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Photo by Franchesca Cole Photo www.ConnectionNewspapers.comJune 30 - July 6, 2016 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comBurke Connection ❖ June 30-July 6, 2016 ❖ 1 Thank you to the 2016 LBSS PTSA All Night Grad Party Supporters! The Lake Braddock Senior Class of 2016 and their families would like to thank the following businesses, organizations and individuals for their support of the PTSA-sponsored alcohol- and drug-free All Night Graduation Celebration which was held on June 16th, 2016, at the Audrey Moore RECenter at Wakefield Park. We are grateful for their generous contributions and commitment to the young people of our community. Please support these organizations that invest in the success of Lake Braddock Secondary School.

Friends of the Class ($1-49) Gold Level ($100-249) Bruin Level ($250-499) Bradley Terrill Bracken Opticians Burke & Herbert Dunkin’ Donuts – Burke Carl & Kara King Burke Lion’s Club Commons Delegate Dave Albo Burke Station Citizens Keene Mill Elementary PTA Domino’s – Kings Park Assoc., Inc. Preferred Travel, Inc. Felicia Blair Thomas & Lara Bove Burke Veterinary Clinic Fireside Grill Chick-fil-A – Fair Oaks Mall Purple Level ($50-99) Flowers ‘n’ Ferns Chipotle – Burke Claude & Maya Poole Gyuricza & Hartman Church of the Nativity David Mustone Hard Times Cafe Container Store Dena Hale Lake Braddock Community Ellis Orthodontics El Pueblo, LLC Assoc. Glory Days – Burke Foxfire Grill Ms. Trang Dinh Haywood & Ann-Marie KC Automotive Northern Virginia Dental Jackson Lifetouch National School Associates Howard Lincoln Studios, Inc. Paisano’s – Burke John Boulware Nail À La Mode Patricia David Jubilee Christian Center Queens Gate HOA Karen & Ian Emmons Peet’s Coffee – Kings Park Kings Park Civic Peter & Amy Henry Corporate Level Association Scott & Dena Hale Austin Grill Krispy Kreme Second Cherry Run HOA Quizno’s Burke Volunteer Fire & Subway – Huntsman Square Ryan Enterprises, Inc. Subway – Kings Park Rescue Spartans Fairfax County Park Swiss Bakery Susan Kalweit Authority The Dannahey Family The Car Connection The Strunk Family The Szipszky Family Fairfax County Police The Willis Family Wegmans Department Trader Joe’s – Fairfax Whole Foods South Run Regency HOA Trader Joe’s – Springfield Sydney Marrs Village Veterinary Clinic

We’d like to thank the faculty and staff of LBSS and especially the LBSS PTSA for support of our All Night Graduation Celebration. A huge thank you to our volunteers: the parents, friends and relatives of the Classes of 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. We would also like to extend a special thank you to the Burke Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department and the Fairfax County Police for their vital presence at our party. Finally, we’d like to thank the staff of the Audrey Moore RECenter for all their help in making the night run smoothly. Make plans now to support our 2017 party on June 19th, 2017.

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Statement of Thanks ‘Some Measure of Justice’ from the Geers In addition to her remarks in court, Anne Geer released a statement thanking the media for their Tim Peterson Photos by /The Connection coverage of her family’s saga, and the progressive Former Police Officer policy work of the Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission: Torres sentenced to “The media have made important contributions not only in keeping the public informed of the progress herein but keeping us apprized of the 12 months for killing bureaucratic lack of transparency and cooperation, of the stonewalling, politics and secrecy, which John Geer. have undermined the character of our justice sys- tem as it applies to this action. We thank you all By Tim Peterson for your dedication and especially for your accu- The Connection racy in this particular case. “And last but not least, we would like to thank the members of the Ad Hoc Police Practices Review or the first time in its three-quar- Commission for the hundreds of hours and hard ters of a century in existence, a work they contributed to making important guide- Fairfax County Police officer has lines for use of force, accountability and F Adam Torres’ attorney Having already heard Commonwealth’s transparency within the Police Department. Full been convicted and sentenced af- John F. Carroll speaks and been opposed to Attorney Raymond implementation should make drastic improve- ter an officer-involved shooting death. to reporters outside the potential punish- Morrogh said he felt ments in the way the police community interacts After pleading guilty to felony involun- with its citizens, thus providing a valuable model the Fairfax County ment for Adam Torres the 12 months was tary manslaughter in the shooting death of for other jurisdictions in our nation. We look for- Courthouse following at the plea hearing, “appropriate,” though ward to that.” Springfield resident John Geer, former his client’s sentencing confirmation of the not the ideal outcome Fairfax County Police Officer Adam Torres of 12 months in jail 12-month jail sen- in the shooting death could be a free man within a matter of for felony involuntary tence was upsetting to of John Geer. weeks. can’t please everyone.” manslaughter. John Geer’s mother Torres was set to go to trial April 18 for Morrogh said he would’ve preferred to try Anne. murdering Geer, shooting him in the chest the case, but acknowledged it’s “very diffi- with his service weapon in August 2013, cult to convict a police officer … you can’t when the defense and prosecution an- Clad in a second guess them.” nounced the surprise agreement. black suit, By avoiding trial, the family also avoided Fairfax County Circuit Court Judge Rob- John Geer’s the possibility of one of Geer’s daughters ert J. Smith announced Friday June 24 he mother Anne being forced to testify. was ruling in concert with the sentence walked length set forth in the plea agreement: 12 calmly past THE FAMILY just wanted to see Torres months jail time. Adam Torres punished, Morrogh said. “It’s not a perfect Smith spoke to a crowded courtroom that and his punishment.” he had “reached a solution that may not attorneys. Fairfax County Board of Supervisors please everyone.” But he said he hopes it Chairman Sharon Bulova and Police Chief brings “some measure of justice” to Geer’s Edwin Roessler released individual state- family, Harrington and their two daughters. ments in response to the ruling, mailed to- Following his release, Torres will serve a Photo courtesy gether. three-year probation period. Since his time of John “The death of John Geer was a tragic already served counts toward the sentence, McDonnell/The event and a painful chapter in Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney Raymond F. Washington Post County history,” Bulova’s statement reads. Morrogh said Torres could be released “With today’s sentencing, the justice system within days or weeks. Typically in year-long has done its part. Although Adam Torres’ sentences, Morrogh explained, inmates ex- act cannot be undone, there are many things hibiting good behavior can be released in the intent to kill.” tween Torres, another officer and Geer, Fairfax County can do to ensure future trag- as few as 10 months. “If I went out and shot and killed some- while Geer stood in the doorway of his edies such as this never happen again. The Torres’ attorney John F. Carroll said that body,” she said in interviews following the home with hands resting above his head on Board of Supervisors and the Fairfax County Torres has been a “model inmate” in his time hearing, “I’d never see the light of day the doorframe. Police Department have worked together to in the prison. After the Geer shooting, he again.” Torres claimed to have seen Geer drop implement policy changes recommended by was placed on administrative leave before The police and county released virtually his hands suddenly and reacted quickly and the Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Com- being fired many months later. Torres ran no information about the case for 17 shot Geer. His version wasn’t corroborated mission. These changes are reengineering the intern program successfully, Carroll said, months. After the Geer family filed a $12 by the other officers with him on the scene. the way officers are trained to respond to and exhibited “no indications of a continu- million wrongful death lawsuit that also Torres gave an apology at the plea hear- critical incidents and the way the Police ing problem.” called for the release of incident informa- ing in April, but had no response or state- Department and the County communicate tion, a court order forced release of details ment at sentencing. information to the public. We are commit- ANNE GEER, John’s mother, spoke at and the name of the officer who fired the In a brief interview following the proceed- ted to promoting community trust and mak- Torres’ sentencing hearing, the final witness fatal shot. ings on June 24, Torres’ attorney Carroll was ing our Police Department a national model in the case. Clad in a black suit, she walked “It’s Insulting to suggest for the crime of asked whether his client truly thought he moving forward.” past Torres and his attorneys, keeping her murder someone would only spend one year had done anything wrong. In his statement, Roessler said, “My eyes fixed in front of her. in jail,” Anne Geer said. “John will spend “He absolutely has remorse,” Carroll said, thoughts and prayers remain with the Geer Anne Geer had already heard of the po- forever in his grave. I ask: Where is the jus- adding Torres expressed that as part of the family, the friends and loved ones of Mr. tential punishment for Torres at the plea tice for John?” plea. John Geer, the community we proudly serve hearing, and the confirmation of the 12- Torres was among several officers who Carroll repeated that “many of the facts” and the men and women of the Fairfax month jail sentence was upsetting to her. responded to Geer’s residence after his long- of the case “are not in dispute” and that the County Police Department. We support the Anne Geer cited the great length of time time girlfriend and mother of his children agreed upon sentence was “a good resolu- judicial process and the Office of the she and her family didn’t know any details Maura Harrington called the police. tion for everyone.” Commonwealth’s Attorney. The action of of her son’s death, including the name of Geer was upset over hearing that she was Commonwealth’s Attorney Morrogh, also one former employee is not reflective of the the officer who shot him. She said her John planning to move out. He was throwing her speaking after the sentencing, said he felt honorable work performed by the members “was executed by a police officer” and that belongings out on to the lawn. the 12 months was “appropriate,” though of our Department, sworn, civilian and vol- Judge Smith’s sentence “completely negates A 40-minute conversation took place be- not the ideal outcome. “It’s a fact of life you unteer.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ June 30-July 6, 2016 ❖ 3 Bulletin Board UNIVERSITY MALL THEATRES Fairfax • Corner of Rt. 123 & Braddock Send notes to the Connection at COBRA/04 Industry Day. 8 a.m.-4 residents in nursing homes and 703-273-7111 connectionnewspapers.com/Calendar/ p.m. 6550 Loisdale Road, Springfield. assisted living facilities. Contact Lisa or call 703-778-9416. The deadline for Military medical research conference Callahan at 703-324-5861, TTY 711 SUMMER CINEMA CAMP! submissions is the Friday prior to pub- on the upcoming DoD solicitation or email lication. 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Brian Kabat has visited the property of the Silas Burke House ten times since February this year, scanning the grounds for any objects of historical or cultural signifi- cance. Kabat’s metal-detector can accu- Kabat holds a segment of copper rately spot a target down to the pipe inside iron that was found size of a small coin. beneath an old white oak tree on Photos by the Silas Burke House property. It Tim Peterson may have been an old iron sewage The Connection pipe that went to a septic tank.

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Burke resident unearths trash, artifacts on Photo contributed A folding clip of some kind Kabat Silas Burke House construction site. found on the Silas Burke House property depicts two people sitting By Tim Peterson County groups. on a pier with an animal, looking The Connection Kabat is active duty U.S. Air Force, a fa- at a ship. ther and husband. He has been metal-de- welve inches to Brian Kabat can be tecting as a hobby since he was 12. In 2014 Tworth 150 years, or more. That’s he completed a certificate program in ar- on the far side of the house, out of view of the depth up to which his metal- cheological metal-detecting offered at Burke Lake Road. Photo contributed detector can accurately spot a target down James Madison’s Montpelier. He also found no fewer than two dozen Kabat believes this lipstick case he to the size of a small coin. He said the program caused him to look empty toothpaste tubes. uncovered dates back to the 1930s. The Burke resident has visited the prop- at the hobby in a different way, see arti- Kabat had hoped to be around for earth- erty of the Silas Burke House ten times since facts in a greater context. moving equipment to start digging a bit February this year, scanning the grounds for “It’s been 150 years since anyone’s deeper, allowing him to take his equipment Kabat said several times he’s arrived at any objects of historical or cultural signifi- touched this, or pulled it out of the earth,” down further than before. But this project the property and caught someone doing cance. Kabat said. “It tells you something about will have to be put on hold, as he and his unsanctioned metal-detecting. “My goal was to add a little sprinkle of people who used to live there.” family are in the process of moving to Colo- “Trespassing is one of the things that humanity to the property,” Kabat said, “tell- Content with his credentials, Sunrise al- rado. ruins this hobby,” he said. “There’s no ing stories of those who inhabited it through lowed Kabat to survey the property. Part of Whether someone else will take up the doubt in my mind someone’s been at the the years.” his offer was that he would hand over any metal-detecting mantle in his stead remains property before, it’s been cherry-picked Kabat set out to find artifacts in the prop- of his findings to them. Sunrise hasn’t made to be seen. But the window won’t be open for years.” erty that was built circa 1824. a decision yet as to how, if at all, Kabat’s for long. According to Wohlsen Construc- Still, Kabat found more opportunity for In February, Kabat contacted Sunrise Se- discoveries might be used or displayed. tion Superintendent Mark Harman, con- un-scavenged land when Wohlsen re- nior Living, which purchased the property So far, Kabat has uncovered a variety of struction areas on the property that are moved the Burke Lake Road-facing porch from the previous owners Terry and one- items, from medical alert jewelry and part being dug out will soon be covered in 30 to restore it. time resident Suzi Fowler Neal, and plans of an iron ax head, to a decorated silver new feet of dirt. Clearly, he said, the other treasure-hunt- to build an assisted living facility on the spoon and artillery shells. But the vast ma- “If it’s not found now,” Harman said, any ers had avoided working where they grounds. The name of the facility will be jority of what he’s found, unsurprisingly he artifacts left may be lost forever. “That’s the would be visible to bypassing traffic. Sunrise at Silas Burke. said, is trash. sad part.” Aside from the rogue detectors, Kabat Sunrise agreed to maintain the house and Thousands and thousands of beer cans Harman said workers try to catch the always appreciated the “amazingly peace- open it periodically for various Fairfax and pull tabs were just under the ground buckets of dirt as they roll through the ful” mornings he spent on the property. earth-moving process. “Do we keep an eye And his opportunity to spend them there out” for anything with surface-level histori- thanks to Sunrise. cal value, he said, “yes.” “What’s really impressed me,” Kabat Harman and Kabat acknowledge they’re said, “is their effort to preserve the his- not the only ones out there digging around. toric property.”

Sunrise Senior Living plans to build an assisted living facility on the Photo contributed Silas Burke property on the other side of the house from its iconic perch Another spoon piece Kabat uncovered in his scanning of the Silas Burke overlooking Burke Lake Road. House property. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ June 30-July 6, 2016 ❖ 5 Opinion Burke

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An independent, locally owned weekly ndependence Day is a national celebra- of traffic deaths in the U.S. are caused by drunk cifically about getting home. Let your younger newspaper delivered to tion, and for many, that celebration in- drivers; more than 20 percent of the drunk family members know that you would much homes and businesses. cludes alcohol. The summer overall and drivers involved in those deaths had blood al- rather pay for a cab or come get them yourself Published by I Local Media Connection LLC July 4 in particular are times of greater cohol concentrations of nearly twice the legal than run the risk of losing them. risk for drinking and driving. limit, said Kurt Erickson of WRAP. This is a message important for the tail end 1606 King Street This is true for the young adults over 21 liv- SoberRide is only available for those over of graduation season and good for the whole Alexandria, Virginia 22314 ing with you, and unfortunately also for many 21. For parents of young adults who may be summer, which is the time of the highest risk Free digital edition delivered to teens who are under 21. More on that below. living at home and parents of those under 21, for teen drivers. your email box. Go to connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe For all revelers: Make a plan. Plan to cel- this is time to talk. Ask about plans, ask spe- Visit www.soberride.com for more. ebrate with access to public transportation. NEWS DEPARTMENT: Plan to have a designated driver. Plan to cel- [email protected] ebrate in a place safe and comfortable to spend the night. Connection Families, Pet Connection Kemal Kurspahic Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 But in case those plans go awry, here is an The Pet Connection, a twice-yearly spe- pets? Have you helped to train an assistance [email protected] alternative safety net. cial edition, will publish on July 27, and dog? Do you or someone in your family Abigail Constantino Editorial On the night of Monday, July photos and stories of your pets with you and depend on an assistance dog? Editorial Assistant 4, the Washington Regional your family should be submitted by July 17. Or take this opportunity to memorialize 703-778-9441 Alcohol Program will offer free We invite you to send us stories about a beloved pet you have lost. [email protected] taxi rides home (up to $30), beginning at 10 your pets, photos of you and your family Just a cute photo is fine too. Our favorite Tim Peterson p.m. for six hours until 4 a.m. the morning of with your cats, dogs, llamas, alpacas, po- pictures include both pets and humans. Community Reporter 703-314-0789 Tuesday, July 5. Participants must be at least nies, hamsters, snakes, lizards, frogs, rab- Please tell us a little bit about your crea- [email protected] 21. Call 1-800-200-TAXI. bits, or whatever other creatures share your ture, identify everyone in the photo, give a Jon Roetman On July 4, 2015, more than 230 people used life with you. brief description what is happening in the Sports Editor WRAP’s SoberRide service rather than possi- Tell us the story of a special bond between photo, and include address and phone num- [email protected] bly driving home impaired. a child and a dog, the story of how you came ber (we will not publish your address or @jonroetman In summer, 44 percent of all U.S. traffic to adopt your pet, or examples of amazing phone number, just your town name). deaths are caused by alcohol-impaired drivers, feats of your creatures. Email to south@connectionnews ADVERTISING: For advertising information according to statistics provided by WRAP. Do you volunteer at an animal shelter or papers.com or submit online at e-mail: SoberRide is a way to help keep local roads therapeutic riding center or take your pet www.connectionnewspapers.com/pets. [email protected] safe from impaired drivers during this tradi- to visit people in a nursing home? Does your For advertising, email sales@connection 703-778-9431 tionally high-risk holiday. business have a pet? Is your business about newspapers.com or call 703-778-9431. Steve Hogan On July 4, historically, more than 40 percent Display Advertising, 703-778-9418 [email protected]

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Connolly’s opinion piece titled “Stem Gun Vio- Then they yell at the NRA for blocking “rea- few public officials.”) The 2A’s purpose is to David Griffin lence Epidemic” (The Connection, June 22-28). sonable common sense bills.” They are noth- protect a free State from government tyranny. Marketing Assistant It frustrates me that so many anti-gun people, ing of the sort. Banning the AR-15 — the fin- The gross misreading that government is sup- 703-778-9431 [email protected] including U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine and, most re- est defensive rifle made in America, the choice posed to regulate the Second Amendment is cently, Representative Connolly in his edito- of police who are otherwise outgunned against like suggesting a burglar ought to have the Editor & Publisher rial in the Connection, simply do not under- exactly the same criminals common civilians security code to one’s home alarm system. It’s Mary Kimm stand history. Specifically, they either ignore, face — would have no effect against jihadis. ridiculous. ... [email protected] are ignorant of, or simply don’t grasp the truth If Americans are sub-armed, limited to bolt- Aside from the government, if a violent @MaryKimm behind the Founders’ intent when they wrote action wood guns, or some other total infringe- armed criminal threatens me, my family, and Executive Vice President the Second Amendment (2A). Mr. Connolly’s ment that leaves America in a completely un- my home, it stands to reason that I should have Jerry Vernon 703-549-0004 observation that “certainly our Founding Fa- balanced state, the shining light of freedom at my disposal the same level of defensive [email protected] thers did not envision AR-15 semi-automatic will have been extinguished. The jihadis will means that he/she/they has/have at their dis- Editor in Chief rifles when they drafted the Second Amend- have won. With asymmetrical warfare under- posal for offensive means. (Don’t think of flint- Steven Mauren ment” demonstrates a profound lack of under- way, we should be teaching Americans how to lock muskets!) Targets of violent criminals are Managing Editor standing of the intent of the 2A. That the shoot, and arming them better, not passing entitled to be on equal arms footing if they Kemal Kurspahic Art/Design: Founders didn’t have the AR-15 in mind when laws to infringe their gun rights. are to survive. Now that’s “common sense!” Laurence Foong, John Heinly they wrote the 2A may be true, but it’s also The founders were not thinking of muskets Production Manager: totally not relevant to what they did have in and blunderbusses when they crafted the 2A. Paul Carlock Geovani Flores mind. They said the right to bear “arms” shall not be Fairfax Station Special Assistant to the Publisher What Democrats and anti-rights [advocates] infringed. “Arms” is a very broad term, delib- Jeanne Theismann [email protected] want is to ban all effective weapons in Ameri- erately used because they felt the citizenry @TheismannMedia can hands. Without realizing it (maybe), they necessarily must be on equal footing with the Write pursue and promote Marxist goals of making government when the need to resist tyranny CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 the public subservient to the government boot. arises. … Stated simplistically, if the govern- The Connection welcomes views on any Circulation Manager: That is the exact opposite of why the 2A is in ment has howitzers, so, too, should the citi- public issue. The deadline for all material is Ann Oliver [email protected] the Constitution in the first place: it is there to zenry have howitzers. ... noon Friday. Letters must be signed. Include home address and home and business balance federal power. Additionally, the founders and framers idea numbers. Letters are routinely edited for libel, Ever since the so-called Gun Control Act of of “well-regulated” had nothing to do with grammar, good taste and factual errors. 1968, when officials could get all the machine government restrictions on gun ownership guns they wanted, but you and I could only (hence the very clear declaration, “Shall Not Send to: Letters to the Editor ❖ The Connection get single-shot rifles like the AR-15, we have Be Infringed,” at the end of the 2A) or the 1606 King St. ❖ Alexandria VA 22314 been sub-armed. The balance of power flipped government’s ability to monitor gun owners, Call 703-917-6444. decisively to government. Ours fire only one but instead had to do with a militia of civilians Email [email protected] shot at a time, and are all we have left. Antis being well-trained and self-sufficient. (Recall

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Many children need letter/ dren need to be motivated to read. sound recognition, and rhyming A study revealed reading engage- Carla Richter Real Estate Services skills. Letter/sound recognition ment is directly linked with read- Fairfax for Over 35 Years! can be reinforced by writing let- ing achievement. Pat, Michael and Steve The Richter Group! 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Faith Notes TWO Send notes to the Connection at camp 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax. For [email protected] or information or to register, call 703)- CONVENIENT call 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Jubilee Christian Center of 383-1170, email [email protected] or LOCATIONS Dated announcements should be submit- Fairfax is restarting its “Living Free” seewww.jccag.org. ted at least two weeks prior to the event. support groups for the Spring on • Family & Pediatric Vision Care Wednesdays, starting on Mar. 30, 7:15 Fairfax Baptist Temple, at the • Comprehensive Eye Exams • Treatment of Eye Diseases Grace Presbyterian Church in p.m. The support groups are free, and corner of Fairfax County Parkway and Springfield, 7434 Bath St., is hosting a will cover “Stepping into Freedom,” Burke Lake Roads, holds a bible study • 21 years Naval Service, 6 years Active Duty Camp Hanover Day Camp July 11-15 “Concerned Persons Group” (for family fellowship at 9 a.m. Sundays followed • Laser Vision Consultants • Over a thousand frames in stock from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Children who have and friends of addicts), “Understanding by a 10 a.m. worship service. Nursery • We carry all major brands of contact lenses • In-house lab completed kindergarten to sixth grade and Overcoming Depression,” “The Im- care and children’s church also pro- are invited to attend. To register, or for age of God in You,” and “Handling Loss vided. 6401 Missionary Lane, Fairfax additional registration, visit and Grief.” There will also be support Station, 703-323-8100 or Most Insurances Accepted: www.camphanover.org/grace-day- groups meeting on Sundays, 10:10 a.m. www.fbtministries.org. Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Care First, Medicare, Tricare In-network Area Roundups Doctor, Vision One Discount, Avesis, Aetna HMO/PPO/POS, PHCS, VSP® Network Doctor, EyeMed Vision Care, United Healthcare, VA Medicaid Candidates from diverse ethnic and cultural back- WE WELCOME YOUR DOCTOR’S PRESCRIPTION Chaplain Corps grounds who speak a language in addition to En- glish are encouraged to apply. The FCCC Corps pro- 5204A Rolling Rd. 8951 Ox Rd., Suite 100 Candidate Applications vides chaplain services to Fairfax County residents Burke Professional Center Shoppes at Lorton Valley The Fairfax Community Chaplain Corps is accept- following a disaster or crisis. They work in conjunc- Burke, VA 22015 Lorton, VA 22079 ing candidate applications up to August 2016. Eli- tion with Police and Fire and Rescue Chaplains. 703-425-2000 703-493-9910 gible clergy are those ordained/invested clergy re- To learn more contact Renice Holman at www.drsweetnam.com • www.sightforvision.com siding in Fairfax County. [email protected] or 703-324-7608. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ June 30-July 6, 2016 ❖ 7 Connection Families Planning Memorable, Meaningful Family Vacations

and oceans, documenting a trip said Amy L. Best, Ph.D., professor “Family vacations are an oppor- Tips for turning summer trips into a with photographs will help pre- and chair of the Department of tunity to teach kids how to be part serve your favorite memories. This Sociology and Anthropology at of a team and how to cooperate,” lifetime of memories. is made easier with the ubiquity of George Mason University. said Prince. By Marilyn Campbell tween each kid’s interests and the smart phones and tablets, and the Make a plan for mediating con- “Be prepared for activities that The Connection family’s interest.” entire family can participate. flicts that are likely to arise in even you enjoy but they don’t,” said Allowing children to have a say “Encourage kids to take pictures the most easygoing families. “It’s child psychologist Stacie Isenberg, s summer gets under- in the plan sets the stage for a of the event on their phone as op- easy to get bogged down in small Psy.D., “If you love viewing art but way, vacation-bound memorable vacation. “You can posed to just messing around with conflicts that can cast a dark your kids don’t, bring drawing pads MET LIFE, DELTA, BCBS/CAREFIRST, & UNITED CONCORDIA PROVIDER WEEKDAYS • SATURDAYS • EVENINGS 24 HOUR EMERGENCY CARE Afamilies are packing show them pictures in a guide book it,” said Gulyn. “Social media is shadow,” said Best. “Doing some and books to keep them occupied their bags and heading of age-appropriate activities that very picture oriented. If kids have anticipatory work is a good idea.” while you admire the artwork for out of town. Vacations often fly by you would be willing to do as well,” the job of taking the family pic- At the end of each day, take stock just a little longer. Create chal- — months of planning and antici- said Karen Prince, LCSW, a Allowing chil- tures, that’s cool.” of how the vacation is going and lenges and games for them during pating can be over in the blink of Bethesda, Maryland-based psycho- dren to choose “You can give [children] an in- make adjustments along the way less exciting outings, such as ‘I spy’ an eye. With a little advanced plan- therapist. “It’s important to give age-appropriate expensive camera that you get for as necessary, said Prince. “That way or scavenger hunts.” ning and forethought, however, kids a voice because it’s their va- activities from a $10 at CVS,” said Prince. “That way you don’t have the whole vacation It’s a good idea to create some even a quick weekend trip or a visit cation, too.” travel guidebook they can capture memories as they go by and find out that the kids family vacation rituals, advises to relatives can become meaning- Indulging in some screen time on is one way to go.” Best. “If it’s a place you ful and memorable. a family vacation is fine, said include them in Discuss expectations return to frequently, try To begin with, give all family Gulyn, as long as there is a balance the vacation and hopes for the va- “It’s important to give kids a voice some new things, but members an opportunity to be part between screen time and family planning pro- cation so each family do the round of tradi- Be Part of The of the travel planning. “Let kids time, and screen limits are set be- cess. member can clarify his because it’s their vacation, too.” tions,” she said. “This have some input into what the plan fore the vacation begins. or her own interests — Karen Prince, psychotherapist. will strengthen kids’ at- is,” said Linda Gulyn, professor of “Try to be positive about it in- and hear other family tachments to the place Pet Connection in July psychology at Marymount Univer- stead of punitive,” she said. Photo members’ ideas, and and create lasting posi- Contributed Send Your Photos & Stories Now to sity in Arlington. “For instance, if “Negotiate screen time and make the family can set realistic plans didn’t enjoy it,” she said. “There is tive memories.” [email protected] or complete you want to take them to the it reasonable. Always get the kids’ that keep everyone’s needs in often the expectation that a vaca- Remember to schedule time for beach, let them choose something input to reduce family stress. You Don’t rule out allowing a child’s an identity outside the immediate family gets to know and spend time mind. tion is going to be nirvana the en- rest and food breaks. “Even the our online form at connectionnewspapers.com/pets that they want to do at the beach, don’t want the family vacation to friends to join the family vacation. family,” said Gulyn. “Including a with the friend.” “I’d recommend a wish list and tire time and it doesn’t happen that best travelers need some time to Be sure to include your name, address and phone number, and identify something that’s important to be dominated by these issues if you “I think what happens as kids get friend is a nice balance because the From family group shots to pic- perhaps agree everyone gets to way. Things come up unexpectedly replenish themselves,” said all people and pets in photos. Submission deadline is July 20. them. That creates a balance be- can negotiate them ahead of time.” into adolescence they want to form family unit gets respected and the turesque scenery of mountaintops have at least one wish fulfilled,” and you adjust.” Isenberg.

ings, we will continue to grow our REGISTER Online and professional online courses, as the demand from NOW! education courses like faculty and students is currently Find Your Children Safe & Sound Continuing Education this landscape design very high.” class offered at The Anderson said the university re- George Washington views the mode of delivery for its Online classes offer flexible options for earning University’s Arlington KIDDIE COUNTRY classes and programs to assess campus are growing in whether students’ needs are being DEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING CENTER credentials outside the classroom popularity. met. “For example, we recently By Marilyn Campbell computer. lege. “One program that is in de- converted our accounting program The Connection “Our online courses have in- mand is cyber security if someone to the online … to allow us to reach OUTSTANDING SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS creased at about 20 percent a year needs an additional certificate to a larger audience and provide Designed to provide a complete, happy, safe learning environment in harmony with the needs of the child. nterested in learning to land- for about three years,” said prepare them for the new kinds of more flexibility to current stu- Photo by William Atkins, scape your yard using sustain- Stephen Nodine, Ph.D., associate IT roles, like Cyber Security.” dents,” she said. CHILDREN AGES 2-5 I courtesy of GWU Full (6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.) and half day (9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) programs able practices? Want to prac- vice president for E-Learning and The flexibility that online courses Advances in technology and a tice Spanish before traveling to director of Distance Education at offer does not mean that they are desire to meet student requests SPECIAL FEATURES less challenging than courses Developmental Curriculum • Degreed Teachers • Registered Nurse • Music Director • Nutritious South America? Didn’t take phi- George Mason University. have altered the way online classes Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks • Heated Swimming Pools • Spacious Shaded Playgrounds losophy seriously in college, and One of the reasons for the rapid taught at a university,said Lerner. said that while traditional online to meet the needs of online and analysis." are offered. “In the past, a lot of • Planned Orientations and Presentations for Parents • State Licensed want to take a refresher course? growth of online courses is the flex- In fact, the standards of academic programs are best suited for stu- continuing education students by Universities strive to make their online courses were set up where Looking to get an advanced degree ibility that they offer working rigor are comparable to those of- dents who have strong time man- staying current with market re- online classes accessible and rel- there wasn’t a lot interaction be- or certification to secure a job pro- adults. “Students are able to sched- fered in a traditional campus set- agement skills and adequate tech- search, said Nodine. “One thing we evant. For example, The University tween students and teachers. We BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS KINDERGARTEN motion? ule a course that they couldn’t ting. nology literacy, “many programs look at is employment trends in of Virginia’s School of Continuing would put the content up and let AGES SIX-ELEVEN YEARS Registrations are now being accepted for the Opportunities for continuing and work into their daily schedule,” “Students need to be really or- now have support and format op- new professions, information that and Professional Studies has aca- students access it,” said Bodine. GRADES 1-6 2016-2017 School Year. Two Virginia certified ganized and really self-motivated,” Transportation provided to Terra Centre, teachers per classroom. Program emphasizes professional education abound for said Nodine. “People who are look- portunities which offer additional we get from the Bureau of Labor demic centers in Falls Church. The “We’ve moved away from that to Fairview, White Oaks, Orange Hunt, Sangster, said Lerner. “Online courses aren’t language arts, math, computer literacy, science, the intellectually curious. ing to advance in their career or structure and engagement, and and Statistics,” he said. George Washington University of- let students engage with each Hunt Valley and Cherry Run Elementary Schools. social studies, social development, art, music One trend in continuing educa- change careers can earn a gradu- for those who take an out-of-sight- are, therefore, well suited for all “We constantly review our pro- fers courses on campuses in Arling- other.” Emphasis on special events, sports, time for and physical development. tion that local educators say is on ate certificate and have a new cre- out-of-mind approach to learning. types of learners.” grams to ensure the curriculum is ton, Alexandria and Ashburn, as Anderson said UVA’s School of homework, and student’s choice of activities. the rise is online learning. A study dential without having to come to Students need to just be commit- The reasons that some students current and prepares students to well as more than 100 degree and Continuing and Professional Stud- by the Babson Survey Research campus.” ted with online courses as they choose online courses vary, said assume appropriate positions in certificate programs online. ies is launching a new graduate FULL DAY SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM AGES SIX TO ELEVEN YEARS Group shows the number of stu- The demand for courses that en- would for an on campus class. Nodine. “There are some students the job market,” said Cathy Ander- “Online education remains an certificate in Health Sciences Man- Program is organized into weekly themes packed with FANTASTIC FIELD TRIPS, A dents enrolled in distance learning hance professional marketability is “They shouldn’t be the last thing who might be in Iowa and want to son, Ph.D., interim associate dean extremely high priority for both agement launches this fall. “We are SENSATIONAL OVERNIGHT CAMP OUT, DAILY SWIMMING, SPORTS, DANCING, courses increased each year for the another factor behind the popular- on your priority list that you ex- take a class that we offer and they for Academic Programs and Ser- faculty and administration at GW,” also in the process of developing MUSIC, AND AN END OF THE SUMMER “SMASH” MUSICAL PRODUCTION BY past 13 years. ity of online continuing education. pect to fit it in without a time com- can’t get to a university near them,” vices, School of Continuing and said Geneva Henry, George Wash- additional offerings in cyber secu- OUR CAMPERS FOR THEIR FAMILIES. Driven by advancements in tech- “One example of how this works is mitment.” he said. “There are also students Professional Studies at the Univer- ington University’s dean of librar- rity and data analytics,” she said. nology, the explosion of online in the [information technology] Jennifer Webb, senior associate who live in Bethesda, for example, sity of Virginia. “We recently up- ies and academic innovation who “We are also exploring the option KIDDIE COUNTRY Come See Our Burke, Springfield, learning is making education — field,” said Jennifer Lerner, associ- director of Graduate Enrollment and work full-time and get to dated our Leadership and Project oversees the university’s online of adding Master’s degree options 9601 Old Keene Mill Rd. Award-Winning Facility! 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Members of the Ezher Bloom Mosque and Burke Presbyterian Church From left — Ezher Bloom Imam Mehmet Ayaz and Burke Presbyterian Co- shared a meal together. pastor Jarrett McLaughlin led the fast-breaking gathering at Burke Burke Presbyterian Presbyterian. Hosts Ramadan Dinner By Kim Douglass Marin meat, rice, salad and honey balls, the two congregations shared stories and family pic- urke Presbyterian Church hosted tures and held one another’s babies. Bmembers of the Ezher Bloom These days, Ayaz said, simply hearing the Mosque for a Ramadan fast-break- word “Muslim” can elicit fear among mem- ing meal at sundown on Thursday, June 23. bers of his community. “I’m worried what’s The interfaith gathering drew about 100 going to come next,” he said. Will people people and included a range of ages from make a reference to terrorism? To hatred? both congregations. “We are demonized on a daily basis.” “In the aftermath of the Orlando shoot- That’s why gatherings like the one last ing, we are invited by some once again to week are so important, he said. They are fear Muslims,” said the Rev. Jarrett “proof that God exists and is all powerful,” McLaughlin, co-pastor at the Burke church. Ayaz said. “Burke Presbyterian Church is not going to Fatima Ankaya came from Ezher Bloom do that. We’re going to share in friendship and sat with her mother at a round table, and dialogue.” along with a group of Burke Presbyterian McLaughlin and the mosque’s Imam women. She talked about her own fasting Burke Presbyterian wishes Muslim passersby a blessed Ramadan. Mehmet Ayaz together led the event. “Be- schedule and why this practice is important ing a neighbor is very important to us,” Ayaz for staying centered, for slowing down, and said. “If you want to be a Muslim, you need for remembering those who are less fortu- to be concerned about your neighbor. We nate. Burke Resident to Open New have this hunger for friendship.” “This is a house of prayer for all people,” Children caught fireflies at dusk outside Burke Presbyterian co-pastor Meg the Oak Leather Drive church. Over cubed McLaughlin said. Exhibition at Torpedo Factory athleen Best Gillmann of Burke Kis set to open an exhibition of her paintings depicting coastal land- scapes titled “Vision at Water’s Edge” be- ginning July 6 at the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria. Gillmann is also an associate artist with the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton. The works in both acrylic and oil fea- ture fresh- and saltwater shorelines from around the country. The artist’s series was inspired in particular by a trip to the north shore Lake Superior, as well as her being raised in southern Maine. Gillmann’s exhibition will be on dis- play at The Art League in Alexandria’s Image courtesy of Kathleen Best Torpedo Factory, studio 21, from July 6 Gillmann/The Art League until Aug. 7. She’s scheduled to host an Burke resident and artist opening reception and Meet the Artist Kathleen Best Gillmann’s acrylic event Thursday, July 14 from 6:30-8 p.m. painting “Beach Houses at For more information, visit Lord’s Point (Journey Home, 3)Ó www.theartleague.org or call 703-683- is an example of work from her Seating, facing forward: Sumeyra 1780. The Torpedo Factory is located at upcoming exhibition “Vision at Yayla (left) and Michelle Ross, both Imam Mehmet Ayaz (Ezher Bloom 105 North Union Street in Alexandria. Water’s Edge” that opens at the of Fairfax, shared in a fast-break- Mosque) and the Rev. Jarrett Torpedo Factory in Alexandria —Tim Peterson ing meal at Burke Presbyterian McLaughlin (Burke Presbyterian on July 6. Church. Church). 10 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ June 30-July 6, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP Send notes to the Connection at connectionnewspapers.com/Calendar/ or call 703-778-9416. The deadline is the Friday prior to the next paper’s publica- Jubilee tion at noon. Dated announcements should be submitted at least two weeks Christian Center prior to the event. Vacation Bible School, Aug. 7-11 $15 Incl. T-shirt • Register at jccag.org “Loving People to Life” ONGOING Worship Gathering – Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM Evenings on the Ellipse. Thursdays, Sunday School 10:10 AM 5:30-7 p.m. July 7-Aug. 25. Fairfax Sun. Evening – Realtime Worship & Youth 6 PM Government Center, 12000 Family Night – Wednesday 7:15 PM Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Home Life Groups, College/Young Adult Fun, music and good company. Ministries, and Living Free Support Groups Visit our Website: www.jccag.org Paradise Springs and Bull Run wineries will provide tastings. 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170 performances. 703-324-7469. Redder Blood. Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m. Sundays, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. July 8-31. New School of Northern Virginia, 9431 Silver King Court, Fairfax, Virginia 22031. A premiere co-production between the Hub Theatre and the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, written by Helen Parfumi. Follows character The Lovers and Madmen exhibit at Epicure Cafe in Fairfax Sadie, a woman who hears the voice of God. $20-$30. www.jccnv.org. will be on view from June 18-Aug. 19. thehubtheatre.org. 703-537-3000. The Farmer’s Market at Springfield Town Center. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Through November. Corner of Spring Mall and Loisdale roads, Springfield. 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Lake Braddock Graduates Send notes to the Connection at from Quinnipiac University. [email protected] or May 2016 Oregon State University call 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. graduates from Burke include, Kim- Dated announcements should be sub- berly L. Ogren, doctor of mitted at least two weeks prior to the philosophy, geography; Jacob M. Reunited in Futures League event. Sage, bachelor of science, cum laude, construction engineering Kyle Austin Walsh, of Fairfax, management. Alex Lewis and Jack Owens are members of the and Abigail Lynn Lackey, of Jennifer S. Richards, of Springfield, were named to the hon- Lorton, graduated with a bachelor of Martha’s Vineyard Sharks of the Futures Collegiate ors list for the 2016 spring 2016 science, earth sciences from Oregon semester at Averett University in State University in May 2016. Danville. Jeffrey A Renner, of Fairfax is Baseball League. Katherine Marie Hough, of on the dean’s list for spring 2016 at Fairfax Station, is on the dean’s list at Baylor University. By Thomas Joyce Alex Lewis: “We’ve George Mason University for spring Alexandra Hoenscheid, of 2016. Springfield, received the University For the Connection been playing since we were in Little Anna Kormis, of Springfield, of Mary Washington Alumni Award graduated from Emory and Henry upon her graduation in May 2016. League.” fter high school, they went College in spring 2016. Thet San, of Fairfax, is on the Kyle Austin Walsh, of Fairfax, dean’s list at Furman University in to different schools and it graduated from Averett University in South Carolina for spring 2016. A Jack Owens: “He’s appeared as though they June 2016. was among the 261 stu- Natalie Heinitz, of Springfield, would never be teammates again. one of my best dents to receive diplomas during received Manhattan College’s Gunn But baseball has brought Lake friends. We’ve Averett University’s May 7 Com- Alumni Medal during the 2016 com- played a lot of mencement, mencement. Braddock alumni Alex Lewis and Megan R. Seymour, Megan F. Allison Campbell, a 2007 Jack Owens back together this years together.” Cummins, Thomas S. Cohen, of graduate of West Springfield High summer in a vacation haven. Fairfax, Joshua D. Harlowe, School, graduated from Washington Both Lewis, a rising senior at Samantha E. Kinde, Melissa A. University in St. Louis Olin Business Schwartz, of Springfield; Sean C. School in May 2016. Longwood University, and Owens, Baird, of Fairfax Station; graduated Peter Wang, a student at South a rising redshirt sophomore at Vir- from Boston University in spring County High School, has been ginia Tech, are members of the 2016. named a 2016 U.S. Presidential Martha’s Vineyard Sharks of the Helene J. Decosse, Alexis J. Scholar, a program administered by Fahrney, Jessica M. Ochoa, of the U.S. Department of Education. Futures Collegiate Baseball Fairfax, are on the dean’s list at Bos- William Greenwood, Burke, League. And simply put, they are ton University for spring 2016. graduated with a bachelor of science thrilled to be teammates once Seth Lehman, Thet San, of in Aerospace Engineering from the Fairfax, graduated from Furman Uni- University of Kansas in May 2016. again. versity in spring 2016. “It feels awesome,” said Owens. Luke Hartman, Natalie The following area students “He’s one of my best friends. We’ve Heinitz, of Springfield, graduated graduated from Hampden-Sydney played a lot of years together. And, from Manhattan College in spring College: Kyle Thomas Deivert, of 2016. Fairfax, graduated cum laude with a I want to play more. It’s been fun.” Maria Larrazabal Carrillo, of B.S. in biology. Nathaniel “It’s pretty cool,” Lewis added. Fairfax is on the dean’s list for May Tillman Oliver, of Fairfax, gradu- “We’ve been playing since we were 2016 at Iowa State. ated cum laude with a B.A. in in Little League. After high school, Kayse McGough of Fairfax is on economics and business. Ali Adil the dean’s list for May 2016 at St. Sali, of Fairfax, graduated with a I never thought I would be able to Mary’s College. B.A. in history. Austin Mitchell play with Jack again. So it’s been Jared Rondeau of Clifton, Perryman, of Fairfax, graduated cool to play with him right now.” graduated May 2016 Triple Major in with a B.S. in mathematical econom- Originally, they both went to the Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry ics. from Emory and Henry College. John Cossio, of Springfield, same elementary school. And as Moriah Dreisbach, of Fairfax, is graduated from Illinois Wesleyan Lewis mentioned, they were Little on Union University’s president’s list University in spring 2016. He ma- League teammates before playing for spring 2016. jored in voice. together again at Lake Braddock Irene Martinko, of Springfield, James Lau, of Springfield, was is on the spring 2016 dean’s list at elected to the honor society Phi Beta High School. And surprisingly, it Muhlenberg College in Allentown Kappa. Membership recognizes the was a local connection who gave Photos contributed Pennsylvania. highest academic achievement, them the opportunity with the James F. Agnew, Kyle T. moral character, responsible citizen- Deivert and Nathaniel Oliver, of ship, and broad intellectual Sharks. Fairfax, are on the dean’s list at curiosity. James is the son of Michael First year Sharks head coach Hampden-Sydney College. & Audrey Lau of Springfield. Mike Cassidy was an instructor at Cameron Kisailus, of Twins Brian and Kevin NOVA South Baseball Academy in Franconia, graduated from Gonzaga Zamfino, West Springfield High College High School. He will be at- School Class of 2015, Woodbridge, which is how he tending the University of Pittsburgh. graduated from U.S. Air Force came in contact with Owens. He Lewis swung a hot bat at Longwood University this past Michael Gerlach’s, of Fairfax Basic Military Training in March coached Lewis on a summer ball spring. Station, is on the dean’s list at James 2016. They are the sons of Joe and team and spent more time with the Madison University for spring 2016. Joanne Zamfino. Kara Anne Crennan, an alumna James Lau, of Springfield, was two in 2013, when he was an as- cool to spend our summer playing pounds on both the Sharks and of West Springfield High School Class inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa, sistant coach at Lake Braddock. ball and enjoy the island.” Hokies’ rosters, said his main fo- of 2011, graduated from the United the national leadership honor society Not only did Cassidy’s offer en- Lewis swung a hot bat at cus this summer is putting on States Air Force Academy in June for college men and women at tice them because it was an oppor- 2016. Hampden-Sydney College in Longwood University this past weight. He wants to weigh 185 Liana Ruiz was awarded the Vir- Farmville, Va. tunity to play ball competitively in spring, hitting .369 with a .409 on- pounds in order to improve his ginia Credit Union Scholarship of Kayla Zellmer of Fairfax has the summer, but the location also base percentage and five home power at the plate. $2,500 scholarship She will graduate been named to the dean’s list for the sold them on it. runs in 57 games this past season. Originally going to Eastern from Robinson High School in June fall 2015 semester at St. Mary’s Col- “I love it. It’s paradise,” said 2016 and will attend Virginia Tech in lege in Indiana. He only has one more year of Carolina University as a freshman, the fall. Reilly Brown, a sophomore En- Owens of Martha’s Vineyard. “You school left so right now, he is fo- Owens sat out this past spring as Ketty Klimchuk, of Fairfax, is on glish major at Dickinson College in get to play on an island on a place cused on enjoying the time he has a transfer at Virginia Tech. But he the spring 2016 dean’s list at Johnson Carlisle, Pa., has been named to the where people go on vacation — on the diamond. is looking forward to contributing State College in Vermont. dean’s list for the fall 2015 semester. Abdullah Al Nouman, of She is a graduate of West Springfield celebrities and all that. And we get “I’m just trying to stay consistent next spring. Fairfax, graduated with a master of High School, she is the daughter of to play baseball there. It’s two and trying to have fun every time “I’m loving it,” he said. “Coach science, biomedical sciences from Patrick Shaw and Nicole Brown of birds with one stone. It’s the best I’m out here,” he said. “I’m trying (Patrick) Mason is a great guy. I’ve Iowa State University in spring 2016. Springfield. place ever.” to just cherish every moment I step got some great teammates and I Robel Teffera, of Fairfax, gradu- John Hollinger, of Fairfax, was ated in spring 2016 with a bachelor awarded dean’s list at Canisius Col- “It’s pretty cool,” Lewis added. onto the field.” think we’re going to have a really of science in international business lege in Buffalo, N.Y. “It’s a vacation spot, so it’s pretty Owens, listed at 5-foot-10, 165 successful year next year.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ June 30-July 6, 2016 ❖ 13 Zone 2: • Burke 703-778-9411 Zone 2: • Burke 703-778-9411 • Fairfax • Springfield Employment Zone 2 Ad Deadline: • Fairfax • Springfield Classified Zone 2 Ad Deadline: • Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Wednesday 11 a.m. • Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Tuesday Noon

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