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upervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) Ssaid he much preferred this night to the one when he was elected to his first term. A close race with his opponent After much mingling and anxiously watching the election numbers as meant waiting around until late into the they came in, the crowd at the Democratic election watch party finally evening. This year, Cook defeated Demo- had the chance to cheer for those they were supporting. crat Janet Oleszek by a more handy margin of about six percent of the vote. “Local government is about being the level closest to the people,” Cook said, as Dems Claim Wins the first speaker at the Fairfax County Re- Incumbent Supervisor John Cook publican Committee election results view- (R-Braddock) defeated Democrat ing party. “It’s about getting things done, challenger Janet Oleszek with over General Assembly stays in the red column. the right way.” The party was held Nov. 3 51 percent of the vote. at the Fairview Marriott hotel in Falls By Andrea Worker Church. Photos by The Connection Cook attributed his victory to having a Tim Peterson full term to “do a lot of work,” including The Connection e didn’t win the war to- work with Chairman Sharon Bulova and night, but we did come Sheriff Stacey Kincaid on a “Diversion First” “Wout ahead in some of the program to help prevent people with men- important local battles, tal illness from ending up in the Adult De- and that’s a good start.” That was Roger tention Center without prior mental health Kline’s take on the results of the elections evaluation, work raising awareness and for Virginia’s General Assembly, Fairfax developing resources for victims of domes- County Board of Supervisors, and School tic violence, and working with community Board members. Kline was one of hundreds leaders. that gathered at The Waterford at Fair Oaks “People have shown appreciation for that, A pair of re-elected and newly- for the Fairfax Democratic Committee’s and I’m very thankful,” Cook said. elected Democrats gets a wild Election Watch Party on Tuesday night. Incumbent Supervisor Pat Herrity (R- welcome from the gathering at the Although the doors to the Watch Party Springfield) recorded a more lopsided vic- Democratic election watch party. opened at 7 p.m. just as the polls were clos- tory in his race against Independent Green From left, Sheriff Stacey Kincaid ing, things didn’t really get underway until candidate Corazon Foley. He spoke about and Del. Jennifer Boysko (D-86). closer to 9 p.m. when the faithful and those continuing to push “the message of trans- Boysko’s election brings a Demo- Incumbent Supervisor Pat Herrity they supported began to arrive in earnest. parency from our government” and work- crat to the district for the first time (R-Springfield) won re-election Monitors in the corners of the room were ing with the School Board during his next in many years. handily over Independent Green constantly surrounded by attendees check- term. challenger Corazon Foley, who ran ing the latest results. eral hotly contested races, but at the end of Arthur Purves was unsuccessful in chal- a minimalist campaign based on “It’s enough to give you an ulcer,” said the day the total numbers remained un- lenging incumbent Board of Supervisors establishing a dedicated center for Aida Lee, referring to the see-sawing num- changed. With an overwhelmingly Repub- Chairman Sharon Bulova. At the podium, senior citizens in the Springfield bers that were coming in early on for Del. lican House and a continued GOP “tilt” in he described himself as “marching to a dif- district. Kathleen Murphy (D-34) whose district in- the Senate, Gov. Terry McAuliffe and his ferent drummer.” cludes part of Loudoun County, and Great party face uphill battles at every turn in their Jennifer Chronis came closer to knock- Falls, McLean, Wolftrap and Langley in attempts to press forward their priorities, ing off her incumbent opponent John Foust Fairfax County. When 100 percent of the including gun safety regulations and the for Dranesville District Supervisor, however votes were finally reported, Murphy was expansion of Medicaid in the Common- still trailed by about eight points at the end leading her opponent Craig Parisot, whom wealth. of the night. she had previously defeated for the seat in Senate Minority Leader Richard Saslaw “I’m not going away,” Chronis said she a special election. But with a winning mar- (D-35), who defeated his Independent told Foust when she called to congratulate gin of less than 200 votes, less than one Green Party opponent Terry W. Modglin him on the victory. “I’m proud of the race percent, election officials plan to review the 73.45 percent to 25 percent, addressed the we ran and the issues we discussed.” votes on Wednesday to determine if a re- crowd when he introduced the winning The surprise of the night was Fairfax resi- count will be called for. senators and delegates who were present dent and Republican Jeanette Hough fin- at the Watch, telling them to not lose hope ishing ahead of incumbent Ted Velkoff for THE “WAR” that was not won on Tues- yet. the third at-large seat on the Fairfax County day was the Democrats’ fight to gain con- Saslaw said there’s a chance that results School Board. trol of the Virginia Senate. Prior to the elec- from one Richmond-area race might be re- Craig Parisot was shown to have finished tion, Republicans held the majority, 21-19. viewed. “There’s something not right with about a point behind Democrat Kathleen Because of the tie-breaking powers of demo- those numbers,” he said, citing “unusually Murphy for the 34th District House of Del- cratic Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam, the Demo- high” Republican turnout in Powhatan egates seat, but a representative from the Incumbent Del. Tim Hugo (R-40) crats only needed one more seat to gain County. Republican committee reminded members defeated Democrat challenger control. of the audience there would be a final tally Jerry Foltz with over 63 percent of Democratic candidates prevailed in sev- See Democrats, Page 12 taking place first thing in the morning. the votes. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ November 5-11, 2015 ❖ 3 Obituary

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George Burke (right) with U.S. rep. Gerry Connolly at Burke’s annual ‘Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day’ event. George A. Burke, 64, Connolly’s Communications Director, Dies eorge Burke, longtime Communi- cations Director and trusted con- A Close Friend G U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11): fidant of U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly “For more than 30 years I have been fortunate (D-11), passed away Saturday at his home to call George my close friend. We will all miss his after a long battle with cancer. He was 64. stories, his unwavering optimistic approach to life, Mr. Burke was born in the Bronx, N. Y. in and his love for his friends and family. His loss will 1951. He attended the University of New leave a great void in all our lives and I will miss him dearly. My thoughts are with his wife Sharon, and Hampshire, where he met his wife, Sharon. his three children Ian, Caitlin, and Sean.” They were married in 1973. Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Full of energy and passion, Burke began Chairman Sharon Bulova: his journalism career doing freelance work “George has been the most wonderful friend, supporter and fighter for our party. We have all as both a writer and photographer for the benefitted from George’s good heart, wise advice Associated Press, Newsweek, Discover and and stalwart support. The world is a better place Yankee Magazine. In 1974 he was hired by thanks to the contributions George has made.” Foster’s Daily Democrat, where he would work for more than five years and become IAFF’s response to the 9/11 disaster and the State Editor and Exeter Bureau Chief. continued to be a tireless advocate for our During this time, Burke won numerous first responders throughout his life. awards including, “Best News and Story of Burke returned to Capitol Hill in 2009, 1978” from the New England Press Asso- to serve as Congressman Gerald E. ciation. Connolly’s (D-11) Communications Direc- In 1979, Burke relocated to Northern Vir- tor for more than three terms. ginia, where he would live the next thirty- In addition to his professional roles, Burke six years, after accepting a position with was a leader within the Democratic Party Congressman Norman D’Amours (D-N.H.) of Virginia whose vision helped grow the as his Communications Director. Burke state and local party. He was elected Chair would go on to serve as Communications of the 11th Congressional District Demo- Director to Congressman James H. Scheuer cratic Committee in 2005 and served in this (D-N.Y.) for two years from 1985-1987. capacity until his death. He also served as During this time he served three terms as an advisor to numerous campaigns through- President of the Association of House Demo- out Northern Virginia. In addition, Burke cratic Press Secretaries. served as a Press Officer for the Democratic In 1987, Burke left Capitol Hill to become National Conventions in 1980 and 1988. the Director for the Department of Public A life-long ski enthusiast, he travelled to Relations and Communication for the In- Europe, Jackson Hole, and all over New ternational Association of Fire Fighters, a England to pursue his sport. He was a li- union representing more than 300,000 pro- censed ski instructor and taught at Ski Lib- fessional firefighters. In 2000, he was pro- erty for many years. Burke also hosted a moted to assistant to the general president local political TV program, “Inside Scoop,” for communications and media under then interviewing local politicians that aired on President, Alfred K. Whitehead, and held Fairfax Public Access TV. this position until his retirement from the Burke is survived by his wife of 42 years, IAFF in 2004. In the days and weeks fol- Sharon, and their three children, Ian, lowing the September 11 terrorist attacks, Caitlin, and Sean. A memorial service will Burke worked with national media on the be announced at a later time. 4 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ November 5-11, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

All was calm Monday afternoon outside Woodson High. Woodson High School, home of the Cavaliers. Fire in Woodson High ‘Keep Those Injured in your Prayers’ chemistry class injures six. By Bonnie Hobbs ter. most of the students immediately leaving was the end of the quarter. The Connection Three students and one of the teachers the classroom. The sprinklers came on and “FCPS is truly like a family; and as such, sustained minor injuries. “There were two prevented the blaze from spreading beyond we are all deeply concerned about what ive students and a teacher were teachers in the classroom because it was a that room. And although the fire was still happened,” said Garza. “I know this inci- all injured in a fire last week after team-taught class,” said school system burning when firefighters arrived, they were dent has affected the Woodson community Fa chemical demonstration inside spokesman John Torre. “One teacher suf- able to extinguish it quickly. Fire officials and, as a district, we will provide as much a Woodson High classroom went fered minor burns and was treated at the say approximately half the classroom sus- support and assistance for students, staff awry. It forced the school to be evacuated school; the other one was fine.” The three tained damage. members and families as is needed.” for three hours and caused an estimated students were treated at Inova Fairfax Hos- Meanwhile, the entire school population $7,500 damage. pital. – some 2,400 students, plus faculty and staff NOTING that, with guidance from staff FCPS Superintendent Karen Garza said – poured outside the building until it was members, the evacuation went smoothly, she was “deeply saddened” about the inci- ALL THE INJURED parties sustained cleared for re-entry at 12:35 p.m. “The fire she said, “For that we are truly grateful. We dent that happened Friday, Oct. 30. “My chemical burns but, because of HIPAA laws alarm went off and they calmly evacuated,” are very proud of the quick and calm ac- thoughts and prayers go out to all of the dealing with health-information privacy, said Torre. “Initially, the students just went tions of the Woodson leadership and staff.” victims and their families,” she said. “And Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department outside. Then, when it was evident they’d Furthermore, said Garza, “I want to ex- all of us in Fairfax County Public Schools spokesman Dan Schmidt could not reveal be out there for a long time, they were di- tend a sincere thank you to the Fairfax sincerely wish for a speedy recovery for each the nature of their injuries or what parts of rected to the football stadium.” County Fire and Rescue Department for of the six people who were injured.” their bodies were burned. While there, Woodson Principal Scott their rapid response and the outstanding The fire occurred in the science wing dur- He did say, however, that about eight units Poole explained to the students what had treatment they provided to those who were ing a sophomore chemistry class, and offi- with 25 firefighters and paramedics re- happened and told them that the firefighters injured, and to the Fairfax County Police cials have determined that it was acciden- sponded to the scene Friday morning. They had to thoroughly inspect the scene to make Department for their presence at the scene. tal. Two of the students sustained the most came from the City of Fairfax and West sure it was safe before anyone went back We are very fortunate to live in an area with serious injuries and were medevaced to Annandale stations, as well as from West inside the building. outstanding, professional, safety experts, hospital burn units. One was flown to Ox Road’s Station 40, which brought both But they were only there about 20 min- and appreciate all of their efforts [on Fri- MedStar Washington Hospital, and the a fire engine and a HAZMAT unit. utes because of a previously scheduled day]. Please keep those injured in your other, to Children’s National Medical Cen- The fire began around 9:40 a.m., with 12:55 p.m. early dismissal that day, since it thoughts and prayers.”

Woodson Fire Follow-Up Garza, school reveal what’s next. By Bonnie Hobbs all FCPS high school science teachers, be- we can to support your student as he or she group, such as family or friends, who can The Connection ginning immediately, and require all those returns to school.” Counselors, social work- help them process information; teachers to complete them by the end of ers and psychologists were on hand Wednes- ❖ Repetitive discussion of the situa- n the aftermath of Friday’s chemi- the semester. “We will do everything we day, Nov. 4, in the school library for students tion may traumatize or re-traumatize a Ical fire at Woodson High, both Su- possibly can to ensure that this never hap- and teachers wishing to speak to a counselor student. Allow the student to broach the perintendent Karen Garza and Prin- pens again,” said Garza. “We are encour- or clinician. Poole also offered parents the subject as needed; cipal Scott Poole sent messages Monday aged by the news from families of the following suggestions for establishing a ❖ Watch for ongoing signs of difficulty to the parents. Stressing that the “safety Woodson students injured in Friday’s acci- sense of security and safety to help their which could indicate the student may of students and staff is always the top dent that their children are in good spirits. children cope with a crisis situation: need additional help. These include priority in our schools,” Garza directed Our continued thoughts and hopes are with ❖ Provide emotional support and reas- withdrawal from social contact, change the following actions be taken: them as they continue the road to recovery. sure them about their safety; in eating or sleeping habits, nightmares ❖ Immediately stop using any open The strength and good will of the FCPS fam- ❖ Limit exposure to social networks and and unusual clinging; flames in all FCPS science classrooms, ily has been clearly demonstrated over the TV news; ❖ Parents concerned about their chil- until further notice; past few days and is greatly appreciated by ❖ Be honest about what happened, pro- dren should contact their school coun- ❖ Conduct a thorough review of FCPS the Woodson community.” In Poole’s Nov. 2 viding facts and answering questions; selor, psychologist or social worker. science curriculum; message to parents, he advised them of the ❖ Help students avoid information based “At Woodson, we stand ready to do all ❖ Review current guidance to FCPS support and resources available to the stu- on rumors and gossip to avoid greater fear we can to support your student,” wrote science teachers to ensure all concepts dents in the days and weeks to come. “We and confusion; Poole. “Please let us know how we can are taught in the safest possible manner know that students may have varying reac- ❖ Encourage children to talk about their help. Call the school counselor, psycholo- and setting; and tions to the trauma of this event,” he wrote. feelings; gist, social worker or Donna Piscitelli, ❖ Require science safety updates for “The faculty and staff at Woodson will do all ❖ Help children identify their support interim director of Student Services.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ November 5-11, 2015 ❖ 5 Area Roundups

Memorial Service Scheduled for Robinson Junior Daniel O’Neal, a junior at Robinson Secondary School, died the morn- ing of Oct. 28, according to a letter to school parents and students from principal Matthew Eline. “Daniel will be truly missed and lovingly remembered by the Robinson Secondary School family,” Eline said in the letter. Services intended for Robinson staff and students to remember O’Neal were scheduled for Nov. 5 at Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home, 9902 Braddock Road in Fairfax, from 6-8 p.m. O’Neal was also a member of the school’s color guard, a component of the full marching band. No more information about the manner of O’Neal’s death is currently available.

—Tim Peterson Our Daily Bread, Combined Properties to Host Fall Food Drives Fairfax-based nonprofit Our Daily Bread is partnering with Combined Properties to host Fall Food Drives in Fairfax City on Saturdays, Nov. 7 through Dec. 12. The food drives will be held at 10382 Willard Way, Fairfax, in the Courthouse Plaza Shopping Center in Fairfax City, 10 a.m-4 p.m. A different local nonprofit will collect food and donations of funds or grocery store gift cards each Saturday. In addition to chari- ties that provide assistance to local individuals and families in need, local schools that provide weekend backpacks of food to students in need will be collecting to assist children in their school. Combined Properties has donated a store space to host the food drives each week, and organizations will collect at that space and at the Safeway at Court- house Plaza. See Roundups, Page 7

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Live A Healthy Life! Send notes to the Connection at [email protected] or Dr. Beale’s Medical Weight Loss call 703-778-9416. The deadline for Can Help submissions is the Friday prior to pub- lication. Dated announcements should • Appetite Suppressants be submitted at least two weeks prior to • B-12 / Fat Burner Injection the event. • Personalized Eating Plan THURSDAY/NOV. 5 • 1-on-1 Counseling Aldi Hiring Event. 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Courtyard Marriott, 4641 Kenmore 571-765-1474 Ave., Alexandria. ALDI will host two hiring events for its Alexandria and $40 / wk to LOSE 11-13 lbs per Month Springfield area stores Now in FAIRFAX, VA • Est. 1974 Blanket and Children’s Winter Coat Drive. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. www.BealeWeightLoss.com Fairfax Government Center Press Room, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Area residents of all faiths and backgrounds will unite for the third annual Blanket Drive for Syrian Refugees. Region-wide effort to help more than 4 million refugees fleeing from Syria and Iraq due to ISIL and civil war violence. Gently used blankets and children’s winter coats will be collected at various locations throughout Northern Virginia from Nov. 7-Dec. 5 and will be shipped to refugees who have fled to Turkey. www.helpsyrianrefugees.us Chocolatier SATURDAY/NOV. 7 Gourmet Chocolates, Sweets & Candy Scouting for Food. Burke Centre • Personalized Favors & Gifts for all Occasions Shopping Center, 5649 Burke Centre Parkway, Burke. Cub Scout Troop • Corporate Gift Boxes 1346 will distribute plastic shopping • Create your Own Chocolate Box or Bag of Candy bags to Burke Centre residences. The • Candy/Sweet Buffet Packages bags are in support of Scouting for • We offer Delivery & Nationwide Shipping Food 2015. Help those less fortunate by filling the bags with non- Follow us on Facebook /lepapiyon & Instagram /lepapiyon perishable food items and leave the bag out for collection a week later by Boy Scout Troop 1346 the morning 10409 Main St., Fairfax, VA 22030 • www.lepapiyon.com • 703-218-8099 of Nov. 14. [email protected]. Area Roundups From Page 6 The organizations that will hold food drives are: ❖ Nov. 7: Cunningham Park El- ementary School Weekend Back- pack Program ❖ Nov. 14: Marshall Road El- ementary School Food4Thought Program ❖ Nov. 21: Our Daily Bread ❖ Nov. 28: Daniels Run Elemen- tary Food4Thought Program ❖ Dec. 5: FACETS ❖ Dec. 12: Lorton Community Action Center More information about the Fall Food Drives is available at www.ODBFairfax.org, or contact [email protected] or 703-273- 8829. Scouting for Food Starts Nov.7 Cub Scout Troop 1346 will dis- tribute plastic shopping bags to Burke Centre residences. The bags are in support of Scouting for Food 2015. Help those less fortunate by filling the bags with non-perish- able food items and leave the bag out for collection a week later by Boy Scout Troop 1346 the morn- ing of Nov. 14. Special thank you to [email protected]. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ November 5-11, 2015 ❖ 7 Opinion Fairfax

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David Griffin faster. solo drivers the choice of paying a toll and stay- Marketing Assistant The truth behind I-66 The tangible congestion alleviation benefits ing on I-66. 703-778-9431 [email protected] this proposal will generate have led the Fairfax VDOT has conducted a detailed analysis that inside the Beltway. and Loudoun County Chambers of Commerce shows no impacts on parallel routes, meaning Editor & Publisher to express support for the proposed improve- that drivers who take Route 50 can expect Mary Kimm By Aubrey Layne ments. We are working collaboratively with roughly the same travel times in 2017 as they [email protected] Secretary of Transportation for the Fairfax, Arlington and Falls Church on the pro- can today. @MaryKimm Commonwealth of Virginia posed project. Just recently the Washington ❖ Fact 4: Toll revenues will be used to help Executive Vice President Jerry Vernon Metropolitan Council of Governments’ Trans- move even more people through the corridor. [email protected] irginians deserve a healthy public dis- portation Planning Board approved adding this Studies reveal that dynamic tolling itself is a cussion about how best to improve our project to the region’s Constrained Long Range mechanism for managing congestion and re- Editor in Chief V Steven Mauren transportation system. But that discus- Plan. ducing travel times – and every cent from that Managing Editor sion must also be grounded in fact, not politi- ❖ Fact 2: The McAuliffe administration’s pro- tolling on I-66 will be used to even further re- Kemal Kurspahic Photography: cal rhetoric. Unfortunately, the leadership of posed changes will only add more choices for duce congestion in that corridor. This is a self- Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel the House Republican Caucus is engaged in a I-66 commuters without impacting current financing project and will not take funding Art/Design: Laurence Foong, John Heinly campaign of misleading and flatly incorrect HOV commuters. away from other transportation improvements. Production Manager: information on the McAuliffe administration’s If you currently carpool through the corri- Again, contrary to what House Republicans Geovani Flores proposal to improve I-66 inside the Beltway. dor, you will ride free as you always have. If have conjured, it would be against the law to Special Assistant to the Publisher So in the interest of good public policy, here you are a solo driver who used to have to exit use those revenues for bike paths in the woods Jeanne Theismann are the facts. I-66 and take secondary roads to and from or road improvements in other parts of North- [email protected] @TheismannMedia ❖ Fact 1: Despite unfounded claims to the work, you will now have the option to pay a ern Virginia or the state. contrary, dynamic tolling on I-66 will reduce toll and remain on I-66 all the way into the Since the state will own and operate the fa- CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 congestion. city. Despite the disinformation political oppo- cility and collect tolls, excess revenues will not Circulation Manager: In 2013 the McDonnell Administration re- nents are disseminating, tolling would only be go to the profit of large corporations. All mon- Ann Oliver leased a study on reducing traffic congestion in effect during peak hours, and this proposal ies will directly benefit the corridor to enhance [email protected] in the I-66 corridor. It was the third such study offers more drivers the option of a fast and motorist through-put. in 15 years. reliable trip without impacting current HOV ❖ Fact 5: Widening I-66 inside the Beltway The study stated that dynamic tolling and commuters. will take place – if necessary. multi-modal improvements could move 40,000 ❖ Fact 3: Travel times on parallel routes will It is the Secretary of Transportation’s job to more people a day through the I-66 corridor, either improve or stay the same. ensure that transportation funds are spent which is equivalent to 10 additional interstate Studies show dynamic tolling will manage wisely. In the case of I-66, that means imple- lanes in the morning and another 10 in the traffic more efficiently on I-66 inside the menting the most cost-effective solutions first, evening. The proposal would increase travel Beltway and parallel roads. In fact, this pro- before we consider spending over $100 mil speeds from today’s low of 5 miles per hour to posal will reduce traffic on parallel routes head- a more reliable pace of 45 miles per hour or ing to D.C. in the morning, by offering more See Real Solutions, Page 9 8 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ November 5-11, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People Students Compete in Siemens National Finals Six students in the Northern Virginia area nology, researched SONAR-related whale are competing in the 2015 Siemens Foun- beachings and how bubbles in blood ves- dation STEM Competition. These regional sels can contribute to the injuries of whales finalists recently advanced through the exposed to SONAR; semifinal round, and now have a chance to ❖ Christina Oh and Edward Oh, of Lorton, compete at the National Finals, Dec. 4-8 in TJHSST and South County High School, Washington, D.C. Grand prizes are found a potential method to mitigate the $100,000 scholarships. attachment of the barnacle, that could help The Siemens Competition is a signature with drastically improving marine vessels’ program of the Siemens Foundation; it pro- efficiency; motes STEM education and encourages ❖ Kelly Cho of McLean and Harriet Khang young students to push their academic of Great Falls, TJHSST, found an inexpen- boundaries through hands-on projects. sive and uncomplicated method for a bio- The students all have projects for the Si- sensor for breast cancer that could poten- emens Competition, and they also partici- tially be slightly modified for other diseases; pate in many other pursuits outside of STEM ❖ Daniel Chae, of Alexandria, TJHSST , related projects. Local finalists include: found a way to develop more cost-effective ❖ Michael You, of Alexandria, Thomas and improved bone implants through 3-D Jefferson High School for Science and Tech- printing.

❖ Fact 6: Doing nothing is not an op- Real Solutions tion. From Page 8 Opponents of the Governor’s proposal lion to perform even a limited widen- for I-66 have a host of complaints. What ing of I-66. they have yet to put forward are facts to The Governor’s proposals for I-66 will back those claims, or real ideas for mov- Patrolling Sixth Fleet Area of Operations better manage traffic flow at a fraction ing Virginians through the I-66 corridor Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mat Murch of the cost of widening the road. We owe more quickly. Lt. Kaitlyn Smith, from Fairfax, searches for contacts aboard USS it to taxpayers to exhaust low-cost solu- I am confident that this plan meets the Donald Cook (DDG 75), Oct. 11. Donald Cook, an Arleigh Burke-class tions, but, if after 5 years, vehicles are transportation and political realities of guided-missile destroyer, forward deployed to Rota, Spain, is con- not traveling at free flow on I-66 during this corridor – and that allowing cam- ducting a routine patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in rush hour, then toll revenues will be used paign gamesmanship to block progress support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. to widen the road. is not an option.

Sunday, November 8, 2015 • 11:00am-2:00pm

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS The Auburn School The Kildonan School The Newton School Chelsea School Kingsbury Day School The Nora School The Children’s Guild The Lab School Oakland School Commonwealth Academy Landmark School Oakwood School The Diener School The Leelanau School Parkmont School Eagle Hill School The Maddux School PHILLIPS Programs The Frost School Maryland Association The Gow School of Nonpublic Special The Siena School The Ivymount School Education Facilities Wye River Upper The Katherine Thomas School Middlebridge School School Kennedy Krieger School: National Child Research Montgomery County Campus Center (NCRC)

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amazing way.” Local fitness experts Protecting against injuries that can be sustained from the unrelenting pounding suggest a training of the pavement, is another important, but often overlooked part of running. “You get plan that will get you an average of about 4,500 blows to your joins over the course of a 5K,” said Chris- off the couch in time tian Elliot, a personal trainer and founder of True Health and Wholeness. “Strength for Turkey Day. training helps your body handle the blows, and there’s no downside to having strong By Marilyn Campbell muscles.” The Connection Weight training exercises for the legs should be done two to three days per week, hen many of us are still in Photo Contributed advises Steele. “You can hit the weights at bed early Thanksgiving the gym, do Pilates or use body weight, Wmorning, Susan Colarco will whatever you enjoy. Focus on light to me- be lacing up her shoes, join- dium resistance with higher repetitions to ing a group of friends and getting ready to build muscle endurance; 12 to 15 repeti- hit the road for the Arlington Turkey Trot tions, two to three sets for each exercise as she has done for many years past. works well.” “It has been proven that run- “I’ve run this race more times than I can Arlington running coach Susan Colarco will run in the Arlington Turkey ners who do strength training have fewer count and it’s always a great time,” said Trot on Thanksgiving Day. knee injuries,” added Chance Heare, of Colarco, a Road Runners Club of America Koko FitClub in Herndon, Reston and Great certified running coach. Steele, assistant dean of physical education “Up your training distance each week, but Falls. “Strength training builds the stabili- On a day as notorious for sloth and glut- at Northern Virginia Community College in do it in small amounts,” said Steele. “A new zation muscles to support the joints and tony as it is for gratitude and family, hun- Alexandria. “I tell most people to pick race runner should aim for three to five days per runners who strength train tend to get fewer dreds of thousands of runners across the that is conveniently located … or has spe- week of training,” he said. injuries and have better endurance.” country pound the pavement to raise money cial meaning to them personally, [like] a Creating a realistic training schedule that The most common injuries associated for charity, burn off calories and spend time charity.” works in harmony with one’s daily sched- running are ankle and knee sprains, shin with friends in what have become known Preparing for a turkey trot usually con- ule is the key to becoming race-ready on splints, stress fractures, runner’s knee and as turkey trots. Running USA, a nonprofit sists of dietary retooling, aerobic exercise Turkey Day, says Colarco. “I really try to take plantar fasciitis. “Sprains and blisters are organization for the running industry, re- and strength training. into account the fact that most of the run- very common during races,” said Steele. ports that the number of people entering “Typically, the folks I work with run be- ners in this area are working professionals Running shoes play an important part of races on Thanksgiving Day now surpasses tween three and five times a week with with a lot on their plates. I work with my injury prevention, but “by itself can’t pre- those who race on July 4th. some weight training and … cross-training clients to determine not just what they vent all injuries,” said Nelson Cortes, Ph.D., “[These races] are a great opportunity to worked into the schedule,” said Colarco. should be doing, but realistically, what they an associate professor in the Sports Medi- get outside, do something in the commu- “The distance and intensity vary based on can do given the stresses of everyday life.” cine Assessment, Research & Testing Labo- nity and stay active to counter the cold the experience and fitness level of the run- Diet, both on the day of the race and the ratory at George Mason University in weather and extra helpings of mashed po- ner, the goal they are aiming for and any days and weeks leading to it, is an often- Fairfax. “Everyone has different foot and tatoes,” said Colarco, who also works as a injuries they may be working through.” overlooked component of race training. “Eat lower body morphology and it’s important coach for True Health and Wholeness in Colarco tailors her training regiment to a high-energy meal about an hour before that running shoes are appropriate.” Arlington. the environment of the chosen race. “For the race,” said Steele. “Eating within an In addition, a daily full-body stretching While Colarco and her running mates example, if it’s a hilly race, we’ll definitely hour can lead to upset stomach. … You may routine “will help with injury prevention train year-round, there’s still time to get in work some hills into the training plan,” she need to increase your calories, but don’t go and performance,” said Steele. “You’ll be shape and choose a turkey trot this year. said. “If it’s a trail race, we’ll leave the nice crazy. If you are eating natural foods, free surprised how much better you feel in gen- “Many competitive and enthusiast runners paved running routes behind and head off of artificial fats, added sugars and other eral after doing this for about a week or start with 3 or 5K races,” said Richard L. road.” chemicals, your body will respond in an two.” Volunteer Events & Opportunities

Fairfax County’s free Family Wednesday, Nov. 18, 11:30 a.m.– 5, 3-4:30 p.m. Sherwood Regional Alexandria needs a volunteer to help nities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 Caregiver Telephone Support 1:30 p.m. at McLean Community Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Al- with fish aquarium upkeep and in- or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ Group meets by phone on Tues- Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. To exandria. Learn how to care for structors for the following classes: olderadultservices/volunteer- day, Nov. 10, 7-8 p.m. Register register call Sydney Duberstein at 703- yourself and your loved ones. Register Basic Guitar, Italian, Pottery and solutions.htm. beforehand at 790-0123, TTY 711. Visit at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults Ballroom Dance. For these and other www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ and click on 2015 Caregiver Seminars. volunteer opportunities, call 703-324- Fairfax County needs volunteers and click on Caregiver Support. olderadultservices/vicap.htm. 5406, TTY 711 or visit to drive older adults to medical ❖ Scams and Financial Crimes www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ appointments and wellness pro- Northern Virginia Caregivers Fairfax County’s free Seminars for against Seniors takes place on Tues- olderadultservices/volunteer- grams. Conference — “Prepare to Care: Family Caregivers of Older Adults day, Nov. 10, 3-4:30 p.m. at the solutions.htm. For these and other volunteer op- Getting Your Ducks in a Row,” are held throughout the county in No- North County Governmental Center, portunities, call 703-324-5406, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 8 a.m.-3:30 vember: 1801 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston. The Herndon Adult Day Health TTY 711 or visit p.m. at the Korean Central Presbyte- Older adults as well as family members, Care Center needs a Bingo Caller www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ rian Church, 15451 Lee Highway, ❖ Strategies for Difficult Con- caregivers, and service providers are and an Art Therapy Assistant. For olderadultservices/volunteer- Centreville. Speakers share their ex- versations take place on Monday, welcome. Register at these and other volunteer opportunities, solutions.htm. tensive knowledge on topics Nov. 2, 7-8:30 p.m. at George Mason www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadultsand call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit important to caregivers of persons Regional Library, 7001 Little River click on 2015 Caregiver Seminars. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ The Lewinsville Senior Cen- with dementia. $30 includes conti- Turnpike, Annandale. Learn how to olderadultservices/volunteer- ter in McLean needs instructors for nental breakfast, lunch, and have conversations with an older family ❖ Five Questions to Consider solutions.htm. the following classes: Line Dance, materials. Register at http:// member about driving, accepting help in About Paying for Long-Term Care Zumba Gold, Certified Arthritis states.aarp.org/nov11/. For more the home or moving to a safer environ- – WEBINAR, Wednesday, Nov. 18, The Kingstowne Center for Ac- Exercise, Square Dance, Basic information call 703-324-5425, ment. Register at Noon-1:00 p.m. Register beforehand tive Adults in Alexandria needs a Guitar, Art and Basic Spanish. TTY 711. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults Hula Hoop Class Leader and in- For these and other volunteer oppor- click on 2015 Caregiver Seminars. and click on 2015 Caregiver Seminars. structors to teach Country Western tunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY Fairfax County is offering a free Call 703-324-5484, TTY 711. Line Dance, African Style Dance 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ presentation on Medicare 101 on ❖ AARP’s Prepare to Care Work- and Mosaic Art or Jewelry Making. dfs/olderadultservices/volunteer- shop takes place on Thursday, Nov. The Hollin Hall Senior Center in For these and other volunteer opportu- solutions.htm.

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Ready to break ground are (front row, from left) Lamb Center staff members Jeannie Thrall and Patti Brown, Congressman Gerry Connolly, Mayor Scott Silverthorne, former Lamb Center board members Mary Petersen and Allen Griffith, Board of Directors Chair Kelly Johnson and staff members Pablo Gutierrez and Nella Farley. Back row, from left are While groundbreaking attendees hold hands in unity, the Rev. David John MacPherson and operations director Dave Larrabee. Bonney speaks. Lamb Center breaks ‘God Had a Plan for Us’ ground for new building. By Bonnie Hobbs The Connection

here is nothing like a fresh, new beginning to invigorate the Tspirit, and that is just what The Lamb Center is getting. On Oct. 20, it broke ground on its future, new home. The ceremony began with Lamb Center executive John MacPherson, who welcomed attendees and introduced local dignitaries, including U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11), Fairfax City Mayor Scott Silverthorne and City Councilman David Meyer. Then the Rev. David Bonney of Fairfax United Methodist Church spoke about God’s providence and generosity and led every- one in a blessing and a prayer. Next came Silverthorne, who noted The Lamb Center’s long journey to reach this point and thanked (From left) Gerry Connolly, David all those involved. Meyer, Scott Silverthorne and Mary “It’s great to be with the faith-based com- Petersen share a laugh prior to the munity today to celebrate the Artist’s rendition of the new Lamb Center building. groundbreaking. groundbreaking of the new Lamb Center,” he said. recovery and employment counseling. are served, plus rooms for classes and so- cause he feared we would not get the nec- “I met early on with the leadership of The cial workers. And the kitchen, laundry and essary special use permit.” Lamb Center, including Mary Petersen and OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK, it receives bathrooms will all increase in size. The fa- Allen Griffith, and said I was 100 percent about 150 people a day. In 2014, it had cility will be open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3 THINGS LOOKED BLEAK and, at one committed to helping them find a new lo- 31,103 guest visits and provided 44,567 p.m.; and Saturday, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., with point, said MacPherson, “We were running cation. After a number of years and many meals, 12,033 showers, some 9,700 loads four full-time staff members and four vol- out of options and feared that maybe we disappointments, we finally found a great of laundry and more than 10,000 group and unteers there at all times. had missed out on the ‘last car on the lot.’ location inside the City of Fairfax on individual counseling sessions. At the groundbreaking ceremony, But God had a plan for us, all along. God is Campbell Drive.” But in spring 2016, The Lamb Center will MacPherson explained how The Lamb Cen- never late, but He is seldom early. Mayor “The continuation of the many services move from its current rented site on Old ter had looked for a new location for years, Silverthorne and the current City Council the Center provides ensures that the most Lee Highway to its new home on Campbell to no avail. Potential sites at Merrifield, two have been very supportive in a way that vulnerable in the community have access Drive. The site is in an industrial area on on neighboring Draper Drive, one near the might not have been the case two years ago. to resources to rebuild their lives,” said more than one-third of an acre. And al- Massey Building, the Salvation Army build- And The Lamb Center is now in a much Silverthorne. “The City Council and I are though it’s farther away from retail estab- ing on Ox Road and two other buildings also better position financially to complete this proud to play a part in turning the dream lishments, it will be close to transportation. on Campbell Drive all fell through for vari- project.” of a permanent new Lamb Center home into Having a larger, two-story building will ous reasons. Congressman Connolly then told those a reality.” enable The Lamb Center to provide more “Sometimes it was neighborhood oppo- gathered that “Our faith compels us to take Since 1992, The Lamb Center in Fairfax services. It will add a clothing closet and sition,” he said. “Sometimes it was political care of our neighbors, and this is the mis- has served as a place of refuge for the poor food pantry, as well as office space for its opposition. Once, I shook hands on a deal sion of The Lamb Center.” Fittingly, the cer- and homeless, whom they refer to as guests. staff. Future plans include offering dental for another property on Campbell Drive and emony ended with everyone singing “Amaz- It’s a daytime, drop-in shelter providing hot care and a nurse practitioner. the seller backed out. He took several hun- ing Grace,” led by one of The Lamb Center meals, showers and laundry services, plus There will be a great room where meals dred thousand less from another buyer be- guests on guitar. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ November 5-11, 2015 ❖ 11 News Democrats Claim Victories in County-wide Elections

From Page 3 originally. When the new board takes of- Palchik says she truly loves people and tries sent a diverse community “after I get just a fice in January, incumbents Pat Herrity of to show it when she meets them. “Less test- little bit of sleep.” VICTORY BY Jennifer Boysko in the 86th the Springfield District and John C. Cook ing and more teaching” are battles cries for See a full list of all races and results in district was one of the “important local from the Braddock District will be the only Palchik, who said she was ready to repre- Virginia at results.elections.virginia.gov. battles” that attendee Kline cheered. Boysko Republican members of the governing body replaces retiring Republican Del. Tom Rust, of Virginia’s largest jurisdiction. The Sully defeating Danny Vargas (R). Boysko was District seat, formerly held by Supervisor Fairfax County Election Results greeted by thunderous applause as she Michael Frey (R), was won by School Board Unofficial results as of Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, 2015. joined her Assembly colleagues on stage. member Kathy Smith (D) over Republican * indicates incumbent “It’s already been an incredible learning John Guevara. Another School Board mem- Candidate Votes Percentage Candidate Votes Percentage experience,” said Boysko, in an interview ber, Dan Storck, took the Mount Vernon Fairfax County Mount Vernon District after the formal election result announce- Supervisor contest over Jane Gandee (R), Commonwealth’s Attorney Daniel G. ments had been made. “I’ve talked to liter- replacing the retiring Gerry Hyland (D). Raymond F. “Dan” Storck (D)* 11,714 56.85% Morrogh* (D) 141,601 96.78% Jane R. Gandee (R) 8,841 42.91% ally thousands of people in my district, lis- Democratic Fairfax County School Board Unopposed tening to what they need, what are their election winners were also on hand at the Providence District concerns,” she added. “There’s a lot to do, event and took to the stage when intro- Fairfax County Sheriff Linda Q. but education kept coming up as a real pri- duced by Board of Supervisors Chairman Stacey Ann Smyth (D)* 13,134 95.46% Kincaid (D)* 107,610 57.96% Unopposed ority.” Boysko said she is looking forward Bulova. Ryan McElveen and Ilryong Moon Bryan A. “B. A.” to the challenge ahead and hoped to be- retained their At-Large positions, while Ted Wolfe (R) 77,609 41.80% Springfield District come a part of a “civility caucus.” “I think a Velkoff lost his seat to Republican-backed Patrick S. lot more can be accomplished when we treat Jeanette Hough of Fairfax. Pat Hynes re- Fairfax County Clerk of the Court “Pat” Herrity (R)* 18,204 80.56% John T. Frey (R)* 86,623 48.01% Corazon S. Foley (I) 4,226 18.70% each other with dignity and respect.” mains as the School Board member in the Bettina Mary Lawton83,111 46.07% Vargas, Boysko’s opponent received large, Hunter Mill District. Jane Strauss retains the Marisa R. Wissar (I) 10,252 5.68% Sully District late infusions of campaign money from Re- position she has held for two decades for Kathy L. Smith (D) 11,200 51.76% publicans, and had a total of $705,323, her Dranesville constituency. In the Sully Soil and Water Conservation John P. Guevara (R) 10,382 47.98% Director Northern Virginia District which he spent mostly on mailers and TV District contest for School Board, Republi- Top three take office Fairfax County School Board at Large commercials that were unflattering and can Tom Wilson was ahead of Karen Keys- George W. Top Three Take Office critical of Boysko. Gamarra by about 200 votes. Lamb IV* 94,260 30.71% Ilryong Moon* 83,983 17.13% All eyes were also following the race in Gerald O. Ryan L. McElveen* 83,051 16.94% “Jerry” Peters* 93,140 30.35% Jeanette M. Hough 80,006 16.32% neighboring Prince William County between POLITICAL NEWCOMER Dalia Palchik, Scott John Cameron 90,714 29.55% Theodore J. Harry “Hal” Parrish II and Jeremy McPike. the Providence District School Board mem- Stephen L. Pushor 26,640 8.68% “Ted” Velkoff* 74,803 15.26% McPike, who received personal support ber winner over incumbent Patty Reed, re- Robert E. from Gov. McAuliffe at the polls on elec- ceived the evening’s most enthusiastic re- Fairfax County Chairman “Bob” Copeland 74,509 15.20% of the Board of Supervisors Manar A. tion day, beat Manassas Mayor Parrish by a ception. When asked if it was possible that Sharon S. Jean-Jacques 57,102 11.65% margin of more than 16 percent. she knew every single person in the room Bulova (D)* 111,124 59.84% Peter M. Marchetti 12,903 2.63% Democrats also took the upper hand in in order to receive such a welcome, Palchik Arthur G. Omar M. Fateh 11,822 2.41% Purves (R) 63,209 34.04% the results for the Fairfax County Board of laughingly replied, “Could be.” The young Burnette G. Glenda Scarboro 10,617 2.17% Supervisors. By re-electing all eight incum- teacher said she “made a pilgrimage in the Gail Parker (I) 10,890 5.86% bents, including Chairman Sharon Bulova, streets of Providence District” likening her School Board District Candidates and adding the Democratic candidates for journey to her experience on the famous Fairfax County Public School Bond Braddock District School Board $310 million for new sites, new buildings or the vacant seats in the Mount Vernon and pilgrimage route from France to the cathe- Megan O. additions, renovations and improvements to McLaughlin* 14,147 75.38% Sully districts, the voters gave the board one dral in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. existing buildings, and furnishings and equip- Katherine A. more Democratic member than they had Humbled by the response from the crowd, ment, for the Fairfax County public school Pettigrew 4,205 22.41% system. Yes 138,296 74.27% Dranesville District School Board No 47,911 25.73% Jane K. “Janie” Strauss* 14,075 54.29% Hough Edges Velkoff Fairfax County Public Peter Kurzenhauser 11,781 45.44% Safety Facilities Bond $151 million for construction, reconstruction, Hunter Mill District School Board By Tim Peterson enlargement, renovation and equipment of Pat M. Hynes* 12,951 61.30% The Connection civil and criminal justice facilities, police train- Mark S. Wilkinson 8,116 38.41% ing facilities and stations, fire and rescue

Photo by training facilities and stations. Lee District School Board airfax resident Jeanette Hough said Yes 136,176 73.20% Tamara J. her race for the Fairfax County No 49,850 26.80% Derenak Kaufax* 11,759 96.34% F Unopposed School Board started with a phone Board of Supervisors,

Tim Peterson call to Springfield District representative to District Members Mason District School Board the board Elizabeth Schultz. “What are we Braddock District Sandra S. Evans* 11,975 96.60% going to do about the school board?” Hough John C. Cook (R)* 12,082 51.60% Unopposed Janet S. Oleszek (D) 10,675 45.59% remembers asking. “We’re being ignored as Carey C. Campbell (I) 610 2.61% Mount Vernon District parents and taxpayers.” School Board Open Seat Hough recalled Schultz saying some fresh Jeanette Hough and her children Dranesville District Karen L. faces on the board might make a difference. celebrated her win. John W. Foust (D)* 14,807 53.92% Corbett Sanders 11,915 61.81% Jennifer C. Chronis (R)12,615 45.94% W. Anthony Stacy 7,319 37.97% “I said I would host an interest meeting,” “I’m going to make sure we protect par- Hough said, while standing victorious at the ents’ rights,” Hough said, “to be the primary Hunter Mill District Providence District School Board podium of the Fairfax County Republican educators of their children, and to get the Catherine M. Dalia A. Palchik 9,293 58.22% Hudgins (D)* 17,235 94.33% Committee election results viewing party. fiscal house in order, so that we live within Patricia S. Unopposed “Patty” Reed* 6,594 41.31% “And here we are.” our means.” With 80,006, or 16.32 percent of the un- School Board candidates finished as fol- Lee District Springfield District School Board official results vote, Hough finished behind lows: Moon, McElveen and Hough, then Jeffrey C. Elizabeth L. Schultz*18,933 97.60% McKay (D)* 12,792 96.89% Unopposed incumbents Ilryong Moon with 17.13 per- Velkoff, Robert Copeland - 74,509 - 15.20 Unopposed cent and Ryan McElveen with 16.94 per- percent, Manar Jean-Jacques - 57,102 - Sully District School Board Open Seat cent, but ahead of the third incumbent Ted 11.65 percent, Peter Marchetti - 12,903 - Mason District Thomas A. Wilson 10,242 50.38% Velkoff, who ended up with 15.26 percent 2.63%, Omar Fateh - 11,822 - 2.41 percent, Penelope A. Karen A. “Penny” Gross (D)* 9,196 57.22% Keys-Gamarra 10,041 49.39% of the vote. The top three of a field of nine Burnette Scarboro - 10,617 - 2.17 percent, Mollie A. Loeffler (I) 6,785 42.22% candidates will serve on the School Board. Write-in - 1,442 - .29 percent.

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From left, election officers James Emery Jr of Fairfax, Teri Ayres of Fairfax and Merle Jacobs of Fairfax prepare to check in voters in the Robinson Secondary School cafeteria on Nov. 3. ‘Steady’ Stream of Voting at Robinson Secondary eri Ayres of Fairfax is in her “We’re going to double the size of our fourth year as chief election of voting area, have more poll books, more T ficer at the Robinson Secondary scanners and a larger staff,” Ayres said. School voting location. Like Like her fellow officers, Ayres said she Photo by many precincts, she said traffic was “steady” likes serving her community and making the through the school’s cafeteria voting area voting experience as quick and painless as on Nov. 3. possible for her neighbors.

Tim Peterson With things going smoothly thanks to all- “It’s important to give back to the place paper ballots and a single electronic scan- you live,” Ayres said. “I feel strongly about ner, she and her team of election officers people exercising their right to vote.” used the opportunity to begin planning for next year’s presidential primary in March. —Tim Peterson

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Why was it important to you Photos by Tim Peterson to come out and vote today? The Connection Newly re-elected Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova (right) congratulates Dalia Palchik (left) of Annandale, who defeated incumbent Patty Reed for the Providence District Fairfax County Peter Drake of Jennifer School Board representative role. Fairfax Kucharski of Fairfax “I want to have a “If you don’t have a voice in what’s going on say, you can’t get any- in my life. I’m concerned thing the way you want about the schools, that it. School funding is im- Palchik Upsets Incumbent Reed they have sufficient portant to me, and funds to meet their ob- school policy. Class sizes jectives. My two kids are too big. And I want for Providence School Board Seat went to Robinson.” to make sure money is going to the right ith 58.22 percent of the vote in of an educator background.” places.” Wunofficial election results, Dalia Palchick currently teaches language at the Palchik of Annandale defeated Sheridan School (kindergarten-through- the incumbent Providence District Fairfax eighth grade) in Washington, D.C. County School Board representative Patty Recently re-elected Board of Supervisors Tino Dinh of Mary Nelson of Fairfax Fairfax Reed, who garnered 41.31 percent. Chairman Sharon Bulova was nearby to of- “It’s our responsibility “It’s our constitutional With the Fairfax County Democrats elec- fer Palchick her congratulations. as citizens. We’re fortu- right, our privilege. And tion results party winding down, Palchik “She’s an exceptional person,” Bulova nate to be able to choose I’m trying to set a good our leaders. I want to example for my daugh- said a key to her victory was “being out said. “She’s smart, bright, energetic and will make sure Fairfax ter so she votes when there on the ground, grassroots,” that in- be a great partner with the Board of Super- County has the re- she grows up. Choosing cluded knocking on some 10,000 doors in visors.” sources it needs to school board members is the Providence District. Current School Board member Reed did continue the great qual- important to me, and ex- ity of life we have here. penditures. Finances for “They feel like I’m there, someone to lis- not respond to an interview request before And it’s important to choose effective candi- the school district should be better managed.” ten to them,” Palchik said of the impression press time. dates who are focused on getting things done.” she’s been trying to convey to her elector- ate. “And I’m someone who can add more — Tim Peterson www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ November 5-11, 2015 ❖ 13 Entertainment

Send notes to the Connection at Little River Glen Senior Center and [email protected] or call 703-778- Community Day. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Little River 9416. The deadline is the Friday prior to the next Glen Senior Center, 4001 Barker Court, Fairfax. paper’s publication. Dated announcements should be Call 703-503-8703 for more information. submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. SATURDAY-SUNDAY/NOV. 14-DEC. 6 Jewish Commu- FCPS Art Teachers Exhibition. 9518 Ongoing nity Center of Workhouse Way, Lorton. Artworks by art Book Fest. Through Nov. 10. Jewish Community Northern Virginia teachers in Fairfax County are exhibited. The Center of Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River presents “Rang exhibition give a great opportunity to discover Turnpike, Fairfax. Visits from Elyssa Friedland the talent found in the county by viewing their (“Love and Miss Communication”), Jennifer de Nila,” a per- work. www.workhousearts.org. Rosner (“The Mitten String”), Dion Nissenbaum formance piece (“A Street Divided: Stories from Jerusalem’s that combines Alley of God”) and William V. Madison SATURDAY-SUNDAY/NOV. 14-15 (“Madeline Kahn: Being The Music – A Life”). music and dance Holiday Express Boutique Craft Sale. 9 a.m.- 703-537-3000. www.jccnvarts.org. with the art of 2 p.m. St. Mary’s of Sorrows Church Hall, 5222 FCPS Art Teachers Exhibition. Nov. 14-Dec. 6. Siona Benjamin Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Handcrafted, one of a W-16 McGuireWoods Gallery, Workhouse Arts kind items for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton. Join for on Saturday, Nov. Sweet Shoppe, Cafe, Silent Auction, Raffle. 703- the exhibitions by the FCPS best art teachers. 7 at the JCCNV in 426-8092 or 703-978-4141. Discover the breadth of talent found in FCPS as Fairfax. Through you view works by art teachers. 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GMU Alumnus Graduates from Basic Training Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Alexander Air Force Reserve J. Bianco graduated from basic military training Airman 1st Class at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Alexander J. Texas. Bianco, and GMU He completed an intensive, eight-week program alumnus, gradu- that included training in military discipline and ates from basic studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and military training basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who at Joint Base San complete basic training earn four credits toward Antonio- an associate in applied science degree through the Lackland, San Community College of the Air Force. Antonio, Texas. He graduated in 2006 from Watchung Hills Re- gional High School, Warren, N.J., and earned a Photo by bachelor’s degree in 2010 from George Mason Defense Media Activity University in Fairfax.

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as designed, but Fitzgerald, the Conference Parallon Richmond Shared Service Center, an affiliate of HCA (Hospital Corporation of America), was Rebels fall one 7 Player of the Year, made something hap- formed in 2000 as part of a revenue cycle shared services for healthcare providers. Our business office pen. supports acute care facilities in multiple states including Virginia, as well as across the United States. win shy of state EOE “They just didn’t play their ‘A’ game and (Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled) they really decided to only play the last 9 tournament berth. minutes of the game,” Fairfax head coach By Jon Roetman Amber Beaudoin said about her team. “I The Connection think if they had played with that kind of fire and intensity throughout the game, it t started as a pass with the hope that a would have been a different story. You saw Iteammate would score via deflection. them turn it up and then the other team As it turned out, T.C. Williams senior was just backpedaling and reeling from the Philomena Fitzgerald didn’t need any help pressure — and some of that was me. I finding the back of the cage. should have changed the scheme sooner Fitzgerald received a corner insertion than I did. I waited too long and that’s on near the top of the circle in the second half me. But some of it’s on [the players]. They before blasting a pass-turned-shot past the need to know when to ratchet up the inten- Fairfax goalkeeper. Fitzgerald’s goal proved sity.” to be the difference as the T.C. Williams field Beaudoin said T.C. Williams fans had an hockey team defeated defending region impact on the game. champion Fairfax 1-0 during the 6A North “It’s a tough fence-line to play here and I region tournament semifinals on Tuesday warned my kids: it’s a tough place to play night at Minnie Howard. when their community is behind a team The Titans secured a state tournament because they’ve never been some place,” berth and will face Westfield in the region Beaudoin said. “It’s a tough thing to sur- championship game at 7 p.m. on Thursday, mount. I thought that [Fairfax players] were Nov. 5 at Westfield High School. able to do it to some extent, but it was dif- After a scoreless first half, Fitzgerald capi- ficult. They came off the field at halftime talized on a corner, scoring with 20:21 re- really saying. ‘I can’t hear; it’s too loud. [We] maining in the contest. can’t hear each other; it’s too loud.’ I really Senior Alex Milliken inserted the corner think their fans were a real 12th man and a before moving over to the near post. factor in today’s game.” Fitzgerald sent the ball from the top of the T.C. Williams goalkeeper Sarah Leckman circle, sneaking it inside the near post for a finished with five saves. goal. Fairfax ended its season with a 15-5-1 “I was actually looking to pass near post record. The Rebels won their seventh con- and hopefully someone would deflect it in,” secutive Liberty District/Conference 6 Fitzgerald said. “… I was like, ‘Wait, was championship along the way. that me?’ because I thought Alex might have T.C. Williams, which recently won its first hit it in. And then when everyone looked conference/district title since 1995, im- to me, I was just like, ‘Oh, my pass is a shot proved its record to 21-1 and extended its and now it’s a goal! I’ll take it! I’ll take it!’” win streak to 17 games. A victory over T.C. Williams head coach William Westfield on Thursday would result in the Heresniak said the corner didn’t play out program’s first region championship.

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Place Of Great Falls, Virginia passed away peacefully among family and friends on October 29, 2015. Born in Martins Fer- Your ry, Ohio on September 1, 1942 to John Charles Talbott and Ad Elisabeth Carlile Talbott, John quickly gained attention as a star athlete and scholar, becoming captain of Poland Semi- Today! nary High School’s football team, homecoming king, and president of the student body. John went on to get his B.A. from Amherst College, where he continued to play football to your community and rugby, and then got his J.D. from Cleveland State Law School on a full scholarship, graduating summa cum laude. A prominent lawyer in McLean, VA, John ran his own success- HOW TO SUBMIT ADS TO ful practice specializing in multifamily housing financing and development for over three decades. Throughout his life, John’s thirst for knowledge never waned. An avid reader of history, philosophy, physics, and biographies, John could Newspapers & Online expound on nearly any subject, be it Aristotle’s “Poetics,” CLASSIFIED black holes, or why your car’s making that weird noise. He loved pushing not only his mind, but also his body and took 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements DEADLINES up running and biking. He ran several marathons, including Zones 1, 5, 6...... Mon @ noon the Marine Corps Marathon, finished triathlons, and jogged Zones 2, 3, 4...... Tues @ noon religiously with his best friends Jay and Neil every E-mail ad with zone choices to: classified@connection weekend for over 20 years by Fletcher’s boathouse. In his newspapers.com or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 free time, he enjoyed gardening (caring for plants over 40 EMPLOYMENT years old), collecting Native American pottery, and passion- ately cheering on his favorite team, the Ohio State Buckeyes. DEADLINES John loved animals and always had one or two canine com- Zones 1, 5, 6...... Mon @ noon panions by his side at home or at the office. A loyal Zones 2, 3, 4...... Tues @ noon and devoted father, he treasured above all else his relation- E-mail ad with zone choices to: classified@connection ship with his two daughters, Honora and Eliza. John is sur- newspapers.com or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 vived by his daughters Eliza Talbott and Honora Talbott; ZONES his sister Patricia and husband James; niece Jennifer and Zone 1: The Reston Connection Zone 4: Centre View North husband Kevin; nephew James and wife Echo, and four The Oak Hill/Herndon Connection Centre View South grandnieces. A memorial service will be announced at a later Zone 2: The Springfield Connection Zone 5: The Potomac Almanac date next spring. For now, in remembrance of John and his The Burke Connection Zone 6: The Arlington Connection The Fairfax Connection The Vienna/Oakton love of animals, we invite people to donate to the Washing- The Fairfax Station/Clifton/ Connection ton Animal Rescue League or any animal rescue of Lorton Connection The McLean Connection Zone 3: The Alexandria Gazette Packet The Great Falls your choice. The Mount Vernon Gazette Connection

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