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Follow on Twitter: @SprConnectionSpringfieldFranconia ❖ KingstowneNewingtonInsidePet ConnectionBulova to Create TransparencyReview CommissionNews, Page 3West SpringfieldGirls WinConference,District TitleSports, Page 12Entertainment, Page 10 ❖ Sports, Page 12 ❖ Classified, Page 14Photo by Dominique Escalera/The ConnectionMeet Springfield’sBest FriendsPet Connection, Page 8Colin Hunt, 7, of Springfield with his new dog Hailey.“We couldn’t remember the name Lucy, so I named her Hailey,” he said.February 26 - March 4, 2015www.ConnectionNewspapers.comonline at www.connectionnewspapers.comSpringfield Connection ❖ February 26 - March 4, 2015 ❖ 1

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Photo courtesy of Sunrise Senior LivingNewsSpringfield Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic703-778-9414 or south@connectionnewspapers.comCommunity Reviews Plans for Silas Burke PropertyMembers of the Burkeand West Springfieldcommunities were invitedto review theplans of Sunrise Development, LLCto build an assisted living facility onthe property of the Silas Burke House.The meeting was held Tuesday, Feb.24 at the West Springfield GovernmentCenter.Sunrise Development has appliedfor the property to be rezoned to accommodatethe more densely populatedliving space they intend tobuild.Though some have expressed concernfor the well-being of the nearly200-year-old former residence ofSilas Burke himself if a new buildingwere to go up nearby, Sunrise’s proposalincludes a guarantee that thehouse, “accessory structures” like theiconic windmill and immediate surroundingproperty, will be protectedand maintained.“The neat thing there is we’re ableto preserve the Silas Burke house inperpetuity,” said Supervisor PatHerrity (R-Springfield), “without abig investment from the county, in avery tight fiscal time.”— Tim PetersonThe rendering from Sunrise shows the existing Silas Burke house on the left, with a concept for the Sunrise communitybehind the house on the right.Bulova to Create Transparency Review CommissionGroup would include citizens,legal community and other organizations.By Tim PetersonThe ConnectionWhen Alexandria residentNatasha McKenna was removedfrom life support anddied on Feb. 8, the Fairfax County Sheriff’sOffice posted a release on the countywebsite. It was an update to an earlier poston Feb. 5 that explained McKenna was aninmate at the Fairfax County Adult DetentionCenter who experienced a “medicalemergency” on Feb. 3.McKenna was scheduled to be movedto the Alexandria Adult Detention Centerthat day. When she fought against deputiestransporting her, they used tasers torestrain her. At that point, the FairfaxCounty Police Department was notifiedand an investigation of McKenna’s “in-custodyinmate death” began.February 19, the Police Department releasedanother update, an 800-word descriptionof the events leading up toMcKenna’s arrest and death.She had called Fairfax County policeherself on Jan. 25 to report being assaulted.Officers accompanied her to a hospital andthrough a record check discovered an outstandingarrest warrant for assaulting anAlexandria police officer back on Jan. 15.Though the officers involved have yet tobe named, the content and amount of informationreleased in under two weeks sinceMcKenna’s death is comparable to thatwhich it took the county over a year to releasefollowing the officer killing of Springfieldresident John Geer.According to Fairfax County Board of SupervisorsSharon Bulova, that was indicativeof the board’s commitment to “making astronger effort than before to make sure thatwe’re putting out as much info as possible.”Amid Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa), theranking member of the Judiciary Committee,writing letters to the county as to whyGeer’s investigation has taken so long andhow it’s been handled, as well as public pressurefrom organizations such as the Justicefor John Geer Facebook group and CitizensCoalition for Police Accountability, Bulovapreviously announced the board would seekoutside expertise to examine its policies forreleasing information on police action.AT THE FEB. 17 MEETING of the board,supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) introduceda draft policy for transparency thathad been making its way to the Fairfax CityCouncil.“You don’t have to look far to find a goodpolicy on transparency,” said Herrity. “If thishad been enforced, we wouldn’t have had alof of the problems with the Geer case”.That Fairfax proposal mandated a releaseof basic facts, any conflicting informationand confirmed identities of individuals involvedwith the incident — all within 72hours of the incident itself.“There were some good recommendations,”Bulova said, “but I’m not sure that isthe only thing that we want to consider.We’re prepared to take a look at a numberof models and best practices, to include theone the city of Fairfax is considering.”February 20, Bulova took another step andannounced the creation of a new commission,made up of citizens, members of thelegal community and other organizationssuch as the NAACP, to review police policies.“This gives the community an opportunityto take part in our review,” said Bulova.In her release, the Chairman namedMichael Hershman, founder of the FairfaxGroup and a citizen appointee to theBoard of Supervisors Audit Committee,chair of this commission. She plans tobring it before the Board in its March 3meeting for endorsement. At that time,Bulova has said she will also announcethe rest of the commission’s membership.Though the commission is a step,Herrity remains critical of the Board’s lackof open discussion on the Geer case andothers involving excessive and or lethalforce by police officers.“The most disturbing thing to me is wehaven’t had a Public Safety Committeemeeting in well over a year,” he said. “Idon’t know why not, there’s not a goodanswer. And too much of the board’s discussionhas been in closed session. Weneed to get out into open session andhave a dialog on our policies and practicesand get them fixed.”BULOVA’S COMMISSION will havethe opportunity to review both thecounty’s search for “independent expertise”on releasing information on officerinvolvedincidents and the PoliceDepartment’s policies and training regardinguse of force.www.ConnectionNewspapers.comSpringfield Connection ❖ February 26 - March 4, 2015 ❖ 3

Fairfax County REAL ESTATE2015 Assessments by AreaZIP CODE AREA 2014 MEAN 2015 MEAN PERCENT CHANGEAlexandria/Mount Vernon 404,687 418,917 3.52Annandale 412,942 435,438 5.45Burke 422,815 438,376 3.68Centreville 369,253 382,393 3.56Chantilly 439,525 451,393 2.70Clifton 640,436 651,446 1.72Fairfax 459,412 476,220 3.66Fairfax Station 632,518 643,923 1.80Falls Church 416,666 433,989 4.16Great Falls 1,032,117 1,042,598 1.02Herndon 458,919 471,829 2.81Lorton 369,023 381,000 3.25McLean 845,113 879,305 4.05Oakton 668,009 681,562 2.03Reston 410,846 423,942 3.19Springfield 399,742 417,057 4.33Vienna 659,582 681,339 3.30for single family, townhouses and condominiumsThe average assessed value of asingle family home in Fairfax Countyfor 2015 is $620,080, up 3.27%SOURCE: Fairfax County4 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ February 26 - March 4, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

OpinionManaging Mental Illness in JailsSpringfieldwww.ConnectionNewspapers.com@SprConnectNatasha McKenna’sdeath provides windowon national concern.Anational report released on Feb. 11highlighted the prevalence of peoplewith mental illness incarcerated inlocal jails.“Serious mental illness, which includes bipolardisorder, schizophrenia, and major depression,affects an estimated 14.5 percentof men and 31 percent of womenin jails — rates that are four to six timeshigher than in the general population.… While most people with serious mental illnessin jails, both men and women, enter jailcharged with minor, nonviolent crimes, theyend up staying in jail for longer periods oftime.” See vera.org.Natasha McKenna, a woman with a long historyof severe mental illness, died on Feb. 8,five days after being repeatedly shocked witha taser, restrained, hooded and forcibly removedfrom her cell by six deputy sheriffs “pursuantto its protocols for managing combativeinmates.”McKenna, a small woman according to pressEditorialLetters to the EditorBreastfeeding is About LifeTo the Editor:As a fairly new Virginia resident,I like reading your summariesof county and state governmentactions that impact us all,including the General Assembly’scrossover bills featured in yourFebruary 19-25 issue. I’d like toshare one more. HB1499 protectsmothers who breastfeed their babiesin public; Del. Dave Albo isone of the co-patrons. With itspassage in both chambers and apromised signature from GovernorTerry McAuliffe, the Commonwealthwill become the #48 statein the U.S. to supportbreastfeeding mothers and theirright to feed their babies wherevernecessary – be it a restaurant, reccenter or retail store or any otherpublic or private space where nursingmoms find themselves needingto feed their children.The grassroots coalition, VA Alliancefor Breastfeeding Laws withits leaders Rebecca Geller (a localattorney and mother) and KateNoon, should be commended forthis family-focused effort. Concernedmoms and dads from allover the state contacted their legislators,visited Richmond, andtestified in support of the bill duringits various committee hearings.When babies are hungry, theyneed to eat. As nursing mothers,reports, had been held in the Fairfax CountyDetention Center since Jan. 26, on a warrantfrom the City of Alexandria. Fairfax deputieswere forcibly extracting her from her cell soshe could be transported to the Alexandria jail.Here is part of the police release on the incident:“During the struggle to restrain McKenna, amember of the Sheriff’s Emergency ResponseTeam deployed a conducted energy weapon(Taser) on McKenna. While being restrained,deputies placed a spit net (which is designedto restrict and prevent spitting) on McKenna.A nurse from the ADC medical staff waspresent at that time to check on herprior to transport and cleared her fortransport. Deputies attempted to puther in a medical transport chair, but McKennacontinued to be combative and was moved toa restraint chair for transport.”To understand a little of what was happening,search for images of “spit net” and “prisonerrestraint chair.”When the emergency response team wasgetting ready to load McKenna into a vehicle,“medical personnel from the Fairfax CountySheriff’s Office checked McKenna and determinedshe was experiencing a medical emergency.”McKenna never regained consciousness.we shouldn’t be scared into usinga designated lounge, public bathroom,or, worse yet, be told toleave the premises. Nursing isabout sustaining human life. It’sabout growing a little human beinginto an adult. It’s about life.Studies by medical expertsprove breastfeeding is best for babies.There are numerous healthand emotional benefits to the babyand the mother. (The WorldHealth Organization spells theseout: http://www.who.int/nutriti o n / t o p i c s /exclusive_breastfeeding/en/)There are economic advantages aswell, as families and the Commonwealth(when helping our familiesthrough WIC and other supports)do not have to spend money onformula. About 80.5-percent ofnew Virginia moms breastfeedtheir babies at birth (CDC, statisticsby state, 2014 report). By 6months, it’s only 53.7-percent whoexclusively breastfeed or do a combinationof breastmilk and formulato nourish their babies. By 1 year,it’s 27.4-percent. Yet,breastfeeding is recommended bythe American Academy of Pediatriciansat least until a baby turns1-year old.I am a mother as well as a volunteerwho helps moms withbreastfeeding. I can share thatwomen experience many“boobytraps” in theirbreastfeeding journey that causethis statistical plunge. There aremedical issues and societal issues.Not being able to breastfeed inpublic – or feel comfortable doingso – is one of those traps. Whenbabies are infants, they are ofteneating every 2-3 hours. Not beingprotected to nurse in public, somewomen “shelter in place” in theirhomes. Yet, moms still need toOversight Needed inPolice Shooting CasesTo the Editor:Kudos and thanks for your recenteditorials voicing the concernof many Fairfax County citizens inconnection with the investigationof police shootings.James Madison said of governmentthat we must “oblige it tocontrol itself” through checks andbalances, including vigilant oversightof administration.It is difficult to conceive whereBoard of Supervisors oversight ismore needed than over a group—even a group as honorable andcourageous as our police officers—entrusted to exercise coercivepowers, up to and including lifeThe incident was recorded on video, but “thevideo is currently retained as evidence by detectivesfrom the Fairfax County Police Departmentand will not be released at this time.”Less than two weeks after McKenna’s death,the public knows a lot more about the detailsof this incident than previous cases involvingthe Fairfax County Police, but questions of whathappened, how and why, greatly outnumberanswers.It is standard operating procedure in theUnited States to warehouse disruptive peoplewith mental illness in jails. A 2006 SpecialReport by the Bureau of Justice Statistics estimatedthat 705,600 mentally ill adults wereincarcerated in state prisons, 78,800 in Federalprisons and 479,900 in local jails, accordingto the National Institute for Corrections.We have to ask what constitutes humane,effective treatment for people with mental illness,and often substance use disorders, whoend up in jails. Are the brutal images of NatashaMcKenna’s handling a common experience forpeople with severe mental illness in jails? Whiledeaths resulting from such incidents are rare,they do occur. What can be done to providetreatment?— Mary Kimmmkimm@connectionnewspapers.comwork, shop, take care of our familiesand carry on with daily life.Being restricted on where we can“legally” nurse in public makesbreastfeeding success and life ingeneral a little more difficult. Andwe don’t need to make life moredifficult for mothers; we need tosupport them for success! I’m soglad we’ll finally have a law on thebooks to do just that.Anna Custer-SinghLortonand death.The Board of Supervisors shouldfulfill that oversight function,starting with investigative hearingsinto the reasons for the secrecyshrouding the shootingsidentified in your editorial.State Sen. Barbara Favola andour new Del. Kathleen Murphymay also wish to consider whetherto propose statutory changes tothe Virginia Freedom of InformationAct.Bruce Ellis FeinGreat FallsSee Letters, Page 7An independent, locally owned weeklynewspaper delivered tohomes and businesses.Published byLocal Media Connection LLC1606 King StreetAlexandria, Virginia 22314Free digital edition delivered toyour email box. 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LettersMonkeyBusinessIs DeadlyBusinessTo the Editor:Maybe I missed hearing aboutit the last time a monkey attackedits owner.But I sure remember each timean estranged husband or boyfriendblows away his wife orgirlfriend and her innocent children.I feel the pain and disgustin my gut.Apparently Virginia lawmakersdon’t have that same reaction becausethey voted to kill legislationthat would ban convicteddomestic abusers, stalkers orthose convicted of sexual batteryfrom having guns. But they didpass a bill to make it illegal toown a pet monkey because monkeyscan sometimes be violent.Virginia’s illustrious forefathers—Washington,Madisonand Jefferson— would hang theirheads in shame at the shenanigansthat went on in the Virginialegislature this session over gunlaws. Our not-so esteemed lawmakerskilled any efforts to makeour communities safer from gunviolence. They even killed a billthat would make it illegal for a4-year old to have a gun!Talk about monkey business.The Senate bill to take away gunsfrom stalkers, sexual batterersand domestic abusers was approvedby voice vote in committeebut later reported out asdead.After media inquiries, the committeevoted again to pass the billbut it was sent to another committeeto die.Other gun safety measuresdied in committee when thechairman held an emergencyhearing which limited public testimony.Transparency in governmentanyone? Supporters were scramblingto follow the bills but theNRA lobbyist always seemed toshow up in the right place at theright time.In the House, lawmakers killedthe domestic gun violence billeven after two women who werevictims of domestic gun violencebegged them not too.Next time a domestic abuser inVirginia shoots his wife or girlfriendor a child we can thank themostly white, male Republicanrural lawmakers who sit on theVirginia committees that kill gunsafety bills.DR. GENE SWEETNAMDR. GRACE CHANGO P T O M E T R I S T STWOCONVENIENTLOCATIONS• Family & Pediatric Vision Care• Comprehensive Eye Exams • Treatment of Eye Diseases• 21 years Naval Service, 6 years Active Duty• Laser Vision Consultants • Over a thousand frames in stock• We carry all major brands of contact lenses • In-house labMost Insurances Accepted:Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Care First, Medicare, Tricare In-networkDoctor, Vision One Discount, Avesis, Aetna HMO/PPO/POS, PHCS,VSP® Network Doctor, EyeMed Vision Care, United Healthcare, VA MedicaidWE WELCOME YOUR DOCTOR’S PRESCRIPTION5204A Rolling Rd.Burke Professional CenterBurke, VA 220158951 Ox Rd., Suite 100Shoppes at Lorton ValleyLorton, VA 22079703-425-2000 703-493-9910www.drsweetnam.com • www.sightforvision.comTree Clearance Sale30% OFFAll Trees 2013 & PriorSelected indoorplants 1/2 priceBloomingTropicals 75% OffConcrete Fountains,Benches, Statuary andBirdbaths 25% offCactus, Succulents25% offFragrant,blooming CitrusPlants 10% OffPatios, Walkways, Retaining Walls,Paver Driveways, Landscaping!Playground Chips& Organic Compost$29. 99➠Free EstimatesLowest Prices Since 2008!Bagged,ShreddedHardwoodMulch$3.49cu. yd.OFF-SEASONPRICING6050-75% Off Pottery(3 cu. ft bags)FREE FillBulkMulch$19. 99 cu. yd.9023 Arlington Blvd.,Fairfax, Virginia2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50.1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro)703-573-5025Open 7 days a weekVisit our new Web site: www.cravensnursery.comLinda FalkersonRestonwww.ConnectionNewspapers.comSpringfield Connection ❖ February 26 - March 4, 2015 ❖ 7

Pet ConnectionMeet Area’s Best FriendsKate, Chris and Colin Hunt, 7, of Springfield, withtheir dog Hailey. Six-month-old Hailey was a presentfor Colin’s seventh birthday. “His first word was puppyor doggy,” said Chris, “ He always wanted one so weadopted Hailey one week ago.”Young and Saki Kim, 3, of Springfield, playing in thesnow with their dog Rocky.At the veterinarian, MargaretDominy, of Springfield, and Zoe. “Iadopted her from a co-workers ofmy husband’s and she couldn’t becuter,” said Dominy about her firstcat. Dominy adopted Zoe a monthago and is happy to have a companion.“We’ve never been able to havea dog because we have problemsfencing in the back,” she said, “Butwe wanted a pet so an indoor catworks the best.”“We’ve been cat-sitting for fiveyears,” said Ed Rosa, of Springfield,about his cat Murphy. “He came tomy house because we were going tocat-sit him for a weekend.” Rosagrew up with animals but his wifetook time getting used to Murphy.“At first she would tell me to doeverything, but he’s grown on her,”said Rosa.Julie Hill-Ping (left) and GabriellaPing, of Springfield, with goldensheltiemix Matt and chihuahuaMay. “My friend found Matt whilebiking,” said Hill-Ping, explainingthat Matt is shy due to being abandonedyears ago. “May is moreconfident and content, and a littlechunky.”Supervisor Jeff McKay(D-Lee) and FairfaxCounty Sheriff StaceyKincaid. McKay said:“Vera, our 13 and ahalf-year-old rescuegreyhound, joinedour family throughthe Northern Virginiachapter of GreyhoundPets of America. Verais the best ambassadoryou could havefor rescue dogs—especially greyhounds.She’s smartand affectionate andgreat with kids.Everyone loves her.When Vera wasyounger, she joinedme everywhere at LeeDistrict events—Springfield Days, theSpringfield CommunityBridgeWalk, myoffice and more. Now,she’s a senior citizen,content to loungearound the house anddream of chasingsquirrels. Vera is oursecond rescue greyhound.Our first wasKeota, also a wonderfuldog.”Photo courtesy of Jeff McKayAdopt/Donate/Volunteerwww.lostdogandcatrescue.orgDogs will bark & wag theirappreciation when they tasteour all-natural 100% wholewheat, hand-shaped dog treats!CATERINGFrom 1-20,000GREAT HARVEST BREAD CO6030-G BURKE COMMONS RD, BURKE9000 S. LORTON STATION BLVD703-249- 0044 B 703-372-2339 LGREATHARVESTBURKE.COMFACEBOOK.COM/BURKEGREATHARVEST.COMCome check out ourmade-to-order sandwichesand paninis – simplyamaaaaazing!Call for detailsAdvance OrdersAppreciated8 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ February 26 - March 4, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.comSpringfield Connection ❖ February 26 - March 4, 2015 ❖ 9

EntertainmentSend notes to the Connection atsouth@connectionnewspapers.com or call703-778-9416. The deadline is the Fridayprior to the next paper’s publication.Dated announcements should be submittedat least two weeks prior to the event.FRIDAY/FEB. 27Garden Talks with MasterGardeners: Winter Beauty inthe Garden. 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.Historic Green Spring Gardens, 4603Green Spring Road, Alexandria.Learn about garden trees, shrubs andgrasses that add instant beauty andinterest throughout the cold wintermonths. $10. Register online atwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/greenspring using code 290 1029001or call 703-642-5173.Fun Flicks. 10:30 a.m. Pohick RegionalLibrary, 6450 Sydenstricker Road,Burke. Watch movies based onchildren’s books. All ages. Registereach child and adult separately. 703-644-7333.Bricks 4 Kidz. 4:30 p.m. Burke CentreLibrary, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke.Learn, build and play with LEGObricks. Content designed byengineers and architects, withexciting themes such as space,inventions, and amusement parks.Ages 5 to 10. 703-249-1520.United States Army Band“Pershing’s Own” Downrange.8 p.m. Old Town Hall, 3999University Drive, Fairfax. Downrangeembraces TUSAB’s newest mission asa strategic public relations asset forthe U.S. Army, and stands ready toentertain audiences at home andaround the world. The men andwomen of Downrange are not just“present and accounted for,” they areconstantly on the move and on thefrontline — setting the popular-musicentertainment standard for The U.S.The Irish are coming! Wild West Irish Tours is sponsoring a free Irish Music & Danceshow at the Auld Shebeen Pub, 3971 Chain Bridge Road in Fairfax City on Sunday,March 1 from 2 to 5 p.m. The show will feature dancers Sandra and Laura Ganley, fromCounty Roscommon, Ireland along with singer, Mai Hernon, who hails from CountySligo, Ireland and her group, Celtic Font. For more information call 571-236-9650 orvisit www.wildwestirishtours.com.Army Band and the United StatesArmy.SATURDAY/FEB. 28Collectors Showcase FundraisingEvent. 7:30-10:30 p.m. W-16McGuireWoods Gallery, WorkhouseArts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way,Lorton. Features the best in visualarts from all the Artist at theWorkhouse. Ticket informationavailable at www.workhousearts.org.703-584-2900.Seeds Workshop: Starting fromScratch. 9:30 - 11 a.m. HistoricGreen Spring Gardens, 4603 GreenSpring Road, Alexandria. JudyZatsick, Green Spring’s ownpropagator/horticulturalist, teachesthe ins and outs of starting your ownseed collection. $22. Register onlineat www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/greenspring using code 290 1874201or call 703-642-5173.Wag a Tale. 10:30, 10:45, 11 and11:15 a.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria.Need a little practice reading or justlove dogs? Register to read to one ofour therapy dogs. Ages 5-12. Toregister visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/kn/.Teen Advisory Board (TAB)Meeting. 10:30 a.m. Burke CentreLibrary, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke.Board members meet biweekly toplan and implement projects andprograms that will enhance libraryservices for teens. Ages 13 to 18.703-249-1520.Reading Buddies. 11:30 a.m. BurkeCentre Library, 5935 Freds OakRoad, Burke. Pick a few of yourfavorite books and share them withyour reading buddy. You read tothem or they can read to you.Reading buddies are adult and teenvolunteers. Ages 4 to 8. 703-249-1520.Fractured Fairy Tales: WritingWorkshop. 1:30 p.m. 5935 FredsOak Road, Burke. Join Young Adultauthor Kristin Bailey as she makesmistakes so you don’t have to. Learnhow to edit your writing and avoidcommon pitfalls by reading messedup fairy tales. Then as a group, wewill make them right. This workshopwill focus on the common writingissues of passive voice, blocking, anddialog open to both teen and adultwriters. 703-249-1520.Polar Bear Reading Club Wrap UpSee Calendar, Page 11For a free digitalsubscriptionto one or allof the 15ConnectionNewspapers,go towww.connectionnewspapers.com/subscribeBe the first toknow – get yourpaper before ithits the press.Complete digitalreplica of theprint edition,including photosand ads, deliveredweeklyto your e-mailbox.Questions?E-mail:goinggreen@connectionnewspapers.com10 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ February 26 - March 4, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

EntertainmentFrom Page 10Party. 2:30 p.m. Pohick RegionalLibrary, 6450 Sydenstricker Road,Burke. Come and celebrate the end ofthe Polar Bear Reading Club withJonathan Austin, juggler, magicianand unicyclist extraordinaire.Register each child and adultseparately. 703-644-7333.Dessert on Broadway. 1:30 and 7p.m. Lake Braddock High SchoolCafeteria, 9200 Burke Lake Road,Burke. Entertainment and dessertprovided by the Lake Braddock HighSchool Choir. $20. Send emailedrequest tolbdessertsonbroadway@gmail.com.Indoor Flea Market and Lunch. 9a.m.-1 p.m. Green Acres Center, 4401Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Don’t breakthe bank! Find that special treasure— many booths of odds and ends tobrowse through! Hosted by theYoung at Heart Senior Center.Donations accepted after Jan. 1.SUNDAY/MARCH 1Irish Music & Dance Show. 2-5 p.m.Auld Shebeen Pub, 3971 ChainBridge Road, Fairfax. The show willfeature dancers Sandra and LauraGanley, from County Roscommon,Ireland along with singer, MaiHernon, who hails from CountySligo, Ireland and her group, CelticFont. 571-236-9650.www.wildwestirishtours.com.Appetite for Art. 1-3 p.m. GreenSpring Gardens, 4603 Green SpringRoad, Alexandria. Food has been acentral theme in art for centuries.Experience these two great pleasurestogether in a sumptuous selection offood-filled masterpieces whichexpress cultural and social values bydepicting the rituals, customs andsymbolism of food and diningthrough the ages. Bon appetit! Afterthe program, enjoy a traditionalEnglish tea. Reservations required.$32. 703-941-7987.Winter Lecture: Teeming withNutrients. 1:30-2:30 p.m. GreenSpring Gardens, 4603 Green SpringRoad, Alexandria. Jeff Lowenfelsexplains how plants eat and what tofeed them. You will be rewarded withan organic garden that is the envy ofthe neighborhood. A book signingfollows the lecture. $10 for advanceregistration, $12 for out-of-countyregistrants or at the door. Registeron-line at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/greenspring using code 290182 4701 or call 703-642-5173.SATURDAY/MARCH 7Workhouse Cabaret Series:Heroines of the Stage andScreen! Workhouse Arts Center,9601 Ox Road, Lorton. 8 p.m. Someof Broadway’s most belovedcharacters and some of the mostmemorable music are written for theleading ladies.Garden Under Glass: TerrariumWorkshop. 9:30-11:30 a.m. GreenSpring Gardens, 4603 Green SpringRoad, Alexandria. Shake off thewinter chill by creating a gardenunder glass. Miniature plants, lushmosses, stones and whimsical figureswill bring a smile and remind you ofwarmer days. Care instructionsincluded. $38/person plus $25supply fee. Register atwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/greenspring using code 290 185 8201for the program and code 290 1858202 for the supply fee or call 703-642-5173.Garden Sprouts: Hot and Cold. 11a.m.-12 p.m. Green Spring Gardens,4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria.While it’s winter in Virginia, it’ssummer in the Southern Hemisphere.Learn why seasons differ around theglobe. Sample chocolaty treats, bothicy and hot. Enjoy a story aboutchocolate, then scout the gardens forsigns of winter and spring. $6 perchild. Register online atwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/greenspring using code 290 102 8901or call 703-642-5173.Winter Lecture: HellstripGardening. 1:30-2:30 p.m. GreenSpring Gardens, 4603 Green SpringRoad, Alexandria. Improve that patchof old turf on the streetside of thesidewalk by growing a hellstripgarden. Evelyn Hadden offersguidance on turning languishing,neighborhood parking strips intothriving, curbside gardens. Haddenaddresses street trees, plants,poorsoil, laws and covenants, andpedestrian traffic. A book signingfollows the lecture. $10 per personfor advance registration, $12 for outof-countyregistrants or at the door.Register at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/greenspring using code 290185 6501 or call 703-642-5173.SATURDAY/MARCH 14Burke Racquet & Swim Club’s30th Birthday Celebration withHealth Fair & Inova BloodDrive. Blood drive: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.Health Fair: 9 a.m. -12 p.m. 6001Burke Commons Rd., Burke. Comeand visit with your local doctors andhealth presenters. Free morningexercise classes, seated massages,rock climbing and more. You caneven save a life by donating blood.History Symposium: Food inAmerica. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. GreenSpring Gardens, 4603 Green SpringRoad, Alexandria. American cuisine,like the nation itself, is a melting pot.Bathroom Remodel Special $6,850Celebrating 15 Years in Business!Free Estimates703-999-2928bTo AdvertiseYour Communityof Worship,Call 703-778-9418TWO POOR TEACHERSKitchen and Bathroom RemodelingSelect yourproducts fromour MobileShowroomand DesignCenterFully Insured &Class A LicensedEst. 1999Visit our website: www.twopoorteachers.comCOMMUNITIES OF WORSHIPbLooking for a New Place 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.703-425-0710 • www.antioch-church.org6531 Little Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039Faith NotesSend notes to the Connection atsouth@connectionnewspapers.comor call 703-778-9416. Deadline isFriday.Dated announcements should besubmitted at least two weeks prior tothe event.Fairfax Baptist Temple, at thecorner of Fairfax County Parkwayand Burke Lake Roads, holds a biblestudy fellowship at 9 a.m. Sundaysfollowed by a 10 a.m. worship service.Nursery care and children’schurch also provided. 6401 MissionaryLane, Fairfax Station,703-323-8100 orwww.fbtministries.org.The Guhyasamaja BuddhistCenter, 10875 Main St., FairfaxCity provides free classes to bothnewcomers and advanced practitionersof Tibetan Buddhism. The centeremphasizes working with themind and learning how to understandthe workings of the mind,overcoming innner causes of suffering,while cultivating causes ofhappiness. Under the direction ofLama Zopa Rinpoche, the center is aplace of study, contemplation andmeditation. Visit http://www.guhyasamaja.org for more information.Lord of Life Lutheran offersservices at two locations, in Fairfaxat 5114 Twinbrook Road and inClifton at 13421 Twin Lakes Drive.Services in Fairfax are held on Saturdaysat 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at8:30 and 10 a.m. Services in Cliftonare held on Sundays at 8:15 and10:30 a.m. 703-323-9500 orwww.Lordoflifeva.org.www.ConnectionNewspapers.comSpringfield Connection ❖ February 26 - March 4, 2015 ❖ 11

SportsWest Springfield Girls WinConference, District TitleThe West Springfield girls’ basketball team captured its fifth Conference7/Patriot District title in the last six years Tuesday night, beating SouthCounty 55-37 in the conference championship game at Lake BraddockSecondary School. Junior guard Shelby Haynes led the Spartans with 15points. Haley Blankinship scored 11 points and Maura D’Anna added 10.All three were named to the all-tournament team, and Haynes earnedMVP honors. West Springfield will host Centreville at 7 p.m. on Thursday,Feb. 26 in the opening round of the 6A North region tournament.Photo courtesy of Kristy KelloggThe West Springfield Swim & Dive Team rests in between events at the2015 Virginia High School League 6A championship meet in Richmond.(Back row, from left) Sophomore Mark Simonsen, sophomore KathleenMcGovern, senior Taylor Whitesel, (middle, from left) sophomore LaneStone, senior Abby Brewer, senior Andrew Jones, junior Nora Boyle,senior Luke Chapman, senior Robbie D’Amato, (front, from left) freshmanAndrew Verdin, junior Taylor Buckner, junior Kathleen Amann,senior Connor MacKinnon and junior Samantha Torgersen.Local Swimmers Shine at StatesSwimmers from 36 high schoolsfrom around Virginia competed inthe Virginia High School League6A state championship held inRichmond on Feb. 20. Divers from eachteam competed the day before. Athletes firstraced in a morning prelims session toqualify for a finals competition that evening.At the end of the night, the top five overallpoints-winners for girls were Langley,Oakton, Robinson, West Potomac andChantilly. On the boys side, first throughfifth place went to Oakton, Robinson, Langley,Frank W Cox High School (VirginiaBeach) and Patriot High School(Nokesville).For more final results of the meet, visitwww.swimtechusa.com/Vhsl.—Tim PetersonPhotos by Tim Peterson/The ConnectionHayfield SecondarySchoolSwim & DiveHead CoachSteve Habusta(center) prepareshis 200-yard freestylerelay team(from left) ofsenior BenLambert,senior DavidDixon, sophomoreAlexDesatrick andjunior ZachKoons forcompetition atthe 2015Virginia HighSchool League6A championshipmeet inRichmond.(From left) Annandale junior Aaron Boyd, Oakton senior MichaelAmbrose, Langley junior Carter Bennett, Robinson junior James Jones,Oakton sophomore Tommy Hallock and W.T. Woodson junior DavidHerbert dive in to swim the 50-yard freestyle sprint at the 2015 VirginiaHigh School League 6a championship meet in Richmond.Friends and teammates from West Potomac (from left, sophomore AlexandriaPuskar-Beckett and freshman Cassidy Bayer) and W.T. Woodson(from left senior Leah Rogers and sophomore Allison Goldblatt) link upafter an awards ceremony at the Virginia High School League 6A swimmingchampionship meet in Richmond.12 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ February 26 - March 4, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

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