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Photos by Victoria Ross/The ConnectionNewcomers & Community Guide 2012~13Insider’s TipState Sen. DaveMarsden (D-37):“One of my favorite placesis the Lake Accotink hikingtrail that starts on RollingRoad by the railroad tracksand continues several milesto the park itself and beyond.Very under-utilized.”Burke Lake Park’s miniature train.Hop Aboard Burke Lake TrainA sample of attractions the area offers.Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road,Fairfax StationFor more information on the park, train or otherrides, call 703-323-6600 or go towww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/burkelakeparkThe miniature Central Pacific Huntingtonsteam engine at Burke Lake Park has beena popular ride for 40 years. Last spring, theride got even better when the train andtracks underwent some improvements. “Iremember riding my bike here when I wasa kid, through what’s now Burke LakeCenter…We were adventurers,” said SupervisorPat Herrity (R-Springfield). “Generationsof families come here every year. It’sone of our most popular parks.”“This train never goes out of style,” saidCharlie Reagle, Burke Lake Park Manager,who estimates about 90,000 people ride thetrain each year. The train takes riders over1.75 miles of track in about 10 minutes andreaches speeds of 10 to 12 miles per hour.After the chug-along, there’s more old-fashionedfun at Burke Lake Park, including aspin on the carousel, a hand-dipped coneat the Ice Cream Parlor and a hike on theBurke Nursery and Garden Centre, a popular place for trees, shrubs andflowers as well as its annual Halloween and Pumpkin festival.—Compiled by Victoria Rosspark trail rated one of the 10 best urbanfitness trails in the nation by the AmericanHiking Society.History LessonsBurke Historical SocietyMeetings are held monthly at the Silas BurkeHouse, 9595 Burke Lake Road, Burkewww.burkehistoricalsociety.comThe Burke Historical Society (BHS) wasfirst established in 1978 as an advocate forpreserving Burke’s rich heritage. The societyprocures and maintains the area’s historicalmarkers, collects community artifactsfor display and sponsored the book “Memoriesof Beautiful Burke,” co-authored by NanNetherton and Ruth Rose. According to SuziFowler Neal, president of BHS, society membersrecently raised enough money to reprintthe book, which will be for sale at this year’sBurke Centre Festival in September. The historicalsociety also inspired artist BarbaraThelin Preston to paint and donate a paintingdepicting Old Burke, which the societyframed and donated to the Burke post office.Meetings and forums take place the lastSunday of the month at 4 p.m. at the SilasBurke House, 9595 Burke Lake Road.See Explore, Page 76 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

Photo by Victoria Ross/The ConnectionCommunity GuideExplore, EnjoyFrom Page 6Obon FestivalEkoji Buddhist Temple,6500 Lakehaven Lane,Fairfax Station, 703-239-0500The only “Jodo Shinshu” Buddhist temple in NorthernVirginia, Ekoji celebrated its 31st anniversary inJuly at its annual Obon Festival. Obon, which means“In Gratitude,” is a popular festival featuring children’sgames, Japanese folk dancing, tours of the temple andgardens, Japanese, Hawaiian and American food andperformances by the Nen Daiko drummers and theAloha Boys. For more information on the temple andupcoming events, go to www.ekoji.org.Spend Fridays in ParadiseParadise Springs Winery,3219 Yates Ford Road, Cliftonwww.Paradisespringswinery.com703-830-9463Locals call it the best “wind-down” in Northern Virginia.Every Friday, guests can sip wine and enjoy livemusic on the newly-renovated rustic stone patio ofParadise Springs Winery, Fairfax County’s only winery.The winery is nestled on 36 acres in Clifton onthe edge of Fairfax County. The property borders HemlockRegional Park with the Bull Run River flowingonly steps through the woods. Originally, the propertywas part of a one-thousand-acre land grant fromLord Fairfax in 1716 to the family’s direct ancestorsand has been passed down through the generationsLynn Garvey Hodge of Clifton autographscopies of her book during a Burke HistoricalSociety event at the Silas Burke House.since. Several hundred acres still remain in the familytoday. It’s a place for wine lovers, history buffs andarchitecture aficionados. Influences of Frank LloydWright’s work can be seen throughout the renovatedproperty, including the indirect lighting, hidden spaces,intricate electrical switches, small entrances into largerooms and the concept of bringing nature indoors. In1956, a red barn that sat just off Main Street in downtownFairfax, was taken apart, individually numbered,and reassembled piece by piece on the property.George WashingtonHunted Here?Creative American Cuisine at Trummer’s On MainSee Explore, Page 9SchoolStartsSept. 9Learning Mandarin ChineseLearning Mandarin ChineseFun and Easy!Enrollment for 2012-2013School year is now open!• Exciting, fun and educationalprograms for pre-K to 12 graders• Language classes are held from2 to 4 on Sundays• Courses in Hanyu Pinyin methodand simplified Chinese charactersClasses held at WEST SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL, 6100 Rolling Rd., Springfield, VA 22152For more information call Sheree Tsai at 571-278-5679 or visit our website: www.weihwa.org• Courses in Zhuying method andtraditional Chinese characters• Chinese conversationalcourses for adults and children• Extracurricular courses in math,art, keyboard, SAT prep, martialarts, and many more…www.ConnectionNewspapers.comBurke Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2012 ❖ 7

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Photo by Victoria Ross/The ConnectionCommunity GuideExplore, EnjoyFrom Page 7Clifton is the place that George Washington andLord Fairfax hunted; the spot the Confederate andthe Union met at throughout the Civil War; and thefirst town to have electricity in Virginia. This quainttown’s historic Clifton Hotel, established in 1869, hasexperienced a re-birth since restaurateur coupleStefan and Victoria Trummer set a course for creativeAmerican cuisine at their first restaurant,Trummer’s On Main. Executive Chef Cory Lambertbrings his talents and passion to the menu whileSommelier Tyler Packwood has developed a wine listcomprising the open view wine cellar that holds over8,000 bottles. And hand-crafted cocktails are theskills of owner Stefan Trummer. Stop in for anartisanal cocktail, the infamous S.A. Burger, a tastingmenu in the dining room, or Sunday brunch.It’s a Family AffairThe Main Street Pub,7140 Main Street, Clifton703-266-6307Grab a bite and have a drink at The Main StreetPub, one of Clifton’s popular eateries and a real familybusiness. Owners Tom and Judy McNamara arealways there with their four children, who have becomepart of the pub scene. Sean, with his food serviceexperience, is the general manager; Kevin is thetop bartender and server; Katie is a cook and managesthe kitchen; and Jamie, a music teacher, jumpsin to help whenever he can. The patio and insidepub area are available for small private parties.Open House/Tryout Date 2012:Sunday, August 26, 7:00 pmPINK RIBBON PROGRAMBREAST CANCER REHAB SITERegister NowHome of the Nationally RankedBurke Swim TeamThe historic Silas Burke House where theBurke Historical Society holds its monthlymeetings.Experience HistoryFairfax Station Railroad Museum,11200 Fairfax Station Roadwww.fairfax-station.orgTake a step back in time and discover the FairfaxStation Museum and the role it played during theCivil War. Find out about the Orange and AlexandriaRailroad and its importance to both the supply andmedical evacuation effort. Learn about the humanitarianefforts by Clara Barton, founder of the AmericanRed Cross. Visit the caboose and hear about thevital role of the caboose in early railroad operations.The Fairfax Station Museum is a great place to viewmodel train displays. Come explore Civil War hisSee Explore, Page 15QUICK START TENNISAND SPORTS CAMP703-323-1188Whatever the season,we have everythingyour garden needs!HugeStockofHardyMums!OPENSOCT. 1• Excellent selection of trees and shrubs• Annuals, Perennials, Herbs• House Plants and Gift Items• Landscape Services• Wild Bird Supplies• Mulches, Soils and Seed$5 00 OFFPurchase of $ 50 or MoreOne coupon per customer, per day. Not valid with any otheroffers. Not valid on sale items or landscape design services.Expires 10/31/12Presenting Our 18th AnnualFALL FESTIVAL& Pumpkin PlaygroundcPumpkins, Hayrides& Family Fun!703-323-5544Fertilizing, Seeding, Aeration,Tree & Shrub care.$10 00 OFFPurchase of $ 100 or MoreOne coupon per customer, per day. Not valid with any otheroffers. Not valid on sale items or landscape design services.Expires 10/31/129401 Burke Road • Open Mon-Sat. 8-8, Sun 8-7www.burkenursery.comcwww.ConnectionNewspapers.comBurke Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2012 ❖ 9

Insider’s EditionHow To Register, Vote and Vote EarlyElection Day is Nov.6, but you can vote asearly as Sept. 21.By Mary KimmThe ConnectionWhy does it matter?How important is it forVirginia voters to turn outon or before Nov. 6? As acritical “battleground” state, Virginia will bekey in determining who will be the nextPresident of the United States. Who will representVirginia in the U.S. Senate is also tooclose to call. Since polling shows that thereare very few undecided voters in the Commonwealth,every eligible voter will wantto be sure to cast a ballot.This area has very high rates of voter registration.Consider that Fairfax County, witha population of just more than 1.1 millionpeople, has 711,817 registered voters. And24 percent of Fairfax County’s populationis under 18, so not eligible to vote.Arlington has a population of about216,000 and 157,236 registered voters. Sixteenpercent are under 18.The City of Alexandria has a populationof about 144,000 with 101,887 registeredvoters; 17 percent are under 18.REGISTER, CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Inorder to vote on Election Day, you must beregistered at your current address no laterthan Oct. 15, 2012. You can check your registrationstatus online by going towww.sbe.virginia.gov. There you can alsodownload a voter registration form and mailit to the elections office address, listedabove.Voter ID: New laws also affect what identificationvoters must bring with them tothe polling place. Acceptable forms of identificationinclude: Virginia voter identificationcard; valid Virginia driver’s license;military ID; any Federal, Virginia state orlocal government-issued ID; employer issuedphoto ID card; concealed handgunpermit; valid student ID issued by any institutionof higher education located in theCommonwealth of Virginia; current utilitybill, bank statement, government check orpaycheck indicating the name and addressof the voter.Voters arriving to the polls without ID willbe required to vote a provisional ballot andwill have until noon on the Friday after theelection to deliver a copy of identificationto their locality’s electoral board in orderfor their provisional ballot to be counted.All Virginia active registered voters willbe mailed a new Virginia voter identificationcard prior to the November 2012 GeneralElection. Call 804-864-8901 or toll free800-552-9745, TTY toll free: 800-260-3466.According to the State Board of Electionsat presstime, some of the voter identificationrequirements listed are pendingThere have been major boundary changesin the Congressional districts servingFairfax County since the last election twoyears ago.preclearance from the Department of Justice.VOTING EARLY, ABSENTEEVirtually every voter in Virginia is eligibleto vote absentee, which includes voting inpersonabsentee at a variety of locationsbetween Sept. 21 and Nov. 2.There are many reasons that voters areallowed to vote absentee, but the mostbroad of these applies to almost anyonewith a job: “Any person who, in the regularand orderly course of his business, profession,or occupation, will be at his place ofwork and commuting to and from his hometo his place of work for 11 or more hours ofthe 13 that the polls are open (6 a.m. to 7p.m.).See http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/absentee_voting/index.html for a completeMap provided by Fairfax County government.list of acceptable reasons to vote absentee,links to download a request for an absenteeballot and other instructions.You can download an absentee ballot andmail it to your local voter registration office,or you can vote “absentee in person.”Absentee Voting in Person, FairfaxCounty:See Election, Page 1110 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

U.S. SENATEInsider’s Edition8 TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT10 TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT* = incumbent11 TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTTim Kaine(D)Election Day Is Nov. 6; Absentee Voting Begins Sept. 21From Page 10❖ Fairfax County Government Center,12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite323, Fairfax, VA 22035Absentee voting hours, Sept. 21-Oct. 16,Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday,8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Thursdays: 8 a.m. - 7p.m.Oct. 17-Nov. 2, Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. -8 p.m.Saturday Hours: Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov.3: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Office Closed On: Monday, Oct. 8, 2012(Columbus Day)Last Day to Vote In-Person: Saturday, Nov.3Absentee Voting in Person, Fairfax CountySatellite LocationsVoting in the following seven locations isavailable Oct. 17 - Nov. 3, Monday - Friday,2 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.:❖ Franconia Governmental Center, 6121Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310❖ Dolley Madison Library, 1244 OakRidge Avenue, McLean, VA 22101❖ North County Human Services Building,1850 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston, VAFor More ElectionInformationSTATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS804 864-8901 Toll Free: 800 552-9745 FAX: 804371-0194email: info@sbe.virginia.govhttp://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/Voter_Information/Index.htmFAIRFAX COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS703-222-0776, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/eb/12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, Suite232, Fairfax, 22035; FAX 703-324-2205; emailvoting@fairfaxcounty.govCITY OF FAIRFAX GENERAL REGISTRAR703-385-7890, http://www.fairfaxva.gov/Registrar/GeneralRegistrar.asp10455 Armstrong Street, Sisson House, Fairfax,22030; FAX 703-591-8364; emailkevin.linehan@fairfaxva.govwww.ConnectionNewspapers.comGeorge Allen(R)ALEXANDRIA BOARD OF ELECTIONS703-746-4050, http://alexandriava.gov/Elections132 North Royal Street, Alexandria, 22314; FAX703-838-6449; emailtom.parkins@alexandriava.govARLINGTON BOARD OF ELECTIONS703-228-3456, http://www.arlingtonva.us/vote,2100 Clarendon Blvd. Suite 320, Arlington,22201; FAX 703-228-3659; emailvoters@arlingtonva.usJim Moran(D)*Patrick Murray(R)20190❖ West Springfield Governmental Center,6140 Rolling Road, Springfield, VA 22152❖ Mason Governmental Center, 6507 ColumbiaPike, Annandale, VA 22003❖ Mount Vernon Governmental Center,2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306❖ Sully Governmental Center, 4900Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, VA 20151Absentee In-person Voting in the City ofAlexandria:In-person absentee voting starts Friday,Sept. 21 at 8 a.m. and ends Saturday, Nov.3 at 5 p.m.Regular hours for in-person absentee votingare Monday - Friday, from 8 a.m. - 5p.m. at the Office of Voter Registration andElections, 132 North Royal Street, Suite 100(the office is closed on Monday, Oct. 8).Beatley Library will be used as a secondabsentee voting site beginning Thursday,Oct. 25.More details, including dates of extendedhours at http://alexandriava.gov/elections/info/default.aspx?id=1720Arlington In-person Absentee Voting:Will be available starting Sept. 21 andending 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 2100Clarendon Blvd., Lobby Level, 8:30 a.m. to5 p.m. Monday to Friday, (closed Oct. 8)with some extended hours, and Saturdaysbeginning Sept. 29.Two satellite locations, Barcroft Sport andFitness Center, 4200 S. Four Mile Run Driveand Madison Community Center, 3829 N.Stafford St., will have in-person absenteevoting from Oct. 6 - Nov. 3. For hours, visithttp://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/v o t e r r e g i s t r a t i o n /voterregistrationabsenteevoting.aspxWHAT’S ON THE BALLOT?Every voter in Virginia will vote for U.Ssenator and their member in the U.S. Houseof Representatives, in addition to Presidentof the United States and two constitutionalquestions.For Senate, Tim Kaine (D), former governorwill face George Allen (R), also formergovernor and former U.S. senator, to replaceU.S. Sen. Jim Webb (D) who is retiring fromthe Senate after a single term. Webb defeatedGeorge Allen six years ago. Connectioncoverage of the U.S. Senate race isavailable at http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/Election/National/Senate/Two constitutional questions will appearKristin A. Cabral(D)Frank Wolf(R)*on all Virginia ballots, one about the use ofeminent domain and one about the timingof a particular session of the General Assemblyto consider overriding vetoes by thegovernor of legislation that was passed bythe assembly. See http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/webdocs/201211ConstitutionalAmendmentsPoster.pdf.In the races for U.S. House of Representatives,it’s worth noting that redistrictingresulted in significant changes in NorthernVirginia in terms of who your U.S. representativewill be. If you live in Reston, forexample, while last election you were representedby Jim Moran and the 8th district,now you are in the 11th district where theincumbent is Gerry Connolly. See the mapfor details. Fairfax County is represented bythree Congressional Districts, 8, 10 and 11.Connection coverage of congressional racesis available at http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/Election/National/Representatives.In the 8th District, incumbent Rep. JimMoran (D), seeking his 12th term since beingelected in 1990, will face Patrick Murray(R), and two independent candidates, JanetMurphy and Jason Howell. The 8th districtincludes all of Alexandria and Arlington,plus parts of Fairfax County includingMount Vernon, Lorton and parts of McLean,Tysons and Falls Church.In the 10th District, Frank Wolf (R),elected to office in 1982, will face DemocratKristin A. Cabral and independent J.Kevin Chisholm. The 10th district sprawlsfrom McLean to Winchester, and includesGreat Falls, Chantilly, parts of Fairfax Station,the Town of Clifton, part of Burke andSpringfield.In the 11th District, Gerry Connolly (D),former chairman of the Fairfax CountyBoard of Supervisors, elected to Congressin 2008, will face Republican Chris Perkinsand Independents Joe Galdo and Peter M.Marchetti. The 10th district now includesthe City of Fairfax, the Town of Herndon,Reston, central Fairfax County includingparts of Burke, Springfield and Lorton.IN FAIRFAX COUNTY, voters will alsodecide whether to invest in infrastructurebased on four bond questions, answeringyes or no to supporting $75 million forparks, $55 million for public safety facilities,$25 million for library facilities and $30million for stormwater and sewer improvements.http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/nov_2012_county_bond_issues.pdfGerry Connolly(D)*Chris Perkins(R)IN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, voterswill also choose a mayor, members of thecity council and school board.The Alexandria City Council is composedof a Mayor and six Council members whoare elected at-large for three-year terms.Incumbent mayor Bill Euille (D) will faceAndrew H. Macdonald (I) in the race formayor.Voters will choose six City Council membersfrom the list of 12: Frank H. Fannon IV(R)*, Alicia R. Hughes (R)*, John R. “Bob”Wood (R), John Taylor Chapman (D), TimothyLovain (D), Del Pepper *(D), AllisonSilberberg (D), Paul C. Smedberg❖ (D), JustinM. Wilson (D), Glenda B. Davis (I), RobertKrause (L), Jermaine A. Mincey (I). ❖means incumbent.The Alexandria City School Board is anine-member elected body that adoptspolicy for the daily operation of schools andsees that school laws are properly explained,enforced, and observed. The cityis divided into three voting districts, andthree Board members are elected from eachdistrict. Each member serves a three-yearterm. Incumbents marked *.School Board District A: StephanieAmann Kapsis, William E. “Bill” Campbell*,Karen A. Graf, Helen F. Morris*, Joyce D.Rawlings, Heath E. WellsSchool Board District B: Michael A.Brookbank, Chyrell D. Bucksell, KellyCarmichael Booz, Justin P. Keating, MarcWilliams❖School Board District C: Ronnie M.Campbell*, Patricia A. “Pat” Hennig, ChristopherJ. Lewis, Jeff N. Zack.IN ARLINGTON, voters will choose onemember of the County Board and one memberof the School Board. Both Arlingtonboards are made up entirely of at-largemembers, so both races will appear on allArlington ballots.Incumbent Libby Garvey (D) will faceMatthew A. Wavro (R) and Audrey R. Clement(I) for the seat on the County Board.For School Board, incumbent Emma N.Violand-Sanchez will face Noah L. Simon.Arlington voters will also decide yes orno on four bond questions, whether to authorizeraising $32 million public schools,$28 million for community infrastructure,$50 million for local parks and recreation,and $32 million for Metro and transportation.http://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/voterregistration/forms/Bonds2012ENG.pdfBurke Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2012 ❖ 11

OpinionAbout the ConnectionNewcomers and Community Guide 2012-2013The paper you’re reading, the ViennaConnection is one of 15 papers publishedby the independent, locallyowned Local Media Connection LLC,serving the suburbs of Metropolitan Washington,D.C, in Northern Virginia and Potomac, Md.Our flagship paper, the Alexandria GazettePacket, is one of the oldest continuously publishingpapers in the country, beginning publicationin 1784.This spring, our papers won some very specialawards, including the Virginia Press AssociationAward for Journalistic Integrity andCommunity Service and the Fairfax CountyMedia Partnership Award,Editorialsalong with dozens of others.We’re proud of our commitmentto community service,and delighted when it results in awards. Wehave staff and contributors here at the Connectionwith remarkable talent and experience,far greater than one might expect. While thelast few years have brought many challengesto the newspaper business everywhere, affectingus as well, we continue to publish 15 distinctpapers every week that serve their communitiesin distinct ways.As local, weekly newspapers, theConnection’s mission is to bring the local newsyou need, to gather information about the bestthings in and near your community, to advocatefor community good, to provide a forumfor dialogue on local concerns and to celebrateand record milestones and events in communityand people’s lives.Here in our Newcomers and CommunityGuide, we’ve included an insider’s look at theparks, plus details of how to vote in the upcomingelections. Many voters will be surprisedwhen they look at the map on our electionspage and discover that their Congressional districthas changed.We invite newcomers and long-time residentsalike to let us know how we’re doing and letus know what is going on in your part of thecommunity. If you have questions or ideas, sendus an e-mail, contact us on Facebook or sendus a tweet. You can even call.We invite you to send letters to the editoror to send an e-mail with feedback about ourcoverage. You can read and comment on ourstories online atwww.ConnectionNewspapers.com.We want to know if someone in your familyor your community published a book, starteda business, became an Eagle Scout, raisedmoney for a good cause, accomplished somefeat like running a marathon or having artincluded in an art show. We publish photosand notes of a variety of personal milestonesand community events, including births, engagements,weddings, anniversaries, awardsand obituaries. We are also interested inevents at your church, mosque, synagogue,community center, pool, school, club, etc.Email us a photo and a note about the event.Be sure to include the names of all the peoplewho are in a photo, and say when and wherethe photo was taken. We also publish notesabout news and events from local businesses.Notes about openings, new employees, anniversariesare welcome. It is especially importantto us to let people know about eventsahead of time in our calendar of events. WeWelcome to Fairfax CountyBy Sharon BulovaChairman, Fairfax County Board of SupervisorsGreetings and welcome to FairfaxCounty! Fairfax County is an exceptionalplace to live, work and play.We have a range of fantastic parks, trails andrecreational attractions as well as one of thebest public school systems in the country. Weare also one of the safest jurisdictions of oursize in the United States. I’m sure that afterexperiencing what Fairfax has to offer, you willsee why so many families, professionals andtop-tier businesses call Fairfax County home.The Fairfax County Public School system, witha budget this year of $2.4 billion, is consistentlyranked among the top public school systems inAmerica. Twenty-three Fairfax county highschools have been featured in the WashingtonPost’s 2012 list of 1,800 top high schools in thenation, putting these Fairfax County schools inthe top nine percent nationwide.Fairfax County is also home to George MasonUniversity, which is centrally located andan easy commute from all parts of theCounty. Mason has become one of Virginia’spremier universities and was recently addedto Kiplinger’s list of best value universitiesappreciate getting notice at least two weeksahead of the event, and we encourage photos.CONTACT:Vienna/Oakton Connection,vienna@connectionnewspapers.comMcLean Connection,mclean@connectionnewspapers.comGreat Falls Connection,greatfalls@connectionnewspapers.comReston Connection,reston@connectionnewspapers.comOak Hill/Herndon Connection,herndon@connectionnewspapers.comAdvertising, email sales@connectionnewspapers.com or call 703-778-9431.On Facebook: www.facebook.com/ConnectionNewspapers.Read it Before it EvenHits the PressBe the first to read your hometown news.Sign up to get the Connection delivered to youremail box every week. The electronic versionof the paper will arrive in your email box beforethe paper even hits the press, literally.Sign up atwww.ConnectionNewspapers.com/subscribe,or email your name, your snail-mail address,email address and the paper or papers youwould like to receive toGoingGreen@connectionnewspapers.com.(We will not share your personal information).— Mary Kimm,mkimm@connectionnewspapers.com,@marykimmin the country.We are a business-friendly community.Fairfax County is home to nearly 600,000 jobs,with companies ranging from startups to Fortune500 companies, ten of which have locatedtheir headquarters here. Our range ofbusiness start-up resources via the FairfaxCounty Economic Development Authoritymakes it easier for firms of any size to thrive.In fact, about 97 percent of the companies inFairfax County are small businesses withfewer than 100 employees and less than $1million in annual revenue. When a corporateleader recently moved his medium sized technologycompany to Fairfax County, he announcedthat he did so because he liked the“mood” in Fairfax, explaining that he wantedto be close to others who were as excited ashe about their work and engagement in thecommunity.Accredited and nationally recognized forexcellence by the award of the prestigious GoldMedal for Parks and Recreation, FairfaxCounty’s parks are ranked among the best inthe nation. We have more than 22,500 acresin 416 parks, with 80 percent of residents utilizingour park services each year. FairfaxCounty also boasts more than 500 miles of bicycleand walking trails. The bicycle trail systemis tied into the county transit system tomake it easier to reach destinations withoutusing a car. Fairfax Connector buses are allequipped with bicycle racks and VRE and Metrostations have bicycle racks or lockers – commutingby bicycle has never been easier!Fairfax County also has a vibrant and growingarts community. The Workhouse Arts Centerin Lorton, an historic county attraction andnow converted arts space, allows visitors towatch artists perform their craft, and hostsmany events ranging from exhibitions to plays.As Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, Iam elected at-large by all registered voters inFairfax County. Community engagement is myhallmark. Visit my website at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/chairman/ to be keptup-to-date on what is going on in the County.Whenever you have any questions or concerns,please do not hesitate to email me atchairman@fairfaxcounty.gov or call my officeat 703-324-2321.Thanks for making Fairfax County yourhome!Sharon Bulova, ChairmanFairfax County Board of Supervisorswww.ConnectionNewspapers.comAn independent, locally owned weeklynewspaper delivered tohomes and businesses.Published byLocal Media Connection LLC1606 King StreetAlexandria, Virginia 22314Free digital edition delivered toyour email box. 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Insiders PerspectiveWhat is the best thing about living in Burke?Yae Ji Cha,Sweet Frog employee, Burke, resident 16 years“It’s really safe, I’ll tell you that, which is a goodthing. There’s really good familiarity and it’s a stablecommunity: people keep their jobs and the storesaround here have been the same stores even thoughI’ve lived here for a very long time. People are generallypretty friendly. It’s a nice little safe neighborhood,mainly geared towards families. Overall it’ssafe and friendly.”Cindy Steiner,teacher, Burke, resident 17 years“We live in Burke center and we love the fact thatwe can walk to the shopping centers, the pool, thetennis courts, playground and all that stuff.”Burke • Springfield • Annandale • Fairfax • Centreville • Clifton • Fairfax StationAn Attractive, Confident Smileand Good Oral Health AreImportant to People of All AgesDr. James L. GyuriczaOur office is staffed bycaring professionals.We provide the latesttechniques inpreventative,restorative andcosmetic treatment.Dr. Melanie WilsonHartmanPORCELAIN CROWNS • VENEERS • TOOTH WHITENING• IMPLANTS • INVISIBLE FILLINGS AND BONDINGWe have been dedicated to providing the highestquality dental care for more than 35 years.703-978-5660www.northernvirginiasmiles.comBurke Professional Center 5212B Lyngate Ct., Burke, VA 22015Saturday and Evening HoursMargaret Hudson,part-time elementary school secretary, Burke, resident12 years“I think that everybody is very friendly and whenyou sneeze in public, they bless you.”Kyle Marquis,baker, Burke, resident 15 years“I like that I can walk anywhere that I need to. Thepool, the gym and the store all are within walkingdistance. Everyone is pretty friendly in Burke.”School NotesSend notes to the Connection atsouth@connectionnewspapers.comor call 703-778-9416. Deadline isFriday. Dated announcementsshould be submitted at least twoweeks prior to the event.www.ConnectionNewspapers.comJeff Blevins of Burke hasbeen named to the President’slist at James Madison Universityfor both the fall and spring semestersof his sophomore year.Jeff is a junior majoring in publicadministration with an Asianminor. He is a 2010 graduate ofLake Braddock SecondarySchool.Robyn Gianiny of Burke wason the dean’s list fall 2011 andthe President’s List Spring 2012at West Virginia University. Shegraduated from Lake BraddockSecondary School in 2011. Shewill be attending George MasonUniversity this fall.Christian Kosko of Burkehas been named to the dean’s listat Radford University. He is asophomore majoring in CriminalJustice and is a 2011 graduate ofLake Braddock Secondary.Burke Bakery6030-GBurke Commons Rd.703-249-0044Tues.-Fri. 6 am-7 pmSat. 7 am-6 pmLorton Bakery& Café9000-S LortonStation Blvd.703-372-2339Tues.-Sat. 8 am-6 pmBurke Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2012 ❖ 13

Photos by Victoria Ross/The ConnectionArchitectural drawings provided by Vornado Realty TrustNewsThe grand entry plaza near the Loisdale Road entrance.The new movie theater complex.Springfield’s ‘Most Important Project’ BeginsLocals cautiouslyoptimistic about $200million SpringfieldMall transformation.By Victoria RossThe ConnectionThe joke among Springfield “insiders”is that if Vornado’s developerswait long enough, theywon’t have to spend money demolishingSpringfield Mall, because it willfall apart of its own volition.Supplanted by shiny new centers, likeTysons Galleria and Fairfax Corner, the 1.4million-square-foot mall—an icon of 1970seraarchitecture—has been on the declinesince its heyday in the 1980s when it wasimportant enough to merit a visit fromPrince Charles and Princess Diana.Since then, shoppers were more likely toencounter gang members than British royalty.Locals have called it “depressing, decaying,dying,” and quips about the mallare frequently posted on Yelp, the onlinereview guide based on opinions of locals inthe know.“This mall gets two stars for Dairy Queen.Negative two stars for only having 20 storesout of 200 storefronts. Extra one star forbeing the best location for some sort of zombiemovie,” wrote Graham C. of Fairfax inMay.“It could be a museum, because it’s thisunique piece of Americana,” said shopperJoanne Whitely of Springfield. “But we’drather have the new mall we’ve been hearingabout forever.”She may finally get her wish.SIGNS ARE CURRENTLY POSTED allaround the mall indicating that Phase Oneof the $200 million transformation haslaunched. The first phase, which is expectedto take two years, includes construction ofone central entrance instead of multipleentrances, and the addition of a state-ofthe-artmovie theater and food court.“Breaking ground on the project is somethingeveryone has been waiting to see,”said Nancy-jo Manney, executive director,Signs are up indicating that Phase One of the $200 million transformationof Springfield Mall has begun. All of the interior stores are closed,while the anchor tenants, such as Target and Macy’s, remain open.Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce,since mega-developer Vornado Realty purchasedthe mall in 2006 for $171.5 million.“The mall project has been a long timecoming, but we’re very excited to [see] visiblework. The next two years will speed byand before we know it we’ll be getting complaintsthat people can’t find parking spacesat the mall. That will be a good problem tohave once again,” said Manney.Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee), who hasworked closely with the developer andcounty officials to move the ball forwardon the project, said anchor tenants Macy’s,Target and JC Penney are still open as theNew-York based Vornado guts and renovatesthe cavernous interior space, transformingthe 1973 suburban mall into SpringfieldTown Center.LATER PHASES of the renovation—expectedto take about 10 to 15 years—willcomplete the town center look, with a mixof upscale retail and commercial development,a 225-room hotel, pedestrian plazas,recreational facilities, 2,000 residentialunits and transportation improvements.McKay and other county leaders have calledthe mall’s renovation “the most importantredevelopment project in Springfield.”“Finally, it looks like our waiting is overand construction is about to begin,” McKaysaid.Although renovation of the 80-acre mallseems to have started, the project haslurched forward in fits and starts.In 2009, the Board of Supervisors approvedrezoning of the property to permitVornado’s ambitious development plans.After initial approval, any sign of redevelopmentcame to a halt. No constructionequipment materialized; Vornado’s publicrelations department stopped returningcalls; and shoppers saw the mall continueits slow decline.In 2010, Vornado defaulted on its mortgageof $171.5 million, and then refinancedthe mall for $115 million, a strategic wayto alleviate debt.“I know it’s been frustrating. People wantto see something happening there andthey’ve been disappointed in the past,”McKay said.But McKay has said the mall has whatdevelopers crave: location and the rightdemographics. Located in central Springfield,the mall sits near the Mixing Bowl, aMetro station and is surrounded by numerouswell-established neighborhoods thatwant upscale shopping opportunities.Fairfax County records show the populationwithin a three-mile radius of the mall hasan average annual household income of$115,000.“If you had no retail experience and ablindfold on, you could make SpringfieldMall a success,” McKay said last year.“I’m looking forward to two Christmasesfrom now when my children will be sittingon Santa’s lap—at a revitalized SpringfieldMall,” McKay said.14 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

Community GuideExplore, EnjoyFrom Page 9tory, railroading and the fascinatingstory of our local community.Arts LiberatedLorton Workhouse ArtsCenter,9601 Ox Road, Lortonwww.workhousearts.orgLocated on the grounds of theformer Lorton Prison, the LortonWorkhouse Arts Center providesvisual and performing arts studios,exhibitions spaces, engaging arteducation programs and is host toa variety of cultural events—fromthe Mount Vernon Nights concertseries to the Clifton Filmfest. Morethan 150 of the region’s finest professionaland emerging artists callthe Workhouse home—a place tocreate and display their art.Forget love—We’d rather fallin Chocolate!Fairfax Chocolate Lovers Festival inOld Town Fairfaxwww.chocolatefestival.netFor all things chocolate, plan toattend the Chocolate Lovers Festival,a two-day event that takesplace each March in Old TownFairfax. A family-friendly favorite,popular events include the Tasteof Chocolate, featuring chocolatevendors selling anything and everythingchocolate; the ChocolateChallenge, an arts extravaganzawhere pros and amateurs competefor prizes; the Kiwanis PancakeBreakfast featuring chocolate chippancakes; historic re-enactments;children’s activities; open housesat historic buildings and muchmore.PatrioticCelebrationCity of Fairfax Annual July 4th Fireworks& ParadeIf you spend more than a yearin the area and don’t make it tothe most spectacular display offireworks in the region, you reallyhaven’t lived here. Festivities beginin the morning with the annualIndependence Day Paradethat starts in the Fairfax HistoricDistrict. After the parade, there’sthe Old-Fashioned Fireman’s Day,where local firefighters compete ingames involving fire hoses. (Sprayingthe crowd is part of the fun.)Fireworks are held at Fairfax HighSchool, with games and activitiesfor children, food vendors and liveperformances that include favoritessuch as the City of FairfaxBand and cover bands.Catch a Game ora Concert atGMUThe Patriot Center, 4500 PatriotCircle, Fairfax703-993-3000Located on the campus ofGeorge Mason University, the PatriotCenter seats 10,000 and ishost to a variety of college andprofessional sports events, concertsand other entertainment.Group sales discounts are offeredfor most of the family entertainmentevents and some concerts.(Established in 1980)Home of Burke Civic Balletbuffa’sdancestudio• Pre-School Dance Movement • Hip Hop• Ballet • Tap • Jazz • Lyrical • Pointe• Modern • Acro • Boys’ Classes• Ages 3 to Adult • Beginner to Advanced• Professional InstructorsNew Performing Space opening for Fall 201212,000 square feet in total for Buffa’s Dance StudioCALL 703-425-5599QUALITY INSTRUCTIONIN A QUALITYENVIRONMENTComeJointhe fun!9570-H BURKE RD.BURKE VILLAGECENTER IIwww.buffas.com • buffadance@msn.comFind Your Children Safe & SoundKIDDIE COUNTRYDEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING CENTERDEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMSDesigned to provide a complete, happy, safe learning environmentin harmony with the needs of the child.CHILDREN AGES 2-5Full (6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.) and half day (9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) programsSPECIAL FEATURESDevelopmental Curriculum • Degreed Teachers • Registered Nurse • Music Director • NutritiousBreakfast, Lunch and Snacks • Heated Swimming Pools • Spacious Shaded Playgrounds• Planned Orientations and Presentations for Parents • State LicensedFULL DAY SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM AGES SIX TO ELEVEN YEARSProgram is organized into weekly themes packed with FANTASTIC FIELD TRIPS,A SENSATIONAL OVERNIGHT CAMP OUT, DAILY SWIMMING, SPORTS, DANCING,MUSIC, AND AN END-OF-THE-SUMMER “SMASH” MUSICAL PRODUCTIONBY OUR CAMPERS FOR THEIR FAMILIES.BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMSAGES SIX-ELEVEN YEARSGRADES 1-6Transportation provided to Terra Centre,Fairview, White Oaks, and Cherry RunElementary Schools. Emphasis on specialevents, sports, time for homework, and student’schoice of activities.KIDDIE COUNTRY IBurke CentreFairfax Station (Fairfax)6000 Schoolhouse Woods Rd.Burke, Virginia 22015703-250-6550Come See OurAward-Winning Facilities!(Both Schools Winnersof American Instituteof Architects Awards)www.kiddiecountry.comREGISTERNOW!KINDERGARTENRegistrations are now being accepted for the2012-2013 School Year. Two Virginia certifiedteachers per classroom. Program emphasizeslanguage arts, math, computer literacy, science,social studies, social development, art, musicand physical development.KIDDIE COUNTRY IIBurke-SpringfieldFairfax Station (Lorton)9601 Old Keene Mill Rd.Burke, Virginia 22015703-644-0066www.ConnectionNewspapers.comBurke Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2012 ❖ 15

Sully RdParksAn Insider’s Guide toParks in Fairfax CountyNational ParksGreat FallsGFNational Park9200 Old Dominion Drive, McLeanwww.nps.gov/grfaGreat Falls Park is open daily from 7 a.m. untildark. The Visitor Center and bookstore are openfrom 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily, spring throughfall seasons. Picnic, hike along the PotomacRiver. Swimming and wading in the Potomacare prohibited.GW The George WashingtonMemorial Parkwaywww.nps.gov/gwmp703-289-2500The GW Parkway includes more than 25 sites,ranging from historic homes to wildlifepreserves. Join a ranger for a free programor explore sites independently. Some parksites, including Turkey Run Park, TheodoreRoosevelt Island, Great Falls Park, etc., close atdark. The Parkway itself remains open 24 hoursa day to vehicle traffic.Wolf Trap National Park for theWTPerforming Arts1551 Trap Road, Viennawww.nps.gov/wotr/The only national park dedicated topresenting the performing arts. FromMay through September, multipleamphitheaters in the park presentmusicals, dance, opera, jazz, andpopular and country music. Explorethe park without the crowds fromOctober - April. The Barns at Wolf Trapoffer indoor entertainment through the wintermonths.State ParkMason NeckMNState Park7301 High Point Rd. Lortonwww.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/mas.shtml#703-339-2385 or 703-339-2380 (visitor center)masonneck@dcr.virginia.gov.The park’s visitor center was expanded in 2010 toinclude a new exhibit room, gift shop andmeeting room. There are several exhibits in thecenter, and with a view of Belmont Bay. Visitorcenter staff can answer questions and provideinformation on park trails, facilities and localpoints of interest. Pond study, bird watching,canoe trips, nature walks and talks, and GPSadventures are just a few of the excitingprograms offered by park rangers.Regional ParksBull Run Marina Regional ParkBR 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centrevillewww.nvrpa.org/park/bull_run/Main park open all year for picnicking, hiking andfamily camping. Bull Run Public ShootingCenter open all year. Group Camping open dailyJan. 7 though Nov. 11. Mini and disc golf openApril through October. Hours vary.Atlantis Waterpark (at Bull Run MarinaRegional Park)7700 Bull Run Drive, Centrevillewww.atlantisbullrun.com/703-631-0552Atlantis Waterpark features pools, a giant dumpingbucket, waterslides, and fun-filled activities forall ages. Atlantis is open from Memorial Dayweekend through Labor Day, and is a memberof the Northern Virginia Regional ParkAuthority Family ofWaterparks. Aantis alsofeatures picnicpavilions, a deckgreat for sunning andplaying, as well asplenty of shade.Neptune Reef snack barsells food, beverages andsweets.FHFountainheadRegional Park7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Stationwww.nvrpa.org/park/fountainhead/703-250-9124FHThe observation deck of the MarinaBuilding at FountainheadDULLES AIRPORTPle aseant Valley Rd.8Rt. 29BR5Rt. 28PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTYLOUDOUN COUNTYRt. 50Du lescommands aspectacular view of thewidest point of the OccoquanReservoir. Summer activitiesinclude catfish tournaments,children’s fishing tournament,paddleboat tours and more.WOD12Stringfellow Rd313Town ofHerndonAccessFairfax County PkwyHO&Town ofCliftonClifton9Toll112930HO Hemlock Overlook Regional Park13220 Yates Ford Road, Cliftonwww.nvrpa.org/park/hemlock_overlook/800-877-0954; 571-281-3556;Hemlock Overlook Regional Park offers a variety ofoutdoor and environmental education. Programsat Hemlock Overlook are open to the public andgroups by reservation. Only the hiking and horsetrails may be used without prior arrangement.MBG Meadowlark Botanical Gardens9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Viennawww.nvrpa.org/park/meadowlark_botanical_gardens/703-255-3631This 95-acre complex of large ornamental displaygardens and uniqueis open yearnative plant collectionsround and includewalking trails, lakes,more than 20varieties of cherrytrees, irises,peonies, anextensive shadegarden, nativewildflowers,gazebos, birds,butterflies,seasonalblooms andfoliage.TheAtrium’sindoortropicalgarden setting is apopular meeting, reception,wedding and workshop location.Interpretive displays accompany a restored18th-century cabin. A picnic area beside theGardens is available to visitors. MeadowlarkFountainhead Regional ParkRd.16 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.comRoadFH2131019WODI-66POTOMAC RHunter MillRdGeorgetownLeesburg PikeMBG6CITY OF FAIRFAXFairfax County Pkw y33Rt. 123SRIVERRt. 12328344presentsgardening andhorticultureworkshops, tours,field trips, concerts andvolunteer programs.32GFWTTown ofVienna1820WACRt. 50Rt. 236Rollin gPikeWODI-495Braddock Rd.ORRd.3536172722Rt. 29Occoquan RegionalOB Park9751 Ox Road, Lortonwww.nvrpa.org/park/occoquan/703-690-2121This park offers 400 acres ofrecreational space and a touch ofthe past with its historic brickkilns and the Turning PointSuffragist Memorial. Park lands,trails and associated waters are part ofthe Fairfax Cross-County Trail. Kayak rentals.One hour Tour Boat Rides on the OccoquanRiver to Belmont Bay and back. OfferedSaturdays noon-5 p.m., Sunday 1- 8 p.m., April2 through Nov. 27. $10 adults, $5 children 12and under, under age 4 are free.1I-495Pohick Bay Regional ParkPB 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lortonwww.nvrpa.org/park/pohick_bay/Pohick Bay is located on the Potomac River 25 milessouth of the nation’s capital. The boat launchfacility is one of only three public access pointsto the Potomac River in northern Virginia.Pohick Bay offers canoes, kayaks, paddle boatsand jon boats for rent on the weekends, as wellas family and group camping, hiking, picnicareas and a large play area for children. Forthose interested in swimming, the park offersone of the largest, outdoor freeform pools on theeast coast. Pohick Bay Regional Park, located onMason Neck Pennisula is an ecologically fragileI-95G.W. Memorial PkwyRt. 7Columbia PikeI-395Franconia Springfield PkwyRt. 124WODPB21MN25PCGWFranconiaBeulah St.GunstonCITY OFFALLS CHURCHRd.COUNTY OF ARLINGTONRd.Telegraph Rd.FORTBELVOIRCITY OF ALEXANDRIA232614Rt. 1I-9515 16POTOMACRIVERPkwyland thatshelters anabundance ofialMemor7G. W.wildlife, including thebald eagle. Naturelovers can expect to seeblue birds, osprey, heron,deer, beavers and raresightings of river otters.Pirates CoveWaterpark(at Pohick Bay RegionalPark)6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lortonwww.piratescovepohick.com703-339-6102Pirates Cove Waterpark is located at Pohick BayRegional Park. Visitors can cool off under the300-gallon dumping bucket, fire the watercannons and splash down the waterslide orsearch for buried treasure at Buccaneer Beachsand play area. Pirates Cove also features picnicpavilions, a deck for sunning and playing, aswell as plenty of shade. Captain’s Galley snackbar features food, beverages and sweets. PiratesCove is open from Memorial Day weekendthrough Labor Day.Pohick Bay Golf CoursePB 10301 Gunston Road, Lortonwww.nvrpa.org/park/pohick_bay_golf_course703-339-8585This scenic golf course is located on the MasonNeck Peninsula in Lorton. Pohick Bay’s practicefacility features a driving range with practiceputting and chipping greens, and lessons fromPGA pros. A full-service pro shop features anarray of name-brand golf clubs, equipment and

Photo ContributedFairfax County Parks1Annandale Park7701 Royce Street, Annandalenature center50.7 acres, district park12Frying Pan Farm Park, Herndonapparel. Other services include club making,custom club fitting, regripping, reshafting andtournament coordinating.Sandy Run Regional ParkSR10450 Van Thompson Road, Fairfax Stationwww.nvrpa.org/park/sandy_run/703-690-4392The park is open to the public for the purpose ofeducation, training, practice, and racing forcompetitive and recreational sculling androwing. Only shells and other boats authorizedby the Northern Virginia Regional ParkAuthority may be launched from the docks orshoreline of Sandy Run. Sandy Run offers afacility for team training and competition forOlympic, college, high school and club canoe,kayak and crew athletes.Arts CenterWorkhouse Arts CenterWAC9601 Ox Road, Lortonwww.lortonarts.org703-584-2900The Workhouse Arts Center consists of seven studiobuildings, the main galleries and the recentlyopened Youth Arts Center. Visitors areencouraged to interact with artists. In additionto visual arts, the Workhouse Arts Center ishome to performing arts, including theater, filminstitute, musical and dance performances. Theeducation department supports both the visualand performing arts, offering classes andworkshops in a variety of disciplines. Futureplans for the Workhouse include an eventcenter, amphitheater, Workhouse Theatre,restaurants, apartments, music barn andgarden/horticultural area. Other buildings onsite, yet to be renovated, may provide for otheractivities such as a visitors center, a blacksmithshop, theatre scene shops and rehearsal space.19Lake Fairfax Parkwww.ConnectionNewspapers.com2Baron Cameron School Site11300 Baron Cameron Avenue, Restonsoftball (unlit), soccer/football (unlit), biking/hiking trails, picnic area, playground60 acres, district park3Braddock Park13451 Braddock Road, CliftonSoftball field (lit), soccer/football (unlit and lit),minigolf, biking trail, equestrian trail, hikingtrail, open picnic areas227.1 acres, special purpose park4Burke Station Park6031 Kerrwood Street, Burkebasketball, tennis (lit), hiking trail, playground, totlot18.1 acres, community park5Centre Ridge NorthField Encampment Road And St. Germain Drive,Centrevillebasketball (lit), tennis (lit), biking/hiking/naturetrails, playground8.9 acres, community park6Clarks Crossing9850 Clarks Crossing Road, Viennasoccer/football (unlit), biking/equestrian/hikingtrails, open areas143.8 acres, district park7Collingwood Park8200 West Boulevard Drive, Alexandriasoccer/football, basketball, tennis, playground12 acres, community park8Cub Run RECenter4630 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantillypool, water playground, fitness center, trails,playground9.3 acres, special purpose park9Dranesville Tavern11919 Leesburg Pike, Herndonhistoric structure, natural/picnic areas, meetingroom14.6 acres, cultural resource parkSee Parks, Page 18Sources: National Park Service, Northern VirginiaRegional Park Authority, Virginia State Parksand Fairfax County Park Authority. Map courtesyof Fairfax County Park Authority. Designed & compiledby Jean Card and Laurence Foong. Photos byCraig Sterbutzel.‘My Favorite Parks’By Sharon BulovaChairman, Fairfax County Board ofSupervisorsThe tree I am standing next to inthis photo is one of a number oflarge American Beech trees thatpopulate the forests in Villa Parkwhere I like to hike and jog. Villa Park islocated in the central Fairfax area, with anentrance into the park off of Park Drive nearShirley Gate Road.This park is unique. It has been left in itsnatural wooded condition and designateda Heritage Resource park to preserve featuressuch as Native American quarries andwork/chipping areas. It also contains remnantsof the never-completed Independentline of the Manassas Gap Railroad. Whileno track was ever laid along this rail line, itplayed a significant role in the Civil War,serving as a little-known transportationroute for both Confederate and Union soldiers.The earthworks served as protectionduring skirmishes.A number of years ago a Civil War historiantold me that he believed soldiers hadcarved their initials into trees located inVilla Park. The trees near my running pathare covered with initials and symbols carvedinto the smooth grey bark. On the largertrees, the markings have become prettymuch unreadable. I don’t know if it’s trueor not, but I like to think these may be thetrees my history buff friend was referringto.When running along this trail, I imaginepassing Native American Indians chippingarrow heads out of hunks of quartz and CivilWar camp sites with soldiers drawing waterfrom the Popes Head Creek and passingtime by carving their initials or troop insigniain the smooth-barked Beech trees growingnearby. The experience is a perfect marriageof my love for history and nature.Some other favorite Fairfax parks that10SharonBulovainFairfaxVillaPark.interpret our county’s fascinating historyand showcase its environmental beauty:❖ Riverbend Park in Great Falls, includesmore than 400 acres of forest, meadow andponds. Trails include a 2.5-mile portion ofthe Potomac Heritage Trail linking nationaland regional parkland. Kayakers and canoeistscan enjoy exploring many islands in thePotomac River.Riverbend’s visitor center overlooks thePotomac River and has an outdoor deck thatis an ideal place to relax or have a snackafter a hike. It has a wonderful interpretativedisplay about the historic Native Americanpresence in the area.❖ In the South County Hybla Valley area,Huntley Meadows Park contains 1,425 acresof majestic forests, wildflower-speckledmeadows and vast wetlands bursting withlife. Some of the best wildlife watching inthe Washington metropolitan area is enjoyedhere. From the wetland boardwalktrail and observation tower, people haveexcellent views of beavers, frogs, dragonfliesand herons. Huntley Meadows is wellknown as a prime birding spot, with morethan 200 species identified in the park.❖ Lake Accotink Park, located on 7500Accotink Park Road in Springfield, is one ofmy favorite parks. Not only is this 493-acrepark one of the most scenic in the county, itis also one of the most fun. In addition toboating, hiking, canoeing, and mini-golfing,you can always find a nice quiet spot toenjoy a picnic on the lake. Children lovethe beautiful antique carousel.Lake Accotink was originally created toprovide drinking water for troops stationedat Camp Humphries (which is now FortBelvoir) during the early 1900s. The NorfolkSouthern Railroad tracks carry D.C.-bound VRE commuter rail passengers overthe Lake Accotink Dam. Remains of an olderformer railroad trestle make up part of thefour-mile trail that winds around the lakeand park.Burke Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2012 ❖ 17

CalendarTo have community events listed, send to south@connectionnewspapers.com or call703-778-9416 with questions. Deadline for calendar listings is two weeks prior to event.SATURDAY/AUG. 25Master Gardeners. 10 a.m. City ofFairfax Library, 10360 North Street,Fairfax. Horticultural tips,information, techniques and adviceto home gardeners. 703-293-6227.Haley Cemetery Cleanup. 9 a.m.-2p.m., at Haley Family Cemetery,4422 San Carlos Dr., Fairfax. Dressappropriately for possible exposure topoison ivy, heat, and bugs. Parkinglimited to street parking only. Forquestions contact Mary 703-321-2824 or e-mailchristopherlipsey@verizon.net.Butterfly Tagging Program AtHidden Oaks. 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.7701 Royce St., Annandale. Meetmonarch caterpillars and butterfliesup close and personal at the Monarchtagging and waystation gardeningprogram at Hidden Oaks NatureCenter. Learning about the butterfly’smetamorphosis and theirpreparations for autumn travel. 703-941-1065. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes.GMU Student BBQ. 12:30-2:30 p.m.,in the Veteran’s Amphitheater at CityHall, Fairfax Campus, 10455Armstrong St., Fairfax. The City ofFairfax welcomes new students toGeorge Mason University with freefood from local area restaurants,music, giveaways and plenty of localsto welcome students to their newcity. www.welcomeweek.gmu.edu.Summer Dance Party! 6:30 p.m.Burke United Methodist Church,6200 Burke Centre Parkway, Burke.A free dance party for preschool andelementary children and theirfamilies, www.burkeumc.org, 703-250-6100.SUNDAY/AUG. 26Golden Reunion. 4-7 p.m. ErnstCultural Center, Northern VirginiaCommunity College, 8333 Little RiverTurnpike, Annandale. Celebrateachievements of adult learners andcommitment of volunteers.info@lcnv.org.Music on the Lawn. 6-8 p.m. BurkePresbyterian Church, 5690 OakLeather Drive, Burke. A Familyfriendlycommunity event. OverUnder, Down Yonder plays livemusic. Activities for children. Bring adinner, blanket or chairs for thelawn. www.BurkePresChurch.org,703-764-0456.MONDAY/AUG. 27Make Something Mondays! 10 a.m.Burke United Methodist Church,6200 Burke Centre Parkway, Burke.A free craft for preschoolers,elementary students and parents.www.burkeumc.org, 703-250-6100.Legacy for Fairfax Charity GolfTournament. 8 a.m. Fairfax ArmyNavy Country Club, Old LeeHighway, Fairfax. Sponsored by Cityof Fairfax Parks and Recreation.Register at 703-385-7858 orwww.legacyforfairfax.org.TUESDAY/AUG. 28Tuesday Night Book Group. 7 p.m.Burke Centre Library, 5935 FredsOak Road, Burke. Read “Outliers” byMalcolm Gladwell and join fordiscussion. Age 15-18. 703-249-1520.Presidential Biography BookDiscussion. 7:30 p.m. Burke CentreLibrary, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke.Read any biography of 8th U.S.President, Martin Van Buren. andcome and discuss. Adults. 703-249-1520.SATURDAY/SEPT. 1150th anniversary of the Battle ofOx Hill Commemoration. 10a.m.-5 p.m., Ox Hill Battlefield Park,4134 West Ox Road, Fairfax. CivilWar reenactor soldiers, officers andcivilians, artillery and infantrydemonstrations and a souvenir craftfor children. For more informationvisitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/oxhill.MONDAY/SEPT. 3Children’s Music PerformanceSeries. 10:30 a.m. Old Town Hall,3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Firstand third Mondays of each month.Free admission. 703-352-2787 orwww.fairfaxarts.org.TUESDAY/SEPT. 4Encore Chorale of PotomacAcademy. 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. TheWoodlands Retirement Community,4320 Forest Hill Drive, Fairfax. Forsingers age 55+. http://encorecreativity.orgFRIDAY/SEPT. 713 the Musical. 7:30 p.m. LakeBraddock Secondary School, 9200Burke Lake Road, Burke. http://www.metrotheater.org.SATURDAY/SEPT. 8Wakefield Skate Park Opening. 11a.m., Wakefield Park, 8100 BraddockRoad, Annandale. Watch demos,enjoy light refreshments and livemusic and hear brief remarks byofficials as they cut the ribbon. 703-324-8662 or www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/skatepark.13 the Musical. 4 p.m. Lake BraddockSecondary School, 9200 Burke LakeRoad, Burke. http://www.metrotheater.org.SUNDAY/SEPT. 9Model Train Display. 1-4 p.m. 11200Fairfax Station Road in FairfaxStation. The Northern VirginiaNTRAK group will have running tabletop (T- Trak) model trains at theFairfax Station Railroad Museum. $3for adults; $1 for children. 703-425-9225, www.fairfax-station.org.MONDAY/SEPT. 17Children’s Music PerformanceSeries. 10:30 a.m. Old Town Hall,3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Firstand third Mondays of each month.Free admission. 703-352-2787 orwww.fairfaxarts.org.SATURDAY/SEPT. 22Fairfax Symphony Orchestra:Masterworks I. 8 p.m. GeorgeMason University Center for the Arts,4400 University Drive, Fairfax.Conductor Christopher Zimmermanand pianist Jeffrey Biegel performAdams’ The Chairman Dances,Zwilich’s Shadows for Piano andOrchestra, Bernstein’s Three DanceEpisodes from “On the Town” andGershwin’s Piano Concerto in FMajor. $25-$55. 703-563-1990 orwww.fairfaxsymphony.org.SUNDAY/SEPT. 23Solo Guitarist David Rogers. 8 p.m.Epicure Cafe 11213-A Lee Highway,Fairfax. 703-352-9193.MONDAY/OCT. 1Children’s Music PerformanceSeries. 10:30 a.m. Old Town Hall,3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Firstand third Mondays of each month.Free admission. 703-352-2787 orwww.fairfaxarts.org.MONDAY/OCT. 15Children’s Music PerformanceSeries. 10:30 a.m. Old Town Hall,3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Firstand third Mondays of each month.Free admission. 703-352-2787 orwww.fairfaxarts.org.MONDAY/NOV. 5Children’s Music PerformanceSeries. 10:30 a.m. Old Town Hall,3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Firstand third Mondays of each month.Free admission. 703-352-2787 orwww.fairfaxarts.org.SATURDAY/NOV. 17Fairfax Symphony Orchestra:Masterworks II. 8 p.m. GeorgeMason University Center for the Arts,4400 University Drive, Fairfax.Conductor Ken Woods and violinistBenjamin Beilman performBeethoven’s Overture to Coriolan,Op. 62, Symphony No. 2 and ViolinConcerto. $25-$55. 703-563-1990 orwww.fairfaxsymphony.org.COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP9800 Old Keene Mill Rd.703-455-7041Sunday School9:15 AMWorship Service10:30 AMwww.calvaryfamily.com“Continuing the ministry ofChrist on earth”Messiah United Methodist Churchwww.messiahumc.orgCheck out our:• dynamic youth group• both men’s and women’s ministry• wonderful choirs, bell choirs and a full orchestraSunday Services 8:15, 9:30 and 11 amSunday School 9:30 and 11 amChildcare is available during worshipSign language interpreter at 11 am.Baha’i FaithBaha’is of Fairfax CountySouthwest 703-912-1719BaptistPreservation of ZionFellowship 703-409-10156215 Rolling Road, Springfield(near West Springfield High School)703-569-9862CatholicChurch of the Nativity703-455-2400Christian ReformedGrace Christian ReformedChurch 703-323-8033EpiscopalChurch of the Good Shepherd703-323-5400St. Andrew’sEpiscopal Church703-455-2500LutheranAbiding Presence LutheranChurch 703-455-7500MethodistBurke United MethodistChurch 703-250-6100St. Stephen’s United MethodistChurch 703-978-8724Non-DenominationalBurke Community Church703-425-0205Calvary Christian Church703-455-7041KnollwoodCommunity Church703-425-2068PresbyterianBurke Presbyterian Church703-764-0456Sansaug KoreanPresbyterian 703-425-3377Unitarian UniversalistAccotink UnitarianUniversalist 703-503-4579To Advertise Your Community of Worship, Call 703-778-941820 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

Photo By Bonnie Hobbs/The ConnectionNewcomers & Community Guide 2012~13A Year in Fairfax CountyA sampling ofsome of thecherished, annualevents ofthe county.AUGUSTRestaurant Week, Fairfax CountyNational Night Out, Fairfax CountyAnnual Fairfax County 4-H Fair,HerndonOld Firehouse Teen Center Block Party,McLean, Aug. 25La Sandia’s Chile Relleno Festival,McLean, through Aug. 312nd Annual Workhouse Clay NationalCeramics Exhibition, Lorton, throughAug. 26Pakistan Festival, Centreville, Aug. 26SEPTEMBERClifton Car Show, Sept. 3Herndon Labor Day Jazz and WineFestival, Sept. 3St. Mary’s 137 th Labor Day Picnic, FairfaxStation, Sept. 3Burke Centre Festival, Sept. 8-9Great Grapes Wine, Arts and FoodFestival, Reston, Sept. 8-9Reston Triathlon, Sept. 9Fall Festival and Taste of Falls Church,Sept. 15Dulles Day Plane Pull, Sept. 22Reston Multicultural Festival, Sept. 22Fall for the Book Festival at GMU,Fairfax, Sept. 26-30Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Reston, Sept.30OCTOBER18th annual Fall Festival and PumpkinPlayground, Burke, Oct. 1-31Octoberfest Reston, Oct. 5-7Fifth Annual Oktoberfest, Vienna, Oct. 6Farm Day, Falls Church, Oct. 6Fall Festival in Old Town HistoricFairfax, Oct. 13Ninth Annual Great Falls Art StudioTour, Oct. 20-21Claude Moore Colonial Farm 1771Market Fair, McLean, Oct. 20-21Vienna Halloween Parade, Oct. 24VolunteerFest, Fairfax County, Oct. 27Halloween Carnival, Falls Church, Oct.27South Run RECenter 5 th Annual Arts &Crafts Show, Springfield, Oct. 27-28Halloween Spooktacular, Great Falls,Oct. 31NOVEMBERThe Washington West Film Festival,Herndon and Reston, Nov. 1-4The Robinson Marketplace, Fairfax, Nov.1052 nd Annual Holiday Bazaar, Vienna,Nov. 10Joyful Noise Holiday Bazaar andBakeshop, Sterling, Nov. 17Bull Run Festival of Lights, Centreville,begins Nov. 21Civil War Thanksgiving, Falls Church,Nov. 24Christmas at Mount Vernon, begins Nov.2530 th Annual Northern VirginiaHandcrafters Guild Art & CraftShowcase, Vienna, Nov. 25-27DECEMBERGreat Falls Tree Lighting, Dec. 1City of Fairfax Festival of Lights andCarols, Dec. 146 th Holiday Homes Tour, McLean, Dec.6Great Falls Celebration of Lights, Dec. 8Church Street Stroll, ViennaFairfax County’s Third Annual Frostival,Chantilly, begins last weekend inDecemberFairfax Four Miler, Dec. 31Watch Night, Falls Church, Dec. 31Bull Run Festival of Lights, Centreville,Cont.Christmas at Mount Vernon, Cont.JANUARYFairfax County’s Third Annual Frostival,Chantilly, through the first weekendof JanuaryBull Run Festival of Lights, Centreville,through Jan. 6Christmas at Mount Vernon, throughJan. 6Sugarloaf Crafts Festival, Chantilly, Jan.25Second Annual McLean ChocolateFestival, Jan. 27FEBRUARYCommunity Tax Assistance DaysMARCHAnnual Chocolate Lover’s Festival,FairfaxVehicles are parked allalong Main Street duringthe annual Labor Day carshow in Clifton. This year’sshow will be held on LaborDay, Sept. 3Fairfax BrewfestHerndon Park Egg HuntChantilly Egg HuntNorthern Virginia Artists League 11thAnniversary, HerndonHerndon Bluegrass Concert SeriesAPRILReston Founder’s Day Fest, April 1322nd Annual Best of Reston Gala, April11Historic Garden Tour, Fairfax County,April 20-27ValeArts Spring Fine Art Show, Oakton,last weekend in AprilFairfax Fine Arts Festival, last weekendin AprilMason Day, Fairfax, last weekend inAprilMAYGreat Grapes Wine, Art and FoodFestival, Reston22 nd Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival,Reston, May 17-19McLean Day, May 18Civil War Day, Falls ChurchSpringfield DaysViva! ViennaMemorial Day Festival and Parade, FallsChurchHerndon Festival, begins May 30JUNEHerdon Festival, through June 2Vintage Virginia Wine Festival,Centreville, first weekend in JuneGreat Falls Days, first weekend in JuneCelebrate Fairfax! Festival, June 7-9Taste of Reston, June 14-16JULYFairfax Salutes America, July 3Old Town Fairfax 4 th of JulyIndependence Day Parade, July 3Patriotic Picnic, Lorton, July 3Town of Vienna 4 th of July Celebration,July 4An American Celebration at MountVernon, July 4Lake Fairfax Fireworks Spectacular, July4Obon Festival, Fairfax StationHerndon Friday Night Live!Mount Vernon Nights Concert SeriesThe 3 rd Annual Workhouse Clay NationalCeramics Exhibition begins, LortonEvents calendar compiled byChelsea Bryan.BURKEUnited Methodist ChurchWelcoming all tolearn, celebrate& share Christ’slife-changinglove!Saturday Contemporary Worship: 5:00PMSunday Worship: 9:00AM & 10:30AM6200 Burke Centre Parkway(At the Burke Lake Rd. intersection)703-250-6100www.burkeumc.org• Small Groups• Military Fellowship• Sunday School• Nursery Care• Children’s Events• Youth Fellowship• Mission Projects for All Ages• Music Ministry for All Ages• Preschool• and More…Build Your CommunitySupport Your LocalBusinesses.www.connectionnewspapers.comwww.ConnectionNewspapers.comBurke Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2012 ❖ 21

Photos ContributedNewcomers & Community Guide 2012~13Original photo era 1914. Pictured are Caroline Roy Jerman and husband William KirkJerman, 1914 timeframe.Caroline and William were married when they helped build the family home. They livedwith their father, widower Peter Roy, and Caroline’s younger sister, Eva. Eva died at theage of 14 and Caroline inherited the property when her father Peter Roy passed away.Caroline and husband William Kirk raised three children of their own on this property;Richard, Woodrow and Eva Jerman. The late Woodrow “Woody” Jerman lived on thisproperty 94 years of his life until he passed away in 2010 .Original photo era 1914. The Property at 6501 Glenbard,Burke, Va. The original home built in 1912 burned andpictured here is the rebuilt Farmhouse as it stood in1914. Today all of the streets surrounding this propertyand throughout the Burke area are named after thefamily members; Peter Roy, William Kirk, and Caroline.The town home neighborhood behind the property is alsonamed after “Caroline” Jerman.The Little Farmhouse on Glenbard StreetBy Brenda PatrickYou’ve driven by it a thousand times whetheron your way to the stacks at Pohick library,or en route to Lee Chapel retail. The littlewhite Farm House has caught your eye. Youtell yourself that you are going to Google it whenyou get home as you view the vast barn sprawledout on the back acreage and the giant Oak tree shadingthe property. Something about the tin roof drawsyou in and you imagine what it would be like to takea nap underneath it on a rainy day. Front and Centeris a picturesque garden that you are pretty sure youjust saw on Pinterest. This one you can walk rightup to and buy fresh vegetables from the young handsof Woodrow “Woody” Jerman’s “Great Nieces,”Courtney and Kasey Jerman. Tucked inside you canfind tomatoes, peppers, pumpkins, chives, rhubarband other gently grown plants, each and every onesurrounded by a hand strung wire fence to keep allgenres of wildlife out. The antiquated steel gate youenter welcomes you as it often did visitors to thehome for the past century. Everyone wants a goodhomegrown story. Now I have one for you.The Jerman property of approximately 180 acreswas established in 1912 by the late Peter Roy. Peterwas married to Cristina Roy but at the time the propertywas established he was a widower. He lived therewith his daughters Caroline and Eva. (You may havenoticed the townhome development behind thisproperty as well as the street that are both namedafter Caroline). Caroline was married to William KirkJerman who also resided there. The original homeburned down and was rebuilt in 1914 as you see ittoday. Eva died as a young girl at the age of 14 onAugust 6, 1918.THE JERMAN FAMILY primarily grew hay, barley,vegetables, and corn was a huge crop for them.They had field corn for the cattle and sweet corn forthe Jermans. They were the proud owners of twohorses and a plow; which they leased out to neighboringfarmers “back in the day.” In his spare time,Mr. Jerman helped carve out the basement for LortonPrison during its construction. The entrepreneurs alsoventured out in the collection of trash debris for thecommunity. A hand drawn road map of the trashroute was recently discovered tucked in the visor oftheir 1940 Ford; which was eventually retired to thebarn and replaced by a 1969 beauty. Saddled up nextto the truck are a couple of vintage tractors, whiterod iron beds, original barn doors, cow milking stools,hard corn grinders, a neighboring brooding housefor chickens, a needle point chair, and a few oakbureaus. Around the corner you see a water sistern,farm tools, hinges and silo components. The currentowner; Rick Jerman, states that there is nothing ofintrinsic value sitting around the property but heplans to shine up the memories that are there forhim and his family. The attic barn is swept full ofhistorical artifacts and nostalgia. Curious eyes areentertained with the sense and sensibility of the curators.Grandma’s kitchen pantry was almost empty, butkept intact along with her white iron wood burningstove. The Jermans still fire it up on occasion to knockoff the chill on a cold winter day. The interior wallsof the farmhouse are a crisp white vanilla with theoriginal hard wood floors. Necessary updates andrenovations were made to the kitchen, bathrooms,and laundry room, but the massive staircase leadingto four secluded bedrooms anchors this dwelling. Onecan easily shake hands with all members of theJerman family while hugging the smooth bannisterand coasting up and down the lofty staircase.Grandma Jerman’s detached wash building is adjacentto the kitchen with remnants of buckets andsoap washed glass windows.The first vegetation that catches your eye is theSee Little Farmhouse, Page 25The Mighty Oak Tree, approximately 200 years old, standstall and strong shading the Jerman Property at 6501Glenbard Street. A lightening rod rope extends top tobottom to protect the tree and the Farmhouse fromstorms. Skeletal strands of ancient ivy sprawl up theheight of the tree.22 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

2012 Top Sales in BurkeAddress ............................ BR FB HB .... Postal City ...... Sold Price ... Type ........... Lot AC . PostalCode . Subdivision ................... Date Sold6409 LAKE MEADOW DR .......... 5 ... 4 .. 1 .......... BURKE ........... $1,060,000 .... Detached ......... 0.76 ......... 22015 ...... EDGEWATER ........................ 06/18/126323 WILMINGTON DR ............ 4 ... 4 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $840,000 .... Detached ......... 0.22 ......... 22015 ...... TIMARRON COVE ................. 06/28/126470 LAKE MEADOW DR .......... 4 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $805,000 .... Detached ......... 0.63 ......... 22015 ...... EDGEWATER ........................ 06/06/129429 WOODED GLEN AVE ........ 4 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $735,000 .... Detached ......... 0.21 ......... 22015 ...... WOODED GLEN ................... 03/19/125301 RENAISSANCE CT ............ 4 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $699,888 .... Detached ......... 0.23 ......... 22015 ...... SIGNAL HILL CARRS ............. 06/29/125967 BURNSIDE LANDING DR ... 5 ... 3 .. 2 .......... BURKE .............. $685,000 .... Detached ......... 0.34 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 05/14/128921 BALD HILL PL .................. 4 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $662,375 .... Detached ......... 0.24 ......... 22015 ...... SIGNAL HILL ........................ 06/25/126109 EAGLE LANDING RD ........ 4 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $655,000 .... Detached ......... 0.21 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 06/28/126317 FALLING BROOK DR ......... 4 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $650,000 .... Detached ......... 0.42 ......... 22015 ...... SUMMERDAY ....................... 05/22/129714 CHURCH WAY ................. 4 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $649,888 .... Detached ......... 0.25 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE RIDGE CLUSTER ........ 06/15/126931 SPANKER DR ................... 4 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $640,000 .... Detached ......... 0.21 ......... 22015 ...... LONGWOOD KNOLLS ........... 05/31/129216 CORK PL ......................... 5 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $629,900 .... Detached ......... 0.25 ......... 22015 ...... SOUTHPORT ........................ 05/24/1210071 MARSHALL POND RD ..... 5 ... 3 .. 2 .......... BURKE .............. $629,000 .... Detached ......... 0.27 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 05/17/129154 BLOOM CT ...................... 4 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $629,000 .... Detached ......... 0.22 ......... 22015 ...... DUNLEIGH ........................... 05/30/1210603 BURNSIDE LANDING CT . 5 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $629,000 .... Detached ......... 0.23 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 06/15/129812 WESTWOOD MANOR CT .. 4 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $624,900 .... Detached ......... 0.44 ......... 22015 ...... WESTWOOD MANOR CTS ..... 06/15/129300 OLIVIA PL ........................ 4 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $624,888 .... Detached ......... 0.25 ......... 22015 ...... SOUTHPORT ........................ 06/19/125440 MOUNT CORCORAN PL .... 4 ... 2 .. 2 .......... BURKE .............. $622,500 .... Detached ......... 0.22 ......... 22015 ...... SIGNAL HILL ........................ 04/30/128823 BURKE RD ....................... 4 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $621,000 .... Detached ......... 0.71 ......... 22015 ...... HOMEWOOD ....................... 03/15/1210028 WARDS GROVE CIR ........ 4 ... 2 .. 2 .......... BURKE .............. $614,000 .... Detached ......... 0.21 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 06/12/125233 DUNLEIGH DR ................. 4 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $612,500 .... Detached ......... 0.22 ......... 22015 ...... DUNLEIGH ........................... 06/26/128999 PARLIAMENT DR ............. 4 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $606,000 .... Detached ......... 0.20 ......... 22015 ...... SIGNAL HILL ........................ 06/27/129758 REHANEK CT ................... 4 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $605,000 .... Detached ......... 0.31 ......... 22015 ...... CHERRY RUN ....................... 05/15/126609 DEGEN DR ...................... 4 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $600,000 .... Detached ......... 0.21 ......... 22015 ...... WOODSIDE MANOR@CHERRY RUN01/12/125705 WOODEN HAWK LN ......... 4 ... 2 .. 2 .......... BURKE .............. $600,000 .... Detached ......... 0.24 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 05/25/125906 HOLLOW OAK CT ............ 5 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $599,900 .... Detached ......... 0.19 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 04/11/1210838 BURR OAK WAY ............. 4 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $599,888 .... Detached ......... 0.13 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 05/23/125414 MOUNT GREENWICH CT .. 4 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $595,000 .... Detached ......... 0.24 ......... 22015 ...... SIGNAL HILL ........................ 05/04/126309 SKINNER DR ................... 4 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $595,000 .... Detached ......... 0.21 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 05/25/126052 BURKEWOOD WAY .......... 5 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $595,000 .... Detached ......... 0.21 ......... 22015 ...... BURKEWOOD GLENN ........... 06/20/125919 OAKLAND PARK DR .......... 5 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $594,000 .... Detached ......... 0.22 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 04/10/126915 COURAGEOUS CIR ........... 5 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $590,000 .... Detached ......... 0.25 ......... 22015 ...... LONGWOOD KNOLLS ........... 04/20/126907 SPANKER DR ................... 3 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $590,000 .... Detached ......... 0.20 ......... 22015 ...... LONGWOOD KNOLLS ........... 05/31/126241 WILMETTE DR ................. 4 ... 2 .. 2 .......... BURKE .............. $587,500 .... Detached ......... 0.30 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 04/06/129514 YARDARM LN .................. 4 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $587,000 .... Detached ......... 0.20 ......... 22015 ...... LONGWOOD KNOLLS ........... 05/24/1210724 BURR OAK WAY ............. 5 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $585,000 .... Detached ......... 0.23 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 05/31/1210179 MARSHALL POND RD ..... 4 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $585,000 .... Detached ......... 0.52 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 06/20/125979 BURNSIDE LANDING DR ... 4 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $585,000 .... Detached ......... 0.19 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 06/05/127100 STANCHION LN ............... 4 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $583,000 .... Detached ......... 0.24 ......... 22015 ...... LONGWOOD KNOLLS ........... 04/30/1210343 STEAMBOAT LANDING LN .. 4 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $582,000 .... Detached ......... 0.21 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 06/25/125310 DUNLEIGH DR ................. 5 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $580,000 .... Detached ......... 0.25 ......... 22015 ...... DUNLEIGH ........................... 04/05/129912 WOOD ASTOR CT ............ 4 ... 4 .. 0 .......... BURKE .............. $575,000 .... Detached ......... 0.17 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 04/10/127313 MIZZEN PL ...................... 4 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $575,000 .... Detached ......... 0.26 ......... 22015 ...... LONGWOOD KNOLLS ........... 06/22/129507 PROTEST CT ................... 4 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $571,500 .... Detached ......... 0.23 ......... 22015 ...... LONGWOOD KNOLLS ........... 05/11/125830 OAKLAND PARK DR .......... 4 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $570,000 .... Detached ......... 0.17 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 01/11/129200 BYRON TER ..................... 4 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $569,000 .... Detached ......... 0.20 ......... 22015 ...... SOUTHPORT ........................ 05/24/125700 WIGFIELD WAY ................ 4 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $569,000 .... Detached ......... 0.20 ......... 22015 ...... SOUTHPORT ........................ 06/25/129712 CHURCH WAY ................. 4 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $565,500 .... Detached ......... 0.24 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE RIDGE CLUSTER ........ 05/03/129219 BYRON TER ..................... 4 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $565,000 .... Detached ......... 0.22 ......... 22015 ...... SOUTHPORT ........................ 05/24/126896 VIEW PARK DR ................ 4 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $565,000 .... Detached ......... 0.91 ......... 22015 ...... LAKE VIEW PARK .................. 05/25/125201 DUNLEIGH DR ................. 4 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $561,000 .... Detached ......... 0.24 ......... 22015 ...... DUNLEIGH ........................... 05/09/129700 HARR CT ........................ 4 ... 2 .. 2 .......... BURKE .............. $559,900 .... Detached ......... 0.21 ......... 22015 ...... CHERRY RUN ....................... 05/11/125830 OAK LEATHER DR ............ 4 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $555,000 .... Detached ......... 0.18 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 04/27/1210723 BURR OAK WAY ............. 5 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $551,450 .... Detached ......... 0.25 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 06/22/129210 WYETH LN ...................... 4 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $550,000 .... Detached ......... 0.20 ......... 22015 ...... SOUTHPORT ........................ 05/25/129724 IRONMASTER DR ............ 4 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $550,000 .... Detached ......... 0.24 ......... 22015 ...... CHERRY RUN ....................... 06/13/129500 WATERLINE DR ................ 4 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $546,500 .... Detached ......... 0.22 ......... 22015 ...... LONGWOOD KNOLLS ........... 06/12/126574 STONEWAY CT ................ 4 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $546,000 .... Detached ......... 0.46 ......... 22015 ...... CHERRY RUN ....................... 05/15/126614 SADDLEHORN CT ............ 5 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $545,000 .... Detached ......... 0.30 ......... 22015 ...... ORANGE HUNT WEST .......... 02/17/125413 FLINT TAVERN PL ............. 5 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $545,000 .... Detached ......... 0.36 ......... 22015 ...... SIGNAL HILL ........................ 03/12/129713 IRONMASTER DR ............ 4 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $545,000 .... Detached ......... 0.21 ......... 22015 ...... CHERRY RUN ....................... 05/09/1210060 MARSHALL POND RD ..... 5 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $545,000 .... Detached ......... 0.18 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 06/27/126715 STONECUTTER DR .......... 5 ... 3 .. 0 .......... BURKE .............. $545,000 .... Detached ......... 0.20 ......... 22015 ...... CHERRY RUN ....................... 06/25/126603 SADDLEHORN CT ............ 4 ... 2 .. 2 .......... BURKE .............. $543,000 .... Detached ......... 0.23 ......... 22015 ...... ORANGE HUNT WEST .......... 06/29/129612 STAYSAIL CT .................... 4 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $540,000 .... Detached ......... 0.19 ......... 22015 ...... LONGWOOD KNOLLS ........... 04/05/125973 BURNSIDE LANDING DR ... 4 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $537,500 .... Detached ......... 0.28 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 02/09/129913 COFFER WOODS RD ........ 4 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $537,500 .... Detached ......... 0.28 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 05/01/129441 ONION PATCH DR ............ 4 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $537,500 .... Detached ......... 0.21 ......... 22015 ...... LONGWOOD KNOLLS ........... 05/30/129013 PARLIAMENT DR ............. 4 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $537,000 .... Detached ......... 0.23 ......... 22015 ...... SIGNAL HILL ........................ 06/28/125905 BOOTHE DR .................... 4 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $535,000 .... Detached ......... 0.79 ......... 22015 ...... HOMEWOOD ....................... 03/29/1210061 MARSHALL POND RD ..... 4 ... 2 .. 2 .......... BURKE .............. $531,000 .... Detached ......... 0.19 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 06/15/127121 STANCHION LN ............... 4 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $530,000 .... Detached ......... 0.19 ......... 22015 ...... LONGWOOD KNOLLS ........... 02/24/1210207 MARSHALL POND RD ..... 4 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $530,000 .... Detached ......... 0.17 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 04/30/125220 SPALDING CT .................. 5 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $529,888 .... Detached ......... 0.30 ......... 22015 ...... LAKE BRADDOCK ................. 03/06/126721 PASSAGEWAY PL .............. 4 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $529,000 .... Detached ......... 0.22 ......... 22015 ...... INDIAN OAKS ....................... 06/29/126321 SANCTUARY WOODS CT .. 3 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $525,000 .... Townhouse ....... 0.06 ......... 22015 ...... LEE CHAPEL RIDGE ............... 03/29/125904 NEW ENGLAND WOODS DR . 4 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $525,000 .... Detached ......... 0.14 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 04/27/129403 WALLINGFORD DR .......... 5 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $525,000 .... Detached ......... 0.21 ......... 22015 ...... LAKE BRADDOCK ................. 05/17/125936 NEW ENGLAND WOODS DR . 4 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $525,000 .... Detached ......... 0.13 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 06/29/1210041 MARSHALL POND RD ..... 4 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $521,700 .... Detached ......... 0.20 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 04/25/129210 BYRON TER ..................... 4 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $521,000 .... Detached ......... 0.25 ......... 22015 ...... SOUTHPORT ........................ 06/07/127316 OUTHAUL LN .................. 4 ... 3 .. 0 .......... BURKE .............. $520,000 .... Detached ......... 0.33 ......... 22015 ...... LONGWOOD KNOLLS ........... 04/26/125916 OAK RIDGE CT ................ 4 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $520,000 .... Detached ......... 0.21 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 04/20/129009 STRATTONDALE CT ......... 4 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $519,000 .... Detached ......... 0.25 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE STATION SQUARE ...... 06/27/125603 MERIDIAN HILL PL ........... 4 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $518,000 .... Detached ......... 0.22 ......... 22015 ...... SIGNAL HILL ........................ 04/27/126202 WINNEPEG DR ................ 4 ... 3 .. 0 .......... BURKE .............. $514,000 .... Detached ......... 0.38 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 06/20/129016 LAKE BRADDOCK DR ....... 5 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $510,000 .... Detached ......... 0.21 ......... 22015 ...... SIGNAL HILL ........................ 05/25/126236 GARRETSON ST ............... 4 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $510,000 .... Detached ......... 0.26 ......... 22015 ...... SHANNON STATION .............. 06/11/129529 BLACKBURN DR .............. 4 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $508,000 .... Detached ......... 0.41 ......... 22015 ...... LAKE BRADDOCK ................. 06/15/125201 DUNLEIGH GLEN LN ........ 4 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $505,000 .... Detached ......... 0.23 ......... 22015 ...... DUNLEIGH ........................... 04/30/125514 WESTCLIFF CT ................ 6 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $502,000 .... Detached ......... 0.34 ......... 22015 ...... LAKE BRADDOCK ................. 03/29/1210205 MARSHALL POND RD ..... 4 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $500,000 .... Detached ......... 0.17 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 01/31/125637 FORT CORLORAN DR ....... 4 ... 2 .. 2 .......... BURKE .............. $500,000 .... Detached ......... 0.26 ......... 22015 ...... SIGNAL HILL ........................ 03/19/129516 SOUTHERN CROSS LN ..... 3 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $499,900 .... Detached ......... 0.20 ......... 22015 ...... LONGWOOD KNOLLS ........... 03/29/128910 LAKE BRADDOCK DR ....... 5 ... 3 .. 0 .......... BURKE .............. $497,000 .... Detached ......... 0.20 ......... 22015 ...... SIGNAL HILL ........................ 06/27/129516 HARROWHILL LN ............ 4 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $492,000 .... Detached ......... 0.20 ......... 22015 ...... QUEENS GATE ...................... 04/02/129920 RAND DR ........................ 4 ... 2 .. 2 .......... BURKE .............. $485,000 .... Detached ......... 0.22 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 03/26/125905 VERNONS OAK CT ........... 4 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $485,000 .... Detached ......... 0.20 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 04/06/126240 WILMETTE DR ................. 4 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $485,000 .... Detached ......... 0.23 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 05/08/126901 SHACKLE PL .................... 3 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $484,900 .... Detached ......... 0.28 ......... 22015 ...... LONGWOOD KNOLLS ........... 06/21/1210152 MARSHALL POND RD ..... 3 ... 3 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $484,500 .... Detached ......... 0.16 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 05/21/129515 WYTHAL LN .................... 4 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $483,000 .... Detached ......... 0.24 ......... 22015 ...... LAKE BRADDOCK ................. 03/23/125825 NEW ENGLAND WOODS DR . 5 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $483,000 .... Detached ......... 0.13 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 05/16/129913 WOOD ASTOR CT ............ 3 ... 2 .. 1 .......... BURKE .............. $482,400 .... Detached ......... 0.23 ......... 22015 ...... BURKE CENTRE .................... 01/05/125212 OLLEY LN ........................ 4 ... 2 .. 2 .......... BURKE .............. $480,000 .... Detached ......... 0.24 ......... 22015 ...... LAKE BRADDOCK ................. 04/30/129523 BURNING BRANCH RD ..... 4 ... 3 .. 0 .......... BURKE .............. $480,000 .... Detached ......... 0.26 ......... 22015 ...... CARDINAL GLEN .................. 05/18/12Copyright 2012 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of July 13, 2012.www.ConnectionNewspapers.comOPEN HOUSESSATURDAY/SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 & 26When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in thisConnection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses, visitwww.ConnectionNewspapers.com and click on the “This Week in Real Estate” link.Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & TimesBurke6323 Falling Brook Dr..........$609,900..Sun 12-3 ................... June LaMarca..............RE/MAX..703-250-8500Chantilly42344 Astors Beachwood...$850, 000....Sun 1-4....................Chris Pezzana.............Weichert..703-447-166241994 Kudu Ct....................$694,000....Sun 1-4......................Rich Triplett....Samson Props..703-217-13483635 Beech Down Dr...........$524,900....Sun 1-4............Cristina Dougherty....Long & Foster..703-969-0471Clifton12406 Shari Hunt Grv.......$1,050,000....Sun 1-4..........Carol Hermandorfer....Long & Foster..703-503-1812Fairfax Station8303 Pinyon Pine Ct............$749,500....Sun 1-4.............Christine Shevock..............RE/MAX..703-475-3986Kingstowne/Alexandria5708 Shropshire Ct.............$469,950....Sun 1-4.......Tom & Cindy & Assoc....Long & Foster..703-822-02076111 Summer Park Ln.........$439,900....Sun 1-4....................Jim Souvagis....Long & Foster..703-919-91916605 Morning View Ct.........$274,950....Sun 1-4.......Tom & Cindy & Assoc....Long & Foster..703-822-0207Lorton8960 Fascination Ct #314....$369,990...Sat 11-3 .................... Shawn Evans....Long & Foster..703-795-3973Reston2418 Rosedown Dr..............$539,000....Sun 1-4..................Monica Adams..............RE/MAX..703-434-9400Springfield7762 Camp David Dr...........$818,900....Sun 1-4...............Dennis Mahafkey...Keller Williams..703-562-18006024 Sherborn Ln...............$540,000....Sun 1-4.....................Karen Brown.............Weichert..703-644-13648723 Stone Hill Pl ............... $407,500....Sun 1-4..................Jorge Martinez....Long & Foster..571-505-47688903 Gutman Ct..................$359,000....Sun 1-4..Michelle Jonasson-Jones..Royal Dominion..301-495-77888800 Winding Hollow Way .. $355,000....Sun 1-5.................Youner McLeod....Long & Foster..703-980-00318109 Steeple Chase Ct.........$330,000....Sun 1-4...................Linda Blanken.............Weichert..703-777-3977Woodbridge15221 Michigan Rd.............$239,900..Sun 12-3.....................Mabel Zuleta....Long & Foster..703-499-2914To add your Realtor represented Open Houseto these weekly listings, please call Steve Hoganat 703-778-9418 or e-mail the info toshogan@connectionnewspapers.comAll listings due by Tuesday at 3 P.M.BE A SPONSOR at the 2nd Annual“Fore” the Kids Golf Tournament!You are invited to join us at Hidden CreekCountry Club October 1 at 7:30 A.M.Sponsorship OpportunitiesPlatinum Title SponsorWith Golfers: $5,000Without Golfers: $4,400Gold Plus SponsorWith Golfers: $3,500Without Golfers: $3,200Gold SponsorWith Golfers: $2,500Without Golfers: $2,200Silver SponsorWith Golfer: $2,000Without Golfers: $1,700Bronze SponsorWith Golfers: $1,500Without Golfers: $1,200Foursome: $700Contact: Jim Hylandjim@pennsylvaniaavenuegroup.com • 703-973-3830Burke Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2012 ❖ 23

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Newcomers & Community GuideBulletin BoardSend notes to the Connection at south@connectionnewspapers.com or call703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated announcements should be submittedat least two weeks prior to the event.Senior Olympics DeadlineSaturday, Sept.1., register at www.nvso.us for the 2012 Northern VirginiaSenior Olympics, to take place throughout Northern Virginia, Sept. 15-26.Participants can compete in over 40 events anywhere from swimming to yoyotricks. Events will take place on Sept.15-26 at 18 venues throughoutNorthern Virginia. Registration fee of $12. For more information, call 703-228-4721 or go to www.nvso.us.Discover Pond Life at Walney Pond. 10-11 a.m., Walney Pond, EllanorC.Lawrence Park, 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly. Discover pond life and allsorts of creatures such as tadpoles, water scorpions, dragonfly nymphs etc.at the park. meeting with a naturalist at Walney Pond will help you findout what is living under the water at the pond’s edge. $2.50 per person.703-631-0013. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes.Rick Jerman toils away on his vegetable garden during his free time from his career asan IT Specialist. Tilling soil, planting and spending hours at the Jerman vegetable standswere part of his 54 years on this property. Rick has spent the past two years renovatingthe family farmhouse he inherited and curating various family relics on the property. Hehopes to instill in his two daughters the values of hard work and simple living.The Little FarmhouseFrom Page 22200 year old Oak tree shadingthe home. There is a certain yearningto want to climb each limb orstrap on a tire swing. A wire stringsdown the side to protect it fromlightening but one is tempted toscale the side of the tree as itwould take a step ladder to get tothe first limb.The afternoon sun spotlights theAmerican Flag which is raiseddaily by the front porch nearwhere the old swing used to be.Woodrow “Woody” Jerman servedwith the Army’s Air Force duringthe WWII campaign primarilyworking with B25s. Courtney andKasey Jerman have carefully preservedthese memories of timelessphotos in a collage memorial fortheir late Great Uncle who passedaway in 2010.The brooding house boasts a solar panel in its interiormeant to keep the mother hens warm as theybridled their nests. Wire chicken egg baskets are thehomes of birds and hay scattered in the rafters of thebarn. Some can be found upturned in the garden totrain the growth of chives. Towers of produce basketslay in wait for this year’s harvest. Faded letters on theold Ford and corn husked baskets make visible theyears of use and anticipation for the coming season.After receiving a spontaneous tour of the property,Rick Jerman humbly recalled planting gardens withhis Grandfather and Uncle over the years. Every summerhe harvested and then spent time at the vegetablestand earning money for his school suppliesand clothes that year. He can’t part with the dairymilking stools as those too bring back early hoursspent in the barn. A certain dedication and tone ofrespect hangs in the air when this man speaks of hisfamily and his past. It is the simple life, the hardworking pulse that he holds on to. He spends hiswork week as an IT specialist but moon lights as acalloused palmed farmer. Mr. Jerman brightens whenhe talks about his teenaged daughters and he enjoyssharing the fundamentals of simple living with them.They stand tall as the fifth generation of the Jermanwww.ConnectionNewspapers.comThe Jerman Farmhouse 100 years later, 1912-2012. Thisone acre property is what is left of the original 180 acrespurchased by Peter Roy between Sydenstricker and OldKeene Mill Road. Five Generations of the Jerman familyhave resided here for the past 100 years.line from this community. Both attended SangsterElementary School and are current students at LakeBraddock Secondary.We have all enjoyed the fruits and labors of theJerman Clan as most of the property we enjoy in theSpringfield/Burke area was once their own. Many aSaturday gatherings of friends and family can be seenemerging from the barn. If you are walking by, youcan pick up on early morning chatter by the fencepost of the garden. Guidance by fellow farmers iswelcome. One can overhear discussions of plantingstrategies, and about how the growing Rhubarb isjust about “finished up” for this season. Be advisedthat a home crafted pie is coming by later. Tomatoesare handed out to loved ones; but only a few, withthe promise that you will return for a refill.So next time you pass this little old farm, think ofthe outpouring of love, blood, sweat, and tears thatthis family put in to this community. Tip your hat tothe owner; Rick Jerman, who hasn’t given in to tearingdown our roots, or that of the Mighty Oak. Thisis Burke at its finest; the Little Farmhouse onGlenbard Street.Brenda Patrick is a fourth grade History teacher at OrangeHunt ES in Springfield down the road from the property on 6820Sydenstricker Rd.THURSDAY/AUG. 23English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 FredsOak Road, Burke. Adults only, call for more information, 703-249-1520.Computer Basics Training. 10 a.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450Sydenstricker Road, Burke. One-hour session with a technology volunteerfor help with basic computer skills and navigating the internet. 703-644-7333.Computer Basics Training. 11 a.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450Sydenstricker Road, Burke. One-hour session with a technology volunteerfor help with basic computer skills and navigating the internet. 703-644-7333.FRIDAY/AUG. 24English Conversation Group. 10 a.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 BurkeLake Road, Burke. Meet to practice your English conversation skills. 703-978-5600.Used Book Sale. 10 a.m., at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Choice selections offered by the Friends of thePohick Regional Library. 703-644-7333.SATURDAY/AUG. 25Dog and Cat Adoptions. 6:30-8:30 p.m. PetSmart Seven Corners, 12971Fair Lakes Parkway, Fairfax. Every Saturday. Sponsored by Lost Dog & CatRescue Foundation. www.lostdogrescue.org.TUESDAY/AUG. 28Learning English. 7 p.m. City of Fairfax Library, 10360 North Street,Fairfax. Adults. 703-293-6227.THURSDAY/AUG. 30English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 FredsOak Road, Burke. Adults. 703-249-1520.FRIDAY/AUG. 31Senior Fall Prevention Classes. 2 p.m. The Woodlands RetirementCommunity, 4320 Forest Hill Drive, Fairfax. Classes designed to work onbalance and core muscles to prevent injuries and falls; Instructor certifiedin back and hip rehab. Every Monday and Friday in a heated indoor pool.$10. Registration required at 703-667-9800.MONDAY/SEPT. 3Senior Fall Prevention Classes. 2 p.m. The Woodlands RetirementCommunity, 4320 Forest Hill Drive, Fairfax. Classes designed to work onbalance and core muscles to prevent injuries and falls; Instructor certifiedin back and hip rehab. Every Monday and Friday in a heated indoor pool.$10. Registration required at 703-667-9800.WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 5Managing Diabetes. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bruen Chapel United MethodistChurch, 3035 Cedar Lane, Fairfax. Learn to better manage your diabetesand live well. Register with Colleen Turner at 703-324-5489, or atCollen.Turner@fairfaxcounty.gov.SATURDAY/SEPT. 8Dog Adoptions. 1-4 p.m. PetSmart, 12971 Fair Lakes Center, Fairfax. EverySaturday. Sponsored by Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation.www.lostdogrescue.org.TUESDAY/SEPT. 11Senior Fall Prevention Classes. 1:30 p.m. The Woodlands RetirementCommunity, 4320 Forest Hill Drive, Fairfax. Classes designed to work onbalance and core muscles to prevent injuries and falls; Instructor certifiedin back and hip rehab. Every Tuesday and Thursday in a heated indoorpool. $10. Registration required at 703-667-9800.Telephone Support Group. 7-8 p.m. Fairfax County offers a freetelephone support group for family caregivers of older adults. ContactMichelle Smith at 703-324-5484.Burke Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2012 ❖ 25

Photo by Louise Krafft/The ConnectionSportsGetting to Know Area High Schools’ SportsRobinson Secondary:Boys’ soccer team wonNorthern Region titlein 2012.School: James W. Robinson Secondary School.Mascot: Rams.School Colors: Blue and gold.Athletic Director: Jeff Ferrell, 703-426-2126.Football Coach: Trey Taylor (second year).The Rams qualified for the 2011 playoffs despitea 1-5 start and a 4-6 regular season record. Theylost to top-seed Westfield in the first round. Taylorenters his second season with Robinson aftercoming over from Woodson to replace long-timehead coach Mark Bendorf.Volleyball Coach: Jill Pearson.Boys’ Basketball Coach: Brian Nelson.Girls’ Basketball Coach: T.J. Dade.Wrestling Coach: Bryan Hazard.Baseball Coach: John James.Boys’ Soccer Coach: Robert Garza.Rival School: Lake Braddock.❖ What Happened Last Year: The wrestlingteam finished state runner-up. The boys’ basketballteam won a Concorde District championship. Theboys’ soccer team won a Northern Region championship.The baseball team won a district title. Thegirls’ soccer team finished district runner-up andadvanced to the region quarterfinals.❖ Famous Graduates: Rob Muzzio (1982graduate) won back-to-back NCAA decathlon titlesat George Mason University in 1984-85. He finishedfifth in the decathlon for the United States at the1992 Olympic Games. He is now an assistant coachfor the Robinson track and field team. Chris Warren(1985) played running back at Division IIIFerrum College before being drafted by the SeattleSeahawks in the fourth round of the 1990 NFL Draft.He played 11 seasons in the NFL with the Seahawks,Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles, finishingwith 7,696 yards, 52 touchdowns and four 1,000-yard seasons on the ground, and more than 12,000The Robinson boys’ basketballteam won a Concorde Districtchampionship in 2012.all-purpose yards. He was a three-time Pro Bowlselection. Shawn Camp (1994) is a relief pitcher forthe Chicago Cubs. Javier Lopez (1995) is a reliefpitcher for the San Francisco Giants.❖ Quotable: “His first two years he had a losingrecord. His father took him all over the country.He traveled and trained six to seven days a weekfor the last two-and-a-half years and it paid off. Hemade good decisions socially; he did all the rightthings that you ask of a kid. He is the poster childfor what hard work can do because he has put inmore work than any kid you will ever see in thestate.” —Robinson wrestling coach Bryan Hazardabout 2012 138-pound state champion SantiagoValdez.West Springfield High: Girls’ basketball programreached state playoffs last three seasons.School: West Springfield High School.Mascot: Spartans.School Colors: Blue and orange.Athletic Director: Andy Muir, 703-913-3861.Football Coach: J.T. Biddison (fourth season).The Spartans won their first two gamesand started 4-2, but closed the 2011 seasonwith four straight losses to finish 4-6.Volleyball Coach: Stephanie Noriega.Boys’ Basketball Coach: Jason Eldredge.Girls’ Basketball Coach: Bill Gibson.Baseball Coach: Jason Olms.❖ What Happened Last Year: Thegirls’ basketball team won a Patriot Districtchampionship and finished Northern Regionrunner-up. The baseball team won a regionchampionship.❖ Historic Achievements: The baseball programhas won three state championships, the lastcoming in 2010. The girls’ basketball program wonthe district championship and reached the stateplayoffs each of the last three seasons.❖ Famous Graduates: Bryn Renner (2009graduate) was a highly-touted prep quarterbackwho is now the starting signal caller for the Universityof North Carolina. Kara Lawson (1999) wasa star guard on the Spartans girls’ basketball teambefore playing for the University of Tennessee andthe WNBA’s Sacramento Monarchs and ConnecticutSun. Lawson was a first-round selection (No.5) of the Detroit Shock in 2003, but was traded tothe Monarchs. She was part of Sacramento’s 2005Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The ConnectionThe West Springfield baseball team wona Northern Region title in 2012.championship team. Pitcher Joe Saunders (1999)led the Spartans to the 1998 state title and wenton to pitch at Virginia Tech, where he compiled a27-7 record. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheimselected the left-hander in the first round (No. 12overall) of the 2002 MLB draft. He now pitches forthe Arizona Diamondbacks.❖ Quotable: “Every elimination game, theyplayed their best baseball. You can’t ask for morethan that from a team. They just love being in thesesituations. They play loose and they have a goodtime. They all love each other and that’s what ittakes to win games like this against a great team.”—West Springfield baseball coach Jason Olms afterthe Spartans defeated Lake Braddock to win the2012 region title.Lake Braddock Secondary:Baseball program won its first state title in 2012.School: Lake Braddock Secondary School.Mascot: Bruins.School Colors: Purple and gold.Athletic Director: Mark Martino, 703-426-1001.Football Coach: Jim Poythress (ninth season).Coming off back-to-back Northern Regiontitles, the Bruins finished the 2011regular season with a 6-4 record, qualifyingfor the postseason while sharing thePatriot District title with South County andWest Potomac. Lake Braddock defeatedOakton in the regional quarterfinals beforefalling to eventual state runner-upCentreville in the semifinals.Volleyball Coach: Aubrey Eaton.Field Hockey Coach: Amy Worrest.Cross Country Coach: Michael Mangan.Boys’ Basketball Coach: Brian Metress.Girls’ Basketball Coach: Leigh Janis.Baseball Coach: Jody Rutherford.Boys’ Soccer Coach: Joe Soos.Girls’ Soccer Coach: Adam Soos.Rival School: Robinson.❖ What Happened Last Year: The fieldhockey team won a Patriot District championshipand advanced to the Northern Region semifinals.The volleyball team finished district runner-up. Theboys’ cross country team won a district title and thegirls’ team finished third. Sophie Chase won anindividual girls’ cross country state championship.The girls’ gymnastics team won a district title. Thebaseball team won district and state championships.The girls’ soccer team won a districtchampionship. The boys’ soccer team finished districtand region runner-up. The girls’ lacrosse teamfinished district runner-up. The softball team wasdistrict runner-up.❖ Historic Achievements: The boys’ soccerprogram won state titles in 1982, 1983, 1988, 1989and 1995. The girls’ soccer program won state championshipsin 1987, 1989, 2003, 2006 and 2007. Thebaseball program won its first state title in 2012.South County Secondary:Football team finishedstate runner-up in 2011.School: South County Secondary School.Mascot: Stallions.School Colors: Navy blue, forest green and silver.Athletic Director: Mike Pflugrath, 703-446-1675.Football Coach: Gerry Pannoni (second season).The Stallions started 0-3 in 2011, losing toHayfield, Oakton and West Potomac. But led by astout defense, South County rebounded with 11consecutive victories and a trip to the Division 5state championship game. The Stallions finishedstate runner-up, along with securing a NorthernRegion championship and a share of the PatriotDistrict title.Volleyball Coach: Trista Barnhart.Field Hockey Coach: Leah Conte.Boys’ Basketball Coach: Wendell Johnson.Girls’ Basketball Coach: Noel Klippenstein.Baseball Coach: Mark Luther.Softball Coach: Gary Dillow.Rival School: Hayfield.❖ What Happened Last Year: The fieldhockey team won a Northern Region championshipand reached the state semifinals. The boys’ basketballteam finished Patriot District runner-up. Theboys’ lacrosse team was district runner-up. Thesoftball program won its sixth consecutive districtchampionship and advanced to the region semifinals.Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The ConnectionThomas Rogers and the Lake Braddockbaseball team won a state championshipin 2012.❖ Famous Graduates: Mia Hamm (1989graduate) is considered one of the greatestwomen’s soccer players of all time. She led theUniversity of North Carolina to four national championships.She won Olympic gold medals withTeam U.S.A. in 1996 and 2004, won World Cuptitles in 1991 and 1999, and was named FIFAWorld Player of the Year in 2001 and 2002. HubertDavis (1988) played basketball at the University ofNorth Carolina and was selected by the New YorkKnicks in the first round of the 1992 NBA Draft. The6-foot-5 guard also played for the Toronto Raptors,Dallas Mavericks, Washington Wizards, DetroitPistons and New Jersey Nets during his 12-yearcareer. He led the NBA in three-point shootingduring the 1999-2000 season, shooting 49.1 percentas a member of the Mavericks.❖ Quotable: “He was on today. In his past twoor three starts, including this one—I’ve been playingwith him since Little League—that’s the bestI’ve ever seen him pit—Lake Braddock catcherGarett Driscoll about pitcher Thomas Rogers, whothrew a four-hit shutout in the state championshipgame.Photo by Alan MorrisWhitney Burks in 2012 helped theSouth County softball team win theprogram’s sixth consecutive PatriotDistrict title.❖ Quotable: “I feel like a champion. Weworked so hard to get here since our sophomoreyear—everybody worked hard.” —South County’sDevin Vandyke after the Stallions defeatedYorktown to win the 2011 Division 5 NorthernRegion football title.26 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

SportsRivalry Blossoms in Area High Schools’ SportsFairfax High: Fieldhockey program haswon three consecutivedistrict titles.School: Fairfax High School.Mascot: Rebels.School Colors: Blue and gold.Athletic Director: Nancy Melnick, 703-219-2201.Football Coach: Kevin Simonds (third year).The Rebels won six of their first seven gamesin 2011 and qualified for the Division 6 playoffswith a 6-4 record. Fairfax lost to No. 2 seedCentreville in the regional quarterfinals.Volleyball Coach: Tyler Freiheit.Boys’ Basketball Coach: Mike Barbee.Girls’ Basketball Coach: Marcus Konde.Wrestling Coach: Craig Franklin.Baseball Coach: Richard Freeman.❖ What Happened Last Year: The fieldhockey team won its third consecutive Liberty Districtchampionship. The boys’ basketball teamfinished district runner-up and advanced to theNorthern Region semifinals.❖ Famous Graduates: Bill Pulsipher (1991graduate), a left-handed pitcher, was selected inthe second round of the 1991 MLB Draft by theNew York Mets. He was part of a promising youngMets pitching trio known as “Generation K,” whichincluded Jason Isringhausen and Paul Wilson.Hayfield Secondary: Softball team won2012 National District championship.Photo by Louise Krafft/The ConnectionAustin Perryman (4), Anthony Bowen(25) and the Fairfax football teammade the Division 6 playoffs in 2011.Isringhausen found success as a closer, but eachpitcher’s career was affected by injuries. OwenSchmitt (2003) is a fullback for the Oakland Raiders.He played collegiately at West VirginiaUniversity and was a fifth-round selection of theSeattle Seahawks in the 2008 NFL Draft. He alsoplayed for the Philadelphia Eagles. “Good MorningAmerica” weather Anchor Sam Champion (1979)attended Fairfax High School.❖ Quotable: “We have the mentality and theattitude of we are not the Fairfax of 2006, 2007,2008. We are a different team, and we are one thatneeds to be reckoned with.” —Fairfax footballcoach Kevin Simonds after the Rebels beat Washington-Leeearly in the 2011 season.W.T. Woodson High: Boys’, girls’ lacrosse teams windistricts in 2012.School: W.T. Woodson High School.Mascot: Cavaliers.School Colors: Navy blue and white.Athletic Director: Dan Checkosky, 703-503-4681.Football Coach: Joe Dishun (second year).The Cavaliers, two years removed froma region runner-up finish, started 0-5 in2011 en route to a 2-8 campaign.Woodson’s wins came against T.C. Williamsand Annandale.Volleyball Coach: Len Palaschak.Boys’ Basketball Coach: Doug Craig.Girls’ Basketball Coach: Pat Neri.Field Hockey Coach: Becky Preston.Baseball Coach: Chris Warren.❖ What Happened Last Year: Thevolleyball team won a Patriot Districtchampionship and finished Northern Region runner-up.The boys’ basketball team reached 20 winsand earned the top seed in the district tournament,but lost to T.C. Williams in the semifinals. The boys’and girls’ lacrosse teams won district championships.The girls’ soccer team finished district andregion runner-up.❖ Famous Graduates: Andy Heck (1985graduate) was a three-sport athlete who went onto play football at Notre Dame. He switched fromtight end to offensive tackle and was a team captainand first-team All-American on the FightingIrish’s 1988 undefeated national championshipteam. The Seattle Seahawks selected Heck in thefirst round (No. 15 overall) of the 1989 NFL Draft.He played 12 seasons in the pros for the Seahawks,Photo by Dan StegnerGrace Finnerty helped the Woodsongirls’ lacrosse team win a Patriot Districtchampionship in 2012.Chicago Bears and Washington Redskins. Heplayed in 185 games and made 139 starts. AbeThompson (2000) played soccer at the Universityof Maryland. FC Dallas selected him in the secondround of the 2005 MLS Supplemental Draft.Michael Lahoud (2005) played soccer at WakeForest University, where he helped the DemonDeacons win the 2007 national championship.Chivas USA selected Lahoud in the first round (No.9 overall) of the 2009 MLS SuperDraft.❖ Quotable: “Our motto is we’re turning thebutterflies into rhinos. We have butterflies in ourstomach, we’ve just got harden it up and play to theend.” —Woodson’s Rachel Conway after the volleyballteam clinched a state tournament berth in 2011.Robert E. Lee High: Football program reboundedfrom 1-9 season in 2010 with playoff berth in 2011.Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The ConnectionEmily Ryan and the Hayfield girls’ lacrosse team finished National Districtrunner-up in 2012.School: Hayfield Secondary School.Mascot: Hawks.School Colors: Orange and white.Athletic Director: E.W. Nowland, 703-924-7472.Football Coach: Roy Hill.The Hawks finished 8-2 during the 2011 regularseason and qualified for the postseason, wherethey lost to Lee in the Division 5 regionquarterfinals.Volleyball Coach: Jeff Berggren.Boys’ Basketball Coach: Carlos Poindexter.Girls’ Basketball Coach: Rudy Coffield.Baseball Coach: Michael Shore.Softball Coach: Ron Giovannucci.Girls’ Lacrosse Coach: Sarah Burrowbridge.❖ What Happened Last Year: The softballteam won a National District championship. Thegirls’ lacrosse team finished district runner-up toYorktown for the third consecutive season.❖ Famous Graduates: Offensive lineman TonyMayberry (1985 graduate) played football at Wakewww.ConnectionNewspapers.comForest University and was a fourth-round selectionof the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1990 NFL Draft.He played 10 seasons as a center with Tampa Bayand was selected to three Pro Bowls. DarnellMcDonald (1995) played receiver at Kansas StateUniversity and was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneersin the seventh round of the 1999 NFL Draft.Larry Asante (2005) played safety at the Universityof Nebraska, where he was a first-team all-Big 12coaches selection as a senior in 2009. The ClevelandBrowns selected Asante in the fifth round of the2010 NFL Draft. He spent time on the CincinnatiBengals practice squad and saw playing time for theTampa Bay Buccaneers, recording an interception.❖ Quotable: “The frustration feels like [a productof] it could have been anyone at the end, andwe’re the ones that haven’t gotten it in so long.That’s where I feel frustrated. It’s not a frustration[about] the way my team played, at all. —Hayfieldgirls’ lacrosse coach Sarah Burrowbridge after theHawks lost to Yorktown in the district final for thethird straight season.Photo by Alan GoldsteinMichael Jolly, with ball, and the Lee football team reached the playoffsin 2011.School: Robert E. Lee High School.Mascot: Lancers.School Colors: Blue and gold.Athletic Director: Lori Barb, 703-924-8352.Football Coach: Clarence Martin (second year).The Lancers won their first four games of 2011,qualified for the Division 5 playoffs with a 6-4record and reached the region semifinals.Boys’ Basketball Coach: Kosa So.Girls’ Basketball Coach: Harold Jackson.Baseball Coach: John Dowling.❖ What Happened Last Year: GymnastsLeah Michetti and Katie Stewart qualified for thestate meet.❖ Famous Graduates: Melissa Belote Ripleywon three swimming gold medals as a 15-year-oldin the 1972 Olympics, including setting a worldrecord in the 200-meter backstroke.❖ Quotable: “The team’s ecstatic right now.Last year they went 1-9, so we’re still trying to learnhow to win and we’re still trying to learn how tofinish off teams, but the sky is the limit for theseguys. They have so much confidence right now thatthey’re going to keep rolling. They’re very confidentin what they can do and they know they can comeout and compete with any team in the region.” —Lee football coach Clarence Martin after theLancers improved to 3-0 in 2011.Burke Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2012 ❖ 27

StateChampionsPhoto courtesy of Paul VI athleticsThe Paul VI boys’ basketball team defeated Coolidge in the 2012 CityTitle game in the Verizon Center.Paul VI Catholic High School: Girls’ basketball teamhas won six consecutive state titles.School: Paul VI Catholic High School.Mascot: Panthers.School Colors: Black and gold.Athletic Director: Billy Emerson, 703-352-0925ext. 318.Football Coach: Gordon Leib (second year).The Panthers lost their first six games of 2011,but rebounded to win their final three to finish 3-6. Paul VI defeated Bishop Ireton, St. Mary’s Rykenand Bishop O’Connell.Volleyball Coach: Sam Farrar.Boys’ Basketball Coach: Glenn Farello.Girls’ Basketball Coach: Scott Allen.Wrestling Coach: Tom Healy.Rival School: Bishop O’Connell.❖ What Happened Last Year: The girls’cross country team won a state championship. Theboys’ basketball team won Washington CatholicAthletic Conference, state and city championships.The girls’ basketball team won the program’s sixthconsecutive state title. The baseball team won conferenceand state championships. The softball teamreached the state semifinals.❖ Famous Alumni: San Diego Chargers receiverEddie Royal and Oakland Raiders fullbackOwen Schmitt attended, but did not graduate fromPaul VI.SportsThomas A. Edison High: Boys’ basketball teamfinished region runner-up in 2012.School: Thomas A. Edison High School.Mascot: Eagles.School Colors: Red, white and navy blue.Athletic Director: Berk Stoy, 703-924-8091.Football Coach: Anthony Parker (third season).The Eagles won two of their final three gamesto finish 4-6 in 2011. Edison defeated Washington-Lee, Falls Church, Mount Vernon and Wakefield.Boys’ Basketball Coach: Terry Henderson.Girls’ Basketball Coach: Dianne Lewis.Baseball Coach: John Lam.Boys’ Lacrosse Coach: Jason Jeffries.❖ What Happened Last Year: The boys’ basketballteam won a National District championshipand finished region runner-up. Head coach TerryHenderson coached the National District/LibertyDistrict team in the Northern Region all-star game.The boys’ lacrosse team won a district title.❖ Quotable: “It’s fun. You get some talent youdon’t normally have. It’s kind of like coaching at aprivate school or something. You’ve got your shooters,you’ve got big men [and] you’ve got ballhandlers. I was like a kid in a candy store; I didn’tknow what to do and what to call.” —Edison boys’basketball coach Terry Henderson, who led theNational District/Liberty District team in the NorthernRegion all-star game.Fairfax Station’s Yates Places 3rd in NationOn Saturday, Aug. 4,Fairfax Station resident EmmaYates, 11, captured third placein the long-distance softballthrow event at the 2012Hershey Track and Field NorthAmerican Final in Hershey, Pa.Yates threw a career-best140 feet. The winner threw159 feet and the second-placefinisher threw 154 feet. Yatesqualified for the 2012 NorthAmerican final after winningthe 2012 Virginia statechampionship in July. She wasalso the Virginia statechampion in 2010, but did notqualify for the North Americanfinal that year. Yates also wonEmma Yatesthe 2012 Fairfax County andNorthern Region events priorto the state event andqualified after her throw inCharlottesville was the longestthrow in the Southeast Zoneof the U.S.Yates plays catcher,shortstop and pitcher for theSYA Xplosion 12U travel team.“When she is behind theplate, no one runs on her,”said Yates’ head coach, JayBooth. “The kid has acannon.”Yates is a rising sixth graderat Silverbrook ElementarySchool and will attend SouthCounty Secondary School.Be a part of our Wellbeing pages,the first week of every month.Delight in our HomeLifeStyle sections,the second week of every month. Peekat the top real estate sales, glimpseover-the-top remodeling projects, getpractical suggestions for your home.Celebrate students, camps, schools,enrichment programs, colleges andmore in our A-plus: Education,Learning, Fun pages, the third weekof every month.For a free digital subscription to one or allof the 15 Connection Newspapers, go to:www.connectionnewspapers.com/subscribeBe the first to know – get your paper beforeit hits the press.Complete digital replica of the print edition,including photos and ads, delivered weeklyto your e-mail box.Questions? E-mail: goinggreen@connectionnewspapers.comQuestions? E-mailsales@connectionnewspapers.comor call 703-778-943128 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ August 23-29, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

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