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2 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ May 7-13, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-917-6440 or [email protected] WoodyMan, 92, Sharesand the Home Big with Oak Giant Oak 200-year-old white oak towers over Woody Jerman’s front lawn.
By Justin Fanizzi The Connection
ears ago, open green land ex- tended as far as the eye Ycould see. No cars, no con- dominiums, no convenience stores. If a visit to a neighbor was needed, it was a 1-mile walk to the closest one and every face was fa- miliar. Now, it has Photo by “It’s a all changed, but magnificent fortunately, a
bridge exists to Justin Fanizzi tree.” the past. Woody — Mike McMahon, Jerman, 92, has Tree Commissioner, witnessed all of
Braddock District the development /The Connection in Burke, having lived in the same house at the corner of Glenbard Court and Old Keene Mill Road his entire life. On the front lawn of his white farmhouse stands a mas
See Burke, Page 9 The massive tree towers over Woody Jerman’s two-story farmhouse in Burke. Many Hands Make Quick Work LDS volunteers clean cabin camps at Prince William Forest Park.
n the morning of April 18, about /The Connection O200 members of the Annandale Stake of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) descended Photo courtesy of upon the 15,000-acre Prince William For- est Park. Annandale Stake president Erick
Robbie Hammer R. Erickson of Burke led the LDS saints. They carried with them brooms, dusters, rakes, cleaning solutions and other supplies as part of an effort appropriately named by Photo
Bill Eargle “Operation Clean Sweep.” Some wore T- Volunteer Award shirts given to them by the park overseer, For her volunteer work with the National Park Service (NPS), which ex- Brain Injury Services, Inc., pressed thanks to the volunteers for the task Deena Hunkler Sanks of at hand. Burke, was presented with In 1936, the United States government Volunteers from the Annandale Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of the Adult Volunteer (250 chose the land that is now Prince William Latter-day Saints pose for a photo outside of one of the cabins that hours and under) Award Forest Park as the site where inner-city they cleaned April 18 at Prince William Forest Park. during the 2009 Fairfax youth from Washington, D.C. could venture to recreate in nature during overnight County Volunteer Service out into nature. The Great Depression was to be of service to the community, the LDS camp-outs. From this legacy, Prince William Awards ceremony on April 24 weighing heavily on the youth of America’s saints, in coordination with NPS park rang- Forest Park has grown into a center of rec- at the Fairview Park Marriott. cities, and parks were born to relieve this ers, accomplished the stated goal of clean- reation for Washington, D.C. area residents burden. To this end, five cabin camps, which ing four of the five cabin camps, in order and visitors from around the world. still operate today, were built to allow youth Out of respect for the park’s history and See LDS, Page 8 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ May 7-13, 2009 ❖ 3 The County Line Governor’s Primary: The Fight Over Money
fundraising strengths inside the common- How much does Top Fairfax County Donors wealth. McAuliffe’s prolific In Governor’s Democratic Primary “I think it is important to note that he outraised both of the other Democratic can- The information listed below covers fundraising in 2008 and 2009 and is provided by the fundraising matter? Virginia Public Access Project, www.vpap.org. didates in Virginia,” said Elisabeth Smith, a spokesperson for the McAuliffe campaign. Name Hometown Work/Job Donation Of the three Democrats, Moran has raised By Julia O’Donoghue DEEDS the most money in Arlington County The Connection Edward Hart Rice Vienna Stockbroker/ $100,000 ($225,538), Loudoun County ($51,869) Financial Advisor and the City of Alexandria ($1.1 million) any young adults join politi- since the beginning of 2008. Sen. Dick Saslaw Springfield Virginia Senate $15,000 cal campaigns after gradu- (D-35) Majority Leader But McAuliffe has raised more money Mating from college. Few end during that time period in Fairfax County, up where Terry McAuliffe, a Thomas Greeson Herndon Attorney $12,500 Virginia’s most populous locality. Virginia gubernatorial candidate, found According to the Virginia Public Access himself during the 1980 re-election bid of MORAN Project, McAuliffe garnered $828,117; President Jimmy Carter. George Pedersen McLean Defense Industry $75,000 Moran received $502,329; and Deeds raised At the age of 22, McAuliffe rose through $217,001 from Fairfax County residents and the ranks to become national finance direc- John Andrew Braun Falls Church Defense Industry $57,930 businesses during 2008 and 2009. tor of the Carter campaign, launching a ca- Dario Marquez Jr. Vienna Homeland Security $35,000 While most of Moran and Deeds larger reer as one of the Democratic Party’s most Northern Virginia donors are already active successful national fundraisers over the next MCAULIFFE in local political campaigns, McAuliffe has three decades. Hani Masri McLean Private Equity/Investors $100,000 also been able to attract local donors who During the rest of the 1980s, McAuliffe have previously not given to state cam- served as deputy treasurer and director of A. Huda Farouki McLean Import-Export/Finance $50,000 paigns in the commonwealth. finance for the Democratic National Com- McLean resident Hani Masri, who has ties Premium Alexandria Alcohol Distributors $50,000 mittee, and other leadership positions. He Distribution of Virginia to Bill Clinton, contributed $100,000 to was fundraiser for and advisor to President McAuliffe’s campaign, and does not appear Bill Clinton during the 1990s. In 2000, to have given money to statewide candi- McAuliffe headed up the Democratic Na- McDonnell had raised $5.14 million by not always win. …It is harder to buy a pri- dates in the past. tional Convention. He was chair of the the end of March. mary because the electorate is so small. You Oak Hill resident Jack Xi Deng, who con- Democratic National Committee from 2001 just don’t know who is going to show up,” tributed $25,000 to McAuliffe, also does not to 2005; he raised money for 2008 Demo- McAULIFFE may need all that money if said Faulk. appear to be a regular donor in other Vir- cratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton he wants to win the primary against two Moran and Deeds have also pointed out ginia races. and President Barack Obama’s campaign. well-established candidates, according to that much of McAuliffe’s campaign money Arlington resident Thomas DePasquale, “Without question, he is a formidable some political scientists. has come from outside Virginia. who has contributed to many Virginia fundraiser. Terry McAuliffe would be on any Moran represented Alexandria in the Vir- The McAuliffe campaign states that 17 Democrats over the years, gave $35,000 to list of the top 10 Democratic Party ginia House of Delegates from 1996 to percent of their candidate’s the Moran campaign and fundraisers,” said Dan Keyserling, deputy 2008. During the 2007 state election cycle, donations come from Vir- “Terry McAuliffe $10,000 to McAuliffe. Alex- director of communications at the Univer- he served as the Democratic house caucus ginia, while the bulk of andria resident Frank sity of Virginia’s Center for Politics. chair, traveling around the state to help sev- Moran and Deed’s dona- would be on any Connor gave $2,500 to eral of the Democratic Party’s current del- tions – over 90 percent ac- Deeds before contributing McAULIFFE was the third Democrat and egates win or retain their seats. cording to those respective list of the top 10 $20,100 to the McAuliffe the fourth candidate overall to jump into Deeds, who is from Bath County and rep- campaigns — have come Democratic Party campaign. the 2009 Virginia Governor’s race. resents the Charlottesville area, has served from inside the common- Former Alexandria Del. Brian Moran (D), in the General Assembly since 1982. In wealth. According to the fundraisers.” REGARDLESS of where Central Virginia state Sen. Creigh Deeds (D) 2005, he ran for attorney general and lost Virginia Public Access McAuliffe’s donations come and former Attorney General Robert to McDonnell by fewer than 500 votes, the Project, McAuliffe’s top two — Dan Keyserling, from, his campaign said its McDonnell (R) have been closest statewide election in individual donors Haim University of Virginia ability to attract more traveling around the com- Virginia’s history. Saban ($276,064) and Center for Politics money will make McAuliffe monwealth raising money in “The person McAuliffe has never run for Stephen Bing ($250,000) the strongest candidate to anticipation of their guber- an elected office. live in Los Angeles. take on McDonnell in the fall. natorial runs for the better with the most “For a candidate like Terry “Terry has raised more money. Fortunately “The national Republican Party has kept part of four years. McAuliffe McAuliffe, with such a thin for us, the people who have given him its promise to throw the kitchen sink into only emerged as a potential money does not resume in Virginia, money money can’t vote for him,” said Jesse this gubernatorial race. They are bringing candidate in August and always win.” means a good deal. … Terry Ferguson, a spokesperson for the Moran in national Republicans like John McCain started seriously campaign- McAuliffe needs all the campaign. The Moran campaign also boasts and Sarah Palin to raise money for Bob ing in November. — Cordel Faulk, money that he has because the largest number of contributions, with McDonnell. Terry is the only one who can Yet McAuliffe raised more University of Virginia the two other [primary] can- 3,867 people and organizations giving compete with that,” said Smith. money for his campaign in Center for Politics didates already have a base money to the campaign so far, according to McAuliffe will not only be able to raise five months than the other in this state,” said Cordel the Virginia Public Access Project. money for himself but also contribute to two Democrats, who face Faulk, director of communi- “We built a tremendous network of indi- other Democrats, she added. McAuliffe in a June 9 primary, were able to cations at the University of Virginia’s Cen- vidual donors and small-dollar donors. They “I would look at the amount of support garner in three years. McAuliffe also col- ter for Politics. are the ones that are going to fuel this cam- we were able to give Sharon Bulova and lected slightly more money than McDonnell, paign,” said Ferguson. Ilryong Moon in recent Fairfax County elec- who does not face an opponent for the Re- FAULK and others are quick to say that McAuliffe has had 2,530 individuals con- tions,” said Smith. He contributed more publican Party’s nomination. McAuliffe’s fundraising does not mean that tribute to his campaign and Deeds has had than $16,000 to Bulova. According to the Virginia Public Access he has more voter support than the other 3,437 individuals contribute to his cam- “All this focus on money, there has been a Project, McAuliffe had raised a total of candidates. paign. lot of overkill on it. All three of these can- $5.16 million for his campaign as of March In 2006, Sen. Jim Webb (D-Va.) won a didates have raised a decent amount of 31. Moran had collected $2.95 million and Democratic primary against lobbyist Harris EVEN IF McAuliffe has received most of money and showed that they can Deeds had garnered $2.15 million for their Miller, despite Miller outspending Webb. his money from outside Virginia, the politi- fundraise,” said Scott Surovell, chair of the respective campaigns by the same deadline. “The person with the most money does cal consultant is still showing significant Fairfax County Democratic Committee.
4 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ May 7-13, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Patriot’s Cup 8K Raises USE $75K for The Arc An estimated thousand people braved the wet weather on Sunday morning, May 3 to take part in YOUR the 31st Annual Patriot’s Cup Corporate Challenge at George Mason University. The 8K race raises funds TRICARE for The Arc of Northern Virginia. This year, with the New Lorton Office help of corporate sponsors, The Arc raised $75,000 in support of its mission to create “A Life Like Yours” BENEFIT! NOW OPEN (ALLY) for children, adults and families living with lifelong intellectual disabilities. On hand for Sunday’s race were President of • Comprehensive Eye Exams • Treatment of Eye Diseases George Mason University Dr. Alan Merten, U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11), Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34), • 14 yrs. Naval service, 6 yrs. Active Duty Del. Charles Caputo (D-67), Del. Robert Hull (D-38), • Laser Vision Consultants • Over a thousand frames in stock Vice Mayor of Falls Church Hal Lippman, the Mayor • We carry all major brands of contact lenses • In-house lab of Plains Virginia and over 1,000 more runners and volunteers, of all abilities. Connolly, Caputo and Leslie Braunstein, The Arc board member, braved the Most Insurances Accepted: rain and served as masters of ceremonies, present- ing team and individual awards. Donated Photo Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Care First, Medicare, Tricare In-network Doctor, Corporate sponsors included Argon ST, Lockheed Vision One, Blue Choice, Avesis, VCA, Aetna HMO/PPO/POS, Martin, Washington Group, Goldklang, Cavanaugh PHCS, Spectera, VSP® Network Doctor & Assoc., Datatel, Marriott, Don Beyer Volvo, Metro Run and Walk and Target. Community sponsors in- WE WELCOME YOUR DOCTOR’S PRESCRIPTION cluded George Mason University, Fairfax County Therapeutic Recreation and the Fairfax City Fire and Emily Lambert sings the National An- DR. GENE SWEETNAM Rescue. them. She and Dr. Alan Merten, president OPTOMETRIST To donate or learn more about The Arc of North- of George Mason University, wait for the 5204A Rolling Rd. 8951 Ox Rd., Suite 100 ern Virginia visit www.thearcofnova.org. For race start of the Patriot’s Cup. Burke Professional Center Shoppes at Lorton Valley results go to www.mcrrc.org. Burke, VA 22015 Lorton, VA 22079 703-425-2000 703-493-9910 Woman Sexually Assaulted Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime www.drsweetnam.com solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at Fairfax County police are looking for the man who www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus a sexually assaulted a 24-year-old Burke woman in message to CRIMES/274637 or call police at 703- Fairfax. Police say the incident occurred April 27 and 691-2131. was reported on May 2. The victim said she took the CUE bus to University Drive and Chain Bridge Road. She exited the bus around 11:30 p.m. and began Correction walking along a footpath near Chain Bridge Road, The article “Green Choice Comes to Fairfax Cam- when she noticed a man from the bus following her. pus” [Connection, April 30-May 6, 2009] omitted She told police the man tried to engage her in con- information about Smart Markets at George Mason versation and then touched her inappropriately. She University. The Smart Markets take place Wednes- said he forced her off the path and sexually assaulted days, from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at the Johnson her. He then fled on foot and she walked home. The Center Plaza North at the Fairfax Campus of George suspect is described as Hispanic, about 5 feet 6 inches Mason University. and 160 pounds. He wore a blue-and-white striped shirt, black dress pants and black dress shoes. Faith Notes
Messiah United Methodist Church is Holy Communion every Sunday; and , Fairfax Presbyterian Church located at 6215 Rolling Road, Spring- 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Holy Commun- worship services are at 8:45 a.m. and field. For more info, call 703-569-9862 ion on the first Sunday of the month. 11:15 a.m. at 10723 Main St., Fairfax. or visit www.messiahumc.org. ❖ Heartline: An interactive praise For more information, contact 703-273- ❖ A Community of Contagious and worship service, Sunday evenings at 5300 or send an e-mail to Joy. Sunday Worship: 8:15 a.m., with 7 p.m. [email protected].
Mother’s Day Special “Me and My Mom” MOM EATS FREE To honor Mom on Mother’s Day, send us your favorite snapshots of you with your Mom and The Connection will publish them in our Mother’s Day issue. Be sure to include some information about what’s going on in Bring Mom to Brion’s Grille for Dinner the photo, plus your name and phone num- ber and town of residence. To e-mail digital on Sunday, May 10 from 5 p.m.–9 p.m. photos, send to: [email protected] and she eats for FREE! Or to mail photo prints, send to: The Burke Connection, “Me and My Mom Photo Gallery,” 7913 Westpark Dr., McLean, VA 22102 10621 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA 22302 Photo prints will be returned to you if you include a stamped, self-addressed envelope, 703-352-7272 but please don’t send us anything irreplaceable. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ May 7-13, 2009 ❖ 5 Opinion
www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newspaper of Burke An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to Hopeful Home Sales homes and businesses. 7913 Westpark Drive look at the records of more than First time homebuyers get shot at affordable McLean, Virginia 22102 1,000 homes that sold in March, NEWS DEPARTMENT: 2009 in our area offers a glimpse of To discuss ideas and concerns, A homeownership; domino effect helps all Call: 703-917-6444 a sales at the top and bottom of the Fax: 703-917-0991 market. homeowners. e-mail: In March in Northern Virginia, hundreds of [email protected] homes, mostly condos and townhouses, sold Michael O’Connell for less than $250,000. under $200,000 in Sterling were a dozen single of condos and townhouses for under $250,000. Editor / 703-917-6440 About half or more of these were likely fore- family detached homes, with many more un- In Fairfax Station and Clifton, 22 homes sold Justin Fanizzi Community Reporter closures or distressed properties, but all move- der $300,000. for more than $500,000, with two sales over 703-917-6437 ment in the real estate market is a good sign, More than 20 townhouses sold in Herndon $1 million in March. In Lorton in March, 10 [email protected] clearing out inventory. Many of the families for under $200,000. townhouses sold for under $200,000. Julia O’Donoghue whose homes sold and closed in March are now In Mount Vernon, the top In Great Falls, only one home in March sold Education & Politics Editorials 703-917-6433 able to move up in the market; there are un- home sold for $2.65 million, for less than $500,000, but there were five [email protected] usually good prices available on homes at all while nearby a variety of bar- homes sold for more than $1 million. Ken Moore entry points right now. gains sold for remarkably low In McLean, one home sold for $3.4 million, Courts & Projects In the City of Alexandria, at least five prices in the Route 1 corridor, including 29 con- with eight more homes selling in March for 703-917-6417 [email protected] townhouses sold for under $250,000, with dos and townhouses for under $100,000. more than $1 million. A handful of condos sold Jason Mackey more than two dozen condominiums selling Twenty more condos, townhouses and du- in McLean for under $250,000. Sports Editor for under $200,000. At the other end, five plexes sold in March in the area for between In Vienna, eight homes sold in March for 703-917-6438 homes sold for more than $1 million. $100,000 and $200,000. more than $1 million, while nine condos and [email protected] In Arlington, 14 sales closed for under In Reston, one condo sold for $1.1 million, townhouses sold for under $300,000. ADVERTISING: $200,000, and 14 more between $200,000 and while there were 13 sales of condos and For specific addresses and home sales by To place an advertisement, call the ad department between 9 a.m. and $250,000. There was movement at the high townhouses for under $200,000. town for March, see http:// 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. end too, with the sale of one condominium for www.connectionnewspapers.com/ Display ads 703-821-5050 $5.65 million, plus eight more homes selling IN BURKE, 15 homes sold for under $250,000 article.asp?article=%20328003&paper=%2059&cat=228. Classified ads 703-917-6400 for more $1 million in March alone. in March, mostly townhouses. April home sales will be posted after May 20. Employment ads 703-917-6464 In Centreville in March, 22 townhouses sold Steve Hogan LOOKING FOR a single family home under for under $200,000. — Mary Kimm Display Advertising 703-917-6463 $200,000? Among the nearly 50 March sales In Springfield in March, there were 31 sales [email protected] Andrea Smith Classified Advertising, 703-917-6401 [email protected] Barbara Parkinson In the Interests of Public Health Employment Advertising 703-917-6418 [email protected] hile it’s a huge topic for discussion, But we question whether such a policy is nally more able to be home alone for some no one really has any idea what the considering all aspects of public health. When period of time, but we know there are conse- Editor & Publisher W Mary Kimm future holds for us and the so-called an elementary school, for example, is closed, quences to unsupervised adolescents in terms 703-917-6416 swine flu. It’s reasonable to predict that in the how do families that depend on two incomes of risky behavior. [email protected] next few weeks, it will turn up in Northern or single parent families cope? In any less af- Let’s take the actions necessary to stem a Editor in Chief Virginia. fluent area, what percentage of children might crisis, but let’s not lose sight of other risks in Steven Mauren Managing Editors With the Centers for Disease Control calling be home alone because parents have no sick the process. Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, for the closing of schools where cases are con- leave or vacation time? Kemal Kurspahic — Mary Kimm Photography: firmed, we might well be facing one or more Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, schools that are unexpectedly closed. IN MIDDLE SCHOOL, students are nomi- [email protected] Craig Sterbutzel Art/Design: Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, John Heinly, John Smith, Stu Moll, Wayne Shipp Celebrating a Pink Anniversary Production Manager: Jean Card National Race for Cure goes global at 20. CIRCULATION: 703-917-6481 in The Race for the Cure. It is definitely a Circulation Manager: moving and exhilarating experience. Ann Oliver By U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly group of cancer survivors in the country. Komen expects more than 50,000 people CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, D-11 It’s a courageous and bold and committed on the National Mall June 6. The organi- L.L.C. bunch, a view that was reinforced last week zation hopes to top the record $3.7 mil- Peter Labovitz President/CEO reast cancer is the most frequently when I had the pleasure of addressing hun- lion it contributed to 18 community health Mary Kimm diagnosed cancer in women world dreds of Susan G. Komen for the Cure affili- organizations in our region from the pro- Publisher/Chief Operating Officer B 703-917-6416 wide, with more than 1.3 million di- ates and breast cancer survivors from around ceeds of the 2008 Race for the Cure. [email protected] agnosed each year. More than 465,000 die the country as part of As we work to advance historic health Jerry Vernon from the disease each year; a woman dies Commentary Komen’s annual advocacy care reform legislation, let’s applaud those Executive Vice President from breast cancer every 68 seconds. One day in Washington. The who are filling the vast gaps and unmet 703-917-6404 in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed day before, I introduced a needs in health education, screening and [email protected] Wesley DeBrosse with breast cancer in her lifetime. resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives treatment for underserved populations. Controller And yet, the five-year survival rate for honoring the 20th anniversary of the National Several of the worthy recipients of 2008 Debbie Funk breast cancer, when caught early before it Race for the Cure in the nation’s capital and grants are located in my congressional dis- National Sales spreads beyond the breast, is now 98 per- its transition this year to the Global Race for trict, including the Korean Community Ser- 703-518-4631 [email protected] cent, compared to 74 percent just 25 years the Cure to reflect Komen’s global mission to vice Center’s “Breast Cancer Prevention ago. There are 2.5 million breast cancer end breast cancer. See Charity, Page 7 survivors alive in the U.S. today, the largest I would encourage everyone to participate
6 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ May 7-13, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Commentary Charity Run Protecting Homeowners Goes Global ❖ Attorney General’s office warns about alleged collects a fee before providing any ser- From Page 6 vices mortgage fixers preying on homeowners. ❖ requires you to make mortgage pay- Campaign for Asian Americans,” ments to it as opposed to your lender or Inova’s “Life with Cancer” program servicer. and the Somali Family Care Network’s By Bill Mims Our office worked to All Virginians facing “Minority Breast Health Awareness Attorney General of Virginia craft new laws, which foreclosure are encour- Project.” These organizations make a go into effect July 1, to aged to work directly difference and they need our support. he number of home foreclosures protect homeowners. with your lender or Groups like Susan G. Komen for the in Virginia rose from 24,000 in One such law will servicer to see whether a Cure deserve our support. Over the T2007 to 68,000 last year. As of amend the Virginia loan modification or last 27 years, the organization has in- December 2008, about 20 per- Consumer Protection other relief is possible. vested $1.3 billion worldwide in cent of all homeowners nationwide owed Act to make it clear that Virginians also may con- breast cancer research and education more on their house than its current mar- mortgage foreclosure sult with a HUD-ap- and health services, filling an impor- ket value. operators are not per- proved foreclosure avoid- tant gap in funding. These economic realities breed those who mitted to charge ad- ance counselor, or in the wish to prey on homeowners. Reports of vance fees for mortgage alternative, the THIS YEAR marks its 20th anniver- such unscrupulous persons posing as mort- foreclosure prevention Donated Photo Homeownership Preser- sary turning the Washington region gage loan modification or foreclosure pre- transactions. vation Foundation’s pink. I invite you to join me on June 6 vention companies have risen across the Homeowners can pro- HOPE Hotline, toll-free at to help make this year’s Race for the nation in recent years. The last thing dis- tect themselves by 1-888-995-HOPE. Cure the best and the largest ever. Visit tressed Virginians need is to be misled by avoiding a business Consumer protection is www.globalraceforthecure.org and opportunists. that: an important statutory click on “register” for an online regis- In a phony counseling scam, someone ❖ guarantees it can Attorney General Bill Mims duty of the Office of the tration form. tells you that he can help you negotiate a stop the foreclosure Attorney General, and I hope to see you on the National workout deal or refinancing with your process, no matter what your circumstances our staff can help. In an age of increased Mall June 6 for a fun and rewarding lender if you pay him first. In the end, they ❖ instructs you not to contact your lender, consumer issues, we all must continue to day with family, friends and inspiring take your money and do nothing. lawyer or credit counselor be educated and vigilant. cancer survivors. It will inspire you as it has inspired my family and me.
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20% OFF Items over $100* through Mother’s Day Susan Robey of Sunset View Farms Megan Kirin and Tammy Kronebusch spend their helps a customer pick out some Saturday morning shopping for fresh produce at *Some exceptions apply. Sale ends 5/9/09. herbs on the opening day of the the Farmers market in Burke on May 2 at the Burke Farmers Market on May 2. Burke VRE parking lot. Five Star Jewelers Burke Centre Shopping Center Fresh Sign of Spring 5765-S Burke Centre Pkwy. Burke, VA 22015 703-239-1300 Visit our web site: www.fivestarjewelers.net Farmers Market starts season in VRE parking lot. Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-5, Closed Sun & Mon.
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Area residents shop for fresh produce and plants on the opening day of the Burke Farmers Market. The market is open each Saturday through Oct. 24, from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. LDS Volunteers Clean Cabins
From Page 3 craft lodges and host houses. The NPS was grateful for the volunteer effort, as it for them to be ready for seasonal occupation. The must annually find volunteers to clean the four cabin Operation Clean Sweep cleaning effort involved camps prior to the seasonal occupation. Because of cleaning rafters, dusting surfaces, washing mat- the large size of the LDS group, the cleaning effort, tresses, sweeping floors, cleaning window screens which usually extends beyond a month, was accom- and blowing and raking leaves around the dwell- plished in just four hours. ings. At the conclusion of the massive work effort, For more information about using the park or vol- the saints cleaned cabin camps that contained 106 unteering for a service activity, call 703-221-7181 and cabins, with sleeping accommodations for 583, plus ask for park ranger Jenn Kays. 8 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ May 7-13, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Community Burke White Oak 12th Largest in State
From Page 3 when additional measurements are taken, Fairfax County Tree Commission wanted to as only the circumference was measured present Jerman with the Friends of Trees sive White Oak tree that has been there and a tabulation of the height and crown award, given annually to people who pro- even longer than he has. spread is also needed to make it official. tect area trees. However, due to the short “It’s a magnificent tree that I have ad- “[The tree] was big, so I was curious to notice, as McMahon was only able to mea- mired from a distance for the last 30 years,” see how it ranked,” said Kirwan, author of Photo by sure the tree two weeks ago, the commis- said Mike McMahon, tree commissioner of the book “Remarkable Trees.” “We did not sion was unable to get a plaque made in the Braddock District. “It a tree, in its set- anticipate measuring a tree like that.” time for the Arbor Day festivities. McMahon ting, that has been allowed to expand and Over the years, as the once-bustling farm- Justin Fanizzi said that the commission will revisit this is- grow. It’s probably the nicest-looking white house that produced milk, beef, poultry and sue at its next meeting to decide how to oak I’ve seen.” produce slowed due to the county’s devel- appropriately recognize Jerman. opment of the area, Jerman still cared for ACCORDING TO Jerman, the tree is pos- it, seeing it as a vital part of his beloved IN ADDITION to the discussion regard- sibly as old as the house he lives in, which family home. Even after being forced to sell /The Connection ing awards, McMahon and Hugh White- was built by Jim Keene, the namesake of his farmland in 1985 because of skyrocket- head, member of the county’s Urban For- Old Keene Mill Road, in the 1840s. Keene ing taxes and seeing the Pohick Library and estry Division, plan to drill a hole the size lived in the house until 1882, and a Ger- myriad homes built just a few dozen feet of a quarter into the tree to retrieve a sample man family lived there for less than 10 from the tree, he still resisted advances to to determine the tree’s age. Though they years, followed by the Step family, who re- cut the tree down. cannot be sure of its age before those tests sided there for 18 years. Jerman’s family “The county ruined it,” Jerman said. “I are completed, both Jerman and McMahon moved into the home in 1912, and he said hate to see it like this. I’d rather see the The large white oak tree sits on both estimate it to be around 200-years old. that his first memory of the tree was from area like it was 50 or 60 years ago. You used Woody Jerman’s property. If the calculations are accurate, then 1925, when his family measured its circum- to know everyone but the people around Jerman certainly has a piece of history sit- ference at 30 inches. here now don’t want to know you. But I tree, the electricity would travel down the ting on his front lawn; befitting for a man Today, according to measurements taken guess they had to [develop] somewhere.” metal cable and into the ground instead of who has spent his entire life witnessing that two weeks ago by Dr. Jeff Kirwan, exten- Jerman recently has taken more intensive destroying it. He has also been cutting off very history taking place. sion specialist and professor in the Depart- steps to preserve the tree, as he lost a white the ivy that has grown up the tree, as the “He is an old Virginian farmer complete ment of Forestry at Virginia Tech, and oak of a similar size years ago due to light- invasive plant competes for sunlight with with bib overalls,” McMahon said. “It’s like McMahon, the tree measures out as the 12th ning. Jerman first wrapped a ground cable trees, often killing them. a Norman Rockwell setting. If you appreci- largest white oak in the state. McMahon around the entire length of the tree and into In recognition of Jerman’s efforts to pre- ate heritage and beauty, there is a snapshot noted that the tree may jump up the list the ground so that if lightning struck the serve the oak, McMahon said that the of it right here in Fairfax County.”
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Performers end up at the stage’s edge following the exuberant song, ‘Tradition.’ ‘Fiddler’ at Robinson
By Megan Fraedrich In Robinson Secondary School’s production of “Fid- West Springfield High dler on the Roof,” Tevye, Eric Fischer, showcased a breathtaking operatic baritone voice that would not achelor number one is a penniless, spine- have been out of place on a Broadway stage. But less tailor. Bachelor number two is a Bol- Fischer proved himself to be more than just a pretty Bshevik radical in a Siberian prison camp. voice with his earthy, sincere and often hilarious char- Bachelor number three is a Christian whose acterization of the beleaguered patriarch. With his friends publicly threaten your family. lanky frame, gruff Yiddish dialect and well-timed one- None of these matches seem ideal for the daugh- liners, his Tevye was a lovable and relatable ters of a poor Jewish milkman living in Russia shortly everyman. before revolution. But times are changing, Madison Auch, Micah Chelen and Erica Heer matchmakers are becoming obsolete, men are gave appealing, dynamic performances as dancing with women in public, and — oh yes, Cappies Tevye’s daughters. Auch grew believably as a there’s a fiddler on the roof. Review character from teenager to young mother, and Adapted from Sholom Aleichem’s stories, Heer danced and sang with gracefulness and Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick’s 1964 theat- sensitivity. Chelen’s inquisitive Hodel always rical masterpiece, “Fiddler on the Roof,” was the first shone, particularly in the emotionally charged “Far musical to play 3,000 performances on Broadway. From The Home I Love.” Her magnetic chemistry with Both sharply poignant and riotously funny, “Fiddler Alex Alferov’s Perchik never faltered, and Alferov’s on the Roof” explores how far traditions can bend intense conviction, powerful stage presence, and before they break, and how far Tevye the milkman Treat your mom to can bring himself to bend with them. See Rams, Page 13
a sea of flavors. Calendar To have community events listed, Let’s See What’s at the Sea. 10:30 FRIDAY/MAY 8 Mother’s Day May 10th send to a.m. at the City of Fairfax Regional “A Funny Thing Happened on [email protected] or Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. the Way to the Forum,” 7:30 call 703-917-6459 with questions. Stories and activities. Age 3-5 with p.m. at Fairfax High School, 3501 Open from Deadline for calendar listings is two adult. 703-293-6227. Rebel Run, Fairfax. 703-219- weeks prior to event. Bedtime Stories: Something’s 2351 or www.fxplayers.org. 10:30am~2:00am Fishy. 7 p.m. at the Pohick Regional Il Divo, 7:30 p.m. at the Patriot Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Center, 4400 University Drive, THURSDAY/MAY 7 Burke. Stories and activities about Fairfax. Tickets $59.50-$129.50, Make reservations now! Movie on the Lawn: ‘He’s Just fish. Pajamas optional. Age 3-6 with available by Phonecharge at 703- Not That Into You.’ 8 p.m. at adult. 703-644-7333. 573-SEAT or online at 703-815-7427 the plaza in front of the Kris Delmhorst and Drew Gibson, www.ticketmaster.com. McDiarmid Building, Annandale 8 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Magic, 10 p.m. at Fat Tuesdays, Campus, Northern Virginia Ave. E., Vienna. $17. 703-255-1566 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. 6315 Multiplex Dr. Community College, 8333 Little or jamminjava.com. 703-385-5717. River Turnpike, Annandale. Free. Chainsaw Baby. 10 p.m., Fat Walt Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Centreville, VA Cars without NOVA parking Tuesdays, University Mall, 10673 Beast,’ 7 p.m. This brush-up stickers must use the visitor Braddock Road, Fairfax. Locals Only rehearsal is for families with Early Bird Special for parking garage for $1 per hour, Radio and Main St. presents children with special needs. The Reservations prior to 3:45pm cash only. 703-323-3484. “Chainsaw Baby & The Process. $5/ person. Call 703-385-5717. See Calendar, Page 11
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From Page 10 www.fxplayers.org. House, 10386 Main St., Fairfax. 703- Mold, mildew, and water leaking into your basement Bill Engvall and Frank Caliendo 385-8414, www.fairfaxva.gov/ causes health problems and foundation damage. What Good Shepherd Players presents this Comedy Show, 8 p.m. at the museumvc. production for all ages. Church of the Patriot Center, 4500 University Drive, Fairfax County Master Gardeners can be done to fix the problem? Allstate American Good Shepherd is located at 9350 Fairfax. Tickets $49.50, through Association, Inc. Community Waterproofing is an honest, hardworking, local Braddock Road, Burke. Tickets can be www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573- Event. 10 a.m. at the City of Fairfax company. We will give you a FREE evaluation and ordered online at SEAT. Visit www.billengvall.com or Regional Library, 10360 North St., www.goodshepherdplayers.com. www.frankcaliendo.com. Fairfax. Master Gardeners provide estimate and a fair price. We have repaired thousands ‘A Harmonizer on Broadway’ Dienamic, 10 p.m. at Fat Tuesdays, horticultural tips, information, of basements in the area; we can provide local presented at 8 p.m. by the Alexandria 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. 703- techniques and advice to home Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus. 385-5717. gardeners. Adults. 703-293-6227. references. When your neighbors needed waterproofing Music from “West Side Story,” Celtic Music. Natalie MacMaster Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m.- they called Allstate American. Why don’t you? Call now “Phantom of the Opera,” “Spamalot” performs 8 p.m., at George Mason 1 p.m. at the Kings Park Library, and many others. Location is University’s Center for the Arts. A 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. The to receive a 20% discount with your free inspection. Annandale High School, 4700 pre-performance discussion, free to Fairfax County Master Gardeners Medford Drive, Annandale. Tickets ticket holders, begins 45 minutes Association gives tips and strategies. from $15-$30 available by calling prior to the performance on the 703-978-5600. 1-800-420-7783 703-910-4600 or at Center’s Grand Tier III. Tickets are Politicks and Echo Boom, 10:30 www.harmonizers.org. $44, $36, $22. Age12 and under, half p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple VA contractors #2705024162A Live Traditional Irish Music. 7:30 price. Charge by phone at 888-945- Ave. E., Vienna. $10 in advance, $12 p.m., at The Auld Shebeen, 3971 2468 or visit www.tickets.com. The at the door. 703-255-1566 or Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293- Center for the Arts is on the Fairfax jamminjava.com. 9600. www.theauldshebeenva.com. campus of George Mason University Permanent Ascent. 10 p.m., Fat Lunch Bunnies. 12 p.m. at the Kings at the intersection of Braddock Road Tuesdays, University Mall, 10673 Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, and Route 123. Braddock Road, Fairfax. Permanent Burke. Bring lunch and listen to Walt Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Ascent will perform with Shinguh stories. Birth-5 with adult. 703-978- Beast,’ 7:30 p.m. at the Church of and Soul Craft. $5/person. Call 703- 5600. the Good Shepherd, 9350 Braddock 385-5717. Meiko and Corey Chisel, 7 p.m., at Road, Burke. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., www.goodshepherdplayers.com. Vienna. $12. 703-255-1566 or ‘A Harmonizer on Broadway,’ 2 SUNDAY/MAY 10 jamminjava.com. p.m. and 8 p.m. by the Alexandria “A Funny Thing Happened on the Evenout Reunion Show with Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus. Way to the Forum,” 2 p.m. at Numa, 8 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Music from “West Side Story,” Fairfax High School, 3501 Rebel Run, Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $12. 703-255- “Phantom of the Opera,” “Spamalot” Fairfax. 703-219-2351 or 1566 or jamminjava.com. and others. Location is Annandale www.fxplayers.org. 30th Anniversary Show. 10 p.m., Fat High School, 4700 Medford Drive, Walt Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Tuesdays, University Mall, 10673 Annandale. Tickets from $15-$30. Beast,’ 2 p.m. at the Church of the Braddock Road, Fairfax. Magic the 703-910-4600 or at Good Shepherd, 9350 Braddock Band will perform all night long. $5/ www.harmonizers.org. Road, Burke. person. Call 703-385-5717. Live Traditional Irish Music. 7:30 www.goodshepherdplayers.com. p.m., at The Auld Shebeen, 3971 Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 1 p.m. Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293- at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 SATURDAY/MAY 9 9600. www.theauldshebeenva.com. Sydenstricker Road, Burke. The “A Funny Thing Happened on the Remember Your Mother: flower Fairfax County Master Gardeners Way to the Forum,” 7:30 p.m. at pot and hat decorating for your Association gives tips and advice. Fairfax High School, 3501 Rebel Run, mother. Ages 6 andup; registration Fairfax. 703-219-2351 or required. 2 p.m., at Ratcliff-Allison See Calendar, Page 12
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From Page 11 Boo! Adults. 703-644-7333. The Beast, played Night of the Living Shred with Joe by Steve Mohyla, Stump, 8 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $15. 703-255- frightens Maurice, 1566 or jamminjava.com. played by Bill Robinson. After MONDAY/MAY 11 Maurice acciden- Inova Blood Drive. 2 p.m. at the City tally stumbles into of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 the castle where North St., Fairfax. Photo ID required. Appointments preferred; call 1-866- the Beast lives. The April Showers Have 256-6372. Adults. 703-293-6227. Good Shepherd Friends of the Library Meeting. 7 Players will be p.m. at the Kings Park Library, 9000 presenting ‘Beauty Brought May Flowers Burke Lake Road, Burke. Join our /The Connection Friends group for their monthly and the Beast’ at meeting. Adults. 703-978-5600. the Church of the Trucks Loaded with Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 6 p.m. at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Good Shepherd Sydenstricker Road, Burke. The Church in Burke on Fairfax County Master Gardeners May 9, at 7:30 p.m. Plants Arriving Daily Association gives tips and advice.
Robbie Hammer • Excellent selection of trees and shrubs Adults. 703-644-7333. and May 10 at 2 Open Mic Showcase hosted by p.m. • Annuals, Perennials, Herbs Ron Goad, 7 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-
• House Plants and Gift Items 1566 or jamminjava.com. by Photo • Landscape Services 703-323-5544 Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m. 703-249-1520. • Wild Bird Supplies TUESDAY/MAY 12 Fertilizing, Seeding, Aeration, at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Fastball “Little White Lies.” CD • Mulches, Soils and Seed Pub Quiz. 7:30 p.m., at The Auld Sydenstricker Road, Burke. The Release with Nate Ihara, 8 p.m. at Tree & Shrub care. Shebeen, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax County Master Gardeners Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Fairfax. 703-293-9600. Association gives tips and advice. Vienna. $15. 703-255-1566 or www.theauldshebeenva.com. Adults. 703-644-7333. jamminjava.com. 00 Fairfax Bibliophiles Book Book Discussion Group. 1 p.m. at BURKE, VA $10 OFF Collecting Group. 7:15 p.m. at the the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 City of Fairfax Regional Library, Sydenstricker Road, Burke. “My WEDNESDAY/MAY 13 9401 Burke Road 00 Purchase of $100 or More! 10360 North St., Fairfax. 703-293- Antonia” by Willa Cather. Adults. Civil War Interpretive Center at 703-323-1188 One coupon per customer, per day. Not valid with 6227. 703-644-7333. Historic Blenheim, video any other offer. Not valid with landscape services From Military Spouse to Mystery Computer Tutoring. 3:30 p.m. and presentation of interviews with Open Daily 8-Dark or delivery. Expires 5/31/09 Author. 7:30 p.m. at the Kings Park 4:30 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 longtime Fairfax residents, reception Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Freds Oak Road, Burke. Get one-on- to follow. 7 p.m., at Historic Burke. Local author Sara Rosett will one help with computers, common Blenheim, 3610 Old Lee Highway, Visit our website: www.burkenursery.com talk about “Magnolias, Moonlight, software applications and navigating and Murder.” 703-978-5600. the Internet. Call to sign up. Adults. See Calendar, Page 13
COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP Jubilee Christian Center Celebrating the Sounds of Freedom Realtime Worship - Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM Sunday School 10:10 AM Sunday Evening - 6:30 PM Youth Meeting Family Night - Wednesday 7:15 PM Call for Sunday Evening Worship Home Group Schedule visit our website: www.jccag.org 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170 “Experience the Difference”
9800 Old Keene Mill Rd. 703-455-7041 Sunday School 9:15 AM Messiah United Methodist Church Worship Service 6215 Rolling Rd., Springfield 10:30 AM (Near West Springfield High School) (703) 569-9862 www.calvaryfamily.com Sunday Services “Continuing the ministry of 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 am Christ on earth” Heartline Contemporary Service 7:15 p.m. St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church Sunday School 03-978-8724 9:30 am & 11:00 am “Serving God by Serving Others” Non-Denominational Visit our website: http://www.messiahumc.org Burke Community Church 703-425-0205 Baha’i Faith Episcopal Calvary Christian Church 703-455-7041 Baha’is of Fairfax County Southwest Church of the Good Shepherd Knollwood Community Church 703-912-1719 703-323-5400 Baptist 703-425-2068 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Presbyterian Preservation of Zion Fellowship 703-455-2500 703-591-9548 Burke Presbyterian Church Lutheran Catholic 703-764-0456 Abiding Presence Lutheran Church Church of the Nativity Sansaug Korean Presbyterian 703-455-2400 703-455-7500 703-425-3377 Christian Reformed Methodist Unitarian Universalist Grace Christian Reformed Church Burke United Methodist Church Accotink Unitarian Universalist 703-323-8033 703-250-6100 703-503-4579 To Advertise Your Community of Worship, Call 703-917-6463
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Pseudolus and Lycus pose with the courtesans from Fairfax High School’s production of ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.’
From Page 12 Women’s Club Dinner, 6 p.m., at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vespucci’s Italian Seafood Grill, Vienna. $15. 703-255-1566 or Fairfax. 703-591-0560. 10579 Lee Highway, Fairfax. $35. jamminjava.com. www.fairfaxva.gov/museumvc. Dinner will be a la buffet. Guest Twentysomthin, Fairgrounds, Teen Book Chat. 7:30 p.m. at the speaker is former congressman Tom Graduation Party, 10 p.m. at Fat Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Davis. For reservations, call 703 591- Tuesdays, 10673 Braddock Road, Road, Burke. Mother-daughter book 7368. Fairfax. 703-385-5717. discussion group. Call branch to Chess Club. 3:30 p.m. at the Pohick Live Traditional Irish Music. 7:30 register and for book title. Age 12- Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker p.m., at The Auld Shebeen, 3971 16 with adult. 703-978-5600. Road, Burke. Learn the rules and Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293- 9710 ROLLING RIDGE RD, Fairfax Station • $814,950 • Sunday 1-4 George Stanford, Shane Gamble strategy; play the game. Age 6-12. 9600. www.theauldshebeenva.com. and Charlie Duda, 7:30 p.m. at 703-644-7333. Tribute to Maestro Luis Haza Weichert • Kathleen Quintarelli • 703-862-8808 Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines, 8 presented by the Virginia When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this Connection Newspaper. Vienna. $10 in advance, $12 at the p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Chamber Orchestra. 8:15 p.m., at For more real estate listings and open houses, visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com door. 703-255-1566 or Ave. E., Vienna. $15. 703-255-1566 the Ernst Community Cultural and click the Real Estate links on the right side. jamminjava.com. or jamminjava.com. Center, Northern Virginia The Blackjack. 10 p.m., Fat Tuesdays, Community College, 8333 Little River Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. University Mall, 10673 Braddock Turnpike, Annandale,. The concert THURSDAY/MAY 14 Road, Fairfax. Locals Only Radio and will feature Mozart’s “Sinfonia Darryl Davis, 8-10 p.m. at the Old Main St. Promotions presents The Concertante in E-flat major” with Fairfax Station (22039) Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Blackjack and Panderosa. Natasha Bogacheck, violin, and Zino Fairfax. Complimentary swing Bogachek, viola; tribute by Robert 11715 WINTERWAY LA...... $1,199,000 ..Sun 1-4...... Keller Williams...... Diane Lenahan...... 703-283-7328 lesson, 7:30 p.m. $10 per person. Aubrey Davis. Seniors and groups, 9710 ROLLING RIDGE DR...... $814,950 ..Sun 1-4...... Weichert...... Kathleen Quintarelli..703-862-8808 703-424-1745 or FRIDAY/MAY 15 $12; adults, $18; advance purchase, www.headoverheelsdance.com. Enter the Haggis and the Abrams seniors and groups, $10; adults, $15. 11451 QUAILWOOD MANOR DR.$1,325,000 ..Sun 1-4...... Keller Williams...... Diane Lenahan...... 703-283-7328 New Providence Republican Brothers, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. at www.virginiachamberorchestra.org.
Springfield (22150, 22151, 22152, 22153) Rams Stage ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ 6252 ROLLING SPRING CT...... $834,900 ..Sun 1-4...... Weichert...... Theodosia Dampier..703-663-8674 Kingstowne/Alexandria (22310, 22315) From Page 10 stage crew of Sammie Jones, Abby Muller, Kortney 6610 THURLTON DR...... $554,900 ..Sun 1-4...... Prudential Carruthers...Sharon MacDonald..703-304-5060 Jeffreys and Frannie Nejako was efficient to the 3308 FALLEN TREE CT...... $629,900 ..Sun 1-4...... Arcadia...... Harriet Johnson...... 703-823-9541 sweet singing voice made him effortlessly in- point of near-invisibility, and Julieanna Novak and triguing. Ashley Guckert provided props, effects, and live 5153 BALLYCASTLE CIR...... $539,900 ..May 17 1-4..Everything Real Estate..Christopher Owens..703-816-0404 Sarah Russell was delightful as Yente the match- chickens. maker, perfecting the mannerisms of a garrulous While the orchestra sounded fantastic, they Fairfax City (22030) old busybody. As Lazar Wolfe, Josh Berrent’s ver- sometimes overwhelmed the singers, and a few satile facial expressions stood out, especially in soloists had trouble staying on tempo. While sev- 10706 ORCHARD ST...... $499,000 ..Sun 1-4 ...... Weichert...... Ron Fowler...... 703-598-0511 one hysterical scene with Tevye. A strong ensemble eral characters somewhat upstaged themselves, 3114 PLANTATION PKWY...... $479,900 ..Sun 1-4...... Weichert...... Ron Fowler...... 703-598-0511 featured excellent dancers (especially Rachel the entire cast showed tremendous dedication. Mehaffy and Logan Hillman in the joyous “To The very talented cast and crew deserve addi- Annandale (22003) Life”) and entertaining characters, like Elena tional recognition for accomplishing all of this on Robertson, who stole the wedding dance number, their opening night. Weaving a spellbinding story 4000 ANCIENT OAK CT ...... $789,000 ..May 17 1-4..Weichert...... Barbara Chandler.....703-405-3873 and skilled violinist Jose Justiniano as the myste- “laden with happiness and tears,” Robinson Sec- rious Fiddler. ondary School’s “Fiddler on the Roof” was truly a Detailed, authentic sets by Carl Schwartz, Piper “wonder of wonders.” To add your FREE Realtor Open House listing: Hillman, Julieanna Novak and Sam Wharton were “Fiddler on the Roof” will also be performed Springfield/Kingstowne, Burke, Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill accentuated by Eddie Moore, Dan Barr, Mimi this weekend, May 8 and 9, at 7:30 p.m. Don’t Contact: Steve Hogan: [email protected] Lynch, and Paul Mayo’s creative lighting. Maggee miss it. Chantilly/Oak Hill, Centreville/Clifton, Fairfax Albertson and Marisa Brown’s skillful age makeup Cappies is a high school critics and awards program in- and Piper Hillman’s beautifully-executed chore- volving more than 50 schools in the Virginia, Maryland and Contact: Karen Washburn: [email protected] ography added further professional touches. The D.C. areas. All listings due by Monday at 3 p.m. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ May 7-13, 2009 ❖ 13 Burke Connection Sports Editor Jason Mackey Sports 703-917-6438 or [email protected] Bruin Handles Pain in Straight Sets Despite health “She really tries not to let concerns, Shannon people know how much Allin thrives on court. pain she’s in.” — Coach Susan Wells, By Jason Mackey Lake Braddock Secondary The Connection
Photo by hose two white strips of athletic examination, but, as Bruins head coach tape under Shannon Allin’s Susan Wells pointed out, she’s still only a sophomore playing against the Patriot kneecaps could be attributed to Jason Mackey T District’s most talented players. soreness. If anyone ever asked, the sophomore tennis player at Lake On days where Shannon Allin can’t con- Braddock would say exactly that. It was a tinue or if Lake Braddock already has the rough match. Her legs are tired. End of match won, Wells will take her out of the No. 1 doubles pairing, instructing No. 7 story. /The Connection But after a singles match loss to Katie Kim player Nadia Laher to play with Shannon of Hayfield on Friday, April 24, Allin was Allin’s partner, No. 2 singles player Chelsey not only beaten but stumped. No longer Lane, instead. could the Endura bandages on her knees Tennis has become a way of dealing with explain the tears running down her face. JRA for Shannon Allin, who originally saw She was caught and she knew it. herself as a prolific dancer but had to give it up because it was too hard on her joints. Allin has polyarticular juvenile rheuma- Despite having polyarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, sophomore Though she grew up in a tennis-oriented toid arthritis, or JRA, and those bandages Shannon Allin plays in the Lake Braddock girls’ tennis team’s No. 1 family, Shannon Allin never saw herself as help her to play tennis. As a seventh-grader, singles slot and, if healthy, the top doubles team. Allin was diagnosed with the disease in a lifelong tennis player. Now, it’s all she January 2006 and it flared up worse than when the body is busy fighting another vi- therapy, Allin hopes to strength the inside wants to do. ever during that match against Kim. The rus and the immune system goes haywire. of her legs to a point where her body, in- “She really tries not to let people know sophomore knew her teammates would Caught early enough, it’s common for JRA stinctively, will keep the kneecaps centered. how much pain she’s in,” said Wells, whose have questions and forced herself to come to disappear as its bearer nears adulthood. “She has to do the exercises that she’s team was 13-1 this season, splitting its dis- clean. In cases like Allin’s, in which a diagnoses is supposed to do,” said Barbara Allin, trict title with South County. “Even though “I didn’t want to be different from my made in the later stages of childhood, the Shannon’s mother. “There aren’t exceptions. it’s painful, I truly believe right now that teammates and by me telling them that I disease can be lifelong. There’s no, ‘I’m too tired.’” tennis is an outlet for her to spend some was different, they would see that as op- Shannon Allin also has to limit the time doing something that she enjoys … and posed to, ‘She just pulled something at prac- WHEN ASKED how she manages to deal amount of “crap” she eats, which can be that she’s very good at.” tice, and she has to tape her knees up,’” Allin with the disease on a day-to-day basis, Allin, best described as anything that a teenager said. who performs a daily workout routine with would like — no Doritos, Twinkies or Milky “It was really bad,” she said. “It hurt so Lake Braddock’s athletic training staff, let Ways. Needing potassium and protein, she much that you couldn’t feel it anymore. But another one slip. instead eats a lot of fish, chicken and fruit. Raising Money, your tears come instead, and that’s what I “I can’t do as much there because they After dinner, Shannon Allin can’t be a night Awareness was doing between points. I was trying to have more kids walking around,” said Allin, owl. She needs about eight hours of sleep Emily Smith, 17, contracted juvenile calm myself and not let it affect me. But as if she wasn’t one of those walking around, per night to keep the disease in check. rheumatoid arthritis in 1994 and, along that failed. I was thinking about the pain, too. “It’s shortened and it’s less work.” with her younger sister, Sophie Smith, 14, and I couldn’t really get my mind around So every Saturday at 7:30 a.m., before a STANDING ON the backline of a tennis started to raise money to combat the dis- it.” single text message is sent or a Facebook court, Shannon Allin must judge whether ease and find a cure. Both sisters attend Robinson Secondary The pain, according to Allin, feels like page is updated, Allin heads to physical she’s going to be able to play that shot her School and together helped raised she’s rubbing her knee with the scratchy side therapy, running through her full list of opponent sent over the net because, even $6,581.87 for the 2009 Arthritis Walk on of a piece of Velcro and trying to bend her stretches, lunges, leg lifts and various step- though she could probably get there, 20 Saturday, April 25. Overall, $28,000 was knee while it’s still immobilized. That un- ping exercises. minutes later the tears might start flowing. raised at the walk, which took place at Robinson Secondary School. wanted prickly feeling invades her ankles, Allin does this because her kneecaps shift Assuming Lake Braddock’s top singles slot To find out more about the Arthritis walk wrists, feet, elbows and knees. out of place when she plays tennis, which in only her second year on the team, Shan- or for JRA-related fund-raising informa- JRA is an autoimmune disorder that af- is the result of weakened Iliotibial Bands non Allin has been impressive on the ten- tion, visit http:// fects over 46 million Americans, 300,000 (IT) or the thick fibrous tissue that runs nis court thus far. Her 5-8 record this sea- letsmovetogetherfairfax.kintera.org. of whom are children. It is often contracted along the outside of the leg. With physical son doesn’t exactly warrant an All-State Rematch for Rams During the Robinson girls’ lacrosse final contest against Westfield. learned from the last time,” said Robinson Westfield down the road at Fairfax High team’s out-of-district matchup with Tied at 14 after regulation, Robinson coach Alison Neun, whose team improved School. Despite tying the score at 5 with Georgetown Visitation on Thursday, rattled off four answered goals to to 8-3 on the season. 8 minutes, 49 seconds to play in the April 23, 50 minutes of regulation time earn an 18-14 win. The victory Rachel Moody led the Rams fourth quarter on a goal by Daniel was not enough to determine an out- sets up a rematch of last year’s Week in Sports with six goals, while Campbell McNulty, Westfield scored two consecu- come, so the two teams faced a pair of district title game against Collier had four and Abigail tive times to grab a 7-5 win. 3-minute overtime periods. Chantilly, when Robinson handed Eastman and Sarah Moody Westfield will face Chantilly in Friday’s The Rams, did not come out as strong Chantilly its first loss of the season with a each had three apiece. Rachel Moody also title game, while Robinson will likely get as they would’ve liked, and that 8-7 loss 14-13 win. recorded a team-best three assists. the No. 3 seed and face the loser’s of was a memory that they carried into “Before we went into this overtime, we The Robinson’s boys’ lacrosse team was Friday’s Liberty District title game be- Tuesday night’s Concorde District semi- just looked at each other and said that we not as fortunate, as it suffered a 7-5 loss to tween W.T. Woodson and Langley.
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If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee men'swomen's, and boys, SSG LOUIS PEREZ waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may sporting goods, telescope, lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without fur- grills & much more. 434-713-8833 ther warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Don't miss out!! attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an [email protected] attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free le- gal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit Burke Centre Community 1-800-GO-GUARD.COM groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the Wide Yard Sale California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contact- Saturday, May 9, 8-12 ing your local court or county bar association. (703) 978-2928 26 Antiques www.burkecentreweb.com Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles le- gales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue We consign/pay top $ for una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su re- Y A R D S A L E antique/semi antique furn. spuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su Sat May 16, 7-3. 4-Fam including mid century & caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted danish modern Teak pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más in- Yard Sale. 9203 Forest furniture, sterling, mens formación en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/self- Greens Dr, Lorton. Wood watches, painting/art glass, help/espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más furniture, clothing: men’s, clocks, jewelry, costume cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le women’s and boys, sporting jewelry, etc. Call Schefer dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta Antiques @ 703-241-0790. su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá qui- goods, telescope, grills & tar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es re- much more. Don't miss out!! comendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es 100 Music posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios Yard Sale: Saturday, May 9th, legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encon- 9 to Noon, 102 E. Walnut St., trar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, exercise equipment, office, Piano Lessons- (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, household & kitchen goods your home (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements colegio de abogados locales. Guitar, Clarinet, Flute, other (specify): 32 Lost Saxophone,more The name and address of the court is: LOST DOG Lab mix, all black Serving Northern Va. (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): with white chest/feet, lost on Traveling Teachers SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA Braddock Rd bet Olley Ln & 703-385-8229 Martinez District Twinbrook Rd on 4/27 We tune pianos too! 725 Court St, Martinez, CA 94553 Jeff 703-403-1816 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del deman- I'am a slow walker, dante que no tiene abogado, es): but I never walk back. Harvey W. Stein (Bar#43725) -Abraham Lincoln Law Offices of Harvey W. Stein 499-14th Street, Suite 210, Oakland, CA 94612
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OBITUARY DATE: DEC. 17, 2008 James T. Freeman of Lansdowne, VA, formerly of North (Fecha) Springfield, VA died April 26, 2009 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. (For proof of service of this summons, use Proof of Service of Summons (form POS-010).) Born in Whitman, MA, Nov. 18, 1919, he served in the U.S. (Para prueba de entrega de esta citatión use el formulario Proof of Service of Summons, Navy during WWII. He received a BS in Electrical Engineering (POS-010)). from George Washington University, in Washington, DC. Mr. NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served Freeman retired from the FBI as a Special Agent. He was inter- 1.as an individual defendant ested in youth sports and volunteered with the North Spring- 2. as the person sued under the fictitious name of (specify) field Little League. 3. on behalf of (specify): CCP 416.10 (corporation) He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Gloria; four children: CCP 416.20 (defunct corporation) Cynthia (David) Foulke of Leesburg, Patricia (Michael) Fitzpa- CCP 416.40 (association or partnership) trick of Virginia Beach, Thomas Freeman of Leesburg, and An- under: drew (Natalie) Freeman of Falls Church; and six grandchildren: 4. by personal delivery on (date): Grace, David, Stephen and Evan Foulke and Catie and Connor Form Adopted for Mandatory Use Fitzpatrick. Judicial Council of California SUM-100 [Rev. January 1, 2004] SUMMONS Funeral services will be held at Loudoun Funeral Chapel 158 Code of Civil Procedure §§ 412.20, 465 Catoctin Circle, SE, Leesburg, VA on Friday, May 1, 2009 at 11am. CCP 416.60 (minor) CCP 416.70 (conservatee) Interment will be held privately in Quantico National Cemetery. CCP 416.90 (authorized person)
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