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www.ConnectionNewspapers.comJune 25 - July 1, 2015 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comBurke Connection ❖ June 25 - July 1, 2015 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ June 25 - July 1, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected] Police Release Use of Force Review Review explained at latest Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission meeting.

early a year ago, Fairfax County sought an outside N opinion on its police department’s use of force. That July 2014 commission went to the Subcommittee member Jose Santos Washington, D.C.-based Police Executive of Great Falls asks for the Police Research Forum. Executive Research Forum’s opinion The organization gained access to on how Fairfax County Police re- unredacted files and case information go- lease information. “There’s a knee- ing back ten years, as well as police acad- Police Executive Research Forum executive director Chuck Wexler (right) jerk reaction,” he said, “a reluc- emy training sessions and other areas of the and director of applied research and management Tom Wilson speak to tance to air out their dirty laundry.” department while conducting the review. the ad hoc commission on June 23. While not pursuing cases currently under Photos by Tim Peterson/The Connection In answering a commission member, investigation, the review team did look at Board of Supervisors chairman Sharon use of force cases and deadly force cases. Bulova explained this review was separate The concept then was to compare Fairfax from the outside review of police policies County’s policies and practices to other ju- for releasing information, something the risdictions and best practices, and make supervisors decided to move forward with recommendations for how the county could earlier this year. That review, being a bud- improve. get item for the new fiscal year in Fairfax Fairfax County published the completed County (July 1), has not moved forward review report online the weekend immedi- much. ately after they received it. The following “I’m disappointed in the timing,” Bulova Monday, June 22, Police Executive Research said. “It’s no excuse.” Forum executive director Chuck Wexler and director of applied research and manage- FOLLOWING THE PRESENTATION by ment Tom Wilson attended the meeting of Wexler and Wilson, Dr. Steve Band spoke the Fairfax County Police Practices Review to the commission on the “human element” Commission to give an overview of the — the psychological and biochemical effects document. of being a police officer faced with life- threatening situations. THE REVIEW includes 71 recommenda- Commission chairman Michael Hershman asks Police Executive Research “It’s ‘Oh sh-t, that awareness of extreme tions, spanning 92 pages. It and Wexler are Forum executive director Chuck Wexler follow-up questions after his pre- vulnerability,” said Band. “Once you jump generally positive about Fairfax County’s sentation over the forum’s report on Fairfax County police use of force. on that continuum, it’s like deer in the head- police. lights. Gaining control of that situation re- “This is a good department that wants to escalate a situation. It requires officers to making sure electronically controlled weap- quires muscle memory and committing to be better,” said Wexler, “not just good but slow down or take a step back. ons are used appropriately, prohibiting action.” one of the best in the country.” Next were recommendations for police chokeholds and discontinuing the use of the The meeting concluded with reports from If the organization’s recommendations recruit training. The review organization “precision immobilization technique” for each of the five subcommittees — Use of are implemented, the review text states, it found new Fairfax County officers were first stopping moving vehicles. Force, Communications, Mental Health and would “significantly enhance the [Fairfax given firearms training, rather than start- “The department is already doing a lot,” Crisis Intervention Training, Recruitment, County Police Department’s] internal opera- ing “with the most significant principles of Wexler said, “and we have suggestions for Diversity and Vetting, and Independent tions and its ability to serve the community policing,” Wexler said. how they can do more.” Oversight and Investigations — all of which in ways that build trust and cooperation, “They ought to hear… about the sanctity Commissioner Eric Clingan of the NOVA have different deadlines for submitting rec- while increasing the professionalism with of human life, those terms, before being Law Firm asked how long Wexler expected ommendations to the full commission. which use-of-force incidents are handled in handed firearms.” it would take to “change the culture” with Monday, July 27 is the next date sched- the county.” The fourth area was how Fairfax County respect to the recommendations from the uled for the meeting of the full Ad Hoc com- Wexler chose five main areas for improve- responds to people who are emotionally Police Executive Research Forum, and what mission at the Fairfax County Government ment to highlight in his presentation of the disturbed or have mental illness. Accord- kind of monitoring should be done. Center. Chairman Hershman said county review. These included more comprehen- ing to Lt. Col. and commission member Tom Wexler responded that changes would staff is working on securing an alternate sive use of force training for police officers Ryan with the police department, 43 per- have to come both from Fairfax County Po- location that would be convenient to resi- that is scenario-based, holistic and would cent of officers have received Crisis Inter- lice leadership and the training academy. dents that may have difficulty reaching the be implemented department-wide. vention Training to better handle such situ- “I don’t think the leap is that far to go,” he government center. The second area was a recommendation ations. Police Chief Edwin Roessler has said. “The department is already going in The full text of the Police Executive Re- to explore implementing a policing practice stated his goal of having 100 percent of of- that route.” search Forum review of Fairfax County po- called the Decision Making model, adopted ficers trained, which Wexler said the review Commissioners John Lovaas, a Reston lice use of force and practice can be found from use in Scotland and across the United fully supports. resident, and Sal Culosi, father of Dr through the county website’s pages on the Kingdom. On improving use of force policies, the Salvatore “Sal” Culosi Jr., who was killed ad hoc commission, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ “What they’ve done is designed a format Police Executive Research Forum recom- by a Fairfax County Police officer, asked if policecommission, or directly at for officers to look at any given situation,” mendations include prohibiting officers citizen oversight and use of Special Weap- www.fairfaxcounty.gov/policecommission/ said Tom Wilson, and answer, “What is your from shooting at moving vehicles, investi- ons and Tactics teams were covered in the materials/fairfax-county-police-dept-final- threat?” This method, Wilson and Wexler gating all cases where deadly force was used review. Wexler said those topics were “not report-june19.pdf. Dr. Band’s presentation said, is a crucial part of any effort to de- regardless of if the officer hit the target, part of the scope” of the review. is also available on the commission website. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ June 25 - July 1, 2015 ❖ 3 Week in Burke

Police Investigating Sexual Assault of 17-Year-Old Female A 17-year-old female was walking on the Roberts Parkway Bridge, near Premier Court, between 1 and 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 18 when she was reportedly offered a ride by a man in a silver sedan, Fairfax County Police said. At first she said no to the man, but after he persisted, the teenager agreed to get in the car. He drove them to a dead-end around the 10400 block of Premier Court. When she tried to get out of the car, the suspect allegedly held her and prevented her from leaving. Then, police said, the man sexually assaulted the 17-year-old. Afterwards, he left her at the spot and fled in the car. The female called police, was taken to a local hospital and evalu- ated. Police reported the suspect was described as Hispanic with short brown hair, in his late teens up to early twenties, about five feet ten inches tall and wearing an orange-and-blue striped T-shirt and blue shorts.

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Store manager Scott Belcher (left) and supervisor John Cook (R- Braddock) cut the ribbon to officially open the new Giant Food grocery store at Kings Park Shopping Center. New Giant Opens at Kings Park ings Park-area residents have been ture process where customers tag produce Kwaiting for the return of their neigh- with a barcode before checking out; with borhood grocery store. “The neigh- “Order It” shoppers can have food prepared borhood has been buzzing for months,” su- ahead of time in the made-to-order deli for Photo by pervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) said be- a more speedy pickup. fore the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the But perhaps the store’s most impressive new Giant Food grocery store at Kings Park technology feature is the use of carbon di-

Tim Peterson Shopping Center. oxide refrigerants in its produce and cold The new 50,000-square-foot store is twice sections — the first store in the mid-Atlan- the size of the one it replaced. The total tic region to do so. According to Giant, this demolition and brand new construction system should reduce their greenhouse gas project are one of several improvements emissions by 948,150 pounds of carbon di- /The Connection taking place in the area. oxide equivalent per year, or a third of most “Things are happening, infrastructure is supermarkets. being updated,” said Cook. “There’s a sense “This is part of our commitment to help of progress, that things are moving.” out our environment,” said Belcher. Store manager Scott Belcher is excited The new Giant is in the process of ob- about the high level of in-store technology. taining Leadership in Energy and Environ- That includes storewide free WiFi, handheld mental Design certification from the U.S. (From left) Store manager Scott Belcher is joined by state Sen. Dave “Scan It” devices that allow customers to Green Building Council. Marsden’s (D-37) wife Julia Marsden, Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41) begin checking out while they navigate the and supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) at the opening of the new store. “Weigh It” is another time-saving fea- — Tim Peterson Kings Park Shopping Center Giant. 6 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ June 25 - July 1, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ June 25 - July 1, 2015 ❖ 7 Opinion Burke

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Letters to the Editor Debbie Funk National Sales 703-778-9444 How to Pay for Medicaid Expansion? [email protected] David Griffin To the Editor: up increasingly larger shares of the What happens when the Medicaid altruism exceeds the reality of the Marketing Assistant State Delegate Ken Plum’s lat- program in out years. Virginia’s tab expansion becomes a line item in balance in the state’s checkbook— 703-778-9431 [email protected] est commentary on Medicaid ex- would start with 10 percent of the the Virginia budget for perpetuity? as confirmed by Governor pansion (“Political Prospects for cost after the first two “teaser” As a delegate, Del. Plum has fi- McAuliffe’s own projections. Re- Editor & Publisher Medicaid Expansion,” The Con- years paid by those Federal funds duciary and fiscal responsibility to publican-led fiscal prudence and Mary Kimm nection, June 4) is not the first and then progressively increase. manage the budget for all Virgin- fiduciary responsibility on this is- [email protected] @MaryKimm time he has written on the subject, Given Governor McAuliffe’s own ians. sue is the correct course of action but he has yet to explain how Vir- previously announced multi-year Those favoring a Medicaid ex- for Virginia. Executive Vice President Jerry Vernon ginia would pay for this. deficit of $2.4 billion, $882 mil- pansion in the State—predomi- [email protected] If one understands the proposal lion over the next two years, and nantly Democrats—who write Chris J. Krisinger correctly, the federal government potential state employee lay-offs, such commentaries, do not discuss Colonel, USAF (Ret) Editor in Chief Steven Mauren will fund the program using “fed- where would that money come cost specifics—i.e., how to pay for Burke Managing Editor eral funds” (a euphemism for tax- from—even for the ten percent? it—when it would become a per- Kemal Kurspahic Photography: payer dollars) the first two years, Law enforcement? Education? manent line item in the Virginia Editor’s note: Virginia’s contribution Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel with Virginia then starting to pick Transportation? Higher taxes? budget. Currently, commendable would be capped at 10 percent. Art/Design: Laurence Foong, John Heinly Production Manager: A Huge Step for Virginia Healthcare Geovani Flores Special Assistant to the Publisher To the Editor: been involved richly deserve to be Board of Health. The progression care that places an enormous bur- Jeanne Theismann [email protected] I would like to graciously thank applauded. for the NOIRA was, by statute, a den on families and society. This @TheismannMedia everyone involved in making The The Virginia Genetic Advisory lengthy and arduous process law takes a huge step forward for Commonwealth of Virginia the Committee and its subcommittee, which required that it be reviewed Virginia healthcare policies, and I CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 30th state to screen all newborns the Virginia Newborn Screening by the Offices of Planning and am grateful that all Virginia babies Circulation Manager: Ann Oliver for Severe Combined Immune De- Committee, approved the addition Budget, the Attorney General, the will now have the chance at a [email protected] ficiency (SCID), commonly known of SCID in 2011, subsequently Secretary of Health, the Cabinet healthy life. as the bubble boy disease. Babies sending the recommendation to Secretary and the Governor on 3 It is my hope that every state in- with SCID appear healthy at birth, the Commissioner of Health. A different occasions. cludes SCID on their newborn but without early treatment, most SCID Planning Workgroup began During this time, the NOIRA had screening panel immediately to often by bone marrow transplant preparing all additional facts re- to cross the desks of two different save lives. Thank you all for mak- from a healthy donor, these infants quired by the Commissioner in governors, requiring a new ap- ing this day a reality here in the cannot survive. It has taken the 2012 after which a Notice of In- proval each time. Commonwealth. efforts of many to finally reach this tended Regulatory Action Mandating screening for SCID historic moment for the Common- (NOIRA) was signed by the Com- will prevent infant fatalities and Barbara L. Ballard wealth, and all those who have missioner and approved by the avoid potential expensive lifelong Clifton 8 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ June 25 - July 1, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com School Notes

Send notes to the Connection at [email protected] or call 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated announcements should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. Governor Terry McAuliffe and the state Board of Education announced on May 19, 2015, that 252 schools and four school divisions earned 2015 Virginia Index of Performance (VIP) awards for advanced learning and achievement. The VIP incentive program recognizes schools and divisions that exceed state and federal accountability standards and achieve excellence goals established by the governor and the board. 109 schools earned the Board of Education Excellence Award, the second-tier honor in the VIP program. The schools receiv- ing Board of Education Excellence Awards are as follows: Greenbriar West Elementary, Fairfax; Hunt Valley Elementary, Springfield; Hunters Woods El- ementary for the Arts and Sciences, Reston; Keene Mill El- ementary, Springfield; Mantua Elementary, Fairfax; Mosby Woods Elementary, Fairfax; Navy Elementary, Fairfax; Robinson Secondary, Fairfax; Sangster El- ementary, Springfield; Springfield Estates Elementary, Springfield; Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology; West Springfield Elementary, Springfield; West Springfield High, Springfield; White Oaks El- ementary, Burke; Willow Springs Elementary, Fairfax; and Woodson High, Fairfax.

Ryan Richardson, a history and social studies teacher at West Springfield High School, is one of 545 teachers from across the country selected as a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)M summer scholar. Richardson will attend one of 25 seminars and institutes supported by the NEH, a federal agency that, each summer, supports these enrichment opportunities at colleges, universities, and cultural institutions so that teachers can study with experts in humanities disciplines. He will participate in a Sum- mer Institute for Teachers titled “Teaching Connected Histories of the Mediterranean.” The three-week pro- gram will be held at the University of Denver. The institute represents a part- nership between George Mason University and the University of Denver to offer secondary school teachers courses such as world history, world geography, world religions, and global studies the opportunity to focus on the Mediterranean region from a world his- torical perspective. Under the guidance of leading scholars in this field, partici- pants will explore ways to incorporate the region into their existing courses. Building on the strengths of two leading universities in Middle East and Islamic Studies, this three-week summer pro- gram connects teachers with the recent scholarship on this region and allows them to access new curriculum materi- als developed under the direction of several prominent scholars, including some of the institute’s faculty, for the K- 12 classroom.

The Fairfax County Band Directors Association has recognized 16 Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students for excellence in solo instrumental mu- sic performance as part of the 2015 Fairfax County Band Directors Associa- tion Solo Competition. A total of 33 schools were represented; 66 students competed in the event. The following students were named winners in the el- ementary school division: Third place: Maia Trafton (trumpet), Keene Mill Elementary School. The follow- ing students were named winners in the high school division: First place: Hunter Lorelli (bassoon), West Springfield High School. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ June 25 - July 1, 2015 ❖ 9 Graduation 2015 Viewpoints What advice would you give Honor Graduate Liana Quiñones — Tim Peterson gives her speech at the June 17 next year’s senior class? Lake Braddock graduation. Linh Buckley Matthew plans to attend Le Lefkowitz plans to Moyne College in attend Virginia Tech Syracuse, N.Y. and and study biomedical study nursing. engineering. “Do your college “Never give up. applications early so Just keep conquering you have less stress any obstacles.” first semester.”

Grace Allas plans to attend Virginia Commonwealth University and study physical therapy. “Cherish every moment — it goes by fast.” Ryan Alexander plans to attend Old Dominion University and study physical therapy. Bruins Burst Forth “Take easy classes senior year.” Lake Braddock Secondary School Commencement held June 17. (Center) Omar Rakin plans to attend Northern Virginia Community By Tim Peterson In her speech, Honor Graduate Liana College, then George Mason or The Connection Virginia Commonwealth University Quiñones spoke about the “absent awards,” and study information technology intangible achievements like overcoming and engineering. “Have fun.” urple robes flooded the floor of the awkward, painful and wonderful high the George Mason University Pa- school experience that the graduating class Ptriot Center basketball arena as can list among their other certificates and Lake Braddock Secondary School honors. graduates processed to their seats. “These are the absent awards and they In his acknowledgements, Principal Dave are infinite,” she said. “These achievements Thomas recognized 114 students who re- can’t be captured by cords alone. There’s ceived the Civic Seal, 24 who are planning no way for diplomas to capture what it has to serve in the military, 10 who are receiv- meant to us individually.” ing Reserve Officer Training Corps scholar- Lake Braddock’s keynote speaker was ships and three who have appointments to former athletic director Mark Martino. the major service academies. “Raise your hand if you’d rather be looking “I’m extremely grateful for your dedica- at your phone than looking at me,” he said. tion to community and school,” Thomas Among his pieces of advice, Martino said. stressed that while “technology is the crux” Speaking to the class as a whole, he ref- of the world the students are graduating erenced President Abraham Lincoln’s into, it’s important to learn to pick your thoughts that each person has three names: head up from the screen once in a while. One is inherited, one is given by parents He encouraged them to take a public speak- and one is what you make for yourself. ing course in college. “Reflect on the type of person you want “It’s inevitable you’ll have to hold an in- to be,” said Thomas, “and go for it.” telligent conversation with someone,” he Senior class president Nathan Zelalem said, “without looking at your phone.” drew from a more modern source in his re- After Martino’s speech, senior class execu- marks: “As the great philosopher and poet tive board member Madison Shock ex- Katy Perry once said, ‘Baby you’re a fire- plained the class gift of a new flagpole for work, come on show ’em what you’re Lake Braddock’s football field. worth.’”

Retired athletic director Mark Martino delivers the Lake Braddock gradua- tion keynote speech.

Lake Braddock graduating seniors process into the George Mason Uni- versity Patriot Center on June 17.

10 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ June 25 - July 1, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Graduation 2015

Photos by Caroline Alkire/The Connection Danzan Delgertsogt’s family cheers him on with large cutouts of his Robinson’s Executive Council poses together on stage before face. Delgertosgt’s family sat at the top of the stadium to avoid blocking the ceremony. the view of others. Viewpoints Clanking Into the Future Where do you go Photos by Caroline Alkire/The Connection next; where do you Robinson student see yourself in 10 speaker Katherine years from now? Wilson celebrates —Caroline Alkire

Sabrina Lingeman “the generation of “I will be attending the University of Virginia. In hope and change.” five or 10 years, I hope to be in medical school or finishing up medical school. By Caroline Alkire I want to be a doctor for The Connection infectious diseases and tropical medicine.” rom a fire to a One Direction break Kayla Mathews up (in the words of student “I’m very excited to go speaker Katherine Wilson), the James Madison University F in the fall. I hope to be out Robinson class of 2015 survived it of college with a job in five all. With a district championship, two state years. I’m going to major in championships and a Cappies Award, this business and environmental graduating class had so much to celebrate. science, so hopefully my job Decked out in hues of white, royal blue will have something to do with those subjects.” and yellow, 740 students gathered at the Patriot Center on June 16 at 9:30 a.m. to say goodbye to high school and hello to William Barlow “I’ll be at Virginia Tech bright futures. next year, and I’ll be “Our class is unique in that we’re very majoring in chemical diverse activities-wise. Almost everyone is engineering. After college I involved at Robinson, whether it be in hope to be interning or working for an engineering sports, music, art or a club,” said Brent Class speaker Katherine Wilson poses with a mentor before her speech. company, possibly Audi.” Yantis, member of the Robinson senior class Executive Council and future Virginia Africa and Egypt—she finally settled in Other students also spoke about the ac- Tech Hokie. “Everyone in the class of 2015 Northern Virginia at Robinson Secondary cepting nature of Robinson’s 2015 gradu- Roxana Modhha was willing to get out there and partici- halfway through her sophomore year of ating class. “I’ll be at George Mason pate. We upheld what Robinson is all high school and found her home. “Our class is special because we all sup- University in the fall. In five to 10 years I’ll hopefully be about.” “We are the generation of hope and port each other,” said Katie Pearson, also a in medical school and Athletes, scholars, leaders and future mili- change,” Wilson told her classmates during member of the Executive Council, and a getting my doctorate degree tary members marched across the stage to her speech. future Hokie. “Sports teams go to music so I can become a pediatri- accept their high school diplomas: 212 After competing with 16 other applicants events, and everyone supports each other cian.” Robinson students graduated with a 4.0 GPA and presenting her speech in front of a panel no matter what anyone is involved in.” or higher, their gold honor medals jangling of teachers at Robinson, Wilson was given With diplomas in hand and tassels turned as they walked across the stage. “Keep the honor of addressing her peers on stage to the left, the graduating class of 2015 Marcus Denham “I will be going to West clanking into the future!” Principal Matthew at graduation. She told her class that at stood and threw their blue caps into the air, Point. After that I expect to Eline urged. Robinson she learned “‘we’ is much stron- and Principal Eline’s note of advice rang be a commissioned officer Of the vast number of graduates, one stu- ger than “I.” true. in the army for my entire dent, Katherine Wilson, was chosen to give “These kids brought me in when I was “Don’t ever forget where you come from,” career, and location wise I’ll be happy to serve wherever a speech at the beginning of the ceremony. the new girl from Africa,” said Wilson. “They he said. “You are a Robinson Ram, and you the army takes me.” After moving around for most of her child- were so kind and accepting, so I was hon- will always be a Robinson ram. It is your hood—Wilson lived in Detroit, Maryland, ored to speak on their behalf.” time to change the world.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ June 25 - July 1, 2015 ❖ 11 Graduation 2015 Viewpoints Photos by Tim Peterson/The Connection What’s the most Spartans important thing you learned in Cross the high school?

Stage Hannah Newby plans to get a job. West Springfield holds “Friends are transient but 48th Commencement family is Ceremony. forever.”

By Tim Peterson The Connection

irst-year principal Michael Mukai Families cheered, waved and took videos as West Springfield graduates commented that after his brief exited the Patriot Center. Ftime with West Springfield’s graduating seniors, he wasn’t ready for them to go yet. “And your parents, after 18 years, aren’t ready for you to go yet either,” Mukai said, to a mix of applause and laughter from the audience at George Mason University’s Pa- triot Center. 604 navy-gowned graduates, one of the school’s largest classes, sprawled across the floor of the basketball arena. (Left) John Hoang is joining the Honor Graduate student speaker Grayce U.S. Marine Corps, leaving the Angle triumphantly assured her fellow Sunday following graduation. grads, “We did it! We’re finally ready to close “Stay true to yourself and work the booklet on standardized testing.” hard.” Angle was one of 130 “honor graduates” (Right) Tanner Sanzi plans to recognized for their high final grade point spend the next six months hiking the average. “It’s an awesome accomplish- Appalachian Trail with a friend. ment,” said assistant principal Johnny Pope. “Always be yourself and do Angle used testing as a framework for her whatever you think is right.” address, explaining high school was also an opportunity to learn skills “that cannot be measured on a standardized testing sheet.” West Springfield graduates exit the Patriot Center to meet up with She closed by quoting author John Green, their families. saying on the test of life, “Everything, ev- erything will be on it. Good luck, your time West Springfield English Teacher terday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, starts now.” Jamie O’Neill followed Angle with the today is a gift — that’s why they call it keynote speech. Inspired by the wise the present. turtle character from the movie “Kung “Today is also something you can give,” Fu Panda,” she offered the advice: “Yes- O’Neill added. “Embrace today.”

(Left) David Green plans to attend Northern Virginia Commu- nity College and study business. “Determination.” (Right) Brayan Mejia plans to attend Northern Virginia Commu- nity College and study engineering. “Have confidence.”

Jamie Dorsey plans to attend St. John’s Univer- sity and study psychology. “Live life to Honor Graduate Grayce Angle tells the fullest and her fellow West Springfield gradu- West Springfield English teacher Jamie O’Neill delivers the keynote be happy.” ates, “We did it.” speech at the school’s June 17 graduation.

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Send notes to the Connection at Fairfax. www.fairfaxsaturdaymarket.com. [email protected] or call 703-778- 9416. The deadline is the Friday prior to the next SATURDAYS/JUNE 27-AUG. 22 paper’s publication. Dated announcements should be Burke Arts in the Parks. 10 - 11 a.m. Burke submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. Lake Park Amphitheater, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station. Entertain children, teach them the importance of protecting our natural resources, SUNDAY/MAY 31- AUG. 30 introduce them to live entertainment in an Stars on Sunday Concert Series. 3 p.m. informal kid friendly atmosphere, and forge a Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, connection between kids and parks. Call 703- Lorton. Featuring a lineup of performances that 323-6601. showcase the diversity of talent and culture in Fairfax’s Government Center Farmers Northern Virginia. Concerts are free to attend Market. 3-7 p.m. Thursdays, May 7-Oct. 29. and are perfect for families, a special date or a Ten vendors including a Middle Eastern delicacy relaxing afternoon of music and dance. bakery and custom organic ice cream shop.Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Photo by FRIDAY/JUNE 19-SATURDAY/SEPT. 5 Government Center Parkway, Summer Reading Program. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fairfax.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Fairfax Library, 10360 North Street, Fairfax. farmersmarkets/governmentcntr-mrkt.htm

Come to the library all summer for books and Bonnie Hobbs events. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ SUNDAY/JUNE 28 branches/fx/. Railroad Artifacts Photography Workshop. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Fairfax Station Railroad THURSDAY/ JUNE 25 Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road. Preschool Science 123. 2:30 p.m. Burke Centre Volunteers will offer tips on editing and photo Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Mad composition of railroad artifacts. Workshop is Science presents fun experiments. Ages 3-6 with free but regular Museum admission rates apply. /The Connection adult. Sign up each child and adult separately. Museum members and children 4 and under, http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ free; 5-15, $2; 16 and older, $4. Space is branches/bc/ limited. Register by sending your name to Preschool Story Time. 10:30 a.m. Fairfax [email protected]. Library, 10360 North Street, Fairfax. Children Fairfax Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. can stop in with an adult and learn early literacy Sundays, May 10-Oct. 25. 10500 Page Avenue, skills while enjoying stories, songs and activities. Fairfax. www.fairfaxsaturdaymarket.com/ http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ Fair Lakes Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. branches/fx/. 4501 Market Commons Drive, Woodson High School's Color Guard marches in last year’s Fairfax Brain Games at the Library. 2 p.m. Fairfax Fairfax.www.greentowns.com/initiative/ City Independence Day parade. Library, 10360 North Street, Fairfax. Children 8- farmers-market/fair-lakes-farmers-market- 12 can stop in and have fun and win prizes with fairfax-va. board games and card games that challenge Lorton Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays, July 4th in Fairfax County thinking and build skills. http:// May 3-Nov. 8. Featuring fresh produce, a Swiss www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/fx/. bakery and potted plants and herbs. VRE SATURDAY/JULY 4 Parking Lot, 8990 Lorton Station Boulevard, Chapter Book Chat: Storytime for Bigger Historic Pohick Church 4th of July Tours. 1-3 p.m. Pohick Church, 9301 Richmond Highway, Lorton. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Kids. 4 p.m. Pohick Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Lorton. Costumed history docents will give free guided tours of the historic colonial church. http:/ farmersmarkets/lortonmkt.htm Road, Burke. Come listen to a chapter book read /www.pohick.org aloud. Ages 8-12. http:// MONDAY/JUNE 29 July 4th in Paradise. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Paradise Springs Winery, 13219 Yates Ford Road, Clifton. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/po/ Open for normal business hours with live music and food available throughout the day. http:// Uno, Dos, Tres Con Andres. 10:30 a.m. Fairfax Author Event: Martha Jefferson Randolph. www.paradisespringswinery.com Library, 10360 North Street, Fairfax. Sing and 7 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Fairfax’s Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks. 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. in the Downtown move with music and dance from Latin America Road, Burke. Author Dr. Billy Wayson will Fairfax Historic District. Independence day parade, historical tours, games, entertainment and with Andres Salguero. All ages. http:// discuss the world of Martha Jefferson Randolph fireworks begins at 7 p.m. www.fairfaxva.gov. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/fx/. and her famous father, Thomas Jefferson. Mount Vernon’s An American Celebration. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. George Washington’s Mount Vernon, The Kindercise Show. 10:30 a.m. Kings Park Wayson illuminates life at Monticello via family 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon. Daytime fireworks in patriotic colors Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Sing and correspondence. Book sale and sign. Teens and fired over the Potomac River at 1 p.m. The event also includes an inspirational naturalization dance with Wolf Trap teaching artist John adults. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ ceremony for 100 new citizens, military re-enactments, a special wreath-laying ceremony, free Taylor. All ages. Sign up each adult and child branches/kp/ birthday cake for all and a visit from the “first” first couple, “General and Mrs. Washington.” separately. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ www.mountvernon.org. FRIDAY/ JUNE 26 library/branches/kp/ Vienna 4th of July Festival and Fireworks Show. 12-9 p.m. Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple Sheep Dog Detectives. 10:30 a.m. Kingstowne Classic Tails. 10:30 a.m. Burke Centre Library, Avenue, East, Vienna. Free event with food and drink, music, family games, children’s Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Develop children’s entertainment and more. Fireworks show begins at 9:15 p.m. http://www.viennava.gov/ Kaydee Puppets presents Dudley Dog and early literacy skills with stories, song and index.aspx?nid=894 friends, who solve crimes in a fun show. http:// activities. Ages 3-5 with adult. http:// McLean 4th of July Fireworks Celebration. 8 p.m. Cooper Middle School, 977 Balls Hill Road, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/kn/ www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/bc/ McLean. Food and music. Shuttle buses will be available at St. John’s Episcopal Church at the Gymboree: Infants! 10:30 a.m.- 11:15 a.m. Fun Flicks. 10:30 a.m. Pohick Library, 6450 McLean Community Center. http://www.mcleancenter.org/special-events Pohick Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Watch movies based Great Falls 4th of July Celebration & Parade. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Village Centre Green, 776 Gymboree instructor presents play-based on children’s books. Register each child and Walker Road, Great Falls. 5K walk/run, blood drive, Little Patriot Parade, and floats, horses, activities. 4-8 months with adult. http:// adult separately. All ages welcome. http:// antique cars and pets making a loop in the Main Parade. Fireworks start after dusk at Turner www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/po/ www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/po/ Farm Park. http://www.celebrategreatfalls.org. Game On! 6 p.m. Pohick Library, 6450 MONDAY/JUNE 29 - FRIDAY/JULY 3 Herndon 4th of July Celebration. 6:30 p.m. Bready Park, Herndon Community Center, 814 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Food and movies. Ferndale Avenue, Herndon. A family-fun event featuring games, arts and craft activities, bingo, Bond: An Unauthorized Parody. 8 p.m. Grade 6-12. Teen. http:// food face painting, balloon artists, and fireworks. Fireworks show is choreographed to music and Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/po/ begins at dark, approximately 9:30 p.m. www.herndon-va.gov. Lorton. A typical adventure, yet an original Kingstowne Farmers Market. 4-7 p.m. Fridays, Lake Fairfax Fireworks Spectacular. 4-8 p.m. Lake Fairfax, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston. story, Gavin Robertson plays a variety of May 1-Oct. 30. Giant Parking Lot, 5955 Live music, enjoy the Water Mine park and more. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ characters with minimum staging and maximum Kingstowne Towne Center, Alexandria. Vendors lakefairfax/ effect. With original music by collaborator products include fresh organic honey and hand Firecracker 5K for the Troops. 8 a.m. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market Street, Reston. A 3.1 Danny Bright, this is one spy story you won’t see held pies and rolls.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ mile race, live music, face painting, waving flags, and free massages. prraces.com/firecracker/ parks/farmersmarkets/kingstownemkt.htm on the big screen... Run, don’t walk to this fantastic show. Tickets: $10-$30. FRIDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 26-JULY 5 World Police & Fire Games. Thousands of TUESDAY/ JUNE 30 Fairfax.www.greentowns.com/initiative/ delight audiences with their family-friendly, fun athletes from 70 countries will converge in Sheep Dog Detectives. 10:30 a.m. Burke Centre farmers-market/fair-lakes-farmers-market- and upbeat performances. Fairfax County for 10 days of competitions. Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Kaydee fairfax-va. Youth Jazz Concert. 8-9:30 p.m. Little River Entertainment and activities will be hosted by Puppets presents Dudley Dog and friends, who United Church of Christ, 8410 Little River Reston Town Center during the games. solve crimes in fun a fun and fast paced show. THURSDAY/JULY 2 Turnpike, Annandale. The concert will showcase Fairfax2015.com All ages. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ Patriotic Floral Design Workshop. 1:30-3:30 the veritable talent of these Monterey-based branches/bc/ p.m. Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring high school honor ensembles. SATURDAY/ JUNE 27 Paper Mache Art Workshop. 2:30 p.m. Kings Road, Alexandria. Create a centerpiece in red, Creative Writers Club. Burke Centre Library, Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. white and blue just in time for your Fourth of SATURDAY/JULY 4 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Join for sharing, Create a unique form from gooey paper in this July holiday picnic. The centerpiece includes Free Art of Movement Classes on the Quad: discussion and feedback on fiction, poetry and unique workshop that celebrates the traditional flowers, flags and patriotic trim. $35/person Pilates. 8 a.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 non-fiction works. Teen volunteer facilitates. art of mache, from making a mirror form to a plus $25 supply fee. Register at Workhouse Way, Lorton. Enjoy free, drop-in Art Ages 13-18. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ hollow sculpture. Teens. http:// www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/greenspring. of Movement classes featuring pilates. No library/branches/bc/ www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/kp/ experience is necessary, bring your own mat. Burke Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-noon. Saturdays, Pokemon Club. 7 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 FRIDAY/JULY 3 May 2-Nov. 21. 5671 Roberts Parkway, Burke. Burke Lake Road, Burke. Bring your Pokemon Independence Day Fireworks & Concerts. SUNDAY/JULY 5 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/ trading cards to trade or play the Pokemon 5:30 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Stars on Sunday Concert Series: Just burkemkt.htm game. Age 6-12. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ Workhouse Way, Lorton. This year’s event Wingin’ It Bluegrass Band. 3 p.m. Springfield Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. library/branches/kp/ features “The Sixth Generation;” fireworks; Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Springfield Town Center, 6699 Spring Mall games and children’s activities; a variety of food Lorton. Featuring a lineup of performances that Drive, Springfield. www.smartmarkets.org. WEDNESDAY/JULY 1 trucks and beer and wine garden; and extended showcase the diversity of talent and culture in Fairfax Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Fair Lakes Farmers Market. 3:30-7 p.m. 4501 evening gallery hours. “The Sixth Generation” is Northern Virginia. Saturdays, May 9-Oct. 31. 10500 Page Avenue, Market Commons Drive, an authentic 1960s rock band that never fails to 14 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ June 25 - July 1, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News City of Fairfax Readies for Fourth

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By Bonnie Hobbs Building at 4100 Chain Bridge again following the parade. GMU The Connection Road and travel in a loop around is at 4400 University Drive; Historic Old Town Fairfax. They’ll Woodson, 9525 Main St.; and Bonnie Hobbs s the Fourth of July go past the old courthouse and Fairfax UMC, 10300 Stratford Ave. draws near, so does wend their way along Main Street A anticipation in the City and University Drive before pass- AFTER THE PARADE, people of Fairfax. That’s be- ing the reviewing stand in front of may enjoy the Firefighters Muster cause the fun starts early, goes all City Hall on Armstrong Street. which, this year, is a World Police /The Connection day long and lasts well into the Except for service animals, parade & Fire Games event. Firefighters night. attendees are asked to leave their from around the world will com- “This promises to be our best pets at home, and tents won’t be pete in activities including an old- Independence Day celebration allowed along the parade route. fashioned, hose cart and bucket ever, all leading up to next year, This year’s event features seven brigade. It’ll be held from 12:30-5 our 50th parade and fireworks dis- high-school marching bands from p.m. in front of Fire Station 3 at Uncle Sam visits with children along the parade route. play,” said Fairfax Mayor Scott as far west as California to the 4081 University Drive. Some 140 Silverthorne. “As we are also cel- City’s own Fairfax High Marching firefighters are expected to partici- on the football field. On tap are it will offer some handicapped ebrating the World Police & Fire Rebels. Also sure to please the pate and, while they do, Univer- music and dancing to Almost Jour- parking. Games, we are expecting record cheering crowd will be a variety sity Drive will be closed to traffic ney/2U (a Journey and U2 tribute crowds and record enthusiasm. of colorful floats, horses, big bal- between Armstrong Street and band). The City of Fairfax Band RAIN DATE SCHEDULE: If nec- One of my personal favorite trib- loons and clowns. Local dignitar- Sager Avenue. will perform the “1812 Overture” essary, the fireworks will be July ute bands, Almost Journey/2U, ies and politicians also ride in the Several historic buildings will to signal the spectacular fireworks 5 at 9:30 p.m. Shuttle buses will will be capping off our evening parade, and the grand marshal will also welcome visitors that day. display at 9:30 p.m. Then after- run from 7-9 p.m. from Woodson show at Fairfax High School.” be none other than Uncle Sam, They include the Fairfax Museum ward, the tribute band will enter- to Fairfax High, returning to The festivities begin at 10 a.m. himself. and Visitors Center, 10209 Main tain again. Woodson until 10:30 p.m. with the 49th annual Indepen- Streets on the parade route will St., from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and the Shuttle buses will run from 6-9 Sponsors of the City’s Fourth of dence Day parade. 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Photos by World Police and Fire Games at 1800 Cameron Glen Drive in Reston. More than Ryan Dunn 10,000 police and fire rescue personnel from all over the world will compete /The Connection. in the games, which run from June 26 to July 5 at locations in Fairfax County.

World Police and Fire Games Coming to Fairfax County

he World Police and Fire Games are com- The Athletes Village will be held in Reston Town ing to Fairfax County June 26-July 5. Center and offers food, games and live music, among T Athletes will compete in more than 60 other forms of entertainment, for both credentialed different events in locations around the athletes and the general public. county and surrounding areas. Events include ar- On Friday, competition will begin with the police chery, basketball, dodgeball, tug of war, wrist wres- motorcycle street competition (7 a.m. at Dulles Expo tling and many others. All events are open to the Center in Chantilly), tennis (8:30 a.m. at George Ma- public free of charge, though boxing and bodybuild- son University and Robinson Secondary School in ing require a complimentary ticket due to space re- Fairfax), and 5-on-5 basketball (10 a.m.-1 p.m. at strictions at George Mason University Center for the George Mason University). Arts. The closing ceremony will be held in Vienna at 6 At Reston Town Center, preparations are being made The opening ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. on p.m. on July 5 at Wolf Trap National Park for the for the 2015 Fairfax World Police and Fire Games. Friday, June 26 at RFK Stadium. Seating tickets are Performing Arts. The games will take place Friday, June 26, through required. Complimentary tickets are available at For a schedule of events and more information, July 5 at 53 venues, and Reston Town Center will fairfax2015.com. visit fairfax2015.com. host the Athletes Village.

Lake Braddock Football Qualifies for National 7on7 Tournament

yle Edwards helped the Lake Greg Quigley is entering his eighth sea- K Braddock football team reach son as a member of the Lake Braddock the 2014 6A North region semi- coaching staff. During his time with the finals in his first season as the Bruins’ Bruins, he said he has seen quarterbacks starting quarterback. thrive with multiple seasons in the team’s Now a rising senior, Edwards said he offensive system. feels comfortable and confident as he “I see [Edwards’] reads and progres- prepares for his second season at the sions on the field are better,” Quigley helm. On June 21, he led the Bruins to said. “… Everybody that’s played in this the semifinals of the 7on7 University system two years, their first year they Bulldog Classic at Westfield High School. struggled a little bit or did OK. The sec- Reaching the tournament final four ond year is really their coming-out year. earned Lake Braddock a berth in the They’re able to pick it up, they see the 7on7 University National Championship field better, they know where the receiv- Tournament on July 10 and 11 at Oakton ers should be, they know what the routes High School. are, they know what the defense is and “It’s good,” Edwards said, “but we what routes are going to beat that de- wanted to win this last one.” fense, and I think that’s what Kyle is start- Lake Braddock lost to Chantilly in the Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection ing to figure out now.” semifinals. The Chargers finished runner- Rising senior quarterback Kyle Edwards helped Lake Braddock reach the Quigley said rising senior receiver Trey up, falling to John Champe in the tour- 7on7 University Bulldog Classic semifinals on June 21 at Westfield High Stephens also performed well Sunday. nament final. School, and earn a spot in the national tournament on July 10 and 11 at “He did great,” Quigley said. “He The Bruins finished 2-1 in pool play, Oakton High School. stepped up. He’s a physical kid. If some- outscoring opponents 79-63. body tries to push him around, he’s right Edwards, a dual-threat quarterback, “I just feel comfortable,” said Edwards, a ing process and this year it’s like, OK, I’ve back with them. … He’ll do real well for led Lake Braddock to a 10-3 record in three-sport athlete at Lake Braddock. “I just been here before. … It feels more like a lead- us this year.” 2014. feel confident. Last year was sort of a grow- ership role.” — Jon Roetman

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