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Burke Stories Of People and Pets Pet Connection, Page 6 Kofi Annan Resigns As Phillips Is New County NAACP President Rams Principal News, Page 3 News, Page 2 Photo contributedPhoto Page 10 Opinion, Page 4 v Entertainment, 8 Classifieds, August 1-7, 2019 online at www.connectionnewspapers.com News Phillips Is New Rams Principal A Robinson Secondary grad herself, Tracey Phillips is a home-town, home-grown leader. Photos by Steve Hibbard/The Connection By Steve Hibbard The Connection

ith 22 years in education, Tracey Phillips, 43, of Fairfax was named the Wnew principal of Robinson Second ary School on July 26, 2019, replac- ing Matt Eline who took a job in Prince William County. She will be overseeing 3,800 students and a staff of 300. Phillips also graduated from Robinson Secondary and Oak View Elementary and grew up in the same Rams’ neighborhood. Her parents, Wes and Felecia Blaine, and sister Leslie Malkowski live right down the road. What she loves about her job is the people, she said. “I’m home grown; I graduated from here; I grew up in this neighborhood. ... It’s a unique environment, a welcoming place. The culture here draws Shown with a statue of the Ram, you in and it’s hard to not love it.” Tracey Phillips is the new principal of According to 2018-2019 stats, Robinson is com- Robinson Secondary. posed of 59 percent white students; 14.6 percent Hispanic; 5.8 percent Black; 13 percent Asian; and have the socioeconomic status of our students chang- 6.7 percent other. Students in the General Educa- ing as well. Our students are all achieving and meet- tion division number 92 percent; and the Special ing benchmarks and doing excellent things in the Education is 14 percent. classroom and extra-curricular activities. Students “We’re a high-achieving school with a population Shown in her office, Tracey Phillips is the new principal which is increasing in diversity,” said Phillips. “We See New Principal, Page 10 of Robinson Secondary.

2 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ August 1-7, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected] Kofi Annan Resigns As County NAACP President Fairfax NAACP issues statement; Sean Perryman assumes presidency.

resident Kofi Annan tendered his education and affordable housing, to com- resignation as President of the munity policing. The Fairfax NAACP chap- PFairfax County NAACP and it is ter just completed a community service with profound regret that the project benefiting the Capital Area Food Executive Committee has accepted the res- Bank earlier this month. In partnership with ignation of Kofi Annan as of Sunday, July the Fairfax County Police, we’re preparing 28. Annan resigned for personal reasons, for the Cops and Kids Basketball game next but his resignation did follow a story in the month. It’s unfortunate that in the midst of Washington Post about a dispute with a busy summer, we have to be distracted by Kofi Annan former branch president Shirley Ginwright. what amounts to an interpersonal matter Despite the private nature of the dispute in between two individuals who have known had our share of disagree- the context of a personal text message con- each other for years. ments, Chairman Bulova versation with Ms. Ginwright, the Execu- On behalf of the Executive Committee, has been a friend and an ally tive Committee denounces Mr. Annan’s use we apologize to Ms. Ginwright for the dis- of the NAACP. She was es- of derogatory language towards Ms. respectful comments made by our former pecially critical in establish- Ginwright, as well as his negative comments president. They do not reflect the attitude ing more civilian oversight Photo by Andrea Worker/The Connection about Fairfax County officials - NAACP said or values of this Board. Ms. Ginwright is of the Fairfax County Police Sean Perryman in a statement. always welcome to attend our events and Department through the Ad Our primary focus as an organization is share her perspective. Hoc Police Practices Review Committee and country. I hope to lead in a way that honors to address the myriad of issues Fairfax The Executive committee apologizes to the Police Civilian Review Panel. As Chair- their service and dedication. I also hope to County residents face on a daily basis, from Chairman Sharon Bulova. Though we’ve man Bulova is stepping down after this lead in a way that does justice to the work term, we plan to continue this excellent re- already started by Kofi Annan. lationship with the Board of Supervisors, I remember when I attended my first and the new Chairman. meeting not sure what to expect. Kofi The Executive Committee would also like brought me into the fold. He gave me real to apologize to FCPD Chief Edwin Roessler. responsibility. He let me ascend to leader- We appreciate Chief Roessler and the ship quickly and listened to the advice I FCPD’s commitment to serving all the resi- gave. I’m incredibly proud of the work I dents of Fairfax County, and intend to con- accomplished with him and I’ll never for- tinue working with them to strengthen our get the opportunity he gave me. community. The outpouring of love for Kofi Annan Though the Fairfax Branch is one of the following the announcement of his resig- oldest chapters of the NAACP, the branch nation is a testament to the impact of his has truly flourished in recent years under work and the lives he’s touched. I’m wise Mr. Annan’s leadership. His tireless advo- enough to understand that you don’t replace cacy and tenacious pursuit of justice drove someone like Kofi but can only try to fur- everyone in this branch to the next level, ther the work with the amazing team they culminating in winning the NAACP’s pres- left you. I hope he continues to stay involved tigious Thalheimer Award in 2018. and we can partner in whatever he does We invite the community to join us at our next. next General Membership Meeting on Aug. I cannot and will not seek to be like pre- 10 at the A.M.E. Baptist Church in Alexan- vious leaders for I fear I could only be a dria. Membership in the Fairfax NAACP is bad imitation. I will instead try to carve out open to all Fairfax County residents, regard- my own brand of leadership focused on less of gender, race, creed, religion, or na- equity, policy, and elevating the status of tional origin. this branch. I will not try to recreate myself but continue to lead with honesty, humor, Photo contributed STATEMENT FROM SEAN PERRYMAN, occasional snark, and a lot of passion. The Dr. David Anmuth of Pediatric Lung and Allergy Center answers on assuming presidency of Fairfax County branch will shift somewhat but our resolve questions from the community during an open forum Q&A session NAACP: and mission will remain the same. on July 18 in Fairfax. “As many of you may have heard by now, My motivation—my daughter Ava and I’m assuming the Presidency of the Fairfax every child like her—remain the same. Be- County NAACP. I’m both excited and cause as a nation, we must realize that no Discussing Food Allergies humbled by the opportunity to represent one is coming to save us. We must create On July 18, the pediatric allergists of between. They covered a myriad of an organization with a legacy as rich and the communities we seek until eventually Pediatric Lung and Allergy Center topics including food allergy testing, important as the NAACP. the world becomes something we are proud (PLAC) teamed up with the Northern how cooking can trigger specific In an organization founded by legendary to hand our children and children’s chil- VA Food Allergy Group to host an open allergic responses, reading food labels, intellectuals and titans of civil and human dren. forum question and answer session for ancillary support services, various rights like Ida B. Wells and W.E.B. Du Bois, As I look forward to the future, I am ea- the community. The session was geared treatment options, and more. it’s daunting to compare yourself to lead- ger to continue my work with leaders toward parents of children who For more information, follow the ers of past. The work remains though, and throughout Fairfax County and hope to manage food allergies of all kinds. The groups on facebook: must continue. I realize, however, that ev- meet with leaders from the Virginia state physicians, Dr. David Anmuth and Dr. @pediatriclungandallergycenter, ery branch is only as good as the people delegation, county board, and school board Anne Miranowski, talked with parents www.fnapc.com | @novafoodallergy, who volunteer. Thankfully, in Fairfax, we soon. of infants, teenagers, and all ages in www.novafoodallergy.org. have some of the most talented and pas- I appreciate all of you as I prepare for this sionate individuals in any branch in the task of leading this amazing organization. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ August 1-7, 2019 ❖ 3 Opinion Burke

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By Joe Fay than $24,000. An independent, locally owned weekly Executive Director FACETS At Robinson Square, Ragan Oaks, Barros newspaper delivered to Circle and Wedgewood, staff and volunteers homes and businesses. Published by s summer nears the end, we are get offer an array of educational, preventative and Local Media Connection LLC ting ready to say goodbye to 21 enrichment programs to help youth, including teens that are headed off to college. mentoring and tutoring, and a variety of classes 1606 King Street A Alexandria, Virginia 22314 These young people have been in- such as literacy, art, and computers. Participa- volved in our summer youth programs for tion provides many benefits, including ensur- Free digital edition delivered to many years. They have experienced — like the ing a safe after-school and weekend environ- your email box. Go to other children in our programs and all kids — ment, interaction with caring adults, award connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe the excitement and anxiety around back to winning programs, and access to resources and school preparation. These rituals include buy- case management. NEWS DEPARTMENT: ing clothes and school supplies, getting a hair- We also work with these youth to help them [email protected] cut, and finding out what teachers you have. get ready to go back to school. Like many Kemal Kurspahic For the nearly 23,000 kids that live in pov- nonprofits, we conduct supply drives that help Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 erty in Fairfax County, back to school rituals make sure they have backpacks, pencils, and a [email protected] can cause stress. In a region of so much wealth, myriad of other supplies that come on the it’s hard to remember that many children do lengthy lists provided by the schools. In many Andrea Worker Contributing Writer not share the same levels of preparation. They of the 400 backpacks, we also supply kids with [email protected] want to but simply cannot. a voucher for a haircut from the Hair Cuttery. FACETS serves many impoverished youth These school supply drives really do make a Jean Card through our Education and Community Devel- difference, and we hope you will consider con- Production Editor [email protected] opment Program. The program operates year- tributing to ours or other organizations. If your round in four low-income, subsidized commu- means permit, perhaps consider donating a gift Photo contributed nities offering a continuum of supportive ser- card to a clothing store or a hair salon. Help- Volunteer stuffing backpacks. ADVERTISING: vices to break the cycle of poverty. People living a child feel confident and fit in during those For advertising information e-mail: ing in these affordable housing communities first weeks of school goes a long way in mak- cator, then we know it works. [email protected] have limited financial resources, with the av- ing the school year productive. And if the youth Learn more about how you can help at 703-778-9431 erage annual income for a family of four less we are helping prepare for college are an indi- www.FACETSCares.org. Steve Hogan Display Advertising, 703-778-9418 [email protected] 400 Years of Democracy and Its Scars Debbie Funk National Sales 703-778-9444 By Scott Surovell When Reconstruction Era consti- Virginia cities often annexed neighboring [email protected] State Senator (D-36) tutional reforms pushed voter par- county land as “white flight” gave rise to more ticipation to new levels, white back- minority voting in cities, particularly in Rich- David Griffin Marketing Assistant n July 30, 1619, 22 men lash brought state-sanctioned dis- mond. After many counties converted into cit- 703-778-9431 Omet in Jamestown for crimination openly directed at Afri- ies (cities could not annex land from other cit- [email protected] what eventually would can and Native Americans resulting ies), the General Assembly enacted an annex- become the longest, continuing, in voting policies designed to reduce ation moratorium in 1987. Classified & Employment Advertising democratically-elected legislative turnout to only the “right” voters — Virginia’s blemished history is one reason 703-778-9431 body in the western hemisphere. wealthy white people. Voter turn- many Virginians object to efforts to restrictive They were originally called bur- Commentary out dropped from 264,000 voters in measures like voter identification laws. When gesses and their meeting was an ex- the 1900 presidential election to the current majority of the House of Delegates Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm periment in representative democracy that 130,000 four years later thanks to the poll tax, was decided by the flip of a film canister, one [email protected] changed the world. This week, the nation im- literacy test and felon voter disenfranchise- cannot help but think that these policies make @MaryKimm portantly celebrates the 400th anniversary of ment. a difference in maintaining power. Executive Vice President that historic gathering. Like many other states, Virginia’s laws also Last month, I was in Greece where democ- Jerry Vernon While the experiment of democracy in the barred women from voting until the 19th racy was invented. As I travelled the country 703-549-0004 New World ultimately led to some incredible Amendment became law on Aug. 18, 1920, 301 and saw many old statues, I wondered how [email protected] results, Virginia’s democracy was far from per- years after the founding of democracy in the many were hated by subsequent generations, Editor in Chief fect. Some of the most egregious scars were western hemisphere that we celebrate. Virginia torn down and replaced. I also wondered how Steven Mauren Virginia’s laws that codified, encouraged, tol- refused to even ratify the 19th Amendment a society that achieved so much, ruled the Managing Editor erated and forced enslavement on African until 1952. With women voting, Virginia voter western world and created much of the foun- Kemal Kurspahic people, forcibly first brought to Point Comfort turnout jumped from 232,000 in 1920 to dational elements of western culture could Art/Design: Laurence Foong, John Heinly, in today’s Hampton a few weeks after the 305,000 by 1928. come crashing down but exists today with a Ali Khaligh House of Burgesses’ first meeting. Virginia also has a long history of abusive population smaller than Virginia and an Production Manager: For most Virginia’s history, the state had laws gerrymandering. In the first 300 years, the leg- economy smaller than the states of Oregon or Geovani Flores designed to discourage voting and perpetuate islature periodically refused to redraw legisla- Tennessee. elite power. In 1619, only adult, white men tive districts to perpetuate the power of Our current national political environment CIRCULATION who were not enslaved or indentured servants wealthy landowners in the Tidewater. By 1960, has demonstrated that many basic, norms that Circulation Manager: could vote. After various experiments and fear of minority, lower-income whites and ul- Americans thought were permanent can be Ann Oliver Bacon’s Rebellion, legislators enacted property timately progressive Democrats meant districts shattered. The last two millennia and Virginia’s [email protected] ownership requirements for voting so onerous had little relation to population and some con- last four centuries show that democracy can that three decades after American indepen- gressional districts had 50 percent more resi- be a fickle thing if we do not protect it. dence in 1776, one-third of adult white Vir- dents than others. In 1962, Fairfax County was So while we honor the 400th anniversary of ginia men still were still not allowed to vote. given one state senator after seeing 179% democracy in Virginia on July 30, 2019, please This law especially affected Virginians west of population growth between 1950-60. The U.S. remember our scarred history. It has been an the Blue Ridge Mountains. In fact, the legisla- Supreme Court ended this with “one man, one honor for me to serve you as part of this ex- ture did not abolish property ownership vot- vote” in Baker v. Carr in 1962. periment started 400 years ago and I will con- ing requirements until 232 years after democ- Entrenched power worked to keep minority tinue to do my best to make Virginia’s democracy began in Virginia. influence down in other ways. For example, racy as strong and participatory as it can be.

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or call 703.778.9431 Henry Phillips smiles with dogs Gus (left) and Buttercup (right).

Franconia Road and Rose Hill Drive Photo by Abby Sacks/The Connection Intersection Improvements Buttercup Understands “And the funny thing is when Gus is trying to bark,” Henry Phillips lives in Burke with dogs Gus, an he said, “she walks in front of him and is like ‘No.’ Fairfax County American Bulldog, and Buttercup, a Husky mutt. He It’s funny.” is especially fond of Buttercup for her fun and pro- Even when Buttercup was younger and more timid, Find out about planned intersection improvements tective nature. “At first when we got Buttercup, she Phillips still felt a connection to her. “We’ve been play- at Franconia Road (Route 644) and Rose Hill was afraid of all of us. She was cowering down,” he ing with each other since we were little,” he said. said. Now, though, she is more confident, and Phillips “Now, whenever I’m like ‘Buttercup, come here,’ she +YP]LPUJS\KPUNHUL^ÅHZOPUN`LSSV^HYYV^MVY thinks she understands how things work. just runs up to me.” westbound Franconia Road, new signalized JYVZZ^HSRVU-YHUJVUPH9VHKHUK(TLYPJHUZ^P[O Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant pedestrian signal and curb ramp upgrades.

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Jake Wartel sits on a couch with his dog, Murray.

Burke Lake Road and Shiplett Boulevard Photo by Abby Sacks/The Connection Chasing Murray in the Snow Intersection Improvements The first time Jake Wartel let Murray, his Bernese ning in my Crocs and shorts, and there’s snow on Mountain Dog, out in the snow, things did not go as the ground. And my brother was working at his desk Fairfax County planned. “I took him outside. And I was wearing and looked outside and saw me just running across Crocs and shorts and a t-shirt. I was just going to let the snow, chasing after Murray. Thankfully, we got Find out about planned intersection improvements him sit outside for a few minutes. But then, he saw him and brought him back. But, you know, it’s al- at Burke Lake Road (Route 645) and Shiplett something and started running. I chased after him a ways dangerous to bring him out in the snow be- bunch. And so, for 15 minutes or so, I was there run- cause he’s going to want to just run around and play.” )V\SL]HYKPUJS\KPUNUL^ÅHZOPUN`LSSV^HYYV^Z for both directions of Burke Lake Road, four new signalized pedestrian crosswalks, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant curb ramp upgrades.

Review project information at www.virginiadot. org/projects, or at VDOT’s Northern Virginia +PZ[YPJ[6ɉJLH[ (SSPHUJL+YP]L-HPYMH_ Tally, the Best =PYNPUPH7SLHZLJHSSHOLHKH[ VY;;@;++[VLUZ\YLHWWYVWYPH[LWLYZVUULS Friend HYLH]HPSHISL[VHUZ^LY`V\YX\LZ[PVUZ Kay Schlachter’s Treeing Walker Hound, Tally, is her best friend. 0M`V\YJVUJLYUZJHUUV[ILZH[PZÄLK=+6;PZ When Schlachter went to PetSmart to begin looking for a dog to adopt, ^PSSPUN[VOVSKHW\ISPJOLHYPUN@V\TH`YLX\LZ[ she “met a few dogs just for fun,” [OH[HW\ISPJOLHYPUNILOLSKI`ZLUKPUNH^YP[[LU she said. “Then I sat down, and YLX\LZ[[V4Z;PLU1\UN/V7,=PYNPUPH [Tally] came over and stood with +LWHY[TLU[VM;YHUZWVY[H[PVU-HPYMH_=( her feet in my lap and put her head on or prior to August 19, 2019. If upon receiving in my chest.” From this first interaction, she knew this dog “was the W\ISPJJVTTLU[ZP[PZKLLTLKULJLZZHY`[VOVSK one.” a public hearing, notice of date, time and place of Schlachter and Tally understand the hearing will be posted. each other. “When I am sad she comforts me,” Schlachter said. “And =+6;LUZ\YLZUVUKPZJYPTPUH[PVUHUKLX\HS when she is scared I comfort her.” She describes their relationship as LTWSV`TLU[PUHSSWYVNYHTZHUKHJ[P]P[PLZPU mutual, “which is why we are so accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil close,” she said. 9PNO[Z(J[VM 0M`V\ULLKTVYLPUMVYTH[PVU or special assistance for persons with disabilities VYSPTP[LK,UNSPZOWYVÄJPLUJ`JVU[HJ[=+6;*P]PS 9PNO[ZH[ Photo by Abby Sacks/The Connection Kay Schlachter smiles with her dog, Tally. :[H[L7YVQLJ[! 79* <7*! -LKLYHS!/:07) www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ August 1-7, 2019 ❖ 7 Calendar WEDNESDAY/AUG. 7 Springfield Nights: The Colin Thompson Band (Blues Rock). 7-8:30 p.m. at Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station. Submit entertainment announcements at Springfield Nights returns for a second summer www.connectionnewspapers.com/Calendar/. The season with free musical performances on deadline is noon on Friday. Photos/artwork Wednesday evenings at Burke Lake Park ranging encouraged. from bluegrass and pop, to rock and R&B. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/ springfield-nights. ONGOING Art Exhibition: Virginia Watercolor Society. THURSDAY/AUG. 8 Through Aug. 2, gallery hours in the A Musical Revolution. 2:30-3:30 p.m. at McGuireWoods Gallery, Workhouse Arts Center, Thomas Jefferson Library, 7415 Arlington Blvd., Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Falls Church. Welcome U.S. Army Old Guard Lorton. Virginia Watercolor Society (VWS) is Fife and Drum Corps. This special performance organizing its 40 th annual juried painting brings to life the music and instruments of the exhibition with about 85 paintings on display. Revolutionary War. All ages. Free. Visit Free and open to the public. Visit librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/ www.workhousearts.org/ or 5224826 for more. www.virginiawatercolorsociety.org for more. Evenings on the Ellipse: The David Kitchen Junior Golf Fairfax Camps, Clinics and Band (pop/rock). 5:30-7 p.m. at the Fairfax Competition. Burke Lake Golf Center is County Government Center, 12000 Government located at 6915 Ox Road, Fairfax Station. Center Parkway, Fairfax. The Fairfax County Pinecrest Golf Course is located at 6600 Little Government Center’s backyard will be alive with River Turnpike, Alexandria. Twin Lakes Golf fun, music and good company this summer as Course is located at 6201 Union Mill Road, the Evenings on the Ellipse concert series Clifton. Oak Marr Golf Complex is located at returns. Generous tastings and sales from 3136 Jermantown Road, Oakton. Visit Fairfax County’s two Wineries, Paradise Springs www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/golf/junior. and Bull Run. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ Registration Open: The Northern Virginia parks/performances/evenings-on-the-ellipse Senior Olympics features more than 60 events that challenge the mind as well as the FRIDAY/AUG. 9 body. New games this year: jigsaw puzzle and B-I-N-G-O. 7 p.m. at Fire Station 3, 4081 line-dancing. The games run Sept. 14-28. There University Drive, Fairfax. Enjoy free coffee, will be no on-site registration. Paper entertaining callers, a friendly atmosphere, registrations, available at most local recreation $1,000 guaranteed jackpot, treasure chest and senior centers, must be postmarked by Aug. progressive raffles, and good food available for 24. Online registrations must be completed by Kyle Harrell, better known as Humble, has been painting walls, doing purchase. All proceeds go to purchasing fire and Aug. 31 at www.nvso.us. illustrations and creating captivating canvases in Richmond for years. rescue equipment. Visit www.fairfaxvfd.com or Crafters Wanted for 2nd Annual Fall Craft call 703-273-3638 for more. Show. The Fairfax Station Railroad Museum His work is all over the city, the state and the world. Author Event: E. A. Dustin. 7-8:30 p.m. at will hold its 2nd Annual Fall Craft Show and Barnes and Noble Mosaic District, 2921 District LEGO (TM) Train Show on Saturday, Oct. 12, Ave., Suite 180, Fairfax. Join for a discussion 2019, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Booth space is enough Workhouse Mural Project and Festival and signing with local author E.A. Dustin who room for a 10x10 canopy and cost is $50 per will be talking about and signing copies of her space. Email [email protected] for an Visit the inaugural Workhouse Mural Project (WMP) and Festival. This one-day event is the first mural book, Save Me Twice – a WWII story. She will application and further information. Visit project of its kind in Fairfax County and will showcase the creativity of regional artists whose primary also give a preview of her upcoming book “Self- www.fairfax-station.org or call 703-425-9225. art form is mural painting. This outdoor festival include live painting, live music and performances, food Healed,” a thriller. Free admission. Call 703- Kingstowne Farmers Market. Fridays, through trucks, cash bar, local vendors and sponsor booths, and more. Saturday, Aug. 3, 3-6 p.m. at Workhouse 245-9260 or visit bn.com for more. Oct. 25, 4-7 p.m. in the Giant parking lot, 5870 Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Road, Lorton. $15-$20. RSVP at www.eventbrite.com/e/workhouse-mu- Kingstowne Towne Center, Alexandria. Call 703- ral-project-and-festival-tickets-61120026645. VIsit www.workhousearts.org/ for more. SATURDAY/AUG. 10 642-0128 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Geocaching. 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Burke Lake Park, farmersmarkets/kingstowne. 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station. Set off on a Wakefield Farmers Market. Wednesdays, 2-6 progressive raffles, and good food available for two years on the scene, Toney Rocks left Las modern-day treasure hunt at Burke Lake Park p.m. through Oct. 30, at Wakefield Park, 8100 purchase. All proceeds go to purchasing fire and Vegas for a round-the-clock commitment to the with the “Geocaching Workshop.” Participants 8- Braddock Road, Annandale. Call 703-642-0128 rescue equipment. Visit www.fairfaxvfd.com or road. Epicure Cafe presents the alternative adult will learn to use hand-held Global or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ call 703-273-3638 for more. singer-songwriter playing songs from his latest Positioning System (GPS) units to locate hidden farmersmarkets/wakefield. album, Drifting. $10. Visit www.facebook.com/ treasure caches within the park. After learning Lorton Farmers Market. Sundays, 9 a.m.-noon, SATURDAY/AUG. 3 events/304964177036680/ for more. how to enter latitude and longitude coordinates, through Nov. 17, in the VRE Parking Lot, 8990 Children’s Entertainment Series. 10-10:45 students will test their skills by following the Lorton Station Blvd., Lorton. Call 703-642-0128 a.m. at Burke Lake Park Ampitheater, 7315 Ox SUNDAY/AUG. 4 coordinates to find a hidden object. Bring a GPS. or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Road, Fairfax Station. Featuring Mr. Jon & Reading Circle Activities. 1-4 p.m. at the There are a limited number to borrow. $22 per farmersmarkets/lorton. Friends (children’s songs). Visit Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax person. Call 703-323-6600 or visit Springfield Farmers Market. Saturdays, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/ Station Road, Fairfax Station. Join for a fun www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/burke-lake. through Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Springfield springfield-nights. afternoon discussing a book on railroads, Music in the Parks - “Feast for Young Ears.” Town Center, 6699 Spring Mall Drive, Unprofane Riders DMV Car Show. 10 a.m.-3 everything from the history of railroading to 10 a.m. at Burke Lake Park Amphitheater, 7315 Springfield. Vendors include Cascade Beverage, p.m. at American Legion Post 176, 6520 different types of railroad cars. A book on life Ox Road, Fairfax Station. The Fairfax Symphony Celestial/Fossil Farms, Chilanga Tortilla, Amherst Ave., Springfield. Unprofane Riders during the Civil War might also be read and Orchestra is partnering with Fairfax County Conecopia, Greenwich Farms, Iganacio’s DMV 1st Annual Car Show/Cars, Trucks, SUVs discussed that day. There may be a craft to Parks to provide free Music in the Parks Produce, Kingdom Gourmet, Lola’s Kusina, and Bikes, all models welcome. Proceeds go to highlight the book theme of the day. No extra children’s concerts. The performances are Lund’s Produce, Smiths Mecklenburg, Taste Old Shelter House, Inc., a nonprofit organization charge for craft fees. Ages 16 and older, $4; 5- engaging and interactive experiences; perfect for Country, Three Puppies,Tyson Farm, and helping victims of domestic abuse. Spectators 15, $2; 4 and under, free. Visit www.fairfax- young, first-time concert-goers. Each concert Windmill Meadows. Visit www.community- free admission; registration for cars, trucks and station.org or call 703-425-9225. offers an introduction to the musicians, their foodworks.org or call 202-697-7768. SUVs $20, bikes $15. Bring a donation of school Burke Historical Society. 3:30-5 p.m. at Pohick instruments, their roles in creating the music, Burke Farmers Market. Through Dec. 21, 8 supplies donation and receive entry into the Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, and features a wide variety of musical a.m.-noon at the VRE parking lot, 5671 Roberts giveaway prizes. Email Burke. Shortly before D-Day, Jerry Wolf who selections. Visit www.fairfaxsymphony.org/ Parkway, Burke. Call 703-642-0128 or visit [email protected] served as a B-17 turret gunner was shot down. concerts-in-the-parks. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/ Summer Saturdays. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Gunston He will be sharing stories of his detention and Family Safety Day. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Focus burke Hall, 10709 Gunston Road, Lorton. Each liberation. Free. Visit Family Martial Arts Academy, 11230 Waples Saturday in June, July, and August, stop by for a www.burkehistoricalsociety.org for more. Mill Road, Fairfax. A family-oriented, fun day to THURSDAY/AUG. 1 historic adventure. Call 703-550-9220 or visit Films in the Park: Small Foot (2018). 7 p.m. spend time with community members at “Family Evenings on the Ellipse: Machaya www.gunstonhall.org/visit/guide/upcoming- at Strawberry Park in Mosaic, Fairfax. Mosaic’s Safety Day.” Dance demonstrations, sno-cones, (Klezmer). 5:30-7 p.m. at the Fairfax County events. summer movie lineup. Grab a blanket, friends inflatables, more. Free. Email Government Center, 12000 Government Center The Drew-Smith School Reunion and Picnic. and family and watch favorite films underneath [email protected] or call 703-383-1170. Parkway, Fairfax. The Fairfax County Noon-5 p.m. at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, the stars. Visit mosaicdistrict.com/events/event/ Summer Saturdays. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Gunston Government Center’s backyard will be alive with 8115 Fordson Road, Gum Springs. Celebrating films-in-the-park-2/. Hall, 10709 Gunston Road, Lorton. Each fun, music and good company this summer as the Communities of Spring Bank, Gum Springs, Saturday in June, July, and August, stop by for a the Evenings on the Ellipse concert series Hybla Valley, and Springfield. Share common TUESDAY/AUG. 6 historic adventure. Call 703-550-9220 or visit returns. Tastings and sales from Fairfax County’s history with photos, year books, and tributes to Volunteering with Students. 1:30-3 p.m. at www.gunstonhall.org/visit/guide/upcoming- two Wineries, Paradise Springs and Bull Run. Fairfax County School leaders and community Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., events. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ pioneers. Tickets must be reserved and picked Springfield. Information session about performances/evenings-on-the-ellipse for more. up before the event. Contact: Carolyn Quander GrandInvolve recruiting older adults who are SUNDAY/AUG. 11 Hometown Thursdays: Lesson Zero. 6:30- at 703-772-9440 or [email protected]; interested in volunteering in the classroom in TTRAK Model Train Show. 1-4 p.m. at the 8:30 p.m. at Old Town Square, 10415 North St., and Sharon “Shubby” Suggs at 703-371-3388 or Fairfax County’s Title 1 elementary schools. Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Fairfax. Fairfax’s Hometown Thursdays concert [email protected]. In case of rainy Opportunities: mentors, classroom helpers, Station Road, Fairfax Station. The Northern series takes place the first and third Thursdays weather, meet in the Gym at the Gum Springs material preparation, and more. Free. Visit Virginia TTRAK members will hold a N gauge through September. A free, family-friendly event Community Center. www.grandinvolve.org for more. Model Train Display. Ages 16 and older, $4; 5- for all ages. Visit www.fairfaxva.gov/ Workhouse Mural Project and Festival. 3-6 Searching Fold3 Records. 7-8:30 p.m. at Burke 15, $2; 4 and under, free. Visit www.fairfax- government/parks-recreation/special-events/ p.m. at Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. station.org or call 703-425-9225. hometown-thursdays for more. Workhouse Road, Lorton. Visit the inaugural Learn to search military records through the Films in the Park: Homeward Bound Workhouse Mural Project (WMP) and Festival. Fold3 database, available through the Library of (1993). 7 p.m. at Strawberry Park in Mosaic, FRIDAY/AUG. 2 $15-$20. RSVP at www.eventbrite.com/e/ Virginia and covering from the Revolutionary Fairfax. Mosaic’s summer movie lineup has B-I-N-G-O. 7 p.m. at Fire Station 3, 4081 workhouse-mural-project-and-festival-tickets- War to the Vietnam War. Free. Email something for the whole family. Grab a blanket, University Drive, Fairfax. Enjoy free coffee, 61120026645. VIsit www.workhousearts.org/ [email protected] or visit friends and family and watch favorite films entertaining callers, a friendly atmosphere, Live Music: Toney Rocks. 7:30-9:30 p.m. at www.burkehistoricalsociety.org. underneath the stars. Visit mosaicdistrict.com/ $1,000 guaranteed jackpot, treasure chest Epicure Cafe, 11104 Lee Highway, Fairfax. After events/event/films-in-the-park-2/. 8 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ August 1-7, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Pet Connection COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP

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Sully and Zeke: Going for a walk. Changing Office After Election “ or the past few years, currently his Chief of Staff. Jill F Sully and Zeke have works for the U.S. Mint and vol- been the unofficial mas- unteers her time at the Animal cots of the Braddock District Su- Shelter and as a member of the pervisor, John C. Cook. Since he Board of the Friends of the Fairfax won’t be seeking reelection, the County Animal Shelter. pups will now need to attach Sully and Zeke love going for themselves to the Sully District walks in the beautiful local parks, Office since their owners, Lindsey sleeping on mommy and daddy, Smith and Jill Westeyn, live in Oak and playing with their friends, Hill. such as Harper, their Golden Re- Lindsey has served on Supervi- triever neighbor.” sor Cook’s staff for 10 years and is —Lindsey Smith

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come engaged and they want to achieve and learn, and our graduation rates attest to that.”

ROBINSON’S GREATEST ASSET is also its big- gest challenge – which is its size, said Phillips. Not only the size of the building, but the size of the student population, staff and the community. “Being able to effectively reach and communicate with all those groups is challenging,” she said. As part of the Robinson Pyramid, Robinson has the reputation as being the largest International Bac- Robinson Secondary Principal Tracey calaureate school in the United States, she said. Last Phillips with daughter Ellie, age 5. year it became MYP authorized (Middle Years Pro- gram) that feeds the diploma program for seventh to 10th grade. Phillips said the IB Program creates global citizens through innovative and creative think- ing and expanding depths through conversations and research. She added: “In the last few years we’ve been rec- ognized by Virginia Special Olympics for being a ban- ner school because of our inclusive environment for all students. We have Special Olympics teams that participate in all three sports seasons: soccer, basketball and track. We have two different sets of teams in each season: Unified teams and Special Olympic teams.” Phillips said Robinson’s largest business partner is Capital One in McLean, but the school also has many smaller business partners in the community. Capital One gave a large grant called the Maker Space Classroom where students will have access to advanced technology, 3D printers and videography Shown in front of the mural of the school equipment to enhance their learning and demon- song, Tracey Phillips is the new principal strate their knowledge. They support the STEAM ini- of Robinson Secondary. tiatives and host the Capital One Coders. She has a great relationship with the PTSO work- and that combined with her ability to support stu- ing to bring various programs and activities to the dents and teachers alike are what make her an in- school, which will support both parents, students credible leader.” and teachers. “Our PTSO president (Shelley Smith) Added Laura Leydon, Robinson Special Ed English is a graduate from here. We have a lot of employees 11 Teacher: “Eighteen years ago I team-taught with and parents who went to school here who have Tracey in an Algebra 1 class that combined regular stayed in this community,” she added. ed, special ed and students with autism. Since that According to Ann Wong, time Tracey has not changed Robinson Subschool Princi- in the way she leads with her pal: “Ms. Phillips demon- “She values inclusion heart. She values inclusion strates the characteristics of a and works to build a commu- true leader — goal-oriented, and works to build a nity that supports and inspires decisive, compassionate, col- all, students and staff alike. laborative, with the ability to community that supports Tracey is the perfect person to make those who work with and inspires all, students take the helm of Robinson, and for her better at what and I am excited about the they do. I personally am a and staff alike.” positive direction she will take better educator because of — Laura Leydon, the school just like she did in what I have learned from her. the math class so long ago.” As Principal, she recognizes Robinson Special Ed English 11 that the most important fac- Teacher PHILLIPS earned her tor to consider when making undergrad degree in special decisions is ‘what is best for our students?’ Ms. education from Longwood College and got her Edu- Phillips has already demonstrated her commitment cation Leadership degree at GMU. She taught at to Robinson and her impact will be even greater as Bonnie Brae Elementary, Robinson Secondary (spe- Principal.” cial education classes), was an Assistant Principal at According to Travis Hess, Robinson Assistant Prin- Hayfield Secondary, Associate Principal at Hayfield cipal: “Tracey did an exceptional job of stepping in Secondary; and returned to Robinson as Associate and taking charge of Robinson when Matt Eline de- Principal in 2014. parted in April. Not only did she perform the duties She has a daughter named Ellie, age 5, who will be of the acting principal, she simultaneously contin- starting Kindergarten and is looking forward to be- ued in her role as the associate principal as well. ing a Ram when she gets older. Phillips pushes the She is intelligent, composed, and decisive. All stake- motto, “Dude, Be Nice,” adding, “Our goal is to look holders know exactly where they stand with Tracey out for each other and be kind with one another.”

10 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ August 1-7, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Bulletin Money For Submit civic/community announcements at ConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar. Photos and What, Exactly? artwork welcome. Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least two weeks before event. By KENNETH B. LOURIE DONATIONS NEEDED Presumably, most of you readers are aware School Supply and Backpack Drive. 8 a.m.-4 that many supermarkets have a rack located p.m. at the Parent Resource Center, 2334 somewhere near the rear of the store that is Gallows Road, Room 105, Dunn Loring. For the stocked with off-price merchandise: discontin- nearly 56,000 students in Fairfax County Public ued items, items with damaged packaging, out of Schools living at the poverty line, obtaining season products, etc. school supplies can be difficult. FCPS is Over the years, I have been a regular checker partnering with roughly 20 nonprofits and businesses to ensure that students will have the of this rack looking for such bargains. I have pur- supplies they need this fall for its “Collect for chased breakfast cereal, soup, cookies, candy, Kids” campaign. A $25 donation will fill a and miscellaneous other non-perishables. I’ve backpack with FCPS approved supplies for a even purchased two bags of Kingsford charcoal. student. Organize a collection drive of new In addition, I’ve seen household products, backpacks in your community and bring to one health and beauty, school supplies; and every- of the Collect for Kids drop off locations. Visit thing else you can imagine, running the gamut www.collectforkids.org/get-involved or call 703- from “A” to “Z,” for sale. Recently however, on 204-3941. this rack I saw a product I’m not sure I even thought was available to the general public, FRIDAY-MONDAY/AUG. 2-5 and if it was, would not have thought buying it Road Closure: Route 50. Eastbound and from the discontinued merchandise rack at the westbound Route 50 (Arlington Boulevard) at supermarket would not have been the way to go. the Route 7 (Leesburg Pike) interchange and But what do I know? As has been proven many eastbound Wilson Boulevard (Route 613) times: not much. between the eastbound Route 50 service road The item? A DNA Paternity Test Kit. I guess, and the westbound Route 50 service road will be I thought, if this test was necessary, it would closed from 10 p.m. Friday, Aug.2 to 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5 to demolish the Wilson involve a physician or at least be administered Boulevard bridge deck over Route 50 and install by a health care professional and/or involve the new bridge deck. Drivers can expect major witnesses/legal representation (at least a notary). delays and are advised to use alternate routes. Going to the supermarket or even the drug store? After the weekend closure, expect single-lane And then testing yourself without necessarily closures on Route 50 and the eastbound Wilson knowing the precautions and proper procedures Boulevard bridge until late fall. The project is appropriate for the task at hand? scheduled for completion this winter. Visit There seems as if there’s a bit more at stake www.virginiadot.org/projects/northernvirginia/ wilson_over_50.asp for more. here than an at-home pregnancy test, a test with which many of us are familiar. But DNA testing at home? SATURDAY/AUG. 3 What is this, the Maury Povich Show? Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group. 2-4 Having not traveled down this particular road p.m. at Mason District Governmental Center, myself, perhaps I’m unaware of the realities. All 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale. The Peripheral I know is what I’ve seen on television or read Neuropathy Support Group for greater about in the papers. Washington meets the first Saturday of the month. All are welcome. RSVP for available I guess I just assumed (generally a bad thing), seating. Call 301-263-0616 or visit [OH[[OLZ[LWZVUL[HRLZ[V]LYPM`JVUÄYTYLZVS]L www.dcpnsupport.org for more. paternity-type issues were a bit more involved than a visit to the supermarket. Apparently, this subject is just another where I SUNDAY/AUG. 4 know very little about, like tools and how to use Life Notes Workshop. 1:30-4 p.m. at Unity of them, automobile repair, home maintenance, Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. Join lawn and garden, cooking, and on and on and singer/songwriter and presenter Daniel Nahmod on. But enough about me. for an experience of music, readings, journaling, and discussion. Through the Life Notes process What about those wanting answers to extraor- developed and refined by Daniel, participants dinarily important questions: Who’s the father? will learn to see themselves with clarity and And is that my child? Looks can be deceiving resolve. $25-$45. Visit uof-nahmod- so a professional, or so I thought, incorrectly, is workshop.eventbrite.com or call 703-281-1767. brought in to oversee the process. Nope. No professional need apply. Just go to TUESDAY/AUG. 6 your local “chemist,” as they say in England. No need to visit “the surgery,” as they also say over Car Seat Safety Check. 5-9 p.m. at the West Springfield district police station, 6140 Rolling there. Road. Fairfax County Police Department offers 1\Z[ÄUKHIV_^P[O[OLYPNO[SL[[LYZVUP[HUK free safety check and install events throughout go back to your home/work and swab, stick, the year to ensure children travel safely. By pin-prick or whatever and the results will be appointment only; call 703-644-7377 and press known soon enough if you or someone else is 0 at the recording to schedule. In preparation whomever they claim to be or not to be. That is for appointment, install the seat using the the question which begs an answer, Shakespeare instructions that came with it. Trained officers notwithstanding. will review the car seat instructions and car owner’s manual. It seems only fair that one’s birthright should be gotten wrong. And not that home-testing can’t be trusted. Just the opposite. Nevertheless, some WEDNESDAY/AUG. 7 things, like circumcisions, though they can be Setting the Stage for School Success: performed at home (see “Shaky the mohel” from Preparing for a New School Year. 10 a.m.- a long ago Seinfeld episode). noon at Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services, I would have thought, a DNA Paternity test, 2334 Gallows Road, Entrance 1 – Room 100, NP]LU[OLULLK^HU[VMHYLZVS\[PVUJSHYPÄJH[PVU Dunn Loring. Transitioning to a new school year can be overwhelming. Join us to learn important which could possibly impact multiple indi- strategies to help kick-start a child’s school year viduals/families over generations, be similarly in elementary, middle, or high school. Call 703- performed in the most careful of conditions. This 204-3941 or visit www.fcps.edu/resources/ kind of test has no margin for error – or humor. family-engagement/parent-resource-center for “Bought the kit in the discount rack at my lo- more or to register. cal supermarket.” Is that the answer you want to New Volunteer Orientation. 7:30-9 p.m. at give when all eyes are on you? And saying how Providence Community Center, 3001 Vaden much you saved over regular price is unlikely Drive, Fairfax. People and their pets (dog, cat or bunny) are needed to join other Fairfax Pets on to endear you to any and all of the interested Wheels, Inc. volunteers who make a difference parties on hand. in the community by visiting residents of After all, money really isn’t the issue. nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Visit www.fpow.org. Call 703-324-5424 or visit Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for www.fpow.org for more. 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