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www.ConnectionNewspapers.comMay 28-June 3, 2009 Volume XXIII, Number 21 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comBurke Connection ❖ May 28 - June 3, 2009 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ May 28 - June 3, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-917-6440 or [email protected] Honoring Their Sacrifice

Academy at West Point on June 6, 1944, otherwise Burke VFW Post 5412 known as D-Day. O’Brien has had a long history with the military. marks Memorial Day He served 33 years in the military, 27 of those in the Army reserve. with solemn ceremony. Elmer Savilla of Burke, a former Navy journalist, said that community remembrances were, “Sorely By Noreen Abdel-Aziz needed by every community.” The Connection

n a slightly overcast Memorial Day “It’s a nice place to live, but it morning, a few dozen people gathered on the grounds of the Burke Centre may not always be that way if

O Photo by Conservancy for a humble ceremony dedicated to veterans and the current soldiers. people aren’t willing to do The May 25 event included many speakers with what’s necessary.” various ties to the military, starting off with a March Noreen Abdel-Aziz of the Colors and the raising of the flag. Boy Scouts — Elmer Savilla accompanied the VFW Post 5412 Color Guard dur- ing the opening ceremony. Rachel Goldman-Gorbut Bulova agreed. “Celebrating in one’s own commu- sang the National Anthem while Elmer Savilla played nity is great because it’s personal,” she said. the bugle. “You never know who you’re going to meet around “Memorial Day would not be Memorial Day with- here,” said Commander Dave Meyers of Post 5412, out this little ceremony,” said Sharon Bulova (D-At- of those in attendance Monday. /The Connection large), chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Su- “The reason we are able to live in our free society pervisors. Her father was celebrating his 87th birth- is because of the sacrifice those who this day is dedi- day on Memorial Day and he served in World War II. cated to made,” said Supervisor John Cook (R- Former Virginia state senator Jay O’Brien was a Braddock). guest speaker as well. His father graduated along- The common theme in this ceremony was honor side former President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s son, John Eisenhower from the United States Military See Day, Page 5 Boy Scouts march with piper Norm Weaver. 3 Republicans Run for Attorney General Virginia GOP picks party nominee Foster was born in Arlington and currently are a burden to Virginia businesses and dis- resides there; he served eight years on the courage economic growth. at Richmond convention May 30. Arlington County School Board, after first “The attorney general deals with the regu- being elected in 1999. lation in Virginia and gives legal advice to By Julia O’Donoghue all three campaigns have been working hard all the state agencies. The attorney general The Connection to sign up supporters to attend the event. IF ELECTED, all three candidates prom- can decide whether government continues “Now you have three hard-working guys ised to defend and improve upon Virginia’s to extend the arm of power or takes a hand he Republican Party of Virginia’s going out there and recruiting delegates “business friendly” environment. off approach and allow business to grow T2009 nominating convention, tak- statewide,” said Steve Hunt, a Republican “I have spent my 28 years in the law rep- and expand,” said Cuccinelli. ing place May 29-30 in Richmond, and former Fairfax County at-large school resenting a range of businesses from for- could be the largest such event in years. board member. tune 100 companies THE CANDI- Approximately 10,600 people have signed to start ups. I have a DATES do differ up to participate and several Republicans REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES for attorney lot of familiarity with “The number one issue is on what other is- are expecting more than 5,000 people to general, John Brownlee, Ken Cuccinelli and what draws a busi- sues might be a top attend. Dave Foster all have strong Northern Vir- ness to a state and experience and I am the priority if they “I hear it is the biggest one since Oliver ginia connections and have been actively encourages it to ex- were elected attor- North [was nominated in 1994.] This is the recruiting delegates in the area. pand there,” said only prosecutor ney general. kind of thing we are seeing. Now, we are Brownlee, the former U.S. Attorney for Foster. Brownlee said he all engaged. Now, everybody is showing Virginia’s western district, now lives in Should the U.S. running.” would continue up,” said Del. Dave Albo (R-42), who rep- Roanoke but graduated from Robinson Sec- Congress pass “card — John Brownlee former attorney resents Springfield and South County. ondary School in Fairfax County. As a sol- check” legislation, general Bob By comparison, just more than 5,000 dier in the U.S. Army, he was also stationed which could McDonnell’s work people signed up for last year’s Republican at Fort Meyer in Arlington and lived in Ar- strengthen labor unions’ abilities to grow on gang violence. McDonnell had a set of convention and only about 3,100 people at- lington again when he worked as an assis- membership, the three Republican candi- prosecutors and one assistant attorney gen- tended, despite a close contest between tant U.S. Attorney for the District of Colum- dates said they would be willing to chal- eral focus exclusively on gang violence. former Gov. Jim Gilmore and Del. Bob bia. lenge the law in court, possibly on consti- “There is an increasing gang problem and Marshall (R-13) for the party’s U.S. Senate Cuccinelli lives in Centreville and has rep- tutional grounds. the attorney general is going to play an nomination. resented Burke, Springfield and parts of “If you had forced unionization, it would important role in leading our efforts against This year’s large numbers could reflect the western Fairfax County in the Virginia sen- be devastating to jobs here in Virginia. My gang violence,” said Brownlee. efforts of the three candidates trying to be- ate since 2002. He grew up in McLean, and job as attorney general is to protect our If elected, Cuccinelli said he would want come the Republican pick for attorney gen- is Northern Virginia’s only remaining Re- right-to-work laws,” said Brownlee. to continue his work on the legal issues sur eral. The convention delegates will select publican state senator following the 2007 All three candidates also promised to help the party’s attorney general nominee and state elections. reduce “red tape” and regulations they said See Brownlee, Page 11 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ May 28 - June 3, 2009 ❖ 3 Week in Burke News David C. Ray Joins Library Board Supervisor John C. Cook (R- Braddock) has appointed David C. F. Ray as the Braddock District represen- tative on the Fairfax County Public Li- brary Board of Trustees. Ray replaces the previous representative, Charles A. Fegan. Fegan has been appointed as the Board of Trustees Member-at-large by Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova (D-At-large). Ray has served the community in various capacities, first as a member of the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Direc- tors and Ravensworth-Bristow Civic Association throughout the 1990s. He joined The Federalist Society for Law

and Public Policy Studies in 1997 as a Photos by co-director in the student division and currently serves as an associate direc- tor in the lawyers division. Prior to the Federalist Society, Ray Justin Fanizzi worked for the National Right to Life Committee and for the Legal Services Corporation. A 1986 graduate of George Mason University, Ray received his B.A. degree in history. /The Connection AFYP Offers Play about Internet

Safety The children gather on stage to sing the National Anthem. AFYP Stages, the new performance division of A Class Act, Acting for Young People, will offer a free, preview per- formance of its new production, “Sally Surfer and the Wild, Wild Web.” It’s White Oaks’ Cultural Rainbow slated for Sunday, May 31, at 1 p.m., in the George Mason University theater White Oaks Elementary hosts Multicultural during the Mason Summer Festival. The performance teaches families Family Night to celebrate school’s diversity. about Internet safety in a fun and en- tertaining way. Sally learns that things By Justin Fanizzi and gave their name and what country they on the Internet aren’t always as they The Connection or their parents came from. After the intro- seem. Geared for children 8 and up, ductions, the children gathered on stage on this interactive show includes puppetry ccomplishing their goal to be- risers and sang the National Anthem and and music as Sally learns about coming a “rainbow of colors,” the “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing” for the Internet safety from friends. For more Astudents of White Oaks Elemen- audience. information, see www.AFYPStages.org tary School joined together Fri- and www.MasonFestival.org. day, May 22 to continue the annual tradi- tion of Multicultural Family Night. The mission of the event is not only to “The children don’t see Braddock Nights promote unity and peace, but also to cel- Begin June 5 ebrate the rich diversity that exists within any differences.” the school. That diversity allows the school — Marion Fegley, White Oaks The 2009 Braddock Nights perfor- to host the event, as the smorgasbord of Multicultural Committee mance season kicks off on Friday, June ethnic foods and the variety of cultural per- 5, at 7:30 p.m. with performances by formances attested. the Rustabouts at Royal Lake and The “The appreciation of so many cultures and Following the songs, several students gave Back Roads Band at Lake Accotink Park what other people have to offer [is what five performances, each inspired by a dif- Lily Ko performs a song on a and authentic Mexican music on June the event is about],” said Marion Fegley, ferent culture. Third-grader Lily Ko played Gayageum, a Korean string instru- 7, at Ossian Hall Park. The concerts White Oaks Multicultural Committee mem- a song on a Gayageum, a Korean string in- ment. run weekends through the end of Au- ber. “The children don’t see any differences. strument that resembles a massive lap gui- gust, offering a lineup of blues, pop, They only recognize the beautiful clothes tar. Lily then played the role of assistant After the performances, the students and jazz and country music concerts at and the new foods. It really gives them and while two high-schoolers did a tae kwon their families filed into the gymnasium, Lakes Royal and Accotink on Fridays. their families a sense of pride about their do demonstration. Fifth-grader Chi Zama which was packed with tables, each featur- Cultural heritage performances take culture.” played the Cameroon National Anthem on ing food from a different country or cul- place Sundays, at 6 p.m. at Ossian Hall The event, which took place in the the piano and siblings Eric and Caroline ture. Among many others, the Austrian table Park. For the full schedule, visit school’s cafeteria, kicked off with myriad Alonzo each played a Puerto Rican song on had vanilla butters, the Chilean table of- www.fairfaxcounty.gov/braddock. students dressed in their culture’s clothes the piano. Another student performed an fered empanadas, Ireland had corned beef giving short introductions to the crowd. Indian dance that brought the crowd to its Each student stepped to the microphone feet. See School, Page 11 4 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ May 28 - June 3, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News How would you like state of the art LASER dentistry without drills or needles? What would you say if you could have your fillings placed painlessly without drills or needles, Photo by with laser precision and comfort? You’d probably say, “Where do I sign up?” Well, now you can with a revolutionary new laser we call the Water Laser. You may have seen it on TV lately.

® Noreen Abdel-Aziz This new Waterlase is a breakthrough in comfortable dentistry. The laser sprays a computer- controlled spray of air, water and laser energy at the decay in the tooth. The laser energy is absorbed by the water and the energized microscopic water droplets are what actually remove the tooth decay. Rarely is a shot necessary to numb the patient. Since no heat is generated from the laser the Waterlase® is very safe to use on everyone.

/The Connection What are the benefits of Waterlase® dentistry?

Ⅵ Patient Comfort Heat, vibration and pressure are the primary causes of pain associated with the use of the traditional dental drill. Since cutting both hard and soft tissues (teeth and gums) with the Waterlase® does not generate heat, vibration or pressure, many dental procedures can be per- The men in the March of the Colors face the flagpole in formed with fewer shots, less need for anesthesia, less use of the drill and fewer numb lips! preparation to raise the two flags. The Waterlase® allows us to prepare teeth with less trauma which results in significantly less tooth sensitivity after new fillings. Additionally, using the Waterlase® for gum procedures reduces bleeding, post-operative pain, Day To Remember swelling and the need for pain medication in many cases. That means a new level of comfort and satisfaction for your entire family. From Page 3 ing those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Savilla made a point that Ⅵ stores come up with sales on Memorial Day without considering why Sterilization the holiday is celebrated, The laser sterilizes the tooth as it removes decay. This is very important. Because of bacterial “It’s a nice place to live, but it may not always be that way if people contamination, many of you have had old fillings replaced with either new fillings, or in many aren’t willing to do what’s necessary to keep it that way,” he said. cases, with crowns--and sometimes even root canals!! The reoccurrence of decay under fillings 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 OLD TOWN’S FAVORITE fluoride, the chances of ever having recurrent decay under that new filling are much lower. COUNTRY FRENCH RESTAURANT Ⅵ Great for Teenagers The Waterlase® is especially great for teenagers. Sure, if the dentist is very good, shots should not really be painful. But KNOWING you’re getting a shot is psychologically painful even if you can’t feel the needle--especially for teenagers. By not getting a shot, not feeling the vibration of the drill, and by not hearing the loud drill, kids never become afraid of the den- tist, so they don’t grow up to be adults afraid of the dentist.

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By Kelsey Inscoe arship program, 20 of those were girls. The he Connection average GPA of applicants was 3.44, with

Photo by an average of 6.3 advanced placement he Hispanic Leadership Alliance classes taken per student. One-third had conducted its annual scholar- limited English skills at some point in their Tship award dinner on May 19, K-12 education, and all of them endured Kelsey Inscoe at Vespucci’s Italian restaurant adversity and hardships.” in Fairfax. The group presented three stu- The students who received the scholar- dents with scholarships, giving them ships were Mirella Saldana of J.E.B. Stuart chances that they had previously only been High, Marco Segura of Robinson Second- able to dream about. ary and Annelise Natalia Maida Caero of /The Connection “There are many deserving Hispanic stu- Lake Braddock Secondary. dents out there that will make our world a “There aren’t enough tears to say how better place, right here in Fairfax, Virginia,” much I’ve struggled, but there are people said Idi Duncan, HLA treasurer. to help. I’m still learning to believe in my- Founded in 1997, the HLA was estab- self.” Saldana said. lished by educators to promote understand- Segura was born in Lima, Peru. He came ing of issues that related to Hispanic fami- to the U.S. in March 2005. At that time, his From left, Marco Segura, Mirella Saldana and Annelis Natalia Maida lies, employees and students in the Fairfax English proficiency was at the beginner’s Caero, with Dr. Daniel Domenech, proudly display their scholarship County Public Schools area. In past years, level. While he was learning English, he was awards. the HLA has awarded two scholarships, but excelling in his academic courses. He took jor in political science. She hopes to one decided, she has two identified areas of in- this year the group was able to present three eight advanced courses, and his GPA was day provide social justice for the immigrant terest, nursing and education. Her GPA was students with the opportunity to continue 3.621. He will be going to the University of community. Her GPA was 3.611, with 11 3.913. Caero was the recipient of the Sonia their education. Virginia. advanced courses. Rosa-Velez HLA Scholarship award. “The HLA is all volunteers, donations go Saldana was born in Peru, and she came Caero was born in Virginia to Bolivian Eliud Bonilla attended to present Caero directly to the students,” said Duncan. “This to the U.S. in 2001. She will be going to parents. She will be going to Virginia Tech. year there were 28 applicants for the schol- George Mason University and plans to ma- Although her study plans are currently un- See Scholarships, Page 7

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dent Dr. Daniel Domenech attended the presenta- tion as keynote speaker. Now the executive director Dentistry Scholarships of the America Association of School Administrators, From Page 6 Domenech has helped to promote HLA and procure G.F. JONES P.C. funding for the group. A native of Cuba, Domenech Rolling Valley Professional Center with her scholarship in honor of his wife, Rosa- moved to the United States at age 9 and understands 9263 Old Keene Mill Rd. Velez, a previous HLA board member. “She loved the the hurdles that the award recipients have had to Burke, Virginia 22015 HLA and loved to help seniors in high school,” he overcome. At the intersection of Sydenstricker & Old Keene Mill Rds. said. “She recently lost her life to breast cancer.” “The key is education,” he said. “Only 66 percent Bonilla hopes that the HLA can obtain more spon- graduate from high school, two-thirds of those stu- sors because he believes strongly in the group’s cause, dents who don’t graduate are Latino and black chil- (703) 455-3338 especially the student scholarship awards. “I can tell dren.” After the scholarships were handed out, Most Insurances Accepted that these are people who are going to do great Domenech was presented with the Hispanic Leader things” he said. of the Year Award to much applause. “We never stand Former Fairfax County Public Schools superinten- taller than when we stoop to help a child” he said.

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ May 28 - June 3, 2009 ❖ 7 Things To Do Fairfax Symphony: Great Expectations Christopher Zimmerman selected as music director over 249 applicants worldwide.

By Ken Moore said Zimmerman, who will immediately The Connection begin selecting the program for the 2009- 10 season, which opens Sept. 12, at George he standing ovation 1,200 pa- Mason University. trons of the Fairfax Symphony “You have a window of opportunity to TOrchestra gave guest conductor really make a big splash,” said Elizabeth Christopher Zimmerman on Murphy, executive director. May 2 garnered four curtain calls. Patrons of the orchestra grew last season

Photo by “He immediately took command … and from 1,000 to 1,200 for each concert, and knew exactly what he wanted,” said Tim ticket sales account for approximately 25 Wade, principal second percent of the violinist who has per- orchestra’s $1.2 million Barry Wheeler formed with the orches- “He immediately annual budget, she said. tra for 29 years. “He “We’re hoping, expect- knew his scores inside took command … ing, to have greater vis- and out, and at the same ibility and larger audi- time, he was a joy to and knew exactly ences,” Murphy said. watch — his move- More performances Christopher Zimmerman, here as guest conductor of the Fairfax Sym- ments, his facial expres- what he wanted.” and opportunities for phony Orchestra last month, has been named the symphony’s new sions. His musicality is — Tim W ade, principal musicians with the or- music director. outstanding, he knows second violinist chestra to play with each just what to say.” other throughout the During the standing year, said Zimmerman. ‘More than Toe-Tapping,’ ‘Music for the Soul’ ovation he and the musicians received, Zimmerman will continue obligations to The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra named “I want to give people music that is enter- Zimmerman recognized the efforts of each conduct the Hartt Symphony in Connecti- Christopher Zimmerman as its new music di- taining, but music that is food for thought, food of the different sections of the orchestra. cut, where he has been since 1999 as well rector last week after an innovative season for their heart and soul. It has to be more than when six finalists from a pool of 249 applicants toe-tapping.” “He showed us just how wide a spectrum as the Fairfax Symphony this upcoming auditioned as guest conductors. Visit www.fairfaxsymphony.org or call 703- of emotion and dynamics we have in our year. Zimmerman, who has won the Na- Zimmerman takes the podium Sept. 12, 563-1990 to order tickets, $25 and up ($15 for orchestra,” said Jose “Pepe” Figueroa, presi- tional Opera Association’s first prize for con- 2009 to begin the orchestra’s 53rd season. students), for the 2009-2010 season. dent of the board. ducting operas, plans to move to Fairfax “If you have been selected to be the conduc- Performances take place at George Mason tor, this is the time you’re the most popular. University, Concert Hall of the Center for the Six guest conductors — chosen from 249 County with his wife and two teenage chil- Strike while the iron is hot,” said Zimmerman, Arts, 4373 Mason Pond Drive in Fairfax. applicants across the globe — auditioned dren after the 2009-10 season. a London native who made his professional More on Web: Visit at the six Masterworks Concerts to be the “In order to really make a difference, I conducting debut in 1985 with the Royal Phil- connectionnewspapers.com for more on the orchestra’s first new music director in 37 need to be there,” he said. harmonic. Fairfax Symphony Orchestra and its new mu years. The orchestra, with more than 95 musi- On Wednesday, May 21, the Board of the cians, is funded in part by Fairfax County, Fairfax Symphony named Zimmerman to the Virginia Commission for the Arts and wait for him to appear. We could not be chestra and its new music director Christo- take the orchestra’s baton. the Arts Council of Fairfax County. more excited,” said Wade. pher Zimmerman visit “It’s time, why not? Let’s get a move-on,” “There is a whole cache of us who can’t For more on the Fairfax Symphony Or- connectionnewspapers.com. Calendar

To have community events listed, 7:30 p.m. at The Auld Shebeen, 3971 gardeners. Adults. 703-293-6227. the Burke VFW Post 5412 Relief walking tour, “Honoring the send to Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293- Yard Sale. Boy Scout Troop 1535 Fund. Prizes for nearest pin, longest Fallen,” will focus on the efforts [email protected] or 9600. www.theauldshebeenva.com. fundraiser from 8-11:30 a.m., at ball and low score. 703-310-7991, of the Fairfax Ladies Memorial call 703-917-6459 with questions. Matthew McGinn and Adam 5804 Oak Moss Terrace, Burke. [email protected] or Association to purchase land for a Deadline for calendar listings is two Swink, 7 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Donations accepted, contact Danita [email protected]. new cemetery in 1866 to bury weeks prior to event. Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $10. 703-255- Grundvig at [email protected] Braille Babies. 1-3 p.m., at Fairfax Confederate war dead. Tour will 1566 or jamminjava.com. or 703-249-8282. City Regional Library, City of Fairfax begin at 2 p.m. at the Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m.- Meeting Room A/B, 10360 North St., Confederate Monument in the THURSDAY/MAY 28 1 p.m. at the Kings Park Library, Fairfax. For those with children with Cemetery, 10567 Main St., SATURDAY/MAY 30 Fairfax. Adults, $5; youth and Kid Science: Fun With Magnets. 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. The all types of visual impairments. students, $3. For reservations, 7 p.m. at the Pohick Regional The Pirates of Penzance, 8 p.m. at Fairfax County Master Gardeners Reserve by Friday, May 29 to call 703-385-8414. Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, the Filene Center. $8-$48. Wolf Trap Association gives tips and strategies. [email protected]. Rock ‘n Roll Songwriters Burke. Stories, discussion and Foundation for the Performing Arts, 703-978-5600. [email protected]. Circle, 7 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, experiments about magnets. Age 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. 1-877- McLean and Langley Big Band Honoring the Fallen-The Fairfax 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $12. 4-6 with adult. 703-644-7333. WOLFTRAP. Jam, 2:30 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Ladies Memorial Association 703-255-1566 or The Dreamscapes Project, Poor Live Traditional Irish Music. 7:30 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $8. 703-255- Tour. 2 p.m., Fairfax Museum and jamminjava.com. Man’s Lobster, Bobby T and p.m., at The Auld Shebeen, 3971 1566 or jamminjava.com. Visitor Center, 10209 Main St., the MV and Cheryl B. Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293- Rocknoceros Family Happy Hour, Fairfax. 703-385-8414, 9600. www.theauldshebeenva.com. 7 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Engelhardt, 8 p.m. at Jammin’ www.fairfaxva.gov/museumvc. MONDAY/JUNE 1 Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. ‘Annie Between the States.’ Laura Ave. E., Vienna. $10. 703-255-1566 Baroque to Modern. 1 p.m. at the Calling All Guys. 7 p.m. at the $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Elliott discusses and signs copies of or jamminjava.com. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com. her book for young readers. Historic Allmanact Album Release Party Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Recorder Blenheim, 3610 Old Lee Highway, and Jon Bibbs, 9:30 p.m. at music by the Recorder Consort, Lake Road, Burke. Book Fairfax. 703-591-0560. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, discussion group for boys. Call for FRIDAY/MAY 29 www.fairfaxva.gov/museumvc. Vienna. $10. 703-255-1566 or GMU. All ages. 703-644-7333. title. Age 9-12 with adult. 703- 978-5600. The Pirates of Penzance, 8 p.m. Fairfax County Master Gardeners jamminjava.com. Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 1 p.m. Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 6 at the Filene Center. $8-$48. Wolf Association, Inc. Community at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 p.m. at the Pohick Regional Trap Foundation for the Event. 10 a.m. at the City of Fairfax Sydenstricker Road, Burke. The SUNDAY/MAY 31 Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Performing Arts, 1645 Trap Road, Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax County Master Gardeners Burke. Adults. 703-644-7333. Vienna. 1-877-WOLFTRAP. Fairfax. Master Gardeners provide Burke Veterans Golf Classic, 2 p.m. Association gives tips and advice. horticultural tips, information, at the Twin Lakes Golf Club, 6201 Live Traditional Irish Music. Adults. 703-644-7333. See Calendar, Page 9 techniques and advice to home Union Mill Road, Clifton, to benefit Fairfax City Cemetery Tour. Guided

8 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ May 28 - June 3, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Things To Do Voices Lifted in Song

Students sing Fauré’s out my high-school career with two solos in Fauré’s ‘Requiem.’ I have such a strong love for music that ‘Requiem’ at Pender choir helps me broaden my musical ability and has been a conduit for creative expression. And being a United Methodist. senior going off into the collegiate world, I find it interesting that this is a death mass that ends in By Bonnie Hobbs heaven. It’s like artistic serendipity, and I like these The Connection beautiful moments when life is happening through art.” ore than 160 voices will be raised in Jarosik’s solo is the fourth movement, “Pie Jesu,” song when Westfield High’s entire and she describes it as slow and beautiful, with “a Mchoral department, accompanied by pretty harp part accompanying it.” Often sung by it- a professional orchestra, performs self at funerals, she said it “can be really touching.” Gabriel Fauré’s “Requiem in D Minor, Opus 48.” A soprano, she said this song also has “cool dy- It will do so next Wednesday, June 3, at 7 p.m., at namics, going from really quiet at the beginning to Pender United Methodist Church, 12401 Alder Woods kind of loud and back down again at the end.” How- YARDYARD SALE!SALE! Drive, in Fair Oaks (off Route 50). Tickets are $6 at ever, taking breaths while singing it can be challeng- SATURDAY, May 30th the door or at www.westfieldhschoral.org. ing. “When you’re singing in a group of 100 people, “Since the beginning of the 20th century, Gabriel it doesn’t matter,” said Jarosik. But because it’s a solo, 7 am – 1 pm furniture Fauré’s ‘Requiem’ has become one I can’t breathe in the middle of a children’s of the most beloved works in the word.” items choral masterwork repertoire,” “It is an elegant and However, since she’s trained as Calvary Christian Church said Choral Director Jessica a soloist, she’s delighted to sing a books 9800 Old Keene Mill Road Lardin. “It is an elegant and aston- astonishingly solo within a choral setting. Said 703-455-7041 movies ishingly beautiful work that has Jarosik: “I have a big appreciation captivated both amateur and pro- beautiful work.” for this type of classical, romantic Items will be sold by donation fessional musicians.” — Jessica E. Lardin, music, so I’m really excited about toys to the church Youth Group clothes “Fauré was the most prominent Westfield High choral it.” French composer of both sacred director Classmate Samantha Harris, an and secular music,” said Lardin. alto, called it “a great opportunity and SO MUCH MORE! “He’s known in the solo vocal because there aren’t many places world for bringing the French ‘chanson,’ song, to the to sing something this long. It sounds like it should height of its artistic beauty through his compositions be for an adult choir, but doing it in high school makes intimately linking poetry with innovative musical us feel important — and we sound awesome.” She composition.” especially likes the third movement, “Sanctus,” be- ® This masterwork concert is a funeral mass written cause “it sounds different than the others. It’s peace- College LogoArt during the Romantic time period and contains seven ful and has pretty harmonies; the others are intense movements with several songs. Singing it will be the and loud.” Available in 14K & Sterling Silver Westfield Chorale, Chamber Singers, Men’s Chorus Senior Romae Kelly also sings alto, and her favor- and Women’s Chorus. ite movement is “Libera Me” because of Kruszewski’s The two soloists are junior Carey Jarosik and se- solo and how “the choir comes in afterward and mim- nior Alex Kruszewski. A baritone, Kruszewski has ics what he’s done.” Since it’s all sung in Latin, she solos within the second and sixth movements. The said the pronunciation can be tough. But she, too, is second movement, “The Offertory,” mimics Gregorian happy to sing this work in high school because “it’s chanting. The sixth movement, titled “Libera Me,” is an upper-level thing. So it’s challenging and helps a famous, baritone solo in the vocal-music world. us be better musicians.” Kelly said the audience will “It’s saying, ‘Deliver us from the fires of hell so we enjoy the whole performance because “it’s just pretty may be in heaven,’” said Kruszewski. “It’s like a plea, and pleasing to the ear.” George Mason Virginia James Madison and I express the power of the request and also show First soprano Hannah Miller, a senior, uses singing University Tech the vulnerability of a soul in that state.” to express her emotions. She likes the section in “The Besides his choral experience, Kruszewski brings Offertory” when the basses, tenors, altos and sopra- to his performance his talents as an actor in Westfield nos “come in at different times and then all sing to- theater, including knowing how to create a charac- gether. It’s a layering effect and sounds really cool ter. And as a trained singer, he’s thrilled to do the — and Alex sounds amazing.” major works in choir. As a freshman, he sang in “The She said the audience will like the choral perfor- Messiah” and, in his sophomore year, he performed mance with orchestra and harpist. And despite the in “The Mass in G.” difficulty of changing from hard to gentle notes, said Now, said Kruszewski, “I’m happy I get to close Miller, “We can do it because we have mad skills.” William & Mary University of Virginia Calendar Virginia Commonwealth

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10 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ May 28 - June 3, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Politics Brownlee, Cuccinelli, Foster Vie for A.G. From Page 3

rounding mental health treatment. The state senator has worked as a court- John Brownlee (R) Ken Cuccinelli (R) Dave Foster (R) appointed lawyer for people facing invol- Age: 44 Age: 40 Age: 55 untary commitment. Residence: Residence: Centreville Residence: Arling- Roanoke Family: wife Teiro, five ton “There is a lot more refinement that is Family: wife Lee daughters, two sons Family: wife Martha needed in our system. We need to be bring- Ann and two daugh- Employer/Job: partner and two children ing in the people who need our help with- ters in Cuccinelli and Day PLLC Employer/Job: Employer/Job: partner at Fulbright and out locking up people who have commit- (City of Fairfax) former U.S. Attor- Hometown/Grew Up Jaworski LLP (Washing- ted no crime,” said Cuccinelli. ney for Virginia’s In: McLean ton D.C.) He said many of laws passed following western district Education: University Hometown/Grew the shootings at Virginia Tech have not im- Hometown/ of Virginia (1991-Mechani- Up In: Arlington; Ra- Grew Up In: cal Engineering), George leigh N.C. proved the government’s ability to help the Fairfax County Mason University School of Education: Univer- mentally ill. (Robinson Second- Law and Economics (1995), sity of Virginia (1975 – Foster said he is in favor of giving the at- ary School graduate) George Mason University (2000-Master’s degree – Government), University of Virginia Law torney general the power to investigate Education: Washington and Lee Univer- International Commerce and Policy) School (1981) sity (1987 - Business Administration and Community Engagement/Relevant Expe- Community Engagement/Relevant voter fraud, which is now left to common- Accounting), William & Mary Law School rience: Virginia state Senator (2002-present); Experience: former Arlington County School wealth attorneys at the local government (1994) served as court appointed attorney for people who Board member (2000-2007); participated in in- level. Community Engagement/Relevant are involved in Virginia’s involuntary commitment vestigations of the U.S. Department of Justice, Foster said the attorney general is a more Experience: former U.S. Attorney for process; member of Virginia’s Juvenile Justice and Federal Trade Commission and other state at- Virginia’s western district; served as a major Delinquency Prevention Advisory Committee torneys general as a lawyers in private practice; appropriate figure to handle voter fraud in U.S. Army; teaches trial advocacy at Uni- (1994-1999) former legislative aide to Virginia U.S. Rep. Bob because the issue can cross county and city versity of Virginia Law School Daniel (R-4) lines. “We need centralized expertise in Virginia on this issue. Certainly, there are reports from time to time that are concerning and even a small amount of voter fraud is too him an advantage over Shannon during the important to voters as they move forward,” “I got re-elected with nearly two-thirds much,” said Foster. general election. he said. of the vote in Arlington which shows I can Finally, Brownlee’s close ties to other parts Cuccinelli also has a proven record of win- appeal to independents and moderate EACH CANDIDATE claims that they are of the state will make him a stronger can- ning in Northern Virginia. Of the three Democrats [in a general election],” said the strongest Republican to take on the didate statewide than his two Republican Fairfax County Republican incumbent sena- Foster. Democratic Party’s attorney general candi- opponents, he said. tors running for re-election in 2007, Foster is also the only person in the race date Steve Shannon in the fall general elec- “Growing up in Northern Virginia but Cuccinelli was the only one to win. that has experience with managing a law tion. Shannon is a Vienna resident, former having lived out west, I know a broader “[2007] was not a good year for Republi- firm the size of the Virginia attorney’s gen- Fairfax County prosecutor and holds the 35th group of folks. It will give me a better cans but I won. I can do it again. Anybody eral office, he says. His law firm has over district seat in the Virginia House of Del- chance of prevailing in November,” said can get up and say they can win votes in 1,000 attorneys and he co-chairs a litiga- egates. Brownlee. Northern Virginia. Well, show me you can tion group that includes dozens of people, Brownlee said his experience as the top Eddie Page, a Kingstowne resident and do it,” said Cuccinelli. said Foster. federal prosecutor for half of the common- the former chair of the Fairfax County Re- Cuccinelli’s ability to win in Northern Vir- “I have practiced before various state at- wealth over the last seven years would help publican Committee, is supporting ginia is one of the reasons Hunt, Fairfax torneys general and appeared in the U.S. him in a race against Shannon. Brownlee. County’s former Republican school board Supreme Court. I have more actual legal “The number one issue is experience and “You need to look at the best person to fit member, has decided to support him. experience than my competitors combined,” I am the only prosecutor running [on the into the job qualifications. If you look at “He has won as a conservative Republi- said Foster. Republican side.] The voters want someone [the candidates’] professional resumes, he can in Northern Virginia and his ability to Kenneth Klinge, an Alexandria resident with prosecutor experience. The attorney is the one with the experience and the lead- put together a campaign operation is pretty who is the former executive director of the general reviews evidence and decides ership,” said Page. phenomenal,” said Hunt. Republican Party of Virginia, said Foster’s whether they want a case to move forward,” Cuccinelli said he is the only Republican Foster also touts his ability to get elected ability to appeal to Northern Virginia vot- said Brownlee. running who has a voting record on the in Northern Virginia. ers is important. As U.S. Attorney in Virginia, Brownlee types of issues that the attorney general He was not only able to win election in “I think we have proven you can’t win worked to extract $634 million in fines for would handle. Democratic Arlington, but also won his sec- with a ‘small tent’ candidate. You need a misleading marketing of OxyContin. “I am the only one who has any sort of ond school board campaign with 62 per- ‘big tent’ candidate and Dave Foster fits that Brownlee is also the only veteran of mili- record on property rights, mental health and cent of vote. By contrast, Cuccinelli won his mold more than the other two guys,” said tary service in the race on the Democrat or public safety. I have cast over 20,000 votes 2007 re-election in a close call, by fewer Klinge, who will support Foster at the con- Republican side, which he said would give people can look at. That record is critically than 100 votes, said Foster. vention. School Multicultural Night From Page 4 ther. It’s good for them, and it’s good for us.” Though many of the children bristled at trying and cabbage, Ethiopia had sambusa, Iran had some of the most different-looking cuisine, they /The Connection chicken kabob, and rounding out the collection, the undoubtedly received the message that the Diver- United States’ table offered brownies and key lime sity Committee strives for when planning this event pie. each year, as evidenced by the nonstop chatter “The kids thought it was neat to see people in their about favorite performances and the exchange of native attire and had fun socializing with friends,” stories about each family’s cultural identity.

Justin Fanizzi Justin said Jessica Yeh, a member of the Multicultural Com- “It’s a big exchange of cultures, languages and mittee. “They don’t get to see the food too often ei- ways of living,” said Virginia Silva, a kindergarten teacher and Brazil native. “It really is just another

Photo by Photo A banner welcomes guests to the event. way of spelling peace.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ May 28 - June 3, 2009 ❖ 11 Burke Connection Sports Editor Jason Mackey Sports 703-917-6438 or [email protected] Bruins Soar to Outdoor Track Title Lake Braddock girls’ team claims another Northern Region “I don’t think I’ve ever been track and field title. so excited.” — Becca Sinichko, sophomore, By Jason Mackey Lake Braddock Secondary The Connection

ne-by-one they came, each wielding a hurdle or two Ofrom the track at Lake Braddock Secondary School on Friday, May 22, as preparation began for the 800-meter run. Back-and-forth those members of the Lake Braddock girls’ out-

door track and field team went until every Photo by hurdle was stacked neatly in the far corner of the infield near the pole-vaulting area. At one point during the cleanup process, Becca Sinichko’s second-place long jump Robbie Hammer mark of 17 feet, 7 inches was announced over the stadium’s public-address system, prompting the hurdle-carriers to stop work- ing and let out a collective shout of celebra- tion. /The Connection Though Sinichko scored 26 points, plenty of her teammates assisted with the heavy lifting too, as Lake Braddock won its sev- enth straight Northern Region title by scor- ing 105.50 points, which was 61 more than second-place Robinson. It was the first time With a leap of 10 feet, 3 inches, Lake Braddock’s Becca Shoemaker captured the pole vault title. ‘We have so See Lake Braddock, Page 14 much depth. … Everyone can contribute in a lot of different things,’ she says. Ram Girls’ LAX Overcomes Familiar Foe Robinson girls’ lacrosse tops Chantilly in region final, awaits state tournament.

By Jason Mackey But playing in big games against rival The Connection Chantilly has become something different. It’s become a habit. or members of the Robinson “It’s one of those things where you play a girls’ lacrosse team, playing in team so many times that you learn so much Photo by F big games has sort of become about each other,” said Robinson Coach an expected rite of passage. Since a Alison Neun. “Chantilly is an excellent team, Northern Region champion was first and they have a lot of options.”

Robbie Hammer crowned in 1993, Robinson had What Neun learned is that her team tends hoisted four trophies prior to last to play well against the Chargers, a point Wednesday’s date with Chantilly, and proved by the Rams’ 10-9 win last week at the Rams reached the Virginia AAA South County Secondary School. It was also state title game against Oakton in Robinson’s third big-game win over

/The Connection 2006. Chantilly in the past two years. In the past two Concorde District title games, Neun’s team has staged late comebacks to steal a “You play a team so many pair of victories from the heavily favored Chargers. times that you learn so After facing a three-goal deficit with 8 much about each other.” minutes, 55 seconds left in the second half last Wednesday, Robinson rallied to tie the With a 10-9 win over Chantilly last Wednesday, May 20, the Robinson — Alison Neun, coach, girls’ lacrosse team won its fifth Northern Region championship. Robinson Secondary See Robinson, Page 15

12 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ May 28 - June 3, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports RAM SPORTS CAMP in the championship. They were the first unseeded GMU Nabs At-Large Bid team to win the title since 2003. Shabaz and Inglot The George Mason University baseball team earned dropped the first set but rallied to win the tiebreaker ROBINSON SECONDARY SCHOOL an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament on Monday, in the second set. They took that momentum into Kindergarten through 10th Grade May 25, securing an opening-round date Friday with the final set to seal the victory. To get to the finals, Mornings • Afternoon • Extended Sessions South Carolina at 3 p.m. The third-seeded team in Shabaz and Inglot took down two other seeded the Greenville, N.C. Regional, the Patriots will be teams, including the No. 1 seeded pair from Missis- Tennis Cheerleading Field Hockey making their first tournament appearance since 2004 sippi. Prior to the tournament, Shabaz and Inglot Volley Ball Indoor Baseball Pre-School and sixth overall. During that span, they are 1-10. were ranked No. 12 in the nation. With the champi- Gymnastics Indoor Soccer Ram Sports Camp George Mason has a record of 42-12 this spring and onship, Shabaz and Inglot set the University of Vir- Football Dance set school records for both wins and winning per- ginia record for wins in a season with 41. They had Baseball Girls LAX 5035 Sideburn Road centage (.778). Only seven schools in the country only eight losses on the year. Fairfax, VA 22032 have more wins than Mason’s 42. Basketball Track & Field For Further Information: Colonials Finish Strong Multi-Sport www.ramsathleticboosters.com Robinson’s Shaw on ESPN The Jefferson men’s first eight boat had something Robinson graduate Dorian Shaw will lead her Uni- to prove at the National Scholastic Rowing Associa- versity of Michigan softball team in an NCAA tion Regatta in Mercer, N.J. last week- Women’s College World Series game end. For much of the season, the OPEN HOUSES Thursday, May 28 against Alabama. The Week in Sports Colonials had experimented with fours game will be broadcast on ESPN at 6 p.m. but returned to eights for the Virginia SAT./SUN. MAY 30 & 31 The Wolverines swept a Super Regional State Regatta — a cup they had held for series against Baylor last week to reach the WCWS. a decade. After finishing third behind Yorktown and Shaw has a school-record 14 homeruns this season St. Albans, the eight raced again at Stotesbury, ad- and five have come in the postseason. She’s also third vanced to the semifinals and then headed to New on the team with a .597 slugging percentage. At 41- Jersey for the season-ending crew race. There, 10, Michigan is ranked No. 7 in the country by the Jefferson reached the petite final with its two local most current USA Today/NFCA Poll. rivals as well as boats from Canada, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. In a photo finish, Jefferson finished Shabaz a National Champ second behind St. Albans and Yorktown. The quick rebound and success of the varsity eight, which in- University of Virginia sophomore tennis player cludes Dan Ranard, Chris Zeng, Connor Finch, Nolan Michael Shabaz, a Fairfax native, won the NCAA Pollack, Nader Al-Naji, Thomas Georgiou, Will doubles championship on May 25 at the George Richhart, Dan Granados and coxswain Ashu Goel, Mitchell Tennis Center in College Station, Texas. and the large number of returning rowers from both Shabaz teamed with Dominic Inglot to defeat the the men’s and women’s boats all give Jefferson plenty No. 2 seeded team from Tennessee, 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4 of reasons for optimism in the years to come.

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From Page 12 meet records. The time also ranks as the since 2001 — two years before the cur- fastest time in the state this spring and the rent streak started — that the Bruins topped fifth-best mark in the entire country. the century mark. “Starting with Kelly [Hagan], our first leg, “No way I could’ve guessed that ahead of we just all built off of each other’s excite- time,” said coach Mike Mangan, whose ment and it was fun to watch your team- team scored in every event except for the Photo by mates moving up, going into first,” Moore long jump and the 3,200. “We hit on all said. “That just sort of snowballed. We re- cylinders on the track.” ally wanted it.”

While guessing the point-scorers on last Jason Mackey Sinichko hardly did anything last Tues- year’s Lake Braddock team had all the al- day or Wednesday. Dealing with foot pain lure of predicting a sunrise, with Melanie that was brought on by a set of orthotics Akwule (Georgia Tech), Chantal Ingram and which was needed to correct a previous Zoie Seay dominating most events, this problem with her arches, Sinichko’s feet year’s contributions were a bit more wide- /The Connection were sore and she needed some rest. spread. On Thursday and Friday, Sinichko said her “This year’s group doesn’t set any limita- feet were pain-free and it showed. In addi- tions on themselves,” said Mangan, whose tion to winning the 200 dash and placing team will compete next at this weekend’s second in the long jump, Sinichko grabbed Virginia AAA state championship meet at second in the 400 dash with a time of 55.78. Todd Stadium in Newport News. “They’ve That, of course, follows the Patriot Dis- just gone after it. We’ve had a couple nice Though the Lake Braddock girls’ outdoor track and field team won its trict championship meet on May 13-14 additions that’s for sure.” seventh consecutive region title last Friday, the Bruins scored more when Sinichko won the long jump and both Mangan a message for senior Becca Shoe- than 100 points for the first time since 2001. the 200 and 400 dashes, further proving maker in between pole vault attempts, and that she’s peaking at the perfect time of the Shoemaker wasn’t sure whether he was se- you get first, we’ll win the meet. But if you of 25.08, Liana Epstein’s 1,600 mark of season. rious or just messing around. As it turned don’t, then we won’t.’ I was like, ‘Oh.’” 5:08.35 and a record-setting performance “I’m definitely at the best point that I’ve out, Mangan wasn’t but it did make for a Shoemaker did win, obtaining a personal- by the 4x800 relay team of Kelly Hagan, ever been at,” Sinichko said. “I thought that pretty good laugh. best mark of 10-03. She was one of four Casey Lardner, Taylor Moore and Epstein. it would at least take another week, but I’m “It was really nerve-racking,” Shoemaker first-place finishers for Lake Braddock, in- The foursome clocked a lightning-fast really excited. I don’t think I’ve ever been said. “Mangan came up to me and said, ‘If cluding Sinichko’s first-place 200 dash time mark of 9:11.52, breaking both school and so excited.”

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14 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ May 28 - June 3, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports The supe- rior man makes the difficulty to be over- Robinson Region Champions come his first inter- From Page 12 said. “Last year, she scored the winning goal against est; success Chantilly, and this year it was me.” comes only game at nine at the 4:07 mark. From there, fresh- Robinson improved to 16-3 this season with the later. man Katie McHugh scored her first and only goal of win over Chantilly and will face the Northwest —Confucius the game, pushing Robinson ahead to stay with a Region’s third-seeded team on Saturday. little more than a minute remaining. McHugh, throughout the course of the season, has SINCE THE Virginia High School League first rec- developed a friendship with senior Megan Dunleavy, ognized a lacrosse champion back in 2006, a North- who said that she sees a lot of herself in the young- ern Region school has played for the title every single ster. During last year’s district final, Dunleavy scored season. That means a rematch with Chantilly is much BURKE PROFESSIONAL PLAZA as the final buzzer sounded to produce an emotional more likely. 15-14 win. This year, it was McHugh’s turn. “You know it’s going be a battle,” Neun said. “It’s “I’m just trying to follow in her footsteps,” McHugh probably going to come down to the final minute.” The Corner of Rt. 123 (Ox Rd.) Week in Sports & Burke Centre Pkwy.

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TRUSTEE'S SALE Piano Lessons- HDI Merges With Theater OF VALUABLE your home EASY COMPUTER SOLUTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS IMPROVED REAL ESTATE Guitar, Clarinet, Flute, & SMALL BUSINESSES Saxophone,more JENNIFER O. SMITH by Leanne Madieros from New Jersey. She Improved by the premises known as COMPUTER CONSULTANT Summer community Serving Northern Va. specializes in teaching children how to build Traveling Teachers ➣ TRAINING 9519 Sloop Court, Burke, Virginia characters and then create stories around 703-385-8229 ➣ INSTALLATION theater coming In execution of a Deed of Trust from Hicham Moutawa- We tune pianos too! ➣ them. She also teaches them to use their kil, dated June 3, 2005, and recorded June 6, 2005, in Deed TROUBLE- Book 17364 among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Vir- SHOOTING to City of Fairfax. voice and body to expand their creativity ginia, the undersigned substitute trustee will offer for sale at 116 Childcare Avail. ➣ LET US TAME THAT and imagination. public auction at the front entrance of the Judicial Center for BEAST FOR YOU By Bonnie Hobbs ❖ Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia, BURKE Childcare avail in my Serving Area Since 1995 Improvisation and Ensemble class will on home,OFC Lic, FT & PT, days, The Connection evenings, Back-up care & be instructed by Paul Rubenstein, who leads Monday, June 1, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. special needs children (703) 765-2222 the Improv Club at Fairfax High and has welcome. Large yard for lots of [email protected] the following property being the property contained in said fun! 703-569-8056 he City of Fairfax Theatre Com- been a community-theater actor for more Deed of Trust, described as follows: pany is about to become reality. than a decade. Lot 379, Section 5, Longwood Knolls as the same appears duly It’s a summertime, community The first two classes will work on dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 5253 at page T 752, among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Virginia. Employers: theater at Fairfax High and open children’s individual skills, and the third will Commonly known as 9519 Sloop Court, Burke, Virginia to residents of the city and surrounding place them in a group setting so they may 22015. Are your recruiting ads not communities. learn how to act with others and also how TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $60,000.00 or ten per- working in other papers? The company is the brainchild of Fairfax to be spontaneous. cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the High Theater Director Wendy Knight and The camp runs June 29-July 31, from 9 form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon- Mike Replogle, the instructor for the Fairfax a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sign-ups have already be- ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, Try a better way to fill your time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of Academy’s musical theater program, and gun, but will continue through June, until 3.75 percent per annum from date of sale to date of they’re both excited to bring this entertain- all the spots are filled. A maximum of 75 settlement. Provided, however, that if the holder of the se- employment openings cured promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no ment opportunity to the local area. children, ages 6-14, may attend. The camp cash deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebt- edness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of North When Knight first came to the high school will be five days a week, 6 1/2 hours as Potomac Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. Rockville in fall 2004, she and Replogle hit it off im- day, for five weeks. Lansdowne 5 mediately and discovered a common pas- Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and Ashburn Cascades Cost is $650 but, said Knight. “We’ll work stand the risk and cost of resale. Sterling Potomac sion for musicals. with parents on payment Chevy Great Bethesda Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements Falls Chase “Wizard of Oz” in plans and will be flexible and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the Herndon 1 Reston real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- Dulles 2005 was the about vacation sched- alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be Airport South McLean school’s first musical “Our ultimate goal is ules,” she said. “It’s sup- sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of Riding Vienna redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- Oakton 6 Arlington in several years, and posed to be something fun ments of record affecting the same, if any. to create something Chantilly 4 Washington, Knight got children and educational, not rigid Centreville D.C. In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- Fairfax from Providence and and inhibiting. We want it vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- the City of Fairfax North clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the Clifton Daniels Run elemen- to be affordable, acces- time of sale. Historic Burke Clifton tary schools to play sible and fun. It comes out Fairfax Springfield 3 can be proud of.” The subject property and all improvements thereon will Station 2 the Munchkins. to $4/hour, and I can’t be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- — Wendy Knight, managing chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- Laurel The next year, think of any daycare that ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well Hill Fairfax put on “The director, City of Fairfax as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- would be more fun, en- um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- King and I,” using Theatre Co. gaging and exciting. And chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the • Target your best job candidates students from more they come away with risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal- than 21 different elementary schools. And something at the end.” ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur- where they live. ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special war- last year, for “Beauty and the Beast,” said To register, go to ranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary • Reach readers in addition fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of Knight, it again received “a flood of kids” www.fairfaxcitytheatre.org. For more infor- conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and to those who are currently that wanted to participate. “So we felt, ob- mation about the theater camp or the local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assess- ments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there- looking for a job. viously, there was a need for this because evening show, e-mail after shall be assumed by the purchaser. parents were trying to get their kids into a [email protected]. The show is The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the • Proven readership. high-school show.” open to everyone, and people don’t have to right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; • Proven results. So, with the support of Fairfax High Prin- be part of the camp to audition. (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- cipal Scott Brabrand, she and Replogle cre- “We’re putting on the full, stage produc- mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or ated the new theater company. “Mike and I tion of ‘Children of Eden’ on Fairfax High’s time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement hereunder. started brainstorming about what we stage, which is gi-normous, so it’ll be a nice wanted — a show in the evening, plus a setting for the Book of Genesis,” said Knight. Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- nounced at the time of sale. chance for the little kids to develop their “We thought this show was fitting for our

DAVID N. PRENSKY 703-917-6464 • Fax 703-917-0992 skills,” said Knight. “So we came up with a first production because it’s set ‘in the be- E-mail: [email protected] camp during the day and incorporated high- ginning.’” Substitute Trustee school and college interns to work with the Replogle is the director, and Johnston is FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Great Papers • Great Readers • Great Results! kids during the morning.” David N. Prensky the music director. Knight is the show’s pro- Chasen & Chasen During that time, the children will focus ducer and the managing director for the 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. #500 Washington, D.C. 20015 on ensemble-building, improvisational theater company; Replogle is its artistic di- (202) 244-4000 116 Childcare Avail. 116 Childcare Avail. games and workshops leading to a show- rector. Performances of “Children of Eden” case for their parents at the end. In the af- will be the last weekend in July and the first ternoon, the interns will be on stage, build- weekend in August. ing sets and hanging lights for the commu- “We want this to be a welcoming and en- nity-theater show. Meanwhile, each after- joyable experience for everyone,” said noon, the children will receive three, one- Knight. “Anyone in the community with any hour classes from adult professionals. kind of expertise in either the acting or tech- ❖ Music and Voice will be led by the con- nical fields — or who has no experience, ductor of the Annandale Symphony Orches- but just wants to get involved in something tra, Chris Johnston, who also teaches stu- — is encouraged to e-mail us and volun- E-mail: [email protected] dents at the Fairfax Academy how to com- teer. Our ultimate goal is to create some- pose symphonies on the computer. thing the City of Fairfax and surrounding ❖ Acting and Play Building will be taught communities can be proud of.” 18 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ May 28 - June 3, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ May 28 - June 3, 2009 ❖ 19 # 1 in Virginia 703-425-8000 JIM WHITFIELD and CYNDEE JULIAN BETTY BARTHLE Ron & Susan Associates 703-425-4466 Ron Kowalski & Susan Borrelli 703-503-1830 Make the Right Move OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] 1-888-495-6207 Success Built on Trust through Excellent Service! website: www.bettybarthle.com ronandsusanonline.com

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