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BurkePage 10Follow on Twitter: @BurkeConnectionAubrey Beasley, 4, dances with her mom,Jessica Tadlock of Fairfax, during the “DressUp with Grown-ups” Gala, held Saturday,April 6, at the Mason Inn on the Campus ofGeorge Mason University.Entertainment, Page 14 ❖ Classified, Page 15 ❖ Sports, Page 18Photo by Justin Hayes/The ConnectionApril 11—17, 2013www.ConnectionNewspapers.comonline at www.connectionnewspapers.comBurke Connection ❖ April 11-17, 2012 ❖ 1

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NewsBurke Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic703-778-9414 or south@connectionnewspapers.comPhoto by Justin Hayes/The ConnectionDr. Tehreem Butt, who started Family Dentistry of Fairfax in 2008, received the Dr.Jorge Arnoldson Award for his “compassion and willingness to provide free dentalservices to children in need.” He attended the gala with his wife and children. (Fromleft) Amna Tehreem, a student at George Mason University, Dr. Tehreem Butt, wifeNaima Tehreem, Labibah Tehreem, a sophomore at Centreville High School, andZukhruf, 14, a freshman at CHSChildren ‘Dress Up With Grown-ups’Medical Care for Children Partnerships funds medical,dental care for children of uninsured working familiesin Fairfax County.www.ConnectionNewspapers.comBy Victoria RossThe ConnectionMen donned tuxedos; womenwore glittering formal dresses,and children dressed in their cotillionfinest.But stuffiness was not invited to thisblack-tie gala.As MC Andrew laid down hip-hop, oldschool and swinging Sinatra tunes, dozensof children and their parents danced andpartied at the annual “Dress Up with GrownupsGala,” hosted by the Medical Care forChildren Partnerships (MCCP) at the MasonInn Saturday night, April 6.Former Redskin player Charles Mann, themaster of ceremonies, and Dr. AngelCabrera, president of George Mason University,welcomed 250 guests to the annualfundraiser, which included many NorthernVirginia business leaders and local legislators.“Children’s health is our mission, andchildren are a special part of our celebrationtonight,” said Alan Harbitter, presidentof the MCCP Foundation Board of Directors.“We really want everyone to have a fun andmemorable time.”Judging from the laughter and smiles onthe dance floor, they did.Although the gala was a child-centeredcelebration—featuring a magician, caricaturistand fire truck—the MCCP Foundationhas a serious mission.THE PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPPhoto by Victoria Ross/The ConnectionDel. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41) and Penny Bladich ofVienna, the vice president and treasurer of the MCCPboard, hold a doctor Build-A-Bear. The Build-A-BearWorkshop Bear Hugs Foundation donated 40 bears, alldressed in medical attire, for the gala’s silent auction.funds healthcare for the children of uninsuredworking families in Fairfax County.MCCP-eligible children, many of whom areimmigrants, have working parents whodon’t have access to health insurance andwhose incomes are too high for Medicaidbut too low for adequate, regularhealthcare. For a family of four in FairfaxCounty, the annual income level cut-off isabout $55,000, said MCCP Executive DirectorMargery Leveen Sher.“We want these children to have the carethat any other child has,” Sher said. “It’s agreat cost savings for the community, becausewithout MCCP, they would go to theemergency room, and probably be a lotsicker and need more care. We are oftenthe last safety net.”Sher said the nonprofit foundation currentlyprovides medical and dental care toapproximately 2,500 uninsured children inlow-income families in Fairfax County, andlast year spent $172,000 on children’s dentalcare alone. She said approximately $600covers the dental care needs for one child,and estimates about 9,000 children needthe help of MCCP.The MCCP Foundation also marked amilestone at the gala: providing $1 millionin healthcare costs to Fairfax County’s childrenof low income, uninsured families.“I like the combination of corporations,healthcare providers and public entitiescoming together to provide a leveragedmodel for taking care of the healthcareneeds of Fairfax County’s working poor. …It’s an enriching, rewarding, innovative organization,”MCCP Foundation board memberHarry Klaff said.Partners of MCCP include Fairfax Countygovernment, corporations and individualfinancial supporters. Kaiser Permanente and300 doctors and dentists provide low or nocostcare to MCCP children. Sher saidFairfax County provides case managementfor families, and support that includes transportation,language assistance and helpaccessing specialty care.“MCCP is a unique partnership betweenhealthcare service providers, like KaiserPermanente, the county and the foundationthat fills a critical need in our county—health and dental care for children thatwould not otherwise have access to it,” saidSupervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield), whoattended the event with his wife Nancy.Herrity said MCCP “has a special place inmy heart” because of his father’s involvementin its formation more than 25 yearsago. “It is a great example of personal andcorporate responsibility and giving.”ONE OF THE EVENING’S HIGH-LIGHTS was the presentation of the Dr.Jorge Arnoldson memorial award.Arnoldson, a pediatrician who passed awayin 2009, was one of the original doctors ofthe MCCP program in 1988. The award isgiven to a person who embodies Dr.Arnoldson’s credo that “giving is a matterof conscience.”Dr. Tehreem Butt, of Fairfax Family Dentistry,received the award.“Dr. Butt has provided a welcoming dentalhome to our children for many years,and he is always willing to provide care inan emergency,” Harbitter said. “He alwaystreats our children just like other patientsin his practice, with kindness and compassion.”“I like to see children smile,” Butt said ashe accepted his award. “I want to help themstay out of pain. When they come to myoffice, sometimes they are kicking andscreaming, but they leave happy. That’s thebest part of my profession.”Born and raised in Lahore, Pakistan, Buttattended dentistry school at the NishtarMedical College in Multan. In 1986, heemigrated to the United States and completeda two–year dental program at NewYork University. In 2007, he and his familymoved to Centreville, and he opened hisFairfax practice in 2008.“Since then I have had the pleasure oftreating children referred by MCCP. Thisexperience has given a totally new meaningto my dental profession,” Butt said. “Tome, children are the most beautiful creaturesof God and there is nothing comparableto being able to give them a healthyand happy smile.”Event sponsors included: KaiserPermanente, Jones Lang LaSalle, Quest Diagnostics,INOVA, ICF International, RestonHospital Center, and CareFirst BlueCrossBlueShield.To find out more about MCCP and howto support it, visit mccpfoundation.org.Burke Connection ❖ April 11-17, 2012 ❖ 3

Tea Roomat theSilas BurkeHouseTeas byReservation OnlyMinimum 10 GuestsEnjoy an Afternoon Tea and Tourof the Silas Burke HouseCall Suzi @ 703-631-13339617 Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA • E-mail: specialteas@cox.netlost (adj): 1. unable to findthe way. 2. not appreciatedor understood. 3. no longerowned or knownAdoptDonateVolunteerlostdogandcatrescue.orgNewsPhoto contributedPictured are Burke Rotary Officers (from left) KevinHooper, Travis White, Shaw Skurnick, Edward Robertsonand Charles Sleeper.Burke Rotary, Library Foundation PartnerTo Provide Community ScholarshipsFairfax Library Foundation willbe able to provide more scholarshipsto the community this year—thanks to the Rotary Club of Burke.The Burke Rotary, an affiliate ofRotary International since 1984,has contributed a $3,000 gift tofund additional undergraduatescholarships for the foundation’sscholarship program in 2013.Burke Rotary has supported vocationalscholarships, primarily forNorthern Virginia Community Collegestudents, for a number ofyears. This year, they have chosento partner with the foundation tosponsor awards in keeping withtheir vocational service goals.Fairfax Library Foundation hasprovided scholarships to the communitysince 2002, including annualacademic scholarships forundergraduate and graduate studentsin Fairfax County and theCity of Fairfax, and semi-annualcontinuing education scholarshipsfor volunteers and staff of FairfaxCounty Public Library. The deadlinefor filing an application for anundergraduate scholarship is April15th. More information can befound at http://www.fairfaxlibraryfoundation.org/programswesupport/baccalaureate.htm.“We are grateful to the RotaryClub of Burke for their work tobring affordable higher educationto the people of Fairfax Countyand the City of Fairfax,” said ExecutiveDirector Susan Harman ofFairfax Library Foundation.Duwain Ketch, chairman of theFairfax Library Foundation’s ScholarshipCommittee, said that donationsfrom all sources are importantto the foundation’s success inaccomplishing its goals.ºHe urgesindividuals, companies and groupsto consider their contributions tothe foundation to assure its success.Fairfax Library Foundation welcomescommunity interest andsupport. Learn more atwww.FairfaxLibraryFoundation.org.ObituaryTheresa Marie Patchan “Terre” ofBurke DiesTheresa Marie Patchan“Terre” of Burke died Wednesday,April 3, unexpectedly at herhome. She was born in Philadelphia,Pa. She is survived byher husband Peter D. Patchan;and her children, Amibeth(Benjamin) Griffin, and Peter T.Patchan. Terre is the daughterof Thomas and Florence Staker;sister of Thomas, Patricia,Cathleen, Steven and Jane, andaunt to many nieces and nephews.She is also survived by onegrandchild, Natalie. She retiredafter 30 years as a teacher withFairfax County Public Schools.Friends called at Fairfax MemorialFuneral Home, 9902Braddock Road, Fairfax on Sunday,April 7. Mass of ChristianBurial was held at Church of theNativity of our Lord, 6400 NativityLane, Burke, on Monday,April 8. Interment followed atFairfax Memorial Park. InTerre’s honor, donations may bemade to Cherry Run ElementaryLibrary, 9732 IronmasterDrive, Burke.4 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ April 11-17, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

Courtesy of Fairfax County PoliceNewsAnimal Control Officer Nabs Elusive Shih TzuOfficer’s doggedpursuit saves sly pupfrom life on the streets.By Victoria RossThe ConnectionJust 13 pounds of matted fur andfluff, “Biscuit,” a sly shih tzu,evaded capture in the Franconiaarea for nearly two years, porchsurfingand stealing cats’ food to survive.Until Enna Lugo got on the case twomonths ago. A Fairfax County Animal Controlofficer, Lugo was dogged and determinedto rescue the rogue pup.According to police, Biscuit got his namefrom neighborhood children, who routinelycaught glimpses of this lonely pup as heforaged for food or moved from one hidingplace to another. Private citizens and rescuegroups had been trying to catch Biscuitfor many months when Lugo launched adoggie dragnet.“Whenever I came to catch Biscuit, neighborhoodresidents would tell me the lastplace they had seen him,” said Lugo, whohas a shih tzu of her own. “Everyone triedto help get him off the streets.”She used several methods to try to catchBefore and after: Biscuit’s hair was dirty and matted, and filled withticks when Animal Control officer Enna Lugo nabbed the elusive shih tzuon Saturday, April 6. At the vet, Biscuit was sedated and shaved, andtreated for a skin infection. Other than that, he was found to be in goodhealth and was estimated to be around 3 to 4 years old.him, including trapping and tracking. “Hewould always find an escape route,” sherecalled. “When we tried to trap him, hewould lie next to the traps but he wouldnever go inside.”His origins are a mystery. Some residentssaid his owner had died and he had beenleft to fend for himself; others claimed thathis owners moved away and left him behind.Lugo said she knew that she needed manpowerto catch the pup. This past Saturday,April 6, she and Animal Shelter staff workedtogether to assemble a team of officers andvolunteers to bring Biscuit to safety.When they arrived on the scene off ofManchester Boulevard and Beulah RoadSaturday around 8 a.m., Biscuit was not inhis usual spot under a residential patio, andLugo was concerned that he had fled thearea.But he was soon spotted nearby, huddledin a nest of leaves where he had made abed. Animal control officers and volunteerssurrounded him, caught him with a net andtransported him to the veterinarian.At the vet, Biscuit was sedated andshaved. The vet removed more than 40 ticksand treated him for a skin infection. Otherthan that, he was found to be in good healthand was estimated to be around 3 to 4 yearsold.“Most surprisingly, Biscuit allowed OfficerLugo and the veterinary staff to hold andpet him. He seemed to know that hisstruggle was over and that he was in caringhands,” said Tawny Hammond, director ofthe Fairfax County Animal Shelter.Lugo has offered to foster Biscuit to helphim acclimate to living in a house with humancompanions. He will be available foradoption after he has had some time to readjust.“Officer Lugo’s initiative and tenacity exemplifythe Fairfax County Police DepartmentAnimal Services Division’s commitmentto fulfilling our mission; her workensured safety of the citizens of FairfaxCounty and the compassionate rescue of ananimal in need,” Hammond said.Lugo said she was happy and relieved atthe outcome. “I told the residents that evenif it took me a year, I would catch Biscuitand get him to a loving home.”www.ConnectionNewspapers.comBurke Connection ❖ April 11-17, 2012 ❖ 5

OpinionBurkeVoting AgainCommentaryEditorialBy Kenneth R. “Ken” PlumState Delegate (D-36)The Reconvened Session of the General Assemblythat met last week concluded workfor this year on the most significant fundingprogram for transportation infrastructure approvedby the legislature since the historic special session in1986. The bill that had previously passed the legislaturein the 2013 Regular Session was sent to the governorfor his approval and signature. He proposed aseries of amendments that were voted on last Wednesday,April 3, and approved by the House and the Senate.The governor will now sign the bill into law.There is no getting around the fact that the newlaw will cost the motoring public some extra dollars.One advantage of the bill is that it raises most of themoney from those who use the roads. The more vehiclesyou buy, the more gas you use, or the morecars you title the more you will pay for the constructionand upkeep of the roads. This very point allowedsome legislators who were opposed to raising taxesto vote for the bill, for they considered the new revenuesto be coming from “user fees.” By whatevername is necessary to develop pubic understanding,the new law establishes a framework for revenuegrowth that will help keep up with the cost of inflationand growth. The cents per gallon gasoline taxfor example will be replaced with a sales tax on thewholesale price of gasoline. It is doubtful that therewill be a noticeable change in gasoline prices at thepump considering the fluctuations in gas prices thatalready occur based on market factors.The most hotly contested race forstatewide office in Virginia, theRepublican contest for lieutenantgovernor, will be decided at a statewideconvention on May 18. That’s about amonth from now.A statewide Democratic primary will takeplace June 11.On Nov. 5, all eyes will turn to Virginia tofollow the conclusion of a fascinating race forgovernor. Democrat Terry McAuliffe will faceRepublican Ken Cuccinelli in a contest that willappeal to more conservative Republicansand more liberal Democrats.The race will feature massive effortsto turn out the vote. Mailboxes will fillup with glossy mailers. Airwaves will no doubtreflect the election.Wait, didn’t we just do this?Yes, but in 2013, Virginia will choose governor,lieutenant governor, attorney general, andall 100 members of the House of Delegates.Arlington voters will also elect one member tothe county board and one member to the schoolboard. City of Alexandria voters will also electa commonwealth’s attorney and sheriff.And it won’t be simple.Right now it appears that there are sevenRepublican candidates, two Democratic candidatesand an Independent Green candidaterunning for lieutenant governor.Republicans will choose from their seven candidatesat a statewide convention on May 18.Here are the names of the seven: JeannemarieDevolites Davis (R), former state senator andwife of former U.S. Rep. Tom Davis; E.W. JacksonSr. (R); L. Scott Lingamfelter (R), state delegate;Steve Martin (R), state senator; PeteSnyder (R); Corey Stewart (R), Prince WilliamCounty Board chair, and Susan Stimpson (R),Stafford County Board chair.Democrats will choose a candidate for lieutenantgovernor in the statewide primary onJune 11; candidates are Aneesh Chopra (D)and state Sen. Ralph Northam (D).Two Republicans and two Democratsappear to be running for attorney general:Democrats Justin Fairfax and stateSen. Mark Herring would face off in the June11 primary. Republicans would choose betweencandidates Del. Rob Bell (R) and state Sen.Mark Obenshain (R) at the state-wide conventionMay 18.Town of Vienna voters will elect three membersof its town council on May 7.Virginia has a General Election every yearon the Tuesday following the first Monday inNovember; that’s Nov. 5, this year. Federal officesare elected in even-numbered years. Stateand local offices are elected in odd-numberedyears. If primaries are called by the politicalparties, they are held on the second Tuesdayin June; that’s June 11, this year.This is a formula for election fatigue, alter-Paving the WayThe purchase of new cars has always had a reducedsales tax rate. The current 3.5 percent will become 4percent on July 1, 2013, and will increase slightly eachyear until it reaches 4.15 percent on July 1, 2016, stillbelow the sales tax on all other purchases. For the specialneeds of Northern Virginia there will also be a“congestion relief fee” of $0.15 per $100 value of thenet sales price of a home. A transit occupancy tax onhotel rooms at the rate of 2 percent is also establishedfor Northern Virginia. While the new law strengthensthe statewide maintenance and construction fund, itrecognizes the unique needs of the suburbs of NorthernVirginia and Hampton Roads and provides thatthe special funds that are raised in those regions staysthere for use in the region. No more sending money toRichmond with a percentage of it not making its wayback. Language in the law also requires that prioritybe given to projects that offer relief from congestion.There is a strong mass transit component to the lawthat provides funding for inter-city rail and $300 millionoff the top to help with the funding of the SilverLine. The additional funds should help keep tolls to amore reasonable level on the Dulles Toll Road.The governor offered an amendment at my requestand the urging of others that the alternative fuel feebe eliminated or reduced. He chose to reduce it from$100 to $64. The House leadership has committed toa study of the fee during this year to consider if it shouldbe re-assessed and if so, the amount, and the specialvehicles to which it should apply. I expect major revisionson this issue in the 2014 session. The job is nottotally complete in other areas as well. Clearly, though,we have paved the way for Virginians and the future.Every year is election year inVirginia, and it’s a bit much.nating record voter turnout with tepid voterturnout. Realigning Virginia’s election calendarso that the critical statewide races tookplace in presidential election years would increasevoter participation, although this changeis not simple and not likely.The Virginia General Assembly voted thisyear to impose much more stringent voter identificationrequirements starting in July 2014,an unnecessary step that suppresses the votesof poor, elderly and minority voters. Instead,they should fund an annual mailing to all registeredvoters that summarizes what and whowill be on the ballot. This would increase theintegrity of elections, giving all voters a chanceto arrive at the polls informed and engaged.Here are some good sources for informationon upcoming elections:Virginia State Board of Elections,www.sbe.virginia.gov/.Virginia Public Access Project,www.vpap.org/candidates?display=state.Fairfax County Board of Elections,www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/ecalendar.htm.Alexandria Board of Elections,www.alexandriava.gov/Elections.Arlington Board of Elections,www.arlingtonva.us/Departments/VoterRegistration/VoterRegistrationMain.aspx.— Mary Kimm,mkimm@connectionnewspapers.comLetters to the EditorAlarmed bySchool NamesTo the Editor:Am I the only one alarmed by thepresence of high schools named afterconfederate leaders? After ournation’s long and divisive war, symbolsof bigotry abound; this, however,is only amplified as a problemwhen the symbol is a high school.To be clear, the “War of NorthernAggression” (as it is ridiculously calledin some areas), and Virginia’s part init, are things to be ashamed of, not toglorify. Forcibly legitimizing treasonousvillains, and allowing our childrento be the recipient of our preposterousrevisionism is wrong.For example: The following highschools should be changing theirnames immediately:Robert E Lee High SchoolJEB Stuart High SchoolFairfax High School (Rebels)Stonewall Jackson High SchoolTo erroneously fight your countryis wrong. To erroneously fightyour country for your right to enslaveis worse. To glorify those whohave erroneously fought theircountry for their right to enslave isthe worst thing we could be doing.Kiran HamptonGreat Fallswww.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. Go toconnectionnewspapers.com/subscribeNEWS DEPARTMENT:To discuss ideas and concerns,Call: 703-778-9410e-mail:burke@connectionnewspapers.comKemal KurspahicEditor ❖ 703-778-9414kemal@connectionnewspapers.comChelsea BryanEditorial Assistant703-778-9410 ext.427cbryan@connectionnewspapers.comVictoria RossCommunity Reporter301-502-6027rosspinning@yahoo.comJon RoetmanSports Editor703-778-9410jroetman@connectionnewspapers.com@jonroetmanADVERTISING:For advertising informatione-mail:sales@connectionnewspapers.comSteve HoganDisplay Advertising, 703-778-9418shogan@connectionnewspapers.comAndrea SmithClassified Advertising, 703-778-9411classified@connectionnewspapers.comDebbie FunkNational Sales703-778-9444debfunk@connectionnewspapers.comEditor & PublisherMary Kimm703-778-9433mkimm@connectionnewspapers.com@MaryKimmExecutive Vice PresidentJerry Vernonjvernon@connectionnewspapers.comEditor in ChiefSteven MaurenManaging EditorKemal KurspahicPhotography:Deb Cobb, Louise Krafft,Craig SterbutzelArt/Design:Laurence Foong, John HeinlyProduction Manager:Jean CardGeovani FloresSpecial Assistant to the PublisherJeanne Theismann703-778-9436jtheismann@connectionnewspapers.com@TheismannMediaCIRCULATION: 703-778-9427Circulation Manager:Ann Olivercirculation@connectionnewspapers.com6 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ April 11-17, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

BulletinBoardSend notes to the Connection atsouth@connectionnewspapers.com or call703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Datedannouncements should be submitted atleast two weeks prior to the event.FRIDAY/APRIL 12Leading to Well Being: FacilitatingLeadership for a Well-LivedLife. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., at the MasonInn & Conference Center, 4400University Drive, Fairfax. Notablescholars and industry leaders addressinnovations in leadership and wellbeing.Mason students: $225;general: $300.wellbeing.onmason.com orinfo@cct.gmu.edu.SATURDAY/APRIL 13Bridging the Gap: ConnectingBlack Communities to theGreen Economy. 10 a.m.-noon, atBraddock District Government Center(Braddock Hall), 9002 Burke LakeRoad, Burke. Women in the NAACPgather for their general membershipmeeting. fairfaxnaacp@gmail.com.CARDIOLOGYDERMATOLOGYEMERGENCY/CRITICAL CAREINTERNAL MEDICINENEUROLOGYONCOLOGYRADIATIONONCOLOGYRADIOLOGYREHABILITATIVETHERAPYSURGERYRADIOCATCenters for TheTreatment of FelineHyperthyroidismSUNDAY/APRIL 14Healthy eating: Making betterdietary choices. 3 p.m., at ATFA,3949 University Drive, Fairfax. DrGewa Constace talks about theinteraction between dietary practices.RSVP required. http://www.atfa.us/category/womens-club/.WEDNESDAY/APRIL 17Overcoming Isolation and SettingUp a Social Network. 1:30 p.m.,at Alzheimer’s Family Day Center,2812 Old Lee Highway, Suite 210,Fairfax. Join to discuss strategies todevelop and maintain a socialnetwork. Call 703-204-4664 to RSVPand for more information.SATURDAY/APRIL 20Chapter 10, Disabled AmericanVeterans and AuxiliaryMeeting. 10 a.m., at AmericanLegion Post 177, 3939 Oak St.,Fairfax. Attend the annual electionmeeting where service officers will beavailable to help American veteranswith claims. 703-273-5730.MONDAY/APRIL 29Kindergarten Orientation/Registration. 2 p.m., at GreenbriarEast Elementary School, 13006 PointPleasant Drive, Fairfax. Explore theoption of enrolling your child;contact the office with questionsregarding the registration process.703-633-6400.TUESDAY/MAY 14Board of Supervisors’ PublicHearing: Home Child CareFacilities. 4:30 p.m., at theGovernment Center, 12000Government Center Parkway, Fairfax.A public hearing on the Home ChildCare Facilities Zoning OrdinanceAmendment; concerns number ofchildren allowed to be cared for,parking, drop off and pick up areas,permit fees and conformance to uselimitations in home child carefacilities. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpz/zoningordinance/proposed/.ONGOINGSenior Fall Prevention Classes.1:30-2:30 p.m., at the WoodlandsRetirement Community, 4320 ForestHill Dr., Fairfax. Tuesday and/orThursday classes in a heated pooldesigned to work on balance andcore muscles for injury prevention.$10. 703-667-9800.www.ConnectionNewspapers.comBurke Connection ❖ April 11-17, 2012 ❖ 7

Photo contributedSchoolsRobinson Students Commit to 26 Acts of KindnessBy Andrea WorkerThe ConnectionEven if only 10 percent of RobinsonSecondary School’s almost fourthousand students accept the StudentGovernment Association(SGA)’s 26 Acts of Kindness Challenge duringthe month of April, that would still mean10,400 random acts of kindness and courtesyadded to the world. Not a bad achievement.“Oh, no, we’re going for them all!” declaredthe eight students who form the 26Acts of Kindness SGA Committee. They havealready run out of the custom-made t-shirtsthat read “26 Acts of Kindness” on the frontand contain 26 lines on the back for eachwearer to fill in daily between the 1st andthe 26th of April with their participatorykindness (not to worry, more on the way!)The number 26 is in honor of the 20 studentsand six staffers who were killed duringthe tragic Sandy Hook ElementarySchool shooting on Dec. 14 last year inNewtown, Conn. One of those lost lives belongedto Lauren Rousseau, cousin ofRobinson Student Services CounselorKirsten Wiley. Sophomore committee memberRJ Holtzman said, “That connection justmade us even more determined to do thisright. Ms. Wiley means a lot to all of us.She’s really a beloved counselor to so manyFind Your Children Safe & SoundKIDDIE COUNTRYDEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING CENTERREGISTERNOW!DEVELOPMENTALLY 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 LicensedBEFORE & 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.FULL DAY SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM AGES SIX TO ELEVEN YEARSProgram is organized into weekly themes packed with FANTASTIC FIELD TRIPS, ASENSATIONAL OVERNIGHT CAMP OUT, DAILY SWIMMING, SPORTS, DANCING,MUSIC, AND AN END OF THE SUMMER “SMASH” MUSICAL PRODUCTION BYOUR CAMPERS FOR THEIR FAMILIES.KIDDIE COUNTRY IBurke CentreFairfax Station (Fairfax)6000 Schoolhouse Woods Rd.Burke, Virginia 22015703-250-6550of the kids here. Maybe this can make herfeel just a little better, and we’ve alreadydone one act of kindness then.”THE IDEA of performing 26 Acts of Kindnessto honor the Sandy Hook victims wasproposed in an article and via Twitter byNBC news correspondent Ann Curry andquickly went viral. The kids at Robinson aretaking it to a new level and making surethat neither the victims, nor the notion ofremembering them by spreading kindness,gets lost in the noise of the next news cycle.To get things started, the SGA crew produceda video that was made available tothe entire student body and later uploadedto YouTube. Twenty-six students and membersof the school’s staff, captured in poignantblack and white, were filmedthroughout the campus, each holding thepicture of one of the Sandy Hook victims.In the video, each picture is slowly turnedto reveal an Act of Kindness that had beenperformed by the participant in memory ofthe lost person whose image they carry.“We worked on that video for months,”said Jessie Bond, a senior from Fairfax Station.“Not just because it was technicallydifficult, but because we wanted to respectthe victims and we wanted to make somethingthat would show people how importantkindness is.”“You don’t know what even the smallestCome See OurAward-Winning Facilities!(Both Schools Winnersof American Instituteof Architects Awards)www.kiddiecountry.comKINDERGARTENRegistrations 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 22015703-644-0066Robinson students signing the PledgeBanner while participating in the 26Acts of Kindness campaign.act of kindness might mean to someone,”added Shannon Lopynski, a senior and residentof Clifton.Next on the agenda was a Pledge Bannerthat accompanied talks about the project.The banner now takes up the back of theNew Shipmentsof Annualsand Perennials!Japanese Maples30% OFFOver 200 VarietiesCitrus, Fruit Trees,Blueberries& HerbsIvy & PachysandraApprox. 100 $29.99Vinca 50 Peat Pots$36.99Spring Blooming Flowers & Shrubs!Lilies, Orchids, Hanging Baskets$29. 99 /cu. yd.8 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ April 11-17, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.comFollowus:Free EstimatesLandscaping and HardscapingPatios, Walkways, Walls, PaverDriveways and so much more!Celebrating our40th AnniversarySGA’s classroom, filled with signaturesand even a painted handprint or two.The T-shirts serve several purposes.“One of the goals of the SGA,” said AutumnGuckert, “is to promote unityamong the students at Robinson. On thelast day of our 26 Acts of Kindness challenge,we plan to get everybody togetherfor a giant panoramic photo, all wearingtheir filled-in kindness t-shirts. What away to show how all of us at Robinsonpulled together to make a difference.Every time someone wears one of thoseshirts, the message gets broadcast again,maybe inspiring someone else to dosomething on their own.”The students plan to send the photo,along with a story about their efforts andwords of encouragement, to Sandy HookElementary. “And, of course,” said WillRowson, a sophomore from Fairfaxsounding very much like the nextgeneration’s business leader, “you knowthat things that get written and recordedare the things that get done.”Guckert also knows how to work thepress and the social media avenues to getthe message out. 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Promoting Kindness at RobinsonFrom Page 8Schoolsus,” said Guckert. “It’s a way to take this effort to alarger audience, even beyond the walls of Robinson.”The group was amazed that their 26 Acts of KindnessTwitter account “exploded on April 1st,” as ShannonLopynski described it. “We started the day with20 followers. Before the end of the day we were over200.” At last check, there were 600-plus followingthe postings that good deed-doers were reporting. Abrowse through that Twitter log shows students andstaff and friends and relatives excitedly adding theirefforts to the quickly expanding list. “I made dinnerfor my family last night,” read one tweet. “I am writingThank You notes to teachers.” “I made a donationto Autism Speaks.” “I just helped our janitor cleanup a mess—and thanked her for what she does!” “Ibought a Starbuck’s for the stranger in line behindme!” Scrolling down, good deeds, big and small, keepadding up.“Sixty-two students will be cutting their hair todonate to Pantene’s Beautiful Lengths program thatcollects human hair to produce wigs for cancer patients,”said Alison Neun. Neun is a special educationteacher at Robinson and the teacher co-sponsorof the SGA along with Daniel Clements, who teachesscience. Neun and Clements both commented on howproud they were to be associated with the SGA. “Allof them,” said Clements. “They all participate,” commentedNeun. “They all support each other and theindividual projects and campaigns they are workingon. And they support the entire school by leadershipand showing up for events, games, performances,Photo by Andrea Worker/The ConnectionDaniel Clements and Alison Neun cosponsorthe SGA class at Robinson:Clements teaches science and Neun is inspecial education.everything across all stereotypical boundaries.”ROBINSON’S 26 ACTS OF KINDNESS campaignwill come to its official close on April 26th, but if themembers of the Student Government Association andthe troops they have rallied throughout the schoolhave anything to say about it, that date will not markthe end of the story—just the first chapter of a longseries. Check out their YouTube video (search for 26Acts of Kindness Robinson) and watch the good deedsmultiply on their Twitter space at twitter.com/26Acts_Kindness.www.ConnectionNewspapers.comBurke Connection ❖ April 11-17, 2012 ❖ 9

Photos courtesy of Hadley PhotographyTreasured ChildConsignments for Children• Clothing • Equipment• Toys • Books • DVDs703-978-4778Find us on Facebook:facebook.com/treasuredchildconsigments9411-C Old Burke Lake RoadBurke, VA 22015OPEN HOUSESSATURDAY/SUNDAY, APRIL 13 & 14When 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 & TimesBurke6012 Deep Lake Way................$753,995.......Sat 12-6...................Clark Massie...........................Tetra..703-391-62456356 Torrence St......................$689,900.........Sat 1-4..................Laura Grzejka......................RE/MAX..703-754-43417303 Mizzen Pl.........................$575,000........Sun 1-4................Rich Langguth.................Century 21 ..703-609-30795828 Canvasback Rd................$409,000.......Sat 12-4.................Andres Piedra..........................Jobin..703-913-30176427 Fenestra Ct.......................$285,000........Sun 2-4..Heidi Ellenberger-Jones............Keller Williams..703-915-6038Centreville14177 Royal Oak Ln.................$299,000........Sun 1-4......................Janice Farr............Samson Props..703-618-8358Chantilly42344 Astors Beachwood.........$800,000........Sun 1-4.................Chris Pezzana....................Weichert ..703-447-166213425 Melville Ln.....................$574,500........Sun 1-4...............Barbara Blumer..........Coldwell Banker..703-405-5993Clifton12130 Sangsters Ct...............$1,425,000......Sun 12-3...............Leslie Thurman.............Long & Foster..703-895-600013100 Twin Lakes Dr.............$1,272,500........Sun 1-4...............Marsha & Catie.............Long & Foster..703-618-43976817 Compton Heights Cir.......$619,900........Sun 2-4.........................Pat Fales......................RE/MAX..703-503-43656417 Springhouse Cir...............$599,500........Sun 1-4....Robin Jenks Vanderlip............Keller Williams..703-969-4966Fairfax3783 Penderwood Dr................$959,000........Sun 1-4....................Bill Hoffman............Keller Williams..703-309-2205Fairfax Station8309 Crestridge Rd................$1,495,000........Sun 2-4.........................Pat Fales......................RE/MAX..703-503-43656314 Youngs Branch Dr............$729,900........Sun 1-4..................Diana Khoury.............Long & Foster..703-401-75496205 Simpson Patent Ct...........$710,000........Sun 1-4...........Christine Shevock......................RE/MAX..703-475-3986Falls Church3804 Munson Rd......................$819,000........Sun 1-4................Patrick Kessler............Keller Williams..703-405-65403324 Stoneybrae Dr..................$699,500..Sat/Sun 1-4..................Dana LaFever.....................Weichert..703-609-3479Franconia/Kingstowne5577 La Vista Dr.......................$845,000........Sun 1-4..............Tracy Comstock...................Comstock..703-966-72686104 Mulberry Ct......................$569,500........Sun 1-4................Brian Mahoney............................EXIT..703-766-46006304 Walkers Croft Way...........$439,900........Sun 1-4..................Jim Souvagis.............Long & Foster..703-919-91915943 Dungeness Ln..................$359,950........Sun 1-4..............Heather Carlson......................RE/MAX..703-401-5805Lorton9280 Cardinal Forest Ln #201...$249,900........Sun 1-4...............Michael Richter..Residential Preferred..703-239-1234Springfield5307 Queensberry Ave.............$795,000........Sun 1-4..................Maria Quispe.....................Weichert..703-409-14998603 Langport Dr.....................$495,000.......Sat 11-2.....................Mary Ruehl..........Coldwell Banker..703-451-25007954 Hidden Bridge Dr.............$408,500........Sun 1-4......................Dane Work......................RE/MAX..703-869-45677704 Durer Ct...........................$305,000........Sun 1-4...............Jeremy Stewart.....................Weichert..703-549-87005898K Surrey Hill Pl #687........$142,000.......Sat 11-4.....................Kathy Stark.....................Weichert..703-569-7878To add your Realtor-represented Open House to these weeklylistings, please call Steve Hogan at 703-778-9418 or e-mailthe info to shogan@connectionnewspapers.comAll listings due by Tuesday at 3 P.M.HomeLifeStyleThe front facade to the house Scot Minesingerpurchased in the late 1980s was undistinguished,even bland. The engineer found the cross-gabledroof line particularly misconceived, but hoped toeventually introduce a more cohesive architecture.By John ByrdSometimes a good opportunityisn’t obvious at first.To see what’s possible, onemust look past surfaces.The facade of a 3,400 square footframe house at the end of a FairfaxStation cul-de-sac, for instance.The year is 1987. Engineer ScotMinesinger, then in his late 20s, isthinking about the future.At a glance, there are manythings about the frame houseMinesinger doesn’t like, startingwith a faux cross-gabled roof linethat seems to have no reference inany architectural style.The “spindly” front porch and thewhite vinyl siding are also detractors,as is the facade that’s not somuch understated as “bland.”Around back, Minesinger findsnearly 60 linear feet of rear elevationvaried only by smallish,builder-grade windows — a peculiarglazing design, given the lovelywoodland setting all around.Still, the house had been on themarket for two years, andMinesinger is looking for somethingto build his dreams on — aplace where a future family mightthrive in the fullness of time.Considered from this perspective:a house on two rolling acreshas a lot to offer, the only realproblem being to figure out howthat emergent “family home” —re-designed to taste — will actuallylook.“I wasn’t in a hurry,” Minesingersaid, explaining the 25-year gapbetween the dream and its fulfillment.“I wanted a more sustainablehome energy system first. Andwhile I saw the potentials in therear of the house, I was looking forthe combination of suitable influencesthat would move the projectforward.”So the big picture unfolds incrementally.In 1996, after occupying thehouse for six years, Minesingerdesigned a geothermal-based energysystem, which he installed inthe front yard. “My winter utilitybills dropped to about half,” hesaid. “It was a step towards independencethat makes otherchanges possible.”That said, it may be unsurprisingto learn that one so ardently methodicaleventually discovered howhe wanted his house to look by hiringa design build firm to help himthink it through.“My wife, Carolyn, had been clippingstories from magazines foryears,” Minesinger said. “Wewanted the house to be appropriateto this terrific setting, but weneeded people with real experienceto help us shape our ideas.”ENTER SUN DESIGN RE-MODELING of Burke, a residentialdesign/build firm recognizedfor innovative wholehousemakeovers.“It was critically important tome to find a process throughwhich Carolyn and I could exploreour thoughts together. In this regard,the 3-D space modeling approachoffered by Sun Designmade everything much easier,”Minesinger said.The first breakthrough: recognizingthat the existing, vaguely“eclectic” front facade needed tofirmly define itself — as classiccolonial with distinctive earlyAmerican accents.“The architectural identity becamefairly obvious once we satdown with Sun Design,”Minesinger said. “Carolyn’s interestin using stone nudged us in astyle direction that really fits thesetting. In fact, you can still see thisThe Colonial-style elaboration developed by Sun Design Remodelingexplores resonant 18th century detailing, starting with the culturedstone cladding on the lower level and chimneys. Decorative entablatureabove windows, crown molding and period railing spindlesbuild a style-appropriate profile, yet the existing windows and shutterswere re-used.A Family Home Evolveskind of stone work in historicalhomes nearby — especially as youhead west into hill country.”Thus, the spindly porch supportshave been replaced by sturdier columnswith a more stately profile.Porch railings are now period-specific.Decorative entablature crowneach window.At ground level, cultured stonecladding graces the exposed lowerlevel, the new porch support piersand the chimneys. A second chimneyhas been added to the frontfacade, an architectural salute toVirginia’s classic Georgians. Likewise,new siding — in tan andkhaki with bright white trim —accentuates the new facade’s texturedwarmth.Meanwhile, on the rear elevation,Sun Design developed a distinctiveindoor/outdoor plan purposedto multi-generational requirements.And that works. The three childrenare now teens. Clever “zoning”solutions confer both the privacyand easy interaction neededto satisfy the family’s varied, andforeseeable, needs“The patio room evolved logically,”Minesinger said. “It’s directlylinked to the dining room; a greatspot to take in the view ... withoutgetting your feet wet.”Still, the room is, by definition,“transitional” to the outdoor experience.Though it’s over 400 squarefeet, there was no correspondingmodification to the home’s HVACsystem. Instead, the design calls fortwo-ply insulated glass on threesides,and features a floor-to-ceilingstone fireplace.“The enclosure stays really comfortablewithout any additionalheating or cooling support,”Minesinger said, referring to thespaciously open addition as “a secondfamily room.”Overhead, a private balconylinked to the master bedroom suitegives the adult Minesingers a quiettreetop perch from which to takeit all in.Exiting the patio room throughFrench doors, the open-air planunfolds as a series of terraced activityzones: a 12-by-16-foot deck;a cozy covered porch cooled by aLast Brother ConstructionResidential & CommercialOver 17 Years of Experience• Patios, Walkways & Decks• Masonry Walls & Fireplaces• Basement FinishingThe entrance from thedriveway emphasizesthe soft, yet texturedelements that characterizethe design as awhole.Sun Design Remodeling helps a local engineer find theindoor/outdoor solution he dreamed of for 25 years.pair of overhead rotating fans.Both structures, in turn, seguealong their respective low-risestaircases to a flagstone patiowhere the family generally gathersto enjoy grilling and warm weatherdining.Rounding out the picture: a1196-square-foot two-level outbuildingcreated to shelter• Fountains, Waterfalls & Ponds• Sprinkler Systems• Landscaping & Tree WorkLicensed & Bonded571-356-7392lastbrother97@yahoo.comwww.lastbrother.comMoreSun Design Remodeling sponsorstours of recently remodeled homes aswell as workshops on home remodelingtopics. Headquartered in Burke,the firm recently opened a secondoffice in McLean. Call 703-425-5588 orvisit www.SunDesignInc.com.Minesinger’s collection of vintage1970s Cadillacs.As with every other aspect of theproject, the design called for carefullyscaling-back the newstructure’s mass, concentrating onarchitecturally sympatheticrooflines and elevations.It all marries beautifully. Opportunityrealized.#1 Weichert Agent in Burke & Fairfax StationCall Kathleentoday andask for acopy of her“SatisfiedClient List”Burke/Burke Cove $249,950Walk to Lake & PoolSunny & Immaculate 1226 sqftground flr condo w/ 2BR, 2BA,large eat-in kit w/ SS appliances,covered patio overlooks common area,MBR w/ 4 closets, 15X9 finished storagerm could be office, replaced HVAC,walk to pool, lake & more.Fairfax Sta/South Run $839,9505,000+ Square FeetHuge Newport model w/ 5BR, 4.5BA, 2 frplcs, finwalkout bsmt w/ wet bar, 2 recreation rms + aden, SUNROOM, 1/2+ acres, loaded w/ hrdwdflrs & moldings, eat-in kit w/ granite cntrs, SSappliances & tile splash, MBA w/ jetted tub &sep shower w/ new tile, dual zone HVAC, freshpaint, replaced roof, siding garage drs & more.Fairfax Sta/South Run $839,950Backs To ParklandSunny Berry blt home w/ 5BR, 3.5BA, screenporch & deck overlook stream, huge finwalkout bsmt w/ bar & dance floor, dramaticLvrm & Dnrm w/ vaulted clngs, updated eatinkit w/ granite & new appl, library w/ walkincloset, MBR w/ sittingrm, MBA w/ doublesinks & sep tub & shower & more.Burke/Longwood Knolls $549,9502 Car GarageSunny home w/ rear entry 2 cargarage, dramatic fmlyrm w/ cathedralclngs & windows on 3 sides, hrdwdflrs, fin walkout bsmt,3.5BA, kit w/new SS appliances & corian cntrs,MBR w/ sittingrm & walk-in clst &MBA w/ 2 sinks & sep tub & shower.Burke $424,950Multiple Offers ReceivedMint condition home w/ 4BR, 2BA, garage,SUNROOM w/ skylts, deck, patio, remodeledeat-in kit w/Silestone cntrs, private &flat backyard, brick walk, fin lower lvl w/fmlyrm w/ gas frplc, plenty of storage,replaced roof, siding, HVAC, water htr, windows& more. Walk to school & shopping.Kathleen Quintarelli703-862-8808See Interior Photos at:www.kathleenhomes.com • kathquintarelli@erols.com#1 Weichert RealtorBurke/Fairfax StationLicensed Realtor 23 YearsNVAR Lifetime Top Producer10 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ April 11-17, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.comBurke Connection ❖ April 11-17, 2012 ❖ 11COMINGSOONCONTRACTPENDING

Treasured ChildConsignments for Children• Clothing • Equipment• Toys • Books • DVDs703-978-4778Find us on Facebook:facebook.com/treasuredchildconsigments9411-C Old Burke Lake RoadBurke, VA 22015OPEN HOUSESSATURDAY/SUNDAY, APRIL 13 & 14When 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 & TimesBurke6012 Deep Lake Way................$753,995.......Sat 12-6...................Clark Massie...........................Tetra..703-391-62456356 Torrence St......................$689,900.........Sat 1-4..................Laura Grzejka......................RE/MAX..703-754-43417303 Mizzen Pl.........................$575,000........Sun 1-4................Rich Langguth.................Century 21 ..703-609-30795828 Canvasback Rd................$409,000.......Sat 12-4.................Andres Piedra..........................Jobin..703-913-30176427 Fenestra Ct.......................$285,000........Sun 2-4..Heidi Ellenberger-Jones............Keller Williams..703-915-6038Centreville14177 Royal Oak Ln.................$299,000........Sun 1-4......................Janice Farr............Samson Props..703-618-8358Chantilly42344 Astors Beachwood.........$800,000........Sun 1-4.................Chris Pezzana....................Weichert ..703-447-166213425 Melville Ln.....................$574,500........Sun 1-4...............Barbara Blumer..........Coldwell Banker..703-405-5993Clifton12130 Sangsters Ct...............$1,425,000......Sun 12-3...............Leslie Thurman.............Long & Foster..703-895-600013100 Twin Lakes Dr.............$1,272,500........Sun 1-4...............Marsha & Catie.............Long & Foster..703-618-43976817 Compton Heights Cir.......$619,900........Sun 2-4.........................Pat Fales......................RE/MAX..703-503-43656417 Springhouse Cir...............$599,500........Sun 1-4....Robin Jenks Vanderlip............Keller Williams..703-969-4966Fairfax3783 Penderwood Dr................$959,000........Sun 1-4....................Bill Hoffman............Keller Williams..703-309-2205Fairfax Station8309 Crestridge Rd................$1,495,000........Sun 2-4.........................Pat Fales......................RE/MAX..703-503-43656314 Youngs Branch Dr............$729,900........Sun 1-4..................Diana Khoury.............Long & Foster..703-401-75496205 Simpson Patent Ct...........$710,000........Sun 1-4...........Christine Shevock......................RE/MAX..703-475-3986Falls Church3804 Munson Rd......................$819,000........Sun 1-4................Patrick Kessler............Keller Williams..703-405-65403324 Stoneybrae Dr..................$699,500..Sat/Sun 1-4..................Dana LaFever.....................Weichert..703-609-3479Franconia/Kingstowne5577 La Vista Dr.......................$845,000........Sun 1-4..............Tracy Comstock...................Comstock..703-966-72686104 Mulberry Ct......................$569,500........Sun 1-4................Brian Mahoney............................EXIT..703-766-46006304 Walkers Croft Way...........$439,900........Sun 1-4..................Jim Souvagis.............Long & Foster..703-919-91915943 Dungeness Ln..................$359,950........Sun 1-4..............Heather Carlson......................RE/MAX..703-401-5805Lorton9280 Cardinal Forest Ln #201...$249,900........Sun 1-4...............Michael Richter..Residential Preferred..703-239-1234Springfield5307 Queensberry Ave.............$795,000........Sun 1-4..................Maria Quispe.....................Weichert..703-409-14998603 Langport Dr.....................$495,000.......Sat 11-2.....................Mary Ruehl..........Coldwell Banker..703-451-25007954 Hidden Bridge Dr.............$408,500........Sun 1-4......................Dane Work......................RE/MAX..703-869-45677704 Durer Ct...........................$305,000........Sun 1-4...............Jeremy Stewart.....................Weichert..703-549-87005898K Surrey Hill Pl #687........$142,000.......Sat 11-4.....................Kathy Stark.....................Weichert..703-569-7878To add your Realtor-represented Open House to these weeklylistings, please call Steve Hogan at 703-778-9418 or e-mailthe info to shogan@connectionnewspapers.comAll listings due by Tuesday at 3 P.M.HomeLifeStyleThe front facade to the house Scot Minesingerpurchased in the late 1980s was undistinguished,even bland. The engineer found the cross-gabledroof line particularly misconceived, but hoped toeventually introduce a more cohesive architecture.By John ByrdSometimes a good opportunityisn’t obvious at first.To see what’s possible, onemust look past surfaces.The facade of a 3,400 square footframe house at the end of a FairfaxStation cul-de-sac, for instance.The year is 1987. Engineer ScotMinesinger, then in his late 20s, isthinking about the future.At a glance, there are manythings about the frame houseMinesinger doesn’t like, startingwith a faux cross-gabled roof linethat seems to have no reference inany architectural style.The “spindly” front porch and thewhite vinyl siding are also detractors,as is the facade that’s not somuch understated as “bland.”Around back, Minesinger findsnearly 60 linear feet of rear elevationvaried only by smallish,builder-grade windows — a peculiarglazing design, given the lovelywoodland setting all around.Still, the house had been on themarket for two years, andMinesinger is looking for somethingto build his dreams on — aplace where a future family mightthrive in the fullness of time.Considered from this perspective:a house on two rolling acreshas a lot to offer, the only realproblem being to figure out howthat emergent “family home” —re-designed to taste — will actuallylook.“I wasn’t in a hurry,” Minesingersaid, explaining the 25-year gapbetween the dream and its fulfillment.“I wanted a more sustainablehome energy system first. Andwhile I saw the potentials in therear of the house, I was looking forthe combination of suitable influencesthat would move the projectforward.”So the big picture unfolds incrementally.In 1996, after occupying thehouse for six years, Minesingerdesigned a geothermal-based energysystem, which he installed inthe front yard. “My winter utilitybills dropped to about half,” hesaid. “It was a step towards independencethat makes otherchanges possible.”That said, it may be unsurprisingto learn that one so ardently methodicaleventually discovered howhe wanted his house to look by hiringa design build firm to help himthink it through.“My wife, Carolyn, had been clippingstories from magazines foryears,” Minesinger said. “Wewanted the house to be appropriateto this terrific setting, but weneeded people with real experienceto help us shape our ideas.”ENTER SUN DESIGN RE-MODELING of Burke, a residentialdesign/build firm recognizedfor innovative wholehousemakeovers.“It was critically important tome to find a process throughwhich Carolyn and I could exploreour thoughts together. In this regard,the 3-D space modeling approachoffered by Sun Designmade everything much easier,”Minesinger said.The first breakthrough: recognizingthat the existing, vaguely“eclectic” front facade needed tofirmly define itself — as classiccolonial with distinctive earlyAmerican accents.“The architectural identity becamefairly obvious once we satdown with Sun Design,”Minesinger said. “Carolyn’s interestin using stone nudged us in astyle direction that really fits thesetting. In fact, you can still see thisThe Colonial-style elaboration developed byexplores resonant 18th century detailing, stastone cladding on the lower level and chimnture above windows, crown molding and perbuild a style-appropriate profile, yet the existers were re-used.A Family Home Evolveskind of stone work in historicalhomes nearby — especially as youhead west into hill country.”Thus, the spindly porch supportshave been replaced by sturdier columnswith a more stately profile.Porch railings are now period-specific.Decorative entablature crowneach window.At ground level, cultured stonecladding graces the exposed lowerlevel, the new porch support piersand the chimneys. A second chimneyhas been added to the frontfacade, an architectural salute toVirginia’s classic Georgians. Likewise,new siding — in tan andkhaki with bright white trim —accentuates the new facade’s texturedwarmth.Meanwhile, on the rear elevation,Sun Design developed a distinctiveindoor/outdoor plan purposedto multi-generational requirements.And that works. The three childrenare now teens. Clever “zoning”solutions confer both the privacyand easy interaction neededto satisfy the family’s varied, andforeseeable, needs“The patio room evolved logically,”Minesinger said. “It’s directlylinked to the dining room; a greatspot to take in the view ... withoutgetting your feet wet.”Still, the room is, by definition,“transitional” to the outdoor experience.Though it’s over 400 squarefeet, there was no correspondingmodification to the home’s HVACsystem. Instead, the design calls fortwo-ply insulated glass on threesides,and features a floor-to-ceilingstone fireplace.“The enclosure stays really comfortablewithout any additionalheating or cooling support,”Minesinger said, referring to thespaciously open addition as “a secondfamily room.”10 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ April 11-17, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

Photos courtesy of Hadley PhotographyThe entrance from thedriveway emphasizesthe soft, yet texturedelements that characterizethe design as awhole.MoreSun Design Remodeling sponsorstours of recently remodeled homes aswell as workshops on home remodelingtopics. Headquartered in Burke,the firm recently opened a secondoffice in McLean. Call 703-425-5588 orvisit www.SunDesignInc.com.Sun Design Remodeling helps a local engineer find theindoor/outdoor solution he dreamed of for 25 years.Overhead, a private balconylinked to the master bedroom suitegives the adult Minesingers a quiettreetop perch from which to takeit all in.Exiting the patio room throughFrench doors, the open-air planunfolds as a series of terraced activityzones: a 12-by-16-foot deck;a cozy covered porch cooled by aveloped by Sun Design Remodelingetailing, starting with the culturedl and chimneys. Decorative entablaingand period railing spindlesyet the existing windows and shutpairof overhead rotating fans.Both structures, in turn, seguealong their respective low-risestaircases to a flagstone patiowhere the family generally gathersto enjoy grilling and warm weatherdining.Rounding out the picture: a1196-square-foot two-level outbuildingcreated to shelterMinesinger’s collection of vintage1970s Cadillacs.As with every other aspect of theproject, the design called for carefullyscaling-back the newstructure’s mass, concentrating onarchitecturally sympatheticrooflines and elevations.It all marries beautifully. Opportunityrealized.Last Brother ConstructionResidential & CommercialOver 17 Years of Experience#1 Weichert Agent in Burke & Fairfax StationCall Kathleentoday andask for acopy of her“SatisfiedClient List”Fairfax Sta/South Run $839,9505,000+ Square FeetHuge Newport model w/ 5BR, 4.5BA, 2 frplcs, finwalkout bsmt w/ wet bar, 2 recreation rms + aden, SUNROOM, 1/2+ acres, loaded w/ hrdwdflrs & moldings, eat-in kit w/ granite cntrs, SSappliances & tile splash, MBA w/ jetted tub &sep shower w/ new tile, dual zone HVAC, freshpaint, replaced roof, siding garage drs & more.Burke/Longwood Knolls $549,9502 Car GarageSunny home w/ rear entry 2 cargarage, dramatic fmlyrm w/ cathedralclngs & windows on 3 sides, hrdwdflrs, fin walkout bsmt,3.5BA, kit w/new SS appliances & corian cntrs,MBR w/ sittingrm & walk-in clst &MBA w/ 2 sinks & sep tub & shower.• Patios, Walkways & Decks• Masonry Walls & Fireplaces• Basement Finishing• Fountains, Waterfalls & Ponds• Sprinkler Systems• Landscaping & Tree WorkCOMINGSOONCONTRACTPENDINGLicensed & Bonded571-356-7392lastbrother97@yahoo.comwww.lastbrother.comBurke/Burke Cove $249,950Walk to Lake & PoolSunny & Immaculate 1226 sqftground flr condo w/ 2BR, 2BA,large eat-in kit w/ SS appliances,covered patio overlooks common area,MBR w/ 4 closets, 15X9 finished storagerm could be office, replaced HVAC,walk to pool, lake & more.Fairfax Sta/South Run $839,950Backs To ParklandSunny Berry blt home w/ 5BR, 3.5BA, screenporch & deck overlook stream, huge finwalkout bsmt w/ bar & dance floor, dramaticLvrm & Dnrm w/ vaulted clngs, updated eatinkit w/ granite & new appl, library w/ walkincloset, MBR w/ sittingrm, MBA w/ doublesinks & sep tub & shower & more.Burke $424,950Multiple Offers ReceivedMint condition home w/ 4BR, 2BA, garage,SUNROOM w/ skylts, deck, patio, remodeledeat-in kit w/Silestone cntrs, private &flat backyard, brick walk, fin lower lvl w/fmlyrm w/ gas frplc, plenty of storage,replaced roof, siding, HVAC, water htr, windows& more. Walk to school & shopping.Kathleen Quintarelli703-862-8808See Interior Photos at:www.kathleenhomes.com • kathquintarelli@erols.com#1 Weichert RealtorBurke/Fairfax StationLicensed Realtor 23 YearsNVAR Lifetime Top Producerwww.ConnectionNewspapers.comBurke Connection ❖ April 11-17, 2012 ❖ 11

Local REAL ESTATEPhotos by Craig Sterbutzel/The ConnectionFebruary 2013Top Sales1 11393 Amber Hills Court,Fairfax — $1,138,0962 11117DevereuxStation Lane,Fairfax Station— $1,050,0004616 12319 Ox Ridge Road,Fairfax — $840,000379 7107 AyersMeadow Lane,Springfield —$775,000852910© Google Map dataAddress .................................... BR FB HB ..... Postal City ..... Sold Price .. Type ....... Lot AC .. PostalCode ........ Subdivision .......... Date Sold1 11393 AMBER HILLS CT ........... 4 .. 3 .. 1 .......... FAIRFAX ...... $1,138,096 ... Detached ... 0.90 ........ 22033 .... ESTATES AT FAIR OAKS .... 02/20/132 11117 DEVEREUX STATION LN .. 5 .. 4 .. 2 ... FAIRFAX STATION $1,050,000 ... Detached ... 5.00 ........ 22039 ...... DEVEREUX STATION ..... 02/28/133 10667 MAIN ST ....................... 3 .. 3 .. 1 .......... FAIRFAX ......... $950,000 ... Townhouse 0.07 ........ 22030 . MAIN STREET RESIDENCES 02/01/134 4206 KENNA CT ....................... 5 .. 5 .. 1 ........ CHANTILLY ....... $875,931 ... Detached ... 0.32 ........ 20151 ............ UNKNOWN ............ 02/15/135 12129 BEAVER CREEK RD ......... 6 .. 4 .. 2 ......... CLIFTON ........ $850,000 ... Detached ... 5.00 ........ 20124 ......... MAPLE BRANCH ........ 02/25/136 12319 OX RIDGE RD ................. 5 .. 4 .. 1 .......... FAIRFAX ......... $840,000 ... Detached ... 0.22 ........ 22033 .... WEST GROVE ESTATES ... 02/28/137 3838 FARRCROFT GRN ............. 4 .. 3 .. 1 .......... FAIRFAX ......... $785,000 ... Townhouse 0.07 ........ 22030 ............ FARRCROFT ........... 02/15/138 8104 FLOSSIE LN ..................... 5 .. 3 .. 1 ......... CLIFTON ........ $775,000 ... Detached ... 5.00 ........ 20124 ..... FLOSSIE E COMPTON .... 02/21/1310 8901 Rhododendron Circle,Lorton — $750,0009 7107 AYERS MEADOW LN ........ 4 .. 4 .. 1 ...... SPRINGFIELD ..... $775,000 ... Detached ... 0.22 ........ 22150 . ACCOTINK BLUFF ESTATES . 02/12/1310 8901 RHODODENDRON CIR ..... 4 .. 4 .. 1 .......... LORTON ......... $750,000 ... Detached ... 0.24 ........ 22079 .... LAUREL HILL LANDBAY ... 02/22/13Copyright 2013 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of March 15, 2013.12 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ April 11-17, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

Photo courtesy of the Garden Club of FairfaxHomeLifeStyleHUGE SAVINGS!Save on your nextDIY project—See offer belowHistoric Garden Week is scheduled for April 20-27 andwill include sites in Alexandria and Fairfax County.Celebrating 80 YearsVirginia Historic Garden Weekraises money to restore and preservestate’s historic landmarks.By Marilyn CampbellThe Connectionwww.ConnectionNewspapers.comVirginia will be in bloomlater this month whenmore than 250 of thestate’s picturesque gardens, homesand historic landmarks open to thepublic for Historic Garden Week.The statewide event, which is inits 80th year and runs April 20-27,includes sites in the City of Alexandriaand Fairfax County.“Virginia is especially beautifulduring Historic Garden Week,” saidLynn McCashin, executive directorof the Garden Club of Virginia,which sponsors the statewidehouse and garden tour. “Every yearis different, and this one is extraspecial because of the anniversary.”Karen Cauthen Miller, HistoricGarden Week state director, saysthe event will feature approximately32 separate tours throughoutthe Commonwealth of Virginia.The event raises money torestore and preserve Virginia’s historiclandmarks.“Historic Garden Week hastransformed the landscape of Virginiaover its 80-year history. It’sreally an incredible accomplishment,”said Miller. “One-hundredpercent of proceeds go to the restorationand preservation of thestate’s most important public properties.The list is a who’s who ofany place your kids would visit ona school fieldtrip. We restored theBowling Green at Mount Vernonwith funding from the HistoricGarden Week, for example.”Miller added that Historic GardenWeek is the largest ongoingvolunteer effort in Virginia and isput on by 3,400 volunteers whowork year-round.“The restorations are of such a“Historic Garden Week has transformedthe landscape of Virginia over its 80-yearhistory. It’s really an incredibleaccomplishment.”— Karen Cauthen Miller, Historic Garden Week state directorscale that they require the combinedefforts of all 47 clubs thatmake up the Garden Club of Virginia.In Northern Virginia alone,the projects that have benefitedfrom Historic Garden Week includeMount Vernon and GreenSprings, the state’s only BeatrixFarrand garden,” said Anne GeddyCross, chairwoman of HistoricGarden Week.There are 78 special eventsthroughout the commonwealth ofVirginia planned during theweeklong celebration. In Alexandria,for example, those who purchasetickets to the Old Town Alexandriatour will also have admissionfees to George Washington’sMount Vernon Estate and Gardenswaived on April 20.Ticket prices for Historic GardenWeek vary. For a tour schedule andticket information, visitwww.vagardenweek.org.Your rental experts since 1969.Live local, rent local, buy local.1/2 Price RentalsOn Any EquipmentTues.–Thurs. With This Ad.Expires 5/31/13. Limit onediscount per transaction.Customer pickup only.12716 Lee Hwy., Fairfax, VA 22030 • 703-803-8585Burke Connection ❖ April 11-17, 2012 ❖ 13

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Novice toadvanced-level runners welcome;benefits the Junior League ofNorthern Virginia “Kids in theKitchen” anti-obesity program andother fitness initiatives along withMichelle Obama’s Let’s Moveinitiative. Register online or day-of.$35 for 5K; $20 for 1K fun run/walk;$10 for children under 10 for eitherevent. 703-442-4163,stridesforsuccess@jlnv.org orwww.jlnv.org.American Festival Pops Orchestra:Cinema Magic. 8 p.m., at GMUCenter for the Arts, 4400 UniversityDrive, Fairfax. Beloved moviemasterpieces performed by the iconicNorthern Virginia-based orchestra;tickets are half price for youththrough grade 12 accompanied by anadult. $24, $40, $48. 888-945-2468or cfa.gmu.edu.TUESDAY/APRIL 16John Cage 101. 2 p.m., at JohnsonCenter Library Instruction Room 228,GMU, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax.Assistant Professor of Music Dr.Guessford discusses his research onthe source of John Cage’scompositional procedures andtechniques between 1933 and 1951on the anniversary of John Cage’s101st birthday. www.gmu.edu.WEDNESDAY/APRIL 17Witness: The George Mason Show.6-8 p.m., at The Mason Hall AlumniGallery in Mason Hall, GMU, 4400University Drive, Fairfax. An openingreception featuring the work ofPatrick Sargent and Erwin Thamm,who have collaborated the past threeyears on a “multilayered narrative ofour heroes,” among them being silkscreen layered over woodworkportraits of Andy Warhol, J EdgarHoover and Paul McCartney.Facebook.com/gmu.soa.FRIDAY/APRIL 19The Marriage of Figaro. 8 p.m., atthe GMU Center for the Arts, 4400University Drive, Fairfax. The finalinstallment of the Virginia Opera2013 season: Rossini’s characters ofVincent Oppido plays in the Northern Virginia AmericanFestival Pops Orchestra Saturday, April 13, at 8 p.m. at GMU.“The Barber of Seville” findthemselves in a day of lunacy, asFigaro fights and outwits enemies tobe with his betrothed, Susanna. $44,$72, $86. 888-945-2468 orcfa.gmu.edu.SATURDAY/APRIL 20Fitness Workshop. 1 p.m., at City ofFairfax Regional Library, 10360 N.St., Fairfax. Cohen, a personal trainersince 2005, with clients ranging inage from teens to senior citizens andwho holds certifications for advancedhealth and fitness specialist andpersonal training through AmericanCouncil on Exercise will discuss theaspects of a healthy lifestyle. https://www.facebook.com/GetInShapeWithDavid.Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. 4p.m., at Stacy C. SherwoodCommunity Center, 3740 Old LeeHighway, Fairfax. A preview concertfor the 2013-2014 season withperformancesby the winners of the2013 Feuer Competition and FSOmusicians. $10.www.fairfaxsymphony.org.SUNDAY/APRIL 21The Robinson Crew Team AnnualPlant Sale. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at BurkeNursery and Garden Center at 9401Burke Road, Burke. The sale includesannuals, perennials, stones, hangingbaskets, shrubs, trees and mastergardener/landscaping design; flyerrequired. www.robinsoncrew.org orcontact Kay Billings atplantsale4crew@gmail.com.NOVA Simcha Party-planningExpo. Noon-4 p.m., at Gesher JewishDay School, 4800 Mattie MooreCourt, Fairfax. A one-stop expo forthose planning a milestonecelebration—DJs, caterers,invitations, party favors,photographers, venues, decorationsand the like abound. 703-323-0880or www.jccnv.org.Ringling Bros and Barnum andBaileys’ Dragons. 1 p.m., at thePatriot Center, 4400 University Drive,Fairfax. Circus performers from thefarthest reaches of the earth haveassembled for DRAGONS to showcasetheir astounding talents. $15. 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.The Marriage of Figaro. 2 p.m., at theGMU Center for the Arts, 4400University Drive, Fairfax. The finalinstallment of the Virginia Opera 2013season: Rossini’s characters of “TheBarber of Seville” find themselves in aday of lunacy, as Figaro fights andoutwits enemies to be with hisbetrothed, Susanna. $48, $80, $98.888-945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu.Woven Green In Concert. 4 p.m. atAccotink Unitarian UniversalistChurch, 10215 Lakehaven CourtBurke. In advance: $10; at the door:$12; family: $25. 703-503-4579 orwww.wovengreenmusic.com,www.accotinkuuc.org, oradministrator@accotinkuuc.org.Victims’ Services Hosts 5k Walk.4:30 p.m., at Fairfax Corner, 4100Monument Drive, Fairfax. Join thecaring professionals that supportlocal victims of homicide, trauma,sexual and domestic violence, childphysical and sexual abuse, stalkinghuman trafficking and suicide as theywalk together. Registration required.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/survey/crimevictimsrights.htm.To advertise, please callSteve Hogan at 703-778-9418Watchfor bigproblems.They disguisebigopportunities.Find us on Facebook and become a fan!www.Facebook.com/connectionnewspapersBulletin BoardSend notes to the Connection atsouth@connectionnewspapers.com orcall 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday.Dated announcements should besubmitted at least two weeks prior tothe event.FRIDAY/APRIL 12Leading to Well Being:Facilitating Leadership for aWell-Lived Life. 8:30 a.m.-5p.m., at the Mason Inn &Conference Center, 4400University Drive, Fairfax. Notablescholars and industry leadersaddress innovations in leadershipand well-being. Mason students:$225; general: $300.wellbeing.onmason.com orinfo@cct.gmu.edu.SATURDAY/APRIL 13Bridging the Gap: ConnectingBlack Communities to theGreen Economy. 10 a.m.-noon, atBraddock District Government Center(Braddock Hall), 9002 Burke LakeRoad, Burke. Women in the NAACPgather for their general membershipmeeting. fairfaxnaacp@gmail.com.SUNDAY/APRIL 14Healthy eating: Making betterdietary choices. 3p.m., at ATFA,3949 University Drive, Fairfax. DrGewa Constace talks about theinteraction between dietary practices.RSVP required. http://www.atfa.us/category/womens-club/.WEDNESDAY/APRIL 17Overcoming Isolation andSetting Up a Social Network.1:30 p.m., at Alzheimer’s FamilyDay Center, 2812 Old Lee Highway,Suite 210, Fairfax. Join to discussstrategies to develop and maintaina social network. Call 703-204-4664 to RSVP and for moreinformation.SATURDAY/APRIL 20Chapter 10, Disabled AmericanVeterans and AuxiliaryMeeting. 10 a.m., at AmericanLegion Post 177, 3939 Oak St.,Fairfax. Attend the annualelection meeting where serviceofficers will be available to helpAmerican veterans with claims.703-273-5730.MONDAY/APRIL 29Kindergarten Orientation/Registration. 2 p.m., atGreenbriar East ElementarySchool, 13006 Point PleasantDrive, Fairfax. Explore the optionof enrolling your child; contactthe office with questionsregarding the registration process.703-633-6400.14 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ April 11-17, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

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Beloved wife of Peter D.Patchan; devoted mother of Amibeth (Benjamin) Griffin, andPeter T. Patchan; daughter of Thomas and Florence Staker;sister of Thomas, Patricia, Cathleen, Steven and Jane. Sheis also survived by one grandchild Natalie; and aunt to manyloved nieces and nephews. She retired after 30 years as aTeacher with Fairfax County Public Schools. Mass of ChristianBurial was held at Church of the Nativity of our Lord, 6400Nativity Lane, Burke, VA 22015 on Monday, April 8, 2013 at1 p.m. Interment to follow at Fairfax Memorial Park. InTerre's honor, donations may be made to Cherry Run ElementaryLibrary, 9732 Ironmaster Drive, Burke, VA 22015.21 Announcements 21 AnnouncementsLEGAL NOTICEAccording to the Lease by and between (1112) Alan Cottrelland TKG-StorageMart and its related parties, assigns and affiliatesin order to perfect the Lien on the goods contained in theirstorage unit, the Manager has cut the lock on their unit andupon cursory inspection the unit was found to contain: boxes,furniture, TVs, ect. Items will be sold or otherwise disposed ofon April 18, 2013 @ 12:00pm at 11325 Lee Hwy Fairfax VA22030 to satisfy owner's lien in accordance with state statutes.According to the Lease by and between (2028) Andre W Hicksand TKG-StorageMart and its related parties, assigns and affiliatesin order to perfect the Lien on the goods contained in theirstorage unit, the Manager has cut the lock on their unit andupon cursory inspection the unit was found to contain: bike,chair, boxes, ect. Items will be sold or otherwise disposed of onApril 18, 2013 @ 12:00pm at 11325 Lee Hwy Fairfax VA 22030to satisfy owner's lien in accordance with state statutes.According to the Lease by and between (24032) Shirley Jonesand TKG-StorageMart and its related parties, assigns and affiliatesin order to perfect the Lien on the goods contained in theirstorage unit, the Manager has cut the lock on their unit andupon cursory inspection the unit was found to contain: totes,boxes, clothes, ect. Items will be sold or otherwise disposed ofon April 18, 2013 @ 12:00pm at 11325 Lee Hwy Fairfax VA22030 to satisfy owner's lien in accordance with state statutes.HOW TO SUBMITADS TONewspapers & OnlineCLASSIFIED • CHOOSE 1 TO 6 ZONESE-mail classified@connectionnewspapers.com or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411EMPLOYMENT • CHOOSE 1 TO 6 ZONESE-mail classified@connectionnewspapers.com or call Andrea @ 703-778-941126 AntiquesWe pay top $ for antiquefurniture and mid-centuryDanish/modernteak furniture, STERLING,MEN'S WATCHES, jewelryand costume jewelry,paintings/art glass/clocks.Schefer Antiques @703-241-0790.Email:theschefers@cox.net109 Prof. Services 109 Prof. ServicesFREE ATTORNEY CONSULTATIONon issues of Auto Dealer Fraud; Lemon Law;Identity Theft; Fair Credit Reporting andForeclosure Defense.Law Offices of E. F. Robinson(703) 970-208021 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements16 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ April 11-17, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

SchoolsSend notes to the Connection at south@connectionnewspapers.com or call 703-778-9416.Deadline is Friday. Dated announcements should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event.The EvangelicalLutheran Church inAmerica recently honoredFairfax nativeJanelle Neubauerwith a full-tuition seminaryscholarship fromthe ELCA Fund for Leaders.The fund allowsthose training for ministryto prepare for theirfield and work while taking on reduced debtand helps students attain an excellent theologicaleducation. Neubauer will attend theLutheran School of Theology at Chicago.Forty-four undergraduate researchers atthe University of Virginia have been selectedfor the Harrison Undergraduate ResearchAwards, which allow them to conduct independentresearch projects during thesummer of 2013. The research awards supportstudents who present detailed plansfor projects that have been endorsed by afaculty mentor. A faculty senate committeeselected the winners, who receive up to$3,000.Among the award recipients are:Juyeon Park, 21, of Fairfax, a third-yearneuroscience major in the college, who isresearching developmental neurobiologyand the effect of a switch in growth factoravailability during development of neuronson Coronin-1’s ability to mediate axonalgrowth.Andrew Lankenau, 20, of Fairfax, asecond-year chemistry major in the college,who is researching the separation of the dearomatizingenantiomers, which has potentialpharmaceutical applications.Alexander Clark, 21, of Burke, a thirdyearbiomedical engineering major in theEngineering School, who is researchingdeveloping a program to improve the specificityand decrease inter-observer variabilitywhen identifying children with rheumaticheart disease from 2D ultrasoundimages.Jonathon Blonchek, 20, of West Friendship,Md., a third-year computer engineeringmajor in the Engineering School; ShivSinha, 20, of Clifton, a third-year electricaland computer engineering double majorwith a minor in engineering business;Anish Simhal, 21, of Burke, a third-yearelectrical engineering major; and VinayDandekar, 20, of Fairfax, a third-year computerengineering major, are jointly seekingto develop a sensor system to determineoccupancy in study spaces in Rice Hall, thenewest engineering building.Allison Wade of Fairfax has been namedto the dean’s list at New River CommunityCollege for the fall 2012 semester. NewRiver Community College is located inDublin and is one of the commonwealth’s23 community colleges.COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIPJubileeChristian CenterCelebrating the Sounds of FreedomRealtime Worship - Sunday 8:45 & 11 AMSunday School 10:10 AMSunday Evening - Realtime Service& Youth 6 PMFamily Night - Wednesday 7:15 PMCall for Sunday Evening Worship Home Group Schedulevisit our website: www.jccag.org4650 Shirley Gate Road, FairfaxBill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170“Experience the Difference”Baha’i FaithBaha’is of Fairfax CountySouthwest 703-912-1719BaptistPreservation of ZionFellowship 703-409-1015CatholicChurch of the Nativity703-455-2400www.ConnectionNewspapers.com9800 Old Keene Mill Rd.703-455-7041Sunday School9:15 AMWorship Service10:30 AMwww.calvaryfamily.com“Continuing the ministry ofChrist on earth”Christian ReformedGrace Christian ReformedChurch 703-323-8033EpiscopalChurch of theGood Shepherd703-323-5400St. Andrew’sEpiscopal Church703-455-2500LutheranAbiding PresenceLutheran Church703-455-7500MethodistBurke UnitedMethodist Church703-250-6100St. Stephen’s UnitedMethodist Church703-978-8724Non-DenominationalBurke Community Church703-425-0205Calvary Christian Church703-455-7041Knollwood Community Church703-425-2068PresbyterianBurke Presbyterian Church703-764-0456Sansaug KoreanPresbyterian 703-425-3377Unitarian UniversalistAccotink UnitarianUniversalist 703-503-4579To Advertise Your Community of Worship, Call 703-778-9418Looking for a NewPlace of Worship?Visit Antioch Baptist Church!All Are Welcome!Sunday Worship 8, 9:30 & 11:30 a.m.Sunday School for Children & Adults 9:30 a.m.Married Couples Sunday School 11:30 a.m.Rev. Dr. Marshal L. Ausberry, Sr., Senior PastorAntioch Baptist Church6531 Little Ox RoadFairfax Station, VA 22039703-425-0710 • www.antioch-church.orgBurke Connection ❖ April 11-17, 2012 ❖ 17

Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/The ConnectionSportsLake Braddock shortstop Jack Owens had a pair of doubles against WestSpringfield on April 5.Lake Braddock senior Thomas Rogers has been cleared to pitch on alimited basis.Lake Braddock Baseball Getting HealthyBruins blast West Springfield as teambounces back from injuries.By Jon RoetmanThe ConnectionThe Lake Braddock baseballteam has labored through aslew of injuries early in theseason, with several key athleteseither missing time or limited intheir contributions.The Bruins lost two of their first fivegames after entering the season rankedNo. 12 nationally by MaxPreps.com. Lastseason, when Lake Braddock won theprogram’s first state championship, theBruins started 9-0 and did not suffer theirsecond loss until game No. 19.Now, nearly one month into the season,Lake Braddock is starting to getsome players healthy. Left-handedpitcher Thomas Rogers, who threw afour-hit shutout in last year’s state championshipgame, is cleared to pitch on alimited basis after having Tommy Johnsurgery on Aug. 27. Sophomore pitcherMatt Supko returned from a back injurywith hopes of becoming a key contributoron the mound.As others progress, Lake Braddock figuresto improve. But even though theBruins aren’t at full strength, they wereplenty good enough on April 5 to avengelast season’s loss to rival West Springfieldin the Northern Region championshipgame.Lake Braddock junior Joe Darcy earned the winagainst West Springfield on April 5, allowing oneunearned run in four innings.ins lost to West Springfield in the regionfinal before running the table at states. OnFriday, junior pitcher Joe Darcy limited theSpartans to one unearned run in four in-LAKE BRADDOCK, ranked No. 2 in thelatest Northern Region coaches poll, defeatedWest Springfield 11-1 in five inningsat Lake Braddock Secondary School.After beating the Spartans twice during the2012 regular season and again in the PatriotDistrict championship game, the Bruningswhile earning the victory. The righthanderallowed two hits while walking oneand striking out three.“He did good,” Lake Braddock head coachJody Rutherford said. “He’sone of the guys that’s gettinghealthy. I really wasn’t expectinghim to go four. Hekept his pitch count downwhich … got him deeper intothe game.”“I wouldn’t say[we’re] hitting ourstride. We’ve stillgot our best ball infront of us.”— Lake Braddock baseballcoach Jody RutherfordAt the plate, junior shortstopJack Owens had a pairof doubles and an RBI. Seniorthird baseman AlexLewis had a hit and threeRBIs. Rogers finished with adouble and an RBI, Supkohad a two-run single andDarcy had an RBI single.“It’s been tough, but I thinkit’s made us a better team,”Owens said about the Bruinsdealing with injuries. “Thechemistry in the dugout,we’ve all gotten strong. Kidswho normally wouldn’t play[when others are] healthy …have played and they got ataste for what it’s like …”While things are looking up for LakeBraddock, Rutherford said the team hasroom for improvement, including findingsomeone other than senior Nick McIntyreto step up from a pitching standpoint.“I wouldn’t say [we’re] hitting our stride,”Rutherford said. “We’ve still got our best ballin front of us. I thought we played a prettygood game against South County [on April3]. I was pleased that we came out and performedgood today.”West Springfield, on the other hand, isstruggling. The Spartans got the leadoffman on base in the first inning when shortstopTaylor Boyd led off with a single,but they came up empty. In the bottomhalf of the inning, a two-out Spartan erroropened the door for three LakeBraddock runs.Starting pitcher Blake Bird allowedeight runs — three earned — and six hitsover four innings. The left-hander hitfour batters and struck out two.“We’ve got a lot of growing up to do,”West Springfield head coach Jason Olmssaid. “We’re inexperienced, we’re young,but those are just excuses. We’ve got toget better. We’re nowhere near we needto be right now. …“I think Blake did a pretty good job. We’regoing to need him to go longer, but I thinkhe did a pretty good job — we didn’t helphim out at all. He kept guys off balance andthrew strikes for the most part, just endedup getting a little tired in the fourth.”WEST SPRINGFIELD lost to SouthCounty 5-1 on Tuesday, dropping its recordto 3-7 overall and 0-4 in the Patriot District.The Spartans have dropped fivestraight and were outscored 29-3 by T.C.Williams, Lake Braddock and SouthCounty.West Springfield will host Lee at 6:30 p.m.on Friday, April 12.Lake Braddock defeated West Potomac 8-2 on Tuesday to improve to 8-2 overall and4-0 in the district. The Bruins have won fivein a row and will host Woodson at 6:30 p.m.on Friday, April 12.18 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ April 11-17, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

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