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2 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ July 24-31, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-917-6440 or [email protected] A Run for Children’s Hearts

More than 200 Two participants in the 1 mile walk portion of arrived at Corbin’s the Second Annual Corbin’s Fun Run sprint Fun Run to support to the finish on Satur- day, July 19 at Burke the the fight against Lake Park in Fairfax Station. On completion Congenital Heart of the 1 mile walk, participants received a Defects. By Ciara Richards ribbon and a heart- The Connection shaped lollipop.

mix of more than 200 runners and walkers of all ages arrived Ato par-ticipate in Corbin’s Fun Run held on Saturday, July 18 at Burke Lake Park. The CMG Heart Founda- tion held the event in memory of Corbin

Marc Grabb and sought to raise money for Photo by the fight against Congenital Heart Defects (CHD), the condition that claimed Corbin’s

life at 23 months on July 29, 2006. Sam Funt According to the American Heart Asso- ciation, CHD is the No. 1 birth defect in the U.S. It is a structural problem of the heart that affects one in 100 newborns. Corbin’s /The Connection condition was diagnosed while his mother, Terri Grabb, was in her 20th week of preg- nancy. An ultrasound revealed a defect with his heart and a specialist confirmed that he had a type of CHD known as Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. This essentially meant that only half of his heart functioned prop- tion, a heart transplant or an experimental days old, Corbin had his first open heart they discovered his heart was not provid- erly. surgery that could save his life. Opting for surgery. While he was released from the ing his body with enough oxygen and that the surgery, the Grabbs chose a hospital at hospital weeks later, he needed a feeding he had developed a blood disorder. This led TRAVIS AND TERRI Grabb were given the University of Michigan and traveled tube and was on five different medications. to four more surgeries and at six months of several choices, including a late-term abor- there to prepare for Corbin’s birth. At three Some time later, he became very ill when See Running, Page 5 Resident Wins Fulbright Award Creating Interest in Science FCEDA president late economic growth in To help improve teaching skills through spends month in Micronesia and Vieques, an is- Knowles Science Teaching Foundation. Scotland studying land off the coast of Puerto By Steve Hibbard graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the Uni- economic woes. Rico. The Connection versity of South Carolina in 2007 where Gordon’s an- she majored in chemistry. By Derek B. Johnson swer apparently ristine Schleibaum, 23, of Burke This fall, she will be teaching high The Connection left an impres- KCentre, was awarded a $150,000 school chemistry (honors and general) sion. A year and fellowship for five years from the at Cosby High School near Richmond. wo years ago, a man approached a half later, that Knowles Science Teaching Foundation TBurke resident Gerald Gordon with man, Lord Rob- (KSTF) to teach high-school science. SHE FIRST became interested in chem- a question: there was a community ert MacLennan Gerald Gordon The goal of the fellowship is to nur- istry when her high school teacher at in the North Highlands of Scotland that was and North High- spent four weeks in ture, support and encourage people who Robinson Secondary explained that a about to suffer a devastating loss to its em- land College Scotland as a want to pursue teaching careers in sci- door was actually composed of millions ployment base. How could that community submitted an ap- Fulbright specialist. ence and math. of atoms. recover and rebuild its economy in the af- plication to the “My goal would be that my students “I realized it was my first ‘ah-ha’ rev- termath of that loss? Fulbright foundation in London to grant understand scientific phenomena on a elation,” Schleibaum said. “When we Gordon, president and CEO of the Fairfax Gordon a Fulbright award from the senior deep level and that they also question talked about carbon that day in class … County Economic Development Authority, scholars program. Six months after that, he the world around them,” said that’s when I realized I wanted to share had a history of working with foreign na- was on a plane to the North Highlands, Schleibaum. “I want to open my students’ this information with people.” tions’ economies. He had been in Poland where he has spent the last three weeks eyes about the world around them.” An honors student all through high shortly after the collapse of the Soviet working with Scotland’s local and national Last month, Schleibaum earned a school, especially in math and science, Union, helping to transform that country’s governments to plan for the region’s eco- master’s degree in education from Schleibaum said she would come home economy from a socialist system to a capi- nomic future. Nearing the end days of his Stanford University with a 4.0 GPA. She See Improving, Page 7 talist system. He had also worked to stimu- See Going, Page 10 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ July 24-31, 2008 ❖ 3 Week in Burke People

Pamplin Award Winner Patrick Murphy of Burke is the recipient of the 2008 Pamplin Leader Award at Lake Braddock Secondary School. The Pamplin Leader is a one-year, $1,000 tuition scholarship to Virginia Tech. Donated Photo It is presented annually to a top student from each public high After 36 school in Virginia. It was established by Robert B. Pamplin, Sr years, Will- (VT, class of ’33) and Robert B. Pamplin , Jr, to acknowledge stu- iam Hudson dents with a record of outstanding academic achievement that is steps down balanced with a commitment to community service and leader- as music ship experience. director of the Fairfax First-Place Honors Symphony Cabin Samuels of Burke was part of a team of six undergradu- Orchestra. ate aerospace engineering students from Virginia Tech who earned first place honors with their entry of Stingrae in the 2008 NASA Aircraft Design Competition, sponsored by NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate’s Fundamental Aeronautics Program. The students’ entry into the competition was part of a two-semester senior aircraft design course for graduating seniors. Four- teen teams and two individual students from colleges and uni- versities worldwide submitted designs. The contest asked students to create a future subsonic transport aircraft that could carry up to 50,000 pounds, operate on runways between 1,500 and 3,000 feet and cruise at speeds between 595 and 625 mph, about the average speed of airliners today. The competition also stressed Getting To Know … that concept planes should use alternative fuels and be quieter and more environmentally friendly than today’s commercial fleet. Family The judges graded the designs on criteria including creativity and William Hudson retires I have one sister who lives in Chesapeake and some imagination, feasibility and cost analysis, and comprehensive dis- nieces. Most of my relatives are down south in Vir- cussion of design concept. as music director of ginia and North Carolina.

the Fairfax Symphony Background I Love This Time of Year I was born in Newport News and lived there until By Marge Killmon Orchestra. I was 17, when I left for school in Philadelphia. I Annandale have degrees from Yale, the University of Pennsylva- By Rebecca Koenig nia and Philadelphia Conservatory. I love this time of year The Connection When the curtains stand Are there any hidden treasures in the com- Almost straight out aestro William Hudson has recently munity that you think more people should And the sun shines retired from his position as music know about? Brightly most every day. Mdirector of the Fairfax Symphony I think to some extent the Fairfax Symphony Or- Orchestra, after serving in that capac- chestra is a hidden treasure because many don’t know I love this time of year ity for 36 years. Under his direction, the Fairfax Sym- the quality of the group until they hear it. When school is almost out phony Orchestra matured from an amateur commu- And giggles are heard nity group into one of the premier musical ensembles Do you have any community concerns? Indoors and all about. in Northern Virginia, attracting a variety of Mostly connected with the arts. It is more notable guest artists and playing at the and more difficult to raise money and attract I love this time of year Kennedy Center, Wolf Trap and the Profile audiences. The popular culture is sort of go- When there’s hope Shenandoah Valley Music Festival. ing in another direction. It is excellent in For the bright future Over the course of his career, Hudson was a Fairfax County to have good string programs And snow is not a worry. member of the conducting staff at Yale University in the schools. Fairfax County is one of the best in and was a faculty member at the State University of the country for school orchestra programs. In the I love this time of year New York. For nearly 30 years, he was the conduc- Fairfax Symphony, we have a number of band and When Mothers are honored tor of the orchestra and opera at the University of orchestra directors from various high schools and And women are more honest Maryland and was a professor of music and head of middle schools, including Thomas Jefferson, About their life roles. the graduate orchestral conducting program there. Robinson and Fairfax. In addition, Hudson has served as the conductor and I love this time of year music director of the Washington Ballet and as the What sparked your interest in music? When vacations are on the horizon. music director of the Shenandoah Valley Music Fes- It was present from a very early age. None of my When fathers are waiting their turn tival. family was musical, so it must have been in the genes And reunion and wedding plans get going. The Library of Virginia and the “Richmond Times- from way back. I had a great grandmother who Dispatch” named Hudson as one of the greatest 20th played instruments. I was a clarinetist first and played I love this time of year century Virginians in the Arts. He was recently named professionally in several ensembles. I also played When bumblebees buzz; the 2008 recipient of the Jinx Hazel Arts Citizen of piano and several string instruments. Blooms put on a show the Year Award given by the Arts Council of Fairfax And even weeds look lush. County. What led you to take the job as the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra director? I love this time of year How many years have you lived in the com- I was invited to join the faculty at the University When memories are made; munity? of Maryland. While still in New York, I got a letter Dreams are fulfilled I came to the area in 1970 to join the faculty of from the Fairfax Symphony search committee say- And everyone who asks the University of Maryland. I was the conductor of ing they were looking for a new conductor and in- Is promised the orchestra and opera there. I lived in Maryland viting me to be a guest conductor. I agreed and was A second chance. for a while and in Georgetown. I have lived in Vienna chosen to be a guest conductor for the following sea- for about 10 years. son.

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From Page 3 FAMILY FRIEND Hope Schaaf had the ness about CHD. “While the money is age, he began to show improvement. idea for the charity run. The idea came from fabulous, it is about raising awareness,” But after his sixth surgery, he began a friend who had organized a run to sup- said Becky Reilly of Tender Hearts. to have problems with bleeding and port children with Leukemia. She felt that All of the money raised through this his heart was unable a run in memory of Corbin would be “a way event will be going to Children’s Na- to function on its own. to keep him in their memory.” Hope teamed tional Medical Heart Center in Wash- “While the He suffered several up with Diane James to begin organizing ington D.C. The money will be specifi- more complications the event. They spoke to running clubs and cally aimed at researching a test that money is and during his ninth volunteered at similar events to learn how will allow for a pre-natal diagnosis of fabulous, surgery a blood clot to plan and carry out the run. They further CHD. “It can affect any child. We are caused bleeding in his approached different organizations in losing our kids because of a simple test it is about brain. Corbin did not search of sponsors. that is not being done,” said Terri. She wake up after this sur- This was the second year that Corbin’s hopes that in the future all expecting raising gery and passed away Fun Run has taken place. The event in- women will undergo this test. With shortly before his sec- cluded a five-mile run around the lake and early detection, the risk can be reduced awareness.” ond birthday. a one-mile walk. The walking course in- and doctors can begin planning for the — Becky Reilly Travis and Terri cluded pictures of infants who had died care of the child. of Tender Grabb, along with from CHD posted to the trees. Both adults Hearts other family members and children arrived to either walk or run. THE RELENTLESS activism and en- and friends, estab- Some people had personal experience with thusiasm of the Grabbs is evident. “They lished the non-profit CHD while others frequently participated are incredible people,” Corbin’s doctor, CMG Heart Foundation in memory of in charity runs. Runner Dan Sanborn of Dr. Mary Donofrio, said. Speaking about Corbin. “We didn’t want to stop help- Fairfax heard about the fund-raiser through Terri, she continued, “I think she is ing others. Corbin taught us a lot the Washington Running Page, but he had amazing. She really has an energy that about life,” Terri explained. The or- not heard about CHD before he registered is overwhelming.” ganization offers support to children for the event. The organization is still young and the with CHD and their families. It aims Apart from the registration fee, there were Grabbs are looking forward to continu- Photo by Sam Funt/The Connection to increase awareness about the con- several other fund-raising methods. There ing their work. “It can happen to any- Anna Lauer, 3, waits at the finish line dition as well as raise funds for re- was a food and drink stand, a raffle and one and we want to stop it,” Terri said. for her father Ethan Lauer, who is search and support for hospitals treat- glass heart necklaces were being sold. How- “We are going to start small and make running the Second Annual Corbin’s ing people with CHD. ever, the goal of the run was to raise aware- our way big.” Fun Run on Saturday, July 19. Embryo Donation and Adoption A gift of life. A gift of love. Unused cryopreserved embryos that have been donated for adoption may provide couples another option for becoming parents. Learn more about this life-promising gift. FREE training/information session: July 26, 2008 / 10am-1pm City of Fairfax Library Now! Complete Print Editions 10360 North Street, Meeting Room A Online! Fairfax, Virginia 22030-2514 The full print editions of all 18 Connection Newspapers are To register contact: Valerie Crisp or Mary Beth Bova now available on our Web Site E-mail [email protected] or [email protected] in PDF format, page by page, Call: 804-360-0466 or 703-385-5440 identical to our weekly www.cedaeducation.org newsprint editions, including print advertising. Go to Call us to inquire about other FREE information sessions www.ConnectionNewspapers.com NS and click on “Print Editions.” PRINPRINTT EDITIONSEDITIO Produced with funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under grant #EAA- PA941003. The contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the M official views of the Department. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ July 24-31, 2008 ❖ 5 The County Line How To Share 2,500 More Students Budget Pain Fairfax enrollment increases as Prince William decreases. Supervisors, schools agree

By Julia O’Donoghue ficer Susan Quinn, implied that the “I hope you didn’t say what I think you on ‘proportionate’ cuts. The Connection students had moved from Prince Wil- just did,” said Connolly in the middle of liam County because of that locality’s Quinn’s presentation. n light of a projected $430 million shortfall in airfax County Public Schools effort to crackdown on illegal immi- Itheir next budget cycle, the Fairfax County Board has seen an unexpected in gration. Critics of Prince William’s ef- LAST SUMMER, Connolly had publicly of Supervisors and School Board agreed to “pro- Fcrease in student enrollment forts have accused the county of refused to implement measures similar portionate” funding cuts during a joint meeting July of approximately 2,500, in scaring away legal immigrants, as to those put into place by Prince Will- 18, though it was unclear what exactly the word “pro- part because approximately 1,000 stu- well as illegal immigrants, with its iam. Now Connolly, who is running for portionate” is supposed to mean. dents from Prince William County new policies. U.S. Congress, objected to the implica- Fairfax County Public Schools consumes 53 per- moved to Fairfax schools. “We are seeing a significant in- tion that his decision might have had a cent of the local government’s revenue and two su- “You can see a definite exodus,” said crease in enrollment, due to deci- negative impact on Fairfax in a time of pervisors, Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) and John Foust Fairfax’s Superintendent Jack Dale, sions made by neighboring jurisdic- limited resources. (D-Dranesville), asked whether the resolution was who added that the students have been tions,” said Quinn, who was quickly This is a “very sensitive if not explo- supposed to imply that the school system would be tracked using their transcripts. interrupted by Fairfax County Boad sive” issue, said Connolly to Quinn. responsible for shaving 53 percent of the county’s At least one member of Dale’s staff, of Supervisors chairman Gerry But Dale stood his ground. $430 million deficit from its budget. the school’s acting chief operating of- Connolly (D). It is very unusual for a large group of Fairfax County chairman Gerry Connolly (D-At- students to move from Prince William large) stopped short of saying this would be the schools to Fairfax schools. Additionally, case, though he answered questions about the reso- HOT Lanes Contributions about 80 percent of the students who lution vaguely saying it was “recognition that if you had left Prince William County schools are 53 percent of the budget,” you need to do your The two private companies who are building the “High Occupancy Toll” (HOT) lanes on the Capital Beltway have contributed a significant amount of money to lo- had settled in Fairfax, said the superin- part. cal elected officials. Transurban (USA) Inc., the American branch of an Australian tendent. Several school board members had frowned up an company also responsible for the Dulles Greenway, contributed $177,000 to Virginia Yet Connolly said it was not appropri- earlier version of the resolution that included a spe- state candidates in total from 2005 to 2008, though candidates have been required ate to speculate about why people were cific percentage of the shortfall that the school sys- to return the money. Election law prohibits foreign companies and foreign nation- als from giving money to political campaigns in the United States. The other company moving from one locality to another. tem would be responsible for absorbing. involved in the HOT lanes project, Fluor Corp., has given $243,000 since 2001. Dale could not say how many of the While the supervisors usually grant the school sys- — Julia O’Donoghue people moving from Prince William tem three to four percent increase in funding annu- Here a list of local elected officials and political action committees who took identified as Hispanic or used English- ally, Connolly warned the school officials to prepare money from either company. as-a-second-language services. The for a cut in the county’s allocation during the fiscal Name Transurban Donations Fluor Donations (2005-2008) (2001-2008) school system is prohibited from asking year that begins July 2009. Senate Leadership Trust (Republican PAC) $12,000 $28,500 whether a student is a legal or illegal “The [funding] transfer could be less than zero Dominion Leadership Trust (Republican PAC) $12,500 $20,000 immigrant. growth,” he said. Commonwealth Victory Fund (Democratic PAC) $10,500 $17,500 Kaine Inaugural 2006 $10,000 $10,000 “I am concerned about people leap- County staff had estimated a shortfall of nearly Virginia Republican House Campaign Committee $7,500 $10,000 ing to conclusions,” Connolly said. $350 million on its own, before the school system Fairfax County chairman Gerry Connolly (D) $5,000 $6,400 Fairfax schools’ enrollment increase is indicated there would be an additional $80 million Sen. Dick Saslaw (D-35) $6,000 $4,500 Moving Virginia Forward (Democratic PAC) $4,500 $5,000 spread out evenly across the school in other unmet needs. Alone, the $350 million is ap- Del. Tim Hugo (R-40) $1,500 $4,500 system’s eight clusters, indicating that proximately 10 percent of the county’s annual gen- Attorney General Bob McDonnell (R) $1,000 $5,000 people might be coming to the county eral fund budget, an amount equal to Fairfax’s pub- Gov. Tim Kaine (D) $5,000 none Sen. Ken Cuccinelli (R-37) $1,250 $3,500 for reasons other than fleeing Prince lic works, judicial administration, community devel- Sen. Janet Howell (D-32) $3,000 $1,250 William’s uninviting statutes, said opment, parks, recreation, libraries, central services Del. Brian Moran (D-46) $3,000 $1,000 Connolly. and legislative-executive function budgets combined. Del. Tom Rust (R-86) $2,000 $2,000 Leadership PAC (Republican) $2,500 $1,000 Without touching the schools budget, the county Del. Joe May (R-33) $1,000 $2,500 THE CHAIRMAN also added that it would have to cut more than one fifth of the rest of Virginia Democratic Senate Caucus $2,000 $1,000 does not make sense for immigrants who its spending to make up for its shortfall, according Virginia Republican Senatorial Committee $1,000 $2,000 Supervisor Sharon Bulova (D- Braddock) $1,000 $1,250 typically have limited resources to move to staff documents. Virginia Democrats – State $2,000 none from a more affordable locality like But school board members warned that school sys- Virginia State Legislative Black Caucus $2,000 none Prince William to a more expensive place tem cuts shouldn’t be too deep. Superintendent Jack Del. Jim Scott (D-53) $1,500 $750 Sen. Toddy Puller (D-36) $500 $1,500 like Fairfax. He added that some Prince Dale said the schools’ had already cut five percent Sen. Patricia Ticer (D-30) $1,000 $1,000 William residents might have just cho- out of its central administration budget this year and Del. Kris Amundson (D-44) $500 $1,500 sen to move to Fairfax because of the that any additional cuts were likely to have an im- Del. Dave Albo (R-42) $500 $1,000 Sen. Mark Herring (D-33) $500 $1,000 rising gas prices. pact on classroom services. Del. Dave Marsden (D-41) $250 $1,000 The school system also admits that “We have a tough time not cutting things out of Del. Steve Shannon (D – 35) $750 $500 more students staying put in Fairfax schools any time we have a major reduction,” he Virginia Senate Majority Leader PAC (Republican) none $1,250 Del. Ken Plum (D-36) $500 $500 schools, adding to the total enrollment. said. Virginia’s Future Leaders (Republican PAC) none $1,000 Normally, families “migrate out” to other School Board member Phil Niedzielski-Eichner (D- A Strong Majority PAC (Democratic) $1,000 none school systems as their children get Providence) added that he “had no doubt the cuts Sen. Mary Margaret Whipple (D – 31) $1,000 none Supervisor Patrick Herrity (R-Springfield) none $1,000 older, but residents don’t appear to be would have an impact on the quality” of Fairfax Del. Vivian Watts (D-39) $1,000 none moving to Loudoun or Prince William County Public Schools education. Virginia State Republicans $1,000 none in as large numbers as they used to, said Connolly responded that Fairfax County had spent Del. Dave Englin (D-45) $250 $500 Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34) $500 $250 Dale. But the fact that Prince William several years investing heavily in its school system Del. David Bulova (D-37) $500 none cracked down on illegal immigrants, and that the community would only be weathering Del. Margaret Vanderhye (D-34) $500 none and that Fairfax did not, most likely had a one-to-two year downturn in spending. Sen. George Barker (D-39) $500 none Majority Whip PAC (Republican) $500 none consequences, said Supervisor Pat The two boards have agreed to hold several joint Del. Chuck Caputo (D-67) none $500 Herrity (R-Springfield). “Members of meetings with community members to try and gauge Del. Adam Ebbin (D-49) none $500 this board are putting their heads in the what residents’ priorities are as they scale back the Del David Poisson (D-32) none $500 Supervisor Cathy Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill) none $200 sand about why [Prince William resi- budget. Supervisor Gerry Hyland (D- Mount Vernon) none $200 dents] came here. … Maybe a few came Supervisor Michael Frey (R- Sully) none $200 because of gas prices, a few,” said — Julia O’Donoghue * Information provided by www.vpap.org Herrity.

6 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ July 24-31, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Improving Teaching Skills From Page 3 from class and “talk biochemistry” with her parents, who just sort of nodded along. “I just love it so much,” she said. Schleibaum’s parents were history majors in college; her father later worked as a construction engineer and her mother worked in insurance. Her grandfather was a college dean. Schleibaum sees herself teaching chemistry at the high school level. “With teaching, there’s always a new challenge,” she said. “I think that’s what makes me passionate about it. It’s having to be creative and being able to work with the students.” Dr. Angelo Collins is the executive director of the Knowles Science Teaching Foundation, BURKE PROFESSIONAL PLAZA which is based out of Moorestown, N.J. This year, the foundation awarded 13 fellowships The Corner of Rt. 123 (Ox Rd.) in math, 11 in physical sciences and nine in biological sciences for a total of 33. The foun- & Burke Centre Pkwy. dation was established in 1999 and offered its first teaching fellowships in 2002. It sup- Henry F. Dutson, DDS MS Orthodontic Specialists ports 111 teaching fel- for Adults and Children D. Michael Ellis, DDS “My goal would lows, including the be that my new 2008 fellows. The Kristine Schleibaum of Burke Centre group gets together 5631-B Burke Centre Parkway 4600 John Marr Dr., Suite #401 students three times a year for profession within five years. Burke, VA 22015 Annandale, VA 22003 professional develop- “We believe that teaching is a complex and highly 703-250-2214 703-750-9393 understand ment. In two weeks, skilled profession that is worthy of our best and the 111 fellows will brightest,” said Collins. scientific spend three intensive She said what struck her about Schleibaum was • Free Initial Exam days learning how to her commitment and dedication, as well as her “in- • 40+ Years Experience phenomena on be better teachers. credibly animated” personality. She said one of • Two Board Certified Orthodontists They’ll study things Schleibaum’s letters of recommendation had the a deep level and like being able to speak words in big caps, “SHE’S JUST GREAT.” • Ceramic Braces coherently on their feet • Invisalign Treatment that they also about scientific sub- SCHLEIBAUM SAID that when she’s in the class- question the jects and address the room, her students give her “little presents” when daily pressures of deal- they ask her questions like, “How do you measure world around ing with 150 students the temperature of a candle flame?” So the next time a day. she teaches on that topic, she says to herself, “Well, www.dutson-ellisortho.com them.” The $150,000 finan- maybe we can use that question. … I just need to — Kristine Schleibaum cial package includes find the things that are going to be the most inter- tuition assistance, esting and engaging to them.” monthly stipends and Schleibaum completed her student teaching at support for professional development. The pro- Hillsdale High School in San Mateo, Calif. She gram includes everything from regular meet- worked as a resident advisor and a supplemental ings and online discussions to teaching materi- instruction leader at the University of South Caro- als and a structured mentor relationship for each lina, as well as a substitute teacher in Fairfax County Fellow. A mentor teacher will come out and ac- schools. She’s gone on mission trips to the Domini- tually observe Schleibaum’s teaching. can Republic and Costa Rica and is fluent in Spanish Collins said little is being done in the U.S. to and French. support math and science teachers. Her goal Her hobbies include going to the beach, reading, is to improve the number of high-quality sci- and watching the History Channel and National Geo- ence and math teachers and help reverse the graphic Channel. She enjoys quilting, crocheting, national trend where half of them leave the playing the clarinet, biking and shopping. Health Notes

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Newspaper of Burke An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered free to Seek Help Before Deciding homes and businesses. 7913 Westpark Drive McLean, Virginia 22102 Virginia have already been coping with higher huge, complex budgets, most in the billions of Local governments, NEWS DEPARTMENT: costs and less income and without the option dollars and containing thousands of programs. To discuss ideas and concerns, of raising the tax rate. Seek out citizens with budget and program Call: 703-917-6444 schools, authorities, Fax: 703-917-0991 Fairfax County government and schools, like expertise in particular areas, and set them to e-mail: should get expert, most local governments, are now tackling an work assigned to specific parts of the budget. [email protected] overall analysis of where the money goes. Then take their recommendations seriously. Web Site: www.ConnectionNewspapers.com citizen input on budgets. This is a critical exercise in a budget cutting But in tight times, it’s important to resist cycle, but in addition to analyz- ending programs that are needed and impor- ocal governments and school districts ing themselves, each locality tant, even if we could live without them for a Michael O’Connell Editor / 703-917-6440 are facing the prospect of actually Editorial and school system should seek few years. Some programs should be elimi- having less money in the next bud- the free, expert help that is nated; many can operate on reduced funding Paula Friedrich L Assistant Editor / 703-917-6459 get cycle, and higher expenses. available right next door in the process. for a few years. But it’s important to recognize While the just-concluded budget setting in- Northern Virginia is blessed with residents that if you cut something out entirely, it will Julia O’Donoghue cluded gnashing of teeth over “shortfalls,” over- that include some of the top economic and probably not be back. Education and Politics all this meant that schools and government policy minds in the nation. Some would be Many families and businesses have faced cost Nicholas Horrock programs didn’t get quite as much of an in- willing to donate their time despite busy lives cutting in the past year at a level that local Business and Transportation Editor crease as they needed to continue spending at to analyze and bring perspective to different governments will probably not have to achieve. [email protected] the same rate as before. parts of the budget. But this year will require that they actually Ken Moore The looming year will be different. There will Each branch of local government should es- spend less than they did the year before. Courts & Projects actually be less money, not less of an increase. tablish its own “Blue Ribbon Commission” (us- — Mary Kimm 703-917-6417 Many families and businesses in Northern ing any name each one chooses) to study these [email protected] Paul Frommelt Sports Editor Letters to the Editor 703-917-6409 [email protected] were addressed, but some impor- the political elites said we were We get socked with increased Winning Recipe tant environmental issues were broke and we needed to raise taxes taxes almost everyday in the form To the Editor: omitted. For example, the “Go for transportation. The people in of higher gas prices. Then the ADVERTISING: I was delighted to read the Green” mentality in today’s soci- Northern Virginia and Hampton Democrats want to add to it with To place an advertisement, call the ad department between 9 a.m. and Connection’s informative article ety rarely speaks to the need to Roads areas rejected it resound- more taxes? I think it is time for 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. about vegan eating featuring Asian reduce our meat intake. In short, ingly. It didn’t matter. The elites our elected officials, starting here Display ads 703-821-5050 Grill and Mimi Clark [“Food for Al Gore didn’t tell us the whole had their day and we had to pay, in Virginia, to take a time out. Is Classified ads 703-917-6400 Body and Soul,” Connection, July inconvenient truth, which is that even though we had over a bil- there not someone in the General Employment ads 703-917-6464 3-9, 2008]. It’s true, as Ms. Clark a meat-eating environmentalist is lion-dollar surplus. Now, think Assembly who will stand up for Steve Hogan points out, that dining on meat- Display Advertising a contradiction in terms. The fact about the fact that in 1998 state taxpayers? Why, for example could 703-917-6463 free meals doesn’t mean skimping is that most people do not make spending was $17.5 billion. In they not pass a bill to fund trans- on flavor. Rather, it simply means Andrea Smith the connection between what is on 2007 it was $35 billion, an in- portation without raising taxes, Classified Advertising choosing the cruelty-free versions their dinner plate and how it got crease of 99 percent. The state like the one Sen. Ken Cuccinelli (R- 703-917-6401 of our favorite foods. there, beginning at the farm and population increase was only 12 37) proposed? His plan would Sean Godfrey The instant success of Asian ending with their fork. If each per- percent. I have also read that Vir- have taken 0.5 cent of the exist- Employment Advertising Grill’s new vegan menu offers the son ate just one less meat dish a ginia is the 12th largest state and ing sales tax and moved it over to 703-917-6419 perfect example. In fact, the black week, enough grain could be saved has 122,000 employees. Our transportation, starting with the pepper “beef,” mango “shrimp” Editor & Publisher to feed 25 million people, which neighbor North Carolina is the next budget. I think the transpor- Mary Kimm and other savory mock meat is about the same number of 10th largest state but has only tation funding needs to be restruc- 703-917-6416 dishes are so mouthwatering that people starving in the U.S. every 93,000 state employees. We can tured or this problem will be re- [email protected] Asian Grill was spotlighted as day. Isn’t this a no-brainer? certainly do some trimming. occurring. I hope others in the Editor in Chief May’s Feature of the Month on Also, consider the fact that for General Assembly will follow his Steven Mauren Managing Editors www.VegDC.com, the metro Ebony Booth FY09 the Federal government will lead. Taxes are not free money. Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, region’s most comprehensive Burke spend $3 trillion. States and local They come from hard working Kemal Kurspahic online guide for the very best in Photography: governments will spend approxi- people. Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, veg-friendly dining. mately $2 trillion. That is $5 tril- Craig Sterbutzel Thanks to eateries like Asian Less Taxing Art/Design: lion. How much can the taxpayer Kerry D. Bolognese Zohra Aslami, Kevin Cooper, Grill and Mimi Clark’s wonderful bear? Springfield Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, vegan recipes and cooking classes, Solution John Heinly, John Smith, Stu Moll, To the Editor: Tam Nguyen, Wayne Shipp it’s never been easier — or more Production Manager: delicious — to choose animal- The State Senate recently passed Jean Card friendly fare in the D.C. area. a bill to increase the gasoline tax Write by 6 cents and to increase taxes CIRCULATION: 703-917-6481 Erica Meier on car sales ostensibly to pay for The Connection welcomes views on any public issue. Circulation Manager: Executive Director roads and road repairs. The gov- The deadline for all material is noon Friday. Letters must be signed. Ann Oliver ernor has been running around the Include home address and home and business numbers. Letters are Compassion Over Killing routinely edited for libel, grammar, good taste and factual errors. Send to: Washington, D.C. Commonwealth calling for in- CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, creased taxes as well. Letters to the Editor L.L.C. Peter Labovitz What is a matter with these The Connection President/CEO Vegan No- people? 7913 Westpark Drive Mary Kimm McLean, Va. 22102 Publisher/Chief I cannot understand why Demo- Call: 703-917-6444. Operating Officer Brainer crats are so insistent on raising By fax: 703-917-0991. Jerry Vernon To the Editor: taxes as the economy continues to By e-mail: [email protected] Executive Vice President Wesley DeBrosse Regarding your article on veg- go south. We have a transporta- Controller anism [“Food for Body and Soul,” tion trust fund that continues to Debbie Funk Connection, July 3-9, 2008], the National Sales be raided. A trip down memory John Lovaas issues of diet and animal welfare lane would be instructive. In 2002, Special Assistant for Operations

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And afterwards, they get to eat what- class called 10 Tips, which are the tips that the pros ever they’ve made. use. Booth said the instructors are professional re- “A Class To Fit Everyone’s Needs” “What’s nice about all of these is they’re specific,” searchers who know how to use research facilities, such TAP•JAZZ•LYRICAL said Weaver. “Someone doesn’t have to take a 16-week as the Latter Day Saints library and the National Ar- BALLET • POINTE art class at a community college.” chives. MUSICAL THEATER 1 Program Coordinator Elaine Hawes says the art 2 ⁄2 Years Thru Adult classes are warm, nurturing, user-friendly classes that THE HANDS-ON and do-it-yourself classes include Burke Town Plaza (Lee Chapel & Old Keene Mill Rds.) are taught by professional artists. “The group dy- Home Maintenance or Plumbing Repair or Electrical namic in a community-based program is really im- Workshop or Rough Carpentry. They are designed to 703-455-8696 portant,” she adds. “You could take a beginning draw- help students develop the confidence and skills to www.BarbaraShepparddance.com ing class with five different teachers and come away tackle home projects or to advance in their own ca- with five different learning experiences,” she says. reers, says Joe Teets, program specialist II in charge of the apprenticeship, trade and industry classes. BUSINESS CLASSES like Principles of Real Estate or Students can learn to build a small retaining wall or Developing a Marketing Plan tend to be very pragmatic. build a deck or remodel a bathroom. The classes help Reach Your Community They range from legal to marketing to investment to answer the question, ‘Is this task appropriate for me to human resource management. do as a homeowner?’ Or should you call a professional, You Can Have a Successful “They’re taught by people who are business people said Teets. themselves,” said Weaver. “Just about all of them, Advertising Program that are professionals and successful in their own right.” IN YEARS PAST, ACE focused on basic computer use, but there’s been a shift toward more specialized Into SPECIAL INTEREST classes offer opportunities for IT classes, says Weaver. The classes prepare students Fits personal growth and life enrichment. 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dies. Trachtenberg is a member of the Burke has been named an honor student college pre-med honor society as well as at Hollins University in Roanoke. A first Phi Eta Sigma honor society and the year student at Hollins, Underwood is National Society of Collegiate Scholars. the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Underwood and a graduate of Lake Going to Scotland Patrick J. Leahy of Burke was se- Braddock Secondary School. lected for the Neil Armstrong From Page 3 scholarship award in Aeronautical Engi- Nancy Rosales of Burke, a fresh- trip, Gordon summed up the one, massive problem the area neering at Purdue University, West man majoring in biology from the faces. Lafayette, Ind. He was also named to the College of Science, was inducted to the dean’s list and semester honors. He is a Commonwealth of Scholars honors or- “It’s really just Dounreay,” he said, in a phone interview from 2004 graduate of Robinson Secondary ganization at Virginia Tech this spring. Scotland. “Because it’s such an enormous part of this economy, if School. you take everything else out it doesn’t have the same impact as William Randolph of Burke, a se- just losing Dounreay itself.” Taylor B. Tillman, daughter of nior majoring in computer science at Mark and Sallie Tillman of Burke, was Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering, named to the dean’s list at the Univer- was recently inducted into the Upsilon “DOUNREAY” IS the nuclear reactor that has acted as the eco- sity of Central Florida in Orlando. She Pi Epsilon honor society. nomic heart of the North Highlands since 1955. It was and still is a junior majoring in interpersonal and is, according to Gordon, responsible for not only employing the organizational communication. Six students from Burke graduated from the University of Mary Washington majority of the region’s highly skilled labor, but also pumping Emily Stanchi of Burke has Margaret Emery of Burke was on Saturday, May 10. Emily Beck re- 100 million pounds into the local economies each year. been named the recipient of a named to the dean’s list at Lycoming ceived a master’s of education degree, All that will change in the next decade though. The reactor is College in Williamsport, Pa. for the Veronica Doody received a master’s $1,500 award from the Scholar- Spring 2008 semester. of science degree in elementary educa- in the middle of gradually eliminating those jobs since being de- ships for Military Children. The tion, Sean O’Neill received a commissioned in 1994. When it does, the region, which boasts a Spanish honor society member Jessica L. Johnson of Burke was bachelor’s of science degree in computer sparse population of 25,000 and an estimated 11,000 jobs, will and Fairview Elementary volun- named to the dean’s list of Coastal Caro- science, Molly Sheldon received a be left with a tremendous gap to fill. Of the 11,000 jobs in the lina Unversity, Conway, S.C. bachelor’s of arts degree in studio art, teer is the daughter of Richard Janice Taylor received a master’s of region, 2,500 of them are employed by Dounreay. The region’s and Sharon Stanchi, and attends Kerry Kaleba of Burke, a student in education degree and Kathleen challenge, Gordon said, will be to come up with a plan now to Elon University. Virginia Tech’s College of Liberal Arts Kaelin received a bachelor’s of arts replace that economy in the next 10-15 and Human Sciences, was recently pre- degree in studio art. Kaelin graduated years, when the reactor will fully decom- sented with the Honors Program cum laude. Send notes to the Connection at Scholarship. mission and the jobs disappear. [email protected] or call Beth Ford of Burke has been named “The common wisdom here is and has “Because it’s 703-917-6459. Deadline is Friday. Dated Emily Barry of Burke, a student in to the spring 2008 dean’s list at Austin always been that the generation of power announcements should be submitted at Virginia Tech’s College of Liberal Arts College in Sherman, Texas. Ford gradu- from renewable sources of energy would such an least two weeks prior to the event. and Human Sciences, was recently pre- ated from West Springfield High School sented with the Robichaud Family and is the daughter of Dewey Ford and be what replaces Dounreay,” he said, enormous part Kara Trachtenberg of Burke has scholarship. The Robichaud Family Cathy Ford. pointing to the Pentland Firth, which has been placed in the category of Highly scholarship is given to an undergradu- enough capacity to satisfy the region’s Distinguished for faculty honors based of this economy, ate student who is committed to their Michelle P. Gomez of Burke gradu- power needs six times over. on GPA at the College of Charleston, own education and service to others. ated from the University of Scranton Charleston, S.C. She is a junior at the with a bachelor’s of arts degree in com- The only problem with that solution is if you take college and the president of Best Bud- Laura Frances Underwood of munication. that to transmit power through the region, it must first go through Scotland’s everything else Crime Notes existing national power grid. “That grid is at maximum capacity,” out, it doesn’t said Gordon. “The community vision of this being a replacement for the reactor have the same Activities reported by the West Spring- unknown person(s) vandalized the Marcum Court. Jewelry and field District of the Fairfax County police wall of the school. The Fairfax electronics taken. is still 10, 12, 15 years out because that’s impact as just department through July 18. County Police Department recognizes June 24. A home in the 9200 block of how long it will take to expand the grid.” the potential harm that bias crimes Northedge Drive. Jewelry and electronics taken. losing Dounreay MISSING ADULT and incidents can have in a community and consequently July 11. A home in the 1400 block of GORDON, WHO said he faced a simi- 5500 block of Glasgow Woods encourage people to report them. All Alexandria Avenue. Jewelry taken. lar problem while working on economic itself.” Court. Police are looking for a man bias crimes and incidents are Seabrook is described as black, 5 feet 4 development in Fairfax County in the late reported as missing from the Burke investigated thoroughly. inches tall and 110 pounds. She is 44 — Gerald Gordon Centre area. 31-year-old Mark David years old and has black hair worn in 1970s and early 1980s, noticed compari- Radcliffe was last seen at his home, rows and brown eyes. She may be sons between the North Highlands of to- located in the 5500 block of Glasgow BURGLARY driving a black Volkswagen Touareg. day and the Northern Virginia of 30 years ago. Woods Court, around noon on 8000 block of Gosport Lane. Police Anyone with information on the Sunday, July 6. Radcliffe was are investigating a burglary in the whereabouts of Helene Seabrook is “In the late 70s and early 80s, there was great concern that as supposed to travel to the Chicago 8000 block of Gosport Lane. Officers asked to contact Crime Solvers by our kids grew up and went to the best high schools and great area that same day but records were called to the home at 4:50 p.m. phone at 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), e- state colleges, unless you wanted to be a government employee, indicate that he did not make the on Tuesday, July 15 by a neighbor of mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org trip. Detectives determined that the victim. The 58-year-old or text “TIP187” plus your message you really had nowhere else to go other than [to leave the area],” Radcliffe had been distraught Springfield area woman heard loud to CRIMES(274637). A $100 to he said. recently. Mark David Radcliffe is 5 noises coming from her neighbor’s $1,000 cash reward will be paid for The trick was enticing and encouraging technology companies feet 11 inches tall and weighs about house and went outside to information that leads to an arrest. 220 pounds. He has dark brown hair, investigate. Two males were As always, callers never have to give and other businesses to take root in the region. The result was brown eyes and is clean shaven. observed jumping off the rear deck their names or appear in court. Fairfax County becoming one of the economic hubs of the Wash- UPDATE: Police believe they have and running away from the house. ington, D.C. region. Gordon sees possibilities for similar mea- located the body of Mark David Further investigation determined the Radcliffe. Officers responded to a rear sliding glass door had been pried LARCENIES sures, though on an admittedly lower magnitude, in the North wooded area near New Guinea Road open and entry was made into the 9400 block of Cloverdale Court. Highlands region. and Sideburn Road at 7:30 a.m. on home. Numerous guns were also Stereo and compact discs stolen from “If you cannot yet transmit the power, that leaves two options: Wednesday, July 16 after friends of missing. The investigation is ongoing. vehicle. the deceased found the body. A 5400 block of Crossrail Drive. one is to store the power, and then things like fuel cell technol- positive identification is pending the Gasoline stolen from vehicle. ogy and data centers become very important,” he said. results of a dental comparison. No WANTED BURGLARY SUSPECT 7900 block of Rolling Road. Bicycle That could potentially lead to technology companies to begin foul play is suspected. 9200 block of Northedge Drive. stolen from business. Fairfax County Crime Solvers is 7200 block of Highland St. Vintage gravitating toward the region around Dounreay, creating highly sneakers stolen from residence. DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY/ asking for the public’s assistance in skilled, professional jobs and filling part of the void that looms locating Helene Seabrook. Seabrook 4600 block of Commons Drive. so large over the region’s economic fortunes. BIAS CRIME is currently wanted on numerous Three rings and sewing machine 5400 block of Sideburn Road. outstanding warrants stemming from stolen from business. Overall, Gordon remained confident that the region’s problems Derogatory words and a swastika her alleged involvement in three 8900 block of Village Shops Drive. could be fixed, citing his work in Poland as proof that larger were spray painted on the rear wall burglaries. Those warrants include Wine stolen from business. feats have been accomplished. of an elementary school. Police were three counts of burglary, three counts 9000 block of Blarney Stone called to Bonnie Brae Elementary of grand larceny, two counts of Drive. GPS stolen from vehicle. “If they can develop an economy in Poland after all those years School, located in the 5400 block of larceny with the intent to sell, petit 4300 block of Americana Drive. of Soviet domination, you can do pretty much anything. People Sideburn Road, on Friday, July 11 at larceny, felony speed to elude and Muffler stolen from vehicle. are amazingly resilient and self reliant, given an opportunity to 10:30 a.m. for the graffiti. An driving on a suspended license. The 4900 block of Andrea Ave. GPS investigation determined that burglaries occurred at the following stolen from vehicle. make it happen,” he said. sometime between 10 p.m. on July locations: 9500 block of Burke Road. 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Local Hair Cuttery salons launch the ninth annual Share A Haircut program to provide a fresh haircut to children starting the new school year. From Aug. 1 through Aug. 15, every time a child 18 or younger receives a haircut at a local Hair Cuttery AA HustonHuston PoolsPools Exclusive!Exclusive! salon, a free haircut will be provided to a disadvantaged child in the community. Through partnerships with local service agencies and non-profit organizations, Hair Cuttery has donated more than 380,000 haircuts since the GOGO GREEN...GREEN... program’s inception in 1999, always giving back to children in the same community where the salon is located. Hair Cuttery also supports Locks of With all environmentally responsible equipment, you’ll be assured Love, a non-profit organization provid- that you’re saving energy, conserving water and reducing noise... ing hairpieces to children who have lost saving you money and time! their hair through illness or genetic conditions, and a range of national and Economically Priced!!! $34,900 local charitable organizations. (For a limited time only) 3 designs only, up to 300 sq. ft. includes plans, permit, normal excavation, 3’-5’ depths, The City of Fairfax Parks & Rec- plumping, standard tile, equipment, automatic chlorinator, automatic pool cleaner, 10’ reation Department has partnered beam, raised 18”, tile faced with sheer descent waterfall, 8’ sitting bench beneath waterfall, three entrance steps, 10’ seating area with six jets and blower, and white plaster. with Activenet to create a new online Does not include additional county fees beyond normal permit fees, rock or fill excava- “office.” This will allow online registration, electric or deck. tion for classes and trips, and facility rental inquiries. Online registration will be provided at the same fee as in office. Visit www.visitfairfax.gov, Parks & Rec- reation. Huston Pools Family Owned & Operated For Over 20 years CUE Bus now accepts SmarTrip CALL TODAY 703-246-0037 FOR A DESIGN CONSULTATION cards. The plastic cards are sold by Metro for Metrorail and MetroBus fares and Metrorail parking lot payments. 11139 Lee Highway • Fairfax Fares are automatically deducted from BioGuardᮋ Visit our website at www.hustonpools.com See Around Town, Page 13

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ July 24-31, 2008 ❖ 11 Calendar Coming Soon… To have community events listed, email Vienna. Tickets $15. 703-255-1566. 7469 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ [email protected] parks/performances. or call 703-917-6459 with questions. Discovering Virginia. Take a trip Deadline for calendar listings is two weeks THURSDAY/JULY 31 with folk musicians Cindy and Shelly prior to event. Archie Edward’s Blues Night. and meet pirates, writers and Piedmont Blues blending black and presidents from Virginia. 10:30 a.m. white, rural and urban song elements Age 6-12. City of Fairfax Regional THURSDAY/JULY 24 from the Southeast and mid-Atlantic Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Mexican Cultural Heritage Night. regions. Influenced by ragtime, Call to register 703-293-6227. Discover Mexico’s cultural heritage country string bands, traveling Friday Flicks. Bring lunch and enjoy through music and dance ranging medicine shows and popular songs of videos. Age 1-6 with adult. 11:30 from Aztec to Mariachi to the early 20th century. 7:30 p.m. a.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 contemporary. 7:30 p.m. Ossian Hall Ossian Hall Park, 7900 Heritage Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call to Park, 7900 Heritage Drive, Drive, Annandale. Free. Call 703- register 703-644-7333. Annandale. Free. Call 703-324-7469. 324-7469 or visit NSO at Wolftrap: Not the Messiah! www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ (He’s a Very Naughty Boy) with performances. SATURDAY/AUG. 2 Eric Idle. 8:15 p.m. at the Filene American Wildlife. Meet and learn Dave Lieberman, personal chef, Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. about live animals from your own author and host on The Food Tickets $20 to $55. Call 877- backyard and beyond with Animal Network. 2 p.m. Cooking Looking for the perfect home WOLFTRAP. Ambassadors. 7 p.m. Age 6-12. City demonstration will take place at the Swing Band. 8 p.m. at Veteran’s accent, just the right gift, or a little Amphitheater at Fairfax City Hall, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax. 703- something for yourself? Come visit 352-ARTS or www.fairfaxarts.org. The Picket Fence – family-owned and FRIDAY/JULY 25 Williams & Clark Expedition opening soon in Burke Centre. We features the bluegrass performance of banjo, mandolin, acoustic guitar and offer an upscale shopping upright bass. 7:30 p.m. Royal Lake Park, 5344 Gainsbourough Drive, Fairfax. Free. Call 703-324-7469. experience, presenting unique gifts NSO at Wolftrap: Wolftrap is for Lovers. 8:15 p.m. at the Filene and home accessories to Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets $20 to $55. Call 877- fulfill your every need. WOLFTRAP.

SATURDAY/JULY 26 6025D Burke Centre Pkwy Meadowlark Botanical Gardens Daylily Exhibition. A large and (in the Giant shopping center) varied display of daylily blooms will be exhibited in the Meadowlark Visitor Center from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., hosted by the Northern Virginia Daylily Society. Daylily experts will answer questions and provide maps of the gardens’ daylily beds for self- guided tours. Free. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. Call 703-255- 3631. The Dreamscapes Project, Quick Step John, and other bands. 8 Volunteers are needed to work for habitat restoration and invasive p.m. at Fat Tuesday’s, University plant removal workday in Fairfax County parks this Saturday, July 26 Mall, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. 703-385-5717. from10 a.m.-12 p.m. Participants must be at least 15, unless accom- Fantasy Theater. Join the Pohick panied by an adult. Free. Call Megan Fellows at 703-324-8586. Teen Players on a fantasy theater adventure filled with favorite classic of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 Macy’s in the Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax. literary characters. All ages. 11 a.m. North St., Fairfax. Call to register The program is a partnership with and 1 p.m. Pohich Regional Library, 703-293-6227. Edible Communities, a national 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call Teen Cinema. Chill with a movie and organization that promotes local to register 703-644-7333. popcorn. Age 12-18. 6:30 p.m. farm and artisan products through NSO at Wolftrap: Broadway Pohick Regional Library, 6450 online and publication resources. ROCKS!. 8:15 p.m. at the Filene Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call to Meet the Harleys. Fairfax H.O.G.s Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. register 703-644-7333. bring their motorcycles to answer Tickets $20 to $55. Call 877- Rude Buddha. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, questions and share safety tips. 10 WOLFTRAP. 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets $10. a.m.-12 p.m. City of Fairfax Regional Fairfax Corner Summer Concert 703-255-1566 or Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Series: Jennifer Daniels and Naked www.jamminjava.com. Call to register 703-293-6227, Blue. 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Fairfax NSO at WolfTrap: Beethoven’s Neighborhood Plant Clinic. The Corner Grand Plaza, 11951 Grand Best. 8:15 p.m., at the Filene Center, Fairfax County Master Gardeners Commons Ave., Fairfax. Call 703- 1645 Trap Road, Vienna, Tickets $20 Association gives tips and strategies. 2270894. to $48. 877-WOLFTRAP. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Kings Park Library. The Washington Apple Pi Concert Band. 8 p.m. Veterans 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call members, a Macintosh user group, Amphitheater, 10455 Armstrong St., 703-978-5600. present little applications that Fairfax. 703-757-0220 or Breaking Dawn Book Release simplify tasks on the Macintosh. 9:30 www.fairfaxvaband.org. Party. The release of Stephenie a.m. A wide range of capabilities will JCC Maccabi Artsfest Teen Meyer’s new book “Breaking Dawn.” be presented. Dick Nugent will Performance and Exhibit: Plenty of food, games, and vampire provide a short overview of “Yachad: We Are One.” 7 p.m. fun. Design and wear a Twilight T- genealogy and the Macintosh, family Featuring acting, creative writing, shirt for the party and win a prize. trees and information collected for dance, digital animation, jazz/world Ages 13-18. 12 p.m. Pohick Regional holding family reunions, and will music ensemble, musical theater, Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, demonstrate Reunion, the largest photojournalism, rock/pop bands, Burke. Call to register 703-644-7333. selling genealogy software visual art, vocal music. George Neighborhood Plant Clinic. The application for Macintosh computers. Mason University Center for the Arts. Fairfax County Master Gardeners Meeting is free and open to the Tickets $10 in advance, $12 at the Association gives tips and strategies. public. Luther Jackson Middle door. Call 703-537-3045 or visit 12-3 p.m. Pohick Regional Library, School, 3020 Gallows Road, Falls www.artsfestfairfax.com 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call Church. 703-644-7333. 4Paws Rescue Team Cat FRIDAY/AUG. 1 Fairfax Corner Summer Concert Adoptions. 12-4 p.m. Fairfax Petco Series: Marcus Johnson. 6-8:30 at 10708 Lee Highway, Fairfax. Jumptown performs a collection p.m. Free. Fairfax Corner Grand of swinging blues, funk and Plaza,11951 Grand Commons Ave., soul. Exciting American R&B music SUNDAY/JULY 27 Fairfax. Call 703-227-0894 or featuring searing solos. 7:30 p.m. www.fairfaxcorner.com. Eric Weinberg. Folk Rock. 8 p.m. Royal Lake Park, 5344 Gainsborough Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave., Drive, Fairfax. Free. Call 703-324- See Calendar, Page 13 12 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ July 24-31, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar Your Friendly, Neighborhood Thrift Shop

From Page 12 title. Age 9-12 with adult. No Will Hoge, Old Springs Pike. Rock. YESTERDAY’S ROSE registration required. Kings Park 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple What on Earth? 10:30 a.m. Simplified Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Ave., Vienna. Tickets $12 in advance, where you never see the same thing twice look at some earth science topics. Burke. Call 703-978-5600. $15 at the door. 703-255-1566 or Age 6-12. City of Fairfax Regional www.jamminjava.com. THRIFTY THURSDAY Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, 50% Off Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227. WEDNESDAY/AUG. 6 50% Off Neighborhood Block Party at A Day at the Beach With Under the FRIDAY/AUG. 8 Housewares & Linens Clothing & Shoes Fairfax Corner. 3-6 p.m. Face Sea. See creatures you’d find at the Trio Caliente. A mixture of jazz and Sat. 7/26/08 10am-6pm painting, balloon, moon bounce and shore and learn about sand, waves, pop complimented with flamenco, Every Thursday more. Free. Fairfax Corner, 4245 tides and sun. Age 6-12. 10:30 a.m. bossa nova and salsa. 7:30 p.m. Sun. 7/27/0810am-5pm 10am-8pm Summit Corner Drive #254, Fairfax. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Royal Lake Park, 5344 Gainsborough Not valid with other discounts or sales. Not valid with other discounts or sales. Visit www.FairfaxCorner.com. Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call to Drive, Fairfax. Free. Call 703-324- register 703-644-7333. 7469 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ Clothing •Furniture • Housewares MONDAY/AUG. 4 Writers’ Roundtable. Discuss your parks/performances. work with other writers. No Lunch Bunnies. Bring lunch, listen to Proceeds Benefit: American Red Cross-Nat’l Capital Ch. • The Arc of Northern Virginia What on Earth? Simplified look at registration necessary. 7:30 p.m. stories. Birth-5 with adult. 12 p.m. at • National Council of Jewish Women-No. Virginia Section • Service Source Inc. some earth science topics. 10:30 a.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Age 6-12. City of Fairfax Regional Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703- Road, Burke. Call to register 703- 9960 Main St. Fairfax, VA • 703-385-9517 • www.yesterdaysrose.org Library. 10360 North St., Fairfax. 644-7333. 978-5600. Call to register 703-293-6227. Little Tots Summer Fun Series, Friday Flicks. Bring a lunch and enjoy Calling All Guys. Book discussion with Flumpa & Friends. 10:30 videos. Age 1-6 with adult. 11:30 group for boys. Call for title. Age 9- a.m.-12 p.m. Free. Family adventure a.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 12 with adult. No registration combining music, physical movement Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call to necessary. 7 p.m. Kings Park Library. and colorful sets with science fun register 703-644-7333. 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call facts and biological, earth and Shane Hines. Pop/rock. 8 p.m. 703-978-5600. physical sciences. Featuring a 6-foot- Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave., Lights, Camera, Action. This basic 6, blue-eyed tree frog and its creator, Vienna. Tickets $12. 703-255-1566 3 University Mall Theatres production workshop shows how to Wendy Whitten, The Singing or www.jamminjava.com. make films for the library’s Cool Clips Scientist. Fairfax Corner Grand Truro Church Book Sale. 12-5 p.m. Fairfax • Corner of Rt. 123 & Braddock • 273-7111 contest or just for fun. Age 12-18. Plaza,11951 Grand Commons Ave., Books, videos, CDs, DVDs, and 2:30 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Fairfax. Call 703-227-0894 or cassettes. Truro Church, 10520 Main SUMMER CINEMA Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call to www.fairfaxcorner.com. St., Fairfax. Call 703-631-1275 or register 703-978-5600. visit www.trurochurch.org. CAMP!!! The Juggling Lady. Incorporating music and comedy, Karen Lyles THURSDAY/AUG. 7 10 am Shows Monday - Friday juggles props from around the world. SATURDAY/AUG. 9 Peruvian Cultural Heritage Night. All Seats $2.00, 10 for $15 or Season pass (11 wks for $11) Age 6-12. 2:30 p.m. Pohick Regional Celebrate Peru’s cultural heritage Microsoft PowerPoint. Learn to put Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, with dancing, poetry reading, music, together an attractive presentation. JULY 28 - AUGUST 1...... ELMO IN GROUCHLAND (G) Burke. Call to register 703-644-7333. crafts and food. 7:30 p.m. Ossian 2:30 p.m. Age 13 and up. City of AUGUST 4 - AUGUST 8...... CURIOUS GEORGE (G) Neighborhood Plant Clinic. The Hall Park, 7900 Heritage Drive, Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 Fairfax County Master Gardeners Annandale. Free. Call 703-324-7469 North St., Fairfax. Call to register AUGUST 11 - AUGUST 15...MR. MAGORIUM (G) Association gives tips and strategies. or www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ 703-293-6227 AUGUST 18 - AUGUST 22...HORTON HEARS A WHO! (G) No registration necessary. 6:30-9 performances. Neighborhood Plant Clinic. The Attendees will receive valuable coupons p.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Teen Cinema. Chill with a movie and Fairfax County Master Gardeners for Elie’s Deli & Brion’s Grille! Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703- popcorn. Age 12-18. 6:30 p.m. Association gives tips and strategies. 644-7333. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Calling All Guys. 7 p.m. Book Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call to See Calendar, Page 14 discussion group for boys. Call for register 703-644-7333. Around Town From Page 11 the card, with no need for tickets or change. Call 888-SMARTRIP or visit www.wmata.com/riding/smartrip.cfm.

Master Gardeners are available to answer gardening-related questions at local farmers’ markets and public libraries in Fairfax County. Bring plant samples and questions. Free. For information see www.co.fairfax.va.us/parks/farm- $49 mkt.htm. Locations are: ❖ Burke Farmer’s Market. Thurs- days and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. VRE Parking Lot, 5671 Roberts Road, Burke. ❖ Fairfax Farmer’s Market. Wednesdays 6:30-9 p.m., Tuesdays 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and Saturdays 10:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Van Dyck Park, 3730 Old Lee Highway, ❖ Kings Park Library. Saturdays AND BACK IN AN HOUR 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. ❖ Kingstowne Farmer’s Market. 5747-B Burke Centre Parkway Fridays 4-7 p.m. Kingstowne Town Cen- Burke Centre Shopping Center ter, Kingstowne Blvd., Springfield. (next to Chipotle) ❖ Pohick Library. Mondays 6:30- 9 p.m. and Tuesdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 703-239-0224 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. ❖ Fairfax Cooperative Exten- sion Office. Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Master Gar- deners Help Desk, 10th Floor, Pennino Building, 12011 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. ❖ Farmers Market. Wednesdays 2- 5 p.m., first and third Sundays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Whole Foods, 4501 Market Com- mons Drive, Fairfax. ❖ Smart Markets at Fair Lakes Whole Foods. Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.-7p.m. through Nov. 19. Locally produced fruits and vegetables, meats and poultry, bread, cheese, salsa and *Valid for first hour session, which consists of a 50-minute massage and time for sausage. 4501 Market Commons Drive, consultation and dressing. Prices subject to change. Rates and services may vary by Fairfax. Call 703-463-0690 or visit location. Additional local taxes & fees may apply. ©2007 Massage Envy Limited, LLC www.smartmarkets.org. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ July 24-31, 2008 ❖ 13 Calendar If You are UNHAPPY From Page 13 Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association gives tips and strategies. with your CHILD’S 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Kings Park Library. 9000 6:30-9 p.m. Pohick Regional Library, Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703- 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 978-5600. 703-644-7333. SAT PREP Teen Beach Party. Enjoy fun in the Virginia Ballet presents progress in AVAILABLE sun with food and outdoor sports. “Precedence.” 4:30 p.m. A summer Age 12-18. 12 p.m. Pohick Regional dance concert featuring the Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, integration of contemporary dance school, Burke. Call 703-644-7333. styles with classical ballet techniques. Mambo Sauce. Rock/soul/hip- $10, all seats reserved. The Ernst hop. 10 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Community Cultural Center Theater the TIME to take Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets $10. on the NVCC campus, 8333 Little 703-255-1566 or River Turnpike, Annandale. Call 703- www.jamminjava.com. 249-8227 or visit Fairfax Corner Summer Concert www.virginiaballetcompany.org. Action is NOW! Series: Marshall Artz and Billy Coulter. 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Fairfax Corner Grand Plaza,11951 Grand TUEDAY/AUG. 12 Call NOW for Summer Enrollment Commons Ave., Fairfax. Call 703- Mother Goose & Fabulous Puppet. f your child struggled this past school year, the 227-0894 or visit Join Mother Goose and her puppet www.fairfaxcorner.com. friends Jack and Jill for fun-filled summer is an excellent time to get ahead for next Truro Church Book Sale. 10 a.m.-4 stories and songs. 10:30 a.m. Pohick year. p.m. Books, videos, CDs, DVDs, and Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker I cassettes. Truro Church, 10520 Main Road, Burke. Call to register 703-644- The Huntington Learning Center can help! St., Fairfax. Call 703-631-1275 or 7333. Our qualified teachers can find out what’s holding visit www.trurochurch.org. Mommy Mart, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Find your child back and create an individualized program gently used items for babies, WEDNESDAY/AUG. 13 of instruction designed to fix the problem. children or maternity. Free. Green Make Your Own Pop-Up Cards. Just a few hours a week this summer can improve your Acres Center, 4401 Sideburn Road, Learn how to make special pop-up Fairfax. Call Bertha Moseley at 703- child’s learning skills, so your child can overcome cards for friends and family. Supplies 385-7858. Provided. Limited sign up. 10:30 a.m. frustration with school, as well as develop confidence Age 6-12. City of Fairfax Regional and motivation. SUNDAY/AUG. 10 Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Call to register 703-293-6227. Call Huntington today. We’re nearby and affordable. Neighborhood Plant Clinic. The American Wildlife. Learn about live Fairfax County Master Gardeners animals from the backyard and Alexandria / Mt Vernon/ Lorton Springfield / Burke/ Fairfax Station Association gives tips and strategies. beyond with Animal Ambassadors. No registration necessary. 12-3 p.m. Age 6-12. 10:30 a.m. Kings Park 703-541-2211 703-451-4466 Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703- Burke. Call to register 703-978-5600. 644-7333. A Change of Pace, Houston Calls, Truro Church Book Sale. 12-2 p.m. You me and Everyone We Know. Mention this ad and Books, videos, CDs, DVDs, and Rock. 7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 cassettes. Truro Church, 10520 Main Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets $12. 703- St., Fairfax. Call 703-631-1275 or 255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com. SAVE $50 OFF DIAGNOSTIC TEST visit www.trurochurch.org. A Day at the Beach With Under the Sea. 2:30 p.m., age 6 to 12. City of MONDAY/AUG. 11 Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North REGISTER St., Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227. Bugs, Garden, and Food with Find Your Children Safe & Sound Forensics 101. Learn how bugs NOW! and plants are used to solve crimes THURSDAY/AUG. 14 in this hands-on forensic science Traditional Folk Music Night. program. Age 6-12. 2:30 p.m. Kings Andrew Acosta performs traditional Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, folk, blues and bluegrass. Also The KIDDIE COUNTRY Burke. To register, 703-978-5600. New Old-Time String Band and Ride the Wind. Stories and fun facts Speedy Tolliver. 7:30 p.m. Ossian Hall DEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING CENTER about kites flown in countries all Park, 7900 Heritage Drive, Annandale. over the world; make a kite. Age 8- Free. Call 703-324-7469. 12. 2:30 p.m. Pohick Regional BG and The Mojo Hands at the Old Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS Town Hall, 3999 University Dr, Burke. To register, 703-644-7333. Fairfax. Complimentary swing lesson, Designed to provide a complete, happy, safe learning environment Neighborhood Plant Clinic. The 7:30-8 p.m. BG and The Mojo Hands, in harmony with the needs of the child. CHILDREN AGES 2-5 Full (6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.) and half day (9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) programs SPECIAL FEATURES Developmental Curriculum • Degreed Teachers • Registered Nurse • Music Director • Nutritious Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks • Heated Swimming Pools • Spacious Shaded Playgrounds • Planned Orientations and Presentations for Parents • State Licensed

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS KINDERGARTEN AGES SIX-ELEVEN YEARS Registrations are now being accepted for the GRADES 1-6 2008-2009 School Year. Two Virginia certified Transportation provided to Terra Centre, teachers per classroom. Program emphasizes Fairview, White Oaks, and Cherry Run language arts, math, computer literacy, science, Elementary Schools. Emphasis on special social studies, social development, art, music events, sports, time for homework, and student’s and physical development. choice of activities.

FULL DAY SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM AGES SIX TO ELEVEN YEARS Program is organized into weekly themes packed with FANTASTIC FIELD TRIPS, A Meadowlark Botanical Gardens Daylily Exhibition. A SENSATIONAL OVERNIGHT CAMP OUT, DAILY SWIMMING, SPORTS, DANCING, large and varied display of daylily blooms will be exhib- MUSIC, AND AN END OF THE SUMMER “SMASH” MUSICAL PRODUCTION BY ited in the Meadowlark Visitor Center on Saturday, July OUR CAMPERS FOR THEIR FAMILIES. 26, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., hosted by the Northern Virginia Daylily Society. Many of these flowers will be from KIDDIE COUNTRY I Come See Our KIDDIE COUNTRY II Meadowlark’s collection. Visitors will be encouraged to Award-Winning Facilities! Burke Centre Burke-Springfield vote for their favorites. Daylily experts will answer Fairfax Station (Fairfax) (Both Schools Winners Fairfax Station (Lorton) of American Institute questions about daylily culture and provide maps of the 6000 Schoolhouse Woods Rd. of Architects Awards) 9601 Old Keene Mill Rd. Burke, Virginia 22015 Burke, Virginia 22015 gardens’ daylily beds for self-guided tours. Free. Mead- (703) 250-6550 www.kiddiecountry.com (703) 644-0066 owlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. Call 703-255-3631.

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Send notes to the Connection at Falls Church High School, 7521 Jaguar Send notes to the Connection at Reyim, 6500 Westbury Oaks Court, Catholic faith. A group will meet on [email protected] or call Trail, Falls Church. Costs are $5 for dues [email protected] or call Springfield in the Adat Reyim Amphi- Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the 703-917-6459. Deadline is Friday. Dated and the price of sheet music. For more 703-917-6459. Deadline is Friday. Dated theater in back of the building at 6:30 Old Parish Hall at St Leo the Great announcements should be submitted at information call 703-938-8044. announcements should be submitted at p.m. Enjoy a picnic, bring dairy-pareve Church, 3700 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax least two weeks prior to the event. least two weeks prior to the event. dinner. Beginning at 7:30 p.m., Erev City, and continues on Wednesday eve- The Fairfax Jubil-Aires, a barber- Shabbat Service led by the Adat Reyim nings throughout the year. All are A new Jewish Boy Scout Troop shop harmony chorus, is seeking to Truro Church is accepting dona- Folk Group. Call 703-569-7577. welcome. Call 703-273-5369. has been formed to serve boys from 11 expand membership. A cappella singers tions of books, videos, CDs, DVDs and to 17 years old. Troop 1818 will be af- of all backgrounds are encouraged to cassettes prior to a yard sale. Donations Preschool and Religious School Din- Truro MOPS, for mothers of filiated with Cub Scout Pack 1818, join the group. Currently, the organiza- may be dropped off July 28 through ner and Open House. Thursday, Aug. 7 preschoolers aged 0 to 5, meets the sec- although prior Cub Scout experience is tion consists of male singers in their 50s Aug. 7. The sale will run Aug. 8-10. and Sunday, Aug. 24, from 5:30-7:30 ond Thursday of every month for not necessary. Troop 1818 will observe and 60s. Singing four-part a cappella Truro Church is located at 10520 Main p.m. at Congregation Adat Reyim, fellowship, discussion, a light meal, and Shabbat, Jewish holidays and Jewish harmony, the group covers songs from St., Fairfax. Call 703-631-1275 or visit 6500 Westbury Oaks Court, Springfield. an opportunity to hear speakers on top- dietary laws, and meet weekly at Con- the turn of the century to the music of www.trurochurch.org. Meet the school’s directors for dinner ics relevant to women and mothers. gregation Olam Tikvah, 3800 Glenbrook the 1940s, 50s and 60s. The group and children’s activities. Tour the facil- Registrations accepted for the new year; Road in the Mantua area of Fairfax. meets on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m., at Old Community Covenant Church is ity and learn about Adat Reyim’s the first meeting will be Thursday, Sept. Upcoming activities include camping, Town Hall in (Old Town) Fairfax City on about to set sail with The Pirates Who programs. Call 703-569-7577. 11 at 7 p.m. at Truro Church, 10520 hiking, first aid and emergency pre- the corner of University Drive and Main Don’t Do Anything: A Veggie Tales VBS. Main St., Fairfax. paredness. For Troop 1818, call Robert Street. For more visit July 28-Aug. 1, 9 a.m.-12p.m. Free, re- St. Stephen’s UMC is hosting Childcare available on request. Con- Book at 703-766-0187 or e-mail www.thefairfaxjubilaires.org. freshments will be served. This high seas iPraise! Worship Arts Camp for rising tact Debbie Cole at [email protected]. For Pack 1818, call adventure is for preschoolers ages 3-5; second though seventh graders Aug. 18- [email protected]. Steve Lamar at 703-846-0373 or email OAR (Opportunities, Alterna- space is limited. Call Community Cov- 22, from 1-4:30 p.m., at 9203 Braddock [email protected]. tives and Resources), Inc. of enant Church, 7018 Sydenstricker Road, Road, Burke. Camp will explore, teach The Spiritual Parenting support Fairfax County hosts a bimonthly Springfield, or visit and produce creative expressions of group meets the first Sunday of every Springfield-Franconia Host Li- Family Support Group for those with a www.covenantchurchva.org/resources/ worship. Sessions will feature multi- month, 12-1 p.m., at Washington Irving ons Club. Since 1954, through annual loved one who is incarcerated. Meetings registr.pdf. media/drama, photography, Middle School in Springfield. events and fund-raisers, the club sup- are held at the OAR office, 10640 Page needlecraft, bells/chimes/ For more information, call 703-690- ports sight, hearing, and youth activities Ave., No. 250, Fairfax. The group meets Ekoji Buddhist Temple hosts a boomwhackers and other creative arts. 7925 or visit www.NewWorldUnity.org. at the local, state and international the first and third Thursday of every Naikan workshop with Mark LaWall, Registration required by Aug. 15; regis- Childcare is available on request. level. Visit www.sfhostlions.org or at- month. It is free and open to all. For Saturday, Aug. 9 from 1-4 p.m. Free; tration forms are available online or in tend a free dinner meeting by calling more information, or directions, call lunch will be provided. Naikan is a the church office. Call Lisa at 703-978- Burke Community Church offers 703-998-8811 or e-mailing OAR at 703-246-3033. method of self-reflection that can help 8724. a weekly group for men called Men’s [email protected]. better understand relationships, and the Fraternity to help discover authentic Boy Scout Troop 859 has outdoor nature of existence. The Ekoji Buddhist Back to School Praise in the Park cel- manhood as directed through the Word Burke Toastmasters Club. Focus- activities that include camping, hiking, Temple was founded in 1981, and sup- ebration Saturday, Aug. 23, from 11 of God. Tuesdays, 6 a.m., at 9900 Old ing on improving communication skills, rock climbing and canoeing. Summer ports the practice of Shin Buddhists a.m.-5 p.m., Providence Park, West Keene Mill Road, Springfield. meets at The Oaks Community Center, camp opportunities including high-ad- throughout the area. Activities include Drive, Fairfax. All are invited to enjoy located at 5708 Oak Leather Drive in venture backpacking in the Blue Ridge study groups and taiko drum ensemble. songs by area youth church choirs, inspi- Divorce Care is a weekly Bible Burke, on the first and third Thursday of Mountains and canoeing and backpack- The Dharma school offers Buddhist edu- rational messages, demonstrations by Study care group that helps those who each month at 7:30 p.m. Call Raj Manda ing in the Maine Wilderness. Troop 859 cation for children and related social the police and fire departments, free are transitioning through a divorce. at 703-426-8784 or Clint Conerly at meets every Tuesday at Saratoga El- activities. Ekoji Buddhist Temple, 6500 food and more. For information or to The group meets every Wednesday at 703-250-9504. ementary School, 8111 Lake Haven Lane, Fairfax Station. Call contribute call 703-352-1341. 6:30 p.m. in the church parlor at First Northumberland Road, Springfield. 703-239-0500 or visit www.ekoji.org. Baptist Church of Springfield, 7300 Wakefield Chorale auditions for Troop 859 scoutmaster is Grant Rite of Christian Initiation of Gary St., Springfield. Childcare and new members Tuesday evenings from Thornton at 703-569-1314. Shabbat Under the Stars on Fri- Adults is for people interested in becom- children’s activities are provided. 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the choral room of day, August 15. Join Congregation Adat ing Catholic or learning more about the Call 703-451-1500. COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP Business Notes Springfield Art Guild invites all artists to exhibit in the Greenspring Garden juried art show from Aug. 25th through Oct. 27. Work will be received Messiah Aug. 25. Call 703-644-6677 or visit United Methodist Church www.Springfieldartguild.com for the 6215 Rolling Rd., Springfield prospectus. (Near West Springfield High School) (703) 569-9862 U.S. Navy Reserve officer Lt. Sunday Services Cmdr. Irvin Gray was recognized at 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 am The SemperComm Foundation’s annual Heartline Contemporary Service 7:15 p.m. gala with the 2008 SemperComm Award, given to nominated U.S. military Sunday School service members for their efforts to 9:30 am & 11:00 am “Serving God by Serving Others” boost the morale of fellow service mem- Visit our website: http://www.messiahumc.org bers. The SemperComm Foundation is a charitable nonprofit organization working to boost the morale of military Baha’i Faith Jubilee Sansaug Korean Presbyterian service members stationed at small and 9800 Old Keene Mill Rd. Christian Center 703-425-3377 remote overseas bases. Baha’is of Fairfax County Celebrating the Sounds of Freedom Realtime Worship - Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM Unitarian Universalist Southwest 703-455-7041 Sunday School 10:10 AM Marilyn Suszko received the Vol- Sunday Evening - 6:30 PM Youth Meeting Accotink Unitarian Universalist unteer of the Year Award for 2007 from 703-912-1719 Sunday School Family Night - Wednesday 7:15 PM Call for Sunday Evening Worship Home Group Schedule 703-503-4579 Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. Suszko began Baptist 9:15 AM visit our website: www.jccag.org volunteering at Inova Fair Oaks Hospi- 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax Preservation of Zion Fellowship Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170 tal 12 years ago. She has served on the Worship Service “Experience the Difference” Scholarship and Nominating Commit- 703-591-9548 10:30 AM St. Stephen’s United Methodist tees, as recording secretary, vice Catholic president and president, and she is cur- Church rently historian for the Auxiliary Board. Church of the Nativity www.calvaryfamily.com 03-978-8724 b Suszko has given over 8,300 volunteer 703-455-2400 “Continuing the ministry of Non-Denominational hours on the surgical floor, as a patient Christ on earth” Christian Reformed Burke Community Church visitor and in our Gift Shop. Grace Christian Reformed Church 703-425-0205 b The Credit Union Executive So- 703-323-8033 Lutheran Calvary Christian Church ciety, headquartered in Fairfax, has 703-455-7041 given an industry honor to Apple Fed- Episcopal Abiding Presence Lutheran Church Knollwood Community Church b eral Credit Union. Apple’s eco-minded Church of the Good Shepherd 703-455-7500 703-425-2068 Go Green Web site Awareness Cam- 703-323-5400 Methodist paign was recognized with a Golden Presbyterian Mirror Award for achievement in elec- St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Burke United Methodist Church Burke Presbyterian Church tronic marketing. This is the second 703-455-2500 703-250-6100 703-764-0456 recognition Apple has received for this campaign. During the Credit Union Na- tional Association’s annual conference, Go Green was selected to receive the To Advertise Your Community of Worship, Call 703-917-6463 organization’s Diamond Award merit honors. 16 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ July 24-31, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ July 24-31, 2008 ❖ 17 Burke Connection Sports Editor Paul Frommelt Sports 703-917-6409 or [email protected] A Meaningful Day on the Greens The Special Olympics and Burke Lake Golf Course have partnered together since 2001.

By Michael Garcia folks to be involved.” said. “They make room for us at the driv- The Connection That’s where Fairfax County comes in. ing range for practice on Saturdays, and “Burke Golf Course Every week, the county reserves time and once or twice a year they open the course aving served as Chairman of space so that the athletes may have use up to threesomes to actually play nine specifically has always Area 26 Special Olympics for of the best facilities and instruction avail- holes of golf.” Hover a year and being in able. High schools volunteer gym time for And the course provides all its services been amenable to us, volved for nearly nine years, basketball athletes, and local soccer fields – from using of the driving range to hands- Bill Ogletree knows the importance of giv- are frequently set aside for use by these on, professional instruction – free. It’s a bringing the kids there ing back to his community. With over Olympians. way for Burke Lake to assist local intel- 1,000 Special Olympians in the area – “There’s a long list” of Special Olympics lectually-handicapped individuals and and using the which encompasses all of Fairfax County, backers, said Tim Hartle, an Area 26 coun- their families, while providing support for Arlington County, and the City of Alexan- cil member who has long-standing affili- the organization that enhances the qual- facilities.” dria – Ogletree has to find time and space ations with the organization. “Quite a few ity of life for so many of those individu- — Tim Hartle, Area 26 Special to help the athletes “develop physical fit- people are involved in the Special Olym- als. Olympics Council Member ness, demonstrate courage, experience joy pics.” “I really enjoy teaching [the athletes],” and participate in the sharing of gifts, One local organization, Burke Lake Golf said John Melanson, a certified golf in- Louis Musolf and John Melanson, [they] skills and friendship,” according to the Course, is especially active in its support structor and the staff professional for are what makes it successful,” he added. organization’s website. of the Special Olympics. Every Saturday Northern Virginia Special Olympics golf- “The people we interact with, they really But because the Special Olympics can- during the spring and summer seasons, ers. “It’s one of the most fun classes I’ve do see that the folks that compete in Spe- not charge any participation or spectator Burke Lake allows the 30 or so Special [taught].” cial Olympics are out there competing just fees for its events, its livelihood relies on Olympics golfers to practice on the driv- “It’s very fortunate that we found [a reas hard as they are in sports activities.” the generosity and support of local orga- ing range and its 18-hole, par-3 course. source] like Burke Lake,” Ogletree said. The partnership between the Special nizations to sponsor practices and com- The spring season is more of a prelude to “They’ve been extremely gracious to us in Olympics and Burke Lake Golf Course has petitions. the summer session, which begins the first providing the facilities free of charge… lasted since 2001 because of their shared “The challenge that we have is identi- week of August and lasts through the first and that we have the professional instruc- passion for volunteering time and re- fying and locating the facilities that are week of November. tion that provides the training that’s sources toward a greater cause. And as needed for training and for competitions,” “Burke Golf Course specifically has al- needed for our athletes so that they’re long as this spirit of giving back persists, Ogletree said. “In a lot of cases, we have ways been amenable to us, bringing the well-prepared to compete. Special Olympics athletes will always have to pay for those training facilities and for kids there and using the facilities,” Hartle “The people that I’ve dealt with there, a support system in Fairfax County. Luxenburg Wins Bobby Gorrin Title

urke’s Brandon Luxenburg won Bthe Boys 14-15 division of the 49th annual Bobby Gorrin Me- morial Championship on July 15-17 at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, MD. Luxenburg, a rising sophomore at Paul VI Catholic High School in Fairfax, beat several of the top juniors in the Washington area during the match play tournament. “It feels great to get a win under my belt,” said Luxenburg afterwords. “But

Photo Contributed playing five rounds in three days in all that heat was tough.” Luxenburg finished second in last spring’s Washington Catholic Athletic Conference tournament. He is sched- uled to play in the Virginia Junior in Blacksburg, on July 29-31.

—Michael K. Bohn Shaina Krause will participate in an International Training Exchange at the University of Central Oklahoma from July 26-31. /The Connection Krause Makes USAT Team haina Krause, 16 years old, from the Phan University of Martial Arts in Burke, Brandon Luxenburg of Burke SVirginia, was awarded a place on the 2008 Junior National USA Taekwondo (USAT) won the Boys 14-15 division of Team after winning first place in the featherweight black belt category at the USAT

Michael K. Bohn the Bobby Gorrin Memorial, the Junior Olympic Championships in Detroit, Michigan from July 3-6. longest-running junior match As a member of the USAT Junior National Team, she will participate in an Interna- play event in the Washington tional Training Exchange with Junior National Teams from Belarus, Canada, Mexico, Spain, and one other country to be announced, at the University of Central Oklahoma, Photo by Photo area. July 26-31, 2008.

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The South Run Seahawks made a big splash at the 2008 All Star Relay meet at Springboard pool last Wednesday. The Seahawks finished an in 11th place out of over 100 teams in the Northern Virginia area that competed in the All Star Relay meet. The 9-10 boys relay team consisting of Michael Murphy, Chris Stankiewicz, Liam Kelly and Drew Robinson finished third in the medley relay and second in the freestyle relay. Additionally, the girls 11-12 relay consisting of Emma Merrill, Ella VonCanon, Christina Moneyhun and Alex Orellana finished fourth in the freestyle relay while the team of Emma Merrill, Andy Leach, Chris- tina Moneyhun, and Alex Orellana placed seventh in the medley. Photos Contributed Fairfax Station’s Genevieve Munch The Seahawks’ Swim for the Cure was a swims 9-10 girls breaststroke race. tremendous success on July 13. Mitch Lawhorn kicked off the relay at 11 a.m and 75 swimmers followed his lead throughout the afternoon. Swimmers ages 2 and up swam, kicked, and floated to help raise money for cancer. The number of lengths swum in honor of those families affected The Commonwealth Cudas 9-10 girls team of Sarah Muse, Hannah Baker, with cancer totaled 2,885. Highlights of the Charlotte Hyland and Jacqueline Hafner set not one, but two new pool day included the number of laps completed records this week. At the All Star Relays on July 16, the girls swam the by the Burns family who together swam a 100-meter freestyle relay in 1:06.16, breaking the pool record of total of 100 lengths of the pool. Addition- 1:08.02, and placing eighth in the event. At Saturday’s meet at Poplar ally, special recognition goes out to Bailey Heights, the girls swam the 100-meter medley relay in 1:15.94, breaking Fairfax Station’s Roman Lowery and Bryce Sturtz who swam a record num- the pool record of 1:16.33. swims the 9-10 boys backstroke. ber of lengths for their age group. Bailey, at age 6, swam 66 lengths, or one mile and Bryce swam 151 lengths, or over 2 and one half miles. Seahawk Swim Team coaches Drew Bollea, Megan Larson, Blake Murphy, Lindsay Myrick, Abby Robinson and Katie Thom swam hundreds of laps and volunteering their time on their only day off. Currently, the Seahawks’ Swim for the Cure has raised $3,445.14 for Life with Cancer, including a pledge of $1,000 from an anonymous donor. Additionally, South Fairfax Station’s Grayson Williams Run has extended the deadline for contri- swims the 13-14 boys backstroke. butions until Saturday, July 26, in hopes of additional contributions. The envelope will remain at the guard’s office at the pool.

NVSL Division 2 Fairfax Station had a strong performance at the All Star Relay Carnival held July 16th, finishing fourth behind the Division 1 powerhouse teams Overlee (620), Chesterbrook (523) and Vienna Aquatic (410). Fairfax Station tied with McLean for 4th with 352 points. Fairfax Station then concluded the NVSL Fairfax Station’s Caitlin Rider dual meet season undefeated, with a 219- anchors the 13-14 girls medley 190 win over Hunter Mill on Saturday. The relay. Division 2 champions relied on their depth The mixed age girls from Commonwealth Swim Club set a new pool within all age groups which also enabled record at All Star Relays on July 16. The team of Hannah Baker, Victoria them to place highly at All Star Relays, with Baker, Jordan Shortnacy and Madi Rupp swam the 200-meter freestyle many second and third place finishers con- relay in 2:02.61, smashing the pool record of 2:05.34 and placing fifth tributing key points to the victory. Sweeps in the event. by the 8 and under girls backstrokers (Faith Lowery, Jenna Jaso, Taylor Lingar,) and the their impressive dual meet season of 4-1 Boster, Nick Leverone, and Kyle Bumiller 9-10 boys butterflyers (Roman Lowery, Billy with a win over Hayden Village Satur- broke a 1997 record of 2:04.60 posting a Mackey, Will Rider) kept the cheering at day at the Commons, 248-194. Three team new time of 2:03.16. In other highlights, maximum level. records fell throughout the morning. Triple- the boys won all their relays, with the 9-10 Winning two individual events for Fairfax event winner Rachel Canty set a new 13- boys, led by triple winner Caleb Hicks, Station were Joseph Stedham, Faith Lowery, 14 girls breaststroke record with a time of sweeping each of their individual events. Patrick Hesse, Genevieve Munch, Meaghan 36.94, breaking the previous record of Making up the rest of the event winners Gallagher, Roman Lowery, Erica Narel and 37.21 set 10 years ago. Double-winner were Katya McGough and Nick Leverone Maggie Rodgers. Also winning an indi- Molly Emery bettered her 15-18 butterfly (each winning 2 events), and Nick Longo, vidual event were Bo Ilgenfritz, Jordan record, which she originally set two years Josh Daniels, Tyler Strong, Sean Poling, Parry, Katie Munch, Ashley Weldon, and ago, by over half a second with a new time Clinton Schwartz, Bradley Bryer, Ben Kurz, Jenna Jaso. of 30.42. The final record-breaking swim Matthew Osiecki and Cameron Boster. Over- of the day came when the 15-18 boys med- all the Stingers posted 32 personal best The Burke Centre Stingers finished The Burke Centre Stingers ended ley relay team of Matthew Osiecki, Cameron times. 4-1 on the season. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ July 24-31, 2008 ❖ 19 703-917-6464 Zone 2: • Burke EmploymentEmployment Zone 2 Ad Deadline: • Fairfax • Springfield Wednesday 11 a.m.

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DIANA WHITFIELD BETTY BARTHLE RON KOWALSKI Lifetime Member NVAR Top Producer 703-425-4466 www.DianaWhitfield.com A Game Plan for Success OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE 1-888-495-6207 703-503-1830 e-mail: [email protected] www.ronkowalski.com E-mail: [email protected] website: www.bettybarthle.com Burke $399,000 Lorton Station Just Like New $464,900 Fantastic 3 BR, 2.5 BA, Fantastic 3-4 BR, 3 LVL Duplex on quiet 3.5BA home adja- wooded cul-de-sac in great community. This cent to the new home has been reno- Lorton Town Center vated from top to bot- and Virginia Rail tom! Remodeled KIT Fairfax $574,999 Herndon $665,000 Express! Recently inc. hdwd floor, new cabinets, granite counters & renovated lower lever has built-ins, kitchen- all new appliances. All baths have been updated, Set Like A Jewel 3/4 acre fenced yard perfect for anything! 2 decks! new carpet & paint throughout, both walk-outs w/ Beautiful 4 BR, 3.5BA, 3 LVL, 2 car GAR situated amid trees in Beautifully maintained 4 bdrm, 2 full & 2 half ette, and french doors that walk-out to one of idyllic setting. Hdwd floors, remodeled kitchen, fin Rec Rm w/ full new sliding doors. Great wrap around deck over- bath home. Spacious rec room, computer/den rm the largest fenced yards in the community! BA in LL w/ French doors to custom brick patio and yard backing & store rm on LL. Very generous room sizes looks yard. Close to VRE, transportation, schools, to woods, plus much more. Great neighborhood close to VRE, For 24-hour recorded information, shopping & community amenities. transportation, schools, and shopping. throughout. A rare find at this price! call 1-888-495-6207 x221 Mary Hovland Barbara Nowak Carol Hermandorfer 703-946-1775 & Gerry Staudte Cathy DeLoach “My Virginia Home Team” 703-216-4949 571-276-9421 703-503-1802, 703-503-1894 [email protected] [email protected] Your REALTORS* Next Door www.MyVirginiaHomeTeam.com www.hermandorfer.com Lorton Manassas $350,000 Fabulous 3 BR, 2.5 BA +den $150,000 townhome in great location Bright just outside Ft. Belvoir & Kingstowne. Chic floorplan and Sunny with 2 story foyer, fireplace in 2BR, 1BA condo, LR, double doors leading to eat-in Kit, Large master suite, vaulted BR ceil- Clifton $1,169,900 Clifton $1,495,697 EXCEPTIONAL! ings, French doors to rec room, LR w/wood PERFECT HORSE PROPERTY! Premier 5 acre horse property features gracious Custom Built All Brick This estate combines custom contemporary design, elegant deck & patio. Close to metro, Burning FP & Sun Room. New carpet & Colonial w superb equestrian facilities. Home offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 architectural elements, gracious luxury, and a spectacular loca- PRKWY & major routes. tion. Pool house w Olympic size 2 lane lap pool, 8 person sauna, flooring, freshly painted throughout. baths updated kitchen, separate aupair suite w kitchenette, along w 3 & fitness room. Full size soccer field & volleyball court. Media Call Cathy or Mary for details. car detached garage. Large center aisle barn w 6 stalls, full greenhouse, room, 10 ft ceilings, 3 car garage, sun decks, gourmet kitchen, MOVE RIGHT IN! lighted riding ring, WOW! All this and surrounded by miles of trails! complete aupair/inlaw suite. Walls of windows & arches!

Come to the Heart Carol G. Ford CRS, Associate Broker Sheila Adams Life Member, NVAR Multi–Million of Real Estate REALTOR®, GRI, ABR Dollar Sales Club 703-503-1895 KAY HART Accredited Buyer Representative Life Member, NVAR TOP PRODUCERS Life Member, NVAR Multi–Million Direct: 703-503-4027 Dollar Sales Club 1-703-250-HART Ann Witherspoon Life Member, 1-888-529-HART www.carolfordsellshomes.net 703-503-1836 NVAR TOP PRODUCERS Fairfax City INVESTORS Burke $349,000 Want to own a 3 BR, 2-1/2 BA townhome $379,900 Beautiful for around $110,000 in our growing Fantastic Home – 3 Landscaped BRs, 2 1/2 Baths – NOVA area? For sale as foreclosures, I Hardwood Floors in Charm in the City Kitchen, Foyer & Back of the house will help you locate and negotiate for Powder Rm – Garage is pictured. 2 fin- those in best condition and being sold at – Full unfinished ished levels, Fairfax $489,900 Lower Level - 1/2 their tax assessment for 2008. Updated Kitchen – Many newer updates to include, High effi- 3 BR, 2 Full BA, Like New & Priced to Sell! ciency Lennox GAS furnace, CAC, Copper Pipes, Siding & fireplace. Lovingly Maintained by lovely owners. Please email at Like New From Top to Bottom! Beautiful Kitchen! Bathrooms A “must see.” [email protected]; Updated, New Flooring & Fixtures, HW Refinished, 4 BR, 2 1/2 Roof. Everything has been done for you, nothing to do but BA, Fireplace & Walkout. Backs to Trees on Cul-de-Sac. You’ll move right in. Super location, Close to VRE, Bus Service, Call Kay for details and early showing. put in the Subject line: Fall in Love with This One! Metro, Shopping and all Major Hwy’s. 703-250-HART (4278) “Saw your ad in The Connection!” Ann Witherspoon 703-503-1836 Call Sheila Adams 703-503-1895

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