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News
22 Years on Innovation at White Oaks
Weiner and Weiner, with Weiner and his two
Award-winning teacher George Weiner brothers serving as the partners, and their
mother as the receptionist. Though Weiner
inspires and enlightens. worked at the firm for eight years as a per-
sonal injury lawyer and enjoyed his work,
By Justin Fanizzi “Mr. Weiner was my favorite teacher,” said he still felt the itch to teach.
Photo by Justin Fanizzi/The Connection
The Connection Mimi Lynch, a senior at Robinson Second- “I missed teaching,” Weiner said. “My true
ary School and White Oaks alumnus.”He is calling is teaching, not law.”
ne day, George Weiner totally invested [in his students] and he The itch would finally be scratched as
O is in character as really cares. He made learning cooler than
Johnny Quizmo, the anything else we were doing.”
next, he is leading his Before Weiner, 60, came and made his
team to victory in “Phalange Ball.” No mark at White Oaks as a fourth grade
matter what role he plays or where teacher in the gifted and talented program,
Weiner attended a bar association luncheon
one day, and Dr. Robert R. Spillane, the
former superintendent of Fairfax County
Schools, was the keynote speaker. Spillane
told the audience that the school system was
he plays it, Weiner is undoubtedly his career path seemed to be headed in a looking to get people from other fields in
engaging minds and hearts. different direction. Born just north of New the classroom to teach. That day, Weiner
Weiner has been a teacher at White York City in Spring Valley, N.Y., Weiner recalls, was Aug. 27, 1987, and on Aug. 30,
Oaks Elementary for 22 years, and graduated from SUNY Plattsburg and after he was officially a teacher once again.
over those two-plus decades, he has finishing his undergraduate studies, he was “I told my brothers about [the opportu-
made an impression on countless given a glimpse into his future, serving as a nity], and they said take the firm car and
young minds, finding new ways to substitute teacher for four years while work- go,” Weiner said. “I did and I never looked
educate his students, and not just aca- ing toward his graduate degree at night. White Oaks teacher George Weiner. back.”
demically. As Weiner was preparing for his fifth year, practice in Virginia at the time and quickly In his first year at White Oaks, he was a
however, he learned that offered a solution. fifth-grade teacher and taught all subjects.
he would not be rehired, “I said to him, ‘What should I do?’” Weiner In his second year, he was switched to fourth
“He made learning cooler than as the school’s enrollment said. “He said ‘Come down here and we will grade and taught science, social studies and
was slipping and a perma- make a lawyer out of you,’ and he did.” a special spelling and vocabulary program,
anything else we were doing.” nent substitute was not which is still a staple of his curriculum to
— Mimi Lynch, senior at Robinson Secondary School needed. Worried about FOLLOWING HIS brother’s suggestion, this day. He embarked on several other ef-
and White Oaks alumnus finding work, he called his Weiner moved to Fairfax County and the forts to educate while entertaining.
older brother for advice. law practice soon became a family affair, as
His brother had a law the firm’s name was changed to Weiner, See Weiner, Page 4
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Burke Connection Editor Michael O’Connell
News 703-917-6440 or moconnell@connectionnewspapers.com
Deeds Wins Democratic Primary
Voters cite Washington Post endorsement
and ability to beat GOP as key factors.
By Julia O’Donoghue the Democratic Party’s nominee for gover-
The Connection nor this week.
“Wow. … No one could have imagined
Photo by Julia O'Donoghue/The Connection
ust minutes after gubernatorial what we accomplished here tonight,” said
J candidate Terry McAuliffe and his
family finished voting at their
home precinct in Spring Hill El-
ementary School, Susan Gorin walked
through the door.
Deeds to his supporters at a victory party
in Charlottesville on election night.
Across the commonwealth, Deeds re-
ceived about 49.73 percent of the vote to
McAuliffe’s 26.43 percent and Moran’s
Gorin, like McAuliffe, is a McLean resi- 23.84 percent. Just under 20 percent of the
dent with a home near Tysons Corner. She primary ballots were cast in Fairfax County,
and the former Democratic National Com- where Deeds, winning about 49.31 percent
mittee chair live so close to each other that of the vote, enjoyed the same level of sup-
they are likely to get stuck in the same traf- port he saw statewide.
fic jam on any given weekday afternoon. “I have supported Creigh for six months
But Gorin voted for state Sen. Creigh but I am as surprised as anyone to see the
Deeds (D-25), whose home county in cen- amount of support he got up here,” said
tral Virginia is so rural, it doesn’t contain a state Sen. Chap Petersen (D-35).
single stoplight. In the City of Fairfax, where Petersen lives,
“I am in education and the teachers’ union Deeds won 53.42 percent of the vote. State Sen. Creigh Deeds (D-25), from Bath County, won the Democratic
endorsed Deeds. The Washington Post en- In the aftermath of primary, both Moran gubernatorial primary June 9, pictured here in Oakton on the day of
dorsement [of Deeds] also impressed me,” and McAuliffe endorsed Deeds and encour- the primary.
said Gorin, who works for the National As- aged their supporters to throw their sup-
sociation of School Psychologists. port behind the Democratic nominee. Republicans, could vote in the primary, higher turnout and could have driven up
Fairfax County registrar Rokey Suleman said participation overall in the county to higher
TERRY McAULIFFE may be a Fairfax VOTER TURNOUT in the election, at 9.2 he expected participation to be low. than the state average.
County resident and former Del. Brian percent, was slightly higher in Fairfax “Historically, Virginia and Fairfax have
Moran used to represent part of the juris- County than the rest of Virginia, where ap- low primary turnout,” said Suleman. THE NEW DEMOCRATIC nominee will
diction in the Virginia House of Virginia proximately 6.3 percent of registered vot- Areas like the Mason District and Vienna, face Republican candidate and former Vir
Delegates. But Deeds beat both candidates ers participated in the primary overall. where competitive Democratic delegate
statewide and in Fairfax County to become Though any registered voter, including races were also taking place, tended to have See Deeds, Page 18
More Changes Ahead on GMU Campus
surface parking spots, for a total of 200 only was the way to go. It’s better for the
Braddock residents hear updates from parking spaces. whole region to have that intersection.”
GMU reps on campus construction. “It is supposed to feel like a home, George Calhoun then discussed the plans for the
Mason’s home,” Calhoun said. “It’s a more new faculty and staff housing, which will
elegant home setting.” be named “Masonvale.” The housing would
By Justin Fanizzi ter and the community. To deal with a new flow of traffic to the be located in the northeast corner of the
The Connection “There is always going to be tension be- hotel, Calhoun said that a new entrance to campus and would include 157 one, two
tween universities and colleges and the sur- the university will be constructed. The new and three bedroom townhomes. The homes,
upervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) rounding communities,” Cook said. “Any- entrance will extend a road from the cam- which would be rent-only for three-year
S welcomed representatives from
George Mason University to provide
updates on their development plans to his
time you put 30,000 20-year-olds in a con-
fined space near nice homes, there is going
to be conflict. But we have some things we
pus’ main road,
Patriot Circle, to
Ox Road, and “There is always going to be
terms, are slated
to be transi-
tional housing
constituency and to address their questions can work on.” will be a right for new employ-
and concerns at a June 3 district forum. Calhoun first described the recent turn in, right tension between universities ees and for new
Thomas Calhoun, GMU’s vice president changes and updates to the blueprints for turn out-only in- graduate stu-
of Facilities, was on hand to discuss the new the planned hotel and conference center to tersection. and colleges and the dents and would
construction projects on campus, including be built on campus. Calhoun said that the Calhoun said fall within the
the hotel/conference center and Masonvale, hotel, which is being constructed halfway that the univer- surrounding communities.” W.T. Woodson
which will provide housing for new staff, between Braddock Road and University sity hopes that — Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) High School
faculty and graduate students. Drive on Ox Road, is scheduled to open July this new en- pyramid in the
The meeting was the latest in a series of 15, 2010. trance will “un- county school
joint forums between the university and According to Calhoun, the hotel, which clog the arteries” of the campus and there- system.
neighboring residents, aimed at keeping the will be named “The George Mason Inn,” will fore, ease congested traffic along Braddock Calhoun noted that the traffic flow, which
residents of the district cognizant of the have 149 rooms, all on floors two through Road. is a concern for nearby residents, will be
changes occurring on the campus and how seven. In addition, the hotel will have a “We had a lot of discussion with [the Vir- about 50 percent less for Masonvale than a
those changes will affect them. Cook thinks lounge, bar, restaurant, 250-person ball- ginia Department of Transportation] and typical neighborhood, as there would be few
that the meetings are necessary to alleviate room and a conference center. Planned the county on what to do with the intersec- children living in the homes and most of
any tensions that may arise due to the close parking for the new center is 80 under- tion,” Calhoun said. “Both VDOT and the
proximity of the campus and shopping cen- ground spaces beneath the hotel and 120 county agreed that a right turn in and out See GMU, Page 8
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Week in Burke News
1981 Cold Case Solved
Fairfax County Cold Case de-
tectives solved a 1981 sex of-
fense case from Burke last week
through DNA evidence, accord-
ing to Fairfax County Police re-
ports.
Police Photo
Fairfax Police transported
Maurice Turner, 63, to the Fairfax
County Adult Detention Center
and charged him Thursday, June
4, 2009 with rape, abduction
with intent to defile and burglary Turner
Photo by Justin Fanizzi/The Connection
with intent to commit a felony.
In April 1981, Turner forced entry into the townhouse of a
Burke woman in her 20s. Turner held her at gunpoint when
he assaulted her, according to Fairfax County Police.
Turner had been in the Hampton Roads Regional Jail on
unrelated charges, according to police.
— Ken Moore
Former Navy Officer Dies
Lt. Cmdr. Joseph
Alexander de Buzna,
76, died peacefully
April 7, in a hospital in
Homburg, Germany
after a 3-month fight Robinson Secondary students and White Oaks alumni pose for a photo with Weiner.
against leukemia. He
was a resident of
Burke.
Born Aug. 27., 1932
in Budapest, Hungary,
Weiner Enlightening Educator
de Buzna served 23 From Page 2 smarts but the creativity of his students.
years in the U.S. Navy,
then served more than For one, Weiner gave weekly spelling tests, which DUE TO these innovative ideas and dedication to
Donated Photo
25 years in the U.S. included a Latin word. Once, the Latin terms were education, Weiner has been recognized by more than
government. “summa cum laude” and “magna cum laude,” and just his students and fellow faculty members. In 2002,
He is survived by his he told his students that if any of them graduate col- he received the Milken National Educator Award,
wife of the last several lege with those honors, he would take them out to which recognizes excellence in elementary and sec-
years, Ann; the chil- dinner. Almost 15 years later, he actually received ondary school education. To put the award in per-
dren who grew up un- phone calls from two students letting him know that spective, the winners are selected by a blue-ribbon
Lt. Cmdr. Joseph de Buzna
der his wings, René, they had, in fact, attained those honors, and off to panel of educators and since its inception in 1987,
Christine, Richard, dinner they went. only 2,300 teachers have been recognized nation-
Janelle and Joe; four grandchildren; other relatives and many In addition, Weiner buried a time capsule in 1987 wide and only 32 in Virginia. In addition, Weiner
friends. with his students that was to be opened in the year was also named Fairfax County Teacher of the Year
His family will host a memorial June 20, at 10:45 a.m., at 2000. Sure enough, 13 years later, 29 of his 30 stu- in 2001.
Fairfax Memorial Park to celebrate his life and loving memo- dents from that year came back to White Oaks to dig Though he has been showered with accolades by
ries. Fairfax Memorial Park is located at 9900 Braddock Road it up, and even staged a class reunion while they his peers and students alike, Weiner is quick to de-
in Fairfax. were at it. flect the praise. He credits his fellow faculty mem-
Among the other things that have made Weiner bers, namely Gail Kahn, for helping him create new
such an effective educator are his creation of “Pha-
It’s a Rugby Day in Fairfax lange Ball,” a cross between Spud and dodge ball
programs and institute fresh policies. But still, no
matter how much he tries to diffuse the acclaim, it is
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors declared Satur- that he plays with his students during recess; his undeniable that White Oaks Elementary and the lives
day, June 6 to be Rugby Day in the county. Supervisor Pat show on Channel 21 called “Universal Words,” that of myriad young people would not be the same if
Herrity (R-Springfield) sponsored the proclamation. The teaches vocabulary words using hands-on demon- not for him.
event also coincided with the first-ever crowning for a Vir- strations and interactive quizzes; and of course, his “He gave up a very lucrative law career to do what
ginia state rugby champion with three title games, and though now-famous “It’s Comprehensive,” a “Jeopardy”-style he loves to do,” said White Oaks Principal Connie
they were supposed to take place at South County Second- educational game show that displays not only the Goodman. “And he does it very well.”
ary School in Lorton, rain forced a move to the turf field at
T.C. Williams.
“I played rugby when I was in high school and I am pleased College Notes
to see that the sport has grown so much that we now have Weilin Yang of Burke recently Fulbright Foreign Scholarship to further Leadership and Community Service.
an official high school state championship,” Herrity said in a graduated from Cornell University his university studies in Germany. In addition, she was the runner up
statement. “Any time we can expand access to athletic pro- with a bachelor of science in biologi- Krisinger is presently completing his for the Student of the Year as picked
grams, it’s a good thing.” On Saturday, both the Western cal engineering. undergraduate studies at the Ludwig by the college faculty. Trachtenberg
Maximilian University in Munich. He is is the president of the College of
Loudoun boys’ and girls’ teams swept the U-19 Division I Roderic C. Jackson of Burke a 2005 graduate of Lake Braddock Sec- Charleston chapter of Best Buddies
games, while the T.C. Williams boys’ team won the Division was awarded a master of arts in in- ondary School and is the son of Chris and has attended the Best Buddies
II game. ternational relations from Salve and Denise Krisinger of Burke. International Summer Conference
Regina University. for several years. She is a member of
Kara Trachtenberg of Burke, a the Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Medical
Puppy Raisers Needed Joshua A. Krisinger, a senior at
Georgia Tech in Atlanta, was recently
senior at The College of Charleston in
Charleston, S.C. has received the 2009
Honor Society, The National Society
of Collegiate Scholars and Phi Eta
Guiding Eye for the Blind needs puppy raisers that are will- selected to receive a J. William Cistern Award for Outstanding College Sigma National Honor Society.
ing to open their hearts and homes to Labrador retriever
See News Briefs, Page 7
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People How would you like state of
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What would you say if you could have your fillings placed painlessly without drills or needles,
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Sara Beth Dean-Keyser and Michael Aaron Dillow Patient Comfort
Heat, vibration and pressure are the primary causes of pain associated with the use of the
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Dean-Keyser is the daughter of Sally and Bryon Dean of Williamsburg, tooth sensitivity after new fillings.
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Inc. She is a 1997 graduate of West Virginia University. She is the grand- swelling and the need for pain medication in many cases. That means a new level of comfort
daughter of the late Janet and Warder Dean, and Freda and Ray Griffith and satisfaction for your entire family.
of Braxton County, W.Va.
Dillow is the son of Diane and Charlie Dillow of Burke. He is a final
inspector of shipping and receiving for Simco Electronics. He is a 1987
Sterilization
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Bob Steward of Harpers Ferry, W.Va. and the late Mr. and Mrs. T.W. contamination, many of you have had old fillings replaced with either new fillings, or in many
Dillow of Millville, W.Va. A fall 2009 wedding is planned. cases, with crowns--and sometimes even root canals!! The reoccurrence of decay under fillings
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Great for Teenagers
The Waterlase® is especially great for teenagers. Sure, if the dentist is very good, shots
should not really be painful. But KNOWING you’re getting a shot is psychologically painful
even if you can’t feel the needle--especially for teenagers. By not getting a shot, not feeling the
vibration of the drill, and by not hearing the loud drill, kids never become afraid of the den-
tist, so they don’t grow up to be adults afraid of the dentist.
By incorporating laser technology into our dental practice, we are changing dentistry. It is
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Lasers have improved the lives of patients and their dentists.
Technology is something that makes life better. Better in this case is better clinical results,
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We are proud to be one of the first dentists in Fairfax County to offer this revolutionary tech-
nology. Since August 2003, Dr. Fox has completed over 3,000 laser fillings with no needle/no
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For more information about our dental practice please visit our website at
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LAWRENCE T. FOX, DDS
5200 Lyngate Court
Burke, Virginia 22015
703-978-5253
Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 7 am - 4 pm
New Patients and Emergencies Welcome
All types of general dentistry done at our office.
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semble. Does he want to take his date to wonders. which come with a commensurate total obligation
the prom in his own junk car, or daddy’s Stu will have to come up with $130 for of $1,180 to be paid, most likely, by mommy and
borrowed car, or instead, does he want to two prom tickets, $150 for a tuxedo rental, daddy’s Visas or MasterCards.
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News Comfort Dental
From Page 4 boys’ basketball team went 20-5 this past season and
garnered several awards from the National Christian
puppies until the pups are old enough to be pro-
Associates
Schools Athletic Association (NCSAA). Head Coach
fessionally trained as guide dogs. Training and guid-
ance is provided by local experienced counselors.Jerry Cuffee was named the NCSAA’s National Coach Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
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News
Photo by Justin Fanizzi/The Connection
A photo of a townhome in Masonvale.
GMU Construction
From Page 3
The residents of George Mason Forest
the people living there would be work- have also said that the storm water runoff
ing on campus and therefore would be us- from the construction site has had some
ing the campus shuttle service to get from unwelcome effects on the environment. The
their homes to their jobs. community owns an 11-acre common land
Though Calhoun promised the residents through which Little Rabbit Run Stream
in attendance that the University would do flows and, because of all the construction
everything it could to appease them, the sur- on Masonvale, the stream has become in-
rounding communities still have concerns undated with silt and is no longer clear.
over the changes that the construction will “That stream is normally clear and since
bring. the construction started, it looks like choco-
late milk,” Bluhm said. “What used to be a
EVEN THOUGH a new entrance is crystal clear stream is no longer there.”
planned, the primary concern is the in- In addition to the discoloration of the
creased traffic flow coming to and from the stream, Bluhm said that a couple of bridges
university. Meeting attendees stated that over the stream are in danger due to ero-
with the increased enrollment of the last sion caused by the increased water flow. If
couple of years and the planned construc- the bridges end up needing to be repaired,
tion has resulted in congested roads, mak- then the money to do so would have to
ing it difficult for residents to drive around come from the community’s treasury, which
their homes. is funded through community dues.
Tena Bluhm, president of the George Bluhm said that the university told the
Mason Forest community, said that only two neighborhood that it would take steps to
entrances and exits exist to enter and leave curb the water flow and the influx of slit
the neighborhood off of Braddock Road. that is being released, and that until then,
With the increased amount of traffic, trav- the residents can do nothing but wait.
eling on the road has become an issue. “We have been assured by GMU reps that
“It is definitively the biggest problem [we they would look into having contractors put
have],” Bluhm said. “When classes change, up silt barriers,” Bluhm said. “There’s been
the volume of traffic increases substantially a lot of unexpected rain, which hasn’t
and during evening rush hour, it is nearly helped, but I really hope they do put up the
impossible to get out of our subdivision.” barriers.”
Soccer Tryouts travelteampages/apex. For tryout
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BACKSTAGE, overjoyed with their victory for Best
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As the fiddler, freshman Jose Justiniano took home proud, I’m crying,” said co-stage manager Paige Ford.
two trophies – one for Cameo Actor and one for Cre- “There’s no award for stage manager, so it makes my
ativity – and Eric Fischer, who portrayed patriarch day, my world, to go on stage for this. Everyone
Tevye, won the Cappie for Lead Actor in a Musical. worked so hard; I feel like a mother hen — all my
As for Director Chip Rome, he’s as proud as can be babies have grown up.”
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Camps & Schools
‘Fiddler’ Garners Seven Cappie Awards
From Page 9 “I’m too excited to think,” he said.
Piper Hillman said doing the choreogra-
Emily Nice was “ecstatic.” She said ev- phy was “a really fun experience, working
erything in the play fit together “like a with everyone, and I’m grateful for all their
puzzle we solved.” cooperation and talent.”
Technical director Mimi Lynch was also “It was all Piper,” said Russell. “I did fight
thrilled. “The past three years, we were [choreography] and she did dance, and it
nominated for best play or musical, but
Photo by Steve Hibbard/The Connection
really was a great team effort.”
hadn’t won,” she said. “But this was a fan- Piper Hillman also designed the set and,
tastic show and everyone put in 100 per- although Stone Bridge won that award,
cent. It was a huge group effort. There were Rome said he was “particularly proud of our
102 people in the production and everyone set [because] it contributed to our sense
really cared about the show and had a genu- that this was a quality production. So when
ine passion and desire for it to succeed.” Piper won for choreography, I told her, in
Senior Eric Fischer said he felt my head, it was for set design, as well.”
lightheaded after capturing the Cappie for When Jose Justiniano won his first award
Lead Actor in a Musical winner. “There was of the night, for Cameo Actor, he was both
good energy throughout the entire show, ecstatic and amazed. “I’m just a pit orches-
so I’m glad it culminated in so many awards, tra player who happened to be first chair
including mine,” he said. “I thank my fam- and could play the solos,” he said.
ily and friends, plus Mr. Rome because he Later, after taking the Cappie for techni-
gives us so much drive and is the closest cal Creativity, Justiniano was equally in-
connection I have to a professional in the- credulous. “Two – what in the world?” he Best Costumes, from left, Jessica Kiraly, Karly Hirst and Parker Williams,
ater.” asked. “I was only expecting to get the med- Robinson Secondary School, ‘Fiddler on the Roof.’
als and have the honor of watching my
SUNDAY WAS also a big night for the friends win. But that’s the way God works. said Williams afterward. “I was not expect- photos. “They just screamed and screamed,”
Hillman family of Clifton, with sophomore It’s such a huge privilege to work with ev- ing it, at all,” said Hirst. “It’s such an honor, said Rome. “They had so much energy, they
Logan Hillman winning the Cappie for Male eryone in the cast and crew. I’m just a mod- though, and our cast was so supportive.” couldn’t contain themselves.”
Dancer and his sister Piper, a senior, win- est, little, violin player.” “I’m happy,” said Kiraly. “All the work paid Overall, said Rome, Sunday was a great
ning one for Choreography, along with Sa- Also receiving a Cappie, for Costumes, off.” night. “I wish this sort of excitement on all
rah Russell. Dancing for four years, Logan were Karly Hirst, Jessica Kiraly and Parker When the ceremony was over, the my colleagues, who deserve it, because
Hillman dubbed his victory “awesome.” Williams. “I’m shocked, still in disbelief,” Robinson students gathered outside for they’re all doing excellent work.”
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call 703-917-6459 with questions. Dead- series 7:30-8:30 p.m., at Royal Lake Lake Road, Burke. Magician Joe
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THURSDAY/JUNE 11 primetime show, “So You Think You Peek. 1 p.m. at the Pohick Regional
“Greater Tuna,” 7:30 p.m. at Fairfax Can Dance.” Free. Concerts are Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road,
High School, 3501 Rebel Run, cancelled if it is raining. If there is a Burke. A magic show with Louis
Fairfax. 703-219-2351 or threat of bad weather, call 703-324- Meyer of Child Time Magic, book
www.fxplayers.org. SHOW (7469) one hour prior to the talks and refreshments to celebrate
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Chess Club. 3:30 p.m. at the
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SATURDAY/JUNE 13 6227.
The Theater of the First SummerFest, a celebration of
FRIDAY/JUNE 12 Amendment Discovery Artists community, fellowship, music and
“Greater Tuna,” 7:30 p.m. at Fairfax Series, in TheaterSpace at the the arts. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., at Burke
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Fairfax. 703-219-2351 or the Arts in Fairfax. Featured readings everyone. Arts and crafts vendors,
www.fxplayers.org. include ‘The Bay of Fundy’ by Sherry five bands, a moonbouce and more,
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and The OK Corral. 6 p.m. and Wendy L. Anderson at 3 p.m., and www.burkeumc.org. Any donations
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7500 Accotink Park Road, Celebration, Burke Centre Library, substance abuse in the community
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Prom 2009
Photos by Gina J. Uricoli/The Connection
Jen Grottle arrives at the W.T. Mike Caldwell and Olga Korostelina share a
Woodson Prom 2009. dance as king and queen of the prom.
Aaron James dances at the W.T. Woodson Prom.
The Big Night Woodson students hit the
dance floor for 2009 Prom.
Kelly Kim and Ana Jivotovski prepare to
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Students dance at the W.T. Woodson prom, which took place Friday, June 5 at the Springfield
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Renner-Led Spartans Fall Just Short
West Springfield baseball falls to Menchville,
6-5, in Virginia AAA state semifinals.
By Jason Mackey win,” said Renner, who previously started
The Connection at shortstop but this year shifted to center
field. “I want to make sure my team has a
ryn Renner was the last to leave chance to win. If that means I have to go 0-
B West Springfield’s dugout early
last Saturday evening, June 6. His
baseball team had just suffered a
crushing 6-5 defeat to Menchville in the
Virginia AAA state semifinals, and Renner,
for-4 and make catches in the outfield, I’ll
do it. I just want to get the win.”
Renner did all he could. All the Spartans
did. No one wanted this historic season to
end. The Spartans won 23 games in 2009
with his head down, held two bats in his and lost only once — on Saturday — in the
left hand and had a red duffel bag slung state of Virginia. The team won its first Pa-
over his right shoulder. triot District title since 2005, and it held its
For the 2 hours first Northern Re-
and 20 minutes be- gion trophy since
fore that moment, “He’s been doing it for us 1998, the first dur-
the weight Renner ing James’ five-year
carried was immea-
all year. He’s just a tenure.
surable. West
Springfield’s unques-
special athlete.” WEST SPRING-
tioned leader, — John James, coach, FIELD had not
Renner collected West Springfield High reached this point
four hits, drove in solely because of
three runs and Renner. Two pitch-
scored twice. Those associated with the ers, righties Mike Kent and Bobby Wahl, had
Spartans’ program had come to expect an turned in one dominant performance after
heroic effort from Renner. another, with Kent tossing a complete-game
“He’s been doing it for us all year,” head gem during the Spartans’ region title game
coach John James said. “He’s just a special against Lake Braddock and Wahl steadying
athlete.” himself enough three days later in a state
Special enough that Renner, as a ritual, quarterfinal victory over Deep Run. A week
pulls his team into center field before ev- earlier, Wahl tossed nine innings of one-run
ery game and leads a prayer session. Spe- ball during an extra-inning region semifi-
cial enough that, at his direction, the Spar- nal win over Chantilly.
File Photo
tans color their hats and spikes with enough The Spartans have benefited from a
orange ink that you’d think they were spon- wealth of offensive contributions, too. Take
sored by Sharpie. Special enough that when a look at one of James’ lineup cards, and its
his team needed not only offense but a occupants have all had significant moments.
During the West Springfield baseball team’s Virginia AAA state semifi- heartbeat, Renner provided both.
nal loss to Menchville over the weekend, senior Bryn Renner went 4- “I just want to do whatever it takes to See Spartans, Page 14
for-4 with three RBIs and two runs scored.
Rams Shocked wanted — it to. Chantilly raced out to a
seven-goal lead before Robinson got on
In Final the board, which happened after a
Courtney Coleman goal with 12 min-
Robinson girls’ lacrosse coach Alison utes, 27 seconds left in the first half.
Neun approached each one of her play- But the Chargers went on another
ers following this past Sunday’s stun- five-goal run and had a 12-1 lead with
ning 13-4 loss to Chantilly in the Vir- 9 minutes to play. Robinson (17-4)
ginia AAA state title game. Though scored three of the game’s final four
Neun was aware that words wouldn’t goals, making one last push
make the pain subside, she behind scores from
reassured her team that it Coleman, Tory Barron and
wouldn’t be judged on one Week in Sports Katie McHugh.
day’s performance. “They could’ve given up
“I told these girls, you re- when this team went ahead on them,
ally don’t measure your career by tro- but instead of giving up, they just kept
phies, because if you did only, these two on fighting,” Neun said. “I’m really
teams would be happy with what West Springfield’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes has recognized Joey
proud of them for doing that.” DeSantis, left, (football) and Danielle O’Brien, right, (field hockey,
they’ve done,” Neun said. “And these Of course if Neun was looking to mea-
girls from the start had so much heart.” soccer and gymnastics) as the group’s Male and Female Athletes of the
sure her team’s season by trophies, those Year. Boys’ lacrosse coach Scott Settar, second from right, was named
The state final unfolded completely two commemorating the Rams’
opposite of how anyone wearing blue the Coach of the Year. Also pictured is Todd Lalich, second from left.
Concorde District and Northern Region These three were selected for their integrity, service and teamwork in
and gold would’ve expected — or title game victories would surely suffice. the field, classroom and in the community. Past winners of this award
have included Joe Saunders, Bryn Renner, Peter Lalich, Kara Lawson
and Meghan Ogilvie.
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Sports
If you do not get The Burke
Connection delivered to your home… Spartans Stumble in Semifinals
FIRST CLASS MAILED From Page 13 first-inning home run Saturday against Kent. With
the count 0-1, Lake pounded the next pitch he saw
SUBSCRIPTIONS are now available Shortstop Trevor Snook’s squeeze bunt captured over the 24-foot fence in center, giving the Monarchs
that district title, mercilessly ending a 16-inning, a 2-0 lead.
for the first time with timely postal carrier two-day marathon with South County. But West Springfield had some power on reserve.
delivery: $30 for six months. Help us meet the costs Tucker Tobin, the team’s catcher, hit home runs in With Renner and Morgan answering with shots of
of providing first-rate community journalism on both the region final and against Deep Run, totaling their own, the game was tied at two entering the
newsprint to your household. eight RBIs during the Saturday-to-Tuesday stretch. bottom of the third inning. After Stallings singled and
Charlie Morgan, the team’s third baseman, hit a tape- second baseman Bubba Self reached on a fielder’s
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measure shot over the center field choice, Renner’s double down the
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which followed Renner’s homer to
left and tied the score at two.
“We kept fighting third run. Then Morgan, with a 1-
1 count, laced a single to score
OPEN HOUSES “There’s nothing to be disap-
pointed about,” James said. “We
showed tremendous heart. We
the whole time.” Renner.
The Spartans’ 4-2 lead would
— John James, coach, gradually disappear, though. With
SAT./SUN. JUNE 13 & 14 showed tremendous character all West Springfield High single runs in the fourth and fifth
year. There’s nothing to be disap- innings, Menchville tied it up.
pointed about with these guys.” Then, after the Monarchs had runners on second and
Renner was one of five seniors that James started third with one out in the sixth, Jeff Gray’s single to
against Menchville. Tobin, Kent, outfielder Andy right field scored two, making it 6-4.
Stallings and first baseman Richie McMahon were West Springfield fought back. Despite two swing-
the others. That core group has started for three ing strikeouts in the bottom of the seventh, Self
years, every year realizing that this season’s title run reached on a well-placed bunt, advanced to second
would come. on a balk and scored when Renner singled three
“I feel we really took a big step as a baseball pro- pitches later, bringing the Spartans to within a run.
gram, and as a whole school,” Renner said. “We re- But Morgan’s swinging strikeout would later end it.
ally stepped up. Our senior class really took it upon With West Springfield’s loss, a Northern Region
ourselves since freshman year and said that we re- team has not captured a state championship since
ally wanted to go far.” Madison did it in 2002.
“We kept fighting the whole time,” James said, “but
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HEIRS-AT-LAW OF HOWARD N. DARLING
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Deeds Scores Win
15 Getaways 26 Antiques 102 Instruction 116 Childcare Avail.
From Page 3 primary voters were most concerned with
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4 BR/4BA OCEAN- antique/semi antique furn.
home,OFC Lic, FT & PT, days,
FRONT VILLA including mid century & Reading & writing ginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell for McDonnell in the fall.
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furniture, sterling, mens can be fun.
evenings, Back-up care & the second time in a general election this “A lot of people assume that hard-core
to $2700 Weeks avail.
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clocks, jewelry, costume
8/22,8/29 Call Sharon jewelry, etc. Call Schefer welcome. Large yard for lots of McDonnell beat Deeds by just 323 votes core Republicans and they are not. Demo-
Douaire 703 764-8224 Antiques @ 703-241-0790. 703-424-4690 fun! 703-569-8056 in the 2005 attorney general race, the clos- cratic Party people tend to vote ‘electability’
est election in the history of Virginia. over social policy,” said Surovell.
21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements In that election, Deeds carried Fairfax “They may not agree with Creigh’s vot-
County four years ago by a healthy margin ing record on guns and gay marriage but a
of 57 percent to McDonnell’s 42 percent. lot of Democrats recognize that the rest of
TAX NOTICE McDonnell said he intends to close that gap the state doesn’t think like Fairfax County
of support between him and Deeds in and Arlington,” he added.
CITY OF FAIRFAX Fairfax, where approximately one in seven Deeds did pick up a lot of support in
Virginia voters lives. Fairfax’s more conservative, Republican-
“I will make sure people know I am the leaning like Clifton, Fairfax Station and
REAL ESTATE TAX original Fairfax resident and I intend to Newgate South. But one of his largest pre-
spend a lot more time up here,” said cinct wins — getting 65 percent of the vote
PAYMENTS ARE DUE McDonnell, who grew up in the Mount at the Sunrise Valley Elementary School —
Vernon area. came in Reston, one of Fairfax’s most so-
In the aftermath of primary, both Moran cially liberal communities.
Real Estate tax bills have been mailed and are due and McAuliffe endorsed Deeds and encour-
June 22, 2009 aged their supporters to throw their sup-
port behind the Democratic nominee.
SEVERAL DEEDS SUPPORTERS said the
campaign began to gain momentum and
In 2005, McDonnell outspent Deeds $5.9 attention in Northern Virginia after The
million to $3.1 million in the attorney Washington Post editorial board endorsed
LATE PAYMENT PENALTY general’s race. And Deeds still came very the candidate on May 22.
close to beating McDonnell, which proves “That was definitely a turning point for
he can win a general election against the us. … I took him around Viva Vienna! [fes-
To avoid a 10% late payment penalty and interest charges, payment Republican, he said. tival] the weekend after the endorsement
Many Northern Virginia voters also said came out and I was amazed at how many
in full must be made in person or postmarked by close of business on they were not concerned Deed had lost to people came up to him and said they were
McDonnell in a previous statewide race. As voting for him,” said Petersen.
a rural Virginian, Deeds would be able to In days leading up to the election, the
June 22, 2009 attract a broader base of support to the
Democratic Party ticket, they said.
newspaper also followed up with two more
editorial columns praising Deeds, including
“We need a candidate who has been a part one admonishing the Moran campaign for
of the Virginia government and is a good being “misleading” about Deeds’ record on
Taxes may be paid in person Monday – Friday match against McDonnell,” said Paul gun control.
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Honigberg, a McLean resident who was Primary voters said Deeds support for in-
considering voting for Deeds. creasing Northern Virginia’s state transpor-
Treasurer’s Office, Room 234, City Hall tation funding was important.
JUST A FEW WEEKS AGO, Deeds was In 2008, Deeds supported a failed bill that
lagging behind McAuliffe and Moran in would have raised the gas tax statewide to
IMPORTANT polls and considered a long shot to win the provide more transportation funding, even
primary, particularly in voter-rich Northern though many of his own constituents were
Virginia. unhappy with the decision. Moran did not
Even if you do not receive a bill, As of May 27, McAuliffe had raised $5.7 support the plan, in part because he did not
million to Deeds’ $2.3 million and Moran’s believe it would be politically viable as a
you are responsible for paying real estate taxes by $3 million. Several said the prolific time when gas prices were reaching record
June 22, 2009 to avoid late payment penalties fundraiser would be able to overwhelm the highs.
other candidates with staff and advertising. “I think Deeds has a better record on the
Moran also had more name recognition issues like transportation that affect us than
For Additional Information, please call 703-385-7904 than Deeds in Northern Virginia. He had the other candidates,” said Carolyn Lee
been a local delegate to the state legisla- Decker, a Fairfax Station resident who voted
ture and his older brother, U.S. Rep. Jim for Deeds.
Moran (D-8), is a popular local congress- Among the runners up, Moran outper-
man. formed McAuliffe in Fairfax County, despite
Others said Deeds would also be too con- losing to him overall in Virginia.
servative for the Democratic primary vot- The former delegate won about six Fairfax
ers of Northern Virginia. precincts that directly abut or are very close
Deeds had voted in favor of bill that to the City of Alexandria, which he used to
would have allowed people to wear con- represent. He also performed about seven
cealed guns in bars, a measure that Gov. percentage points higher — for a total of
Tim Kaine (D) vetoed and the Fairfax 35.43 percent overall — in those Fairfax
County government actively lobbied against County polling stations than overlap with
this year. The state senator had also voted his brother’s congressional district.
in favor of changing the Virginia constitu- McAuliffe did not earn more than 45 per-
tion to define marriage as between a man cent of the vote at any Fairfax County poll-
and a woman, thereby limiting same sex ing station but won about still won about
E-mail: classified@connectionnewspapers.com partner benefits. three precincts. His strongest support was
But Fairfax County Democratic Commit- found in parts of Herndon, Lorton and
tee chair Scott Surovell said Democratic Centreville.
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