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Photo by Tim Peterson/The Connection www.ConnectionNewspapers.comOctober 24–30, 2013 Burke Connection ❖ October 24-30, 2013 ❖ 1 • Schools are our Community Centers for Vote ‘Yes’ for Our School Meeting, Recreation, and Learning Bond on November 5th! • We Need More Classrooms for our Increasing Student Population • We Need to Renovate Existing Classrooms • Renovated Buildings Enhance Student Safety • The Use of Bonds will NOT Raise Taxes!

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The CASA crew. From left—Joan Fisher, CASA volunteer, Mindy Stewart, volunteer supervisor, Lisa Banks, executive director, Elisa Kosarin, associate director, Recruitment and Training. One common denominator among these women— they all started as volunteer advocates for children in the court system as the result of neglect or abuse.

Photos by Andrea Worker/ The Connection

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova, Jubilee Co-Chair Pamela McCarthy Forum Highlights Domestic Violence (behind Sharon Bulova), Fairfax Library Foundation Board of Directors Chair Brian Engler and Jubilee Co- a profound, negative effect on Chair Ilyse Gart. Cook holds gathering to children: 1-year-olds get the most harm from witnessing or “Stop the Silence—End the Violence.” being in an abusive environ- Fairfax Library Foundation’s ment. They learn that domes- By Andrea Worker tic violence is the norm,” he Jubilee Raises $110,000 The Connection said. “One of our goals is to A Library Jubilee is Fairfax Li- “Turning Hopper” series; Andy reach out to the people who are brary Foundation’s benefit Jampoler, author of “The Last ct. 17. The back the first line of contact like event to help keep Fairfax li- Lincoln Conspirator”; and patio at Kilroy’s coaches, teachers, daycare braries some of the nation’s RADM Terry McKnight USN ORestaurant and workers, so they can recognize best. At their fifth annual day- (Ret.), author of “Pirate Alley: Sports Bar on the signs of children at risk and light soiree, held Saturday, Oct. Commanding Task Force 151 Port Royal Road in Springfield know how to help.” 5 at Burke Centre Library, the Off Somalia”; Alethea Kontis, was the scene of a gathering Another agency with repre- group netted $110,000 with author of the “Wood Cutter” described by host Fairfax sentatives on hand is tackling their lineup of authors and series and the “AlphaOops!” se- County Supervisor John C. the problem from a different speakers. ries; and Barb Goffman, author Cook (R- Braddock), as “part of angle. Anger and Domestic Among those present were of several short stories and col- an effort to shine the light on Abuse Prevention and Treat- Shari Randall, author of the lection of short stories titled, the oft-hidden and denied ment (ADAPT), under the aus- short story “Keep it Simple” “Don’t Get Mad, Get Even.” blight on our families … of do- pices of the Fairfax County Of- which appeared in “Chesapeake Chairman Bulova spoke and mestic violence.” Cook was ap- Supervisor John C. Cook (R- fice for Women and Domestic Crimes: This Job is Murder”; Sup. John Cook attended. pointed by the Board of Super- Braddock) is the board’s liaison and Sexual Violence Services Ellen Crosby, author of “The Other honorable guests in- visors in February to be their to the Domestic Violence Pre- (OWDSVS), works with the Wine Country Mysteries” series; cluded councilmember Michael liaison to the Domestic Violence vention, Policy and Coordinat- offenders to help them deal Donna Andrews, who wrote the DeMarco and Hon. Mark D. Prevention, Policy and Coordi- ing Council. In this capacity, with their own issues and learn “Meg Langslow” series and the Sickles. nating Council. “The name may Cook organized a gathering to to regulate their violent behav- be a mouthful,” admitted Cook highlight the problems, bring- iors. Sam Bachman from in an interview during the ing involved agencies together ADAPT is ready to speak quite event, “but the people you need in a public forum. passionately about this batterer to get things done are all right intervention program. “With in the room,” he said. “This group gets things done.” programs like these,” said Bachman, the national Several government agencies and non-profits in recidivism rate ranges from 24-50 percent. Our pro- the county work to alleviate this problem and to pro- gram has a 7 percent rate of repeat offenders. We vide assistance to the victims, but on this occasion, even have one counselor who was an offender him- Cook was partnering with two in particular—Shel- self 20 years ago.” Kathleen Kelmelis, program man- ter House and CASA. Shelter House is the organiza- ager for the OWDSVSA, added that one of the pro- tion that runs Artemis House, the county’s only emer- gram graduates has come back to the counseling ses- gency shelter for people fleeing domestic violence sions voluntarily when “he felt himself slipping back and human trafficking. Fairfax CASA, which stands into the old bad ways.” for Court Appointed Special Advocates, is the volun- The evening included live music to entertain the teer group whose trained caseworkers advocate for attendees. Supervisor Cook expressed his gratitude neglected and/or abused children as they interact for the generosity of the Kilroy’s management for with the court system. Staff from both organizations hosting the event and donating 10 percent of the were on hand and more than willing to talk about evening’s food sales to the CASA and to Shelter the problem of domestic violence and how they are House. involved in the efforts to break what is all-too-often “Let’s all get involved,” said Cook. “Stop the si- Judy Hubka (community relations advisor at a cycle of abuse. lence to end the violence.” ExxonMobil) checks in two Jubilee attendees at the “And that’s just it,” stated Cook. “We need to get A list of domestic violence resources is available at Saturday, Oct. 5 event to benefit Fairfax County down to the roots of the problem, not just deal with the Fairfax County government website, Libraries. the aftermath. Even witnessing domestic violence has www.fairfaxcounty.gov/domesticviolence. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 24-30, 2013 ❖ 3 #1 Weichert Agent in Burke & Fairfax Station

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4 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ October 24-30, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Denim Do-gooders Help Put Zip on Homelessness Deltek hosts “challenge breakfast”

to turn $5 into $25,000. Photo by By Victoria Ross The Connection

Deb Cobb asual Friday got a twist on Friday, Oct. 18, as thou- Csands of employees /The Connection throughout Fairfax County became denim do-gooders by throwing on a pair of jeans to help pre- vent and end homelessness. Deltek, Inc., the Herndon-based glo- bal software and information solu- tions company, kicked off the third Deltek staff with Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova and other Jeans Day sponsors supporters. annual Jeans Day in Fairfax County by hosting a fundraising breakfast. “We were selected to receive a The company, founded in 1983 by Don $25,000 Challenge grant from the deLaski and his son Kenneth, hosted Phillip Graham Fund to support the one of the first Jeans Day events in 3rd Annual Jeans Day event,” Klein Fairfax County. said. “This exciting grant helped us challenge businesses, schools, faith groups and individuals to “Jeans Day is a fun, easy help us to meet a larger goal of Members and staff $25,000.” of Our Daily Bread, way to spread awareness When the county meets its a Fairfax County $25,000 goal, the Phillip Graham volunteer-based of homelessness in Fairfax Fund will provide a matching organization fo- County and engage your $25,000, according to Ted Lutz, cused on easing the a member of the governing board plight of low-in- team while giving back.” of the Fairfax-Falls Church Com- come residents, — Kathy Albarado, munity Partnership to Prevent show off their Jeans and End Homelessness and the Days spirit. CEO of Helios HR in Reston Phillip Graham Fund. Nearly 3,000 children, women “We were excited to see Deltek host and men face homelessness and the this challenge breakfast that wel- threat of severe temperatures and comed businesses, nonprofits and hunger today in the Fairfax County- other community leaders interested in Falls Church community. The major- helping to make jeans day a huge suc- ity of people without homes in the Photo cess this year,” said Dean Klein, direc- community are children and work- contributed tor of Fairfax County’s Office to Pre- ing families. Homelessness affects vent and End Homelessness (OPEH). everyone, with social and economic costs Reston. “Jeans Day is a fun, easy way to favorite pair of jeans on Jeans Day.” “Even though we continue to have to the community, including increased pub- spread awareness of homelessness in Fairfax “We applaud Helios HR for stepping up great support from longtime support- lic costs for medical care and education. County and engage your team while giving to support the great work to end ers, we also saw so much energy and “The need is so great in our community,” back. Think about the impact we could homelessness that has already been so suc- enthusiasm from new partners.” said Kathy Albarado, CEO of Helios HR in make if everyone collectively wore their cessful in our community,” said Fairfax Launched in 2011 by OPEH, Jeans Chamber President & CEO Jim Corcoran. Day is a popular fundraiser for “Northern Virginia organizations like Helios homelessness and other causes nation- Turn $5 into $25,000 step up every day to support our commu- wide. Companies invite employees to nity in many ways, but we’re especially ex- Interested organizations can continue to ❖ Check wear their jeans to work in exchange donate to the Jeans Day initiative through Checks will be accepted at any of Apple cited about this opportunity because it’s a for a $5 contribution to fight Dec. 15. And individuals who wish to take Federal Credit Union’s branch locations. chance for their employees to get involved homelessness. Since 2011, Jeans Day part in this initiative may donate online via Make checks made payable to PEH/CFNCR directly.” has involved more than 200 organi- Apple Federal Credit Union or drop off a and mention “Ending Homelessness in Fairfax “I am so pleased to see how many indi- donation at any Apple Federal Credit Union County” to the teller at the time of deposit. zations representing more than branch. One may also mail checks or money orders viduals and businesses have signed on to help 10,000 employees. 3 WAYS TO DONATE: to: us in our fight to end homelessness,” said Jeans Day 2013 was hosted by The ❖ Online The Community Foundation for the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair- Donate online through Jeans Day 2013 National Capital Region Fairfax County Chamber of Com- financial partner, Apple Federal Credit Union. 1201 15th Street NW, Suite 420 man Sharon Bulova. “I continue to urge those merce, in partnership with the Fairfax- Can’t access or don’t have a Facebook page? Washington, DC 20005 who have not already committed to take this Falls Church Community Partnership Donate directly to the Apple Federal Credit For all checks, reference “Homelessness” in simple and fun opportunity to help us assist to Prevent and End Homelessness, The Union PayPal account. One can also donate the memo section. those in need. As we continue to work to- through the Apple FCU Foundation. ❖ Where are the donations going? Connection Newspapers and Apple ❖ Cash All funds raised go directly to the Partner- gether, I feel confident that we will be able Federal Credit Union. Cash donations will be accepted at any of ship to Prevent and End Homelessness. This to prevent and end homelessness as we know This year, Jeans Day participants Apple Federal Credit Union’s branch loca- fund not only supports rapid re-housing it in the Fairfax-Falls Church community.” For had a special challenge, and an op- tions. Mention “Ending Homelessness in activities, but also provides resources that more information about homelessness in Fairfax County” to the teller at the time of tackle multiple prevention issues. portunity to turn $5 contributions into deposit. Fairfax County, go to http:// $25,000. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/homeless/. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 24-30, 2013 ❖ 5 Opinion Burke

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Halloween Party Safety Net An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to Weekly Reminder homes and businesses. Make plans for a safe celebration; Published by To Vote Local Media Connection LLC SoberRide safety net for those over 21. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5., less 1606 King Street than two weeks away. Alexandria, Virginia 22314 alloween is now a major holiday SoberRide program will be offered from 10 Most voters qualify to vote early, called Free digital edition delivered to for adults, especially young p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31 until 4 a.m., Friday, voting “absentee in person,” for a vari- your email box. Go to connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe adults, and also one of the ma- Nov. 1. ety a reasons, and can do so until Satur- H day, Nov. 3. jor holidays each year that in- To receive a free cab ride home (up to a $30 NEWS DEPARTMENT: volve partying with alcohol and the risks of fare), call 800-200-8294 (TAXI). AT&T custom- To discuss ideas and concerns, drinking and driving. ers may dial #WRAP from their wireless Contact Call: 703-778-9410 The Washington Regional Alcohol Project phones. To use the SoberRide service, you must e-mail: Fairfax County Board of Elections, 703-222- [email protected] offers the SoberRide program for the holiday be 21 or older. 0776, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/eb/, 12000 season from Christmas and holiday parties Parents of teens who will be headed to par- Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, Suite Kemal Kurspahic through New Years Day, Saint Patrick’s ties on Halloween and the weekend 232, Fairfax, 22035; FAX 703-324-2205; Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 email [email protected] [email protected] Day, Independence Day and Hallow- Editorial after should know that it is likely those een, providing a safety net of a free cab parties will include alcohol. Parents City of Fairfax General Registrar, 703-385-7890, Chelsea Bryan ride home (up to $30) to keep would- must be brave and talk to their teens http://www.fairfaxva.gov/Registrar/ Editorial Assistant GeneralRegistrar.asp, 10455 Armstrong 703-778-9410 ext.427 be drunk drivers off the roads. about how they will get home safely since Street, Sisson House, Fairfax, 22030; FAX [email protected] Of course if you, or the young adults you SoberRide is not available for anyone under- 703-591-8364; email know, plan to be out for Halloween celebra- age. [email protected] Victoria Ross Community Reporter tions that will almost certainly include alco- Remember that there are other hazards to State Board of Elections, 804-864-8901 Toll 301-502-6027 hol, make a plan now to do that partying within drinking too much besides the risks of drink- Free: 800-552-9745 FAX: 804-371-0194, [email protected] walking distance, near public transportation ing and driving. email: [email protected],http:// www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/ Jon Roetman or to have a reliable designated driver. Voter_Information/Index.html Sports Editor But if someone finds themselves without safe — Mary Kimm, 703-778-9410 and sober way home, the 2013 Halloween [email protected] [email protected] @jonroetman

ADVERTISING: For advertising information e-mail: The Damage Is Already Done [email protected] Steve Hogan By Gerry Connolly Though the merce and other business leaders business Democrats to reach out Display Advertising, 703-778-9418 U.S. Representative (D-11) shutdown may be about the effects on their company to moderate Republicans to see if [email protected] over, the damage employees and Northern Virginia’s we could forge a path forward. We Andrea Smith hose who has been done. economy. had a plan, but it was rejected by Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 cannot The pain in- It is estimated that the shutdown House Republican leaders. [email protected] “Tlearn from flicted is real and cost Virginia’s economy more than Even when a bipartisan com- Debbie Funk history are was felt across the $200 million a day. That’s $1 bil- promise seemed to be coming to- National Sales doomed to repeat it” was country. It meant lion a week. All of this pain could gether in the Senate, some House 703-778-9444 [email protected] sage advice from the philoso- delays in process- have been avoided entirely if the Republicans refused to take yes pher George Santayana. ing veterans’ ben- House Republican majority had for an answer, resulting in bond Editor & Publisher Nothing more aptly char- efits, federal small allowed an up-or-down vote on rating houses putting the United Mary Kimm acterizes the recent actions of the business loans, and new social se- the clean funding bill passed by States debt on “rating watch 703-778-9433 Republican majority in the U.S. curity claims. It threatened na- the Senate. A bipartisan majority negative.” The House majority’s [email protected] @MaryKimm House of Representatives. The tional security, public health and of Virginia’s congressional delega- rhetoric, and the very real threat scene that played out on Capitol NIH research. National parks were tion supported it — and it would of default, has jeopardized our Executive Vice President Hill over the last few weeks was shuttered and confidence in the have passed the House with strong standing in the world as interna- Jerry Vernon [email protected] shameful and dangerous, but American political system was support from both sides of the tional financial markets second- sadly, not unprecedented. Unfor- hurt. aisle. guess the long-held reliability and Editor in Chief tunately, unwillingness to compro- No state was hit harder than Vir- As if the shutdown wasn’t bad safety of American treasury Steven Mauren Managing Editor mise has become a hallmark of ginia, where 25 percent of our enough, Republican leadership al- bonds. The antics of the last few Kemal Kurspahic House Republicans. commonwealth’s entire economy lowed the debate over funding the weeks will have long-lasting ef- Photography: For too long, the House major- is tied to federal spending. government to spill into debt ceil- fects on the American economy Deb Cobb, Louise Krafft, Craig Sterbutzel ity held the American public and Across Fairfax and Prince Will- ing negotiations. Recent history and public confidence in govern- Art/Design: economy hostage — and for what? iam, I heard from many of those has shown us there are real con- ment. Laurence Foong, John Heinly They refused to accept the Afford- affected by this shutdown. sequences to threatening the full But even on the heels of this lat- Production Manager: Jean Card able Care Act as the law of the Whether it was the 12-year-old faith and credit of the United est in a series of manufactured cri- Geovani Flores land, even after they tried to de- boy worried because his mom was States, both in terms of our na- ses, I choose to find a silver lin- feat the ACA in Congress, in the furloughed or the stressed home- tional economy and the world ing. At the very least, I hope my Special Assistant to the Publisher Jeanne Theismann Supreme Court, and at the ballot owner with two furloughed fam- economy. colleagues will learn from their 703-778-9436 box. Each time, with each chal- ily members struggling to figure I hoped my colleagues in Con- past mistakes so we aren’t doomed [email protected] lenge, the law was upheld. out how they would make it gress might have learned from that to repeat them. @TheismannMedia Can the ACA be improved? Yes, through the month, their stories experience. But once again, we In the coming months, as we and I am eager to join my col- hit home. heard calls from tea party Repub- work towards a larger budget CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 Circulation Manager: leagues in working to that end. But The private sector was not licans that “default wouldn’t be framework that replaces the dra- Ann Oliver is it worth shutting down the gov- spared either. I heard from federal that bad,” or as one conservative conian cuts from sequestration, we [email protected] ernment, forcing dedicated public contractors, laid off or forced to congressman shockingly re- must stop playing politics with the servants and private sector em- use leave time because of sus- marked, “I think… it [default] American people and the ployees to stay home from work pended contracts, which will likely would bring stability to the mar- economy, and instead, find real without pay, and threatening our never be made whole. I heard from kets.” bipartisan solutions. America de- economy? Absolutely not. the region’s chambers of com- I worked with a group of pro- serves better. 6 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ October 24-30, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Area Roundups

Clifton Moped Crash Kills Local Woman A Centreville woman died last Tuesday evening, Oct. 15, fol- lowing a motorcycle crash in Clifton. The victim was identified as Yumei Wang Barber, 37. Fairfax County police say she was operating a 2012 Gabella moped, heading north in the 7200 block of Clifton Road, around 6 p.m., when the trag- edy occurred. According to police, she en- tered a sharp turn and crossed the double-yellow line, veering into the path of a 2010 Ford pickup truck operated by a 26- year-old woman. The moped struck the left, rear tire-well of the truck. Bar- ber was separated from her moped and landed in the north- bound lanes of Clifton Road. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say neither speed nor alcohol appear to be factors in the crash.

—Bonnie Hobbs

Clifton Haunted Trail Saturday Vampires, witches, goblins and ghouls will be lying in wait for their victims along the Clifton Haunted Trail, this Sat- urday, Oct. 26, from 7-10 p.m., in the Town of Clifton’s Eight- Acre Park. (Rain date, Oct. 27.) Tickets are $15, adults; and $10, children under 12, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the trail entrance. (No advance sales.) Goblin Gallop Is Sunday The 20th annual Goblin Gal- lop 5K race, walk and 1K fun run will be held Sunday, Oct. 27, at 8:30 a.m., at the Fairfax Corner Shopping Center. Many partici- pants and onlookers wear Hal- loween costumes; and after- ward, there are prizes, refresh- ments, a costume contest, live music and a moonbounce. Rain or shine, the race begins and ends in front of Coastal Flats restaurant; participants receive commemorative T-shirts. Online registration at www.goblingallop.org remains open until race time. All pro- ceeds go to the John Quadrino Foundation to Benefit Children with Cancer. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 24-30, 2013 ❖ 7 REGISTER THIS IS Find Your Children Safe & Sound NOW! “GEORGETTE” Georgette is an ador- KIDDIE COUNTRY able Torti with plenty of “Tortitude.” She has DEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING CENTER come a long way in trusting people, but still has a little bit of a way DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS to go. She loves to play Designed to provide a complete, happy, safe learning environment with her siblings and her in harmony with the needs of the child. toys. Come meet this CHILDREN AGES 2-5 little cutie Full (6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.) and half day (9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) programs today! SPECIAL FEATURES Developmental Curriculum • Degreed Teachers • Registered Nurse • Music Director • Nutritious HUMANE SOCIETY OF FAIRFAX COUNTY Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks • Heated Swimming Pools • Spacious Shaded Playgrounds Hours: Monday-Friday 10-4 and Saturday 10-3 • 703-385-PETS • Planned Orientations and Presentations for Parents • State Licensed Adoptions: By appointment only. • www.hsfc.org

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8 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ October 24-30, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Burke Centre Station Grows Dramatically From Page 4 “You never know how 95 or 66 is go- ing to treat you on any given day,” said Plaugher. “On-time performance of trains is making them better than car-competitive. You know the train is going to be there, fairly reliably.” And then there With Amtrak, passengers can bypass other regional are the young riders, stops and have more direct access to Washington, the Millennials. D.C., Baltimore and New York City. With more of them in the workforce looking for an alternative “They’ve had VRE, but never had regional to sitting in the car, “Regional trains are service. It’s really important for the busi- really providing that alternative,” said ness commuter of Burke. They’ll gladly pay Plaugher. VHSR puts the Millennials at 34.2 the two dollars extra a day to shorten the percent of the total population of Northern travel time. Virginia, and projects that a quarter of them The next stop is Alexandria, with no other won’t hold a driver’s license within two stations north of Burke.” decades from now. Having direct service from Burke to DC, Baltimore and New York City is also a ma- AS FOR BURKE, the addition of Amtrak jor plus for Burke’s “connectivity.” As rider- as a more convenient and quick travel op- ship continues to increase, so will the sta- tion for many direct commuters is key to tion and destination options available to its growth in ridership, said Plaugher. Northern Virginia residents. RETURNING HONESTY, FAIRNESS AND INTEGRITY TO THE FAIRFAX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

WILL BRING NEW LEADERSHIP, NEW COMMAND STRUCTURE, NEW MANAGEMENT AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO THE FAIRFAX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WILL IMPROVE THE WAY SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES AND THE COMMUNITY RESPOND TO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES WILL ADD RECORDING SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS INSIDE THE COUNTY JAIL HAS OVER 30 YEARS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE AND IS A UNITED STATES AIR FORCE VETERAN HAS BEEN ENDORSED BY THE POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION AND CONGRESSMAN FRANK WOLF WILL DONATE HIS ENTIRE 2 YEAR SALARY TO FAIRFAX COUNTY CHARITIES

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 24-30, 2013 ❖ 9 Burke Presbyterian Church Hires Husband and Wife Pastors Reverends Jarrett and “The reality is we have Meg Peery the blessing of both of McLaughlin are first their gifts—individual new pastors in almost and the gift they are together.” three decades. — Springfield resident By Tim Peterson

Photo by Tim Peterson/The Connection The Connection Susan Ariale

hen Rev. Dr. Beth Braxton decided to leave Burke Pres- the people,” said Meg. “Then figuring out Wbyterian Church two years together: How do we live out that good ago, after 27 years of ser- news? It’s not as if we’ve come in, guns blaz- vice, replacing her was no easy task. The ing, to do this, this and this.” church Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) For the foreseeable future, the couple will convened for 15 months, considered roughly divide duties largely down the middle, each 150 applications and worked with two dif- working three-quarters time. They alternate ferent interim pastors. Sundays preaching and split “Burke was very fortunate to have not only administrational tasks—at least until the [a] wonderful previous pastor, but two re- twins they’re expecting arrive in the spring. ally wonderful interims,” said Susan Ariale, “This year it’s easy because the babies are a Springfield resident and member of the “This is fun for us as a couple,” said new Burke Presbyterian Church co-pastor Meg coming before Easter,” said Meg. “So I’ll do PNC. “At no time did I ever feel like, ‘Oh Peery McLaughlin. “We really love it. Jarrett dreams. He has big ideas—this is what I Christmas. The decision was made for us.” gosh, we have to wait until the new person can see. I’m the taskmaster.” Even with the prospect of losing one half comes?’ We really hummed right along.” of the pastoral team for maternity, Ariale and But ultimately the church needed a new ate pastor at Burke—a congregation of open. We say ‘formation,’ it’s not like indoctrination. When the congregation think the future of the full-time leader, and the PNC search ended roughly 650—alerted them to the church’s you hit sixth grade, doubt is natural, it’s normal. They cre- church is bright with the couple at the helm. with the husband-and-wife team of Rever- opening and convinced them it would be a ate some space for that. I think it’s healthy. “Now there’s this infusion of excitement, ends Jarrett and Meg Peery McLaughlin. good fit. They wasted little time in contact- “It’s not so much ‘Let’s fix something that’s broken,’” said great ideas and wonderful, wonderful After coming out of seminary at Union ing the Burke PNC, and were eventually in- Jarrett. “It is a healthy place. We don’t understand that’s preaching,” she said. “The reality is we have Presbyterian in Richmond and working to- vited for an interview. necessarily our calling here.” the blessing of both of their gifts—individual gether at Village Presbyterian in Kansas City, “Having done interviews,” said Jarrett, “For us, a lot of what we hope this year will be is learning and the gift they are together.” Mo., the couple decided they were a pack- “we were struck that the first question they age deal. Not all churches would go for that, asked wasn’t ‘How are you going to make but Burke did. our church grow, supervise staff?’—nuts and “Often the case would be—it being a bolts. They asked, ‘How do you tell the good democratic process—‘I can’t see two pastors. news in a Good Friday world?’ RETURNING HONESTY, FAIRNESS AND INTEGRITY TO THE FAIRFAX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE I don’t get it,’” said Jarrett. “That’s some theologically loaded lan- “To Burke’s credit,” said Meg, “they had guage there,” he continued. “In a world some imagination. One of their taglines is that’s governed by bad news—violence, scripture, from Isaiah: ‘Behold, I am doing death, poverty. When that’s the main trans- a new thing.’ They’ve been a church that’s mission, where do we stand as people of embraced new ideas, change. That is pretty faith in the midst of that, and what testi- unique in churches.” mony do we have to offer that can in any way compete? It was a theological question NORTH CAROLINA NATIVES, Meg and that grew out of their deep trust in their own Jarrett met while attending UNC-Chapel Hill faith, rather than some place of anxiety.” and being active in the Presbyterian Cam- The Burke PNC was equally impressed. pus Ministries organization. They began “They were very welcoming, familiar,” said dating near the end of college and were Ariale. “They felt comfortable, while at the married in 2004. Jarrett graduated in 2000 same time they had ideas that were chal- with Meg right behind in 2001. lenging: Let’s think about ourselves differ- BRYAN “B.A.” WOLFE HAS BEEN ENDORSED BY: Meg went straight to seminary while ently. Be hopeful, and look forward in a fear- Jarrett first worked in local youth ministry, ful world.” Delegate Dave Albo (#43) Elaine McConnell — former member Fairfax County Board then took some time to tour the western She and the rest of the PNC also listened Fairfax County Supervisor John Cook (Braddock District) of Supervisors (Springfield District) United States and Europe, and pursued mis- to recorded sermons of both Meg and Jarrett. Jeannemarie Davis — Former Director of the Virginia Liaison Office; Carl Peed — Former Fairfax County Sheriff sion work in Haiti with the group Wings of “I continued to feel that conviction that these Hope. He returned to seminary and gradu- were people I could relate to,” said Ariale. Former Member Virginia House of Delegates and Senate of Virginia Delegate Tom Rust (#86) ated in 2006, one year after Meg. “They could be guiding, be the voice of God Tom Davis — Former U. S. Representative 11th District Jane Woods — Former Virginia Secretary of Education; Former In the fall of 2006, the pair received their for me.” Fairfax County Supervisor Michael Frey (Sully District) Member Virginia House of Delegates and Senate of Virginia first “call” to work as associate pastors on a City of Fairfax Council Member Jeffrey Greenfield Clerk of Court John T. Frey seven-pastor staff at Village Presbyterian BRAXTON AND THE INTERIM pastors Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Herrity (Springfield District) Congressman Frank Wolf (10th) Church in Kansas City. The 4,800-person had hardly left the church in bad condition, congregation gave them ample freedom and in need of saving by the McLaughlins. On Delegate Tim Hugo (#40) Virginia Police Benevolent Association, Inc. (450 members opportunity to develop their own leadership the contrary, Meg and Jarrett were blown Delegate Jim LeMunyon (#67) in Fairfax County) skills and specialties. Meg took to pastoral away by the diverse membership, the com- “Mr. Wolfe displayed to us a wealth of knowledge that he has gained from his years of law enforcement service. Mr. Wolfe demonstrated a clear care; Jarrett excelled in youth ministry and mitment to mission, and the caring for and mission work. education of young people. understanding of the issues that are important to our law enforcement professionals in Fairfax .” —Fairfax County Chapter President Joe Woloszyn “Rainbow is one of the better children’s BEFORE LONG, THEY DECIDED to be- programs I’ve seen,” said Meg. “It’s a real ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH, VOTE BRYAN WOLFE FOR FAIRFAX COUNTY SHERIFF gin looking for new chances to preach more strength.” and “set the vision” at a church in more se- “They do a lot of emphasis on formation WWW.WOLFEFORSHERIFF.COM nior roles. A friend who was once an associ- of young people,” added Jarrett. “But it’s also PAID FOR AND AUTHORIZED BY FRIENDS OF BRYAN WOLFE • AUTHORIZED BY BRYAN WOLFE, CANDIDATE FOR FAIRFAX COUNTY SHERIFF

10 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ October 24-30, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 24-30, 2013 ❖ 11 News

Cherokee Indian Mary Aponte telling stories to children from St. John Academy in McLean.

Photos by Steve Hogan

Pumpkin Playground At Burke Nursery

ince 1994, Burke Nursery has cel- val is Cherokee storyteller Mary Aponte Sebrated the harvest season with their whose tales of nature and Indian lore hold Fall Festival and Pumpkin Playground children spellbound. For a trip full of laugh- to the delight of children of all ages. The ter and surprises be sure to take the hay- month-long event draws pumpkin seekers ride through the spooky forest teeming with from all over Northern Virginia. The many ghosts and goblins. available activities are designed to be fun Halloween is the final day the festival will and educational for all. be open; for more information, visit One of the highlights of each year’s festi- www.pumpkinplaygound.com.

The hayride about to enter the spooky forest.

Checking out a goat at Omar’s animal farm.

12 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ October 24-30, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Bulletin Board

Send notes to the Connection at [email protected] or call 703-778-9416. The deadline for submis- sions is the Friday prior to publication. Dated announcements should be submit- ted at least two weeks prior to the event.

FRIDAY/OCT. 25 Casting Call: The Great American Home Movie. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Best Western Fairfax, 3535 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Conducted locally by Ken Sander, owner of Home Video Studio, the casting call is looking for people who lived in the United States between 1946 and 1976, who are at least 40 years of age, and who are willing to tell their personal stories of a time when American life was documented in a unique and intimate way: through home movies. 703-3233-6110 or [email protected].

SATURDAY/OCT. 26 Genealogy Workshop. 10:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., at King’s Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. The Anna Maria Fitzhugh Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will sponsor a genealogy workshop. Everyone is welcome. 703-455-2998, 703-690- 7136 or www.saxbyscoffee.com. Dog Adoption. Noon-3 p.m., at Petco, 13053 Greenbriar Towncenter, Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax. An event by Homeless Animals Rescue Team. 703-817-9444 or www.hart90.org.

WEDNESDAY/OCT. 30 ADD/ADHD Coaching & Support Group. Noon, at 4031 University Drive, Conference Room A, Fairfax. A group of people impacted by ADD/ ADHD gathers for informative, guided discussions, sharing and support and provide refreshments and ample parking in rear lot or on the side streets. 703-362-2100 or [email protected].

ONGOING Singers Wanted for the Celebration Singers. The women’s show choir is interested in new talent to perform at various Northern Virginia community sites. Practices are Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. in Burke. Contact Gayle Parsons, 703-644-4485 or email [email protected]. Online Scavenger Hunt. Visit Fairfax tasks those interested in becoming “citizen ambassadors” to the county (those informed on fun, creative weekend outings in the area) to find two Fairfax County Ambassador icons hidden throughout the fxva.com website. www.fxva.com/online- ambassador. Senior Fall Prevention Classes. 1:30-2:30 p.m., at the Woodlands Retirement Community, 4320 Forest Hill Drive, Fairfax. Tuesday and/or Thursday classes in a heated pool designed to work on balance and core muscles for injury prevention. $10. 703-667-9800. American Red Cross CPR, First Aid and AED. Various times, at 2720 State Route 699, Suite 200, Fairfax. One-year certification, digital or print materials and continued education on Mondays through Thursday and Saturday. $70-110. www.redcrossnca.org. Dementia Care Givers Support Groups. Various times, at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 5114 Twinbrook Road, Fairfax. For those caring for someone with dementia or for those interested in learning more. 703-451-8626 or [email protected]. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 24-30, 2013 ❖ 13 Calendar Looking for a New

To have community events listed, send Place of Worship? to [email protected] or call 703-778-9416 with questions. The deadline for submissions is the Friday prior Visit Antioch Baptist Church! to publication; we recommend submitting your event two weeks ahead of time. To see more entertainment events, go to: http:// www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/ 2013/sep/26/fairfax-county-calendar/.

THURSDAY/OCT. 24 “The Goddess Diaries.” 7:30 p.m., at TheaterSpace, GMU Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. The performance with benefit GMU’s Women and Gender Studies Center and combines women’s stories, music and movement in a dramatic and often funny performance. $25, $10 for seniors, $5 for students. http:// cfa.gmu.edu/calendar/1634/.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY/ OCT. 24-27 All Are Welcome! The Little Mermaid, Jr. 12:30 p.m., 7 p.m., at Lake Braddock Middle School, 9200 Burke Lake Road, Sunday Worship 8, 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. Burke. The Lake Braddock Middle School Musical Theatre Department Sunday School for Children & Adults 9:30 a.m. presents the production. $5. http:// LBMermaid2013.brownpapertickets.com Married Couples Sunday School 11:30 a.m. or [email protected]. Let’s Celebrate. 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 10:30 a.m., 7:30 p.m. Rev. Dr. Marshal L. Ausberry, Sr., Senior Pastor Friday, 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Saturday, 12:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. Sunday, at the Patriot Center, 4400 Antioch Baptist Church University Drive, Fairfax. A vignette- like ice show featuring Mickey and 6531 Little Ox Road Minnie Mouse, Alice and the Mad Hatter, Mardi Gras with Princess Fairfax Station, VA 22039 Tiana and Prince Naveen, Disney Princesses, a Halloween themed 703-425-0710 • www.antioch-church.org villain dance and more. $20-$75. 1- 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.

THURSDAY-THURSDAY/ OCT. 24-31 19th annual Fall Festival & Pumpkin Playground. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; 9 a.m.-9 th INTENSELY INTERESTING p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, at Burke Presents Our 19 Annual LOTS OF FAMILY FUN Nursery, 9401 Burke Road, Burke. SPOOKY HAY RIDES • MONEY Inflatable slides, obstacles courses and playgrounds, pumpkins galore, MOUNTAIN MINERS MOUNTAIN SLIDE COMMUNITY INVOLVED artisan market, fall plants and foliage FALL FESTIVAL WIZARD OF OZ SLIDE W/ADDITIONAL for sale, many children’s activities and all the fall-themed fun you can SLIDE • MINI CAROUSEL imagine. 03-323-1188 or & Pumpkin Playground WESTERN TOWN • GRAVE YARD COMMITTED www.pumpkinplayground.com. AIRPLANE • MERRY-GO-ROUNDS INDIAN TEE-PEE • TUMBLING TUBES TO EXCELLENCE FRIDAY/OCT. 25 Thru October 31 Dances by Lar Lubovitch. 8 p.m., at PHONE TUBES • GHOST TUNNEL GMU Center for the Arts, 4400 FINAL WEEKEND SLIDE PUMPKIN FORT • FARM University Drive, Fairfax. The ANIMALS • MECHANICAL RIDES choreographer’s contemporary dance to your community piece “Crisis Variations,” one of the Fall is a great time to plant. Visit PIRATE SHIP AND PIRATES CAMP ones to be performed, earned him Best Choreography by the Prix Benois our Nursery for trees, shrubs and GHOST TRAIN • SPOOKY CASTLE • The Alexandria Gazette Packet de la Danse at the Bolshoi Theater in all your garden needs! FIRETRUCK• MONSTER TRUCK SLIDE • The Mount Vernon Gazette Moscow (the first leader of an American dance company to receive For More Information Call: • The Arlington Connection the honor). Dancers will also perform SPECIAL EVENTS “Transparent Things” and “Vez.” SAT - SUN 10–5 • The Burke Connection (703) 323-1188 FACE PAINTING • Centre View North www.pumpkinplayground.com SATURDAY/OCT. 26 www.pumpkinplayground.com Additional Fees for these Events: • Centre View South Washington West Film Fest: BALLOON ANIMALS $2 • The Great Falls Connection “Chocolate Soldiers from the USA.” 4 p.m., at Angelika Film WOBBLE WAGON $2 • The Fairfax Connection Center, 2911 District Ave., Fairfax. MOON BOUNCE $2 Tells the story of 140,000 Black • The Fairfax Station/Clifton/ American soldiers and thousands of 9401 Burke Road PONY RIDES $5 Lorton Connection British civilians who crossed a racial Burke, VA 22015 divide and introduced the British GIGANTIC • The Oak Hill/Herndon Connection population to jazz, jitterbugging and Garden Centre SELECTION OF • The McLean Connection Black American culture by night. is open daily 8-7 http://wwfilmfest.com/. PUMPKINS • CORN STALKS • The Reston Connection Tony Arnold, Soprano. 8 p.m. Featuring CIDER • JAMS & JELLIES • The Springfield Connection Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, 3905 MARY APONTE APPLES • HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS Railroad Ave., Fairfax. The award- CABBAGE & KALE • WINTER PANSIES • The Vienna/Oakton Connection winning soprano presents Haydn’s Cherokee “Symphony No. 60, ‘Il Distratto,’” Story Teller CHRYSANTHEMUMS • The Potomac Almanac Stravinsky’s “Pulcinella Suite,” and Weekdays SUN-THU 9-8, FRI-SAT 9-9 the world premiere of Theofanidis’s (Weather Permitting) Great Papers • Great Connections “Ordo Virtutem.” Price to be Great Readers! determined. 703-563-1990 or ADMISSION $9.00 M-F; $12.00 SAT/SUN • WEEKDAY GROUP TOURS • SEASON PASSES AVAILABLE See Calendar, Page 17

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Now at the new Merrifield location. To make an appointment or Seats 100; separate entrance; of the Fairfax Area urges voters to approve The sale of these bonds also spreads the cost To request medical records, please contact: (703) 207-8600 free parking this referendum for the following reasons: of capital improvements over the years that 2730-C Prosperity Ave $400/day; $200 1/2 day ❖ Longer Useful Life for Existing the facilities will be used. Fairfax, Virginia 22031 ❖ To move your records to a provider AFCEA Building Schools—We expect our public schools to Community Use of School Buildings— Outside our network, customary fees apply. be useable for 20 to 25 years from the date Besides serving as polling places, public 4400 Fair Lakes Ct of construction. Renovations extend the schools are available after class hours for 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Fair Lakes useful life of the building for an additional meetings of 4H Clubs, Scouts, homeowners Contact Rick - 703-631-6102 20 years. Such improvements include me- associations, cultural and religious groups. LEGAL NOTICE Inova Medical Group Cardiology welcomes chanical systems, wiring, plumbing, roof- Local sports leagues also have access to Fairfax Heart Associates. ing, upgrading laboratory equipment and school facilities for their games. To make an appointment or To request medical records please contact: fire alarms. These renovations ensure not Voters who would like more information 21 Announcements 21 Announcements (703) 204-9301 only that the buildings are safe, but also about referendum projects, should go to 3301 Woodburn Road Suite 301 that they support the type of instruction that www.fcps.edu and click on School Bond Annandale, Virginia 22003 will prepare our students for the challenges Referendum. They can also pick up the To move your records to a provider Outside our network, customary fees apply. of the 21st Century. brochure Bond Referendum Facts at their ❖ Demands of Continuing High Enroll- public library. ment—Our public schools have added These capital improvement projects ben- 12 Commercial Lease 12 Commercial Lease 17,000 students since 2006 and 6,000 stu- efit not just our students, but also every- dents in the last two years alone. This bond one in the community. That’s why the Office Space - Fair Lakes expands capacity by prioritizing construc- League of Women Voters urges County resi- 6400 sq ft; available 1/1/14 tion in high-growth areas where the num- dents to approve the School Bond Referen- full service - $25.75/sq ft ber of kindergarten and primary level stu- dum on Nov. 5. free parking dents is the highest, and where there has Contact Rick - been a continuing need for temporary class- Julia Jones & Helen Kelly, AFCEA Building Services rooms. Co-presidents 703-631-6102 ❖ County’s Prudent Borrowing Prac- Fairfax Area League of Women Voters On County Libraries: We Should Know Better 12 Commercial Lease 12 Commercial Lease To the Editor: ers in our schools to have more than mini- Office Space - Fair Lakes I am the assistant branch manager at mal qualifications to teach my children, and Patrick Henry Library in Vienna. I also I want the agency directors, trustees, and 1145 sq ft; available immediately worked at Reston Regional Library for four supervisors in this county to have my back full service - $30.00/sq ft years. I got my MLS 25 years ago while when it comes to defending those expecta- free parking working part-time in engineering firm li- tions. Contact Rick- AFCEA Building 21 Announcements 21 Announcements braries in Boston. My first job after getting Staff dissent on the library’s reorganiza- Services the degree was in an Army Corps of Engi- tion is widespread, but it is not at root self- 703-631-6102 neers Library and I spent several years work- serving or change-phobic, however others ing for an association information center try to characterize it. (Since the job class downtown before it became clear that the downgrades would only affect new hires, 21 Announcements 26 Antiques commute didn’t work with having a child they don’t impact current staff directly.) in elementary school, and I joined FCPL. Rather, it is principled, informed and pas- ABC LICENSE We pay top $ for antique Burke Pizza, Inc. trading as furniture and mid-century Not surprisingly, I read a lot and widely. I sionate advocacy for a profession and com- Mangino’s Pizza, 9570 N. Danish/modern Burke Road, Burke, VA 22015 teak furniture, STERLING, read book reviews, professional journals munity that we love and serve with pride. The above establishment is MEN'S WATCHES, jewelry and blogs. I keep up on technology, man- The continued library de-funding and applying to the VIRGINIA DE- and costume jewelry, PARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC paintings/art glass/clocks. agement trends, and instructional tech- proposed staff reorganization are wrong on BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Schefer Antiques @ Wine and Beer on Premises 703-241-0790. niques. I can help you find another good many levels, but one of the biggest ironies license to sell or manufacture Email:[email protected] alcoholic beverages. Joseph book based on what you like. I can walk is that it makes an argument against the Belcher, owner you through the eBook process or help you value of knowledge and literacy in a county NOTE: Objections to the issu- ance of this license must be 28 Yard Sales use our public computers if you have ques- where so many residents earn a living based submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing Carport Room Downsizing tions. If you are a student, I’ll point you to on higher education & professional creden- date of the first of two required sale. Folkmanis Puppets, fun books or homework resources at the tials. We owe it to our patrons and ourselves newspaper legal notices. Ob- Rhythm Instru, Furniture, right grade level, including facts for your to do better than this. jections should be registered Books 5335 Gainsborough Dr at www.abc.virginia.gov or science fair poster on saliva. I do programs 800-552-3200. Fx 10/26 9-2 in the branch and in the community on con- Deborah Smith-Cohen ABC LICENSE sumer, small business & investment data- Oak Hill Fabio and Drusiano Ltd, LLC 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements trading as Fabio and Drusiano, bases. I develop instructional handouts for 7361 Lockport Pl, Ste E, use throughout the county. I coach and train Lorton, VA 22079. The above establishment is applying to my colleagues to do the same. I am a li- Write the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT brarian, and my CV is not unusual in Fairfax OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE The Connection welcomes views on any CONTROL (ABC) for a County—for the time being. wholesaler license to sell or public issue. The deadline for all material is manufacture alcoholic bever- Professional training and expertise mat- noon Friday. Send to: ages. Fabio Barbuzza, ter. When I use a county service, I rely on Partner/Manager Letters to the Editor NOTE: Objections to the issu- the person helping me to have the neces- ance of this license must be The Connection submitted to ABC no later than sary credentials: I want county health ser- 1606 King St. 30 days from the publishing vices to use degreed nurses. I want county Alexandria VA 22314 date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Ob- legal services to feature attorneys with ap- Call: 703-917-6444. jections should be registered By e-mail: at www.abc.virginia.gov or propriate specializations. I want financial [email protected] 800-552-3200. services managed by CPAs. I want the teach- 16 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ October 24-30, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar Leadership is the ability to From Page 14 get men to do www.fairfaxsymphony.org/. what they SATURDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 26-27 don’t want to Bit of Bling Trunk Show and Sale. 7:30-9:30 p.m. preview Saturday; 11 do and like it. a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday, at the Jewish —Harry S Community Center of Northern Truman Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Peruse jewelry made by the Ladysmiths, Dominion Jewelers, Laurie’s Glories and Elizabeth S. Wassel, Barbara Barran’s rug collection, and sculptures by Joyce Zipperer. Proceeds benefit the JCCNV Cultural Arts Program and include light refreshments and wine. $36. BURKE PROFESSIONAL PLAZA 703-323-0880 or www.jccnvarts.org.

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Henderson Receives All-American Jersey

By Jon Roetman The Connection

t the start of the 2011 season, Caleb AHenderson was a tal- ented sophomore at West Potomac battling for playing time. Two years later, he’s the se- nior quarterback of an undefeated Lake Braddock football team that Paul VI running back Jamon Cofield scored three has aspirations of a deep playoff Courtesy photo rushing touchdowns and returned an interception run. for a score during the Panthers’ 44-21 win against Along the way, Henderson has Bishop Ireton on Oct. 19. matured physically and from a leadership standpoint as he worked hard to improve at his Paul VI Jumps on Ireton craft. His effort and ability have Lake Braddock quarterback Caleb Henderson received his already paid off in the form of a U.S. Army All-American jersey at the school’s homecom- Early During Blowout Win football scholarship offer from the ing pep rally on Oct. 18. Pictured from left: Staff Sergeant University of North Carolina, Jacob Moore, Henderson, Staff Sergeant Randy French Panthers score two touchdowns where Henderson is verbally com- and Second Platoon Kevin Smith. mitted. On Oct. 18, Henderson in less than two minutes. again experienced the fruits of his Cloud Nine right now. I still can’t season. Eric Henderson spent the labor as he received his U.S. Army believe I’m going to the Army All- 2012 season as Lake Braddock By Jon Roetman there as three Paul VI ball car- All-American jersey in the gym at American bowl. I’m really excited defensive coordinator and is now The Connection riers eclipsed the 100-yard Lake Braddock during the school’s and happy to have the opportu- the team’s offensive coordinator, mark, according to stats from homecoming pep assembly. nity.” calling plays for Caleb and Lake ith losses in six of its the Washington Post’s Henderson is one of 90 athletes Later that day, Henderson led Braddock’s high-powered offense. Wfirst seven games, allmetsports.com. O’Connor from across the country selected the Lake Braddock football team “As a father, I’m really proud of the Paul VI football finished with 17 carries for 173 to play in the U.S. Army All-Ameri- to a 51-0 victory against West him,” Eric Henderson said. “He’s team is used to playing from be- yards and a touchdown, Cofield can Bowl on Jan. 4 in San Anto- Springfield, improving the Bruins’ been through a lot. It really vali- hind. had 17 carries for 158 yards nio, Texas. Indianapolis Colts record to 7-0. Lake Braddock has dates him, I think. He’s the type On Saturday afternoon, how- and three touchdowns and Eli quarterback Andrew Luck and outscored its four Conference 7 of kid where that’s important to ever, it was the Panthers who Kneuper carried 14 times for Minnesota Vikings running back opponents 227-0. him and he’s appreciative, but I jumped out to an early lead and 102 yards. Adrian Peterson are among the Eric Henderson, Caleb’s father, just think he’s really focused on never looked back. Cofield scored on runs of 6, athletes who have played in the was the West Potomac head coach West Springfield tonight. I think A 61-yard touchdown run by 8 and 53 yards to go with his U.S. Army All-American Bowl. when Caleb was a sophomore. it won’t hit him until he’s a father quarterback Ryan O’Connor pick-six. “It feels great,” Henderson said When Eric Henderson was in- or maybe when he’s 20 years down and a 25-yard pick-six from “It’s his senior year. It’s the after the pep rally. “It’s pretty much formed he would not return as the line.” Jamon Cofield gave Paul VI a eighth game [and] now he’s an accumulation of hard work, head coach of the Wolverines, Lake Braddock will travel to play 14-0 lead less than two minutes here,” Paul VI head coach Gor- support from my family and just Caleb Henderson transferred to T.C. Williams at 3 p.m. on Satur- into the game and the Panthers don Leib said. “He’s playing like grinding every day. … I’m still on Lake Braddock before his junior day, Oct. 26. cruised to a 44-21 victory Jamon is capable of playing. He against Bishop Ireton on Oct. showed you his potential to- 19 in Alexandria. day.” O’Connor’s long touchdown O’Connor completed 6 of 10 Robinson Football Edged by Westfield run came on the game’s second passes for 63 yard and a touch- play from scrimmage. Moments down. he Robinson football team later, Ireton’s second play from “The fact that we were two Ttook a 13-7 lead against By Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection scrimmage was a pass in the dimensional,” Leib said, “was Westfield in the third right flat that Cofield inter- very helpful.” quarter, but a missed extra point cepted and returned for a score. Paul VI extended its lead to proved costly. “I just saw the outside guy go 21-0 when O’Connor found Westfield answered with a 1- out to the flats and my coach Andrew Gorczyca for 22-yard yard touchdown run by quarter- said if you see him go to the touchdown on fourth and nine back Mason Scoville late in the flats, just cheat the play,” with 3:41 remaining in the third quarter, made its ensuing Cofield said. opening quarter. A 6-yard extra-point kick and held on for a “The quarterback just threw touchdown run from Cofield in 14-13 win on Oct. 18 at Robinson the ball up and I just went to the second quarter and a 30- Secondary School. attack the ball and got the pick. yard field goal by Caleb Hutson Westfield improved to 5-2. … [The 14-0 lead] really gave the Panthers a 30-0 half- Robinson had its five-game win- boosted our confidence up. … time advantage. Bishop Ireton ning streak snapped and dropped The other team [usually] gets scored on its opening posses- to 5-2. Robinson running back Joe Wilson carries against the big 14-0 advantage. Having sion of the second half, when With the scored tied at 7-all, Westfield on Oct. 18 us get the 14-0 advantage just quarterback Andrew Latrash Robinson took the lead with a trick score for the remainder of the con- appointed. We thought we were brought our confidence up, we scored on a 5-yard run. play when running back Joe Wil- test. kind of catching a stride here (af- played harder [and] it had a big The loss dropped Ireton’s son threw a 9-yard touchdown “There are no moral victories at ter five consecutive victories).” effect on this game.” record to 2-6. pass to quarterback Jack Rowlett Robinson,” interim head coach Robinson will host Oakton at With an early two-score lead, Paul VI (2-6) will host St. with 6:05 remaining. The ensuing Dan Meier said. “I give all the 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25. the Panthers’ grind-it-out Mary’s Ryken at 7 p.m. on Fri- extra-point kick was no good, credit to Westfield. They played a Westfield will host Herndon. ground game took over from day, Oct. 25. however, and the Rams failed to fine football game. We’re very dis- — Jon Roetman 18 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ October 24-30, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com POTOMAC RIVER

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