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is likely to continue.” Board of Supervisors “My reaction to that is when we look at Photos by the experience of our community, notwith- accepts Final Report standing a few cases that have been diffi- cult for us to handle, the reaction of the from Ad Hoc Police community that I represent, that all of us

Tim Peterson represent, the majority of people clearly Practices Review support and have a very positive reaction to the Fairfax County Police Department and Commission. the job they do day in and day out.”

By Tim Peterson /The Connection “I would hope we can talk about the ci- The Connection vilian review board as to why that is con- sidered essential to establish confidence in d Hoc Police Practices Review our citizenry and FCPD,” Hyland added. Commission chairman Michael Hershman responded, “We should under- Hershman was clear about what stand policemen are going to make mis- A takes, no question about it, but we’ve got his group was, and was not tasked to do. Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission chairman Michael to make sure policies and procedures are “We as a commission believe we were not Hershman presents the commission’s final report to the Board of Super- in place to make sure mistakes are fewer appointed to defend the police department, visors on Oct. 20. and less.” nor was it our role to simply disparage the Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) department,” Hershman said when present- added to the discussion he hopes to “con- ing the final report and recommendations tinue the strong bond between our citizens of the commission to the Fairfax County and police department.” Board of Supervisors on Oct. 20. “It’s also clear some things have to The full 37-member commission met change,” he said. eight times between March 23 and Oct. 8. Supervisor Cathy Hudgins (D-Hunter Five subcommittees met many times to Mill) said she was “anxious” to attend the more closely examine areas of mental public safety committee meeting to discuss health, use of force, independent oversight, the report, especially after a “long term of communications and recruitment, diversity not seeing them often enough,” referring and vetting within the police department. to meetings of the committee itself. In that short time, Hershman said, they’ve Hudgins also expressed a need for civil- done “what few other jurisdictions have ian involvement in reviewing the report. been able to do: to take a police depart- “We need to hear this report through the ment that has the respect both within and lens of our community.” without our county, and turn it into an ideal “The Board of Supervisors and the Fairfax model in policing. They’ve had their prob- County Police Department recognize the lems — not as many as some other jurisdic- importance of reviewing policies and deter- tions — but enough to warrant change.” mining new best practices as expectations from the community evolve with new tech- THE FINAL REPORT of the commission Members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors listen to Ad Hoc nology and methods of communicating,” includes 142 recommendations spanning Police Practices Review Commission chairman Michael Hershman Bulova said. the subject areas of the subcommittees, in- present the commission’s final report including 142 recommendations “FCPD actively participated on and cluding calling for creating an independent for improving the police department. worked with the commission every step of auditor position, civilian review board and the way to help achieve the common goal more robust crisis intervention training and mendations. She also questioned whether and objectivity.” of maintaining a safe community and en- management. there was a budget timeline established for Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) withheld his suring a culture of public trust in Fairfax Board of Supervisors chairman Sharon recommendations requiring additional specific questions for the Oct. 27 Public County.” Bulova announced the formation of the funding. Safety Committee meeting when the report Following the presentation, Hershman commission in the wake of a lawsuit against County Executive Edward Long re- is scheduled to be discussed in more detail, spoke to media and said though he was the county brought by the family of Spring- sponded that county staff has been devel- but said there were a few recommendations encouraged by the mostly positive response field man John Geer, who was shot and oping a “matrix” to identify all the costs “that cause me concern.” from the supervisors, “I would trade that killed by Fairfax County police officer Adam from the recommendations, priorities and Chair of the Public Safety Committee su- praise for support for our recommenda- Torres in August 2013. a phasing strategy to spread out additional pervisor Gerry Hyland (D-Mount Vernon), tions.” The county had released scant details of funding over time. said the civilian review board would be In getting these recommendations to the the incident to either Geer’s family or the The supervisors praised Hershman and “probably the most difficult issue for us to board prior to Nov. 3, Hershman also said public, eliciting public demonstrations for the commission for the body of work they address.” He added he would be looking to he hopes both incumbents and candidates justice and drawing the attention of U.S. accomplished over the spring, summer and hear input as to experience of similar boards for the next Board of Supervisors “come Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa), chair of the beginning of fall. However, the recommen- in other jurisdictions and the types of re- forward with their own views before the U.S. Senate judiciary committee, who wrote dation of a civilian oversight board drew views and cases they handle. election.” several letters to Fairfax County chief of several direct questions from supervisors. Hyland also referred to Hershman’s in- Police Edwin Roessler and Commonwealth’s Jeff McKay (D-Lee) asked why the com- troduction where he said “many of our rec- THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS will dis- Attorney Raymond Morrogh asking why mission recommended that no member of ommendations are interrelated and rely on cuss the final report at the forthcoming there had been a delay in releasing infor- the review board be a current or former one another to bring forward transforma- meeting of the Public Safety Committee on mation. employee of Fairfax County, saying their tion,” and gave the example of funding ad- Oct. 27 at 3 p.m. That meeting is sched- Each of the subcommittees was allowed employment “shouldn’t disqualify them ditional mobile crisis intervention units. “If uled to take place in rooms 9 and 10 of the to bring on non-commission civilians, bring- from service.” that’s not accepted, the effectiveness of in- Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 ing the total citizen involvement in the com- Hershman responded to McKay that the creased Crisis Intervention Training by po- Government Center Parkway in Fairfax. mission and subcommittees to 70 members. commission had discussed that concept at lice officers may be lessened. If civilian over- Videos and materials from the meetings Supervisor Penny Gross (D-Mason) said length and it was the feeling of the group sight is not accepted, then the lack of confi- of the ad hoc commission are available county staff was already beginning to look that keeping the review board completely dence in our police department by many of online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ at implementing a number of the recom- civilian would “ensure their independence the citizens who addressed our commission policecommission. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ October 22-28, 2015 ❖ 3 4 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ October 22-28, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People For a free digi- tal subscription to one or all of the 15 Michelle Connection Gamache’s Newspapers, fiancé, Joe; go to Redskins www.connect quarterback ionnewspapers. Robert Griffin com/subscribe III; and Michelle. Be the first to know – get your paper before it hits the press. 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Send notes to the Connection at home goods, tools, furniture, small [email protected] or call appliances, artwork, books and even 703-778-9416. The deadline for submis- Halloween costumes. Call with sions is the Friday prior to publication. questions, 703-323-5400. Dated announcements should be submit- Moving on to Life in the ted at least two weeks prior to the event. Community. 6:30-9 p.m. Lake Braddock Secondary School, 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Event for SATURDAY/OCT. 24 students with disabilities and their Minority Achievement Commitee parents. All individuals requiring Meeting South County High ongoing employment and community School. 10 a.m. South County High support services after graduation are School Library, 8501 Silverbrook encouraged to attend. Valuable Road, Lorton. This meeting will serve information will be provided on as a forum to provide you with vocational, residential, leisure, important information regarding the recreational, independent living and program and its goals and objectives. advocacy options. Free. Register at We will be available to answer any https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ questions that you may have MovingOnCommunity. regarding some of our exciting events Candidates Forum. 7 p.m. South planned this school year. County Middle School, 8700 Laurel Crest Drive, Lorton. Learn about and hear from the candidates for School TUESDAY/OCT. 27 Board and County Supervisor. Special Treasures Sale. 9 a.m.-3 Sponsored by the SC Middle School p.m. Good Shepherd Church, 9350 PTSO. Braddock Road, Burke. Housewares, See Bulletin, Page 7 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ October 22-28, 2015 ❖ 5 Faith Where Does the Soul Go After It Departs This World?

Jewish Learning Institute Journey of the Soul provides spiritual insight into the soul’s journey through life, death, and beyond, offers a new course on the as well as ancient Jewish wisdom that sheds light on the philosophical, emotional, and practical aspects spiritual side of existence. of coping with death and mourning. “Science knows the very little about the soul and ome questions are universal to the human what happens to it post mortem,” said Rabbi Fajnland experience. Is there life after death? What the local Jewish Learning Institute instructor in Shappens to the soul after we die? What is it Fairfax “It’s about what is truly valuable and mean- like for those who have traveled over to the ingful in life which is relevant to everyone, and many Great Beyond? These are but a few of the questions in our area have expressed their curiosity to learn addressed in the newest course from the Rohr Jew- about the topic, so we’re expecting a good turnout.” ish Learning Institute. Professor Sheldon Solomon of Skidmore College Beginning Monday Oct. 26, Jewish Learning Insti- who co-authored the book The Worm at the Core: tute will present The Journey of the Soul, a new six- On the role of Death in Life commented about the session fall 2015 course. Jewish Learning Institute course: “This course strikes Rabbi Fajnland of Chabad of Northern Virginia will me as a very fine juxtaposition of ancient theologi- conduct the six course sessions at Chabad Commu- cal wisdom with contemporary empirical science. My nity Campus, 3939 Prince William Drive, Fairfax on sense is that this will be an interesting and reward- Monday starting Oct. 26. ing educational and personal experience.” “There’s a significant amount of confusion in the Jew- Like all previous Jewish Learning Institute pro- ish community about what happens to us when we die,” grams, Journey of the Soul is designed to appeal to explains Rabbi Naftali Silberberg, the lead editor for people at all levels of Jewish knowledge, including the course from Jewish Learning Institute’s headquar- those without any prior experience or background ters in New York. “Many ideas that originate in other in Jewish learning. All institute courses are open to religions and belief systems have been popularized in the public, and attendees need not be affiliated with the media and are taken for granted by unassuming a particular synagogue, temple, or other house of Jews. In Journey of the Soul, we clear up these mis- worship. Interested students may call 703-426-1980 conceptions and introduce an authentically Jewish ap- or visit www.myJLI.com for registration and other proach which is both surprising and refreshing.” course-related information. Faith Notes Send notes to the Connection at phasizes working with the mind and field offers Sunday school at 9:15 [email protected] or learning how to understand the workings a.m., followed by a 10:30 a.m. wor- call 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. of the mind, overcoming inner causes of ship service at 7300 Gary St., Dated announcements should be submit- suffering, while cultivating causes of hap- Springfield. 703-451-1500 or ted at least two weeks prior to the event. piness. Under the direction of Lama Zopa www.fbcspringfield.org. Rinpoche, the center is a place of study, Fairfax Baptist Temple, at the contemplation and meditation. Visit Clifton Presbyterian Church, corner of Fairfax County Parkway and http://www.guhyasamaja.org for more 12748 Richards Lane, Clifton, offers Burke Lake Roads, holds a bible study information. Sunday worship services at 8:30 a.m. fellowship at 9 a.m. Sundays followed and 11 a.m. Nursery care is provided. by a 10 a.m. worship service. Nursery Lord of Life Lutheran offers ser- Christian education for all ages is at care and children’s church also pro- vices at two locations, in Fairfax at 5114 9:45 a.m. 703-830-3175. vided. 6401 Missionary Lane, Fairfax Twinbrook Road and in Clifton at 13421 Station, 703-323-8100 or Twin Lakes Drive. Services in Fairfax are St. Andrew the Apostle Catho- www.fbtministries.org. held on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. and Sun- lic Church, 6720 Union Mill Road, days at 8:30 and 10 a.m. Services in Clifton, conducts Sunday masses at The Guhyasamaja Buddhist Clifton are held on Sundays at 8:15 and 7:30 a.m., 8:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and Center, 10875 Main St., Fairfax City 10:30 a.m. 703-323-9500 or 12:30 p.m. It also offers a Saturday provides free classes to both newcom- www.Lordoflifeva.org. vigil at 5:30 p.m. and a Thursday ers and advanced practitioners of Latin mass at 7 p.m. 703-817-1770 or Tibetan Buddhism. The center em- First Baptist Church of Spring- www.st-andrew.org.

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6 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ October 22-28, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Week in Springfield SpartanFest to Be Held Saturday West Springfield High School’s 30 Annual SpartanFest, with Arts & Crafts Fair\Silent Auction, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. All of West Springfield High School’s clubs and teams are involved. These groups will offer lots of child-friendly activities and a variety of food choices, as well as a live music stage with the WSHS Guitar Club performing. The WSHS PTSA is sponsoring the Arts & Crafts Fair and Silent Auc- tion which benefits the WSHS PTSA Teacher Mini Grant Program. The Arts & Crafts Fair has more than 60 crafters and vendors selling items including jewelry, glass work, artisan breads, specialty foods, wood work,holiday themed items, knitted/crocheted Items, bees wax candles and more. The West Springfield Fire Station will be there with Fire Truck Dem- onstrations, and the Virginia State Police will be participating with their Distracted Driver Simulation from 10 a.m.-noon. Guests will also be able to take pictures with live reptiles provided by Hidden Pond. All the participating crafters and vendors along with many West Springfield businesses have generously donated items to the silent auction. For more information, email [email protected]. Bulletin Board

From Page 5 [email protected]. Mailed entries must be postmarked by DEADLINE SATURDAY/OCT.31 October 30th and sent to: Fairfax Poetry Contest Fairfax County County Alumnae Chapter - Delta Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. P.O. Box Sorority, Inc., Arts and Letters 221224 Chantilly, VA 20153-1224. Committee is sponsoring a poetry contest for Fairfax County Public Middle School students. The poetry SUNDAY/NOV. 1 title is: Silhouette of a Woman: An ”Raising Children in the 21st Influential Female in My Life. The Century - Free Range: Child submissions will be reviewed for Neglect or Positive Parenting?” awards of $125 for first place, $75 2 p.m. Stacy C. Sherwood for second place, and $50 for third Community Center, 3740 Old Lee place. www.fcacdst.org. Poetry Highway, Fairfax. Hear from the Contest deadline for submission is experts. Opening Remarks by Fairfax October 30th. Email entries and County Superintendent Karen Garza. inquiries can be sent to: www.chabadva.org. 703-426-1980.

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Election Coverage for an Informed Vote @SprConnect An independent, locally owned weekly cult to include every race that might impact a newspaper delivered to Find stories, candidate questionnaires, town or community in the print editions. homes and businesses. Published by Please take the time to vote, it matters. In Local Media Connection LLC letters and photos. Editorial Virginia, key races that have affected policy have been decided by fractions of one percent. 1606 King Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 his week and next week are the last views closest to their own. Your vote can make a difference. two publication dates before Elec Virtually every state and local office is on We will not be endorsing in any race this year. Free digital edition delivered to your email box. Go to Ttion Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Our pages the ballot. Find previous coverage and com- I’m keeping this short to allow more room connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe and website are full of coverage, plete coverage on our website for letters to the editor. letters, candidate questionnaires and photos www.connectionnewspapers.com, click on NEWS DEPARTMENT: of the campaign trail in an effort to help vot- Elections. Because many districts in Virginia — Mary Kimm [email protected] [email protected] ers decide to vote and which candidates hold resemble spiky amoebas, it is sometimes diffi- Kemal Kurspahic Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 Letters to the Editor [email protected] Amna Rehmatulla Editorial Assistant Deeper Look at School Spending 703-778-9410 ext.427 [email protected] To the Editor: County spending for pensions and “Cadillac” Tim Peterson The editorial (“Closer Look at School Spend- health plans increased by $700M. If that spend- Community Reporter ing,” The Connection, Oct. 14-20, 2015) cites ing had increased at the same rate as enroll- 703-314-0789 a draft report from the Virginia Joint Legisla- ment and inflation, the increase would have [email protected] tive Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) been $400M less. Jon Roetman to say that Fairfax County Public Schools The editorial notes the increasing number Sports Editor ❖ 703-752-4013 [email protected] (FCPS) reduced spending by 6.5 percent be- of FCPS students living in poverty. However @jonroetman tween 2009 and 2014. FCPS has failed over the last 30 years to raise It turns out that 2009 was the end of the minority (Hispanic and African-American) ADVERTISING: decade-long housing bubble, during which the achievement. Children in poverty are not get- For advertising information e-mail: real estate tax paid by the typical Fairfax ting educated, and a disproportionate number [email protected] County homeowner increased 100 percent, of them end up in jail. The problem is not the 703-778-9431 from $2,400 to $4,800. children or their families but the FCPS K-3 cur- Steve Hogan Between the start of the housing bubble in riculum. The minority student achievement Display Advertising, 703-778-9418 2000 and 2016, while FCPS enrollment in- gap evident in 12th grade is evident in fourth [email protected] creased 22 percent, FCPS spending increased grade. By fourth grade, children should have Andrea Smith 100 percent. Even after adjusting for inflation, mastered reading and arithmetic. FCPS fails Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 [email protected] FCPS spending increased 38 percent. FCPS in both because it does not use phonics-based staff increased 27 percent. reading instruction and has inadequate drill Debbie Funk National Sales FCPS has claimed that since 2008 its budget in arithmetic. In addition it bores children with cial education costs and save FCPS and the 703-778-9444 was cut by $500M and 2,000 positions. In fact, social studies. Virginia, U.S., and world his- taxpayers tens and perhaps hundreds of mil- [email protected] its budget increased by $350M and 1,000 po- tory instruction should begin in Kindergarten lions of dollars. David Griffin sitions. instead of waiting until fourth grade. Younger Marketing Assistant The JLARC report notes an increase in health children enjoy learning history. Arthur Purves 703-778-9431 [email protected] insurance spending. It could have included Higher achievement resulting from better Republican Candidate for Chairman, pensions, too. Since 2000, FCPS and Fairfax curricula would reduce disciplinary and spe- Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm [email protected] Opposition to I-66 tolls @MaryKimm Executive Vice President We Can Do Better Jerry Vernon inside the Beltway. [email protected]

By State Sen. David Marsden (D-37) hoods both inside and outside of the Beltway. Editor in Chief Commentary Steven Mauren Del. David Bulova (D-37) We applaud VDOT for coming up with some Managing Editor promising and creative solutions — including Kemal Kurspahic Photography: aving both been raised here in North vice, there should at least be a strong link be- the active traffic management system recently Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel ern Virginia, we have seen first-hand tween who pays and the services delivered. The implemented outside of the Beltway. But the Art/Design: H Laurence Foong, John Heinly how the chronic congestion prob- idea of tolling I-66 inside the Beltway without current plan to toll I-66 inside the Beltway Production Manager: lems on I-66 have affected our economy and a solid plan for creating new infrastructure that without increased capacity is the wrong way Geovani Flores quality of life. Like most people in our area, directly benefits the toll payers simply fails to to go. It is a matter of principal. Special Assistant to the Publisher this is personal. Traffic on I-66 has stolen count- meet this basic test. Likewise, we are concerned Jeanne Theismann [email protected] less hours that could have been spent with fam- that this project violates the concept of first @TheismannMedia ily or at work. That is why we were proud to do-no-harm. A recent study by Fairfax County support the bipartisan transportation package found that while those using parallel roads Write CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 passed by the Virginia General Assembly in won’t be affected in the direction of rush hour The Connection welcomes views on any public Circulation Manager: 2013 that is now generating billions for infra- traffic, those who go the opposite direction will issue. The deadline for all material is noon Ann Oliver Friday. Letters must be signed. Include home [email protected] structure improvements in our region. How- see significant increases in traffic. Even if this address and home and business numbers. ever, the way revenue is generated does mat- can be absorbed in the short-term, we have Letters are routinely edited for libel, grammar, ter, which is why we feel compelled to express serious doubts about whether this is sustain- good taste and factual errors. our current opposition to the Virginia Depart- able in the long-term. The days of one-way rush Send to: ment of Transportation’s plan to toll I-66 in- hour traffic are quickly going the way of the Letters to the Editor side the Beltway. dinosaur as areas like Tysons, Herndon, The Connection While legitimate concern has been raised Chantilly, Reston, and Centreville continue to 1606 King St. Alexandria VA 22314 with regard to the cost to commuters, there is develop. VDOT’s actions mean that those who Call: 703-917-6444. a much deeper principal at stake. No one likes are using these local roads will see their com- By e-mail: [email protected] the idea of tolls. But like water and sewer ser- mutes lengthened. This will include neighbor-

8 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ October 22-28, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com The Boosterthon Fun Run was truly a community effort. Teachers, family Photos contributed members and friends cheered on their students during the Boosterthon On average, students at Keene Mill Elementary ran 30-35 laps to celebrate Fun Run. the funds they raised for their school during the nine-day program. Boosterthon Fun Run Inspires Students to Build Character Through Sports

n Sept. 18, more than 780 stu program themed “Big World Recess,” where teamwork, curiosity, practice, humility, con- fundraiser at the school. The funds raised Odents ran in the Boosterthon Fun students learned character through sports fidence and endurance through the every- by the students will be going towards build- Run at Keene Mill Elementary. On in other cultures. day stories of six child-athletes from around ing a new playground. Sept. 30, more than 700 students ran in the During the nine days, students at both the world. In addition, Eagle View Elementary is also Boosterthon Fun Run at Eagle View Elementary. schools experienced up-close how sports From the hard work of the students and set to profit more than $20,000 from the The Boosterthon Fun Run was the culmi- bring people together. Documentary-style the community, Keene Mill Elementary will nine-day fundraiser. The funds raised will nating event of the nine-day Boosterthon videos taught students how to develop profit more than $20,000 from the nine-day be used to fund the PTA budget for the year.

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Between Town of residence: grandchildren my husband and I we have: Alexandria, Fairfax Education: BA, MS, MBA University of Pennsylvania four adult children and seven County Offices held, dates: N/A grandchildren. Age: 68 Occupation and relevant experience: Computer Education: AAS Degree in Family: Three grown Programmer Business Management from children, four Grand– Community involvement: Northern VA Community children -President, Fairfax County Taxpayers Alliance since College, attended business Education: MBA 1996 classes, UVA evening program, with a certificate in -Member, Fairfax County Meals Tax Task Force (2014) previously held Real Estate Software Engineering -Member, Hunter Mill Citizen Budget Committee license Administration (2013) Offices held, dates: Offices held, dates: -Treasurer, Fairfax Committee 100 Elected Braddock (then called Elected to Vice– Chair, -Member Fairfax Branch, NAACP Annandale) District Supervisor Independent Greens of -Past member of three Fairfax County Public Schools in 1987. In February 2009 Virginia (2007 to advisory committees elected Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Re-elected in Present); elected to COG TPB CAC (2007–2010) -Scoutmaster 2011. Occupation and relevant experience: Occupation and relevant experience: I am a full Governmental Budget Analyst, Businesswoman Website: votepurves.org time Chairman. Prior to elected office I held positions in Community involvement: Fairfax Federation Civic Email address: [email protected] business. Association Committee, Public Safety Chair (approxi- Twitter handle: agpurves Community involvement: I came to local government mately 2009–2010) Name three favorite endorsements: Del. Tim Hugo and Loudoun Supervisor through my work as Civic Association president of Kings Website: www.GailParker.US Eugene Delgaudio Park West. I have been a member of the Annandale Rotary, Email address: [email protected] how serving as an honorary member. I am a founder of Twitter handle: @ggailparker QUESTIONS: Faith Communities in Action and collaborated on two Name three favorite endorsements: 1. What is one issue that defines your call to serve, why does it community history projects: A Look Back at Braddock and Independent Greens of Virginia matter, and how will you tackle it? the Asian American History Project. Only 59% of Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) seniors are prepared for college, Website: http://sharonbulova.com/ QUESTIONS: and the percent prepared varies from 75% for Langley High School to 20% for Lee Email address: [email protected] 1. What is one issue that defines your call and Mt. Vernon High Schools. In a quarter of a century FCPS has made no progress in Twitter handle: http:twitter.com/sharonbulova to serve, why does it matter, and how will closing the minority student achievement gap: only 35% of Hispanic and 20% of Name three favorite endorsements: FEA (Fairfax you tackle it? African-American FCPS seniors are prepared for college. Even if you don’t go to Education Association), Fairfax County Chamber of The Independent Green Party Green New Deal will college, being prepared for college makes you better qualified for a good job. The Commerce, Sierra Club get us on the right track. The Green New Deal means solution is better instruction in the basics; not more money. As county chairman I double– digit job growth in Eco jobs for the economy. would hold the school board accountable for achievement when the school board QUESTIONS: Solar jobs. Wind jobs. Geothermal jobs. Rail jobs. The makes its annual $2B budget request. 1. What is one issue that defines your call to Green New Deal means Bike share for Fairfax County. serve, why does it matter, and how will you tackle Bikes, like rail, increase the value of our homes, 2. What distinguishes you from your opponent(s) and why should it? businesses, and communities. The Green New Deal voters choose you? I love local government and feel strongly about commu- will bring Electronic VRE signs for commuters. The The incumbent chairman: nity engagement. In my roles as Braddock Supervisor and Green New Deal means New Tracks, More Trains, For 16 years has raised real estate taxes three times faster than household income, now Chairman I have been committed to making sure our More often to More Places. The Green New Deal is which is unaffordable, especially for seniors; community is at the table with local government to solar panels, and geothermal heating and cooling for Does not hold the schools accountable for achievement; participate in resolving issues and addressing our chal- every public building. Renewable energy makes Is indifferent to the disproportionate incarceration of Hispanics and African- lenges. A major challenge right now is the sluggish recovery money for taxpayers. Americans in the county jail; we are experiencing from the Great Recession. My goal is to Sat silent for 17 months while the police department refused to disclose the details strike the right balance between maintaining taxes that are 2. What distinguishes you from your of the shooting of an unarmed civilian by a police officer on August 29, 2013; affordable to our residents while investing what is needed opponent(s) and why should voters choose Neglected maintenance of the now unsafe and unreliable Metrorail system to build to ensure a world class school system, safe streets and you? the Silver Line; neighborhoods, compassionate human services, a clean My advocacy for Rail and renewable energy. Since 2000 cut staffing of libraries and parks by 112 positions while adding 145 environment and quality of life services like libraries and Investments in Green Energy make money. The solar clerks to handle public assistance applications, for a total of 354 public assistance our fantastic park system. age is here and we want on–board! It is past time to positions. bring the Green Revolution to Fairfax County. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics job growth in Fairfax County was close 2. What distinguishes you from your to last of the 342 largest U.S. counties last year. I will grow jobs by cutting taxes; opponent(s) and why should voters choose you? 3. More than half of the county budget is using the chairman’s pulpit to advocate for higher achievement, including Hispanic I have the experience, the commitment and the enthusi- devoted to the local school system. A signifi- and African-American achievement, through better curricula; being transparent; and asm to serve as Fairfax County’s chairman. I believe I have cant budget gap looms for the next budget making Metrorail repairs my highest transportation priority. the collaborative skill set needed to lead our Board and our cycle, both for FCPS and Fairfax County. community on an even, positive course. What are the top county priorities and how 3. More than half of the county budget is devoted to the local school will you assure funding and manage the system. A significant budget gap looms for the next budget cycle, both 3. More than half of the county budget is budget? What ideas do you have for increas- for FCPS and Fairfax County. What are the top county priorities and devoted to the local school system. A significant ing revenue? Name two areas/items you how will you assure funding and manage the budget? What ideas do you budget gap looms for the next budget cycle, both would cut or reduce. have for increasing revenue? Name two areas/items you would cut or for FCPS and Fairfax County. What are the top The infrastructure budget has too many subsidies reduce. county priorities and how will you assure funding to big oil, big asphalt, big auto, fossil fuels. Giving a For FY2017 the county and schools want to increase spending by $240M while and manage the budget? What ideas do you have half a trillion dollars in taxpayer subsidies annually revenues are projected to increase only $20M without a real estate tax hike. This for increasing revenue? Name two areas/items worldwide to big oil is fiscal lunacy. Cut and predicament demonstrates the need for new leadership. Seventy percent of the you would cut or reduce. reprioritize the infrastructure budget to invest in free spending increase is for raises (3.5% for county and 4% for school employees), Education continues to be my highest priority. It is solar energy and geothermal energy. Work harmoni- Cadillac health plans, and pensions with retirement at 55. My opponent would raise however, not my only priority. It is critical that we continue ously with the School Board to place money where it real estate taxes 9%, pushing the typical homeowner’s real estate tax from $5,700 to to be the safest jurisdiction of our size in the U.S. and that will do the most good, fund education costs and $6,200. She raised real estate taxes 8% last year. For 16 years the supervisors have we maintain the quality of life our residents value. Begin- teacher salaries rather than administration costs. been increasing taxes three times faster than household income. Since 2000, while ning in January our newly elected Board will engage in a Build Rail: Rail will grow revenues by growing the school enrollment has increased 22%, the school budget increased 100%. County and multi-year Lines of Business process to examine all of our economy. Rail increases the value of our homes, school spending for health and pension benefits increased $700M since 2000; that is services in order to identify opportunities for efficiencies businesses and communities. Every $1 invested in $400M more than needed to keep up with inflation, population, and enrollment. For and savings. We have invited the School Board to partici- Rail returns $20 to the community! 16 years the average annual raise for 30,000 county and school employees has been pate with us in this process. I am hopeful that, working 4%. To pay for these raises and benefits, the supervisors have been increasing real together, we will find new ways to economize on resources 4. How many hours a week of outside estate taxes three times faster than household income. The revenue from the tax hikes and improve on the delivery of services to families and employment do you anticipate while serving was not enough to pay for the raises and benefits, so park and library staffing was cut students. on the Board of Supervisors? and class sizes increased. And now teachers and police cannot afford the $6,000 real The new salary voted by the Board will allow me to estate taxes that were increased to pay for their own raises and benefits. To make 4. How many hours a week of outside employ- devote full time to BOS duties. Fairfax County affordable again, we need to cut taxes by reducing benefits and giving ment do you anticipate while serving on the smaller raises, as is the case with private-sector employees. Board of Supervisors? I am a full time Chairman. I work well over 40 hours per 4. How many hours a week of outside employment do you anticipate week plus countless hours of community and regional while serving on the Board of Supervisors? activities. I can retire and be a full-time chairman.

10 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ October 22-28, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Election ‘15 Candidate for School Board Candidates for Springfield Lee District Candidate for District Supervisor Supervisor Lee District Corazon S. Foley (I) Pat Herrity (R) Jeffrey C. McKay (D) Tamara Derenak Challenger for Incumbent Spring- Springfield Supervi- field Supervisor Incumbent, Kaufax sor Town of resi- Unopposed Town of resi- dence: Clifton, VA Town of resi- Incumbent Lee Dis- dence: Burke Age: 55 dence: Lee District trict School Board Age: 65 Family: wife Nancy, (Alexandria section) member, unopposed Family: Married 42 son Sean, daughter Age: 40 Town of resi- years to Michael Valeria: Family: Wife Crys- dence: Alexandria, Foley; 2 Children; 2 Education: BS Ac- tal, daughter Leann, Virginia- Fairfax Grandchildren counting from son Aidan. County Education: MBA in Virginia Tech, West Education: B.S. in Age: 53 Finance from George Springfield High Public Administra- Family: I’ve been Washington Univer- School graduate tion from James married to my sity Offices held, Madison University. husband for 25 Offices held, dates: Springfield Offices held, years. ºWe have 2 dates: Founding Chairman, Burke/West Spring- District Supervisor – 2008 to present dates: Lee District Supervisor, 2007-present. children. Our son is field Senior Center Without Walls (2009 – Occupation and relevant experience: Chief Occupation and relevant experience: Mem- a 2013 FCPS Present); Delegate, Fairfax County Senior Citizens’ Financial Officer at a local government contractor. ber of the Board of Supervisors since 2007; chief graduate and our daughter is currently a junior Council (2011-2015); Board Member, Fairfax Active in the business, sports and civic communi- of staff to Supervisor Dana Kauffman 1996-2007. at an FCPS High Schoolº County History Museum Subcommittees (2008- ties. Community involvement: Reserve deputy Education: BA in Political Science and Present); Founding Chairman, Fairfax County Community involvement: Having spent his sheriff; former board member, UCM. Business from Penn State Universityº Asian American History Project (2007-Present); entire life here, Pat has a unique understanding of Website: www.jeffmckay.net. Offices held, dates: Lee District Representa- Founding Coordinator, Edgewater Neighborhood Northern Virginia and its needs. First as a business, Email address: [email protected] tive, Fairfax County School Board 2011-2015, Watch (2012-Present); sports and community leader and now as a Super- Twitter handle: @jeffreycmckay Board Chair, 2014-2015, Vice Chair, 2013-2014 Occupation and relevant experience: Re- visor, Pat has actively led efforts to implement Name three favorite endorsements: Fairfax Occupation and relevant experience: tired Economic and Intelligence Analyst, US solutions to neighborhood problems. County Chamber of Commerce, Sierra Club, Fairfax Former Marketing and Communications Department of State. Website: http://www.patherrity.org/ County League of Conservation Voters, Fairfax Executive for various Trade and Professional Community involvement: Lady Fairfax and Email address: [email protected] County Professional Firefighters and Paramedics Associations: Small Business Owner of a Community Champion Awards Twitter handle: @PatHerrity IAFF 2068, Police Benevolent Association, and Marketing Consulting Firm Website: www.facebook.com/ Name three favorite endorsements: SEIU Local 512. Community involvement: Chair, Fairfax Foley4SpringfieldSeniorCenter NOVABIZPAC (Fairfax County Chamber of Com- 1. What is one issue that defines your Child Care Advisory Council; PTA Vice President, Email address: [email protected] merce), Northern Virginia Association of Realtors, call to serve, why does it matter, and how Springfield Estates ES; Chair, PTA Cultural Arts, Name endorsements: Independent Greens of the Police Benevolent Association/Fraternal Order will you tackle it? Springfield Estates & Bush Hill ES; FCPS Virginia of Police. There is no single issue — I am committed to Business and Community Advisory Council ... 1. What is one issue that defines your 1. What is one issue that defines your public service and to balancing the needs and re- Website: www.KaufaxForSchools.com call to serve, why does it matter, and how call to serve, why does it matter, and how sources of all of our community. Email address: [email protected] will you tackle it? will you tackle it? 2. What distinguishes you from your Twitter handle: @Kaufax4Schools The part-time Springfield Supervisor has failed From the kitchen table growing up, to my time opponent(s) and why should voters choose Name endorsements: Fairfax County to do his job of providing constituent services to as a business and community leader to my years as you? Federation of Teachers, Fairfax Education improve our quality of life. Other districts have 17 a Supervisor – identifying and implementing com- I have no opponent. I have a track record of 20 Association permanent senior centers, Springfield District, mon sense transportation solutions has been one years in the public sector with a solid list of accom- 1. What is one issue that defines your none. Over the last eight years, I founded and de- of my passions. It impacts our quality of life, the plishments. During my two terms, I have chaired call to serve, why does it matter, and how veloped the public-private partnership – the Burke/ cost to do business here and our very health. two key Board committees, Transportation and will you tackle it? My grandparents immigrated West Springfield Senior Center Without Walls I was active in promoting telework, a Northern Legislative, and have co-chaired the Revitalization to this country for a better life. My parents taught (BWSSCWoW). This is important for our whole crossing of the Potomac and the 495 Express Lanes Committee. As Legislative Chair, I have fought me that education opens doors to opportunities. I community because the longer a senior remains early in my business career. I led the effort to open against some of the proposed state legislation that was the first in my family to attend college. My life functional and healthy, the less the burden on the the I-66 ramps at Monument Drive and would negatively affect our County. As a member has changed because of my educational experi- children, the grandchildren and our Springfield Stringfellow Road during non-HOV hours and the of the Virginia Association of Counties (VACO) ences. As a School Board member, I will work to District. As Supervisor, I will implement cost-effec- use of the I-66 shoulder lanes anytime it is con- Board of Directors, I have fought attempts to elimi- continually meet the wide and varying needs of all tive solutions to provide facilities for gested. I am actively supporting an Express Lanes nate Cost of Competing dollars by rural children who come to our doors. multigenerational health programs. solution that will provide congestion relief and jurisdictions and am fighting to secure more state 2. What distinguishes you from your 2. What distinguishes you from your transportation choices – carpool, bus, paid express funding for our schools. I am proud of my record opponent(s) and why should voters choose opponent; why should voters choose you? trip or free trip in less congested lanes. in revitalizing the district, especially transforming you? I am a parent, community leader and have I will serve as full-time Springfield Supervisor 2. What distinguishes you from your the blighted Springfield Mall into the Springfield been elected by my peers to serve as both the Chair providing much-needed responsive leadership to opponent(s) and why should voters choose Town Center and attracting new transit oriented and Vice Chair during my first term. I will work to ensure that our district receives its fair share of you? I have served on the Fairfax County Board of development near the Huntington Metro. meet the needs of all students, build community county resources, particularly for senior health Supervisors for 8 years and throughout that entire 3. What are the top county priorities and and business partnerships and recruit and retain programs. I am a fiscal conservative who believes time I have done everything I can to assist constitu- how will you assure funding and manage the region’s best teachers. in good government. The part-time incumbent is ents who have issues and am dedicated finding the budget? What ideas do you have for 3. How will you address the growing eco- beholden to political donors – raising over solutions to their problems. increasing revenue? Name two areas/ nomic divide in county schools? $470,000 while spending $300,000. Moreover, 3. What are the top county priorities and items you would cut or reduce. I will continue to work with and to educate, our Board decisions will benefit with broader commu- how will you assure funding and manage While education is our top priority (more than local, state and federal funding partners about the nity representation since I will serve as the first the budget? What ideas do you have for half of our General Fund), adequately funding growing and diverse needs of our students. I will Filipino/Asian American Springfield Supervisor. increasing revenue? Name two areas/ other core County services is also critical. Public continue my advocacy for equitable programming 3. What are the top county priorities and items you would cut or reduce. safety, parks, libraries and human services are and our need to maintain needs based staffing. how will you assure funding and manage Our priorities should be schools, public safety, important to our residents. We must continue to 4. How to address the achievement gap? the budget? What ideas do you have for and a safety net for those that truly need it. We put pressure on the state to adequately fund K-12 Our current Board has made it our mission, increasing revenue? Name two areas/ need to grow our commercial tax base and relieve education. Fairfax cannot continue to make up through our strategic plan, to eliminate achieve- items you would cut or reduce. the tax burden on our homeowners. We currently losses in state funding, especially with our very lim- ment gaps. I will continue to advocate for the I will seek fair share of federal and state fund- have an 18% commercial vacancy rate and we are ited taxing authority,for education without expansion of pre-K opportunities, ensure that all ing for education just as I am seeking fair share of losing high paying jobs. We need to leverage the affecting our other core services. ELL students have quality programs to meet their county resources for Springfield District – and more region’s assets and grow our economy and attract We are also working to diversify our economy needs, oversee the Project Momentum initiatives. partnerships with the business sector for cost-effec- high paying jobs to the County. Our schools are the and the economic strategic plan that we adopted 5. What steps would you take to manage tive innovations. I will seek management reforms, number one reason businesses locate here and we last spring will help us take advantage of economic the budget gap to fund the needs of the including pensions, in the Lines of Business Re- need to address their funding concerns. I have opportunities. school system? What are the top priorities view. I will cut unnecessary administrative costs in listed numerous ideas in the Herrity Reports in- 4. How many hours a week of outside em- and what could be cut? FCPS and Fairfax County, beginning with the of- cluding outsourcing, focusing resources on those in ployment do you anticipate while serving With a growing and diverse student population, fice of the Springfield Supervisor whose spending need, implementing private sector practices and on the Board of Supervisors? lagging teachers’ salaries, and rising health care was the highest among Supervisors in FY2015. metrics, and addressing our pension issues. I serve as a full-time board member. I do not and retirement costs, our school system is facing a 4. How many hours a week of outside 4. How many hours a week of outside believe that given the size of Lee District and the potential $72 million deficit. We have cut nearly a employment do you anticipate while serv- employment do you anticipate while serv- complexity of governance, that it’s possible to serve half of a billion dollars and eliminated nearly 2,200 ing on the Board of Supervisors? ing on the Board of Supervisors? constituents well on a part time basis. positions since 2008. Further cuts may have dev- I will serve as the Full-Time Springfield Super- The hours I spend as a CFO varies depending on astating effects on our system. I will continue to All questionnaires have been edited for visor and will have no outside employment. what is going on in my Supervisor’s office. My CFO reach out to the community and work in collabo- role has been invaluable to me as a Supervisor and length. Complete versions are available at ration with all of our funding authorities-local, keeps me firmly grounded in the realities our resi- www.ConnectionNewspapers.com state and federal—to determine the best course of dents and businesses deal with every day. action for our school system. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ October 22-28, 2015 ❖ 11 Election ‘15 School Board Candidates At-Large Omar Fateh Jeanette Hough Manar Jean-Jacques Ryan McElveen Town of residence: Annandale Town of residence: Fairfax Town of residence: Fairfax INCUMBENT Age: 25 Age: 36 Age: 31 Town of residence: McLean Education: MPA Family: Husband, Family: My fam- Age: 29 from George Mason Charlie (Oakton ily is originally from Family: Married University graduate ’97); Ryan Egypt and my won- Education: M.A. Occupation and (4th grade), Keri derful husband, in International Af- relevant experi- (2nd grade), Ethan Thierry, is from Haiti. fairs, Columbia ence: Former (Kindergarten), We have been mar- University; B.A. in Campaign Finance Vader (rescue puppy) ried for 7 years and Anthropology and Analyst at FEC, Education: B.A we have a two chil- East Asian Studies, Former Academic in Economics; Uni- dren, Thomas is 2 The University of Vir- Advisor/Assistant In- versity of Virginia, and Mary is 8 ginia structor at Northern Masters in Physical months. Offices held, Virginia Community Therapy; University Education: I hold dates: School Board College of North Carolina, a B.A. in Sociology Member, At-large, Community in- Chapel Hill from George Mason January 2012- volvement: Co–organize youth basketball league, Occupation and relevant experience: University Present Assist in developing tutoring programs at local Physical Therapist (Senior Therapist – mentor and Occupation and relevant experience: I Occupation and relevant experience: As- mosques leader role) work at the Refugee Processing Center as a contrac- sistant Director, John L. Thornton China Center, Website: www.fatehforschoolboard.com Community involvement: Volunteer in tor for the Department of State. Since starting there The Brookings Institution Email address: [email protected] children’s elementary school, local homeless shel- 8 years ago, I have been known as a solution- Website: www.ryanforschoolboard.com Twitter handle: Fateh4sb ter, church, and with meals and holiday gifts driven, out-of-the box thinker with creative Email address: [email protected] Name favorite endorsements: Fairfax Edu- through Our Daily Bread, volunteer with kid’s solutions. In addition to my analytical skills, I bring Twitter handle: @RyanLMcElveen cation Association sports and activities, Manna Meal coordinator, PTA a parent’s perspective to the board. As a mom of Name three endorsements: Fairfax County QUESTIONS: member two future FCPS students, my priority is ensuring Federation of Teachers, Fairfax Education Associa- 1. What is one issue that defines your Website: jeanetteforschoolboard.com the best education for children in FCPS. tion, Fairfax County Democratic Committee call to serve, why does it matter, and how Email address: Community involvement: I participate in QUESTIONS: will you tackle it? [email protected] local volunteer opportunities though my church, I 1. What is one issue that defines your The achievement gap. Our minority and eco- Name three favorite endorsements: Class spent time on the ground in New Orleans after call to serve, why does it matter, and how nomically disadvantaged students continually Size Counts, Former Congressman Tom Davis, Hurricane Katrina assisting in disaster relief efforts will you tackle it? score 20-30 points below their peers on standard- Congresswoman Barbara Comstock and I spent time helping at an orphanage in my I will remain a voice for the voiceless who don’t ized tests. The dropout rate among economically QUESTIONS: husband’s hometown of Port-au-Prince, Haiti after know how to best resolve their concerns with the disadvantaged students has nearly doubled in the 1. What is one issue that defines your the devastating earthquake in 2010. school system. One of my first actions on the Board last four years. First, standardized test scores call to serve, why does it matter, and how Website: www.ManarForFairfax.com was to push for the creation of a system to allow should not be the main indicator of student will you tackle it? Email address: [email protected] community members to submit YouTube video tes- progress or potential. Second, rather than having Responsibility to the community defines my call Twitter handle: @Manar4FFX timonies to be shown at our meetings. We became teachers teach to the tests, it is important for the to serve. That responsibility comes with engaging Name favorite endorsements: I have am the first public Board in the country to implement School Board to give teachers the freedom to iden- the community members, being fiscally responsible officially endorsed by the GOP and Arab Commu- this kind of feedback mechanism. I will continue tify their students’ strengths and interests. Finally, and setting clear priorities. Authentic engagement nity Radio. engaging with the community in a transparent we must get parents involved, and to place respon- includes holding office hours and citizen town halls QUESTIONS: manner and with an open mind while working to sibility on the students to succeed as well. throughout the year, not just showing up to ribbon 1. What is one issue that defines your improve our communications. 2. Why should voters choose you? cuttings and planned events. Our community de- call to serve, why does it matter, and how 2. What distinguishes you from your The qualities that separate me most from the serves more transparency with FCPS’ $2.7 billion will you tackle it? opponent(s) and why should voters choose other candidates for School Board include the per- operating fund. I will prioritize reducing large class As a first generation American, I cherish the you? spective I bring as a member of some of the sizes, not with one-time fixes the way my oppo- importance of a government that listens to its I have a track record of bringing significant and County’s many underrepresented communities (in- nents have, but with long-term planning. I will people. I feel called to serve in my local govern- positive change to the school system in a short cluding the Somali and Muslim communities), as prioritize competitive teacher salaries. Our teach- ment because the current school board is amount of time. I have focused on three major ini- a former Fairfax County Public Schools student, ers’ salaries have fallen behind compared to unresponsive to its constituents. I plan on involv- tiatives — improving school food (including the and also as a former advisor to countless area stu- surrounding counties. Instead of making it a real ing the community in all board-related matters creation of a fresh food pilot kitchen and the sys- dents at Northern Virginia Community College. priority, the Board raised their own salary by 60%. through regular town halls, PTA meetings, setting tem-wide study of our Food and Nutrition Services 3. How will you address the growing eco- 2. What distinguishes you from your special time aside to meet with teachers and mak- program), the internationalization working group nomic divide in county schools? opponents, why should voters choose you? ing myself readily available to the residents of (to help guide our work on implementing world Many parents in Fairfax County must work mul- My opponents either do not have children or Fairfax County via office hours, email and phone. languages and study-abroad opportunities), and tiple jobs, and are not able to provide the full have not had children in FCPS for a long time. As 2. Why should voters choose you? the alumni networking action group (which has support needed by their children, such as attend- the mother of children in graduating classes of The incumbent at-large candidates either have helped us map a path to create an FCPS alumni ing school meetings and checking their children’s 2023, 2025, 2027, I bring a unique insight into our children that have already graduated from FCPS or association). In my next term, I hope to see all of work. It is critical for us to get parents as involved school system. I bring an Economics degree when do not have children at all, the only way they take these efforts through to implementation. as we can, in part by meeting them on their terms we face a shortfall of over $70 million for FY17 due their decisions home with them is in their pockets. 3. How will you address the growing eco- and as much as possible. I will ensure that I am to failing to enact budgeting best practices. As a mom of two future FCPS students, my prior- nomic divide in county schools? easily accessible to the entire community. Having 3. How will you address the growing eco- ity is ensuring the highest quality education for FCPS is a tale of two counties, and this unques- worked with my local mosque to develop a tutor- nomic divide in county schools? FCPS students so that our children have the best tionably has emerged as one of our biggest ing program for our County’s youth, many people Part of the growing divide comes from parallel opportunities to thrive and be successful. I under- challenges. In Fairfax, more than half of our el- within our community are willing to donate their decisions made by the Board of Supervisors. It is stand the frustration parents have with class size ementary schools sit above the socio-economic time and efforts to help both academically, and in imperative to have a new School Board that can disparity, the need for more rigor in the classroom tipping point, proving that Fairfax has moved be- developing them as professionals. build trust with the Board of Supervisors. With a and the need for parents of this next generation to yond localized poverty. To address this divide, the Increased funding is necessary to meet the needs better relationship, the two Boards can work to- be respected and recognized as the primary edu- School Board must maintain its long-standing prac- of an ever-expanding student body. gether for our community and all of our children. cators of their children … that is a perspective tice of targeting these communities with 4. How to address the achievement gap? 4. How to address the achievement gap? needed on the school board and it is one that the needs-based funding. Co-location of school and To begin addressing the issue in earnest, the Under current leadership, the achievement gap incumbents cannot offer. human services facilities, as has been piloted in School Board first needs compassionate represen- continues to be substantial. We cannot keep elect- 3. How will you address the growing eco- Mount Vernon, is another way to tackle this com- tatives willing to understand and serve the needs ing the same people and expect a different result. nomic divide in county schools? munity issue without spending significant of the full range of County students with new en- We need to provide a rigorous curriculum to all It is important to keep rigor, class size disparity additional county resources. ergy and ability. students and allocate resources for objective gains. and staffing formulas at the heart of the conversa- 4. How to address the achievement gap? 5. More than half of the county budget is We need to work with the community to provide tion with the community. Working together, we Our Board has remained steadfast in our support devoted to the school system with a bud- wraparound services and empower parents to help can create solutions that address our county’s chal- of needy students and those who speak other lan- get gap looming, both for FCPS and Fairfax their children at home. lenges and needs. It is the responsibility of FCPS guages at home by directing budget resources to County. What steps would you take to 5. More than half of the county budget is to educate all students in the county and shape these at-risk populations. We have made expand- manage the gap? What are the top priori- devoted to the school system with a bud- them into productive members of the community. ing early childhood opportunities one of our ties and what could be cut? get gap looming, both for FCPS and Fairfax 4. How to address the achievement gap? priorities, because we know that investments in the Board members must also better engage their County. What are the top priorities and Coming from an immigrant family and working education of students at an early age pay dividends fellow elected officials to seek additional funding. what could be cut? daily to bring refugees to the U.S., I understand later in their educational careers (thus saving our The majority of the Board of Supervisors wants to FCPS’ projected shortfall is 2.5% of the operat- what education means for those seeking a better system money). We must continue working with fully fund our schools, but the dollars simply are ing budget. The current School Board took five future for themselves and their families in the U.S. the county to creatively fund and house these pro- not coming in from Richmond. We need to work years to hire an auditor general and has refused to I am very concerned that the needle hasn’t moved grams. with state representatives to bring back our tax do a line of business review. My top priority is to on closing the minority achievement gap in years, 5. More than half of the county budget is dollars. We must work first and foremost to pro- ensure clear metrics and objectivity so we base cuts despite $65 million being poured into projects tar- devoted to the local school system with a vide additional funding. We must get both Boards on educational impact and effectiveness, not on geting the issue. The current board continually significant budget gap looming, both for on the same page, and put education–– in other bias and popularity. We also need to look at FCPS’ changes the name of these projects (Excel, PSI, Mo- FCPS and Fairfax County. What steps words, our children–– first in Fairfax County. contract procurement practices. I will bring lead- mentum, etc), making it nearly impossible to would you take to manage the gap and to ership to the Board so we cut waste and inefficiency, not proven programs. See QUESTIONNAIRES, Next Page See QUESTIONNAIRES, Next Page 12 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ October 22-28, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Election ‘15 School Board Candidates At-Large Questionnaires Continued from Ilryong Moon Burnette G. Scarboro Theodore J. “Ted” Previous Page and This Page INCUMBENT Town of resi- Town of resi- dence: Alexandria Velkoff dence: Fairfax (Fairfax County) INCUMBENT Manar Jean-Jacques Age: 58 Age: Over 21 Town of Resi- evaluate the effectiveness of the programs. I Family: Father of Family: Luther, dence: Chantilly would begin addressing the achievement gap by 2 FCPS graduates husband; Children – Age: 61 engaging teachers in the conversation and seeking Education: Syreeta, Seneca and Family: Wife, Dr. their expertise. Harvard, B.A.; Will- Stefanie Patricia Velkoff; 5. More than half of the county budget is iam and Mary Law Education: Daughters Catherine devoted to the local school system with a School, J.D. Johnson C. Smith (South Lakes H.S. significant budget gap looming, both for Offices held, University, Charlotte, 2007), Elizabeth FCPS and Fairfax County. What steps dates: At-Large NC; NOVA Commu- (Chantilly H.S. 2009) would you take to manage the gap and to School Board Mem- nity College; and Offices held, fund the needs of the school system? What ber, 07/1995-12/ George Mason Uni- dates: At-Large are the top priorities and what could be 1995 & 2004-present; Braddock District School versity, Fairfax, VA. member of the Fairfax County School Board, Janu- cut? Board Member 1996-1999; At-Large Planning Offices held, dates: No elected office held ary 2012 to present. Have served as Vice Chairman If elected, I would like to put a motion before the Commissioner 2000-2003. Occupation and relevant experience: of the Board, Chairman and Vice Chairman of the board to vote on giving back the 60% raise they Occupation and relevant experience: At- Fairfax County Public Schools – Family Engage- Budget Committee. voted themselves in the midst of this budget gap. torney since 1984; Member, Board of Directors, ment Representative; African Heritage Early Occupation and relevant experience: Se- I would also like to look at outsourcing FCPS jobs American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras, 2000- Literacy Project Leader. Co-founder South County nior Software Architect at Integrity One Partners, that do not directly impact the education of chil- 2010; Member, Board of Directors, Montessori Youth Network a 501(c)(3) non-profit organiza- Reston VA; previously with Lockheed Martin and dren inside the classroom. Outsourcing gives School of Northern Virginia, 1994-1995 tion. Member, Lt. Governor’s Commonwealth IBM in Manassas, VA. M.A., Computer Science, businesses in the community an opportunity to Community involvement: Youth soccer Council for Childhood Success Indiana University; M. Music, Conducting, Indiana thrive and frees up money that we would have been coaching, Fairfax-Falls Church Regional Council of Community involvement: Northern VA Dis- University; B. Music, Composition, University of paying into pensions to now be redirected back into the United Way, Police Chief’s Diversity Council. trict PTA Director; Member, VA State PTA Board; Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. the classroom. Website: www.moon4schools.com Member, Chairman Bulova’s Ad Hoc Police Review Community involvement: PTSA President, Email address: [email protected] Committee; Coordinator, West Potomac-Mount Chantilly H.S.; PTA Treasurer, Chantilly H.S., Twitter handle: @Moon4Schools Vernon School-Community Coalition Rocky Run M.S., Poplar Tree E.S.; Treasurer, Pleas- Ryan McElveen Name three favorite endorsements: My Website: www.burnette4schoolboard.com ant Valley Preschool, Girl Scout Troup 2829. family, Fairfax County Federation of Teachers, and Email address: [email protected] Volunteer, stage manager and occasional human fund the needs of the school system? Democratic Party Twitter handle: prop, Fairfax Ballet. What are the top priorities and what could QUESTIONS: Name three favorite endorsements: Dr. Website: http://www.tv4sb.org be cut? 1. What is one issue that defines your Larry Bussey; The Faith Community; and Mattie Email address: [email protected] FCPS cannot remain the system it is today at call to serve, why does it matter, and how Palmore, Community Activist Twitter handle: @TedVelkoff current levels of funding, and we won’t realize that will you tackle it? QUESTIONS: Name three favorite endorsements: Su- we’ve hit the breaking point until it’s too late. It is We should prepare our students for global com- 1. What is one issue that defines your pervisor John Foust, Senator Chap Petersen, well past time to diversify local revenue streams. petition. They will not only lead our country in the call to serve, why does it matter, and how Delegate Ken Plum. Beyond Fairfax, the School Board must take ad- future, but must be able to compete with the stu- will you tackle it? QUESTIONS: vocacy to the next level by coalition building with dents from the other nations. I want Fairfax County My desire to have equitable education for all 1. What is one issue that defines your similar, like-minded districts and umbrella organi- to be the best place to live, work, and raise chil- students drives me to run, along with character call to serve, why does it matter, and how zations throughout the state to push for a change dren. We need good teachers and must support education in all school pyramids. will you tackle it? to our state funding mechanisms. Additionally, them. We should challenge our students to do their 2. What distinguishes you from your Eliminate high stakes testing and replace with both Boards need to continue exploring legal re- best, meet their individual needs, and provide them opponent(s) and why should voters choose authentic assessments. We must the restore joy of course to obtain the education funding guaranteed with a broad curriculum, including in STEM and you? teaching and learning that comes from projects, by the Virginia constitution. foreign language education. Voters should choose me because I am embed- inquiry and communication. Recently inaugurated 2. What distinguishes you from your ded in the school system as an employee; family Portrait of a Graduate defines success not in terms opponents; why should voters choose you? oriented and believe that students and families should of what students know, but what they can do with Ilryong Moon Experience and unique perspectives. I have not be judged by their geographical location. what they know. served on the school board for 16 years, including 3. How will you address the growing eco- 2. What distinguishes you from your nity input. Both the School Board and the Board of 3 years as chairman and 2 years as vice chairman, nomic divide in county schools? opponents and why should voters choose Supervisors need to know where the community and also chaired budget, governance, personnel, First, we need to address the increase in fami- you? stands. We should also review our programs, prac- and policy committees. Furthermore, I bring lies placing their children in private schools or I am proud of the work accomplished by the tices, and operations to find savings. My priorities unique perspectives as an immigrant grown up in homeschooling; second, the economic divide is a board of which I have been a member for the past are to increase teacher salaries, lower class sizes, poverty, an English language learner, an attorney, direct correlation of the type of businesses in a four years. We hired a visionary and transforma- and challenge all students to do their best and pre- and a small business owner. community, i.e., fast food establishments vs. For- tional leader in Dr. Karen Garza. We made pare them for the postsecondary education and 3. How will you address the growing eco- tune 500; and, third – work on changing the much-needed changes to student discipline prac- employment. nomic divide in county schools? mindset of judging others by zip codes. tices; solved the high school start time problem; All students should have resources per their 4. How will you address the achievement and instituted full-day instruction in elementary needs. We should work more closely with the par- gap? schools on Mondays. My opponents have seldom, Ted Velkoff ents to help their children succeed. For the parents The achievement gap should not exist. The his- if ever, attended school board meetings or work and Fairfax County. What are the top pri- with language, cultural, or employment barriers, tory of public education clearly shows that that sessions, and appear to have been motivated solely orities and what could be cut? we should reach out to them more proactively. All public education was not designed for people of by disagreement with one action of the board last Because Virginia’s antiquated form of govern- students should have adequate access to digital color. The achievement gap came on the scene May. I have been an effective member of the school ment concentrates power in Richmond and devices and internet capability. We must also work when schools were integrated. I can only address board by building relationships and brokering marginalizes Fairfax County, the Board of Super- with the County Board of Supervisors and Planning the problem when all stakeholders understand why agreements on potentially contentious policy deci- visors and School Board are pitted against each Commission on housing issues not to concentrate the problem exists. sions. other by design. The Supervisors control school high poverty students on certain areas. 5. More than half of the county budget is 3. How will you address the growing eco- revenue; the School Board controls school spend- 4. How to address the achievement gap? devoted to the local school system with a nomic divide in county schools? ing. The County Executive proposes a Adequate resources, closer work with families, significant budget gap looming, both for We need to expand innovative programs in revenue-based budget; the Superintendent pro- and high expectations for all students are needed. FCPS and Fairfax County. What steps schools throughout the county, especially those in poses a needs-based budget. I support needs-based staffing. Resources should would you take to manage the gap and to economically challenged communities. We must The County Executive has told FCPS to “live follow students’ needs whether in opportunities, fund the needs of the school system? What insist on rigorous instruction for all children in all within its means.” In accordance with that budget special education, or learning English as a second are the top priorities and what could be schools, whether wealthy or poor, gifted or disad- guidance, the Superintendent will have to cut language. We need to equip, train, and educate cut? vantaged. I am deeply opposed to the punitive $72M from the operating budget. The School parents to help their children succeed. Also, every- FCPS and the BOS must work together to de- accountability measures imposed by the state and Board has closed similar gaps by increasing class one should have high expectations for all students. velop strategies to bring more businesses into the federal government, which are counterproductive. size and limiting employee compensation. This We should expand early childhood education op- area and reduce the reliance on real estate taxes. I am just as deeply committed to the principle that year I will not support a budget that is balanced on portunities, working with the County, State, private Teachers know where cuts can be made and that we in FCPS must do everything we can to meet the the backs of our employees. sector, and community organizations. is the group that I would begin my inquiries. needs of all children. 5. More than half of the county budget is 6. What value does FCPS add for taxpay- 4. How to address the achievement gap? devoted to the school system with a signifi- ers who do not have children in the The most important thing we can do is to achieve Questionnaires have been edited for cant budget gap looming, both for FCPS schools? universal pre-school in Fairfax County. Nobel Prize length. Full questionnaires are available at and Fairfax County. What steps would you A school system with a stellar reputation is economist James Heckman has demonstrated that www.ConnectionNewspapers.com click on take to manage the gap and to fund the sought by businesses and former school graduates high quality pre-school yields a 7 to 1 return on Elections. needs of the school system? What are the to return and give back to the community. Taxpay- investment in less remediation and discipline issues Neither Peter Marchetti nor Robert top priorities and what could be cut? ers want to see “more bang for their bucks.” Elect over the career of a student. Copeland, both candidates for Fairfax A community consensus on the school funding me to the school board and you’ll see the plan in 5. More than half of the county budget is County School Board At Large, returned level should be built. I support the superintendent’s action! devoted to the school system with a signifi- their questionnaires for publication. work with the budget task force to gather commu- cant budget gap looming, both for FCPS www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ October 22-28, 2015 ❖ 13 Editor's Note: Mount Vernon School Board member Dan Storck is fac- board seat. These responses have been edited for length and Election '15 ing Jane Gandee to replace retiring Mount Vernon Supervisor Gerry are available in full version online at Hyland. Anthony Stacy and Karen Sanders are in a race to fill the school www.ConnectionNewspapers.com click on Elections. Candidates for Mount School Board Candidates Vernon Supervisor for Mount Vernon District Jane Gandee (R) Dan Storck (D) Karen Corbett Anthony Stacy Family: Married to Town of resi- Town of residence: Alexandria, VA Greg Gandee for 35 dence: Fort Hunt Sanders Age: 47 years; a son, Charles, Age: 62 Family: Wife, and daughter, Amy, Family: Wife of 39 Town of resi- Deanna; daughter, and three grandchil- years, Deb, and three dence: Mt. Vernon Summer (3rd grade); dren. adult children. Age: 54 son, William (pre- Occupation and Education: Masters Family: Husband school) relevant experi- in Business Adminis- Daniel, Daughters Education: Master ence: tration (MBA) Sara (21) Annelieske of Public Administra- I am the principle specializing in Man- (18) tion, The Maxwell owner of agement and Finance Education: Boston School of Syracuse ServiceMaster Re- from Miami Univer- University MSIM University; Bachelor store. I serve on the sity, Oxford, Ohio (1990) (distin- of Arts, Business Ad- Northeast Regional (1981); Bachelors of guished Alumni ministration, Malone Franchise Council, Science (BS) in Busi- 2011), University of University and throughout my career have served at the local, ness Administration, Finance Major from Miami Notre Dame BA Occupation and regional and national level in leadership positions. University, Oxford, Ohio (1975) (1982), Groveton HS relevant experi- I was an administrator at The University of Charles- Offices held, dates: Fairfax County School (1979) ence: Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton (current); ton, Charleston, West Virginia, for over seven Board Member, Mt. Vernon District, 2004 – Offices held, dates: None Chief of Staff, Philanthropy, The Nature Conser- years. I hold a Six Sigma Certification. present; Fairfax County School Board Chairman, Occupation and relevant experience: As vancy; Program Director, Government Community Involvement: Chairman of the 2007-2009 Verizon, Vice President (retired) served on Boards Performance Project, The Maxwell School of Syra- Alexandria Salvation Army; Member of the Na- Occupation and relevant experience: Busi- of Directors and Operating Committees of Interna- cuse University; more online tional Capital Area Command Board of the ness Owner & Fairfax County School Board, Mt. tional Companies ($2 billion/yr); As Booz, Allen & Community involvement: Advisory Board, Salvation Army; Vice President of the Mount Vernon District Member Hamilton, Senior Associate, provided strategic and C&O Canal Trust; Co–founder, Greater Salem, Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce; Board of Direc- Community involvement: For over 25 years, program planning advice to Fortune 100 compa- Ohio Area Habitat for Humanity; Founder, Malone tors of the Chamber’s Education Partnership, and I’ve been a leader in the community in a variety of nies and government clients including the White College Habitat for Humanity. the Legislative Committee. Fund Development roles including as President of Good Shepherd House, DoD and national research labs. Website: www.anthonyforschoolboard.com Committee for Rising Hope Mission Church; Board Housing, a coach, WPHS PTA President, and more. Community involvement: PTA President, West Email: [email protected] Member, Northern Virginia Republican Business Website: www.danstorck.org Potomac HS, Belle View ES; see website for more Name three favorite endorsements: Class Forum. Email address: [email protected] Website: www.karen4schools.com Size Counts; former U.S. Senate candidate Ed Name three favorite endorsements: Twitter handle: @DanStorck Email address: [email protected] Gillespie; State Senator Dave Albo My favorite endorsements are from the people of Name three favorite endorsements: Proud to Twitter handle: karen4schools 1. What is one issue that defines your Mount Vernon who would like me to represent have the support of our fire fighters, our teachers Name three favorite endorsements: 1) The call to serve, why does it matter, and how them as Supervisor. Jay and Sue McConville from and the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors students (and parents) who’s lives I’ve touched, 2) will you tackle it? Waynewood; Sabrina Campbell from Yacht Haven; 1. What is one issue that defines your the Teachers’ Organizations and 3) the Federal and Of the 17 schools accredited with warning dur- Nikki Bono, Mount Vernon. call to serve, why does it matter, and how local policymakers I will work with to ensure our ing the 2014–-15 academic year, 7 are in the Mount 1. What is one issue that defines your will you tackle it? schools receive the necessary resources. Vernon District. Families shouldn’t feel compelled call to serve, why does it matter, and how People who know me know that I am very pas- 1. What is one issue that defines your to take their children out of the public school or will you tackle it? sionate about our schools, they are the cornerstone call to serve, why does it matter, and how move to another part of the county because of the Fairfax County and businesses need to be allies of a strong Mt. Vernon District. Job creation, pub- will you tackle it? quality of our local public schools. My goal is for in promoting economic development. I hear regu- lic safety, development, and our future depend on Equity and excellence for Mount Vernon’s all of our children to have an education that at a lar and distressing stories about business people long-term public investments for funding quality schools; the zip code should not determine the minimum provides them with the skills to enter the who walk away from projects because of their frus- schools. I will fight every day to fully fund Mt. quality of a child’s education. I will focus on mak- workforce upon graduation or pursue higher edu- trations with the inability to get their projects up Vernon’s schools, but also create new jobs, finish ing each of Mt. Vernon’s schools a neighborhood cation. My approach will be focusing on and running. They quit altogether or go to a neigh- the revitalization of Route 1, empower our seniors center of academic excellence. strengthening the curriculum for all students, boring county and take the jobs and commercial to age in place, protect our environment and ex- 2. What distinguishes you from your greater accountability from administrators, greater real estate revenues with them. I will create a bet- pand the Yellow Line to Hybla Valley and beyond. opponent(s) and why should voters choose autonomy for teachers, and working with parents ter business climate by streamlining planning and 2. What distinguishes you from your you? on methods to support their children’s education. zoning processes. With my experience building a opponent; why should voters choose you? Experience in our schools, our community and 2. What distinguishes you from your successful business in Fairfax County we can attract I believe my consistent leadership in a diverse set business. As a Mount Vernon native, I have success- opponent; why should voters choose you? good businesses to our area and help them thrive. of roles within our community sets me apart. fully advocated for Mt. Vernon’s students within My experience extends across the top levels of 2. What distinguishes you from your When I was President of Good Shepherd Hous- our schools, on county-wide advisory committees four sectors – private, public, higher education, and opponent? ing, I led the way in expanding access to affordable and task forces and with the business community. non–profit. As Project Director of the Government Leadership is different than experience gained housing to our most vulnerable neighbors. As 3. How will you address the growing eco- Performance Project, I graded state, city, and from elected office. My leadership whether in busi- School Board Member, I built or funded 5 new and nomic divide in county schools? county governments (including Fairfax County) on ness or with community organizations has always 18 Mount Vernon-related school additions/renova- Proposed budget cuts to needs based staffing for how well they were managed. I led daily operations led to high achievement and positive results. My tions, while my initiatives saved taxpayers millions high poverty schools, summer school, athletics, the The Nature Conservancy’s Philanthropy Depart- opponent has been elected to the School Board for of dollars, improved student health, and vastly in- arts, and non special ed preschool programs could ment, responsible for finance and personnel. the past 12 years but he has not been a leader. Our creased the number of students’ taking advanced increase the economic divide, opportunity gaps and Finally, I have children in the public schools for the schools are worse off now than they were 12 years courses and getting job-ready skills certifications to harm student and teacher retention efforts. I will next 14 years, Class of 2025 and 2029. ago. I will always listen to the people of Mount help them find good paying jobs. fight to restore state and federal funding shortfalls, 3. How will you address the growing eco- Vernon. 3. What are the top county priorities and focus budget cuts on areas with limited student nomic divide in county schools? 3. What are the top county priorities and how will you assure funding and manage impact, eliminate/ consolidate duplicative County/ Fairfax County School Board cannot allow cur- how will you assure funding and manage the budget? What ideas do you have for School system programs. rent fiscal mismanagement to hinder academic the budget? What ideas do you have for increasing revenue? Name two areas/ 4. How to address the achievement gap? quality. We need to focus our resources where they increasing revenue? Name two areas/ items you would cut or reduce. Explore innovative public/private partnership are needed the most. items you would cut or reduce. Our schools must remain a top priority to attract solutions to eliminate the waitlist for early child- 4. How to address the achievement gap? Let’s be clear about the school budget. The Board development, encourage economic growth and hood education. Expand early identification and Honors and AP classes do an effective job in of Supervisors transferred more funds to FCPS improve our quality of life. Our school funding is intervention efforts for at-risk students, explore preparation for higher education and should be during the past budget cycle than any time in his- currently $2-6,000 less per student than most area wrap-around services for those schools with the maintained, but we must strengthen the standard tory. The difference between what was requested school systems and less than we spent a decade highest needs populations; and increase parent curriculum. Our children should receive an educa- by the School Board and the final funding was ago. Growing our businesses and diversifying our engagement. tion that is tailored to their specific needs and about 2.4 percent of the total FCPS budget. In the sources of revenue are critical. I’ll fight to get 5. What steps would you take to manage enhance their ability to be prepared to function as current economic climate every part of the County greater than 21% of our tax dollars back from the the budget gap and fund the needs of the productive adults. We can better partner with the budget had to adsorb some cuts. Top funding pri- state. We also must do more with what we have. schools? What are the top priorities; what business community. orities have to be maintaining our excellent school I’ve done that by building a middle school years could be cut? 5. What steps would you take to manage system, funding public safety, and maintaining the ahead of schedule and $35 million under budget, Prioritize student success and teacher retention. the gap and to fund the needs of the school libraries, parks, rec centers, and other public while my “Smart Services, Smart Savings” initiative Budget cuts should focus on minimizing impacts on system? What are the top priorities and amenities that give us a good quality of life in saved taxpayers over a million dollars. these priorities and identifying synergies for cost what could be cut? It is critical that we perform Fairfax County. 4. How many hours a week of outside savings in areas that are duplicative between the a line item review of the 400-page FCPS budget. I I believe I owe it to the citizens of Fairfax County employment do you anticipate while serv- FCPS and the County. Diversify revenue base to will not balance the budget by eliminating athlet- to look them in the eye and say your family’s money ing on the Board of Supervisors? As include restoring state level funding and fees for ics and the arts. I will not balance the budget on is being spent prudently, efficiently and effectively Supervisor, I’ll maintain that same level of commit- buildings and grounds use and increasing business the backs of our students by increasing class sizes. before I vote for more money from their household ment to our community while ending my daily and community partnerships. The current school board has already taken this income for the County budget. business involvement so that I can be your full-time approach three times and has mismanaged the $2.6 Supervisor. billion budget, causing a significant budget deficit. 14 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ October 22-28, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar Send notes to the Connection at [email protected] or call 703-778-9416. The deadline is the Friday prior to the next paper’s publication. Dated announcements should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event.

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Join us for an per person or $10 per person when Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce Street, Open Mic Night benefitting wounded you register three or more at one Springfield. Teens discuss books. warriors. Come perform music, time. Don’t forget a flashlight for the Please call for title. Age 13-18. SATURDAY/OCT. 24 poetry, or tell stories, or simply enjoy walk back to your car. Free for Clifton Haunted Trail. 7-10 p.m. Chapel Road, Clifton. A terrifying annual the show! Refreshments will be children two and under. 703-569- TUESDAY/OCT. 27 event that winds through Clifton’s 8 Acre Park. Visit served. [email protected]. 3464. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ cliftonhauntedtrail.com. parks/lake-accotink/. Tai Chi. 10 a.m. Burke Centre Library, Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest and Fall Fest. Dog costume, 2-4. “Blue Like Me.” 8 p.m. Jewish 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Come SATURDAY/OCT. 24 Fall Fest, 4-9 p.m. Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. Community Center of Northern experience the benefits of Tai Chi led The fun kicks off with a canine costume contest. Compete for prizes and Clifton Haunted Trail. 7-10 p.m. Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, by Dante Gilmer of Still Water Tai goodies, and while decked-out dogs walk through the “boneyard” to sniff out Chapel Road, Clifton. A terrifying Fairfax. Documentary about Indian- Chi Center. Wear comfortable clothes hidden treats. All dogs must be leashed and friendly toward other dogs and annual event that winds through American artist Siona Benjamin’s that allow movement. Adult. people. $8 per dog, and registration should be under the handler’s name. Clifton’s 8 Acre Park. Visit journey back to her roots in the Bene Movie: Frankenstein. 7 p.m. Fairfax Once the dogs have their day, it is time to treat the rest of the family with cliftonhauntedtrail.com. Israel community where she grew up. City Regional Library, 10360 North Halloween-themed mini-golf, haunted carousel rides, face painting, pumpkin VolunteerFest. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Various In the film, she speaks of how her Street, Fairfax. Come watch the painting and spooky wagon rides at Fall Fest. $13 per person or $10 per locations. VolunteerFest is the local work blurs the boundaries between classic 1930s film based on Mary person when you register three or more at one time. Don’t forget a flashlight celebration of National Make A different religions. Following the Shelley’s classic novel: Frankenstein. for the walk back to your car. Free for children two and under. 703-569- Difference Day. This region-wide film, there will be a Q&A with Siona There will be a brief discussion after 3464. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/lake-accotink/. community service event is dedicated and Ryan Arey, the film’s editor, and the movie. Adults.

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13:38 remaining in the game. Just Bruins beat over four minutes later, Hopkins scored again. Goalies senior Mount Vernon in Katherine Thompson and junior Ciara Weets combined for the shut- Conference 7 out. “We got the win,” Lake Braddock tournament. head coach Marie Bounds Bullock By Jordan Small said. “It wasn’t our best. We came For The Connection out a little flat, but we picked it up and kept putting the ball in the

Photo by Jordan Sm n their second matchup of net.” the season, the Lake While the first half was very IBraddock field hockey team even, Lake Braddock took hold of beat Mount Vernon on Tues- the second half and picked up two day to advance to the second goals. When given opportunities in round of the Conference 7 tour- the circle, the Bruins were able to nament and secure a berth in the put the ball away.

all 6A North region tournament. “Braddock finished in the circle,” The No. 2 seed Bruins beat the Mount Vernon head coach Jessica The Lake Braddock field hockey team defeated Mount Vernon 2-0 in the Confer- No. 7 Majors 2-0 on two goals Edwards said. “We didn’t finish our ence 7 tournament quarterfinals on Tuesday. from junior midfielder Haley shots. They finished their shots Hopkins. and had more of a presence in the jors finished with a 3-13 record “We had shots on goal and we had Lake Braddock (11-5-1) will Both teams went back and forth circle.” and one conference victory. corners. Overall it was a pretty host No. 3 Woodson (8-7-2) in the for most of the game before With the loss, Mount Vernon’s “I thought our girls played re- evenly matched game. Braddock conference semifinals at 7 p.m. on Hopkins tapped in a goal with season came to an end. The Ma- ally well overall,” Edwards said. was just able to put the ball away.” Thursday, Oct. 22.

Sports Briefs Oct. 16, improving its record to South County 7-0, including 4-0 in the con- ference. Remains The Bruins are one of two re- maining undefeated teams in Undefeated the 6A North region and are No. The South County football 2 in the latest VHSL football team improved to 7-0 overall power rankings. and 4-0 in Conference 7 with a Their rating of 31.85714 is 55-6 victory over Mount Vernon behind only fellow unbeaten on Oct. 16 in Lorton. Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection and conference foe South The Stallions regained sole County. possession of the No. 1 spot in Lake Braddock running back the VHSL’s 6A North region Lamont Atkins carried 14 times power rankings, with a rating for 126 yards and two touch- of 32.42857. Fellow unbeaten downs against Woodson. Lake Braddock is No. 2 with a Ibrahim Mansaray ran for 97 rating of 31.85714. yards and a touchdown, and South County quarterback quarterback Kyle Edwards DeAndre Clayton completed 16 scored a rushing touchdown. of 26 passes for 197 yards and Edwards completed 9 of 14 two touchdowns, and was inter- passes for 148 yards and two cepted twice. touchdowns. The Stallions rushed for 283 West Springfield improved yards as a team, with 12 differ- to 5-2 overall and 3-1 in the ent players getting at least one conference with a 14-12 home Lamont Atkins and the Lake Braddock football team will host West Springfield at 7 carry. South County will travel win against T.C. Williams on p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23. to face Annandale at 7 p.m. on Friday. The Spartans are No. Friday, Oct. 23. with a 4-1 victory over No. 6 South feated Langley 39-21 at home on 23. 5 in the VHSL power rankings County on Tuesday. Oct. 16, remaining in a first-place with a rating of 28.14286. Woodson will travel to face No. tie atop the Conference 6 stand- Running back Eric Woodson 2 Lake Braddock in the semifinals ings with Madison. Lake Braddock Vercellone carried 17 times for at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22. The Hawks improved to 5-2 100 yards against T.C. Will- Advances in No. 1 T.C. Williams and No. 5 overall, 4-0 in the conference and Football to Host iams. Quarterback Peter West Potomac also advanced. have won four games in a row af- Muskett completed 12 of 20 Conference 7 ter giving up 70 points in a loss to West Springfield passes for 146 yards and a South County. The Lake Braddock football touchdown, and also ran for a Tournament Hayfield Im- Hayfield is No. 10 in the latest team will host West Springfield at score. The No. 3 seed Woodson field VHSL 6A North region power 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23 in a Last season, West Springfield hockey team advanced to the proves to 4-0 in rankings. The top 16 teams make matchup of Conference 7 title con- defeated Lake Braddock 16-14 Conference 7 tournament semi- the playoffs. tenders. during the regular season, but finals and secured a berth in the Conference 6 The Hawks will travel to face Lake Braddock cruised to a 61- the Bruins won the playoff 6A North region tournament The Hayfield football team de- Yorktown at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 0 home victory over Woodson on rematch 27-24.

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BARBARA NOWAK ELLIE WESTER & GERRY STAUDTE 703-503-1880 “My Virginia Home Team” L&F Founder’s Club Lifetime NVAR Top Producer 703-473-1803, 703-309-8948 Life Member, NVAR Million [email protected] Dollar Sales Club www.MyVirginiaHomeTeam.com [email protected] Fairfax Station $965,000 Chantilly New England charm $450,000 and Southern hospi- Two Years New tality seamlessly This 3 BR, 2 FB, 2 blend in Glenver- HB, 3-level TH fea- dant. A home made tures gourmet Kit for enjoying and w/granite, Upgraded entertaining com- Cabs, SS Appl, HW plete with updated kitchen and spacious breakfast area nicely located Floors, Upgraded by a wood burning fireplace. Roam through over 5500 square feet Baths, 2-Car Gar, and including a sunroom and finished basement that offers a full kitchen. Much More! The upper level has four large bedrooms and three full baths plus a family den and attic playroom. The exterior features five acres, an inground pool as well as a four stall barn for horse lovers. Access the Realtors Multiple Listing Service: Go to www.searchvirginia.listingbook.com

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