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Elizabeth Banks, a recent graduate of Robinson Secondary School, is pre- sented the award for Braddock District Young Person of the Year at the annual Best of Braddock Awards on July 9. Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41) and Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock District) stand behind her.

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.comJuly 17-23, 2014 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comBurke Connection ❖ July 17-23, 2014 ❖ 1 Thank you to the 2014 LBSS PTSA All Night Grad Party Supporters! The Lake Braddock Senior Class of 2014 and their families would like to thank the following businesses, organizations and individuals for their support of the PTSA-sponsored alcohol- and drug-free All Night Graduation Celebration which was held on June 23rd, 2014, at the Audrey Moore RECenter at Wakefield Park. We are grateful for their generous contributions and commitment to the young people of our community. Please support these organizations that invest in the success of Lake Braddock Secondary School.

Corporate Level ($500 Plus) Burke Lions Club Cynthia and David Wallace Burke Veterinary Clinic Burke Townhouse Association Washington Gas Employees Burke Volunteer Fire & Rescue The Car Connection Association Department Mary Eichelberger Whole Foods—Springfield CCI ScreenPrinting, Inc. Sherif Elhady, DDS, MS, PC Carol Wooddell, DDS Church of the Nativity Ellis Orthodontics Woodhirst HOA Fairfax County Park Authority Debbie Fitzgerald Fairfax County Police Department Five Guys Purple Level ($50-99) JK Enterprise Landscape Supply Flowers ‘n’ Ferns American Windows & Siding Queen’s Gate HOA George Mason University Robert Argentieri, DDS Scoops 2U Giardino Italian Restaurant CTMID, Inc. South Run Regency HOA Gyuricza & Hartman Family & Domino’s—Kings Park Cosmetic Dentistry Eileen Filler-Corn for Delegate Bruin Level ($250-499) Hard Times Café—Fairfax El Pueblo, LLC Austin Grill—West Springfield Peter Henry & Amy Decker-Henry Fraternity Collection Burke Sporting Goods IHOP—Burke Krispy Kreme – Alexandria Chick-fil-A—Fair Oaks Mall Marsden for Senate Michelle Isenhour Chipotle—Burke Centre Michael and Linda Meaney John Kent The Container Store Susana Raygada, DMD, PC Knights of Columbus Council 8600 Sreenath Gajulapalli Trader Joe’s—Fairfax Knights of Columbus Fr. Sikora Glory Days—Burke Council 7992 Jill’s Designs Friends of the Class of 2014 Lake Braddock HOA Nail A La Mode ($1-49) Robyn Trump Timothy & Pamela Lincoln Express Stop—Burke Ryder Trucks Laurence Murphy, MD & Stacy Fairfax Ice Arena United Rentals Staats, MD Anthony Girata Village Veterinary Clinic Paisano’s—Burke Great American Restaurants Duyen Phan Great Harvest Bread Company— Gold Level ($100-249) Stephen Polcheck Burke Dave Albo for Delegate Red, Hot & Blue—Fairfax Joseph M. Gruberg, DMD All American Driving School Spartans Family Restaurant Dr. Brad Hudson, DDS, MS Richard and Janice Baltz Subway—Burke Centre Potomac Nationals Sumith Bandara Subway—Huntsman Square Preferred Travel, Inc. Mary Beckett Swiss Bakery—Ravensworth Ryan Enterprises, Inc. Bracken Opticians Tutti Fruitti—Burke Trader Joe’s—Springfield

We’d like to thank the faculty and staff of LBSS and especially, the LBSS PTSA for support of our All Night Graduation Celebration. A huge thank you to our volunteers: the parents, friends and relatives of the Classes of 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. We would also like to extend a special thank you to the Burke Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department and the Fairfax County Police for their vital presence at our party. Finally, we’d like to thank the staff of the Audrey Moore RECenter for all their help in making the night run smoothly. Make plans now to support our 2015 party on June 17th, 2015. Also, mark your calendar for our mulch sale on April 11th and 12th, 2015.

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From left: Ned Barnes, Julie Tahan, David McKinley, Paula McKinley, Rohil Binge, Greg Sykes, Norma Heck, Eileen Filler-Corn, Elizabeth Paula and David McKinley receive the award for Neighborhood Enhance- Banks, Cliff Keenan, and John Cook gather at the annual Best of ment or Beautification by a Homeowner at the Best of Braddock Awards Braddock Awards on July 9. on July 9. Celebrating the ‘Best of Braddock’ Braddock District residents honored for service.

By Janelle Germanos The Connection

rom 10-year-old Rohil Bhinge, who helped raise funds to com F plete a handicap accessible play ground, to Norma Heck, who was one of the first five homeowners of North Springfield in 1955, the Braddock District is full of exceptional citizens. These citizens were honored at the Best of Braddock Awards on July 9, hosted by Braddock District Supervisor John Cook and the Braddock District Council. “It’s our people that make Fairfax County Photos by Janelle Germanos/The Connection great,” Cook said. “Our community wouldn’t Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41), Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11), be the place it is without folks stepping up.” and Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock District) speak at Braddock District Citizen of the Year Norma Heck The annual awards honor those who con- the annual Best of Braddock Awards on July 9, honoring greets Supervisor Cook after receiving her award tribute their service and skills in the exceptional citizens in the community. at the annual Best of Braddock Awards on July 9. Braddock District. Award winners included students, community organizations and efforts and dedication have helped our com- The award for Neighborhood Enhance- park supervisor at Lake Accotink Park who homeowners who are working to make life munity thrive, and we cannot let that go ment or Beautification by a Community won the award for Most Can-Do Public better in the area. unrecognized.” went to Greg Sykes of Kings Park West. Employee in Braddock District. “We’re fortunate in Fairfax County. Not Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) and Del. Braddock District Young Person of the Year The awardees expressed their thanks and everywhere in the country, state or even Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41) also spoke at the went to Elizabeth Banks, and the award for appreciation for living in the Braddock Dis- Northern Virginia has the culture of vol- awards ceremony, and thanked the Club or Organization Making a Difference trict. unteering like we do in Fairfax County,” awardees for their service. in the Braddock District went to the David “I’ve loved every minute of living in this Cook said. “It really makes Fairfax stand “I honestly think local government is the R. Pinn Center. community,” said Norma Heck, who won out.” most important and noble form of govern- “I love the involvement of the commu- the award of Braddock District Citizen of The categories for the awards included ment, because it’s the most successful,” nity in Fairfax County,” said Julie Tahan, the Year. the Special Recognition Award, Club or Connolly said. “In Fairfax, we have a really Organization Making a Difference in effective government. It really does work. Braddock District, Most Can-Do Local Pub- There’s a reason we were voted a few years Best of Braddock Winners lic Employee in Braddock District, Neigh- ago the best managed county in the state.” The 2014 Best of Braddock award winners are:ºº borhood Enhancement or Beautification by Rohil Bhinge, a student at Mosby Woods *Neighborhood Enhancement or Beautification by a Homeowner - Paula and David McKinley, a Homeowner in the Braddock District, Elementary School, received the Special Olde Forge/Surrey Square Neighborhood Enhancement of Beautifica- Recognition Award for his work to raise *Neighborhood Enhancement or Beautification by a Community — Greg Sykes, Kings Park West tion by a Community, Braddock District Citi- *Most Can-Do Local Employee Working in the Braddock District — Julie Tahan, Lake Accotink funds for Chessie’s Big Backyard at the Lee Park Supervisor zen of the Year, and Braddock District Young District Park. *Club or Organization Making a Difference in the Braddock District — The David R. Pinn Cen- Person of the Year. Paula and David McKinley of Olde Forge/ ter with special recognition of Sarah Tinsley “The awards are a great opportunity to Surrey Square received the award for *Special Recognition Award — Rohil Bhinge, Mosby Woods Elementary School celebrate the phenomenal work done by *Braddock District Young Person of the Year — Elizabeth Banks, Robinson Secondary School Neighborhood Enhancement or Beautifica- *Braddock District Citizen of the Year — Norma Heck, North Springfieldºº citizens of the district,” Cook said. “Their tion by a Homeowner. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ July 17-23, 2014 ❖ 3 Bathroom Remodel Special $6,850 News Celebrating 15 Years in Business! TWO POOR TEACHERS Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling Select your products from our Mobile Showroom Handyman Services and Design Center Available: Call 703-999-2928

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4 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ July 17-23, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Fairfax School Board Elects Chairman, Vice Chair

Derenak Velkoff has and communicate fairly and Tamara Derenak Kaufax is the Photos courtesy Fairfax County School Board also served on equally to everyone,” Velkoff said. owner of the school Kaufax was elected chairman Kaufax and Ted Altamat Market- board since with seven votes, while five mem- ing Solutions January 2012 bers abstained from voting be- Velkoff elected to and has been a and was this cause of what they explained was school board year’s chair of a “brokered deal” for the position lead Board. member since the budget of vice chair. January 2012. committee. The same seven votes from By Janelle Germanos She is the parent He is the par- Tamara Derenak Kaufax, Pat The Connection of a sophomore ent of two Hynes, Ryan McElveen, Illryong and a 2013 Fairfax Moon, Kathy Smith, Jane Strauss, amara Derenak Kaufax graduate of County and Ted Velkoff gave Ted Velkoff (Lee District) and Ted Fairfax County graduates and the majority as vice chair. Sandy TVelkoff (at-large) were schools. previously Evans, Megan McLaughlin, Patty elected chairman and Derenak served as Reed, Elizabeth Schultz and Dan vice chair of the Fairfax County Kaufax said the Chantilly Storck voted for Sandy Evans for School Board on Thursday night, board is one High School’s vice chair. following an abstention from some with “many chal- Tamara Derenak Kaufax PTSA presi- Some school board members Ted Velkoff (at-large) members in the election of chair- lenges” but a lot (Lee District) dent and trea- said they didn’t know Velkoff was man. Both will serve in their posi- of passion. surer. running for vice chair until hours tions for one year. “I want us to be the best board Dan Stork (Mount Vernon) “When I look back a year from before the vote. “Ms. Derenak Kaufax has served ever. I will respect your opinions, nominated Sandy Evans as vice now, what will I have seen? I want “Until last night, Mrs. Smith was the Lee district well and is also a as I think you know I have while chair of the school board, while Pat to look back and see that in my the other candidate for vice chair, team player for the greater good working as the vice chair. I will Hynes (Hunter Mill) nominated role here as vice chairman, that and she withdrew. We were in a across the county,” said Ilryong work to keep everyone informed- Ted Velkoff for the position. Velkoff I’ve helped to bring some balance 6-6 deadlock. We couldn’t break Moon (at-large), who served as sometimes you may not like what won the position with seven votes. and have tried to build bridges to it. At 3:30 this afternoon, I got a chairman of the school board for I say, but I will keep us moving “He thinks outside the box a lot,” represent fairly the views of every- phone call from Mr. Velkoff saying two years. “One thing is for forward in a strategic way,” Hynes said. “He’s also shown tre- body that’s on the board and to that he was a candidate for vice sure—she is not afraid to speak Derenak Kaufax said at the meet- mendous leadership on the bud- offer my best advice to the chair- chair,” said Elizabeth Schultz out.” ing. get.” man and to the superintendent, (Springfield).

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Fairfax County Federation of Teachers Teachers Care! ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS: MIDDLE SCHOOL: HIGH SCHOOLS: Bonnie Glazewski Penny Gros (Glascow) Teresa Johnson (Oak View) (Chantilly) Jesse Kraft Nardos King (Providence) (Mt. Vernon) Michael Macrina Michael Yohe (Island Creek) (Falls Church) Suzanne Montgomery Jeff Yost (Laurel Hill) (Woodson) Lindsay Trout (Terraset) THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR MEMBERS WHO RETURNED THE SURVEY www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ July 17-23, 2014 ❖ 5 News Opposite Photos contributed Sides of the Road Candidates for Senate divided on funding Virginia roads.

By Michael Lee Pope The Connection

ashington is on the road to creating a short-term fix for Ed Gillespie Robert Sarvis Sen. Mark Warner Wfunding the nation’s high- ways, kicking the can down nerships such as rail to Dulles. Now that the road and handing the problem to the “This is an issue that voters should care about. It’s he’s in the Senate, he hopes to use his back- next Congress. That means voters will have ground as a venture capitalist to forge a the final say when they cast a ballot in this something of daily importance that could impact solution to the funding crunch facing the year’s hotly contested race for Senate, a nation’s roads. contest that features three candidates with voters directly, whereas it’s harder sometimes to “We need to acknowledge that the cur- sharply different perspectives on how to draw a direct connection between immigration policy rent funding mechanism - the gas tax - is a handle the $100 billion shortfall over the declining source of revenue, and that means next six years. or certain aspects of health-care policy.” everyone will have to bring some new ideas Democratic incumbent Mark Warner sup- — Geoff Skelley, to the table,” said Kevin Hall, spokesman ports public-private partnerships as a way for Warner. “That should include Sen. to raising new revenue, an approach that analyst with the University of Virginia Center for Politics Warner’s Bridge Act, a bipartisan proposal includes a bipartisan proposal to leverage that will leverage more private capital to private capital known as the Bridge Act. polls in terms of what this means to the tax- should get out of funding surface transpor- jumpstart work building and modernizing Republican challenger Ed Gillespie says rev- payers of Virginia.” tation altogether. our country’s infrastructure.” enues for roads could be raised from off- “It just creates graft and corruption and On the Republican side, Gillespie re- shore energy exploration, an approach that THE HIGHWAY TRUST Fund was created inefficient use of resources,” said Sarvis. sponded to a question about the Highway Republicans say Democratic President during the Eisenhower administration in “The federal government should not be Trust Fund by blasting Democrats for pre- Barack Obama has blocked. Libertarian can- 1956, when the Highway Revenue Act cre- channeling billions of dollars of taxpayers siding over an economy when gas prices didate Robert Sarvis says the federal gov- ated a new tax of three cents per gallon. In dollars through the federal bureaucracy to have gone up so dramatically. ernment should get out of the business of January 1983, Republican President Ronald the states. “We need to increase accountability in funding highways altogether, leaving the Reagan signed a bill that increased the gas how transportation funds are spent, give role of funding surface transportation to the tax to nine cents a gallon. A few years later, THE TWO MAJOR party candidates both states more say in spending decisions, and states. Republican President George H.W. Bush in- believe that the gas tax is a dwindling source identify a stream of revenue to fund our “This is an issue that voters should care creased it to 14 cents a gallon. Then Demo- of revenue, and neither candidate supports transportation infrastructure projects for the about,” said Geoff Skelley, analyst with the cratic President Bill Clinton increased the raising it. Instead, Warner and Gillespie long-term,” said Paul Logan, a spokesman University of Virginia Center for Politics. “It’s gas tax to 18.4 cents a gallon, which re- have seized on alternatives sources of rev- for Gillespie. “One such revenue source something of daily importance that could mains the current rate. That brings in about enue in a way that reveals something about could be new revenues from offshore en- impact voters directly, whereas it’s harder $34 billion a year even though the current their priorities and legislative style. As gov- ergy exploration, which this administration sometimes to draw a direct connection be- transportation bill includes about $50 bil- ernor, Warner supported public-private part- has consistently blocked.” tween immigration policy or certain aspects lion in infrastructure spending. of health-care policy.” “Despite months of debate, lawmakers Volunteer Opportunities One aspect of the debate all the candi- have failed to act,” said BlueGreen Alliance *Volunteer Advocates for Nursing Franconia, Reston, McLean and Falls dates agree on is that revenues from the executive director Kim Glas in a written Home & Assisted Living Residents Church and substitute drivers through- gas tax are on the decline, and as automo- statement. “The job market is steadily im- needed throughout Northern Virginia. out the county. For these and other vol- biles become more efficient the government proving but the threat that Congress will Contact the Northern Virginia Long-Term unteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, continues to receive less money. One solu- let the Highway Trust Fund go bankrupt Care Ombudsman Program at TTY 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ tion is to raise the gas tax, a proposal sup- looms large.” www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ olderadults and click on Volunteer Solu- ported by Sen. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) and Conservatives in Congress have ques- olderadultservices/ltcombudsman/, email tions. Sen. Christ Murphy (D-Conn.). But neither tioned the role the federal government or email [email protected] * The Mount Vernon Adult Day Corker nor Murphy are up for reelection this should play in surface transportation. Sen. or call 703-324-5861, TTY 711. Health Care Center in Alexandria year. Gillespie opposes raising the gas tax, Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) introduced legisla- *Fairfax County needs volunteers needs social companions for participants and a spokesman for Warner says he does tion that would eliminate the 20 percent of to drive older adults to medical appoint- on Fridays from 3-5 p.m. and front desk not support the proposal currently before the trust fund that is not spent on roads. ments and wellness programs. For these volunteers on Tuesdays and Wednesdays Congress to raise the gas tax. And Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) wants to create and other volunteer opportunities, call from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m. “This is going to be a very big issue next a fund for emergency transportation 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit For these and other volunteer opportu- year,” said Frank Shafroth, director of the projects paid for by repatriating overseas www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and nities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or Center for State and Local Leadership at capital back to the United States. Libertar- click on Volunteer Solutions. visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults George Mason University. “So it’s something ian candidate takes those arguments a step * Meals on Wheels needs drivers in and click on Volunteer Solutions. voters should consider when they go to the farther, saying the federal government

6 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ July 17-23, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Inova Fairfax Hospital: Number One in D.C. Metro Area For the third year in a row, Inova “Three years in a row as #1 is also earned high-performing News Best Children’s Hospital most specialties. Fairfax Medical Campus has been an outstanding accomplishment rankings in 11 specialties: Rankings, Inova Children’s Hospi- The rankings are freely avail- ranked as the #1 Hospital in the and we are proud of our hospital’s ❖ Cancer tal was named 42nd in the nation able at http://health.usnews.com/ Washington, D.C. metropolitan dedicated physicians and staff who ❖ Cardiology and Heart Surgery for Neonatology. best-hospitals and will appear in area by U.S. News & World Report. provide the best of care to our pa- ❖ Diabetes and Endocrinology U.S. News publishes Best Hos- the U.S. News “Best Hospitals Inova Fairfax also jumped in tients every day. I’d like to con- ❖ Ear, Nose and Throat pitals to help guide patients who 2015” guidebook, available in Au- rankings to #2 in the state, and gratulate our staff, particularly ❖ Gastroenterology & GI Sur- need a high level of care because gust. earned national recognition as within Inova Women’s and gery, they face particularly difficult sur- All five of Inova’s hospitals were #33 in the country in Gynecology Children’s for their impressive ❖ Geriatrics gery, a challenging condition or recognized again this year in the and #42 in Neonatology. The an- and well-deserved national ❖ Nephrology extra risk because of age or mul- top 15 best hospitals in the Wash- nual U.S. News Best Hospitals rankings,” said Patrick ❖ Neurology and Neurosurgery tiple health problems. Objective ington, DC, metropolitan area, rankings, now in their 25th year, Christiansen, PhD, chief execu- ❖ Orthopedics measures such as patient survival and top 20 in Virginia. To learn recognize hospitals that excel in tive officer, Inova Fairfax Medi- ❖ Pulmonology and safety data, adequacy of nurse more about Inova Fairfax Medi- treating the most challenging pa- cal Campus. ❖ Urology staffing levels and other data cal Campus, visit tients. Inova Fairfax Medical Campus In the recently released U.S. largely determined the rankings in www.inova.org/ifh.

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Jon Roetman Time for Change, but Teachers ❖ More Sleep As a Sports Editor 703-752-4013 [email protected] Smokescreen @jonroetman Will Miss Monday Planning Victoria Ross To the Editor: County Reporter ❖ 301-502-6027 [email protected] There is no doubt that more By Stephen Gossin ies. That consists of more than four preparations and sleep is healthier. That is common the expectation that language arts is infused through- sense. The real mental disorder is ADVERTISING: read your editorial [“Hurray for Full Day Mon- out the other curriculum areas. In those schools, it is For advertising information spending money that the school days”] in the July 10-16 Burke Connection with necessary for teachers at the same grade level to meet e-mail: can’t afford. Spending money to I [email protected] keen interest. Even though I am retired after and discuss how their students are performing on tell us this ground breaking news 42 years in elementary education, I still have pas- common assessments, what is working, and what is Steve Hogan that more sleep is a good thing. Display Advertising, 703-778-9418 sion for education. I’m writing to make one minor not working. In other schools, teachers at a grade [email protected] When it is simply a cover up. point and one major point. level split up the curriculum and teach one or two The funny thing is that they Andrea Smith First, let me say that I totally agree with your point areas. In those schools, it is critical for the team to Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 speak of science and facts yet that it is time for a change. I completely disagree that meet regularly and discuss the students they have in [email protected] have no facts that children will go it was never a good idea. Let me explain. common, what’s working, and what is not working. Debbie Funk to bed at the same time in order Here’s the minor point. Monday was never a half Since retiring after 29 years as an elementary ad- National Sales to benefit from the later start. 703-778-9444 day for elementary students in Fairfax County. When ministrator (3 years as assistant principal and 26 years [email protected] None! This is hopes and wishes the early release was created, elementary schools in as the principal at five different elementary schools), which don’t come true, a liberal Fairfax County kept the 30-hour week, the historic I have regularly substituted as a teacher. Some of these Editor & Publisher standard. standard throughout the country. When the proposal sub jobs have been long-term (2 weeks to 3,5 Mary Kimm Most of the school board mem- 703-778-9433 was drafted and eventually accepted by the Fairfax months). I can’t emphasize enough how I used the [email protected] bers are placing a smoke screen County School Board and the Virginia Board of Edu- block of planning time on Monday to prepare for the @MaryKimm in front of the community to pre- cation, Monday was a four-and-a-half-hour day and week or weeks ahead. In 1967, I had 5, half-hour Executive Vice President tend they have done something Tuesday through Friday were six-and-a-half-hour planning blocks during the school day and I had Jerry Vernon [email protected] positive in the last four years. days. Tuesday through Friday were lengthened by 30 Monday afternoon. Then and now, as a substitute There is an election coming up minutes and the time “banked” so that the students teacher, I experienced the somewhat limited value of Editor in Chief next year. They are covering up Steven Mauren left 2 or 2.5 hours early on Monday. (The release on the half-hour time blocks. In elementary schools, the Managing Editor the fact that test scores are down Monday was 2 hours in some schools and 2.5 hours teachers accompany the students to their special Kemal Kurspahic and the Hispanic children are the Photography: in others depending on Transportation.) This gave classes (physical education and music to mention two) Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel biggest losers. Hispanics score the elementary teachers a large block of planning time. and wait until the specialist is ready for them. We Art/Design: lowest in SOL tests in math, read- Laurence Foong, John Heinly Here’s the major point. When the early release was return before the time is expired so that the next group Production Manager: ing, writing, science and U.S. His- created, elementary educators (teachers and princi- does not have to wait. Teachers universally rely on Geovani Flores tory. Hispanics have a high school pals) saw the need for a longer block of planning, the longer Monday block. With the new proposal, the Special Assistant to the Publisher drop out rate that is six times team meetings to plan, parent conferences, training, teachers will continue to have 10-plus hours of plan- Jeanne Theismann higher than average. This is won- 703-778-9436 and staff meetings, to mention a few. When I came to ning time (they are not losing planning time), but [email protected] derful Fairfax County! Wonderful Fairfax County in 1967, I remember fondly going to this planning time will be more of the shorter blocks @TheismannMedia it is not. meetings on some Monday afternoons to learn about as they lose the longer Monday block. The lack of performance from the science kits that were coming to me, a new math There is absolutely no doubt that elementary stu- CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 the liberal “Class of 2011” school Circulation Manager: series, a new reading series, and meetings about dents spending more time in school is a good thing. Ann Oliver board members is an embarrass- teaching history. These meetings were conducted by However, most elementary educators agree that it is [email protected] ment. Placing “sleep” as an impor- teachers who piloted the newly adopted book series a good thing provided that the students spend this tant issue in front of the commu- and by specialists. In addition, it was recognized that time with their classroom teacher. Sadly, this is not nity is really covering a nightmare teachers needed to meet in teams. Teachers needed part of the proposal. The students are proposed to future that is being placed upon to meet with parents. spend the extra time with people other than their the Hispanic community and the Over the ensuing years, the job of the elementary classroom teacher. future of Fairfax County. teacher has become much more complicated and the need for planning is critical. In some schools, the Stephen Gossin served as principal at: Annandale Terrace, Fredy Burgos teachers keep their students all day and teach all sub- London Towne, Terra Centre, Canterbury Woods, and Cherry 2013 Candidate House of Run; assistant principal at Kings Park School; and taught at jects: language arts (reading, writing, speaking, spell- Burke School and Laurel Ridge. He is a long-time resident of Delegates. District 41 ing and vocabulary), math, science, and social stud- Burke. 8 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ July 17-23, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

Eight FCPS Students Win College- Sponsored Merit Scholarships

ight Fairfax County Public National Merit University of Cen- Schools (FCPS) graduates tral Florida Scholarship. E ❖ from the class of 2014 have Thomas Lunn of Potomac been named winners of college- Falls, TJHSST (international rela- sponsored scholarships by the Na- tions), National Merit Bowdoin tional Merit Scholarship Corpora- College Scholarship. tion (NMSC). ❖ Timothy Ruiter of Centreville, Recipients of college-sponsored TJHSST (biomedical engineering), scholarships from the NMSC, with National Merit University of Geor- their probable career fields in pa- gia Scholarship. rentheses, are: ❖ Vishal Talasani of Alexandria, ❖ Celia Islam of Vienna, TJHSST (economics), National Marshall High School (medicine), Merit University of Chicago Schol- National Merit George Washington arship. University Scholarship. ❖ Tony Xiao of Herndon, ❖ Brian Clark of Burke, Thomas TJHSST (film production), Na- Jefferson High School for Science tional Merit Vanderbilt University and Technology (TJHSST) (engi- Scholarship. neering), National Merit Case College-sponsored Merit Schol- Western Reserve University Schol- arships provide between $500 and arship. $2,000 annually for up to four ❖ Adam Friedman of Fairfax, years of undergraduate study at TJHSST (environmental science), the institution financing the schol- National Merit Emory University arship. Scholarship. Nationwide, approximately ❖ Nicholas Jones of Round Hill, 7,600 students have won Merit TJHSST (aerospace engineering), Scholarship awards in 2014.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ July 17-23, 2014 ❖ 9 Are Your Feet Ready for News Summer Activities? VISIT OUR BRAND-NEW Clockwise from “What’s your left: Burke fastest time?” WEBSITE! Center Pen- is the common • REQUEST APPOINTMENTS ONLINE guins coach question while • VIEW EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS and swimmers the Burke • RESEARCH YOUR INJURY OR Wesley Centre Pen- CONDITION AND MORE! Kittelberger, guins wait for WWW.BURKEFOOTANDANKLE.COM 16, Lily their meet on Fischer, 7, Wednesday, 5361-K Paige July 9 at the Burke Centre Parkway McGuckin, 5 Commons Pool Burke, Virginia 22015 and Kate of the Burke GARY J. ARMINIO, D.P.M. Fischer, 5. Centre Swim 703-250-2904 Club.

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torms almost canceled the Burke Centre Pen- guins’ developmental meet that was sched- Suled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9. Jim Eckloff, president of the Burke Centre Swim lost (adj): 1. unable to find FREEFREE ESTIMATES!ESTIMATES! Club, hoped that the Penguins would be able to swim Patios, Walkways, Retaining tonight since there may not be another time to make Patios,Patios, Walkways,Walkways, RetainingRetaining up the scheduled event. the way. 2. not appreciated Walls,Walls, LandscapingLandscaping Developmental swim meets focus on practicing the andand soso muchmuch more!more! basic strokes and turns. They give swimmers a chance or understood. 3. no longer to experience a racing environment. Different age Bonsai,Bonsai, Fountains,Fountains, groups - 8 and under all the way to 15-18 years old - owned or known 30% OFF have the opportunity to showcase what they have OrchidsOrchids && BenchesBenches && learned. The race is divided in heats, allowing all Emma Garnjost, 11, of Burke, strives to beat her own swimmers from each age group a chance to show- times when she swims. Her fastest 50-meter freestyle is CactusCactus 25%25% OffOff Nursery Stock StatuesStatues 25%25% OffOff case their skills. 36.85 seconds, so far. For Emma Garnjost, 11, of Burke, beating her times New Shipments is her favorite part about swimming. Photos by Abigail Constantino/The Connection BloomingBlooming TropicalsTropicals “It’s always good to see what times I can get,” she Coach Wesley Kittelberger, 16, guides a Annuals & Perennials, said. So much so that she does not mind getting up at swimmer during the 8 and under competi- 7 a.m. even though she is on her summer break. “They tion, at the Burke Centre Swim Club on Hanging Baskets! 25%25% OffOff always make practice kind of fun, and it does make Wednesday, July 9. us better swimmers,” she said. 6060 35%35% OFFOFF Meanwhile, swimmers and their parents gathered 50-75%50-75% OffOff in the Commons Club House, playing games, talking “They always make practice Scott Cleal, JapaneseJapanese MaplesMaples and eating foods they brought with them or purchased referee for the PotteryPottery PotteryPottery Lowest Prices OverOver 150150 varietiesvarieties from the food stand set up by volunteers. kind of fun, and it does make developmental Since 2008! At 6:30 p.m., the skies cleared. The meet’s organiz- meet on ers set up the pool and the speakers, which blared us better swimmers.” Wednesday, Helping Animals Find Playground Chips Bulk energetic music, rallying the competitors as they made — Emma Garnjost, 11, of Burke July 9, ar- FREE Fill& Organic Compost their way to the pool. The meet started at 7 p.m. af- ranges the Their Way Since 2001 Mulch ter a 30-minute warm-up. records board 99 $ 99 Scott Cleal, of Burke, whose children are on the This group’s coach Wesley Kittelberger, 16, said it’s at the Burke $29. cu. yd. 24. cu. yd. Penguins team, acted as referee for the meet. “We her favorite group to coach. “They’re all really little Centre Swim have had several outstanding swimmers here. A lot and they’re just starting to swim. It’s just really fun Club. Volunteers needed for adoption events, fostering, 9023 Arlington Blvd., of them have gone on to swim in college,” on swim- starting from scratch and getting to watch them grow Fairfax, Virginia transportation, adoption center caretaking and more. ming scholarships, he said. in the water,” she said. 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. Parents and spectators cheered and encouraged as Swimming is not just a water skill, it’s also a life 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) they watched the swimmers compete. The loudest skill, said Laura McGuckin, of Burke, whose daugh- 703-573-5025 Adopt/Donate/Volunteer Follow cheers were for the 8 and under group, who swam ter Paige, 5, is on the team. “It’s a good life skill to us: Open 7 days a week 25 meters accompanied by their coaches walking have and she has friends on the swim team. It’s also a Visit our new Web site: backwards to guide them to the finish. good way to pass the summer, it keeps us busy.” www.lostdogandcatrescue.org ➠www.cravensnursery.com

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By Marilyn Campbell The Connection

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From Page 13 ships are only for top scholars or athletes because many scholarships start with GPA said Friese. “When you have a job, take a requirements of 2.5 or less. Start looking set portion of it and save it for your future as early as sophomore or junior year and self. If the job offers a retirement plan such apply as soon as you qualify.” as a 401(k), take advantage of it. A 401(k) “Saving as much as possible from sum- provides the significant benefit of saving be- mer jobs … can help with at least some of fore taxes are taken out.” the expenses,” said Powell. “Loans are avail- able for all the expenses you cannot pay for AVOID USING CREDIT CARDS for im- through gifts, grants and scholarships. Be mediate gratification and focus on build- aware that money borrowed must be repaid ing a high credit score for the future, said and the interest [accrued] is the cost of the Friese. “That score, that number, will be rental of those funds.” more important and reap greater rewards In fact, the Department of Education re- than any grade or SAT score ever was or ports that 10 percent of U.S. college gradu- could be,” he said. “If you build and main- ates default on student loans so only bor- John Bilodeau, DDS, MS ■ Brad Hudson, DDS, MS tain a good credit score, you will be re- row money as a last resort. warded time and time again with preferred Investigate federal loans first. “Loans such ■ lending rates.” as the Stafford loan can be far more cost Serving Northern Virginia Families for 42 years When it comes to financial aid, take time effective than higher-priced private loans,” ■ Diplomates, American Board of Orthodontics to do research, and don’t underestimate the said Friese. ■ Invisalign Preferred Provider availability of college scholarships. Friese College students should also estimate points to a study from scholarship.com, how much they will be able to afford to re- Complimentary Exams available at Convenient Hours which shows that billions of dollars in schol- pay after graduation, said Powell. “Make arship funds go unawarded every year. sure that your target labor market is will- 703-451-4666 “Take advantage of the opportunities out ing to compensate you with income com- there,” he said. “Don’t assume that scholar- mensurate with the cost of your education.” www.bhorthodontics.com

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Send notes to the Connection at THURSDAY/JULY 24 [email protected] or call 703-778- Spectacular Science. 2:30-3:15 p.m. Pohick 9416. The deadline is the Friday prior to the next Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, paper’s publication. Dated announcements should be Burke. Explore the secrets of fireworks, bubbles submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. and more with Mad Science; ages 6-12. Register at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ branches/po/ under “Events.” THURSDAY/JULY 17 Talking Baseball with Grant and Danny. 7:30-9 p.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 FRIDAY/JULY 25 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Grant Paulsen and S.T.E.M. Storytime. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Danny Rouhier from 106.7 The Fan (WJFK-FM) Freds Oak Road, Burke. Science, Technology, discuss the Washington Nationals’ season so far Engineering, Math (S.T.E.M.) Each month we and the latest Major League Baseball news. will focus on one of the STEM subjects with Register at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers. library/branches/po/ under “Events.” Age 4-5 with adult. Fun Flicks. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Watch FRIDAY/JULY 18 movies based on children’s books. Register at Fun Flicks. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Pohick Regional http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Watch branches/po/ under “Events.” movies based on children’s books. Register at Keeping Up With Kids—Learn About Flickr, http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Skype. branches/po/ under “Events.” 2-3 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Keeping Up With Kids—Learn About Flickr, Road, Burke. Learn the basics with our one-on- Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Skype. one technology volunteer about the social 2-3 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake networking tools that can help you stay in touch Road, Burke. Learn the basics with our one-on- with your kids and grandkids. Register at http:// one technology volunteer about the social www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/kp/ networking tools that can help you stay in touch under “Events.” with your kids and grandkids. Register at http:// www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/kp/ SATURDAY, JULY 26 under “Events.” Master Gardeners Plant Clinic. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Masters Gardeners from the Fairfax SATURDAY/JULY 19 County Cooperative Extension will your Teen Advisory Board Meeting. 10:30 a.m. gardening questions. 703-978-560 Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. TAB is a group of young adult volunteers between the age of 13 to 18 years who meet SUNDAY/JULY 27 twice a month to plan and implement projects Burke Historical Society Meeting.4:30 p.m. that will benefit the library and the community. Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, 6304 Lee Origami Workshop. 2 p.m. Burke Centre Chapel Road, Burke. Author and historian Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Learn Garrett Peck will speak about his book Capital how to make animal figures and geometric Beer: A Heady History of Brewing in shapes. Age 10 to adult. Washington, D.C. Raingutter Regatta. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. VRE Train Station Front Parking Lot, Burke. Packs can participate by sponsoring a rain gutter track. MONDAY/JULY 28 Participation will count towards earning the Walk-in eBook Clinic. 7-8:30 p.m. Pohick Summertime Activity Award. Non-cub scouters Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, and parents/guardians, especially first graders, Burke. Help with downloading library eBooks. can experience a cub scout activity and meet Grab your hat and join the fun as pirates, circus entertainers, a few cops Bring your device and its account ID and some of the local Packs. This free event consists and robbers, and the world’s most popular whippersnapper come to life password. 703-644-7333. of constructing miniature sailboats and racing it this summer in the City of Fairfax Theatre Company (CFTC) and Truro Pohick Prose Society. 7-8:30 p.m. Pohick with family or friends on a track that is filled Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, with water. For more information, visit: http:// Anglican Church’s rollicking and whimsical Pippi Longstocking: The Burke. Teens talk about books. 703-644-7333. www.ncacbsa.org/PatriotSummer, email Family Musical, running July 18-19 and July 25-26 at Lanier Middle [email protected], 703-674-6178 School. Master Gardeners Plant Clinic. 10 a.m.-12 TUESDAY/JULY 29 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Burke. Masters Gardeners from the Fairfax Library. All ages. Burke. Thousands of LEGOS Duplos await you Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker County Cooperative Extension will your Children’s Science Center Mini Lab. 10:30- and your creativity; come with friends or make Road, Burke. The Fairfax County Master gardening questions. 703-978-5600. 11:30 a.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 new ones. 703-644-7333. Gardeners Association gives tips and advice. What is 3D Printing? 1-3 p.m. Pohick Regional Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. The Children’s Kings Park Library Friends Meeting. 6:30-9 703-644-7333. Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Learn Science Center will conduct four hands-on, p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, about 3D printing: what it is, how it works, and science-based activities on animals, aeronautical Burke. 703-978-5600. some of its real-world uses. 703-644-7333. engineering, creative engineering and forensic Exploring Fiction Genres. 7-8 p.m. Pohick WEDNESDAY/JULY 30 science. Register at http:// Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Ukulele Phil & The Hula Kids. 10:30-11:30 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/kn/ Burke. Explore adult fiction genres with a.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 SATURDAYS/JULY 19-AUG. 23 under “Events.” presenter Peggy Bercher, the adult fiction Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Lovers of all things Burke Arts in the Parks. 10 - 11 a.m. Burke Paws to Read. 4:30-4:45 p.m. Kings Park Library, materials selector for FCPL. 703-644-7333. Hawaiian - join us for songs, dance and music Lake Park Amphitheater, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Practice reading with Ukulele Phil and his kids! Register at http:/ Station. Entertain children, teach them the with Grace, a trained therapy dog; ages 6-12 /www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/po/ importance of protecting our natural resources, with adult. Call 703-978-5600 or sign up online WEDNESDAY/JULY 23 under “Events.” introduce them to live entertainment in an at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ Read! Build! Play! 10:30 a.m. Burke Centre Keeping Up With Kids—Learn About Flickr, informal kid friendly atmosphere, and forge a branches/fx/ under “Events” for a 15-minute Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Let’s read Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Skype. connection between kids and parks. Call 703- session. a story, build with DUPLOs, and play with 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke 323-6601. Let’s Hear It for the Girls! 7-8 p.m. Kings Park friends. Age 3-5 with adult. Lake Road, Burke. Learn the basics with our Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. All girls Diggers. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Kings Park Library, one-on-one technology volunteer about the book discussion group of The Tail of Emily 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Tracey Eldridge social networking tools that can help you stay in SATURDAY/JULY 19 & 26 Windsnap by Liz Kessler; ages 9-12 with adult presents this interactive musical celebration of touch with your kids and grandkids. Register at “Pippi Longstocking: The Family Musical.” female. 703-978-5600. the creatures who sleep under our feet. Register http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ 7:30 p.m. Lanier Middle School, 3801 Walk-in eBook Clinic. 7-8:30 p.m. Pohick at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ branches/kp/ under “Events.” Jermantown Road, Fairfax. A family-friendly Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, branches/kp/ under “Events.” Pohick English Conversation Group. 7-8:30 musical comedy for all to enjoy. For ticket Burke. Help with downloading library eBooks. Keeping Up With Kids—Learn About Flickr, p.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 information, visit www.fairfaxcitytheatre.org. Bring your device and its account ID and Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Skype. Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Practice English with password. 703-644-7333. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke others and improve your skills. 703-644-7333. Lake Road, Burke. Learn the basics with our SUNDAY/JULY 20 one-on-one technology volunteer about the Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 1-4 p.m. Pohick TUESDAY/JULY 22 social networking tools that can help you stay in THURSDAY/JULY 31 Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Short Book Conversations. 1:30 p.m. Burke touch with your kids and grandkids. Register at Spectacular Science. 2:30-3:15 p.m. Kings Park Burke. The Fairfax County Master Gardeners Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Explore Association gives tips and advice. 703-644-7333. Join our lively discussion of The Body Artist by branches/kp/ under “Events.” the secrets of fireworks, bubbles and more with Don DeLillo. Adults. How to Draw Super Heroes. 7-8:30 p.m. Mad Science; ages 6-12. Register at http:// Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/kp/ MONDAY/JULY 21 Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Want to draw super heroes? Learn under “Events.” Professor Parsnip’s Lab. 10:30 a.m. Burke Road, Burke. The Fairfax County Master from artist Paul Merklein and then draw your Author Event. 7-8 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Gardeners Association gives tips and advice. own! Ages 12-18. Register at http:// Burke Lake Road, Burke. 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grew up, Sager’s passion for sing- Holmes. Sager has also enjoyed Free concert on ing grew into a life-long love af- performing with celebrated artists fair. She studied Opera (Vocal Per- such as Bob Hope, Gregory Peck, Saturday, July 26 formance) at Catholic University Michael Crawford, Betty Buckley, of America in Washington, D.C. Theodore Bikel, Bill Anderson, and at Westwood Like many young people with big John James. She has had the Broadway dreams, it was hard to honor of performing for such dig- Baptist Church find the path to achieving those nitaries as President Jimmy Carter, lofty goals. One of her first musi- President George W. Bush and in Springfield. cal theater jobs was working as a Pope John Paul II. Through her cast member at Kings Dominion. work with the USO, Sager has per- roadway actress and singer Ultimately, her profound love of formed for both American and BJeri Sager will offer a free performing led her to New York British troops. Other notable ap- concert to the public on City. There she made her Broad- pearances include her rendition of Saturday, July 26 at 7 p.m. at way debut as “Frumah-Sara” in the the National Anthem for the Bal- Westwood Baptist Church as part Tony Award winning, 25th Anni- timore Orioles on July 4 and her of the celebration of that church’s versary Production of “Fiddler on debut at the Grand Ole Opry. 50th year. Sager is a former mem- the Roof.” The New York Times Make plans now to attend this ber of the church, and it is there review of this production said free concert on Saturday evening, that she first discovered her musi- “When Fruma-Sara [Jeri Sager] July 26 at 7 p.m. at Westwood cal gifts and sang in front of an scurries across the stage... ‘Fiddler’ Baptist Church, 8200 Old Keene audience. Sager was 12 years old levitates.” Sager has enjoyed criti- Mill Road, Springfield, to enjoy the when her love of singing, and her cal acclaim for her portrayal of music of Jeri Sager. Theater stu-

Photo contributed amazing voice, were first discov- “Fantine” in Les Miserables and dents and musical theater students ered. Her first public performances “Eva Peron” in Evita. She is de- are especially encouraged to at- were in Westwood Baptist, her lo- lighted her career has allowed her tend and see how this lady from cal church. This hometown girl to work with such theater notables the local area has achieved bril- graduated from West Springfield as Tony/Oscar Award winning di- liant success and critical acclaim High School in 1978 where she rector Jerome Robbins, Tony/ in this competitive field. For fur- was a member of the International Drama Desk Award winning direc- ther information, call the church Thespian Society, the National tor Trevor Nunn and Tony/Drama office at 703-451-5120 or visit Broadway performer and hometown girl Jeri Sager Honor Society, the Spanish Honor Desk Award winning singer/ Sager’s website at gives a free concert to celebrate Westwood Baptist Society, and the Keyettes. As she songwriter and playwright Rupert www.jerisager.com. Church’s 50th Anniversary on Saturday, July 26. Faith Notes

Send notes to the Connection at 9:15 a.m., followed by a 10:30 a.m. [email protected] worship service at 7300 Gary St., COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP or call 703-778-9416. Deadline is Springfield. 703-451-1500 or Friday. Dated announcements www.fbcspringfield.org. should be submitted at least two 9800 Old Keene Mill Rd. weeks prior to the event. Clifton Presbyterian Church, Fairfax Baptist Temple, at the 12748 Richards Lane, Clifton, offers 703-455-7041 corner of Fairfax County Parkway Sunday worship services at 8:30 and Burke Lake Roads, holds a bible a.m. and 11 a.m. Nursery care is pro- Sunday School study fellowship at 9 a.m. Sundays vided. Christian education for all 9:15 AM followed by a 10 a.m. worship ser- ages is at 9:45 a.m. 703-830-3175. vice. Nursery care and children’s Worship Service church also provided. 6401 Mission- St. Andrew the Apostle 10:30 AM ary Lane, Fairfax Station, Catholic Church, 6720 Union Mill 703-323-8100 or Road, Clifton, conducts Sunday www.fbtministries.org. masses at 7:30 a.m., 8:45 a.m., www.calvaryfamily.com 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. It also “Continuing the ministry of The Guhyasamaja Buddhist offers a Saturday vigil at 5:30 p.m. Christ on earth” Center, 10875 Main St., Fairfax City and a Thursday Latin mass at 7 p.m. provides free classes to both new- 703-817-1770 or www.st- comers and advanced practitioners andrew.org. Jubilee of Tibetan Buddhism. The center emphasizes working with the mind Prince of Peace Lutheran Christian Center and learning how to understand the Church, 8304 Old Keene Mill Road, “Experience the Difference” workings of the mind, overcoming Springfield, offers casual worship Realtime Worship - Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM innner causes of suffering, while cul- services on Saturday evenings at Sunday School 10:10 AM Sunday Evening - Realtime Worship tivating causes of happiness. Under 5:30 p.m. featuring contemporary & Youth 6 PM the direction of Lama Zopa music. More traditional services take Family Night - Wednesday 7:15 PM Rinpoche, the center is a place of place on Sunday mornings at 8:15 Call for our Home Life Group schedule study, contemplation and medita- and 11 a.m. Sunday School is from visit our website: www.jccag.org tion. Visit http:// 9:45-10:45 a.m. for children and 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax www.guhyasamaja.org for more in- adults. The church also offers discus- Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170 formation. sion groups for adults. 703-451-5855 or www.poplc.org. Lord of Life Lutheran offers services at two locations, in Fairfax Kirkwood Presbyterian Looking for a New Place of Worship? at 5114 Twinbrook Road and in Church, 8336 Carrleigh Parkway in To Advertise Clifton at 13421 Twin Lakes Drive. Springfield, supports a Mothers of Visit Antioch Baptist Church! Services in Fairfax are held on Satur- Preschoolers (MOPS) program on days at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at the first and third Wednesday of All Are Welcome! Your Community 8:30 and 10 a.m. Services in Clifton each month. Meetings are 9:30-11:30 Sunday Worship 8, 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. are held on Sundays at 8:15 and a.m. at the church. All mothers and Sunday School for Children & Adults 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 703-323-9500 or children are welcome. The program of Worship, Call www.Lordoflifeva.org. provides mothers an opportunity to Married Couples Sunday School 11:30 a.m. get to know other mothers through 703-425-0710 • www.antioch-church.org First Baptist Church of discussions and craft activities. Regis- 703-778-9418 Springfield offers Sunday school at ter. 703-451-5320. 6531 Little Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ July 17-23, 2014 ❖ 15 703-917-6400 Employment Zone 2: • Burke Classified Zone 2 Ad Deadline: • Fairfax • Springfield Tuesday Noon

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t 5 feet 8 inches, 250 force to be better.” pounds, Jake Pinkston — Robinson graduate Jake Pinkston Alacks the size college football coaches covet in the in- *Connection: What is your favorite terior of the defensive line. memory of playing high school football? The position of defensive tackle is meant Pinkston: Oct. 1, 2010, we were playing for giants, who either occupy multiple Lake Braddock, I sacked Michael Nebrich blockers or penetrate an opponent’s two times and all I can remember was the backfield. Pinkston, however, used his fans chanting “He’s a freshman” over and strength, quickness and desire to produce over again. a decorated career at Robinson Secondary *Connection: If you could go back and School. change one thing about your high school Pinkston was a four-year starter for the athletic career, what would it be? Rams at defensive tackle and never missed Pinkston: Nothing. I’ve learned so much a game. He earned first-team all-district/ over my career. The losses stand out. Los- conference, first-team all-region, and sec- ing to Lake Braddock freshman year in the ond-team all-state honors each of his last playoffs; losing in the [wrestling] state fi- three seasons. Already possessing a low nals twice; losing a game by one point be- center of gravity, Pinkston used the weight cause someone didn’t do his job; and a lot room to turn himself into a powerhouse. of others that I can’t think of right now. He can bench press 375 pounds and squat Those stand out. But if it wasn’t for those 550, making it tough for opposing lineman losses, I wouldn’t know how to combat to move him. adversity. It also gave me a striving force Pinkston was also a two-time state cham- to be better. You’ve got to have that dog pion wrestler for the Rams, reaching the in you. If you don’t have that dog in you, heavyweight state final match each of his you’ll get eaten (that’s what was lacking four years. in our football teams after Coach Mark While Pinkston had his doubts about be- Bendorf retired). ing able to play college football, the 2014 *Connection: What are you most looking Robinson graduate made it happen, and will forward to about the transition from high continue his career at Division III Randolph- school to college? Macon College. Pinkston recently partici- Pinkston: I am looking forward to the pated in a Q and A via email with The Con- level of difficulty rising. I am always look- nection. ing to improve. I hope to start at D tackle *Connection: What made Randolph-Ma- this year. con the right fit for you? *Connection: Who is your favorite music Pinkston: After I met coach [Pedro] artist? Why? Aruzza, I was sold. He and his staff have Pinkston: I’d have to say Jason Aldean or been together for 10-plus years. I really Tim McGraw. They can put on a great show! connected with him not only on a football Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection *Connection: What is your favorite level but a personal one. Plus, I like the idea Robinson graduate Jake Pinkston (43) will play defensive tackle at movie? Why? of a small college with a prestigious foot- Randolph-Macon College. Pinkston: ‘The Pursuit of Happyness.’ It ball program. R-MC fit that perfectly. ter of gravity. Has an opponent ever said in high school, but wrestling a little more portrays that anything is possible with hard *Connection: What is your major? anything to you about your size or how dif- with state championships. work. Pinkston: I plan on majoring in business, ficult it is to move you? *Connection: The Robinson football pro- *Connection: What is your favorite hobby minor in economics. Pinkston: Yes, actually most of the gram had three different head coaches in outside of football and wrestling? *Connection: At what age did you start teams I’ve played have said that. They tell your four years (Mark Bendorf, Trey Tay- Pinkston: I love to hang out with my bud- playing football? Were you always a defen- me that I am very strong yet quick and lor, Dan Meier). What was it like playing dies, hunt, and fish — basically anything sive tackle? When did you realize playing agile. As everyone says, “the low man for a program with so many changes at the outdoors. I also love a good game of Mad- college football was a possibility for you? wins,” and you can’t get much lower than top? den on Xbox. Pinkston: I started wrestling, playing foot- 5’8.” Pinkston: It was difficult to say the least *Connection: What location is the farthest ball, and baseball when I was 6 years old. I *Connection: You were also a state-cham- — more frustrating than anything — but I you have traveled from the Washington, was always a big kid. I played offensive pion wrestler at Robinson. At what point learned to roll with the punches. It forced D.C. metro area? guard and defensive tackle my whole life. did you make a decision between playing me to become a leader and a student of the Pinkston: My family is from Kansas. I go Honestly, I dreamt of playing college football in college and wrestling in college? game. Since I was one of the last guys af- there every summer. That would be the far- football ever since I was young. As I got Did you consider doing both? filiated with the “Bendorf era,” I took some thest. older, I began to realize that my size Pinkston: I considered wrestling in col- of his philosophies that he taught me onto *Connection: Did you follow the World would dismantle that dream. Football lege for about two months, then I realized the field in the following years. Most of the Cup? If so, for which team(s) did you cheer? is my first love. My senior year was how much raw passion you need to wrestle freshmen and sophomores were on either Pinkston: Yes, I followed FIFA. I rooted when I realized playing football in col- in college. I didn’t have that passion for [the] freshman or JV [teams], so they never for USA, of course! Once they lost to Ger- lege was a possibility. All of my coaches wrestling. When I was younger, I wrestled really experienced his style like I did. The many, I rooted for them because they bet- believed that I could compete at the to make my hand techniques, agility, hip process was very frustrating for our teams. ter win the World Cup after beating the next collegiate level. movement, tackling techniques, and men- We had all the talent you can wish for, yet best team, USA! *Connection: At 5 feet 8, 250 pounds, it tal toughness better for football. That was we could never really come tougher or seems like you would have a pretty low cen- the main goal. I ended up excelling at both “click” as a whole. — Jon Roetman

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