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Photo by Victoria Ross/The Connection www.ConnectionNewspapers.comOctober 31 – November 6, 2013 Burke Connection ❖ October 31 - November 6, 2013 ❖ 1 Vote ‘Yes’ for Our School Bond on November 5th! • Schools are our Community Centers for Meeting, Recreation, and Learning • 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!

Fairfax County Federation of Teachers PTA, Fairfax County Council

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News Photos Contributed Battleground Northern Virginia Competitive state races House Republican leadership redrew district bound- aries following the 2010 Census. In 2011, voters in PATRICE M. WINTER nearly two-thirds of the 100 House districts had no Candidate: Fairfax resident Patrice give voters more choices choice on the ballot. M. Winter, 59 (Republican) Of the 57 contested races, 44 include races with at Education: Bachelor of Science, this election cycle. physical therapy, Virginia DEL. DAVID L. BULOVA (D-37) least one Republican and one Democrat, and most Commonwealth University (VCU); Candidate: Fairfax Station resident of the two-party races on the ballot will take place in Master of Science, physical David L. Bulova, 44, is the By Victoria Ross the state’s political frontline—Northern Virginia. therapy, University of St. Democratic incumbent The Connection Augustine; MS, executive health Education: Bachelor of Arts, To help voters make informed decisions about their management, George Mason government, College of William choice for state lawmakers, who make critical deci- University (GMU); DPT, and Mary; Master of Public he 2012 presidential election is history, sion affecting residents’ everyday lives, we sent short Shenandoah University Administration and Policy, Occupation: term assistant faculty Virginia Tech and that means another three years be- questionnaires to all house candidates whose names at George Mason University and Occupation: senior environmental fore a major election for Virginia voters. qualify to appear on the ballot. Please note that re- licensed physical therapist planner T Website: Website: www.davidbulova.com Right? sponses to our questions are published as submitted Not so fast. by the candidates. They are not edited except to com- www.electpatricewinter.com. While this year’s combative race for governor is ply with predetermined and stipulated word limita- clearly the one to watch, savvy Virginia voters know tions. Delegate—37th District that every year is an election year in the common- For more information on the candidates, visit their wealth, and this year is no exception. websites listed in biographical information, or one According to an official candidate list released in of these recommended sites: Republican Patrice Winter is August by the Virginia State Board of Elections, the ❖ The State Board of Election website on candi- state’s House of Delegates race is shaping up to be dates and PACS at www.sbe.virginia.gov/ challenging Democratic incumbent the most competitive in a decade. CandidatesAndPACs. Fifty-seven House seats are contested this Novem- ❖ Fairfax County’s extensive voter information David Bulova in the 37th district. ber — marking only the second time in the last de- website at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections. Job description: The House of Delegates has legislative power, with the cade where at least half of the 100 House seats will ❖ The Virginia Public Access Project at Senate, to enact laws. Delegates serve a 2-year term and are eligible for re- have more than one name on the ballot. www.vpap.org, which contains district maps, voting election. The salary is $17,640 per year. A delegate must be at least 21 years old at the time of election and be a resident of the district he/she 2013 is also the second election cycle since the history and candidate financial information. seeks to represent.

Q: What is your legisla- your constituents? tive priority this session? Winter: We are more effec- Winter: As a health care tive as statesmen, not politi- provider, I have seen how Af- cians. A statesman listens to fordable Care Act has affected constituents, responds and acts.

Photos Contributed patients and even how compa- Engaging constituents in the nies are doing business. Seeing legislative process is a key com- Virginians have access to high- ponent in the actions of an ef- quality and affordable health fective state legislator. care is a top priority. Bulova: My most important Bulova: My focus will con- job is to empower constituents tinue to be on our economy and to have a voice in our govern- quality of life, which are inte- ment. In Richmond, I serve on DEL. EILEEN FILLER-CORN CHRISTOPHER F. DECARLO FREDY A. BURGOS grally linked with transporta- committees and commissions Candidate: Springfield resident Eileen Candidate: Fairfax resident Candidate: Burke resident Fredy A. tion and providing our children that make key decisions sur- Filler-Corn, 49, is the Democratic Christopher F. DeCarlo Burgos (Republican) with a world-class education. I rounding education, health incumbent. (Independent) Education: Northern Virginia will also fight for meaningful care, housing and water sup- Education: Bachelor of Arts, Ithaca Education: Course work, Northern Community College and George College; J.D. American University; Virginia Community College, George Mason University, graduated with a ethics reform. ply. Washington College of Law Mason University, Georgia Tech. degree in business. Occupation: director of government Occupation: Providing products and Occupation: Small business owner Q: What makes you the Q: Tell us something relations, Albers & Company services to consumers in the free Website: www.goburgosgo.com Website: www.eileenfillercorn.com market. better candidate? about yourself that you Website: www.HonestyAndEthics.com Winter: Issues in education, think people would find healthcare, small businesses are surprising—a hobby, a important to many in the 37th talent, or an interesting Two Challenge Filler-Corn in 41st District District. I have significant expe- fact. rience in these areas as a health Winter: I was the student care provider who owned a representative to my town Del. Eileen Filler-Corn challenged by Republican practice for 17 years and an council my senior year in high educator at George Mason Uni- school. Also, as the American Fredy A. Burgos, Independent Christopher F. DeCarlo versity. Physical Therapist Association Bulova: I am a problem spokesperson, I was inter- in the 41st district. solver and have successfully viewed by “O” Magazine. Job Description: The House of Delegates has legislative power, with the Senate, to enact laws. Delegates serve a 2- worked in a bi-partisan manner Bulova: I love history and What is your legislative priority this ses- year term and are eligible for re-election. The salary is to pass legislation on transpor- believe in its importance in edu- sion? $17,640 per year. A delegate must be at least 21 years old tation, education, identity theft cation. I can often be found at the time of election and be a resident of the district he/ Burgos: My legislative priority would be to re- she seeks to represent. and human trafficking. I work volunteering at Gadsby’s Tavern move money as a requirement to take state business hard to be open and account- Museum, hanging out in colo- licensing exams. People should be judged by their to be the source of power. able to district residents. nial costume with re-enactors ability, knowledge and experience not by the size of Filler-Corn: Schools and jobs. Protecting our in- playing Washington, Jefferson their wallet or purse. credible schools, especially in light of the proposed Q: In your role as a state and Madison. DeCarlo: To fight the political party business cuts, is always a focus of mine. In addition—as we legislator, how would model that has corrupted our government and em- you impact the lives of —Victoria Ross phasize that constitutionally the people are supposed See Delegate, Page 21 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 31 - November 6, 2013 ❖ 3 News

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Standing beside a cardboard cutout of himself, Pierre Garçon presents a $10,000 check to Tara Sankner, as her parents look on. Donating From the Heart

owner and founder, Fouad Qreitem, outside Redskin, pizza-chain the Paisano’s Fair Lakes store. The presen- tation was Thursday night, Oct. 24, in front owner team up to of Tara’s family and friends. All during September, Qreitem donated help local girl. a portion of all his pizza locations’ sales to Tara. And after he brought the 8-year-old By Bonnie Hobbs Fairfax girl to Garçon’s attention, the wide The Connection receiver wanted to do something, as well. “Somebody helped me, so I’m happy to ith their only child undergo- have the opportunity to help someone else ing treatment for brain can- and continue the cycle,” said Garçon. After Wcer, besides being concerned presenting Tara with an oversized, ceremo- about her health, Craig and nial check, he pointed out the many signa- Tammy Sankner also worry about paying tures of his teammates adorning it. And he the medical bills. But things got consider- stayed awhile to sign footballs and jerseys ably brighter for them last week when they for his fans, after signing a Redskins foot- received a check in daughter Tara’s name ball for her. for $10,000. Garçon even visited Tara at her home last It was donated jointly by Washington Redskin Pierre Garçon and Paisano’s Pizza See Tara, Page 5

Pierre Garçon with Tara Sankner outside the Fair Lakes Paisano’s Tara Sankner, 8, with parents Pizza; in the background is her Tammy and Craig, waiting for dad, Craig Sankner. Pierre Garçon to arrive. 4 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ October 31 - November 6, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News OPSFRO Supporting GRILLE H Great American FoodG Tara From Page 4 Enjoy Your Favorite month, which was also a big thrill for her. So before he arrived at Paisano’s, she said, “I’m happy and looking forward to seeing Pierre again.” Actually, the event was supposed to be a surprise but, said Tara, “I overheard my mom talk- ing about it on the phone.” During November Surprise or not, it was fun for all involved. Attendees included • Shepherd’s Pie GMU’s girls softball team and • Chicken Pot Pie Tara’s teammates in the Vienna • Beef Burgundy Girls Softball League, plus fellow Chantilly High alumni like Tara’s and more! mom, who graduated in 1988. Sunday Brunch Menu “Somebody helped 10 A.M.–3 P.M. me, so I’m happy to 50% OFF Lunch 10% OFF have the Buy one and get 50% Off 2nd item of equal or lesser value. Entire Check opportunity to help Offer expires 11/15/13. Offer expires 11/15/13. someone else and Not valid with any other offers. Not valid with any other offers. continue the cycle.” 5765-C Burke Centre Pkwy • Burke • 703-239-9324 — Washington Redskin Pierre Garçon

“It’s awesome and overwhelm- ing,” said Tammy Sankner, there with Tara’s dad. “And it’s great to see all the girls.” Qreitem has worked with Garçon for two years. Whoever orders the most Paisano pizzas during the football season has them delivered by Garçon. Besides their efforts helping the Sankners financially, said Qreitem, “It helps raise awareness of childhood can- cer. Being part of the community, I wanted to help them. And I have an 8-year-old daughter, too, so it definitely hits home.” Tara has an astrocytoma, a treat- able but inoperable form of brain cancer. So her parents hope Qreitem’s and Garçon’s generosity will also make people realize the great need for more fundraising for children’s cancer research in general. Tammy Sankner said their do- nation will “help tremendously with both medical and non-medi- cal expenses for Tara’s care, such as gas, parking at the hospital and the nonpaid time I have to take off from work. I’m in shock; it’s just wonderful.” After the event, she said, “To- night was just amazing. I’m speechless at the outpouring of all the support from the community. And I thank Fouad and Pierre for doing this for Tara.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 31 - November 6, 2013 ❖ 5 News Making Voters Feel Welcome, No Matter Their Language County election officials have stepped up outreach efforts and volunteer recruitment efforts.

By Victoria Ross The Connection “I was touched with

t’s been nearly a year since the Korean more than 450,000 Fairfax community’s efforts ICounty voters cast their bal- lots at 237 precincts in the to help us translate 2012 presidential election, and for most voters, the process was quick materials and and painless. But long lines and even longer provide volunteers. ... wait times at some polls frustrated voters and prompted Fairfax And so we’re trying County to investigate what went wrong. to encourage other Making sure that history does Photo by pockets. My next not repeat itself, Board of Super- visors Chairman Sharon Bulova target is Vietnamese.

set up a special bipartisan Election Victoria Ross Commission less than two weeks We’ve also printed after the 2012 election to look into what caused the long lines, recruitment whether poll workers were trained properly and why some voters just /The Connection brochures in Farsi, gave up and went home. Appointed by the Board of Su- Arabic, Chinese pervisors, the 2013 Bipartisan Korean, French and Election Process Improvement Commission consists of county Spanish.” residents who represent the county’s supervisory districts, Cameron Quinn, Fairfax County’s chief elections officer, checks in with volunteers — Cameron Quinn, Fairfax communities within the county Mary Pat Lutz of Vienna (left) and Trudy Dixon (right) of Clifton as she prepares to County’s chief elections officer and organizations. Katherine vote absentee on Oct. 24. at the Sully District precinct. Hanley, former chair of the the Board of Supervisors, and Stuart cial stationed at the precinct, said the new Mendelsohn, former Dranesville supervisor, Highlights of Bipartisan Election technology would make it easier for both co-chaired the commission. voters and volunteers. One of the key reasons for the problems, Commission’s Report “We have literally dozens of different bal- election officials said, was a shortage of poll Last fall, the Board of Supervisors appointed a ❖ Consider raising election officers’ pay and lot combinations of offices,” Free said. “With volunteers. 26-member Bipartisan Election Process Improve- increasing the number of rovers the new equipment, we won’t have to print ment Commission to look into some of the The Office of Elections is considering the This year, Cameron Quinn, the county’s problems encountered by voters and election following recommendations to determine which as many ballots.” chief election official, and the county’s Elec- officers during the 2012 general election, may be implemented. In some election years, like the upcom- toral Board have been working together to including long lines. In March this year the ❖ Refer to “electronically scanned” ballots, not ing 2015 elections, election officials will implement some of the 50 recommenda- commission released its report, offering over 50 “paper” juggle more than 80 different ballots to ac- recommendations, including: ❖ Configure lines and precinct room layout for tions made by the bipartisan committee in ❖ Use electronic poll books at all precincts maximum efficiency commodate the various jurisdictional May. ❖ Avoid parent-teacher conferences on ❖ Meet with EO teams the night before boundaries across Fairfax County. “We’ve been doing a number of things Election Day election to set up and for a quick review of The multiple ballots are especially diffi- ❖ Encourage voters to use optically scanned duties since January to improve outreach and ballots, reserving touch-screen machines for ❖ Post maps outside rooms of co-located cult to handle with absentee ballots and make things go smoothly for every voter this voters with disabilities precincts absentee in-person voting at the satellite year,” Quinn said last week. “We’ve done a ❖ Enable dedicated phone lines for the chiefs ❖ Be sensitive to and assist voters with locations and the Government Center, lot more targeting of messages to people to use to reach the registrar and elections offices disabilities and those with limited English skills where officials have to have every single ❖ Purchase new voting equipment to modern- who need it, senior and disabled popula- ize and improve the voting process (Read the full report at ballot combination available to allow ev- tion, and we’ve been able to provide more www.fairfaxcounty.gov./electioncommission.) ery voter in Fairfax to vote. bi-lingual volunteers at precincts that need “Ballot on demand technology lets us get language assistance.” pay of election volunteers, from $100 to “One thing we knew even before Novem- around the need to print thousands of cop- In addition to printing all voting materi- $175 per day, which Quinn said has helped ber was that we needed to begin thinking ies of each ballot and have them available, als in English and Spanish, a federal require- in the effort to recruit more volunteers. of replacing our aging voting equipment,” especially in the satellites and Government ment, Quinn said the county will have En- The county also encouraged absentee Schoeneman said. “We have made signifi- Center,” Schoeneman said. glish/Spanish bi-lingual volunteers at ev- voting, starting the process three weeks cant progress in that area and are evaluat- Instead, election officers can print the ery precinct, as well as Korean-speaking earlier at satellite sites. As of Oct. 23, Quinn ing a variety of systems with a goal of imple- ballot for voters at the time they check-in, volunteers at some polling precincts with said there have been more than 17,248 ab- menting a new, fully integrated system by saving the time of finding the correct bal- large Korean populations. sentee applications, a 50 percent increase November 2014.” lot, saving the money of printing thousands “I was touched with Korean community’s from 2012. The Board of Supervisors allotted $6 mil- of ballots no one will ever use, and reduc- efforts to help us translate materials and “The Electoral Board agreed with the vast lion for new equipment this year, which ing errors caused by handing out incorrect provide volunteers,” Quinn said. “And so majority of the recommendations the com- Quinn said gives the election office “more ballots to voters. we’re trying to encourage other pockets. My mission made and most of those recommen- breathing room” to implement some im- “Many jurisdictions around the country next target is Vietnamese. We’ve also dations are being implemented right now provements. are moving to this model and we hope printed recruitment brochures in Farsi, Ara- or will implemented in the future,” said Last week, the Sully District precinct, re- Fairfax — if the tests are successful — will bic, Chinese Korean, French, and Spanish.” Brian Schoeneman, a Fairfax County attor- ceived its first Ballot on Demand machine. help lead the way here in Virginia,” Another key improvement was raising the ney and secretary of the Electoral Board. Adrienne Free of Fairfax, an election offi- Schoeneman said. 6 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ October 31 - November 6, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Area Roundups

Bike Summit at GMU “The Adventures of Cover Girl Katie,” on The second Fairfax Bike Summit is set for Saturday, Nov. 9, 1-3 p.m. at Saxbys Cof- Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at fee, 10637 Braddock Road, Fairfax. GMU. Register by Oct. 31 at www.fabb- Dog people know that every rescue dog bikes.org/summit. Cost is $25, which in- is a special case—but every dog is worth cludes snacks and lunch. Sponsored by rescuing. Fairfax Advocates for Better Bicycling When an overwhelmed Great Pyrenees (FABB), in partnership with GMU, Fairfax rescue worker is faced with an impossible County and the City of Fairfax, it’s open to placement, she reaches out to the only everyone who wants more options for get- people she knows she can trust to save the ting around their communities. beautiful dog: Jason and Nadine. When the big dog arrives at Jason’s house, she takes a new name—Katie—and a new Time to Fall Back course in life. After a whirlwind of activity, Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, Katie finds herself in the advertising world Nov. 3, at 2 a.m. So before bedtime Satur- with the highest “Q” rating in the industry. day night, set back the time on all those She and her alpha, Jason, quickly find that clocks, watches and electronic devices one hiding Katie’s special abilities while still hour. changing the world is nothing to bark at. “The Adventures of Cover Girl Katie” will keep you howling as Katie, Jason, Nadine Author Jeff Waters and a team of animals and humans work to make the world a better place. Book Signing Event For more information, contact 877-727- Author Jeff Waters, a resident of Fairfax, 0697 or Michelle Whitman at will be available to sign copies of his book, [email protected]. Bulletin Board

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drawings, handouts and refreshments. 703-560- SATURDAY/NOV. 2 8776. A Day With Chrysanthemums. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Dog Adoption. Noon-3 p.m., at Petco, 13053 at Merrifield Garden Center, Fair Oaks location, Greenbiar Towncenter, Lee Jackson Memorial 12101 Lee Highway, Fairfax. The Old Dominion Highway, Fairfax. An event put on by the Chrysanthemum Society will host a teaching and Homeless Animals Rescue Team. 703-817-9444 exhibition day featuring mums with door prize or http://www.hart90.org/.

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R Ed Deitsch (D) d need to know about the mechanics of voting . ❖ District 43 — Incumbent Mark Sickles (D) faces ADVERTISING: and what is on the ballot. Glenda Gail Parker (I) For advertising information Don’t be among the missing. ❖ District 44 — Incumbent Scott Surovell (D) faces Joe e-mail: Glean (I) [email protected] ❖ District 45 — Incumbent Rob Krupicka (D) faces Jeff Voter Identification Engle (I) Steve Hogan ❖ District 46 — Incumbent Charniele Herring (D) is Northern Virginia qualifies for one particular Display Advertising, 703-778-9418 unopposed reason, however: your work plus commute [email protected] Rules Same as Last Year ❖ District 47 — Incumbent Patrick Hope (D) faces time would be 11 hours or more between 6 Virginia’s existing voter ID requirements will change Laura Delhomme (I) Andrea Smith ❖ in July 2014. A law requiring photo identification at District 48 — Incumbent Bob Brink (D) faces Laura a.m. and 7 p.m. on Election Day. Other rea- Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 Delhomme (I) [email protected] the polls was signed into law in May 2013, but this new ❖ sons include planned travel, pregnancy, illness photo identification requirement will not take effect District 49 — Incumbent Alfonso Lopez (D) faces Terry Modglin (I) or disability, being a student out of area and Debbie Funk until July 1, 2014. ❖ District 53 — Marcus Simon (D) faces Brad Tidwell National Sales When you arrive at your polling place, a voting of- more. Voters can also vote absentee by mail. (R) and Anthony Tellez (L) to replace retiring Del. It’s worth looking at the absentee ballot ap- 703-778-9444 ficial will verify that your name is on the registration Jim Scott (D) [email protected] list. Voters will be asked to present one valid form of ❖ District 67 — Incumbent Jim Lemunyon (R) faces plication online before going to vote absentee identification this year when voting, any of the follow- Hung Nguyen (D) in person: http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/Files/ ing: Virginia voter registration card; Virginia driver’s ❖ Editor & Publisher District 86 — Incumbent Tom Rust (R) faces Jennifer Forms/VoterForms/ABApplication.pdf. license; military ID; any Federal, Virginia state or lo- Boysko (D) Mary Kimm cal government-issued ID; employer issued photo ID In Fairfax County, you can vote at Fairfax 703-778-9433 card; concealed handgun permit; valid Virginia student FAIRFAX COUNTY [email protected] County Governmental Center or any one of @MaryKimm ID; current utility bill, bank statement, government SHERIFF’S SPECIAL ELECTION seven “satellite” voting locations. check or paycheck indicating the name and address of To replace retiring Sheriff Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Govern- Executive Vice President the voter; Social Security card. ❖ Stacey Ann Kincaid (D) www.Staceykincaid.com ❖ Bryan A. “B.A.” Wolfe (R) http:// ment Center Parkway, Suite 323, Fairfax, VA 22035. Jerry Vernon www.wolfeforsheriff.com/ Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, Now- [email protected] On the Ballot 2013 ❖ Christopher F. DeCarlo (I) Nov. 1, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. www.honestlyandethics.com The satellite locations in Fairfax County are also Editor in Chief Check what is on your ballot at http:// ❖ Robert A. Rivera (I) open for absentee in person voting; Saturday, Nov. 2, Steven Mauren www.sbe.virginia.gov/ 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Monday-Friday through Nov. 1, Managing Editor Kemal Kurspahic GOVERNOR 3:30-7 p.m. including SCHOOL BOND REFERENDUM ❖ Franconia Governmental Center, 6121 Franconia Photography: ❖ Deb Cobb, Louise Krafft, Terry R. McAuliffe (D) www.terrymcauliffe.com Fairfax County voters will be asked to vote Yes or Road, Alexandria, VA 22310 ❖ Craig Sterbutzel Ken T. Cuccinelli (R) www.cuccinelli.com No on the $250 million school bond question in the ❖ ❖ West Springfield Governmental Center, 6140 Roll- Art/Design: Robert C. Sarvis (L) www.robertsarvis.com general election. The schools plan to use the money to: ing Road, Springfield, VA 22152 ❖ Laurence Foong, John Heinly LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Build two new elementary schools, one in the For more on voting absentee in Fairfax County, call Production Manager: Richmond Highway area and one in the Bailey’s area 703-222-0776 or visithttp://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ ❖ Ralph S. Northam (D) www.northamforlg.com Jean Card ❖ Help renovate 22 schools including 17 elementary ❖ E.W. Jackson (R) www.jacksonforlg.com elections/absentee.htm. Geovani Flores schools, two middle schools (Thoreau and Rocky Run) ATTORNEY GENERAL and three high schools (Langley, Herndon and Oakton) Special Assistant to the Publisher ❖ ❖ Mark R. Herring (D) www.herringforag.com Buy land for the South West County High School Contact Jeanne Theismann ❖ ❖ Mark D. Obenshain (R) www.markobenshain.com Enhance the capacity of Westbriar Elementary State Board of Elections, 804-864-8901 Toll Free: 800- 703-778-9436 and South Lakes High School 552-9745 FAX: 804-371-0194, email: [email protected] ❖ Replace or improve infrastructure, such as roofs, [email protected],http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/ @TheismannMedia HOUSE OF DELEGATES 2013 ELECTIONS major mechanical systems and parking lots. cms/Voter_Information/Index.html See http://www.fcps.edu/news/bond13.shtml for Every Virginia voter will vote for delegate in the CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 voter’s district. Delegates serve two-year terms. more details. Fairfax County Board of Elections, 703-222-0776, Circulation Manager: ❖ District 34 — Incumbent Barbara Comstock (R) faces www.fairfaxcounty.gov/eb/, 12000 Government Ann Oliver Kathleen Murphy (D) Center Parkway, Fairfax, Suite 232, Fairfax, 22035; [email protected] ❖ District 35 — Incumbent Mark Keam (D) faces Vote Now FAX 703-324-2205; email [email protected] Leiann Leppin (R) ❖ District 36 — Incumbent Ken Plum (D) is unopposed From now until Saturday, Nov. 2, you can City of Fairfax General Registrar, 703-385-7890, http:/ ❖ District 37 — Incumbent David Bulova (D) faces vote absentee in person for a variety of rea- /www.fairfaxva.gov/Registrar/GeneralRegistrar.asp, Patrice Winter (R) 10455 Armstrong Street, Sisson House, Fairfax, ❖ District 38 — Incumbent Kaye Kory (D) faces Jim sons, but you must sign a form affirming that 22030; FAX 703-591-8364; email Leslie (I) you do qualify. 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Delegate Focused on Real Issues To the Editor: The recent turmoil created by the gridlock in the federal govern- ment may tempt many of us to ig- nore politics all together. However, Virginians shouldn’t allow the cir- cus in Washington to cause us to lose sight of the importance of our state’s gubernatorial and house elections on Nov. 5. Personally I will be heading to the polls first thing that morning to show my support for Delegate Eileen Filler- Corn, who works across party lines and stays focused on the real is- sues that affect us as Virginian citi- zens. Over the past few weeks, I have received many negative postcards using smear tactics against Del- egate Filler-Corn. Her opponent has not clearly articulated a plan for what he would do as a del- egate, and has offered no vision for our commonwealth. Not only has Delegate Filler-Corn worked across party lines on important is- sues such as transportation, she has demonstrated consistent lead- ership support for fully funding our public school system. I am a teacher. I work long hours (far longer than most people real- ize) and my profession is becom- ing more and more challenging with new administrative demands and the changing dynamics of our student population. I work hard to enrich my stu- dents’ lives and help them learn to be productive citizens in our community. My passion is educat- ing students, making a difference in their lives. This year’s election is critical to my ability to fulfill that passion. Most decisions about what I teach are made at the state level. Our elected officials in Richmond al- ter the course of education in the state each winter. While I believe that the legisla- tion written by our elected officials is well intended, it does not always match reality when it comes to what is best for our students. Poli- tics often drive legislation, to the detriment of teachers’ ability to find practical solutions that meet the learning needs of each child. When schools and students lose, we all lose. However, I truly believe that this election is an opportunity to make a difference for schools across the state. We can educate ourselves about the candidates and select those who believe that education is an investment in our future and a See Letters, Page 16 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 31 - November 6, 2013 ❖ 9 News Fairfax County Sheriff’s Race Heats Up

Kincaid, Wolfe trade barbs over guns, vandalism. ground checks on firearms. Wolfe, an NRA

Photos by member, opposes such measures. By Victoria Ross While declining to confirm or deny The Connection Kincaid’s allegations that she recently pur- chased two AR-15 rifles, Kincaid said she is

ike many of her neighbors, Vienna Victoria Ross a responsible gun owner and has purchased resident Jane Li said she didn’t firearms legally. Lknow Fairfax County had a On Friday, Oct. 25, Fairfax County Repub- sheriff’s department until a few lican Committee (FCRC) Chairman Jay weeks ago. McConville entered the fray with a state- “That’s when I started to see the campaign /The Connection ment also denouncing Kincaid as a “hypo- signs along Hunter Mill Road, and I thought crite” for her gun purchases. I should find out what the sheriff does,” she “When addressing the nominating body said. of the Fairfax Democrats, Stacy Kincaid said The sheriff’s office, with more than 600 that she was in favor of both an assault employees and a $60 million budget, has Stacey Kincaid, a 26-year veteran Bryan Wolfe, a retired officer with weapons ban and a ban on high capacity three primary functions: operating the Adult with the Fairfax County Sheriff’s the Fairfax City Police, was se- magazines,” wrote McConville. Detention Center, providing security in the Department, in front of the Fairfax lected Officer of the Year twice “Specifically she railed against the notion courthouse, and serving civil papers, such County Democratic Committee during his 26 years with the police that anyone would need either. I guess that as eviction notices, child protective orders headquarters on Oct. 21. department. is what she needed to say to get the nomi- and subpoenas. nation. Why then, did Stacy Kincaid order “The police do a good job of rounding up and purchase, for her own personal use, the bad guys, and the sheriff’s deputies On the Issues both an AR-15 Rifle and multiple high ca- make sure they stay where they’re supposed STACEY KINCAID has made diversity a BRYAN WOLFE has said better pro- pacity magazines? This is hypocrisy of the to,” said Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee), a key issue of her campaign: grams for the mentally ill would be a top most blatant sort, and should cost her the reserve deputy sheriff himself. “Most people “Diversity is as important to me as it is priority if he is elected sheriff: election now that it has become known,” don’t know the sheriff exists because they’re to the citizens that I will serve. When I “The mentally ill are currently thrown McConville said in the statement. not doing anything wrong.” became a deputy sheriff in 1987, women in with hardcore criminals in a toxic Kincaid declined to comment on “This race matters,” McKay said. “There’s were underrepresented in policing. The situation. That’s why I want the mentally McConville’s statement, but said she stood the potential for a lot of things to go wrong same can be said of many other ill whose only offense is causing a distur- by her earlier statements. in courthouse security. We’ve never had that underrepresented groups as well. The bance or committing a misdemeanor Wolfe also alleged that Kincaid’s support- happen. No one has escaped from the jail; Fairfax Sheriff’s Office has been slow to diverted into a program that helps the ers tried to intimidate him by vandalizing no tragedies at the courthouse; the sheriff’s adapt to the change. No longer can values underlying problem, which is psychiatric his vehicles and tearing up a flower bed on department returns money to the general be self-serving. It is my belief that the and not criminal. his property in Clifton. fund, and deputies do a lot of things that Office of the Sheriff must face up to the “As sheriff I want to start a Crisis “They are bullying me … and now the we take for granted.” evolving needs of the community and the Intervention Team approach modeled on intimidation factor is affecting my volun- Fairfax County Sheriff’s Capt. Stacey expectations placed upon its top leader- the program currently in effect in Mem- teers,” Wolfe said in a phone call on Friday. Kincaid, the Democratic candidate, and her ship. I am committed to developing new phis. I propose that deputies receive an “(My volunteers) don’t want to drive their Republican opponent, retired Fairfax City strategies and approaches that can be initial 40 hours of specialized training cars into Fairfax County with my signs be- Police Officer Bryan A. Wolfe, agree the used to increase our effectiveness and, in from experienced mental health profes- cause they’re afraid their vehicles will be campaign is an opportunity to educate resi- turn, better serve our community. I am sionals and law enforcement experts. vandalized. They tell me ‘This has gotten dents about the role of sheriff. deeply committed to equal protection of After completing the initial training, too hairy for me’.” But that may be the only issue on which the rights of all members of our commu- qualified deputies would have annual in– Wolfe said the repeated vandalism has they agree. nity.” service training and an additional eight impacted his entire family. “I just want the Kincaid, a 26-year-veteran of the sheriff’s ❖ For more information on Stacey hours of classroom work. The goal of this race to be over. I want to get my life back,” department, said her first order of business Kincaid, go to www.staceykincaid.com new CIT program is to provide immediate he said. if elected would be to sign the Civil Service response to situations where the mentally “Unfortunately vandalism seems to be a Protection Agreement which guarantees ill are in a state of crisis and to prevent, common occurrence. My campaign has had due process for department employees. tion to fill the post held by Democrat Stan reduce or eliminate potential injuries to a number of instances where my signs have “I’ve been on record and said countless Barry, who retired midway through his deputies and inmates. Finding appropri- been stolen or destroyed,” Kincaid said in a times that the primary thing it does it pre- fourth term in July. ate care — whether in the ADC or in an call Sunday. vents any employee for being fired without If elected, Kincaid will become the first outside mental health facility — and “While the appropriate response is to re- just cause and prevents any political retali- woman sheriff in the County’s history, and working on a treatment program will help port these incidents to the police, as a law ation,” Kincaid said. one of a handful of women sheriffs in the keep the mentally ill out of jail.” enforcement officer, I have no intention of Wolfe does not see the protection agree- nation. A 26-year veteran of the sheriff’s diverting police resources for such childish ment as a priority. “That’s a critical differ- office, Kincaid has worked all four divisions. ❖ For more information on Bryan Wolfe, behavior,” she added. “Campaigns are about ence between me and my opponent,” She began her career with the sheriff’s of- go to www.wolfeforsheriff.com. discussing the issues and making the com- Kincaid. fice in 1987 as a summer intern, and in munity a better place and there is no place Instead, Wolfe said his first act as sheriff 2008, she received the agency’s highest contributions from the Fairfax County GOP. in campaigns or otherwise for acts of van- would be to “modernize” the department honor, the Distinguished Service Award. While the race has put the sheriff’s office dalism to personal or campaign property.” with video recording equipment in the jail. A self-proclaimed “rookie politician,” in the spotlight, it has also exposed the ug- The two major party candidates are joined “Video cameras protect inmates and depu- Kincaid soundly defeated acting Sheriff lier side of politics. One of Wolfe’s first acts on the ballot by independents Robert ties in the jail and the cameras protect the Mark Sites for the nomination in a July cau- as a candidate was to do “oppo research” Rivera, a security analyst and former taxpayer from frivolous lawsuits and suspi- cus, 63 percent to 37 percent. She won with on Kincaid and her family. Through the sheriff’s deputy, and Chris DeCarlo, a pro- cion of law enforcement generated by law- the guidance of Kate Hanley, a family friend Freedom of Information Act, he requested pane salesman. suits,” said Wolfe, who said that Kincaid and former chair of the Fairfax County all of Kincaid’s emails, iPhone photos and A frequent candidate for local offices, the “has said several times that it’s too costly” Board of Supervisors. texts. 55-year-old DeCarlo, who is also running and “it’s a solution for a problem that Wolfe garnered the Republican nomina- In August, he called Kincaid a “hypocrite” against Del. Eileen Filler-Corn, the Demo- doesn’t exist.” tion in late August. Although he has been on gun control issues, and said he was mo- cratic incumbent in the 42nd district, has The contest is the only county-wide of- endorsed by several prominent local Repub- tivated to run for the office after hearing livened up the race with rap videos against fice on the ballot this year, a special elec- licans, he has not received any campaign Kincaid say she supports expanded back- government corruption. 10 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ October 31 - November 6, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com THE NUTCRACKER presented by The Burke Civic Ballet Come share in the magic of the holiday tradition! Featuring 3-year-old miniature dolls to professional dancers courtesy of Colorado Ballet, this production will enchant all ages. Be mesmerized by a growing tree, magic tricks, leaping mice, toy soldiers, falling snow, authentic costumes made in the Ukraine, seventy-five dancing flowers and delectable confections from the Kingdom of Sweets. 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(From left) are the Purvis brothers, Maxwell, 5, and Zachary, 4. Mia Thelin, 4.

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Some of the 455 members in the Potomac Marlins swim team, which trains beginners We’re Celebrating 40 Years as a and nationally competitive swimmers; members are from Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria and all around Fairfax County. Family-Owned business in Fairfax! Potomac Marlins ‘Swim Pink’ Volunteers and swimmers from Japanese Maples the Potomac Marlins gathered at FallFall FlowersFlowers the Lee District Recreation Center % in their “Swim Pink” attire for their 35 AreAre HereHere inin fundraiser meet, the PVS October 30% OFF Open Saturday, Oct. 19. The GorgeousGorgeous Colors!Colors! Potomac Marlins conduct this an- Over 200 Varieties nual fundraiser to raise funds for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure SpringSpring BloomingBlooming Foundation, a nonprofit working 50-65%50-65% OffOff to put an end to breast cancer. Trees,Trees, ShrubsShrubs This year, Speedo supported the AllAll PotteryPottery annual fundraiser by providing andand PerennialsPerennials shirts for the Marlins Coaches and 65%65% offoff plasticplastic potspots donating caps to the event winners 25%25% OffOff of the October Open. The Marlins raised $3,150 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. ¢¢ In addition to the Breast Cancer PansiesPansies 9797 PumpkinsPumpkins Awareness fund, the Marlins also Marlins head coach Bill Marlin presenting NCSA Junior support the Fairfax County Special National Qualifiers Holly Jansen, of Clifton, and Kyle Reg.Reg. $1.89$1.89 Olympics State Qualifying swim Marshall, of Alexandria, with caps for winning 400 IM in areare Here!Here! meet held at George Mason Uni- the 13 and over age group at the Marlins’ fundraiser versity in April. meet Saturday, Oct. 19. FreeFree Estimates!Estimates! New Shipments Andrew Gause’s Martial Arts Donates $1,000 to Patios,Patios, Walkways,Walkways, RetainingRetaining of Trees, Shrubs Kings Park PTA Walls,Walls, LandscapingLandscaping Andrew Gause’s Martial Arts has and Perennials teamed up with Kings Park El- andand SoSo MuchMuch More!More! ementary School to help raise funds for various projects. Start- ing on Tuesday, Oct. 1, Master We’ve got Firewood Gause goes to Kings Park Elemen- tary once a week for five weeks Naturally Seasoned and teaches basic martial arts skills to Kings Park students with all of RR Ties the proceeds from the program Bulk Mulch, going to the PTA. At the conclu- FREE Fill Starting at $14.99 sion of the five-week session, the Playground Chips & participants are invited to earn Surplus, in-stock their white belts at Master Gause’s Compost $29.99/cu. yd. pavers 50% Off school. Because the program was filled in a matter of days, a sec- Celebrating our ond session will be held in the 40th Anniversary 9023 Arlington Blvd., spring to accommodate more stu- Fairfax, Virginia dents from the school. Andrew Gause gave $1,000 on behalf of his martial arts 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. The fundraiser helps the PTA or- business to the Kings Park Elementary PTA. 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) ganization reach their monetary Follow 703-573-5025 goals and the students in the pro- If you would like more informa- one of the two schools: us: Open 7 days a week gram gained valuable martial arts tion about the PTA/Andrew Ravensworth (Springfield) 703- Visit our new Web site: instruction to help them focus and Gause’s Martial Arts fund raising 321-0300 and Fairfax Station 703- ➠www.cravensnursery.com succeed. program, please feel free to call 272-7700. 14 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ October 31 - November 6, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

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The winner! Michael Carlson, 19, of Alexandria ran the race because of And they’re off! The participants in the Kids Sending Smiles 5K to fight his mother’s connections to parents of the KSS kids. He sailed in at Breast Cancer took off the second the horn sounded, headed for trail 25:12, but only 2 minutes in front of much-younger Melanie Becker of around Burke Lake Park. Springfield.

Kids Sending Smiles organizes All Smiles at Burke Lake 5K run to fight breast cancer. By Andrea Worker The Connection

ids Sending Smiles (KSS), the 501c3 non- K profit established and run by a group of el- ementary school girls from the Springfield and Alexandria areas, successfully completed their most ambitious charitable event to date on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Burke Lake Park. In the two years since they first got together, the girls have raised funds toward the purchase of a seizure dog for a local tod- dler, collected donations for vic- tims of Hurricane Sandy, and made and sold jewelry for an or- phanage in Liberia, to name just a few of the projects they have un- Team Stephanie ran as a family, and had other family dertaken in their mission to “… members on the course, even as the Jetty family crossed bring happiness to ourselves and the finish line together. They were running for Stephanie, others by helping those in need in who on the day was a 10 month, 7 days and counting the United States and around the breast cancer survivor. The Jetty family, from left, Luke, world.” But at the pre-event meet- Kyle, Jack and Stephanie. ing last weekend, most admitted to feeling a bit nervous about pull- and Rescue Department para- park and the company wandered The Goldsmiths of Springfield wait to cheer on their mom ing off an open-to-the-public 5K medic staff standing by, just in back to the picnic area where the Marisa. From left, Anna, 2, dad Steve, and Ayla, 3. Ayla run/walk to raise funds for the case. Thankfully, their help was KSS’ers had set up some refresh- couldn’t control herself. When mom came around the fight against Breast Cancer, even not called upon as all of the en- ments and goodie bags. Spring- corner, Ayla took off to help her across the finish line. with the help of family and friends, trants returned safely. Twenty-five field Estates Elementary student and sponsors like the Metro Run minutes and 12 seconds after the Stephanie Underwood, the 11- and Walk store, personal concierge start of the race, Michael Carlson, year-old who founded the group Area Roundups CallCindi.com, and the Law Of- an Alexandria resident and fresh- with some seven of her friends fices of Sean Underwood. Turns man at NoVA, was the first to cross when she was just 8 years old, was out their fears were needless. the finish line. Just over two min- pleased with the results of the day. Bike Summit at GMU At about 8:30 a.m. the runners, utes later, Melanie Becker of “We did this because it’s Breast The second Fairfax Bike Summit is set for Saturday, Nov. 2, walkers, and baby-stroller pushers Springfield became the first Cancer Awareness month, and from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at GMU. Register by Oct. 31 at were lined up, instructed and youngster to finish, while Rose most of us know someone or have www.fabb-bikes.org/summit. Cost is $25, which includes ready to go. And to the relief of Kwok, who had come from D.C. somebody in our family who had snacks and lunch. Sponsored by Fairfax Advocates for Better the young organizers, there was to join in, was the first woman to breast cancer, or maybe has it now. Bicycling (FABB), in partnership with GMU, Fairfax County and quite a good turn out. “There’s a finish. There were ribbons for the This was good.” Even by their own the City of Fairfax, it’s open to everyone who wants more lot of people here I don’t know,” winners, but all the participants account, the members of Kids options for getting around their communities. said one of the KSS members, in were greeted at the finish line with Sending Smiles have taken their some astonishment. Then the cheers and applause for their fi- charitable efforts to a new level. charitable competitors were off, nancial support as well as their Check out their website at Time to Fall Back following the well-marked trail physical efforts on the day. When www.kidssendingsmiles.org or Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, Nov. 3, at 2 a.m. So around one side of Burke Lake, led all the entrants were accounted find them on Facebook to see what before bedtime Saturday night, set back the time on all those by a pacing cyclist, and with mem- for—safe and sound—those who they will be up to next, and how clocks, watches and electronic devices one hour. bers of the Burke Volunteer Fire wanted to linger and enjoy the you can help and get involved. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 31 - November 6, 2013 ❖ 15 Letters to the Editor Robinson Student Stars From Page 9 The benefits to our children and basic right for every child. To- the community are invaluable and gether, we can educate others on the only vote that makes sense is In Children’s Show “yes.” On Nov. 5th, please vote to the importance of having certified, professional teachers in every support our schools by voting “yes” The Alliance classroom and giving them the on the school bond referendum. latitude they need to prepare each Theatre pre- individual student to be a respon- Dana Weinberg sible, productive—and happy— Fairfax sents “The member of their community. Delegate Filler-Corn believes Vote Yes on Little Mermaid that all of Virginia’s children Photos by Bonnie Hobbs/The Connection should have access to a great pub- Referendum Jr.” lic school and she will continue to do what is right for the commu- To the Editor: By Bonnie Hobbs nity and our great state. As a former Fairfax County The Connection Please join me in ensuring that teacher, I know that many fami- we reelect of our district’s hard- lies move to our area in part for riel, Prince Eric, Floun- working, dedicated Delegate the excellent reputation of our der, Sebastian the crab Eileen Filler-Corn. school system. It attracts families A and businesses alike because an and all the other char- acters from the popular story Precious Crabtree excellent school system is an in- and movie are in The Alliance Fairfax vestment in the economy and the Theatre’s production of “The community. I encourage all county Little Mermaid Jr.” And a residents to vote “Yes” on the Robinson Secondary student Vote ‘Yes’ on the School Bond Referendum on Tues- has one of the starring roles. day, Nov. 5 to continue Fairfax Performances are Nov. 9-24 (From left) Lila York, Allie Lytle, Elijah King and Alan School Bond County’s trend of excellence in (see box for details) at Moun- Gutierrez rehearse a scene from “The Little Mermaid.” To the Editor: education. tain View High School, 5775 I am writing to help inspire your In order to build our reputation Spindle Court (behind Glory readers to vote “yes” on the 2013- and keep Fairfax County as a des- Days Grill) in Centreville. The 2014 Fairfax County School bond tination for the best and brightest, musical features 10 adults and referendum on Nov. 5th. If you we need to make a much-needed 35 students in grades three vote yes you are supporting pru- investment in our school infra- through 12, and Director dent reinvestment of money back structure. Students benefit from Maggie Swan says they’re all into our world class school system modern facilities with safe, desig- really talented. that helps attract new businesses nated learning spaces. “We have kids from at least to Fairfax County, one of the best The bond will provide tax-free, 15 different schools,” she said. places to live and work in the U.S. low-interest funding for a number “A hundred kids auditioned and Delaying capital improvements of renovation projects across the we knew right away who’d play will result in a lower quality edu- county and millions of dollars for which role—they all fit their cation to a growing student popu- much needed infrastructure parts. They work well together, lation. projects and school security en- too, and are having a great Our children deserve to have hancements. With continued time with each other.” excellent facilities, resources and growth and high enrollment ex- The scenes take place on an a highly educated and talented pected over the next five years, ocean, in a ship, under the sea, staff so they can be successful now is the time to make improve- on a beach and in a palace. And through college and in their work- ments to get our kids out of tem- the actors will portray mer- ing years. porary “trailers” and into class- maids, crabs, fish, sailors, a These school bonds are issued rooms that are more conducive to prince and several princesses. at a low interest rate and will fund learning. “The audience will be im- the construction of new schools As a result of the economic pressed and touched with the and improve more than 20 FCPS downturn, construction costs and kids’ talent,” said Swan. facilities across the county! As you interest rates are at an all-time low. “They’ll love the colorful cos- know, construction costs are at an Now is the best time to take ad- tumes, cool lighting and neat all-time low and therefore the tim- vantage of these low costs and make an investment that will pay special effects. And our villain, Allie Lytle and Elijah King play Ariel and Prince Eric. ing is now. We need to make those Ursula—played by Chloe improvements! Our continued dividends for the future of our Gilfoil—is pretty scary. It’s a fun sophomore, portrays Prince Eric. follow your dreams, because growth has resulted in more stu- children and the future of Fairfax story families will enjoy seeing “He’s adventurous, bold and loud, good things happen if you stick dents being taught in temporary County. together.” yet controlled and polite because with what you want.” “trailer” classrooms because the Vote “yes” for the School Bond Playing the title role of Ariel, he was raised to be a king,” he current school buildings do not on Nov. 5th! the mermaid, is Herndon said. “He’s also kind and caring. have the space for increased en- Middle’s Allie Lytle. “Ariel’s It’s fun playing a Disney prince To Go rollment. Building more class- Jessica Bowser spunky, fun, full of life, adven- because you have the freedom to Kingstowne The Alliance Theatre presents rooms will provide the learning turous, proud, stubborn and be big and animated. And I like “The Little Mermaid Jr.” Saturday, environment our kids need and curious,” said Lytle. “She’s in how the cast is all different ages Nov. 9 and 23, at 11 a.m. and 4 will maintain Fairfax County’s The Damage Has love with the human world and and personalities.” p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 10 and 17, at 2 reputation for top-notch public p.m. (with Behind the Scenes pro- falls in love with a prince, so King’s favorite song is “One Step schools. gram); Friday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 Only Just Begun she asks Ursula, the sea witch, Closer,” which he sings to Ariel p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 16, at 1 p.m. When your readers vote “yes,” for legs. She gets them; but if while they dance. “It’s a fast- (with Behind the Scenes program); they are also supporting over To the Editor: by sunset after three days, she paced, ballroom dance in which and Sunday, Nov. 24, at 2 p.m. Tick- 2,000 community organizations Congressman Connolly’s recent ets are $12; discounts for groups of op-ed [“The Damage Is Already and the prince haven’t kissed, she’s introduced as the prince’s 10 or more. that use these FCPS facilities and she’ll turn back into a mermaid love interest,” he said. King also Go to www.thealliancetheatre.org about 250,000 of your friends and Done,” Connection, Oct. 24] is a and Ursula can keep her soul.” said the audience will like the or e-mail neighbors that participate in rec- diversion from the Democratic- Elijah King, a Robinson show’s message “to be yourself and [email protected]. reational activities on school engineered train wreck known as grounds. 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THURSDAY/OCT. 31 Krista Bonura 19th annual Fall Festival & Pumpkin Playground. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. at Burke Nursery, 9401 Burke Road, Burke. Inflatable slides, obstacles courses and playgrounds, pumpkins galore, artisan market, fall plants and foliage for sale, many Parsons Dance presents “Round My World” Saturday, Nov. children’s activities and all the fall- 9, at GMU’s Center for the Arts at 8 p.m. themed fun you can imagine. 03-323- 1188 or www.pumpkinplayground.com.

THURSDAY-MONDAY/ OCT.31-DEC. 16 “Page Turners.” Daily, at the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Helping Animals Find Fairfax. The exhibit highlights visual Their Way Since 2001 artists who are also illustrators, to Photo by run concurrently with the 8th annual Northern Virginia Jewish Book Festival. Features Valerie Brown, freelance photographer with images from her “Capital Splendor: Gardens Aaron Farrington & Parks of Washington, DC,” Ian Volunteers needed for adoption events, fostering, Frank, architect and artist, Katherine transportation, adoption center caretaking and more. Janus Kahn, illustrator of the Sammy Spider series and Ziz, a gigantic bird of Jewish mythology and The Ladysmiths: 16 of the group of local Adopt/Donate/Volunteer female metalsmiths’ jewelry creations. 703-323-0880 or www.jccnvarts.org. Vusi Mahlasela performs soulful, blues-based, world www.lostdogandcatrescue.org music at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts in THURSDAY/OCT. 31 Fairfax on Friday, Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. Passion Pit w/ Joy Formidable. 8 p.m. at the Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Massachusetts 21st Annual Holiday Happenings based indie pop band plays songs SUNDAY/NOV. 3 Craft Show. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at W.T. from their newest album, 15th Annual Charity Shag-a-Thon. Woodson High School, 9525 Main “Gossamer.” $45. http:// 1-5 p.m., in the ballroom at St., Fairfax. One hundred exhibitors patriotcenter.com/. Arlington/Fairfax Elks Lodge, 8421 sell handmade fine arts, jewelry, Arlington Blvd., Fairfax. The eight- fiber arts, wood, photography, time Carolina Beach Music Award- pottery, giftware, pet accessories and FRIDAY/NOV. 1 winning Rick Strickland Band plays stress relief items.Event takes place The Graduate. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., at GMU for the charity dance courtesy of the on Sat, Nov 9 Center for the Arts, 4400 University Northern Virginia Shag Club. Light Fall Festival. 3-7 p.m., at St. George’s Drive, Fairfax. L.A. Theatre Works snacks available. $10. 703-560-2188 United Methodist Church, 4910 Ox brings the American classic to the or www.nvshag.org. Road, Fairfax. A silent auction stage. Paid parking is located in the precedes a 5:30 p.m. spaghetti dinner Mason Pond Parking Deck adjacent and bake sale, with a live auction to the Concert Hall and free parking is THURSDAY/NOV. 7 follow at 7 p.m. $7.50 for adults and located in university Lot K. $22-$44; 11th Annual Veterans’ Powwow. 1- $5.50 for children under 10; $22 for tickets are half price for students 9 p.m., at the Johnson Center, entire families. Free childcare through grade 12. 888-945-2468 or Dewberry Hall, GMU Fairfax Campus, available. www.stgumc.org or 703- cfa.gmu.edu. 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. An 385-4550, TTY 711. event held by the Native American Parsons Dance. 8 p.m., at GMU and Indigenous Alliance highlighting Center for the Arts, 4400 University SATURDAY/NOV. 2 modern, contemporary and historical Drive, Fairfax. Choreographer David Book & Author Luncheon. 11 a.m.-2 Native American culture during Parsons’ company performs his well- p.m. at the Country Club of Fairfax, Native American Heritage Month reviewed, internationally acclaimed 5110 Ox Road, Fairfax. All through honoring veterans, dances; discussion session held 45 booklovers are welcome to attend the ceremonial dancing, food and Native minutes prior to show. $23-$46; half AAUW Fairfax City Branch’s event to American handicrafts, art and price for grade school students. 888- raise funds for scholarships for jewelry. https://www.facebook.com/ 945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu. women in the area. $40 (includes MasonNAIA. lunch). Reservations by. Oct. 30. “The New Black.” 4:30 p.m., at the 703/978-3258 or Johnson Center Cinema, 10900 SUNDAY/NOV. 10 [email protected]. University Blvd., Fairfax. GMU’s Round Robinson 5K. 8:30 a.m. race, Polish Heritage: Stories and Food. Visiting Filmmaker Series screens the 7:30 a.m. registration/check-in, at 2 p.m., at the City of Fairfax Regional documentary that explores the Robinson Secondary School, 5035 Library, 10360 North Street, Fairfax. African-American community’s Sideburn Run, Fairfax. An annual Learn about Polish heritage through response to the gay rights movement benefit race with prizes for winners. the stories, recipes and sample dishes in Maryland. Following the screening $25 before Nov. 3; $30 until day of of local authors Laura & Peter is Q&A with the filmmaker, Yoruba the race. Register. http:// Zeranski, authors of “Polish Classic Richen. prracing.racebx.com, http:// Recipes” and “Polish Classic www.robinsoncrew.org/boosters/ Desserts.” www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ round-robinson-5k or 571-641-0849. library. SATURDAY/NOV. 9 Jeffrey Siegel’s “The Glory of Irish Chamber Orchestra. 8 p.m., at Charity Bazaar. 8 a.m.-2 p.m., at New Beethoven.” 7 p.m., George Mason GMU Center for the Arts, 4400 Hope Church, 6905 Ox Road, Lorton. University Center for the Arts, 4400 University Ave., Fairfax. Sir James Crafts, artwork, jewelry, baked University Drive, MS 2F5, Fairfax. Galway, renowned flutist of Ireland, goods, collectibles, raffles, silent The acclaimed pianist performs performs with the orchestra, under auction, stuffed animals, food, nearly Beethoven’s compositions as part of the baton of JoAnn Falletta. $37.50- new items, etc., for sale to benefit his Keyboard Conversations series. $75; half off for youth through grade those in hunger. 703-644-0139 or $19-$38, Mason ID permits 1 free 12. 888-945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu. 571-234-7322. ticket on Oct. 29. cfa.gmu.edu. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ October 31 - November 6, 2013 ❖ 17 Home Sales In September 2013, 53 Burke homes sold between $783,000-$130,000.

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Townhouse ...... 0.05 ...... 22015 local mother of 16- legacy and a tribute to my fa- 5432 BRIXHAM CT ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $399,900 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.03 ...... 22015 10613 ALISON DR ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $397,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ...... 22015 year-old twins has won ther [will be] to leave our 10101 WOOD GREEN WAY ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $397,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.05 ...... 22015 A $2,529 for her granddaughters with enough 10213 SCARBOROUGH COMMONS CT 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $395,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.05 ...... 22015 5616 CASTLEBURY CT ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $392,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ...... 22015 children’s college education money for each to go to college 5442 LIGHTHOUSE LN ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $384,900 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.05 ...... 22015 from the Virginia529 College when the time comes.” 5839 PARAKEET DR ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ...... BURKE ...... $382,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.20 ...... 22015 Savings Plan (Virginia529). University of Virginia student 6121 CALICO POOL LN ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ...... BURKE ...... $370,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.05 ...... 22015 9685 POINDEXTER CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $367,450 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.03 ...... 22015 Diane Alejandro of Fairfax re- Samuel Brott wrote from the 6020 TICONDEROGA CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ...... BURKE ...... $365,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ...... 22015 ceived the prize for entering perspective of a college savings 9986 WHITEWATER DR ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $365,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.03 ...... 22015 5703 MASON BLUFF DR ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $365,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ...... 22015 Virginia529’s “Turning Dreams account beneficiary. He credits 10095 APPLE WOOD CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $359,900 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.05 ...... 22015 into Reality” contest that was his mother for making “the best 9509 CHERRY OAK CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $355,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ...... 22015 part of September’s College investment any parent could 6100 WINTER PARK DR W ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $345,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.15 ...... 22015 6054 MEYERS LANDING CT ...... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $335,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ...... 22015 Savings Month celebrations. make” by paying for his college 10085 BUNKER WOODS CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $333,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ...... 22015 Alejandro saves for the twins’ tuition in advance using Vir- 6057 BONNIE BERN CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $310,501 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ...... 22015 9419 FAIRLEIGH CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $310,500 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.03 ...... 22015 quickly approaching double ginia529 prePAID. “Many of 5902 BRIDGETOWN CT #54 ...... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ...... BURKE ...... $305,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 22015 college tuition bill with Vir- my friends are paying for their 9745 ASHBOURN DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $305,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.05 ...... 22015 5892 BRIDGETOWN CT #40 ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $290,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 22015 ginia529 inVEST, one of four own college tuitions and work- 10331 BRIDGETOWN PL #84 ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... BURKE ...... $282,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 22015 529 College savings programs ing hard jobs to pay their loans 5804 APPLE WOOD LN ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ...... BURKE ...... $275,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.04 ...... 22015 available from Virginia529. All back,” Brott wrote in his entry. 5813 COVE LANDING RD #101 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... BURKE ...... $235,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22015 5918 COVE LANDING RD #304 ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... BURKE ...... $206,000 ...... Back-to-Back ...... 22015 Virginia529 programs allow “I go to class, do my homework 4909 TIBBITT LN ...... 3 ... 1 ... 2 ...... BURKE ...... $205,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 0.03 ...... 22015 families to save tax-free for … knowing that I am finan- 10310 LURIA COMMONS CT #1B ...... 3 ... 1 ... 0 ...... BURKE ...... $135,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22015 10310 LURIA #2E ...... 3 ... 1 ... 0 ...... BURKE ...... $130,000 ...... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22015 qualified higher education ex- cially secure and don’t have to penses like tuition, books and pay back student loans.” Copyright 2013 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of October 15, 2013. room and board. Karen Cotto of Alexandria “We make a regular monthly was a single mother working Letters to the Editor contribution, and put in more an entry-level job when she From Page 16 Washington, D.C. customers will their constituents. when possible,” wrote followed a family member’s Obamacare and officially referred lose their health plans with the So, who is listening to the people Alejandro in her entry. “[Col- advice and opened a Vir- to as the Patient Protection and advent of Obamacare—that’s on the important issue of health lege] still will cost us some- ginia529 prePAID account for Affordable Care Act (ACA). While more than 40 percent of the care? The Democratic Party that thing … but we won’t have to her daughter. the damage from the shutdown people CareFirst covers in those is forcing Americans to accept an empty our retirement funds “I was afraid to commit to was particularly painful for Virgin- areas. During a recent call to Con- unpopular law under the threat of and work until we are 85 to pay paying a bill for 14 years,” she ians, it pales in comparison to the gressman Connolly’s office inquir- tax penalty and causing millions for it. And our children won’t described. “[However] I real- damage being inflicted on millions ing about this issue, I was advised of Americans to lose the insurance be paying off student loans ized it would secure a future of hard working middleclass that the cancellation of the poli- plans they like and forcing higher until they are old enough to be for her … and [be the] one Americans across the country cies by CareFirst was the insurance premiums for replacement poli- sending their own kids through thing I could give her that I courtesy of the Democrats’ company’s choice. False. cies? Or the Republican Party that college.” Although having wasn’t able to give to myself.” Obamacare. The reason people aren’t going is fighting to repeal and replace or twins has been “doubly expen- The winners were selected The $500-$600 million ex- to be able to keep their insurance at least ensure Obamacare is fairly sive,” Alejandro refers to the from more than 350 submis- change Obamacare portal rollout is due the Obamacare mandate implemented by giving hard work- effort of saving for college with sions. The goal of the contest was a breathtaking tech wreck but that insurance company plans pro- ing middleclass Americans the Virginia529 inVEST as “a huge was to collect testimonials is just the shiny object. The full vide for higher coverage than the same one-year compliance exten- success.” from current and past Vir- impact of the law is only just be- policies many people had previ- sion as rich corporations? The Three other entries earned ginia529 account holders that ginning to wreak havoc on the ously. Compounding the pain, president unilaterally granted rich honorable mention prizes; each would inspire and motivate lives of millions of Americans. many of the replacement plans corporations with more than 50 will receive a $529 inVEST con- other families to begin saving.º Since 2009, President Obama has being offered have higher premi- employees a one-year extension to tribution. Leslie Croson of The stories highlight the repeatedly promised Americans ums to help insurers cover the provide insurance to employees. I Centreville is saving to help many ways that families are that “If you like your current law’s new requirements, such as thought the Democratic Party was four young granddaughters using Virginia529 programs to health insurance plan you can accepting patients with pre-exist- the party of social justice as a with college expenses. She is plan for the future. keep it.” In a recent CBS interview, ing conditions and providing pre- moral imperative—what hap- motivated by a 20-year-old Virginia529 CEO Mary Mor- Gerry Kominski, director of public ventative care. No wonder a recent pened to the narrative on this im- promise she made to her father ris noted, “Each of our pro- health policy at UCLA said: “About Quinnipiac Poll found that Ameri- portant issue? the night before he died. grams is unique and has fea- half of the 14 million people who cans disapprove of Obamacare 53 It’s not difficult to predict that “I made a promise to him tures to help families find a buy insurance on their own are not to 37 percent. This is more evi- the president and his fellow Demo- then and there that his two path that works for them, from going to be able to keep the poli- dence that only 12-14 percent of crats will blame Obamacare’s fail- grandsons would go to col- the certain benefits of a cies that they had previously.” For Americans approve of Congress ures on health insurers and Repub- lege,” Croson wrote. “Today we prePAID contract to the flexibil- Virginians, the impact is already because Congress isn’t listening to licans and press for a single payer are grandma and grandpa and ity and very low contribution being felt. On Oct. 25, CareFirst the people. In this case, Democrats system to achieve their real goal I pray a new tradition has requirements—as low as $25— BlueCross BlueShield informed the are placing the survival of the of nationalized health care. One started and will stay intact for with inVEST or an FDIC-in- Washington Examiner that 76,000 president’s signatory achievement has to wonder whether failure was generations to come. Our sured CollegeWealth account.” of its Virginia, Maryland and health law above the welfare of See Letters, Page 19 18 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ October 31 - November 6, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Letters Annual Meeting Looking for a New From Page 18 built into Obamacare from the Place of Worship? beginning as a roundabout way to Wooded Glen Section I nationalized health care. Only Visit Antioch Baptist Church! time will tell. Homeowners Association Wake up America! Damage from Obamacare has only just begun. 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“It’s great because you already have some Henderson’s Bruins beat Titans, lineman Clarke, linebacker Carney. friends,” he said. “You don’t have to worry about that awkward stage.” By Jon Roetman Carney, listed at 6-foot-2, 208 The Connection pounds, said UNC coaches are look- ing at him as a weakside linebacker. ith the Lake Braddock ESPN.com ranks Carney as the No. football team threat- 111 outside linebacker in the nation, Wening to score early in giving him a grade of 74 and three Saturday’s contest, T.C. Williams linebacker Malik Carney tackled Bruins quarterback Caleb “It’s fun going against Henderson for a 3-yard loss on sec- ond down. somebody that’s going Two plays later, with Lake Braddock facing fourth-and-short inside the TC to be your future 5-yard line, Carney smashed Henderson to the ground short of the teammate. … It’s fun first down. Lake Braddock again drove deep into to get a last play in TC territory on its next possession but before you’re not failed to reach the end zone. Titans defensive tackle Jeremiah Clarke allowed to hit him.” stopped Lake Braddock running back Trevor O’Brien for a 1-yard loss on first- — T.C. Williams lineman and-goal from the 5 and the Bruins Jeremiah Clarke, would eventually settle for a field goal. who will be teammates with Lake The Lake Braddock-T.C. Williams Braddock quarterback Caleb matchup on Oct. 25 pitted future Uni- Lake Braddock quarterback Caleb Henderson got the better of T.C. Williams Henderson at UNC versity of North Carolina teammates standout defensive players Jeremiah Clarke and Malik Carney on Oct. 25. The trio against one another. Carney and will play for the University of North Carolina next year. Clarke, who will play defense for the Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection Tar Heels, had their moments, but the rest of the afternoon belonged to the Bruins and UNC quarterback commit Henderson.

HENDERSON THREW A TOUCH- DOWN PASS and rushed for two more scores as Lake Braddock cruised to a 44-0 victory at T.C. Williams High School, im- proving the Bruins’ record to 8-0. Lake Braddock has outscored its five Conference 7 opponents 271-0. Henderson completed 11 of 26 passes for 182 yards and carried 12 times for 120 yards against TC, according to stats from the Post’s allmetsports.com. Henderson’s 45-yard touchdown run gave the Bruins a T.C. Williams defensive tackle Jeremiah Clarke (74) 24-0 advantage in the second quarter. His T.C. Williams linebacker Malik Carney (28) makes a will play college ball at UNC with Titans linebacker 16-yard scoring scamper extended the Lake tackle during a game against Lake Braddock on Nov. Malik Carney and Lake Braddock quarterback Caleb Braddock lead to 31-0 with less than two 12. Henderson. minutes left in the opening half. The Bruins’ first possession of the second convince former West Potomac teammate Tech, Maryland, Michigan State, Purdue stars. Carney also received offers from Ten- half ended with a 26-yard touchdown pass DeMornay Pierson-El to choose UNC, but and Miami. nessee, Connecticut, Marshall, Pittsburgh from Henderson to AJ Alexander. Pierson-El committed to the University of Clarke was the next Northern Virginia and Toledo, among others. T.C. Williams entered the game with a 5- Nebraska, where he will be a slot receiver player to commit to UNC. Listed at 6 feet 4, Against Lake Braddock, Carney tallied six 2 record, but the Titans and their Division I and kick returner. 265 pounds, Clarke is rated by ESPN.com tackles, two tackles for loss and one sack. defensive duo had no answer for Henderson “I talked to Jeremiah and Malik every as the 48th-best defensive tackle recruit in “Just seeing what [Henderson is] going and the Bruins. time I saw them at 7-on-7s,” Henderson nation, receiving a grade of 79 and three to bring to the table,” Carney said when “It’s a lot of fun,” Henderson said about said, “and I would text Jeremiah and just stars. He also received offers from Virginia, asked about the experience of playing facing his future UNC teammates, Clarke say, ‘Hey, keep Carolina in your mind, blah, Virginia Tech, Tennessee, Penn State, Ne- against future college teammate and Carney. “I get to see what my team’s blah, blah,’ because he had a ton of offers, braska and Miami, among others. Henderson. “Just going against [him], be- going to look like. They look pretty big and same with Malik. It’s a really big grab for Clarke, who also plays left tackle on the ing competitive. Just acting like I don’t athletic so I’m excited to play with them.” us to have Jeremiah and Malik.” Titans’ offensive line, finished with two know him at all.” Henderson was the first of four Northern Henderson, who was selected to play in tackles against Lake Braddock while battling Carney is also a running back for the Ti- Virginia prep football players in the class of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, is listed ankle and Achilles tendon injuries. tans. He carried 15 times for 46 yards 2014 to commit to the University of North at 6 feet 4 and 217 pounds. ESPN.com ranks “It’s fun going against somebody that’s against the Bruins. Carolina, committing as a junior on April Henderson No. 187 in its latest list of the going to be your future teammate,” Clarke 11. Clarke (June 16), Carney (June 22) and country’s top 300 college recruits. He’s rated said. “… It’s fun to get a last play in before LAKE BRADDOCK will host South County Yorktown running back/defensive back MJ the No. 11 quarterback recruit in the na- you’re not allowed to hit [Henderson].” on Friday, Nov. 1 in a game that will likely Stewart (July 15), who will play DB for the tion, receiving a grade of 83 out of 100 and Clarke said already knowing a few of his decide the top spot in the Conference 7 Tar Heels, eventually also decided to play four out of five stars. Other schools that of- Tar Heel teammates will help with the tran- standings. T.C. Williams will travel to face at Chapel Hill. Henderson said he tried to fered Henderson include Virginia, Virginia sition to college. West Springfield. 20 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ October 31 - November 6, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Faith Notes Send notes to the Connection at [email protected] or call 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated announcements should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. Home & Garden Temple B’nai Shalom, 7612 Old Ox Road, St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Employment Fairfax Station, hosts an Active Military & Vet- Church, 6720 Union Mill Road, Clifton, con- erans Shabbat service Friday, Nov. 8 at 8 p.m.; ducts Sunday masses at 7:30 a.m., 8:45 a.m., connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com congregation members who are active military 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. It also offers a Sat- and veterans will speak about what it means to urday vigil at 5:30 p.m. and a Thursday Latin be a Jew in the military. 703-764-2901 or mass at 7 p.m. 703-817-1770 or www.st- CLEANING CLEANING www.tbs-online.org. andrew.org. Dental Assistant 40hrs/wk, M-F, no eves/wknds. Good Fairfax Baptist Temple, at the corner of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8304 salary. Benefits. Mature, hard working. A CLEANING SERVICE Fairfax County Parkway and Burke Lake Roads, Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, offers casual Experience and computer skills helpful. Since 1985/Ins & Bonded holds a Bible study fellowship at 9 a.m. Sundays worship services on Saturday evenings at 5:30 Opportunity for growth. Quality Service at a Fair Price followed by a 10 a.m. worship service. Nursery p.m. featuring contemporary music. More tradi- Fax resume (703) 273-4212 or email Satisfaction Guaranteed- care and children’s church also provided. 6401 tional services take place on Sunday mornings at [email protected] Angies List 2011-Super Service Award! Missionary Lane, Fairfax Station, 703-323-8100 8:15 and 11 a.m. Sunday School is from 9:45- Comm/Res. MD VA DC or www.fbtministries.org. 10:45 a.m. for children and adults. The church also offers discussion groups for adults. 703-451- acleaningserviceinc.com The Guhyasamaja Buddhist Center, 5855 or www.poplc.org. CARRIER ROUTE available: 10875 Main St., Fairfax City provides free classes 703-892-8648 to both newcomers and advanced practitioners Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, 8336 BURKE! of Tibetan Buddhism. The center emphasizes Carrleigh Parkway in Springfield, supports a 228 homes, Thursdays only, papers working with the mind and learning how to un- Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) program on the delivered to carrier's house, paid monthly ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL derstand the workings of the mind, overcoming first and third Wednesday of each month. Meet- ($14.36 per week) innner causes of suffering, while cultivating ings are 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the church. All Ironmaster, Stonecutter, Wooden Spoke, causes of happiness. mothers and children are welcome. The program Claychin + courts Rossetti, Gladview, Under the direction of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, provides mothers an opportunity to get to know Meadowrill, Degen, Klimt, Biggers, Stipp, the center is a place of study, contemplation and other mothers through discussions and craft ac- [email protected] meditation. Visit http://www.guhyasamaja.org tivities. Register. 703-451-5320. or leave a message for for more information. JCCNV Mother’s Circle program, for Ann at 703-917-6480. Lord of Life Lutheran offers services at two women who are not Jewish but are raising Jew- locations, in Fairfax at 5114 Twinbrook Road ish children. Free education in Jewish rituals, and in Clifton at 13421 Twin Lakes Drive. Ser- practices and values, while respecting the Administrative Assistant/ vices in Fairfax are held on Saturdays at 5:30 participant’s choice to retain her own religious p.m. and Sundays at 8:30 and 10 a.m. Services identity. Jewish Community Center of Northern Document Specialist in Clifton are held on Sundays at 8:15 and 10:30 Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike in Fairfax. position available for a Durable Medical GUTTER GUTTER a.m. 703-323-9500 or www.Lordoflifeva.org. Contact Laurie Albert, 703-537-3064 or Supply Company located in Springfield, [email protected]. Virginia, 25 hours per week. 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