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www.ConnectionNewspapers.comOctober 27-November 2, 2011 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comBurke Connection ❖ October 27 - November 2, 2011 ❖ 1 There’s Never Been a Better Time For a Change… Teachers Say…Get Educated! Did you know? Teachers and Parents Agree on School Board candidates! Did you know that the Fairfax Education Association, Fairfax Zero Tolerance Reform, and the Fairfax County Federation of Teachers, are endorsing the SAME CANDIDATES for School Board? • It’s time for a change that will bring the necessary resources to our neediest students, and provide differentiated support for all FCPS kids, • It’s time for a change that will bring greater sensitivity and a restorative, educational, and therapeutic discipline process to our children, • It’s time for a change that will bring greater professional autonomy for our teachers to start teaching with creativity, and not ‘to the test’.

These candidates will bring about change for the better: • Braddock: Megan McLaughlin • Lee: Tamara Derenak Kaufax • Providence: Patty Reed • Dranesville: Louise Epstein • Mason: Sandy Evans • Mt. Vernon: Dan Storck • Hunter Mill: Pat Hynes • At-Large: Lolita Mancheno-Smoak, Steve Stuban

Every child, parent, and teacher matters. VOTE ON NOVEMBER 8th ~ SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS MATTER!

VOTE FOR THE FCPS BOND REFERENDUM ON NOVEMBER 8TH TO IMPROVE OUR SCHOOLS!

2 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ October 27 - November 2, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic Election 2011 703-778-9414 or [email protected]

Sharon Bulova The Price Chairman of the Board of Supervisors total money raised: $1,016,755 of Influence construction and real estate: $220,426

Photos Contributed People who have Pat Herrity Springfield District business before the total money raised: $198,887 construction and real estate: Board of Supervisors $54,900 contribute to Jeff McKay incumbents. Lee District Democratic Incumbent Republican challenger total money raised: $122,018 Stan Barry Bill Cooper construction and real estate: By Michael Lee Pope $49,517 Connection Newspapers Barry Faces Cooper hy do people give money John Cook to candidates for the Braddock District for County Sheriff WFairfax County Board of total money raised: $216,681 Supervisors? construction and real estate: “People give money in politics to get $46,300 Four-time incumbent Barry faces what they want,” said Stephen Farnsworth, challenger Bill Cooper. communications professor at George Ma- son University. “If they weren’t getting Penny Gross what they want they wouldn’t keep giving Mason District By Alex McVeigh us to do it,” he said. “We would money.” total money raised: $152,558 The Connection still do some services in person, From developers to commercial real es- construction and real estate: but many of them could be tate owners and property management $42,885 airfax County Sheriff done electronically, with no companies, the roster of people who have F Stan Barry (D) will face deputy driving to a location and given money to incumbent members of the Gerry Hyland Republican challenger physically serving.” Board of Supervisors reads like a Planning Mount Vernon District Bill Cooper this November. Barry has been endorsed by Commission docket. It’s all legal in Vir- total money raised: $219,561 The Fairfax County Sheriff’s the Virginia Coalition of Police, ginia, which has no restrictions on who can construction and real estate: Office is responsible for main- the Fairfax County Government give or how much money they can con- $40,743 taining the county’s Adult De- Employees Union, the Fairfax tribute — as long as it’s disclosed. But fol- tention Center, providing court- Coalition of Police and the lowing the money isn’t always easy. house security and serving civil Fairfax County Deputy Sheriff’s “I think what voters are really interested Michael Frey law process. The Fairfax County Coalition, among others. in is transparency,” said Lincolnia Park Sully District Sheriff’s Office is the largest in More information is available Civic Association President Loretta total money raised: $147,237 Virginia, with more than 600 at www.fairfaxsheriff.com. Prencipe. “We really want to understand construction and real estate: employees. who is donating. And when campaign con- $35,473 COOPER served with the tributions are made under entities that BARRY was elected in 1999, Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office aren’t transparent. It raises questions for John Foust and is completing his third term since 1988 until his retirement us.” Dranesville District in office. He has been a mem- as a lieutenant in March of this Take an entity known as Tysons West total money raised: $222,106 ber of the sheriff’s office for the year. During his time with the Assemblage LLC. The limited liability com- construction and real estate: past 32 years. Barry said over office, he worked in court se- pany is a group of commercial real-estate $34,784 his past three terms, he has en- curity, the Adult Detention Cen- developers who own land near the new acted a number of programs ter and the Criminal Justice Tysons West Metro station. Providence Dis- that save the county money. Academy. trict Supervisor Linda Smyth said that she Linda Smyth “We save the county millions He said if elected, one of his did not accept campaign contributions Providence District each year with labor programs first priorities would be to en- when the plan for Tysons Corner was be- total money raised: $139,765 that we created and are staffed force the more than 4,000 out- ing crafted. But now that the only pend- construction and real estate: by inmates,” Barry said. “We standing warrants in the county. ing business before the Board of Supervi- $14,250 restructured our training and “I would work in partnership sors is a series of rezoning decisions, all staffing to save the county more with the Fairfax County Police bets are off. Catherine Hudgins than a million dollars a year in Department to get these 4,000 “What is going on at Tysons,” explained Hunter Mill overtime costs. We have had criminals off the streets,” he Smyth, “is that there are small land own- total money raised: $59,341 our budget reduced as a result said. “Because of budget issues, ers who consolidate and set up a partner- construction and real estate: of the recession and still re- we’ll also work with the FBI, ship.” $3,625 turned $1.5 million this year, [Immigration and Customs En- 2008 to 2011 campaign finance information from the and $2.5 million last year by forcement], the U.S. Marshals CAMPAIGN FINANCE RECORDS show Virginia Public Access Project being very strict with spend- and combine resources to make the limited liability company has given ing.” it budget neutral.” $5,000 to Supervisor Smyth and $30,000 to Chair- the White House and Beyond. She says it’s unethical Barry says one of his goals if Cooper says he would make woman Sharon Bulova. Smyth accepted the money, for members of the Board of Supervisors to take elected for another term would it a goal to increase cooperation but says her vote is not for sale. money from people who have pending or future busi- be to further save money by with the Fairfax County Police “They do not get any special favors from me,” said ness in the county. electronically serving certain Department to make sure re Smyth. “Let me put it that way.” “On the face of it, it’s unethical,” said Tolchin. “They kinds of civil process. “We have Some argue that money does buy influence, or at are paying in effect to get a certain decision.” the technology to do it, we just See Barry vs. Cooper, least access. Sue Tolchin is author of Pinstripe Pa- need to get the courts to allow Page 15 tronage: Political Favoritism from the Clubhouse to See Campaign Financing, Page 15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 27 - November 2, 2011 ❖ 3 News

Photos courtesy of FACETS School Bond Facts, Figures

he $252 million school bond referendum What is a bond? is on the ballot Nov. 8. Historically, school The sale of municipal bonds is a form of long-term Tbonds have a high passage rate in Fairfax borrowing that spreads the cost of major capital im- County. Each year, the School Board and provements over the years facilities are used. This staff members work with the community to develop method of financing ensures that current and future an updated five-year capital improvement program users help pay for the improvements. (CIP) for schools. FACETS Taste of Fall event featured dance perfor- To develop the CIP, the school system looks at Why are bonds needed? mances by teens served through its youth program. changes in expected enrollment, academic programs The building and renovation of schools are not fi- and facility conditions to determine priorities for new nanced through the school system’s operating funds, construction, renovations and other capital projects. but through bonds. Bonds are similar to someone ob- During the school year, approximately 175,000 stu- taining a mortgage on a residence to spread the cost Getting A Taste of Fall dents use FCPS facilities daily for academic and ex- of home-buying over a number of years. tracurricular activities. FACETS fundraiser benefits Community organizations, such as scouting groups Why a referendum? and cultural and civic organizations also use school The law requires that voters approve bonds since homeless programs. facilities. they are a future obligation for taxpayers. Several factors were considered in determining By Victoria Ross “Move Your Body Mash-Up,” which schools to include in this year’s bond referen- Why renovate our schools? The Connection made famous this summer by dum, including: School facilities wear out over time, and they also First Lady Michelle Obama, ❖ Sustained high enrollment become outdated, both technologically and ore than 200 people who uses the song to lead stu- ❖ Continued need for temporary classrooms instructionally. Funding for the renovation at Tho- gathered at the dents in a high-energy form of ❖ M School located in high growth areas mas Jefferson High School is included in the bond as Sherwood Center in physical activity, a tenet of her ❖ Strong growth at kindergarten and primary well as planning funds for the renovation of Langley Fairfax City Saturday, Oct. 22, anti-obesity campaign, “Let’s ❖ Demographic characteristics and West Springfield High Schools. to celebrate the work of FAC- Move!” ETS, a local non-profit commit- “We kicked off the event with — Victoria Ross ted to helping vulnerable fami- this amazing performance, and lies struggling with it really showed our donors the homelessness. impact their support has in the School Projects “We had record attendance, community,” Andere said. “It and a lot of fun,” said Amanda shows the power of mentoring, Forestville ES In the 2011 Bond Andere, executive director of how we try to expose at-risk

DRANESVILLE FACETS. “We do serious work youth to what the world has to and deal with serious issues, offer. It builds self-esteem, and HUNTER MILL Langley HS and this is one night when we they take pride in their commu-

Sunrise Valley ES celebrate our clients and what nity.” Terraset ES Westgate ES Bond Type this community does for its The dance group was Haycock ES Capacity Enhancements - Elementary Schools neighbors in need.” mentored by a George Mason

Thoreau MS Renovations (Construction) - Elementary Schools Attendees at FACETS annual University student who in- Renovations (Planning Only) - Elementary Schools Taste of Fall fundraiser danced terned with FACETS last sum- SULLY Renovations (Construction) - Middle Schools to the Garret Fitzgerald Band, mer, and taught the girls Afri- Greenbriar East ES PROVIDENCE Renovations (Planning) - Middle School FAIRFAX CITY bid on silent auction items and can and hip-hop dances. Renovations (Construction) High Schools Fairfax Villa ES MASON sampled food and drink from a “Through our mentoring pro- Renovations (Planning) - High School Canterbury Woods ES variety of local restaurants, gram, area youth get exposure wineries and breweries, includ- to opportunities that people liv- TJHSST Union Mill ES BRADDOCK North Springfield ES ing Zoë’s Kitchen, The Auld ing in poverty typically don’t Terra C en t re E S Clermont ES Springfield Estates ES Shebeen; Bollywood Bistro; Al- have, like visiting the chief of

West Springfield HS SPRINGFIELD Bucknell ES Keene Mill ES Garfield ES LEE Maza; Duk Wo and Heidelberg NASA or attending special per- Pastry Shoppe. formances and concerts, and it One of the evening’s high- helps build self-esteem,” Sandburg MS lights was a hip-hop perfor- Andere said.

Woodlawn ES mance by a dance group cre- ated by teen girls who live in For more information on MOUNT VERNON an affordable housing neigh- FACETS, go to More borhood in Fairfax County. The www.FacetsCares.org or call To find out more about the bond girls performed to Beyonce’s 703-352-3268. referendum, as well as previous bond referendums and details about any particular school projects, go to www.fcps.edu or call FCPS at 571- 423-1200.

Capacity Enhancements $13,688,696 Elementary School Renovations $97,744,389 (Additions and other modifications) Canterbury Woods, Annandale (Construction) $14,894,268 Fairfax Villa Elementary School, Fairfax $3,129,294 Clermont, Alexandria (Planning/Construction) $13,608,872 Greenbrier East Elementary School, Fairfax $3,889,687 Sunrise Valley, Reston (Planning/Construction)$16,215,447 Union Mill Elementary School, Clifton $3,419,725 Garfield, Springfield (Planning/Construction) $14,158,593 Modular Relocations $3,250,000 Terra Centre, Burke (Planning/Construction) $16,614,596 Westgate, McLean (Planning/Construction) $14,221,431 High School Renovation $90,575,065 Terraset, Reston (Planning) $1,053,799 Thomas Jefferson, Alexandria (construction) $84,625,065 Haycock, Fall Church (Planning) $960,703 West Springfield, Springfield (planning) $5,950,000 Woodlawn, Mount Vernon (Planning) $1,189,450 Forestville, Great Falls (Planning) $1,165,000 Middle School Renovation $96,225,065 North Springfield, Springfield (Planning) $899,000 Sandburg, Mount Vernon (construction) $44,293,958 Springfield Estates, Springfield (Planning) $723,444 FACETS Executive Director Amanda Andere and U.S. Thoreau, Vienna (planning) $2,175,000 Keene Mill, Springfield (Planning) $908,010 Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) enjoy A Taste of Fall. Bucknell, Mount Vernon (Planning) $1,131,776

4 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ October 27 - November 2, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Filler-Corn Ready for Richmond Braddock Candidates Roads, education Announce Final Debates top priority list. 10 debates a record for Braddock

By Victoria Ross campaigns. The Connection upervisor John Cook (R- attended, a testament to our en- t was like drinking from SBraddock) and his Demo- gaged Braddock citizens who care a fire hose.” That’s how cratic challenger Janet deeply about our community. I “IDel. Eileen Filler-Corn Oleszek jointly announced the fi- look forward to our continuing (D-41) describes her nal three debates in a series of 10 dialogue,” Cook said. fast-and-furious special election debates between the candidates “I’d like to thank the public for

Contributed campaign in 2010 that catapulted for the Braddock District Supervi- the great attendance at our first her into a seat in the Virginia Gen- sor seat. The number of debates seven debates,” Oleszek said. “John eral Assembly after a heated six- is a record in the Braddock Dis- and I have provided a clear con- week campaign battle. trict. trast for voters and I very much ap- She won her seat in a special “These debates have been well preciate working with his campaign election to replace Sen. Dave Incumbent Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41) with husband to make these 10 debates happen.” Marsden (D-37), who had himself Robert and children Jeremy and Alana. won a special election to the Vir- Final Debates ginia State Senate the month be- THURSDAY, OCT. 27, 7:30 P.M. to answer. Each candidate will also fore. Marsden’s move created a Ravensworth Elementary School, 5411 have up to two rebuttal opportunities vacuum in the 41st district, which Meet the Candidate Nutting Drive, Springfield for up to 60 seconds each. ❖ represents Burke, Fairfax, and por- Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41) Business and Community Hosted by Ravensworth Civic ❖ Hometown: Born in New York City Advisory Council Association tions of West Springfield and in 1964, she moved to Fairfax ❖ 2011 Endorsements and Awards Moderator: Jim Hickey THURSDAY, NOV. 3, 8 P.M. Fairfax Station. County in 1989. Solid as a Rock Award from the 60 minute debate, featuring 3 minute Landings Community Center, 6001 Cove ❖ “As soon as Dave won, I started Family: Married to Robert S. Corn; Virginia Education Association opening and closing statements, and Landing Road, Burke two children, Alana, 15 and 2011 Legislative Hero from the questions from the audience (through Hosted by Burke Centre Conservancy getting phone calls from people Jeremy, 17 League of Conservation Voters cards passed to moderator) where Moderator: David C. Jones, Jr. asking me to run. I had about a ❖ Education: Ithaca College (B.A., Endorsements include: Fairfax each candidate will have 90 seconds 60 minute debate, featuring questions week to make up my mind,” she 1986); American University County Fire Fighters; Northern to answer. Each candidate will also between the candidates. Each College of Law (J.D., 1993) Virginia Realtors; Fairfax County have up to two rebuttal opportunities candidate will have two questions for said. ❖ Memberships & Affiliations: Chamber of Commerce; NVTC for up to 60 seconds each. each of their opponents. During each “I started campaigning in the Congregation Adat Reyim (social Tech PAC question, the candidate asking the middle of Snowmageddon, so I action chair) In her first bid for a full term, Filler- question will have one minute to ask Governor’s Citizens Advisory Corn faces a challenge from WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2, 7 P.M. their question. The candidate was door-knocking in five feet of Committee, Chesapeake Executive Libertarian candidate Michael Kings Park Elem. School, 5400 Harrow receiving the question will have two snow and there were times I Council Kane. Way, Springfield minutes to respond. The candidate couldn’t even find the door,” she Jobs for Virginia Graduates (board For more information about Eileen Hosted by Kings Park Civic Association not asking or receiving that question member) Filler-Corn, go to Moderator: Ellen Oppenheim will have one minute to also respond. said. Fairfax County Public Schools www.eileenfillercorn.com 60 minute debate, featuring 3 minute Finally, the candidate who asked the On March 3, the day after her opening and closing statements, and question will have one minute to narrow victory by 37 votes — or a questions from the audience (through rebut and wrap up their question. cards passed to moderator) where Independent candidate Carey Campbell margin of three-tenths of a percentage point — she “As a mother of two, I believe that just because times each candidate will have 90 seconds will be invited to participate in these drove to Richmond, was sworn in by noon and was are tough, it doesn’t mean we should give up on the debates. voting 20 minutes later. next generation. Some politicians are proposing a “I hit the ground running, but I was prepared to $1.2 billion cut to our schools, which would mean Week in Burke do that,” Filler-Corn said. packed classrooms and no personal attention for our students. I’ll strongly oppose any massive cuts…” she indicating the closure and alerting FILLER-CORN knew her way around state politi- said. Guinea Road travelers to a detour route. This cal circles. For 17 years, the Springfield PTA mom Filler-Corn said she takes her role as the voice for Closure Friday will be the first of a total of four and attorney worked at all levels of governments. her constituents seriously. such closures over the next nine She served as senior adviser to Gov. Tim Kaine, and “I don’t go to Richmond for 45 to 60 days a year On Friday, Oct. 28 at 10 p.m., months, according to VDOT. was deputy director of the state’s liaison office un- to spin my wheels. Voters want someone who can Guinea Road will be closed in the der Gov. Mark Warner. work well with others, and move the ball forward vicinity of Rutherford Park for on- Filler-Corn said many of the issues that voters told on issues that impact their lives,” she said. going repair work to the Guinea Have a Safe her were priorities in 2010 still top her legislative Road bridge. Flippo Construction Halloween agenda, such as increased funding for education, DURING HER FIRST TERM, Filler-Corn intro- will be installing a new storm transportation and public safety. duced several bills, including a bill that expands the drain across Guinea Road. During Fairfax County police are advis- “Education is everyone’s number-one concern. That class of persons who may be issued a protective or- this time there will also be a crew ing parents how to keep their chil- is why we all moved here, because we have a world- der from victims of stalking, sexual battery. working on the installation of an dren safe, Monday night, Oct. 31, class school system. No one wants to see that put in She said her hallmark as a legislator has been her 18-inch sanitary sewer pipe across while they’re out trick-or-treating jeopardy,” she said. responsiveness. She holds office hours once a month, the road. All work is scheduled to on Halloween. Make sure children As a member of the legislature’s lower house, Filler- communicates through e-newsletters, and will always be complete by 5 a.m. Monday, cross the street with an adult, walk Corn is in the minority on several fronts — as a Demo- return constituent’s calls. Oct. 31. This closure will impact on sidewalks or paths, cross the crat, a woman and a mother with children still in “One of the things I love most about my job is thru traffic travelling between street at corners, obey traffic sig- school. In this year’s partisan redistricting process, working with constituents, and helping them prob- Braddock Road and Little River nals and crosswalk signs, and many political observers maintain swing districts lem-solve. I’ve always enjoyed helping people and Turnpike. This work is being un- watch for cars that may be turn- across the state have been transformed into GOP safe feeling like I’m making a difference,” she said. dertaken in connection with the ing or backing up. havens, with increasingly hard-line, anti-tax Repub- She said she was inspired to go into public service emergency repair of the bridge Children should also wear reflec- lican candidates. by her parents who taught her to be active in com- over the Long Branch Stream. tive costumes or carry lights to Filler-Corn said she will continue to work with munity service. VDOT has determined that the make sure motorists can see them. members of both parties to bring back more funding “I think it’s essential that anyone, especially culverts supporting this bridge are Motorists should drive slowly, stay for Fairfax County’s schools and roads. women, get involved and stay involved with what- structurally unsound. alert and remember that neighbor- “People want a delegate who can work across party ever their passion is. You need to have a voice on Message boards are in place, and hoods will be full of young children lines and build alliances, especially now,” she said. those things that are important to you,” she said. will display a three-panel message in both large and small groups. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 27 - November 2, 2011 ❖ 5 News Bulletin Board Rehearsing a scene from “Steel Magnolias” are Send notes to the Connection at [email protected] or call 703-778- 9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated announcements should be submitted at least two weeks (from left) Ruth MacBean, prior to the event. Kate Ives, Kathy Young, Amanda Harvey, SATURDAY/OCT. 29 SATURDAY/NOV. 5 Suzy McCarthy and Chronic Illness Workshop Series. AAUW Book and Author Luncheon. Catherine Kyriakakis. 11 a.m. Pennino Building, 12011 11:30 a.m. Country Club of Fairfax, Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. 5110 Ox Road, Fairfax. With authors Photo by First of six weekly workshops for Amy Stolls, Grace Hale, Louis Bayard, Bonnie Hobbs/ adults with disabilities. Free. Wolfgang Samuel, Yolanda Yates and The Connection [email protected]. more. $38. 703-239-2876 or Junior and Senior Girls’ Breakfast [email protected]. Program: College Bound Road Family History Conference. 8:30 to Success. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The a.m.-2 p.m. Annandale Stake Center, ‘Steel Magnolias’ at Lord of Life Waterford at Fair Oaks, 12025 Lee 3900 Howard St., Annandale. The Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax. conference will focus on getting Focusing on preparing female high started or continuing family history By Bonnie Hobbs missive and skittish, but has a definite strength that school students for the transition to research. With L. Reynolds Cahoon, The Connection college. Includes a panel presentation former Chief Information Officer for comes out when necessary. And it does so in such a by current female students and the National Archives and senior way as to really change the course of things for her.” recent college graduates. Hosted by advisor on electronic records to the efore “Steel Magnolias” became a hit movie, Harvey likes how Annelle goes from “being twitchy Fairfax County Alumnae Chapter of Archivist of the United States, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., managing director of the Family it was a play, and the Lord of Life Players and anxious to comfortable with herself to pregnant with a representative from the United History Department of the LDS are bringing it to local audiences. and preoccupied with her religion.” She said the Negro College Fund and guidance Church. Sponsored by the Annandale B counselors attending. 703-244-4508 Virginia Stake of The Church of Jesus It’ll be performed Friday-Saturday, Nov. audience will like the fact that, “even in the depth of or [email protected]. Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). 4-5, at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 6, at 3 p.m., at despair, the characters are able to find levity in their Free and open to the public. Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 13421 Twin Lakes situation.” www.annandalefhc.org or 703-328- THURSDAY/NOV. 3 Drive (off Union Mill Road) in Clifton. Tickets are Portraying Shelby is Herndon’s Catherine 0475. $10 at 703-425-1306 and at the door, if any are left. Kyriakakis. “She’s bright, sassy and fiercely indepen- Braddock District Supervisor Homemade refreshments will be served during in- dent, but extremely close to her mother and longs Candidate Debates. 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY/NOV. 6 termission. for her approval and support,” said Kyriakakis. “She Bonnie Brae Elementary School, November Volunteers for Change 5420 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. John Orientation. 12 p.m. Volunteer “This play takes you on a rollercoaster between has diabetes, but longs to be a mother and is willing Cook and Janet Oleszek will engage Fairfax Office, 10530 Page Ave., tears and gut-wrenching laughter,” said Director Paul to risk her life to give birth, despite her doctor’s warn- in a 90 minute debate, featuring each Fairfax. Choose from more than 50 Denfeld. “Because playwright Robert Harling based ing.” candidate for 30 minute blocks of community service projects, time. Each candidate can use their 30 including planting trees, bagging his brilliantly written script on his sister’s experience “I love this part; it’s been such a fun experience,” minutes in any manner of their food for homeless families, tutoring and involves the whole gamut of emotion, it’s in- said Kyriakakis. “Working with Ruth, who plays choosing between opening/closing adult ESL students, playing bingo cumbent upon the actors to portray that genuinely Shelby’s mother, has really helped me grow as an statements and questions from the with the disabled, special audience. Independent candidate community-wide events throughout and realistically.” actor. And because of that, we’ll portray a genuine Carey Campbell will be invited to the year and more. Reservations And with the six actresses in this show, he said, it’s mother-daughter relationship.” participate. 571-502-5292 or 571- required at 703-246-3895 or no problem. “They’re a talented group that’s made Ruth MacBean of Burke plays Shelby’s mother, 312-7426. [email protected]. my job easy,” said Denfeld. “They’re not amateurs. M’Lynn. “She’s a professional business woman, very Crime Report The other night, I got goose bumps listening to them together, and protective of her daughter,” said rehearse.” MacBean. “She holds her Activities reported by the West Springfield police department through Oct. 21. feelings in and is always 9200 block of Old Keene Mill THE PLAY is set in 1980s “This play takes you on a worrying about her BURGLARY Road. Purse stolen from business. Louisiana and takes place daughter’s health.” The Crosspointe Market 9200 block of Old Keene Mill rollercoaster between tears convenience store at 8912 Village Road. Pet products stolen from in Truvy’s Beauty Spot over Shops Drive was burglarized around business. a span of two years. “Lots OF ALL THE CHARAC- 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 16. An 5200 block of Port Royal Road. of people know the movie, and gut-wrenching laughter.” TERS, said MacBean, investigation determined entry was Cash and iPhone stolen from forced through a door and nothing business. so they’ll be able to relate — Paul Denfeld, director “M’Lynn gets to go really appeared to be missing. 10400 block of Presidents Park to it,” said Denfeld. deep into her emotions. Drive. License plate stolen from “They’ll see these six women grow, develop and each And it’s great doing an ensemble like this with six vehicle. LARCENIES 5000 block of Sideburn Road. conquer their own, personal issue. Through birth, people; it’s rewarding because you get to know them 9500 block of 4th Place. Gun stolen License plates stolen from vehicle. death and their friendship with each other, the audi- and the characters so well.” from vehicle. 5300 block of Sideburn Road. ence will see them support each other through life.” Portraying Ouiser (Weezer), the town grump, is 10300 block of Annaberg Court. Bicycle stolen from business. Tools stolen from vehicle. 7500 block of Springfield Hills Little Rocky Run’s Suzy McCarthy portrays Truvy. Springfield’s Kate Ives. “She’s in her late 60s and 9200 block of Burke Lake Road. Drive. Checkbook and social security “She’s a beauty-shop philosopher,” said McCarthy. wealthy, and she’s known her best friend, Clairee, iPod stolen from school. card stolen from vehicle. “She knows everybody in town and their business, her whole life,” said Ives. “She’s had ‘two worthless 10500 block of Clipper Drive. Video 7600 block of Springfield Hills game system stolen from residence. Drive. Wallet stolen from vehicle. and she dispenses advice to everyone. Her husband husbands and the three most ungrateful children ever 7600 block of Herald St. Laptop 8300 block of Terra Grande Ave. enclosed their carport so she could run her beauty conceived.’ Like many crusty people, deep down she’s computers stolen from school. Coins stolen from vehicle. shop and support him. She’s the eternal optimist and got a soft heart and will do anything for the people 6200 block of Hillside Road. 9000 block of Weatherly Way. License plate stolen from vehicle. Archery equipment stolen from romantic, and she’s the glue that holds everyone to- she loves.” vehicle. gether.” Ives is enjoying playing her because “she has some McCarthy’s enjoying her role and “working with of the best lines in the play. She says things that oth- People Notes all these wonderful people. It’s challenging because ers are thinking, but are too polite to say. She’s also I have a lot of lines and I really have to focus. But not a fashion plate, so I’ve had fun putting together Send notes to the Connection at competed at the first Washington- [email protected] or Arlington Catholic Forensic League Truvy’s just a happy person and an interesting char- gloriously frumpy outfits.” call 703-778-9414. Deadline is Friday. tournament of the season. acter. She’s full of fun and likes to see the good in Kathy Young of Little Rocky Run plays Clairee. Dated announcements should be sub- In the JV public forum division, everyone.” “She’s the smart aleck of the bunch,” said Young. mitted at least two weeks prior to the Aileen Huang (Herndon) and event. Carrie Sun (Annandale) placed The play differs from the movie in that the hus- “She’s the wealthy, eccentric widow of the mayor, third with a 3-1 record, and first- bands and boyfriends aren’t in this version. Instead, and she loved being the mayor’s wife. But when she At the Wake Forest National time partners Mashal Wakilpoor the women talk about them. “We have to paint the was, she had to hold her tongue; but now, she doesn’t Earlybird Tournament on Sept. 10– (Fairfax) and Tahmina picture of them through the dialogue,” said McCarthy. have to. She’s warm and goodhearted, and she and 12, the Thomas Jefferson High Achekzhai (Fairfax) placed fifth School for Science and Technology with a 3-1 record. “It’s a beloved story that touches everyone’s hearts; Ouiser have a lovely friendship.” debate team of Kevin Sun it’s a slice of life about ‘steel magnolias’ who find the Young loves playing Clairee because of her witty (Annandale) and Kittie Helmick Catharine E. Kuntz, a 2009 strength they need through friends and family.” lines. For example, said Young, “At one point Clairee (Burke) broke into double octafinals graduate of Lake Braddock Second- Amanda Harvey of Herndon plays Annelle, Truvy’s says, ‘The only thing that separates us from the ani- for public forum debate, in the var- ary School, has been selected by sity division. Nearly 800 students Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre young assistant. “She’s been through some tough mals is our ability to accessorize.’ When things get from more than 100 schools partici- in Winchester to star as Nellie things and goes through an extraordinary transfor- too serious, she’s the comic relief. Paul [Denfeld] put pated in this tournament. Forbush in their production of Roger mation, over the course of the play, in an attempt to so much thought into the characters, and I love work- and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific” deal with them,” said Harvey. “She comes off as sub- ing with these fantastic women.” On Oct. 17, Jefferson debaters from June 8 - 19.

6 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ October 27 - November 2, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Homecoming at Lake Braddock Photos by Deb Cobb/ The Connection

The trombone squad of the Lake Braddock High School Marching Band marches in the 2011 Homecoming Parade on Oct. 21.

Sisters Bella Thurgood (far left) and Beatrice Thurgood of Springfield attended the Lake Braddock High School Homecoming Parade on Oct. 21 to support their sister who was The Lake Braddock High School Freshman Cheer Squad shows off marching … their spirit before the start of the school’s 2011 Homecoming Parade and to get on Oct. 21. candy. College Notes Send notes to the Connection at [email protected] or call 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated announcements should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event.

Paola Villegas of Burke is a freshman at McDaniel College of Westminster, Md.

Gabrielle Elisabeth Tantillo of Burke has enrolled at Clemson University. Tantillo is majoring in elementary educa- tion. Tantillo is among nearly 3,000 freshmen at Clemson for the fall semester.

Anastasia Moore of Burke, a first-year public relations major at York College of Pennsylvania, re- ceived an academic scholarship from the college. Moore, a gradu- ate of James W Robinson Jr. Secondary School, received the Dean’s Scholarship.

Jillian Moran of Fairfax has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2010, spring 2011 and summer 2011 semesters at Florida State University. A 2009 graduate of Robinson Secondary School, Jillian is a senior at Florida State and recently completed a semes- ter abroad in Spain.

Caitlin Campbell of Fairfax, a sophomore, was named to the deans’ honor list at Gettysburg College for outstanding academic achievement in fall 2010. College students with a quality point av- erage of 3.60 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) for a semester’s work are placed on the college’s deans’ honor list. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 27 - November 2, 2011 ❖ 7 Opinion

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newspaper of Burke @BurkeConnection Research, Think, Vote An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. vote early, absentee ballot in-person. 1606 King Street General Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8, 6 a.m. ❖ Tuesday, Nov. 8 is Election Day. Alexandria, Virginia 22314 to 7 p.m. Early voting is still available. For more election information: Free digital edition delivered to Alexandria Board of Elections, 703-746- your email box Email name, mailing & email address to 4050, http://alexandriava.gov/Elections [email protected]. t’s just a local election, why does it mat- day last winter, and it took nearly as long for Fairfax County Board of Elections, 703-324- ter? many people to make it home on Primary Elec- 4700, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/eb/ NEWS DEPARTMENT: To discuss ideas and concerns, Every member of the Virginia House tion Day, which was also the day of the earth- Arlington Board of Elections, 703-228-3456, Call: 703-778-9410 I e-mail: of Delegates and Virginia Senate is up quake. http://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/ [email protected] for reelection, with some significant open seats Some important dates to remember: voterregistration/voterregistrationmain.aspx ❖ Kemal Kurspahic in Northern Virginia. Tuesday, Nov. 1 is the deadline to City of Fairfax General Registrar, 703-385- Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 The Virginia General Assembly de- Editorials apply for an absentee ballot by mail. 7890, http://www.fairfaxva.gov/Registrar/ [email protected] cides what to do with the state income ❖ Saturday, Nov. 5 is the last day to GeneralRegistrar.asp Victoria Ross tax and other revenue, most of it gen- Community Reporter 703-752-4014 erated here in Northern Virginia, most of it [email protected] spent elsewhere. It’s fair for wealthier parts of @ConnectVictoria the state to help pay for services in poorer parts Adult Planning for Halloween Parties Nick Horrock County & Projects of the state, but the Virginia General Assem- [email protected] bly denies localities in Northern Virginia the Jon Roetman right to make most decisions that affect resi- Halloween parties for grown-ups often involve Sports Editor 703-778-9410 dents here. In Virginia, local government has alcohol; SoberRide offers safe way home. [email protected] only exactly the power given to it by the Gen- @jonroetman eral Assembly. The right to open schools when it makes sense for each locality? No. The right alloween is not just for children any The SoberRide program will offer free cab ADVERTISING: To place an advertisement, call the ad to regulate safety, like where guns can be car- more, apparently. Halloween week rides to could-be drunk drivers throughout the department between 9 a.m. and H 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. ried? No. The right to choose to raise revenue end is a time for celebration for Washington-metropolitan area on the evening locally through taxes other than real estate and adults as well as trick-or-treaters, now a sig- of Saturday, Oct. 29, beginning at 10 p.m. 6 Display ads 703-778-9410 Classified ads 703-778-9411 property taxes? Not really. nificant holiday, especially for young adults. a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30. During this eight-hour Employment ads 703-778-9413 How about School Board? You say you don’t So while the adult-sized vampires, zombies period, area residents ages 21 and older cel- e-mail: [email protected] have children in the schools, so why bother to and possibly even Mitt Romney look-a-likes will ebrating with alcohol may call the toll-free Steve Hogan figure out what all the strident posturing and roam our towns this weekend are great fun, SoberRide phone number 1-800-200-TAXI for Display Advertising, 703-778-9418 dozens of candidates are talking about? Con- “The scary fact is that nearly half of all U.S. a no-cost (up to a $30 fare), safe way home. [email protected] sider that in Fairfax County, the school system traffic deaths occurring during Halloween are Go to www.soberride.com. Andrea Smith spends about $2 billion (with a B) a year, more caused by drunk drivers,” said Kurt Erickson, Since 1993, WRAP’s SoberRide program has Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 [email protected] than half of the revenue collected by Fairfax president of the McLean-based Washington provided 52,376 free cab rides home to would- Barbara Parkinson County government overall. Also consider that Regional Alcohol Program. be drunk drivers in the Greater Washington Employment Advertising Fairfax County’s reputation for excellent So plan your costume, plan your rendezvous area. Through public education, innovative 703-778-9413 [email protected] schools is no small factor in its more-vibrant- with friends, plan the menu, venue and fes- health education programs and advocacy, than-national-average economy. tivities, but also plan your safe way home if WRAP is credited with keeping the metro- Editor & Publisher You can discover more reasons on our you’ll be consuming alcohol. Assign a desig- Washington area’s alcohol-related traffic Mary Kimm 703-778-9433 website, www.ConnectionNewspapers.com. nated driver, take public transportation, plan deaths consistently lower than the national [email protected] You can vote early, “absentee in person,” from your party in a place where friends can stay average. @MaryKimm now until Nov. 5 if you think that there is any until they’re sober enough to drive. Editor in Chief chance you could be away from home for 10 If all that falls through, the SoberRide pro- — Mary Kimm, Steven Mauren Managing Editor hours on Election Day. Remember that some gram can help keep impaired drivers off the [email protected], follow Kemal Kurspahic me on Twitter, @marykimm Photography: people spent 10 hours on the GW Parkway one road. Louise Krafft, Craig Sterbutzel Letters to the Editor Art/Design: Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, John snow removal, bus stop mainte- he’s successfully grown our federal I can tell you that who we elect Heinly, John Smith Production Manager: A Non-issue nance, and even mowing of medi- grant collections by more than $8 matters. I hope you will join me Jean Card In Sheriff Race ans. That’s saved taxpayers $1.5 million. on Nov. 8 in voting for our sheriff, million a year. Sheriff Barry re- Sheriff Barry has a history of Stan Barry. CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 To the Editor: Circulation Manager: cently expanded this program to community involvement. Take a Ann Oliver This is what I hate about poli- the County’s Stormwater Manage- look at just a few of the ways he Jeffrey C. McKay [email protected] tics—the exploitation of non-is- ment Division to maintain and re- helps our communities. There’s Supervisor (D-Lee District) sues to demonize a dedicated pub- CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, pair key county storm water struc- the annual Shop with a Sheriff L.L.C. lic servant. It’s an ugly business tures. event to buy school clothes and Peter Labovitz President/CEO and it puts another nail in the cof- Additionally, Sheriff Barry has supplies for underprivileged chil- County Needs fin of good government. That’s made responsible reductions to the dren and the Project Lifesaver pro- Mary Kimm Bulova’s Publisher/Chief Operating Officer what the race for Fairfax County Sheriff’s Department during the gram that helps to locate children [email protected] sheriff has become. worst recession of our generation, with autism or adults with Leadership Jerry Vernon Let me tell you about my expe- returning $2.5 million last year Alzheimer’s who have wandered Executive Vice President To the Editor: [email protected] rience. As a Fairfax County Super- and $1.5 million this year to and are lost. Under Sheriff Barry’s The race for chairman of the visor, I have worked closely with county taxpayers. His privatizing guidance, deputies partner with Wesley DeBrosse Board of Supervisors offers Fairfax Controller Sheriff Barry over the past four of the jail and the kitchen has local corporate sponsors and com- County residents a chance to vote years. He’s saved taxpayers mil- saved us another million. He un- munity businesses to provide Debbie Funk for perhaps the most outstanding National Sales lions of dollars through his inno- derstands how to respond to the state-of-the-art child identifica- 703-778-9444 public servant we have in Fairfax [email protected] vative programs. His Community worst recession of this generation. tion, fingerprinting, and child County, Sharon Bulova. Labor Force assigns teams of non- He’s recovered more than $2 safety seat inspections at no cost Jeanne Theismann At a time when politics in gen Special Assistant to the Publisher violent inmates to work on County million for the county by booting to parents. 703-778-9436 public works projects such as graf- [email protected] cars of tax scofflaws and collect- The election of the sheriff is not @TheismannMedia fiti removal, blight abatement, ing delinquent parking fines and always on voters’ radar screens but See Letters, Page 12

8 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ October 27 - November 2, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Your Friendly Neighborhood Thrift Shop YESTERDAY’S ROSE Inspired and Ready to Lead Serving the Community Since 1981 Friday, Oct. 28, 10-6 GIRL holds STEM FURNITURE SALE: 50% OFF Saturday, Oct. 29, 10-6 Conference for SATURDAY SIZZLE: $1 A PAIR All Pants, Slacks Young Women. VISIT US Sunday, Oct. 30, 10-5 IN OUR NEW HOUSEWARES & LINENS: 75% OFF LOCATION Monday, Oct. 31, 10-7 irls Inspired and CLEAN SWEEP: 50% OFF STOREWIDE Ready to Lead New Donation Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10-6 / Sun. 10-5, 7 day a week (GIRL) is a nonprofit G Quality, Tax Deductible Donations Needed organization for 10389 Main St. Fairfax, VA • 703-385-9517 • www.yesterdaysrose.org fifth-twelfth grade girls in Fairfax County. Their motto is “empower- ing girls to lead extraordinary lives.” They hold regular events focusing on community service, academics and well being. Founder and director Danielle Blunt, who went to Robinson, said Fredericka Lucas, Jearice Black, Mariah Bowers, Ariyana she always had a passion for Woody, and Danielle Blunt. mentoring young women. She www.alleyespc.net started GIRL in 2009 with a group of girls meeting “I was very impressed with fact that they were able Fridays at the PINN Center for GIRL Talk. to get over 100 young people grades 5-12 to come “We had a couple girls talk and share what they out on Saturday. They asked very intriguing ques- were going through at school, with teachers and tions. I think it’s a wonderful thing Danielle has been friends, sharing their stories and talking about is- working on to try to create.” sues,” said Blunt. “Me and two other girls that worked “It was a great opportunity,” said Blunt. “The at the PINN Center would listen, share advice and schools don’t do anything like it. Overall it gave them We are cleaning out our encouragement.” a chance to learn more about various careers. I hope Fairfax Warehouse to make space for all GIRL is based in Fairfax and was incorporated as a they learned that anything is possible by seeing the of the new styles coming in. Join us on 501 (c)(3) nonprofit in December 2010. options and hearing the stories and seeing that there Saturday, October 29th are women in the community who are interested in ON SATURDAY, Oct. 15, GIRL held a career con- their success and wanted to help them,” from 10am to 3pm ference with a spotlight on science, technology, en- GIRL has a wide variety of programs planned for in our Fairfax location to receive: gineering and math (STEM). the rest of the year ranging from a White House tour Female representatives from George Mason Col- in December to a healthy self image and relation- lege of Science, National Institute of Health, U.S. Fish ship seminar in February to an afternoon tea 30-50% OFF and Wildlife, Defense Information Systems Agency, fundraiser in April. 30-50% OFF NASA, SI, BAE Systems, Exxon Mobile and women “GIRL appears to be well run,” said Chandra Grahm ANY FRAME AND LENS PURCHASE in engineering from the University of Maryland were Parker, a gynecologist and obstetrician who was a present. Lunch was provided for by the U.S. Coast panelist at the STEM conference. “Danielle has pro- We’re proud to announce the Guard. grams throughout the year for the girls which are addition of Dr. Facktor to our practice. “I wanted to do a program to get girls interested specific to education excellence, self esteem, pursu- Dr. Facktor comes to us with over 10 in those fields,” said Blunt. “Show them the require- ing academic excellence. I think overall it’s a very years of expertise in our local community! ments, learn the type of degree they need, share with good program.” Dr. Facktor them all the possibilities for their futures.”’ “It gives them an opportunity to do a lot of differ- “I think we continue to be underrepresented in ent things,” said Faith Levy, mother of two girls in Fairfax Centreville these fields,” said panelist from SI Zalenda Cyrille. the program. “I think they are really great programs 3950 University Drive, Suite 211 6343 Multiplex Drive Fairfax, VA 22030 Centreville, VA 20120 “It’s a growing marketplace. We’re not getting that and I wish I could see more of that, especially for (703) 877-2020 (703) 631-3990 same number of people coming out of college. I young girls.” Discounts cannot be applied to previous or future purchases and are valid on in-stock frames only. Cannot be combined with would like to continue to encourage young girls.” insurance or any other discounts. Only valid in the Fairfax location. All sales are final. One day only ~Saturday, October 29, 2011. Almost 100 girls were in attendance and about half TO LEARN MORE, go to http:// as many parents. www.girlsinspiredinc.org/ or email “This is my first experience with GIRL,” said Cyrille. [email protected].

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 27 - November 2, 2011 ❖ 9 Home Sales In September 2011, 30 Burke homes sold between $715,000-$215,000.

OPEN HOUSES Address ...... BR . FB . HB ... Postal City .. Sold Price .... Type ...... Lot AC .. PostalCode ...... Subdivision 6901 SPANKER DR ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $715,000 .... Detached ...... 0.32 ... 22015 ...... LONGWOOD KNOLLS 6302 SPRING LAKE DR ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $690,000 .... Detached ...... 0.30 ... 22015 ...... SPRING LAKE FARMS SATURDAY/SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 & 30 6324 SANCTUARY WOODS CT ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $625,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.06 ... 22015 ...... LEE CHAPEL RIDGE 9407 WOODED GLEN AVE ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $612,000 .... Detached ...... 0.34 ... 22015 ...... WOODED GLEN 9927 WOODEN HAWK CT ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $582,000 .... Detached ...... 0.20 ... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE 9604 SHIPWRIGHT DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $500,000 .... Detached ...... 0.20 ... 22015 ...... LONGWOOD KNOLLS 5606 LIGHT INFANTRY DR ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $485,000 .... Detached ...... 0.21 ... 22015 ...... SIGNAL HILL 10926 CARTERS OAK WAY ...... 4 ... 2 ... 2 ...... BURKE ...... $475,000 .... Detached ...... 0.23 ... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE 5988 MEADOW BROOK DR ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $465,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ... 22015 ...... MEADOW BROOK COVE 5741 WATERS EDGE LANDING CT ... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $439,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.05 ... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE 8903 MARIANNA CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... BURKE ...... $430,000 .... Detached ...... 0.25 ... 22015 ...... BURKE STATION SQUARE 9403 ULYSSES CT ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $425,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ... 22015 ..... TRIPOLIS AT LAKE BRADDOC 6622 BESTWICKE CT ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $419,000 .... Detached ...... 0.33 ... 22015 ...... CHERRY RUN 9614 HILLOCK CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $365,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.05 ... 22015 ...... BURKE VILLAGE 5450 STAVENDISH ST ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $362,200 .... Townhouse ...... 0.05 ... 22015 ...... HILLSDALE 10003 BEACON POND LN ...... 2 ... 2 ... 2 ...... BURKE ...... $342,500 .... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE 10057 CHESTNUT WOOD LN ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $340,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.06 ... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE 5703 EDGEWATER OAK CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $323,500 .... Townhouse ...... 0.03 ... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE 5744 WALNUT WOOD LN ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $322,500 .... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE 5489 LIGHTHOUSE LN ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ...... BURKE ...... $307,900 .... Townhouse ...... 0.05 ... 22015 ...... LAKE BRADDOCK 5853 BANNING PL ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $299,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ... 22015 ...... BURKE STATION SQUARE 6210 MOCKINGBIRD POND TER ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $279,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE 6015 LIBERTY BELL CT ...... 4 ... 2 ... 2 ...... BURKE ...... $279,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ... 22015 ...... HERITAGE SQUARE 5703 ROUND TOP LN ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $266,500 .... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ... 22015 ...... BURKE VILLAGE 10675 SPRING OAK CT ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $240,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE 10214 ROBERTS COMMON LN ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $240,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.05 ... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE 6615 Billings Drive, Annandale • $619,900 • Open Sunday 5022 TIBBITT LN ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $228,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.03 ... 22015 ...... LAKE BRADDOCK 5500 HOLLINS LN ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $225,350 .... Townhouse ...... 0.05 ... 22015 ...... LAKE BRADDOCK 1–4 p.m. • Helen Grozbean, Keller Williams, 571-233-4287 5808 COVE LANDING RD #203 ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... BURKE ...... $215,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22015 ...... BURKE COVE 6368 BIRCH LEAF CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $215,000 .... Townhouse ...... 22015 ...... KEENE MILL WOODS When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this Copyright 2011 Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. Visit www.mris.com. Connection Newspaper For more real estate listings and open houses, visit wwwConnectionNewspaperscom and click the Real Estate links on the right side. Bulletin Board Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times Send notes to the Connection at [email protected] or call 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated an- Annandale nouncements should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. 4000 Oxford St...... $599,000...... Sun 1-4...... Jim Robertson...... Long & Foster..703-534-9660 SATURDAY/OCT. 29 TUESDAY/NOV. 1 more. $38. 703-239-2876 or 4218 Sleepy Hollow Rd.....$658,555...... Sun 1-4...... Lesa Jones...... PenFed..703-550-7653 Real Assistive Technology for Fairfax County Board of [email protected]. 4330 Duncan Dr...... $750,000...... Sun 1-4...... Cary Fichtner-Vu...... Long & Foster..703-978-8259 Everyone (R.A.T.E.) Supervisors Meeting. 9:30 a.m. Family History Conference. 8:30 6615 Billings Dr...... $619,900...... Sun 1-4...... Helen Grozbean...... Keller Williams..703-317-8001 Conference. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Fairfax County Government Center, a.m.-2 p.m. Annandale Stake Rachel Carson Middle School, Board Auditorium, 12000 Center, 3900 Howard St., Burke 13618 McLearen Road, Herndon. Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Annandale. The conference will Sessions will address the use of a 703-324-3151, TTY 703-324-3903. focus on getting started or 9431 Goshen Ln...... $355,000...... Sun 1-3...... Melissa Barkalow...... DC Real Estate..202-588-1405 variety of assistive technology in continuing family history 9713 Turnbuckle Dr...... $575,000...... Sat 1-4...... Lori Conerly...... Weichert..703-909-4276 classrooms as well as the use and research. With L. Reynolds 9913 Wood Astor Ct...... $499,900...... Sun 1-4...... Debbie Mesen...... Weichert..703-201-7723 integration of software programs THURSDAY/NOV. 3 Cahoon, former Chief Information and devices. Registration required Fairfax County School Board Officer for the National Archives Centreville at www.fcps.edu/dss/sei/ats/ Candidate Forum. 7 p.m. and senior advisor on electronic rate/. American Legion Post 180, 303 records to the Archivist of the 15501 Compton Rd...... $428,000...... Sun 1-4...... Lisa Clayborne...... Long & Foster..703-502-8145 Chronic Illness Workshop Center St., N., Vienna. The Hunter United States, and managing Series. 11 a.m. Pennino Mill candidates will be featured. 703- director of the Family History Chantilly Building, 12011 Government 242-7651. Department of the LDS Church. Center Parkway, Fairfax. 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Meyers & McCabe..703-209-5925 a.m.-2 p.m. The Waterford at Fair time. Each candidate can use their 30 7467 Clifton Rd...... $499,976...... Sun 1-4...... Robin Garbe...... Long & Foster..540-349-1400 Oaks, 12025 Lee Jackson minutes in any manner of their SUNDAY/NOV. 6 Memorial Highway, Fairfax. choosing between opening/closing November Volunteers for Focusing on preparing female statements and questions from the Change Orientation. 12 p.m. Fairfax Station high school students for the audience. Independent candidate Volunteer Fairfax Office, 10530 11220 Silverleaf Dr...... $619,000...... Sun 1-4...... Billy Thompson...... Samson Props..703-409-0340 transition to college. Includes a Carey Campbell will be invited to Page Ave., Fairfax. Choose from 11638 Havenner Rd...... $699,000...... Sun 2-4...... Susan Cahill-Tully...... Long & Foster..202-364-1300 panel presentation by current participate. 571-502-5292 or 571- more than 50 community service 9524 Oak Stream Ct...... $575,000...... Sun 1-4...... Dan Mleziva...... RE/MAX..703-380-9915 female students and recent 312-7426. projects, including planting trees, college graduates. Hosted by bagging food for homeless Fairfax County Alumnae Chapter families, tutoring adult ESL Fairfax of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, SATURDAY/NOV. 5 students, playing bingo with the 10563 James Wren Way....$600,000...... Sun 2-4...... Pat Fales...... RE/MAX..703-503-4365 Inc., with a representative from AAUW Book and Author Luncheon. disabled, special community-wide 10725 Spruce St...... $549,950...... Sun 1-4...... Anita Mason...... Weichert..703-627-6624 the United Negro College Fund 11:30 a.m. Country Club of Fairfax, events throughout the year and 3302 Plantation Pkwy...... $449,000...... Sun 1-4...... Michael Burns...... RE/MAX..703-522-1940 and guidance counselors 5110 Ox Road, Fairfax. With authors more. Reservations required at 5844 Robeys Meadow Ln..$899,000.Sat/Sun 1-4...... LaFever/Schlichtig...... Weichert..703-569-7870 attending. 703-244-4508 or Amy Stolls, Grace Hale, Louis Bayard, 703-246-3895 or 3139 Barbara Ln...... $640,000...... Sun 1-4...... Latasha Hall...... Keller Williams..703-430-9008 [email protected]. Wolfgang Samuel, Yolanda Yates and [email protected]. 4425 Middle Ridge Dr...... $454,900...... Sat 1-4...... Pat Loftus...... Jobin..703-385-9410 Kingstowne/Alexandria 6294 Walkers Croft Way....$449,000...... Sun 1-4...... Bernie Kagan...... Samson Props..703-216-0985 New Listing Centreville $428,000 Lorton Charming horse property on 2.22 acres 9529 Saluda Ct...... $299,900...... Sat 10-1...... Nancy Miller...... Jo-Miller..540-834-0021

9662 Hawkshead Dr...... $584,900...... Sun 1-4...... Monika Chopra...... Mantram..703-909-2176 OPEN Springfield SUN. 1-4 7360 Deansgate Ct...... $529,999...... Sun 1-4...... Ryan Rice...... Keller Williams..571-212-8339 LISA 8011 Parklane Ct...... $465,000...... Sun 1-4...... Monica Adams...... RE/MAX..703-434-9400 8438 Springfield Oaks Dr..$339,950...... Sun 1-4.Tom & Cindy & Assoc...... Long & Foster..703-822-0207 CLAYBORNE 8501 Springfield Oaks Dr..$305,000...... Sat 3-5...... John Griggs...... Avery-Hess..703-864-1746 703-502-8145 New steel and granite kitchen,new hardwood To add your Realtor represented Open House flooring,new carpet, separate office/room to these weekly listings, please call 703-675-5461 with view, new roof, barn with water, storage Steve Hogan at 703-778-9418 barn, run-in stall, fenced. Excellent home, E-mail: investment, business. 15501 Compton Road or e-mail the info to [email protected] 28 south Rgt on Compton rd go about 2 shogan@connectionnewspaperscom miles home on left. All listings due by Tuesday at 3 P. M . Call Lisa Clayborne

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THURSDAY/OCT. 27 Dan Bern. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com. Sunday Brunch Mother Goose. 10:30 a.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Stories, songs and fingerplays. Age birth to 23 months 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with adult. 703-293-6227, TTY: 711. English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Practice English with other adults. 703-249-1520, TTY: 711. Sonny Landreth. 8 p.m. The Barns at Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave. East in Vienna, will have a Wolftrap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Night of the Living Dead Halloween Show on Friday, Oct. Slide guitarist from Louisiana. $25. 28 at 7 p.m., featuring Anthony Fiacco, Shane Hines, Todd www.wolftrap.org. Wright and Luke Brindley. Compete in the costume con- test and enjoy songs by these four singer/songwriters. FRIDAY/OCT. 28 Tickets are $15. www.jamminjava.com. Ellis Paul, The Michael Clem Trio and Lizanne Knott. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., The Military Bugle during the Civil 703-573-SEAT. Accessible seating is Drop-Off Site Vienna. www.jamminjava.com. War. 2 p.m. Civil War Interpretive available for patrons with disabilities Sonny Landreth. 8 p.m. The Barns at Center at Historic Blenheim, 3610 by calling 703-993-3035. Wolftrap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Jari www.patriotcenter.com. Starting 11/22/11 Slide guitarist from Louisiana. $25. Villanueva will demonstrate and Friends of the Virginia Room www.wolftrap.org. explain the use of bugle calls during Annual Meeting. 2 p.m. City of Night of the Living Dead the Civil War. An authority on Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 Halloween Show. 7 p.m. Jammin’ “Taps,” Villanueva will discuss the North St., Fairfax. Jim Presgraves, 50% OFF Lunch 10% OFF Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. origin of the tune and the myths owner of the Wytheville book store Buy one and get 50% Off Featuring Anthony Fiacco, Shane associated with it. Free. 703-591- Book Worms & Silverfish, will do a Hines, Todd Wright and Luke 0560. presentation on old books and an 2nd item of equal or lesser value. Entire Check Brindley. Costume contest. Tickets Burke Lake Park “Ghost Train” “Antiques’ Road Show” type Offer expires 11/15/11. Offer expires 11/15/11. $15. www.jamminjava.com. Rides. 11:15 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Burke evaluation of books for members of Not valid with any other offers. Not valid with any other offers. Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax the audience. Adults. 703-293-6227, Station. The Burke Lake Ghost Train TTY: 711. SATURDAY/OCT. 29 rolls into town with family-friendly 18th Annual Goblin Gallop 5K and 5765-C Burke Centre Pkwy • Burke • 703-239-9324 GRREAT 3K Walk. Registration 9:30 fun. $4.50 per person. 703-323-6600. 1K Fun Run & Walk. Fairfax a.m., Walk begins at 10 a.m. Weber’s Lake Braddock Annual Children’s Corner Shopping Center, 12000 Pet Supermarket, 11201 Lee Concert. 1 p.m. Lake Braddock Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Highway, Fairfax. A portion of the Secondary School Little Theatre, The 1K fun run starts at 8:30 a.m., proceeds of every dog’s photo taken 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke. the 5K race at 9 a.m. and the 5K walk by Jim Poor Photography will benefit Proceeds benefit ECHO, serving at 9:10 a.m. Costumes encouraged. Golden Retriever Rescue Education families in need in the Springfield Refreshments, music, a moonbounce Benches, Fountains, Trees and Training Incorporated, a not-for- and Burke Communities. Admission for children and a costume contest. profit dedicated to finding homes for is two cans of food or $2 per person. The race begins and ends in front of 25%25% unwanted, stray, and abandoned www.lakebraddockchorus.org. Coastal Flats restaurant. Entry fees Statues, Bonsai, Shrubs & Golden Retrievers. $20 per human Meet the Candidates. 2 p.m. City of are $25 for the 5K, $20 for either the walker. Register online at Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 1K fun run or 5K walk. Register at Cactus & Succulents OFFOFF Perennials www.grreat.org/walk. Includes event North St., Fairfax. Get to know the www.Active.com. t-shirt, refreshments, dog treats and candidates on the ballot in this year’s door prizes. [email protected]. election. Cosponsored by the League Patios, Walls Air and Scare. 2-8 p.m. Smithsonian of Women Voters. Adults. 703-293- MONDAY/OCT. 31 60-75% National Air and Space Museum 6227, TTY: 711. 24th Annual Mall-O-Ween. 10 a.m. Walkways Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Woody’s Fall Jubilee. 1-4 p.m. 10435 Fair Oaks Mall, 11750 Fair Oaks OFF POTS Air & Space Museum Way, Chantilly. North St., Fairfax. Family-friendly Mall, Fairfax. Dress up to go to Paver Driveways Discover the spooky side of air and live music, moonbounces, games, participating retailers who will give Buy 1 Get 2 Free & So Much More space at the Udvar-Hazy Center’s door prizes, food, classic car show your children treats. Free admission. (See store for details) seventh annual Air & Scare. Arrive in and costume contest. 703-359-8300. costume for safe indoor trick-or- Virginia Band and Orchestra Off-Season Pricing treating. Participate in creepy crafts, Director’s Association (VBODA) 50% Off spooky science experiments, and State Marching Band FRIDAY/NOV. 4 other Halloween-themed activities. Assessment. 10 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Guitar Masters featuring Andy Evergreen Magnolias, Admission free, parking $15. 202- West Springfield High School, 6100 McKee, Stephen Bennett, and 633-1000 or http:// Rolling Road, Springfield. Antoine Dufour. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Blue Atlas Cedar & airandspace.si.edu/HazyFamilyDays/ Performances by 20 high school Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. . bands from Fairfax and surrounding www.jamminjava.com. Select Shade Trees Kids Show: Gustafer Yellowgold. counties. $6 for adults, $4 for Chris Tomlin and Louie Giglio 10:30 a.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple students and senior citizens. The with Christy Nockles. 7 p.m. Ave. E., Vienna. concession stand will be open all day. George Mason University Patriot www.jamminjava.com. [email protected]. Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Pumpkins Are Here FREE Chuck Prophet at 7 p.m. and Atomic Christian music. Tickets are $15-$32, Tom at 10 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 available through Same Price As Last Year! Landscape Maple Ave. E., Vienna. SUNDAY/OCT. 30 www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573- & Hardscape www.jamminjava.com. Woodlawn Halloween Book SEAT, 202-397-SEAT. Robinson Crew Team’s 2011 Signing: “Ghosts of www.christomlin.com or Bulk Mulch, Playground Estimates Round Robinson 5K Run. Race Alexandria.” 3 p.m. Woodlawn, www.patriotcenter.com. Chips, Organic Compost day registration 7:30–8:15 a.m., race 9000 Richmond Highway, $24.99 cu. yd. begins 8:30 a.m. Robinson Secondary Alexandria. Alexandria resident and Japanese Maples School, 5035 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. author Michael Pope visits Woodlawn SATURDAY/NOV. 5 Shredded Hardwood Mulch Sponsorship and registration forms for a Halloween book signing and Jeff Dunham: Controlled Chaos. 8 Buy 1 Get 1 Free available online at http:// lecture on “Ghosts of Alexandria.” p.m. George Mason University Patriot $2.99 $3.49 2 cu. ft. 3 cu. ft. 100 Varieties robinsoncrew.com/rr5k.html. 703- 703-780-4000. Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. 447-1099 or Burke Lake Park “Ghost Train” Comedy. Tickets $50.50, available at [email protected]. Rides. 11:15 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Burke www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573- 9023 Arlington Blvd., Fall Festival. 5-7 p.m. Franconia Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax SEAT. www.patriotcenter.com or United Methodist Church, 6037 Station. The Burke Lake Ghost Train www.jeffdunham.com. Fairfax, Virginia Franconia Road, Alexandria. Games, rolls into town with family-friendly Kids Show: Hope Harris & the 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. prizes, crafts, food, and a Haunted fun. $4.50 per person. 703-323-6600. Cousins Jamboree. 10:30 a.m. 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) Hallway, all in a wholesome and safe Vicente Fernandez. 7 p.m. George Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., environment. Costumes welcome. Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Vienna. www.jamminjava.com. 703 971-5151, Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Ranchera Jackopierce. 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. 703-573-5025 [email protected] or music. Tickets are $63-$143, available Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Open 9-6, 7 days a week www.franconiaumc.org. through www.ticketmaster.com or Vienna. www.jamminjava.com. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 27 - November 2, 2011 ❖ 11 REGISTER Letters Find Your Children Safe & Sound NOW!

From Page 8 serving full time on the School eral has been riven with acri- Board, Janet was able to visit and KIDDIE COUNTRY mony, Ms. Bulova stands out as an speak directly with parents, teach- DEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING CENTER accomplished leader, able to bring ers, students, principals, and other together varying viewpoints on the school employees in more than Board for the good of the county. 125 schools across the county. DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS Her mastery of the budget process, Janet did this because of her Designed to provide a complete, happy, safe learning environment from planning to management, commitment to the people who in harmony with the needs of the child. has been remarkably effective. Her elected her and because she knows CHILDREN AGES 2-5 accommodating personality and it’s not enough to rely on reports Full (6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.) and half day (9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) programs thorough professionalism make from staff to make the best pos- SPECIAL FEATURES the choice in this race crystal clear, sible decisions. Unlike John Cook, Developmental Curriculum • Degreed Teachers • Registered Nurse • Music Director • Nutritious in this voter’s view. We need Janet will be a full time Supervi- Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks • Heated Swimming Pools • Spacious Shaded Playgrounds • Planned Orientations and Presentations for Parents • State Licensed Sharon Bulova’s leadership, now sor for Braddock and will be fully more than ever. engaged for all of us in Braddock. As a 34-year resident of BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS KINDERGARTEN Edward L. Jaffee Braddock, I could not be more AGES SIX-ELEVEN YEARS Registrations are now being accepted for the Springfield pleased to support Janet Oleszek GRADES 1-6 2011-2012 School Year. Two Virginia certified for Braddock District Supervisor Transportation provided to Terra Centre, teachers per classroom. Program emphasizes and encourage all Braddock resi- Fairview, White Oaks, and Cherry Run language arts, math, computer literacy, science, dents to join me in voting for Janet Elementary Schools. Emphasis on special social studies, social development, art, music In Support of events, sports, time for homework, and student’s and physical development. Oleszek for Supervisor on Nov. 8. choice of activities. School Discipline Choong Park FULL DAY SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM AGES SIX TO ELEVEN YEARS Reform Fairfax Program is organized into weekly themes packed with FANTASTIC FIELD TRIPS, A To the Editor: SENSATIONAL OVERNIGHT CAMP OUT, DAILY SWIMMING, SPORTS, DANCING, I encourage Braddock residents Re-elect MUSIC, AND AN END OF THE SUMMER “SMASH” MUSICAL PRODUCTION BY to support Megan McLaughlin for OUR CAMPERS FOR THEIR FAMILIES. Braddock District School Board John Cook and Janet Oleszek for Braddock KIDDIE COUNTRY I Come See Our KIDDIE COUNTRY II To the Editor: District Supervisor in November. Burke Centre Award-Winning Facilities! Burke-Springfield Braddock District Supervisor Fairfax Station (Fairfax) (Both Schools Winners Fairfax Station (Lorton) Both Janet and Megan have a deep John Cook deserves re-election to of American Institute 6000 Schoolhouse Woods Rd. of Architects Awards) 9601 Old Keene Mill Rd. understanding of the complex is- the Board of Supervisors. I have Burke, Virginia 22015 Burke, Virginia 22015 sues surrounding school discipline found him able to clearly articu- 703-250-6550 703-644-0066 www.kiddiecountry.com in Fairfax County. While on the late his positions on the issues and School Board, Janet Oleszek stood to clearly outline his vision for the up to Jack Dale and actively future. He has been an effective pressed for much needed reform advocate for fiscal responsibility of Fairfax County’s school disci- on the Board. His focus has been COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP pline policies. As a community on maintaining the outstanding leader on school issues, Megan quality of life that we enjoy here Jubilee McLaughlin has been a vocal ad- in Fairfax County. He has a repu- Christian Center vocate for the need for these same tation for constituent service and Celebrating the Sounds of Freedom reforms. has created several citizen/com- Realtime Worship - Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM It is the duty of all of us in Fairfax munity initiatives to provide him Sunday School 10:10 AM County to ensure that we have safe with policy advice on issues di- Sunday Evening - Realtime Service & Youth 6 PM schools and also make certain that rectly affecting the Braddock Dis- Family Night - Wednesday 7:15 PM no child slips through the cracks. trict. Call for Sunday Evening Worship Home Group Schedule Megan McLaughlin and Janet visit our website: www.jccag.org John Cook has two opponents Oleszek will protect each of our in this election. I have found his 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170 children and make sure parents Democrat opponent, Janet “Experience the Difference” are involved throughout the pro- Oleszak, incapable of providing cess. the voters with any reason to vote 9800 Old Keene Mill Rd. for her. In fact, given the empha- 703-455-7041 Bonnie Foreman sis she has placed on schools and Fairfax education in her campaign, one Sunday School could easily believe that she is run- 9:15 AM Janet Oleszek: ning for the School Board and not Worship Service for the Board of Supervisors. The 10:30 AM Fully Engaged independent candidate, Carey Campbell, appears to have a one- To the Editor: track solution — rail — for every www.calvaryfamily.com On Nov. 8, the Braddock District problem. “Continuing the ministry of has a wonderful opportunity to I live in a precinct that was Christ on earth” elect a proactive, engaged Super- moved into the Braddock District visor who has extensive experi- Baha’i Faith Episcopal Non-Denominational due to redistricting so neither I or Church of the Good Shepherd 703-323-5400 ence working with diverse com- Baha’is of Fairfax Burke Community Church 703-425-0205 my neighbors were familiar with County Southwest 703-912-1719 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 703-455-2500 munities across Fairfax County — Lutheran Calvary Christian Church 703-455-7041 Mr. Cook and his record. However, Baptist Janet Oleszek. Abiding Presence Lutheran Church Knollwood Community Church 703-425-2068 I have become very impressed with Preservation of Zion Fellowship 703-409-1015 703-455-7500 Janet served county-wide as a Presbyterian John Cook and I will gladly vote Catholic Methodist member of the Fairfax County Burke Presbyterian Church 703-764-0456 for him on Nov. 8. I am urging my Church of the Nativity 703-455-2400 Burke United Methodist Church School Board and helped make Sansaug Korean Presbyterian 703-425-3377 friends and neighbors to vote for Christian Reformed 703-250-6100 our school system, which is ma- him as well. Grace Christian Reformed Church St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church Unitarian Universalist jority minority, among the best in 703-323-8033 703-978-8724 Accotink Unitarian Universalist 703-503-4579 the nation, which also served to Anne Damon bring businesses to Fairfax. By To Advertise Your Community of Worship, Call 703-778-9418 Fairfax

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Robinson receiver David Cook (14) runs with the football following a catch during the Rams’ Concorde District win at Herndon last Saturday Tyrek Worrell (4) of Robinson, shown here after taking a handoff from afternoon. quarterback Patrick Baker, ran for four touchdowns against the Hornets. Robinson Football Team Getting Untracked Rams, following Hornets. Robinson “We knew he could throw the football a broke the game Woodson Football Falls Short 1-5 start, have now little bit,” said Taylor, of Baker. “He can run wide open by the ball and has a great arm. The big thing scoring touch- Against West Potomac won two straight. is he’s a senior and has been in big games downs on its and knows how to make plays.” first two posses- After back-to-back wins, the Baker, who has now started four straight sions of the sec- Woodson football team lost to By Rich Sanders games behind center, said the Rams are ond half on the West Potomac, 31-21, on Oct. The Connection making fewer mistakes and protecting the long runs by 21. The Cavaliers had 21-17 ball better. Worrell. On the halftime lead but the Wolver-

Richard Maple n what has been a frustrating, transi- “We’re really gaining momentum,” said third quarter’s ines scored a pair of second-half tion season, it appears the Robinson Baker, who is getting more and more confi- first play from touchdowns to win. IRams are beginning to gain some con- dent at signal caller with each passing game. scrimmage, he Woodson scored all 21 of its tinuity and putting things together “The last two games we’ve been really fo- broke free of points in the second quarter. under head coach Trey Taylor. cused and eliminated the mistakes and turn- tackle for the Stephen Tapp hit Marcus Dash Robinson, boosted by an outstanding first overs. We’re feeling confident and feel we 65-yard touch- for a 75-yard touchdown to put half of football, won its Concorde District can beat anybody.” down run, to the Cavaliers on the board. Nick Woodson’s Jack Wecker, game at Herndon High last Saturday after- Baker, who is Robinson’s third starting the groans of Peevy scored on a 1-yard run right, defends against noon, 56-38. The victory was the Rams’ quarterback this season, is not new to the the home and Jonathan Stokes scored on West Potomac’s Tyrone second in a row and improved their season position. Prior to last year, he was a varsity crowd. Later, a 24-yard scamper. Jenkins on Oct. 21. West record to 3-5. It also put a damper on the backup as a sophomore and saw a little bit on the Rams’ Woodson finished with 300 Potomac defeated host Hornets (2-6), who were celebrating of game action that season. next posses- yards of offense, including 225 Woodson, 31-21. their homecoming. Robinson still has hopes of qualifying for sion, Worrell, on the ground. Stokes carried “It’s about execution,” said Taylor, in his the eight-team Div. 6 Northern Region play- on a second 19 times for 163 yards. After a 0-5 start, Woodson de- first season as Robinson’s coach, following offs. The Rams have two tough district down play, Defensively, Mike Reaves led feated T.C. Williams, 14-13, on the game. “That’s been our battle all year games remaining in the regular season — a broke free Woodson with 10 tackles, in- Oct. 6 and Annandale, 14-7, on long. Against Centreville we had five turn- home game versus 7-1 Oakton this Friday again into the cluding three for a loss and two Oct. 14. The Cavaliers will overs.” night, and a road game at 5-3 Chantilly on Herndon sec- sacks. Stokes and Zack Monday travel to face Lake Braddock at Taylor was referring to the Rams’ week Nov. 4. ondary and on each had an interception. 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28. six, 41-14 district loss at Centreville in “I think we’ve just got to continue to get to the end zone which the Rams struggled to hold onto the better,” said Taylor. “We’ve got two more for a 55-yard ball. Concorde teams to play.” scoring jaunt. Just like that in the second deficit his team faced. “We come out to play But that was not a problem in Saturday’s half, it was 42-3 Robinson. on homecoming and the whole town is here. win. The Rams, with senior Patrick Baker THE FIRST HALF of Saturday’s game was For the game, Robinson rushed the foot- We wanted to represent the town of at quarterback, were as efficient as they a highlight reel for Robinson, which scored ball for 418 yards. Baker had 100 of those Herndon better than that.” The Hornet sig- have been all season. They did not turn the touchdowns on four of its five first half pos- yards on the ground, including a late game, nal caller said Herndon head coach Joe ball over and had success moving the foot- sessions. The first two touchdowns came on 25-yard scoring run. He also completed all Sheaffer “lit a fire under us at halftime.” ball both on the ground and through the short yardage runs by running back Tyrek five of his passes for 93 yards. “We took it upon ourselves to play bet- air. Worrell, who would also score second half ter,” said Gilmore-Parrott, of Herndon’s Baker, an All-District wide receiver for touchdowns on runs of 65 and 55 yards and WHILE HERNDON, which trailed by the mentality going into the third quarter. Robinson last year, was not tabbed to play finish the game with 203 yards. 42-3 margin in the third quarter, never truly The Herndon coaching staff, as it had quarterback this season. But through cir- Joe Wilson (115 yards, 2 TDs) scored on got into striking range to win, the Hornets been doing all game, continued to encour- cumstances and time over the course of the a 14-yard run for Robinson’s third touch- did give their fans a riveting 20 minutes or age the Hornet players to stay mentally fo- season, he was eventually named starting down of the game. Robinson’s final touch- so of exciting, big play football in the sec- cused and to hang in there despite the score. QB last month prior to the Rams’ district down of the first half came on a play ac- ond half. But in the end, it was another set- And the team did. What could have been a game at South County. Robinson lost that tion, 24-yard touchdown pass from Baker back for a struggling Herndon team, which game that continued to go downhill like a week six outing, 13-10 in overtime, as well to David Cook, who caught the ball in the fell to 2-6 on the season. brakeless car on a steep downward hill in- as the following week’s game against end zone with 2 minutes, 10 seconds re- “It was heart-breaking,” said Herndon stead turned into a shocking turnaround in Centreville. But the Rams have since won maining. The Rams went into the locker junior quarterback Ky Gilmore-Parrott, of which the Hornets, over the final 20 min- games over Lake Braddock and now the room ahead 28-3. the huge halftime and early third quarter utes, outscored their guests, 35-14.

14 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ October 27 - November 2, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Election 2011 The bubbling brook Campaign Financing Under Scrutiny would lose its From Page 3 about fundraising numbers during a debate this song month hosted by the League of Women Voters, Feld Supervisors disagree, saying that people contrib- criticized Gross for taking money from people who if you ute to campaigns because they agree with their val- have had businesses before the Board of Supervisors removed ues. Take developer Theodore Georgelas, who fre- or will potentially have business in the future. the rocks. quently has business before the county. In the last “I believe it’s unethical to take contributions from decade, he’s contributed more than $95,000 to a anybody that you’re doing business with,” said Feld, variety of political action committees and candidates. who loaned his campaign $27,000 to fund his race Find us on Facebook and become a fan! One of those is Braddock District Supervisor John for the Mason District race. Cook, who received $1,000 from Georgelas. www.Facebook.com/connectionnewspapers “Look, Ted Georgelas as well as other people in SOME HAVE CALLED for reform, although nobody the business community want a strong business en- is expecting to see change anytime soon. Lee District vironment,” said Cook. “That’s something I ran on.” Supervisor Jeff McKay said he supports imposing lim- its on how much people could donate, although he’s ACROSS FAIRFAX COUNTY, supervisors have not sure what the limits should be. He also supports taken more than $2 million this election cycle. Much some form of public financing for campaigns, al- BURKE PROFESSIONAL PLAZA of that money has come from the real-estate and though he acknowledged he’s not sure how it should construction industry, a group of people and busi- work or how much public money should be involved. nesses that often has business before the county. Until then, he said, he’s going to keep working the The Corner of Rt. 123 (Ox Rd.) Some of them, such as Tysons West Assemblage, will system. have rezoning applications in the future. Others, such “Until there’s some reform in how you raise money, & Burke Centre Pkwy. as developer Daniel Clemente have had business in you would be a fool not to raise significant amounts the past. Campaign-finance records show that an en- of money,” said McKay. tity called 8500 CDC LP, which has Not all the money comes from ties to Clemente, has given More people who have direct businesses $12,000 to incumbent Mason Dis- Readers can find more on contribu- before the Board of Supervisors. trict Supervisor Penny Gross. tions to candidates at VPAP.org. Sometimes the relationships are “I worked with Mr. Clemente indirect. and his organization on some developments of new “The biggest contributor to my campaign was my housing in the Skyline area of Bailey’s Crossroads,” husband,” said Supervisor Smyth. said Gross. “It’s a wonderful new revitalization.” Was he trying to influence a decision? Her Republican challenger, David Feld has raised “Well,” said Smyth. “I’m hoping he’ll take me to questions about Gross’ fundraising. When asked dinner.” Barry vs. Cooper for Sheriff

From Page 3 tirement Option Program, which allows workers at retirement age to defer retiring for three years and Suite F • 5631 Burke Centre Parkway • Burke, VA 22015 sources are being maximized. continue to earn salary and benefits. He also said he would institute a deadbeat parent The FCRC claims that since Barry enrolled in the Weekdays • Saturdays • Evenings program to track parents who are behind on child program in 2009, another term would violate the United Concordia Participant support payments. “I don’t believe the burden of tak- program, resulting in financial gain for Barry. ing care of their children should fall on the taxpayer,” Barry says the claims that he is abusing the system 24 Hour Emergency Care he said. are factually incorrect. He says DROP is available to Cooper said he also hopes to use increased part- anyone in the county’s retirement system, which he Henry F. Dutson, DDS MS Orthodontic Specialists nerships to combat gang activity, especially in schools has been since he was 22 years old. for Adults and Children and neighborhoods. “[They say] I am getting a $1 million payout, that D. Michael Ellis, DDS Cooper has been endorsed by Governor Bob is wrong. I am getting nothing if re-elected. No re- McDonnell, Del. Dave Albo (R-42), District Supervi- tirement benefits will be collected until I leave county sor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) and Fairfax County service. The amount received then will be just over 5631-B Burke Centre Parkway 4600 John Marr Dr., Suite #401 Clerk of the Court John Frey. $300,000,” he said. “[They say] I am violating county Burke, VA 22015 Annandale, VA 22003 More information is available at law. That is wrong. I asked the county attorney to 703-250-2214 703-750-9393 www.cooperforsheriff.net. review the issue, which they did extensively, and I The Fairfax County Republican Committee has am in complete compliance with the law.” • Free Initial Exam launched a website and campaign recently that takes Cooper declined to comment on the controversy issue with Barry entering the county’s Deferred Re- regarding Barry’s retirement benefits. • 40+ Years Experience • Two Board Certified Orthodontists Faith Notes • Ceramic Braces Send notes to the Connection at and a moon bounce. 703-573-5836. sermon at both the 9:30 a.m. and 11 • Invisalign Treatment [email protected] a.m. services will be given by the or call 703-778-9416. Deadline is Fri- Jubilee Christian Center, 4650 Rev. Dr. J. Bennett Guess, executive day. Dated announcements should be Shirley Gate Road in Fairfax, will host director of Local Church Ministries submitted at least two weeks prior to Liberty University’s “Sounds of Liberty,” for the national office of the United the event. their premier traveling ministry team. Church of Christ. 703-978-3060. They will be performing Sunday, Oct. 30 The Vine Church, 2501 Gallows at the 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. Parkwood Baptist Church, www.dutson-ellisortho.com Road in Dunn Loring, will be holding 703-383-1170. 8726 Braddock Road in Annandale, a Pumpkinfest through October, presents the 11th Annual Bethlehem Monday– Friday 3-6:30 p.m., Satur- The Little River United Church Walk on Dec. 10-11 from 4-8 p.m. day 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., and Sunday of Christ, 8410 Little River Turnpike in Tour a re-creation of a street in 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Pumpkinfest will Annandale, will celebrate the 10th an- Bethlehem at the time of Christ. En- benefit The Vine Preschool, coming niversary of its voting to become an joy live performances, animals, To advertise please call Steve Hogan Fall 2012. Pumpkins for sale, Open and Affirming congregation on music and refreshments. Free. 703- children’s activities, crafts, games Sunday, Nov. 6, welcoming to all. The 978-8160 or www.parkwood.org. at 703-778-9418 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 27 - November 2, 2011 ❖ 15 703-917-6464 Zone 2: • Burke Employment Zone 2 Ad Deadline: Classified • Fairfax • Springfield Wednesday 11 a.m.

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For Book 14492 at page 734 among the Land Records of Fairfax Learning Center, more information about this position and County, Virginia, the undersigned substitute trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front entrance of the Judicial Pharmacy Technician Trainees Burke, Virginia to apply please visit www.timmons.com. Center for Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, EOE. Virginia, on Needed Now! Substitute Afternoon Classroom Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. Pharmacies now hiring. No experience? Aides Job Training & Placement Assistance Avail. the following property being the property contained in said 1-877-240-4524 Ph: 703-644-0066, Fax: 703-644-0066 Love to Decorate? Deed of Trust, described as follows: CTO SCHEV Email: [email protected] Lot 104, Cambridge Station as the same appears duly EOE Decorating Den Interiors was chosen Best dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 2873 at page DENTAL ASSISTANT TRAINEES of the Best by Entrepreneur Magazine. Home 638, among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Virginia. NEEDED NOW! based, flexible schedule, low overhead, Commonly known as 9728 Ranger Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22030. Dental Offices now hiring. No experience? Kiddie Country Developmental wholesale accounts. Call for more information on Job Training & Placement Assistance Avail. how you can turn your passion into a business. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $25,000.00 or ten per- Learning Center, Burke, Virginia cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the 1-800-381-1734 form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser CTO SCHEV School Director/Administrator at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon- 703-239-8112 ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, A graduate degree in a child-related field is time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of MED BILL & CODING required: ECE, Elementary Education, www.Decoratingden.com 3.875 percent per annum from date of sale to date of settle- Trainees NEEDED NOW ment. Provided, however, that if the holder of the secured Nursing. Other requirements: Experience promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash Medical Offices now hiring. No experience? working with children in a school setting, deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebted- Job Training & Placement Assistance Avail. management experience or business related ness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of Preschool Staff Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. 1-800-385-2615 college courses, excellent skills communi- CTO SCHEV cating effectively both orally and in writing, Preschool Program in Annandale, VA is Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and exceptional character and reputation, a clear looking for energetic outgoing individual for stand the risk and cost of resale. understanding of the importance of early Lead Teacher in a 3's class. Experience and Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements education necessary for this position. Must and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the childhood education, and a commitment to real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- HOW TO SUBMIT ADS TO insuring high quality programming at all have at least a Child Development Associate alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be times. Website: kiddiecountry.com for Preschoolers. This position is full time. sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- Phone: 703-644-0066, Fax: 703-644-0073 Benefits offered (medical and dental insur- ments of record affecting the same, if any. ance, 401K, earned leave and paid federal Email: [email protected] EOE In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- holidays off). Please email your resume vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- Newspapers & Online clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the to [email protected] or fax resume to time of sale. 703.425.2701. EOE. CLASSIFIED Do You Want to Earn Extra $ The subject property and all improvements thereon will be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- DEADLINES During the Up Coming Holiday chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- Zones 1, 5, 6...... Mon @ noon Season? ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well Help Wanted as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- Zones 2, 3, 4...... Tues @ noon Becky’s Pet Care is currently hiring profes- um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- Part-time graphic artist chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of E-mail ad with zone choices to: sional pet sitters to care for dogs, cats, and the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the other animals by visiting pets in their homes in our Old Town Alexandria offices to risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal- [email protected] ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur- while their humans travel. Must be at least help on deadline with building ads, ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special war- or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 18 years old, and available to work on morn- page layout, photo processing and ranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary ings and evenings, 7 days weeks, and the other aspects of producing our fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of EMPLOYMENT conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New 15 weekly newspapers. Must be able local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assess- DEADLINES Year’s. Mid-day availability a plus! Must to work Tuesdays plus part of Monday ments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there- after shall be assumed by the purchaser. Zones 5, 6...... Tues @ 11:00 be able to pass a background check, have a or Wednesday as needed. Hourly rate. Zones 1, 3...... Tues @ 4:00 valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, cell The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the phone, and internet access twice a day. Posi- Send letter, resume to right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- Zone 2...... Wed @ 11:00 [email protected] approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; tions have potential for long term, full time (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- Zone 4...... Wed @ 1:00 mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) employment with benefits. Please apply to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or E-mail ad with zone choices to: online at www.BeckysPetCare.com time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement hereunder. [email protected] Help Wanted: or call Barbara @ 703-778-9413 Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- Full Time Editorial Assistant nounced at the time of sale. ZONES Educational Internships DAVID N. PRENSKY Work with award-winning editor on all Substitute Trustee Zone 1: The Reston Connection aspects of producing a group of hyper- FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Unusual opportunity to learn David N. Prensky The Oak Hill/Herndon Connection local weekly newspapers in Fairfax Chasen & Chasen Zone 2: The Springfield Connection many aspects of the newspa- 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. #500 County. Assist with community engage- Washington, D.C. 20015 The Burke Connection per business. 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Clifton $794,500 * Impeccable Condition * Main Level Master Suite * Gourmet Remodeled Stainless & Granite Kitchen * Upscale, Remodeled Baths * 3-Car Garage Parking * Semi Circular Drive * Prof Landscaping w/Irrigation * 5+ Private Acres * WOW!! What a Steal! Access the Realtors Multiple Listing Service: Go to http://searchvirginia.listingbook.com

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