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Halloween Fun at Goblin GallopSanta and reindeer (from left) Allison Brown, Wade Pisarich, Ally Williams, StevenMcCleskey, Jackie Baker, Lexi Cercy, McKenna Palmer and Amy Wikiera.

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Karen Keys-Gamarra believes she’sthe best person to represent SullyDistrict on the Fairfax County

School Board. After all, she’s been lookingout for children’s best interests for years.

So when a former Board member askedher to run, she talked with her family anddid some soul searching. Then, said Keys-Gamarra, an attorney, “I realized I’ve beeninvolved with children for more than a de-cade, either as a parent or representingmore than 150 children as a guardian adlitem.”

She and Antoine Gamarra, her husbandof 25 years, live in Oakton’s Vale precinctand have three sons, Jonathan, 21, James,19 and Jordan, 16. The two oldest are incollege (one at West Point) and the young-est attends Madison High. But, said Keys-Gamarra, “Our church and our communityroots are in Chantilly. And because of mywork and community involvement, I go to

KAREN KEYS-GAMARRANeighborhood:

Oakton (Valeprecinct)

Education: TulaneUniversity,bachelor’s inEnglish and Communications; WashingtonUniversity School of Law, law degree

Occupation: Attorney, guardian ad litemFamily: Husband, Antoine Gamarra, and three

sons, Jonathan, 21, James, 19 and Jordan, 16.Money raised: About $20,000Web site: www.karen4fairfaxkids.com

schools in Centreville and Chantilly all thetime.”

She has a bachelor’s in English and com-munications, plus a law degree. As a guard-ian ad litem, she provides a voice for chil-dren, speaking on their behalf in legal mat-ters.

All three sons attended FCPS and Keys-Gamarra first became involved in her theirschools when her oldest son was in first

TOM WILSONNeighborhood:

OaktonEducation: Cornell

University,bachelor’s inLabor Relations;and NorthwesternUniversity, law degree.

Occupation: Commercial real estate attorneyFamily: Wife Kerry and children Maddie, 23,

Tommy, 19, Teddy, 15 and Wendy, 12.Money raised: About $7,000Web site: www.tomwilsonforschoolboard.com

By Bonnie Hobbs

Centre View

Tom Wilson of Oakton believes hestands for the will of the people andis the best person to speak for them

as Sully District’s representative on theFairfax County School Board.

“I’d like to see the School Board be morerespectful of parents, citizens and teachersand what they have to say,” he said. Whatespecially upset him was the board’s deci-sion not to discriminate against childrenwith gender-identity issues and to amendthe school system’s associated Family LifeEducation (FLE) curriculum.

“Last spring, the School Board voted toimplement change to Family Life Education,and hundreds of people protested and theboard received thousands of emails,” saidWilson. “But when I asked a board memberwhy there wasn’t a decision to delay thevote, he said they already had all the infor-mation they needed to make their decision.He said, ‘We don’t make decisions based on

mob rule.’”He and Kerry, his wife of 25 years, have

four children, Maddie, 23, Tommy, 19,Teddy, 15, and Wendy, 12. Wilson has abachelor’s in labor relations from CornellUniversity and a law degree from North-western University. He’s a commercial realestate attorney and has been endorsed bythe Fairfax County Republican Party.

He says his leadership skills come frombeing an Army officer during Operation

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Candidates Compete for School Board SeatKaren Keys-Gamarra: ‘I’ve beenfocusing on children’s needs.’

Tom Wilson: “It takes creativityand hard work.”

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The following incidents were reported by theSully District Police Station.

POSSESSION OF HEROIN, Balmoral ForestRoad/Balmoral Green Avenue, Oct. 23 around 4:38p.m. Officers were called to the area for a suspi-cious vehicle. Officers located illegal contrabandwithin the vehicle. A 44-year-old Round Hill resi-dent was charged with possession of controlledparaphernalia and possession of schedule I/II sub-stance.

BURGLARY: 11500 block of Yates Ford Road,Oct. 15 at about 6:11 p.m. A resident reported andunknown person entered the residence and tookproperty.

BURGLARY: 14400 block of Woodmere Court,Oct. 9 at about 4:28 p.m. A resident reported thatan unknown person entered the residence and tookproperty.

LARCENIES14200 block of Centreville Square, bicycle from

residence.14000 block of Saint Germain Drive, package

from residence

14300 block of Summer Tree Road, propertyfrom residence

5800 block of Belcher Farm Drive, cash fromresidence

4700 block of Devereaux Court, jewelry fromresidence.

7000 block of Balmoral Forest Road, propertyfrom vehicle

13100 block of Compton Road, cash from vehicle4100 block of Auto Park Circle, tires from vehicle5900 block of Trinity Parkway, phone from busi-

ness14400 block of Chantilly Crossing Lane, license

plate from vehicle.13800 block of Lee Highway, merchandise from

business.13500 block of Orchard Drive, property from

residence.5300 block of Rosemallow Circle, license plate

from vehicle.STOLEN VEHICLES:4900 block of Stonecroft Boulevard, 2010 Dodge

Caravan.

Crime Report

Email announcements to [email protected]. Include date, time, location, de-scription and contact for event: phone, email and/or website. Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least twoweeks before event.

THROUGH NOV. 12Fall Food Drive. Drop off food at Sheehy Infiniti

of Chantilly, 4145 Auto Park Circle, Chantilly.Canned goods and non-perishable foodwillbenefit Ashland Christian EmergencyServices (ACES), the Capital Area Food Bank,Feeding America, the Oxon Hill Food Pantry andthe Southern Maryland Food Bank. Visitwww.sheehy.com or call 410-760-3500.

FRIDAY/OCT. 30Submission Deadline. Fairfax County Alumnae

Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Artsand Letters Committee is sponsoring a poetrycontest for Fairfax County Public Middle Schoolstudents. Students are asked to write on“Silhouette of a Woman: An Influential Femalein My Life.” Submissions will be reviewed forawards of $125 for first place, $75 for secondplace, and $50 for third place. Visitwww.fcadst.org for more.

SATURDAY/OCT. 31Free Halloween Cab Rides. 10 p.m.-4 a.m.

During this six-hour period, area residents ages21 and older celebrating with alcohol may callthe toll-free SoberRide phone number 1-800-200-TAXI and be afforded a no-cost (up to a $30fare), safe way home. AT&T wireless customerscan dial #WRAP for the same service.Visitwww.soberride.com for more.

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grade. “I was concerned that the way theypresented history wasn’t positive for minor-ity children,” she said. “I talked to theSchool Board and got nowhere; then I spokedirectly to teachers about presenting a melt-ing-pot approach to history.”

They let her give a presentation to theentire second grade. “I showed them that,irrespective of where your ancestors havecome from, we’ve all contributed to whowe are as Americans,” said Keys-Gamarra.“That was in the early 2000s, but I eventu-ally did it for all my children.”

She has experience at all levels of school,volunteered for groups including Mothersof Preschoolers and was also involved withissues dealing with families. She volun-teered, as well, for CASA (Court-AppointedSpecial Advocates), representing childrenin abuse and neglect situations — and partof her work entailed investigating their edu-cation.

As a guardian ad litem, Keys-Gamarratalks with school counselors, administratorsand teachers regularly. She may recommenda child be evaluated for a disability or en-sure that a particularly bright child’s needsare met, so each can move forward.

“I discovered that — even for studentswho’ve experienced trauma — if that edu-cational piece is in place for them, they havethe keys for success,” said Keys-Gamarra.“So for years, I’ve been focusing on

children’s needs and trying to improve theirlives — that’s what inspires me.”

Now, running for office for the first time,she’s been endorsed by both teachers’unions, the Fairfax Education Association.(FEA) and the Fairfax County Federation ofTeachers (FCFT). And, she said, “I’m grate-ful to both of these organizations for plac-ing their trust in me to fight for what is bestfor our schools.”

Concerned with the amount of acrimonyregarding the school budget, Keys-Gamarrasaid, “There’s a lot of angst on the part ofparents and community members. And Idon’t want us to lose sight of why we’re here— to continue the excellent level of educa-tion for which Fairfax County is known.”

She said many people don’t believe theschool system’s economic crisis is real, orthey think it still contains waste, althoughit’s had to cut many items since 2008. “I’mwilling to evaluate all the programs to seethat they’re still being responsive to ourchildren’s needs and are still doing whatthey’re supposed to do,” she said. “I wantto be responsible with our tax dollars.”

Keys-Gamarra said one of her strengthsand abilities is “getting teachers and par-ents collaboratively to the table. That way,we can discuss what’s really important tous in our schools and how we can maintainthis quality of education.”

“I believe leadership begins with listen-ing,” she continued. “Superintendent[Karen] Garza has gone a long way to en

Desert Storm, and his analytical abilitiescome from being an attorney. “I’m able towork on complex, real-estate transactions,”he said. And, said Wilson, that’ll come inhandy when dealing with “an enormous,complicated” school system with 186,000students, almost 200 schools and a budgetapproaching $3 billion.”

“I have the ability to dig in and deal withcomplex issues and stakeholder interests,”he said. “We need to bring professionals tothe board who can think comprehensivelyabout an operation this size so our schoolsystem will continue being the benchmarkfor the country.”

Stressing that the school system’s budgetgoes up every year, Wilson said the board’schallenge is to “work with the superinten-dent and staff to best utilize these funds.And there’s a projected, $100 million bud-get shortfall for FY 2016. So the responseis to raise the issue of cutting sports, musicand arts. But the real issue is planning —and they were off on their enrollment pro-jections for this year by about 2,000 stu-dents.”

He said that miscalculation equals some$30 million to education funding, so “theboard should be more accurate in its en-rollment forecast, as well as in its capital-expenditure projections.” When these pre-dictions are wrong, said Wilson, it causesthe superintendent to dig deeper, so “we

need the inclusion of an auditor general toanalyze the programs and functions and tellus if they’re meeting their expectations andif their costs are justified. Although somethings, such as special education, many notbe able to be quantified in dollars.”

Regarding teacher pay, he said, “Fouryears ago, this school board promised theteachers a 1-percent market increase in theirpay, but they couldn’t afford to do that. Buthad they projected correctly on enrollment,they could have. The dollar focus needs tobe on teachers in the classrooms, wherelearning is taking place. An auditor generalwould help in this respect, and we also haveto pay our teachers competitive salaries.”

“This board’s employee is the superinten-dent,” continued Wilson. “And it needs toholds the superintendent’s feet to the fireto make sure promises are kept to teach-ers, parents, students and taxpayers. Rightnow, there’s a dysfunctional relationshipbetween the Board of Supervisors and theSchool Board.”

Noting that both he and his children areproducts of FCPS, he said he’s “protectiveof it. And it takes a school board that’s pro-fessional, engaged, extremely hardworkingand willing to press the hard issues and becreative [in its solutions to problems].”

For example, said Wilson, bus drivershave said they haven’t been asked to pro-vide bus-utilization numbers of how manystudents take the buses. “Not all high-schoolstudents ride the bus,” he said. “I’ve heard

Keys-Gamarra: Work Together Wilson: Focus on Planning

Karen Keys-Gamarra with

(from left)sons Jonathan,

Jame‰s(holding family

dog Reo) andJordan, plus

husbandAntoine

Gamarra.

The Wilson siblings:(back row, from left)are Maddie, Teddyand Tommy. (Infront) is Wendy.

By Bonnie Hobbs

Centre View

Teasa Northern, of Chantilly’sArmfield Farms community, hasknown Karen Keys-Gamarra for

seven years through their church. They’veserved on several church committees andthe children’s program together.

“Karen’s very committed and trustworthy— a woman of her word,” said Northern. “Ican always count on her to follow through

on things she’s promised. We’re both attor-neys working with children, and I knowshe’s dedicated to children and cares abouttheir rights and welfare. In cases I’ve senther way, she took the time to make surethey were handled with the best of care.”

Further describing Keys-Gamarra as level-headed, Northern said, “She thinks thingsthrough and examines all aspects of every-thing. And she’s willing to step out of a par

By Bonnie Hobbs

Centre View

Sean Duffy, of Reston, has known TomWilson for seven years. Besides be-ing a friend, he’s a teacher at Waples

Mill Elementary and taught two of Wilson’schildren, Wendy and Teddy. And he consid-ers Wilson a person of good character.

“He’s a nice guy, pleasant, engaged, calm,active with his kids and a family man,” saidDuffy. “I’m glad he’s running [for School

Board]. He’s even-keeled and notadversarial. Tom’s a fair and listening indi-vidual who would work well with the otherboard members.”

As for David Newman, of Fairfax, he’sknown Wilson for six or seven years,through work. “Tom did some legal workfor me for a commercial real estate project,”said Newman. “He’s friendly, approachable,good at problem-solving and communicat

Thoughts from Keys-Gamarra’s supporters. Thoughts from Wilson’s supporters.

How Sully School Board Candidates Are Viewed


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Nathan Dixon with beagle,Delta, dressed as a turtle.Dixon’s wife, SusanHendrick, ran the 5K.

Paul Whitlock and sonJaden, 2, as a footballplayer.

The 22nd annual Goblin Gallopwas Sunday, Oct. 25, in FairfaxCorner.

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By State Sen. David Marsden (D-37)

and Del. David Bulova (D-37)

Having both been raised here in North-ern Virginia, we have seen first-handhow the chronic congestion prob-

lems on I-66 have affected our economy andquality of life. Like mostpeople in our area, this ispersonal.

Traffic on I-66 has stolencountless hours that could have been spentwith family or at work. That is why we wereproud to support the bipartisan transportationpackage passed by the Virginia General Assem-bly in 2013 that is now generating billions forinfrastructure improvements in our region.However, the way revenue is generated doesmatter, which is why we feel compelled to ex-

press our current opposition to the Virginia De-partment of Transportation’s plan to toll I-66inside the Beltway.

While legitimate concern has been raisedwith regard to the cost to commuters, there isa much deeper principal at stake. No one likesthe idea of tolls. But like water and sewer ser-vice, there should at least be a strong link be-tween who pays and the services delivered. Theidea of tolling I-66 inside the Beltway withouta solid plan for creating new infrastructure thatdirectly benefits the toll payers simply fails tomeet this basic test. Likewise, we are concernedthat this project violates the concept of firstdo-no-harm.

A recent study by Fairfax County found thatwhile those using parallel roads won’t be af-fected in the direction of rush hour traffic,those who go the opposite direction will see

significant increases in traffic. Even if this canbe absorbed in the short-term, we have seri-ous doubts about whether this is sustainablein the long-term.

The days of one-way rush hour traffic arequickly going the way of the dinosaur as areaslike Tysons, Herndon, Chantilly, Reston, andCentreville continue to develop. VDOT’s ac-tions mean that those who are using these lo-cal roads will see their commutes lengthened.This will include neighborhoods both insideand outside of the Beltway.

We applaud VDOT for coming up with somepromising and creative solutions — includingthe active traffic management system recentlyimplemented outside of the Beltway. But thecurrent plan to toll I-66 inside the Beltwaywithout increased capacity is the wrong wayto go. It is a matter of principal.

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Hatred andIgnoranceTo the Editor:

Ahmed Mohamed, the 14-year-old Muslim student who was ar-rested for building a clock, is nowmoving to Qatar with his family.Earlier this month, Ahmed washandcuffed and arrested by policebecause the staff at his schoolclaimed that his clock looked likea bomb.

After his arrest, Ahmed’s familyhas decided to move to Doha,Qatar to continue Ahmed’s educa-tion. The family cited accusationsagainst Ahmed (which claimedthat he was a fraud and deservedhis arrest) as well as the educa-tional opportunities in Qatar as thereasons for their decision to move.Islam’s Prophet Muhammad oncesaid: “Seek knowledge even if it isas far as China.”

While it is good to see Ahmedadhering to these words of wis-

dom to strive to be successful inhis education, it is upsetting to seethe United States losing an intelli-gent and talented boy due to ha-tred and ignorance.

Shumaila AhmadChantilly

An ImportantElectionTo the Editor:

The election on Nov. 3 is impor-tant; funding for our schools,transportation improvements andservices will all be decided by thenewly-elected Board of Supervi-sors. Supervisors will be faced withthe challenge of doing more withless; as our population grows andour demographics change, we willneed strong leaders, experiencedin dealing with budgets and ac-commodating community needs. Iwant to be the Sully District Su-pervisor representing you when

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these big decisions are made, andI’m asking for your vote.

As your School Board memberfor the past 13 years, I have lis-tened to your concerns and actedon your behalf. I share your mod-erate views and have worked in anon partisan way to get thingsdone. I have been a good stewardof your hard earned tax dollars,and always put students first.

I voted against giving the SchoolBoard a raise, because it didn’tseem fair when we had asked ourteachers and other county employ-ees to forego raises. Since 2008,the school budget has been de-creased by nearly half a billiondollars.

As supervisor, I will work full-time to protect the quality of ourschools, find solutions to our traf-fic congestion, and make sure thatservices are available to those whoneed them most, including ourgrowing senior population. This isnot the time for partisan bicker-ing; it’s the time for consensus –

building and problem solving. Ifelected, I will seek innovative andefficient solutions to our mostpressing issues.

It has been an honor to serve asyour school board representativeand I ask that you vote for me toserve you as your next Sully su-pervisor.

Kathy L. SmithCandidate for Sully District

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tisan role to look at the facts at hand to make aneducated decision that’ll put the needs of childrenfirst.”

“She’s also fiscally responsible and budget-mindedand would spend the taxpayers’ money well,” addedNorthern. “And that’s important because I live in thedistrict she’d represent.”

Stacey Reynolds, of the Hunter Mill community, isa neighbor of Keys-Gamarra and has known her 16years. “She’s incredibly moral and faith-based,” saidReynolds. “And she’s not a politician — it’s the firsttime she’s ever run for anything.”

Reynolds said Keys-Gamarra is “probably one ofthe smartest women I’ve ever met, and also prag-matic. She looks at all sides of every equation, stud-ies the issues and doesn’t make rash decisions. Forexample, one time the kids didn’t think their busdriver was doing the right thing at the bus stop andon the bus, assigning seats to them. Karen was thevoice of reason. She listened to what the kids andparents were saying, then talked privately with thebus driver. She then concluded what the problemwas and calmly facilitated a solution.”

So, said Reynolds, Keys-Gamarra has “commonsense and a real knack for sitting back, assessing asituation, listening and then giving her opinion. She’sthoughtful about what she’s doing and would workwell with the other School Board members. And be-cause she acts this way and is a good listener, she’dcare about her constituency and her fellow boardmembers and would bring a breath of fresh air tothe School Board.”

Also calling Keys-Gamarra “prudent and fiscallyresponsible,” Reynolds said, “I was so excited whenI heard she was running because she’s not a politi-cian. She’s in it for our kids, families and school sys-tem, and she wants to give her expertise and inputto make sure Fairfax County is the best it can be andthe number-one school system in the United States.”

Also rooting for Keys-Gamarra is At-Large SchoolBoard member Ted Velkoff, of Chantilly’s Poplar TreeEstates community. Although he’s only known hersince January, he believes she’d be a great additionto the board. “The first thing that struck me abouther was how morally grounded she is,” he said. “Itwas my impression from talking with her and waslater confirmed when I met her family and saw theirstrength and maturity.”

Velkoff said her background is also impressive.“She’s passionate about making sure that childrenget a fair shake in the world,” he said.

He also believes she’d be a constructive boardmember and would work well with others. “Karen’sdefinitely a team player,” he said. “Many of her vol-unteers have known her for years and think highlyof her — and that, too, speaks volumes about her.She also has a great sense of humor, which is goodfor when things on the board get testy. Humor candiffuse some of the tension.”

“She’s also a poised, articulate speaker,” contin-ued Velkoff. “When she first addressed the Demo-cratic Committee, people were wowed by her skills.She was focused, clear and well-prepared, and thiswould also be a valuable asset to her on the board.She’s made a great impression on the board and I’mcertain she’d be a very good School Board member.”

ing in a lot of different settings.”He said Wilson’s thorough and

is also skilled at working withpeople of different personalitytypes and skill sets. For example,said Newman, “Because he wasour legal counsel, we put a tre-mendous amount of responsibilityon his shoulders. He understoodour needs and addressed themwell. He dealt with complex, legaldocuments with substantial bud-get implications and was creativein coming up with a solution soboth sides could achieve what theywanted.”

Besides that, said Newman,“Tom has a good heart; he’s a fam-ily man with good morals and val-ues. And if he gets on the SchoolBoard, he’d have the best interestsof the schools and children at heart— they’d be his top priority. Andwhen it comes to dealing withcomplex issues and varying pointsof view around the table, I can’tthink of a better guy.”

Meanwhile, Oak Hill residentDennis Moyer has known Wilsonsince the mid-1990s. Both men arecommercial real estate attorneys,and Wilson joined one of Moyer’s

former law firms almost 20 yearsago.

“His character is first-rate,” saidMoyer. “He’s straight forward, up-right and honest and is a familyman. I know him mainly in a pro-fessional setting, but I’m sure hisintegrity follows through in hispersonal life and other affairs.”

And, continued Moyer, “Tom il-lustrates that every day in thepractice of law, where it’s criticalto maintain your reputation forhonesty and integrity and not cutcorners. He’s a terrific person andonly does what’s appropriate andby-the-book. And he brings that[attitude] to work every, singleday. Professionally, Tom’s a personI refer a number of matters to.Because of the kind of lawyer andperson he is, I know that he’ll do agood job, so he’s my go-to guy.”

In addition, Moyer said Wilson’salways been interested in commu-nity and civic affairs and is “vi-tally interested in kids. He feelsstrongly about family and educa-tion and was a volunteer coachfor his daughter’s rowing team.So I think the School Board wouldbe a natural combination of hisinterests in both the communityand children.”

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John Guevara (R)Challenger for Sully SupervisorTown of residence: OaktonAge: 42Family: Wife Marilyn, two sons in FCPS Peter and

NathanEducation: B.A. The George Washington

UniversityOffices held, dates: NoneOccupation and relevant experience: I am

currently employed with AT&T as a ProfessionalServices Manager. I oversee large ITengagements and manage multi-million dollarbudgets. I was also an Army Signal CorpsOfficer; I started my career in the enlisted corpsand was commissioned through the GeorgetownUniversity ROTC Program. I program-managed amedical executive skills program that taughthealthcare providers and executives how to runhospitals and deliver quality care.

Community involvement: Board of Directors forWFCM, HOA President, Navy Elementary PTOBoard Member, CYA Coach, Scouts Leader,Sunday School Teacher

Website: www.johnguevaraforsupervisor.comEmail address:

[email protected] handle: @johnpguevaraName three favorite endorsements: The

Fairfax Chamber NOVABizPAC, Virginia Policebenevolent Association, The League ofConservation Voters

QUESTIONS:1. What is one issue that defines your

call to serve, why does it matter, and howwill you tackle it?

I’m running for Supervisor for one simple rea-son: Fairfax County has challenges and I believe Ican help solve them. My mother always told methat I wasn’t good at sitting still and she was right.When I see something not working, I want to getit fixed.

Our community is a great place to live and raisea family, but we have challenges that will only besolved with a fresh perspective. From transporta-tion, to education, to taxes, the story is the same.

We need new ideas and practical solutions tofocus on easing traffic congestion, getting moremoney into our classrooms and getting quality pub-lic services with a maximum return on investment.

Fixing budgets and solving complex problems iswhat I do every day at work. As a program man-ager, I oversee $120 million budgets. I make surethey are efficient, effective and that they get the jobdone. By using those same principles here in

Fairfax we can im-prove our schools,reduce gridlock, andmake better use ofour tax money.

2. What distin-guishes you fromyour opponent(s)and why shouldvoters chooseyou?

I have a positivemessage about new

ideas and practical solutions and this is exactlywhat we need on the Board of Supervisors. Despitehaving never run for public office before, I havewon all of the key competitive endorsements andbrought together an impressive coalition of Repub-licans, Democrats, and Independents that supportmy candidacy. I am especially proud of Sully Dis-trict Supervisor Michael Frey’s endorsement!

I believe this is because I am already proving tothe residents of Sully District that I’m already lis-tening to and working for them. Whether it’shelping my neighbors keep our roads safe withSullyStreets.com or caring for those in need withthe Western Fairfax Christian Ministries, I’m alwaysworking to improve the quality of life for all SullyDistrict residents.

3. More than half of the county budget isdevoted to the local school system. A sig-nificant budget gap looms for the nextbudget cycle, both for FCPS and FairfaxCounty. What are the top county prioritiesand how will you assure funding and man-age the budget? What ideas do you havefor increasing revenue? Name two areas/items you would cut or reduce.

As your Supervisor, I’ll work to spend our taxmoney efficiently by eliminating redundancy andwaste in our budget. I’ll ensure the County is de-livering quality core services (Transportation,Education, Public Safety, and Safety Net Programsfor our most residents such as seniors) and you areseeing a return on investment for your hard earnedtax dollars.

4. How many hours a week of outsideemployment do you anticipate while serv-ing on the Board of Supervisors?

I have flexible employment with my currentemployer and have already proven that I can cam-paign, work, and serve the community full-timewithout any difficulty.

Kathy Smith (D)Challenger for Sully SupervisorTown of residence: ChantillyAge: 60Family: Husband Steve, 4 children Brian, Kyle,

Andrew and Stephanie; daughter-in-law Leahand 3 granddaughters Kathy Cate, Meredith andCaitlynn

Education: B.A. in Sociology and ElementaryEducation

Offices held, dates: Fairfax County School BoardMember, Sully District from March 2002-present, Chair 2004, 2008, 2009

Occupation and relevant experience:Elementary teacher 7 years and School BoardMember for 13 years

Community involvement: PTA President atPoplar Tree ES, Rocky Run MS and ChantillyHS; Board member Fairfax County Council ofPTAs

Website: www.KathySmith.orgEmail address: [email protected] handle: kathysmithsully, Facebook

KathySmithSullyDistrictName three favorite endorsements: I’m

proud of all my endorsements: Fairfax EducationAssociation, Fire Fighters Local 2068, NorthernVirginia Board of Realtors, Service EmployeesInternational Union (SEIU) and LiUNA(Laborers)



Education is my passion, and this compelled meto serve as PTA president, become a member of theFairfax County School Board and to run for theBoard of Supervisors. ºGood schools are essentialnot only to the well-being of each individual child,and to the welfare of the community as a whole.Good schools mean successful kids, good jobs andhigher property values. They attract business andprovide opportunities for children and adults. Asa member of the Board of Supervisors I will fightto ensure that our schools have the resources nec-essary to meet the needs of our growing populationand changing demographics.

2. What distinguishes you from youropponent(s) and why should voters chooseyou?

My opponent and I differ in many ways. We seethe job of supervisor and the role of local govern-ment very differently. The most importantdistinctions between us are:

❖ I will be a full-time supervisor, working onlyfor the people of Sully District and Fairfax County.

❖ I have moderate views which reflect the val-ues of the district and will work in a non-partisanmanner to find common sense solutions to the chal-lenges we face as our population ages and changes.

❖ My 13 years on the school board give me theknowledge and experience necessary for effectiveleadership, especially dealing with the budget. Ihave worked with the current Sully Supervisor onmany issues and know how to get things done.Representing the district for 13 years has given meunique perspectives on the needs of the commu-

nity.

3. More thanhalf of the countybudget is devotedto the local schoolsystem. A signifi-cant budget gaplooms for thenext budget cycle,both for FCPS andFairfax County.What are the topcounty priorities

and how will you assure funding and man-age the budget? What ideas do you have forincreasing revenue? Name two areas/items you would cut or reduce.

The top priorities for the county must be educa-tion, transportation, and essential services such asfire, police, emergency mental health care and se-nior services.

Education tops the list and takes the largestshare of the budget which is appropriate consider-ing that an excellent school system is vital to strongcommunities and a vibrant economy. Good schoolsprovide a skilled workforce and attract both fami-lies and business.

The issue of transportation requires a compre-hensive approach. In the long term, we must linkregional land use planning with transportation re-sources, focusing on relieving traffic congestion. Iwill organize community groups and make suretheir concerns about state highway projects areheard in Richmond and our area gets top priorityin the distribution of state and federal highwayfunds. On the local level we must include bicycleand pedestrian initiatives, improvement to inter-sections and roads, and expansion of bus, Metroand VRE.

We have a responsibility to care for the mostvulnerable among us, so resources must be allo-cated wisely to provide essential services likemental health care and senior centers.

Careful evaluation of all programs and efficientuse of all resources are an essential part of thebudget process. Eliminating duplication of servicesand seeking creative and innovative ways to deliverservices are the best ways to find savings. In Janu-ary the Board of Supervisors will begin its Lines ofBusiness review, which is central to an understand-ing of programs and their effectiveness. Thisprocess will provide information about where con-solidation or cuts could or should take place. It ispremature to suggest cuts without this review.

We need to diversify our source of revenue, sothat we are not overly reliant on fluctuating realestate values. Virginia’s Dillon Rule significantlylimits the ability of local governments to find newrevenue sources, but letting the voters decide on ameals tax, is one possibility that I support.


None! I will work full-time as the Sully DistrictSupervisor; the taxpayers of Fairfax County will bemy only employers. The Sully Supervisor has al-ways worked full-time serving the residents of thedistrict, and they deserve full-time attention.

Candidates for Sully District SupervisorElection ’15

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Fairfax County is offering afree Senior Medicare En-rollment presentation onWednesday, Nov. 4, 11:30a.m.–2 p.m. at the Mott Com-munity Center, 12111 BraddockRd., Fairfax. To register call Car-rie Brill at 703-324-5456,TTY 711. Visit www.fairfaxc o u n t y . g o v / d f s /olderadultservices/vicap.htm.

Volunteer Events & Opportunities

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Fairfax County’s free FamilyCaregiver Telephone SupportGroup meets by phone on Tues-day, Nov. 10, 7-8 p.m. Registerbeforehand atw w w. f a i r f a x c o u n t y. g o v /olderadults and click on CaregiverSupport.

Northern Virginia Care-giv-ers Conference — “Prepare to

Care: Getting Your Ducks in aRow,” Wednesday, Nov. 11, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Korean CentralPresbyterian Church, 15451 LeeHighway, Centreville. Speakersshare their extensive knowledgeon topics important to caregiversof persons with dementia. $30 in-cludes continental breakfast,lunch, and materials. Register athttp://states.aarp.org/nov11/.

For more information call 703-324-5425, TTY 711.

Fairfax County is offering a freepresentation on Medicare 101on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 11:30a.m.–1:30 p.m. at McLean Com-munity Center, 1234 InglesideAve., McLean. To register callSydney Duberstein at 703-790-0123 , TTY 711. Visit

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/vicap.htm.

Fairfax County’s free Semi-nars for FamilyCaregivers of OlderAdults are held throughoutthe county in November:

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Candidates for Springfield District SupervisorElection ’15

Corazon S. Foley (I)Challenger for Springfield SupervisorTown of residence: BurkeAge: 65Family: Married 42 years to Michael Foley; 2

Children; 2 GrandchildrenEducation: MBA in Finance from George

Washington UniversityOffices held, dates: Founding Chairman, Burke/

West Springfield Senior Center Without Walls(2009 – Present); Delegate, Fairfax CountySenior Citizens’ Council (2011-2015); BoardMember, Fairfax County History MuseumSubcommittees (2008-Present); FoundingChairman, Fairfax County Asian AmericanHistory Project (2007-Present); FoundingCoordinator, Edgewater Neighborhood Watch(2012-Present);

Occupation and relevant experience: RetiredEconomic and Intelligence Analyst, USDepartment of State.

Community involvement: Lady Fairfax andCommunity Champion Awards

Website: www.facebook.com/Foley4SpringfieldSeniorCenter

Email address: [email protected] favorite endorsements: Independent

Greens of Virginia



The part-time Springfield Supervisor has failedto do his job of providing constituent services toimprove our quality of life. In particular, he hasignored numerous requests for a working group onsolutions to redress the unfairness toward Spring-field senior taxpayers and families; other districtshave 17 permanent senior centers, Springfield Dis-trict, NONE! Over the last eight years, I foundedand developed the public-private partnership – theBurke/West Springfield Senior Center WithoutWalls (BWSSCWoW) – to provide needed healthprograms for Springfield seniors. This is importantfor our whole community because the longer a se-nior remains functional and healthy, the less theburden on the children, the grandchildren and ourSpringfield District. As Supervisor, I will implementcost-effective solutions to provide facilities for mul-tigenerational health programs – building on mycommunity service as founder of the EdgewaterNeighborhood Watch and senior center without

walls.


I will serve as full-time SpringfieldSupervisor providingmuch-needed re-sponsive leadershipto ensure that our

district receives its fair share of county resources,particularly for senior health programs. I am a fis-cal conservative who believes in good governmentwith honorable public service with the US StateDepartment; an Independent candidate spending$1,000 of my money. The part-time incumbent isbeholden to political donors – raising over$470,000 while spending $300,000 by spring, alsoproving that he is a big spender of other people’smoney. Moreover, Board decisions will benefit withbroader community representation since I willserve as the first Filipino/Asian American Spring-field Supervisor.

3. More than half of the county budget isdevoted to the local school system. A sig-nificant budget gap looms for the nextbudget cycle, both for FCPS and FairfaxCounty. What are the top county prioritiesand how will you assure funding and man-age the budget? What ideas do you havefor increasing revenue? Name two areas/items you would cut or reduce.

I will seek fair share of federal and state fund-ing for education just as I am seeking fair share ofcounty resources for Springfield District – and morepartnerships with the business sector for cost-effec-tive innovations. I will seek management reforms,including pensions, in the Lines of Business Re-view. I will cut unnecessary administrative costs inFCPS and Fairfax County, beginning with the of-fice of the Springfield Supervisor whose spendingwas the highest among Supervisors in FY2015.


I will serve as the Full-Time Springfield Super-visor and will have no outside employment.

Pat Herrity (R)Incumbent Springfield SupervisorTown of residence: Clifton, VAAge: 55Family: wife Nancy, son Sean, daughter Valeria:Education: BS Accounting from Virginia Tech,

West Springfield High School graduateOffices held, dates: Springfield District

Supervisor – 2008 to presentOccupation and relevant experience: Chief

Financial Officer at a local governmentcontractor. Active in the business, sports andcivic communities. Received the President’sAward and the Community Service Award fromNVTC and the Chairman’s Award from theFairfax County Chamber.

Community involvement: Having spent hisentire life here, Pat has a unique understandingof Northern Virginia and its needs. First as abusiness, sports and community leader and nowas a Supervisor, Pat has actively led efforts toimplement solutions to neighborhood problems.

Website: http://www.patherrity.org/Email address: [email protected] handle: @PatHerrityName three favorite endorsements:

NOVABIZPAC (Fairfax County Chamber ofCommerce), Northern Virginia Association ofRealtors, the Police Benevolent Association/Fraternal Order of Police.



From the kitchen table growing up, to my timeas a business and community leader to my years asa Supervisor – identifying and implementing com-mon sense transportation solutions has been oneof my passions. It impacts our quality of life, thecost to do business here and our very health. Someof the ways I have been tackling it:

I was active in promoting telework, a Northerncrossing of the Potomac and the 495 Express Lanesearly in my business career. I led the effort to openthe I–-66 ramps at Monument Drive andStringfellow Road during non-–HOV hours and theuse of the I-–66 shoulder lanes anytime it is con-gested. I am actively supporting an Express Lanessolution that will provide congestion relief andtransportation choices – carpool, bus, paid expresstrip or free trip in less congested lanes. I initiatedthe effort to reclassify the Fairfax County Parkwayfrom a secondary road to a primary road to receivea higher priority when it comes to maintenance andconstruction funding. I believe we need to focusour transportation resources where they will best

reduce the conges-tion that impacts ourlives daily.


I have served onthe Fairfax CountyBoard of Supervisorsfor 8 years and

throughout that entire time I have done everythingI can to assist constituents who have issues and amdedicated finding solutions to their problems.

3. More than half of the county budget isdevoted to the local school system. A sig-nificant budget gap looms for the nextbudget cycle, both for FCPS and FairfaxCounty. What are the top county prioritiesand how will you assure funding and man-age the budget? What ideas do you have forincreasing revenue? Name two areas/items you would cut or reduce.

Our priorities should be schools, public safety,and a safety net for those that truly need it. In or-der to fund the quality services our residents expectwe need to grow our commercial tax base and re-lieve the tax burden on our homeowners. Wecurrently have an 18% commercial vacancy rateand we are losing high paying jobs. We need toleverage the region’s assets and grow our economyand attract high paying jobs to the County. Ourschools are the number one reason businesses lo-cate here and we need to address their fundingconcerns. I have long been an advocate for yearround budget committee meetings and joint bud-get committee meetings with the School Board. Weneed to tackle these issues head on and through-out the year, not just when it is time to review thebudget. As for budget reductions, I have listednumerous ideas in the Herrity Reports (on mywebsite) including outsourcing, focusing resourceson those in need, implementing private sector prac-tices and metrics (like reducing spacerequirements), and addressing our pension issues.


The hours I spend as a CFO varies depending onwhat is going on in my Supervisor’s office. My CFOrole has been invaluable to me as a Supervisor andkeeps me firmly grounded in the realities our resi-dents and businesses deal with every day.Visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com/Elections


cult Conversations takeplace on Monday, Nov. 2,7-8:30 p.m. at GeorgeMason Regional Library,7001 Little River Turnpike,Annandale. Learn how tohave conversations with anolder family member aboutdriving, accepting help inthe home or moving to asafer environment. Registerat www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and click on2015 Caregiver Seminars.

❖ AARP’s Prepare toCare Workshop takesplace on Thursday, Nov.

From Page 9 5, 3-4:30 p.m. Sherwood Re-gional Library, 2501 SherwoodHall Lane, Alexandria. Learnhow to care for yourself and yourloved ones. Register atw w w. f a i r f a x c o u n t y. g o v /olderadults and click on 2015Caregiver Seminars.

❖ Scams and FinancialCrimes against Seniors takesplace on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 3-4:30 p.m. at the North CountyGovernmental Center, 1801Cameron Glen Drive, Reston.Older adults as well as familymembers, caregivers, and serviceproviders are welcome. Register atw w w. f a i r f a x c o u n t y. g o v /olderadultsand click on 2015

Caregiver Seminars.

❖ Five Questions to Con-sider About Paying for Long-Term Care – WEBINAR,Wednesday, Nov. 18, Noon-1:00 p.m. Register beforehand atw w w. f a i r f a x c o u n t y. g o v /olderadults and click on 2015Caregiver Seminars. Call 703-324-5484, TTY 711.

The Hollin Hall Senior Cen-ter in Alexandria needs a vol-unteer to help with fishaquarium upkeep and instruc-tors for the following classes: Ba-sic Guitar, Italian, Pottery andBallroom Dance. For these andother volunteer opportunities, call

703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/volunteer-solutions.htm.

The Herndon Adult DayHealth Care Center needs aBingo Caller and an ArtTherapy Assistant. For theseand other volunteer opportuni-ties, call 703-324-5406, TTY711 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/volunteer-solutions.htm.

The Kingstowne Center forActive Adults in Alexandrianeeds a Hula Hoop ClassLeader and instructors to teach

Country Western LineDance , African StyleDance and Mosaic Art orJewelry Making. For theseand other volunteer opportu-nities, call 703-324-5406,TTY 711 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/volunteer-solutions.htm.

Fairfax County needs volun-teers to drive older adultsto medical appointmentsand wellness programs. Forthese and other volunteer op-portunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit

See Volunteer, Page 11


Karen Keys-GamarraTown of residence: OaktonAge: 55Family: Husband: Antoine Gamarra; Son:

Jonathan Gamarra, James Gamarra and JordanGamarra.

Education: Tulane University BA; WashingtonUniversity School of Law, JD

Offices held, dates: Board Member, Time to FlyBoard member 2007-2008.

Occupation and relevant experience:Attorney at Law, work primarily as Guardian adlitem

Community involvement: Church: GraceCovenant Church, CASA, Time to Fly, NAACP

Website: www.karen4fairfaxkids.comEmail address: [email protected] handle: @Keys_GamarraName three favorite endorsements: FEA,

FCFT, Congressman Connolly



I do not have one issue but rather a commitmentand desire to use my experience and legal skills toserve my community. My background affords mea broad view of a child’s, parents and educatorsexperience and the struggle to meet the educa-tional needs of children. My desire is to provide abalanced approach to addressing budgetary con-cerns while providing leadership that begins withlistening to my community.


Experience and Dedication. I am an attorney andvolunteer in the community who has been focusedon addressing concerns impacting children andfamilies for more than 10 years. I regularly inter-face with teachers and school staff as a childadvocate and discuss impediments hindering theability to educate our children. I have experiencewith Special Education, English or Speakers ofother Languages, Advanced Placement and othereducational concerns. I collaborate with familiesand other professionals to develop solutions. I un-derstand issues impacting children both inside andoutside of the classroom. I have volunteered in adomestic violence organization and work to trainothers in assisting children in abuse and neglectsituations. I study both legal issues and trendsimpacting children as well as appropriate safe-guards to decrease risk. I am a member of theBudget Advisory Committee and have studied FCPSexpenditures. Additionally, I have participated incommunity discussions and believe dialogue iscritical when addressing issues impacting our

schools.

3. How will youaddress the grow-ing economicdivide in countyschools?

By raising aware-ness of the diverselevel of needs thatsuch growth createsfor educators. TheFCPS responseshould include in-

creased parental involvement, greater access toearly childhood education, and more dialogue witheducators on successful tools for all students. Iwould also like to explore alternative funding forsuch programs, such as, grants and/or fundingfrom the private sector.

4. How will you address the achievementgap?

Through oversight of the FCPS Achievement Gapplan which includes providing academic support,developing positive teacher/student relationships,increasing kindergarten readiness and enhancingparent and community engagement. I would alsoadd that FCPS needs to engage staff to examineteaching tools and curriculum that provides posi-tive role models for all children.

5. More than half of the county budget isdevoted to the local school system with asignificant budget gap looming, both forFCPS and Fairfax County. What stepswould you take to manage the gap and tofund the needs of the school system? Whatare the top priorities and what could becut?

My top priority is to protect resources for theclassroom including teacher and staff salaries.Management of the funding gap requires examina-tion of existing programs and discussions withteachers and parents to determine effectiveness tomake sure that we are spending our tax dollarswisely. I would use this analysis to determinewhere appropriate cuts are necessary.

6. What value does FCPS add for taxpay-ers who do not have children in theschools?

Our schools provide the bedrock for our commu-nities. Without quality schools, our property valuessuffer. Further, without appropriate communitysupport and funding for schools, we miss the op-portunity and responsibility to invest in the FairfaxCounty quality of life that we enjoy. I would ratherinvest in schools than in other programs to addressthe problems that stem from a lack of access toquality education.

Tom WilsonTown of residence: OaktonAge: 49Family: Married 25 years to Kerry Wilson,

a speech and language pathologist whohas worked many years in the publicschools. Four children, Maddie,Tommy, Teddy and Wendy, all ofwhom have been in FCPS. Two dogs,Ollie and Jefferson.

Education: Lake Braddock SecondarySchool, Cornell University,Northwestern Law School

Offices held, dates: NoneOccupation and relevant experience:

Attorney in private practice since 1995. Servedas an officer in Army after graduating fromCornell University. Earned Bronze Star duringOperation Desert Storm.

Community involvement: Member of St. JohnNeumann Parish where I have taught religiouseducation to 8thgraders. Active parent in athleticbooster clubs for Teddy (Oakton Crew) andWendy (Capital Gymnastics).

Website: www.tomwilsonforschoolboard.comEmail address:

[email protected] handle: n/aName three favorite endorsements:



I would like to see the School Board be morerespectful of what parents, citizens, and teachershave to say. Last spring the Board voted to imple-ment some controversial changes to the Family LifeEducation program. Hundreds of people emailedand came to the School Board meeting to protestthe changes. When I asked a School Board mem-ber about that vote, he told me that the Boardalready “had enough information” to make theirdecision and the Board does not make decisions by“mob rule.” The citizens of Fairfax County are nota mob, and they deserve to be authentically repre-sented. I will provide that kind of representation.


My opponent and her predecessor have sentaround campaign literature calling themselves the“Sully Team for Education.” The only vote thisteam deserves is a “no” vote. Fairfax County can-not afford more of the same. After 14 years on theSchool Board, our Sully District representative isleaving the school system with a $100 million pro-jected budget deficit, 1,000 trailers, and largerclass sizes. No progress has been made on closingthe achievement gap in spite of millions of dollarsspent. Our current Sully School Board member didnot plan, did not lead, and did not cooperate withthe Board of Supervisors, the taxpayers, or with theparents and teachers of Fairfax County. We havea professional, serious, and committed group ofRepublican endorsed candidates this year that arededicated to the tough job of putting the FCPShouse in order. Fairfax County needs a change!Voters should know that the Democratic officialsthey have voted in year after year have left us withhuge problems to solve.

3. How will you ad-dress the growingeconomic divide incounty schools?

I will not address any prob-lem, including the economicdivide, by throwing money atit and assuming the job isdone. Any new programs orinitiatives should have spe-cific, transparent, andmeasurable goals. I would ar-gue that most of the time

FCPS does not need expensive consultants fromoutside our system telling us what we need for ourschools. Principals, teachers, parents, and otherstakeholders in the communities where theseschools are located are the real “experts” on theirkids and what they need to succeed. We have ex-cellent resources right here in our school buildings.We need to tap into that professional wisdom andexpertise to solve big problems. There are no magicwands, magic programs, or one line answers tothese large societal problems. The road towardsaddressing these issues is a long one and will re-quire leadership, creativity, and hard work. Stepone for Fairfax County is voting in a new SchoolBoard.

4. How will you address the achievementgap?

See answer above.

5. More than half of the county budget isdevoted to the local school system with asignificant budget gap looming, both forFCPS and Fairfax County. What stepswould you take to manage the gap and tofund the needs of the school system? Whatare the top priorities and what could becut?

My priority is to get as much of the taxpayerdollars that fund our school system into the class-rooms and the school buildings where our teachersteach and our students learn each day. I would lookfor savings from unnecessary teacher training pro-grams, ineffective supervisory positions, redundantbureaucracy, poor logistical management, and solesource contracts. I have talked with janitors, teach-ers, bus drivers, and others who are in the schoolbuildings every day, and they can easily point outall kinds of wasteful spending. I would definitelysupport having an independent auditor.

6. What value does FCPS add for taxpay-ers who do not have children in theschools?

Very few people actually vote in these off yearelections, and the result is that those few people whodo take an interest are making decisions that per-sonally affect all of us, whether or not you have kidsin the schools. Property values, of course, are depen-dent on having excellent schools. Schools alsoprepare our next generation workforce for the jobsof the future. Our businesses depend on an excel-lent school system. Other county resources affectedby the success of our school system include publicsafety, the judicial system, health care, and servicesfor adults with disabilities. Many thanks to all thevoters who are reading this and taking an interestin the School Board race and thanks to the Connec-tion newspapers for highlighting this election.

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www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/volunteer-solutions.htm.

Fairfax County’s Mealson Wheels needs drivers,coordinators for routesthroughout the county. For

these and other volunteer oppor-tunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY711 or visitwww.fairf a x c o u n t y . g o v / d f s /olderadultservices/volunteer-solutions.htm.

The Lewinsville Senior Cen-ter in McLean needs instructorsfor the following classes: Line

Dance, Zumba Gold, CertifiedArthritis Exercise, SquareDance, Basic Guitar, Art andBasic Spanish. For these andother volunteer opportunities, call703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/volunteer-solutions.htm.

The Sully Senior Center inCentreville needs a certifiedpersonal trainer, preferablywith experience working witholder adults. For these and othervolunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/volunteer-solutions.htm.

The Herndon SeniorCenter needs Social Visi-tors and a Baked GoodsTable Manager. For theseand other volunteer opportu-nities, call 703-324-5406,TTY 711 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/volunteer-solutions.htm.


Election ’15

Candidates for State Senate in 40th DistrictJerry Foltz (D)Challenger, 40th District DelegateTown of residence: CentrevilleAge: 72Family: Married 50 years to Alice H. Foltz, with 4 grown

children and 9 grandchildrenEducation: Catawba College (A.B.), Eden Theological

Seminary (M. Div.), Eastern Baptist Seminary (D. Min.)Offices held, dates: Elected to Willingboro, NJ, Board of

Education - 1978-1981Occupation and relevant experience: Parish Minister

and Regional Minister in the United Church of Christ;Regional coordinator for the United Church of ChristDisaster Ministries; Serving on elected public school boardfor three years in New Jersey; Active Chaplain for theFairfax County Fire & Rescue Department, and serving inthe Emergency Operations Center; Appointed by the FairfaxCounty Board of Supervisors to the Human ServicesCouncil; Board member of the Alliance for Human Services;Board member of the Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions

Community involvement: Throughout my ministry I havebeen active in building community — organizing a Habitatfor Humanity chapter in Shenandoah County, organizing anon-profit food co-op in New Jersey, and helping toorganize the Centreville Immigration Forum and its majorproject, the Centreville Labor Resource Center. For 18 yearsI have been serving as a chaplain for the Fairfax CountyFire and Rescue Department. These and other activitiesbuild community while finding local solutions to localproblems.

Website: www.FoltzforDelegate.comEmail address: [email protected] handle: @jfoltzvaName three favorite endorsements: Sierra Club; AFL-

CIO; LGBT Democrats of Virginia

QUESTIONS:1. What is one issue that defines your call to serve,

why does it matter, and how will you tackle it?Funding our public schools. I will find ways to provide more

state funds for our public schools. Our teachers and other staffhave been forced to give up salary increases while the stateprovides less funds for Northern Virginia. The state is notfulfilling its responsibility to its hard-working citizens and itsfamilies, especially to retired public safety personnel andteachers. We lose good prospective teachers; we have toomany portable classrooms that are permanent fixtures — in-adequate and unsafe for Fairfax County. Our students needto be well prepared for higher education and new professions.I will work to expand Medicaid to bring $5 million a day intoVirginia. I will end some of the outdated tax credits for indus-tries that no longer need them. I will negotiate with otherlegislators to adjust the formula by which state funds forschools is distributed. My opponent refuses to assist ourschools in any way as a state legislator, and reduces theirfunding.

2. What distinguishes you from your opponent(s)and why should voters choose you?

As a pastor I am in touch with the needs of families forbetter transportation choices, for increased funding for ourpublic schools, for fiscal responsibility on the state level. Myopponent gets campaign contributions from industries that heallows to exploit military families, the poor, people of color,and immigrants, as well as people out of state through preda-tory lending reaching 300% interest annually. I will work to

reduce gun violence and providemore resources for mentalhealth services. I will work tomake our communities safer andmore modern with a better qual-ity of life. I will work for thestate to fulfill its promised shareof retirement funds for publicemployees — fire, police, andeducators.

3. Given the politicalmakeup of the state legis-lature, what examples

from your own experience suggests you can success-fully bridge the intense partisan differences there?

As a life-long pastor serving 5 congregations and as a re-gional minister serving 41 congregations and their pastors andfamilies, I have gotten people to work together over impor-tant issues to achieve goals. I have been trained and certifiedas a court appointed mediator in Willingboro, NJ, to helppeople in conflict to come to solutions and avoid the cost andimposition of a court decision.Personally, I am not easily of-fended by people with whom I disagree nor am I afraid ofdealing with conflict. I know I can “work across the aisle” toget things done for my community and for the good of theCommonwealth.

4. In order, list your top 5 specific legislative pri-orities. º

1. expansion of Medicaid; 2. increased funding for publicschools; 3. more good transportation choices for our region,including expanded bus service, improvements to I-66, ex-tended bike lanes and paths, and Metrorail expansion — allwithout new tolls; 4. ending discrimination in housing, em-ployment, credit, and adoption, on the basis of gender identityor sexual orientation; 5. raising the minimum wage in Virginia

5. How has your district changed in the last 10years? What caused those changes?

The 40th District has grown with an increasingly diversepopulation, many of whom are foreign born. Housing devel-opments have multiplied and roads and highways have beenimproved to keep up. The major causes include our proxim-ity to the U.S. government contracting and offices, theexcellence of our school system, the good level of safety andsecurity in our communities, and the overall quality of life inour District.

6. Will you support legislation restricting highinterest lending including car title loans?

Yes, absolutely. A cap of 36% interest should be the accept-able level for such loans.

7. Will you support funding for Fostering Connec-tions which would result in an influx of federalfunding for foster children aging out of foster care?

Yes

8. Do you support expansion of Medicaid underthe Affordable Care Act, and if so, what would youdo to make that happen?

I will support expansion of Medicaid. I will work with oth-ers who agree, and meet with others, to work throughobjections and make any reasonable compromises to get itdone.

Timothy D.“Tim” Hugo (R)IncumbentTown of Residence: Clifton, VAAge: 52Family: Wife, Paula & their four

childrenEducation: College of William & Mary,

B.A.; Kodak Fellowship, John F.Kennedy School of Government,Harvard University

Offices held: House of Delegates,Member, 2003-present

Occupation and relevantexperience: Executive Director ofthe Free File Alliance, a public-private partnership between taxpreparation companies and the IRS,that provides free filing for federalincome tax returns to low andmoderate income families.

Community involvement: Member,American Legion; Member, RotaryClub; Member, Clifton Lions Club;Member, Knights of Columbus; BoardMember, Occoquan WatershedCoalition.

Website: www.timhugo.comEmail: [email protected]: @TimHugo

QUESTIONS:1. What is one issue that de-

fines your call to serve, why doesit matter, and how will you tackleit?

Over the last 5 years, I’ve been di-rectly involved in stopping theabhorrent crime of human trafficking.Whether it is continuing to raise aware-ness or passing legislation that createdVirginia’s first standalone human traf-ficking statute — Virginia was the laststate in the Country to do so — I’m com-mitted to ending human trafficking.

2. What distinguishes you fromyour opponent(s) and why shouldvoters choose you?

I am opposed to the $17 toll on I-66inside the Beltway. Instead of using thismoney to widen I-66, it will be used tocreate bike and pedestrian paths in Ar-lington County. In addition, myopponent wants to raise/create newtaxes on the services my constituentsuse every day, such as: mechanics, drycleaners, consultants, lawyers, doctors,salons, etc. My opponent is for greatlyexpanding government, while I am fora more efficient government.

3. Given the political makeup ofthe state legislature, what ex-amples from your ownexperience suggests you can suc-cessfully bridge the intense

partisand i f f e r -e n c e sthere?

S i n c eb e i n gelected, Ih a v ew o r k e dwith mycolleaguesacross theaisle top a s s

meaningful legislation in areas such as:human trafficking, autism, mentalhealth, and Lyme disease.

4. In order, list your top 5 spe-cific legislative priorities.

Stop the $17 a day toll on I-66 insidethe Beltway; Hold the line on taxes;Education – continue to fight for moreslots at our public colleges and univer-sities for in-state students;Transportation – prioritize congestionrelief; Human Trafficking – continue tofight to stop child predators

5. How has your districtchanged in the last 10 years?What caused those changes?

While families have come and gone,the issues important to my constituentsremain the same. They care about agood quality of life, transportation solu-tions, a quality education for theirchildren, and safe neighborhoods.

6. Will you support legislationrestricting high interest lendingincluding car title loans?

On a bi-partisan basis, we reformedindustry practices in Virginia years ago.

7. Will you support funding forFostering Connections whichwould result in an influx of fed-eral funding for foster childrenaging out of foster care?

Yes. I am open to looking at this ini-tiative while keeping in mind our budgetrestrictions.

8. Do you support expansion ofMedicaid under the AffordableCare Act, and if so, what wouldyou do to make that happen?

No. If we expand ObamaCare, withintwo years we will need to find an addi-tional $200-$300 million for ourbudget. This means raising taxes or cut-ting funding from our public schoolsand transportation budgets. Medicaid,over the last 10 years, has grown by79% and accounts for 54% of generalfund growth. In its current form, thisprogram is unsustainable, and weshould not expand ObamaCare in Vir-ginia.


School Board Promotes Dyslexia AwarenessBy Tim Peterson

The Connection

Nine-year-old Maxwell Gebharts stood confidently on a stepstool to address the FairfaxCounty School Board Oct. 22. “My old

school didn’t know I was dyslexic,” he said. “I wasvery sad and felt like I wasn’t keeping up with every-body.”

Gebharts was one of several individuals to speak at theboard’s Thursday night business meeting on behalf of De-coding Dyslexia Virginia, the local chapter of a nationalgrassroots organization advocating for better teacher train-ing and resources for dyslexic students, as well as connect-ing parents with existing resources.

“I hope you can make it so kids like me don’t have toleave their friends, don’t have to struggle,” Gebharts said.Board members and dozens of Decoding Dyslexia mem-

bers and supporters applauded him when he finishedspeaking.

High school senior Calvin Rizek spoke next, explain-ing that he’s currently taking all his remaining classesat Northern Virginia Community College. “The way youhave failed me is not approaching dyslexia properly,”he said. Rizek’s mother got him a tutor in elementary

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Election ’15

Candidates for State Delegate in 37th DistrictDavid Bulova (D-37)IncumbentTown of residence: FairfaxAge: 46Family: Married to Gretchen with three children

(Alex, Josie, and Grayson)Education: BA, Government, College of William

and Mary; Master of Public Administration,Virginia Tech

Offices held, dates: Virginia House of Delegates,2006-present; elected member, NorthernVirginia Soil and Water Conservation District,2004-06.

Occupation and relevant experience: ProjectManager, Amec Foster Wheeler Environmentand Infrastructure

Community involvement: Board member, BrainInjury Services; board member, City of FairfaxBand; honorary member, Rotary Club ofCentreville; co-chair, Middleridge NationalNight Out, 2002-08; former coach, Fairfax LittleLeague; past chair, Fairfax County ConsumerProtection Commission, 1997-2004; formermember and treasurer, Rotary Club ofAnnandale, 1999-2002.

Website: www.davidbulova.comEmail: [email protected] handle: @DavidBulovaName three favorite endorsements: Virginia

Education Association; Virginia League ofConservation Voters; Fairfax County Chamber ofCommerce



There is no greater responsibility than for electedofficials to leave our democracy stronger for futuregenerations. Unfortunately, extreme gerrymander-ing has resulted in few swing districts in Virginia,which means that many elected officials are moreconcerned about primaries than general elections.This has contributed to political gridlock. I supporttaking politics out of the redistricting processthrough the creation of an independent redistrict-ing commission so that the voters choose theirelected representatives, and not the other wayaround.


I am a consensus builder with a record ofachievement on important community issues, in-cluding working in a bipartisan manner to passnew funding for transportation and to reform oureducation Standards of Learning (SOLs). Duringthe past 10 years, I have worked hard to be openand accountable to district residents through townhall meetings, constituent surveys, and informalcoffee hours.

3. Given the political makeup of the statelegislature, what examples from your ownexperience suggests you can successfullybridge the intense partisan differencesthere?

I take very seriously the expectation of my con-stituents that when I am in Richmond I will workfor the common good and look for ways to improvethe quality of life for all Virginians. For example,this past year I teamed up with Governor McAuliffeand Delegate Tim Hugo to pass a Virginia Solar En-

ergy DevelopmentAuthority that will re-move barriers tocreating new jobs inthis rapidly expand-ing industry. I amproud of my reputa-tion as a consensusbuilder, which hasresulted in my ap-pointment to severalcommissions thatdeal with issues di-rectly affecting

Fairfax residents, including the Joint Commissionon Health Care, State Water Commission, and Vir-ginia Housing Commission.

4. In order, list your top 5 specific legis-lative priorities.

My priorities include: (1) continue to diversifyVirginia’s economy and create an environmentwhere small businesses can thrive; (2) ensure thatnew transportation revenue is used effectively andoppose efforts to toll I-66 inside the Beltway with-out adding capacity; (3) continue to reform theSOLs and change state formulas to ensure that ourschools get their fair share of funding; (4) protectour natural resources for future generations; and,(5) give law enforcement the tools they need tocombat human trafficking and identity theft.

5. How has your district changed in thelast 10 years? What caused those changes?

My district has changed both geographically anddemographically. During the 2011 redistricting,my district changed to include areas such as theGovernment Center and parts of Centreville. Mydistrict has also become much more ethnically di-verse. One of my priorities is to ensure that thesenew immigrant communities feel welcome andbecome civically engaged.

6. Will you support legislation restrict-ing high interest lending including car titleloans?

Yes. As the former chair of the Fairfax CountyConsumer Protection Commission I believe thatthere is no place for this type of predatory lendingthat traps individuals and families in a cycle ofdebt.

7. Will you support funding for FosteringConnections which would result in an in-flux of federal funding for foster childrenaging out of foster care?

Yes. The transition from foster care is extremelyimportant to the long term success of the child. Forsimilar reasons, in 2014 I supported legislation toallow Court-Appointed Special Advocate volun-teers to continue assisting youth in foster care pastthe age of 18.

8. Do you support expansion of Medicaidunder the Affordable Care Act, and if so,what would you do to make that happen?

Yes. Virginia is already sending our taxpayerdollars to Washington to pay for this expansion.Nearly 15% of Virginians under age 65 do not haveinsurance. When these individuals do need care,they use expensive emergency services or let theproblem get worse. We should get our money backto help up to 400,000 Virginians get the health carethat we are already paying for.

Sang Yi (R)Challenger, House District 37Town of residence: City of FairfaxAge: 34Family: Wife Sarah, Daughter EvelynEducation: B.S. Logistics & Intermodal

Transportation – U.S. Merchant MarineAcademy; M.A. National Security & StrategicStudies – U.S. Naval War College; J.D.George Washington University Law School

Occupation and relevant experience:Senior aide on Capitol Hill; LieutenantCommander, U.S. Navy Reserve

Community involvement: Board Member &City Representative, Fairfax ASAP Policy Board;Former 2nd Vice Commander, American LegionPost 177; Fairfax Lions Club; Past President,Cameron Glen HOA

Website: www.SangYiForDelegate.comEmail address: [email protected] handle: @SangYiName three favorite endorsements: Former

Congressman Tom Davis; CongresswomanBarbara Comstock; Delegate Tim Hugo



I want to preserve the American Dream andgrow opportunities for everyone. As an immigrantfrom South Korea, my family and I benefited fromall that our nation has to offer. In order to keepopportunities available for future generations, wemust ensure that our schools remain adequatelyfunded and prepare our students for higher edu-cation and the workplace. To properly fund ourschools, as Northern Virginians, we need to fightfor more of our share from Richmond and boostour economy as a whole.


As a government professional, officer in the NavyReserve, and community leader, I have broughtpeople together from diverse backgrounds to ac-complish common goals. If elected to the House ofDelegates, I will use my political and governmentexperience and leadership skills to actively pro-mote the interests of the people of the 37th district.Recently, I reviewed the proposal to toll some I-66commuters $17 per day, and along with HouseLeadership, stand opposed to this unworkable planthat will burden our families’ budgets and not al-leviate our traffic congestion problems. We needfresh ideas and new energy to advocate for us inRichmond.


I believe it is important to keep in mind thatpolitical parties may have opposing ideas, but arenot “enemies.” As a Capitol Hill aide, I endeavor to

engage in bipartisan co-operation and civildiscourse on many mat-ters of nationalimportance. As a Del-egate, I will put peopleover politics, and alwayskeep in mind what isbest for Fairfax ratherthan partisan politics.

4. In order, listyour top 5 specificlegislative priorities.

a. Stand against tolling I-66 commuters up to$17 per day. With an increased tax burden alreadybeing footed by Fairfax residents, the 2013 land-mark transportation funding bill raised taxes toimprove our infrastructure. Now, we potentiallyface more burdens on our household budgets,while not alleviating traffic congestion.

b. Help alleviate traffic congestion by promotingmore teleworking, improving use of technology,access to mass transit, and focusing on investing inhigh impact areas.

c. Reformulate the Local Composite Index (LCI)to achieve fair funding for our students.

d. Streamline and clarify business regulations tomake it easier for small businesses to understandand comply with them.

e. Increase government accountability by re-forming the Joint Legislative Audit ReviewCommittee (JLARC).


The 37th district has seen tremendous growth.With more young families seeking better homeprices and quality schools, the 37th is a wonder-fully local and diverse community just miles awayfrom Washington, D.C.

6. Will you support legislation restrictinghigh interest lending including car titleloans?

We should find a balance that protects borrow-ers from predatory practices while also keepingvarious loan mechanisms accessible to those whoneed them.


Improving educational and health outcomes forfoster care children is an important concern. I amopen to supporting funding for Fostering Connec-tions while keeping in mind limitations onVirginia’s budget requirements.


According to reviews of some Medicaid expan-sion states under Obamacare, enrollment numbersgreatly surpassed projections. Especially given theeventual phase down of federal funding for expan-sion, the current statistics should alarm Virginians.Virginia cannot afford hundreds of millions or evenin the billions of dollars in overruns that some otherstates already face as enrollment states.


Tour Public Safety CenterThe Sully District Police Station’s Citizens Advisory

Committee (CAC) will tour the McConnell PublicSafety and Transportation Operations Center on WestOx Road in Fairfax Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 7-9 p.m.Transportation to and from the facility will be pro-vided at the police station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. inChantilly. Attendees must be onboard the bus no later

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than 7 p.m.To participate, call 703-814-7051. The CAC will not meet

Nov. 11 because of Veterans Day.

Thanksgiving Food DriveThe Sully District Police Station is having its second an-

nual, Thanksgiving food drive for local families in needwithin the Sully District.

To donate, drop off nonperishable food items to thestation at 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly by Friday,Nov. 13. Needed items include: Canned vegetables,canned/dried fruit, canned cranberries, gravy (jar orpowdered mix), instant potatoes, stuffing, cereal, maca-roni and cheese, pancake mix, syrup, cake mix, frostingand brownie mix.

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Election ’15

Jim LeMunyon(R)Incumbent, unopposedTown of residence: Oak HillAge: 56Family: Married to Robin; three grown children:

Mark, Heather and KristinEducation: B.S. Physics and Mathematics,

Valparaiso University, M.S. Meteorology,University of Wisconsin-Madison

Offices held, dates: Virginia House of Delegates,2010—present; Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S.Department of Commerce 1989-93

Occupation and relevant experience:business person; co-founder of SterlingSemiconductor, now a unit of the Dow CorningCorporation; adjunct professor, George MasonUniversity 1993-96

Community involvement: I’ve participated in anumber of organizations and activities over theyears through schools, church, scouts and sportsassociations.

Website: www.LeMunyon.comEmail address: [email protected] handle: @JimLeMunyonName three favorite endorsements: Fairfax

Chamber of Commerce—NOVABizPAC; VirginiaEducation Association; Police BenevolentAssociation



Increasing the mobility of people of NorthernVirginia by improving our transportation network.In particular, the can be accomplished by directingfunds to transportation projects that give us the“biggest bang for the buck” in terms of congestionreduction. I authored the law that requires this,and now work to ensure its effective implementa-tion.


I do not have an opponent, but I hope voters willvote for me because I share the priorities of a ma-jority of people in the 67th district.


I am a Republican, and I frequently cosponsor

legislation withDemocrats. I ’mscored as the most bi-partisan member ofthe House of Del-egates by thenon-partisan Sun-light Foundation.This does not mean“moderate.” Insteadit means that I workwell with people whohold different view-points.


❖ Keeping Virginia’s budget balanced.❖ Stopping to proposed toll on I-66 inside the

Beltway, and instead widening this road.❖ Increasing funding for public education while

reducing administrative burdens on teachers.❖ Reforming Virginia’s tax laws to encourage

more job creation.❖ Passing a public charter school amendment to

the state constitution to give parents more choicesin public education.


Like most parts of Northern Virginia, peoplechange residence frequently in the district I repre-sent. There are always new people to meet in the67th district!


Yes, and I have voted for such legislation in theGeneral Assembly.


I need to learn more about how this would workbefore offering an opinion.


The federal government ought to return the ad-ditional tax dollars Virginians pay under theAffordable Care Act without strings attached. Iwould direct these funds to additional care forpeople with physical and intellectual disabilitiesand mental health concerns, rather than providehealthy people with insurance.

House District 67J.C. “Chap” Petersen(D)Incumbent, unopposedTown of residence: Fairfax CityAge: 47Family: Married to Sharon Kim Petersen. Four

children: Eva Emmeline (17), Mary Walton (13),Thomas Henry (10) and Ida Grace (4).

Education: B.A., Williams College. J.D.,University of Virginia.

Offices held, dates: Fairfax City Council (1998-2002), Virginia House of Delegates (2002-2006), Virginia Senate (2008-present).

Occupation and relevant experience:Practicing attorney since 1994. Owned local lawfirm since 2005.

Community involvement: Served in electedoffice since 1998. Also active as Sunday schoolteacher at Truro Anglican Church.

Website: www.fairfaxsenator.comEmail address: [email protected] handle: @chappetersenName three favorite endorsements: Any

three voters in Fairfax.



In 2015, I sponsored the “Good Samaritan” im-munity legislation, SB 892, which provides legalprotection to young people who report an overdoseor alcohol poisoning. It passed the Assembly andis now law. It will save lives. It also teaches ouryoung citizens in Virginia that no matter the cir-cumstances — always do the right thing.


Unfortunately, I have no opponent.


I worked with law-makers on both sidesof the aisle to passmajor legislation, SB985 in 2015, whichset a standard on pro-tecting personalliberty and curtailinggovernment surveil-lance. (Sadly, it wasvetoed by the Gover-nor). I enjoy meetingpeople with differentviewpoints and have

no problem working with them.


Promoting economic growth in Virginia, mod-ernizing our tax system, advocating for commuters,keeping college affordable and protecting our natu-ral spaces.


Geographically, the 34th district was shifted westin 2011 and now includes 50,000 residents inChantilly and Centreville.


Yes.


Need to know more details. I’m not familiar withthis program.


Yes. I have voted for Medicaid expansion mul-tiple times, most recently through the “MarketplaceVirginia” project which used private insurers tocertify eligible recipients and receive the Federalfunds. It makes no sense to not use the Federalfunds earmarked for Virginia’s working poor.

Senate District 34


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Neighborhood WatchTraining

The Sully District Police Station’s Citizens AdvisoryCommittee (CAC) will host a Neighborhood Watchtraining session, Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m., at theSully District Station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. inChantilly.

Anyone interested in starting a NeighborhoodWatch or who knows someone needing training iswelcome to attend. To participate, call 703-814-7051.

Free Carseat InspectionsCertified technicians from the Sully District Police

Station will perform free, child safety carseat inspec-tions Thursday, Oct. 29, from 5-8:30 p.m., at the sta-tion, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly.

No appointment is necessary. But residents should in-stall the child safety seats themselves so technicians mayproperly inspect and adjust them, as needed.

Because of time constraints, only the first 35 vehiclesarriving on each date will be inspected. That way, inspec-tors may have enough time to properly instruct thecaregiver on the correct use of the child seat.

Call 703-814-7000, ext. 5140, to confirm dates and times.

Learn about PoliceDepartment

Throughout the year, the Fairfax County Police Depart-ment will host a series of lectures as part of its 75th anni-versary.º

❖ Nov. 4 – Criminal Justice Academy, 11 a.m. at the Crimi-nal Justice Academy https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crimi-nal-justice-academy-tickets-15374248792

❖ Dec. 14 – Crisis Negotiations Team, 11 a.m. at theCriminal Justice Academy https://www.eventbrite.com/e/

fcpd-crisis-negotiations-team-tickets-15374274870

Meals on WheelsVolunteers

Fairfax County needs Meals on Wheels drivers inChantilly and group Meals on Wheels coordinators inboth Chantilly and Fairfax.

Contact Volunteer Solutions at 703-324-5406, TTY711, VolunteerSolutions @fairfaxcounty.gov or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/volun-teer-solutions.htm.

Long-Term Care AdvocatesThe Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman

Programºneeds volunteer advocates for residents inassisted living and nursing facilities. Training is pro-vided in September. Call 703-324-5861, TTY 711 oremail [email protected].


Election ’15

Candidates for State Senate in 37th DistrictDave Bergman (R)Challenger, Senate in 37th DistrictTown of residence: CentrevilleAge: 46Family: Wife and two kidsEducation: Annandale High School – 1987, BA -

James Madison University – 1991, JD - WidenerSchool of Law – 1995

Offices held, dates: Never held office before,first time candidate

Occupation and relevant experience: VicePresident of Legal and External Affairs andChief Legal Officer for the National Board forCertified Counselors

Community involvement: Youth Soccer Coachof 11 years

Website: www.bergmanforsenate.comEmail address: [email protected] handle: twitter.com/DaveMBergmanName three favorite endorsements: Sen. Dick

Black, Del. Tim Hugo



I feel strongly about a lot of issues, but issuescome and go. What is important in the long run arethe principles I would bring to the task of repre-senting the people of Fairfax County in the statesenate. I believe government should be the courtof last resort; many problems can be solved bypeople working together. I believe the more free-dom and the less regulation, the better. I believein lower taxes, more jobs, and a robust economy.I believe religious liberty is essential to our democ-racy. My call to service is driven by these principlesthat I will apply to any issue before the GeneralAssembly.


We have policy disagreements in a number ofkey areas. I am adamantly against McAuliffe’s planto put tolls on I-66. He voted to take money fromthe roads and put that money into sidewalks (SB932) and I think that’s nuts. And on crime, thereis vast chasm between our positions; I support truthin sentencing and no parole for violent offenders,and Marsden doesn’t. I also support school choicefor our families, while Marsden voted against edu-cational savings accounts for disabled children.Dave Marsden is a good citizen; he’s just wrong onsome important issues.

3. Given the political makeup of the statelegislature, what examples from your ownexperience suggest you can successfullybridge the intense partisan differencesthere?

The Virginia General Assembly is nowhere nearas partisan as many other state legislatures becausewe have a part-time legislature; its members arenot professional politicians; and they all have dayjobs. I think an open mind and a willingness to lis-

ten to other points ofview is important inany legislative body. Ihave spent my careerworking with bothparties to pass legisla-tion and I will bringthat to my job as yoursenator.

4. In order, listyour top 5 specificlegislative priori-ties. º

Keeping taxes low. Improving transportation.Working to make our schools better and college inVirginia more affordable. Improving the mentalhealth system. Preserving human freedom andcurtailing the excesses of government.


The dirty little secret in the Virginia Senate isthat in 2011 the Democrat majority in the senategerrymandered the district lines to protect theirmajority. That’s why this district begins in LakeBarcroft, snakes through 5 magisterial districts, andends up near Dulles Airport. Ten years ago the 37thsenate district was a lot more compact. I grew uphere, and like anyone else who has been here thislong, I have seen major good and bad changes.What hasn’t changed is what the people want –good jobs, a good education for their children, safestreets and less traffic.


I dislike car title loan companies as much as thenext person. However, these businesses would notexist if there were no customers, so they are fillinga need. It seems our job is to make sure these com-panies are properly licensed and regulated anddetermine if there are better ways to fill the need.


I am whole-heartedly for any program that willencourage adoption.


When the government starts shelling out moneysomebody, somewhere, has to pay for it. Right nowthe feds are offering to transfer money from theirtreasury to Virginia’s treasury to put more peopleon Medicaid, but there is no guarantee the moneywill continue to flow. And considering that the USgovernment is running a deficit the size of the ga-lactic empire, at some point the largesse will end,which means hard-working Virginians will end upwith higher taxes. There is no pot of gold at the endof the rainbow, and the unicorns are not interestedin paying our debts.

Dave Marsden (D)IncumbentTown of residence: BurkeAge: 67Family: Wife, Julia, and three sonsEducation: W.T. Woodson High and Randolph

Macon CollegeOffices held, dates: House of Delegates, 2006-

2010; Virginia Senate 2010-presentOccupation and relevant experience:

Technical Assistance Director for DSG workingto reduce youth violence across 10 major U.S.cities. Former Director Virginia Department ofJuvenile Justice, probation officer, andSuperintendent of Fairfax County JuvenileDetention Center.

Community involvement: Board MemberFairfax County Court Appointed SpecialAdvocates (CASA), former President of theEnterprise School and the West*LynchFoundation. Started Virginia’s first local securemental health/substance abuse program foryoung offenders. Former coach and referee foryouth baseball, basketball, football, and soccer.

Website: www.marsdenforsenate.comEmail address: [email protected] handle: @sendavemarsdenName three favorite endorsements: Fairfax

County and Virginia Education Associations,Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, andFairfax County Professional FirefightersAssociation



I’ve dedicated my career to keeping FairfaxCounty and Virginia safe through numerous lead-ership positions in our juvenile justice system. Asa legislator, I’ve continued that service by workingto strengthen the juvenile justice system, startingan adult prison re-entry effort that will reduce re-cidivism and improve public safety, and crackingdown on sexual predators.


I’m pleased put my record of leadership and his-tory of dedicated service to this community to thetest for re-election. From my career choices to thenumber of hours I’ve spent volunteering in ourneighborhoods to every vote I’ve taken as a mem-ber of the General Assembly, I’ve always put thepeople of Fairfax County first. I’ve worked withRepublicans and Democrats to find solutions toissues, I’ve worked to bring back our tax dollars forour schools and roads, and I’ve fought for the val-ues that we share here in Northern Virginia.


I have a long history of successfully working withDemocrats and Republicans to get things done. I’veled efforts to build consensus to balance theCommonwealth’s budget without raising taxes.

Every year you canfind multiple ex-amples of my effortsto put progress abovepartisanship. Threeexamples from thislast year include: 1.SB1314 with Repub-lican Delegate JamesLeMunyon, priori-tizes congestion reliefwhen VDOT is choos-ing transportationprojects instead of a

legislator’s “pet” project. 2. SB1102 with Republi-can Senator Mark Obenshain, allowed Uber tolegally and safely operate in Virginia. 3. SB1235with Republican Delegate Dave Albo, is landmarklegislation that allows someone suffering from in-tractable epilepsy to utilize non-psycho activemedical cannabidial oils.


1. Improving funding for and reforming our edu-cation system.

2. Diversifying our economy so we are less de-pendent on the federal government spending.

3. Fighting against unfair tolling and continuingto invest in our transportation system to ease con-gestion.

4. Strengthening our juvenile justice system toensure our communities are kept safe and advanc-ing evidence based adult re-entry programming.

5. Continuing mental health system reforms soall those who need care receive it.


Fairfax County has long been a growing commu-nity, that growth has brought new needs and newopportunities in transportation, education, andhuman services. I was glad to support the SilverLine and am currently looking at all alternatives toI66 tolls. We’ve invested more in education, pub-lic safety, and human services. Because of the greatpeople who have made Fairfax County home, thisis one of the best places to live.


Yes


Yes

7. Do you support expansion of Medicaidunder the Affordable Care Act?

Yes, I will continue to work with legislators fromboth parties and Governor McAuliffe to forge asolution to this impasse. Expanding Medicaid willprovide health coverage for close to 400,000 Vir-ginians and it is estimated to create $1.9 billion ineconomic impact and 30,000 jobs. This issue is tooimportant to our community and Commonwealthto allow us to forgo $1.8 billion in federal fundingthat Virginia taxpayers are already paying.


school after he was “not taught the correct way tolearn to read” in Fairfax County.

“I’ve been in the school system 15 years,” Rizeksaid, “and I’ve been dyslexic the whole time, and notseen any change. Please act fast so you don’t failanyone else.”

The speakers came to the meeting to coincide withthe board recognizing October as Dyslexia Aware-ness Month.

Board members typically don’t respond to citizen

School Board Promotes Dyslexia AwarenessFrom Page 12 participation, though chairman Pat Hynes has acknowl-

edged professional development for teachers could be morefocused in the area of dyslexia, and that the school system’sStrategic Plan calls for “getting tighter on early literacy.”

Superintendent Dr. Karen Garza has taken action includ-ing requiring elementary school administrators and instruc-tional staff be trained to recognize dyslexia symptoms andwarning signs.

“I’m extremely excited to see the progress that we havegoing on not only in Fairfax County but in the Common-wealth of Virginia,” Braddock District representative Megan

McLaughlin before she read the proclamation.She described Decoding Dyslexia as being led by “by

extraordinary women who have really helped to shape notonly better practices here in Fairfax County, but within theCommonwealth of Virginia. To all of you, thank you somuch for what you’re doing to improve the lives of ourchildren.”

A workshop hosted by the Office of Special EducationInstruction for parents of elementary school students withdyslexia is scheduled for Nov. 13 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.at the Dunn Loring Center, 2334 Gallows Road.


George LincolnBarker (D)Incumbent Senate District 39Town of residence: CliftonAge: 64Family: wife Jane; son Erik and his

wife Mahjooba and twograndchildren; daughter Emilyand her husband Jeff

Education: Harvard College, A.B.,Economics and Public Health;Harvard School of Public Health,M.S., Health Policy and Management

Offices held, dates: Senator, 2008-present

Occupation and relevantexperience: Executive Director,Greater Prince William CommunityHealth Center, 2015; Consultant,2000-2015; Associate Director,Health Systems Agency of NorthernVirginia, 1975-2009

Community involvement: Member,Education and Health Committee,General Laws and TechnologyCommittee, Rehabilitation and SocialServices Committee, Small BusinessCommission, Housing Commission,Joint Commission on Health Care,Substance Abuse Services Council,Metropolitan Washington Council ofGovernments Board, Virginia HealthWorkforce Development Authority

Website: senatorbarker.comEmail address:

[email protected] three favorite

endorsements: Fairfax Chamber ofCommerce; Virginia EducationAssociation; Virginia PoliceBenevolent Association

QUESTIONS:1. What is one issue that de-

fines your call to serve, why doesit matter, and how will you tackleit?

Mental health care. It matters becausemany Virginians with mental healthproblems suffer needlessly and some-times die because we are not doingenough to help them. I worked on theissue before I was elected and havehelped improve our system since I tookoffice, but much more needs to be done.After similar bills had been repeatedlykilled, this year I got a bill passed to helpget immediate support to college stu-dents contemplating suicide. I serve ona legislative study committee taking fouryears to propose a revamped and ad-equately funded system that will meetthe needs of people with mental healthproblems rather than putting them on awaiting list.

2. What distinguishes you fromyour opponent(s) and why shouldvoters choose you?

I differ from my opponent in the fol-lowing ways:

I have a detailed knowledge of mostissues addressed in the General Assem-bly;

I understand the different issues ofpeople in different parts of the district;

I have a record of getting results, get-ting more bills passed than almost anyother Senator;

I consistently work with Republicansto find common ground and compro-mise to get things done rather thansimply spouting partisan platitudes;

I still run from house to house

throughoutthe districtand ask vot-ers what aretheir priori-ties and whatdo they wantme to do; and

I show up,such as at arecent debateb e f o r eHayfield se-niors, where I

answered their questions alone for anhour because my opponent reneged onhis commitment to participate.

3. Given the political makeup ofthe state legislature, what ex-amples from your ownexperience suggests you can suc-cessfully bridge the intensepartisan differences there?

My record shows that I frequentlywork closely with Republicans, oftenjointly sponsoring bills, and bridge anypartisan divide to get things done. Al-lowing Virginians to keep their healthinsurance, prohibiting censorship of ser-mons of chaplains, texting while driving,giving Virginians a tax refund checkrather than a debit card, giving protec-tive orders to those threatened byformer intimate partners, and puttingmore money in the Rainy Day fund, andshared work programs are examples.

4. In order, list your top 5 spe-cific legislative priorities.

Transportation, Education, Economy/Jobs, Military and Veterans, Those WhoNeed Help

5. How has your districtchanged in the last 10 years?What caused those changes?

There is greater racial and ethnic di-versity, with housing integration ratherthan segregation throughout the dis-trict. This has happened because wehave opportunities here, people want tolive here, and we appreciate both differ-ences and our common humanity.

6. Will you support legislationrestricting high interest lendingincluding car title loans?

I will support legislation that restrictsunfair lending practices and that pro-vides people with limited options theability to get loans, as we did with pay-day lending a few years ago.

7. Will you support funding forFostering Connections whichwould result in an influx of fed-eral funding for foster childrenaging out of foster care?

My wife and I were foster parents to13 children over many years. I have al-ready supported this legislation.

8. Do you support expansion ofMedicaid under the AffordableCare Act, and if so, what wouldyou do to make that happen?

I will support any reasonable proposalto get insurance for those eligible underthe ACA, whether its expansion of ourhighly regarded Medicaid program or analternative, such as a private insuranceplan that we passed in the Senate. I amhappy to help negotiate a deal that ad-dresses concerns of some while gettingcoverage for those who are eligible.

Joe Murray (R)Challenger, Senate District 39Town of residence: AlexandriaAge: 40Family: Katie (wife), Ella (Daughter, 8 years old), AJ (Son,

22 months old)Education:J.D., Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law,

Washington, DCBachelor of Arts in Political Science (Minor: Economics),

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New JerseyOffices held, dates: N/AOccupation and relevant experience:Current: Director of Government and Legal Affairs for a

national rare disease non-profit called debra, theDystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association, adisease that afflicts my daughter Ella.

Previous: 10+ years experience on Capitol Hill, including awide array of legislative policy and leadership roles in boththe United States House of Representatives and UnitedStates Senate with an emphasis in health care, entitlement,and educational areas.

Community involvement:❖ Active member and former senior officer of our home civic

association.❖ Proud participant of my daughter’s public school Parent

Teacher Association.❖ Deacon and Sunday school teacher at our church❖ Co-Chair of our neighborhood’s snow and debris removal

association.Website: www.murrayforvirginia.comEmail address: [email protected] handle: @MurrayforVAName three favorite endorsements:❖ Congressman Tom Davis❖ Delegate Tim Hugo❖ Fairfax Co. Springfield Supervisor Pat Herrity

QUESTIONS:1. What is one issue that defines your call to

serve, why does it matter, and how will you tackleit?

Serving in the Virginia General Assembly would be thehighest honor. It is the oldest, continuous law-making bodyin the free world, and I would never take for granted beinga part of this body for the benefit of Northern Virginians. Asa father of two young children coming up through the pub-lic school system, improving our school system is a toppriority for me.There are a couple of improvements we canimmediately enact. First, I think the local school board, notRichmond, should determine when the school years starts fortesting preparation of our students; that’s why I would repealthe “King’s Dominion” law. I would also work to get moreeducation funding directly into the classroom and give teach-ers the resources and tools they need to help our kids succeed.Furthermore, reducing red tape and streamlining the taxcode, along with working to get our fair share of transporta-tion funding would be high up on my to-do list given that 1/3 of the Commonwealth’s population lives in Northern Vir-ginia.

2. What distinguishes you from your opponent(s)and why should voters choose you?

My family faces a lot of the same challenges as familiesthroughout the district. I’ve felt the economic crunch from thehigh cost of living and a sluggish economy. I have spent toomuch time commuting to work on public transportation foryears in gridlock, and I worry about the education my kidsand all of those in Northern Virginia are receiving. Unlike myopponent, these problems directly impact my young familyeveryday, and I have the strong incentive to address and fixthem and not just talk about these problems. There are realsolutions to improve our communities but it’s going to takethe political will and bi-partisan leadership to make themhappen. I’m ready to get to Richmond on behalf of all North-ern Virginia families and get to work on their behalf.

3. Given the political makeup of the state legis-lature, what examples from your own experiencesuggests you can successfully bridge the intensepartisan differences there?

I spent nearly a decade on Capitol Hill working with electedofficials and staffers from many different and competing

political philosophies. My abilityto forge agreements throughcompromise comes from grow-ing up in a large family of sevensiblings. I learned through expe-rience that you can disagree withsomeone, and still respect theiropinion. I know that’s an uncom-mon practice in bothWashington DC and Richmondpolitics, but it’s true. Too oftenrespect and common decency arelost as people fight to make apolitical point. I have a much dif-

ferent personality. Through my work experience, legaleducation training, service to my community, and being a fa-ther to a special needs disabled daughter, I have demonstratedthe willingness to listen to other people and respect their opin-ion while solving vexing problems that impact our lives.

4. In order, list your top 5 specific legislative pri-orities.

❖ Reduce government red tape to create more high payingjobs

❖ Repeal the “King’s Dominion” law and give local schoolboards more control

❖ Encourage Public-Private Partnerships to expand thetransportation grid and ease congestion

❖ Increase the number of charter school to improve educa-tion through competition

❖ Simplify and streamline our tax code

5. How has your district changed in the last 10years? What caused those changes?

The district has seen an incredible amount of growth in thepast 10 years, from the West End of Alexandria all the waydown to Prince William County. People were drawn to the areafor the same reason my wife Katie and I were, because it’s agreat place to raise a family. Unfortunately, that growth hasside effects from congested roads to overcrowded schools. Weneed to deal with those side effects now to keep before theyimpact our quality of life any more.

6. Will you support legislation restricting highinterest lending including car title loans?

On a bi-partisan basis, the Virginia General Assembly actedto reform the industry practices. If more work needs to be doneto ensure the law is followed where consumers are protectedfrom unlawful or immoral business practices, I will sincerelywork with my colleagues on both sides of the political aisle toensure protections are put in place.

7. Will you support funding for Fostering Connec-tions which would result in an influx of federalfunding for foster children aging out of foster care?

I am open to federal support for Fostering Connections.Providing a social safety net for those in need is an importantrole of government, and our foster care system is critical to thefuture development of our childrens’ and community’s well-being.

8. Do you support expansion of Medicaid underthe Affordable Care Act, and if so, what would youdo to make that happen?

As currently proposed under the ACA, I do not support ex-pansion of Medicaid to able-bodied adults. There are betterways to reform our health care system to help increase healthinsurance access and affordability for able-bodied adults with-out implementing a polarizing and flawed federal law that oneparty in the United States Congress forced into law. One of mymain priorities as a State Senator for Northern Virginia willbe to craft a bi-partisan solution to this complicated publicpolicy problem. As a health care public policy professional fora rare-disease non-profit organization and a father of a spe-cial needs daughter, I bring a unique perspective andbackground to the Virginia General Assembly on this impor-tant topic. From a funding perspective, studies show thatexpanding Medicaid under the ACA will require deep spend-ing cuts to other critical General Assembly priorities such asour education programs, to pay for the expansion. I am notsupportive of spending cuts to educational programs for ourK-12 or Community College students as a trade off to expand-ing Medicaid.

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Woman’s Club is selling 2015White House Christmas ornaments.This year’s ornament honors 30thPresident, Calvin Coolidge. Theornament cost $20. Call 703-378-6216 for more.

Cox Farms Fall Festival. throughNov. 3, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (5 p.m. inNovember) at Cox Family Farms,15621 Braddock Road, Centreville.The Fall Festival features a new“Imaginature Trail,” hayrides, giantslides, rope swings, the CornundrumCornfield adventure and farmanimals. Tickets are $5-17. Visitwww.coxfarms.com for more.

FRIDAY/OCT. 304th Annual Kelly Faughnan

Foundation Golf Tournamentand Banquet. 11:30 a.m. atWestfields Golf Club, 13940 BalmoralGreens Ave., Clifton. TheTournament and Banquet will benefitthe Tim Tebow Foundation. TheFoundation raises money for illchildren and their families. The goalof the foundation is to brighten thelives of children during their time ofhardship. Tickets are $150 perperson. Visit www.kellyfaugnanfoundation.org for more.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY/OCT. 30-31Haunted Lab. 10 a.m. 8 p.m. at

Children’s Science Center Lab, FairOaks Mall, 11750 Fair Oaks Mall,Fairfax. The Haunted Lab is a familyevent with hands-on STEM activities.Also find the “Spooky Wind Tunnel,”“Mystery Slime,” and a Keva PlankChallenge. Also vote for a science-themed carved pumpkin, and take aHaunted Lab Memory Photo. Ticketsare $12 for visitor 2 and older, $11for seniors and military. Visitwww.childsci.org for more.

FRIDAY/OCT. 30Scary Screen on the Green. 8 p.m.

at the Winery at Bull Run, 15950 LeeHighway, Centreville. Watch a scarymovie on a projection screen. Free toattend. Visitwww.wineryatbullrun.com.

SATURDAY/OCT. 31Mall-O-Ween. 5-8 p.m. Fair Oaks Mall,

11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax. FairOaks Mall is celebrating its 28th

annual Mall-O-Ween. As part of thefestivities, kids can trick-or-treat atselect storefronts within the shoppingcenter and have their picture takenwith several visiting Halloweencharacters in Center Court. Also ondisplay is the Halloween-themePeanuts TV Lounge, which showcasesThe Peanuts Movie trailer and a 3Ddog house decorated by the lovablebeagle Snoopy. Guests can stop bythe Customer Service desk foradditional sweet treats and specialdiscounts toward this year’s holidayIce Palace display. Free. Visitwww.shopfairoaksmall.com/events.

Trunk or Treat. 6-8 p.m. at JubileeChristian Center, 4650 Shirley GateRoad, Fairfax. Find games, candy,and a “best decorated” car contest.Free. Call 703-383-1170 or

www.jccag.org to enter a vehicle.

FRIDAY/NOV. 6Magic Show. 7 p.m. at The Winery at

Bull Run, 15950 Lee Highway,Centreville. Magician Cantoriperforms acts of hypnosis and otherdemonstrations. Partial proceedsbenefit the Meant to LiveFoundation. Tickets are $32 formembers and $40 for nonmembers.Visit www.wineryatbullrun.com.

SATURDAY/NOV. 7Holiday Bazaar. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at

Centreville United Methodist Church,6400 Old Centreville Road,Centreville. More than 60 local craftvendors will be on hand sellinghandmade items. Also find a silentauction, bake sale, “book nook,”food, and more Free admission. Visitwww.centreville-umc.org.

Slave Life at Sully. 1 p.m. at SullyHIstoric Site, 3650 Historic SullyWay, Chantilly. At the slave quarters,guests are invited to learn about thelives and chores of slaves who livedat Sully. Make a hoe cake, card wooland fill a pin cushion, and use a drawknife to work with wood. Tour theslave quarter and originaloutbuildings. Tickets are $10-12.Visit www.parktakes.fairfaxcounty.gov

HomeAid Northern Virginia Gala& Auction. 6 p.m. at WestfieldsMarriott Washington Dulles Hotel,14750 Conference Center Drive,Chantilly. Auction items include a hotair balloon ride, Wizards tickets, aback-of-house tour at the NationalZoo and more. Proceeds benefitHomeAid Northern Virginia, anonprofit that manages therenovations and construction of

shelters for homeless families andindividuals. Tickets are $200. Visitwww.homeaidnova.org for more.

Texas Hold’em Fundraiser. 7 p.m.at Prince William County PoliceAssociation Hall, 14288 IndependentHill Drive, Manassas. NOVEC HELPSis an employee volunteer non-profit501 (c) 3 organization that workstogether with family and friends tomake positive contribution to theircommunities. Register to help byparticipating in the “Hands to Help”fundraiser. Registration starts at 6p.m. The buy-in is $50. Visitwww.novechelps.org.

Harvest Wine Dinner. 8 p.m. atParadise Springs Winery, 13219Yates Ford Road, Clifton. Celebratethe harvest season with a menufeaturing butternut squash and applesoup, salade mimosa, rosemarygrilled butcher’s cut steak and more— all paired with Paradise Springswine. Tickets are $119-139. Visitwww.paradisespringswinery.com.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/NOV. 7-8Pumpkin Madness. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (5

p.m. in November) at Cox FamilyFarms, 15621 Braddock Road,Centreville. Find a new “ImaginatureTrail,” hayrides, giant slides, ropeswings, the Cornundrum Cornfieldadventure and farm animals. Ticketsare $5-17. Visit www.coxfarms.com

SUNDAY/NOV. 8Jane Austen Tea. 1 p.m. at Sully

HIstoric Site, 3650 Historic SullyWay, Chantilly. Learn about the rolesof members of Jane Austen’shousehold, learn about fashion,medicine, and gardening in Austen’sera. Tea and refreshments will beserved. Tickets are $28-30. Visit

www.parktakes.fairfaxcounty.govFairfax Station Railroad Museum

Sale. 1-4 p.m. at The Fairfax StationRailroad Museum, 11200 FairfaxStation Road, Fairfax Station.Railroad collectibles, antiques,railroad memorabilia, toys and artwill be available for purchase. Allproceeds will help support themuseum’s operations. Museummembers and children 4 and under,free; children 5-15, $2; adults 16 andolder, $4. Visit www.fairfax-station.org for more.

Book Talk. 2 p.m. at CentrevilleRegional Library, 14200 St. GermainDrive, Centreville. AARP Virginia andthe Organization of ChineseAmerican Women (OCAW) will hostlocal author Veronica Li as shediscusses her new book, “ConfuciusSays,” a novel about caring forelderly parents based on the author’sown experience. Free. Call 1-877-926-8300 to register.

WEDNESDAY/NOV. 11Texas Roadhouse Celebrates

Veterans Day. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. atTexas Roadhouse, 4993 WestonePlaza, Chantilly. All veterans —including all active, retired or formerUnited States military can choose oneof 10 entrees for free. Call 703-378-9887.

THURSDAY/NOV. 12Centreville Quilter’s Auction. 6-10

p.m. at Colin Powell ElementarySchool Cafeteria, 13340 Leland Road,Centreville. Bid on fabrics, notions,quilts, and more. There will be silentand live auctions. Free to attend.Contact Jodi Heins [email protected] for more.

SATURDAY/NOV. 14Gospel Concert. 6 p.m. at Oakton

Baptist Church, 14001 SullyfieldCircle, Chantilly. True SpiritBluegrass Gospel Band performs.Free, but donations accepted. Call703-631-1799.

SUNDAY/NOV. 15Table-top N Gauge Model Train

Show. 1-4 p.m. at Fairfax StationRailroad Museum, 11200 FairfaxStation Road, Fairfax Station.Tabletop N Gauge model trains willbe on display and running. Admissionfor museum members and childrenunder 4 is free, $2 for children ages5-15, and $4 for adults 16 and older.Visit www.fairfax-station.org.

TUESDAY/NOV. 17“Wagging Tales and Dogfish Ale.”

11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. at Dogfish HeadAlehouse, 13041 Lee JacksonMemorial Highway, Fairfax. GuidingEyes for the Blind’s Dominion Regionwill host the 2nd annual “WaggingTales and Dogfish Ale.” The family-friendly fundraiser will feature food,live music, raffle, silent auction,radio and TV personalities, andGuiding Eyes puppies. Fifteenpercent of all food and beverageproceeds will be donated to thenonprofit. Free to attend. ContactJanet Bartolotta at 703-307-0611.

WEDNESDAY/NOV. 18Annual Veterans Celebration. 6

p.m. at Chantilly High School, 4200Stringfellow Road, Chantilly.Chantilly High School NationalHonor Society is hosting a VeteransCelebration with food and liveentertainment. Admission is free, butregistration is required. Registrationcloses on Nov. 11. Visitwww.chantillynhs.com/veterans.

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Sports

Chantilly FootballLoses to Briar Woods

The Chantilly football team lost to BriarWoods 27-24 on Oct. 23, dropping its recordto 5-3.

The Chargers will return to Conference 5action on Oct. 30 with a home game againstCentreville at 7 p.m.

Westfield FieldHockey WinsConference 5 Title

The Westfield field hockey team won theConference 5 championship with a 3-0 vic-tory over Herndon in the conference tour-nament final on Monday at Westfield HighSchool, avenging last year’s loss to the Hor-nets in the championship game.

It was the Bulldogs’ seventh conference/district championship in the last eight years.

Westfield (16-2) will host Patriot at 7 p.m.on Wednesday, Oct. 28.

Centreville FieldHockey to FaceBattlefield

The Centreville field hockey team, the No.4 seed from Conference 5, will travel to faceConference 8 champion Battlefield at 6 p.m.on Wednesday, Oct. 28 in the opening roundof the 6A North region tournament.

The Westfield field hockeyteam, seen during the regularseason, won the Conference 5championship with a 3-0 vic-

tory over Herndon on Mondayat Westfield High School.

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Westfield senior quarterbackTyler Scanlon and receiverHank Johnson teamed upagain Friday in football as

they did last season on the hardwood.Scanlon passed for 204 yards and threw twotouchdowns to Johnson. Westfield kickerBrian Delaney added two field goals andWestfield held off defending state runner-

up Centreville 20-12.In the first half, Westfield was up 17-0

before Centreville put points on the board.Centreville’s Julian Garrett and KyleRichbourg each scored touchdowns forCentreville. However, the Wildcats wereunable to put any additional points on theboard.

Westfield improved to 7-1, 3-0 in Confer-

ence 5 and will have a home game againstHerndon (2-6, 0-3) on Friday, Oct. 30, anda final regular season game with Chantillyon Nov. 6. Centreville (3-5, 1-2) will playat Chantilly (5-3, 2-1) on Friday and hostits final regular season game againstRobinson onNov. 6.

— Will Palenscar

Westfield Football Beats Centreville, Improves to 7-1

Members of the Westfield defense tackle a Centreville ball carrierduringFriday’s game at Centreville High School.

Westfield quarterback Tyler Scanlon throws a pass against Centrevilleon Oct. 23.

Rehman Johnson and theWestfield football teamimproved to 7-1 with a

20-12 victory overCentreville on Oct. 23.

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Neighbors help each other. That’swhat communities have alwaysbeen about. In which case, it may

be no surprise to learn that long-termClifton resident Bob Gallagher is rallyinghis friends and peers to help Dixie Dawson,54, whose family has lived in the town forseveral generations.

Dawson, who was born with Spina Bifidaand relies on a wheelchair for mobility,needs funds to repair the badly deteriorateddeck and wheelchair ramp on the front ofher house. To help out, Gallagher, who is aprincipal at Sun Design Remodeling, hasorganized a charity tour of a newly remod-eled home in Clifton’s Balmoral section.While the tour is free, visitors will also havea chance to make donations to a fund thatwill help Dawson.

“The makeover is spectacular,” Gallaghersaid. “We’ve found that homeowners reallyenjoy seeing what their neighbors are do-ing. But this is also about helping a localperson in need; that’s the sense of commu-nity which Clifton has always exemplified.

Home remodeler Bob Gallagher,who grew up near Clifton, hasorganized a benefit to help DixieDawson with repairs to her houseincluding a deck, and wheelchairramp.

Remodeler’s Charity Home Tour set for Nov.7; proceeds will help rebuild deck, ramp.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

DAWSON’S STORY will have specialmeaning for Clifton residents — particularlyas the holidays approach.

The oldest of three children, Dawson haslived quietly in the 840-square-foot ranchon Popeshead Road almost her entire life.Her father, Edward, built the house in 1962on a tree-lined half-acre lot when she was6 months old. Since Spina Bifida is a birthdefect, her father began retrofitting thehouse for wheelchair use when she was inelementary school. The first revision: con-structing a ramp from the ground level to afront stoop.

In the late 1990s, an uncle added a two-part ramp and large front deck whichDawson can access directly from an exte-rior door linked to the master bedroom. Oneof her favorite pursuits is taking in the sunon the deck and enjoying the view. She canalso watch birds, changing leaves and pass-ersby from the storm door window in themaster bedroom suite. A particular satisfac-tion: the 18-foot Douglas fir that her fatherplanted in the 1970s shortly after it hadfulfilled its duties as a Christmas tree in-side the house. To many Cliftonites, the tall

tree is a landmark.Since there have been no repairs to the

deck in over a decade, many of the boardsare loose or badly cracked and splintered.Among other things, Gallagher wants toexecute the needed improvements.

Beyond this, the remodeler hopes to raisethe funds to bring the home’s electrical sys-tems up to code, repair interior floor andwall damage, eliminate leaks from the roofand chimney, and add outdoor furnitureequipped with a large umbrella.The lastitem that will enable Dawson to comfort-ably entertain visitors. Sun Design tradepartners Cedar Electric and TW Perry arealso participating in the fix-up effort.

Dawson currently lives by herself with thehelp of a home health aide. A younger sis-ter, Gayle, who lives in Chantilly, helps withthe shopping and appointments. It was achildhood friend, Janaye Raper Lawson,who put out the word that the deck neededrepair.

“I wasn’t sure what I really need. But Iwas pretty sure I couldn’t afford it,” Dawsonsaid.

That’s when Lawson consulted with Chris-tina Gallagher, Bob Gallager’s wife. Lawsonknew about last year’s charity tour whichhelped a local widow repave the drivewayto her home. Christina discussed the situa-

tion with Bob. Two day later, Bob Gallagherdropped by Dawson’s home.

“I just thought there must be a way thata community as old and close-knit as ourscan help one of its own,” said Gallagher,who grew up in the area where his fatherpracticed medicine. “My company haslearned a lot from doing our own hometours, so this seems like a logical way toreach out to the community.”

John Byrd ([email protected] orwww.HomeFrontsNews.com) has been writing aboutcommunity interest topics for 30 years.

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Nine days since my PET Scan, and noword, electronically or otherwise, from myoncologist. Not having had a PET Scan in sixand a half years, I’m not sure what its resultswould indicate, currently or comparatively (itwas requested that I bring a copy of my previ-ous scan). I mean, I know I have cancer. Do Ihave more cancer? In more places?Nevertheless, I’m all ears and/or eyes waitingto see or hear something. Not that I’m obsess-ing about it, but I am thinking/wondering/hoping/praying for news with which I cancontinue to live.

Now this isn’t the first time/interval whenscan results have not been communicatedquickly enough – for our sake/benefit.Obviously, good news/results we want toreceive immediately, if not sooner. Badnews/results we don’t want to receive at all (ifyou know what I mean), but in not receivinggood news – within our preferred timeline –we then presume the news is bad. Myoncologist has said previously that he’d ratherwait and see us in person – which typicallywe do within a week’s time or so, so that hecan discuss/explain/strategize – as the casemay be, in the event the radiologist’s reportrequires some simplification and clarification.Having given us inaccurate/incomplete infor-mation once before – which in that oneinstance was bad news, he’d rather wait,thereby allowing him/the radiologist sufficienttime to interpret the data and provide TeamLourie a correct assessment.

More often than not, however, when thenews has been good, my oncologist has e-mailed advising us of the encouraging (I didn’tsay surprising) news. On the few occasionswhen the news has been bad (I’d rather call itdiscouraging), he has been inconsistent:sometimes he has e-mailed us, sometimesnot; never a phone call though, regardless.This inconsistency has created an expectationthat says good news we get, bad news notmuch, literally. And generally speaking, incon-sistency in the flow of information betweendoctor and patient, especially betweenoncologist and cancer patient, needs to beconsistent. If not, the byproduct is stress; theabsolute last side effect a cancer patientneeds – or rather never needs.

I understand, after addressing this commu-nication breakdown with my oncologist, thathe’s happy to e-mail us results if we’d like,but when the news/results are bad, he seemsto be a victim of his circumstances or the con-straints of the system: he has no time to seeus. His preference remains a face-to-faceappointment – to minimize any misunder-standing on our part and perhaps to plan anew present/future for me – so waiting seemsthe only alternative. The problem is, as it isnow, as it has been for over six and a halfyears: we’re sort of receiving mixed messages– consistently. As a result, we never know ifno news is good news; no news is bad news;or no news is simply no news (not to be inter-preted in any way). After years of this back-and-forth/forth-and-back, my oncologist isvery cognizant of our anxiety/potential misin-terpretation of facts not yet in evidence. Atthis juncture, he must know that this cancerpatient – who was originally diagnosed withnon-small cell lung cancer, stage IV and whohe gave a “13-month to two-year” prognosis,needs to be coddled a little bit (make that alot) and maybe even accommodated (no“maybes” about it). To leave us (or any otherdiagnosed-as-terminal cancer patient) in thelurch is not exactly cruel and unusual punish-ment, but it doesn’t make me long for“Addams Family” reruns either. But there is asimilarity in our respective circumstances: it is“mysterious and spooky” and “all togetherooky.” Neither of which is helpful in the least.

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ID, $10; senior citizens and children 12 andunder, $5. Tickets at the door are $15; se-nior citizens, $5.

The story’s about the Smith family in theyear leading up to the 1904 World’s Fair inSt. Louis. Daughter Esther has a crush onthe boy next door and the family’s close-knit and happy — until the dad upsets themall by telling them they’re moving from St.Louis to New York.

“Yet despite their problems, they still loveeach other,” said Director Terri Hobson. “It’sbased on the 1944 movie with Judy Gar-land and is a fun story for all ages. This issuch a timeless, family show and a color-ful, cheerful, feel-good musical.”

There’s a cast and crew of about 75 —including both choral and theater students— plus a live orchestra. “We’ve got somebrand-new talent, plus triple-threat kidswho sing, dance and act. There are reallycreative kids in the cast and crew, and it’sfun to see the acting choices as they showthe relationships of the family members andtownspeople. And no matter how smalltheir role, each actor has a back story fortheir character, and it helps draw in theaudience.” The scenes take place in andaround the Smiths’ home and at the world’sfair. And the students have done researchto make the props and costumes look au-thentic to that time period. But Hobson saidthe trolley they built will be the “scenestealer. It can hold upwards of 20 actors andit moves.” Juliet Strom, 7, a second-graderat Colin Powell Elementary, shares the roleof Tootie, the youngest Smith sibling, withMary Clare Pelczynski and TarynMacMahon. And, said Hobson, “They’re allso great, people will have to come backthree times to see them all.”

Although Tootie’s a young child, saidJuliet, “She’s an old soul. She likes to playwith her dolls, but is sometimes inappro-priate in the songs she sings. I love playingher because she wears some fancy dressesand says things that surprise people.”

Juliet also loves acting and has done itbefore, so she’s somewhat of a veteran. “Ilike it because it’s fun to pretend to be some-one else,” she explained. She especially likesthe song she sings, “Whenever I’m withYou,” because it’s so funny. Overall, saidJuliet, people will enjoy this musical be-cause “there are some really good actors andreally pretty costumes.”

ClarificationRegarding the story,”Guevara: Grow the

Economy through Business,” in the Oct. 22Chantilly Connection and Centre View, nei-ther the national League of ConservationVoters nor the Virginia League of Conser-vation Voters has endorsed John Guevarafor Sully District supervisor; he was en-dorsed by an unaffiliated, local group calledthe Fairfax League of Conservation Voters,a PAC that supports local candidates.


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