speaking, our school system sells this On Monday, Feb. 28, the westbound Interstate 66 exit cial climate for building projects may not last. county and as such is a promotional tool used to en- ramps to Monument Drive and Stringfellow Road will open “Construction and financing costs have never been courage companies to move to Fairfax County and to to all traffic — HOV as well as non-HOV — on weekends lower. Investing more money in the CIP now can stay in Fairfax County. Whether we want to believe and during off-peak hours beginning at 10 a.m. New over- help solve chronic CIP renovation timeline chal- this or not Fairfax County schools play a key role in head digital message signs will alert drivers as to when the lenges,” Hawkins said. providing a stable and strong county economy,” exit ramps are “open,” “closed” or “HOV-only.” Traffic signs Herrity added that he is supportive of accelerat- Bradsher said. and signals at the top of the exit ramps have been upgraded, and traffic signals near the interchanges will be retimed to accommodate traffic. “Opening the ramps will be of great benefit to those in Spartans Win District Title the Fair Lakes and Fairfax Corner area, and result in re- duced drive time and congestion” said Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield). “The ramps are critical transpor- Girls basketball tation infrastructure that went unused most of the day. This is a commonsense, low- cost solution that will reduce trip team defeats time and improve air quality.” T.C. Williams. Bulletin Board he West Springfield girls Tbasketball team defeated SATURDAY/FEB. 26 T.C. Williams 64-50 on Leadership Institute. The Braddock District Community Feb. 18 at Lake Braddock Second- Engagement Initiative offers a Leadership Institute,” from 9 a.m. to ary School to capture its second 2:30 p.m., at the Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Thee Institute is targeted for those who are, or wish to be, officers consecutive Patriot District cham- and directors of civic and homeowners’ associations and pionship. community-based volunteer and non-profit organizations. The Three days later, the Spartans program includes lunch. Spots are limited. Contact Ann Sharp at 703-425-9300 to sign up. defeated Westfield 45-27 during Lake Braddock Secondary School PTSA Mulch Sale. Lake the opening round of the North- Braddock Secondary School, 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke. ern Region tournament, improving Proceeds support the alcohol and drug free All-Night Graduation Party. Double shredded hardwood mulch in 3 cubic-foot bags, $4.50 their record to 24-1. each. Orders of 15 bags or more will be delivered March 26-27. The West Springfield girls basketball team captured its Orders of less than 15 must be picked up on Saturday, March 26. second consecutive Patriot District championship on Feb. — Jon Roetman www.lbssptsa.org or [email protected]. 703-569-1357. 18 at Lake Braddock Secondary School. The Spartans beat T.C. Williams, 64-50.

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From Page 2 lion, an increase of $48.8 million, and most of which would go to increase school salaries. But Griffin said YOUR in county revenue. Herrity said it was time to drop that the county cannot have school employees get- the tax rate. “We doubled people’s taxes between ting an increase when county employees are not and TRICARE TWO 2000 and 2007, and its past time we give them some he has proposed $1.61 billion for schools. relief.” Griffin said his budget plan results in an “avail- CONVENIENT But Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee) said the $1.09 able balance” of $30 million, which the board of su- BENEFIT! LOCATIONS figure gives the people of Fairfax a chance to present pervisors can utilize in several ways including pay their ideas of what programs they want in public increases for county employees or a reduction in the hearings and budget meetings over the next two real estate tax rate. Griffin said it could be “saved” • Family & Pediatric Vision Care months. “The lower figure looks like we have already for the “critical needs” in 2013. • Comprehensive Eye Exams • Treatment of Eye Diseases decided,” he said. Both Griffin and Bulova see continued bleak eco- • 17 yrs. Naval Service, 6 yrs. Active Duty When the Board votes to advertise a rate, it can nomic times in Fairfax. Though the average price of • Laser Vision Consultants • Over a thousand frames in stock lower the rate in the final adopted budget, but it homes sold through the Multiple Listing Service in- cannot raise the tax rate without starting all over. creased 8.9 percent in 2010, the number of homes • We carry all major brands of contact lenses • In-house lab Board chairwoman Sharon Bulova (D-At-large) and sold declined some 7.8 percent to 14,100. Foreclo- Most Insurances Accepted: Supervisors McKay, John W. Foust (D-Dranesville), sures in Fairfax totaled 842 in December 2010, a 5.8 Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Care First, Medicare, Tricare In-network Catherine M. Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill), Penelope per cent increase over December 2009. Doctor, Vision One Discount, Avesis, Aetna HMO/PPO/POS, PHCS, Gross (D-Mason) and Linda Q. Smyth (D-Providence) Even though the Department of Defense transfer VSP® Network Doctor, EyeMed Vision Care, United Healthcare, VA Medicaid voted to advertise the $1.09 rate. The Board may of some 19,000 workers to Fairfax in 2011 will in- WE WELCOME YOUR DOCTOR’S PRESCRIPTION still vote to lower it on April 12. crease revenues and investment, several members The total recommended 2012 budget of all funds of the Board see budget tightening in Washington as is $6.1 billion. ominous for Fairfax. DR. GENE SWEETNAM Fairfax County can anticipate less money from Gross said the county will have to learn more about Richmond. Staff analysis showed that the Virginia a crisis in Virginia’s ancient system of institutional DR. THANH YANG Senate might approve a package with a $6.9 million care for people with mental or developmental dis- OPTOMETRISTS loss for fiscal 2012 and that the House of Delegates abilities. version could mean a $10.2 million reduction. The Department of Justice found Virginia need- 5204A Rolling Rd. 8951 Ox Rd., Suite 100 Burke Professional Center Shoppes at Lorton Valley Though the Board of Supervisors does not control lessly institutionalizes many people with intellectual Burke, VA 22015 Lorton, VA 22079 the school budgets, it can effectively veto increases disabilities and provides too little community based the school board seeks. The Fairfax County Public care. The state has 40 days to address the Justice 703-425-2000 703-493-9910 Schools has sought a county “transfer” of $1,659 bil- Department report. www.drsweetnam.com • www.sightforvision.com

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The bill failed, but the idea that such leg- Nick Stuban, 15, participated in Woodson football, Boy Editor / 703-778-9416 Woodson who died of suicide last islation might be needed is eye-opening. Fairfax Scouts. O Victoria Ross month after an ordeal of navigat- schools opposed it. THURSDAY, JAN. 27, 2011 Community Reporter 703-778-9436 ing a suspension and disciplinary process that Caroline Hemenway founded Fairfax Zero http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/ [email protected] clearly has gone awry. Tolerance Reform, a community group that article.asp?article=347811&paper=63&cat=104 Nick was not the first local student to suffer advocates for changes to Fairfax’s approach to ONE STRIKE, THEY’RE OUT Nick Horrock from the process. In March 2009, Josh Ander- disciplinary matters, years ago after her County & Projects Some families call the school system’s polices on [email protected] son, then a junior at South Lakes High School, family’s ordeal with suspension years ago. marijuana punitive and ineffective. died of suicide the day before he was School board member Tina Hone Jon Roetman FRIDAY, SEPT. 17, 2010 Sports Editor to face expulsion from the Fairfax (At-large) has been asking for data http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/ 703-778-9410 County school system at a disciplinary Editorial about suspensions and expulsions from article.asp?article=344330&paper=82&cat=104 [email protected] hearing. schools staff, but reports that she has It is true that a teenage suicide never been unable to get good answers, leav- “statements,” not discussion. 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Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 from support systems and healthy activities and Fairfax County Superintendent Jack Dale In the meantime, if you have a teenager in [email protected] even schoolwork at exactly the moment that made it clear he had no intention of discuss- your family, it might be worth letting him or Barbara Parkinson they need them the most. ing the disciplinary system with the county. her know that they shouldn’t sign any state- Employment Advertising 703-778-9413 Students who have not been in serious Dale said in a statement that the resolution ments admitting they’ve done anything wrong [email protected] trouble before suddenly find themselves iso- demonstrated a “serious misunderstanding” of at school without having the school call you lated at home, unable to participate in sports the school system’s current disciplinary poli- first. 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Editor in Chief Steven Mauren Marsden’s Beltway Managing Editors Big To-Do Over Hotel Tax Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic Photography: safety bill dies in Louise Krafft, By Dave Marsden him a chance to do something about it and he Craig Sterbutzel committee. Art/Design: The Connection wouldn’t do it. Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, In the end, the amendment and bill were John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, John Smith he late Sen. Jesse Helms of North Caro- approved and sent back to the House of Del- want to tinker with the hit and run statute. Production Manager: Tlina once declared, “All farm subsidies egates where I am sure it will be rejected. The They do not have to drive the Beltway. Jean Card were a waste of money … except for matter will then be taken up in the budget con- I was also disappointed that my and Del. the ones for tobacco because they really help ference held between the Senate and House Eileen Filler-Corn’s (D-41) bill to allow the CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 Circulation Manager: people.” Needless to say, North Carolina was a to resolve differences. The taxes will be re- Burke Centre Conservancy to install “flashing Ann Oliver leading tobacco state. stored but a number of senators will have been yellow lights” at Terra Centre School at their A similar situation was occurring in Virginia shown that you can’t be that blatantly hypo- own expense was defeated. The school system CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, this past week. A number of state senators were critical. would not do it for a variety of reasons and I L.L.C. In other news, my bill to require drivers in- Peter Labovitz voting against other senator’s requests to es- disagreed. Del. Joe May (R-33), who chairs President/CEO tablish a “Transient Occupancy (Ho- volved in fender benders on the House Transportation, offered to write a letter tel) Tax” in their districts. They were Beltway during HOT Lane construc- to Fairfax County Public Schools in an effort Mary Kimm Commentary Publisher/Chief Operating Officer secure in the knowledge that their tion to advance their vehicles to the to resolve the matter. I really appreciated that 703-778-9433 localities already had these taxes au- next available shoulder or pull off and I hope it is effective. [email protected] thorized, so they could appear fiscally conser- area to exchange information or wait for po- It looks like I will pass seven bills this year Jerry Vernon vative at someone else’s expense. Senate Ma- lice was passed in the House Transportation with my bill allowing tax deductions for trusts Executive Vice President jority Leader Dick Saslaw (D-35) decided Committee was then referred to the House established for disabled children to be referred [email protected] enough was enough. He put in an amendment Courts of Justice Committee because it in- to the Disability Commission. Del. Bobby Wesley DeBrosse to remove authority for these taxes from the volved a fine. It died there in a close vote be- Orrock (R-54), the commission chairman, will Controller districts of those senators that had voted to cause most members felt it was already cov- explore the proposal in greater detail this sum- Debbie Funk deprive others from receiving their fair share. ered by the hit and run statute that requires mer to see if it is an idea the commission can National Sales Well, you should have heard the howling from drivers to get their vehicles off the road after 703-778-9444 sponsor next year. Proposals from commissions [email protected] one senator. He was put in a situation where an accident. Most people would not think they have great weight with legislators. Four other he had to either vote to remove revenue from were authorized to move their vehicle a half- Jeanne Theismann bills of mine were resolved by committee chairs Special Assistant to the Publisher his district or vote not to eliminate $300 mil- mile to accomplish this. This is what I was try- in the House and Senate by writing letters to 703-778-9436 lion in taxes statewide. He has always main- ing to clarify to get our traffic moving in Fairfax state agencies to ask that they take action to [email protected] tained that we pay too many taxes. We gave County. But the committee members did not accomplish the purpose of my bills. 6 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ February 24 - March 2, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Seeking Singers for “Requiem” and “Revelations” by Bradley Ellingboe Community members are invited to sing! Required FCPS Disciplinary Policies rehearsals are Sundays, February 27, March 6, 13 & 20 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Dress rehearsals with Mr. Ellingboe are Friday, March 25 from From Page 3 process last October. 7:30-9:30 p.m. & Saturday, March 26 from Hone said it is difficult for her to even deduce what 9:00 a.m.-noon. The performance is ing substances also tend to report considering sui- problems might exist in the current system because Sunday, March 27 at 3 p.m. To sing with us, cide and attempting suicide at a higher rate, accord- the administration has never provided her with com- contact Fran Underwood at 703-569-9862, ing to Dale. prehensive data related to student suspensions and “There is no link between the tragic suicides that expulsions. Other school board members have also ext. 205 or [email protected]. we have had and the disciplinary process. … I have been reluctant to spend time looking potential re- Messiah United Methodist Church knowledge of both cases that I can’t share with you forms until they have more information about the 6215 Rolling Road, Springfield, VA and there is zero evidence to support that. None,” effectiveness of the current system, she said. 703-569-9862 • www.messiahumc.org said Dale in an interview. “We need to see the data. …. But what I have got- ten is stonewalling and stalling on this [from school JOSH’S PARENTS disagree with Dale’s assessment. staff],” said Hone. “Honestly, the superintendent’s response was very Hone first started focusing on disciplinary polices mystifying to me,” said. Tim Anderson, Josh’s father. and procedures when a parent contacted her to say “To say there is nothing that that her son had been removed from connects the suicide and de- his base school and placed on “long- pression to the disciplinary pro- term suspension” at an alternative cedure, we believe it is uncon- high school for over 400 days. scionable to say that. We be- “That student wasn’t suspended. lieve it is unconscionable to not He was reassigned to a new school. look [at the disciplinary pro- He received the exact same penalty cess].” he would have gotten if he had been Tim Anderson said his family expelled from his base school. …I and other people close to Josh had hoped to achieve an agreement believe the emotional strain of that no child would be reassigned the disciplinary hearing and to one of our alternative high schools facing expulsion from all Fairfax for more than 365 days unless he schools contributed to the had been expelled from his base teenager’s death. school,” said Hone.

“Obviously it happened on File Photo Among the data that Hone re- the eve of his second hearing. quested was a count how many stu- 703-979-1265 MAStevensServices.com Whether it was the number one dents receive five-day suspensions, cause or the number five cause, 10-day suspensions, and longer-term I don’t know. But it got him suspensions. She also wanted to closer than he needed to be to FCPS Superintendent Jack know what, if any, the suspensions that place. I don’t think it is by Dale had on students’ academic achieve- coincidence that it happened ment when they returned to class. 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They made her proposal to the county board, asking for have talked to other parents whose children were input on the issue from Tim Anderson and to make also emotionally beaten down by aggressive ques- YESTERDAY’S ROSE sure he was comfortable with a reference to Josh’s tioning and lectures from the school system’s staff. where you never see the same thing twice death in her written statement. One student they know sobbed for hours after the “Cathy Hudgins — I really appreciate all the things hearing concluded, said Tim Anderson. MOVING! she said. I don’t appreciate the approach that Jack Hone said she has personally witnessed disciplin- As of May 2011, 50% OFF Dale took,” said Tim Anderson. ary officers engaging in unbecoming behavior. 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to the forefront in a humorous vein, reduces the ten- Nine humorous sketches sion and makes the audience more comfortable about show disabilities in a new people with disabilities. It also makes them more aware of their own attitudes; it’s been an education light. for our cast.” Written by Rich Orloff, “Funny as a Crutch” pre- By Bonnie Hobbs sents the world as seen by those with disabilities. The Connection The sketches include: ❖ “The New Land” – Some Mayflower-type adven- obinson Secondary thespians will perform turers arrive looking for freedom and opportunity in their latest show, “Funny as a Crutch,” this the new land. But they’re not sure they want to share Rsummer, in New York and at Scotland’s it with “other” new adventurers. Fringe Festival. First, though, they’ll pre- ❖ “Position Available” – An over-zealous member miere it in the school theater, Friday, March 4, at 8 of C.L.I.C.H.E. (Citizens for Liberal Inclusion of Car- p.m. ing Handicapped Employment) trying to turn an or- This performance is a fund raiser to help offset the dinary woman in a wheelchair into a new, liberal $4,000 per person cost of the Scotland trip. Tickets icon. are $20 in advance for early seating, via ❖ “Toes” – On her 21st birthday, a young woman Photo by www.robinsondrama.org, or people may pay what and her boyfriend announce their engagement to her they like at the door. parents. But the parents disapprove because her “‘Funny as a Crutch’ is a series of nine, totally ac- fiancé has only nine toes. How would they play This cessible comedy sketches,” said Director Chip Rome. Little Piggie? Bonnie Hobbs “It’s about people with disabilities trying to make ❖ “Dutch Treat” – Two women on their last day of their way through their world, despite the rest of vacation in Amsterdam meet a handsome French- us.” man. To Tina’s surprise, he’s more interested in hook- RAMbunctious Theatre is the group of 14 students ing up with her companion Olivia, who uses a wheel-

/The Connection producing the show and, afterward, the actors will chair, than with her. do a talkback with audience members to get their See Robinson, Page 11 feedback and reaction. “This is a wonderful combination of humor for any Jackson Viccora, as the prince, is about to audience about issues much of the public seems to dance with ‘Cripperella,’ portrayed by shy away from,” said Rome. “This show brings them Allison Poms

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To have community events listed, send $20 adults, $15 students/seniors, and United Methodist Church, 9203 to [email protected] or a limited number of tickets are free Braddock Road, Burke. All proceeds call 703-778-9416 with questions. Dead- for students with a valid Mason ID. benefit the Lamb Center. 703-691- line for calendar listings is two weeks Charge at 888-945-2468 or 3178. prior to event. cfa.gmu.edu. SUNDAY/FEB. 27 THURSDAY/FEB. 24 SATURDAY/FEB. 26 Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Brendan James and Matt White. 8 Movie Mania. 8 p.m. at W.T. Woodson Magic Show. 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. High School, 9525 Main St., Fairfax. p.m. at George Mason University E., Vienna. jamminjava.com. The City of Fairfax Band presents a Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Drive, Our Daily Bread Empty Bowls concert of music from Hollywood Fairfax. Featuring magic from Fundraiser. 6:30 p.m. Stacy C. classics including Chicken Run, legendary Disney films. Cinderella’s Fusion Asian Restaurant Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Titanic, Catch Me If You Can, The rags turn into a beautiful ball gown Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. A meal of Red Pony, Avatar, Hunchback of in a split second, Aladdin’s Princess soup and bread, with live music by Notre Dame and E.T. $15 adults, $9 Jasmine levitates into the air and the the Fairfax Saxophone Quartet, a seniors, free ages 18 and younger. enchanted dancing brooms in silent auction and raffles. Purchase a www.fairfaxband.org or 703-757- Fantasia help sweep Minnie off of her hand-crafted bowl for a donation of 0220. feet. Mickey Mouse performs illusions $25 and up. Families welcome, $10 TobyMac Winter Wonder Slam along with Cinderella’s Fairy per child or $20 for two or more Tour. 7 p.m. at the George Mason Godmother, Alice in Wonderland’s children (bowl not included). University Patriot Center, 4500 Mad Hatter and professional Proceeds benefit Our Daily Bread, a Patriot Circle, Fairfax. With Brandon illusionist Brad Ross. Tickets $22- non-profit that provides aid to Heath and House of Heroes. Tickets $50, available at working families in Fairfax County. $15-$50, available through www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573- www.our-daily-bread.org or 703-273- www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573- SEAT. www.disneylive.com. 8829. SEAT. Jay Nash CD Release, Natalia Little House Studio Recital with Civil War Authors Book Mart. 2 Zukerman and Garrison Starr. the Morrison Brothers. 7:30 p.m. p.m. The Civil War Interpretive 7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. Bangkok Blues, 926 West Broad St., Falls Church. Music from Beatles and bluegrass to Natalie MacMaster and Experience Art of the Motorcycle Green Day, performed by Little he opening reception House Studio students under the New Restaurant in guidance of director Larry Rice. Pop/ for the Live Fast- country/rock recording artists Harley Inspired Art Truman and Willie Morrison of The T University Mall Sho” will be on Sat- Morrison Brothers Band will be joined by Larry Rice on fiddle. Free urday, Feb. 26 from 5-8 p.m. at FEATURING admission. 703-534-0095 or Patriot Harley-Davidson, 9739 www.LarryRiceMusic.com/ Fairfax Blvd. in Fairfax, with a Asian-Fusion, Sushi lessons.html. guest appearance by the artist How to Hire a Home Contractor. 7 & Hibachi (Japanese Steak) p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Letterfly demonstrating traditional Lake Road, Burke. Wil Slaughter, “old school” pinstriping. Live Fast Consumer Affairs, offers tips on 10645-B BRADDOCK ROAD | FAIRFAX, VA 22032 | 703.278.9123 hiring a contractor, what should be will feature art inspired by the included in a contract and gasoline, oil, and freedom that information on laws related to home power American Harley- improvement. 703-978-5600. Friends of Burke Centre Blizzard Davidsons, including custom of Books Sale. 3 p.m. Burke Centre Harley tanks painted especially for Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. this show as well as other pieces Chase away cabin fever and stock up the hand-picked stable of artists on great books. 703-249-1520. OPSFRO Chinese Scrolls from the Dr. Chi created for this event.The art ex- Wang Collection. Mason Hall hibit will also be open to the pub- GRILLE Alumni Atrium Gallery at George lic on Sunday, Feb. 27 from 11 Graffiti-style artwork by Mr. Mason University, 4400 University H Great American FoodG Christopher Drive in Fairfax. Panel discussion at 5 a.m.–5 p.m. The reception is free, p.m., and Opening Reception 6-8 but reservations are required for p.m. 888-945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu. entrance and cocktails at [email protected]. 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A multimedia collaboration Soups, Salads, Steaks Advance tickets $8, at the door $10. holders, begins 45 minutes prior to with author Jacob Needleman and www.fxplayers.org. the performance on the Center’s film producer Michael Schwarz. $35. Opening Reception for the “Live Grand Tier III. 888-945-2468 or Friendly Service & Cold Drinks www.wolftrap.org. Fast- Harley Inspired Art cfa.gmu.edu. Marshall Crenshaw at 7:30 p.m. and Show.” 5-8 p.m. Patriot Harley- Griffin House and Charlie Mars at 10 Davidson, 9739 Fairfax Blvd., p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. Fairfax. Artist Letterfly will MONDAY/FEB. 28 E., Vienna. jamminjava.com. demonstrate traditional “old school” Tales to Tails. 4 p.m. City of Fairfax “Oklahoma!” 7:30 p.m. Fairfax High pinstriping, art inspired by Harley- Regional Library, 10360 North St., School, 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax. Davidsons and custom Harley tanks Fairfax. Sign up to read to the dog. Advance tickets $8, at the door $10. painted for this show. The reception Age 6-12 with adult. 703-293-6227. www.fxplayers.org. is free, but reservations are required Lake Braddock Chorus Sock Hop & for entrance and cocktails at Sunday Brunch Buffet Silent Auction . 7 p.m. Lake [email protected]. WEDNESDAY/MARCH 2 Braddock Secondary School “Gianni Schicchi.” 8 p.m. George Ian Axel and Sub-Radio Standard. Cafeteria, 9200 Burke Lake Road, Mason University Harris Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple 10 AM–3 PM Burke. Family fun with live music by 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. The Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com. the Rivers Rockabilly Trio and the GMU School of Music presents the combined Lake Braddock choruses, Mason Opera & Chamber Orchestra 50% OFF Lunch 10% OFF dance contests, silent auction and performing Giacomo Puccini’s Buy one and get 50% Off more. $8 in advance, $10 at the door. satirical one-act opera. Tickets are THURSDAY/MARCH 3 [email protected]. $20 adults, $15 students/seniors, and Peter Shaffer’s “Equus.” 8 p.m. 2nd item of equal or lesser value. Entire Check “Gianni Schicchi .” 8 p.m. George a limited number of tickets are free George Mason University Offer expires 3/15/11. Offer expires 3/15/11. Mason University Harris Theatre, for students with a valid Mason ID. TheaterSpace, 4400 University Drive, Not valid with any other offers. Not valid with any other offers. 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. The Charge at 888-945-2468 or Fairfax. Production contains explicit GMU School of Music presents the cfa.gmu.edu. scenes and nudity. $12 adults, $8 Mason Opera & Chamber Orchestra The “Five Star” Robinson Gives students, seniors and groups. Charge 5765-C Burke Centre Pkwy • Burke • 703-239-9324 performing Giacomo Puccini’s Back Concert. 7 p.m. St. Stephens at 888-945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu. satirical one-act opera. Tickets are www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ February 24 - March 2, 2011 ❖ 9 Burke Connection Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected] Robinson Wrestling Rolls to State Title wanted to see the Rams falter because of Rams, for first time their dominance throughout the weekend. “Everyone is going to want to see the No. since 1985, take 1 team lose,” said Smith. “I was ranked No. 1 [going into states] so [that same group] possession of the Photo by wanted to see me lose.” state AAA crown. Smith made it to the finals with wins over Brian Lee of Norview (Chesapeake) by pin;

Craig Sterbutzel Connor Mairena of Colonia Forge By Rich Sanders (Stafford), 1-0; and Austin Hurst of Great The Connection Bridge (Chesapeake), 5-0. Martino, at 135, was Robinson’s other hroughout the postseason, the champion, winning his finals match, 8-4, Robinson Secondary wrestling over CJ Jablonski of Cox High. The Tteam has had one prevailing /The Connection Robinson junior trailed in the championship thought in mind — to capture match 4-3 with 48 seconds remaining in the the program’s first state title since 1985. The second period before, moments later, earn- Rams, under longtime head coach and ing reverse points to go ahead, 5-4. Early former Robinson standout wrestler Bryan in the third period, Martino got an escape Hazard, realized all season long that they point for a 6-4 advantage. Jablonski, a jun- had the talent, experience and desire to ior with 130 career wins, required a blood achieve such heights. Following Concorde Robinson’s Brooks Martino has the look of a state champion after his timeout with 1:31 remaining. Thereafter, District and Northern Region team cham- 135-weight class wrestling finals win over Cox High School’s CJ when the match resumed, Martino was in pionships in recent weeks, all that was left Jablonski last Saturday night. control of the action. Two late points in the for the team to accomplish was its original final seconds wrapped up the win and title. goal of taking the title at states. focus on garnering some individual cham- back. But no points were given and Smith At the final buzzer, Martino triumphantly Last weekend, Robinson left no room for pionships. still led. Over the final 20 seconds, Smith raised his arms into the air. question as to who is the best team in the Robinson’s individual state champions was on top of McCabe, who nearly got away “It was a tough match,” said Martino (43- state as the Rams, in typical dominant fash- were Brooks Martino (135-division) and from the Robinson wrestlers grip as time 6). “He came out hard and started very ion, captured first place running away at Jake Smith (119). Rams who reached the ran out. strong. [Late in the match] when I looked the Virginia State AAA championships. finals before losing were Dallas Smith In the end, Smith had held on and gotten at the clock with one second left I just felt Making the team title extra special was the (112), Jack Bass (125), and Jake Pinkston the dramatic win. joy. Individually, it’s such a great feeling.” fact that the two-day postseason meet, on (heavyweight). “I’m just glad I was able to fight it out Of the Rams winning the team title, Feb. 25-26, took place at Robinson’s own Robinson won the team title with 155.5 and win,” said Smith. “I fought hard and Martino was even more thrilled. Henry M. Smith Field House. points, besting runner-up Cox High (125) did what I needed to do. [Winning the title] “Any state championship is huge,” he said. “Now we get to put a 2011 [state cham- of Virginia Beach and third place Colonial means everything to me. And winning at “I’m so happy for coach Hazard. The cham- pionship] banner in our gym,” said a joyful Forge (98.5) of Stafford. Forest Park pionship shows how hard we’ve worked. Hazard, during Robinson’s celebratory mo- (76) of Woodbridge took fourth And to win it at home, I love it.” ments following Saturday’s championship place and Westfield High (69) from Martino opened the state tour- round matches. “Our kids worked so hard the Northern Region was fifth. “I’m so happy for coach Hazard. nament with a second round pin and believed. To win a tournament like this Annandale High, also from the win over Stuart Jefferson of you have to believe it.” Northern Region, finished 11th The championship shows how hard Matoaca High (Chesapeake) on During post meet ceremonies, former place at the 20-team meet. we’ve worked. And to win it at Friday afternoon. That evening, Robinson head coach — John Epperly, of Some of the evening’s most drama he was also a pin winner over whom Robinson’s wrestling room is named came at the 119 finals where Jake home, I love it.” Timmy Antonelli of Kellam High (Virginia Beach). That advanced after — was the individual who presented Smith, in overtime, defeated Jerelle — Robinson Wrestler Brooks Martino the state championship trophy to the Rams. McCabe of Bayside High (Virginia Martino into an early Saturday af- “It was amazing that Coach Epperly gave Beach), 6-5. Smith (43-6) led 3-0 ternoon semifinals match and a 7- us the trophy,” said Hazard, a 1991 after two periods and held a 5-0 advantage home is an even greater feeling. I couldn’t 1 win over Gabe LaVey of Hanover Robinson graduate who was a part of the following a take down at the edge of the have done it without coach Hazard.” (Mechanicsville). Rams’ region title winning team that same mat with 1 minute, 18 seconds remaining In the moments following the 119 match, One of the best matches of the finals came year. “He’s my mentor.” in the third period. But, following a one- a loud, large contingent of beach area fans, at heavyweight where Robinson freshmen Under Epperly, Robinson won state titles point escape point that got McCabe within frustrated that McCabe had not been Jake Pinkston pushed bigger opponent Tay- in both 1981 and 1985. The 1985 state 5-1 with 20 seconds left, things fell apart awarded overtime points earlier in the sec- lor Horner, a senior from Franklin County crown marked the last time before this year for Smith in the closing seconds when his ond OT, vehemently booed the officials and, (Rocky Mount), to the final seconds before that a team from the Northern Region won opponent got him onto his back and scored seemingly, Smith, whose arm had been being pinned with three seconds remain- the team championship. Over the years, four points. Incredibly when the buzzer raised by an official as the winning wres- ing in the match. state high school wrestling has, for the most sounded, the match was tied at 5-5 and tler. Pinkston, the sensational underclassman part, been dominated by schools from headed into overtime. Later, Smith would be booed again as he who, in his first high school postseason, around the Tidewater/Virginia Beach area. “I was wrestling a perfect match until the took the medal stand. He took it in stride, captured both Concorde District and North- last couple of seconds,” said Smith. “I went smiling as he walked up to his first place ern Region titles, made a great showing in THERE WAS LITTLE suspense going into in shock [after he tied it] because I thought standing at the podium. the state finals. Following a scoreless first Saturday night’s championship finals I’d had the match won. I was a little sur- Of course, the numerous partisan period, Horner (51-5) earned an escape matches regarding who would win the team prised and flustered going into overtime and Robinson fans were trying to drown out the point for a 1-0 lead early in the second pe- title. Robinson, over the most part of the tried to keep my head.” boo birds with loud cheers for their cham- riod. On two occasions throughout the sec- two days of tournament wrestling up to that The score remained tied following the pion. ond period, it appeared Pinkston was go- point, had easily had the most success. So first 1-minute overtime. In the second OT, “It was kind of poor for the [beach] fans ing to earn take down points. But the ac- for the five Robinson wrestlers who were Smith, beginning the session in the down to boo like that, but a win’s a win. I’m real tion, during both sequences, led to the wres- competing in the finals, the pressure of hav- position, earned an escape point to take a glad I have a state title,” said Smith. tlers falling out of bounds and Pinkston still ing to win in order to boost the teams’ 6-5 lead with 50 seconds left. Moments He went on to say there was a fairly large trailed after two periods. chances was a non-factor. The Rams, they later, it appeared McCabe had scored points part of the close-to-capacity crowd, made See Robinson, Page 13 realized, had first place clinched and could when he momentarily got Smith onto his up of fans from all across the state that

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From Page 8 “We’ve also had consultants — Melody ties.” other settlers not as physically able as him. Goodspeed, a former teacher who’s now The actors play several roles, and junior “These characters aren’t very nice to people ❖ “Just One of Those Things” – During a blind, and Ben Spangenberg, who’s been in Allison Poms plays Cripperella and also the with disabilities, so it’s important to raise job interview, the applicant’s “thing” seems a wheelchair his whole life. They were up- girl’s mother in “Toes.” Her character is awareness about how they’re treated,” said to be a continual distraction. But doesn’t beat and candid about over-protective of her Viccora. “Doing it with humor is a good way everyone have one sort of “thing” or an- answering a wide range only child and wants to show that. I’ve learned a lot. At school, other? of questions from the “This is a wonderful the best husband pos- I’d notice disabled students for a second and ❖ “Nellie” – Nellie is bemoaning her re- cast.” sible for her. “But her go back to my life, but I never thought about cent breakup when Mr. Puppet and his pup- In “Cripperella,” combination of fiancé only has nine how they felt.” pet friends, each with a disability – Captain sophomore Hannah humor for any toes, and that’s unac- He’s also in “Just One of Those Things,” Hook, Quasimodo, Tiny Tim and Oedipus – Bunting portrays an ugly ceptable because I about a disabled man in a job interview. try to make her see the light. stepsister, along with audience about want him to be per- “He’s qualified for the job, but external fac- ❖ “All That He Can Be” – Will the Army Carys Meyer. “We’re con- fect,” said Poms. “But tors that shouldn’t influence the be willing to enlist a totally capable young stantly fighting with issues much of the it’s ironic because I’m interviewer’s impression of him, do,” said man, even if one of his legs is artificial? each other and make fun in a wheelchair and my Viccora. “It’s probably the most abstract of “Your regular guy, he gets hit, yells, ‘Medic,’ of Cripperella for her dis- public seems to shy husband is blind.” the sketches, but also one of the most relat- and he’s out,” says the hopeful. “Me? I get ability,” said Bunting. She said the show’s able because it lets the audience know how hit, hand me the duct tape. I keep on go- “We’re wild and nasty, away from.” content is important someone with a disability feels when he’s ing.” and it’s fun to play some- — Chip Rome because “it’s out of our slighted like that.” ❖ “Totally Accessible” – a husband and thing you’re not. I’ve comfort zone and is al- Chris Keihl operates Mr. Puppet in wife try to surmount the difficulties their learned that there’s so most glossed over in “Nellie,” and his character ridicules other disabilities pose to both their vacation plans much depth to a person besides a disabil- everyday life. We’re taught not to point and puppets with disabilities. “But the puppe- and their marriage. ity. And it’s not the end of the world for stare at people with disabilities, and now teer, himself, is in a wheelchair, so he’s hypo- ❖ “Cripperella” – In this version of them. They learn about their own charac- we’re playing them. I have so much more critical,” said Keihl. “He wants to be loved Cinderella, the Fairy Godmother’s magic ter from facing their challenges, and most empathy and respect now for people in and hates being in a wheelchair, so he’s makes Cripperella’s wheelchair invisible to of them have a good sense of humor about wheelchairs. And after meeting the consult- happy when a young girl talks to him. In- everyone at the ball. But when the prince it.” ants, we see people with disabilities as more stead of pitying or avoiding someone who’s finds her the next day, will his integrity or Calling people with disabilities “heroes,” human — cool, normal people we can re- disabled, this sketch makes people think of image prevail? Bunting said everyone has disabilities, to late to and feel comfortable around.” them as a person and consider what they “Our drama booster president, Jane Rath, some extent, so “people who are ‘normal’ In “The New Land,” sophomore Jackson want.” works on disability issues professionally, so shouldn’t think they’re better than others Viccora portrays Uriah, who’s sailed to The cast’s next stop will be off-Broadway, she’s been a terrific resource,” said Rome. and shouldn’t judge them by their disabili- 1600s America as a settler and clashes with in late July, and Scotland in August. COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP Jubilee Christian Center Celebrating the Sounds of Freedom Realtime Worship - Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM Sunday School 10:10 AM Sunday Evening - Realtime Service & Youth 6 PM Family Night - Wednesday 7:15 PM Call for Sunday Evening Worship Home Group Schedule visit our website: www.jccag.org 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170 “Experience the Difference”

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SAT./SUN. FEB 26 & 27 Address ...... BR FB HB . Postal City .. Sold Price .. Type ...... Lot AC ...... Subdivision 10723 BEAR OAK CT ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $569,000 ... Detached ...... 0.23 ...... BURKE CENTRE 5901 CARTERS OAK CT ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $540,000 ... Detached ...... 0.25 ...... BURKE CENTRE 9519 SHIPWRIGHT DR ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $535,000 ... Detached ...... 0.20 ...... LONGWOOD KNOLLS 6215 CAPELLA AVE ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $525,000 ... Detached ...... 0.20 ...... BENT TREE 6104 MEADOWPOND CT ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $489,900 ... Detached ...... 0.15 ...... BURKE CENTRE 9752 IRONMASTER DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $460,000 ... Detached ...... 0.20 ...... CHERRY RUN 9705 TINY CT ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $450,000 ... Detached ...... 0.20 ...... FOUR OAKS ESTATES 9305 WINBOURNE RD ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $445,000 ... Detached ...... 0.27 ...... LAKE BRADDOCK 9606 MINSTEAD CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $370,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... BRITFORD 10570 REEDS LANDING CIR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... BURKE ...... $340,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.07 ...... BURKE CENTRE 5807 BANNING PL ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $309,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... BURKE STATION SQUARE 9495 CLOVERDALE CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $300,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... OLD MILL COMMUNITY 10314 MOCKINGBIRD POND CT ..... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ...... BURKE ...... $300,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 ...... BURKE CENTRE 6487 FENESTRA CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $277,000 ... Townhouse ...... KEENE MILL WOODS 9615 WESTPORT LN...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $276,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 ...... LAKE BRADDOCK 9505 CHERRY OAK CT ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $270,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... OLD MILL COMMUNITY 5718 EDGEWATER OAK CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $260,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... BURKE CENTRE 5402 LIGHTHOUSE LN ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $260,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... LAKE BRADDOCK 5558 HOLLINS LN ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $250,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... LAKE BRADDOCK 5636 SUMMER OAK WAY ...... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $249,900 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 ...... BURKE CENTRE 4965 TIBBITT LN ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $235,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... LAKE BRADDOCK 5641 SUMMER OAK WAY ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $230,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 ...... BURKE CENTRE 6410 FENESTRA CT #56 ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $221,000 ... Townhouse ...... KEENE MILL WOODS 5906 BRIDGETOWN CT #37 ...... 2 ... 3 ... 0 ...... BURKE ...... $220,000 ... Townhouse ...... OAKWOOD COMMONS BURKE

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12 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ February 24 - March 2, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports 703-917-6464 Zone 2: • Burke Employment Zone 2 Ad Deadline: Robinson • Fairfax • Springfield Wednesday 11 a.m.

TELEPHONE TELEPHONE Wins State A great opportunity to A great opportunity to RECEPTIONIST COMMUNITY SVCS WORK AT HOME! Chiropractic office in Fairfax. Duties COORDINATOR, FT From Page 10 WORK AT HOME! NATIONAL CHILDRENS CENTER NATIONAL CHILDRENS CENTER include: Data entry, phones, patient sched- Primary duties include events, scheduling No sell! Salary + Bonus + Benefits! No sell! Salary + Bonus + Benefits! uling, clerical duties. Part-time hrs. Mon, facility rentals & managing pool member- However, he earned an escape point early 301-333-1900 301-333-1900 Wed., and Fri. 2:30pm-7pm. Email resume in the third period to make it 1-1. From that ☎☎ Weekdays 9-4 ☎☎ ☎☎ Weekdays 9-4 ☎☎ ships. Excellent cust svc & communication [email protected] skills, strong computer w/graphic design point on, both wrestlers, as they had done exp. College degree and/or equivalent work much of the match, competed head to head Master Plumber experience preferred. Pay negotiable; flex on their feet, looking for chances to score. work environment w/great benefits. Back- Northern Virginia HVAC Company is in Horner finally got the big move late in the PRESCHOOL TEACHER ground check, valid driver’s license and search of a Master Plumber to manage P/T Teacher in 2 year old classroom. good driving record required. Resume match when he scored a takedown with 15 a start up Plumbing division. Must have Kiddie Country, Burke, VA. w/cover ltr Attn: Jeannie Winslow, 6060 seconds left. Moments later, he got the pin at least 10 years experience, submit to a 4 year degree required. Loving, Burke Centre Pkwy., Burke, VA 22015. — the first pin win of the finals matches drug test, have a good driving record caring, professional applicants only. Fax: (703) 978-1073 and excellent customer skills. Benefits that evening. e-mail [email protected] Following the match, the Robinson faith- include top pay with 100% family medi- Fax: 703-250-7631 or ful gave Pinkston a rousing ovation. He had cal coverage, matching 401k, holiday, Phone: 703-250-6550 vac and PTO. This is a great opportunity gotten to the finals with Friday wins over to get in at ground level of a growing di- ACCTS RECEIVABLE Dominique Hannibal of Deep Creek (Chesa- vision. Serious applicants email resume . ASSISTANT peake) and Keenan Hughes of Patrick Henry, to [email protected]. Nysmith School and then a Saturday semifinals match win Preschool to 8th Grade FT, wanted to post payments & manual Now Hiring checks rec’d from lockbox; reconcile balan- over Marcus Matthews of Osbourn High ces; assist w/bank reconciliations; post misc. (Manassas), 9-3. EDUCATION TRAINING College Degree Required cash transactions. Requires excellent cust svc Robinson’s other two finalists were Dal- • General Elementary Music Teacher & communication skills, MS Office & Acct las Smith (112) and Bass (125). Smith (30- with band instruction experience. software, 2 years A/R experience. Prefer As- Pharmacy Technician Trainees Send resumes to: [email protected] 6) won matches over Sawyer Barksdale of Needed Now! sociates deg. in Acct or related field. Salary FAX: 703-713-3336 negotiable, great benefits. Resume w/cover Lee-Davis (Mechanicsville); Dieguito Pharmacies now hiring. No experience? Pritchett of Phoebus (Hampton); and Cam letter to: Karen Frank, 6060 Burke Centre Job Training & Placement Assistance Avail. Pkwy., Burke, VA 22015. Tomok of Hermitage (Richmond) to reach 1-877-240-4524 Fax: (703) 978-1073, the finals. In the title match, he lost to Cody CTO SCHEV Love to Decorate? Decorating Den Interiors was chosen e-mail: [email protected]. Stageberg of Cox High, 9-7. Background check also required. Smith opened the finals match with an MED BILL & CODING Best of the Best by entrepreneur Maga- early two-point takedown. The score was Trainees NEEDED NOW zine. Home based, flexible schedule, low overhead, wholesale accounts. Call for tied at 3-3 after one period. Late in the sec- Medical Offices now hiring. No experience? LEAD TELLER ond period, Stageberg, trailing 4-3, scored Job Training & Placement Assistance Avail. more information on how you can turn 1-800-385-2615 your passion into a business. Needed for Springfield Area a takedown to go ahead 5-4. His lead in- CTO SCHEV 703-239-8112 creased to 9-4 in the third period before Union First Market Bank is seeking a DecoratingDen.com Lead Teller for its Burke Branch. Smith rallied, getting a reversal with one DENTAL ASSISTANT TRAINEES Positions require good communication minute remaining to get within 9-6. In the skills, an ability to excel in a retail final seconds, Smith was awarded a stall NEEDED NOW! sales environment, dependability, flexi- Dental Offices now hiring. No experience? point to get within 9-7. That’s how the VDOT is hiring bility and experience with customer match ended. Job Training & Placement Assistance Avail. service and cash handling. Prior bank 1-800-381-1734 Bass, in his 125 finals match, lost a 4-1 teller experience and supervisor experi- CTO SCHEV VDOT has decision to Annandale’s Dane Harlowe. The ence preferred. opportunities statewide. We match was tied at 1-1 before Harlowe (33- Qualified candidates should submit are currently seeking outstanding candi- an application on-line at 5), from the ground, scored a takedown to HOW TO SUBMIT ADS TO dates for the following position: www.bankatunion.com, go up, 3-1, with 1:30 left in the second pe- Geotechnical Engineer choose the “Careers” link. riod. He went on to win the match and gar- We offer an excellent compensation and Newspapers & Online Fairfax, VA ner the state title after finishing second at benefits package. All applicants must states last year. Bass, a freshman, finished CLASSIFIED For more details on this position and oth- pass a consumer credit check. DEADLINES er opportunities go to www.vdot.jobs the season 41-7. His three wins leading up Zones 1, 5, 6...... Mon @ noon EOE to the finals came over Christian Olanowski Zones 2, 3, 4...... Tues @ noon We keep Virginia Moving of First Colonial (Virginia Beach), 6-4; E-mail ad with zone choices to: VDOT is an equal opportunity employer [email protected] Donte Henderson of Stafford, 21-5; and or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 Zach Isenhour of Kempsville (Virginia EMPLOYMENT Educational Internships Beach), 2-1. DEADLINES Other Robinson wrestlers to place at Zones 5, 6...... Tues @ 11:00 Unusual opportunity to learn Zones 1, 3...... Tues @ 4:00 states were: Tim Fitzpatrick (eighth place Zone 2...... Wed @ 11:00 many aspects of the newspa- at 171); Wes Jones (third at 160); Zaq Zone 4...... Wed @ 1:00 Depasquale (eighth at 145); and Santiago E-mail ad with zone choices to: per business. Internships [email protected] Valdez (third at 130) of Robinson. or call Barbara @ 703-778-9413 available in reporting, pho- ZONES Zone 1: The Reston Connection PRN Home Care CNA tography, research, graphics. School Notes The Oak Hill/Herndon Connection Goodwin House Incorporated is seeking Zone 2: The Springfield Connection experienced CNAs for our Home Care Department Opportunities for students, The Burke Connection to work on an on-call/as needed basis (PRN). Will Crowley of Woodson High School is one The Fairfax Connection and for adults considering of the 28 Fairfax County Public Schools students The Fairfax Station/Clifton/ Qualifications include: that performed Sunday, Feb. 20, at Carnegie Hall Lorton Connection 1. Must hold current Virginia CNA license change of career. Unpaid. in New York City, as part of the wind ensemble Zone 3: The Alexandria Gazette Packet 2. Must have at least two years home care agency experience Flutopia. The students performed in A Breath of The Mount Vernon Gazette 3. Must be willing to work short shifts (2 hours) E-mail internship@connec Fresh Air presented by the Distinguished Concerts Zone 4: Centre View North and on an on-call basis International New York series as part of a larger Centre View South 4. Must be able to communicate effectively with residents and staff tionnewspapers.com Zone 5: The Potomac Almanac concert. 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