Participating in July 4th parade (from left) Supervi- sor John Cook (R-Braddock), Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey Kincaid, Board of Supervisors Chairman Sha- ron Bulova and Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41). HomeLifeStyle Page 6 Follow on Twitter: @BurkeConnection on Twitter: Follow Classifieds, Page 10 Classifieds, v Entertainment, Page 8 v Burke Neighborhood Opinion, Page 4 Celebrates July 4th News, Page 3 County Appoints Enjoying New Fire Chief Braddock Nights News, Page 3 News, Page 7 Photo contributed Photo July 12-18, 2018 online at www.connectionnewspapers.com Obituary Marjorie Hough Heinly arjorie Hough Heinly Mof Burke died on July 1, 2018. Born Feb. 11, 1939 and raised in Ithaca, N.Y. A graduate of Bradford Junior Col- lege, she had a successful career as a real estate agent in Northern Virginia. Predeceased by beloved husband John L. Heinly; loving mother of John M. Heinly; sister of Susan Hough of Florida and Elizabeth Masters of New Jersey. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Viewing on Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Demaine Funeral Home, 5308 Backlick Rd., Springfield, VA 22151. Interment at a later date in Ithaca, N.Y. Memorial donations made to the Lewy Body Demen- in memory of Marjorie can be tia Association, Inc. Photo contributed Photo REGISTER Find Your Children Safe & Sound NOW! Ingrid Parris-Hicklin KIDDIE COUNTRY Local Television Producer Wins DEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING CENTER Telly Award for Cable Show ocal cable television pro- show launched in January 2013 OUTSTANDING SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS ducer Ingrid Parris- serves as a vehicle to spotlight Designed to provide a complete, happy, safe learning environment L Hicklin was awarded a community heroes and role in harmony with the needs of the child. 2018 Silver People’s Telly models. Guests have included CHILDREN AGES 2-5 Award for her cable television experts in medicine, philan- Full (6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.) and half day (9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) programs show “Ingrid’s World.” The thropy, business, music, and SPECIAL FEATURES show is produced at Fairfax education. See Developmental Curriculum • Degreed Teachers • Registered Nurse • Music Director • Nutritious County’s own nonprofit cable www.ingridsworld.org and Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks • Heated Swimming Pools • Spacious Shaded Playgrounds • Planned Orientations and Presentations for Parents • State Licensed network, Fairfax Public Access YouTube channel “Ingrid’s www.fcac.org. World, LLC” for more informa- Parris-Hicklin’s show, tion. 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FULL DAY SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM AGES SIX TO ELEVEN YEARS Program is organized into weekly themes packed with FANTASTIC FIELD TRIPS, A Crash in Clifton Investigated SENSATIONAL OVERNIGHT CAMP OUT, DAILY SWIMMING, SPORTS, DANCING, Fairfax County Police Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating a MUSIC, AND AN END OF THE SUMMER “SMASH” MUSICAL PRODUCTION BY collision that injured three teenagers. Detectives believe speed was a OUR CAMPERS FOR THEIR FAMILIES. factor. Officers responded to Fairfax Station Road near Colewood Es- tates Road around 1:55 p.m. July 10 for the report of a single car KIDDIE COUNTRY Come See Our Burke, Springfield, crash. A 2005 Jeep was traveling westbound on Fairfax Station Road 9601 Old Keene Mill Rd. Award-Winning Facility! Fairfax, Lorton when the car left the roadway and hit a tree. Two of the teens were Burke, Virginia 22015 Winner of American Institute Fairfax Station of Architects Award taken to the hospital by helicopter with life-threatening injuries. The 703-644-0066 www.kiddiecountry.com third teen was taken to the hospital by ambulance — according to FCPD Media Relations Bureau. 2 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ July 12-18, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected] Burke Neighborhood Hosts July 4th Parade he Olde Forge/Surrey Square neighborhood Theld traditional Inde pendence Day Parade. Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41) led the parade riding in the convert- ible of Paula and David McKinney, followed by other cars decked out for Independence Day and con- cluding with many neighborhood children on their bicycles. The McKinneys along with Donna Fricas, Steve Sheffield, Terry and Christopher Shashaty and Owen Zentner also provided and orga- nized more than 800 flags to line the neighborhood during Indepen- Elected officials join neighbors in celebrating July 4th. dence Day. They repeat this tradi- tion for Veterans Day and Memo- rial Day. Del. Eileen Filler-Corn contributed Photos (D-41) led the parade riding in the convert- ible of Paula and David McKinney. Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41) and Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey Kincaid at the parade. Butler Appointed Chief of Fire and Rescue Department he Fairfax firefighter/paramedic trainee class in the T County Board department’s history, helped establish the first and of Supervisors only local affiliate of the International Associa- appointed John S. But- tion of Women in Fire and Emergency Services ler as the county’s next (iWomen), established numerous community Fire and Rescue Depart- outreach programs, led the construction of sev- ment chief. He succeeds eral fire stations and improved service delivery Chief Richard Bowers, and response times. of G.C. ‘Gary’ Bl Courtesy Photo who retired in April. “We had a number of strong candidates, how- Butler’s appointment is ever, Chief Butler demonstrated the leadership, effective Sept. 1. vision and communications skills that will move Butler has been with our excellent Fire and Rescue Department for- the Howard County, Md. Department of Fire and ward,” said County Executive Bryan Hill. “His Rescue Services since 1993 and was appointed proven experience and successful leadership at chief in 2014. He began as a firefighter-paramedic the helm of a large department will continue to in Howard County, rising through the ranks to strengthen our culture and contribute to a posi- serve in a variety of roles with that department, tive future for the department.” including as battalion chief, emergency medical Butler holds a Master of Science in manage- services chief and administrative chief. In addi- ment from Johns Hopkins University and a Bach- tion to his firefighting experience, Butler served elor of Arts from the University of Baltimore. He ack, III in the U.S. Marine Corps for 21 years, including is a graduate of the National Fire Academy’s Ex- two combat tours. ecutive Fire Officer Program and holds a certifi- “After an extensive search including a commu- cate from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy nity engagement process, Fairfax County is School of Government Leadership in Crisis Pro- Burke Scout Passes First Class pleased to appoint Chief Butler to the position of gram. He is a member of the International Asso- Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Chief,” said Fairfax ciation of Fire Chiefs Human Relations Commit- Scout Board of Review County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon tee and Maryland’s Emergency Medical Services Connor Alford of Troop 1131, Patriot District, National Bulova. “He will have the opportunity to lead an Board and is a 2014 recipient of Johns Hopkins Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America located at St. elite world-renowned department and I look for- University’s Global Achievement Award for his Stephen’s United Methodist Church in Burke, completed ward to working with him.” humanitarian work in Africa. his First Class Scout Board of Review. Connor is a rising During his tenure in Howard County, Butler He will receive an annual salary of seventh grader at Lake Braddock Secondary School. expanded services, hired the most diverse $201,878.77. Pictured with Connor is his mother, Christa. Connor’s father is a US Army Officer. The Alfords live in Burke. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ July 12-18, 2018 ❖ 3 Opinion Burke www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Safe Virginia Initiative Looks @BurkeConnection An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. ‘Beyond Thoughts and Prayers’ Published by Local Media Connection LLC town hall focusing on inner city The ADAMS 1606 King Street violence in Richmond and a panel Alexandria, Virginia 22314 on the nexus of mental health and Center event gun violence in Lexington. Free digital edition delivered to The Safe Virginia Initiative is co- your email box. Go to connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe focuses on chaired by Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41) and Del. Kathleen Murphy NEWS DEPARTMENT: communities of contributed Photos (D-34) and includes the following regional co-chairs: Del. John Bell [email protected] faith’s response (Northern Virginia),