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Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe What role will the region Battleground Northern Virginia play in the election? By Michael Lee Pope The Connection to be losing this revenue,” said McAuliffe. “What it would mean to Sharon Bulova and or many years, Northern Virginia Fairfax County and the loss of teachers at a has been written off by both par- time we should be investing in our teach- ties as a Democratic stronghold — ers, investing in those STEM courses, sci-

F Photo by a place where Republicans simply ence, technology, engineering and math,” try to cut their losses while they focus on said McAuliffe. “His plan literally would the rest of the commonwealth. But this elec- force us to lay off thousands of teachers.”

tion cycle may be different. All three of the Mary Kimm gubernatorial candidates are from Fairfax THE TENSION within the region was evi- County. And recent statewide candidates dent in recent weeks as business leaders have not been able to win without picking across Northern Virginia began issuing their off selected jurisdictions in Northern Vir- /The Connection endorsements. The first was from the po- ginia. litical arm of the Northern Virginia Tech- “As you look at Northern Virginia that’s nology Council, which endorsed Cuccinelli further from Washington, you see a more last month. But that announcement was Republican area — Prince William, west- delayed after some internal dissension ern Fairfax, Fauquier,” said Stephen within the organization, which led to a se- Farnsworth, professor at University of Mary ries of accusations and counter-accusations. Washington. “That’s where the real action Supporters of both major party candidates for governor rally at the The drama surrounding the delay of the is in Northern Virginia politics.” entrance to the Capital One campus in McLean on Wednesday, Sept. 25, endorsement became a talking point for As Election Day draws closer and televi- just before Ken Cuccinelli (R) and Terry McAuliffe (D) participated in an Republicans eager to portray McAuliffe as sion becomes a virtual battlefield for atten- hour-long debate sponsored by the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce. a Washington insider. tion, a real battle is brewing on the ground “I am appalled that Terry McAuliffe and here in Northern Virginia. Candidates and a record-breaking 3.8 million votes. ence representing Fairfax County in the other prominent Democrats would threaten their advisors are looking at the path to vic- “For [Democrat Terry] McAuliffe, the goal General Assembly to his advantage. When to hold the legislative agenda of Northern tory back in 2009 for Republican Bob is to get as many voters out as possible,” the issue of the government shutdown was Virginia business leaders hostage to their McDonnell, who won Prince William said Skelley. “For Cuccinelli, the goal is to raised, Cuccinelli responded with a direct political agenda,” said Republican House of County, Fairfax County and Fauquier hold down the margins.” appeal to residents of the region who have Delegates Speaker Bill Howell in a written County. Although this race is likely to be According to Census data, Northern Vir- strong economic ties to the federal govern- statement. “That might work in Washing- closer than 2009, the importance of North- ginia expanded its population about 24 per- ment. ton, but it is unacceptable here in Virginia.” ern Virginia is looming larger than ever. cent in the last decade —ºgrowing from 2.6 “I’m a Northern Virginian. I’ve lived up Hours after Cuccinelli and McAuliffe de- “I don’t expect Ken Cuccinelli to actually million from 2.1 million. Northern Virginia here my whole life,” said Cuccinelli. “We’re bated each other at the Fairfax Chamber of win Fairfax County, which Bob McDonnell is the most populous region of the common- already seeing in the Virginia economy the Commerce’s forum, the organization issued actually managed to do in 2009,” said Geoff wealth and the Washington Metropolitian problems associated with the uncertainty its own endorsement for the Democrat. In Skelley, analyst with the University of Vir- Area. And the rate of growth here far out- of federal budgeting as it is, both in North- a statement explaining the endorsement, ginia Center for Politics. “Cuccinelli will do paces other urban areas in Virginia, includ- ern Virginia and in Southeastern Virginia the business group praised McAuliffe for very poorly in Reston or Annandale, so just ing Richmond and Hampton Roads. That in the Hampton Roads area.” opposing mandatory project labor agree- because he’s from Fairfax doesn’t mean he means rural and outlying areas are experi- Despite the fact that the debate took place ments and supporting Virginia’s has appeal throughout the county.” encing an erosion of influence, particularly in Tysons Corner, the McAuliffe did not longstanding right-to-work law. The cham- in western parts of the state and Southside. point out that he has lived in Fairfax County ber also mentioned his support for accept- ONE OF THE QUIRKS of Virginia poli- “The big problem for Republicans state- for more than 20 years. Instead, the Demo- ing federal funds for Medicaid expansion tics is that the gubernatorial elections fol- wide is how they do in the more rapidly crat attempted to portray himself as the best and his support of the transportation fund- low presidential elections, a phenomenon suburbanizing areas,” said Farnsworth. candidate for the interests of Northern Vir- ing package that passed the General Assem- that has frequently seen voters reject the “This is true in Northern Virginia and in the ginia voters. At one point, he pointed out bly earlier this year — both of which were party that won the White House the previ- Richmond area.” Fairfax Chamber of Commerce president opposed by the Republican candidate. ous year. But a look at the numbers tells a and CEO Jim Corcoran in the front row and “In terms of the priorities of the North- different story. Although 3.7 million voters DURING THE GUBERNATORIAL debate mentioned he agreed with the chamber’s ern Virginia business community,” said cast a ballot in 2008, fewer than 2 million last week, Republican Ken Cuccinelli was position on Medicaid expansion. Later in the Corcoran in a written statement, “Mr. votes participated the next year. That means trying to establish himself as the choice for debate, he argued that Cuccinelli’s tax pro- McAuliffe’s policy positions and proposals that election officials are expecting about Northern Virginia. He mentioned the region posal would hurt Northern Virginia. closely align with the Fairfax Chamber’s leg- half of last year’s turnout, which included five times, and he tried to use his experi- “What it would mean to Fairfax County islative agenda.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 3-9, 2013 ❖ 3 News

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Book sale chairman Joy Whittington and Brian Engler of the Friends of the Burke Centre Library on Freds Oak Road. Burke Library Book Sale a Success atrons donated about 8,000 worth of books each.” She said the next sale books, including vintage books will be a Holiday Book Sale on Nov. 18-19, P and bestsellers, to the Burke featuring gift books for Christmas, Thanks- Centre Library’s book sale last giving and Kwanzaa. On the last day of the Wednesday through Saturday, Sept. 25-58. sale, books are sold at the bargain price of “It’s been very successful,” said Joy $5 per bag. Whittington, book sale chairman, of the sale “They say people aren’t buying books which brought in more than 300 custom- anymore, but it’s not true,” said ers. “People came from as far away as North Whittington. “The Kindle has not replaced Carolina and Georgia and bought $500 having real books.”

Medicare, Caregiving Seminars Fairfax County is offering Medicare 101—a LEGAL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS two-three hour program on Medicare basics. (WEBINAR) Find more information and register at Wednesday, Nov. 20—Noon to 1 p.m. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/ Meet over your computer or telephone. vicap.htm or call the numbers below. CAREGIVING 101 MEDICARE 101 Monday, Nov. 18—7 to 8:30 p.m. Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center Street, Thursday, Oct. 10—10 a.m.- noon Herndon Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna Fairfax County is offering free Chronic Illness Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax 2709 Hunter Mill Road Management workshops. Topics include man- Oakton, 703-281-0538, TTY 711. aging pain and emotions, using medication ❖ Fairfax County’s free Family Caregiver properly, communicating with health care pro- Telephone Support Group meets by phone on viders, adopting exercise and nutrition goals Tuesday, Oct. 8, 7-8 p.m. Register and making informed medical decisions. Reg- beforehand at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ ister and learn more at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ olderadultservices/caregiver.htm. Call 703- dfs/olderadultservices/chronic-disease.htm or 324-5484, TTY 711. call 703-324-5489, TTY 711. ❖ Fairfax County is offering free Family Caregiver Seminars throughout October and November ❖ Wednesdays, Oct. 2-Nov. 6 at the following locations. To register, visit 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/OlderAdults and link City of Fairfax Regional Library to Register Now for Caregiver Seminars, or 10360 North Street call 703-324-5205, TTY 711. Fairfax ❖ Mondays, Oct. 21-Dec. 2 FINANCIAL ISSUES FOR CAREGIVERS 1-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8—7 to 8:30 p.m. Reston Community Center Hunters Woods Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker 2310 Colts Neck Road Road, Burke ❖ When Home Is No Longer an Reston Option (Webinar) ❖ Tuesday, Oct. 22-Nov. 26 Thursday, Oct. 31—Noon to 1 p.m. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Meet over your computer or telephone. Bruen Chapel United Methodist Church 3035 Cedar Lane STRATEGIES FOR Fairfax DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS ❖ Thursdays, Oct. 24-Dec. 5 Wednesday, Nov. 13—7 to 8:30 p.m. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area Great Falls Library Chapter, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, 9830 Georgetown Pike Fairfax Great Falls ❖ Wednesdays, Oct. 30-Dec. 11 LEGAL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS 1-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14—7 to 8:30 p.m. Sherwood Regional Library Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane McLean Alexandria

4 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ October 3-9, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Obituary OPSFRO R. Dennis McArver, Chairman of the Arts Council of GRILLE Fairfax County, Dies H Great American FoodG The Arts Council of Fairfax Tysons. McArver, a specialist in County is mourning the passing of real estate law, forged a reputation its chairman, R. Dennis McArver. for handling multi party, complex Celebrate With Us McArver, a Vienna resident, le- transactions. He served in a num- gal professional and civic arts ac- ber of management positions, tivist, died Sept. 14. He was born ranging from department chair- in 1936. man to managing partner of the “We have lost a dear friend and firm. McArver had been a continu- Oktoberfest a strong leader,” said Linda S. ing legal education lecturer in Vir- Sullivan, president and CEO of the ginia and across the country on a Arts Council. “Dennis embraced variety of law firm management his role as chairman of the board R. Dennis McArver issues. His prior arts organization Throughout with such enthusiasm and vigor experience included chairing the and was a tireless advocate for the back. The arts and the community board of directors at Wolf Trap, the October council and all the arts in Fairfax have lost a strong advocate and a Fairfax Symphony, as well as serv- County,” Sullivan continued. committed leader,” said Gerald L. ing on boards of the Baltimore McArver joined the board of di- Gordon, Ph.D, president and CEO Symphony and the Arts at Mason rectors of the Arts Council in 2009. of the Fairfax County Economic Partnership. On July 1, 2013 McArver suc- Development Authority. McArver is survived by his wife Sunday Brunch Menu ceeded Gerald L. Gordon, Ph.D, “The Fairfax community has lost Emmy McArver, three children president and CEO of the Fairfax a very dedicated and thoughtful Rob McArver, Laura Timberlake County Economic Development leader in Dennis McArver,” Joe and Susan Dunton, and five grand- 10 A.M.–3 P.M. Authority, as the new chairman for Richey, vice chairman of the Arts children. the Arts Council. Council Board of Directors said. The McArver family has asked, 50% OFF Lunch 10% OFF “Dennis McArver was a tireless “He was a tremendous profes- that in lieu of flowers, memorial Buy one and get 50% Off and dedicated supporter of the arts sional and friend to many in the donations should be made to the 2nd item of equal or lesser value. Entire Check for many years and in many ca- community. Dennis was a cham- Arts Council of Fairfax County. Offer expires 10/31/13. Offer expires 10/31/13. pacities. I had the honor of serv- pion of the arts in Fairfax county Donations can also be mailed to: Not valid with any other offers. Not valid with any other offers. ing with Dennis on both the board and will be missed by all who Arts Council of Fairfax County, of the Arts Council of Fairfax knew him.” “In Memoriam Dennis McArver” 5765-C Burke Centre Pkwy • Burke • 703-239-9324 County and the Fairfax Symphony McArver was a long-time part- 10604 Judicial Drive Orchestra. He was never one to sit ner with McGuire Woods LLP in Fairfax, VA 22030 Bulletin Board Send notes to the Connection at [email protected] or call 703-778-9416. The deadline for submis- Grasshopper sions is the Friday prior to publication. Dated announcements should be submit- ted at least two weeks prior to the event. Green School THURSDAY-SATURDAY/OCT. 3-12 Started in 1939 • Over 75 years Burke History Day Volunteer Sign- of continual operation • Children up. Shifts between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Oct. 12, at 9501 Old Burke Lake Road, are able to excel at their own pace Burke. This free public event includes a Voted by Patch Reviewers Best wide variety of exhibits, presentations, Preschool in Annandale 2012 and children’s activities to tell the history of Burke. Potential tasks • Comforting home-like setting include helping with the children’s activities, receiving visitors and special • 2 years to 5 years guests, assisting with sales of books • Private School K-6th at same location and BHS t-shirts, and answering general questions about the society. • Small classroom size and individual www.burkehistoricalsociety.org. attention SUNDAY/OCT. 6 • Park-like Setting – Spacious Playground Run for Wounded Warriors. 7 a.m. • NAEYC Approved Curriculum check-in, 8 a.m. race, at Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station. • Extracurricular Classes in Computer, The seventh annual run/jog/walk Spanish and Music around Burke Lake while helping the • Indoor Gym area and Specialized Wounded Warrior Project. Race Physical Education Teacher Sponsors J. M. 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A workshop to help caregives and older adults with 4955 Sunset Lane, Annandale, VA chronic conditions to learn strategies to www.grasshoppergreen.com cope with health care, emotional and medical problems. Registration deadline: Oct. 11. 703-281-0538. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 3-9, 2013 ❖ 5 The County Line Fairfax County Government Now What? Fairfax County braces for “domino effect” of Services Open federal government shutdown. This Weekend By Victoria Ross said in a memo emailed to county At a committee meeting Tuesday tact with our federal delegation— With one trip to the Fairfax County The Connection employees Tuesday. morning, the Board of Supervisors but it’s not our federal delegation Government Center the weekend of Long said his biggest concern was discussed the shutdown and its that’s the problem,” McKay said. Oct. 5 and 6, residents can pay their car tax, register to vote and then, if hile it’s still unclear the “domino effect” the shutdown potential impact on county re- they feel like it, paint a pumpkin and how long the gov- will have on the local economy, and sources and staffing. LONG SAID the county can’t do ride a carousel. ernment will re- “the short-term uncertainty that After the meeting, Supervisor any detailed impact analysis, be- Fall for Fairfax KidsFest takes place W Saturday and Sunday, and several main shuttered as will impact business decisions.” Jeff McKay (D-Lee), whose district cause “there are still too many government services will be available the standoff between the Republican- “There are many questions still includes many federal employees unknowns at this time,” including: this weekend. Here’s a list: controlled House and Democratic-con- unanswered,” Long said in the and contractors, said that Fairfax ❖ Whether furloughed federal ❖ Saturday, Oct. 5, 8 a.m. to trolled Senate continued Tuesday, memo. “In the meantime, many of County could come away “rela- workers will retroactively get paid. noon—The Department of Tax Sept. 24, there are a few things Fairfax the people we serve are under in- tively unscathed if the shutdown ❖ Will there be a delay in pro- Administration will be open in Suite 223 for residents to pay their car County residents can count on: creased stress and in need of en- ends in a few days.” cessing federal grants? (personal property) tax, which is due ❖ Fairfax County Government hanced county services.” He said the board was “prudent ❖ Will the loss of daily federal Monday, Oct. 7. remains open for business. The government shutdown has enough to set aside an $8 million commuters impact Metro rev- ❖ Saturday, Oct. 5, 9 a.m. to 5 ❖ Absentee voting, which forced about 800,000 federal sequestration reserve that we can enues? p.m.—The Office of Elections will be ❖ open in Suite 323 for residents to started Tuesday, continues as workers off the job and suspended tap into if necessary.” Will the shutdown and loss of register to vote or check your voter scheduled. most non-essential federal pro- McKay echoed Long’s concerns income lead to foreclosures? registration status (deadline is Oct. ❖ Residents still have to pay car grams and services. about a domino effect in Fairfax ❖ Will there be more need for 15), and for qualified registered voters taxes by Oct. 7. As congressional The government stoppage also County. local social services for federal to absentee vote for the Nov. 5 General Election. Reserved parking for leaders traded barbs over which closed national parks, all “It’s the ripple effects of any- workers on the margin? voters is available in lot A near the party is to blame for the first gov- Smithsonian museums, the U.S. thing longer than a few days that ❖ Will this federal government main entrance to the Government ernment shutdown in 17 years, Capitol visitor’s center and the are a concern. A lot of our federal shutdown cause people to stop Center. ❖ Sunday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m. to 5 Fairfax County Executive Edward National Zoo. workers and contractors are being buying things and thus reduce our p.m.—The DMV 2 Go customer service Long issued a statement regarding hit with a double whammy—first sales tax revenue? van will be parked outside the the impact of the shutdown on IN FAIRFAX COUNTY, Long sequestration furloughs and now “Fairfax County has a strong his- Government Center building on county employees and residents. noted that some county agencies the shutdown. Besides the impact tory of taking decisive actions to Sunday during Fall for Fairfax Kidsfest. DMV 2 Go offers all Virginia “We live in a ‘company town’ have been directly impacted, and on people’s lives, this is exactly the meet our financial obligations and Department of Motor Vehicle services. and the company is the federal Langley ForkPark, which is on land worst thing that can happen to a increased service and resource The Fairfax County Government government, so most of us have owned by the National Park Service still fragile economy,” McKay said. needs, and we will continue to stay Center is located at 12000 Govern- family and friends who are federal and managed by the Fairfax County “It’s really frustrating—all our informed about this and other is- ment Center Parkway, Fairfax. ❖ For more information on Fairfax employees or contractors im- Park Authority, is now closed and county board can do is watch this sues that could possibly impact the County Government services, go to pacted by this shutdown,” Long park activities are suspended. drama play out. We’re in close con- county budget,” Long said. www.fairfaxcounty.gov.

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Over three Eligible participants health plans in our marketplace. The ACA also requires insurance Steven Mauren Managing Editor million young adults have ex- can create an ac- Plans will be categorized as “gold,” companies to devote 80 percent of Kemal Kurspahic ercised the option to stay on count through “silver,” or “bronze,” designating consumers’ premium dollars to Photography: their parents’ insurance plans. HealthCare.gov, the level of coverage provided by actual health care services, not Deb Cobb, Louise Krafft, Craig Sterbutzel Women are no longer charged more confirm coverage eligibility, and each plan, gold being the highest administrative costs. Last year, to Art/Design: simply because of their gender. And then pick the plan that is best for level of coverage. In Virginia, the comply with the 80 percent thresh- Laurence Foong, John Heinly no American will ever be barred them and their families, with cov- average premium for the lowest- old, companies lowered premium Production Manager: Jean Card from buying insurance due to a pre- erage becoming available on Jan. 1. cost silver plan will be $323 and costs by $3.4 billion. Companies in Geovani Flores existing condition again. Of course, changes in a law of the lowest cost bronze plan will be violation returned an additional Now the time has finally come this magnitude are not without $237 before tax credits. Young $500 million to consumers. Special Assistant to the Publisher Jeanne Theismann for the 30 million Americans with- their challenges. Technical glitches adults will also have the option of To learn more about the new ACA 703-778-9436 out insurance, over 100,000 of are sure to pop up in the coming purchasing a “catastrophic” plan law, please visit www.healthcare.gov. [email protected] whom live in Virginia’s 8th District, days and weeks. Similar issues that will be low cost, designed for Special “Navigators,” have also been @TheismannMedia to sign up for affordable, accessible arose during the rollout of Medi- generally healthy people in the established to help people navigate the health care under the ACA. This care in the 1960s and the Part D event of an emergency. ACA, if they have specific questions CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 Circulation Manager: was one of the main thrusts of the prescription drug benefit in the Affordability and accessibility about how the different plan options Ann Oliver law, to provide healthcare security mid-2000s. Both of these programs aren’t the only priorities of the ACA, would affect themselves and their fam- [email protected] to the millions in our society who were successfully implemented, slowing the growth in healthcare ily. Legal Services of Northern Virginia completely lack it. and today they stand as corner- costs is also a key design of the plan. is working as a navigator, their num- In addition to the uninsured, the stones in the U.S. health care safety Already, new federal rate review ber is 703-778-6800. You can also visit self-employed, small business em- net, consistently receiving high rules under the ACA require insur- www.moran.house.gov for more infor- ployees, and those currently pur- marks from participants. ance companies to submit any pro- mation. 8 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ October 3-9, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion

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Maddy Naide (far left) with her roommate, Ayaka, on her back, as well as other roommate pairs enjoying free time on the Princeton Campus. Becoming a High School Diplomat By Madeline Naide How to Apply ood morning!” my room- The HSD application is now available at mate Ayaka says as she highschooldiplomats.com, and all parts must hops out of bed at 6:30 be postmarked and sent by January 8th, “G 2014. The program runs from July 29 to a.m., like she has had 12 August 9, 2014. Questions can be directed to hours of sleep. “Ohiyoo goozaimas!” I Celine Zapolski, the American HSD director, grumble back, as I struggle to wake up. This at [email protected]. is normal for her, since her summer break is only three weeks long, so most days she classes, where I get to learn more simple wakes up at about this time. Ayaka is from Japanese conversational words and roll sushi the Miyagi prefecture and has chosen to while Ayaka learns about American culture. spend her only weeks of summer break in After we join up, I butcher the new Japanese America participating in the High School words that I have just learned and she asks Diplomats Program. After one and a half me questions about American culture. All Dr. Woodward ~ Congratulations and weeks of touring Washington, D.C. and New through lunch, Ayaka asks me to explain York City, I join her for 10 amazing days at more American slang words to her like “JK,” best wishes from Pet Medical Center Princeton University for the cultural ex- which I learn is the slang word in Japanese change that only a few select Americans get for “female high school student,” and after- of Springfield on your retirement from to experience. wards we listen to presentations from Ameri- In a time when technology makes the can and Japanese students about an aspect Kings Park Veterinary Hospital! world smaller, it is becoming more and more of one of our cultures, presentations that have important to create productive diplomatic been worked on for months before the pro- It will be a great loss to our veterinary community relations with other countries. gram between groups of students from all Many people say that the young genera- across our respective countries. to see your hospital close. Your many years of tion has the best chance of achieving those Then it is time to change into our clothes veterinary service and expertise will be missed. diplomatic relations, yet how can we make for evening activity. Tonight’s activity is an those connections with people halfway American country fair, so we all braid our We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. across the world? There is really no better hair, throw on some boots, and button up way than to live with people your own age our plaid for a night of tie-dying, pie-eat- Our warmest regards go out to you – Enjoy your and learn through participation in activities ing contests, and other activity booths. retirement! together. High School Diplomats is an op- Other activity days include HSD Olympics, portunity for 40 American rising high school Bunka No Hi (Japanese Culture Festival), From the Doctors and Staff of Pet Medical Center of Springfield ~ juniors and seniors to participate in an all- and an American homecoming dance. In We have warm hearts for cold noses and expenses paid cultural exchange program Japanese culture, there are not many op- with 40 of the brightest high school students portunities for social events like in America, are always accepting new patients! in Japan. There is the student from so everything that we see as commonplace Hiroshima, who says that everyone he knows blows them away. While it is sometimes has an older relative who has been disfig- embarrassing to learn what is ured because of the atomic bombs dropped “quintessentially American” to people from so many decades ago, the 32th smartest 18- other countries, it is okay to bite your year-old in all of Japan, the girl who is flu- tongue and watch their eyes light up with Barry Rosenbluth, DVM ent in Japanese, English and Italian because wonder at the little things that we may take James MacLean, DVM of her heritage, and so many more interest- for granted. As we head back to our dorm Diane Nichols, DVM ing people. Each Japanese student is paired on the Princeton campus, Ayaka says with an American roommate who is by their “goodnight” to me from the bunk bed be- Established 1982 Kathleen Phillips, DVM side at all times during the program. low and as I reply with “oyasumi,” I only After dragging me out of bed, Ayaka and I get more excited for the days to come. 8054 Rolling Road, Springfield, VA 22153 go to rajio taiso, Japanese stretching and light aerobics that elementary school students tra- The author is a senior at Thomas Jefferson 703-455-1188 pmcsvet.com ditionally do. After breakfast, it is time for High School for Science and Technology. • www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 3-9, 2013 ❖ 9 News

A slate of candidates, both incumbents and challengers, vying for seats in Virginia’s state legislature, attended a candidates’ forum at the Vienna American Legion

Post 180 on Saturday, Photos contributed Sept. 28 to talk social justice issues.

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Straight from New York City, The Three Waiters surprised gala guests with an operatic performance Social Justice Matters after posing as servers throughout the evening. SALT forum gives candidates a chance to tell voters Greenspring Hosts where they stand on social justice issues. Charity Gala By Victoria Ross The Connection n Friday, Sept. 27, cuisine and entertainment in- O 225 guests and resi- spired by Italian culture with an s the countdown to elec- dents attended the overall theme of “La Dolce tion day begins, most 14th annual Benevolent Care Vita.” Guests and residents candidates are laser-fo- Fund Gala at Greenspring re- were treated to a special, sur- A tirement community—a sold prise performance from The cused on promoting themselves as the one who really out event for the fourth con- Three Waiters, who visited does put jobs and the economy secutive year. Greenspring from New York first. The gala is a Greenspring City and dazzled the audience But one group also thinks vot- charity event organized each with an operatic performance ers should know where candidates year to raise money for the after posing as waiters. stand on social justice issues when From left—Del. Mark Keam community’s Benevolent Care Very special thanks to the they go to the polls Nov. 5. (D-35), Del. Ken Plum (D- Fund. This year, $980,000 was dozens of Benevolent Care “Our elected officials have a 36) and Del. Vivian Watts raised for the fund, which pro- Fund sponsors including Jim great deal of influence on the com- (D-39) attended a candi- Stephen Clermont, research vides support to residents who, Davis (chairman, Erickson Liv- mon good, so it’s reasonable that dates’ forum at the Vienna director of Every Child despite careful planning, out- ing), The Estate of Kathryn R. we find out where candidates American Legion Post 180 Matters Education Fund, live their financial resources. and Victor N. Coleman, Jr., stand on these issues,” said John on Saturday, Sept. 28 to was the keynote speaker at The money raised allows resi- anonymous, Cypress Contract- Horejsi, founder of SALT (Social talk social justice issues. SALT’s candidates’ forum at dents to continue living at ing, LLC, Greenspring Treasure Action Linking Together), a non- Plum is one of only two the Vienna American Le- Greenspring, receiving the care Chest, Positive General Con- partisan, faith-based advocacy state delegates unopposed gion Post 180 on Saturday, that they need. “We are so tractors, Inc., Arris, a Design group started in 1983. this election. Sept. 28. pleased to be able to make Studio, Inc., Sue Mathis, “We’re here to see where candi- Greenspring a home for life for NOVAGold, LLC, The Village dates stand today,” said Horejsi at SALT’s annual to eat, and 148,000 have no health insurance. all of our residents,” said Robin Church, Al and Claire Grande, candidates’ forum held at the Vienna American Le- “Children need you to make their voices heard,” Gliboff, Greenspring’s executive Greenspring Pottery Club, gion Post 180 on Saturday, Sept. 28. A slate of can- Clermont said. “What are you going to tell children director. “The Benevolent Care Fairfax Memorial, Nora Yen didates, both incumbents and challengers vying for about the schools you closed, or a child not able to Fund has been in existence for Leng, NeighborCare Profes- seats in Virginia’s General Assembly, attended the see a doctor?” almost 15 years and has pro- sional Pharmacies, PNC Bank, forum. They included incumbent delegates Ken Plum Clermont said ECM believes that a top priority for vided assistance to residents at and many more. (D-36); Mark Keam (D-35); Vivian Watts (D-39); Jim government “must be helping children survive and Greenspring in all of our levels Additional information about LeMunyon (R-67); and Mark Sickles (D-43). Chal- thrive.” of care.” Greenspring can be found at lengers included Patrice Winter, the Republican who “Failing our children today is not just morally This year, the gala featured www.ericksonliving.com. is challenging David Bulova (D-37); Democrat wrong; it’s counterproductive, ultimately leaving us Jerrold Foltz, who is challenging Republican Tim less competitive in the global society,” Horejsi said. Hugo (D-40); Democrat Ed Deitsch, who is challeng- After Clermont’s keynote address, Horejsi invited ing Republican incumbent Dave Albo (R-42); Demo- each candidate to give a one-minute “elevator crat Hung Nguyen, who is challenging LeMunyon; speech” about their issues, and then opened the floor and Democrat Jennifer Boysko, who is challenging to the audience, who submitted written questions Tom Rust (R-86). Democrat Marcus Simon (D) also for candidates. The questions touched on a wide attended the forum. He is facing Brad Tidwell (R) in variety of topics, ranging from prison reform, trans- the 53rd district, an open seat to replace the previ- portation, immigration reform, Medicaid expansion, ous incumbent, Jim Scott, who is retiring. uranium mining and corporate tax breaks. Del. Vivian Watts (D-39) was emphatic when she STEPHEN CLERMONT, research director of Every answered a question about the cost of the federal Child Matters Education Fund, started the event as food stamp cuts being passed down to states: the keynote speaker, reciting some sobering statis- “Let’s be clear: this is no small thing for the state,” tics about Virgina’s children: Watts said. “This is people’s food. This is people’s ❖ More than 280,000 children in Virginia live in lives. This is the difference between families being poverty; able to feed their children or paying the rent.” Resident sponsors of the fund toast to the 14th ❖ More than 18,000 children are homeless; Annual Gala. ❖ One in every six children doesn’t have enough See Social Justice, Page 11 10 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ October 3-9, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News #1 Weichert Agent in Burke & Fairfax Station Call Kathleen Social Justice Discussed today and ask for a OPEN OPEN From Page 10 from Vietnam who is trying to un- copy of her SUNDAY SUNDAY A question about corporate in- seat LeMunyon, vowed to “close “Satisfied fluence and tax breaks kicked off corporate tax holes,” and said he Client List” a lively exchange about ALEC, the would push legislation that stops conservative national consortium corporations “who continue to Burke $474,950 Alexandria/Landmark $349,950 of state politicians and corpora- make money on the backs of the Open Sunday 10/6 1-4 Open Sunday 10/6 2-4 tions vilified as a PAC aimed at poor.” Jennifer Boysko, who is Immac home w/ 5BR & 2.5 totally remodeled Dramatic 3 lvl loft condo w/ open floor plan & baths, private fenced yard w/ Trex deck + skylts, 2BR, 2BA, open kitchen w/ large break- increasing corporate profits at the challenging Del. Tom Rust, the Re- screened porch, carport, lovely hrdwd flrs on 2 fast bar, new SS stove & refrigerator, new public’s expense. In recent years, publican incumbent in the 86th lvls, remodeled kitchen, sunny lower lvl w/ frplc, granite & new flooring, spacious MBR w/ district, said she “strongly op- fresh paint, replaced windows, roof, siding, fur- vaulted clngs & walk-in closet, MBA w/ double Virginia legislators have been criti- nace, a/c & more. Walk to school & 2 shopping sinks & sep tub & shower, balcony, plenty of cized for proposing boilerplate poses” much of the ALEC agenda, centers. storage, walk to shopping & 1 mile to metro. ALEC legislation that would, including the “takeover bill” of among other things, dilute voting schools. A former aide to Fairfax rights legislation, limit corporate County Supervisor John Foust (D- liability for harm caused to con- Dranesville), Boysko said she has sumers and give business tax cred- “a strong background and commit- its to fund private school tuition ment to social justice issues.” for needy students. “As someone Del. Mark Keam (D-35) struck a who’s actually attended an ALEC bipartisan note by giving kudos to meeting, I agree with some of the Governor Bob McDonnell for help- Burke/BurkeCove $234,950 Fairfax Sta/South Run $839,950 Fairfax Station $608,950 stuff, but not everything,” said Del. ing pass the historic transportation No Stairs Remodeled Kitchen Private 1/2 Acre Lot Jim LeMunyon (R-67), the only bill last session and the governor’s Immaculate 2BR, 2BA street level condo Stunning remodeled Kit w/ granite, SS Charming stucco Cape Cod w/ 3 story Republican incumbent who at- efforts on prison reform. w/ NO stairs to get inside, fresh paint & appl, island, gas stove & tile backsplash, addition, oversized side load 2 car GAR, new upgraded carpet 2013, sunny patio, library/Sunrm w/ custom built-ins, pre- private 1/2 acre, 4 huge BR, 5 full baths, tended the session. “There are one “Today’s interchange with can- elegant crown molding in Lvrm & Dnrm, mium 1/2+ flat acres w/ multi-lvl deck + hrdwd flrs, finished bsmt, 3000+ sq ft, or two bills that interested me, and didates was invigorating,” Horejsi newer washer & dryer, new closet drs, patio, lovely hrdwd flrs, master suite w/ renovated kit & baths, master suite w/ some that are just off the wall.” said of the forum. plenty of extra parking, extra storage unit sittingrm w/ skylts, MBA w/ jetted tub, cathedral clngs + sitting rm, newer roof, lower level, walk to community pool, lake double sinks & skylts, replaced HVAC, garage drs & windows. Walk to Burke Horejsi sparred politely with and more. windows, garage drs & more. Centre shopping cntr & school. LeMunyon over how much corpo- THE EVENT was co-sponsored by #1 Weichert Realtor rate tax breaks cost Virginia’s tax- Virginia Organizing (VO); Virginia Kathleen Quintarelli Burke/Fairfax Station payers. “Seems like corporations Citizens United for Rehabilitation 703-862-8808 Licensed Realtor 23 Years get a lot of unfair breaks,” Horejsi of Errants (CURE); and the Vir- See Interior Photos at: NVAR Lifetime Top Producer said. Hung Nguyen, a small-busi- ginia Coalition of Latino American ness owner and political refugee Organizations (VACOLAO). www.kathleenhomes.com • [email protected]

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Finding people is “And she and our 4-year-old daughter both love Bolt.” fun for new, police Colt, Clarke’s German Shepherd, and Sy are part of a team now, as are Shnoz bloodhound pups. and Bolt, where the more-experienced bloodhound teaches the newcomer. “If By Bonnie Hobbs Sy sees Colt do something, he does it, The Connection too,” said Clarke. “The same is true of Shnoz and Bolt.”

he newest members of the Photos by The bloodhound pups will train 30 Fairfax County Police De- hours/month and, once they’re done, Tpartment don’t wear Clarke expects they’ll be requested for badges or carry guns. But help throughout the region and even they’re officers, just the same — and Deb Cobb across state lines. “Most regions have they’re awfully cute. patrol dogs,” he said. “Bloodhounds are They’re Bolt and Silas (Sy, for short) rare because of the time, energy and

and they’re 14-week-old bloodhound /The Connection expense to train them. They’re smart puppies being trained to track and find and obedient, but stubborn, because people by scent. They were introduced they think with their nose first and their to the public recently by their partners, brain second.” MPO Pete Masood and PFC Kevin “They can be given a piece of cloth- Clarke, respectively. ing and they’ll stay with that scent, “They’ve got thousands of years of despite other, different odors in an instinct using their noses in trailing and Officer Pete Masood (left) and Kevin Clarke show off the newest members of the area,” continued Clarke. “And they can tracking,” said Clarke. “They have the Fairfax County Police K9 unit, Bolt (left) and Sy, 14-week-old bloodhounds that follow a scent even a week later. For capability to run a very old trail, which the two handlers will train to be tracking dogs for the unit. example, they could find a person miss- is a forte of bloodhounds. They won’t ing in a park, although hundreds of do narcotics or criminal apprehension; other people were hiking there.” they’ll only learn one discipline — track- Litter-mates He said one of the “biggest perks” of hav- ing.” Bolt and Sy, 14- ing bloodhounds is their scent-specific train- The pups will be used to follow clues in week-old ing. Said Clarke: “A dog can also be trained homicide investigations and find missing bloodhounds, to identify someone — almost like in a adults, such as Alzheimer’s patients, and lost are the newest lineup — by putting his paws on the chest children. And when they locate the object members of of the person whose scent he tracked.” of their search, they won’t bite. the Fairfax “Each track always yields positive, suc- Instead, said Clarke, “They’re friendly and County Police cessful leads for the detectives,” he added. non-aggressive. All they want to do is be K9 unit. They “Even if the dog can’t find the subject, he around people. So they’ll love [whoever will be trained could, for example, find the bus stop where they’ve found]. They’ll jump on them, lick to find trails the subject last was. Or he could tell us their faces and give them hugs and kisses. and locate where the scent stopped by just circling Then they’ll be ready for their reward from missing around that spot.” us — which is the love we give them.” people. Police dogs are also considered law-en- First, though, the warm-brown puppies forcement officers. “They’re working dogs,” with tender, expressive eyes have to be said Masood. “And if someone assaults trained. Last Wednesday, Sept. 18, outside them, that person can be charged.” the police K-9 Training Facility in Chantilly, ceived.” ers, including current bloodhounds Shnoz Currently, Bolt and Sy are focusing on the pair of puppies — who are brothers — Masood said police have had success with and Cody. Masood and Clarke also each bonding with Masood and Clarke. But stayed close to each other and to their part- this bloodline, as these pups are the second work with a patrol dog, trained to appre- within a month or two, they’ll begin short ners. pair from the Alabama site. They’ll eventu- hend criminal suspects. And usually two or tracks. “We’ll then stretch out the time and Since the facility is next to the police fir- ally be 90-100 pounds but, said Masood, three dogs a night are on the job. distance to teach them to eventually run ing range, multiple shots often rang out “If they’re leaner, they’ll have less hip prob- “I’ve been in this section 12 years, work- three- and four-day tracks,” said Clarke. while the pups stood on the grass. And each lems and more endurance. We want to be ing with German Shepherds, and have “Tracking is in their blood; they’re one of time, the puppies startled. But it’s just one able to work them long hours. It’s also easier worked with Shnoz since 2008,” said the oldest tracking dogs in the world — of the many sounds and surfaces they’ll have on us, lifting them up over obstacles, if Masood. “Officer Clarke has worked with we’re just harnessing it.” to get used to. they’re not so heavy.” Shepherds five years, but this is his first Actually, he said, “It’s a game to these “We’ll get them out here and acclimate Bolt and Sy are eating specially designed, bloodhound. Officer Marshal Thielen works dogs. So when it becomes real, it’s still fun them to the noises — gunfire, [vehicle] high-protein, dry dog food. “But they eat a with Cody.” for them.” brakes and birds,” said Masood. They’ll also lot of it — and anything else they can get a Ideally, police would like the dogs to work “Their natural instinct is to hunt animals,” be exposed to airplanes, wind, rain, heat, hold of — children’s toys, hardware,” said for 10 years; but sometimes, health prob- added Masood. “We just train them to hunt car horns honking, plus obstacles such as Clarke. “Officer Masood’s dog is named Bolt lems force them to be retired early. So they humans.” fences. And they’ll learn how it feels on their because, after a week home, he removed a want to get Sy and Bolt up and running as The puppies are first trained by someone paws to walk in the woods, through brush, bolt from his crate and ingested it.” soon as possible because they’ll eventually showing them food and then running away on cement, carpet, tile floors, etc. “He worked the bolt loose overnight,” said replace Shnoz and Cody. with it, and they have to find it. “They’ll That way, said Clarke, “When they get out Masood. “I found the nut, the next day, and The bond between the K-9s and their part- learn the game through repetition,” said on the street, when they’re almost a year took him to the vet, who X-rayed him, saw ners is critically important. “They want to Clarke. “And at the end, there’s a party — old, they’ll be ready.” the bolt still in his stomach and got it out.” please us — that’s their reward —so the verbal and physical praise, plus a food re- The police got the purebred puppies from As for Clarke’s puppy, he said, “My kids dogs come home with us and our families,” ward.” Huntsville, Ala., for $600 each, when they named him Silas after Uncle Sy on [the TV said Clarke. “They’re with us 24/7; we have Eventually, said Masood, they’ll receive were just 7 weeks. But, added Clarke, “A show] ‘Duck Dynasty,’ and I think it’s a fit- safe and secure backyard kennels at our scent articles to track. That’s because, said fully trained bloodhound goes for $15,000- ting bloodhound name.” houses.” Clarke, “It’s what they’re bred to do — and $20,000 because of the training they’ve re- The department has 15 patrol K-9 offic- “My wife used to be a vet,” said Masood. they love it.” 12 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ October 3-9, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Gros to Lead Glasgow Middle five years when she was principal Doctoral candi- FOR GOALS, Gros hopes to build of Key Middle School, calls her a strong relationships and help hands-on leader who rolls up her date to mentor shape Glasgow into a great school sleeves, gets in the trenches and for learning. “I want to create an fosters staff collaboration. most ethnically environment where teachers are “She’s the best there is,” said supported to do the work in the Fenske of Gros’s data-driven deci- diverse school in classroom,” she said. “And where sion making. “She turned that students are pushed to excel ev- school (Key Middle) around. I per- Alexandria. ery single day.” sonally attribute that to Penny’s

By Steve Hibbard The challenge is the diversity of leadership.” Photo by Steve Hibbard/The Connection The Connection the students in terms of ethnicity “Beyond all of her professional and academics. To that end, attributes, she is a wonderful per- n July 1, Penny Gros, Glasgow has 275 students in the son and a joy to be around,” said 43, of Burke was Advanced Academic Center with Danny Meier, retired principal at named the new prin- Level 4 services, which means Robinson Secondary. “It was a O some children travel from other blessing to have her with us at cipal of Glasgow Middle School, an ethnically di- schools. Additionally, 40 percent Robinson for a few years, and then verse school in Alexandria. of the enrollment is ESOL, stu- she went onto Key (Middle It’s the best fit for the Spanish- dents learning English for the first School) and did a tremendous job speaking doctoral candidate in her time. Glasgow also offers an IB there.” 19th year in education. advanced program, with French, Glasgow partners with Rotary “This school is a perfect fit for Arabic and Spanish languages, International, Baileys Crossroad my background, experience and which flows into Stuart High Club, whose Interact Clubs sup- passions,” she said. plied a huge donation of As a true melting pot, school supplies for the Penny Gros of Burke is the new principal of Glasgow Glasgow Middle has “Beyond all of her professional students this fall. Middle School in Alexandria. 1,551 students enrolled “I think we have a who were born in 65 dif- attributes, she is a wonderful strong and supportive it’s important to be in hallways, Elementary and taught first-grade ferent countries and PTA,” said Gros. “But I cafeteria and to observe what’s Spanish immersion. speak 57 languages— person and a joy to be around.” think the challenge we going on,” she said. “And to really It was on to Hayfield Secondary Urdu, Spanish, Arabic, — Danny Meier, have in middle school is get to know them.” where she taught Spanish to Vietnamese, among oth- retired principal at Robinson Secondary to get more parents in- Gros graduated from Marshall eighth-graders. ers. volved—finding ways to High School in Vienna and earned She took the LEAD Fairfax admin- The school demo- involve our language-mi- degrees in Spanish and English istrative intern program at graphics are: 46 percent Hispanic, School. nority parents.” from UVA with a master’s in edu- Herndon High and then became 24 percent white, 15 percent As an AVID school named as a She loves the middle-school age cation, leadership and policy stud- assistant principal there. She Asian, 11 percent black, 31 per- National Demonstration Site, because of the children’s brutal ies from Virginia Tech. She is work- moved onto Robinson Secondary cent ESOL. There are 16 percent Glasgow offers a college-readiness honesty, calling them truth-tellers. ing on her doctorate at Virginia where she was assistant principal, of students in the Level 4/Ad- program designed to increase “You can’t work in a middle school Tech. then moved to Key Middle School vanced Academics program and school-wide learning. if you don’t have a sense of hu- where she was principal. She then 10 percent in the AVID program. “One of my goals is to make sure mor,” she said. “If you don’t find SHE STARTED her career in moved to Chicago for a couple of And 75 percent of the students are the community is aware of all of ways to joke around with your col- 1994 as a second-grade bilingual years and worked on her doctor- on the the wonderful things going on at leagues while you’re doing serious teacher in Los Angeles’s “Teach for ate online through Virginia Tech, free/reduced lunch program. In Glasgow,” said Gros. “And improv- work, it’s hard to last a 30-year America” program. and just moved back here for the terms of student counts, Glasgow ing the reputation.” career.” She moved to Houston for two Glasgow position. has 579 in sixth grade, 480 in sev- Betsy Fenske, retired assistant As principal, she sees the impor- years then moved to D.C. where Gros is married to husband Chris enth grade and 492 in eighth superintendent for Cluster V tance of setting the right tone for she taught junior high Spanish. and the couple has three children grade. Schools who worked with Gros for the entire building. “I also think She transferred to Ravensworth ages 14, 12 and 9. Area Roundups

Owned Small Business providing a compre- turnout for the 2013 event is 500-plus rabies virus. Run Around Lake hensive suite of services across the areas of people. It’s therefore essential that the juveniles homeland security and defense, physical se- For additional information, visit http:// be identified to determine if post-expo- For Wounded curity, program management and informa- www.jmwaller.com/wounded_warriors.asp sure measures are required. tion technology. or contact us at 703-912-2903 or Anyone with additional information Warriors The sponsors invite everyone to partici- [email protected]. about this incident is urged to call Ani- The 7th Annual Run Around the pate in the 7th edition of this annual event mal Control Officer Holden at 703-385- Lake—Run for Wounded Warriors will be to support the Wounded Warrior Project as 7919 or dispatch at 703-385-7924. held on Sunday, Oct. 6. Check-in begins they run, jog, walk around Burke Lake while Fairfax Bat Is Rabid To prevent the spread of rabies, citi- at 7 a.m., run starts at 8 a.m. at the Burke helping the Wounded Warrior Project. Race A City of Fairfax police animal control zens are reminded to vaccinate all pet Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Sta- sponsors will cover the costs associated with officer responded last Friday, Sept. 27, to dogs and cats and keep them under con- tion. the run allowing for 100 percent of regis- the 3800 block of Fair Oak Circle where a trol at all times. Event is sponsored by J. M. Waller As- tration fee and donations to go directly to citizen had reported that several juveniles Both adults and especially children are sociates, Inc., a Service Disabled Veteran Wounded Warriors. had been seen near a sick or injured bat cautioned against approaching stray dogs Owned Business specializing in environ- The 7th Annual Run Around the Lake will and possibly could have handled it. The citi- or cats or any wildlife, especially foxes mental, facilities and logistics consult- once again be a formally timed event, so it zen didn’t know whether the juveniles had and raccoons, and to never handle or ing and management services to federal, is great for competitive runners but is also picked up the bat. touch the animals. state, municipal and commercial clients an excellent event for those just looking to The officer took the animal to a veteri- Signs in wildlife that might indicate ra- and Halfaker & Associates, an 8(a), have a good time. nary hospital where it was euthanized. Sub- bies include snarling, growling, hissing Small Disadvantaged Business, Service Last year’s Run Around the Lake raised sequent testing by the Fairfax County Health or the animal biting itself or approach- Disabled Veteran Owned, Woman $25,157 for Wounded Warriors. Projected Department determined the bat had the ing people. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 3-9, 2013 ❖ 13 Wellbeing Podiatry, Foot & Ankle Surgery Rudolph Anderson, Jr., DPM is a Foot and Ankle Specialist with Virginia Medical Alliance. He offers expertise in the

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• Diabetic Foot Deformities • Post-traumatic, Bone /The Connection • Forefoot Deformities and Ankle Deformities • Hindfoot Deformities • Bone Defects, Bone and Joint Infections • Ankle Disorders • Achilles Tendon Injuries of courtesy Photo • Joint Preservation • Bone Length Discrepancies Arlington-based chef and instruc- tor Kristen Robinson uses pears Pastry chef Susan Limb peels • Athlete’s Foot • Wound Care and beets to create a fall salad honey crisp apples to make a that is both savory and sweet. dessert using fresh fall produce. 5510 Alma Lane, Springfield, VA 22151 Most Office Hours Insurances 703-642-5990 Mon–Fri Accepted www.virginiamedicalalliance.com 8 am–5 pm The Taste of Fall Local chefs and nutritionists offer healthy recipes for Where Your Dental Needs tasty fall dishes using Photo by seasonal ingredients.

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hen the temperature starts Family Dentistry to drop and leaves begin to Wturn red and orange, you /The Connection can often find chef Susan Limb meandering through local farmers NEW PATIENT markets, sorting through rough-textured, SPECIAL knotty sweet potatoes; tough, waxy butter- nut squash; and dusty, rose-colored apples. “Some people think farmers markets are • Crowns, Bridges, Partials, $$ bare after summer, but a lot of markets are Local chefs say that contrary to Full Dentures and Implants still open and have really nice fall and win- popular belief, farmers markets 89 ter squash, turnips and potatoes,” said Limb, are teeming with fresh, local, fall • Denture Relining, 89 (Regularly $288) co-owner of Praline Bakery & Bistro in produce like squash, sweet pota- Dentures and Partials Includes Exam, Bethesda. “And because they are so fresh, toes, kale and chard. Repaired While You Wait you don’t even have to do that much to them Cleaning (in absence when you roast them. The make a hearty, “These nutrients are so important when it • Saturday and Evening of gum disease) flavorful dish that isn’t heavy.” comes to overall health. They can help with Appointments Available Limb and other local chefs and nutrition- cholesterol, diabetes and heart disease. and X-rays ists say almost all fall vegetables can be Steaming and boiling vegetables might • Most Insurances Accepted roasted to yield delectable results. In fact, cause them to lose nutrients.” they prefer roasting over braising, sautéing, Chef Stephen P. Sands, of Culinaria Cook- • Free Invisalign Consultation 703-323-9394 simmering or boiling because not only does ing School in Vienna, transforms a laundry yourdentalfirst.com it create deeply rich flavors, it also helps list of fall bounty into a kicky vegetable side maintain the vegetables’ nutritional value. dish. He tosses garlic, red and golden beets, Raja Gupta, DDS “When it comes to fall, I think about russet potatoes, sweet potatoes, parsnips, pumpkins, gourds, butternut squash and turnips, shallots and carrots with olive oil, Dental First Associates, LLC kale in deep autumnal colors like orange salt and pepper and roasts them for about and bright green that are packed with fiber 45 minutes. The vegetables soften on the 9570 A Burke Road, Burke, VA and beta carotene,” said Lisa Goodson, a inside and caramelize on the outside. in Burke Village II licensed nutritionist and nutrition instruc- tor at Marymount University in Arlington. See Recipes, Page 15 14 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ October 3-9, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Wellbeing Recipes for Tasty Fall Dishes

From Page 14 duce is fresh, local and in sea- “Roasting is better because son, the taste stands on its the vegetables retain most of own.” their vitamins,” said Sands. For her part, Arlington-based “If you choose vegetables that chef and instructor Kristen are in season, you don’t need Photo courtesy of Wildfire Robinson, of the Culinary a lot of spices because the School at The Art Institutes of vegetables are flavorful on Washington, creates a salad their own.” that includes both the savory While there are plenty of and sweet flavors of fall. Her roasted vegetables on Execu- produce of choice: beets and tive Chef Eddie Ishaq’s menu pears. She enlivens the flavors at Wildfire, in Tysons Corner, of the beets by using a salt he is particularly proud to roasting method. “You can line unveil a kale salad this sea- the bottom of a cake pan with THIS IS son. “We started using it be- Executive Chef Eddie Ishaq of a layer of salt. Add in any spices cause it is so popular now and Wildfire, in Tysons Corner, un- you like [such as] coriander “MAGGIE” it is a superfood in terms of veiled a “superfood” salad made seeds, fennel seeds, star anise nutritional value,” he said. with kale in time for fall. or black peppercorns,” she said. Cuteness alert! Little “We chop it up and make it “Nestle the beets into the salt fuzzy Maggie will steal into salad.” and cover with foil and roast.” your heart! She loves While kale salad might not sound as comforting To finish the salad, Robinson tosses the roasted as roasted root vegetables, Ishaq’s offering is a shad- beets with diced pears, minced shallots, sliced chives, being cuddled, and is owy green mountain under a blizzard of pumpkin a spritz of lemon juice and a coating of olive oil. super sweet! Apply seeds and Parmesan cheese. He douses the salad with Robinson also roasts a variety of squashes, but of- a lemon vinaigrette dressing that evens out the bit- ten purées the mixture and tosses it with pasta: “It’s soon— she won’t be here ter, earthy flavor of the kale. a nice alternative to tomato sauces since tomatoes long :-) “It is refreshing and you get the best of both worlds, are not in season now.” says Ishaq. “With the lemon juice, pumpkin seeds Limb, a former White House pastry chef, extends HUMANE SOCIETY OF FAIRFAX COUNTY and Parmesan cheese, it’s creamy and also you get her healthy fall fare to post-meal treats. “Even for Hours: Monday-Friday 10-4 and Saturday 10-3 • 703-385-PETS sweet, spicy and acidic flavors. dessert there are a lot of pears and baking apples Adoptions: By appointment only. • www.hsfc.org Ishaq says that even rustic turnips and parsnips such as honey crisp or Granny Smith, which are in can be transformed into tender comfort food with season now, she said. “The magnus pear is the sweet- very little fuss. “Keep it simple and roast them with est, juiciest pear and you can poach it or bake it. You salt, pepper and butter or olive oil,” he said. “You don’t need sugar because it is so sweet. Just throw don’t want to overpower the vegetables. When pro- on a little bit of cinnamon.” Looking for a New More Place of Worship? Find the recipes for these dishes online at www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2013/oct/02/taste-fall/. Visit Antioch Baptist Church! Roasted Root Vegetables and leave them covered until they cool to room temperature. Courtesy of Stephen P. Sands, Once cool you can use a paper towel to rub the skin of the beet off. Culinaria Cooking School Cut salt-roasted beets into uniform size, toss in a bowl with Serves 8-10 diced pears, minced shallots, sliced chives and dress with a 1 head garlic, peeled and separated into cloves squeeze of lemon and olive oil. 1 lb. red & golden beets, washed, peeled and trimmed, and *Since you salt-roasted the beets, no additional salt should cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces be needed in the salad. 1 lb. russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 1 lb. parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks Vegetarian Chili 1 lb. turnips, peeled and cut Courtesy of Chef Kristen Robinson 1 large onion or shallots, peeled and cut into large cubes 1-2 large carrots, washed, peeled and cut into 1-2 inches 1 small yellow onion, finely diced 3 Tbsp. olive oil 1 red bell pepper, finely diced 1 Tbsp. smoked paprika 1 jalapeno, minced salt and pepper (to taste) 3 cloves garlic, minced 6 c. vegetable broth 1. Preheat the oven to 400 ˚F 4 c. tomato juice 2. Wash and peel all the vegetables. Cut all the vegetables 2 Tbsp. chili powder (except the garlic) into 1-1 1/2-inch cubes and place into a 16 oz. Pink lentils All Are Welcome! large bowl. Toss the veggies with olive oil, paprika, and salt 1 c. cracked bulgur wheat and pepper. 1 lb. roasted mushrooms, any variety you like Sunday Worship 8, 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. 3. Spread the vegetables in a roasting pan (do not crowd Garnish suggestions: Cilantro leaves, crème fraiche (or sour the pieces, use 2 if needed). cream), cheese, additional roasted mushrooms Sunday School for Children & Adults 9:30 a.m. 4. Roast in the center of the preheated oven until tender and evenly browned, 45 to 50 minutes. Add the garlic dur- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Clean mushrooms Married Couples Sunday School 11:30 a.m. ing the last 25 minutes of roasting. Taste and adjust the by wiping with a damp paper towel or cloth. Cut into uniform seasonings. sizes. Toss with salt pepper and a bit of olive oil and lay on a cookie sheet. Place in the oven until caramelized, time will vary with mushroom types so it is important that they are cut Rev. Dr. Marshal L. Ausberry, Sr., Senior Pastor Fall Savory Fruit Dishes in similar sizes. If using more than one variety, roast each variety separately. Antioch Baptist Church Courtesy of Chef Kristen Robinson In a large saucepot, sauté all vegetables with a small Salt Roasted Beets with diced pears, minced shallots, sliced amount of olive oil. Be sure to season with salt each time you 6531 Little Ox Road chives, lemon juice and olive oil add something new into the pot. Once vegetables are tender Salt roasting—line the bottom of a cake pan with a layer add in the chili powder and stir to coat all the vegetables. Add Fairfax Station, VA 22039 of salt and add in any spices you like ... coriander seeds, fen- in tomato juice and vegetables followed by pink lentils. Once nel seeds, star anise, black peppercorns. Nestle the beets into the lentils are tender add in the bulgur and simmer for 10 703-425-0710 • www.antioch-church.org the salt and cover with foil and roast in a 350-degree oven minutes. Add in roasted mushrooms, taste and adjust season- until tender. Once the beets are cooked, remove from oven ing. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 3-9, 2013 ❖ 15 Willkommen! Guten Tag!

ktoberfest arrived early as more than man music, delicious German food and fine German O300 friends, family and high-profile refreshments,” Bulova said. Photo contributed Democrats gathered at the Lorton Work- Guests also received tours of the Workhouse, and house Arts Center Sept. 22 for the 27th annual bid on a variety of items during a silent auction. The German-themed political fundraiser hosted by food was being catered by Brion’s Grille at Univer- Sharon Bulova, chairman of the Fairfax County sity Mall. Bulova was first elected chairman in a spe- Board of Supervisors. cial election in 2009, and reelected in 2011. Prior to Guests enjoyed German beer, a traditional Ger- serving as chairman, she was supervisor of the man oompah band and a smorgasbord of Bavar- Braddock District from 1988 until 2009. She has U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) poses with Sharon ian food, including bratwurst, sauerkraut and served as chairman of the board’s Budget Commit- Bulova, chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Super- German wines, during the afternoon event. tee for 20 of her 24 years in office. —Victoria Ross visors, during Bulova’s 27th annual Oktoberfest “This was a fun Sunday afternoon of live Ger- fundraiser.

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Kirra Wolf, 6, experiences a potter’s wheel at Clifton Day 2012, courtesy of TheyCallMePiano will perform at this Tammy Ratliff of TGR Pottery. year’s Clifton Day. It’s Almost Time for Clifton Day

46th annual festival is Sunday, Oct. 13. People at last year’s Clifton Day peruse the craft vendors along Main Street. By Bonnie Hobbs It’s the dedicated group of volun- Acacia Lodge. It will also provide The Connection teers who make it happen, and it’s a pony for petting in the park. The will sell their wares throughout And for history buffs, Civil War re- a great way to be involved with renowned Unicycle Lady will per- the town. enactors Tony Meadows and the eaturing everything from the community.” form mainly in the park, but will Items include jewelry, candles, 49th Virginia Infantry will be en- a strolling bagpiper to a The CBA puts on Clifton Day and also do some stunts on Main plant hangars, glasswork, camped in the yard across from the Fwoman on a unicycle— proceeds go to the town’s non- Street. And the Banjo Man, Jim children’s clothing, baskets, ce- stage on Chapel Road. plus handmade crafts, profit groups, including the Clifton Haner, and bagpiper Michael ramics, woodworking products, Rite Aid’s Wellness65+ will do pony rides, Civil War re-enactors, Lions Club, Girl and Boy Scouts, Ahnell will perform while stroll- furniture, mixed media, needle- wellness screenings and blood live bands and foods galore—the Clifton Presbyterian Church, ing through town. work, quilts, sculpture, metal- pressure checks on Chapel Road. 46th annual Clifton Day is set for Clifton Gentleman’s Club, Clifton The stage on Chapel Road will work, seasonal decorations and And the Inova Bloodmobile will be Sunday, Oct. 13, from 9 a.m.-5 Woman’s Club, the CBA and Aca- feature a variety of singers, danc- holiday items, sports memorabilia, next to the Acacia Lodge; those p.m. (Rain date, Oct. 20). cia Lodge. ers and musicians. At 11 a.m. will toys, stained glass, and watercolor donating a point of blood will be “Clifton Day is a fun way for all Admission is free; parking is $5/ be the Boyle School of Irish Dance; and oil paintings. entered in a raffle for prizes. ages to spend a fall day,” said event car ($10 on the floodplain), with 11:30 a.m., Lily’s Lookout, an all- Food will be available in several The VRE train will run to and Chairman Barbara Hutto. “What proceeds going to charity—and girl band playing a mix of classic places. The Clifton Lions Club will from Clifton, or festival attendees makes it special is that it’s more Clifton Day is the largest fund- rock, current hits and original offer hamburgers, hot dogs and may park at Clifton Elementary, of a community event than just a raiser for all the town’s nonprofits. music; and 12:15 p.m., Super barbecue; Clifton Presbyterian the floodplain, Kincheloe Road, craft festival. Clifton Day is orga- NOVAs, local students from Sophia Church, crab-cake meals, brisket Newman Road, and Chapel Road nized and run by volunteers who THE TOWN PARK off Chapel Music Studio’s pop-rock work- meals and corndogs; Cub Scout at Frosty Meadows. CBA-spon- showcase local artisans, local tal- Street will host a wide array of shops. Packs 1861 and 1104, cotton sored shuttles will ferry people to ent and town businesses. Sitting children’s activities. JumpWorks At 1:15 p.m., TheyCallMePiano, candy, popcorn, lemonade, cook- and from Frosty Meadows. For in the beer gar- a female teen ies, candy and apple cider; Acacia more information, see den with your singer from Lodge, pulled pork and Italian sau- www.cliftonday.com. friends listen- “Clifton Day offers something for everyone. Centreville, sage. Basically, said Hutto, “Clifton ing to live mu- will perform; As for commercial food vendors, Day offers something for every- sic, it feels Whether you like shopping, listening to 2 p.m., Hot Baja Fresh will sell burritos, one. Whether you like shopping, more like a Buttered quesadillas and chicken, fish and listening to talented musicians or block party.” talented musicians or just being outdoors Nuggets, a shrimp tacos. Also on Chapel Road just being outdoors with friends Oddly vintage will be The Barbecue Man offer- and family in a picturesque set- enough, the with friends and family in a picturesque Americana ing pulled pork, chicken, sausage ting, it’s the perfect way to enjoy Clifton Presby- setting, it’s the perfect way to enjoy an group; and 3 and peppers; the CBA will sell beer an autumn afternoon.” This year’s terian Church’s p.m., Colin there, too. event sponsors include Ourisman annual spa- autumn afternoon.” Thompson Food vendors throughout the Fairfax Toyota; NVCT; Concise, ghetti dinner Band, playing town will sell treats including LLC; Norfolk Southern; VRE; led to her head- —Event Chairman Barbara Hutto American kettle corn, funnel cakes and Sno- Keolis and Wellness65+, Rite Aid’s ing up Clifton roots music. Cones. Also open for business will customer loyalty program. And Day. She and her husband Kevin will have inflatables and In 2011, Thompson was listed at be the Clifton Café (crepes and Stein’s thankful for both them and were there at the same time as pre- moonbounces there and a balloon number 21 on The Alternate Roots more), Cupcaked (new cupcake the many local residents who vol- vious chairman Fred Ansick and artist will twist colorful balloons list of top, roots-music guitar play- shop), Main Street Pub (inside The unteer their help to make the day Clifton Betterment Association into fanciful shapes. Local Girl and ers. Clifton Store), Trummer’s on a success. (CBA) President Michelle Stein. Boy Scout troops will have booths Artisans on Main Street’s Ayre Main, plus Peterson’s Ice Cream “Clifton Day wouldn’t be pos- “Over cannoli, I heard my hus- in the park with games such as safe Square will demonstrate crafts and Dog Pound. sible without the efforts of many band volunteering me to be chair- darts and beanbag toss. such as woodcarving, wool spin- volunteers who care about their man,” said Hutto. “[Then] Fred The Northern Virginia Thera- ning, winemaking, weaving and THE TOWN STORES will also community,” she said. “The town convinced me [it] would be more peutic Riding Academy will offer pottery and basket making. And welcome visitors. Antiques ven- is fortunate to have them and ap- fun than work, and he was right. pony rides near the barn behind some 200 arts-and-crafts vendors dors will be behind Main Street. preciates their dedication.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 3-9, 2013 ❖ 17 People Sharing the Love of Dance OF GREATER WASHINGTON FAIRFAX COUNTY REGION West Springfield Great Day of Golf for a Great Cause Support Boys & Girls Clubs in Fairfax County, and enjoy graduate wins a day of golf along with our fabulous sponsors. recognition, Still a few spots left for sponsors, foursomes and individual golfers. scholarships. Monday, Oct. 7, Registration 9:30 a.m., shotgun start, 11 a.m. International Country Club in Fairfax 13200 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway mma Bradley, a recent West Springfield High School Highlights include hole-in-one contests, skills competition, E graduate, alum of Buffa’s post-tournament awards banquet, silent auction, raffles and prizes. Registration includes box lunch, banquet, greens fees, Dance Studio in Burke, and a cart, driving range and great company. former NRG Prodigy for the NRG Dance Project during her senior $900 for foursome; $250 for individual golfer, sponsorships available year of high school, received four dance scholarships for college. Register at www.bgcgw.org/fairfax/golf-tournament-2

Past performance experience/ Photo contributed Call Wonhee Kang 703-304-8631 work includes Capezio 125th An- Or contact Amir Capriles [email protected] 703-362-6970 niversary Gala at City Center in New York City, Dizzy Feet Founda- Special thanks to our title sponsor: tion Gala at Dorothy Chandler Pa- vilion in Los Angeles where she worked with Mandy Moore and Nick Lazzarini; Bright Lights Shin- Gold Sponsor: Platinum Sponsors: ing Stars Gala at Skirball Center Emma Bradley in New York City, choreographed by Andy Pellick; and Cedar Lake watch. She was also featured in country, from Florida to Iowa to Silver Sponsors: Bronze Sponsors: Contemporary Ballet 360 Installa- the NRG/MSA YouTube Video Georgia. tion 2013, directed by Alexandra Dance Project. Emma is currently in Australia Damiani. During her time in the After graduation, Emma decided with NRG for three weeks teach- competition circuit, she was highly to pursue her passion for dance ing in Melbourne, Perth and recognized and awarded scholar- and joined the NRG Dance Project Sydney. ships throughout the United States as their first ever faculty appren- This coming year she will be and Europe. In 2012, Dance Spirit tice in July. Emma spent the sum- busy teaching in 13 cities around Magazine named her one of the mer teaching class with NRG at the country, continuing to dance, top 15 competition dancers to various dance studios around the travel and share her love of dance. Paul VI Fresh- man Is 2nd in National Skating 3rd Annual Jeans Day: Competition

Putting the ZIP on Homelessness lifton ninth-grader LaDan Nemati earned the silver

C Photo contributed Friday, October 18, 2013 medal at the Solo Ice Dance National Championships at Help end Preventing and Ending the World Arena in Colorado Springs, Colo. Sept. 20-22. The 14- homelessness year-old Nemati bested most of the in our Fairfax-Falls Church Community Partnership field of 25 skaters from across the www.fairfaxcounty.gov/homeless country who qualified to compete community. at the bronze level with an elegant LaDan Nemati’s performance of “Willow Waltz” won her performance of the “Willow a silver medal at the Solo Ice Dance National Champion- Get involved! Waltz.” ships Sept. 20-22. Register and allow your Nemati said her win hasn’t sunk employees or members in yet. When she found out she’d pionships by achieving the num- round, however, her perspective to wear jeans to work won the silver medal friends had ber five spot at her dance level in changed. In retrospect, the skater on Friday, October 18, to scoop her up and carry her to the Eastern Section. She’s bal- saw she had the skill and talent Fairfax COUNTY the results postings—and she says anced studies at Paul VI High necessary to win. Getting to the in exchange for a $5 Chamber OF COMMERCE she wouldn’t even have been able School in Fairfax with intense skat- podium, she said, was just a mat- employee contribution to recount that had there not been ing practice all month. ter of believing in herself. to the Fairfax-Falls photos of it. Nemati’s path to Colo- Coming into Nationals, she said, Nemati plans to apply her ice Church Community rado required successful outings Nemati didn’t have high expecta- dance prowess next to synchro- Partnership to Prevent all spring and summer at United tions about her final placement, nized skating, where she competes & End Homelessness! States Figure Skating Association because many skaters from across in the Intermediate line of Team (USFSA) ice dance competitions the country finished higher than Ashburn, with an eye to next year’s jeansday2013-eorg.eventbrite.com up and down the East Coast, earn- in the qualifying season. National Championships in both ing a berth at the National Cham- Once she made it to the final disciplines. 18 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ October 3-9, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar

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THURSDAY-THURSDAY/OCT. 3-31 Fall Festival & Pumpkin Playground. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Chamber Orchestra Kremlin, to perform at the Center Fridays-Saturdays, at Burke Nursery, 9401 Burke Road, Burke. Inflatable for the Arts at GMU Sunday, Oct. 6 at 4 p.m. under the slides, obstacles courses and baton of founder and music director Misha Rachlevsky. playgrounds, pumpkins galore, artisan market, fall plants and foliage for sale, many children’s activities performance discussion begins at and all the fall-themed fun you can 7:15 on the Center’s Grand Tier III imagine. 703-323-1188 or and is free to ticket-holders. $24-48. www.pumpkinplayground.com. A Mason ID permits one free student Clifton-Balmoral Finest $929,900 ticket on Sept. 24. FRIDAY/OCT. 4 Soraida Martinez. 6-7:30 p.m., at MONDAY/OCT. 7 Mason Hall Gallery, 4400 University Golf Tournament for Charity. 11:30 Drive, Fairfax. Meet the artist known a.m. shotgun start at The Country OPEN SUN. for creating the art style of Club of Fairfax, 5110 Ox Road, 12-3 10/6 Verdadism in 1992; she has been Fairfax. American Disposal Services recognized as one of the 15 most hosts their 6th annual Customer LISA prominent Hispanics helping shape Appreciation Classic Golf the U.S. cultural scene. Tournament, which features raffles, CLAYBORNE www.soraida.com. golf games and prizes and raises Dance-A-Thon. 6-9 p.m., Buffa’s money for the American Cancer Dance Studio, 9570 Burke Road, Society. http://www.ccfairfax.org/ 703-502-8145 Burke. A three-hour fundraiser for Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp. the studio also serving as a 703-675-5461 beginning-of-the-season get-together; dancers collect pledges and dance the THURSDAY/OCT. 10 E-mail: Stunning 4 bedroom 4.5 bath estate. Cul-de-sac location next to parkland. Hardwood flooring, whole or part of the evening. 703- Robin Lees. 6:30 p.m., at the Mason [email protected] breakfast/sunroom cathedral ceilings, walk-out full finished lower level. Pleasant deck off of 425-5599 or www.buffas.com/. Inn and Conference Center, 4352 kitchen and family room. The décor is stately but it says... home. A must see. “Twelfth Night.” 8 p.m. George Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax. The folk Directions: Union Mill Road cross over Compton Road Right On Detwiller to 7516. Mason University Center for the Arts, gospel artist performs for the 4400 University Drive, MS 2F5, Chaplains Leadership Training Event. Fairfax. Aquila Theatre performs one http://www.tatemusicgroup.com/ of Shakespeare’s comedies complete epk/?id=15217. with an original musical score. $22- 44; Mason ID permits 1 free ticket. cfa.gmu.edu. FRIDAY-SATURDAY/OCT. 11-12 Scientific Myths and Divine COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP Realities. 7:30 p.m. Friday, 9:30 FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 4-NOV. 5 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at Unity of Episcopal Temple Hall Corn Maize & Fall Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill Road, Festival. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at 15855 Oakton. British author Jon Freeman Church of the Good Limestone School Road, Leesburg. conducts a lecture Friday on his Shepherd Sponsored by Northern Virginia book, “The Science of Possibility.” On 703-323-5400 Regional Park Authority, enter the Saturday he leads an experiential corn maize for fall fun; fall foods and workshop entitled “Evolving St. Andrew’s wares add to the ambiance. 703-779- Consciousness: A Leap into Episcopal Church 9372 or www.templehallfallfest.com. Possibility.” $25 talk, $60 for conference. www.unityoffairfax.org/ 703-455-2500 jon-freeman. SATURDAY/OCT. 5 Lutheran Abiding Presence Fall Baking Demos. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 3-5 p.m., at Fairfax Marriott at Fair SATURDAY/OCT. 12 Lutheran Church Oaks, 11787 Lee Jackson Memorial Northern Virginia Step Out: Walk 703-455-7500 Highway, Fairfax. Attend free baking to Stop Diabetes. 8 a.m. check in, demos to learn and see how to make 10 a.m. walk, at Fairfax Corner, 4245 Methodist great baked goods, both for sweet Summit Corner Drive, Fairfax. Team Jubilee 9800 Old Keene Mill Rd. Burke United tooth and savory whole grains. Two up with friends and family to do your programs, offered one after the part in the fight to Stop Diabetes at Christian Center 703-455-7041 Methodist Church other: “Perfect Pies and Scones” & the Northern Virginia Step Out Walk. Celebrating the Sounds of Freedom 703-250-6100 “Baking With Yeast.” 800-827-6836 Register. 202-331-8303 ext. 4514 or Realtime Worship - Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM Sunday School St. Stephen’s United or kingarthurflour.com/baking. www.diabetes.org/novastepout. Sunday School 10:10 AM A Library Jubilee. 5-8 p.m., at the Burke History Day 2013. 10 a.m.-4 9:15 AM Methodist Church Sunday Evening - Realtime Service Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds p.m., at Burke Volunteer Fire and & Youth 6 PM 703-978-8724 Oak Road, in Burke. Author events Rescue Station, 9501 Burke Lake Worship Service Family Night - Wednesday 7:15 PM from Shari Randall (“Keep it Road, Burke. A free day of children’s 10:30 AM Non-Denominational Simple”), Ellen Crosby (“The Wine activities, exhibits and presentations Call for Sunday Evening Worship Home Group Schedule visit our website: www.jccag.org Burke Community Church Country Mysteries”), Donna on Burke’s history, from fighting the www.calvaryfamily.com 703-425-0205 Andrews, author of the Meg government to have the jet airport 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax Langslow series and the Turning places in Dulles, not Burke, to turn- Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170 “Continuing the ministry of Calvary Christian Church Christ on earth” Hopper series, Andy Jampoler (“The of-the-century horse racing and “Experience the Difference” 703-455-7041 Last Lincoln Conspirator), Taylor beyond; sponsored by the Burke Kiland (“Lessons from the Hanoi Historical Society, runs concurrently Baptist Knollwood Hilton”) and Rear Adm. Terry with Burke Volunteer Fire and Preservation of Zion Fellowship Community Church McKnight, (“Pirate Alley: Rescue Department’s Annual Open 703-409-1015 703-425-2068 Commanding Task Force 151 Off House. Somalia”). www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ www.burkehistoricalsociety.org. Catholic Presbyterian library/branches/bc/. Fall Festival. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., in Old Church of the Nativity Burke Presbyterian Church “Saturday Nite Fever.” 8 p.m., Town Fairfax. The 37th annual 703-455-2400 703-764-0456 George Mason University Center for festival features 400-plus arts and the Arts, 4400 University Drive, MS crafts, information, food and gourmet Christian Reformed Sansaug Korean 2F5, Fairfax. Anthony Maiello food vendors, children’s activities and Grace Christian Reformed Presbyterian conducts the American Festival Pops three stages of music and b Orchestra in a celebration of 70s and entertainment. Free. 703-385-7858 Church 703-323-8033 703-425-3377 80s hits. The Friends of the Center or www.fairfax.gov/about-us/special- for the Arts sponsors a pre- events/fall-festival. To Advertise Your Community of Worship, Call 703-778-9418 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 3-9, 2013 ❖ 19 Sports Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection Rattanaphone’s Interceptions Lead TC Past Woodson Titans improved to 3-1, Cavaliers drop to 0-4. Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection West Springfield captain Kara Kachejian, right, By Jon Roetman contributed to the game-winning goal against West The Connection Potomac on Oct. 1. ith five turnovers, in- Spartans Field Hockey Wcluding a lost fumble when victory was all but assured, the T.C. Williams of- Wins in Overtime fense allowed winless Woodson multiple opportunities to pull off an upset Saturday afternoon. West Springfield extends Luckily for the Titans, senior defensive back Timmy winning streak to five games. Rattanaphone was able to close By Jon Roetman “I think getting to the goal, the door on the resilient Cavaliers. Woodson running back Zane Pritchett carries the ball The Connection we played really well,” Making his first defensive start, against T.C. Williams on Sept. 28. Donaldson said. “We were able Rattanaphone intercepted three wenty-one corners and to move the ball down the field, passes, including one that ended doing and he was in the right spots to China Moon, but Rattanaphone quality ball movement we had a good transition, we Woodson’s final drive, as the Ti- at the right time.” ended the threat with an intercep- T provided the West just couldn’t finish. Twenty-one tans defeated the Cavaliers 21-14 tion three plays later. Springfield field hockey team corners, you’ve got to put it in on Sept. 28 at T.C. Williams High THE VICTORY improved TC’s “I’m really proud of them,” ample offensive opportunities more than once.” School. record to 3-1. The Titans are off Woodson head coach Joe Dishun against West Potomac on Oct. After a 2-0-1 performance Rattanaphone said he felt ill the to their best start since 2005, when said. “They’re very resilient. It kills 1. But after finding the cage during the Under the Lights night before the game, but showed TC won its first three but lost its us not being able to finish that off, only once in regulation, the Tournament at Lee High School up ready to play. next six and finished 4-6. but I really like the way they re- Spartans needed someone to on Aug. 26 and 27, West Spring- “I always knew he could play,” The TC defense played a major sponded.” make a play. field lost four straight against TC defensive back Philip Tyler said role in Saturday’s win, forcing four Woodson dropped to 0-4. Kara Kachejian and Sydney strong competition: Fairfax (re- about Rattanaphone. “He has turnovers. Riley completed 12 of 29 passes Salter answered the call. gion semifinalist last season), speed and stuff, [but] I didn’t “We played our style of ball,” for 142 yards with one touchdown Kachejian flicked the ball to- Westfield (defending region know he was going to do it like Rattanaphone said. “We attacked, and three interceptions. Jimmy ward the goal in overtime and champion), Herndon (started 9- that. I’m really proud of him.” attacked, attacked.” McLaughlin had four catches for Salter tapped it in the cage as 1 this year) and South County With standout defensive backs Titans’ special teams made an 61 yards and a score. His 17-yard the Spartans extended their (last year’s region runner-up). Rashawn Jackson and Tyrice impact, as well. Tyler returned a touchdown reception early in the winning streak to five games The Spartans have responded Henry out due to injury, punt 77 yards for a touchdown late second quarter cut the TC lead to with a 2-1 victory over the Wol- with five consecutive victories, Rattanaphone, primarily a re- in the first quarter, giving the TC 14-7. verines at West Potomac High beating Hayfield, Robinson, ceiver, made his first start at safety. a 14-0 advantage. Moon scored on a 30-yard run School. Annandale, Woodson and West He ended Woodson’s opening pos- “It was return right, and I didn’t early in the fourth quarter, cutting West Potomac captain Amy Potomac to improve to 7-5-1. session with an interception, giv- have a return right, so I just cut the Titans’ lead to 21-14. Zane Holm scored late in the first half Donaldson said the Spartans, ing TC the ball at the Woodson 38- back,” said Tyler, who made his Pritchett carried 17 times for 43 to give the Wolverines a 1-0 ad- who graduated many key play- yard line. Four plays later, quar- way up the left side of the field. “I yards. vantage. West Springfield cap- ers from last year’s team that terback Darius Holland connected saw Kevin Perry (make the) mean- TC quarterback Holland com- tain Jocelyn Siveroni answered finished one win shy of the state with Terry Jordan for an 11-yard est crackback [block] and … my pleted 9 of 17 passes for 68 yards with 18:35 remaining in the tournament, can experience touchdown, giving the Titans a 7- eyes just opened up and it was a with one touchdown and an inter- second half, tying the score at similar success if they can find 0 lead. touchdown.” ception. He also carried 11 times 1. While West Springfield had a way to capitalize on opportu- Rattanaphone’s second intercep- While defense and special teams for 50 yards. many opportunities to win it, nities. “I think having [to face] tion halted Woodson’s opening played well, the TC offense Malik Carney finished with nine the Spartans had to sweat it out those really good teams right at drive of the second half and set up struggled. The Titans turned the carries for 52 yards and Whiteside until Salter put in the game- the beginning showed everyone a nine-play, 67-yard Titans scoring ball over five times, including four rushed 17 times for 49 yards. winner. they’ve got to pick up their level drive. Lamont Whiteside’s 9-yard lost fumbles. “The bottom line is we won the “I took the shot and it went of play,” Donaldson said. “Un- touchdown run gave TC a 21-7 With TC leading 21-14, game,” TC head coach Dennis between [West Potomac goal- fortunately, it didn’t help us in lead with 7:55 remaining in the Holland’s 28-yard run gave the Randolph said. “Offensively, we keeper Eve Hauptle’s] pads,” the finishing area. … We can do third quarter. Titans a first down at the Woodson just didn’t click. We fumbled the Kachejian said. “I went around as well as we did last year as No. 9’s final interception came 46 with less than three minutes ball five times, we gave up an in- her and I did a reverse flick and long as we can get that final with less than two minutes re- remaining. terception. The defense kept us in it started dribbling into the piece.” maining in the fourth quarter and With the Cavaliers out of the game. … Our kids just haven’t goal. We had no idea if it was West Potomac fell to 4-8, but Woodson driving in TC territory timeouts, the Titans were in prime got to the point where they actu- going in and then my teammate head coach Dana Hubbard said with a chance to tie. position to bleed the clock. In- ally believe that they’re as good as [Salter] tapped it right in to the team’s offense has im- “He played outstanding,” TC stead, TC lost a fumble on its next they are. We’ve got to overcome make sure it was going in.” proved. defensive coordinator Avery Will- play, giving Woodson one more that somehow. The defense is play- West Springfield head coach West Potomac will travel to iams said. “He’s a smart football chance. ing with a lot of confidence, the Rosie Donaldson said the Spar- face Lee at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, player. He’s an outstanding athlete offense is not.” tans moved the ball well but Oct. 4. West Springfield will — one of our top athletes. He got CAVALIERS QUARTERBACK TC will travel to face Annandale need to do a better job finish- host T.C. Williams at 7:30 p.m. the coverages down, he knew ex- Patrick Riley moved the team into (1-3) at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. ing. on Monday, Oct. 7. actly what he was supposed to be TC territory with a 14-yard pass 4. Woodson will host Oakton. 20 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ October 3-9, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com 703-917-6400 Employment Zone 2: • Burke Home & Garden Zone 2 Ad Deadline: • Fairfax • Springfield connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com Tuesday Noon

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THURSDAY/OCT. 3 financial manager will lead the discussion on the cost of long term care, options available, and Evelyn Mo Plays Piano. 2:15 p.m., at Reston steps to prepare for future care needs. Call 703- Community Center, Center Stage, 2310 Colts 204-4664 to RSVP. Neck Road, Hunters Woods Village Center, NARFE Meeting. 7 p.m. Dinner meeting for Reston. Evelyn Mo is a 14-year-old piano Federal Employment Retirement and Benefits prodigy and sophomore at Thomas Jefferson Presentation at Neighbor’s Restaurant, 252 High School who has already won awards. She Cedar Lane, Vienna. There is a cost. Sponsored plays in the third of six Thursday afternoon by NARFE Chapter 1116 (Vienna-Oakton). If “Meet the Artists” concerts cosponsored by interested in attending, call 703-205-9041 or Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at George 703-938-7346 for reservations. Mason University and Reston Community Center. 703-503-3384, [email protected] or www.olli.gmu.edu. WEDNESDAYS/OCT. 16-NOV. 20 Chronic Disease Management. 10 a.m.-noon TUESDAY/OCT. 8 at The Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna, 541 Marshall Road, S.W., Vienna. Free six-week Caregiver Support Group. 7-8 p.m. Fairfax chronic disease self-management program, held County’s free family caregiver telephone support in partnership with Division of Adult and Aging group, meets by phone. Register beforehand at Services/Fairfax Area Agency on Aging/ www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/ ElderLink. Learn strategies to cope with caregiver.htm or call 703-324-5484, TTY 711. concerns and develop personal goals. Caregivers Family Caregiver Seminars. 7-8:30 p.m. at and older adults with chronic conditions also Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker welcome. Registration deadline: Oct. 11. Road, Burke. “Financial Issues for Caregivers.” Attendees must register at 703-281-0538. To register, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ Contact Maureen Riddel, Shepherd’s Center OlderAdults and link to Register Now for volunteer at 703-481-2371 or Casey Tarr, SCOV Caregiver Seminars, or call 703-324-5205, TTY Health Advocate at 703-821-6838. 711.

THURSDAY/OCT. 17 WEDNESDAY/OCT. 9 Annual Seniors Fair. 9 a.m.-noon at Inova Health Expo. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at U.S. Patent and Mount Vernon Hospital, 2501 Parkers Lane. Trademark Office, 600 Dulany St. Free. Features Event will feature free health screenings, healthy cooking demonstration, heart healthy wellness information and more. Free massages information, health screenings, booths and are also offered. Registration required. Call 1- more. Registration is preferred, but not 855-694-6682 and press 2. required. Call 1-855-My-Inova (855-694-6682) Medicare Open Season Workshop. 12:45 p.m. or visit inova.org/expo. at Lorton Senior Center, 7722 Gunston Plaza, Medicare 101. 3-4:30 p.m. at Chantilly Regional Lorton. Fairfax County is offering free Medicare Library, 4000 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly. Open Season workshops. Information and Fairfax County is offering Medicare 101 — a registration at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ two-three hour program on Medicare basics. olderadultservices/vicap.htm or call 703-550- Information and registration at 7195. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/ Vietnam Vets of America Chapter Meeting. vicap.htm or call 703-324-5205. 7:30 p.m., at Neighbor’s Restaurant, 262D Cedar Oktoberfest Tour and Tasting. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Lane, Cedar Lane Shopping Center, Vienna. All at Port City Brewing Company, 3950 Wheeler veterans, friends and the general public are Ave., Alexandria. $50. Register at invited to hear Jack Connolly, Army veteran and www.seniorservicesalex.org. career State Department Foreign Service officer, who will share his personal experiences of the THURSDAY/OCT. 10 battle of Vientiane, Laos in 1961, Saigon intrigue in 1968, and the assassination of an Medicare 101. 10 a.m.-noon at Shepherd’s Center American ambassador to Lebanon in 1976. 703- of Oakton-Vienna, Unitarian Universalist 255-0353 or www.vva227.org. Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. Fairfax County is offering Medicare 101 — a two-three hour program on Medicare THURSDAYS/OCT. 17-NOV. 21 basics. Information and registration at Independent Living Project. 1-3 p.m. at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/ Martha Washington Library, 6614 Fort Hunt vicap.htm or call 703-281-0538. Road, Alexandria. Join Fairfax County’s NARFE Meeting. 1:30 p.m. at the Vienna Independent Living Project, a free seminar series Community Center 120 Cherry St., Vienna. along with exercise classes for strength and National Association of Federal and Active balance that help older adults remain Retired Employees, Chapter 1116 Vienna- independent. The program also offers Oakton presents Gayle Nelson from Blue Cross, professional home safety reviews. Register at Blue Shield. Also Del. Mark Keam and www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/ challenger Leiann Luse. Free and is open to all independent.htm, call 703-324-7210, TTY 711 members and their guests. Call 703-938-7346. or email [email protected].

TUESDAY/OCT. 15 SATURDAY/OCT. 19 Medicare Open Season Workshop. 10:30 a.m. Craft Sale. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hollin Hall Senior at Lincolnia Senior Center, 4710 N. Chambliss Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road. More than 30 St., Alexandria. Fairfax County is offering free crafters, silent auction, bake sale, lunch and Medicare Open Season workshops. Information door prizes will be featured. Free admission. and registration at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ This is the main fundraiser for the center. 703- olderadultservices/vicap.htm or call 703-914- 324-4600 TTY 711. 0223. Senior Law Day 2013. 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 2932 King St. Learn from WEDNESDAY/OCT. 16 law enforcement, legal and financial experts about the diverse frauds, scams, identity theft, Navigating the Local Transit System. 10 financial abuse and other schemes targeting a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Reston Association, 12001 seniors in the Washington Metropolitan area. Sunrise Valley Drive. Learn to read bus Free. To register visit schedules and route maps, pay the fare and how www.seniorservicesalex.org or call Senior Services to signal the driver to stop, as well as other bus of Alexandria at 703-836-4414, ext. 10. travel skills. The bus will deliver participants to a Metrorail station to learn how to determine the fare and purchase Metrorail fare cards, load SUNDAY/OCT. 20 SmarTrip cards and read the system map. 55 Hope for the Holidays Seminar. 4-7 p.m. at years and older. Free. Call 703-435-6577 to Jefferson Funeral Chapel. Designed to help register. people who have lost loved ones since last Medicare Open Season Workshop. 11 a.m. at Christmas. Free, but registration by Oct. 11 is South County Senior Center, 8350 Richmond requested. E-mail Highway, Suite 325, Alexandria. Fairfax County [email protected] or 703-971- is offering free Medicare Open Season 7400 to register. workshops. Information at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/ vicap.htm. FRIDAY/OCT. 25 Can I Afford That? 1:30 p.m. at Alzheimer’s Candidate Forum. 10-11:30 a.m. at Fairlington Family Day Center, 2812 Old Lee Highway, Suite 210, Fairfax. Free educational program. A See Calendar, Page 7 2 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ Senior Living October 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Senior Living Choosing a Home for the Golden Years Many options for retirement communities in the region. Where to Find

By Marilyn Campbell Help for Seniors The Connection FAIRFAX COUNTY SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS Tel: 703-324-7948 TTY: 711 im Harkin, 81, and his wife, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/ Phyllis, 80, have little free time J these days. Jim spends his days community’s women’s group. protecting and photographing wildlife on the 60-acre campus at The THESE TRANSITIONS were smooth and Fairfax, a Sunrise Senior Living Community, logical for them, based on their own choice. in Fort Belvoir. He helped build, refurbish But the decision to move out of one’s and maintain more than 20 birdhouses on Photo courtesy of home and into a retirement community is the grounds, including homes for tree swal- often complicated and can be fraught with lows and purple martins. anxiety. Experts in geriatrics say that rea- Phyllis Harkin manages a small gift shop sons to relocate to a retirement community and runs marathon bridge games. The usually boil down to three factors: social couple moved to The Fairfax more than two- connections, physical condition and per- and-a-half years ago from their home in sonal safety.

Fairfax because they wanted the freedom Jim Harkin “It’s like a trifecta or a three-legged stool. to pursue their interests and live among It is hard to be stable if one leg isn’t work- people with similar lifestyles without the ing” said Andrew Carle, an executive-in- responsibility of maintaining a household. residence at George Mason University’s pro- “We were getting older and keeping up a gram in senior hous- house and yard in Fairfax was getting Phyllis and Jim Harkin are active residents of the Fairfax, a ing administration in harder,” said Jim Harkin, a retired Navy cap- Sunrise Senior Living Community, in Fort Belvoir. Jim, 81, runs “We wish we’d Fairfax. “A person tain. “We also wanted to make our own the facility’s birding club and Phyllis, 80, manages the campus might be physically decisions about where and when we moved gift shop. The couple wanted to live among people with similar [moved] earlier. healthy, but if they are and not have that left up to our busy chil- lifestyles without the responsibility of maintaining a household. isolated in their home dren.” You have no idea and not driving or Phyllis Harkin, a former real estate ap- ing retirement community, in Gainesville, a community with people in simi- how much fun it have lost touch with praiser, said, “We did it in time, but after Va., since 2001. She moved there from lar situations. It is very active friends, they could living at The Fairfax, we wish we’d done it Burke, she said, for social reasons. “I wanted here. There are indoor and out- is over here.” become depressed.” earlier. You have no idea how much fun it to move into a community where there were door pools, tennis and golf. There Carle, who has is over here.” people who had lifestyles that were similar is so much to be done here.” Aust — Phyllis Harkin more than 25 years of Kathy Aust, 67, has lived at Heritage Hunt to mine,” said Aust, a retired federal em- volunteers on the Heritage Hunt Golf and Country Club, an independent liv- ployee who has no children. “I like living in community task force and with the See Choosing a Home, Page 4 Diverse Needs, Desires Drive Mobility Solutions

But the reality is that every disability is also elevator in their 10,000-plus-square-foot Seniors increasingly seek innovative plans uniquely personal, and every house presents house. “The owners are in their in their late challenges that must be fully understood if 60s, and walking without assistance. The that embrace both the present and the future. a solution is to work well.” stairs have gradually become a chore, how- On top of this, Glickman said, there are ever, a situation that was unlikely to im- By John Byrd erated Glickman Design Build for more than always code and budget issues, emerging prove.” 30 years, eventually recognized that the technologies and, often, collaborative input uss Glickman was a traditional full- demand for accessibility solutions was from therapists, engineers and other spe- See Diverse Needs, Page 6 Rservice remodeler until the late larger than he had thought. cialists. 1990s when he abruptly added a “I was offering feasibility studies in spe- In the end, it is field experience that host of accessibility certifications to a long cial needs situations mostly on referral, but makes a mobility or access solution practi- list of building industry credentials. The the inquiries pretty quickly became about cal. service extension was less about opportu- half of my work,” he said. “It wasn’t that “This is an enormous societal issue, with Burke nity than a personal call to apply what he’d there weren’t other practitioners in this a significant and growing practice literature learned from personal experience in help- field. But I soon discovered that the need that must be absorbed,” he said. “Having ing his son, Michael, who was born with for original solutions was as pronounced said this, I find that the best solutions arise cerebral palsy. among people with mobility requirements from effectively collaborating with some- “As a professional builder and a parent, I as it is in remodeling — may be more so.” one facing challenges who’s really passion- Senior Living was fascinated with the challenges entailed His conclusion: an accessibility solution ate about making the most of their situa- in helping people with mobility issues make that’s tailored to an individual is always tion.” is produced by use of their homes, and really eager to ab- best, especially when designed to accom- Connection Newspapers sorb the evolving strategies and technolo- modate both current and probable future IF THERE’S ONE TREND that’s well un- www.ConnectionNewspapers.com gies that were then beginning to evolve,” needs. derway in Northern Virginia, it’s that seniors Glickman said. “I spent several years acquir- “Mastering guidelines and practices spe- are consistently deciding to age in place — For more information, ing new certifications while continuing to cific to a particular condition is a good start- even when a major retrofit is called for. call 703-778-9431 or email execute full-scale remodeling projects.” ing point,” Glickman said. “The Americans In McLean, for instance, a retired execu- [email protected] Starting initially as a helpful neighbor with Disabilities Act, for instance, publishes tive and his wife recently hired Glickman Local Media Connection, LLC with sound advice, Glickman, who has op- recommendations everyone should know. to develop a plan for installing a three-story www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ Senior Living October 2013 ❖ 3 Senior Living

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From Page 3 Linda Gulyn, Ph.D., a professor of psy- Andrew Carle said, “The very best strat- chology at Marymount University in Arling- egy for a resistant parent is respite stay, executive-level senior housing and health ton, who teaches aging psychology, says that which is essentially a short-term stay. The care experience, adds that if a person has despite the amenities and services that family goes on vacation and lets the senior had a stroke or another condition that af- make retirement communities a good fit for stay at a retirement community for a week fects mobility, living alone is challenging. many people, a feeling of losing the ability or two. It gives the senior a chance to meet “If you need assistance with dressing and to make decisions about one’s life makes the people, eat the food and participate in bathing that would make it difficult for you many seniors resistant to leaving their the activities. Usually after about a week or John MutchlerPeg Bixler Dorothy Lavoie to stay in your home alone,” he said. homes. two the senior realizes that living alone in Retirement communities like Safety issues, such as a risk of falling or their home and watching television all day Heritage Hunt Golf and Country meal, we notice. We work as a team to make attractive and very accessible,” said Julie medication management, are other reasons isn’t all it is cracked up to be.” Club in Northern Virginia offer sure we all know the residents, and if they Sabag, director of marketing at Fox Hill, in

Photo courtesy of that one might not be safe living alone, said “I wanted to move into a seniors options for maintaining an don’t show up for something, someone is Bethesda, Md. Carle. “If you fall and hit your head and WHEN ONE DECIDES that living alone active lifestyle such as indoor and going to check on them.” Westminster at Lake Ridge in Occoquan, nobody comes, you could die,” he said. community where there is no longer wise, there are plenty of op- outdoor pools, tennis and golf. Activities as simple as a meal in the din- Va., another continuing care retirement “There is also the medication issue. The tions. Local retirement communities run the ing room can become an opportunity for community, offers residents an array of ac- average 75-year-old is on between seven to were people who had gamut from independent living where a ing from an injury or who needs physical socializing. “Some of these people were tivities that run the gamut from perform- 12 medications each day. The number one lifestyles that were person lives among fellow seniors, but does therapy.” coming from situations where they were ing arts to gardening.

cause of hospitalization in people over 75 not need special care, to levels of assisted Jim Harkin Lynette Mitchell, director of marketing isolated,” she said. “This is a new chapter “We have the Westminstrels, a choir and is medication error. The number one cause similar to mine.” living. Assisted living facilities provide dif- and community outreach at The Hermitage, in their lives. We try to pair people up and the Westphalians, a drama group,” said of death due to injury in seniors is falls.” ferent levels of care for those who need help explains that, “We have everything from give them a buddy and we have activities Carolyn Crosby, assistant administrator at Not everyone who leaves their home does — Kathy Aust with small tasks such as medication admin- people who are totally independent to every single day of the week.” Westminster. “We also have a resident gar- so willingly. Gail, who has no children or istration, to those who need help with daily people who need help bathing and dress- Many assisted living facilities also offer den, which the residents tend themselves. family in the area and asked that her last “One of the biggest psychological issues tasks such as getting dressed or taking a Jim Harkin, a resident of The Fairfax in Fort Belvoir, helped build, refur- ing. We can deliver all of those services.” mental health counseling services. “We have They grow vegetables and leave overflow name be withheld, moved to Potomac Val- faced by the older person is the feeling they bath. Skilled nursing facilities, where resi- bish and maintain more than 20 birdhouses on the grounds, including Debra Norberg, associate director of mar- a social work component that deals with produce for other residents to take.” ley Nursing and Wellness Center in are giving up control of their lives in so dents have greater medical needs, are an- homes for tree swallows and purple martins. keting at The Hermitage, said that in addi- the psycho-social issues,” said Norberg. “We Rockville, Md., after her close friends and many ways and that can be depressing,” she other option. tion to amenities on campus, which include can provide grief counseling and we have SOME RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, a social worker determined that she was not said. “Engage the older person in the pro- Some facilities such as The Fairfax and dependent living to nursing care in the same living is for people who have physical needs a game and fitness rooms, there is support psychiatrists on staff.” such as Great Falls Assisted Living in Reston, healthy enough to live alone. “I want to go cess as much as possible and respect their the Hermitage in Alexandria, are actually facility as conditions change. or limitations. I don’t think of nursing throughout the facility. “Fox Hill’s... amenities, services and fas- Brightview Senior Living in Great Falls and back to my house,” she said. “That is where choices, whether it is how to decorate their continuing care retirement communities “Independent living basically meets a homes as senior housing. It is long-term “There is a community aspect,” Norberg cinating residents all combine to offer a dis- I want to be.” place or what to bring.” that enable residents to transition from in- person’s social needs,” said Carle. “Assisted health care or for someone who is recover- said. “If someone doesn’t show up for a tinctive retirement lifestyle that is both very See Choosing a Home, Page 7

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4 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ Senior Living October 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ Senior Living October 2013 ❖ 5 Senior Living Diverse Needs, Desires Drive Mobility Solutions From Page 3 Details Since elevator access within the home’s Russ Glickman periodically offers workshops on accessibility solutions for seniors. Visit existing structure wasn’t feasible, www.GlickmanDesignBuild.com or call 301-444- Glickman’s plan calls for a 60-foot tower 4663 designed to house an elevator shaft — a substantial modification that will not be walked without assistance for most of his visible from the front facade. adult life, started intermittently using Inside, the tower will connect a finished crutches again about 10 years ago. lower level, a study on the main level and a “This wasn’t a surprise,” Janice Marquez third floor sitting room. The owners are also said. “The research shows that polio survi- considering an option to build-out the vors can have increased mobility challenges fourth floor as a guest room suite, a choice as they age, so we wanted a wheel-chair which will entail extending the tower an- friendly plan even though it’s not a neces- other floor, finishing selected attic rooms sity right now.” and tying off the roof. The biggest obstacles: a curving, rug- The execution is meant to be architectur- gedly-steep front walk that links up with a ally seamless, with the tower clad in brick front stoop; standard-width interior halls to match the 25-year-old, original masonry. and doorways that had proven restrictive; The new roof will then be tied into existing and a back deck inac- rafters, reframed and reslated. cessible to Jaime Not surprisingly, professionals regarded Marquez from the this as a highly specialized assignment. ground. When Jaime Marquez began having difficulties getting “There aren’t lot of local contractors who “It had become dif- from the house to the driveway, Glickman Design Build could execute a project like this,” said ficult for Jaime to ne- created a graduated front walk for the Arlington family. Andria Gregory of Area Access, Inc, the firm gotiate the house on The new walk rises one inch per foot. The plan included that will install the elevator inside the new crutches, so we we’re replacing a front stoop with a “zero step” entry and shaft. looking ahead,” Janice widening interior doors and halls. “The specifications are always exacting, Marquez said. “Ini- so it’s important to us to work with people tially, I wasn’t sure if OUT IN STERLING, foot lower level into a four-room suite com- who have a track record, ” Gregory said. we should remain in the Saads, both in their plete with accessible bath, kitchenette and Gregory notes that Glickman’s experience this house, but I had The original front walk — which mid-60s, asked other amenities. in mobility prescription puts him in a selec- read about Glickman included stairs in several places Glickman for a plan To facilitate access to the new one-level tive class. “He’s among a handful of our and decided to get his — was too steep for Jaime, who that would make life living area, Glickman designed a lift that preferred contractors in Northern Virginia,” feedback.” now requires crutches to get easier for Mrs. Saad — connects the first floor to the new suite. Top Gregory said. “It’s critical to us that the Compounding the around the house. who recently level bedrooms are now reserved for guests project satisfies the client in every respect.” “move vs. improve” transitioned to a and storage. question was the couple’s mutual concern wheel-chair — yet would preserve the To make it easier to see who has come to MEANWHILE, IN ARLINGTON, a mo- that an accessibility solution might make home’s resale value should the couple even- call, the home’s front door has been bility plan with incremental components the house less functional for others, includ- tually decide to move to a retirement home. equipped with a security camera linked to has been implemented in the two-level ing two daughters away at college who are “It’s a three-level single-family home,” the couple’s laptop. ranch Jaime and Janice Marquez have oc- frequent visitors. Glickman said. “So we first looked at op- “Our goal was to satisfy immediate needs cupied for 24 years. “I’ve seen accessibility modifications that tions for installing an elevator ... only to while implementing a makeover that will Jaime, 59, who had polio as a child but become obstructive,” Janice Marquez said. find that the space required would obstruct add resale value,” Glickman said. “In this “I wanted to see if we could make changes some of the bathroom accessibility benefits sense, the house has simply been redefined that would enhance the property — func- Mrs. Saad was seeking.” as a traditional single family home that in- tionally and aesthetically.” The couple’s desire to stay in place for cludes a full-size in-law suite. It’s a very To improve front elevation access, the near-term, however, soon inspired an marketable improvement, yet meets all the Glickman and team removed the existing alternative vision: convert the 2,000-square- present requirements.” front walk, re-graded the front slope so that Photos courtesy of Home Fronts News it rises at the rate of one inch per foot and introduced a “zero step” entry. Inside, hallways have been widened from 36 inches to 48; doorways from 30 to 36 inches. To facilitate Jaime Marquez’s access be- tween the rear deck and the yard, Glickman designed and constructed a wider, low-rise staircase that accommodates his crutches. While focused and small-scale, the changes have dramatically improved Jaime Marquez’s ability to move freely from drive- way to front door and throughout the house. They’ve also bestowed an unex- pected benefit. “The interior now feels much more spa- A McLean couple in their late-60s cious,” Janice Marquez said, “and the wider had Glickman design a 60-foot 4- doorways allow more natural light.” level elevator tower on the home’s Also, she notes, the new front walk adds right elevation. The tower will be considerable curb appeal. “Honestly,” she re-clad in brick that matches the said, “I wish the walk had been in place existing masonry and will not be when I was still pushing the girls in their Arlington seniors Jaime Marquez and Janice Shack-Marquez on their visible from the front facade. stroller. It’s just a lot easier for everyone.” newly designed accessible front walk.

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From Page 2 THURSDAY/NOV. 7 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. “Legal Choosing a Home Community Center, 3304 S. Stafford St., Family Caregiver Seminars. 3-4:30 Tools for Caregivers.Ó To register, Arlington (enter from Quaker Lane p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ on 33rd St.). Discuss aging issues Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. OlderAdults and link to Register Now with Arlington’s and Alexandria’s “Behavior as Communication in for Caregiver Seminars, or call for the Golden Years Virginia General Assembly candidates Alzheimer’s Disease.Ó To register, 703-324-5205, TTY 711. from House Districts 45-49, including visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ 45: Rob Krupicka*, Jeffrey Engle; 46: OlderAdults and link to Register Now WEDNESDAY/NOV. 20 From Page 5 Charniele Herring*; 47: Patrick for Caregiver Seminars, or call She also has a son in Pennsylva- Hope*, Laura Delhomme; 48: Bob 703-324-5205, TTY 711. Family Caregiver Seminars. Noon-1 nia and a daughter in Maine. Brink*; and 49: Alfonso Lopez*, p.m. “Tools for CaregiversÓ — Sunrise At Fox Hill in Bethesda, While Bixler has remained near Terrence Modglin (* Incumbents). webinar, meet by computer or Contact the Arlington Agency on WEDNESDAY/NOV. 13 telephone. To register, visit Md., also offer memory care ser- her family, relocating from a dif- Aging via e-mail Family Caregiver Seminars. 7-8:30 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/OlderAdults vices for those with illnesses such ferent state to be close to family [email protected] or by phone p.m. at Alzheimer’s Association, and link to Register Now for as Alzheimer’s disease and demen- as one ages is also a common at 703-228-1700. National Capital Area Chapter, 3701 Caregiver Seminars, or call Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax. 703-324-5205, TTY 711. tia. choice. That was the case for 93- “Strategies for Difficult Peg Bixler, an assisted living resi- year-old Dorothy Lavoie, another THURSDAY/OCT. 31 Conversations.” To register, visit dent at The Hermitage, said her resident of The Hermitage. “I don’t Family Caregiver Seminars. Noon-1 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/OlderAdults MONDAY/NOV. 18 p.m. “When Home is No Longer an and link to Register Now for Family Caregiver Seminars. 7-8:30 doctor advised her that she should have any children, but I am close OptionÓ - webinar, meet by Caregiver Seminars, or call p.m. at Herndon Fortnightly Library, not live alone anymore. “And I to my niece” said Lavoie, a former computer or telephone. To register, 703-324-5205, TTY 711. 768 Center St., Herndon. “Caregiving didn’t want to be a burden to my nurse who served in World War II visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ 101.Ó To register, visit OlderAdults and link to Register Now www.fairfaxcounty.gov/OlderAdults children,” Bixler, a retired oncol- and the Korean War. “I was living for Caregiver Seminars, or call THURSDAY/NOV. 14 and link to Register Now for ogy nurse, added. “I do miss my in California, and my niece who 703-324-5205, TTY 711. Family Caregiver Seminars. 7-8:30 Caregiver Seminars, or call career and I miss traveling, but I’ve lived here wanted me to live near p.m. at Dolley Madison Library, 1244 703-324-5205, TTY 711. traveled all over the world.” her.” Bixler says living in an assisted Another Hermitage resident, living community allows her to John Mutchler, a retired chemist maintain an active lifestyle and who has a daughter in Arlington, avoid isolation and loneliness and a twin sister in Alexandria, while still getting the help that she moved from New Jersey to Alex- needs. She volunteers in the gift andria to be closer to his family. shop of the John F. Kennedy Cen- “It is no problem for me to visit ter for the Performing Arts in with my family often, which is nice Washington, and for the USO at for me,” he said. “I keep busy here. Washington Reagan National Air- I am the chairman of the execu- port, greeting veterans and pass- tive committee. I am also a mem- ing out flags. ber of the poetry group where we “I’m busy 24 hours a day. I get read poetry every week. I am a out and walk every single day,” member of the current events said Bixler. “I do a lot of reading. group.” You socialize at meals here. I go “It is a great way to retire and a out when they go on the shopping great way to live,” said Jarad trips, which gets you out and Smith, director of marking and about.” sales at The Fairfax. “Clients want Most importantly, said Bixler, to be active, social and in a safe she’s still able to live in close prox- environment. As I walk around, I imity to her family, which includes see residents play poker or bridge. a daughter who lives in Alexandria We’re on 60 acres. There are a lot and a son who lives in Maryland. of nature trails.”

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