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Burke Connection ❖ December 12-18, 2013 ❖ 1www.ConnectionNewspapers.com
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A Taste ofBraddockHoliday PartyNews, Page 5
New Approach toMental HealthNews, Page 3
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Robinson senior Joe Bynum scored 28 points andmade eight 3-pointers against Edison on Dec 6.
Robinson senior Joe Bynum scored 28 points andmade eight 3-pointers against Edison on Dec 6.
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NewsBurke Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic
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By Michael Lee Pope
The Connection
Advocates for mentalhealth services havebeen calling for im-
proved services and increasedfunding for years, although theissue has been pushed asideyear after year. But now that theson of state Sen. Creigh Deeds(D-25) committed suicide afterstabbing his father, a new senseof urgency is emerging in ad-vance of the upcoming GeneralAssembly session. This week,Republican Gov. BobMcDonnell proposed adding$38 million over two years tothe existing $250 million bud-get for community serviceboards across the common-wealth.
“It makes you wonder why acrisis was needed to initiate thetype of funding that we need,”said Pamela Barrett, a memberof the Fairfax-Falls Church Com-munity Services Board. “We areso far behind other states inmental health crisis responsefunding as it is, and it’s some-thing that the CSBs have beenlobbying for and begging for foryears.”
McDonnell also issued an ex-ecutive order 68 to convene atask force on improving men-tal health services and crisisresponse. The governor de-scribed his task force as a groupof leaders in the mental healthand law enforcement as well asthe judicial system and privatehospitals. Within minutes ofMcDonnell’s announcement,Governor-elect Terry McAuliffeissued a statement commend-ing the governor, an indicationhe intends to follow throughwhen he assumes the reins ofpower next year. But advocatesfor mental health remain skep-tical.
FOR NOW, the issue seems tohave newfound momentum —the result of a series of eventsthat unfolded last month, whenan emergency custody orderwas issued for the senator’s sonbut a psychiatric bed could notbe located before the order ex-pired. That’s why one of thereforms proposed by the gover-nor is allowing magistrates toextend the orders by two hours.
Another proposal would extendtemporary detention orders to72 hours, a proposal that wouldcost about $1.6 million a year.Funding is also proposed for theWestern State Hospital, whereNorthern Virginia jurisdictionssend patients, which would beabout $680,000 a year.
“These proposals will make adent, but this is certainly notgoing to solve the problem,”said Judith Deane of the Arling-ton Community Services Board.“Northern Virginia jurisdictionsput a lot of their own moneyinto this, so in that sense we arebetter off than many othercounties in Virginia. But we stillhave a lot of need.”
Alexandria Community Ser-vices Board director MichaelGilmore said when he was di-rector of the community ser-vices board that serves ruralBath County and RockbridgeCounty, the local funding forcommunity services was about$5 per capita when he left adecade ago. In Alexandria, bycontrast, the local funding forcommunity services is $125 percapita. That’s why a psychiat-ric bed might be much moredifficult to find in the ruralstretches of Virginia, where ser-vices are few and far between.
“Much of the state is depen-dent on billing Medicaid tocover the cost of the serves theyprovide,” said Gilmore. “But allfive of the community servicesboards up here have muchmore local funding.”
THE PROPOSALS INCLUDEexpanding programs for childpsychiatry and children’s crisisresponse services as well as cri-sis intervention team programs,crisis stabilization services anddischarge assistance programs.Other proposals include ex-panding mental health first aidprograms, secure assessmentcenters and suicide preventionefforts. One initiative wouldspend $1.8 million to create sixsecure crisis intervention teamassessment centers wherepeople can be held safely forevaluation and finding a bedwithout tying up law enforce-ment personnel.
“That’s only $300,000 a cen-ter,” said Gilmore. “I think it’sgoing to cost a lot more thanthat.”
Reforms in wake of tragedyinvolving state senator’s son.
New Approach toMental Health
By Andrea Worker
The Connection
The Northern Virginia Association of Real-tors (NCAR) installed their 2014 Boardon Dec. 5 at a ceremony held at theassociation’s Fairfax headquarters. Out-
going Chairman Jon Wolford of McEnearney Associ-ates hosted the proceedings, which included a num-ber of awards and recognitions in addition to theofficial swearing in of the new officers.
Mario Rubio, owner of Annandale-based RubioReal Estate, succeeds Wolford as Chairman of theBoard. In his speech to the standing-room-only con-ference room crowd, Rubio praised his predecessor,paid tribute to two mentors, Rennee Miller and LuisLama, who had guided him on his career path, andpromised to continue leading the association withthe high ethical standards for which it is known.Rubio, the first Hispanic Army veteran to achieve thisposition, declared he is “passionate about this work”and also pledged to continue to seek out ways toserve the community as well as the membership.
In 2004 he established the Rubio Foundation, andin 2009 launched “Mi Casa es Su Casa,” holding pub-lic seminars, producing radio shows and now an on-line show aimed particularly at educating Spanish-speakers on the ins-and-outs of the real estate andhome buying, “empowering them to make better realestate decisions.” Rubio also takes the association’sobligation to its membership to heart. “NVAR helpsimprove your bottom line,” is part of the mission thatRubio promises to uphold in his new role. Network-ing, political action, continuing education and anemphasis on communication are some of the lynchpins of Rubio’s approach.
Rubio and the 2014 Board of Directors were offi-cially installed by past NVAR Chairman Tom Stevens.The Chairman’s Gavel was passed down a line-up of
past chairpersons until it reached Stevens at the po-dium who handed it to the newest Chairman.
During the ceremony, Linda Wolf with ColdwellBanker Residential Brokerage of Alexandria was hon-ored with the MRIS Adam D. Cockey, Jr. CommunityLeadership Award for her numerous charitable ac-tivities, presented by MRIS CEO David Charron. Vir-ginia Delegate-elect Marcus Simon (District 53) wasnamed the 2013 Affiliate Member of the Year. Theassociation also welcomed three new members totheir Hall of Fame – Susan Holbrook Daly of Spring-field, Tom Meyer of Arlington, and George Mills ofBurke.
Past Chairman Doris Barrell returned from herhome in Florida to accept the honor of Honorary Life-time Member. Barrell may not still be showing homes,but she is still putting her many years of experienceto work for the association’s membership. Barrell hastaught a number of real estate courses over the years,written textbooks on the subject and is now at workwriting the curriculum for the NVAR’s online realtorschool, Razorsharp. “You don’t just stop,” she said.“There’s a lot to pass on.”
After the official business of the day was concluded,the assembly took some time out to relax and re-connect at the reception following the installation,but being realtors, the attendees multitasked withwine glasses in one hand and cell phones in the other.
Realtors Association holdsinstallation ceremony fornew board.
Mario Rubio Sworn Inas Chairman
Thomas Stevens, past Chair of the NVAR,administers the oath of office to MarioRubio, in-coming Chairman of the Board.
Family and friendsturned out to supportMario Rubio at theinstallation ceremonyfor the Chairman-Elect and other BoardMembers of theNorthern VirginiaAssociation of Real-tors. From left: MarioC. Rubio, Mario S.Rubio, MaureenCrowley, Rubio’smother Emma Rubio,Mario Rubio, ArleeneTunon, CarmenTunon, and Rubio’sson, Ramseys.
Photos by Andrea Worker/The Connection
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Helping Homeless Pets Find Homes
Join in the holiday spirit of giving andhelp save lives with the ‘Twelve Daysof Adoptables,’ a partnership be-
tween the Washington Humane Society andthe Fairfax County Animal Shelter. Theseorganizations are joining forces to get theword out about some very special pets.
As part of this holiday promotion, twelvespecial pets will have adoption fees waivedin order to help them find homes for theholidays between Dec. 12 and 24. Dogs,cats, and a variety of small animals will beincluded in the promotion.
This adoption promotion is designed tobring extra attention to those shelter petsthat, through no fault of their own, havebeen waiting many weeks or months to findtheir new family. Come to either shelterduring open hours to learn more aboutthese fee-waived pets.
Follow the Shelter calendar to keepabreast of the latest Shelter happenings andlearn more about Shelter programs andanimal issues in Fairfax County.
The Fairfax County shelter is at 4500 WestOx Road in Fairfax; phone 703-830-1100.
Adoption fees waived for special pets: from left – Kitty, Tinkerbell andSullivan.
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Top row, from left: Julie Nguyen, Alexis Kyler, John Cook, Paola Banzuelo, KaylynnCampion. Bottom row, from left: Phoebe Banzuelo, Aislinn Chavez-Suazo, Chef Chris-tine Gloninger, Patricia Banzuelo and Shulamy Figueroa.
A Taste of Braddock Holiday PartyHundreds attend party hosted byBraddock District Supervisor John C. Cook.
Hundreds of people came out for the AnnualTaste of Braddock Holiday Party onWednesday, Dec. 4, at Braddock Hall in the
Kings Park Library. Supervisor John C. Cook and hisstaff greeted guests who dined on food donated byBraddock-area businesses. Free food was provided
by Café Rio, Milano’s, Hunan West, Wegmans, Smith& Clarkson’s, Aladdin’s Eatery, among others.
“This is a great holiday tradition that predates meto (former Supervisor) Sharon Bulova,” said Cook.“It’s a great way to get the community out.”
— Steve Hibbard
MichaelAbdelsayed andLiliane Haddad
of Aladdin’sEatery in BurkeVillage Centre.
Supervisor JohnC. Cook (left)
chats with ChrisKrisinger (right)
and H. “Dusty”Einseln (center).
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The Connection
A Taste of Braddock Holiday Party guests included (clock-wise from left): Susie Duvall, Jacquie Woodruff, SharonLynn, Howard Houghton, Grace Lynch, Daniele Robbins,Jeffrey Robbins and Bob Duvall.
Supervisor John C. Cook’s wife Valerie Sinkovits withchildren, Sarah, Laura and Steven C. Cook.
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Opinion
Holiday party season is well un-der way, along with winterweather advisories. It’s up to in-dividuals to make good decisions
about celebrations that involve alcohol andhow to handle transportation.
Plan to abstain. Plan to celebrate athome or someplace where you will becomfortable for some period of time.Plan to bring a designated driver. Plan to takepublic transportation. And if all of that fails,the Washington Regional Alcohol Project hasa safety net for you.
WRAP, a local nonprofit organization, willoffer free cab rides to would-be drunk driversthroughout Northern Virginia during the win-ter holidays.
More than 10,000 died in drunk driving re-
lated accidents in 2010. Tens of thousandsmore were injured. Holidays lead to an increasein impaired driving, the Christmas and NewYear season in particular.
The annual Holiday SoberRide program willoperate nightly from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. start-ing Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, and continuing un-til Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014 as a way to keeplocal roads safe from impaired drivers duringthis traditionally high-risk, holiday period.
During these times, area residentscelebrating with alcohol can call thetoll-free SoberRide phone number 1-800-200-TAXI for a no-cost (up to $30
fare), safe way home. Callers will be respon-sible for fare amounts over $30. Last Decem-ber 1,927 people took advantage of this pro-gram. On New Year’s Eve alone, 387 peoplecall on SoberRide for a safe trip home.
SoberRide is offered in throughout theNorthern Virginia and Maryland suburbs. Inthese areas, local taxicab companies will beproviding this no-cost service to local residents
age 21 and older who might otherwise haveattempted to drive home after drinking.
Since 1993, WRAP’s SoberRide program hasprovided 58,576 free cab rides home to would-be drunk drivers in the Greater Washingtonarea.
We know that many young people over 21are living at home with parents, or will be vis-iting for the holidays. Parents, be brave. Havea conversation with your children whether theyare under or over 21. Be sure those over 21have a plan, and are equipped with theSoberRide number.
SoberRide is not available for underagedrinkers, but parents still should talk to theirchildren about their plans, and tell them outloud that you expect them not to drive im-paired and not to get into a car with an im-paired driver. Tell them to call, and you’ll comeget them if necessary.
It’s a good time for a conversation about therisks of drinking to excess beyond drinking anddriving as well.
Happy Holidays, SafelySoberRide safety net,1-800-200-TAXI.
Editorial
By Martina Leinz
A few months ago, I met the father ofone of the first-graders murdered atSandy Hook Elementary School. I ex-
pressed how sorry I was for his loss and howgrateful I was that he had found the strengthto fight for sensible gun laws in an attempt tospare other families the pain he has suffered.What I did not share, because it did not seemappropriate, was just how deeply I was griev-ing too. None of those children were mine, butthey all felt like mine. They were America’schildren.
I don’t believe I am alone in these feelings.The carnage at Sandy Hook Elementary Schoolone year ago (Dec. 14, 2012) was devastatingnot just to the families and community ofNewtown, Conn., but to the entire nation.Twenty first-graders and six educators weremurdered by a deranged individual in posses-sion of dangerous weapons that he nevershould have had. It affected us all.
We will never fully recover from this trag-edy as individuals or as a nation but there ismuch that Congress can do to prevent othertragedies like this from occurring. A criticallyimportant step is to enact sensible legislationto require background checks on all gun sales.
Many people incorrectly assume that we al-ready conduct universal background checks on
tatives including Congressmen Connolly,Moran, and Scott of Virginia. None of the Re-publican Representatives from Virginia haveyet co-sponsored this important legislation.Hopefully they will soon.
This is not a partisan issue, nor is it a Sec-ond Amendment issue. There is nothing incon-sistent with respecting the right for law-abid-ing citizens to own guns while trying to keepthem out of the hands of dangerous individu-als. More than 90 percent of Americans sup-port extending background checks includingover 80 percent of responsible gun owners andNRA members. It is time for Congress to listento the public and enact sensible solutionsmeant to reduce the number of gun deaths. Ina country where gun violence kills more thanthirty-one thousand people a year, sixty per-cent is not getting the job done.
To commemorate the lives taken in Newtownand the more than 32 people killed by gunseach day in the United States, Congress shouldact now and require that background checksbe conducted on all commercial gun sales.Keeping guns away from dangerous individu-als is an important step to curbing the epidemicof gun violence devastating our country.
Martina Leinz is President, Million Mom March,Northern Virginia Chapter, the grassroots wing of the
Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.
One Year Since Newtown –It’s Time for Congress to Act
gun purchasers but the Brady law, enacted 20years ago, only covers about 60 percent of gunsales. It does not cover online purchases, salesthrough classified ads or transactions by pri-vate sellers at gun shows. This leaves the doorwide open for criminals, terrorists, domesticabusers and those adjudicated mentally ill topurchase guns without having to pass a back-ground check.
Imagine if the FDA only screened 60 percentof pharmaceutical drugs and allowed the other40 percent to hit store shelves with no testing,no screening, and no questions asked. It doesnot sound very safe, does it? Well, that is ex-actly the scenario we face with gun purchasesin this country.
Our children deserve better than 60 percentwhen it comes to background checks. This isbecause like FDA testing, when done com-pletely, background checks work. Since Presi-dent Clinton signed the Brady bill into law,background checks have blocked more than 2million purchases, keeping guns away fromconvicted felons and other dangerous people.
It is now time for Congress to finish the joband expand Brady background checks to coverall gun sales. A bipartisan bill, H.R. 1565, thePublic Safety and Second Amendment RightsProtection Act of 2013, has been introducedin the House that would do just that. It hasalready been co-sponsored by 186 Represen-
Grateful LocallyTo the Editor:
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be quite honest, when I ap-proached the front desk, I wasaware that I did not present like aregular patron. I was in whatevercomfortable clothes I could pull onwith one arm in a cast, and my facewas all bandaged up. My hair, af-
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Genealogy Help Desk. 2-3 p.m. Cityof Fairfax Library, 10360 NorthStreet, Fairfax. Bring your familyhistory stumpers to the experts.Accomplished genealogists (VA Roomvolunteers) and library staff will beon hand to assist you. Adult, teen.Ask at the Virginia Room desk or call703-293-6227.
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Presents Christmas in Black& White. 6 & 8 p.m. 2911District Ave., Merrifield. Enjoy theclassic black and white holidayfilms “Twas the night beforeChristmas,” “A Winter StrawRide,” “A Christmas Carol,” “TheAdventures of the Wrong SantaClaus” and more accompanied bythe Fairfax Symphony Orchestraand singers from the NationalBroadway Chorus. Adults, $15 ;Children under 12 are free.
SATURDAY/DEC. 144th Annual Santa’s Secret
Workshop. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Burke United Methodist Church,6200 Burke Center Parkway,Burke. This event is designed toallow survivor’s children and localfamilies in need to shop for theperfect gifts for their families,extended families, and even petsat no cost to them.
Breakfast with Santa. 9-10:30a.m. South Run RECenter, 7550Reservation Drive, Springfield.$12 fee includes one child andone adult. $5 per additionalchildren or adults. 2 and underfree.
SUNDAY/DEC. 15Youth Christmas Pageant
Service. 11 a.m. Cranford UnitedMethodist Church, 9912 OldColchester Road, Lorton.
WEDNESDAY/DEC. 18Travelers’ Christmas Eve. 7:30
p.m. Messiah United MethodistChurch, 6215 Rolling Road,Springfield. A Christmas Eveservice for those persons,especially first responders, doctorsand nurses who may have to workon Dec. 24. www.messiahumc.org
FRIDAY/DEC. 20 - SATURDAY/DEC. 21“Oh Holy Night,” a Christmas
Concert. 7:30 p.m. WorkhouseArts Center, 9601 Ox Road,Lorton. Get in the holiday spiritwith some melodious tunes.Tickets $15 http://www.workhousearts.org/events/performing-arts/christmas-concert-o-holy-night
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Nollaig. 8 p.m. GMU Centerfor the Arts, 4400 UniversityDrive, Fairfax. Irish-Americanfiddler Eileen Ivers brings the joyof the holiday season to Fairfaxwith her celebration for thewhole family, a heartwarmingconcert filled with tales of IrishChristmas traditions and favoriteCeltic holiday tunes. Tickets:$25-$50.
Living Nativity. 5:30-7:30 p.m.Safeway Parking Lot, Burke TownPlaza, at the corner of Old KeeneMill and Lee Chapel/BurkeCenter Parkway. CalvaryChristian Church is hosting itsannual ‘Living Nativity’. Inaddition to people, sheep,donkeys and even a camel will bethere. Hot cocoa, cider andcookies will be provided.
SUNDAY/DEC. 22Christmas Cantata. 11 a.m.
Cranford United MethodistChurch, 9912 Old ColchesterRoad, Lorton. Join the 25member strong Cranford ChancelChoir, led by music directorGayle Lennon, as they sing to theglories of the coming Emmanuelwith song.
TUESDAY/DEC. 24Christmas Caroling. 4:30 p.m.
Cranford United MethodistChurch, 9912 Old ColchesterRoad, Lorton. Door-to-doorcaroling.
Candlelight Christmas EveService. 7:30 p.m. CranfordUnited Methodist Church, 9912Old Colchester Road, Lorton. Anevening of music, scripture andquiet reflection of the birth ofJesus.
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Eve. 9 p.m. Empire, 6355 RollingRoad, Springfield. $20.
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Tickets: $159 per person.
Eileen Ivers brings the joy of the holiday season toFairfax with her celebration for the whole family, aheartwarming concert filled with tales of IrishChristmas traditions and favorite Celtic holidaytunes on Dec. 21 at GMU’s Center for the Arts.
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including Gibsons, Fenders andMartins from $500-$5,000; Uku-leles from $80 to $1,000; 30-minute, weekly music lessons for$125/month; time in the record-ing studio for $30/hour.
Burke Nursery &
Garden
Address: 9401 Burke RoadBurke, VA 22015Phone: 703-323-1188Website: www.burke
nursery.comCarruth Studio Sculptures for
home and garden from $23 to $80;Garden hand-tool gift baskets cre-ated especially for your gardenerfrom $50 to $70; all sizes of floralpoinsettia plants from $10 to $60.
Swiss Bakery &
Pastry
Address: 5224 Port Royal RoadSpringfield, VA 22151Phone: 703-321-3670Email: www.theswissbakery.comGerman Stollen for $15; gift
cards in any increment; Raclettecheese for Raclette stoves; FonduCheese and Fondu pot stoves for$100; Fondu cheese for $17/pound. European wines $10/$15bottle and up.
Flowers ‘n’ Ferns
Address: 9562 Old Keene MillRoad
Burke, VA 22015Phone: 703-455-3100Website: www.flowersn
ferns.comOffers a wide variety of floral gifts.
Bring in a nice container and fill itwith fresh flowers, center pieces,vases, baskets, and floral arrange-ments for hostess gifts. Traditionalcenter pieces with or withoutcandles, Virginia boxwood treeswith fresh flowers. $40 and up.
The Pickett Fence
Address: 6026-D Burke CentreParkway
Burke, VA 22015Phone: 703-250-2671Website: shopthepicketfence.
blogspot.comMichel Design Glass soap dish
and soaps (in everyday and holi-day patterns) $20; Handmade theHearts and Ivy angels, snowmenand Santas $19.50 to $67. Six vol-umes of the Gathering of Friendscookbooks, a Holiday Volume$33.95.
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Beads
Address: 9415-A Old Burke LakeRoad
Burke, VA 22015Phone: 703-425-3366Website: burkegemsbeads.comGift cards available in many de-
nominations; make bracelets,necklaces and earrings from natu-ral stones, pearls and crystals.Leather and chains. Price dependson materials used. Finished piecesfrom $5 to $300.
San Cristobal cigars from Burke Cigars on Old Keene Mill Road, Burke.
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By John Byrd
Assess a circa-1952 ranchon a shady street inMcLean with an eye to-wards maximizing
value.Among the shortcomings: rooms
that are too small and dark; akitchen that hasn’t been remodeledin 25 years. A tiny breakfast room.A rear grade too steep for an addi-tion. A front elevation with no vis-ible front door.
And in the plus column: aneigborhood that’s gone decisivelyupscale; a solidly constructedstarter house in a “come-back”style. Just enough undevelopedside lot to add useful square foot-age. An enviably location at theend of a cul de sac.
Bring to this proposition theteam of Sarah Wolf, interior de-signer, and Josh Britton, architec-tural draftsman — both at FosterRemodeling Solutions — andwhat’s revealed are the skills setsthat are transforming so many non-descript mid-century dwellingsinto the spacious eclectically-de-signed residences expected ofnorthern Virginia’s close-inneighbodhoods.
“We’re seeing more homeownerspreserving and elaborating post-War suburban styles,” said Sarah
Wolf. “The ranch and othersmaller-scale dwellings are espe-cially fascinating. They’ve longbeen classified as the protoytpe forthe modern production house, yetwe’re now seeing how inventivedesign ideas can be applied toachieve architecturally-relevantmakeover goals.”
What has turned into a two-phase design process — that willeventually include a second levelmaster suite — began with a singlemeeting. Wolf had been summonedby homeowners — who had occu-pied the house for 20 years — “tobrainstorm” options for enlargingthe kitchen and family room, andre-defining the bare-bones frontelevation.
“The previous owners had relo-cated the original front door to theside sometime in the 1990s,” Wolfsaid. “So one of the early questionswas whether it made sense to re-vise the front elevation in conjunc-tion with a proposed kitchen en-largement.”
As the meeting progressed, sev-eral key points emerged.
Yes, the owners wanted a sub-stantial enlargement to the kitchenand family room, but the existinginterior was also too narrow andtoo dark. Moreover, since thehome’s leafy half-acre lot backsinto a grove of mature trees bor-
dered by a lovely creek, shouldn’tthe interior makeover be designedto profile the surrounding land-scape?
“SUDDENLY, WE ALL SAWthe aesthetic opportunity,” Wolfsaid. “There would be larger win-dows on all sides. But also a newfront-facing family room — with an11-foot cathedral ceiling domi-nated by an extensive windowwall.”
The window wall would, in turn,help to contexturalize a more sym-metrical front elevation — one de-fined by a processionalentranceway with double frenchglass doors and sidelights.
The first chellenge, however, wascontending with the peculiaritiesof the lot itself.
“The entire plan depended onadding about 350 square feet onthe south side of the house whilestaying within [Fairfax] Countysetback requirements,” said projectdraftsman Josh Britton. “Since theset- back limit runs diagonally onthat side of the house, I designed atwo-component footprint whichsteps back from the front eleva-tion.”
Necessity being the mother ofinvention, the solution makesadroit use of tight tolerances.Space formerly allocated to the old
kitchen/family room combinationis absorbed into a gourmet kitchenconfiguration which gains 130square feet to the west for a totalof more than 450 square foot. Thenew family room — tapering downto 220 square feet — supplants aformer front deck.
Taken as a whole, the floor planis functionally a “great room.”Clever variances in room width,ceiling height and sightlines differ-entiate clearly-identified “use”
spaces while reinforcing their in-herent sense of privacy.
“The slightly narrower widthconfers a degree of intimacy on thefamily room,” Wolf said. “On theother hand, the cathedral ceilingand window wall heighten thedrama — enticing the eye to moveup and out.”
Wolfe’s interior design scheme,likewise, balances detailing withina well-integrated whole.
Provincial-stained red oak floor-
ing lends cohesion to the entiresuite which now flows into the re-vised living and dining rooms.
Large windows facing south andwest bring the richly wooded back-yard close-in, forming a setting foran eat-in ktichen that is both highlyfunctional and eye-catching.
The kitchen’s centerpiece is afood preparation island and diningcounter that seats six. The custombuilt-in is positioned to supportboth cooking and clean-up taskswhile protecting the cook’s worktriangle. Drawers designed to thechef’s requirements called for easyaccess to a pull-out mixer stand, aroll-out vertical spice rack, andslots specially fitted for everydaychina.
The island’s “ice stone” surfacecomplements a mosaic backsplashcomprised of marble, glass, chromeand shell. Glass pendant lamps andlights contribute further to apallete of lighter tones which arecountered by cherry cabinets andmore textured elements.
In the family room, the 54-inchstainless steel hearth with gasburner embedded in river rock isboth a heat source and a decora-tively ornamental focal point.
Flanked by open cubbies featur-ing glass display shelves, cherrywood cabinetry, and a wine rackabutting a refrigerator, the built-insdefine a functionally separate fam-ily entertainment zone that in-cludes wide-screen plasma TVmounted above the fireplace.
A more congenial spot forholiday entertaining is hard toimagine.
Opening UpOpen floorplan plus cathedral ceiling equals Mcleanranch stylishly re-invented.
DetailsFoster Remodeling Solutions offers
workshops on home remodeling topics.Call 703-550-1371 or visitwww.fosterremodeling.com.
While the new floorplan is functionally a “great room,” variances in ceiling height androom width define “use” zones that also gain a degree of privacy.
The custom-designed kitchen island by Foster RemodelingSolutions provide place settings for six, but is also posi-tioned to facilitate both cooking and clean-up tasks whileprotecting the cook’s work triangle. The island’s “icestone” surface complements a mosaic backsplash com-prised of marble, glass, chrome and shell.
The 17.5-footby 13-footwindow wallthat dominatesthe new side-facing gable isone compo-nent in a re-rationalizedfront elevationwhich nowfeatures a well-definedentrancewaycomprised ofglass-facingFrench doorsand sidelignts.
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Address .................................... BR FB HB ..... Postal City ..... Sold Price .. Type ....... Lot AC .. PostalCode ........ Subdivision .......... Date Sold
1 3482 ROSE CREST LN ............... 4 .. 4 .. 1 .......... FAIRFAX ...... $1,299,000 ... Detached ... 0.91 ........ 22033 ....... OAK HILL ESTATES ....... 10/16/13
2 6510 BULL RUN WOODS TRL .... 4 .. 5 .. 1 ...... CENTREVILLE .. $1,250,000 ... Detached ... 5.71 ........ 20120 ............. FOXMONT ............ 10/29/13
3 9515 SHELLY KRASNOW LN ...... 5 .. 5 .. 1 .......... FAIRFAX ...... $1,239,000 ... Detached ... 0.20 ........ 22031 ...... PICKETT’S RESERVE ...... 10/29/13
4 10100 WATERSIDE DR .............. 5 .. 4 .. 1 ........... BURKE ....... $1,175,000 ... Detached ... 0.68 ........ 22015 ........... EDGEWATER ........... 10/15/13
5 10505 GUNSTON RD ................ 4 .. 5 .. 1 .......... LORTON ...... $1,150,000 ... Detached ... 4.75 ........ 22079 ... EVA L. SHEPHERD LAND .. 10/18/13
6 6675 RUTLEDGE DR ................. 4 .. 3 .. 1 ... FAIRFAX STATION $1,125,000 ... Detached ... 5.04 ........ 22039 .......... HAVENWOOD .......... 10/25/13
7 10661 MAIN DR ....................... 3 .. 2 .. 1 .......... FAIRFAX ...... $1,025,780 ... Townhouse 0.06 ........ 22030 . MAIN STREET RESIDENCES 10/11/13
8 9319 CASTLE HILL RD .............. 7 .. 6 .. 1 ...... SPRINGFIELD .. $1,025,000 ... Detached ... 0.30 ........ 22153 ....... LAKEWOOD HILLS ....... 10/24/13
9 6323 FAIRFAX NATIONAL WAY ... 4 .. 4 .. 1 ...... CENTREVILLE .. $1,018,140 ... Detached ... 5.00 ........ 20120 FAIRFAX NATIONAL ESTATES 10/04/13
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1 3482 Rose Crest Lane, Fairfax — $1,299,000
4 10100 Waterside Drive, Burke —$1,175,000
6 6675 Rutledge Drive, Fairfax Station —$1,125,000
9 6323 Fairfax National Way, Centreville — $1,018,140
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Holiday Gift Guide
By Janelle Germanos
The Connection
At Great Harvest Bread Company inBurke, customers can eat a freshlymade bakery sandwich and com-
plete some last-minute holiday shopping atthe same time.
The local bread and other baked-goodscompany, which also has a location inLorton, provides a variety of gift baskets andproducts like baked goods and tea towelsfor a last-minute holiday shopper on any
budget.According to Jeffrey Connelly, who owns
the store with Jeanette Scott Moler, com-panies often buy employee gifts from GreatHarvest Bread Company.
Everything at Great Harvest Bread Com-pany is made from scratch, according toConnelly. The ingredients are all-naturaland fresh.
Manager Sam Gray said that gift basketsare popular during the holiday season.
Gift baskets include the Holiday Joy Bas-ket for $39, which includes a loaf of Honey
Whole Wheat bread, the day’s specialty loaf,six Great Harvest Cookies and jam.
For those wishing to spend a little bitmore, the Basket of Gratitude is availablefor $80. The basket includes six cookies, aloaf of Honey Whole Wheat, the specialtyloaf of the day, including a dessert loaf,granola, a bread warmer, jam and whippedhoney, a tea towel, and a bread knife.
Customers can order pre-made gift bas-kets or create their own. At the store, shop-pers can pick a gift bag and add in items oftheir choice. “We are pretty flexible,” Gray
said.Great Harvest Bread Company recognizes
that people may want to give their prod-ucts as gifts and offer a holiday gifting guidefor customers who may need some ideas.The guide includes the list of baskets andsome gifts under $25, which includes a$15.95 Breakfast Blend that comes withwheat pancake mix and a $24.95 CoffeeBreak Bliss package. Catering is also avail-able, as well as shipping, which can be or-dered online. 6030-G Burke Commons Rd.Burke, 703-249-0044.
Jeffrey Connelly, who owns Great Harvest Bread Company with JeanetteScott Moler, stands near some holiday gift selections that are under $25.
Manager Sam Gray organizes baked goods that can be included in aholiday gift package.
Gift Baskets from Great Harvest Local business in Burkeoffers last-minute gift ideas.
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Looking 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 Pastor
Antioch Baptist Church6531 Little Ox Road
Fairfax Station, VA 22039703-425-0710 • www.antioch-church.org
THURSDAY/DEC. 12Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
Presents Christmas in Black &White. 6 & 8 p.m. 2911 DistrictAve., Merrifield. Enjoy the classicblack and white holiday films “Twasthe night before Christmas,” “AWinter Straw Ride,” “A ChristmasCarol,” “The Adventures of theWrong Santa Claus” and moreaccompanied by the FairfaxSymphony Orchestra and singersfrom the National Broadway Chorus.Adults, $15 ; Children under 12 arefree.
SATURDAY/DEC. 144th Annual Santa’s Secret
Workshop. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. BurkeUnited Methodist Church, 6200Burke Center Parkway, Burke. Thisevent is designed to allow survivor’schildren and local families in need toshop for the perfect gifts for theirfamilies, extended families, and evenpets at no cost to them.
Breakfast with Santa. 9-10:30 a.m.South Run RECenter, 7550Reservation Drive, Springfield. $12fee includes one child and one adult.$5 per additional children or adults.2 and under free.
SUNDAY/DEC. 15Youth Christmas Pageant Service.
11 a.m. Cranford United MethodistChurch, 9912 Old Colchester Road,Lorton.
WEDNESDAY/DEC. 18Travelers’ Christmas Eve. 7:30 p.m.
Messiah United Methodist Church,6215 Rolling Road, Springfield. AChristmas Eve service for thosepersons, especially first responders,doctors and nurses who may have towork on Dec. 24.www.messiahumc.org
FRIDAY/DEC. 20 - SATURDAY/DEC. 21“Oh Holy Night,” a Christmas
Concert. 7:30 p.m. Workhouse ArtsCenter, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Get inthe holiday spirit with somemelodious tunes. Tickets $15 http://www.workhousearts.org/events/performing-arts/christmas-concert-o-holy-night
SATURDAY/DEC. 21An Irish Christmas – An Nollaig. 8
p.m. GMU Center for the Arts,4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Irish-American fiddler Eileen Ivers bringsthe joy of the holiday season toFairfax with her celebration for thewhole family, a heartwarmingconcert filled with tales of IrishChristmas traditions and favoriteCeltic holiday tunes. Tickets: $25-$50.
Living Nativity. 5:30-7:30 p.m.Safeway Parking Lot, Burke TownPlaza, at the corner of Old Keene Milland Lee Chapel/Burke CenterParkway. Calvary Christian Church ishosting its annual ‘Living Nativity’. Inaddition to people, sheep, donkeysand even a camel will be there. Hotcocoa, cider and cookies will beprovided.
SUNDAY/DEC. 22Christmas Cantata. 11 a.m. Cranford
United Methodist Church, 9912 OldColchester Road, Lorton. Join the 25member strong Cranford ChancelChoir, led by music director GayleLennon, as they sing to the glories ofthe coming Emmanuel with song.
TUESDAY/DEC. 24Christmas Caroling. 4:30 p.m.
Cranford United Methodist Church,9912 Old Colchester Road, Lorton.Door-to-door caroling.
Candlelight Christmas EveService. 7:30 p.m. Cranford UnitedMethodist Church, 9912 OldColchester Road, Lorton. An eveningof music, scripture and quietreflection of the birth of Jesus.
TUESDAY/DEC. 31The Ultimate 80s New Years Eve. 9
p.m. Empire, 6355 Rolling Road,Springfield. $20.
The Ultimate New Year’s EveExperience. 7 p.m. - 1 a.m. HyattFair Lakes Hotel, 12777 Fair LakesCircle, Fairfax. Live entertainment,music, food, and more. Tickets: $159per person.
Eileen Ivers brings the joy of the holiday season toFairfax with her celebration for the whole family, aheartwarming concert filled with tales of Irish Christ-mas traditions and favorite Celtic holiday tunes on Dec.21 at GMU’s Center for the Arts.
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To have community events listed,send [email protected] call 703-778-9416 with questions.The deadline for submissions is theFriday prior to publication; we rec-ommend submitting your event twoweeks ahead of time. To see moreentertainment events, go to: http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2013/sep/26/fairfax-county-calendar/.
FRIDAY/DEC. 13One Night Stands. 8 p.m.
Workhouse Arts, 9601 Ox Road,Lorton. In concert, one night only,featuring solo cabaret performersfrom the DC area. Twoperformers each night, eachperforming a solo 45 minute set.Tickets: $15-25.
Les Miserables. 6-10 p.m. Barnes& Noble, 12193 Fair LakesPromenade, Fairfax. Shoppers canlisten to performances fromcompany member, and apercentage of purchases made atthe Barnes & Noble that eveningwill support the Reston Players.
FRIDAY-MONDAY/DEC. 13-DEC. 16“Page Turners.” Daily, at the
Jewish Community Center ofNorthern Virginia, 8900 LittleRiver Turnpike, Fairfax. Theexhibit highlights visual artistswho are also illustrators, to runconcurrently with the 8th annual
Northern Virginia Jewish BookFestival. Features Valerie Brown,freelance photographer with imagesfrom her “Capital Splendor: Gardens& Parks of Washington, DC,” IanFrank, architect and artist, KatherineJanus Kahn, illustrator of the SammySpider series and Ziz, a gigantic birdof Jewish mythology and TheLadysmiths: 16 of the group of localfemale metalsmiths’ jewelrycreations. 703-323-0880 orwww.jccnvarts.org.
SATURDAY/DEC. 142nd Saturday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m.
Workhouse Arts, 9601 Ox Road,Lorton. The 2nd Saturday Art Walk atthe Workhouse showcases the diversework of more than 100 visual artistsin a unique historic venue, creatingan atmosphere that encouragesvisitors to immerse themselves in therichness of this creative community.
Cecil Ray Comedy Club 7p.m.Workhouse Arts, 9601 Ox Road,Lorton. Host Cecil Ray leads theproceedings in a night of laughterwith guest comedians from the mid-Atlantic region. Tickets: $20-30.
SATURDAY/DEC. 21An Irish Christmas – An Nollaig. 8
p.m. GMU Center for the Arts,4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Irish-American fiddler Eileen Ivers bringsthe joy of the holiday season toFairfax with her celebration for thewhole family, a heartwarming
concert filled with tales of IrishChristmas traditions and favoriteCeltic holiday tunes. Tickets: $25-$50.
ONGOINGFirst Fridays at the Clifton Art
Guild. 6-9 p.m. at Clifton WineShop, 7145 C Main St.,
Clifton. Enjoy a wine tasting and mixand mingle with the Art Guild ofClifton artists. 703-830-1480 orwww.artguildofclifton.org/.
Saturday Farmers Market. 8a.m.-1 p.m., at the parking lot atthe intersection of West and MainStreets behind Wells Fargo Bankin Fairfax. Every Saturday there isfresh produce, goods and wares atthe [email protected] orwww.FairfaxSaturdayMarket.com.
Sunday Farmers Market. 10a.m.-2 p.m., at the parking lot atthe intersection of West and MainStreets behind Wells Fargo Bankin Fairfax. Every Saturday there isfresh produce, goods and wares atthe [email protected] orwww.FairfaxSundayMarket.com.
Fairfax Mosaic WednesdayNight Freshbikes Rides. 6:30p.m., at Fairfax MosaicFreshbikes, 2910 District Ave.,Fairfax. Weekly bike rides leavefrom the Fairfax Mosaic store, thenewest addition to the Freshbikesfamily of stores in the area.www.freshbikescycling.com.
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BaptistPreservation of Zion
Fellowship 703-409-1015
CatholicChurch of the Nativity
703-455-2400
Christian ReformedGrace Christian Reformed
Church 703-323-8033
EpiscopalChurch of the Good
Shepherd703-323-5400
St. Andrew’s EpiscopalChurch 703-455-2500
LutheranAbiding PresenceLutheran Church
703-455-7500
www.calvaryfamily.com“Continuing the ministry of
Christ on earth”
9800 Old Keene Mill Rd.
703-455-7041Sunday School
9:15 AM
Worship Service10:30 AM
MethodistBurke United
Methodist Church703-250-6100
St. Stephen’s UnitedMethodist Church
703-978-8724
Non-DenominationalBurke Community Church
703-425-0205Calvary Christian Church
703-455-7041Knollwood
Community Church703-425-2068
PresbyterianBurke Presbyterian Church
703-764-0456Sansaug Korean
Presbyterian 703-425-3377
Unitarian UniversalistAccotink Unitarian
Universalist 703-503-4579
To Advertise Your Community of Worship, Call 703-778-9418
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December 15Children’s Musical
“Camel Lot” and Adult Choirpresentation, 11 am.
Holiday Reception follows.
December 24Christmas Eve gathering, 8 pm
December 31International Food Feast and
family activities, 6-10 pm
News
Brisk weather was not a deterrent to the hun-dreds who came out to celebrate the ‘Old Fash-ioned Holiday on the Farm’ at Frying Pan Farm
Park on Dec. 7. Hundreds enjoyed the holiday mu-
The Fairfax Jubil-Aires stay warm by the fire during their performance at the ‘OldFashioned Holiday at the Farm’ celebration held at Frying Pan Farm Park on Dec. 7.
‘Old Fashioned Holiday’ at Frying Pansic, pictures with Santa, close-up meetings with farmanimals, roasted marshmallows, crafts, food, hayridesand pony rides.
— Deb Cobb
Karsten Glosby of Burke gets an up close and personal‘Hello’ from the 18-month-old Sasha, a calf born at FryingPan Farm Park, during the park’s ‘Old Fashioned Holidayat the Farm’ celebration on Dec. 7. Members of the Hoof-ers and Heifers 4-H club show the calf to the farm guests.
Sisters Erika and Karina Baryon of Burke warm up withsome hot chocolate at the Frying Pan Farm Park ‘OldFashioned Holiday at the Farm’ celebration on Dec. 7.
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The Robinson boys’ basketballteam knocked down 14 3-pointers and made several key defen-sive stops while outlasting the
Edison Eagles in double overtime on Fri-day night.
The Rams also caught a break or twoalong the way.
Robinson senior guard Joe Bynum bankedin a 3-pointer to force a second overtimeperiod and junior guard Joey Powell’s ill-advised-attempt-turned-clutch 3-pointersealed the victory as the Rams opened theirseason with a 95-91 win over Edison dur-ing the Red Jenkins Tipoff Classic at W.T.Woodson High School.
ROBINSON LED 90-89 with less than 30seconds remaining in the second overtimewhen Powell hoisted up a 3-point attemptfrom the right wing. While a miss mighthave given Edison possession with a chanceto take the lead, Powell made the shot andgave the Rams a two-possession advantage.
“That was very much a no-no-no-yesshot,” Robinson head coach Brian Nelsonsaid. “When I met [Powell] at halfcourt andhugged him, I said, ‘That was a terrible de-cision, but it was an outstanding shot.’”
Edison had two-possession leads at theend of regulation and the first overtimeperiod, but each time Robinson found a wayto extend the game.
Edison led 76-72 when Robinson seniorguard Jared Steen buried a 3-pointer to cutthe Eagles’ advantage to one with 11.4 sec-onds remaining in the first overtime period.After a pair of Edison free throws bumpedthe lead to three, Bynum banked in a 3-pointer at the other end to force a secondOT.
After the game, Nelson joked that Bynum
“called” bank on his clutch 3-pointer. ForBynum, it was one of many memorablemoments on a night he scored 28 pointsand knocked down eight 3-pointers.
“It was just an amazing feeling,” Bynumsaid. “I’ve never been in that situation be-fore and I just knew I had to have the con-fidence to take that shot. … It was prob-ably one of the best games I think I’ve everplayed. I was just feeling it. My teammateshad the confidence to pass it to me and Iwasn’t letting them down. I was just knock-ing down the shots.”
Bynum’s final 3-pointer gave Robinson an89-84 lead with 1:33 left in the second OT.
“Yeah, we got a little lucky when that 3banks in, but sometimes you make your ownluck a little bit,” Nelson said. “As hard asour kids fought, we deserve a little breakthere.”
Edison led 66-62 late in the fourth quar-ter. After a bucket by Robinson senior guardAshrifi Nai-Tetteh cut the lead to two, theRams came up with a steal and tied thegame at 66-all with a bucket by senior guardMatt Fall. Robinson got another steal andtook a brief 68-66 lead with a pair of Fallfree throws, but Edison senior MarcusBrumsey Jr. scored at the other end to forceovertime.
“I just think we played with heart the
whole game,” Steen said. “Heart sometimeswill overcompensate for the other team’s[athleticism].”
Fall scored 22 points for Robinson. Steenknocked down a trio of 3-pointers, went 4-for-4 from the free-throw line in the sec-ond overtime period and finished with 15points. Powell totaled 10 points.
“That game came down to just our kidsgutting it out and playing with heart,”Nelson said, “and never quitting.”
Robinson finished one win shy of reach-ing the state tournament last season, fall-ing to Wakefield in the Northern Regionsemifinals. This season, Nelson said theRams will have a balanced scoring attackto go along with an inside presence from 6-foot-8 senior center Taylor Downey.
“That’s something that we emphasize isour depth,” Nelson said. “… [Downey has]really worked hard since last year to gainsome weight, he’s gained some confidenceand he’s a force for us now. … He didn’t doa lot last year, so when you see him comeout as our five-man to open the game, ifyou remember what you saw last year,you’re probably not very impressed. But Ithink he’s in line for a very good season.”
EDISON is an athletic team led by standoutsenior point guard Chief Amoah, seniorguard Brumsey and four athletes who trans-ferred to the school this year. Junior guardTyvez Monroe, who led the Eagles with 24points and five 3-pointers Friday night,transferred from Bishop O’Connell. Juniorforward Damien Jones Jr. (Flint Hill), jun-ior forward Isaiah Lowman (DeMatha) andsenior forward Ahmed Hemoh (Potomac)also transferred to Edison this year.
Brumsey finished with 22 points againstRobinson, Lowman had 13 and Amoah had11.
Amoah practiced on Thursday for the firsttime in three weeks after battling a hip-flexor injury, Edison head coach TerryHenderson said.
Henderson’s Eagles reached the statetournament in 2012. The coach said thisyear’s team wants to return to states.
“I think with it being early in the season,first game, that competition is what weneeded,” Henderson said. “We’ve had somegood scrimmages, but some things camekind of easy to us, so I believe this is a greatwake-up call and I think we’ll respond well.”
Henderson praised Robinson’s effort.“Robinson, they played extremely hard,”
Henderson said. “In order for them to stayin a game like that with our athleticism, theyhave to be able to knock down the 3 andthey did a great job of doing that tonight.”
Robinson improved to 2-0 with a 61-39victory over Fairfax on Dec. 7 during theRed Jenkins Tipoff Classic. The Rams willhost South County on Thursday, Dec. 12.
Edison bounced back with a 58-56 winover Woodson on Dec. 7. The Eagles willhost Hayfield at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec.13.
“I don’t have the most individual talentaround, but I have kids who bust theirhumps in the offseason to make themselvesbetter and that is what shows in a gamelike this,” Nelson said. “When a kid like …Joe Bynum, who came off the bench for usall year last year, and he comes out … as aleader, as a captain, in his first opportunityto kind of be the man, he comes out anddrops 28, that’s a testament to how hardhe has worked.”
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Robinson Boys’ Basketball Outlasts Edison in Double-OT Thriller
Robinson senior Joe Bynum scored 28 points and made eight 3-pointersagainst Edison on Dec 6.
Robinson senior Jared Steen scored 15 points and made a trio of 3-pointers against Edison on Dec. 6.
Robinson senior Matt Fall scored22 points against Edison on Dec. 6.
Rams make 14 three-pointers,including eight from senior guard Bynum.
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ter a week in the hospital, was nothing shortof a rat’s nest mess. I am sure I didn’t painta pretty picture in front of the receptionist.But after asking her if someone had time towash my hair, a gentleman appeared andimmediately whisked me back to the sinks,and on the way told me that there was nocharge for the wash. I was dumbfounded.Not only did he take immediate care of me,here he was telling me that the wash wason him. It was this kind of service, and com-passion, that makes me grateful for localsmall businesses. Would a chain salon had
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