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Ashley Elmore, a FCPS teacher and reality TV star. Teacher Finds Fame Ashley Elmore, 30, will appear on ABC’s new spin-off ‘Bachelor Pad.’
shley Elmore, a 30-year-old teacher from Robinson Second- ary, was one of the contestants on “The Bachelor” season 14 Aon ABC. She was recognized for wearing a pilot’s costume to get Jake’s attention. ABC has ordered “Bachelor Pad,” a new spin-off of the reality dating series that will feature former contestants from past seasons of “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” living together in a Big Brother-style house, The Hollywood Reporter reported the prize will be $250,000. The show has been picked up for six episodes and will air on Monday, Aug. 9. Elmore graduated cum laude from Virginia Tech with a B.S. in mar- keting management. She received her MBA from Duquesne University with summa cum laude honors. She is currently a Ph.D. student at Old Dominion University. Elmore was a top 10 contender in the Miss Vir- ginia Pageant and the youngest person ever to win the Toyota and WJLA Channel 7 Working Woman of the Year award in 2006. Elmore’s parents, reside in Pennsylvania and her sister Erin Elmore is an attor- ney in Philadelphia. Erin Elmore was on “The Apprentice” season three with Donald Trump. No Smoking in Bus Shelters? Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee) has asked Fairfax County staff to draft an ordinance to prohibit smoking in bus shelters owned by the local- ity. “At a time when we are doing everything we can to encourage the use of transit, imagine how unpleasant breathing smoke in a crowded bus shelter would be, certainly not something that would make you want to use transit,” wrote McKay in a proposal to his fellow board members.
2 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ August 5-11, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-778-9416 or [email protected] Meet the Neighbors Hundreds turn out Tuesday for Burke Target’s National Night Out event.
The Burke Centre Conservancy Traditional Okinawan Karate class warms up before giving a self-defense demonstration.
Dustin Tritt, Mitchell Lansguard, Jason Kris, 5, and Aidan Kris, 6, Tom Warnock and John Hudah of show off their balloon animals at the Burke Volunteer Fire & Rescue the 2010 National Night Out. Company 14 were a big hit with children who were able to see the inside of a firetruck. Emilie Grindle, 3, samples some cotton candy at the 2010 National Photos by Melanie LeGoullon Night Out at the Burke Target Dylan Kelley, 5, joins Uluwehi store. Knowles in a Hawaiian dance. Burke Centre Group Aims for Safer Streets
Burke Walks Safe and Green examines So, last summer, the Lentzes and eight as possible but that it could not be achieved others, all parents of students at the school, given the current state of safety on the park- pedestrian safety on Burke Centre Parkway. assembled the group and tasked themselves way. According to the survey, 86 percent of with identifying the most significant safety all respondents said that they would walk By Justin Fanizzi ing is that the current infrastructure we issues in the community and proposing more if pedestrian routes along the park- The Connection have in Burke Centre does not support the ways to fix them. The first thing the group way were improved. The reasons they gave walking and biking community we all envi- did, Andrew Lentz said, for feeling unsafe focused ndrew and Lauren Lentz are sion,” Andrew Lentz said. “We want to come was to send out a survey on the absence of cross- proud members of the Burke up with a safe approach to reduce speed to all members on the “We feel that we walks, especially in front of A community. They are parents along Burke Centre Parkway and add new Burke Centre e-mail list Terra Centre and cars ex- who are not only involved in all infrastructure to promote that vision.” asking them to list their can get things ceeding the 40-mile per things Terra Centre Elementary, but Burke According to Andrew Lentz, the seeds for gravest concerns in re- hour speed limit. Centre as well. So, when they see a threat the group were sown several years ago, as gards to the parkway. done.” Now that the problems to their neighbors and children’s safety, it the concern for pedestrian safety on the Lauren Lentz said that were identified, the becomes a threat to their quality of life. parkway has been prevalent for some time. 125 residents responded, — Andrew Lentz Lentzes and the other The Lentzes, along with a large contin- Many accidents have occurred as a result and common themes be- members of Burke Walks gent of fellow concerned citizens, are grow- of speeding on the road, as well as pedes- tween the responses were quickly evident. Safe and Green, which had grown substan- ing increasingly concerned about pedestrian trian fatalities, such as Shahm Khaznadar, “Our charge to all of us [in the survey] tially after awareness was raised through and bicyclist safety on Burke Centre Park- 16, who was struck and killed in January was to decide what kind of community we the survey, set out to draft a plan to rectify way, a road traveled at a high rate of speed 2009 trying to cross near Marshall Road. want to live in,” Lauren Lentz said. “The these problems. Andrew Lentz said that the by many motorists. In turn, they created Fearing for the safety of other pedestrians, survey respondents clearly stated that they group decided on using a three-phase ap- Burke Walks Safe and Green, a community- and especially the community’s children, want to see change.” proach to the problem in which issues based group dedicated to finding a way to many of whom cross the parkway twice a Andrew Lentz said that the overriding would be addressed step-by-step instead of provide a safer, richer experience for all resi- day to get to Terra Centre Elementary message conveyed by the results was that all at once, which he said was the failing of dents. School, the Lentzes and a few friends de- Burke Centre residents want the commu- “This issue has a long history and the feel- cided that they had enough. nity to be as pedestrian and bicycle friendly See Making, Page 15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ August 5-11, 2010 ❖ 3 News Week in Burke Wolf, Connolly Get Telework Bill Through House U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10) and U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) pushed a bill through the U.S. House of Represen- tatives that the local congressmen hope will increase teleworking among federal employees. The legislation, which passed the House last month, re- quires every federal agency to designate a senior-level employee as a telework management officer. It also requires federal agencies to include telework in their strategy to cope with a manmade or weather-related emergency, ac-
cording to Connolly’s press release. Photos by “This winter’s blizzard shut down the federal govern- ment for four and a half days but telework programs al- lowed us to retain some productivity. Thirty million dol- lars was saved because some telework programs were in Bonnie Hobbs place,” said Connolly. Many private companies already use telework success- fully. Thirty-three percent of workers at AT&T work remotely, according to Connolly’s press release. Approximately 25 /The Connection percent of Washington D.C.’s local workforce telework oc- casionally, according to a survey released by the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance this summer. “The private sector has found that productivity remains high when employees are teleworking,” said Wolf.
From left, Todd Mueller, Woodson High; Ryan Coleman, Westfield; and Javier Brionez, Correction Lake Braddock take their job as film-festival hosts seriously. The article “Gone Fishing, Hopefully” [Connection, July 29-Aug. 4, 2010] contained two errors. Brook trout are a coldwater species, so preparing local streams for restock- Students Showcase Creativity ing would require that the temperature of the stream be lowered. Dr. Dann Sklarew is an associate professor at George Mason University’s Department of Environmental Academy students show Science and Policy and the associate director of George Mason University’s Potomac Environmental Research and what they’ve learned Education Center. with year-end projects. Virginia Puts A Stop By Bonnie Hobbs To Funding Stop Signs The Connection Forget the expansion of Richmond Highway, Virginia can no longer afford to pay for stop signs, speed humps, traffic ust before the end of the school year, stu- circles and other measures used to slow vehicle traffic in dents attending the Fairfax Academy show- Fairfax County’s residential neighborhoods. Jcased their signature projects as a prelude The Virginia Department of Transportation will no longer to the academy’s annual awards program. be funding the local “traffic calming” program, according Each culminating project was a piece of original work Academy student Nicole Yin shows the to local transportation officials. produced either by individuals or groups of students. display of what the students learned in As of July 1, approximately $366,000 is left to address They included film and animation; dance chore- Chinese class. “traffic calming” projects currently in the pipeline. It ap- ography; theatrical scenes written, staged, and per- pears at least 24 requested projects – including those that formed by students; music compositions; thematic are currently being studied – will not be funded, said Kathy photography portfolios; language translation and the Corcoran College of Art and Design in Washing- Ichter, director of Fairfax County’s Department of Trans- traditional artworks in Korean and Chinese; graphic ton, D.C. to study either photography or graphic de- portation. designs; and original, fashion-design collections. sign. “I don’t think people realize that we have so little money Students whose base school is Fairfax, Robinson, Lake Braddock junior Javier Brionez was one of for transportation that the state has had to back out of Lake Braddock or three students officially things like speed humps,” said Supervisor Jeff McKay (D- Woodson high schools hosting the film festival Lee). were among the partici- “We get to use the best, showing the works of Traffic-calming projects are usually instigated at the re- pants. For example, academy students in the quest of homeowners or civic associations that have con- Fairfax senior Taylor professional equipment and Professional Television cerns about the speed and number of vehicles cutting Pittman displayed pic- we have an entire studio all Production class. He called through on local roads. tures she took for her Pro- the class “something I “It is very easy for our neighborhoods to become race- fessional Photography to ourselves.” wouldn’t get anywhere Studio class. else. It’s an amazing expe- ways. It is one of the most demanding issues, particularly — Lake Braddock junior Javier Brionez in the Vienna area,” said Supervisor Cathy Hudgins (D- For her project, she rience. We get to use the Hunter Mill). asked people what they best, professional equip- The commonwealth’s decision to cut traffic calming fund- found beautiful. “An older ment and we have an en- ing leaves the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors with a couple said each other was beautiful,” said Pittman. tire studio all to ourselves.” tough decision, said several supervisors. Even though it is “An 8-year-old girl said ‘puppies’ and a mother said Agreeing, Westfield High senior Ryan Coleman said her children. One person said beauty is in many dif- the equipment is “phenomenal” and Mr. [Dave] Ruby ferent forms and you have to look for it.” is a really great teacher. This event gives everyone a See News Briefs, Page 5 Calling the showcase a great idea, she said, “It chance to have their work appreciated.” gives everyone an opportunity to show what we’ve been working on all year long.” This fall, she’ll go to See Academy, Page 8 4 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ August 5-11, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News How would you like state of From Page 4
a state function, some county board members feel they have no choice the art LASER dentistry but to step in and fund the program with local government money. “This is a service that the community has to have provided and I will support efforts for us to use funding from the county until the state can without drills or needles? fulfill its responsibility,” said Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville). What would you say if you could have your fillings placed painlessly without drills or needles, The loss of traffic-calming funding is part of a larger financial deficit with laser precision and comfort? You’d probably say, “Where do I sign up?” Well, now you can related to transportation in Fairfax. The commonwealth has cut al- with a revolutionary new laser we call the Water Laser. You may have seen it on TV lately. most all funding for upgrades to the county’s sec- News Briefs ondary roads, which includes major thoroughfares This new Waterlase® is a breakthrough in comfortable dentistry. The laser sprays a computer- like Fairfax County Parkway, Braddock Road and Old controlled spray of air, water and laser energy at the decay in the tooth. The laser energy is Keene Mill Road, almost entirely. absorbed by the water and the energized microscopic water droplets are what actually remove According to Ichter, Fairfax used to receive as much as $25 million the tooth decay. Rarely is a shot necessary to numb the patient. Since no heat is generated annually for secondary road infrastructure. Starting next year, the from the laser the Waterlase® is very safe to use on everyone. commonwealth’s secondary road funding for Fairfax will be reduced to just $1,989. ® — Julia O’Donoghue What are the benefits of Waterlase dentistry? Virginia Budget Built Around Ⅵ Patient Comfort Heat, vibration and pressure are the primary causes of pain associated with the use of the Tenuous Medicaid Assistance traditional dental drill. Since cutting both hard and soft tissues (teeth and gums) with the The Virginia General Assembly was counting on the U.S. Congress to Waterlase® does not generate heat, vibration or pressure, many dental procedures can be per- allocate extra financial support for Medicaid benefits to state govern- formed with fewer shots, less need for anesthesia, less use of the drill and fewer numb lips! ments. But the U.S. Senate has not approved the Medicaid extension The Waterlase® allows us to prepare teeth with less trauma which results in significantly less as of Aug. 1. tooth sensitivity after new fillings. Without the extra federal funding, programs that serve people with Additionally, using the Waterlase® for gum procedures reduces bleeding, post-operative pain, disabilities and their families in Virginia could undergo far more se- swelling and the need for pain medication in many cases. That means a new level of comfort vere cuts than some members of the General Assembly originally in- and satisfaction for your entire family. tended. During budget deliberations last spring, state legislators passed an Ⅵ Sterilization austere spending plan for assisting people with disabilities because they The laser sterilizes the tooth as it removes decay. This is very important. Because of bacterial contamination, many of you have had old fillings replaced with either new fillings, or in many See News Briefs, Page 9 cases, with crowns--and sometimes even root canals!! The reoccurrence of decay under fillings is a primary reason so many root canals are needed. Since this new laser sterilizes the tooth as it removes decay, and since many dentists now use ‘bonded’ filling materials enriched with fluoride, the chances of ever having recurrent decay under that new filling are much lower.
Ⅵ Great for Teenagers The Waterlase® is especially great for teenagers. Sure, if the dentist is very good, shots should not really be painful. But KNOWING you’re getting a shot is psychologically painful even if you can’t feel the needle--especially for teenagers. By not getting a shot, not feeling the vibration of the drill, and by not hearing the loud drill, kids never become afraid of the den- tist, so they don’t grow up to be adults afraid of the dentist.
By incorporating laser technology into our dental practice, we are changing dentistry. It is no longer yesterday’s world of painful shots, large silver mercury fillings, and fearful patients. Lasers have improved the lives of patients and their dentists. Technology is something that makes life better. Better in this case is better clinical results, improved patient comfort, less use of anesthesia and antibiotics. We are proud to be one of the first dentists in Fairfax County to offer this revolutionary tech- nology. Since August 2003, Dr. Fox has completed over 3,000 laser fillings with no needle/no pain/no numbness. If you’ve been putting off going to the dentist because you were nervous about the drill and needle, you don’t have to put it off any longer!
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Second on that separate oil from water [“A Call to Gerry Connolly’s (D-11) economic Managing Editors bankrupt, much like where the list is, for instance, is SAIC, of Action,” Burke Connection, July Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic acumen and love for the working state of California and Social Se- Fairfax County, with a total of 22-28, 2010], a tool that can be Photography: man [“Wall Street Reform Bill,” Louise Krafft, curity are headed. $18,850 in donations to Connolly quickly and easily manufactured Craig Sterbutzel Connection, July 29-Aug. 4, Portraying big businesses such so far. and put to work on the oil spill in Art/Design: 2010]. As usual is the case with Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, as insurance and oil companies as SAIC, where Connolly once held the Gulf of Mexico. Their accom- letters touting Connolly’s record, John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, monsters might ap- a part-time job while serving as plishment is a testament to the John Smith the facts get in the way. pear to be an effec- your Fairfax County Board chair- untapped ingenuity and creativity Production Manager: Forsman suggests that somehow Jean Card Letters tive way to stir up man, has more than $5 billion in that has long been a hallmark of Connolly does not support corpo- voters, until you re- federal contracts, making it one of the American people. (And it un- rate bailouts. CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 alize that the private the biggest contractors in the derscores the sheer impotence and To paraphrase Connolly’s fellow Circulation Manager: sector, not the government, creates Washington, D.C. area, hardly one incompetence of BP and the fed- Ann Oliver Boston liberal Sen. John Kerry (D- the jobs that drive our economy of the “Main Street” business Ms. eral government.) 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6 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ August 5-11, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People Simpson, Guerrini To Wed rs. Christine Simpson of Fairfax and Force, Capt. Caroline Simpson is currently deployed Maj. Gen. (Ret) and Mrs. Charles overseas as chief of a Combat Intelligence Cell. Simpson, of Southlake, Texas an- Louis Guerrini graduated from Hall High School M in Spring Valley in 1994 and received a bachelor of nounce the engagement of their daughter, Caroline Megan science degree in geography from Simpson to Louis Edward Weddings & Engagements the University of Illinois in 1998. A Guerrini, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis major in the United States Air Guerrini of Spring Valley, Ill. Force, he is an F-15 pilot currently stationed at Eglin Air Force Base, The bride-elect is a 2001 graduate of Robinson Fla. as chief of F-15C programs, conducting opera- Secondary School in Fairfax and a 2005 graduate of tional testing on current and future weapons, soft- Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor of sci- ware and hardware for the F-15C. He is presently ence degree in evolutionary and biological psychol- deployed overseas. A fall 2010 wedding on the beach ogy. An intelligence officer in the United States Air in Florida is planned.
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From Page 4 “Each style represents a Robinson senior Ramez Hashlamon took the Professional Graphics Studio class that different personality.” focuses on computer graphics and digital — Fairfax senior media. “We did graphic design and 3D ani- mation, professional-level programs used in Kim Anh Tran digital-media editing to prepare students to enter the TV and graphic-design industry,” he said. “This class’s level of technology is cotta warriors in China, calligraphy and the much higher than in regular high school. different types of masks,” she said. “Each Fairfax High senior Gabrielle Montagne style represents a different personality. We and her assistant, Fairfax junior Sunny also learned about Chinese culture, and I’m Turner, did a display of anime in action for eventually going to major in Chinese at their Fashion Design class. “We chose an George Mason and then go into interna- inspiration and built a collection that best- tional business.” represented us,” said Montagne. “I designed Overall, the showcase featured live per- five outfits and Sunny helped create three. formances, film screenings and miniature She did the sewing illustrations and com- galleries hosted by students. Visitors strolled puter work.” through the viewing area and also got to “It’s exciting and thrilling to have every- speak with the students who created each body see my vision, but also a relief because project. we’re done,” said Montagne. “I’d like to Nearly 100 second-year students com- eventually be an art teacher.” Turner said pleted signature projects as part of Fairfax the class taught her to “get the best people Visitor Orretta Johnson looks at the display from the Professional Academy’s Creative Leaders project initia- and the right ideas to help you [do the Graphics Studio class. tive, in partnership with the Apple Federal project] — slackers never help.” Credit Union Education Foundation. in class. They included making dumplings, with Chinese characters to learn how to use Projects were reviewed by industry profes- TAKING CHINESE at the academy was learning how to use chopsticks, calligraphy the vocabulary,” said Yin. sionals, and awards and scholarships were Oakton sophomore Nicole Yin, who created and reading, writing and speaking in Chi- Fairfax senior Kim Anh Tran took second- given to students whose projects they a display of things the students had done nese. “We also described cartoon characters year Chinese. “We learned about the terra deemed the best.
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8 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ August 5-11, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Comfort Dental From Page 5 Jolly Place Associates were confident the U.S. Con- our special little world gress would soften the blow by •VA State licensed private preschool •Children of 2.5 to 5 years old Family & Cosmetic Dentistry providing extra Medicaid money. •Creative age appropriate curriculum Rolling Valley Professional Center Some said they would not have voted for such drastic cuts to pro- •Many amenities: large outdoor playground, fun moonbounces & 9263 Old Keene Mill Rd. grams for people with disabilities waterslides, computer room, many great materials & manipulatives Burke, Virginia 22015 had they known the federal assis- •Staff is CPR/First Aid certified with certifications in Early Previously Dr. Gwendolyn Jones & Associates tance might not arrive. Childhood Development & Child Psychology With no additional financial •Tuition rates are some of the lowest (703) 455-3338 help, Virginia will have to cut the Enrolling Now!!! Most Insurances Accepted budget for housing and employ- ment programs that serve people 571-212-6911 with intellectual disabilities by five www.jollyplace.com percent. Some group homes or employ- ment programs – such as those that help people with intellectual Your Friendly, Neighborhood Thrift Shop Reach Your Community disabilities secure jobs in grocery stores and mail YESTERDAY’S ROSE rooms – may go where you never see the same thing twice You Can Have a Successful News Briefs out of business, since this cut HOME SALE THRIFTY THURSDAY Advertising Program that would result in 50% OFF CLOTHES, Into a lower reimbursement rate for 50% OFF SHOES & PURSES their services, said George Furniture, Housewares Fits EVERY THURSDAY Braunstein, executive director of and Linens Your Advertising Budget. Saturday 8/7/10 10 a.m.-9 p.m. the Fairfax-Falls Church Commu- 10 a.m.-6 p.m. nity Services Board. Not valid with other discounts or sales. Not valid with other discounts or sales. Fairfax County would also not be able to award any new people Clothing • Furniture • Housewares an “MR waiver,” which allows in- BRING IN THIS AD AND RECEIVE AN EXTRA 703-778-9410 dividuals with intellectual disabili- 20% OFF NON SALE ITEMS GOOD THRU 8/11/10 www.connectionnewspapers.com ties to receive services in the com- 9960 Main St. Fairfax, VA • 703-385-9517 • www.yesterdaysrose.org munity for independent living. According to Braunstein, approxi- mately 900 people in the Fairfax and Falls Church area are on the Early Spring waiting list for such a waiver. Spring Clearance Blooming Braunstein said the amount of 25%25% Blooming respite time those caretakers for Benches, Fountains, Perennials, people with disabilities currently Azaleas & in the system – including parents Cast Iron Pots OFFOFF Flowering Trees and other family members – re- ceive would go from 720 hours per Patios, Walls year to 240 hours per year. Walkways “That may sound like a lot but 60-75%60-75% it isn’t Families who have a loved Paver Driveways one with disabilities at home have OFFOFF POTSPOTS & So Much More a hard time running errands or getting time to themselves. They need to have someone come watch FREE their loves ones so they can go Landscape & out,” he said. Hardscape Estimates Landscape Design Services Available College Notes Japanese Maples 30-50% Off Cadet 1st Lieutenant Karanveer Singh of Burke graduated from Over 75 Varieties Randolph-Macon Academy on May 29, Herbs 2010. Karan served the Air Force JROTC Stone Masons Corps of Cadets as the Echo Flight Com- 30% Off mander. & Bricklayers Vegetables Hannah Stafford of Burke was on Staff named to the dean’s list at Ithaca 50% Off College’s School of Communications for No Sub-Contracting Shredded Hardwood Mulch the spring 2010 semester. To qualify for We’re proud of this academic honor, students must at- $3.39 tain a minimum grade point average of 3 cu. ft. their craftsmanship 3.5 and complete a minimum of 15 credit hours. 9023 Arlington Blvd., Matthew Hill, an electrical engi- Fairfax, Virginia neering major and a resident of Burke, 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. was among the 2,500 outstanding stu- 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) dents that made the Spring 2010 dean’s list at North Carolina A&T State Univer- sity. 703-573-5025 Open 8-7, 7 days a week www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ August 5-11, 2010 ❖ 9 Calendar
To have community events listed, send to rescued animals. Northern Virginia Community College Dyck Park, 3720 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. [email protected] or call 703-778- Wolftrap Childrens Theatre in the Woods. Annandale, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Atomic Tom and The Potentials. 8 p.m. 9416 with questions. Deadline for calendar listings is Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, Annandale. Combining contemporary dance Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. two weeks prior to event. 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. 10 a.m. PROJECT Trio: styles with classical ballet technique. Tickets $15, jamminjava.com. From Hip-Hop to Bach, 11:15 a.m. Wolf Trap online at www.virginiaballetcompany.org. 703- English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. City of Opera Studio: Instant Opera! Free workshops 249-8227. Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., THURSDAY/AUG. 5 follow the 10 a.m. performance; reservations Hippiefest. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap Foundation for the Fairfax. Conversation group for adults learning Wolftrap Childrens Theatre in the Woods. required at 703-255-1824. $8-$10. Performing Arts, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. $55- English. 703-293-6227. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, www.wolftrap.org. $471. 703-938-2404 or www.wolftrap.org. Let’s Hear It for the Girls. 7 p.m. Kings Park 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. 10 a.m. PROJECT Trio: Burke Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at 5671 Happy Feet Cloggers Performance. 2 p.m. at Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Mother- From Hip-Hop to Bach, 11:15 a.m. Wolf Trap Roberts Parkway, Burke. Old Town Hall, 3999 University Ave., Fairfax. daughter book discussion group. A Single Shard Opera Studio: Instant Opera! Free workshops Nathan and The Gang Bang, Nunchucks and Learn about the history of clogging with the by Linda Sue Park. Age 9-11 with adult. 703-978- follow the 10 a.m. performance; reservations The Waves at 1 p.m., Mary Fahl at 7 p.m., Happy Feet Cloggers. An outreach program of 5600. required at 703-255-1824. $8-$10. Passafire and Mojo at 10 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center’s exhibition: Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m. Pohick www.wolftrap.org. Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com. City of Fairfax: Celebrating the Arts. Light Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Alex Band. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. Northern Virginia Country Western Dance refreshments served. 703-385-8414. Burke. The Fairfax County Master Gardeners E., Vienna. $15. jamminjava.com. Association at Accotink Unitarian Universalist Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 1 p.m. Pohick Association gives tips and advice. 703-644-7333. Thursday Theater. 11:30 a.m. Pohick Regional Church, 10125 Lakehaven Court, Burke. Line Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Fuzzy and Furry Friends. 10:30 a.m. Pohick Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Bring a dance lessons at 7:30 p.m., couples specialty Burke. The Fairfax County Master Gardeners Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, lunch and watch movies, we supply the popcorn. dance at 8 p.m., open dancing 8:30-11 p.m. $5- Association gives tips and advice. 703-644-7333. Burke. Stories and activities about hamsters and Call for titles. Ages 1-6 with adult. 703-644- $12. www.nvcwda.org or 703-860-4941. guinea pigs. Age 4-5 with adult. 703-644-7333. 7333. Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association, Inc. 10 a.m. City of Fairfax MONDAY/AUG. 9 Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Tracy Bonham, Bleu and Common Rotation. WEDNESDAY/AUG. 11 FRIDAY/AUG. 6 Master Gardeners provide horticultural tips, 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. The Guggenheim Grotto, Todd Carey and The Lydia Finale: A Goodbye & Farewell information, techniques and advice to home $12 advance, $15 at the door. jamminjava.com. Josiah Leming. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Tour, River City Extension and Analog gardeners. 703-293-6227. Hooked on Sea Life. 7 p.m. City of Fairfax Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com. Rebellion. 6 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m. Kings Park Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Wakefield Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. at 8100 Ave. E., Vienna. $10 advance, $13 at the door. Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. The Discover the largest snail in Virginia, watch a sea Braddock Road, Annandale. jamminjava.com. Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association horse play hide and seek and see more ocean Paint a Mosaic Plate. 2:30 p.m. Pohick Regional John Eddie. 9:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple gives tips and strategies. 703-978-5600. animals with Andrew Wilson of Under the Sea. Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Ave. E., Vienna. $15 advance, $18 at the door. DAV - Disabled American Veterans. 10 a.m. 703-293-6227. Decorate your own summer-themed plate. jamminjava.com. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Presented by Clay Cafe Studios. Glazed and fired Road, Burke. Monthly meeting of the Disabled plates returned to the library two weeks later. Junior Ranger Day. 12-3 p.m. Wolf Trap TUESDAY.AUG. 10 Foundation for the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap American Veteans703-644-7333. Age 12-18. 703-644-7333. Road, Vienna. Fun activities for children as they Charity Car Wash and Show. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at George Thorogood & The Destroyers. 8 p.m. Primetime Sports Bar & Grill, 11250 James Swart at Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, learn about the performing arts, Wolf Trap, and THURSDAY/AUG. 12 the National Park Service. Activities include a Circle, Fairfax. Car wash, car and bike show, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. $51-$471. 703-938- variety of ranger-led programs and a rubber basketball dunk contest and two versus two 2404 or www.wolftrap.org. Legally Blonde. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap Foundation stamp scavenger hunt. www.nps.gov/wotr/ competition, raffles and giveaways, food, music Wolftrap Childrens Theatre in the Woods. for the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. forkids or 703-255-1827. and more. Proceeds go to a local charity to Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, $46-$184. 703-938-2404 or www.wolftrap.org. benefit animals affected by the BP oil spill. 703- 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. 10 a.m. Dance Institute Wolftrap Childrens Theatre in the Woods. 352-0260. of Washington: West Side Story, 11:15 a.m. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, SATURDAY/AUG. 7 Rocknoceros: Painting the Town PINK! Free 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. 10 a.m. Dance Institute workshops follow the 10 a.m. performance; of Washington: West Side Story, 11:15 a.m. SPCA of Northern Virginia Dog Wash. 11 SUNDAY/AUG. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Webers Pet Supermarket, 11021 reservations required at 703-255-1824. $8-$10. Rocknoceros: Painting the Town PINK! Free Lee Highway, Fairfax. Dog washing, nail Virginia Ballet Company: “Precedence.” 4:30 www.wolftrap.org. workshops follow the 10 a.m. performance; trimming and ear cleaning to help raise funds for p.m. at the Ernst Community Cultural Center, Fairfax Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at Van reservations required at 703-255-1824. $8-$10.
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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ August 5-11, 2010 ❖ 11 Burke Connection Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected] W.S. All-Stars Make Strong Postseason Run Summer Baseball Wrap-up: Fairfax Bulls victorious; Post 176 loses at states; Saunders defeats Nationals.
By Rich Sanders son and hopes of moving onto the semifi- Photo courtesy of WS Na The Connection nals. Phillips’ team, at states, had played four games in four days. anager Charlie Phillips’ group of 10-11-year-old PRIOR TO STATES, the Nationals had M baseball players, who captured the District 9 tournament by win- made up the West Spring- ning all six of their games, including an 8-2 field Nationals All-Stars team, put together title game win over Dale City. West an impressive summer postseason showing Springfield’s only close game at districts
over the past several weeks in capturing the came earlier in the tournament in an 11-10 ts All-Stars District 9 champion- pool play victory ship before winning over its West a couple of games at “We were probably as Springfield All the Virginia state Stars’ brethren, the tournament. good as anybody there.” Americans. West Springfield’s 10-11 Nationals All-Stars swept through the recent The Nationals’ — Charlie Phillips, 10-11 Nationals’ In that playoff District 9 tournament with a perfect 6-0 record. season ended on All-Stars manager meeting with its in- July 26, when they league rivals, the lost an 8-7 nail-biter Nationals built an ing than we got last year,” said Phillips. Andrew Peter, Brett Stallings and Matt to Dulles in a quarterfinals round game of 11-2 lead before the Americans stormed “Surprisingly, we didn’t hit as well.” Stallings. the state tourney. Dulles ultimately ad- back to get within 11-10, which ended up A year ago, many of the same players vanced to the state finals before losing to being the final. were part of the West Springfield 9-10 All- Chantilly, 2-1. “There were mixed emotions [about the Stars that captured the District 9 champi- Bulldogs Excel “We were probably as good as anybody win] because we knew some of their guys,” onship before struggling at states where there,” said Phillips, of how his West Spring- said Phillips. “You could have next door they went 0-3. At Summer Classic field squad stacked up against the other neighbors on separate teams. Those kids [on Phillips was an assistant coach in 2009 The Fairfax 11-under select Bulldogs’ state contenders. both teams] play with and against each with the 9-10 All-Stars, which won a 28-18 baseball team capped its spring-summer West Springfield had won two of three other. It was an interesting mix.” District 9 title game slugfest over Dumfries season with a championship at the recent games in the initial pool play portion of the Over the course of the West Springfield to earn a state tournament seeding. six-team Doc Bonaccorso Summer Classic, state tournament, earning the right to ad- Nationals All-Stars’ postseason (district and The following ball players made up this which took place July 23-26 at Barcroft Park vance to the quarterfinals meeting against states combined), they went 8-2 overall. summer’s outstanding West Springfield in Arlington. Dulles. The bracket from the quarterfinals Phillips said pitching and solid team defense Nationals’ 10-11-year-old All-Stars: Jack Fairfax, under Manager Jeff Hoeth, de- onward was single-elimination play. As a were keys to the West Springfield team’s Basse, Matt Carroll, Jesse Elliott, Nick feated the Alexandria Heat, 9-3, in the result, the tough, one-run setback to the winning ways. Karlinchak, Isaak Lyons, Jimmy Morgan, Dulles team ended West Springfield’s sea- “We got better defense and better pitch- Chris Meyers, Jacob Myers, Rami Nabhan, See Area, Page 14
Cardinal AAU 11th at Nationals team from Northern Virginia representing Cardinal AAU ABasketball placed 11th at the 16-under boys Division 1 AAU National Championships in late July in Orlando. More than 150 elite level teams from across the country partici- pated in the week-long championship tournament. The Cardinal team is comprised mostly of players from North- ern Region public high schools. The players are: Mo Alie-Cox (South County), De’Quan Doyle (Mount Vernon), Daniel Dixon (Langley), Jack Earley (Yorktown), TJ Huggins (TC Williams), Lance Robinson (South County), Aaron Rodenas (Chantilly), Gordon Rogo (McLean), Troy Thomas (Flint Hill), Austin Vasiliadis (Langley) and Kevin Walters (Gwynn Park, Md.). Larnce Robinson and Bernie Conrow coach the squad. The solid showing in Orlando ended a successful season for the Cardinal that began in March, following the high school sea- son. In addition to numerous Washington area events, the team competed in events in New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, South Carolina, and Florida. The locals completed their season with a tournament record of 40-12, including championships at the Potomac Valley AAU regional qualifier, Fairfax Stars’ Battle of the Beast, and two elite events in South Carolina earlier in July. The U-16 Cardinal boys’ basketball team, made up of players from throughout Northern Virginia, finished the season with an overall record of 40-12.
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The deadline to register is Sept. 1. Registration SAT./SUN. AUG. 7 & 8 Fastpitch Softball Clinic forms are available at senior residences, community The 2010 National District champion Hayfield centers, senior centers, online at www.nvso.us or by Hawks softball team will conduct a softball clinic on calling 703-228-4721. Registration fee is $1, which Sept. 12, 19 and 26. The clinic is for beginning soft- includes one event, additional events are $1 each. ball players ages 8-12 years old and is limited to 24 Events include swimming, diving, track, field, ten- girls. All aspects of the game of fastpitch softball will nis, table tennis, racquetball, pickleball, duplicate be taught. The clinic will run from 2-5 p.m. on the bridge, chess, scrabble, cribbage, shuffleboard, men’s softball field at Hayfield Secondary School, 7630 basketball, Wii bowling, 10-pin bowling, eight-ball Telegraph Road, Alexandria. The cost is $80. Appli- pool, horseshoes, softball hit and throw, yo-yo tricks, cants can contact head coach Ron Giovannucci at bocce, fencing, Frisbee throw, golf, miniature golf, [email protected] for a registration form. bunco, men’s and women’s basketball free throw and team line dancing. Gold, silver and bronze medals Healthy Aging Is Goal are awarded after each event. “One of the major goals of the Northern Virginia Of 2010 Senio Olympics Senior Olympics is to promote and showcase healthy aging,” said Jack Hobbs, NVSO chairman. “NVSO The 2010 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics will recognizes that healthy aging encompasses both take place Sept. 18-29 at more than 10 venues mental and physical activities which is why we offer throughout Northern Virginia. Adults 50 years of age such a wide variety of competitive events.” and older who live in Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, The general public is invited to attend events free 10910 Rice Field Place, Fairfax Station • $1,149,990 • Open Sunday 1-4 Loudoun or Prince William counties, or the cities of of charge. Helen Grozbean, Century 21, 571-233-4287 Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church are eligible to participate. When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses, visit Bulletin Board www.ConnectionNewspapers.com and click the Real Estate links on the right side. Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. Send notes to the Connection at Running/Walking Club. 10 a.m. hour sessions. Introduction to basic [email protected] or call Potomac River Running Store, 5715 karate techniques. $5. Registration Fairfax Station 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated Burke Centre Parkway, Burke. For required at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ 7912 Willfield Ct...... $699,900...... Sun 1-4...... Connie Maternick...... Jobin...... 703-969-0426 announcements should be submitted at age 55 and up. A facilitated walk/run rec or 703-324-5544, TTY 711. 6812 Old Stone Fence Rd...... $824,900...... Sun 1-4...... Matt Quinn...... Quinn’s Realty & Est. Serv....703-532-5632 least two weeks prior to the event. in the Burke area. Wear running/ 8286 Armetale La...... $849,900...... Sun 1-4...... Ann Witherspoon...... Long & Foster...... 703-503-1836 walking shoes and comfortable 11530 Lilting La...... $985,000...... Sat 1-4 ...... Les Owen...... Wm. G. Buck & Assoc...703-447-0590 clothing suitable for outdoor activity. FRIDAY/AUG. 6 10910 Rice Field Pl...... $1,149,990.....Sun 1-4...... Helen Grozbean...... Century 21 ...... 571-233-4287 THURSDAY/AUG. 5 Ongoing, meets every Thursday. Line Dance Class. 10 a.m. Durga 11107 Hampton Rd...... $1,690,000.....Sun 1-4...... Fran Rudd...... ERA...... 703-980-2572 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/rec or 703- Temple, 8400 Durga Place, Fairfax Fairfax Toastmasters. 7:30 p.m. at Lorton Fairfax High School Room J136, 324-5544, TTY 711. Station. For age 55 and up. All levels. Karate. 1 p.m. at Ekoji Buddhist Ongoing, meets every Friday. $5. 6714 Red Bird Woods Ct...... Sun 1-4...... Rhonda Walker...... Long & Foster...... 703-635-4588 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax. Meetings on 7441 Cullum St...... $315,000...... Sun 1-4...... Kathy Stark ...... Weichert...... 703-201-9656 the first and third Thursdays. Temple, 6500 Lakehaven Lane, Registration required at Fairfax. For age 55 and up. 8-one 7785 Grandwind Dr...... $509,990...... Sun 1-4...... Sam Song...... Weichert...... 703-819-9362 [email protected]. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/rec. 9023 Jameson St...... $650,000...... Sun 1-4...... Ashley O’Brien...... RE/MAX...... 571-332-1816 Clifton 12415 Henderson Rd...... $715,000...... Sun 1-4...... Cathy DeLoach...... Long & Foster...... 571-276-9421 #1 Weichert Agent in Burke & Fairfax Station 12610 Knollbrook Dr...... $1,125,000.....Sun 1-4...... Carol Hermandorfer...... Long & Foster...... 703-503-1812 Burke Call Kathleen 9213 Honey Creeper Ct...... $379,950...... Sun 1-4...... Kathleen Quintarelli...... Weichert...... 703-862-8808 OPEN OPEN SUNDAY SUNDAY 5811 Shana Pl...... $424,900...... Sat 10-1...... Debbie Kent...... Cottage Street...... 703-740-7654 today and 5655 Mount Burnside Way...... $450,000...... Sat 1-4 ...... Barb White Adkins...... RE/MAX...... 703-339-4500 ask for a 7206 Drifter Ct...... $554,950...... Sun 1-4...... Kathleen Quintarelli...... Weichert...... 703-862-8808 5911 Freds Oak Rd...... $689,000...... Sun 1-4...... Marsha Wolber...... Long & Foster...... 703-618-4397 copy of her “Satisfied Springfield 7815-A Harrowgate Cir. #A...... $220,000...... Sun 1-4...... Ann Wynne...... Long & Foster...... 703-402-7265 Client List” 7842 Brompton St...... $349,999...... Sun 1-4...... Ehsan Sawez...... Weichert...... 703-402-2957
Burke/Longwood Knolls $554,950 Burke $379,950 Kingstowne/Alexandria 6834-B Brindle Heath Way...... $289,950...... Sun 1-4...... Tom & Cindy and Associates...Long & Foster...... 703-822-0207 Open Sunday 8/8 1-4 Open Sunday 8/8 1-4 6625 Haltwhistle Ln...... $439,950...... Sun 1-4...... Tom & Cindy and Associates...Long & Foster...... 703-822-0207 Premium cul-de-sac lot backing to Immac & sunny home on beautiful wooded common area w/remodeled corner lot w/ eat-in kit w/ cherry cabinets Annandale eat-in kit w/Corian counters, huge & newer appl, 4BR, 2BA, garage, fin 4000 Estabrook Dr...... $485,000...... Sat/Sun 1-4...... Catherine Wasilewski...... PenFed...... 703-716-2900 sunroom w/cathedral ceilngs & walls bsmt w/ plenty of storage, gas heat, 8305 Miss Anne Ln...... $545,000...... Sun 1-4...... Linda Maxwell...... Long & Foster...... 703-452-3912 of windows, deck, pond, fenced yard, 5 fresh paint, replaced windows, siding, 8611 Sinon St...... $594,900...... Sun 1-3...... Colin Concannon...... LBT Residential...... 703-717-5685 large BR, fin walkout bsmt, replaced concrete drive, HVAC & garage dr, roof, siding, garage drs & HVAC, new custom window treatments, all neutral Fairfax carpet, all neutral décor & more. decor & walk to VRE. 11503 Rothbury Sq ...... $465,000 ...... Sun 1-4...... Ingrid Barrett ...... ERA...... 571-216-2313 4794 CATTERICK CT ...... $555,000...... Sun 1-4...... Joe O’Hara...... Washington Fine...... 703-350-1234 10502 James Wren Way...... $575,000...... Sun 1-4...... Bill Bisson...... RE/MAX...... 703-250-8500 12302 CANNONBALL RD...... $589,000...... Sun 1-4...... Donna Stoll...... ERA...... 703-742-6900 4025 Verret Drive...... $624,900...... Sun 1-4...... Spencer Marker & Co...... Long & Foster...... 703-830-6123 4128 HALSTED ST...... $640,000...... Sun 1-4...... Mindy Link...... Coldwell Banker...... 703-380-2706 12796 FOX KEEP RUN...... $749,900...... Sun 1-4...... Etie OConnell...... Keller Williams...... 703-636-7300 11402 VALLEY RD...... $1,399,000.....Sun 1-4...... Sepideh Farivar ...... Weichert...... 703-760-8880 Centreville 6799 STONE MAPLE TER...... $254,900...... Sat 2-4 ...... Kim Kroner...... Keller Williams...... 800-961-1328 5326 Sammie Kay La...... $595,000...... Sun 1-4...... Kathy Stark ...... Weichert...... 703-569-7870 Burke $459,950 Burke $474,950 Burke/Burke Centre $339,950 2 CAR GARAGE Backs to Parkland Remodeled Top to Bottom Chantilly Huge 2500 sq ft home in immac cond w/ Immac & sunny home on cul-de-sac with Gorgeous TH w/remodeled kit w/granite 26189 Rachel Hill Dr...... $465,000...... Sun 1-4...... Donny Samson...... Samson Properties....703-864-4894 sunny country kitchen w/ granite cntrs & premium lot backing to Parkland, 5 spacious counters & new cabinets, fin walkout 4502 GASTON ST...... $599,900...... Sun 1-4...... Dianne Lemanski...... Keller Williams...... 703-754-0097 breakfast bar, new carpet & fresh paint, BR, 3 BA, remodeled eat-in kitchen with bsmt w/new carpet, lovely hdwd flrs, 26101 Iverson Dr...... $599,999...... Sat 1-4 ...... Trisha Cooper...... RE/MAX...... 540-903-8525 granite counters & cherry cabs, lovely hdwd 9 ft clngs, spacious MBR w/ dramatic amazing remodeled baths w/granite & cathedral clngs & 2 walk-in closets, deck flrs, deck, patio & hot tub, fin walk-out bsmt porcelain, deck, fenced yard, replaced overlooks trees, fin walkout bsmt, gas w/frplc, remodeled hall BA w/granite & mar- To add your Realtor represented Open frplc, 3BR, 3.5BA, walk 1 block to shop- ble, quality Hardiplank siding, replaced roof, roof, siding, windows, sliders, & heat ping & more. furnace & A/C, walk to school & more. pump, walk to pool & tot lot & more. House to these weekly listings, please call Steve Hogan at 703-778-9418 Kathleen Quintarelli #1 Weichert Realtor Burke/Fairfax Station or E-Mail the info to 703-862-8808 Licensed Realtor 21 Years [email protected] See Interior Photos at: NVAR Lifetime Top Producer All listings due by Tuesday at 3 pm. www.kathleenhomes.com • [email protected] www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ August 5-11, 2010 ❖ 13 Sports Area Baseball Teams Experience Highs and Lows
From Page 12 to the club prior to the July 31 trade dead- Springfield, which a few weeks ago cap- line. tured its eighth American Legion District 17 championship game played on Monday, Saunders, who was 6-10 with a 4.62 ERA (Northern Virginia) crown in the last 21 July 26. The finals were originally sched- for the Angel this season prior to being years, finished the summer season 20-10. uled to take place a day earlier, but rainy traded, struck out seven and walked two The night before its season-ending loss weather forced the one day postponement. in the outing versus visiting Washington. to Chesapeake, Springfield fell into the In all, the Bulldogs went 5-0 at the Clas- The only run he allowed was a solo home loser’s bracket of the eight-team, double- sic. They won two games apiece against run off the bat of Ryan Zimmerman with elimination state tourney with a 6-4 first both the Heat and the Alexandria Bandits, two outs in the top of the first inning. round loss to host Danville Post 325 on Tues- while also beating the Herndon Storm. In his first start with the Diamondbacks day, July 27. That game, due to rain, got For the season as a whole, Fairfax, a mem- on July 29, Saunders, in a no-decision at started late Tuesday night and did not con- ber of the Old Dominion Baseball League, Philadelphia, allowed two runs over seven clude until 1:45 a.m. on Wednesday morn- finished with an impressive 8-4 record. innings with four strikeouts and no walks ing. Members of the Bulldogs are: Thomas in a game eventually won by the Phillies, Springfield had little time to regroup fol- Aguila, Mitchell Clarke, Jack Denneny, Kyle 3-2. lowing that loss to Danville before it played Hoeth, Ryan Kelly, Matthew Maribojoc, Saunders, a former Virginia Tech pitcher again at 1 p.m. on Wednesday against the Brian Peirce, Chris Pitura, Randy Prosperi, who was drafted by the Angels with the Chesapeake squad. Springfield received a Josh Rector, Thompson Rick and Jack 12th overall pick in the 2002 first year solid outing from starting pitcher Brennan Weaver. Filling in as tournament substitutes player draft, has crafted a nice career for Miller, who allowed three runs and seven were Sam Roux and Joey Kronlage. himself in the Major Leagues. He won 17 hits over eight innings of work against games for the Angels in 2008 and 16 for Chesapeake. He fanned seven and walked them last year. one in an outing in which he threw 117 Saunders Earns Win pitches, 79 for strikes. Over Nationals Springfield Post 176 At the plate for Post 176, strong games Brennan Miller gave Springfield came from John Ponton (3 hits, 2 RBI); Joe West Springfield High graduate and cur- Post 176 eight strong innings of Townsend, who doubled and reached base rent Major League pitcher Joe Saunders, Eliminated work in his team’s season-ending four times while scoring two runs; and who was recently traded from the Anaheim What has been a terrific season ended playoff loss to Chesapeake last Nathan Slater (2 RBIs, 2 runs). Angels to the Arizona Diamondbacks, went for the Springfield Post 176 American Le- week. Springfield, under successful longtime the distance in Arizona’s 6-1 win over the gion baseball team last week when the lo- Manager Al Vaxmonsky, qualified for states Washington Nationals on Tuesday night in five hits over nine innings to improve his cals fell to Chesapeake Post 280, by an 8-7 by winning the District 17 tournament Arizona. The southpaw and former Spar- record to 7-10 with a 4.28 ERA. It was just score, in a state playoff game that took championship game, 13-6, over Vienna Post tans’ pitching ace allowed just one run and his second start for Arizona since coming place in Danville on July 28. 180 on Friday, July 23.
14 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ August 5-11, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Community Volunteers
Help support the Lorton Farm- ers Market by volunteering to be an Making Parkway Safer for Pedestrians Assistant Market Manager one Sunday a month between 7 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. For more information contact Phyllis From Page 3 permanently reducing speed on the park- “Do we want to be a commuter commu- Ingram at 703-642-0128 or way. After the first phase is carried out, they nity where people are flying through our [email protected]. other groups in the past. hope, drivers using the road would be aware neighborhoods at high rates of speed,” An- Fairfax County’s Volunteer So- “What we’re doing differently than oth- of the safety risks and in turn, will be more drew Lentz said. “Are we content that in- lutions program needs volunteers to ers who have tried [to address the issue] in willing to reduce their speed. To further creased traffic on the parkway now cuts our help older adults with transportation to medical appointments. Contact 703- the past is that they tried to drive home one ensure that speed is kept below the limit, community in half? No, and that’s what this 324-5406 or www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ massive infrastructure fix,” Andrew Lentz Andrew Lentz said that the group hopes to plan will fix.” dfs/olderadultservices and link to Vol- said. “We tried to understand what the com- obtain their own permanent dynamic speed The third phase, Andrew Lentz acknowl- unteers. Volunteer Solutions is part of munity wanted and how we could work sign. In addition, since there is no actual edged, would require funding, but currently, the Department of Family Services’ Di- vision of Adult and Aging Services. with the Burke Centre Board [of Trustees] speed zone in front of Terra Centre that re- a source is yet to be found. He said that the and the county.” duces the speed limit in the vicinity of the Burke Centre Conservancy, whose trustees Help residents of nursing The first phase, Andrew Lentz said, is all school, the group hopes to have one cre- approved the plan July 8, does not have any homes and assisted living facili- about raising awareness and in turn, chang- ated. money for the project. The group also ties advocate for their rights, resolve conflicts and improve the qual- ing behavior. The group realized that the “Sure, it might take a minute longer to reached out to Supervisor John Cook (R- ity of their lives. The Northern Virginia problem couldn’t be fixed unless everyone get home with slower speeds and longer Braddock) and while he has given his full Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program in the community is aware of it, so the group backups at lights,” said Mark Faris, a mem- support, there is simply not enough money needs volunteers who can commit four plans on installing signs in the median along ber of the group. “But Burke Centre Park- in the county budget at the moment either. hours a week for one year. Visits must occur between 8 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays. the parkway. These signs, he said, would way could become a showpiece for what a So, Andrew Lentz said that the group would Volunteers receive training and con- say something to the effect of ‘slow down, truly family friendly, walker friendly and apply for money from “Safer Schools,” a tinuing support. 703-324-5861, TTY we live here,’ though that is not finalized. biker friendly roadway ought to look like.” federal program that uses stimulus money 703-449-1186 or If possible, he said that the group wants to to fund school improvement projects. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ ltcombudsman. work with the police in this phase as well THE THIRD and final phase, according to While many obstacles lay ahead in the to put up a dynamic speed sign that would the Lentzes, is to add new infrastructure group’s mission to provide a safe environ- Shepherd’s Center of Fairfax- show drivers how fast they are driving. The once speed is permanently reduced. The ment for all area residents, the Lentzes and Burke needs drivers in order to launch a Companion Shopping Program for group hopes to have this phase completed first order of business would be to add cross- their fellow Burke Walks Safe and Green seniors in our area. Volunteers will by the beginning of the school year. walks at Terra Centre across from the Gi- members are already pleased with the drive seniors twice each month to gro- “As a driver, when you see signs like those ant Foods and at Lake Barton, where many progress they have made and only expect cery stores and banks, on Tuesdays 1-4 and see that the police enforces it, you know people cross the parkway to get to the walk- more. p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Con- tact 703-359-2918, that the community cares,” Andrew Lentz ing and biking trails. The group also hopes “This will take some time,” Andrew Lentz [email protected], or the said. to add bike lanes along both sides of the said. “But we’ve been success so far, and Shepherd’s Center office at 703-323- Phase two, the Lentzes said, will focus on parkway. we are in a place that we feel that we can 4788. get things done.” Faith Notes
Send notes to the Connection at [email protected] or call COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated announcements should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event.
Congregation Adat Reyim, 6500 Westbury Oaks Court, Spring- field, offers several events open to the public in August. Contact adatreyim.org or 703-569-7577. ❖ Shabbat Wine and Cheese Re- ception. Friday, Aug. 6, at 7 p.m. Enjoy an array of fine cheeses, Kosher wine and other Shabbat fare, and stay for Shabbat services at 8 p.m. We welcome new and current members, and indi- viduals and families who are looking for a new synagogue experience. ❖ Congregation Adat Reyim Jubilee Lunch and Learn. Saturday, Aug. 7, Messiah United Methodist Church 9800 Old Keene Mill Rd. Christian Center at 12 p.m. Discussion about Jewish www.messiahumc.org Celebrating the Sounds of Freedom prayer and the Shema, including how Realtime Worship - Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM 703-455-7041 Sunday School 10:10 AM the Shema prayer was formulated and Check out our: Sunday Evening - 6:30 PM Youth Meeting why, its place in the prayer service, how Sunday School Family Night - Wednesday 7:15 PM • dynamic youth group Call for Sunday Evening Worship Home Group Schedule it came to prominence, and some an- visit our website: www.jccag.org cient and modern thoughts on its • both men’s and women’s ministry 9:15 AM 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170 meaning. • wonderful choir, bell choirs and a full orchestra Worship Service “Experience the Difference” ❖ Preschool and Religious School Open Houses. Sunday, Aug. Sunday Services 8:15, 9:30 and 11 am 6215 Rolling Road, Springfield 10:30 AM 8, at 11 a.m.-1 p.m., and on Monday, Sunday School 9:30 and 11 am (near West Springfield High School) Presbyterian Aug. 16, at 5:30-7:30 p.m. Join us for Childcare is available during worship 703-569-9862 www.calvaryfamily.com Burke Presbyterian Church 703-764-0456 refreshments and learn about Adat “Continuing the ministry of Reyim’s preschool and religious school Christ on earth” Sansaug Korean Presbyterian programs. We offer classes for ages two Baha’i Faith Episcopal 703-425-3377 through high school. Interfaith families Baha’is of Fairfax County Southwest Church of the Good Shepherd Unitarian Universalist 703-912-1719 and all preschool children welcomed. 703-323-5400 St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church Accotink Unitarian Universalist Baptist St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 03-978-8724 703-503-4579 Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Preservation of Zion Fellowship 703-455-2500 703-409-1015 Non-Denominational 13421 Twin Lakes Drive in Clifton Lutheran hosts “SonHarvest County” Vaca- Catholic Burke Community Church Abiding Presence Lutheran Church 703-425-0205 tion Bible School Aug. 16-20, from 9 Church of the Nativity 703-455-7500 a.m.-12:15 p.m. For ages 4 through 703-455-2400 Calvary Christian Church 703-455-7041 sixth grade. $35 per child or a maximum Christian Reformed Methodist of $75 per family. Register at Grace Christian Reformed Church Burke United Methodist Church Knollwood Community Church b b www.lordoflifelutheran.com for the reg- 703-323-8033 703-250-6100 703-425-2068 istration form or 703-323-9500. To Advertise Your Community of Worship, Call 703-778-9418 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ August 5-11, 2010 ❖ 15 People Nothing is politically right which is morally wrong. —Daniel O’Connell
BURKE PROFESSIONAL PLAZA The Corner of Rt. 123 (Ox Rd.) & Burke Centre Pkwy.
Volunteers from Springfield, Fairfax Station and Burke pose in front of a house in Savannah, Ga. that they helped to repair as part of a community service project. Going Down to Georgia Local volunteers repair Franke was able to make the repairs to minor spots in the roof. Unfortunately, the hole about 8 inches Suite F • 5631 Burke Centre Parkway • Burke, VA 22015 home in Savannah. wide that caused a big mess in Thorpe’s house, wasn’t something that could be easily fixed. The City of Weekdays • Saturdays • Evenings welve people from the Springfield, Fairfax Savannah, the entity in charge of the project, was Station and the Burke area recently went notified and we were told they would send someone United Concordia Participant down to Savannah, Ga. for a community out quickly. 24 Hour Emergency Care T service project. The group was comprised The painting project seemed to go smoother than of Rev. Meredith Keseley, Phil Franke, Suzanne the roofing project. Luckily, the volunteers found no Orthodontic Specialists Rowley, Alex Dyson, Caroline Rowley, Kelsey Glass, gaping holes in the house, contrary to the roofing Henry F. Dutson, DDS MS Katie Linder, Tori Rowley, Tori Craven, Becca Downs, project. They had spent all of Monday scraping to for Adults and Children D. Michael Ellis, DDS Connor England and Nick Munster. They left at on get ready for the new paint and thought they would Sunday, July 11, at 4:15 a.m., cramming themselves be ready to go as soon as they arrived. However, the into a 15-seat van, minus a row of seats that had humidity down in Georgia was so thick and wet that 5631-B Burke Centre Parkway 4600 John Marr Dr., Suite #401 been replaced by stacked luggage. Ten hours later, after standing outside for less than five minutes, one Burke, VA 22015 Annandale, VA 22003 they arrived at Savannah State University, where they was drenched from head to toe. Besides it being in- 703-250-2214 703-750-9393 set up in dorms. credibly gross and detrimental to makeup, the hu- The group’s mission was to paint and put a new midity also made all of the paint peel right off. For- • Free Initial Exam roof on Annie Thorpe’s house. Thorpe is an 87-year- tunately, the volunteers were able to work through old widow living in Savannah. The worksite was lo- this and apply a fresh coat of yellowish-white paint • 40+ Years Experience cated 1.3 miles from the university. to the front and side of the house. • Two Board Certified Orthodontists The volunteers had Monday through Friday to fin- Midway through the week, the group went to visit • Ceramic Braces ish their job, beginning their work early in the morn- the historic part of Savannah, which was absolutely ing each day. First, they had to scrape off all of the beautiful. It was also absolutely, incredibly hot. It • Invisalign Treatment lead paint before they could begin painting. didn’t matter if they were doing physical labor on a On Monday night, after they were safe and sound house or just walking along River Street; both seemed in their dorm rooms, a huge storm brought heavy almost unbearable in the heat. Luckily, they found rain, lightning and loud thunder. The group didn’t some great air-conditioned candy stores to take give it much thought except for the fact that they breaks in when we couldn’t stand to be outside any- www.dutson-ellisortho.com were happy not be outside during the torrential more. After visiting well-known spots like River downpour. Street, Paula Deen’s store and City Market, the vol- Unfortunately, when they pulled up to Thorpe’s unteers grabbed a bite of Southern BBQ at Blowin’ house the next morning, she informed them that af- Smoke. To advertise please call Steve Hogan ter 59 years of living in her house, she never once After overcoming many obstacles, the volunteers had a leak. That is, until the previous night. Workers finally made some headway and by the end of Fri- at 703-917-6463 from the City of Savannah in charge of prepping her day, July 16, Thorpe had a new roof and a freshly roof for repairs had neglected a couple of spots. painted house. Military Notes Find us on Facebook and become a fan! www.Facebook.com/connectionnewspapers Army Pfc. Anthony C. Rhee has Jonathan T. White has entered academic year at the academy. He is the graduated from basic combat training at Basic Cadet Training at the U.S. Air son of John and Susan White of Arundel Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Rhee is the Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Place, Springfield. White is a 2010 son of Yong Kim and Wong Rhee. Colo., in preparation to enter the first graduate of West Springfield High.
16 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ August 5-11, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com 703-917-6464 Zone 2: • Burke EmploymentEmployment Zone 2 Ad Deadline: • Fairfax • Springfield Wednesday 11 a.m.
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Come to the Heart Carol G. Ford, REALTOR CRS, Associate Broker Sheila Adams GRI, ABR, Member REBAC Life Member, NVAR Multi–Million of Real Estate Dollar Sales Club 703-503-1895 Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Life Member, NVAR TOP PRODUCERS Life Member, NVAR Multi–Million KAY HART Council 703-503-4027 703-503-1860 Dollar Sales Club [email protected] Ann Witherspoon Life Member, Timely articles updated each month at 703-503-1836 NVAR TOP PRODUCERS carolfordsellshomes.net BURKE CENTRE $369,000 Large brick-front TH w/bay window & sunroom in amenity-rich community, 1814 finished SF+ 366 SF of storage, 2 decks backing to trees, no thru-street, Fairfax Station $795,000 carefully maintained by Lake Frederick $449,900 SIX+ ACRES original owner.Updated Immaculate Beauty in Adult Community – 3 Years Young – Prepare for the Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 market now. kitchen w/center island, This beauty was APPRAISED IN OCTOBER 2009 FOR $924,000 – Shows Like a Model – 3 Large BR – 4 Large BA – 3 Finished Fantastic buy!!! Custom Built Solid Brick Colonial featuring 6+ Imagine your home pictured in this space. new SS appliances. Lux Levels w/walk-out LL – 9 Ft Ceilings – Gas FP – Main Floor MBR MBA. Newer HVAC, HWH, acres, 5 Car Garage, 4 BRs, 3 1/2 Baths, Custom quality Wood – Fabulous Community Amenities. Cabinets/Granite/Ceramic Tile/Center Island, 4 FP’s, Huge Finished Kay will put her 30 years experience to work for you. paint, roof, and more! CALL / EMAIL ANN WITHERSPOON Robinson HS. LL w/Recreation Rm/Game Rm/Exercise Rm, Pool/Hot Tub Call Kay Hart 703-503-1860 for a market analysis now. 703.503.1836 [email protected] CALL SHEILA ADAMS 703-503-1895
ELLIE WESTER NGOC DO & ASSOCIATES Richard Esposito 703-503-1880 L&F Founder’s Club 703-798-2899 703-503-4035 Lifetime NVAR Top Producer [email protected] Life Member, NVAR Million www.ngocdo.com Service is the difference I provide Dollar Sales Club [email protected] Lorton Station $499,950 Fantastic 4BR, 4.5BA Lorton Station home. Hrdwd flrs on main level w/formal liv & din rms, open kitchen w/granite & SS, family rm w/ gas fp. Bonus rm can be office, media rm or 4th bdrm. Upper Lvl Master Mason Neck $997,000 Suite w/huge WIC & luxury Annandale $950,000 Enjoy dramatic panoramic views of the Potomac River from every bath w/jacuzzi tub, 2 more This brick and stucco home was built in 2006 and has over 5,500 sq. ft of room in this 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath home on Mason Neck. The main level bedrooms & hall bath. LL w/ living space and sits on a half-acre lot. The home features a grand two- Burke $589,000 features a cathedral ceiling and hardwood floors, open kitchen, spiral rec rm, den, laundry & full story entry foyer, 6 bedrooms, 7 full bathrooms and a 3 car side load Delightful 4 bedroom colonial in Signal Hill with a gorgeous staircase & floor to ceiling windows. All three lower level bedrooms BA. Relax on your front garage. The home has a main level office as well as a stunning kitchen, park-like view. Lake Braddock School, walk to the VRE, and walk out to a large deck. Relax on the decks or swim off the boat dock porch or private patio. formal living room and den. The finished lower level is a walk out with shopping is just minutes away. Replacement windows and new which includes a boat lift while enjoying the sweeping views. Under 1 mi to VRE.... additional rooms as well as a recreational room. Welcome home! (2010) HVAC system.
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