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“Toy Soldier” will show at In conjunction with the State Board of Elections, the the GI Film Festival in May. county ran a voter preparedness campaign—“Are You Election Ready?”—to inform and educate voters about the election 2012.

By Tim Peterson Mike Arrison The Connection Better Training, hen Nicole Rosen sets out to make a film, she doesn’t shy away from sen- Wsitive subject matter—she pursues it. Director Nicole Rosen with Chris Brodbeck More Technology One of her first projects in high as Sam Gold and Theo Van Golen as his school was called “Life Chronicles.” “Basically I shot friend Mason. The bipartisan commission people who were dying, suffering from terminal dis- “What would be in his fantasy world?” she contin- eases,” Rosen said. “They wanted to film their lives ued. “Cars? Dinosaurs? That’s when the idea of war released findings, for their families. I think it really hit something—my and military started coming. How would it be if he first really intense experience in filmmaking.” was playing with soldiers? If they didn’t just come recommendations regarding As a student at W.T. Woodson High School, Rosen from his father, but his father’s father ... special? It had an opportunity to take courses through the just started branching off from there.” long lines on Election Day. Fairfax Academy for Communications & the Arts and was empowered by both top notch film production NINE MONTHS of prodigious pre-production work By Victoria Ross fund that would pay for upgrad- equipment and instruction. After graduating in 2008, by Rosen and her co-producers Jess Herbine and The Connection ing voting equipment. The re- she attended Drexel University—inspired to pursue Emily Marcouiller (fellow 2012 Drexel graduates) port also suggested that county filmmaking. included dozens of script drafts flying back and forth fter learning that doz- officials find larger polling Rosen’s senior thesis project at Drexel, a short film with the project’s screenwriter Nicole Marchesani, a Aens of frustrated voters places where voters can form called “Toy Soldier,” has already taken first place at marketing campaign and fundraising that ultimately waited for hours in long lines inside precincts rather than the Endless Mountain Festival and Roslyn Film Fes- brought in $5,500. lines to cast their ballots on outside during bad weather. tival in Pennsylvania, and is nominated for the GI Herbine and Marcouiller were able to reach out to Election Day, Board of Supervi- Voter turnout in Fairfax Film Festival set to take place in Washington, D.C., individual donors through the crowd-sourcing sors Chairman Sharon Bulova County on Election Day was at May 6-12. website platform Indiegogo, and also benefited from (D-at-large) called for the cre- an all-time high in November’s a number of university grants including Drexel’s En- ation of a bipartisan commis- presidential election, with 81 “TOY SOLDIER” CENTERS around a young, mod- tertainment & Arts Management Majors Funding sion to figure out why and make percent of registered voters cast- ern-day military family and was shot on location in Undergraduates for New Development (EAM sure it doesn’t happen again. ing their ballots in 2012 com- Philadelphia and Doylestown, Pa., and Gloucester F.U.N.D.). At the March 19 Board of pared to 78.7 percent in 2008. City, N.J. A series of emotional moments unfolds not But the donations that truly propelled the six days Supervisor’s meeting, the com- In the 2011 state and local elec- only from the battlefield, but from the perspective of filming were those of the Drexel Army ROTC pro- mission—jointly chaired by tions, just 32 percent of regis- of the family waiting at home for a deployed soldier. gram. To impart authenticity, the veteran staff loaned Former Board of Supervisors tered voters cast their ballots, The choice of war as a subject was an easy, yet Rosen and company genuine body armor and plastic Chairman Kate Hanley and while 49 percent turned out for profound one for the young director. weapons, guided the cast in battle formations on set Stuart Mendelsohn, former the 2010 congressional contests. “I wanted to affect people universally,” admitted and even gave notes. Dranesville supervisor—released Lines and wait times varied Rosen, who graduated from Drexel in May 2012 and its final report. They recom- throughout the county’s 237 now works as a production assistant and talent co- “I KNEW THE PERIPHERAL, but when I zoomed mended additional poll workers, precincts last November. Voters ordinator in Los Angeles. “I wanted to impact a larger in, there’s just so much to learn,” she continued. more training and better technol- at Vienna’s Flint Hill Elementary audience and focus in on a current event. War is ev- Working with soldiers, including SFC Terris ogy to keep lines moving. School reported ample parking ery day. Someone is out there fighting—it’s not like Kolmorgan (Rosen’s “right-hand man and main mili- Recommendations encom- and virtually no lines. At other it goes away. Everyone identifies with it, you know tary advisor on set”), who had been stationed in Iraq, passed a variety of training, locations, however, lines snaked someone who knows someone ...” “I got closer to them in a way, I knew more than just technology, and process im- around elementary school park- Within the military film genre, she saw an oppor- the outside: I knew their personal lives, their take provements, ranging from using lots and through buildings, tunity to contribute her vision. on it. Everyone was so open with me. ing more Electronic Poll Books and it was not unusual for vot- “When I see films or shorts,” said Rosen, “they don’t “I’m so thankful, because I feel like I know, I have (EPBs) to providing additional ers to have to wait over an hour. focus so much on the families. I really wanted a dif- a greater understanding of what they go through.” parking spaces at polling places. Election officials said a short- ferent aspect of it. Instead of focusing on the war, “Toy Soldier” first screened on campus at Drexel “I am pleased that the Election age of poll volunteers coupled the fighting, I wanted to take a step back, do it in June 2012 for the ladies’ senior thesis show. “It Commission has completed its with complicated ballot ques- through the eyes of a family, a young boy. A son and made me feel like people understood my goal in work,” Bulova said. “It is impor- tions and bond issues meant father have this unexplainable bond.” making this,” recalled Rosen. “I looked over and tant that the county implement some voters took much longer people were wiping tears, my mom was bawling. It measures to reduce long lines, to finish their ballots. THE FILM FEATURES New York native Kaitee Page was one of those moments where I thought: Wow, decrease wait times and stream- While the long lines created (from Fox’s “True Love”), Ed Aristone (“Life Within” we did it.” line the election process in headaches for many Fairfax and “Desperate Housewives”), Gabriel Caste (“Fro- Rosen is the first to admit that reaction isn’t her Fairfax County. The commission County voters, some voters in zen Lies” and “The Framework of Illusion”) and Chris motive: “I promise I don’t want people to cry, but I has identified a variety of im- Prince William County faced Brodbeck (“Gypsy”) as Sam Gold. want to get the issues out there. You’ll go through an provements and efficiencies to five-hour waits before casting Brodbeck’s character Sam is an 8-year-old boy array of emotions as you watch it. You live with my ensure access and convenience their ballots. whose father has just been deployed to Iraq for his film, see the good in things.” for voters in future elections.” A copy of the report can be final tour. Sam connects with his father’s set of vin- And possibly come away with a different perspec- Additional recommendations found at http:// tage toy soldiers deeply and imaginatively, which tive and a sense of innocence. included using electronic poll www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ opens up a new way of looking at the war—and his The GI Film Festival takes place May 6-12 at vari- books at every precinct, and electioncommission/election- father’s career—for him. “I wanted this kid’s fantasy ous locations around Washington, D.C., and Virginia. asked the county to create a commission-report.htm. mirroring the idea of something bigger,” said Rosen. For more information, visit www.gifilmfestival.com. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ March 28 - April 3, 2013 ❖ 3 Spring Fun Riverbend Opera to Open New Season By David Siegel Where and When Four Performances in March, 2013. he music of opera Tickets: $15-$25. For tickets and infor- takes me to beauti- mation: [email protected] or “ 703-869-3637. Note: Sung in Italian ful places in my T with English subtitles projected. imagination, with Performances: Providence Presbyte- swirling passions and languid times rian Church, 9091 Little River Turnpike, of reflection,” said John Turner Fairfax. March 8, 7:30 p.m.; Opera at (McLean) in describing his love for Lake Barcroft, Falls Church, March 10, 2:30 p.m. Note: limited seating avail- the art form. He is one of the artis- ability; Holy Rosary Church, 595 Third tic forces behind Fairfax County’s St. N.W., Washington, D.C., March 16, own Riverbend Opera Company. 7:30 p.m., and St. Augustine’s Church, With its 2013 season, Riverbend 600 M St. S.W., Washington, D.C., March 19, 7:30 p.m. will have a double-bill of one-act works by Giacomo Puccini. Puccini’s operas are some of the most per- making her debut in a leading role formed such as “La Bohème,” “Ma- with this production having per- dame Butterfly” and “Tosca.” formed in opera productions for Each of the one-acts, “Il tabarro” “Suor Angelica” ensemble in rehearsal. In the photo standing to the right not in “habit” several years. and “Suor Angelica” has “almost is Riverbend Opera Music Director Molly A. Khatcheressian. With semi-staging the “audience achingly beautiful music” said is close to the singers. There is no Turner. Il tabarro is set on a barge on The “Suor Angelica” principals Kevin Courtemanche is a member pit, no stage, no microphones. It “Suor Angelica” is set in a con- the Seine in Paris. A husband no- include soprano Linda Kiemel, of the chorus of the New York Met- makes opera so accessible,” said vent centuries ago. One of the tices that his wife is not as fervent who performs regularly as an ora- ropolitan Opera, currently appear- Riverbend Music Director Molly A. nuns has a complicated life, “faces as she once was. The wife is torn torio soloist and is a member of ing in the production of “Parsifal.” Khatcheressian, who is the choral a horrible moral and mortal di- between her husband Luigi and a the Washington National Opera Paul McIlvaine has extensive expe- director at Thomas Jefferson High lemma. Puccini’s musical treat- new man in her life, as well as chorus. Mezzo Viktoriya Bright is rience as a leading opera tenor. School. ment of the principal characters experiencing sadness from the loss currently appearing as soloist with Soprano leads are Melissa Jean These Puccini one-acts are “a takes the audience on a vivid jour- of her son. In the climactic scene, the Cathedral Choral Society at the Chávez and Molly Pinson compact performing art form like ney from the depths of depression the husband’s quick-temper, his National Cathedral. Simoneau. Chávez will be per- a compelling short story with mu- to the angelic choirs of heaven,” tabarro (cloak) and the music all In “Il tabarro” there are two ten- forming with the prestigious sic that is thrilling,” added Turner observed. have critical roles. ors alternating in the lead role. Castleton Festival. Simoneau is Khatchressian. Faith Notes

COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP Send notes to the Connection at [email protected] or call 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated Jubilee 9800 Old Keene Mill Rd. announcements should be submitted at Christian Center 703-455-7041 least two weeks prior to the event. Celebrating the Sounds of Freedom Sunday School St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Realtime Worship - Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM 6509 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, hosts Sunday School 10:10 AM 9:15 AM a clergy worship service on Thursday, Sunday Evening - Realtime Service March 28, at 11 a.m. On Saturday, & Youth 6 PM Worship Service March 30, the church hosts as Easter egg Family Night - Wednesday 7:15 PM 10:30 AM hunt and party outdoors, with a recep- Call for Sunday Evening Worship Home Group Schedule tion in the Parish Hall. 703-455-2500. visit our website: www.jccag.org www.calvaryfamily.com Accotink Unitarian Universalist 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax Church, Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170 “Continuing the ministry of 10125 Lakehaven Court, “Experience the Difference” Christ on earth” Burke, holds an Easter season Bible study in the Free Faith tradition Wednesdays Christian Reformed St. Stephen’s United from 7:30-9:30 p.m. on March 13, 20 and 27. The purpose of the study is to Grace Christian Reformed Methodist Church gain a deeper understanding of American Church 703-323-8033 703-978-8724 culture’s single most cherished book with a focus on the death and resurrection of Episcopal Non-Denominational Jesus and to serve as a class for those Burke Community Church who want to know more about Unitarian Church of the Good Shepherd Universalism and how the religion looks 703-323-5400 703-425-0205 at the Bible. 703-503-4579 or Calvary Christian Church [email protected]. St. Andrew’s 703-455-7041 Episcopal Church Knollwood Community Church Knollwood Community Church Fellowship Center, 10000 Coffer 703-455-2500 703-425-2068 Woods Road, Burke, holds a 12-week Lutheran Stretch Your Faith-themed yoga class Baha’i Faith Presbyterian series through Saturday, May 16, on both Abiding Presence Baha’is of Fairfax County Burke Presbyterian Church Tuesday evenings from 6:15-7:30 p.m. Lutheran Church and Thursday afternoons from 1:30-2:45 Southwest 703-912-1719 703-764-0456 p.m. All levels are welcome; bring a yoga Baptist 703-455-7500 Sansaug Korean mat, towel and optional yoga strap and Preservation of Zion Fellowship Presbyterian 703-425-3377 blocks. The first class is free. $72 (one 703-409-1015 Methodist day per week) or $8 drop-in rate. 571- Burke United Unitarian Universalist 239-3416, [email protected] or Catholic www.facebook.com/holyyoganova. Church of the Nativity Methodist Church Accotink Unitarian b 703-455-2400 703-250-6100 Universalist 703-503-4579 Reverend Russell D. Heiland, Jr. has been appointed senior minister by the To Advertise Your Community of Worship, Call 703-778-9418 See Faith, Page 7

4 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ March 28 - April 3, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Area Roundups Crime Victims 5K Walk The first-ever 5K walk dedicated to crime victims in Fairfax County will be held in honor of the 2013 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This free event is slated for Sunday, April 21, at 4:30 p.m., at Fairfax Corner. It’s hosted by the Victims Services Section of the county Police Department and the Fairfax County Law Enforcement Foundation. Area residents may join the professionals who support local victims of homicide, trauma, sexual and domestic violence, child physical and sexual abuse, stalking human trafficking and suicide as they walk together. The event will feature a resource fair, plus live jazz, rhythm and blues by the E & ME Band. Also planned are opening remarks by Commonwealth Attorney Ray Morrogh, a candle- light vigil in honor of victims after the walk, and remarks from Lorraine Reed Whoberry, a homicide survivor and founder of the S.T.A.C.I.E. Foundation. Register at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/survey/ crimevictimsrights.htm. Learn more about the FCPD Victim Services Unit at http:// www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/ services/victim-services.htm. Helping Keep Children Safe City of Fairfax police, in conjunction with the Optimist Club of Fairfax, will be offering Safe Assured identification kits for children on Saturday, April 6, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the City of Fairfax Police Department, 3730 Old Lee Highway. Parents will receive a full-color photo ID and a mini-CD contain- ing digital fingerprints, a digital photo, video showing movement and mannerisms, a general physical description, vital personal information and a family code word. Private information is encrypted and accessible only by law enforcement. Missing-persons posters can be created and printed directly from the mini-CD in English, Spanish and French. The Safe Assured ID kits can also be used as a valu- able aid for adults with special needs. The kits are free and an appointment is necessary. Call Sgt. Kyle Penman at 703-385- 7923. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ March 28 - April 3, 2013 ❖ 5 Opinion Burke

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Steve Hogan Display Advertising, 703-778-9418 Protecting Both Gun Rights and Public Safety [email protected] Andrea Smith By Dave Marsden e-mail, or by phone calls and in- est group were those who tended sane and well-adjusted family Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 State Senator (D-37) person meetings, it is my experience to tell me who they might need to member will deteriorate over the [email protected] that the Second Amendment pro- shoot and under what circum- years into mental illness and de- Debbie Funk t was an historic year in the ponents who contacted me fell into stances. They imagined situations spair. In these cases, that same re- National Sales Virginia General Assembly. three broad categories: where they have to take down a sponsible gun owner’s gun may be 703-778-9444 I [email protected] We passed a once-in-a-gen- 1. Thoughtful people with genu- shooter in a mall, defend their home used in ways the owner never could eration transportation funding bill ine concerns about the constitu- from a street gang, or defend them- have imagined. Working as I did for and laid the foundation for tional ramifications of the Second selves from the tyranny of the gov- many years in the juvenile court and Editor & Publisher 400,000 thousand Virginians to Amendment and our nation’s prob- ernment. These individuals gener- running our juvenile detention cen- Mary Kimm 703-778-9433 gain health insurance through an lem with violence. These individu- ally believed that the only answer ter in Fairfax for 17 years, I have [email protected] expansion of Medicaid that will als tended to be willing and able to to gun violence is more guns. seen the look on too many peoples’ @MaryKimm create nearly 30,000 new health hold an open dialogue about the I support the Second Amend- faces who never imagined that the Executive Vice President care jobs. problems our communities face ment, quite simply, because it is the device they bought for self-defense Jerry Vernon But which issue do you think gen- with gun violence. constitutional law of the land and I or sport would be used in a tragic [email protected] erated the most e-mails and phone 2. People who passed on pre-writ- took an oath to defend the consti- shooting or a criminal act. tution. That is an oath I take very I do not have the answer as to Editor in Chief calls to my legislative office? The ten messages that said that they are Steven Mauren Second Amendment. A few con- responsible gun owners, who are seriously. However, we now lose how we protect Second Amend- Managing Editor stituents called for an all-out ban sorry about what happened in more people every year to firearm ment rights while still addressing Kemal Kurspahic on certain high capacity magazines Sandy Hook, Conn., but who do not deaths than we do to traffic acci- public safety needs. I don’t believe Photography: Deb Cobb, Louise Krafft, and assault weapons, and a few want the guns or ammunition they dents. That is a situation that alarms that there is any one answer. What Craig Sterbutzel others expressed a desire to close may purchase, or the method by me greatly. does strike me, however, is that Art/Design: the “gun show loop hole” to stop which they might procure them, to When people purchase a gun, it some elements of the gun owning Laurence Foong, John Heinly is usually for a good reason. They community (the ones that tend to Production Manager: the private sale of weapons at com- be changed in any way. These indi- Jean Card mercial gun shows without back- viduals tended to explain gun vio- purchase a gun to protect them- be the loudest) exhibit very little Geovani Flores ground checks. But the majority of lence as stemming from mental selves or to participate in shooting willingness to compromise. That is the communications defended the health problems, criminal activity, sports. Yet, while that gun never a problem for all of us. Over 70 Special Assistant to the Publisher Jeanne Theismann Second Amendment and asked me video games and violent themes in changes its nature, the life situa- members of the Virginia Citizen’s 703-778-9436 not to support any changes, at all, movies, television and music. When tions and circumstances of the gun Defense League visited me in Rich- [email protected] to our gun laws. A large number of pressed for more dialogue, they owner often change dramatically. mond this year, mostly carrying @TheismannMedia these folks passed on form-mes- tended to have little more to add No one ever foresees that their weapons. These constituents were sages written by gun advocacy other than a suspicion that the gov- adorable toddler may grow up to adamant and sincere in their beliefs CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 groups. A much smaller number of ernment wants to take their guns be an angry and disturbed adoles- that restricting gun ownership, Circulation Manager: email writers provided thoughtful away and that the Second Amend- cent, or that their occasional drink- regulating sales, or adding any ad Ann Oliver [email protected] ideas and suggestions of their own. ment is absolute. ing in young adulthood will turn In responding to these messages by 3. 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From Page 4 Lord of Life Lutheran offers ser- Unity of Fairfax Board of Trust- vices at two locations, in Fairfax at 5114 ees. During interviews at Unity of Fairfax, Twinbrook Road and in Clifton at 13421 Rev. Heiland shared his enthusiasm for Twin Lakes Drive. Services in Fairfax are youth, family and campus ministries. He held on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. and Sun- finds young adult ministry to be especially days at 8:15, 9:45 and 11:15 a.m. rewarding and invites church leaders to Services in Clifton are held on Sundays think, act and be outside the box. at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. 703-323-9500 or www.Lordoflifeva.org. Fairfax Baptist Temple, at the corner of Fairfax County Parkway and Burke First Baptist Church of Spring- Lake Roads, holds a Bible Study Fellow- field offers Sunday school at 9:15 a.m., ship at 9 a.m. Sundays followed by a 10 followed by a 10:30 a.m. worship ser- a.m. worship service. Nursery care and vice. 7300 Gary Street, Springfield. Children’s Church also provided. 6401 703-451-1500 Missionary Lane, Fairfax Station, 703- www.fbcspringfield.org. 323-8100, www.fbtministries.org

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Photo contributed Celtic Union. 7-9:30 p.m., at The Auld Players’ production of part in the National Cherry Blossom Shebeen, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Festival with their Asian Art and Fairfax. Live Irish music from an area Michael Patrick Smith’s Culture Day, featuring workshops, band. www.theauldshebeenva.com. “Passaggio.” Showing demonstrations, performances, talks Passaggio. 8 p.m., at the Harris Theater March 28-30 and April 4-6 and exhibitions featuring Asian art at GMU, 4400 University Drive, and culture; join for a Japanese tea Fairfax. The story of a small town in at 8 p.m. and March 30 and tasting, origami workshops and film, Italy during the festival of the April 6 and 7 at 2 p.m. at brush painting demonstrations, artist Madonna, during which the opera- the Harris Theater at GMU, talks, cherry tree planting and more. loving mayor confronts town secrets, www.WorkhouseArts.org. hidden love and the townspeople’s 4400 University Drive, Lorton Workhouse Arts Center is participating in the 2013 National Cherry Blossom demand that he bring wealth back to Fairfax. 888-945-2468 or FRIDAY/APRIL 19-MONDAY/MAY 6 the community. $15 for students, Spotlight on the Arts Festival. Festival by presenting Japanese films and activities Saturday, April 6. Here, staff mem- cfa.gmu.edu. faculty, staff, seniors and groups; $20 Dedicated to showcasing the very best bers take part in festival activities at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., for general admission. 888-945-2468 of the visual and performing arts in in 2011. or cfa.gmu.edu. University Drive, Fairfax. Dennis M. the City of Fairfax. At a varitey of Layendecker conducts the Mason venues in and around the city. Visit Symphony and the Virginia Chamber Paradise Springs Winery will offer Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. www.visitfairfax.com/category/ SATURDAY/MARCH 30 Orchestras in a concert featuring TAKE AN EXTRA - READER APPRECIATION spotlight. lunches with a prior RSVP at 703-830- Over 75,000 visitors and participants Celtic Union. 7-9:30 p.m., at The Auld Mozart, Ravel, Dukas, Chabrier, Alexandria Gazette 9463. Visit www.cliftoncwc.org. took part in the 2012 festival, which Shebeen, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Wieniawski and a performance by Mt. Vernon Gazette is chalk full of exhibits, crafts, food SATURDAY/APRIL 27 Fairfax. Live Irish music from an area violin soloist Peter Haase, who will 15% OFF Connection Newspapers vendors, live music performances. band. www.theauldshebeenva.com. Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day MONDAY/MAY 27 http://www.celebratefairfax.com/. See Calendar, Page 11

Photo by Passaggio. 2 p.m., 8 p.m., at the Harris at Springfest 2013. Community Fun Fest. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This event is Theater at GMU, 4400 University free fun for families at the Workhouse at Fairfax Baptist Temple at 6401 Drive, Fairfax. The story of a small Missionary Lane in Fairfax Station. SATURDAY/JUNE 22 Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. town in Italy during the festival of the Visit fbtministries.org. Clifton Wine Festival. 11 a.m. - 6 Enjoy pony rides, games, farmers Madonna. $15 for students, faculty, REGISTER

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8 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ March 28 - April 3, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ March 28 - April 3, 2013 ❖ 9 Fairfax County REAL ESTATE 2013 Assessments by Zip Code Areas Dranesville District Supervisor John Foust (D) Hunter Mill Supervisor Cathy Hudgins (D) saw a 2.00% gain in his property value when compared to 2011. saw her assessment went up 0.94% The county valued Foust's house at from $570,520 $570 520 i n 2012 t o $575,910 $575 910 i n 2013 . $3,048 ,110 l ast year and $3 ,109 ,050 thi s year.

Great Falls 4.36% $971,014

Reston McLean 4.91% 3.16% Herndon $379,812 $786,105 5.23% Vienna $428,013 4.02% $610,521 Chantilly O 3.80% 2 $405,494 $63

Falls Churchh Fairfax 3 77% entreville 3.18% 3 14% $432 00 Lee Supervisor Jeff McKay (D) Sully Supervisor Michael Frey (R) saw an increase of 0.96% saw a 5.28% i ncrease i n in his home assessment in 2013. the value of his home over the last year. Last year, his home was worth $703,450 and Frey's home was assessed at this year it is valued at $710,220. $214,490 in 2012 and $225,820 in 2013.

Providence Supervisor Linda Smyth (D) saw a 11.99% i ncrease i n th e val ue of her house when compared to last year. Smyth's home was valued at $494,880 in 2012 and $554,220 in 2013.

Springfield Supervisor Patrick Herrity (R) Braddock Supervisor John Cook (R) 0% 6% saw a 6.47% gai n iihin his property t val ue saw a 5 .26% increase in when comparedmpared to 20122012. the value of his home over the last year. Last year, his home was worth $520,120 and Cook's home was assessed at 2013 County Average (Percent Change) this year it is valued at $553,770. $556,920 in 2012 and $586,220 in 2013. Single Family Detached $550,609 (3.13%) Townhouse $337,817 (4.50%) Condos $222,722 (5.42%) Fairfax County Chairman Sharon Bulova (D) saw her h ome val ue went up 4 .35% ZIP CODE AREA 2012 MEAN 2013 MEAN PERCENT CHANGE from $591,990 in 2012 to $617,750 in 2013. Alexandria 367,955 380,715 2.91 Annandale 366,264 380,881 3.99 Burke 382,480 395,274 3.35 Centreville 330,259 340,642 3.14 Chantilly 390,658 405,494 3.80 Clifton 609,373 619,250 1.62 Fairfax 418,712 432,009 3.18 Fairfax Station 587,881 601,818 2.37 Falls Church 369,629 383,559 3.77 Great Falls 930,477 971,014 4.36 Herndon 406,751 428,013 5.23 Lorton 332,476 349,150 5.02 McLean 762,002 786,105 3.16 Oakton 624,911 639,551 2.34 Reston 362,028 379,812 4.91 Springfield 361,529 373,874 3.41 Vienna 586,948 610,521 4.02 SOURCE: Fairfax County

10 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ March 28 - April 3, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar Procras- tination From Page 9 cfa.gmu.edu. SATURDAY/APRIL 6 Feeding Roses. 2-4 p.m., at Merrifield play with the National Symphony Passaggio. 2 p.m., 8 p.m., at the Harris Garden Centre, 12101 Lee Highway, is the Orchestra following his retirement Theater at GMU, 4400 University Fairfax. Learn about fertilization of from teaching at GMU. $20; $15 for Drive, Fairfax. The story of a small rose bushes that achieves optimum thief college students and seniors; free for town in Italy during the festival of health and blooms. 703-371-9351. students through 12th grade and the Madonna, during which the Swan Lake. 4 p.m., at GMU Center for Wounded Warriors and their families. opera-loving mayor confronts town the Arts, 4400 University Drive, of time. 703-993-1380 or music.gmu.edu. secrets, hidden love and the Fairfax. The Russian National Ballet —Edward townspeople’s demand that he bring Theatre performs the beloved tale of wealth back to the community. $15 the cursed princess and the prince Young THURSDAY/APRIL 4 for students, faculty, staff, seniors who loves her; tickets are half price Turkish Coffee Night. 7-9 p.m., at and groups; $20 for general for youth through grades 12 when ATFA, 3949 University Drive, Fairfax. admission. 888-945-2468 or accompanied by an adult. $27, $46, A monthlyºgathering in a nice and cfa.gmu.edu. $54. 888-945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu. Find us on Facebook and become a fan! warm environment with www.Facebook.com/connectionnewspapers presentation, fun activities, MCCP Foundation Dress-up With conversation, Turkish food, and Grown-Ups Gala. 6-10 p.m., at the WEDNESDAY/APRIL 10 Turkish Coffee. RSVP Mason Inn Conference Center & Reportero. 6 p.m., at GMU in the required.www.atfa.us/category/ Hotel, 4352 Mason Pond Drive, Meese Conference Room in Mason womens-club/. Fairfax. Bring children and Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Designing Resilient Communities. grandchildren willing to dress up for The Film & Media Studies Program 7 p.m., at GMU Center for the Arts, the family friendly gala held by the presents the story of veteran 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Paul Medical Care for Children reporter Sergio Haro and his Sears Distinguished Professor of Partnership Foundation. Adult: $150; colleagues at Tijuana-based Environmental Studies and Politics child: $75. independent newsweekly “Zeta” as David W. Orr, of Oberlin College, Giselle. 8 p.m., at GMU Center for the they ply their trade in one of the BURKE PROFESSIONAL PLAZA talks on a world made unpredictable Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. deadliest places in the world for by climate change. 703-993-1170. The tragic tale of a peasant girl media. http://fams.gmu.edu/ Passaggio. 8 p.m., at the Harris betrayed by the man she loves will be articles/4885. The Corner of Rt. 123 (Ox Rd.) Theater at GMU, 4400 University told on pointe by the Russian Kiddie Country Kindergarten Drive, Fairfax. Mason playwriting National Ballet Theatre; tickets are Open House. 7 p.m., at Kiddie program student and rising half price for youth through grades Country II, 9601 Old Keene Mill & Burke Centre Pkwy. playwright Michael Patrick Smith 12 when accompanied by an adult. Road, Burke. Meet kindergarten staff presents the story of a small town in $27, $46, $54. 888-945-2468 or and enjoy an informative overview of Italy during the festival of the cfa.gmu.edu. the program while your child enjoys Madonna, during which the opera- Trivia Night. 8:30 p.m., at the JCCNV, a MAD SCIENCE® presentation. loving mayor confronts town secrets, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. RSVP. 703-644-0066. hidden love and the townspeople’s Compete with a table of old friends demand that he bring wealth back to or new ones to win a $25 gift card the community. $15 for students, for every seat at the winning table SATURDAY/APRIL 13 faculty, staff, seniors and groups; $20 and a chance to win two tickets to American Festival Pops Orchestra: for general admission. 888-945-2468 Theater J and dinner for two at Cinema Magic. 8 p.m., at GMU or cfa.gmu.edu. Distrikt Bistro; drink ticket and light Center for the Arts, 4400 University refreshments included. $22 per seat; Drive, Fairfax. Beloved movie $144 for table of eight. 703-323- masterpieces performed by the iconic FRIDAY/APRIL 5 0880 or Northern Virginia-based orchestra; Passaggio. 8 p.m., at the Harris jccntrivia.brownpapertickets.com. tickets are half price for youth Theater at GMU, 4400 University through grade 12 accompanied by an Drive, Fairfax. The story of a small adult. $24, $40, $48. 888-945-2468 town in Italy during the festival of SUNDAY/APRIL 7 or cfa.gmu.edu. the Madonna, during which the Passaggio. 2 p.m., at the Harris opera-loving mayor confronts town Theater at GMU, 4400 University secrets, hidden love and the Drive, Fairfax. The story of a small FRIDAY/APRIL 19 townspeople’s demand that he bring town in Italy during the festival of The Marriage of Figaro. 8 p.m., at wealth back to the community. $15 the Madonna, during which the the GMU Center for the Arts, 4400 for students, faculty, staff, seniors opera-loving mayor confronts town University Drive, Fairfax. The and groups; $20 for general secrets, hidden love and the Virginia Opera 2013 season admission. 888-945-2468 or townspeople’s demand that he bring culminates with Rossini’s characters Met Life, Delta, BCBS/Carefirst cfa.gmu.edu. wealth back to the community. $15 of “The Barber of Seville” in a sequel for students, faculty, staff, seniors of lunacy, as Figaro fights and and United Concordia Provider and groups; $20 for general outwits enemies to be with his admission. 888-945-2468 or betrothed, Susanna. $44, $72, $86. Weekdays • Saturdays • Evenings 888-945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu. 24 Hour Emergency Care

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Lake Braddock senior Aaron Hollins chases down the ball near the Robinson senior Naveed Freshtvadi, right, scored a goal against Lake sideline during a 3-1 victory against Robinson on March 22. Braddock on March 22. Lake Braddock Boys’ Soccer Beats Robinson The score was tied 1-all at halftime. Lake First-year Robinson Braddock’s Munoz gave the Bruins the lead coach Garza not with a goal in the 54th minute. In the 67th minute, the Robinson goalkeeper mis- pleased with Rams’ handled the ball and Pineda cashed in with a goal, giving Lake Braddock a 3-1 advan- effort. tage. “We showed some poise and that was By Jon Roetman good to see because it’s early and you don’t The Connection know how your team is going to respond in certain situations,” Soos said. “Going down obert Garza has brought a new a goal, to come back and respond and get style of soccer to the Robinson one to even it up was certainly nice and Rboys’ program in his first season showed some character.” as head coach. The victory improved Lake Braddock’s On March 22, the Rams brought a level record to 2-0, including a season-opening of intensity that led to an early lead against 4-0 victory against Chantilly on March 20, Lake Braddock. The energy didn’t last, how- but Soos wasn’t content with the Bruins’ ever, and the Bruins walked away victori- effort, saying “it’s nice to win in March, but ous from Garza’s first taste of the rivalry you want to win in May.” match-up. “There were so many moments during the Trailing 1-0 in the first half, Lake game that we looked sloppy and out of con- Robert Garza is in his first season as Robinson boys’ soccer coach. Braddock responded with a game-tying goal trol,” Soos said about the Bruins perfor- in the 19th minute and added two in the minute. coach, flat out say after the game ‘we had a mance against Robinson. “We’ve got a lot second half for a 3-1 victory over Robinson Garza, who came to Robinson from horseshoe hanging up for us today,’ it was to work on.” at Lake Braddock Secondary School. In a Mount Vernon, said the Rams played well amazing to see the way [the Rams] adjusted Lake Braddock finished Patriot District rematch of last year’s Northern Region two days earlier dur- to the new style. And and Northern Region runners-up and championship game, won by Robinson, ing a 1-1 tie against then to come out here reached the state semifinals in 2012. Se- Lake Braddock received second-half goals Stone Bridge, show- “We showed some poise today and see this [is nior forward Aaron Hollins said the Bruins from senior forward Ricardo Munoz and ing they had disappointing]. You would like to take home the final Patriot sophomore midfielder Jeff Pineda to pull adapted to his style and that was good to see could blame it on District championship before next season’s out the victory. of soccer, but he tired legs, but Lake VHSL re-alignment. “Anytime you play against Robinson, wasn’t pleased with because it’s early and Braddock played “That would be cool ending it off if we there’s always going to be a certain amount the team’s perfor- Wednesday as well. won our district,” he said. “Losing [last of emotion in the game,” Lake Braddock mance against Lake you don’t know how your “… I feel like after season’s district final to T.C. Williams], it head coach Joe Soos said. “It’s important Braddock. team is going to respond we got up with the doesn’t put [us] down, it just motivates us.” to play with emotion but not get caught up “It was an amaz- first goal, we’re all The Bruins will travel to face Yorktown in the emotion of the moment. I think we ing game,” Garza in certain situations.” excited about it, and at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2. said about the Rams’ after that we just de- were a little guilty of that in the beginning.” —Lake Braddock boys’ soccer coach Robinson, last season’s Northern Region Robinson took a 1-0 lead when senior matchup with Stone flated ourselves, just champion, fell to 1-1-2. The Rams will forward Naveed Freshtvadi scored off a cor- Bridge. “I’m bring- Joe Soos completely sat back. host Woodson at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, ner kick in the 12th minute. But things ing a different style I hate to say it, but I April 2. quickly went south for the Rams, whose of game over here, a possession style with feel like we scored a goal and we felt like Garza said he is looking for big contri- lead evaporated nearly seven minutes later, speed, and it was on display on Wednes- we won something there, yet there was an- butions from senior captains Andrew when Lake Braddock senior forward day. To have [Stone Bridge head coach] other 70 minutes to play. We just stopped Osiecki and Evan Christian, and sophomore Emmanuel Salido scored in the 19th Randy May, who’s this next legendary playing right there.” midfielder William Zarco.

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