A crowd of 400 people attended the “comm-UNITY” gathering at the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia to affirm peace and unity on Sunday, Oct. 14.

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Exhibit Honoring Asian Pacific Americans at the Fairfax Museum An innovative exhibit, consid- ered a first of its kind, “I Want the Details Wide American Earth: An Asian FAIRFAX MUSEUM Pacific Story,” will be at the Fairfax 10209 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030 Museum and Visitor Center Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except through Dec. 31, 2018. Created in for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day) 2013 by the Smithsonian Asian Free admission and free parking Pacific American Center and the available/Handicap accessible Smithsonian Institution Traveling To arrange group guided tours, contact [email protected] or call 703- Exhibition Service (SITES), the 385-8415. exhibit is on its 13-city national tour. The exhibit uses Filipino- States. There are 30 banners pre- American writer Carlos Bulosan’s senting different cultures from poem, “I Want the Wide American various countries in Asia to the Earth” as the backdrop to share the Pacific Islands and Polynesia. The complex story of Asian Pacific exhibit also honors the lives of the American history. It explains how first Asian immigrants and cel- Asian and Pacific Americans have ebrates the successes of the influenced history in the United present generation.

Greater Little Zion Baptist Church to Celebrate 127th Anniversary The congregation of the Greater Little Zion Baptist Church in Fairfax, Virginia invites the community to join them as they celebrate their 127th Anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 28 at 9:45 a.m. The rich history of this church is truly a testimony to God’s love and grace that have been demonstrated from generation to generation. We have been abundantly blessed, and we will celebrate with thanksgiving and joyful hearts as we remember the road our ancestors traveled to lead us to where we are today.

The theme for this year’s anniversary is: “Each of Us Has a Part to Play,” Ephesians 4:16.

This celebration service will be preceded by a 3-night Revival of praise, and there are confirmed dynamic speakers to bring God’s message for each service. Dates: Revival — Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. — Rev. Shakina Rawlings, Kingdom Fellowship Church, Alexandria Thursday and Friday, Oct. 25 and Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. — Rev. Taft Heatley, Shiloh Baptist Church, Alexandria Zion Day Anniversary Celebration Service – Sunday, Oct. 28 at 9:45 a.m. — Rev. Dr. Robert F. Cheeks, Jr. – Guest speaker (Shiloh Baptist Church, McLean) Greater Little Zion Baptist Church is located at 10185 Zion Drive, Fairfax, Rev. Dr. James T. Murphy, Jr., Pastor For more information call the Church Administration Office at 703- 239-9111.

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A crowd of 400 people attended the “comm-UNITY” gathering at the Photos by Steve Hibbard/The Connection Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia to affirm peace and unity There were 19 swastikas spray-painted on the Jewish Community Center on Sunday, Oct. 14. of Northern Virginia last week. “Today all of us say ‘I am a Jew’; all of us say ‘I am a United in Support Muslim. I am an immigrant.’ Because I will not let you After 19 swastikas spray-painted on building, community rallies divide us — your hatred, your behind Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia bigotry, your fear

By Steve Hibbard must go back where The Connection they came from.” n Saturday, Oct. 6 around — U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly 4:30 a.m., a vandal spray- (D-11) O painted 19 swastikas on the exterior walls of the munity,” he said. “In this com- Jewish Community Center of Northern munity (hatred) will never Virginia in Fairfax — sending shock prevail … Today all of us say waves that reverberated throughout the ‘I am a Jew’; all of us say ‘I tight-knit community and beyond. In Del. Eileen Filler- David Yaffe, Board of Supervi- Rabbi Brett am a Muslim. I am an immi- the week that has passed, the graffiti Corn (D-41) president of the sors Chairman Isserow, Rabbi grant.’ Because I will not let has been removed from the building on addresses the Board, JCCNV, Sharon Bulova Emeritus, Beth El you divide us — your hatred, Little River Turnpike, and the outpour- crowd. addresses the Hebrew Congre- your bigotry, your fear must ing of support from neighbors, elected crowd. gation and JCCNV go back where they came officials, clergy and people from around Board member. from.” the country has been overwhelming. He continued: “So, as we Undaunted by the hatred, the incident look with horror and disdain caused the community to unite. On Sun- at the 19 swastikas that were day, Oct. 14, about 400 people packed the painted on this building or the “J” (JCCNV) at a “comm-UNITY” gathering defilement at the United to affirm peace and unity. A dozen Federal, Church of Christ, we know state and local elected officials as well as that this community has risen religious leaders offered messages of love; up in its revulsion and in its musicians sang inspirational songs, and the desire to express communion attendees collaborated on a group art with those who were affected project. It was a tree trunk and branches — because we were all af- and people traced their hands, cut them out, U.S. Rep. Gerry Lt. Gov. Justin Attorney General Del. Vivian Watts fected. So, fear won’t ever pre- and placed them on the tree. Connolly (D-11) Fairfax Mark Herring (39) vail in this community as long “We felt violated,” said David Yaffe, presi- as we stand as one. Nobody dent of the Board of JCCNV. “This was not Also offering words of support at the ser- really that is what defines us in Fairfax will divide us. And ultimately, love and the first time; the JCC had been violated vice were Pastor Dan Roschke of Bethlehem County,” she said. “We are a community that compassion and caring and commu- before. This vandalism is a reminder that Lutheran Church; Hurunnessa Fariad of the supports each other. We are a community nity will overtake hatred and fear.” there are people in this area who share nei- ADAMS Center; Rabbi Brett Isserow of Beth that appreciates and celebrates each other Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41), who ther community values nor the American El Hebrew Congregation; and Gil Preuss of — our different faiths, our different cul- read a statement from U.S. Sen. Tim dream of opportunity and diversity and in- the Jewish Federation of Greater Washing- tures; and we come together when one of Kaine, said it was shocking and very clusion.” ton. Gov. Ralph Northam and U.S. Sen. us has been hurt. When one of us has been disturbing seeing 19 swastikas across As a result of the vandalism, for four days Mark Warner sent messages of support as hurt or damaged, you’re damaging all of us the “J.” “It’s a center in our commu- he said they received phone calls from all well. … This only makes us stronger.” nity that’s welcoming and inclusive over the country; as well as Facebook and According to Sharon Bulova, chairman of Added U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11): and all about diversity,” she said. “The other social media posts, which were “over- the Board of Supervisors: “I love it that so “I’m proud of our community today because hate that we saw was not representa- whelmingly supportive.” many faiths are here to express support, and one hater is not going to divide this com- tive of our community.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 18-24, 2018 ❖ 3 News Police Reform: More to Be Done

public visibility of the department’s daily Five years after an officer shot and killed John Geer in Springfield, activities and performance, ❖ Revisions to policies governing vehicle Implementation Group offers look at successful reforms, pursuit that constrains their use and strengthens supervisory oversight and recommends action in other areas. ❖ Recruitment of high-caliber personnel Connection File Photos that reflects the county’s diverse population By Ken Moore The Connection SOME RECOMMENDATIONS have been approved, but are still in the process of be- espite police departments not ing implemented, including a call for full being “known for embracing deployment of body-worn cameras and each Dchange,” said Phillip patrol officer being equipped with “tasers” Niedzielski-Eichner, “we’ve as less-lethal alternatives to the use of a fire- seen Fairfax County and its Police Depart- arm,. ment achieve substantial and meaningful “Still, we believe more is possible to fur- reform.” ther build and maintain community trust,” Since the county’s Ad Hoc Police Practices said Niedzielski-Eichner. Review Commission formed after a county The Implementation Group recommends officer shot and killed John Geer in 2013, the Board of Supervisors direct the police the county has implemented 88 percent department to formally respond to findings (179 of 202) of the actions recommended of an Independent Police Auditor and a Ci- by the Commission. vilian Panel, and to give the public an op- “The report of the commission could have portunity to comment on the findings and remained on the shelf since its release three recommendations. As the group under- years ago,” said Niedzielski-Eichner, chair. stands, the Chief of Police has chosen not Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Police Chief Ed Roessler speaks last November in Mount Vernon about to respond because the Board of Supervi- Bulova encouraged seven commission mem- the new Civilian Review Panel and Independent Police Auditor. Also sors did not specifically direct him to do so. bers to continue to assist and advise the pictured, Shirley Ginwright, who served on the Ad Hoc Police Practices The Chief of Police and his command county and police department as commis- Review Commission and Implementation Group; Adrian Steel, inaugural leadership should maintain a “neutral pub- sion recommendations were assessed and chairman of the Civilian Review Panel; and Richard Schott, the Fairfax lic posture pending an investigation of a implemented. County Independent Police Auditor. police-involved use of force incident,” the The informal implementation group is- report recommends. sued a Final Report on Fairfax County Po- lice Reform on Oct. 10. The report was un- THE INDEPENDENT POLICE Auditor’s dertaken by the group on its own initiative, “More is possible to further responsibilities could expand in several ar- believing that the community might ben- eas. The implementation group advocates efit from an independent discussion of build and maintain for: monitoring and reviewing investiga- progress. community trust.” tions of Sheriff Deputies involved in shootings, in-custody deaths, and any use POLICE REFORMS will increase police — Phillip Niedzielski-Eichner of force incident resulting in serious injury accountability, divert those with mental ill- or death; auditing police use of body worn nesses into treatment instead of incarcera- cameras, providing an annual report to the tion, reduce use of force injuries and death, Board and the public with findings and rec- open public access to incident information, ommendations; and participation on two and maintain public confidence in the po- Phillip Niedzielski- internal police review committees, the Use lice department, according to the Imple- Eichner of Force Technical Review Committee and mentation Group. the Vehicle Pursuit Review Committee. Implemented highlights, according to the “The Implementation Group urges Chief FInal Report, issued last week, include: Roessler and his commanders to sustain ❖ Diversion First, alternatives to incar- FCPD’s reform efforts and, in particular, to ceration for people with mental illnesses or unfailingly meet the ‘predisposition to release developmental disabilities information’ standard with regard to open- ❖ Revisions to the police department’s ness and transparency, and to commit to re- Use of Force General Order, with de-escala- New report spond to findings from the Independent Po- tion as the strategy of first resort when con- credits police with lice Auditor and the Civilian Review Panel.” fronted with a threat rather than the use of “substantial and The report also calls for a data-driven deadly force meaningful monitoring program that fully leverages ❖ An Independent Police Auditor who re- reform.” data on police use-of-force and other data views investigations of death or serious in- now being collected in response to the jury cases Commission’s recommendations. ❖ A Civilian Review Panel to review in- Continued public involvement will be key vestigations of civilian complaints regard- to continuing to build trust with the com- ing “abuse of authority” or “serious miscon- munity, the report says. duct” by an officer “Continued successes and improvements ❖ A Media Relations Bureau led by a ci- will depend on Chief Roessler, his com- vilian professional who reports directly to manders and continued meaningful collabo- the Police Chief ration with citizens engaged in implemen- ❖ A predisposition to disclose informa- tation,” said group member Randy Sayles. tion by making revisions to information-re- For more, see www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ lated general orders in order to increase policecommission/

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Ben Anderson, Heather Apostol, Lillian Brown and Elizabeth Pepper baked cookies and brownies to sell for their Military Ambassadors Club.

Photos by Mike Salmon/ The Connection West Springfield Spartans Raise Funds for Student Activities Students at West Springfield High School put on the arts and crafts festival to raise funds on Saturday morning, Oct. 15 in the back parking lot at the school. There was music, cookies and a pie in the face, but all for a good cause. —Mike Salmon

The hot chocolate and marsh- mallows were a hit in the early hours of the fundraiser while the temperatures were colde,r said Sydney Lamb, 14, and Colin Malleck, 16.

Free Halloween Lyft Rides Offered in Area Preparing to combat that time of year when, SoberRide program rather than possibly driving according to the National Highway Traffic Safety home impaired. The charity also offers its Administration (NHTSA), nearly half (44 percent) SoberRide program on St. Patrick’s Day, Cinco de of all U.S. traffic deaths involve drunk drivers, free Mayo, Independence Day, and the winter holidays. Halloween Lyft rides will be offered to deter im- (Last year, WRAP announced a partnership with paired driving throughout the Washington-met- the ridesharing service Lyft to provide WRAP’s ropolitan area beginning Saturday, Oct. 27. SoberRide service in the Washington-metropoli- Offered by the nonprofit Washington Regional tan area. Alcohol Program (WRAP), the 2018 Halloween “Nearly half (44 percent) of all U.S. traffic fa- SoberRide program will be in operation beginning talities during Halloween involve drunk drivers at 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27 and continue un- according to the National Highway Traffic Safety til 4 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28, as a way to keep Administration,” said Kurt Gregory Erickson, local roads safe from impaired drivers during this WRAP’s president. traditionally high-risk holiday. SoberRide is offered throughout Lyft’s Washing- During this six-hour period, area residents age ton, D.C. coverage area which includes all or parts 21 and older celebrating with alcohol may down- of: the District of Columbia; the Maryland coun- load Lyft to their phones, then enter a SoberRide ties of Montgomery and Prince George’s; and the code in the app’s “Promo” section to receive their Northern Virginia counties of Arlington, Fairfax, no cost (up to $15) safe transportation home. Loudoun and Prince William. WRAP’s Halloween SoberRide promo code will be Since 1991, WRAP’s SoberRide program has posted at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27 on provided 73,123 free safe rides home to would- www.SoberRide.com. be drunk drivers in the Greater Washington area. Last year, a record 715 persons in the Washing- More information about WRAP’s SoberRide ini- ton-metropolitan area used WRAP’s Halloween tiative can be found at www.SoberRide.com. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 18-24, 2018 ❖ 5 Opinion Burke

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By Chap Petersen tradesmen in northern Virginia. 1779, he presented a petition signed by 10,000 1606 King Street State Senator (D-34) When the Fairfax County Virginia freeholders – an impressive number Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Sheriff found out about Moore, in an era without mass media or big cities – to Free digital edition delivered to he Vienna Metro he confined him in the County Gov. Thomas Jefferson asking Virginia to adopt your email box. Go to station is the epi- jail, then located at the County Jefferson’s Virginia Statute of Religious Free- connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe T center of suburban seat of Alexandria. According to dom. In 1786, after years of Moore’s lobbying, northern Virginia. family lore, Moore continued to the Assembly finally did so. NEWS DEPARTMENT: Thousands of commuters come preach through the cell bars, Moore never backed off. In his senior years, [email protected] and go every morning, drop- thereby undoubtedly driving he was still writing letters to now-President Kemal Kurspahic ping off loved ones or catching his captors to distraction. Jefferson decrying the “the most glaring viola- Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 the Orange Line into the urban This incident would have tion of Rights that has ever disgraced a Free [email protected] core of the DMV. None of them been forgotten but for one re- People,” namely Virginia’s requirement that are aware that just a few hun- markable fact – colonial Vir- eligible voters own at least 50 acres. Andrea Worker Contributing Writer dred yards away one of the ginia in 1773 was changing Moore died in 1814 at his farm. His grand- [email protected] most significant (and least known) Americans rapidly and Moore’s neighbors did not agree son Thomas became a prominent attorney in lived 250 years ago on a modest farm. with his imprisonment. Indeed, when the case the town of Fairfax and his great-grandson Jean Card Jeremiah Moore was typical of English set- came to trial, a Fairfax County jury acquitted Walton Moore served in the U.S. Congress. Production Editor [email protected] tlers who migrated to rural Fairfax County in Moore and sent him back to farm and presum- Descendants continue to live in the area as at- the colonial era to clear fields and establish ably his speaking engagements. torneys, Virginia lawmakers and even as An- farms. Unlike most of his neighbors in Anglo- A movement was starting. Inspired by glican clergy. ADVERTISING: dominated Tidewater Virginia, he was a reli- Moore’s notorious case, another Fairfax County Jeremiah Moore’s real legacy, of course, has For advertising information e-mail: gious dissenter who found inspiration in the landowner and attorney, George Mason, added been the idea of religious freedom which has [email protected] “Baptist” movement that spread through Great “freedom of religion” to his “Fairfax County been enshrined in the U.S. Constitution since 703-778-9431 Britain in the mid-18th century. Resolves” which was read to the Fairfax County 1791, when Mason’s “Fairfax County Resolves” Steve Hogan The Baptists were not welcome in colonial militia when they mustered to join General found their home in the Federal Bill of Rights. Display Advertising, 703-778-9418 Virginia. Its political and economic structure Washington in May 1775. A member of the Indeed, the “establishment of religion” prohi- [email protected] was based upon allegiance to the Church of Virginia House of Burgesses, Mason added the bition in the First Amendment directly hark- England, which was the only permitted church. same language to his Virginia Declaration of ens back to Moore’s imprisonment in 1773. Debbie Funk National Sales Indeed, a pastor could not open a church or Rights, which later became part of the Virginia Today, the American ideal of freedom of re- 703-778-9444 preach without a license from the Church. Re- Constitution. ligion is still a work in progress. Yet it also pro- [email protected] gardless, Moore in the early 1770s became an During the Revolutionary War, as the cause vides a beacon to billions around the globe who itinerant preacher fearlessly promoting the of liberty became national, Moore re-emerged seek to practice their faith in peace. And it all David Griffin Marketing Assistant Gospel, without a license, to the farmers and as a spokesman for religious minorities. In begins in Fairfax County. 703-778-9431 [email protected]

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6 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ October 18-24, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Bulletin Board Two Free Acupuncture Treatments Submit civic/community announce- Allergies You may benefi t from acupuncture, ments at ConnectionNewspapers.com/ Arthritis Calendar. Photos and artwork welcome. Back Pain so please accept our invitation to try this Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least two Cancer Support valuable therapy at no cost to you. weeks before event. CarpaI Tunnel Experience the benefi ts of acupuncture Fertility with an evaluation and two free treatments. SOBER-RIDE FOR HALLOWEEN Fibromyalgia Free Sober Rides. Saturday, Oct. 27, Headache 10 p.m. through Sunday, Oct. 28, 4 Insomnia a.m. Area residents, 21 and older, Knee Pain may download Lyft to their phones, Menopause then enter a code in the app’s Migraine “Promo” section to receive a no cost Sciatica Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine (up to $15) safe ride home. WRAP’s Sinusitis Schedule online at Halloween SoberRide promo code Soft Tissue will be posted at 5 p.m. on Oct. 27 on www.NOVAacupuncturist.com www.SoberRide.com. The SoberRide code is valid for the first 1,500 Lyft Anita Tadavarthy 8346 Traford Lane, users who enter the code. MAcOM, LAc Unit B106 THURSDAY/OCT. 18 Some restrictions apply. Springfi eld, VA 22152 New patients only. 703.223.4671 Gentle Yoga. 12:30-2 p.m. at Sentara Surgery Specialists Comprehensive Breast Center, 8988 Lorton Station Blvd., Suite 103, Lorton. This yoga protocol is facilitated by Pat Fitzsimmons RN, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, an instructor specifically trained to work with cancer patients who will adapt traditional yoga practices to meet the physiological and psychological needs of cancer patients. No registration required. It is recommended that participants dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat, towel(s), and water. Visit www.sentara.com for more. NARFE Fairfax 737 Fundraiser. 4:30-8 p.m. at 29 Diner, 10536 Fairfax Blvd., Fairfax. Join NARFE 737 for “All You Can Eat BBQ Buffet” supporting Alzheimer Research. Pulled pork/chicken, pit beef brisket, spare ribs & baby back ribs; breast; wings; mac and cheese; collards; smoky baked beans; green beans; and slaw. Adults, $15; 12 and under, $8. Beverages extra. Email [email protected] for more. FRIDAY/OCT. 19 Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. At George Mason University, Johnson Center Cinema, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. The ADHD Resource Group Your “Nicely Done” Kitchen or Bath is Right Around the Corner! of Northern Virginia is hosting viewing of the documentary ANGST. Highlights students living with A “One-Stop Shop” That Goes Above and Beyond Your Imagination anxiety disorders and how they can be helped. There will be a panel of professionals who will be able to answer questions. Visit https:// AngstGMUJC.showclix.com to reserve tickets $6.50 for Students/Educators; $11.50 General. Visit the website: https://www.adhdnova.org/ Events.html SATURDAY/OCT. 20 Mental Health First-Aid. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. At Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church, 10125 Lakehaven Court, Burke.Mental Health First Aid certification course where you will learn common warning signs, risk factors, and action plan and resources. Cost of $35 includes lunch and snacks. Visit the website: http://bit.ly./2OYyWz5 FACEing the Future Together. 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, 6560 Braddock Road, Alexandria. Family and community engagement (FACE) is at the center of everything that PTAs accomplish. Join the launch of a new effort to welcome and encourage all families throughout Fairfax County to become active participants in their school Find us on Houzz, community. $10 (includes continental breakfast, lunch and Facebook, & Angie’s List! snacks). Scholarships are available for the conference and can be requested on the registration form. Interpreters will be available. Go to www.fccpta.org to register. MONDAY/OCT. 22 Normal Aging Versus Dementia. Kings’s Park Shopping Center 12:30-2:30 p.m. at Prince of Peace 8934 Burke Lake Road, Springfield VA 22151 Lutheran Church, 8304 Old Keene 703-764-3748 www.nicelydonekitchens.com See Bulletin, Page 15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 18-24, 2018 ❖ 7 People Photos by Mike Salm

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Anita Tadavarthy, a Springfield resident and owner of “Empirical Grace,” uses all the teachings of acupuncture. Healing at ‘Empirical Grace’ West Springfield alumni opens acupuncture office in Springfield. By Mike Salmon The Connection

ccording to mainstream science, the practice of Aacupuncture involves an acupuncturist insert- ing needles into a person’s body with the aim of balancing their energy. This, it is claimed, can help boost wellbeing and may cure some illnesses. If you ask Anita Tadavarthy, a Springfield resident and owner of “Empirical Grace,” on Traford Lane, “acupuncture is phenomenal for pain, any sort of pain,” she said. REGISTER Her mission statement reads “Em- NOW! pirical Grace provides quality acu- Anita Tadavarthy, a Spring- Find Your Children Safe & Sound puncture therapy to heal our pa- field resident and owner of tients.” The vision is “To use the “Empirical Grace,” uses wisdom of acupuncture and Chi- needles in conjunction KIDDIE COUNTRY nese medicine to heal our patients.” with meditation. Tadavarthy is a West Springfield DEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING CENTER High School alumna that gradu- ture as an aid. ated from the University of Virginia “Anybody I’ve treated that really with a business degree, worked a wanted to get pregnant, got preg- OUTSTANDING SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS few high-level finance jobs, and nant,” she said. Acupuncture is Designed to provide a complete, happy, safe learning environment discovered, “I was really intrigued also used to treat allergies, arthri- in harmony with the needs of the child. by acupuncture.” She moved to tis, back pain, carpal tunnel, in- CHILDREN AGES 2-5 Oregon and graduated from the somnia, migraines and sciatica. Full (6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.) and half day (9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) programs Oregon College of Oriental Medi- Tadavarthy decided to come back SPECIAL FEATURES cine, and began practicing acu- to Springfield where her parents Developmental Curriculum • Degreed Teachers • Registered Nurse • Music Director • Nutritious Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks • Heated Swimming Pools • Spacious Shaded Playgrounds puncture in Portland. She then got live, and was surprised at the level • Planned Orientations and Presentations for Parents • State Licensed certified in Virginia, moved back of education she’s seen leads to and opened her business in early many open minds. “This is my pas- September. “The needles are really sion,” she said. Tadavarthy uses BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS KINDERGARTEN powerful,” she said. meditation to complement acu- AGES FIVE-TWELVE YEARS Fall 2019/2020 Over those years, her family puncture as well. GRADES K-6 Two Virginia certified teachers per classroom. opened a free clinic in India, treat- In addition, she teaches acu- Transportation provided to Terra Centre, Program emphasizes language arts, math, Fairview, White Oaks, Orange Hunt, Sangster, ing many people, and she traveled puncture at the Virginia University computer literacy, science, social studies, Hunt Valley and Cherry Run Elementary Schools. there to help out. of Integrated Medicine in Fairfax. social development, art, music and physical Emphasis on special events, sports, time for development. “We had people from all over Virginia is no stranger to east- homework, and student’s choice of activities. India,” she said. The local hospi- ern medicines and has a chapter tal brought in some of their pa- of the Acupuncture Society of Vir- FULL DAY SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM AGES SIX TO ELEVEN YEARS tients, and then the local police ginia which is called “a profes- Program is organized into weekly themes packed with FANTASTIC FIELD TRIPS, A brought in officers to be treated sional membership organization SENSATIONAL OVERNIGHT CAMP OUT, DAILY SWIMMING, SPORTS, DANCING, for knee pain. of Licensed Acupuncturists dedi- MUSIC, AND AN END OF THE SUMMER “SMASH” MUSICAL PRODUCTION BY Although she found some non- cated to promoting the practice OUR CAMPERS FOR THEIR FAMILIES. believers in Portland, just as any- of Acupuncture and Oriental where else, her business was suc- Medicine in the Commonwealth KIDDIE COUNTRY Come See Our Burke, Springfield, cessful. Although it is most com- of Virginia.” ASV headquarters is 9601 Old Keene Mill Rd. Award-Winning Facility! Fairfax, Lorton monly used to treat pain, she’s had located in Warrenton. Burke, Virginia 22015 Winner of American Institute Fairfax Station women come in that were trying World Acupuncture Day is Nov. 703-644-0066 of Architects Award www.kiddiecountry.com to conceive, and sought acupunc- 15, 2018

8 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ October 18-24, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Carving Made Easy Creating a front porch worthy Halloween pumpkin.

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ck, this is so gross,” said one 11- year-old girl with shoulder M L , D , BCBS/C , & U C length blonde hair. “Those are ET IFE ELTA AREFIRST NITED ONCORDIA PROVIDER “I WEEKDAYS • SATURDAYS • EVENINGS 24 HOUR EMERGENCY CARE the guts,” said her classmate, a 12-year- old, white apron-clad boy, as he pulled a handful of stringy, orange pulp out of a fat pumpkin. “It’s part of the process. You have to clean out the messy insides before you can start carving a beauti- ful design,” said Lisa Searby, who was offering an in-home lesson in carving Halloween pumpkins to a group of middle school students and their par- ents. A drive around most neighborhoods during this, the spookiest season of the year, will likely reveal the efforts of many to carve a sophisticated pump- kin. From frightening to fanciful, the art of pump- kin carving is a skill that eludes many. So on a chilly Sunday afternoon, Searby, who lives in Bethesda, Md. trekked to the Fairfax home of Katie and Luke Gunther to offer a class in pumpkin carving. With a few tricks and the right tools, Searby says that al- most anyone can create a front-porch worthy gourd. After the parent-child duos have donned aprons and the pumpkins are placed atop tables covered with plastic and topped with newspaper, the instruc- Investing in a set of carving tools helps tion begins. A set of carving tools is something that create impressive Halloween pumpkins. Searby recommends to anyone who wants to create an impressive design. we’re using a dry-erase marker instead of a Sharpie? “You don’t have to break the bank, but you need Because if you make a mistake or don’t like your to get a set of tools that are sturdy enough to stand drawing, you can wipe off a dry-erase marker and up the the heft of a thick-skinned pumpkin,” she start over. Sharpies are permanent.” said. “You can usually find them online pretty eas- Three hearts are what Theresa Holt and her 12-year- ily. Choose a set that has a tool for each step of the old son and 11-year-old daughter choose for the front process, like a little serrated saw to cut a hole in the of their pumpkin. “This is such a fun thing to do, even top and a scooper to clean out the flesh. It makes if you don’t care about the outcome, it’s a great way carving so much easier.” to spend time together as a family,” she said. It appears that parents agree. “I didn’t realize that Those who choose to use one of Searby’s pre-de- there was such a thing, but these little tools are signed templates are instructed to attach the tem- awesome,” said Luke Gunther, the father of 12-year- plate to the pumpkin and use the spike tool to trace old twins. “We usually use a kitchen knife and it’s the design onto the gourd, leaving tiny pinholes in hard to cut through and the edges of the designs its thick flesh. Next, the class uses one of the carving are always jagged, but the tools make a much tools to cut out the facial features or other designs smoother cut.” and, voila, in less than 30 minutes the group pro- Once the tops of the pumpkins are removed and duces six pumpkins that are ready for Halloween. the pulp, flesh and seeds area cleared, the artistry “If you’re going to use candles illuminate your begins. “Use a dry-erase marker to to sketch the de- pumpkins at night, make sure you put the candles in sign that you want to carve on the front of your a glass candle holder first,” said Searby. “Now the pumpkin,” said Searby. “Does anyone know why clean-up begins. It’s a messy process after all.”

Front- porch ready Halloween pumpkins.

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Students 17 and under and active built on the grounds of the once- ONGOING military are admitted free of charge. abandoned and notorious DC Saturday Community Farmers’ Community Band Concert. 7:30-9 Department of Corrections Lorton Market. Through Oct. 27, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Fairfax High School Reformatory. More information, p.m. at 10500 Page Ave., Fairfax — Auditorium, 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax. tickets ($20), and volunteer one block from West and Main WETA Host Richard Kleindfeldt and opportunities are available at streets behind the Wells Fargo Bank the City of Fairfax Band kicks off its workhousearts.org/madhaunter. and adjacent to the Historic Fairfax 49th season with special guest Steven County Courthouse. Visit Hendrickson of the NSO on trumpet. SATURDAY/OCT. 27 www.fairfaxsaturdaymarket.com. Music by Holst, Sousa, John Williams ECHO Yard Sale. 8 a.m.-noon. At St. The Rocky Horror Show. Through and Julie Giroux. $15 adults, $10 Bernadette Catholic Church in the Oct. 28, Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m. senior, students free. Call 571-336- gym, 7600 Old Keene Mill Road, (standard and VIP ticketing); CFBA (2322) or visit fairfaxband.org. Springfield. Hundreds of items — Sunday, 5 p.m. (standard tickets toys, dishes, collectibles, small only) at the Lorton Workhouse Arts SUNDAY/OCT. 21 electronics, home decorations and Center, 9518 Workhouse Road, Oktoberfest. 4-6 p.m. At Grace fashion accessories. Proceeds go to Lorton. Standard tickets, $25-$35; Presbyterian Church, 7434 Bath support ECHO (Ecumenical VIP tickets, $50-$60. Visit Street, Springfield. Free. A family- Community Helping Others.) Visit workhousearts.org for tickets. friendly Oktoberfest featuring the website www.echo-inc.org. Farmers Market. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 sausages, keg root beer, root beer Both Sides Tour XXI. 8:15 a.m. Leave p.m. at Springfield Town Center, floats, moon bounce, and other from Franconia Museum at the 6699 Spring Mall Drive, Springfield. activities. Visit the website: Franconia Governmental Center, Visit www.facebook.com/ Photo courtesy of Iris Media, LLC www.gracepresby.org. 6121 Franconia Road. Elijah White SpringfieldFoodworks/. City of Fairfax Band at last spring’s National Community grew up in Maryland and moved to Second Saturdays. 6-9 p.m. at the TUESDAY/OCT. 23 Virginia before the Civil War. He Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Band Concert. WSHS Fall Concert. 7-10 p.m. At built his famed Thirty-Fifth Battalion, Workhouse Road, Lorton. The West Springfield High School Virginia Cavalry with troops from Second Saturday Art Walk is the Auditorium, 6100 Rolling Road, both sides of the Potomac River. This perfect time to meet nearly 85 Community Band Concert Springfield. Free. West Springfield tour will concentrate on White’s Resident and Associate Artists, High School Spartan Choir and exploits in Montgomery County, creating art in the studios or WETA Host Richard Kleindfeldt and the City of Fairfax Band kicks off its 49th Orchestra is proud to present the Maryland, Loudoun and Clarke exhibiting in our galleries. Visit season with special guest Steven Hendrickson of the NSO on trumpet. Music by stunning “Sunrise Mass” by Ola Counties and Snickers Gap in the www.workhousearts.org/. Holst, Sousa, John Williams and Julie Giroux. Saturday, Oct. 20, 7:30-9 p.m. at Gjielo with their friends from Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia. Fairfax High School Auditorium, 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax. $15 adults, $10 senior, Eppelheim, Germany, and Lake $100, includes bus, lunch, and a fast- THURSDAY/OCT. 18 students free. Call 571-336-CFBA (2322) or visit fairfaxband.org. Braddock Secondary School. Visit the food value card on the way home. BBQ Buffet Fundraiser. 4:30-8 p.m. website www.spartanchoir.com. Contact Don Hakenson at 703-971- at 29 Diner, 10536 Fairfax Blvd., 4984 or [email protected]. Fairfax. Join NARFE Chapter 737 for THURSDAY/OCT. 25 Genealogy in the Digital Age. 9 an “All You Can Eat BBQ Buffet” Paintings & Pairings. 5:30-9 p.m. at a.m.-2 p.m. At Dunn Loring supporting Alzheimer’s Research with Fairview Park Marriott, 3111 Volunteer Fire Station, Oct. 312148 30 percent of the buffet price or 15 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church. Gallows Road, Vienna. Fairfax percent of menu items donated. Visit Enjoy paired hors d’oeuvres and Genealogical Society’s Fall Genealogy 29diner.com/ for more. wines, a three-course dinner, and Fair, “Genealogy in the Digital Age” auctions and artwork for sale. All with James M. Beidler. Plus vendors. FRIDAY/OCT. 19 proceeds from the event benefit Registration on line at https:// Campfire at Lake Accotink. 7-8:30 Insight Memory Care Center. $125. 2018fxgsfallfair.eventbrite.com. Cost p.m. at Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Visit www.insightmcc.org/ for more. after October 15: FxGS member, $45 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. Hitchcocktober: 39 Steps (1935). 7 , non-member $55. Visit the website Come to Lake Accotink Park to p.m. at Angelika Film Center – www.fxgs.org explore different topics and different Mosaic, 2911 District Ave., Fairfax. Trunk or Treat. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at The areas of the park. Then, warm up by Every Thursday night in October a Mott Community Center, 12111 the glow of the campfire with classic film by Sir Alfred Hitchcock Braddock Road, Fairfax. Come out to s’mores. For participants age 3-adult. will be featured with a bonus celebrate the community and $8 per person. Call 703-569-3464 or screening of PSYCHO on Halloween. Halloween at Trunk or Treat visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Tickets are $10. Visit Community Day. Join friends and lake-accotink for more. angelikafilmcenter.com. neighbors for food, music, vendors, moon bounce, trunk or treating, and FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 19-21 more. Free. Call 703-278-8605 or Madhaunter’s Madhouse. Friday- THURSDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 25-28 visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ Saturday, 7-11 p.m.; Sunday, 7-10 The Adventures of Huckleberry neighborhood-community-services. p.m. at The Workhouse Arts Center, Finn. 8 p.m. at George Mason “Real vs Reel: A Closer Look at 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton. University Center for the Arts- the Medicine of Mercy Street.” Madhaunter’s Madhouse haunted Concert Hall, 4373 Mason Pond 2 p.m. at Historic Blenheim, 3610 trail of terror returns to the Drive, Fairfax. Mark Twain’s timeless Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Jake Wynn Workhouse. In 2018, screams will classic sweeps us down the mighty from the National Museum of Civil echo across the 55-acre historic Mississippi in this musical adaptation War Medicine in Frederick, MD will Workhouse campus, built on the of Huck Finn. Professional Artist in explore and compare “real” medical grounds of the once-abandoned and Residence, Thomas W. Jones II helms practices from the Civil War versus notorious DC Department of this journey. $15 for students and the medical treatments shown in Corrections Lorton Reformatory. seniors, $30 for adults. Call 703-901- “Mercy Street,” the PBS mini-series. Tickets ($20), volunteer at Painting #3: Gene Moty, “A-23”, 10x10, oil on linen, 2018 5941 or visit cfa.calendar.gmu.edu/ Free. Call 703-591-0560. workhousearts.org/madhaunter. big-river-the-adventures-of- Transforming Lives Gala. 6:30-11 huckleberry-finn for more. p.m. at The Westin Alexandria, 400 SATURDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 20-21 Courthouse Square, Alexandria. Since Fall Fun Days. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at ‘Less is More’ FRIDAY/OCT. 26 1974, Good Shepherd Housing & Whitehall Farms, 6080 Colchester The Arches Gallery at the Workhouse Arts Center of Lorton Virginia features “Less Lorton Workhouse Ceramics Family Services has been reducing Road, Fairfax. Fourth annual Fall Fun is More: A New Language Of Abstract Minimalism” by Gene Moty. The works on Workshop. 10:30 a.m. at Lorton homelessness and enabling self- Days, featuring a pumpkin patch, display embrace his less is more philosophy with a pure clean modern style that Senior Center, 7722 Gunston Plaza, sufficiency by providing permanent corn maze, nature trails, inflatable counterbalances today’s frenetic pace of life with its contemplative energy. Gallery Lorton. Travel to the Lorton affordable housing, emergency bounce houses, lawn games, wagon hours, through Nov. 3 in Gallery 9 of the Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Workhouse Arts Center Visit financial services, budget counseling rides, and more. Meet farm animals Road, Lorton. Visit www.genemoty.com for more. lortonseniorcenter.org or call 703- and case management to working (like Henry the cow) and learn more 550-7195 for more. households in Fairfax County. $175- about sustainable farming. A farm-to- Rock the Block: Supervixen. 6:30- $250. Visit goodhousing.org/gala table lunch option will be available, City of Fairfax Animal Control and jump start on Halloween by joining 9:30 p.m. at Old Town Square, 3999 featuring farm fresh ingredients from Animal Shelter. Visit Franconia United Methodist Church University Drive, Fairfax. Family- SATURDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 27-28 Whitehall’s farm store. $12 for adults www.fairfaxva.gov/government/ for a family-friendly Trunk or Treat friendly free concert series, which Fall Fun Days. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at and children over 3. Visit police/programs/animal-control/ in the church parking lot. Wear s features live bands, beer garden, and Whitehall Farms, 6080 Colchester www.whitehall.farm for more. adopt-a-pet for more. costume and enjoy fun and games for city restaurant vendor booths. Bring Road, Fairfax. See Oct. 20 above. Meet the Author and Book children from preschool to middle your own lawn chairs or blankets to Visit www.whitehall.farm SATURDAY/OCT. 20 Signing. Noon-3 p.m. at Barnes & school. Free. Call 703 971-5171 or sit on. Free. Call 703-385-7858 or Ghost Train. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Burke Salvation Army 5K. 8-11 a.m. at Noble, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade visit www.franconiaumc.org/contact/ visit www.fairfaxva.gov/rocktheblock Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Salvation Army, 4915 Ox Road, Drive, Fairfax. Jack Gilden has a Fairfax Choral Society Concert. 7 Station. Take little goblins for a Fairfax. This is a 5k Run & Walk to book coming out Oct. 1 about Don p.m. at Annandale United Methodist FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 26-28 family-friendly ride on the Ghost benefit the Salvation Army’s after Shula, Johnny Unitas - their rivalry Church, 6935 Columbia Pike, Madhaunter’s Madhouse. Friday- Train at Burke Lake Park this School program for at risk youth. and the 1960s. The book is now Annandale. The Amadeus Orchestra Saturday, 7-11 p.m.; Sunday, 7-10 Halloween season. Moon bounce, $22. Email available for preview orders online at musicians join their season partners p.m. at The Workhouse Arts Center, carousel and pumpkin painting. Dress [email protected] Amazon and Barnes & Noble and in to welcome Maestro Thomas Colohan 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton. for the occasion with your favorite or call 703-385-8700. selected bookstores. Visit in his first concert as Director of the Madhaunter’s Madhouse haunted Halloween costume. $6 per person Pet Adoption Event. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. www.jackgilden.com for more. Fairfax Choral Society. Tickets are trail of terror returns to the age two and older; younger children at Pet Supplies Plus, 11054 Lee Trunk or Treat. 5-7 p.m. at Franconia $40 and may be purchased at the Workhouse for a third year of scares. ride for free. Last ticket sold at 4 p.m. Highway, Fairfax. Find a new forever United Methodist Church, 6037 door or online at In 2018, screams will echo across the Call 703-323-6600 or visit animal friend with the help of the Franconia Road, Alexandria. Get a www.amadeusconcerts.com. 55-acre historic Workhouse campus, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/

10 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ October 18-24, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Where and When Virginia Chamber Orchestra presents “Music of the Masters” featuring soloist Brian Ganz at Ernst Community Cultural Center, Northern Season Opening with Mozart and Beethoven Virginia Community College, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Performance: Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018 at 4 p.m. Tickets: $30 (discount Virginia Chamber Orchestra features renowned soloist Brian Ganz. tickets online), $35 at the door. Students (fourth grade through

By David Siegel Photo courtesy of Virginia Orchestr Chamber college) are free. Note: Free parking. Complimentary reception after The Connection performance to meet the soloist.

he all-professional, Beethoven within the same work! Fairfax County-based I look forward immensely to col- T Virginia Chamber Or- laborating with the VCO and chestra (VCO) opens David Grandis on this its 47th season, with “Music of the masterpiece…my very favorite Masters.” The evening showcases symphony!” the distinguished pianist Brian VCO music director, David Ganz as the featured soloist. The Grandis, noted that the award-winning Ganz is regarded Beethoven: Symphony No. 4 “is a as a leading pianists of his genera- special universe of its own, one tion. He has performed at The which resonates intimately with Kennedy Center for the Perform- me. ing Arts. “It is the only symphony which

Led by music director David a was commissioned. No draft sur- Grandis, the VCO performs not Virginia Chamber Orchestra in performance. Brian Ganz, vived, but we know Beethoven only at the Ernst Community Cul- soloist at composed it in a few weeks,” tural Center at Northern Virginia cert hall in the center of Fairfax from the concerto was played in Virginia added Grandis. “The fact that this Community College, but is an “En- County,” said Doug Lovejoy, Vir- the Oscar winning film Chamber symphony is probably the least semble in Residence” at George ginia Chamber Orchestra Board “Amadeus,” while another move- Orchestra’s loved and the least known of Mason University. The VCO also President. ment was heard in “Mr. Robot,” a performance Beethoven’s output, makes it even regularly performs creative en- The VCO program will include recent television series. of “Music of more lovable to me…But it is just semble presentations at Tysons’ Mozart: Piano Concerto in D mi- The upcoming VCO program the Masters” as perfect as any other of intimate 1st Stage theatre. nor, K. 466 which is full of dark will also include a performance of Photo by Bruno Murialdo/ Beethoven’s symphonies. It has “We are excited and looking for- storms, sunny romance and a ju- Beethoven: Symphony No. 4 in B- Courtesy of Brian Ganz always seemed strange to me that ward to having a pianist of the bilant finish. The Mozart concerto flat major, Op. 60; a less often certo as “a very beautiful work for it is less performed than the oth- stature of Brian Ganz perform as has also been played used as a pop heard symphony. In an interview, many reasons, but one reason is ers. It might very well be my fa- our guest soloist at our ‘home’ con- accompaniment. A movement Ganz described the Mozart con- that one can hear both Mozart and vorite Beethoven symphony.” COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP

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visit our website, Consider Fostering click on Participate Adopt/Donate/Volunteer at www.lostdogrescue.org www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 18-24, 2018 ❖ 11 News Shelane’s Run raises funds and Helping with ‘Baby Blues’ awareness for maternal mental health. By Andrea Worker The Connection “Nowadays, whenever I woman suffering a bout of the see a pregnant woman or a “baby blues” during pregnancy or Aafter childbirth isn’t uncommon mom with her kids, I have – in fact, it’s reported that about 80 percent of moms experience sadness, to smile, say ‘hello,’ and mood swings and just feeling “out of sorts,” particularly after the birth of their child. If just make a connection. there are no other significant stress factors or traumas involved, those feelings often You never know who may dissipate within a few weeks. In June of 2015, for Shelane Gaydos, a need just that.” Fairfax County police officer, a wife, a — Steve Bryant mother of three young daughters, and a member of a close-by, close-knit family, read about, so the problems I experienced those feelings escalated after learning that with the second were completely unex- the fourth child she was expecting had died Joanne and Steve Bryant, the parents of Shelane Bryant Gaydos, pose pected and bewildering.” in utero. Two weeks after hearing the dev- with photos of their daughter and her children at the 3rd Annual It took Griffen more than 6 months to find astating news, Gaydos died of suicide. “Shelane’s Run” charity race. Shelane died of suicide while suffering the help that she needed. “For the longest Eventually, after the initial haze of their from maternal mental health issues and her family will “honor her time, the answers I got were ‘which kind of loss and through extensive research, her memory and help others to avoid that tragedy.” anti-anxiety pills do you want?’ That was it.” family came to believe that Gaydos was Photos by Andrea Worker/The Connection Griffen’s group have helped bring mater- suffering from the rarer form of this mater- nal mental health services to 23 hospitals nal depression – postpartum psychosis – around the Commonwealth. “We’re halfway which can cause delusions and paranoia. to our goal of seeing these services, and “We just didn’t know how much she was trained medical professionals to screen, di- suffering, and holding in,” said her sister agnose, treat, and offer support available Sarah Bryant, echoing what so many loved in every hospital in Virginia that provides ones of maternal depression sufferers have maternal care.” said before. “Shelane was such a vibrant and Surrounded by fun activities for the confident woman, so full of life and love younger set, as well as booths that provided for her family.” Bryant acknowledges that information, support and resources for moms even now, there is guilt mixed in with the and their families, the 1K started the action. emotions of loss. Lining up front and center were Gaydos’ daughter Sofia, and her two nieces (Sarah GAYDOS’ FATHER, retired Army Officer Bryant’s daughters) Emma and Madilyn. Steve Bryant agrees with his daughter Sa- Some of the individual participants were so rah. “Shelane was always so independent, young that serious hand-holding was re- so tough – maybe too much so on herself.” quired, along with a lot of directing by race As a career military man, Bryant admits he marshals, and there was the occasional “es- was never much on sharing feelings and Children lining up for the 1K – including Shelane’s daughter Sofia wear- cape” as youngsters decided that running emotions. Losing Shelane the way they did ing bib number 235, and her nieces Emma, #57, and Madilyn, #56. was a lot more exciting than walking. has changed that. Granddad Steve Bryant is leaning in from the right. The retired Army James Fink, an 8-year-old from Fairfax and “I am pretty sure that there are a few officer is giving the girls some last minute tips. a first time racer, took first place in the kid’s women out there that wonder about me,” he category. Siyeh Bartlett, 8, of Chantilly was said. “Nowadays, whenever I see a pregnant Adrienne Griffen the first young girl to cross the finish line. woman or a mom with her kids, I have to founded Postpartum Thomas Johnson with the Fit4Mom team smile, say ‘hello,’ and just make a connection. Support Virginia was the overall winner of the 5K, while You never know who may need just that.” some 10 years ago Marissa Jambor Shipe was the top finisher The Bryant and Gaydos families, along wanting to bring for the women. with Shelane’s many friends, took their grief maternal mental and turned it into a positive — Shelane’s health issues “into SHELANE’S FAMILY and the folks at Post- Fun Run/Walk — partnering first with Post- the light” where partum Support Virginia want women and partum Support International and now with women can get help. their families to know that there is caring, Postpartum Support Virginia, to raise aware- professional and confidential support out ness and funds to combat this too-often over- But “this isn’t the time for sadness. It’s a there for them. “It’s not just about feeling looked condition that can ruin lives and tear time to celebrate, to have fun together,” Sa- bad,” insists Sarah Bryant. “There are pow- families apart at a time when many expect rah Bryant told the crowd just before the 5K- erful hormonal changes at work and they happiness should be at its peak. ers were called to the line-up. “We are here can have a terrible impact. Woman need In the fall of 2016, more than a year after to keep the memory of the three things most help to treat these conditions.” losing Shelane, the first “Shelane’s 1K Walk important to my sister – family, community, “Postpartum mental health issues are the and 5K Run” (and the first and only mater- and running, being physically active.” number one complications of pregnancy and nal mental health-focused charity road race) Shelane’s sister Sarah Bryant Adrienne Griffen is the founder of Post- childbirth,” said Griffen, “but they are so took off from the starting line at Fairfax poses with the winners of the kids’ partum Support Virginia (PPVA), based in undiagnosed or undertreated and women County Government Center. category, Siyeh Bartlett from Arlington. The nonprofit is the beneficiary suffer from the added stress of societal ex- This year, on Saturday, Oct. 13, more than Chantilly, and James Fink from of the funds raised through Shelane’s Run. pectations and the stigma of ‘not being a 500 adults and children on foot and in stroll- Fairfax. Bryant came up with the She started the group 10 years ago, to bring supermom.’” ers, showed up at Government Center, brav- idea for the charity race to honor more resources and assistance to the “Please connect with us, and let us help,” ing a spot of rain and the arrival of autum- her sister’s three passions “family, women of Virginia. said Griffen. Visit www.postpartumva.org. nal temperatures, to take off once again to community, and running” while “I, too have been there, with the birth of One can also connect with trained volunteers honor a life lost too soon, and to help pre- raising funds for maternal mental my second child,” said Griffen. “The first with personal experience with maternal men- vent further loss and suffering. health resources. was a breeze, everything you heard and tal health issues by calling 703-829-7152.

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 18-24, 2018 ❖ 13 News ArtsFairfax to Present Arts Awards Event recognizes extraordinary contributions of artists and arts organization and those who support the arts.

Photo by Yassine El Mansouri/Courtesy ARTSFAIRFAX By David Siegel The Connection

or the past seven years ARTSFAIRFAX has recognized F both individuals and organiza- tions that have made significant contributions to the creative economy in Fairfax County. the City of Fairfax, and the City of Falls Church. Beyond entertainment, cultural and educational activities for local residents, the arts strengthen the local

economy with jobs and with taxes paid. of ARTSFAIRFAX courtesy Photo ARTSFAIRFAX is the organization that Former U.S. Rep. Tom helps support the arts and provides a voice Davis, ARTSFAIRFAX for the arts. A study developed by Ameri- 2018 Arts Awards Event Virginia McGehee cans for the Arts in collaboration with Master of Ceremonies. Friend ARTSFAIRFAX indicated that more than $270 million is generated annually in economic activity from the arts and culture industry in Fairfax. Addi- Where and When tionally, more than $9 million of local government ARTSFAIRFAX presents annual Arts Awards, at the Fairview Park Marriott, 3111 Fairview Park Drive, Falls revenue is generated as patrons at nonprofit arts Church, Friday, Oct. 26, from 12 to 2 p.m. Additional events spend close to $25 per person, per event, be- information and details about the annual Arts Awards yond the cost of admission on items such as meals, event is located at https://artsfairfax.org/arts-awards-2/ or parking, and even babysitters. call 503-642-0862. This year’s ARTSFAIRFAX’s honorees have exhib- event is former U.S. Rep. Thomas M. Davis, currently ited “individual and collective dedication to the arts, director for Government Affairs at Deloitte in Wash- helping grow the cultural and economic economy in ington. He is also an adjunct professor of Political Fairfax County,” said Linda Sullivan, ARTSFAIRFAX Science at George Mason University, and also serv- president & CEO. ing as rector (chairman, Board of Visitors). The 2018 award recipients include Claude Moore “The arts awards recognize arts organizations that Charitable Foundation, American Youth Philharmonic are county and national leaders in innovative and Orchestras, Wolf Trap Foundation for the Perform- creative programs that educate and entertain all ing Arts, and Virginia McGehee Friend. The awardees ages,” said Davis. “A creative economy fuels innova- were selected by ARTSFAIRFAX and community rep- tion that provides jobs and creates a sense of place resentatives. Nominations were received from the where people want to live, work and play.” public. Each year, ARTSFAIRFAX commissions a Fairfax “We are delighted to honor our 2018 Arts Awards County artist to design a keepsake award to com- recipients for their extraordinary contributions to memorate the honorees. For 2018, award-winning Fairfax County and beyond,” said Sullivan. “Our hon- artist, David Barnes will design the Arts Awards. His orees have enabled thousands of arts programs and studio is at the Workhouse Arts Center. He is known services, benefiting millions of people.” for creating glass works that achieve unusual light- Master of Ceremonies for the 2018 ARTSFAIRFAX ing effects throughout each work.

Public Safety Career Fair to Be Held Oct. 20

he public safety agencies of Fairfax County According to Fairfax County Fire & Rescue De- Tinvite residents to learn more about ca- partment, “This is a unique opportunity to not only reer opportunities available at the Fairfax learn about the careers available through Fairfax County Public Safety Career Fair on Saturday, Oct. 20. County, but to learn why Fairfax County is a great Along with Fairfax County Fire and Rescue, the place to work in public safety. Guests will be able Sheriff’s Office, Department of Public Safety Com- to apply for positions on site or sign up for ‘Job munications and Police Department will have per- Alerts’ that will notify them as soon as a position sonnel on site discussing employment opportuni- is made available.” ties available at each agency, demonstrating what The event will be from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at they do every day, discussing the training oppor- the Government Center located at 12000 Govern- tunities available, and answering any questions. ment Center Parkway.

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Mill Road, Springfield. Join a discussion on On Up” changes that occur with age, warning signs of a memory problem, and what to do if a loved one is experiencing symptoms of dementia or By KENNETH B. LOURIE memory impairment. Co-hosted by Insight Memory Care Center, Prince of Peace Lutheran Not “to the east side” and not “to a deluxe Church, and The Springfield Parkinson’s Disease HWHY[TLU[PU[OLZR`¹I\[PMÄJ[PVUHS5L^@VYR and Care Partner Group. Light, healthy lunch *P[`JSLHUPUNI\ZPULZZPJVU.LVYNL1LMMLYZVU served at noon. A free-will donation will be OHKILLUKPHNUVZLK^P[OS\UNJHUJLYHZ0^HZ accepted for lunch. Email Stacey Crosson, 0^V\SKIL[OL»KILOHWW`THRPUNWYVNYLZZ![OL Minister of Care and Outreach at [email protected]. MLLSPUNVMTV]PUNMVY^HYK(UK[OH[»ZL_HJ[S` ^OH[0MLLSUV^>P[O[OL¸UL^Z¹VMSHZ[^LLR»Z THURSDAY/OCT. 25 JVS\TUWYVNYLZZTV]LTLU[PZH[OHUK>P[O Public Comment Deadline. The Virginia [^V*;ZJHUZPU[OLSHZ[[OYLLTVU[OZHUKZVTL Department of Rail and Public Transportation [\TVYZ¸WYVNYLZZPUN¹HUK[OLUUV[^OPSLH (DRPT) announces a 45-day public comment WYL]PV\ZS`PUZPNUPÄJHU[[\TVYI\YZ[UV[SP[LYHSS` period for it’s proposed policy and guidelines for VU[V[OLZJLUL0HTOHWW`UV^[VILVU^HYK transit capital prioritization and urban transit HUKOVWLM\SS`\W^HYKHZ0PUM\ZLL]LY`[OYLL agency strategic plans. The proposed plans are available online at drpt.virginia.gov/transit/ ^LLRZK\YPUN[OLUL_[X\HY[LYHOLHKVMHULHYS` tsdac/public-comment. Comments on the plans 1HU\HY` ZJHU;OLM\[\YLPZUV^HUK0»T can be sent to Jen DeBruhl at NYH[LM\S[VOH]LJOVPJLZHZ0UH]PNH[L[OLYVHK [email protected] or DRPT, 600 East HOLHK Main St., Suite 2012, Richmond, VA 23219. /H]PUNHWSHUTH[[LYZ;OV\NO0HTZ[PSS Gentle Yoga. 12:30-2 p.m. at Sentara Surgery ^HP[PUNHUKZLLPUNHUKL]HS\H[PUNHM[LY[OH[UL_[ Specialists Comprehensive Breast Center, 8988 ZJHU0KVMLLSHZPM0»TIHJRVU[YHJR0RUV^ Lorton Station Blvd., Suite 103, Lorton. This ^OH[T`UL_[[OYLLTVU[OZ^PSSILHIV\[HIV\[ yoga protocol is facilitated by Pat Fitzsimmons RN, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, an instructor [OYLLTVU[OZHUK0»TJSLHY^OH[T`ZJOLK\SL specifically trained to work with cancer patients ^PSSILZ\IQLJ[[VJOHUNLK\L[VSHIYLZ\S[ZHU who will adapt traditional yoga practices to HS[VNL[OLYUVYTHSL_WLJ[LKISPW!\YPULSHI meet the physiological and psychological needs PUM\ZPVUWVZ[JOLTV^LLRVMKPMÄJ\S[`LH[PUN of cancer patients. No registration required. It is HUKWO`ZPJHSHUKWZ`JOVSVNPJHSJOHSSLUNLZ recommended that participants dress MVSSV^LKI`[^V^LLRZVMYLSH[P]LUVYTHSJ`[OLU comfortably and bring a yoga mat, towel(s), and PUM\ZPVUHNHPUHUKYPUZLHUKYLWLH[L]LY`[OYLL water. Visit www.sentara.com for more. ^LLRZ\U[PSLHYS`1HU\HY` ;^LS]L^LLRZPU SATURDAY/OCT. 27 [V[HS;OYV\NO;OHURZNP]PUN*OYPZ[THZHUK5L^ Caregiver Bootcamp. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at @LHYZ0^VU»[ZH`P[^PSSILWYL[[`I\[P[^PSSIL Insight Memory Care Center, 3953 Pender Drive, WYLKPJ[HISLHUKOVWLM\SS`VUHWH[O[VHWVZP[P]L Suite 100, Fairfax. It can be hard as a busy YLZ\S[9LTLTILY0»TSPMLSVUNTLTILYVM9LK caregiver to find all the information to best care :V_5H[PVUZVOVWLHS^H`ZZWYPUNZL[LYUHS for a loved one with dementia. Insight offers the ;OPZJVS\TUPZJLY[HPUS`UV[TLHU[[VTPU Caregiver Bootcamp to share essential PTPaL[OLWVZZPISLKPZJV\YHNPUNYLZ\S[ZVMT` caregiving topics, all in one place. A continental 1HU\HY`ZJHUI\[0ZLLUVHK]HU[HNLPUHU[PJPWH[ breakfast and lunch will be provided free of PUNHUKVYV]LYYLHJ[PUN[V\URUV^UYLZ\S[ZHUK charge. Register online at insightmcc.org, or contact Lindsey Vajpeyi at 703-204-4664 or VYKPYLJVUZLX\LUJLZTVU[OZHOLHKVMHJ[\HS [email protected]. MHJ[ZUV[`L[PUL]PKLUJL;OPZPZ^OH[ILPUNKP VolunteerFest. A region-wide day of community HNUVZLK^P[OJHUJLYPZHSSHIV\[!HZLYPLZVM\WZ service helps nonprofits accomplish tasks they HUKKV^UZHUKHSSHYV\UKZ"HUK[OLZVVULY[OL would not have time or resources to do on their WH[PLU[HZZPTPSH[LZ[OPZ\UWYLKPJ[HISL]HYPHIPSP[` own. Register today. Visit PU[V[OLPYHSNVYP[OTMVYSP]PUN^P[O[OLKPZLHZL www.volunteerfairfax.org/individuals/ [OLTVYLTHUHNLHISL[OLPYSP]LZ^PSSIL4VYL volunteerfest.php V]LY¸0M`V\¹[VX\V[L9\K`HYK2PWSPUN¸JHU MONDAY/OCT. 29 RLLW`V\YOLHK^OLUHSSHIV\[`V\HYLSVZPUN Richmond Highway Widening Public [OLPYZ¹P[^PSSSPRLS`JVU[YPI\[L[V[OLWYLMLYYLK Information Meeting. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Mt. JHST[OH[L]LY`JHUJLYWH[PLU[KPHNUVZLKHZ¸[LY Vernon High School Cafeteria & Auditorium TPUHS¹ULLKZ[VMLLSL]LY`ZLJVUKVML]LY`KH` (Enter at Door #8), 8515 Old Mt. Vernon Road, HUKUPNO[[VVHZ[OL`Z[Y\NNSL[VKLHS^P[O[OL Alexandria. 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This event will take the audience [PTLZUVULVM^OPJOJVUJLYULKT`VUJVSVNPZ[ through a geographic tour of the corridor, led by PU[OLSLHZ[I`[OL^H`HUKNP]LUT`WHYLU[Z» the planners, community leaders, and industry SVUNJHUJLYMYLLSP]LZ0^V\SKOH]LL_WLJ[LK experts that helped shape Embark Richmond Highway. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ IL[[LY[OLUHZ[HNL0=UVUZTHSSS\UNJHUJLY planning-zoning/embark-richmond-highway KPHNUVZPZH[HNLHUKHOHSM)\[OLYL0HT Narcan Training Sessions. 6:30-7:30 p.m. At Z[PSSULHYS``LHYZWVZ[KPHNUVZPZ;OLYLHYLU»[ 8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Room 1-408 [OH[THU`VM\Z\UMVY[\UH[LS` East, Fairfax. Naloxone (Narcan) can save the (UK[OV\NO0HTKLÄUP[LS`UV[OHWW`HIV\[ life of someone who is overdosing, if given in T`JHUJLYJPYJ\TZ[HUJLZ0JHUILWVZP[P]L time. Anyone who assists a person in need is HIV\[[OLULNH[P]L(UK^OH[0HTTVZ[WVZP[P]L protected from liability by the Good Samaritan HIV\[PZ[OH[H[SLHZ[MVY[OLUL_[X\HY[LYHU`^H` Law. Naloxone (Narcan) is available without a prescription for a fee at all pharmacies. Obtain it 0RUV^^OH[0»TKVPUNHUK^O`0JLY[HPUS` for free by attending a REVIVE! training. JHU»[ZH`^OH[0»SSILMLLSPUNHM[LYT`UL_[ZJHU" Contact Emily Siqveland at 703-228-0913 or hopefully elation and relief, but in the interim, [email protected] or visit SPML^PSSNVVUHZWLY\Z\HSHUKMVYHJHUJLYWH health.arlingtonva.us/opioid-awareness/ for [PLU[Z\Y]P]VYSPMLNVPUNVUPZHZNVVKHZP[NL[Z" available training sessions. Registration is not HSTVZ[HZPM0¸ÄUHSS`NV[HWPLJLVM[OLWPL¹ required but it is recommended. Visit Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for www.chrisatwoodfoundation.org/naloxone to The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. register. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 18-24, 2018 ❖ 15 16 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ October 18-24, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com