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Bettina Lawton and incumbent John Frey Clerk, Sheriff and Soil went first for Clerk, answering a variety of questions including what their top priori- & Water incumbents ties would be if elected. For Lawton, an attorney, reserve deputy and challengers an- sheriff and part of the Juvenile and Domes- tic Relations Court, she focused on review- swer questions. ing existing practices and procedures in the Fairfax Court. “We have to look at, is there By Tim Peterson a better way to do things?” she said. The Connection As part of his answer, Frey emphasized the importance of continuing to engage with airfax County Sheriff Stacey many different users throughout the court Kincaid wasted no time in bring- to make decisions about multi-million dol- F ing up the in-custody death of lar projects. Natasha McKenna during her Scott Cameron, incumbent George Lamb opening remarks. Kincaid said the loss of IV and incumbent Jerry Peters, Jr discussed life, which occurred in February following the role of Soil & Water Conservation Dis- an incident where a team of Sheriff’s depu- Photo by Tim Peterson/The Connection trict director. ties was attempting to transport McKenna Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey Kincaid (left) answers questions opposite Cameron said his top three priorities to Alexandria police and deployed a taser opponent Bryan Wolfe (right) in a quasi-debate moderated by the Fairfax would be focusing on the watersheds that on her four times, continues to weigh League of Women Voters co-president Helen Kelly (center). are in the worst condition, targeting inva- heavily on her. sive species and advocating at the General The Sheriff and Bryan Wolfe, who is chal- vented if there was more Crisis Interven- part of an ad hoc review commission simi- Assembly for policy and laws that work for lenging her for her job, answered questions tion Team training in the office of the Sher- lar to the one currently meeting to exam- Fairfax County as a suburban area. Monday night Sept. 28 as part of a “meet iff. “I gave the Sheriff warning in 2013,” ine policies and practices of the Fairfax Lamb listed continued good governance, the candidates” event organized by the Wolfe said. “She basically dismissed it.” County Police Department, Kincaid com- working on the Chesapeake Bay by apply- Fairfax League of Women Voters. The event mented that her office is represented on the ing data with aggregate maps and finding took place at the studios of Fairfax Public MODERATOR and Fairfax League of existing commission, as well as that group’s ways to branch out and address climate Access and was broadcast live. Women Voters co-president Helen Kelly subcommittees to discuss use of force and change at a County level. Kincaid went on to highlight that she has asked the candidates how they would im- mental illness services. “We’re always will- Peters highlighted continuing trusted since banned the use of tasers in the jail, prove inmate access to services. Kincaid ing to be part of something,” she said. partnerships, increasing the sense of per- increased the use of “telepsychiatry” in the highlighted the first inmate resource fair Wolfe responded that he would “welcome sonal environmental stewardship around jail for inmates to receive mental health held in 2014, which gave inmates the op- witnesses to watch what we do, welcome the County and providing more useful in- services remotely, spearheaded a “diversion portunity to meet with vendors offering help community involvement. formation to the public. first” program and made mental health for becoming re-established members of “There’s nothing in the Sheriff’s Office training mandatory for officers in her de- society following release from the jail. you’ll have to FOIA [Freedom of Informa- AFTERWARDS, Kelly said she thought the partment. Wolfe criticised not being able to check tion Act] from me,” Wolfe added. program went “very well.” Wolfe, who has previously run against success or failure rates of existing services The other candidates who participated in “I think it was beneficial and educational Kincaid, immediately went on the offensive, at the jail because the Sheriff’s Office’s last the event are vying for Clerk of the Court to the community,” Kelly said. “That’s what calling the state of mental health services completed and published audit was in 2013. and Soil and Water District director. we’re all about.” under the Sheriff a “critical area in need of Kincaid never directly responded to Wolfe’s Commonwealth’s Attorney Raymond F. A recording of the session will soon be repair.” He said the death of McKenna, who asking about a 2014 annual report. Morrogh was invited but did not attend the available to stream through the Fairfax Pub- had mental illness, could have been pre- When asked if, as Sheriff, they would be program. lic Access website at www.fcac.org. Blue Stars Are Better than Gold Fairfax County’s 146 Energy Star-certified schools make it the most energy-efficient By Tim Peterson annually on utilities while operating its The Connection more than 200 campuses. district in the country. “It’s a significant expense,” Hoff said at ous we are about taking care of the pre- “The buildings in which we work, play n the last year and a half, Fairfax the board’s regular meeting on Sept. 24. He cious taxpayer dollars that we’re stewards and learn have a tremendous role to play ICounty Public Schools have been said the job is to “ensure we’re eliminating of. in addressing this challenge,” said Katz. able to reduce the energy consump- waste and maintaining comfort in the build- “Every dollar we save,” Garza added, “can Katz and Hoff explained that 30 per- tion in their buildings by 15 percent. That ings as well.” be directed back to classrooms, teacher sal cent of energy used in school buildings cut down resulted in savings of $4.5 mil- Hoff came before the board to announce increases, is important to our school sys- is wasted, and the main power draw for lion, according to a release Sept. 25 by not only the energy and money-saving ac- tem.” utilities is heating and cooling. the school system. complishments of the cooperative analysis, Michael Katz, with the Energy Star pro- Hoff used the examples of snow days, February 2014 marked the beginning but that with 146 Energy Star-certified gram and the Environmental Protection summer vacation and after-school as of a partnership between Fairfax County schools, Fairfax County had taken the lead Agency, said that on average, schools with opportunities for uses of the school to Public Schools and Cenergistic, an en- as the most efficient district in the United the Star certification generate about 30 be consolidated in a way that requires ergy conservation program firm. States. percent less greenhouse gas emissions than less heating or cooling energy. Hoff’s next Cenergistic analysts set out to evaluate Los Angeles Unified School District was non-certified schools. He, as well as several goal is reaching a 25 percent reduction county campuses and reduce operating the previous leader with 142 schools En- board members, commented on the way this in consumption, while continuing to en- costs by increasing efficiency. ergy Star-certified. energy-conserving program can both impact sure students and teachers are comfort- According to Dr. Randy Hoff, chief ex- “This is important to be first on,” Super- climate change and provide educational able and in a hospitable learning envi- ecutive officer of Cenergistic, the school intendent Dr. Karen Garza said, “because it opportunities for students on being better ronment. “We have a lot of runway ahead system spends approximately $34 million demonstrates to our community how seri- stewards of the environment. of us to improve even more,” Hoff said. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 1-7, 2015 ❖ 3 News McKenna Family Attorney Said Death Premeditated Supporters outraged over lack of charges.

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he Fairfax County NAACP held a rally for Natasha McKenna in Tfront of the Fairfax County Courthouse on Sunday, Sept. 27. McKenna family attorney Harvey Volzer said that McKenna’s death was premedi- tated. “The day before, all members of the SERT team discussed how they were going to take her [from the detention center to Natasha McKenna’s great aunt Eudora Paul carries a Photos by Abigail Constantino/The Connection the hospital],” he said. sign with McKenna’s words the day she was tasered Shirley Ginwright of the Fairfax County NAACP speaks “Anybody with half a brain could have by officers from the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Depart- at the Justice for Natasha rally in front of the Fairfax handled this situation better, let alone, eight ment. County Courthouse on Sunday, Sept. 27. supposedly trained individuals in the adult detention center. What they did was outra- “Six white men attack a naked woman lot. Write Natasha McKenna in,” said “We encourage you to write your local geous and to think that they had spent the and we’re supposed to pretend that’s not in Ginwright. “Vote him out.” lawmakers and demand increased law en- day before planning how to do this, is sorry,” some way tinged by a racist history in this Mental health advocate Pete Earley said forcement training on recognizing the men- said Volzer. country,” said Cayce Utley of Show Up for that McKenna was dehumanized even in tally challenged and on implementing pro- He said that there is no excuse for not Racial Justice of Northern Virginia. death. “Mental illness is not a crime. It is cedures to protect these individuals while using accepted protocol in every hospital “John Geer had a lot of public support. not a death sentence,” he said. in custody.” and federal prison in the United States to Where’s the public support for Natasha “Condolences are not enough. Justice for Natasha McKenna was a 37-year-old Af- chemically sedate agitated prisoners. McKenna? Where’s the white folks outraged Natasha is what we should give to her fam- rican American woman who died while be- Instead, McKenna was tasered four times. about that? We have policies and policing ily,” said Ginwright. ing transported from the Fairfax County Though no charges were brought to the of- that treat people of color differently. This “Just seeking for justice. They have a fam- Adult Detention Center to INOVA Alexan- ficers involved, Volzer said he is still hop- would not have happened to a white ily, and it’s unfair,” said McKenna’s great dria. During the transport, she was tasered ing. woman,” said Utley. Only a handful of aunt Eudora Paul. four times and restrained by the Sheriff’s McKenna’s death manifests the issues of people attended the rally. McKenna’s mother, Marlene Williams was Emergency Response Team. McKenna was race and the treatment of the mentally ill. Commonwealth’s Attorney Raymond supposed to attend the rally but did not diagnosed with schizophrenia at age 12. Shirley Ginwright of NAACP Fairfax Morrogh garnered criticism for the decision make it. Volzer read a statement from the Prior to her last encounter with law en- County asked why McKenna’s case was not not to pursue charges in McKenna’s death. McKenna family asking the community to forcement on Feb. 3, she had had incidents brought to the grand jury like John Geer’s. Morrogh is running unopposed in Novem- “demand that elected officials and those with the police on Jan. 7, 8, 14, 15 and 26, In her statement she called for justice, in- ber. paid to protect and serve do so with hu- according to the Commonwealth Attorney’s dictment and a change in law. “There’s a write-in section in the the bal- manity, integrity and fairness.” report. She died four days later on Feb. 7. Local Senior Wii Bowlers Compete at Greenspring The Springfield community hosted the annual Northern Virginia Senior Olympics event.

or the seventh consecutive year, Silver, men: Jay Parsons (80-89 age FGreenspring retirement commu- group), Ray Kaminski (90-99 age group); nity in Springfield was host to the Bronze, men: Ray Wright (90-99 age Northern Virginia Senior Olympics (NVSO) group). Wii Bowling events. On Sept. 21 and 22, 71 Residents Gene Earl, Jay Parsons, and local senior Wii bowlers vied for Gold, Silver Helen Moot also bowled perfect 300 games and Bronze medals at the community’s spe- during the event. In 2011, Greenspring resi- cially designed, six-lane virtual bowling al- dent Joan Matteson bowled the first per- ley. This year, nine Greenspring residents fect game in NVSO Wii bowling history. came away with medals in the event and three According to their website, “the North- residents bowled a perfect game during the ern Virginia Senior Olympics (NVSO) was competition. organized in 1982 for the purpose of pro- The following Greenspring residents viding senior adults an opportunity for com- received medals in the 2015 NVSO Wii petition and fellowship through various ath- bowling competition: letic, and recreational events.” In addition Photo contributed Gold, women: Sara Mason (70-79 age to being 50 years of age or older, eligible group), Helen Moot (80-89 age group), participants must live in one of the follow- Vivian Mitchell (90-99 age group); ing jurisdictions: Cities of Alexandria, Falls Gold, men: Gene Earl (80-89 age Church, or Fairfax and the Counties of Ar- group); lington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, or Silver, women: Gloria Tomita (70-79 Prince William. age group), Martha Siemering (80-89 Greenspring is also a Gold Sponsor of the Nine Greenspring residents came away with medals in the event and age group); NVSO. three residents bowled a perfect game during the competition.

4 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ October 1-7, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News BURKE’S FIRST FAMILY Fairfax OF REAL ESTATE County Hosts Volunteer Fair Providing total lder adults, seniors, and real estate Oretirees looking for flex- ible, meaningful volun- teer opportunities are invited to “Venture into Volunteering,” a free services to this volunteer fair, on Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to 12, at the Lorton Work- house Arts, 9518 Workhouse Way, community Lorton. The Fairfax County Department of Family Services’ Area Agency on for over Aging, AARP, Fairfax County Park Authority, RSVP Northern Virginia (Volunteer Fairfax, Volunteer Alex- 35 years! Build Your Community andria, and Volunteer Arlington) and The Positive Aging Coalition Sales and Property Management are partnering to host this event. Residential Property Management More than 30 organizations and Support Your Local Fairfax County agencies will be on Association Management hand to talk about their volunteer 703-239-1234 • [email protected] programs and benefits including: Businesses. Fairfax Opportunities and Re- sources, Fairfax Pets on Wheels, Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital, Lorton Community Action Center and the Shepherd’s Center Residential Preferred Properties See Volunteer Fair, Page 11 5631-I Burke Centre Parkway, Suite I • Burke, VA 22015 www.connectionnewspapers.com

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Changing Perspective on Death Penalty @BurkeConnection An independent, locally owned weekly intervene in Prieto’s case. It was a Virginia case, newspaper delivered to Evolving standards will Atkins v. Virginia, that led the U.S. Supreme homes and businesses. Published by Court to rule that execution of people with Vigil to Oppose Local Media Connection LLC eclipse death penalty mental retardation is unconstitutional. Prieto was sent to Virginia to face trial even Death Penalty 1606 King Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 entirely at some point though he was already on death row in Cali- Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Pen- fornia because of the belief, clearly correct, that alty will hold vigils around the state on the Free digital edition delivered to in the future. evening that Alfredo Prieto is scheduled for ex- your email box. Go to he would be more likely to be executed in Vir- ecution, Thursday, Oct. 1. connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe ginia. Arlington Vigil in opposition to the death pen- t’s sad to see senseless death as a re- Over time, it seems clear that evolving stan- alty Oct. 1, 8:30-9:10 p.m. NEWS DEPARTMENT: sponse to senseless death. Alfred R. dards of decency will end the death penalty in [email protected] Clarendon Metro Station. The vigil will be Prieto is not a sympathetic figure, a se- the United States. The number of death sen- held in the public park between Clarendon and Kemal Kurspahic I ❖ rial killer who was on death row in Cali- tences has dropped dramatically since 2000, Wilson Boulevards, right behind the Metro exit. Editor 703-778-9414 fornia when DNA connected him to murders and executions have declined as well, from a Attendees are welcome to bring signs with ap- [email protected] propriate, peaceful, anti-death penalty and rapes in Reston and Arlington that high of 98 in 1999 to just 35 in 2014, messages. Amna Rehmatulla took place in 1988. He is scheduled for the lowest in 20 years, according to Editorial Assistant Editorial For more information, contact Elise Cleva at 703-778-9410 ext.427 execution this week, at 9 p.m. on Amnesty International. [email protected] or see http:// [email protected] Thursday, Oct. 1. Prieto committed heinous crimes, www.vadp.org/ Tim Peterson Evolving standards of decency have led to and releasing him from prison should never Community Reporter the understanding that it’s wrong and uncon- be an option. 703-314-0789 stitutional to subject people whose crimes were Warren Fulton and Rachel Raver were last a 24-year-old CIA finance officer who was [email protected] committed when they were juveniles or people seen around midnight in Washington, D.C. on raped and shot to death in Arlington County Jon Roetman with intellectual disabilities to the death pen- Dec. 2, 1988. The two George Washington in May 1988, although he was never tried in Sports Editor ❖ 703-752-4013 [email protected] alty. University students, both 22, were found dead that case. A Fairfax County jury sentenced @jonroetman The Arc of Northern Virginia, an advocacy Dec. 6, 1988 in a field off Hunter Mill Road in Prieto to death in 2006. group for people with intellectual disabilities, Reston. Both were shot in the head. Raver had The murders and rapes were unsolved for ADVERTISING: asked Gov. Terry McAuliffe to send Prieto back been raped. Investigators believed they had 17 years until 2005 when California’s DNA For advertising information e-mail: to California so that his intellectual disabili- been abducted and forced to drive to the re- database joined a national database. [email protected] ties, raised in the sentencing phase of his trial, mote location. DNA evidence linked Prieto to 703-778-9431 — Mary Kimm could be analysed. McAuliffe has declined to Raver’s death and to that of Veronica Jefferson, Steve Hogan Display Advertising, 703-778-9418 [email protected]

Andrea Smith Move Forward Against Gerrymandering Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 [email protected] By Dianne Blais The judges do have the opportunity to set a three different congressional redistricting Debbie Funk And Lois Page National Sales very positive example for all future redistrict- maps. The commission also encouraged the 703-778-9444 League of Women Voters of Virginia ing efforts by using as their starting point the consideration of the winning maps that [email protected] independent, bipartisan redistricting plans that emerged from a competition among Virginia David Griffin ept. 1 brought yet another reminder of were developed during the last redistricting college teams that year. Marketing Assistant the partisan rancor that too often para- cycle. A good redistricting plan would respect Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has up- 703-778-9431 S [email protected] lyzes the Virginia General Assembly natural geographic boundaries, the boundaries held the constitutionality of using such com- these days. Despite convening briefly for a spe- of local jurisdictions and communities of in- missions to draw the boundaries of legislative Editor & Publisher cial session in mid-August, that body failed to terest. If redistricting is done in a way that is districts, we believe the current impasse pro- Mary Kimm meet the deadline imposed by a federal court fair and non-partisan, it will ultimately pro- vides the appeals court with a rare opportu- [email protected] @MaryKimm for redrawing the boundaries of the state’s 3rd duce a result that permits democratic processes nity to demonstrate that this approach can Congressional District. to flourish in our state and reflects the true actually work in the Commonwealth of Vir- Executive Vice President Jerry Vernon To briefly recap, a three-judge panel of the political power of minorities and other ethnic ginia. In doing so, the court can strike a blow [email protected] 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ordered the groups within our increasingly diverse Com- for fairness, transparency and good govern- General Assembly to go back to the drawing monwealth. ment — and take an important step toward Editor in Chief Steven Mauren board after it found that its 2011 Congressional The court also has the opportunity to follow promoting a healthier democracy in our very Managing Editor redistricting plan sought to pack as many Afri- a key recommendation of Governor McAuliffe’s politically polarized state. Kemal Kurspahic Photography: can-Americans as possible into the district rep- bipartisan Integrity Commission. The commis- The League of Women Voters of Virginia Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel resented by Democratic Rep. Bobby Scott of sion recommended amending the Virginia Con- (LWV-VA), along with Leagues across the coun- Art/Design: Laurence Foong, John Heinly Richmond. Because African-Americans now stitution so that future redistricting plans try continue to press for redistricting reform Production Manager: make up nearly 20 percent of the state’s popu- would always be drawn by an independent at the state level. To learn more about redis- Geovani Flores lation, this approach served only to dilute their commission, rather than partisan politicians. tricting and LWV-VA decades-long efforts to Special Assistant to the Publisher potential political power in a state that has 10 It was commendable that then-Governor decrease gerrymandering go to http:// Jeanne Theismann [email protected] other Congressional districts. Bob McDonnell appointed an independent, bi- www.lwv-va.org/redistrict.html. A major effort @TheismannMedia While the legal and political wrangling con- partisan advisory commission, which held of LWV-VA is to have redistricting reform by tinues, the failure of the General Assembly to hearings around the state before proposing 2021 when the next redistricting occurs. CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 address its responsibilities will likely leave the Circulation Manager: map-drawing in the hands of the federal judi- Ann Oliver [email protected] ciary — a job that the League of Women Vot- Write The Connection welcomes views on any public issue. ers of Virginia (LWV-VA) suspect the judges are The deadline for all material is noon Friday. Letters must be signed. Include home address and home not eager to take on. The LWV-VA believes that and business numbers. Letters are routinely edited for libel, grammar, good taste and factual errors. these maps are a good place to begin, because Send to: they were developed by persons seeking to Letters to the Editor adhere to the redistricting requirements em- The Connection bedded in the Virginia Constitution, rather than 1606 King St. by persons seeking only to amass enough vot- Alexandria VA 22314 ers of the right political stripe in their districts Call: 703-917-6444. By e-mail: [email protected] to assure their easy re-election.

6 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ October 1-7, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News The Art of Driving 5K Enters Second Year obin Thompson’s daughter Ashley Renee was a sophomore at Lake Braddock Secondary RSchool when she died in a car crash on June 10, 2003. She had borrowed a friend’s car to drive home from school and slammed into a tree after losing control of the vehicle. She was within a mile of her house. Investigators concluded alcohol, speed, cell phone and other passengers weren’t factors in the acci- dent, but that she likely lacked experience and training. Robin started the Ashley Renee Thompson Memorial Foundation and outreach organization The Art of Driv- ing to raise awareness about preventing youth crashes like Ashley’s. Last year was the first 5K road race she organized to help elevate the conversation. “It’s not a topic a lot of people want to talk about,” Thompson said at the 2014 event. Her goal is “getting people to understand just how serious a problem is, that it is truly an epidemic. This is not a transportation issue, it’s a public health issue.” The race’s “Survive the 5” title comes from the top five reasons for teen crashes and injuries: Driver inex- perience, drive distractions, excessive speed, not wear- ing a seatbelt and alcohol and illegal drugs. The 2nd annual Art of Driving “Survive the 5 5K” is scheduled to take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3. The venue is Great Waves Waterpark at Cameron Run Park in Alexandria. For more information, visit www.theartofdriving.org. Young, eager runners pushed to the front of the first annual Art of Driving — Tim Peterson "Survive the 5 5K" on Oct. 4, 2014.

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Through Nov. 7 at McQuire Woods Gallery, THURSDAY/OCT. 1 - SATURDAY/OCT. 3 Bldg 16, The Workhouse Arts Cen- Annual Fall for the Book Festival. ter, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton. George Mason University, 4400 Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat.: 11 a.m.- University Drive, Fairfax. A week- 6 p.m.; Sunday: 12-5 p.m. The ex- long, multiple-venue, regional festival that brings together people of all ages hibition brings together some of and interests. Featured authors are the area’s top painters in water- National Book Award winner Tim color, acrylic and mixed media, O’Brien and “Outlander” author Diana Gabaldon. Visit presenting 100 original works in- www.fallforthebook.org. cluding landscapes, florals, still life THURSDAY/OCT. 1 and abstracts. Jammin’ Book Party. Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. his death. Tickets: $25. Explore fun stories and games. Snacks www.workhousearts.org. provided. Age 9-12. Drum majors – Elizabeth Lee is left, wearing a salsa dress SATURDAY/OCT. 17 – standing in the center before the performance begins. FRIDAY/OCT. 2 K-9 Krawl 5K. 9 a.m. Fairfax County Photos by Arisa Ishita/The Connection The audience cheered and gave a round of applause when Movie Night in the Campground. 7- Government Center, 12000 9 p.m. Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Brass lined up neatly in a straight line the two drum majors showed salsa steps Road, Fairfax Station. Join in the fun A free walk to help increase of Movie Night by watching The Bunnyman returns at Clifton’s Haunted Trail on Oct. awareness between domestic violence Ghostbusters at the Campground at 24, a terrifying annual event that winds through Clifton’s and the link to animal cruelty. Burke Lake Park this fall. 8 Acre Park. Register at https:// Bruin Marching Band Shines at Oakton Classic An Afternoon with Tim Federle. www.surveymonkey.com/r/ 4:30 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 2015K9Krawl Freds Oak Road, Burke. Tim Federle, Center, 12000 Government Center Shop. 12:30-4 p.m. Fairfax City Trivia Night. 6:30-8:30 p.m. St. author of books for middle graders Parkway, Fairfax. Northern Virginia’s Regional Library, 10360 North Street, Stephen’s United Methodist Church, flags was another fascinating part including Better Nate Than Ever and largest family fall festival includes Fairfax. The Fairfax Ferns Garden 9203 Braddock Road, Burke. Have fun Featuring Latin repertoire, the band members of the performance. They twisted its sequel, Five, Six, Seven, Nate! more than 100 interactive activities, a Club will have a Small standard while providing funds for projects for their arms turning the flags and Books available for sale and signing. full kids’ carnival, exhibits and Flower Show that will have flower children in our community. Bring gave an energetic performance at the 30th programs focusing on education, sport design and horticultural exhibits. friends and form a team. threw them in the air, then neatly FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 2-4 and fitness, the environment, public Ballroom Social Dance. 7:30-10:30 caught them back. Their body Cabaret Series: Notorious! 8-9:30 safety and personal health. SUNDAY/OCT. 11 p.m. 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton. Oakton Classic competition. movements were flowing well with p.m. 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton. Clifton Day. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Town of Come join the evening to learn some Cabaret of this month welcomes SUNDAY/OCT. 4 Clifton, corner of Main Street and new dance moves. Mini-lesson takes the rest of the performance and the audience with a story containing Railroad Technology Exhibit. 1-4 Chapel Road. The town’s annual arts place from 7:30-8 p.m. followed by By Arisa Ishita music. wicked villain and best songs, and fills p.m. Fairfax Station Railroad and crafts fair. Informative luncheon, open dance from 8-10:30 p.m. The Connection After their performance, they the audience with laughter. Tickets: Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road. along with door prizes and delicious Tickets: $10-15. $25-$30. www.workhousearts.org. Contributions by local inventors since food. www.workhousearts.org. were ready to watch the final pro- the early days of railroading and T-TRAK Model Train Show. 1-4 p.m. he football field was gram of the day by Oakton High SATURDAY/OCT. 3 “futuristic” concepts, still being used The Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, SUNDAY/OCT. 18 filled with different School, the host. Art in the Courtyard. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. today, will be highlighted. Artifacts 11200 Fairfax Station Road. Table DMV Run for the Warriors. 8:15-10 kind of vividness: col- “[What I like about the competi- Lorton Station Town Center, 8998 from the Museum’s collection will also Top N gauge model trains will be on a.m. Burke Lake Park, Shelter A, 7315 T Lorton Station Blvd., Lorton. Artists be on display. $2-$4. display and running. Ox Road, Fairfax Station. Local 5K orful costumes, beauti- tion is] we can hear other schools,” from the Workhouse Arts Center, the and 1-Mile Walk/Run to raise support ful sound of instruments, lively per- said Gabe Fuentes, freshman and Torpedo Art Factory and artists from TUESDAY/OCT. 6 WEDNESDAY/OCT. 14 and awareness of military non-profit, For a free digital subscription to Historic Occoquan will be featuring Tai Chi. 10 a.m. Burke Centre Library, Springfield Christian Women’s Hope For The Warriors, which aims to formance and cheers and a round one of the cymbalists in the Bruin their works including paintings, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Come Connection Luncheon. 11:30 a.m. restore hope for service members, of applause from the audience. Marching Band. jewelry, sculpture, photography, experience the benefits of tai chi. Springfield Golf & Country Club, 8301 their families, and families of the one or all of the 15 Connection Oakton Classic is the annual in- Lee was also pleased with how blown glass, pottery, wood work, and Wear comfortable clothes that allow Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield. fallen. runforthewarriors.org. even digital artwork. movement. Adult. Harvest Time. 11 a.m. Lorton Library, Newspapers, go to: vitational marching band compe- the group did. She said her group Country-Western Dance. 7:30-10 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. FRIDAY/OCT. 23 tition run by the band boosters of experienced a major difficulty in p.m. The Salvation Army, Fairfax WEDNESDAY/OCT. 7 Songs, stories and fingerplay about TGIFairfax - Rock the Block. 6-9 Oakton High School. some spots during the rehearsal Corps, 4915 Ox Road, Fairfax. Read! Build! Play! 10:30 a.m. Burke harvest. Age 2-3 with adult. p.m. Old Town Square, 3999 www.connectionnewspapers.com/ Couples and singles welcome. $5-$12. Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Don Hakenson to Present a Civil University Drive, Fairfax. This family The competition took place on but they pulled it together and did www.nvcwda.org. Burke. Read a story, build with War Forum. 7:30 p.m. The Fairfax friendly free concert series features Sept. 26 and this year 12 high well overall in the performance. Concerts from Kirkwood Season DUPLOs, and play with friends! Age Station Railroad Museum, 11200 fantastic live bands, great food and a subscribe schools – excluding the host – from “I just love being able to help Opener. 3 p.m. Kirkwood 3-5 with adult. Fairfax Station Road. Noted Civil War beer and wine garden - all held in the Presbyterian Church, 8336 Carrleigh Historian, Donald Hakenson will heart of Old Town Fairfax. Fairfax County, Prince William From left — Laura Sizemore and Ava Ingegner, color guard every single section and everyone,” Parkway, Springfield. New York-based THURSDAY/OCT. 8 present a Forum titled, “Col. John County, Loudoun County and captains of the Bruin Marching Band, were pleased with she said. pianist Martin Soderberg presenting Storytime Yoga. 4:30 p.m. Burke Singleton Mosby’s Most Successful SATURDAY/OCT. 24 Be the first to know – get your Frederick County participated to their performance at the competition. an exciting program of music by Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Combat Operations and His Worst Clifton Haunted Trail. 7-10 p.m. Spanish and Latin composers. Burke. Join us for stories, stretching Defeat.” Chapel Road, Clifton. A terrifying compete. LATER IN OCTOBER, Lake Music, Fun and Faith Fest. 11 a.m. - and simple yoga poses. Bring a mat or annual event that winds through paper before it hits the press. In the competition, Lake said. ing swift turn and body move- Braddock Secondary School will 5 p.m. Accotink Unitarian Universalist towel and wear comfortable clothing. THURSDAY/OCT. 15 Clifton’s 8 Acre Park. Visit Braddock Secondary School’s The Bruin Marching Band was ments. have a few more important band Church, 10125 Lakehaven Court, Navy Band Concert. 7:30-8:45 p.m. cliftonhauntedtrail.com. Burke. This will be a family fun day of FRIDAY/OCT. 9 Lake Braddock Secondary School VolunteerFest. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Various Bruin Marching Band won the first the biggest group among the par- It seemed to be a surprise for the competitions to attend, including musical performances by musicians Romance Lovers. 7 p.m. Burke Centre Little Theatre, 9200 Burke Lake Road, locations. VolunteerFest is the local Complete digital replica of the place in the class 5A category and ticipating schools – 230 members audience that the band started the Shenandoah Valley Marching and ministers from the 10 Northern Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Burke. The Navy’s Premiere Concert celebration of National Make A also received the Cougar Gold total in the band. Their repertoire their performance with such vivid Invitational on Oct. 10 at Virginia UU congregations, a “preach- Join this new book group to discuss Band will be performing a wide Difference Day. All volunteer print edition, including photos off,” food, fun, a bounce house. face Start Me Up by Victoria Dahl. Rad variety of musical selections, activities are free to the participants. Award among overall first place in was “La Suerte De Los Tontos,” or salsa steps by the two drum ma- Harrisonburg High School. painting, games, prizes, and lots of every romance subgenre, from including wind ensemble standards, Register as a volunteer at classes of 3A and above. “Fortune of Fools,” and they played jors. Cheers and a round of ap- Michael Luley, the director of the stuff for the whole family in a carnival historical to paranormal to soloists, marches and patriotic www.volunteerfairfax.org/ and ads, delivered weekly Bolero, Salsa and Malaguena. plause from the bleachers did not Bruin Marching Band, said atmosphere. $5. contemporary. favorites. individuals/volunteerfest.php. Teen Writers Club. 2 p.m. Burke Filmmaker Series: Back on Board: to your e-mail box. THE CLASS depends on the num- When the band performers stop for a while. Saturday’s competition was a great Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, SATURDAY/OCT. 10 Greg Louganis. 4:30 p.m. GMU WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 21-25 ber of musicians in the band: marched and spread across the Then the marching band perfor- chance for his students to prepare Burke. Do you enjoy writing fiction, Fall Festival in Old Town Historic Johnson Center Cinema, 4400 Disney on Ice. 7 p.m. Eagle Bank school with up to 50 musicians is football field, green grass was mance began. for the upcoming competitions. poetry, non-fiction and/or memoirs? Fairfax. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 10209 Main University Drive, Fairfax. Back on Arena, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Join us for sharing, discussion and Street, Fairfax. What started out as a Board: Greg Louganis tells the life Celebrate the legacy of Disney in this Questions? E-mail: in the class A category and school beautifully getting covered by the Strong sound of brass and winds Within the next few weeks, he feedback of works in progress. Teen small market for artisans has grown story of this four-time Olympic ice skating spectacular as Mickey with 131 or more musicians is in school colors: purple and gold. boomed across the field. As the would like to particularly focus on volunteer facilitates. to a festival with over 400 arts, crafts Champion as he returns to diving Mouse leads a parade of characters to goinggreen@connection the class 5A category. Several color guards, wearing red musicians in uniforms – white cow- Bolero and Salsa, and perfecting Cool Cow Comedy Presents: Lucas and food vendors, children’s activities after a long period of absence. A sing along to your favorite Disney Bohn. 7-8:30 p.m. & 9-10:30 p.m. and entertainment for all ages. discussion with filmmaker Cheryl songs for the whole family to enjoy. Ava Ingegneri and Laura tops with yellow stripes in them, boy-looking hat, purple jacket and musical effects as well as march- Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Burke History Day. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Furjanic follows the screening. www.ticketmaster.com newspapers.com Sizemore – sophomore and junior, also stood out nicely. black pants – marched and played ing. Workhouse Way, Lorton. Host and Burke Fire and Rescue Department, respectively – are both color guard Standing in the middle of the their instruments, they would For the results of the 30th Annual comedian Rahmein Mostafavi leads 9501 Old Burke Road, Burke. Burke’s THURSDAY/OCT. 15 -18. SUNDAY/NOV. 8 the evening show. “Famous, Infamous, and Persons of Vincent. Time varies. 9518 Workhouse Railroad Collectibles Special Sale. captains for the Bruin Marching entire band was one of the two sometimes line up in a straight line, Oakton Classic and further infor- www.workhousearts.org. Interest” will be featured at the Way, Lorton. In this 75-minute 1-4 p.m. Fairfax Station Railroad Band at Lake Braddock. They said drum majors, Elizabeth Lee, senior. and the other time they would mation for upcoming band compe- annual Burke History Day. Join for performance written by Leonard Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road. they did well overall and were pas- Dressed up in a bright red salsa make a circle. titions, visit http:// SATURDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 3-4 exhibits, talks and children’s events to Nimoy and directed by Paul Stein, the Railroad collectibles, antiques, Fall for Fairfax KidsFest. Saturday: learn about the rich history of this story looks into the mind of a railroad memorabilia, toys and art. sionate about their role. dress, Lee, with her partner, Each color guard demonstrating www.oaktonbands.com/oakton- 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 vibrant community. misunderstood genius Vincent Van “I like the energy,” Ingegneri showed a quick salsa step involv- techniques using a few colorful classic and http://www.vboda.org. p.m. Fairfax County Government Fairfax Ferns Garden Club Flower Gogh and rumors flying in Paris after 8 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ October 1-7, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 1-7, 2015 ❖ 9 News

From left: Sara Kreitzer, manager of Development and Corporate Services, Volunteer Fairfax; Maria Bernadzikowski, Emergency Response manager, Volunteer Fairfax; Lynne Garvey From left — Sara Kreitzer, manager of Development and Hodge, vice president, Corporate Services, Volunteer Fairfax; Maria Volunteer Fairfax Bernadzikowski, Emergency Response manager, Volun- Board of Directors; teer Fairfax; Evan Engelbert, lumber supervisor, Home Evan Engelbert, lum- Depot; Travis Corker, lumber assistant, Home Depot; ber supervisor, Home Tyler Corey, president, Board of Directors, Volunteer Depot; Tyler Corey, Fairfax; Emily Swenson, acting executive director, Volun- president, Board of teer Fairfax and Teresa Nacario, office manager, Volun- Directors, Volunteer teer Fairfax. Fairfax; Teresa Photos contributed Nacario, office man- ager, Volunteer Fairfax; Emily Swenson, acting executive director, Volunteer Fairfax. Volunteers Helping Volunteers

his is a story of volunteers truly helping picious delivery on Friday, Sept. 11. Acting Execu- volunteers! For 40 years, “Volunteer tive Director Emily Swenson said, “Our staff is ex- TFairfax” has been the heart of volunteer tremely excited to be able to join one another out- ing in Fairfax County. This nonprofit, side, under the trees and enjoy a break from work.” “Benchnic” table (benches that close and fold into a grant, corporate and Fairfax County sponsored or- Tyler Corey, president, Board of Directors (and a picnic table) at the Volunteer Fairfax site. ganization has a staff of 15 employees who match member of the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Department the skills and interests of volunteers and donors to for 30 years) made sure to have the location for the the needs of local nonprofit organizations. Occupy- Benchnic tables graded and readied for their arrival. Area Roundups ing the space of a small bungalow in the heart of Lynne Garvey Hodge, vice president, Board of Di- Fairfax, the staff works in cramped quarters – with rectors and president of her own Leadership Devel- Robinson Students to Communicate little privacy, stark overhead fluorescent lights, win- opment and Customer Service consulting practice dow ac units and an antiquated IT system. It is a said, “This is a story I will most definitely be sharing with International Space Station virtual treat to be able to take a lunchtime walk in with my clients! A story of people seeing a simple Middle and high school students at Robinson Secondary School the neighborhood. need and doing what they can to help one another will participate in a teleconference with astronauts on the Inter- When Sean Curtis, assistant manager, Evan out. Home Depot is lucky to have such outstanding national Space Station, including Robinson alumn Kjell Lindgren, Engelbert, lumber supervisor and carpenter employees – willing to improve the lives of local on 10:20 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 5. extraordinaire and Travis Corker, former lumber su- Fairfax County citizens. And in this case they are Lindgren, a 1991 graduate of Robinson who was valedictorian pervisor and full-time George Mason student – all helping people who are already helping people! It of his class, is a flight engineer on the International Space Sta- from the Fairfax Home Depot Store #4601 — be- doesn’t get any better than that!” tion and launched on July 22. He was selected in 2009 as one of came aware of Volunteer Fairfax’s workspace pre- Engelbert, 29 years old, is the single father of one 14 members of the 20th NASA astronaut class. He is a graduate of dicament they realized that a simple picnic table child and a former firefighter and EMT, having served the U.S. Air Force Academy, earned his master’s in cardiovascular could provide a welcome outdoor team lunch hour. in Dekalb County Georgia. He spends much of his physiology from Colorado State University, and earned a doctor- Enter Engelbert’s vision, master craftsmanship and time working on community projects and volunteer- ate in medicine from the University of Colorado. “can-do” attitude. Within two weeks, he had designed ing in the community. Students plan to ask the astronauts about life in space, experi- and assembled with the help of Corker, two one-of- Corker has worked with Home Depot for over four ments done while on the space station, equipment used, tasks a-kind “Benchnic” tables (benches that close & fold years and has been at the Fairfax location for two performed and why they became astronauts. They also have ques- into a picnic table) for the “Volunteer Fairfax” orga- years. He has served in the U.S. Army for six years tions about what earth and the other planets look like from the nization. Members of the “Volunteer Fairfax” staff and has also worked on many volunteer projects with space station and what power sources are on board the ISS. and the Board of Directors were on hand for the aus- Home Depot. Bathroom Remodel Special $6,850 You Can Make a Difference Celebrating 15 Years in Business! Select your TWO POOR TEACHERS products from Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling our Mobile Showroom and Design Cats benefit from being in a foster home. We need Center long- and short-term fosters for cats of all ages, Fully Insured & mothers with litters and kittens on their own. Class A Licensed Est. 1999 Consider Fostering Free Estimates visit our website, click on Participate 703-999-2928 Visit our website: www.twopoorteachers.com Adopt/Donate/Volunteer at www.lostdogrescue.org

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Library to Host Anti-bullying Fair The Burke Centre Library is hosting an Anti- tion about early signs of bullying. The back Bullying Fair at Robinson Secondary School of the T-shirt will be pre-designed by the on Oct. 17 with October’s anti-bullying month BCTAB with the theme “Stop Before it theme. The library is also putting on T-shirt Starts!” The BCTAB will look for innovative/ and poetry contests with the theme of anti- creative design, aesthetic, color, layout, a bullying. At this fair, there will be local col- design consistent with theme: “Stop it Be- leges and anti-bullying organizations with fore it Starts!” and a three to five sentence booths to talk about what they do and how statement explaining the design at time of they help stop bullying. There will also be submission. The back of the T-shirt will be free lunch, guest speakers and musical en- pre-designed by the BCTAB with the theme tertainment along with an award ceremony “Stop Before it Starts!” The judging will also for the T-shirt and poetry competitions. be taken care of the BCTAB. T-shirt designs In an effort to combat bullying, the Burke must be submitted at (http:// Centre Teen Advisory Board (BCTAB) will www.burkecentretab.com/). Prize money be sponsoring a T-Shirt Design competition. will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place The theme of the competition is “Stop it Be- winners. (1st: $150, 2nd: $125, 3rd: $100). fore it Starts!” This theme is trying to raise For the poetry competition, the Burke Cen- awareness about the earliest stages of bul- tre TAB is looking for poetry relating to the lying in teens. Using this motto, design the general theme of bullying, whether that be front of a T-shirt that will spark conversa- personal experience or combating bullying. Volunteer Fair From Page 5 and 1964 is facing retirement or are work- of Annandale/Springfield. ing part-time in retirement and are looking Refreshments will be provided and par- for additional meaningful ways to stay en- ticipants will have an opportunity to enter gaged in civic life. “Venture into Volunteer- a prize drawing. ing” will introduce you to many local orga- Nationwide, nearly one-third of adults 45 nizations where your talents and skills are years and older volunteer. According to the useful and needed. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics among those For more information contact Jeannine having a bachelor’s degree or higher, nearly Deem Purdy, Fairfax Area Agency on Aging, 40 percent volunteer. The oldest of the gen- at 703-704-6075, TTY 711, or visit eration of 77 million born between 1946 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults.

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West Spring- field on Sept. By Jon Roetman 25. The Connection Photos by Will Palenscar/The Connection acing fourth-and-6 from the West Potomac 18-yard line on the final play of the third West Spring- Fquarter, Lake Braddock quarterback Kyle Photo by Richard Maple field quarter- Edwards rolled to his right and looked Lake Braddock quarterback Kyle Edwards back Peter down field before encountering a West Potomac de- carries the ball during the Bruins’ 24-21 Muskett fender. Edwards came to a stop, avoided the defender win over West Potomac on Sept. 25. threw five and headed back across the field to his left before touchdown scoring the go-ahead touchdown. West Potomac’s best chance to tie or take the lead passes With less than 7 minutes remaining in the fourth came when the Wolverines had first-and-goal at the against South quarter, West Potomac faced fourth-and-goal at the 8-yard line with less than 8 minutes remaining. But County on 5-yard line. Rather than attempt a field goal, head after a run play on first down gained three yards, Sept. 25. coach Jeremiah Ross went for the lead, but quarter- the Wolverines came up empty after three straight back Mark Ellis’ pass, intended for standout receiver incomplete passes. CJ Burch, fell incomplete. Rather than attempt a tying 22-yard field goal, Ross The West Potomac football team played well opted to go for it on fourth-and-goal at the 5. After Stallions Win Shootout enough to have a chance to upset the Lake Braddock the game, Ross brought up that Lake Braddock had Bruins during Friday’s battle of undefeated Confer- pressured West Potomac’s extra-point attempts. Against Spartans ence 7 opponents. But when plays had to be made “My thought process is: I liked our guys versus their South County quarterback DeAndre Clayton and West Spring- in crunch time, it was Lake Braddock, winner of at guys as far as athletically,” Ross said. “I like our field quarterback Peter Muskett combined to throw 11 touchdown least a share of six consecutive Conference 7/Patriot matchups. When you’re playing a team like that, I passes on Sept. 25 and the Stallions and Spartans combined to District titles, which found a way to get it done. really wasn’t playing for the tie.” score 82 points. The Lake Braddock defense made two fourth-down On fourth down, Ellis looked for Burch, who was At the end of the night, the South County football team de- stops in the final quarter and the Bruins held on for covered by Lake Braddock cornerback Peyton Scott, feated West Springfield 42-40 at West Springfield High School. a 24-21 victory at West Potomac High School. but the ball bounced off Burch’s hand. Both teams entered the Conference 7 matchup with 3-0 records. After stopping West Potomac on fourth-and-goal, “I knew he was their best receiver and I knew they South County remained unbeaten thanks in large part to Clayton, Lake Braddock punted the ball back to the Wolver- were going to try to go to him,” Scott said. “We’re who completed 22 of 29 passes for 301 yards, with six touch- ines, who took over at their own 25 with 3:05 re- coached well and I knew what I had to do to stop downs and one interception. He also carried 13 times for 126 maining. After a 6-yard pass play on first down, three him. I was alert. I was ready for the ball to come his yards. straight incomplete passes gave the ball back to the way.” Dillon Spalding caught six passes for 144 yards and three touch- Bruins, who were able to run out the clock. West Potomac led 14-10 at halftime after blocking downs. Solomon Simay, Michael Salisbury and Nate Avery each Friday’s victory extended Lake Braddock’s win a field goal attempt on the final play of the half. Lake caught one touchdown pass. streak against West Potomac to eight games. The Braddock responded with a 12-play, 69-yard drive Clayton threw all six of his touchdown passes in the first half as Bruins improved to 4-0, including 2-0 in the confer- to open the second half, and took a 17-14 lead on South County led 42-26 at the half. ence. The Wolverines fell to 3-1, 0-1 in the confer- Lamont Atkins’ 1-yard touchdown run with 8:15 re- West Springfield outscored South County 14-0 in the second ence. maining in the third quarter. half, but fell short of a victory. “I think [the defense] showed some maturity,” Lake Atkins finished with 20 carries for 111 yards and a Muskett completed 13 of 26 passes for 335 yards and five touch- Braddock head coach Jim Poythress said. “We grew touchdown. Ibrahim Mansaray carried seven times downs, with no interceptions. Darean Robertson had four catches up a little bit today. Not only did we stop them [on for 62 yards and a score. for 163 yards and two touchdowns. Jacob Estes and Najee Green fourth-and-goal], we had to hold them again and Burch had a big night for West Potomac, catching and Daniel Adu each caught one touchdown pass. stop them. The kids didn’t fold under pressure. That six passes for 146 yards and a touchdown. His 48- South County will travel to face T.C. Williams at 3 p.m. was my worry — [we would] give up another bomb yard touchdown catch with 4:03 left in the first quar- onSaturday, Oct. 3. West Springfield will host Stone Bridge at 7 to [Burch]. We played tough. The goal-line stand, ter gave West Potomac a 14-3 lead. p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2. there was great coverage there.” Ellis completed 16 of 33 passes for 280 yards and Lake Braddock took the lead for good when two touchdowns. Ellis connected with Brandan Edwards scrambled for an 18-yard touchdown on Lisenby for a 37-yard touchdown with 4:45 remain- South County’s Spalding the final play of the third quarter, giving the Bruins ing in the third quarter, giving the Wolverines a 21- a 24-21 advantage. 17 advantage. Selected to National Team “We originally wanted to throw toward the West Lisenby had four receptions for 80 yards. South County receiver Dillon Spalding was selected to play on Potomac (right) sideline,” Edwards said. “We had a West Potomac running back Justine Annan had 13 USA Football’s 2016 U.S. Under-17 National Team. In February, nice pass play set up. As soon as the ball was snapped, carries for 49 yards and a score. the team will face Canadian National teams in the Dallas Cow- they adjusted well to it. I rolled out that way figur- “We had a chance to win it and we didn’t,” Ross boys’ AT&T Stadium. ing I was going to take off and then I kind of peeked said. “The kids played their tails off. That was a great out of the left side of my eye, and then my entire high school football game.” line was set up sort of in a wall. I got maybe nine or Lake Braddock will host Centreville at 7 p.m. on Robinson Football eight real good blocks running down the sideline.” Friday. West Potomac will travel to face Woodson. Edwards completed 18 of 34 passes for 179 yards. “The kids are hurting right now and they should Improves to 2-2 He was intercepted once. He also carried 10 times because they care,” Ross said. “I told them that. I The Robinson football team defeated Oakton 42-17 on Friday for 48 yards and a score. said, ‘Hey, let it hurt tonight … but tomorrow we in the Rams’ Conference 5 opener. “He is a gamer,” Poythress said about his watch the film and then we get in the weight room Robinson (2-2, 1-0) will travel to face Chantilly at 7 p.m. on quarterback, “and you’ve just got to keep giv- … and get ready for Woodson.’ I think this team’s Friday, Oct. 2. ing him opportunities.” got a lot of football [left] in it.”

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Road, Fairfax, Virginia, on Hospitalization Happens Workshop. 3 p.m. •Announcements 16 RE Services 16 RE Services Insight Memory Care Center, 3953 Pender Drive, For a free digital sub- Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Suite 100, Fairfax. Hospital visits are stressful, especially with dementia. Learn how to prepare •Real Estate FREE BOOK: the following property being the property contained in said scription to one or all Deed of Trust, described as follows: for both expected and unexpected hospital visits. •Cars of the 15 Connection Selling Goods due to Call 703-204-4664 to RSVP or visit downsizing/estate settlement. Unit 402, HALSTEAD AT THE METRO II, A CONDOMINIUM, InsightMCC.org for more information. 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Pre-register at 1-877-237-1287 or TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $15,000.00 or ten percent visit www.lifelinescreenings.com. including photos and (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the form •Pets HDI of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser at the ads, delivered weekly COMPUTER SOLUTIONS time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase money be- SATURDAY/OCT. 17 ing due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, time ex- ❖ •Yard Sales to your e-mail box. JENNIFER SMITH Serving the Area Since 1995 pressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of 2.625 Anti-Bullying Fair. Robinson Secondary School, ➣ Speed Up Slow percent per annum from date of sale to date of settlement. 5035 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. At this fair, there Provided, however, that if the holder of the secured promissory will be local colleges and anti-bullying •Crafts Questions? 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Purchaser There will be a “Blessing of the Animals” at shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zoning code Grace Presbyterian Church, 7434 Bath Street, It Works. violations whether of record or not of record, as well as for all Springfield, on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 5 p.m. The bless- unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condominium owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Purchaser ing will be held outside the church on the lawn. also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of the prop- The blessing will be performed by the Rev. Dr. Week erty at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the risk of Lisa Kenkeremath, interim pastor at Grace, and loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandalism, theft, Associate Pastor Rev. Susan Wisseman. The prac- destruction, or the like, of or to the property occurring after the After Week. time of sale. Conveyance will be by special warranty deed. tice of blessing animals was introduced by the Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary fees, examina- Catholic saint St. Francis of Assisi roughly 800 tion of title, state stamps, and all other costs of conveyance years ago. are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and local taxes, The event is open to the public but the pets must 703 public charges, and special or regular assessments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and thereafter shall be as- be current on all vaccinations. Pet owners may sumed by the purchaser. bring pets of all kinds with appropriate leashes or 917-6400 carriers, and waste bags will be provided. Treats 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Sale is subject to post-sale confirmation that the borrower did not file for protection under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code prior to will be provided for pets and their people. Pets will the sale, as well as to post-sale confirmation and audit of the also receive a signed certificate. status of the loan with the loan servicer including, but not limit- Place ed to, determination of whether the borrower entered into any repayment agreement, reinstated or paid off the loan prior to The congregation of the Greater Little Zion the sale. In any such event, the sale shall be null and Baptist Church in Fairfax will be celebrating Your void, and the Purchaser’s sole remedy, in law or equity, shall its 124th Anniversary on Oct. 18. The theme for this be the return of his deposit without interest. Additional terms 124th Anniversary is Faith, Family and Friends: may be announced at the time of sale. This is a communica- Ad tion from a debt collector and any information obtained will be Building Faith, Uniting Family, and Fellowshipping used for that purpose. with Friends, Galatians 6:10. In advance of that service, they have scheduled a night of Revival and Today! DAVID N. PRENSKY Substitute Trustee a Pre-Anniversary Praise and Worship Concert. ❖ Revival – Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Rev. Dr. Vernon C. Walton-Guest preacher (First David N. Prensky 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. #500 Baptist Church of Vienna) to your community Washington, D.C. 20015 ❖ Pre-Anniversary Praise and Worship (202) 244-4000 Concert – Friday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 1-7, 2015 ❖ 15 # 1 in Virginia 703-425-8000

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