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Children turned out on Saturday afternoon, March 27 on the ground of the Fairfax County Government Center for Jubilee Christian Center’s annual Easter Eggstravaganza. Of Eggs and Egg Rolls Jubillee Christian Center hosts annual Eggstravaganza for local children.

n Saturday afternoon, March Easter Eggstravaganza. 27, children from around the This year’s event took place on the grounds Oarea enjoyed games, face of the Fairfax County Government Center. painting and, of course, Egg Prizes were raffled off and participants Rolling at Jubilee Christian Center’s annual dined on Egg Rolls.

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Photos by Photos Daniel Girquis, 3, of Fairfax has a dinosaur painted on his face. Ayanna Childs, 4, of Chantilly eyes the finishing line of the Easter Egg Roll.

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Sarah Peterson, 20, of Burke, a politics hon- her in conducting independent research during the ors and environmental sciences major at the summer in “Implementations and Implications of University of Virginia is one of 35 University of Policies that Establish Government- and User-Fi- Virginia undergraduates to receive a Harrison Un- nanced Payment Schemes for Environmental dergraduate Research Award. The award will assist Services.

2 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ April 1-7, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-778-9416 or [email protected] Finding a Better Way To Do Business Supervisor Cook’s “Our committee took a Citizen Budget no-holds-barred Advisory Committee approach.” presents final report. — Chris Craig, Committee Chairman

said, was to divide the members based on By Justin Fanizzi Photo by prior experience and interests and create The Connection subcommittees so that the budget could be examined as closely as possible. Two of the

upervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) Justin Fanizzi five subcommittees fell apart due to lack of knows that the key to any success participation, Craig said, and the remain- Sful community is citizen involve- ing three were Line of Business, General ment. Through his Community En- Accountability and Acquisitions. Then, each gagement Initiative, among other programs, subcommittee was tasked with creating a he strives to bring everyone into the fold /The Connection list of suggestions instead of a set of voted- and this year’s dire budget situation is no upon recommendations with the goal of different. offering myriad solutions. Cook’s Braddock District Citizens Budget “They essentially created a menu of op- Advisory Committee, created shortly after tions as opposed to a list of recommenda- Cook’s election to the Board of Supervisors, tions,” Cook said. “The plus is that we got a recently presented its final report. The re- lot of interesting ideas, and the minus is port, which was compiled in December Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) meets with his constituents at a that not everyone in the group agreed upon 2009 and presented in January, offers the budget meeting. every option.” Board alternative solutions to save money Each subcommittee created its list of sug- in the face of a $257 million deficit. really happy with what we found.” parency to the process. So, the committee gestions after listening to a series of speak- “Our committee took a no-holds-barred According to Craig, the budget commit- was created after the completion of last ers who were experts in the individual fields approach,” said Committee Chairman Chris tee was officially launched in May 2009, year’s budget and immediately began pre- the groups were analyzing. Craig said that Craig. “Our group was designed specifically two months after Cook’s election. Craig said paring for work on this year’s budget. county budget experts, School Board mem- to be separate [from Cook’s office]. It was that one of Cook’s campaign promises was Craig said that the group, which has 30 ber Tessie Wilson (Braddock), representa- important for us and for John that we had to create a citizens budget committee not members, 10 to 12 of whom are active, met tives from Springfield-based think tank Tho a sense of independence and we came out only to have another set of eyes producing every six weeks between last May through with a better product because of that. I’m fresh ideas, but also to bring some trans- January of this year. The first step, Craig See Committee, Page 14 Admirers Say Parris Helped Shape Region

authority, which allowed the airport to ad- Former congressman, 80, dies March 27. vertise and modernize. Dulles had been los- ing business to Baltimore-Washington Inter- By Julia O’Donoghue Martie, three daughters and grandchildren. national Airport prior to the authority The Connection change. AS A CONGRESSMAN, Parris represented “It was a great deal for regional economic hen Stanford E. Parris took a far larger geographic swath of Virginia development,” said Wolf. his first job on Capitol Hill than his successor, U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D- Former Fairfax County Supervisor Elaine Win 1958, it wasn’t glamorous 8), currently does. In the 1980s, the 8th McConnell (R-Springfield) said Parris also work. Congressional District included the City of helped secure funding for and assisted with He ran a mimeograph machine in the Alexandria, the entire southern half of the upstart of the Virginia Railway Express basement beneath the House of Represen- Fairfax County, part of Prince William (VRE) commuter train.

tatives. The wages County and the tip File Photo “In 1983, I went to talk to him and he helped pay his law of Stafford County. was the only politician I know who really school tuition at The Responsible for moved on it and told me it could be done,” George Washington “Stan was Fairfax. He is such a large terri- said McConnell, who spent 20 years repre- University. the only person in tory, Parris had his senting southern Fairfax County. Fourteen years hand in a range of Stan Parris’ career as a local “I didn’t have many supporters for VRE later, Parris returned Fairfax’s history to serve regional transpor- elected official spanned from the in 1983,” she said. to the Capitol in a far tation and eco- 1960s to the 1980s. more high profile po- in all three levels of nomic develop- PRIOR TO SERVING in Congress, Parris sition. He served as ment projects. “Stan was involved in almost every ma- was also a member of the Fairfax County the U.S. Representa- government.” He is partly re- jor thing in Northern Virginia,” said U.S. Board of Supervisors from 1964 to 1967. tive from Virginia’s — Tom Davis, who served in two sponsible for the Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10), who first got to He almost won a race for Fairfax County 8th District from Torpedo Factory know Parris when they both campaigned for chairman. 1973 to 1974 and Art Center along congressional seats in 1980. The former congressman also served one 1981 to 1990. the Alexandria waterfront and the “high oc- term in the House of Delegates and was The former Republican congressman died cupancy vehicle” [HOV] lanes on Interstate TOGETHER, Parris and Wolf worked to get appointed Virginia’s Secretary of the Com March 27 at the age of 80 in Mathews 95. Parris was also on the founding board Dulles International Airport transferred County, Va. He is survived by his wife of directors at George Mason University. from the federal government to a regional See Stanford Parris, Page 5 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ April 1-7, 2010 ❖ 3 News Rappina Called ‘Every Day’ Professional

awareness in terms and examples they suspect as well as the details. No other com- West Springfield would understand of all issues that can af- ments were made since the case is currently officer honored. fect their lives in negative ways, particu- on trial. larly with the Internet,” said Rappina. “This The Officer of the Quarter is funded by By Stephanie Martinez includes everything from teachers asking the CAC of the West Springfield’s Station, The Connection me to make special appearances in their which also promotes it as a way to recog- classrooms to nize the con- or many, April 20, 1999 will be re- a casual con- tributions of membered as the day when two versation “It shows that the community is outstanding Fhigh school students committed with a stu- officers of one of the deadliest school dent in the appreciative of the work police the West shootins in the United State’s history. For hallway.” Springfield Police Officer First Class Freddie Rappina, As a School District Sta- Fairfax County Police officers do to help keep the it’s also the day that inspired him to be part Resource Of- tion. of the law enforcement. ficer, Rappina community safe.” The “I was sitting in my college dorm room is in charge of — Police Officer 1st Class Freddie Rappina officer’s su- working on a paper for Plato’s ‘Republic’ providing pervisors when the news on TV cut to the Columbine Robinson Sec- make the shootings,” said Rappina. “I would have to ondary School’s students and it’s staff with nominations each quarter to the CAC Ex- say that was the first day I thought about the resources, knowledge and expertise to ecutive Committee, which makes the final the responsibility of protecting other people create a safe environment. selection. According to Phil Panzarella, and especially their children.” Police Officer 1st Class Freddie A Long Island, N.Y. native, Rappina at- chairman of the CAC Executive Committee, For West Springfield’s Officer of the Quar- Rappina tended Belmont Abbey College in North Rappina was recognized “for the diligence ter, this wasn’t always his first choice. “Be- cell phone texting and inappropriate pic- Carolina for bachelor’s degree in political shown in these incidents and for the pro- fore that, I was focused on being a big co- tures. Additionally, he was recognized for science and sociology. He also has a master’s fessional efforts he puts forth every day.” operate attorney and making a lot of representing the department at a panel on degree in criminal justice from the Univer- “It is always nice to be recognized,” said money,” he said. Internet Safety where he gave the audience sity of New Haven in Connecticut. Rappina. “This is my second time receiving Rappina was honored by the Citizens’ a current state Fairfax County’s youth and One of Rappina’s notable cases include this honor, last was in 2005. It shows that Advisory Committee (CAC) for the West their cyber behaviors. one in which a 22-year-old suspect was the community is appreciative of the work Springfield District for his contributions to “Sexting is a problem, but I try to take a sexting with a student and her older sister. police officers do to help keep the commu- the prevention of sexting, a combination of proactive approach to enhance students’ He was able to get a confession from the nity safe.”

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4 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ April 1-7, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News How would you like state of Stanford Parris Dies the art LASER dentistry From Page 3

monwealth in 1978, between his two stints in the U.S. House of Rep- without drills or needles? resentatives. What would you say if you could have your fillings placed painlessly without drills or needles, “Stan was Fairfax. He is the only person in Fairfax’s history to serve with laser precision and comfort? You’d probably say, “Where do I sign up?” Well, now you can in all three levels of government,” said former U.S. Rep. Tom Davis (R- with a revolutionary new laser we call the Water Laser. You may have seen it on TV lately. 11), who was a Fairfax supervisor when Parris was in Congress. Parris acted as a booster for the business community and embraced This new Waterlase® is a breakthrough in comfortable dentistry. The laser sprays a computer- development, which resulted in the current vibrant economy, said Davis controlled spray of air, water and laser energy at the decay in the tooth. The laser energy is and others. absorbed by the water and the energized microscopic water droplets are what actually remove “He came around at a time when the county was beginning to de- the tooth decay. Rarely is a shot necessary to numb the patient. Since no heat is generated velop. He was very important in the formation and making of Fairfax from the laser the Waterlase® is very safe to use on everyone. County as we know it today,” said Davis. Parris was also one of the forebears of the modern Republican Party in Virginia. Virginia, including Fairfax County, was dominated by south- ® ern Democrats until the late 1970s. What are the benefits of Waterlase dentistry? He was the only Republican on the Fairfax County Board and one of nine Republicans in the 100-member House of Delegates. Ⅵ Patient Comfort “He and Jack Herrity, they were part of a small group that really Heat, vibration and pressure are the primary causes of pain associated with the use of the started the Republican Party in Fairfax in the 1960s and 1970s. There traditional dental drill. Since cutting both hard and soft tissues (teeth and gums) with the weren’t really that many Republicans in Fairfax back then,” said Wolf. Waterlase® does not generate heat, vibration or pressure, many dental procedures can be per- formed with fewer shots, less need for anesthesia, less use of the drill and fewer numb lips! THE FORMER CONGRESSMAN also had a series of spirited politi- The Waterlase® allows us to prepare teeth with less trauma which results in significantly less cal campaigns. tooth sensitivity after new fillings. Mount Vernon resident and former U.S. Rep. Herbert Harris (D-8) Additionally, using the Waterlase® for gum procedures reduces bleeding, post-operative pain, ousted Parris in 1974 after Parris had served just one term. It was the swelling and the need for pain medication in many cases. That means a new level of comfort election directly after the Watergate scandal broke, which several people and satisfaction for your entire family. said gave Democrats an inherent advantage. “I think he worked hard on what he believed but many of the things he believed I was opposed to,” said Harris. Ⅵ Sterilization But Parris faced Harris in two more elections, beating the Democrat The laser sterilizes the tooth as it removes decay. This is very important. Because of bacterial in 1980. contamination, many of you have had old fillings replaced with either new fillings, or in many “The Parris-Harris debates, they were like the Lincoln-Douglas de- cases, with crowns--and sometimes even root canals!! The reoccurrence of decay under fillings bates,” said Wolf of the 1980 campaign. is a primary reason so many root canals are needed. Since this new laser sterilizes the tooth as it removes decay, and since many dentists now use ‘bonded’ filling materials enriched with Week in Burke fluoride, the chances of ever having recurrent decay under that new filling are much lower. Bank Robbery in Burke Ⅵ Great for Teenagers The Union Bank and Trust in Burke was robbed Friday, March 26. The Waterlase® is especially great for teenagers. Sure, if the dentist is very good, shots According to Fairfax County Police, two men entered the bank, lo- should not really be painful. But KNOWING you’re getting a shot is psychologically painful cated at 6050 Burke Commons Road, at 2:30 p.m. and displayed fire- even if you can’t feel the needle--especially for teenagers. By not getting a shot, not feeling the arms and demanded money. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken vibration of the drill, and by not hearing the loud drill, kids never become afraid of the den- and there were no injuries. The suspects were described as black, wear- tist, so they don’t grow up to be adults afraid of the dentist. ing all black clothing, with masks covering their faces. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone By incorporating laser technology into our dental practice, we are changing dentistry. It is at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text no longer yesterday’s world of painful shots, large silver mercury fillings, and fearful patients. “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Lasers have improved the lives of patients and their dentists. Police at 703-691-2131. Technology is something that makes life better. Better in this case is better clinical results, improved patient comfort, less use of anesthesia and antibiotics. Home Invasion Robbery We are proud to be one of the first dentists in Fairfax County to offer this revolutionary tech- nology. Since August 2003, Dr. Fox has completed over 3,000 laser fillings with no needle/no Two 21-year-olds were the victims of a home invasion robbery in pain/no numbness. If you’ve been putting off going to the dentist because you were nervous Burke, Sunday, March 28. about the drill and needle, you don’t have to put it off any longer! According to Fairfax County Police, the two victims, a 21-year-old man and 21-year-old woman, were in bed watching a movie when they heard a knock at the bedroom door. The man opened the door For more information about our dental practice please visit our website at and was confronted by two suspects. One suspect brandished a hand- gun as they forced their way into the bedroom. The suspects bound www.larryfoxdds.com the victims with duct tape and took property from the room. Both suspects fled in an unknown direction. The victims were able to free themselves and go for help. The victims reported the incident to police from a neighbor’s home LAWRENCE T. FOX, DDS in the 5400 block of Long Boat Court and were treated at the scene for minor injuries. 5200 Lyngate Court The suspects were both described as black, in their 20s. Both wore Burke, Virginia 22015 black sweatshirts, blue jeans, black caps and bandannas. It appears the suspects entered the home through an unsecured front door. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone 703-978-5253 at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 7 am - 4 pm Police at 703-691-2131. New Patients and Emergencies Welcome All types of general dentistry done at our office. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ April 1-7, 2010 ❖ 5 Opinion

Connolly Failing Actuary, the Health Care Reform health savings accounts and pool- decisions and choices to the con- logue demonstrated our shared law will put 33 million people, ing by small businesses and coop- sumer. core value for the sanctity of life. His Own Test many of them seniors, in danger eratives to allow all Americans As we move on to the other is- of losing traditional Medicare. access to affordable, private health Supervisor Pat Herrity sues of our time, we believe that To the Editor: It will also destroy the military’s care. R-Springfield Abraham Lincoln’s words express U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) TRICARE system, which is a dis- ❖ Implementation of tort reform our fervent prayer: “With malice said he would vote for the health service to our veterans, their fami- to reduce the presence of frivolous Pat Herrity serves as Springfield toward none, with charity for all, care reform bill only if it met these lies and those currently serving lawsuits that drive up the cost of District supervisor and is currently with firmness in the right as God tests: overseas. insurance for medical practitio- running against Keith Fimian for gives us to see the right, let us ❖ Will it bring down premium There is no question that our ners. the Republican nomination to chal- strive on to finish the work we are costs for families and small busi- health care system ❖ Eliminating restrictions on lenge U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D- in, to bind up the nation’s wounds, nesses? needs some reform. competition between health insur- 11) in November. The Republican to care for [those] who shall have ❖ Will it reduce the deficit? Letters This is the only ma- ance companies in different states primary is June 8. borne the battle and for [the] ❖ Will it protect their choice of jor segment of our and expanding the portability of widow and [the] orphan, to do all plan and doctor? economy where plans. which may achieve and cherish a ❖ Will it improve access to care? choices are not in the hands of the ❖ Free-market-based insurance Letter of Thanks just and lasting peace among our- ❖ Will it protect and improve consumer. However, what we do exchanges that individuals could Dear U.S. Gerry Connolly: selves and with all nations.” Medicare? not need is the health care bill that access for coverage. We write to thank you for your It failed all those tests, but he passed, which increases deficit ❖ Using technology to reduce courageous vote for healthcare Sister Simone Campbell voted for it anyway. spending, creates a whole new the fraud and waste in the system. reform in our nation. In a hard NETWORK, A National According to the non-partisan entitlement program, negatively ❖ Increasing the length that chil- fought campaign for the Bill, truth Catholic Social Justice Lobby Congressional Budget office, Gerry impacts our job creators — small dren are able to stay on their par- and civility sometimes suffered. Connolly’s health care plan will business — and results in govern- ents plans. We are grateful for your willing- Write increase premiums by 11 to 13 ment-run health care. ❖ Options for those with pre-ex- ness to step beyond the fray and percent on average, or $2,100 a The people of America deserved isting conditions to access health to vote to extend healthcare to 32 The Connection welcomes year for middle-class families. views on any public issue. an open and transparent process care. million people in the United States According to an analysis by The deadline for all material focused on bipartisan Health care reform should not while not changing existing law on is noon Friday. Letters must be members of the House Budget commonsense solutions to health increase the federal deficit and the federal funding of abortion. We signed. Include home address Committee, it will increase the and home and business care problems that lowers costs government should not be making affirm your courage and willing- deficit by $662 billion over the numbers. Letters are routinely and offers greater access to afford- health care decisions. Those ness to act for the needs of those next 10 years. edited for libel, grammar, good able health care. We need a plan choices are best left between pa- who live without access to taste and factual errors. Send The Associated Press has re- that fixes what is broken and keeps tients and their doctors. As your healthcare. We were heartened by to: ported that companies are consid- Letters to the Editor what is working and not a mas- representative to Congress, I the many faith voices who ering dropping prescription drug The Connection sive new government program. would work tirelessly to repeal this weighed in on this important is- 1606 King St. coverage for retirees, forcing them Commonsense health care re- bill and to bring about sue, even though we did not all Alexandria VA 22314 into a Medicare plan. form includes: commonsense, real health care end up with the same position on [email protected] According to the Medicare Chief ❖ Free-market solutions such as reform that returns health care the Bill itself. This vigorous dia- #1 Weichert Agent in Burke & Fairfax Station Call Kathleen 25th Year

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Schauder, Bragg Lead Spartans Duo propels West Springfield past Madison, 9-4.

Photo by By Reed S. Albers The Connection

est Springfield lacrosse player Eric Schauder has

Reed S. Albers Wtwo sets of plays committed to memory. He has ones West Springfield head lacrosse coach Scott Settar has drawn up for the team and ones he devel- oped with longtime attack partner Hunter Bragg at the youth level.

/The Connection “In eighth grade, we used to have a play we called ‘taco,’” Schauder said. “We’d make up plays with funny names. We still try them, but we don’t call it taco anymore.” It’s not clear if “play taco” has been used in a West Spring- field game, but the strong chemistry be- tween Bragg and “We work together Seventh and eighth grade students pose for a photo with Antwaan Randle El. Schauder was evident Robinson students conducted surveys to find healthy snacks for the school and as a when the team defeated well just from reward, Randle El visited the school. Madison 9-4 on March 29. playing for so long.” The longtime friends — Hunter Bragg provided a burst of of- NFL Star Fuels Up Rams fense for the Spartans. Bragg netted three goals. Schauder added one goal and as- During a pre-spring break pep rally for the sisted on two of Bragg’s marks. Former Redskin speaks Robinson seventh and eighth grade classes, Randle “We work together well just from playing together for so to middle school students El appeared as a guest speaker promoting the Na- long,” Bragg said. “I just know what he’s going to do.” tional Dairy Council and National Football League’s The senior duo’s play is indicative of two players whose about eating healthy. Fuel Up to Play 60 campaign. games work in cohesion. When defenders pressure Schauder The campaign’s goal is to educate students about behind the net, Bragg is Schauder’s first look to pass the ball. By Reed S. Albers healthy eating and lifestyle choices and to encour- “I come up from behind the goal and I just always know The Connection age children to engage in 60 minutes of physical ac- Bragg is going to be there,” Schauder said. “His stick will be tivity every day. ready to shoot. When in doubt, I just get it to him.” ith his fists raised in victory, Robinson NFL players such as Randle El serve as program This type of offensive chemistry has allowed the Spartans Secondary School seventh grader ambassadors and conduct various school appearances to open their season with a roar. WOsama Ghamem walked off the in an effort to educate local youths. After the spring break tournament opener against Madi- Robinson gymnasium basketball While Randle El said that he never had an athlete son, the Spartans record stands at 4-0. What is most impres- court on March 26 to the cheers of his classmates. come to his school and speak to him, he hoped his sive is their sizable goal differential. Ghamem had just won a game of “knockout,” a bas- presence would help drive home the message. See West Springfield, Page 11 ketball challenge in which a player must sink a bas- “That’s what makes this so much better,” he said. ket before another shooter can “We only had our parents and score, knocking the first player coaches telling us to be in shape and eat right. To have an NFL out. “It’s going to take Photo by Ghamem’s triumph wasn’t just player or NBA player come and in winning the game. Now he can more than gym talk to the kids about it, they hear spend his spring break bragging it a little more.” about knocking out former Wash- class to be healthy.” During halftime of a student Reed S. Albers ington Redskins wide receiver — Antwaan Randle El versus teacher basketball game, Antwaan Randle El. Randle El spoke about making “It felt good to beat him,” he wise eating choices and urged stu- said. “It was a lot of fun.” dents to play sports or engage in physical activity Randle El’s first shot bricked off the hoop and while after school. /The Connection the newly signed Pittsburgh Steeler casually walked “It’s going to take more than gym class to be to collect his ball, Ghamem drained a free-throw shot healthy,” he said. “And you can’t always go to to eliminate Randle-El. The students cheered and McDonald’s to eat.” Randle El shook his head when he realized he had The lessons were reinforced by games with the stu- just been beaten by a seventh grader. dents such as knockout and a football throwing com- “I didn’t know about the rules,” he said, with a petition with Robinson quarterback Mike LoPresti. laugh. “I’m used to playing it different. I was just Randle El then earned a victory as coach of the The Spartans have a team meeting after their trying to play around, but I didn’t realize I could lose.” student-led team in the faculty versus student bas- victory over Madison. West Springfield has OK, so it’s not quite LeBron James getting dunked ketball game where the students trounced the fac- outscored opponents 57-11 through four games on during a high school basketball camp, but for ulty 41-21. this season. Randle El, it was part of delivering a message to the See Randle El, Page 11 students. 10 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ April 1-7, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports Week in Sports

The Bruins next game is at home on April 7, 5 Qs With West Springfield Bruins Softball Finds at 6:30 p.m., against South County. Lacrosse Goalie Kevin Young Their Swing Q: What do you do to keep focused when A 1-3 start to the Lake Braddock softball sea- Rams’ Crew Plant Sale your team is spending most of the son hasn’t fazed head coach George Rumore The Robinson Crew team will be conducting game on offense? or changed the way he is approaching upcom- its annual plant sale on May 1 at the Burke A: I just like to jump around a little bit. Or ing games. Nursery and Garden Center. every time there is a goal, the whole defense With a spring break’s worth of time to think The Burke Nursery and Garden Center will comes together and talks about it. about where his starting nine girls should play, be donating a percentage of its total sales to Q: What sort of music are you Rumore is more concerned about building the club when shoppers purchase items at the listening to before games? team chemistry than cranking out early wins school’s booth on May 1 and with at least one A: Just some rap or whatever is on over non-district opponents. $10 certificate sold by members of the crew the Ipod. I just press the play but- “We’re a very young team,” he said. “We team. ton and hope that it’s fast. want to work on our chemistry. We have been The certificates can be pre-purchased from a Q: How did you become a playing as many girls as possible so we can try member of the crew team at anytime leading goaltender in lacrosse? and build that chemistry.” up to the fund raiser. A: In second grade, I started Reed S. Albers A glimpse of that team chemistry came to- The crew team is not funded by Robinson playing lacrosse. Back then, you gether on March 25 during the Bruins 10-1 Secondary School and all fund-raising efforts had to play every position. I got in victory over West Springfield. Rumore cred- help pay for the team’s coaches, boats and re- net and got hit a few times as was ited sophomore pitcher Anna Delaney and her gatta fees. For more information, contact Chris like “I like this a lot.” Plus, I didn’t seven strikeouts as the key to the game. Veale at [email protected], Louise Lewis at like running. Kevin Young “We played well and we got good pitching [email protected]. Q: Every few years, a from [Delaney],” he said. “And it was an im- goaltender is hurt during a portant game because it was a Patriot District lacrosse game from an attackers’ shot. Do you worry that game.” Lady Tarheels AAU you’re not wearing enough padding? The Bruins followed their victory over West A: No. My mom thinks so, but I don’t worry about it. They do have Springfield with two losses during a spring Team Seeks Players thigh pads, but it restricts movement. I just use ice and Motrin. break tournament at Madison to Hylton (8-1) The Lady Tarheels Amateur Athletic Union Q: Have any pre-game superstitions? and Centreville (7-3) on March 27. basketball team is seeking players between the A: I always touch the top of the cross bar and then look up to the sky “We’re just getting our bats going,” Rumore ages of 15 and 17 for their travel teams. at my grandfather and just say “come on, help me out in this game.” said. “I think we stranded nine runners in the For more information, please call coach Centreville game. But we have time to work Edwards at 571-490-2147 or coach Watson at — Reed S. Albers on everything.” 571-243-4142. West Springfield LAX From Page 10 REGISTER

The Spartans have scored 57 goals in four games, an average of 14.25 Find Your Children Safe & Sound NOW! goals scored a game. On defense, the Spartans have been just as domi- nating, allowing only 11 goals so far this season. “It’s all chemistry,” Settar said. “The kids have been playing together KIDDIE COUNTRY for four-plus years. Our first midfield line was all together last year. Our starting attack was all together last year. They still have that chem- DEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING CENTER istry from 18 games last year.” Where some teams might rely on one or two players to help generate DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS offense early in the season, Settar said his team has avoided that trap. Designed to provide a complete, happy, safe learning environment “We’ve started off the season in mid-season form as far as our of- in harmony with the needs of the child. fense goes,” he said. “Nobody is selfish on offense. Everyone can con- CHILDREN AGES 2-5 tribute.” Full (6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.) and half day (9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) programs Despite a quick start to the season, Settar is convinced that the team SPECIAL FEATURES still has room for improvement. Developmental Curriculum • Degreed Teachers • Registered Nurse • Music Director • Nutritious “We have to start winning the turnover battles,” he said. “But every Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks • Heated Swimming Pools • Spacious Shaded Playgrounds day we see something new we need to work on. In no way are we • Planned Orientations and Presentations for Parents • State Licensed ready to go to a region championship right now.”

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS KINDERGARTEN AGES SIX-ELEVEN YEARS Registrations are now being accepted for the Randle El at Robinson GRADES 1-6 2010-2011 School Year. Two Virginia certified Transportation provided to Terra Centre, teachers per classroom. Program emphasizes From Page 10 Fairview, White Oaks, and Cherry Run language arts, math, computer literacy, science, Elementary Schools. Emphasis on special social studies, social development, art, music Randle El’s visit didn’t happen by chance. As part of the Fuel Up to events, sports, time for homework, and student’s and physical development. choice of activities. Play 60 campaign, some Robinson students conducted surveys to find new healthy snacks for students to eat after-school. “They found students wanted to have some additional after-school FULL DAY SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM AGES SIX TO ELEVEN YEARS fitness activities,” said Mary Aunon, after-school program specialist. Program is organized into weekly themes packed with FANTASTIC FIELD TRIPS, A “But they always like to have some healthy snacks.” SENSATIONAL OVERNIGHT CAMP OUT, DAILY SWIMMING, SPORTS, DANCING, After surveying the students, popcorn and sherbet were added to the MUSIC, AND AN END OF THE SUMMER “SMASH” MUSICAL PRODUCTION BY school’s after-school snack offerings. OUR CAMPERS FOR THEIR FAMILIES. As a reward for the hard work, the school decided to host a pep rally Come See Our the last day of school before spring break and try to get an NFL player KIDDIE COUNTRY I KIDDIE COUNTRY II Burke Centre Award-Winning Facilities! Burke-Springfield to participate. Fairfax Station (Fairfax) (Both Schools Winners Fairfax Station (Lorton) “As part of the [Play 60] program, the NFL has player appearances,” of American Institute 6000 Schoolhouse Woods Rd. of Architects Awards) 9601 Old Keene Mill Rd. Aunon said. “We applied for one and we got Randle El.” Burke, Virginia 22015 Burke, Virginia 22015 703-250-6550 www.kiddiecountry.com 703-644-0066 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ April 1-7, 2010 ❖ 11 703-917-6464 Zone 2: • Burke Employment Zone 2 Ad Deadline: Home & Garden • Fairfax • Springfield Wednesday 11 a.m. connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com

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21 Announcements 26 Antiques 21 Announcements 21 Announcements From Page 3 quested by a member of Congress to exam- ABC LICENSE The following store will be holding a public auction on 04-8-10 Pizzacolli, Inc trading as We consign/pay top $ for starting at 12 Noon ine its effectiveness. The subcommittee uti- Angelicos La Pizzeria, 10869 antique/semi antique furn. mas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy lized this mentality and explored areas of Fairfax Blvd, Fairfax, VA including mid century & Storage Mart 1851 22030. The above danish modern Teak 11325 Lee Highway and even former U.S. Rep. Tom Davis came county operations such as voting, sales tax establishment is applying to furniture, sterling, mens Fairfax, Va, 22030 the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT watches, painting/art glass, in to offer their expert opinions and ideas on Internet purchases and transportation in OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE clocks, jewelry, costume Unit 2084 William T Breen III Furniture, toys on making local government more efficient a kind of trial run for the subcommittee. CONTROL for a Wine and jewelry, etc. Call Schefer Unit 4055 Ashraf M Rofail Boxes Beer on Premises license to Antiques @ 703-241-0790. Unit 4127 Thomas W Millas Boxes financially and logistically. Then, through- Though sample solutions were proposed, sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Damla Mehtap out last fall, each subcommittee spent its the group’s function was primarily to see if Kamis, president 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements time analyzing the county budget and com- the installation of an accountability office piling its respective report. within the county was feasible. ABC LICENSE ZBA, LLC trading as Hunter The Line of Business Committee, Craig Mill Deli, 11213-A Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22030. The above said, was a “traditional recommendation- WHILE EACH OF THE SUBCOMMIT- establishment is applying to type” group that looked at the budget line TEES offered many original solutions to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE by line, analyzing the value and efficiency reduce the budget deficit, Craig said that CONTROL for a Wine and of every program listed to find savings. Ac- Beer on Premises license to County Executive Tony Griffin coincidently sell or manufacture alcoholic cording to the group’s final report, the sub- used several of the same suggestions that beverages. Khasrow Rezaei- pour/CEO committee differed from a typical group of the committee as a whole provided. Craig this nature because it focused on finding said that like the county executive, they 117 Adoption reductions instead of debating over which found some areas that reductions could be

Adoption: A lifetime of end- programs to save and which to cut. This made in, but as a whole they were very dif- less love, laughter, security & analysis, the subcommittee reported, iden- ficult to identify. Besides a few tweaks to every opportunity await your precious newborn. Expenses tified more than $233 million in potential the way the county spends its money, the pd. Private/ Legal. Jen & Greg savings spread out across nearly every 1-877-205-2780 committee, like Griffin, found that cuts were county program. in many cases, the only way to go. Pregnant? The Acquisition Subcommittee examined “One thing we learned through this pro- Thinking about adoption as an the way the county makes purchases for all cess is that the supervisors and county ex- option? of its departments and programs and iden- ecutive are correct when they say that there I am looking to adopt. I am a tified ways to streamline and eliminate cer- is not a lot more that can be cut out of the nurse living in Northern Virginia for the last 23 tain purchases in order to bring costs down. budget,” Craig said. “We may have a pro- years. Please visit my Craig said that this group interviewed gram that’s well-done, but it may not be website at www.babyloveva.com county personnel to see exactly how acqui- something we need to do. Sometimes, you to learn more. sitions are carried out and then used its own have to scale back on programs that in bet- Please contact me at 1-571- professional experience to find ways to ter times were nice to have.” 882-3533 or e-mail at [email protected] change it. The group found that the county Both Craig and Cook said that the com- does not have an executive panel to over- mittee will most likely be reorganized after see acquisitions, and therefore, the creation the FY 2011 budget is approved in April, 101 Computers 101 Computers 21 Announcements 21 Announcements of one could help communication between and like last year, will begin work in May. Notice of Initiation of the Section 106 Process: county agencies and in turn, keep costs Craig said that for next year, he hopes to EASY COMPUTER SOLUTIONS FOR Public Participation down. Other solutions proposed were to le- resurrect the two subcommittees that dis- INDIVIDUALS & SMALL BUSINESSES HDI Clearwire Wireless Broadband is proposing a telecommunica- verage competition by getting several price solved and also hopes that with a year of JENNIFER O. SMITH • COMPUTER CONSULTANT tions facility at the following address: 3342 Gallows Road, An- options for the same purchase and to pri- experience under its belt, the committee ➣ ➣ ➣ nandale, Fairfax County, MD 22003. The proposed develop- TRAINING INSTALLATION TROUBLE-SHOOTING ments will include attaching microwave dishes to an existing oritize purchases. would be even more effective in assisting ➣ LET US TAME THAT BEAST FOR YOU utility tower and connecting to existing on-site utilities. Mem- Serving the Area Since 1995 bers of the public interested in submitting comments on the “The members of this group had signifi- in the budget process. Cook, for his part, possible effects that this proposed project may have on historic cant federal, state and local experience [in (703) 765-2222 properties included in or eligible for inclusion in the National said that he appreciated the committee’s [email protected] Register of Historic Places may send their comments to Alex acquisitions],” Craig said. “They learned efforts and that they provided valuable in- Bos, RESCOM Environmental Corp., P.O. Box 6225, Traverse Springfield Only City, MI 49696 or call 1.231.947.4454. Project Reference #: about how Fairfax County does acquisitions put and insight and is looking forward to 1002092 and compared it to their background to find working with the group for the foreseeable inconsistencies. They really drilled it down.” future. 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements The final group is the General Account- “I like the idea of citizens separate from ability Subcommittee, Craig said, adding paid staff looking at the budget,” Cook said. that many other citizen budget committees “We need to see what worked well this year do not have a group of this type. Craig said and what did not and how to improve for that this subcommittee was modeled after next year, but I really appreciated having a the Federal General Accountability Office, number of people putting a lot of time and which looks at specific programs when re- effort into it.” Faith Notes

Springfield United Methodist, 7047 Old Sydenstricker United Methodist Keene Mill Road in Springfield, presents a Com- Church, 8508 Hooes Road in Springfield, will munity Spring Festival and Egg Hunt on have a variety of Holy Week services open to the April 3, at 1-3 p.m., with crafts, games, face community. Contact www.sumcdisciples.org or painting, cotton candy, popcorn, a moonbounce 703-458-8223. and an Easter Egg Hunt. ❖ Maundy Thursday, April 1. 7:30 p.m. in The church will have Maundy Thursday Ser- Hottle Hall. “The Living Last Supper” is a dra- vices at 7:30 p.m. on April 1, at 7:30 p.m., and matic presentation of the Leonardo de Vinci a Good Friday Service and free luncheon on portrait as seen through the eyes of the dis- April 2, at 12 p.m. ciples. The Sanctuary and Youth Choirs are prepar- ❖ Good Friday Service, April 2, 7:30 p.m. in ing special Easter music for the 10:30 a.m. April the Sanctuary. 4 worship service, with brass instrumentalists, ❖ Easter Sunrise Service, April 4, 5:30 a.m. timpani, organ, and congregational hymns. Free in the Chapel. Breakfast to follow. childcare is available for the Maundy Thursday ❖ Easter Worship, April 4. Three services, and Easter Morning services. Contact 703-451- 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. in the 2375 or www.sumc-cares.org. Sanctuary.

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