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Photo by Ryan Dunn/The Connection www.ConnectionNewspapers.comJuly 1-7, 2015 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comGreat Falls Connection ❖ July 1-7, 2015 ❖ 1 Rotary Club Great Falls Virginia

The Rotary Club of Great Falls, Virginia, founded in 2011, is part of a fundraising efforts, enhancing its ability to sponsor service activities global network of 1.2 million Rotarians in 30,400 clubs in over 190 and offer scholarships for education. countries. Rotary’s global mission of “Service Above Self” is reflected in Everyone is welcome to attend the club’s weekly meetings held major international initiatives such as leading the effort to eradicate Thursday mornings, 7:30-8:30 AM at River Bend Country Club. Our polio worldwide and providing scholarships for students to study guest speakers include leaders from business, government, health care, abroad. Rotary is also recognized by local projects in communities non-profits, think-tanks and other sectors. We also organize happy around the world. Its global network allows Rotarians to support each hours and special occasion dinners to foster fellowship. These are often other’s local service needs directly, club-to-club. hosted by fellow Great Falls Rotarians Jacques Haeringer at L’Auberge The Club sponsors two teen-led Interact Clubs that are part of a global Chez François and Ashwani Ahluwalia at BRX American Bistro. network of over 10,000 Interact Clubs. Comprised of 12–18 year olds, On July 1, Paul Bennett, President of The Rotary Club of Great Falls, these “Interacters” elect their own officers, select a local and interna- Virginia, will pass the mantle to Sean Plunkett, who will lead the Club tional service project each year, and manage the budget, fundraising into its 5th year. We are pleased to recognize our leadership for our first and execution of those projects. In 2013 the Club also established a five years and share with you some of the local and international serv- 501 (c)(3) Rotary Club of Great Falls, Virginia Foundation to support its ice projects supported by our Club and our Club’s Foundation.

Club and Foundation Board Members and Interact Mentors Serving 2011-2015

Val Adeler Armour Vishal Chawla Dan Lundeen Chris Schindler Maryam Baradari Stan Corey Bill Paxton Bala Sundar Carlos Berrios Roz Drayer Sean Plunkett Parker Teel Paul Bennett Andy Klaff Zaheer Poptani Jeff Thinnes John Burke George Lodge Kristen Runke Scott Ward Lance Cawley Masha Loughlin Butch Sevila

Below are some of the service projects supported by the Club since its inception in June, 2011 • Riverbend Park cleanup • Sponsor an annual High School Speech Contest and Award • Great Falls Book Fair (collecting books for charity) • Obtained matching grant from Rotary International for computers in India • Great Falls Elementary School Early Readers Program school (1-on-1 Rotarians reading weekly with kindergartners) • Supported disaster relief for Japan Tsunami victims • Annual Bocce Tournament (raised money for Stop Soldier Suicide and • Supported Strategic Water Alliance for Zambia with other Rotary Clubs Honduras school service projects) • Supported “Rotary Exchange Program” that brought law enforcement • Granted “Great Falls Citizen of the Year” awards to Jorge Adeler officers from Australia to the US for benchmarking (Adeler Jewelers) and Alisa Cozzens (Serve-A-Village) for their leadership • Texas Flood disaster relief (sent money and materials for reconstruction) • Sponsored publication of a children’s book on diabetes used • Donated computers to Nepal throughout Northern Virginia • Supported the Nepal disaster relief following the earthquake • Great Falls Senior Center (contributions made annually) • Supported for the USO and the Wounded Warrior project • 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament (raised money for local and international • Supported an orphanage in Ukraine with purchase of a bus causes) • Several fundraisers led by teen Interact Clubs to support schools in • Donated to Alternative House in Vienna Tela, Honduras • Cooperated with Bailey’s Crossroads Rotary for winter coat drive and • Raised funds for and helped organized Stop Hunger Now drive at Colvin personal hygiene packets Run Elementary School • Adopted-a-Highway and manage cleanup on Georgetown Pike • Contribute annually to the Polio Plus Program to eradicate polio worldwide Here’s to a great 2015-2016 year for the Rotary Club of Great Falls!

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By Tim Peterson The Connection

hough it was the second packed house in as many months, it may Student Bennett Shoop addresses Tbe early yet to call crowded the Fairfax School Board at its Fairfax County School Board June 25 meeting in support of the meetings a trend. On May 7, parents, com- Family Life Education proposed munity members and a handful of students changes, saying, “Knowledge can came out to Luther Jackson Middle School become acceptance too.” in Merrifield as the board approved adding “gender identity” to the school system’s non- returned. This would “make sure parents discrimination policy. No one disputed the Photos by Tim Peterson/The Connection have the opportunity to opt out,” Velkoff need for protection from bullying or foster- Groups both for and against proposed changes to health and Family Life said. Twelve were not required by the state ing a positive, healthy and safe learning en- Education curricula took turns standing and cheering while their view- to be in the health standards and three were vironment for all. But many who spoke that point was represented during citizen participation at the school board in response to the petition. night were critical of the process. There was meeting. The list of numbers without correspond- confusion as to what the effects of the policy ing policy descriptions drew more noise change would be, and anger that engage- ity,” while 54 supported “inclusion of sexual Schultz attempted a motion to postpone the from the heavily anti-recommendations ment with the public ahead of time was orientation and gender identity instruction.” vote until July. They cited a steady stream crowd. lacking. The petition called for the board to: of clarifying information coming in from At the board’s regular meeting on June 1. Prevent the removal of family-centered county staff answering numerous questions ACCORDING TO AGENDA posted by 25, the first and foremost action item was lessons from parent oversight and opt-out. from the board, as well as the feedback from Fairfax County Public Schools, those cur- voting on recommended changes to the 2. Provide comprehensive cross-refer- community members. riculum items that were part of Family Life Family Life Education and health education ences to Virginia health standards of learn- “To rush is not good public policy,” said Education, had been recommended to move curricula for grades Kindergarten through ing for certain [Family Life Education] les- Reed, who added she was “receiving mate- to health and would be moved back under 10. The changes were proposed by the Fam- sons proposed to be transferred to “health rial as late as today.” Velkoff and Hynes’ amendments are as fol- ily Life Education Curriculum Advisory education.” Schultz questioned who gave the advisory lows (the K or number refers to grade level): Committee, an ad hoc group set up, accord- 3. Refrain from approving the teaching committee its direction and was critical that ❖ K.1 Student will recognize that every- ing to the School Board, to align the school of [Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual-Transgender] top- none of the board members had served as one is a member of a family and identify system’s lessons with Virginia Department ics in [Family Life Education] (while ac- a liaison. members of their individual families of Education health standards and evalu- knowledging the importance of teaching Their motion to postpone was voted down ❖ K.2 Students will identify positive ways ate new standards for opt-out-optional Fam- respect for all people). 10-2, which drew an outburst of cat-calls in which family members and friends show ily Life Education. In response to the comments and prior to and derogatory comments from the audi- love, affection, respect, and appreciation for the June 25 meeting, several changes were ence. each other. CHANGES included adding gender iden- made to the recommendations, including: Next board member Patricia Hynes intro- ❖ 1.1 Students will describe a commu- tity and sexual orientation to Family Life ❖ Grade 8 – Removed – “The concept that duced an amendment that appeared to be nity as people living and working together Education, beginning in seventh grade, as sexuality is a broader spectrum will be in- a compromise. It would direct Superinten- and will understand that family members well as moving a portion of the curriculum troduced.” dent Dr. Karen Garza to “retain in Family make up a community. from Family Life Education to students’ ❖ Grade 10 – Removed – “Emphasis will Life Education any objectives that are not ❖ 1.2 Students will identify responsibili- health courses. Parents may opt their stu- be placed on an understanding that there required by the 2015 VDOE Health Stan- ties of different family members. dents out of any Family Life Education class, is a broader, boundless and fluid spectrum dards of Learning.” ❖ 3.1 Students will identify positive per- while the health lessons are mandatory for of sexuality that is developed throughout a Hynes commented the board had made a sonal characteristics and attributes. all students. lifetime.” “mistake” in attempting to move some of ❖ 4.3 Students will identify the need to The committee briefed School Board But for the majority of citizens in atten- the Family Life Education to health curricu- assume greater responsibility for self as an members on its initial proposed changes at dance at the June 25 meeting, clad in red lum that wasn’t required by the state. But a individual, as well as responsibility within a work session on May 11; the recommen- for solidarity, that wasn’t enough. Speakers large part of the audience was vocally up- family, peer groups, and larger community. dations came up as business at the board’s before the board claimed many of the cur- set there were no details presented as to ❖ 4.7 Students will recognize the values May 21 meeting with June 25 scheduled as riculum items coming out of Family Life which Family Life Education curriculum and challenges of friendship. the voting date. Education and into health were not actu- items this amendment would impact. ❖ 5.2 The student will identify roles, du- Between May 21 and June 19, the rec- ally required as part of the state standards Schultz then offered a sub-motion: direct- ties, and responsibilities of family members ommendations were put online for commu- of learning. And the prospect of losing the ing Garza and her team to further review ❖ 7.2 The student will explore changes nity review. During that period, the School opportunity to opt their children out of the recommendations and how they align in peer relationships during adolescence. Board reports, staff received 561 emails, material not required by the state was infu- with state standards. This would also defer ❖ 7.3 The student will describe how ado- plus a petition signed by 116. It amounted riating for some. consideration of the changes for implemen- lescent development affects family relation- to 225 pages of citizen comments, all of “This vote is not about bullying or ha- tation in the 2016-2017 school year. Schultz ships and practice effective strategies for which can be viewed and read through the tred,” said Laura Hanford. “The real point again commented that the board’s prepa- communicating with family members. School Board’s agenda notes for the June is process … that culminated in outright ration for the vote was lacking. ❖ 8.2 The student will practice applying 25 meeting. deceit.” Schultz’s sub-motion was defeated. Then the decision-making process to situations Among the breakdown of responses (also After the initial motion from board mem- board vice chairman Ted Velkoff offered an related to adolescent development. posted in the June 25 agenda notes) 435 ber Sandra Evans to approve the curricu- amendment to Hynes’ original amendment ❖ 8.7 The student will identify family and were opposed to “inclusion of transgender lum advisory committee’s recommenda- that enumerated the 15 items originally instruction and references to gender-fluid- tions, members Patricia Reed and Elizabeth from Family Life Education that would be See School Board, Page 4 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ July 1-7, 2015 ❖ 3 Shop Great Falls News Great Falls Village Centre www.GreatFallsVillageCentre.com Adeler Jewelers ...... 703-759-4076 AdGen Telecom...... 703-757-6757 Allstate Insurance/Doug White...... 703-759-7700 Aquarian LLC...... 703-438-8838 Artists on the Green...... 703-609-3092 Capital Realty Services...... 703-759-4900 Dent Asset Management...... 703-286-7555 Dr. C. 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The Great Falls Village Centre 776 Walker Road • Great Falls, VA 703-759-2485 • [email protected] School Board members Sandra Evans representing Mason District (left) and Elizabeth Schultz representing Springfield District (right) discuss changes to health and family life education curricula at the board’s June 25 meeting.

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Photos courtesy of Fairfax County Visitors to Colvin Run Mill in Great Falls had the Langley High Kurt Jacobs, a fifth grade elementary teacher at chance to learn about the historic era of the American Forestville Elementary School in Great Falls, visited Civil War and watch drilling and firing demonstra- Senior Interns Colvin Run Mill park in Great Falls with the Virginia tions beginning from the Virginia 49th Infantry Regi- 49th Infantry Regiment. ment. with Local Entrepreneurs Kayla Omsberg, a senior at Langley Crafters And Re-enactors High School, selected her Langley Leap internship with a small internet- based home business. Omsberg, who will study Fashion Design at Fashion Visit Colvin Run Mill Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City next year, had retail shop experience and wanted to intern in a tary teacher at Forestville El- Great Falls Parks different setting. ementary School in Great Langley Leap started in 2012 with Falls. Members of the Virginia prepare summer 18 seniors going out into the commu- 49th Infantry Regiment visit nity. It has grown remarkably over the Colvin Run Mill annually in activities. past three years, with almost all se- December for a Christmas niors participating. Eligible seniors By Ryan Dunn Caroling event. To help with participate in a 10-day internship in The Connection historic outreach, members of local businesses, schools, and commu- the Virginia 49th Infantry Regi- nity service organizations in the area. n Sunday, June 7 Colvin ment dress in attire similar to This experience benefits students in Run Mill Historic Site was that used during the Ameri- numerous ways: it helps them explore active with several events can Civil War. O a possible area of interest in college; at the historic park. Colvin Also at Colvin Run Mill were provides tangible experience putting Run Mill was in action with grain grind- members of the Northern Vir- academic interests into action, and, ing demonstrations, and visitors could ginia Carvers, a group of for some, by getting a chance to give see millers turn corn into meal and grits, wood carving enthusiasts who time and effort to organizations that or wheat into flour using the now re- lend their tools and expertise need both. stored, water-powered grist mill. The to help others uncover artis- Having a Langley Leap student mill is often used on the first and third tic talents from a block of helped two Great Falls’ women in their Sundays of the month. From noon to 4 wood. One of the wood carv- new business. Fitness Bitsy LLC, p.m. blacksmiths swung hammers at the ers was Great Falls resident owned by Cindy Hargroves and Meg Colvin Run forge to create tools and other Jack Edwards. Edwards Smith, started selling fitness band decorative items from iron. “We had all brought with him several cover bracelets last August. The vol- kind of events going on today,” said park wood carvings. “My wife is a ume of sales surprised them, and they employee and historian Kathryn carousel lover, and after find- found that they were spending the Blackwell. ing some design plans on the majority of their time filling orders, The mill opened as a museum in 1972, web, I began my work,” said designing new bracelets and restock- and visitors can observe its historic ma- Edwards. Edwards has used ing inventory with little time left for chinery in full operation. The restoration basswood to carve the head of updating and making corrections to work completed at Colvin Run Mill now carousel horse. The Northern their online selling venues Etsy, Ama- completely shows the Oliver Evans’ Virginia Carvers offers a free zon and Scott’s Marketplace. They (1755-1819) automated process that lesson, with nominal charge decided that having a Langley Leap revolutionized late 18th and early 19th for wood blanks, and meet on student would help them with some century flour milling in America. In its Members of the Virginia 49th Infantry Regiment the first and third Sundays at of the work they couldn’t complete. heyday, Colvin Run Mill could have pro- practiced their drilling and firing demonstra- Colvin Run, June through Au- Hargroves, who hosted a Langley duced nearly 4,000 pounds of flour daily, tions outside at Colvin Run Mill park in Great gust, noon-4 p.m. Leap student at her engineering office enough to fill twenty 196 pound barrels. Falls on Sunday, June 7. The mill opened as a mu- during the first year in 2012, was ex- The park is operated by the Fairfax seum in 1972. On Sunday, cited to have a Langley Leap student County Park Authority and located at normal amount is between 300 to 500 June 21, Colvin Run Mill will be open with join Fitness Bitsy. 10017 Colvin Run Road in Great Falls. pounds,” said Colvin Run Mill’s miller, Ma- free mill tours for all fathers accompanied Omsberg’s redesign of the The mill is a popular year-round destina- son Maddox. by their children. Riverbend Park located www.FitnessBitsy.com website far ex- tion, with visitors including children on Other activities of the day included a visit at 700 Potomac Hills Street in Great Falls ceeded Hargroves’ and Smith’s expec- school field trips. by the Virginia 49th Infantry Regiment, will host a Father’s Day fishing event from tations and they were sad the intern- Since being restored, the mill has had which did drilling and firing demonstrations 5 to 7 p.m. on June 21. The cost is $8 per ship was so short. an increased demand for grain from lo- beginning at 11 a.m. “It is a fun way to reach person and includes supplies and equipment cal restaurants. “We did a heavy grind, out to the public and teach history,” said or you may bring your own rod and reel. about 1,000 pounds of grain today. The reenactor Kurt Jacobs, a fifth grade elemen- All fish caught will be released.

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Open Letter to Elected Officials and Candidates An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. attract, here is an extreme example from two That’s not why we do what we do. Published by Spend some of your years ago. In the 2013 race for House of Del- But to put on my publisher’s hat (and not Local Media Connection LLC egates District 34, Barbara Comstock raised my editor’s hat) for a minute, if you have a big 1606 King Street campaign dollars in $1.4 million, narrowly defeating Kathleen marketing budget, and you value coverage of Alexandria, Virginia 22314

Murphy (50.64 percent to 49.21 percent) who local newspapers (not just ours), why wouldn’t Free digital edition delivered to newspapers. raised nearly $700,000. Comstock went on to you spend a portion of that budget (any por- your email box. Go to win the U.S. House seat vacated by longtime tion) supporting that platform? There is a cau- connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe ere at the Connection, our email Rep. Frank Wolf, and Murphy went on to win tionary tale in the recent and abrupt closure boxes are filling up with mes- the District 34 seat in a special election. of the chain of local papers that served Mont- NEWS DEPARTMENT: Hsages from people running for Comstock to her credit spent more than gomery and Prince George’s counties in Mary- [email protected] office. It’s not surprising, since $5,000 (about one-third of one percent) on land, as a recent and extreme example. Kemal Kurspahic in November, virtually every state and local of- newspaper ads (most in Korean publications), One California community in Los Angeles Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 [email protected] fice in the commonwealth is on the ballot. but more than $87,000 on mailers. More sur- proposed legislation to let residents opt out of It’s a good predictor for what will happen prising in a race for Virginia House of Delegates receiving election-related mail during a hotly Amna Rehmatulla Editorial Assistant next in brick and mortar mailboxes of voters was that Comstock spent more than $500,000 contested mayoral election “where both cam- 703-778-9410 ext.427 around the region. on TV and radio ads. paigns and their supporters had flooded the [email protected] What do candidates want from local news- Murphy spent $29,570 on mailers, $950 on mailboxes of registered voters with dozens of Ken Moore papers? newspaper advertising and $161,200 on TV direct mail pieces,” according to The Argonaut, Community Reporter Candidates, many of them incum- and radio ads. (SOURCE: VPAP.org) a weekly newspaper there. Sound familiar? 240-393-2448 [email protected] bents, want to be quoted. They would Editorial In other contested House races in But it’s more than a charitable effort. like a reporter to come to their cam- 2013, it was more common to see ex- For the same reasons that the campaigns Jon Roetman Sports Editor ❖ 703-752-4013 paign announcements, to their kickoffs, penditures between $100,000 and know they want local newspaper coverage, [email protected] to their forums. Candidates would like us to $300,000 per candidate. Most candidates spent newspaper advertising is an effective way to @jonroetman cover and print their statements on a variety zero dollars in community newspapers. Nearly reach voters. of interesting and important issues. They every candidate spent tens of thousands of According to an independent study during ADVERTISING: would like to have their photos appear on the dollars on filling up voters’ mailboxes with the last presidential campaign, cited by the For advertising information [email protected] print and web pages of our newspapers glossy mailers. National Newspaper Association: 86 percent 703-778-9431 And for the most part, we will. We will cover Of course it makes sense for candidates to of voters who cast ballots in the last local elec- the issues, the campaigns, the opinions, the target individual voters by mailing directly to tion read newspapers in print or online; 79 Salome Howard-Gaibler Display Advertising fundraising, the political record. their homes. percent of voters ages 18 to 34 read newspa- 703-778-9421 While competition in local races is limited, But does it really make sense to do that to pers in print or online; newspapers and their [email protected] money is not. the exclusion of other methods of reaching websites consistently outscore other media for Andrea Smith Current campaigns are on track to top the voters? Consider that 91 percent of voters who being “reliable,” “accurate” and “in-depth” Classified Advertising money spent in 2011 State Senate races. In contribute to campaigns read newspapers in about local civic and political issues; newspa- 703-778-9411 [email protected] 2011, Virginia State Senate candidates spent print or online, according to an independent per political advertising is the least “annoying” more than $42.5 million. They have already study in 2012. of any medium; 91 percent of voters who con- Debbie Funk National Sales spent more than $20 million in 2015. The Connection will not be endorsing can- tribute to campaigns read newspapers in print 703-778-9444 In Virginia state house races, in 2013 (mem- didates in the November elections. We’ll be or online. [email protected] bers of the Virginia House of Delegate, like U.S. covering the local races to the best of our abil- Just a suggestion … David Griffin Congress, run for reelection every two years) ity no matter who spends money on advertis- Marketing Assistant candidates spent $35.9 million. ing. 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Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm On Interns Past and Lessons Learned [email protected] @MaryKimm By Joan Brady break the windows erence limited him to ...to work in a big building with Executive Vice President of the station asking about an intern- others you have to get along... Jerry Vernon arlem, 1991. Pre- wagon.” I wish I ship in the mailroom. ...you can’t come in mad and [email protected] gentrification. It was could remember Ultimately, then take it Editor in Chief H Steven Mauren an unlikely location for how the kids re- the station out on every- Managing Editor a book club. But every week, I lated Holden’s feel- hired him to one else... Kemal Kurspahic hopped the subway and headed to ings and experi- be my (un- … to work in a ...if you’re Photography: the Children’s Aid Society Center ences to their own. paid) mar- angry stay Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel big building with Art/Design: at 103rd and Columbus to lead a I was working at keting ser- home don’t Laurence Foong, John Heinly group of young teens in book dis- Channel 13/WNET vices intern. come to Production Manager: others you have Geovani Flores cussions. at the time and the Joan Brady As an in- work...” Looking back, “The Catcher in kids thought it was tern, Ralph to get along ... Ok that Special Assistant to the Publisher the Rye” seems like an odd choice, super cool that I did what last might be Jeanne Theismann [email protected] a story seem- worked in TV. The fact that it was high school interns do. impractical @TheismannMedia ingly so far public television, rather than MTV, He stapled. He made copies. He as a full-time employee, but darn from the day- “I have didn’t seem to matter. The fact that came in a few days a week after if it doesn’t make some sense. CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 to-day expe- I wasn’t on TV or school. I can’t help but wonder what [email protected] riences of my learned even working on When the time ever happened to that kid who young read- the production end … it is really came for us to part learned the importance of getting ers. My notes that I of the business, ways, I asked him to along with others at work, when from that didn’t seem to mat- easy to get write down what he he was just 14. time are sim- have fun ter either. had gotten out of the along with one Joan Brady is a professional photogra- ply a working ... Ralph was par- internship. pher; mentor and advocate for current scrawled list ticularly inter- another ... “I have learned that and former foster children; a volunteer of discussion ested. So much so I have fun working... with paws4People, Fairfax Families4Kids, questions: “How did Holden feel that we discussed the possibility ...it is really easy to get along and others; and a resident of Great Falls. Reach her at about adults? peers?” “Why did he of an internship. His frame of ref- with one another... [email protected] 8 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ July 1-7, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Week in Great Falls Bulletin Board

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By Marilyn Campbell bathroom breaks and conducting regular The Connection diaper checks followed by washing hands with soap and water, say local health offi- t was a near accident at camp last cials. summer that sparked action by one Iparent. Elementary school-aged HEAT SAFETY campers splashed in the pool. Every- Sunburn is another health concern when one was having fun. Then tragedy almost swimming outdoors. struck. “Protect your skin and eyes from the sun’s Jackie Wheeler says one second her 7- damaging rays [by] wearing protective Photo courtesy of Arlington County Fire Department year-old son was frolicking on top of the clothing and sunglasses,” said Kenya Fireworks are sold at a local stand at Lee Highway and N. Harrison water and the next he was bobbing just Fluellen, associate professor of nursing at Street in Arlington. Fireworks are synonymous with July 4th celebra- below the surface, gasping for air. Northern Virginia Community College in tions, but creating a fireworks display at home is illegal in some local “One of the counselors took his eyes off Alexandria, Virginia. “Always use sunscreen jurisdictions. of Noah for one second, and he started to with a minimum SPF of 30.” struggle,” said Lee. “Ultimately, the life- Heatstroke is the number two killer of guard had to jump in and save him.” children after car crashes, and Fairfax Details Wheeler didn’t witness the incident, but County has joined with the National High- Local Fireworks Laws and Safety Information its recounting was difficult for her to hear. way Traffic Safety Administration to remind v Arlington: http://fire.arlingtonva.us/fire-code- That brush with danger became a defining parents and caregivers about the dangers information/fireworks/ moment for her family. She enrolled her son, of leaving children unattended in a car, par- v Alexandria: http://alexandriava.gov/fire/info/ news_firedisplay.aspx?id=62314 who is now 8, and her daughter Ava, who ticularly during the summer, which can lead v Fairfax County: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fr/ is 4, in private swimming lessons at the to heatstroke and even death. prevention/fmfireworks.htm YMCA in Bethesda, Md. “You should never leave a child alone in v Montgomery County: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcfrs-info/ “I want them to be safe around the wa- the car, and that is certainly true in the sum- tips/citizens/fireworks.html ter, and I want them to be able to save them- mer when the temperatures are on the rise selves or someone else if necessary,” said and cars get hot very quickly,” said John Heat and Car Safety v www.safercar.gov/parents/index.htm Wheeler. Silcox, public safety information officer, She’s not the only one thinking about Fairfax County Health Department. Water Health and Safety safety. As Independence Day approaches Fairfax County officials say there were 30 v www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/water-safety v Arlington: http://health.arlingtonva.us/ and time spent at the pool, outside in swel- heatstroke deaths of children left in vehicles environmental-health/recreational-water-illness- tering temperatures and at fireworks shows in 2014. Most parents simply forgot their rwi/ increases, public health and safety officials children were with them. “Put something v Alexandria: http://alexandriava.gov/ AquaticHealth are working to raise awareness about po- in the back of your car, such as a bag or a v Fairfax County: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hd/eh/ tential hazards. cell phone, so you’d be certain to check be- pools/pool-safety.htm fore leaving the car,” said Silcox. v Montgomery County: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcfrs-info/ WATER SAFETY Photo courtesy of Jacqueline Wheeler Lee tips/citizens/pool.html Ensuring that children learn to swim and FIREWORKS SAFETY Ava and Noah Lee take private keeping a close watch on them at the pool While fireworks are synonymous with swimming lessons in Bethesda, Department. “Some people don’t know that or beach are two ways that officials encour- July 4th celebrations, creating a fireworks Md. Safety officials encourage sparklers are dangerous for kids. They burn age water safety. display at home is illegal in some local ju- parents to make sure their chil- hot enough to cause third degree burns. We Parents and caregivers should also be risdictions. In both Alexandria and Mont- dren learn to swim. recommend that adults be the only ones to mindful of recreational water illnesses, gomery County, Md., for example, all fire- ignite fireworks.” which are caused by swallowing or coming works are illegal to possess or discharge, “We always remind people that the best If you do want to put on your own back- in contact with contaminated water in including gold label sparklers. In Fairfax and safest way to enjoy July 4th is to go to yard Independence Day illumination show, swimming pools and other bodies of water. County, any firework that explodes, emits a professional show and let the profession- check local regulations, allow fireworks to Help reduce the risk of recreational water a flame, sparks higher than 12 feet, or per- als handle it and just enjoy the show,” said cool completely and douse them with wa- illnesses by showering with soap and wa- forms as a projectile is prohibited. Arling- Lieutenant Sarah-Maria Marchegiani, ter before discarding them, advises ter before entering a pool, taking frequent ton County has similar prohibitions. spokeswoman for the Arlington County Fire Marchegiani.

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any students who receive service program for children, a program children at approved sites throughout sex, religion, age, disability, political free meals during the established to ensure that students who Fairfax County. beliefs, sexual orientation, gender iden- Mschool year need assis qualify for free and reduced-price meals Meals will be provided to all children tity, or marital or family status, and there tance in the summer. during the school year continue to receive without charge. Acceptance and participa- will be no discrimination in the course of Fairfax County Public Schools will partici- nutritious meals when school is not in tion requirements for the program and all the meal service. Meals may be provided, pate in the U.S. Department of session. Free meals that meet federal activities are the same for every child pending qualification, at the sites and Agriculture’s (USDA) summer food nutrition guidelines will be provided to regardless of race, color, national origin, times listed as follows:

FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS e d a School Site Dates Breakfast Lunch o R 270 Piney Me lls 1 Annandale Terrace ES Jun 29 — Aug 7 9:00 - 9:30 12:00 - 12:30 a F 2 Bailey’s (Lower) ES Jun 29 — Aug 7 9:00 - 10:00 12:00 - 1:30 28 3 Beech Tree ES Jul 13 — 31 9:00 - 10:00 11:00 - 12:00 Potomac 4 Bren Mar Park ES Jul 13 — 31 8:00 - 8:30 11:15 - 12:15 Great 495 5 Brookfield ES Jun 29 — Aug 7 8:30 - 9:30 12:00 - 12:30 Falls Rive r Sterling Road 495 6 Bucknell ES Jun 29 — Aug 7 8:45 - 9:30 11:30 - 12:30 267 193 7 Burke School Jul 13 — 31 N/A 11:30 - 12:00 8 Clearview ES Jul 6 — 31 8:30 - 9:45 12:00 - 12:45 8 fax County 11 7 9 Crestwood ES Jul 13 — 31 9:15 - 9:45 12:00 - 12:45 LoudounFar County Dogwood ES Jun 29 — Aug 7 8:00 - 9:30 11:00 - 12:30 23 25 18 10 Herndon 11 Forest Edge ES Jul 6 — 31 9:00 - 9:45 12:00 - 12:45 8 Forestdale ES Jul 13 — 31 8:00 - 9:00 10:30 - 12:00 12 10 267 Garfield ES Jun 29 — Aug 7 8:30 - 9:30 11:30 - 12:30 Washington 13 Dulles Reston21 123 26 38 McLean 14 Glasgow MS Jul 13 — 31 7:15 - 7:30 11:00 - 11:30 Airport 286 Tysons 22 15 Glen Forest ES* Jun 29 — Aug 7 8:30 - 9:30 11:30 - 12:30 Corner 16 Graham Road ES Jun 29 — Aug 7 9:00 - 9:45 12:00 - 1:25 17 Groveton ES Jul 13 — 31 8:30 - 9:30 11:00 - 12:00 123 18 Herndon ES Jun 29 — Aug 7 9:00 - 9:30 12:00 - 12:30 Vienna 19 Hollin Meadows ES Jul 6 — 31 8:00 - 9:00 11:00 - 12:30 4 Oakton Falls Church 20 Holmes MS Jul 13 — Aug 7 8:30 - 10:00 11:45 - 12:30 Chantilly 23 39 5 21 Hughes MS Jun 29 — Jul 30 8:00 - 8:30 11:30 - 12:00 34 20 21 27 26 24 50 22 16 22 Hunters Woods ES Jul 13 — 31 9:00 - 9:20 11:00 - 11:30 5 66 50 23 Hutchison ES Jun 29 — Aug 7 9:00 - 9:30 12:00 - 12:30 37 15 3 Fairfax 2 24 Hybla Valley ES Jun 29 — Aug 7 9:00 - 9:30 12:00 - 1:00 495 43 27 Centreville 29 19 25 Key MS Jul 6 — Aug 6 8:00 - 10:30 11:30 - 1:00 6 2 3 18 14 33 26 Jackson MS Jun 29 — Jul 31 8:00 - 9:45 11:30 - 12:30 29 28 123 1 1 27 London Towne ES Jul 13 — 31 8:00 - 8:30 11:00 - 12:00 395 7 400 35 50 41 28 Lynbrook ES Jun 29 — Aug 7 8:00 - 9:30 11:15 - 12:30 20 Alexandria FAIRFAX 12 29 Mason Crest ES Jul 6 — 31 9:15 - 9:45 11:30 - 12:45 Fairfax 30 Mount Eagle ES Jun 29 — Aug 7 8:00 - 9:30 12:00 - 12:30 Station 4 495 31 Mount Vernon HS Jun 29 — Aug 4 7:45 - 8:00 11:00 - 12:10 Burke 28 11 9 30 32 Mount Vernon Woods ES Jun 29 — Aug 7 9:00 - 9:30 12:00 - 12:30 Clifton 7 Springfield 25 33 Parklawn ES Jul 13 — 31 9:30 - 9:45 12:00 - 12:45 17 6 34 Pine Springs ES Jul 6 — 31 9:30 - 10:00 11:30 - 12:45 13 14 35 Poe MS Jul 6 — 31 8:00 - 8:30 11:30 - 12:00 286 12 24 19 36 Riverside ES Jul 13 — 31 8:30 - 9:00 11:00 - 12:00 17 and 1:30 - 1:45 nassas 9 42 95 32 10 37 Sleepy Hollow ES Jun 29 — Aug 7 8:45 - 9:30 11:15 - 12:30 31 Mount 16 Vernon 38 South Lakes HS Jul 13 — 31 9:00 - 9:30 11:30 - 12:00 36 Woodlawn 15 13 39 Timber Lane ES Jul 13 — 31 8:30 - 8:45 12:00 - 12:30 44 40 Washington Mill ES Jul 13 — 31 8:15 - 8:45 12:00 - 12:30 1 40 41 Weyanoke ES Jul 13 — 31 8:30 - 8:50 11:45 - 12:15 7 3000 42 Whitman MS Jul 6 — 31 8:30 - 9:00 11:00 - 12:00 43 Woodburn ES Jul 13 — 31 8:30 - 9:00 11:30 - 12:00 Lorton FORT 44 Woodley Hills ES Jun 29 — Aug 7 9:00 - 9:30 12:00 - 12:30 BELVOIR *Limited meals available FAIRFAX COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Site Dates Meal Type Time Site Dates Meal Type Time 1 Wedgewood Apartments Jun 22 — Sept 4 Lunch 12:00 – 1:00 14 Meadow Woods Jul 9 — Aug 14 Lunch 12:30 – 1:15 7615 Allman Drive, Annandale 7242 Fordson Road, Alexandria 2 Barros Circle Jun 22 — Sept 4 Lunch 12:00 – 12:30 15 Sacramento Neighborhood Center Jul 6 — Aug 21 Lunch 1:30 – 2:30 6117 South Barros Court, Centerville 8792-E Sacramento Drive, Alexandria 3 Mott Community Center Jun 22 — Sept 4 Breakfast/ 8:30 – 9:30/ 16 South County Teen Center Jun 22 — Sept 4 Breakfast/ 9:00 – 10:00/ 12111 Braddock Road, Fairfax Lunch 11:30 – 1:30 8350 Richmond Highway. Suite 309, Alexandria Lunch 12:00 – 1:00 4 Ox Hill Baptist Church-CLCP Jun 22 — Aug 28 Breakfast/ 9:00 – 10:00/ 17 Westford Community Center Jun 30 — Aug 22 Breakfast/ 9:30 – 10:15/ 4101 Elmwood Street, Fairfax Lunch 12:00 – 1:00 3013 Westford View Court, Alexandria Lunch 11:30 – 12:15 5 Ragan Oaks Jun 22 — Sept 4 Lunch 12:00 – 1:00 18 Parliaments Jun 22 — Aug 28 Lunch 12:30 – 2:30 1201 Ragan Oaks Court, Fairfax 7409 Eastmoreland Road, Annandale 6 Robinson Square Jun 22 — Sept 4 Lunch 12:00 – 1:00 19 Bailey’s Community Center Jun 22 — Sept 4 Breakfast/ 9:00 – 9:30/ 4400 St. Edwards Place, Fairfax 5920 Summers Lane, Falls Church Lunch 12:00 – 1:00 7 Lorton Community Action Center Jun 29 — Sept 4 Lunch 12:30 – 2:30 20 James Lee Community Center Jun 22 — Sept 4 Breakfast/ 8:30 – 9:30/ 9518 Richmond Highway, Lorton 2855-A Annandale Road, Falls Church Lunch 11:30 – 1:30 8 YMCA Reston Jun 22 — Aug 28 Breakfast/ 8:30 – 9:00/ 21 James Lee Teen Center Jun 22 — Sept 4 Lunch 1:00 – 2:00 12196 Sunset Hills Road, Reston Lunch 11:30 – 1:00 2855-A Annandale Road, Falls Church 9 Creekside UCM Community Center Jun 29 — Aug 28 Lunch 12:00 – 1:00 22 Kingsley Commons Jun 29 — Aug 28 Lunch 12:00 – 1:00 7939 Janna Lee Avenue, Alexandria 3037B Monticello Drive, Falls Church 10 Gum Springs Community Center Jun 22 — Sept 4 Breakfast/ 9:00 – 10:00/ 23 Wexford Manor Apartments Jul 6 — Aug 28 Breakfast/ 10:00 – 10:30/ 8100 Fordson Road, Lunch 12:00 – 1:00 2802-A Hollywood Road, Falls Church Lunch 12:30 – 1:30 11 Huntington Community Center Jun 22 — Sept 4 Breakfast/ 9:00 – 10:00/ 24 Willston Multicultural Center Jun 22 — Sept 4 Breakfast/ 8:30 – 9:30/ 5751 Liberty Drive, Alexandria Lunch 12:00 – 12:30 6131 Willston Drive, Falls Church Lunch 11:30 – 1:30 12 Lincolnia Community Center Jul 6 — Aug 28 Breakfast/ 9:30 – 10:00/ 25 Herndon CLCP Jul 6 — Sept 3 Lunch 12:00 – 2:00 5130-B Lincoln Avenue, Alexandria Lunch 12:30 – 1:30 1066 Elden Street, Herndon 13 Old Mill Gardens Jun 29 — Aug 28 Lunch 11:00 – 1:00 26 West Glade Jun 22 — Sept 4 Lunch 11:30 – 1:30 5804 St. Gregory’s Lane 1A, Alexandria 2110 West Glade, Reston, VA 20191 27 Providence Community Center Jun 22 — Aug 28 Breakfast/ 9:00 – 10:00/ 3001 Vaden Drive, Vienna Lunch 12:00 – 1:00 12 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ July 1-7, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

Langley High School’s Science Olympiad Team was honored by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, June 23. Langley in Nebraska Langley High School’s Science Olympiad “It’s quite an honor,” said Foust. “Once Team was honored by the Board of Super- again, a Fairfax County high school makes visors and Del. Kathleen Murphy (D-34) us so very proud.” Tuesday, June 23. Chemistry teacher and Langley coach Langley’s team finished first in the state Leah Puhlick thanked for all the support of Virginia in April and represented the state given to her “future scientists and engi- of Virginia at the national competition at neers.” the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb. “We are privileged to be here and hon- on May 15-16. ored to represent Virginia at the national The competition “requires student mas- competition,” she said. tery of technology, science and engineering Eleven students from the team appeared subjects,” said Supervisor John W. Foust. before the Board of Supervisors last Tues- “It’s a challenging and very competitive day. national program.” — Ken Moore Obituary

product of Lynne’s life’s work. They Clarissa ‘Lynne’ embody the mission Lynne created collaboratively with her husband, son Simmons, 72, of and staff. To this day, they are won- derful places, “Where Learning Feels Great Falls, Dies Like Family.” Lynne Simmons, of Great Falls, died Tues- Lynne has left an amazing legacy. She was day, June 23, 2015 at the age of 72 after a one of the most loved and respected citizens three year battle with multiple myeloma/ of Great Falls. She participated in many char- plasma cytoma cancer. A native of Ellenville, ity events and served in numerous volunteer N.Y., she was born to Alfred and Sally positions within the community and at Christ Greenwood. She graduated from American the King Lutheran Church. Lynne was also a University, Washington, D.C., where she ma- volunteer at Wolf Trap and would have cel- jored in Interior Design and Education. ebrated 40 years of service this summer. Lynne met her husband Larry Simmons of Lynne is survived by her son, Ian, daugh- Riverview, Mich., in the mid 1960s where ter-in-law Cyndi, grandson, Harrison of she attended high school. They were later Arlington, Va., brother, Al Greenwood of married on Aug. 28, 1965. They moved to Bonita Springs, Fla., and many adoring Northern Virginia in the late 1960s where nieces, nephews, great nieces and great Lynne became a long time resident of Great nephews. Her late husband Larry prede- Falls. ceased her in October, 2007 as well as her Lynne was a creative, experienced edu- daughter, Jill, in July, 1987. Many family cator and very successful businesswoman. members, friends and children have lost a She was a true visionary, a role model for magnificent, warm, elegant, loving and re- many, and the strong woman behind Vil- spected lady. lage Green Day School. She originally co- A visitation was held on Monday, June founded the Center for Early Education in 29, 2015 at Christ the King Lutheran 1975, which quickly outgrew the space Church, 10550 Georgetown Pike, Great where it was located. Lynne and her late Falls. husband, Larry Simmons, then opened the A Memorial Service celebrating her life Great Falls Village Green Day School in was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30, at Great Falls in 1979. In 1997, Lynne, Larry, Christ the King Lutheran Church. Interment and their son, Ian, built and opened Village will be private. Green Day School at Lowes Island in In lieu of flowers, the family requests Potomac Falls. It was through Lynne’s guid- charitable donations be made to Christ the ing hand and her insight into early child- King Lutheran Church, 10550 Georgetown hood education and employee achievement, Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066, or to the Mul- that the schools became the successful pro- tiple Myeloma Research Foundation (on grams that they are today. Village Green was memo line, specify “for research”), 383 created with a core purpose “To make a sig- Main Avenue, 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851. nificant contribution to society through Please share condolences with the family educational excellence.” The schools are a at www.adamsgreen.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ July 1-7, 2015 ❖ 13 News

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Scouts Create New Trail at Riverbend Park More than 60 volunteers cleared a new safety trail at Riverbend Park on Saturday, June 13. Troop 673 scouts, assisted by Kilmer and Cooper Middle School students and neighborhood volunteers, worked with new Riverbend Park manager John Callow and veteran technician Gary Eisner to create a 1,100 foot trail for children along Jeffrey Road so that they need not walk on the road to get to their bus-stop. Hikers and dog-walkers will also find the trail a pleasant addition to the park’s amenities. Powered by Safeway-donated donuts and Dominos- contributed pizzas, the group worked its way through the trail in record time. The project, which had been requested by local families, was headed up by Greg Gersony, who undertook the job as his Eagle project. It is dedicated to Troop 673 Eagle Scout Mark Waugh, whose parents and brothers labored all day together with the scouts. www.lostdogandcatrescue.org Adopt/Donate/Volunteer

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Although Saturday was soaked with Reston Town Center is the site of the rain for most of the day, Sunday June Calendar Games’ Athletes Village, where partici- 28 weather was clear for competitions Send announcements to pants and their family and friends can in Reston for events such as the Honor [email protected]. THURSDAY/JULY 2 come to gather each afternoon and Guard competition, Open Water Swim Deadline is Friday for the following week’s Throwback Thursdays. 7 p.m. paper. Photos/artwork encouraged. Barnes & Noble Tysons Corner evening. and Ice Hockey. Center, 7851 Tysons Corner Center, McLean. As part of the month long ONGOING Get Pop-Cultured event, each Vienna’s Summer on the Green Thursday will be themed after a Concert Series. Fridays-Sundays, different decade in pop culture. This Athletes on Fire through Sept. 27. 6:30 p.m. at Thursday will be focused on the ‘50s. Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple Explore the books, toys, games, Avenue E, Vienna. Come out on the music, movies, TV and fashion that World Police weekend and listen to some good shaped each decade. music.Visit http:// Knit Club. 6 p.m. Great Falls Library, www.viennava.gov/ 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. and Fire DocumentCenter/View/2640 Kids and teens bring your own Great Falls Concerts on the Green. supplies and practice your crochet, Sundays, through Sept. 6. 6-8 p.m. at knitting and cross stitching Games week- Great Falls Village Centre Green. techniques. All levels welcome. Ages Come out on Sundays and listen to 8-18. end events near some live music. Visit http:// SATURDAY/JULY 4 www.celebrategreatfalls.org/ concerts-on-the-green/. Great Falls Farmers Market. 9 a.m.- Reston Town Tysons Concerts on the Plaza. 1 p.m. Year round. Great Falls Village Fridays, through Aug. 7. 6-8 p.m. at Centre, 778 Walker Road, Great Tysons Corner Center, 1961 Chain Falls. www.celebrategreatfalls.org/ Center. Bridge Road, Tysons Corner. Sit back FarmersMarket.html. and enjoy live music with a special SUNDAY/JULY 5 By Ryan Dunn line up each week.Tickets are The Connection available on a first-come, first-serve Wagon Ride to Poohsticks Bridge. basis beginning at 10 a.m. each 11 a.m. - noon. Riverbend Park, 8700 Friday morning in the mall concourse Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls. ain which lasted on level 2 next to ZARA. Listen to Winnie the Pooh’s story and play Poohsticks on the bridge. Cost is throughout Saturday, Summer Reading Program. Friday- R Sunday, through Sept. 5. 10 a.m.-5 $5 per person. Children must be June 27 cancelled p.m. at Great Falls Library, 9830 accompanied by a registered adult. For several outdoor events in the Georgetown Pike Great Falls. Attend more information, call 703-759-9018. Grinding the Grain. 12-3 p.m. Colvin Fairfax 2015 World Police & summer events and check out books. All ages. Visit http:// Run Mill, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Fire Games. Yet a sunnier Sun- www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ Great Falls. Grain grinding day permitted competitions to Reston hosted an Honor Guards competition on Sun- branches/gf/. demonstration is $7 for adults, $5 for children and seniors, $6 for students continue in Fairfax County. In day, June 28. Winners of 4 gold medals were the Restful Pause. Wednesday-Saturday, through Aug.1. Katie’s Coffee House, 16 plus with ID. There’s a Blacksmith Reston, Honor Guards marched Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard. 760 Walker Road, Great Falls. Robert demonstration from 11 a.m. until 4 at the Reston Town Center pa- Gilbert brings his nine, framed still- p.m. and free woodcarving lessons from the Northern Virginia Carvers vilion, police dogs did an ob- SkateQuest. Ice Hockey games are Washington. In this “Battle of life paintings to exhibit. The subjects are wine bottles, wine glasses, for ages 12 and up. Lessons are free. stacle course at Lake Fairfax also being held at Ashburn Ice the Branches” competition, ceramic pots, fruits and vegetables. Nominal charge for wood blanks. Park, and more than 100 open House, and Prince William Ice whichever military branch has The paintings are realistic in some MONDAY/JULY 6 water swimmers swam two Center at Dale City. “It has been the most registered runners areas and impressionistic in others. What’s in Your Garden? Tuesdays - The Kinder Cise Show. 2:30 p.m. miles in Lake Audubon. Fairfax interesting to see all the different will have donation to the USO Saturdays, through Aug. 1. Vienna Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown County Police Officer Sean sports representatives,” said made on its behalf. Arts Society “Gallery in the Village Pike, Great Falls. Sing and Dance with Wolf Trap teaching artist John Martin won the 35+ age group Caitlin Warren, a front desk recep- The race is July 4, 8 a.m. at Green,” 513 Maple Ave. W, Vienna. Featured artist Loy McGaughy of Taylor. All ages welcome. Each child in the Open Water Swim tionist at SkateQuest and student Reston Town Center. Registra- Reston exhibits a collection of and adult must be signed up (44:01). At Reston SkateQuest at NOVA Community College. Lake tion is $35 and is open online watercolors inspired by her personal separately. on 1800 Michael Faraday Ct., Fairfax Park in Reston will host the through July 2. Price jumps to photographs. The exhibition includes TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY/JULY 7-8 more than a dozen other artists. novice division teams partici- Cross Country and Rugby games $40 July 2-4. Discounts for Tim Kubart & the Space Cadets. pated in the Ice Hockey com- scheduled to begin Tuesday, June Under 14 or Active Military. WEDNESDAY/JULY 1 10:30 a.m. Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road. Musical group Tim Kubart & petition. The Novice Champi- 30. For more info on the 2015 The course goes on streets Books and Babies Story time. 10:30 a.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 the Space Cadets will be putting on onship will be held on Friday, Games, visit fairfax2015.com. through Reston Town Center, as Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. an interactive adventure for kids and July 3. The Fairfax 2015 World Police well as on Cameron Glen Drive, Rhymes, songs, stories and activities performing their music. Tickets: $10. wolftrap.org. “I am excited to watch all the & Fire Games end July 5. Reston Sunset Hills Road, Reston Park- for babies and parents. Build an early literacy foundation for your child WEDNESDAY/JULY 8 games, it is a lot of fun,” said Town Center has another athletic way and Town Center Parkway. while enjoying time together. Birth- Mark Kordalski. Kordalski and event it will host on July 4, the Roads will not be blocked to 24 months with caregiver. Coding for Kids. 10 a.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Steve McFarland, firefighters annual Firecracker 5K. traffic, but lanes could be WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY/JULY 1-3 Great Falls. Kids bring your computer with Fairfax County Fire and The sixth annual Firecracker 5K blocked. The course is rela- World Police & Fire Games: and learn all about coding a fun, Rescue are both assisting the on Saturday, July 4 will be spon- tively flat. For more info on the Dodgeball. 4-8 p.m. Lerner Town relaxed environment. All levels welcome. Ages 7-10. Openings. World Police & Fire Games Ice sored by Reston-based Leidos and Firecracker 5K, see Square at Tysons II, 8025 Galleria Drive, Tysons. Fairfax2015.com. Pokemon League. 4:30 p.m. Great Hockey games held at Reston benefit the USO of Metropolitan www.prraces.com/firecracker. Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, See Calendar, Page 17 16 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ July 1-7, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar July 4th in Fairfax County

From Page 16 SATURDAY/ JULY 4 Vienna 4th of July Festival and Fireworks Show. 12-9 p.m. Vienna Great Falls. Drop- in and play Pokemon Town Green, 144 Maple Avenue, East, Vienna. Free event with food and with your friends. drink, music, family games, children’s entertainment and more. Fireworks THURSDAY/JULY 9 show begins at 9:15 p.m. http://www.viennava.gov/index.aspx?nid=894 McLean 4th of July Fireworks Celebration. 8 p.m. Cooper Middle The Living Rainforest. 2:30 p.m. School, 977 Balls Hill Road, McLean. Food and music. Shuttle buses will Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown be available at St. John’s Episcopal Church at the McLean Community Pike, Great Falls. Meet animals from Center. http://www.mcleancenter.org/special-events the rainforest. Ages 6-12. Great Falls 4th of July Celebration & Parade. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Village Reading Buddies. 4:30 p.m. Great Centre Green, 776 Walker Road, Great Falls. 5K walk/run, blood drive, Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Little Patriot Parade, and floats, horses, antique cars and pets making a Great Falls. Teen volunteers available loop in the Main Parade. Fireworks start after dusk at Turner Farm Park. to read to/with beginning readers. http://www.celebrategreatfalls.org. School age, preschool. In the Lobby Bar: Independence Day Dance Party. 10 p.m. Jammin’ FRIDAY/JULY 10 Java, 227 Maple Avenue, East, Vienna. Featuring Pat Jones, DJ Madmen Z and Irresponsible. https://jamminjava.com Playdate Café. 10 a.m. Great Falls Herndon 4th of July Celebration. 6:30 p.m. Bready Park, Herndon Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Community Center, 814 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon. A family-fun event Great Falls. Chance for children to featuring games, arts and craft activities, bingo, food face painting, enjoy toys and a play space while balloon artists, and fireworks. Fireworks show is choreographed to music adults enjoy coffee and conversation. and begins at dark, approximately 9:30 p.m. www.herndon-va.gov. Preschool. Firecracker 5K for the Troops. 8 a.m. Reston Town Center, 11900 Great Decisions Foreign Policy Market Street, Reston. A 3.1 mile race, live music, face painting, waving Series. 1 p.m. Great Falls Library, flags, and free massages. prraces.com/firecracker/ 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Lake Fairfax Fireworks Spectacular. 4-8 p.m. Lake Fairfax, 1400 Lake Foreign Policy Association’s Great Fairfax Drive, Reston. Live music, enjoy the Water Mine park and more. Decisions program; privacy in the http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/lakefairfax/ Digital Age. Adults. Historic Pohick Church 4th of July Tours. 1-3 p.m. Pohick Church, Family Game Time. 3:30 p.m. Great 9301 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Costumed history docents will give free Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, guided tours of the historic colonial church. http://www.pohick.org Great Falls. Drop-in and play July 4th in Paradise. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Paradise Springs Winery, 13219 Yates assorted board games with friends Ford Road, Clifton. Open for normal business hours with live music and and family. All skill levels and ages food available throughout the day. http:// welcome. www.paradisespringswinery.com SATURDAY/JULY 11 Fairfax’s Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks. 10 a.m.- 10:30 p.m. in the Downtown Fairfax Historic District. Independence day Kayak Mini Float Trip. 11 a.m. parade, historical tours, games, entertainment and fireworks begins at 7 Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills p.m. www.fairfaxva.gov. Street, Great Falls. A scenic wagon Mount Vernon’s An American Celebration. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. George ride from the Visitor Center to the Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, launch site at Riverbend Park, Mount Vernon. Daytime fireworks in patriotic colors fired over the followed by a 1.5-mile instructor-led Potomac River at 1 p.m. The event also includes an inspirational float trip down through riffles and naturalization ceremony for 100 new citizens, military re-enactments, a flat water. No previous experience special wreath-laying ceremony, free birthday cake for all and a visit from necessary. Cost is $38. For the “first” first couple, “General and Mrs. Washington.” information, call 703-759-9018. www.mountvernon.org.

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The above estab- 10736 SUNSET HILLS ROAD, RESTON, VIRGINIA NW Unit A, Vienna, VA 22180. lishment is applying to the Settlement shall take place at the offices of Venable LLP, 8010 The above establishment is VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SALE TO BE HELD AT THE FAIRFAX COUNTY CIRCUIT Towers Crescent Drive, Suite 300, Tysons Corner, Virginia E-mail internship@connec applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COURT 22182 or other mutually agreed location. Purchaser shall also DEPARTMENT OF CONTROL (ABC) for a Wine pay all past due real estate taxes, rollback taxes, water rents, tionnewspapers.com ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE and Beer Off Premises license July 2, 2015, AT 4:00 P.M. water permit renewal fees (if any) or other municipal liens, CONTROL (ABC) for a Wine to sell or manufacture alcohol- charges and assessments, together with penalties and and Beer On and Off Prem- ic beverages. Arpit Sethi, In execution of a certain Credit Line Deed of Trust and Security interest due thereon. The Purchaser shall also pay all settle- ises/Keg Permit license to sell President Agreement dated November 19, 2008, and recorded Novem- ment fees, title examination charges, title charges and title in- or manufacture alcoholic NOTE: Objections to the issu- ber 20, 2008 in Deed Book 20183 at Page 0376 among the surance premiums, all recording costs (including the state beverages. Timothy Ma, ance of this license must be land records of Fairfax County, Virginia (the “Deedof Trust”), grantor’s tax and all state and county recordation fees, clerk’s member submitted to ABC no later than made by HUNTER MILL WEST, L.C., a Virginia limited liability filing fees, congestion relief fees and transfer fees and taxes), NOTE: Objections to the issu- 30 days from the publishing company, now securing CATJEN LLC, a Virginia limited liability auctioneer’s fees and/or bid premiums, and reasonable ance of this license must be date of the first of two required company (the “Noteholder”), default having occurred in the attorneys’ fees and disbursements incurred in the preparation submitted to ABC no later than newspaper legal notices. Ob- payment of the debt secured thereby, and being instructed to of the deed of conveyance and other settlement documenta- HOW TO SUBMIT ADS TO 30 days from the publishing jections should be registered do so by the Noteholder, the undersigned Substitute Trustees, tion. date of the first of two required at www.abc.virginia.gov or will offer for sale the property described below at public auction newspaper legal notices. 800-552-3200 by the main entrance to the Fairfax County Circuit Court, The Purchaser shall be required to sign an agreement at set- Objections should be regis- located at 4110 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030 on July 2, tlement waiving any cause of action Purchaser may have tered at www.abc.virginia.gov 2015, beginning at 4:00 p.m. The public auction for the sale of against the Substitute Trustees, and/or the Beneficiary for any Newspapers & Online or 800-552-3200 the property previously scheduled for June 18, 2015 was con- condition with respect to the Property that may not be in com- tinued to July 2, 2015. pliance with any federal, state or local law, regulation CLASSIFIED or ruling including, without limitation, any law, regulation and DEADLINES 21 Announcements 21 Announcements The real property encumbered by the Deed of Trust that will be ruling relating to environmental contamination or hazardous Zones 1, 5, 6...... Mon @ noon offered for sale by the Substitute Trustees is commonly known wastes. Such agreement shall also provide that if notwith- Zones 2, 3, 4...... Tues @ noon as 10736 Sunset Hills Road (Tax Identification Number: 0183- standing such agreement, a court of competent jurisdiction 02-0004) located in Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia, as more should permit such a claim to be made, such agreement shall E-mail ad with zone choices to: particularly described in the Deed of Trust, and all improve- serve as the overwhelming primary factor in any equitable [email protected] ments, fixtures, easements and appurtenances thereto (the apportionment of response costs or other liability. Nothing or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 “Property”). herein shall release, waive or preclude any claims the Pur- chaser may have against any person in possession or control EMPLOYMENT TERMS OF SALE of the Property. DEADLINES ALL CASH. The Property will be offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be conveyed by Substitute Trustees’ Deed If any Purchaser fails for any reason to complete settlement as Zones 1, 5, 6...... Mon @ noon (the “Substitute Trustees’ Deed”) subject to all encumbrances, provided above, the Deposit shall be forfeited and applied to Zones 2, 3, 4...... 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