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Photo courtesy of Erin Herbig online at www.connectionnewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.comMay 14-20, 2015 Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ May 14-20, 2015 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ May 14-20, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Lorton/Fairfax Station/Clifton Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic 703-778-9414 or [email protected] News www.FaceBook.com/ConnectionNewspapers The New Policy “No student, employee, or applicant for employ- The Importance of Including Everyone ment in the Fairfax County Public Schools shall, on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, marital status, or disability, be excluded from participation Hundreds turn out as School Board votes to add “gender identity” in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to dis- crimination under any education program or to nondiscrimination policy. activity, as required by law. It is the express intent of the School Board that every policy, practice, and By Tim Peterson procedure shall conform to all applicable require- The Connection ments of federal and state law.” What Happens Next: “No decisions have yet been made regarding iscrimination is bad, and every accommodations that will be provided, under the one should have a safe environ- new policy. FCPS will hire a consultant to assist in ment in which to learn. These developing appropriate regulations that protect the D rights of all students and to comply with state and sentiments were common to federal law.” the Fairfax County School Board members Source: www.fcps.edu/news/policy1450.shtml and the hundreds of parents who packed the auditorium and front lobby of Luther against the proposition. “I was hoping with Jackson Middle School for the board’s May the majority here opposing it, the board 7 meeting. would see and respond to our opinions,” But as the board convened to take action he said. on adding the words “gender identity” to One big issue for Flynn is the “federal one its nondiscrimination policy, there was sig- size fits all” aspect of the policy update. nificant, emotional discord in the audience Photo by Tim Peterson/The Connection “They have no place to tell a county, a school and among several board members as to Citizens were actively engaged in the discussion leading up to the district,” what to do, he said. Another con- how the board had arrived at making this Fairfax County School Board’s 10-1 vote in favor of adding gender iden- cern for him is bathrooms and locker rooms: decision and what implementation of the tity to the district’s nondiscrimination policy. Flynn said he would move his future chil- policy update would ultimately look like. dren to another county if students are al- Though signs and banners are typically has “never received a concern regarding a this point is troubling and embarrassing — lowed to use facilities designated for the allowed inside the school’s auditorium dur- bathroom incident of this nature.” so many fundamental questions that remain opposite sex. ing School Board business meetings, addi- Another justification raised by McElveen unanswered. “I think it’s a shame,” he said. tional security at the May 7 meeting pro- was the board is being compelled by the The board members, Reed continued, Dalia Palchik, an Annandale resident and hibited those with signs from entering. Doz- U.S. Department of Education office of civil “clearly have caught the public by surprise teacher at Sheridan School in Washington, ens of citizens therefore crowded around rights to amend its policy as part of a na- and not done justice to our established pub- D.C. supports the policy update. “As a the open doors to the auditorium and peri- tional gender identity protection rollout. “In lic engagement process.” teacher, I’ve seen kids struggle,” she said odically vocalized their opinions. this light, amending is non-negotiable,” he Ultimately, Schultz and Reed were out- afterwards. “It’s time we do everything we In November, the School Board voted to said, “unless we want the government to voted and the action moved forward, amid can to help everyone, including the most add sexual orientation to the list of catego- come after our federal funding.” spontaneous outbursts from an increasingly vulnerable.” Palchik is also running to rep- ries for which a Fairfax County student, The School Board’s counsel John E. Fos- boisterous audience. resent Providence District on the School employee or applicant for employment ter confirmed McElveen’s statements, say- The board finally voted 10-1 in favor of Board. should not be discriminated against. That ing “the federal government has been very updating the policy to include “gender iden- John Thom of Fairfax came to the meet- list also includes age, race, color, sex, reli- clear they expect local school divisions to tity.” Schultz was the only dissenting vote, ing to get a sense of what was happening gion, national origin, marital status or dis- amend their policies to include gender iden- with Reed abstaining. and how the public was feeling. “I didn’t ability. tity.” see a need to change the policy, and why At-large member Ryan McElveen intro- IN CHAIRMAN Tammy Derenak Kaufax’s this inexplicable rush to pass it without duced the gender identity update to the NOT ALL BOARD members agreed with statement regarding the decision, she said, analysis?” policy at a forum in March of this year. Then that interpretation, however. “No decisions have yet been made regard- “Proper deliberation is what I hear people it came up as new business at the board’s “That the government could compel in- ing accommodations that will be provided asking for — did they collect all the infor- April 23 regular meeting and was sched- dividual local school boards around the under the revised policy. Our next step will mation and have a substantial debate?” uled for a vote on May 7. country or risk losing federal education be to hire a consultant to assist in develop- McElveen gave several reasons justifying money like Title IX funds is unconscio- ing appropriate regulations that protect the THESE QUESTIONS were answered by the motion, beginning with a March opin- nable,” said Elizabeth Schultz, representing rights of all students and comply with state School Board vice chairman Ted Velkoff: ion by Virginia Attorney General Mark Her- the Springfield District. and federal law.” “The reason we that haven’t had a full- ring that local school boards do have au- “Is my federal government really threat- Following the vote, citizens began filing blown community engagement about this thority under Virginia law to make such ening me, as a duly elected local official who out of the auditorium and lingered in the policy is because, frankly, nothing is chang- decisions. has sworn an oath to the constitution of lobby and covered area leading into the ing,” he said during the meeting. Regarding the protection of transgender Virginia to run this school system, to do school. “The notion that outside agitators pro- students and employees, he said, “The truth their bidding by inserting ‘gender identity’ Josh Israel of Fairfax was one of the pub- mote, that this policy change will cause a is we already do, but that protection has or face taking our children’s lunch money?” lic speakers before the School Board, in sudden massive upheaval, is not true,” never been clearly outlined in our policies.” Schultz also voiced concerns that the support of the update. “This policy sends Velkoff continued. “The proof is that we Several public speakers at the beginning board had not taken sufficient time to fully an important signal to all our teachers, staff have been dealing with transgender persons of the meeting voiced concerns that this examine how it would implement the policy and students — particularly those who are in FCPS and none of these catastrophic con- policy change would make bathrooms and update and what the effects would be, both transgender — that they need not be sequences has ever materialized.” locker rooms unsafe by allowing members for staff workload and cost to the school afraid,” he said in his remarks. Student representative to the School of one biological gender to use the oppo- system. After the vote, Israel said, “They demon- Board Harris LaTeef refrained from weigh- site facility. She motioned to postpone action on the strated they understand the importance of ing in on the motion, other than to say the “Fears about this policy change are un- policy until October, “so that the board can including everyone.” majority of students he talked to supported founded and need to be better understood,” be provided the commensurate draft regu- In response to Schultz’s comments during changing the policy. The Langley High McElveen said. “After we pass this policy lation and handbook language, and deter- the meeting that Fairfax County policy should School senior did, however, implore the tonight, nothing will change in how we mine the overall impact of the proposed instead simply read “Don’t discriminate,” Is- audience for something else: handle cases of transgender and gender revision to Policy 1450.” rael said, “It still has to mean something; until “Come budget time next year I want to nonconforming students and employees.” Patty Reed, representing Providence Dis- these are enumerated, there isn’t any enforce- see this passion, this vigor, this community McElveen added that students and em- trict, agreed with Schultz. ment. It’s encouraging that 10 School Board involvement when it comes to funding our ployees will continue to go through a thor- “This is about whether our board is be- members recognized that tonight.” schools,” he said. “That is a true threat to ough vetting process with regards to any ing responsible or foolhardy,” she said. Devon Flynn of Centreville is a junior at our children, our community, the gender-nonconformity, and that the board “Frankly the process we’ve used to get to George Mason University. He came out underfunding of our schools.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ May 14-20, 2015 ❖ 3 Summer Day and Residential Soccer Camps People For ages 5-18 in Virginia Lorton Native Performs at National Theatre etropolitan School of the Arts’ acter in the 2011-13 national tour of the Soccer Academy began in 1981 in Northern Mstudent, Ben Cook, 17, of Tony Award-winning musical “Billy Virginia with a vision to provide opportunities Lorton, will perform in the Elliot.” He also played Michael, the sec- for young players to play, learn and enjoy soccer. Tony Award-winning production of Photo contributed ond young male lead, on the tour and is From 5-year olds just learning the game, Disney’s “NEWSIES” at National Theatre one of only two boys in North America to 14-year-olds dreaming of playing for the U.S. in Washington, D.C. from June 9 to June to perform all three young male roles in National Team, to 18-year olds preparing for a 21. Cook is an alumnus of Lorton Sta- the show. college career, players of all abilities can benefit tion Elementary School in Lorton, where He trained at Metropolitan School of from a Soccer Academy program. his family still resides. At age 7, Cook the Arts from 2005-09 and then again Visit our website www.soccer-academy.com began theatre and dance training at Met- last year in preparation for the or call 703-393-7961 for more details. ropolitan School of the Arts in Alexan- Ben Cook, student “NEWSIES” open call and audition. dria, and began to regularly audition for at Metropolitan He moved to New York in 2009 for professional theatre at 9 years old. For School of the Arts the Broadway revival of “Ragtime,” then more information on MSA, go to and formerly performed in the “Billy Elliot” Broadway www.metropolitanarts.org. from Lorton. ensemble for 15 months while attend- “From the beginning, we knew that ing the Professional Performing Arts Ben was a natural performer with innate passion and School in New York City. Cook also performed at The determination… our programs allowed him the guid- Kennedy Center, Folger Shakespeare and Ford’s The- ance, tools and training to help him fulfill his dream atre in Washington, D.C., and has been on episodes of being a national performer,” said Melissa Dobbs, of “30 Rock,” “Veep,” and “House of Cards.” He is on president of Metropolitan School of the Arts of Lorton the road with a guardian and is tutored for school and Alexandria. through the Metropolitan School of the Arts Acad- Cook was most recently featured as the title char- emy.

Farm Brewery Plans Halted lans for a farm-slash- placed.” He also worried about the continue to explore what our P brewery in the Clifton precedent it would have set in a role can and should be, look- area have been shelved, reading of Virginia’s recent farm ing at these farm breweries,” he according to the offices of Del. brewery legislation, Senate Bill said. Tim Hugo (R-40) and supervi- 430 from 2014. Both men are in favor of the sor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield). “I could’ve planted one plant of farm brewery concept, just not Several hundred members of hops in my front yard and turned where it was proposed. the Fairfax Station-Clifton com- my house into a farm brewery, if “I wish them well in another munity met Sunday April 26 their interpretation of the law is location,” Hugo said. with the project leader, Clifton correct, which it’s not,” he said. “In the right place in Fairfax resident Marcus Silva, to dis- Herrity weighed in that the law County I think they’re good cuss concerns of the brewery’s needs further unpacking. “The things,” said Herrity. “They pre- impact on local traffic and question is whether [the farm serve the land for agriculture, groundwater, among others. A brewery] is on land allowing agri- they’re environmentally sound decision followed shortly after culture use or zoned for agricul- and provide jobs. But they’ve the meeting. ture use,” he said. “It’s a legal ques- got to be in the right location. “They had almost 300 people tion that’s probably better left to In the end, Marcus determined show up mad on a sunny Sun- attorneys.” this wasn’t the right location day afternoon,” said Hugo, According to Herrity, a strict and I think he made a good “who were overwhelmingly reading of the statute from Rich- decision not to pursue it.” against it.” mond meant Fairfax County was Silva did not respond to in- Hugo was also critical of the only required to give approval for terview requests for this story. project as planned, saying it the site’s septic plan. was “too big and improperly “For me, the county is going to —Tim Peterson

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Waiting in the EMERGENCY/ Wings CRITICAL CARE INTERNAL MEDICINE The South County Federation Land Use Committee is still con- NEUROLOGY sidering the proposal of a new Chick fil-A restaurant opening ONCOLOGY near Lorton Road and Lorton Mar- ket Street. The Federation is a non- RADIATION profit interest group comprising ONCOLOGY and representing southeastern Serving Breakfast RADIOLOGY Fairfax County residents. Saturdays 8-11 AM & Sunday 8 AM-3 PM “South County Federation mem- REHABILITATIVE bers are in favor of bringing a THERAPY Chick-fil-A to Lorton,” Federation president Nick Firth said in an for SURGERY email, “but don’t want to add to an already busy intersection.” Homemade Burgers, RADIOCAT Firth expects the proposal to Centers for The Pizza, Pasta, Soups, Salads, Treatment of Feline arise at the next Land Use meet- Hyperthyroidism ing at the end of this month. It Steaks, Friendly Service could come before the membership of the South County Federa- & Cold Drinks tion in June or July. South County Federation meetings are open to 50% OFF Lunch 10% OFF the public and take place on the Buy one and get 50% Off second Tuesday of each month in 2nd item of equal or lesser value. Entire Check the South County High School Offer expires 5/31/15. Offer expires 5/31/15. media center, 8501 Silverbrook Not valid with any other offers. Not valid with any other offers. Road in Lorton, beginning at 7 p.m. For more information, visit 5765-C Burke Centre Pkwy • Burke • 703-239-9324 www.southcountyfederation.com Man Dies After Motorcycle Accident Jonathan Wesley Wright, a 25- year-old man from Dumfries, died May 11, several hours after crash- ing his 2013 Ducati motorcycle into the rear of a box truck. Wright and another motorcyclist were travelling southbound on Route 123 “at what appeared to be a high rate of speed,” the Fairfax County Police Department release said. Police said the truck was travelling northbound on 123 and in the process of making a left turn on to Clifton Road. The first rider, who remains unidentified, avoided the truck in the right-hand lane. Wright attempted to pass the truck in the left lane but struck the box’s corner and was thrown from the motorcycle. Wright sustained life-threatening injuries. The police helicopter Fairfax1 trans- ported him to Inova Fairfax Hos- pital. At 8 p.m. he was pronounced dead. Crash investigators are continuing to examine the incident and no charges have been filed. “Police urge riders to be alert to increased numbers of two wheel- ers on the roadways,” the Fairfax County release said. “With spring weather and increased daylight, the number of cyclists grows on our congested roadways.” — Tim Peterson www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ May 14-20, 2015 ❖ 5 News

New golf program for girls Swing Sisters begins at Burke Lake Golf Course. By Tim Peterson The Connection

rin Herbig of Clifton admits sign- ing her daughters up for golf lessons was a decision to benefit the E Photos courtesy of Erin Herbig whole family, not just the girls Summer and Kolby. “My husband and I love golfing,” Herbig said. “It’s a great family activity, something you can all do no matter what age. That’s honestly the reason we did it, to get outside with your entire family. It doesn’t matter what your skill level is, you could spend a day together.” Summer, 8, recently had her first lesson at Burke Lake Golf Course as part of Girls Summer Herbig of Clifton practices Golf, a nationwide program organized by Kate Via (left) teaches the first Girls Golf program class at Burke Lake teeing off at her Girls Golf class the Ladies Professional Golf Association and Golf Course. held at Burke Lake Golf Course. United States Golf Association. “I think it’s really fun, learning how to Fairfax Station resident Kate Via is the “I want to give back to the sport that’s Sullivan said his daughters were so en- swing, how to hold your stance and how to volunteer program director for the Burke given me so much,” she said. thusiastic they continued hitting whiffle golf hit a ball,” said Summer. “Especially when site. She holds Ladies Professional Golf As- balls in their backyard after the lesson. I get to know more of the girls there, I will sociation Class A teaching credentials. The MORE THAN 20 girls showed up for the “On a slightly selfish level,” he said, “I’m get to do it much better. And they can guide 20-odd girls who show up for the monthly first lesson at the end of April. Lessons will hoping that my girls learn to love the sport me if they’re older.” classes are hers to mold. take place at the end of each month as it will allow me to get out more often.” “I put the emphasis on fun, trying some- throughout the year and require only a $16 Though the fees cover an hour of instruc- BURKE LAKE was selected to be one of thing new,” Via said. Regardless of whether membership with the Ladies Professional tion, they are looking for corporate sponsors 200 sites around the country for the pro- the girls participated on their school teams Golf Association and $10 charge per ses- to help with keeping the costs low and program, which is intended as both a skill- and or have never touched a club before, Via sion. There’s no year-long contract — stu- viding the girls with equipment and balls. The character-development opportunity for girls said there are plenty of life skills to learn dents can drop in and pay each time. engineering and information technology com- and young women ages 7-17. from golf. Neither of Burke resident Jay Sullivan’s pany Xator is the program’s first sponsor. “Golf is one of those sports that really “Preparation, being on time, etiquette — daughters Katelyn and Kylie had held a golf For more information or to register for lends itself well to teaching a lot of neat you learn a lot about a person on a golf club before the group lesson. “But both were LPGA-USGA Girls Golf, visit qualities in kids,” said Herbig. “There’s re- course,” Via said. Growing up in Scotland, hitting it straight off the tee on a semi-regu- www.girlsgolf.org or contact coach Kate Via spect for people you’re playing with, and Via was the only girl in her area who golfed, lar basis by the end,” Sullivan said. “The at [email protected]. Any interest in there’s a personal side, the onus is upon the which she said helped her to develop some instructor Kate was great with all of the girls corporate sponsorship can be directed to player to be forthright.” of these lifelong skills as a person and an and managed to have a good amount of Erin Herbig at [email protected] or 571- athlete. one-on-one time with each.” 283-1271. Connolly Announces Arts Competition Winners

ive high school students from F Fairfax County and Prince Will- iam County took top honors in U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly’s seventh annual Congressional Arts Competition. Connolly announced the winners Satur- day at the Lorton Workhouse Arts Cen- ter. Students submitted 176 entries to Photos contributed this year’s competition. Hayun Chong of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology took first place honors with her work titled “The Art Room.” Her artwork will be hung in the U.S. Capitol for a year alongside the winners of congressional Jiwon Lee, of W.T. Woodson High School in Fairfax, arts competitions from across the United Hayun Chong of TJ, first place winner. second place winner. States. More than 300 high school students, for “Time Flying.” A special Rising Star award sponsored by our region’s arts teachers and patrons to parents, and teachers gathered at the The third place winner was Husna Khan the Workhouse Arts Center was won by sec- encouraging artistic skills in our high Lorton Workhouse at a reception an- of Potomac High School in Dumfries for a ond place winner Jiwon Lee of W.T. schools,” Connolly said. “I congratulate all nouncing the winners. Connolly said this piece titled “This Isn’t a Cheetah.” Woodson High School for the work “Time of the students who participated in the year’s competition featured some out- Woorin Jang, of Thomas Jefferson High Flying.” It will be displayed at the Lorton competition. The quality of their work was standing work from students attending School for Science and Technology, took Workhouse for the next year. impressive. I’m also grateful to the Work- high schools across Fairfax and Prince fourth place with the work “Motion.” “The entries in this year’s competition house Arts Center, its staff, and the judges William. And the fifth place winner was Margaret were outstanding. They reflect the high for all of their time and effort to make this Jiwon Lee, a student at W.T. Woodson Anderson of Woodbridge High School for level of interest in the fine arts among North- annual event a success and help showcase High School in Fairfax, took second place her piece titled, “In Like a Lion.” ern Virginia students and the dedication of the work of our students.”

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Public Comment at Police Commission @LFSCConnection An independent, locally owned weekly vestigation. Reading the details of the investi- to the Board’s office at 703-324-3151. See newspaper delivered to Come out to testify gation, it was easy to feel that the meager po- www.fairfaxcounty.gov/bosclerk/ homes and businesses. Published by lice statements in the meantime had been de- speaker_bos.htm Local Media Connection LLC before the commission liberately misleading. — Mary Kimm In January 2015, just before the statements [email protected] 1606 King Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 on Monday, May 18. of the other officers were released because of the court order, Police Chief Edwin Roessler Mary Kimm is a member of the Fairfax County Free digital edition delivered to your email box. 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They spoke Day photos submitted by readers, and now we Amna Rehmatulla Geer was standing unarmed with his hands with Geer for more than 30 minutes as he stood call for photos for Father’s Day. Editorial Assistant 703-778-9410 ext.427 up inside the doorway to his home in Spring- in the doorway of his home. When Geer began Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21, and once [email protected] field when he was killed. Police had been called lowering his hands at one point during the again the Connection will publish a gallery of Tim Peterson to the scene because of a domestic argument, negotiations, PFC Adam Torres fired a single Father’s Day photos. Community Reporter and while Geer was a legal gun owner, as are shot that struck Geer.” Every year at this time, the Connection puts 703-314-0789 one-third of all Virginia residents, no crime had It was public concern about the huge delay out the call for photographs of fathers and their [email protected] been committed. Aside from the officer who in any information released, and the incon- children, grandfathers and their children and Jon Roetman shot Geer, four other officers on the scene told sistencies between police releases and the in- grandchildren. Sports Editor ❖ 703-752-4013 [email protected] investigators that same day that they were vestigative record that resulted in the Board Send in photos as soon as possible, with the @jonroetman shocked by the shot that killed Geer and of Supervisors forming the police review com- following information: the town where you live, thought the shooting was unnecessary. (One mission. 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Display Advertising, 703-778-9418 Still it took a year and a half and a court May 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fairfax County You can submit your photos online at [email protected] order before police officials released the name Government Center Board Auditorium. Mem- www.connectionnewspapers.com/fathersday. Andrea Smith of the officer who fired the shot and about bers of the public may sign up to speak by fill- You can also email photos to Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 [email protected] 11,000 pages of documents related to the in- ing out the online form, or by calling the Clerk [email protected]. Debbie Funk National Sales Schools have been county’s top 703-778-9444 Rebuttal on School Funding [email protected] David Griffin priority, receiving $2 billion. Marketing Assistant 703-778-9431 [email protected] By Sharon Bulova residents, many of whom are still the associ- will have to be resolved, as Fairfax Chairman struggling to get back on their feet ated costs, County is required to adopt and Editor & Publisher Boardof Supervisors following the recent recession. can and do maintain a balanced budget. Mary Kimm Fairfax County’s Direct General change as This spring, the Board of Super- [email protected] @MaryKimm n April 28 the Board of Fund Budget, services and pro- the school visors will lead the community in Supervisors adopted the grams, excluding the School year ap- a Lines of Business review. This Executive Vice President O Jerry Vernon FY2016 Budget. Our Transfer is $1.81 billion. This year proaches process will be a comprehensive [email protected] board approved a total transfer to the General County disbursements and FCPS review of all the programs and ser- the schools of $2.01 billion, an in- increased by only 2.06 percent, staff refines vices the county provides. It will Editor in Chief Steven Mauren crease of $66.7 million (an in- less than the increase in the School their esti- help the board to identify redun- Managing Editor crease of 3.43 percent) over Transfer. mates. The dancies, establish further efficien- Kemal Kurspahic Photography: FY2015 and nearly two-thirds of Fairfax County worked hard this gap, therefore, is somewhat of a cies, consider strategic changes to Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel all new revenue associated with year to advocate for a larger share moving target. reach intended outcomes and Art/Design: Laurence Foong, John Heinly increased property values. The to- of state funding for our schools, Our Board of Supervisors con- make sure that the investments we Production Manager: tal school budget, which is com- getting $9.9 million more than an- tinues to be supportive of the make conform to the community’s Geovani Flores prised of the county transfer, plus ticipated through the state budget. school system and our partners on expectations. In our Budget Guid- Special Assistant to the Publisher state and some federal funding, With these funds, FCPS is within the School Board. When the Board ance, we invited our counterparts Jeanne Theismann [email protected] totals $2.6 billion. $4.1 million of their total $2.6 bil- of Supervisors adopted the on the School Board to participate @TheismannMedia Education is our board’s highest lion Advertised Budget proposal; FY2016 Budget, we also gave and we hope they will undertake priority; it is not, however our only a gap of just 0.16 percent (sixteen county staff Budget Guidance for a similar process for FCPS. CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 priority. The school transfer hundredths of a percent). FY2017 which provides a planning I also hope that the School Circulation Manager: amounts to almost 53 percent of The superintendent of Fairfax target for an additional increase Board is able to fill the vacant Ann Oliver [email protected] our General Fund Budget. Public County Public Schools Karen of 3 percent next year. Auditor to the School Board posi- safety, human services, parks and Garza increased her request for a As we look ahead at the fiscal tion they created in October of libraries all receive a fraction of transfer after the state budget in- outlook for next year, we know 2014. The Board of Supervisors what FCPS does and these services crease was announced and shortly that we will continue to be af- has had an Auditor to the Board are also critical to making Fairfax before our budget adoption. fected by a sluggish economy and since the 1990s. This independent, County one of the best places in In her April 28 release, the su- the effects of federal cutbacks and critical perspective on the budget the country to live, work, raise a perintendent indicated this figure sequestration. Like the schools, the and county programs can help family and grow older comfort- is now $7.6 million or 0.297 per- General County side of the ledger elected leaders identify efficiencies ably. It is also important that real cent of FCPS Proposed Operating is projecting a budget shortfall for and has saved taxpayers millions estate taxes are affordable to our Budget. Enrollment estimates, and the next (2017) Fiscal Year. This of dollars.

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To the Editor: munity and reviewing its impact wise. On May 7 the Fairfax County on all students, teachers and the This School Board’s vote was a School Board added “gender iden- system. More importantly they disappointment to the public and tity” to their nondiscrimination neglected the delivery of educa- an example of the wrongs insti- policy. The vote was 11 to 1 with tion in one of the nation’s largest gated by party zealots who place Ms. Elizabeth Schultz being the school systems. special interest candidates on the only vote against this motion. In In Fairfax County schools receive ballot. The result is a policy and this motion the close to 70 percent of the county’s governing disaster. November School Board took a social topic budget yet too often we as resi- can’t come fast enough. that is of interest to a vocal mi- dents ignorantly believe “level nority and made it an educational heads” will prevail when making Elizabeth Bradsher matter for a majority. In doing so decisions regarding education on Former Fairfax County School they neglected their duties of dis- behalf of our children and the tax- Board Member cussing such a topic with the com- payer. This vote suggests other- Fairfax Station A Fresh Voice To the Editor: mitted to working with the com- supervisor’s office to better con- As a resident and parent of munity. nect our community. Lorton, I have closely followed the She has already proven her dedi- She pledges to make supervisor’s candidates campaigning for Mt. cation to the community with her office more accessible which is Vernon County supervisor. I must impressive resume of volunteer welcome in this district full of en- admit, I have not been satisfied work. ergetic, innovative, and passionate with the candidates with the ex- In addition, her professional ex- residents ready to build a stron- ception of Candice Bennett. perience as a small business owner ger community. While the others are evasive in sets her apart because she can re- I am excited to learn more about their answers to solve the issues late to the challenges facing our her as the campaign continues and we face in this district, Candice district from an economic and I am very pleased that someone of comes across authentic. She is a planning perspective. Her work her stature is running. fresh voice in the campaign who experience is a fantastic blend that is not afraid to admit she does not would suit our district well and I Dr. Uchechi Wosu have all the answers but is com- am confident she will use the Lorton

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a.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Send notes to the Connection at Donna Rambler at the Springfield Lake Road, Burke. Storytime with a [email protected] or call Outback at [email protected] or focus on early literacy skills. Age 2-3 703-778-9416. The deadline is the Friday by phone at 703-912-7531. prior to the next paper’s publication. Springfield Smart Markets with adult. Dated announcements should be submit- Farmers Market. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. THURSDAY/MAY 21 ted at least two weeks prior to the event. Springfield Town Center, at the Fairfax Antique Arts Association. corner of Loisdale Road and Spring 10 a.m. Green Acres Senior Center, Mall Drive. Fresh local fruits and 4401 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. THURSDAY/MAY 14 veggies. Linwood Smith, guest speaker this Car Show. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lake Storytime Yoga for School Age month, will demonstrate how to Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Children. Burke Centre Library, repair old trunks. He will have a few Drive, Reston. The entry fee for all 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. 4:30 small samples to show. He will also vehicles is $10, and entries are now p.m. Join certified yoga instructor share stories about growing up in being accepted. Spectators will be Karen Hamilton for stories, stretches, Olde Town Alexandria. admitted free of charge. The car and simple yoga poses. Wear Magic Tree House Club. 4:30 p.m. show is presented by MNR Dips. Cars comfortable clothing and bring a mat Burke Centre Library, 5935 Fred and trucks will be judged in three or towel. Funded by the Friends of Oaks Road, Burke. Read and talk classes. One vehicle will win the “All Burke Centre Library. Openings. about story number 15 in the series, Show People’s Choice” award. Salsa’s Ancient Rhythm. Burke Viking Ships at Sunrise. Their magic Trophies and prizes will be awarded Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak tree house takes Jack and Annie back to first, second, and third-place Road, Burke. 7 p.m. Teens and adults to a monastery in medieval Ireland, winners. To enter a car or truck, call participate in an interactive where they try to retrieve a lost book; 571-264-7479 or email presentation by Mr. José Obando, ages 6-8. Salsa consultant for the Metropolitan [email protected]. Vendor Museum of Arts’s Department of opportunities are available. SATURDAY/MAY 23 Creative Writers Club. 2 p.m. Burke Musical instruments, as he reveals Screening of Big Dream. 1 p.m. Centre Library, 5935 Fred Oaks the history and music. Openings. GMU, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Road, Burke. Do you enjoy writing Big Dream is a documentary film that FRIDAY/MAY 15 fiction, poetry, non-fiction and/or follows the stories of seven young memoirs? Join us for sharing, Classic Tales. 10:30 a.m. Burke women in technology fields around discussion and feedback of works in Centre Library, 5935 Fred Oaks the globe. Each story takes a look at progress. Teen volunteer facilitates. Road, Burke. Develop your child’s these young women’s ambitions and Age 13-18. early literacy skills with stories, how they overcome personal songs, and activities. Age 3-5 with challenges to pursue careers in STEM adult. SUNDAY/MAY 17 fields. Free. Springfield Smart Markets FRIDAY-SATURDAY/MAY 15-16 3rd Annual Fragile X Walk. 7:45 Farmers Market. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Alice in Wonderland. 7 p.m. Thomas a.m. Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station. Registration after Springfield Town Center, at the Edison High School, 5801 Franconia corner of Loisdale Road and Spring Road, Alexandria. This modern May 5 is $40 per adult and $15 per child and shirt sizes are not Mall Drive. Fresh local fruits and retelling of the classic children’s story veggies. has all of the characters you know guaranteed. https:// and love, including the Mad Hatter, www.crowdrise.com/FXSNOVA2015. SATURDAY-SUNDAY/MAY 23-24 N Gauge Model Train Show. 1-4 the Cheshire Cat, and the Queen of Fairfax Swimming Pool Open p.m. Fairfax Station Railroad Hearts. With cell phone in hand, a House. 12-4 p.m. Fairfax Swimming present-day Alice encounters the Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station.Museum Pool, 4200 Roberts Road, Fairfax. Wonderland so many of us treasure The public is welcome to visit the in a musical that appeals to both members, free; adults 16 and over, $4; children 5-15, $2; under 4, free. pool. Free moon bounce and pizza children and adults. Tickets will be for sale on Saturday. More available at the door ($5 for adults, Information on the museum and shows is at www.fairfax-station.org information and membership options $3 for children, $1 for children at at http://www.fairfaxpool.com. matinee). Concessions will be phone 703-425-9225. available. Historic Colonial Church Service SUNDAY/MAY 24 at Gunston Hall Plantation. OAR Jazz and Wine Festival. SATURDAY/MAY 16 10:30 a.m. Gunston Hall is located at 2-5 10709 Gunston Road, Mason Neck. A p.m. The Winery at Bull Run, 15950 Hope & Health Festival. 11 a.m. - 2 Lee Highway, Centreville. Tickets are p.m. Lorton Community Action colonial Anglican Service of Morning Prayer will be held at Gunston Hall. $50 and guests will enjoy a meal Center, South County Cares, and catered by Spilled Milk catering with INOVA are providing the annual The service will be led by the Rev. Mr. Lee Massey, a colonial Rector of paired wines. All funds will go to Hope & Health Festival at the Lorton support OAR’s programs. Park, 9518 Richmond Highway, Pohick Church, as portrayed by the Reverend Thomas Costa, D.D. The Registration: http:// behind the Lorton Library. Free www.oarfairfax.org/employment- health screenings, food, inflatables, service will use the Order for Morning Prayer from the 1662 opportunities?id=195 kids’ games and activities will be Workhouse Farmers Market. 1-5 available, rain or shine to all in English Book of Common Prayer, the You Can Make a Difference service George Mason and George p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 attendance. LortonAction.org or call Workhouse Way, Lorton. The 703-339-5161, ext. 140. Washington used in their regular Sunday worship. For more opening day of this year’s farmers 7th Annual Occoquan River Fest. markets season. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Occoquan Regional information call 703-550-9220 or Park, 9751 Ox Road, Lorton. This visit www.gunstonhall.org SUNDAY-MONDAY/MAY 24-25 Workhouse Farmers Market. 1-5 family event will feature free river Art Guild of Clifton Show and p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 boat rides, a children’s midway, live Sale. 5-8 p.m. on Sunday. 12-5 p.m. Workhouse Way, Lorton. The animals, food, hiking, paddling and on Monday. 11200 Fairfax Station opening day of this year’s farmers over 15 outdoor recreation, history Road in Fairfax Station. Artists will markets season. and conservation organizations. The display and sell works featuring local event is sponsored by NOVA Parks MONDAY/MAY 18 themes across a range of media. with assistance from the Occoquan Admission is free for Museum 2Let’s Hear it for the Girls. 7 p.m. Watertrail League, the Occoquan members and children 4 and under; Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Cats benefit from being in a foster River Communities, Bob Beach $2 children 5-15; $4 adults 16 and Road, Burke. All girls book discussion Architects, Vulcan Materials, older. www.fairfax-station.org, 703- group. The Bad Beginning by Lemony home. We need long- and short-term Rivergate Development, Prince 425-9225. William Marina and Lorton Station Snicket. Age 9-12 with adult female. fosters for cats of all ages, mothers Merchants. MONDAY-SUNDAY/MAY 18-24 TUESDAY/MAY 26 Creative Writers Club. 2 p.m. Burke Tai Chi. 10 a.m. Burke Centre Library, Centre Library, 5935 Fred Oaks GI Film Festival. Angelika Film with litters and kittens on their own. Center, 2911 District Avenue, 5935 Fred Oaks Road, Burke. Tai Chi Road, Burke. Do you enjoy writing introduced by Dante Gilmer of Still fiction, poetry, non-fiction and/or Fairfax. The nation’s only military Email [email protected]. film festival. Cinematic stories of Water Tai Chi Center. Wear memoirs? Join us for sharing, comfortable clothes that allow discussion and feedback of works in mothers, daughters, fathers, wives, brothers and more. GIFF15.com. movement. Adults. progress. Ages 12-18. Pokemon Club. 7 p.m. Kings Park Friedreich’s Ataxia Research TUESDAY/MAY 19 Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Consider Alliance (FARA) Benefit Buffet Burke. Bring your Pokémon trading Luncheon. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tai Chi. 10 a.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Fred Oaks Road, Burke. Come cards to trade or play the Pokémon Springfield Outback Steakhouse, game. Age 6-12. 6651 Backlick Road, Springfield. The and experience the benefits of Tai Fostering Springfield Outback Steakhouse will Chi introduced by Dante Gilmer of WEDNESDAY/MAY 27 Still Water Tai Chi Center. Wear visit the website, click on Participate be presenting a fundraiser to benefit Tiny Tots. 10:30 a.m. Burke Centre comfortable clothes that allow the FARA.Cover charge is $30 and Library, 5935 Fred Oaks Road, Burke. movement. Adults. includes an all you can eat buffet. Join instructor Susan Alverson for Adopt/Donate/Volunteer at Live entertainment. Co-sponsored by WEDNESDAY/MAY 20 music, movement and song! Funded the Washington Area Parrot Head Terrific Twos and Threes. 10:30 by the Friends of Burke Centre www.lostdogrescue.org Club. www.curefa.org, or contact Library. Age 1-2 years with adult. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ May 14-20, 2015 ❖ 13 Sports Cool-Headed Rams Hand Centreville First Loss

Obregon leads “I think that was the most Robinson with eight physical game I’ve ever goals; Wildcats receive played. ... It was insane.” six yellow cards. — Robinson junior Taylor Caskey

By Jon Roetman or four yellows on the whole year” The Connection prior to Monday’s game. She said the team can learn from the loss before he hype surrounding Monday entering the postseason. night’s matchup between the “Clearly, some of my younger play- TRobinson and Centreville girls’ ers didn’t quite know how to handle a lacrosse teams built throughout game like this, but they’ll learn from the day with comments on social media. it [and] they’ll be better next time,” Things got even more intense when fo- she said. “… [Losing players to yel- cus shifted to the field. low cards is] a tough thing to battle In a battle for the top seed in the Confer- back from. So for the score to be what ence 5 tournament, the Rams and Wildcats it is and for us to be beating a team engaged in physical play, and combined for like that a man down, I’m proud of 45 goals and eight yellow cards. There was Robinson junior Taylor Caskey scored four goals during Monday’s vic- the effort that they put out and it even a brief sideline dispute between head tory over Centreville. didn’t go our way in terms of the fouls coaches. Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection and they’ll be better for it next time. Each team made a second-half run to take “… Adversity is always a benefit and the lead. But in an environment Robinson it’s a learning experience. It’s a whole captain Taylor Caskey described as “insane,” new season from here on out.” it was the Rams who best kept their cool Robinson senior attack Izzy and came out on top. Obregon produced a hat trick in the Playing with a three-player advantage game’s first four minutes, helping the thanks to six Centreville yellow cards, Rams jump out to a 4-0 lead. She tal- Robinson scored the final six goals and cap- lied six goals in the first half and fin- tured a 25-20 victory on May 11 at Robinson ished with eight. Secondary School. OBREGON, who will play for the Uni- THE RAMS finished the regular season versity of Maryland, said she wanted with a 13-1 record, including 5-0 in the to play well against Centreville conference. Centreville suffered its first loss standouts Wakefield (University of of the season (10-1, 4-1) and will be the North Carolina) and Reagan Newell No. 2 seed in the conference tournament. (James Madison University). Each team will receive a first-round bye and “I did take it on myself to be a little an automatic berth in the 6A North region more aggressive,” Obregon said. “It tournament. was more of a personal game because “It was intense,” said Caskey, a junior I’m best friends with Reagan … so midfielder. “It was building up the whole there was some rivalry there.” day — back and forth on social media; ev- Caskey and sophomore attacker eryone was getting so hyped for the game. Robinson senior Izzy Obregon scored eight goals Monday, helping the Katie Checkosky each scored four We wanted this so bad. We haven’t beat Rams beat Centreville 25-20. goals for Robinson. Senior midfielder Centreville [since 2011] and I think we were and team captain Mackenzie Schuler just looking for the redemption we were Centreville received two more yellow cards, cats] did it. Having so many people down, finished with three goals, and senior looking for for so long. putting the Wildcats in a 12-on-9 disadvan- we were able to take the lead.” attack Sasha Towne, junior attack “... I think that was the most physical tage. Robinson capitalized by scoring the While Case preached calmness, the Kaitlin Luccarelli and sophomore game I’ve ever played. ... It was insane.” final six goals and taking the game. Robinson head coach exhibited a moment midfielder Elli Kluegel each had two. Robinson led 17-10 at halftime but The Rams also scored four straight goals of frustration in the second half when she Newell led Centreville with eight Centreville came surging back. in the first half during a Centreville yellow yelled at Centreville head coach Christina goals and Wakefield totaled six. Paige The Wildcats trailed 18-12 when an offi- card, extending their lead to 16-9 Griel, telling her not to coach her players Richbourg finished with three goals, cial issued Centreville standout Caroline Robinson head coach Liz Case said she while they’re in the penalty box. Emily Marciano had two and Elizabeth Wakefield a yellow card — Centreville’s told the Rams to “keep calm and just play” “Just play by the rules,” Case said after Murphy had one. fourth of the night — with 21:07 remain- in regard to dealing with Centreville’s physi- the game. “It is what it is. If she saw me “Reagan and Caroline are two amazing. US Lacrosse rules state once a team cal style. doing it, I’m sure she would call me out, ing players,” Caskey said. “We’ve been receives its fourth yellow card of the game, “I wanted [us] to play a clean game,” Case too. [Out of] respect, I’m going to call her trying to guard them forever. When the team will be a player short for the re- said. “I’m very adamant about how they are out on it basing it on the fact that she knows we all get into it, it gets a little tough mainder of the contest and will lose another at practice with checking and fouling. I call the rules. … We had yellow cards too, but to keep our emotions together. I would player for each subsequent card issued. them out on it. They have to do push-ups. I I’m not over there coaching them.” say there was a good amount of rough- Despite being short-handed, Centreville feel that’s one thing that saved us in this Officials warned both teams. ness out there tonight because people scored eight of the next nine goals and took game is we did keep our composure. We “I don’t have a comment for that,” Griel just wanted this win more than any- a 20-19 lead when Wakefield scored with didn’t get too emotional in the sense that said. “I don’t think she likes where I was thing. 14:56 remaining. [we] started swinging and playing bad. It standing, I guess.” “To us, this was the game that meant Within the next six minutes, however, worked to our benefit because [the Wild- Griel said the Wildcats “might have three it all.”

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Photo by Dimitri Gan

The Jim Moyer Circus Club performs at the 2014 Hope & Health Festival in Lorton.

The new space plan to the Napolitano home called for an enclosed Hope & Health Festival “bump out” off the home’s south-facing rear elevation. The added square footage accommodates a family entertainment zone in a newly formed great room that incorporates the kitchen, an informal dining area and a Returns for Third Year computer work station. Designer Susanne Glatz developed a “transi- By Tim Peterson tional” interior design style appropriate to existing furnishings and art. The Connection When and Where The Hope & Health Festival takes place Sat- urday, May 16, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. inda Patterson, executive direc- behind the Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Adding On tor of the Lorton Community Ac- Highway in Lorton. Visit L www.southcountycares.com for more. tion Center, said about a fifth of From Page 11 footage would extend the former family the local population their organization Napolitano’s preferred improvements “wish room, which would now be converted into serves is suffering from chronic health- sible by public transportation for many list,” it was clear that the existing first floor a first-level master bedroom suite. related issues. of the people Lorton Community Action footprint was really only about 400 feet The resulting accommodation features a “Diabetes, high blood pressure, or Center serves, Patterson said. short of a plan that would satisfy all the 58-square-foot walk-in closet (more than both,” she said, people “are struggling Professionals from the Inova Lorton current requirements — including relocat- triple the size of its predecessor), and a 190- to try and stay healthy.” Healthplex will be providing free screening Kim’s office to the first floor,” designer square-foot luxury bath complete with Getting these people and their fami- ings for skin conditions, stroke risk, Suzanne Glatz said. “The real question was: glass-encased walk-in shower, soaking tub, lies more assistance, screenings and blood pressure and non-fasting choles- could a slightly expanded first level be and a his-and-her vanity. other information on services available terol. “That sort of information is a lead- reconfigured in a way that would fulfill such One enters the new suite through a dis- to them are some of the main goals of ing indicator for other sorts of problems a wide range of new needs.” crete foyer off the great room. Among its the Hope & Health Festival, a free com- that might arise later — pre-diabetes, Glatz, of Foster Remodeling Solutions in many visible charms, the new suite features munity event sponsored by the Lorton heart disease, blood disorders — and Lorton, had been hired last year by the glass-facing double French doors that swing Community Action Center and South really important to know,” said Inova Napolitanos to develop and supervise a open directly to the patio. County Cares. spokesman Curt McCormick. “By provid- budget-sensitive makeover. Trained as both To engineer the enlargement, Glatz re- “Being able to have someone keep an ing screenings in the community, we can a space planner and an interior designer, moved about half of the home’s rear eleva- eye on things, even if it’s through an help people stay well, rather than get Glatz has been particularly strong in find- tion, shoring up the existing second floor event like this, is really important,” said better after — that’s the goal. For a coming creative ways to add square footage to with a horizontal I-beam secured on verti- Patterson, “especially given the chal- munity to be vibrant, good health is re- space-restricted older homes. cal supports. lenges with transportation in South ally a prerequisite.” “Basically, Suzanne invited us to think A sliding glass door on the east side of County.” A handful of Fairfax County organiza- about the floor plan differently,” Michael the new great room opens to a tree-lined Patterson applauded health-minded tions will be on hand, including the Of- Napolitano said. “Once you recognize that side yard where the Napolitanos plans to events at the Fairfax County Government fice for Women & Domestic Violence you don’t have to live in conformity with add a patio. Center and SpringFest at the Workhouse Services, as well as a dozen other ven- the room-assignment template provided by “The great room is a perfect solution for Arts Center in Lorton. “The problem is if dors ranging from physical therapy and the original builder, you start to see the us now,” Michael Napolitano said, “We can you live on this side of Lorton, getting yoga to the Women, Infants, and Chil- possibilities.” be together in the same place working on over there is virtually impossible if you dren special supplemental nutrition pro- The first consideration: repurposing the different projects — cooking, homework, lack transportation.” gram. 12-foot-by-35-foot family room. television — without disrupting each other. The Hope & Health Festival is sched- Entertainment for younger family “The front part of the family room — It offers a nice balance of family time and uled for its third edition on May 16, tak- members will include inflatable activi- which segues from the front foyer — made independence.” ing place behind the Lorton Library. The ties, the Jim Moyer Circus Club at 1 p.m. perfect sense as a place for Kim’s office,” The first level interior design — a collabo- location makes it walkable and acces- and free food and haircuts. Michael Napolitano said. “But I hadn’t con- ration between Glatz and Kim Napolitano sidered it’s possibilities as a master bedroom — explores “transitional”-style sensibilities. suite until Suzanne pointed it out.” Wide-plank provincial hickory flooring “Also, I was aware that newer homes of- extends throughout the great room, new ten feature a kitchen that directly interacts office and master suite, lending a unity that with the family room,” he added. “I just works well with existing furniture. didn’t see how we could accomplish that in The tawny gold wall coloring in the great this house.” room, dining room and office in combina- As this option became more compelling, tion with white ceiling, likewise, confers Glatz sketched out a plan for a 360-square- warmth. foot “bump-out” extending from the home’s By contrast, the master bath unfolds in a south-facing rear elevation. restful taupe that complements the wood- grain porcelain flooring and silestone ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY square feet counter tops. of the newly enclosed space would be an In short, a perfect setting for a white open family entertainment zone within a Jacuzzi holstered in a wood frame — and a 500-square-foot L-shaped “great room” that few blissful moments all to one’s self. would incorporate the kitchen, breakfast Around 350 people attended the 2014 Hope & Health Festival in room and a new computer work station. 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Alexandria $475,000 Adorable in Alexandria! This 2 BR plus Den, 3 Level Townhome features upgraded Kitchen with granite counters, 1st floor hardwoods, Lower Level Rec Room and Den. Close to Metro. Clifton $865,000 Barbara Nowak Elegant 6,000+ fin sq. ft. home in sought-after Willow Springs. 703-473-1803 Haymarket $629,000 Burke $599,900 Entertaining is effortless with Open Floor Plan & Oversized Gerry Staudte Resort lifestyle in this immaculate 3 BR, 2 BA & Regency 55+ com- Gorgeous Home! New Gourmet Kitchen, hardwood floors, amazing Rooms. Gleaming HDWDs. Wooded Lot. Updated Huge Kitchen & 703-309-8948 munity. Porch, deck, patio overlook lush landscape. Hardwoods, landscaping, gorgeous baths, finished full basement. Close to Luxury Master Bath. MBR Balcony. Lower Level Nanny Suite pos- granite, Master on main, sitting room, office, loft, unfinished Lower schools, VRE, shopping, major commuter routes, and Pentagon sible. Sauna, Cedar Lined Closet. Quiet Street. Move-In Ready. Level and walkout. express buses. You must see this home! John & Jennifer Boyce 703-425-5646 Mary LaRoche 703-919-0747 Diana Khoury 703-401-7549

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Gainesville $474,900 Heritage Hunt 55+ pristine 1-level SFH on Golf Course. 2 main Clifton $910,000 Falls Church $769,000 level BR, 2BA, Gourmet Kitchen w/ 42” cabs, island, new neutral Bring your horses to a fabulous 5 stall barn on this equestrian One level brick SFH approx. 3,000 sq. ft. in Sleepy Hollow. paint & hdwds, Family room w/ gas Fireplace, Dining, Sunroom, paradise! The property includes a gorgeous home with updated Featuring hardwoods, updated baths, custom kitchen with gran- Fairfax $808,000 MBR w/WIC, updated Lux MBA w/walk-in shower, Prcln tile, 2 car baths and kitchen with granite counters, breakfast bar, top of the ite, SS appliances, a large carport and a huge family room addi- An incredible home and a rare opportunity in Zion Mews. 5 bed- Garage, Deck, Irrigation system. HOA include Phone, Internet, line appliances, high ceilings, open floor plan, decks overlooking the tion on over 1/2 acres. 3 bedrooms & 2.5 baths. Minutes to DC rooms, 4.5 baths, over 4,800 square feet of living space on 3 finished Cable, Trash & fitness. Golf membership avail. Golf View! paddocks from several levels. & close to Rte. 50 & 7. levels. Lower level entrance with full bedroom & kitchenette. Amanda Scott 703-772-9190 Dana LaFever 703-609-3479 Betsy Rutkowski 703-229-3368 Richard Esposito 703-503-4035 Access the Realtors’ Multiple Listing Service: www.searchvirginia.listingbook.com

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