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Please let me know if I can everbe of assistance to you!

E-mail: [email protected] • Phone: 703.758.9733www.kenplum.com • Facebook: Kenneth R. Plum

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Year-round Entertainment

September 2015ONGOINGJamBrew. Every Friday in September, beginning

Sept. 4. 6-10 p.m. Town Green, 777 Lynn St.Herndon. Outdoor music festival. http://jambrew.com/.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 5Lake Anne Jazz & Blues Festival. 1 p.m. Lake

Anne Plaza (Waterfront), 1609 WashingtonPlaza, Reston. Showcasing a variety of talentedlocal emerging artists and national jazzperformers. Visit http://lakeanneplaza.com/event/9th-annual-lake-anne-jazz-festival/.

MONDAY/SEPT. 7Herndon Labor Day Festival. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Herndon Town Green, 777 Lynn Street,Herndon. Downtown Herndon celebrates LaborDay with an annual festival - great music, a craftshow, food, wineries, micro-brews and culinarydemonstrations will all be there. Visit http://www.herndon-va.gov/.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY/SEPT. 11-12ChalkFest. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market

St., Reston. Free for spectators, participantsregister for a fee which includes supplies. Rainor shine. Information: publicartreston.org.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 13Reston Triathlon. 7 a.m. Lake Audubon, Twin

Branches Road, Reston. Swim, bike and run inthe “Reston World Championships.” Visitwww.restontriathlon.org/tri.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 20Herndon Kids Triathlon. 8 a.m. Herndon

Community Center, 814 Ferndale Avenue,Herndon. This kids triathlon gives youngsters anopportunity to compete in one of the fastestgrowing sports in the United States. The event isdesigned for any youth, ages 6-16, regardless ofathletic ability or prior triathlon experience.Visit www.herndon-va.gov.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 26Walk to End Alzheimer’s. 10 a.m. Reston Town

Center, 11900 Market St., Reston. Walk andfundraise to further the care, support andresearch efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association.Visit http://act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=7382&pg=entry.

Reston Multicultural Festival. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. A celebration ofthe diversity and community spirit that is foundin Reston, this annual event brings together thepeople of Reston to celebrate the rich medley ofcultures. Visitwww.restoncommunitycenter.com/MulticulturalFestival.shtml.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 27NatureFest. 1-5 p.m. Runnymede Park, 195

Herndon Parkway, Herndon. Explore variousnature stations throughout the park includingbutterflies, bees, life in the meadow, web of lifeand much more with live animal showsthroughout the day. Visit www.herndon-va.gov.

October 2015THURSDAY/OCT. 14th Annual Reston Town Center Help the

Homeless Walk. 11:30 a.m. Reston TownCenter, 11959 Market St, Reston. Walk fromMayflowers Floral Design Studio on ThePromenade to the Embry Rucker CommunityShelter and back. Funds will enableCornerstones to provide essential resources andservices for individuals and families in thecommunity who are homeless or at risk ofbecoming homeless. Visitwww.cornerstonesva.org/events_list/hth.

SUNDAY/OCT. 4HernDOG Bark Bash. 12-3 p.m. Bready Park,

814 Ferndale Ave., Herndon. HernDOG BarkBash is a free event for dog lovers with threehours of four-legged fun. The event will featureagility demonstrations, owner and dog teamcontests, adoptions, an off leash area and widevariety of dog themed vendors. Entry toHernDOG Bark Bash is free but fees may applyto vendor products or services. Friendly,leashed, and vaccinated dogs (and their owners)are welcome.

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1 Ashwell Property/Herndon’sDowntown

Herndon’s Council voted in May to pur-chase 1.67 acres of land in Herndon’s his-toric downtown from Ashwell, LLC for$3.519 million.

“Combined with approximately threeacres of land already owned by the town,the purchase clears the way for a compre-hensive development project in the down-town, in accordance with the DowntownMaster Plan adopted by the Town Councilin 2011,” according to Herndon town docu-ments.

The town’s Master Plan envisions a mixof retail, office and residential development,to include four-story mixed-use/residentialstructures; three-story mixed-use/commer-cial structures; a jointly-funded public/pri-vate parking structure; an arts center andmore.

“The land will then be rezoned in confor-mity with the adjacent town owned prop-erty, which allows for mixed-use commer-cial and residential development,” accord-ing to the documents. “Completion of theseprocesses will result in nearly five acres oftown-owned land, available for private de-velopment.

The Town expects to issue an open solici-tation to developers by the end of the year.

The Town already owns the municipalparking lot and the parking lot parcel con-taining ArtSpace.

2 Herndon Fire Station680 Spring StreetThe new Herndon Fire Station, estimated

to cost $13.35 million, is anticipated to becompleted in the summer of 2016. The14,500 square-foot fire station at 680 SpringStreet will be a two-story facility with be-

low-grade parking. A temporary fire stationhas been constructed at 791 Elden Streetso Fire and Rescue can maintain serviceduring construction. The project is fundedthrough a bond referendum that FairfaxCounty voters approved in November 2014.The former fire station on Spring Street wasthe oldest station in operation in FairfaxCounty.

3 Vinehaven Homes800 Vine Street, Center and Vine streetsSeventeen new homes are coming to the

intersection of Center and Vine streets andalong the W&OD Trail in Herndon’s HistoricDistrict. Evergreene Homes has sold sevenof the 17 houses and is marketing its newdevelopment to promote its proximity to theSilver Line as well as being in historicHerndon.

See http://myevergreenehome.com/

4 Herndon Silver LinePhase 2 of Silver Line is projected to open

in 2019.http://www.dullesmetro.com/silver-line-

stations/herndon/“We are so fortunate,” Mayor Lisa Merkel

said of the Silver Line. “This is a hugeproject, one of the biggest infrastructureprojects in the country. There aren’t manytowns that can get involved in projects likethis.”

After a recently announced 13-monthdelay, construction is hoped to begin onHerndon’s future Silver Line Stop in 2016with its opening by 2019-2020.

The entire Silver Line will be a 23-mileextension of the existing Metrorail systemfrom East Falls Church, through Tysons andReston, and eventually to WashingtonDulles International Airport west intoLoudoun County.

The Herndon Town Council approved 38acres to be set aside for its future Metro

“People are going to establish their com-muting patterns on that first day,” Merkelsaid. “We are working with Fairfax Countybecause we do want to be ready on dayone.”

5 Junction Square/TraditionHome

Monroe and Elden and Nachman WayGroundbreaking is anticipated for Octo-

ber, including 2,000 square feet of retailspace, five mixed use units whose retailfronts will front Elden Street and 18townhouses. The Town Council approvedthe rezoning of the property in December2014.

6 JLB - RZ 2013-DR-017Dulles Technology Drive/River Birch RoadJLB Dulles Tech wants to develop a 450-

unit multi-family development on 11.6acres. The site is approximately one halfmile south of the planned Innovation Cen-ter Metro Station on the south side of DullesTechnology Drive east of its intersectionwith River Birch Road, and is outside theTown of Herndon. The project was approvedat the Board of Supervisors on July 28,2015.

See http://ldsnet.fairfaxcounty.gov/l d s n e t /ZAPSMain.aspx?cde=RZ&seq=4181075.

7 Trinity Land, SE 2014-DR-052Currently Woody’s Golf Range

11801 Leesburg Pike, Herndon, VA 20170Woody’s Golf range is scheduled to close

by November. The Board of Supervisorsapproved Trinity Land’s application for aspecial exception in June to build 30 singlefamily units using a cluster developmentconfiguration on the 28.9 acre property. Seehttp://ldsnet.fairfaxcounty.gov/ldsnet/ZAPSMain.aspx?cde=SE&seq=4192058.

stop in February 2012. The Herndon MetroArea Station Plan envisions: a mix of retail,hotel, office and residential space, to in-clude 3.2 million net square feet of addi-tional commercial floor area and 2,400dwellings by 2035; a promenade, pedes-trian and bicycle-friendly trails and en-hancements, and recreational amenities;premier office space; parking garages withshort-term spaces for kiss-and-ride passen-gers; and pull-offs along Herndon Parkwayfor vehicles dropping off and picking uppassengers.

“We passed a resolution in February ad-vocating for the County to put a CirculatorBus route for Phase II because we want ourresidents to get to the Metro without hav-ing to get in the car,” Mayor Merkel said.“If we have reliable, frequent transit op-tions, people will use it.”

Merkel wants everything in place by thetime the Silver Line’s doors open to Herndonin four or so years.

Sites and developments tolook at in Herndon area.What’s Coming?

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Herndon Town CouncilLisa C. Merkel, [email protected]

Jennifer Baker, Vice [email protected]

David A. Kirby, [email protected]

Steven L. Mitchell, [email protected]

Sheila A. Olem, [email protected]

Jasbinder Singh, [email protected]

Grace H. Wolf, [email protected]

All correspondence should be sent to:PO Box 427, Herndon, Virginia 20172-0427 [email protected]

http://www.herndon-va.gov/

The Herndon Town Council consists of theMayor and six councilmembers. The Mayoris the chief executive officer of the Town.

The duties of the seven-member TownCouncil include establishing Town govern-ment policy, acting upon local resolutionsand ordinances, setting tax rates, approv-ing the annual Town budget, appointingmembers to and providing policy guidancefor the Town Manager.

The Town Council holds public hearingson the second and fourth Tuesdays of eachmonth, except during June, July, August,and December, during which only one meet-ing is held on the second Tuesday of themonth. Work sessions are held on the firstand third Tuesdays of each month with theexceptions of June, July, August, and De-cember, during which only one session isheld on the first Tuesday of the month. Al-terations to this schedule are noted on themonthly calendar listings. All meetings be-gin at 7 p.m.

All meetings are open to the public andcitizens are urged to attend. Meetings areheld in the Herndon Council ChambersBuilding located at 765 Lynn Street. Agen-das are available in the Town Clerk’s officeat 777 Lynn Street on Fridays prior to eachmeeting and are posted on the website.

All Town Council public hearings arecablecast live on Herndon Community Tele-vision (HCTV).

The next election for the offices of Mayorand Town Council will be held in Novem-ber 2016.

Herndon Dulles RegionalChamber Of Commerce

http://www.dullesregionalchamber.org/The Dulles Regional Chamber of Com-

merce is located in one of the top technol-ogy corridors in the nation serving theDulles Region, included western Fairfax,eastern Loudoun and the Town of Herndon.As one of the largest chambers in the DCmetro area, the chamber works to increase

business for members, to support STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering, Math),workforce initiatives and economic devel-opment, and to partner with the commu-nity.

Board of SupervisorsHerndon is also governed by the Fairfax

County Board of Supervisors.The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

controls the county budget, establishescounty government policy, passes resolu-tions and ordinances (within the limits ofits authority established by the VirginiaGeneral Assembly), sets local tax rates, ap-proves land use plans and makes appoint-ments to various positions. Fairfax Countyhas an elected Board of Supervisors con-sisting of nine members elected by district,plus a chairman elected at-large.

See www.fairfaxcounty.gov/government/board/about-the-board-of-supervisors.htm

Herndon is in the Dranesville District.Herndon residents are represented on the

Board of Supervisors by Dranesville Super-visor John W. Foust and Chairman SharonBulova.

Dranesville Supervisor, John W. FoustMcLean Governmental Center1437 Balls Hill RoadMcLean, VA 22101Phone: 703-356-0551, TTY 711Email: [email protected] t t p : / / w w w. f a i r f a x c o u n t y. g o v /

dranesville/

Chairman, Sharon BulovaFairfax County Government Center12000 Government Center Pkwy., Ste 530Fairfax, VA 22035Phone: 703-324-2321, TTY 711Email: [email protected]://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/chairman/

Fairfax County SchoolBoard

The Fairfax County School Board has 12members, elected for four-year terms; onemember represents each of the County’snine magisterial districts, and three mem-bers serve at large. A student representa-tive, selected for a one-year term by theStudent Advisory Council, sits with theBoard at all public meetings and participatesin discussions, but does not vote. All 12seats on the Fairfax County School Boardon the ballot on Nov. 3.

Herndon is represented by DranesvilleSchool Board member Janie Strauss plus thethree at-large members, Ryan L. McElveen,Ilryong Moon and Theodore J. “Ted” Velkoff

Jane K. “Janie” StraussPhone: 571-423-1087Email: [email protected]://www.fcps.edu/schlbd/members/

dranesville.shtml

Virginia House ofDelegates

The Town of Herndon is in House of Del-egates district 86, a seat held by Del. TomRust (R), who has announced he is retiringand will not seek reelection. Parts ofHerndon outside of the town and Oak Hillare represented by Del. Ken Plum (D-36)and Del. Jim LeMunyon (R-67).

Virginia House of Delegates Del. Thomas“Tom” Rust

General Assembly BuildingP.O. Box 406Richmond, Virginia 23218Office: 804-698-1086Email Address:

[email protected] Of-fice: 730 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170.703-437-9400

Del. Kenneth “Ken” Plum (D-36)http://virginiageneralassembly.gov/

house/members/members.php?id=H0076703-758-9733804-698-1036General Assembly BuildingP.O. Box 406Richmond, Virginia 23218Office: [email protected]. James

M. (Jim) LeMunyon (R) 703-264-1432 804-6 9 8 - 1 0 6 [email protected] Office Box220962Chantilly 20153-0962

Virginia SenateThe Town of Herndon is represented by

state senate District 33, Sen. Jennifer T.Wexton (D-33). Other parts of Herndonoutside the town are represented by Va. Sen.Janet Howell (D-32) and Va. Sen. BarbaraFavola (D-31).

Sen. Jennifer T. Wexton (D-33)Senate of Virginia

P.O. Box 396Richmond, VA 23218Email: [email protected]: 804-698-7533

Sen. Janet Howell (D-32).Senate of VirginiaP.O. Box 396Richmond, VA 23218Email: [email protected]: 804-698-7532http://apps.lis.virginia.gov/sfb1/Senate/

senatorwebprofile.aspx?id=223District OfficeP.O. Box 2608Reston, VA 20195-0608Email: [email protected]

Sen. Barbara Favola (D-31)General Assembly BuildingP.O. Box 396Richmond, VA 23219Phone: [email protected]

U.S. House ofRepresentatives

The Herndon area is in the 10th and 11thcongressional districts, represented by U.S.Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-10) and U.S.Rep. Gerald E. “Gerry” Connolly’s (R-11).

U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-10)Washington, D.C. Office226 Cannon House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515Phone: 202-225-5136https://comstock.house.gov

U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11)Washington, D.C. Office2238 Rayburn HOBWashington, D.C. 20515Phone: 202-225-1492

Annandale Office4115 Annandale Road, Ste. 103Annandale, VA 22003Phone: 703-256-3071

U.S. SenateMark Warner and Tim Kaine are Virginia’s

U.S. Senators.

U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.)231 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20510Phone: 202-224-4024http://www.kaine.senate.gov/

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.)475 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20510Phone: 202-224-2023http://www.warner.senate.gov/

Vienna Office8000 Towers Crescent DriveSuite 200Vienna, VA 22182Phone: 703-442-0670

Herndon: Inside the Town and Fairfax County

2014-2016 Herndon Town Council: Steve Mitchell, Grace Wolf, SheilaOlem, Mayor Lisa Merkel, Vice Mayor Jennifer Baker, Dave Kirby,Jasbinder Singh.

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Cornerstones(formerly Reston Interfaith)

Reston Interfaith helps those that are homeless and strug-gling in Northern Virginia to build more stable lives byconnecting them to vital resources that solve their needs forhousing, child care, food or financial assistance. Programs andservices include the Embry Rucker Community Shelter, Emer-gency Food Pantry, Hypothermia Prevention Program and theThanksgiving Food Drive. 571-323-9555 orwww.cornerstonesva.org/.

Council for the Artsof Herndon

The Council for the Arts of Herndon is the Town ofHerndon’s officially designated local arts agency. CAH is aprivate, not-for-profit charitable organization supported bycitizens, businesses and the public sector including the Townof Herndon and the Arts Council of Fairfax County.www.herndonarts.org.

Herndon-Reston FISHFISH stands for “Friendly Immediate Sympathetic Help.”

The volunteer, non-sectarian nonprofit is dedicated to help-ing local residents through short-term crises. Currently FISHis seeking general volunteers or monetary donations. http://herndonrestonfish.org.

Touching HeartTouching Heart is an organization that encourages children

to help others by creating a wishlist for a child in one of theorphanages or foster care center affiliated with the organiza-tion and asking friends and family to donate to the wish list.The children who receive the gift respond with a letter orsometimes a painting or handmade gift and the two learnabout each other and the joy of sharing this way. Teenagersand children that volunteer and help run the organizationparticipate in leadership programs. 703-901-7355 orwww.touchingheart.com/.

The Jeanie SchmidtFree Clinic

Last year, 139 community volunteers—nurses, nurse prac-titioners and physicians—gave more than 1,300 hours of theirtime to see patients. www.jsfreeclinic.org.

Shelter HouseShelter House was formed in 1981 when several ecumeni-

cal groups came together to better serve Fairfax County’slow-income population; Shelter House follows the HousingFirst model, with the main priority to re-house every familythat begins one of their six unique housing programs. Cur-rently Shelter House is seeking monetary, item and timedonations. www.shelterhouse.org/.

Northern VirginiaTechnology Council

A not-for-profit that functions similarly to a chamber ofcommerce for tech companies, providing resources and net-working opportunities for tech businesses; offices are inHerndon, Reston, Chantilly and Centreville. www.nvtc.org.

Nonprofits

Be a part of ourWellbeing pages, the firstweek of every month.

Delight in ourHomeLifeStyle sections,the second week of everymonth. Peek at the topreal estate sales, glimpseover-the-top remodelingprojects, get practical sug-gestions for your home.

Celebrate students,camps, schools, enrich-ment programs, collegesand more in our A-plus:Education, Learning, Funpages, the third week ofevery month.

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Braddock SupervisorJohn Cook, Incumbent, (R)Money Raised: $178,744Money Spent: $83,468Balance: $83,468

Janet Oleszek (D)Money Raised: $41,909Money Spent: $37,072Balance: $4,854

Carey Campbell (I)Money Raised: $0Money Spent: $0Balance: $0

Dranesville SupervisorJennifer Chronis (R)Money Raised: $143,732Money Spent: $51,302Balance: $92,427

John Foust (D) IncumbentMoney Raised: $164,364Money Spent: $112,824Balance: $52,559

Hunter Mill SupervisorCatherine Hudgins (D) IncumbentMoney Raised: $9,226Money Spent: $22,894Balance: $20,867

Lee SupervisorJeffrey McKay (D) IncumbentMoney Raised: $91,563Money Spent: $54,378Balance: $92,147

Mason SupervisorPenny Gross (D) IncumbentMoney Raised: $185,26Money Spent: $152,808Balance: $118,311

Mollie Loeffler (I)Money Raised: $18,557Money Spent: $5,708Balance: $12,848

Mount Vernon SupervisorJane Gandee (R)Money Raised: $52,988Money Spent: $32,201Balance: $20,786

Daniel Storck (D)Money Raised: $115,079Money Spent: $109,153Balance: $5,924

Providence SupervisorLinda Smyth (D)Money Raised: $112,210Money Spent: $108,020Balance: $22,499

Springfield SupervisorPat Herrity (R) IncumbentMoney Raised: $409,995Money Spent: $309,925Balance: $102,129

Corazon Foley (I)Money Raised: $0Money Spent: $0Balance: $0

Sully SupervisorJohn GuevaraMoney Raised: $71,697Money Spent: $58,333Balance: $13,362

Kathy Smith (D)Money Raised: $45,214Money Spent: $20,135Balance: $25,079

Chairman, Board of Supervisors(At Large)

Arthur Purves (R)Money Raised: $12,223Money Spent: $5,384Balance: $6,837

Sharon Bulova (D) Incumbent MoneyRaised: $167,871. Money Spent:$96,446. Balance: $78,878.Glenda Parker (I) Money Raised:$0. Money Spent: $0. Balance: $0.

We’ve compiled the most recent financial filings forcandidates in the 2015 race for Fairfax County Boardof Supervisors. The figures represent the reports

candidates filed on July 15 for the period from Jan. 1, 2012through June 30, 2015. The next financial report will be filed inSeptember. For more details on candidates’ financial filings, goto www.VPAP.org/localities/Fairfax-county-va/elections/tracked/

— Victoria Ross

Source: Virginia Public

Access Project

Money: How muchhave they raised?

Newcomers

You may be surprised – ordismayed – to learn thatthe 10 men and womenwho occupy Fairfax

County Board of Supervisors wieldenormous power and influenceover your everyday lives.

They set your tax rate, fund thepublic school system, and determinepriorities and policies for issuesranging from affordable housing,homelessness and human services toeconomic development, traffic calm-ing and the environment.

They manage a $7 billion bud-get, larger than the budgets of fourstates, and rule over a county witha diverse, well-educated popula-tion of more than a million people.

Their decisions can propel ourcommunity forward – or cost usour first-rate status in education,livability and culture.

If you happen to meet them thiselection season, thank them for thelong-awaited Silver Line expan-

sion, a success that directly benefitsyou and your property values. Or,you may want to chide them forthe extra $185 you will pay inproperty taxes this year, or the gen-erous $20,000 pay raise they gavethemselves after increasing yourproperty taxes.

They do want to hear from you.What they don’t want to hear are

complaints about potholes on yourroad. Not because they don’t care,but because they can’t do anythingabout it.

In the Commonwealth of Vir-ginia, the state builds, maintainsand operates local roads. Transpor-tation funding, you will quicklylearn, is a perennial hot topic inthe Virginia General Assembly.

So is redistricting, also known asgerrymandering, which has keptthe Commonwealth in anotherform of gridlock as Republicansand Democrats struggle ceaselesslyfor control of the legislature.

Another perennial problem is thesocioeconomic divide between af-fluent Northern Virginia (NOVA) –where you now reside – and theRest of Virginia (ROVA) – where achunk of your tax dollars disap-pear. NOVA gets less back fromRichmond than we send downthere, and so Northern Virginianshave the privilege of paying extrataxes (and tolls) to fund the badly-needed improvements to our trans-portation infrastructure. It drivesus a little crazy.

As a newcomer, you may wonderwhy we still call ourselves a “Com-monwealth,” instead of just an or-dinary state. Good question. Vir-ginia retained this nomenclature –as did Kentucky, Massachusetts andPennsylvania - when we adoptedour first constitution in 1776, mostlikely to emphasize the fact that ournew government was based uponthe sovereignty of the people unitedfor the common good. If we’re re-

ally honest, we are also very proudof the ruckus we kicked up with theBritish Monarchy when we de-clared our independence. There’s areason our state motto is “Sic Sem-per Tyrannis,” Latin for “thus al-ways to tyrants.”

So, dear newcomer: Whereveryou are from, you are here now. Inthe Old Dominion, the Mother ofPresidents. Let that sink in for amoment.

We hope you will appreciate thefact that you are here, reading thisguide, during an important elec-tion season. We assume you willjoin the ranks of Fairfax County’sprolific electorate, where nearly 43percent of residents cast their bal-lots last year, and vote on Nov. 3.

To make it a little easier for you,and give you the opportunity tofeel like “political insiders,” weasked each of the 19 BOS candi-dates to give you their answers toquestions specifically geared to-ward newcomers.

Their responses are unedited andenlightening. We hope.

— Victoria Ross

All politics is local, in Fairfax County, too:Who runs for Board of Supervisors in November?

Meet the Candidates for County Board

Incumbent:Sharon S. Bulova (D)Home: Fairfax StationEmail Address: [email protected]: 703-267-9996Twitter @sharonbulovaWeb sharonbulova.com

Challenger:Arthur G. Purves (R)Home: ViennaEmail Address: [email protected]: 703-938-0242Web - Votepurves.orgTwitter @agpurves

Challenger:Glenda Gail Parker(Independent Green)Home: AlexandriaEmail Address: [email protected]: 703-960-5602Twitter - @ggailparkerWeb gailparker.us

ANSWERS: BULOVA1) We are the most grass roots

level of government. Our Board isresponsible for everything from en-suring clean drinking water, safestreets and neighborhoods, com-passionate human services, attrac-tive parks and libraries to fundingour fantastic school system.

2) Hard to choose a favorite.Fairfax has the most wonderfulpark system with something foreveryone to enjoy. I jog through thewoods in Villa Park three times aweek.

3) My current favorite is FairfaxCounty’s World Police & FireGames Women’s Basketball Team.

They won a gold medal at theGames and presented me with anautographed ball.

4) Trending: #FairfaxCounty/#model/EngagedCommunity

“I’d like to see #FairfaxModel be-come a trend for what we are do-ing in the area of mental health. Iwant others to look to us the waywe are looking to Memphis andBexar County for examples of howto adequately train public safety todeal with people suffering frommental illness and diverting thoseindividuals from jail into treat-ment.”

ANSWERS: PARKER1) Your commute depends on

politics, More Trains, Less Traffic!Trains as fast as planes. Nationwideand local rail feeder systems. Weneed light rail to serve tourists and

VRE service throughout the dayand on weekends. The BOS canpressure the Virginia General As-sembly and Virginia Congressionaldelegation to remove the barrierthat prevents building rail masstransit and to encourage renewableenergy – solar, wind, geothermal.Rail built anywhere in Americabenefits ALL of America.

2) Check out Channel 10’s GreenTV on Cox, Verizon or Fios. Visit uson YouTube: search for Indepen-dent Greens of Virginia orGailforRailParker YouTube channel.

3) My hometown girls’ basketballteam, the Kingston Princesses!

4) This is easy: #HHR4FXCounty/# M o r e Tr a i n s L e s s Tr a f f i c /# G a i l f o r R a i l r o c k s /#www.GailParker.us

* Candidate Arthur Purvis did not respondto the questionnaire.

Race: Chairman, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (At Large)

Sharon Bulova Glenda ParkerArthur Purves

Incumbent:John W. Foust (D)Home: McLeanEmail Address:

[email protected]: 703-790-1311Twitter @JohnfoustvaWebsite Foustforsupervisor.com

Challenger:Jennifer C. Chronis (R)Home: McLeanEmail Address: [email protected]: 703-938-3742Twitter: @jenniferchronisWebsite:jenniferchronis.com

ANSWERS: FOUST1) The Board of Supervisors is

the governing body for FairfaxCounty. No level of government hasmore impact on our daily lives. Weset policies and approve programsfor transportation, public safety,the environment, land use, hous-ing and human services, economicdevelopment, and many other ser-vices. We adopt the County’s $7billion budget, fund the schools,establish local tax rates, approveor reject land use proposals, andprovide constituent services on ahost of issues.

2) Dranesville residents shouldvisit and enjoy our wonderful parksincluding Riverbend, Scotts RunNature Preserve, Wolf Trap andTurner Farm to name just a few.

3) Pittsburgh Steelers4) #NoMoreCongestion

ANSWERS: CHRONIS1) The Board of Supervisors in-

fluences nearly every aspect ofyour day to day life. Paying real es-tate taxes? The Board of Supervi-sors sets the rate. Taking your kidsto school? The Board of Supervi-sors funds the schools. Going to apark on the weekend? The Boardof Supervisors manages the parksystem. Every one of the County’s1.1 million residents is impacted bydecisions made by the 10-personBoard of Supervisors.

2) One of my favorite places tovisit in Dranesville is Great FallsPark. From nature trails to gor-geous views, the park is a must-see!

3) Washington Nationals (GoNats!)

4) #EndHumanTrafficking

Race: Dranesville District Supervisor

JenniferChronis

JohnFoust

Questions1) What should newcomers know

about the impact the Board ofSupervisors has on their daily lives?In other words - what do you do atthe county level that’s importantenough to compel newcomers tovote in this election?

2) To make newcomers feel athome, what’s a “must-see” place orevent you recommend they checkout in Fairfax County or yourdistrict?

3) What’s your favorite sportsteam?

4) Fairfax County gained nationaland global Twitter prominenceearlier this year when outragedFCPS students started the Twitterhashtag #closeFCPS after schoolofficials did not call a snow daywhen it actually snowed. WhatTwitter or Instagram hashtag wouldyou like to see trending in thecoming year about Fairfax Countyor your district?

Current Board of Supervi-sors. From left: CatherineM. Hudgins (D-Hunter MillDistrict), Michael R. Frey(R-Sully District), John C.Cook (R-Braddock District),Gerald W. Hyland (D-MountVernon District), SharonBulova (Chairman, At-Large), Penelope A. Gross(D-Mason District, ViceChairman), John W. Foust(D-Dranesville District),Jeffrey C. McKay (D-LeeDistrict), Pat Herrity(Springfield District) andLinda Q. Smyth (D-Provi-dence District).

Photo courtesy of Fairfax County

Race: Hunter MillDistrict SupervisorIncumbent: Catherine M.Hudgins (D) *RunningUnopposedHome: RestonE-Mail Address:

[email protected]: 703-471-4297web - cathyhudgins.comTwitter @cathyhudgins

ANSWERS: HUDGINS1) Welcome to Hunter Mill Dis-

trict. As member of the Board ofSupervisors, I serve the citizens bymaking policies that enhance andprotect lives. The district, with over126,000 residents, recently cel-ebrated the new Silver Line toTysons and Reston, expanded busservices, preserved 35 percent af-fordable housing in Lake Anne vil-lage redevelopment, renovatedtwo schools and opened a new po-lice station. Most importantly, Iwork in partnership with citizens,making our community the best forall.

2) Some favorites- anything inLake Anne, Reston Town Center,Viva Vienna, historic Church Streetand Frying Pan Park.

3) Favorite sport is tennis!4)How about - #doittogether

CathyHudgins

Insider Tips for Newcomers

What is best aboutliving in Herndon?

— Alicja Johnson

Betty Brody, violist, residentof Herndon for over 10years:

One of Betty Brody’s favoriteplaces in the area is Lake Anne,located just outside of Herndon.“It’s got something for everybody,”Brody said. “If you have littleones, you can take them on thepaddleboats […] and you can takeout a canoe and go out on thewater.” Brody also mentions theinteresting architecture at thislocation: “It has great playscapesfor the kids and it’s lovely any time of the year.”

Arna Syzdykova, PaneraBread associate, Herndonresident for one year:

For newcomers who are used tothe city life, Arna Syzdykovarecommends Reston Town Center.“It’s chill there; I go when I ammissing the city,” said Syzdykova,a former resident of Myrtle Beach.She says Reston Town Center is agood local destination for shop-ping and eating. Syzdykovaespecially likes that many peoplethere are dressed up, whether it bebecause they are working in one of the office buildings or goingout with friends.

Janis Linkov-Johnson, dataanalyst, resident of Herndonfor 17 years:

Linkov-Johnson’s favorite placeis one of Herndon’s hidden gems,Scoops on the Hill, a crepe andgelato shop. “They make their ownhomemade gelato, and they makethe crepes by hand, while youwatch,” Linkov-Johnson said.Although the environment andambience are lacking, the food isdelicious and worth trying foranyone new to the area

Greg Ruvolo, assistant manager, resident of Herndonfor 12 years:

Greg Ruvolo’s favorite place inHerndon is the Bagel Café, arestaurant unique to the town andloved by all, according to Ruvolo.A place solely for breakfast, theBagel Café is not open past noon,so customers must be sure to getthere early. “They are very popularbecause they have very goodbagels and breakfast sandwiches,”said Ruvolo. “They do it com-pletely from home and you canfeel the authenticity.”


National ParksGF Great Falls National Park

9200 Old Dominion Drive, McLeanwww.nps.gov/grfaGreat Falls Park is open daily from 7 a.m. until dark. The Visitor Center

and bookstore are open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily, springthrough fall seasons. Picnic, hike along the Potomac River.Swimming and wading in the Potomac are prohibited.

GW George Washington Memorial Parkway

www.nps.gov/gwmp703-289-2500The GW Parkway includes more than 25

sites, ranging from historic homes towildlife preserves. Join a ranger for a freeprogram or explore sites independently. Some parksites, including Turkey Run Park, TheodoreRoosevelt Island, Great Falls Park, etc., close atdark. The Parkway itself remains open 24 hoursa day to vehicle traffic.

WTWolf Trap National Park

for the Performing Arts1551 Trap Road, Viennawww.nps.gov/wotr/The only national park dedicated to

presenting the performing arts.From May through September,multiple amphitheaters in the parkpresent musicals, dance, opera, jazz,and popular and country music. Explorethe park without the crowds from October- April. The Barns at Wolf Trap offer indoorentertainment through the winter months.

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pool. The park alsofeatures a deluxe miniaturegolf course, a nine-stationbatting cage, picnic shelters, anda special events pavilion.

CHCarlyle House Historic

Park121 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314www.nvrpa.org/park/carlyle_house_historic_park/703-549-2997The historic Carlyle House was completed in 1753

by British merchant John Carlyle for his bride,Sarah Fairfax of Belvoir, member of one of themost prestigious families in colonial Virginia.Their home quickly became a center of socialand political life in Alexandria and gained afoothold in history when British GeneralBraddock made the mansion his headquarters in1755. On the National Register of HistoricPlaces, Carlyle House is architecturally unique inAlexandria as the only stone, 18th-centuryPalladian-style house. Daily tours of the house,programs for schoolchildren, special events,exhibits and lectures explore the life and timesof John Carlyle in pre-Revolutionary Alexandria.The site may be rented in the evenings forprivate functions and weddings.

FHFountainhead Regional Park

7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Stationwww.nvrpa.org/park/fountainhead/703-250-9124The observation deck of the Marina Building at

Fountainhead commands a spectacular view ofthe widest point of the Occoquan Reservoir.Summer activities include catfish tournaments,children’s fishing tournament, paddleboat toursand more.

HOHemlock Overlook Regional Park

13220 Yates Ford Road, Cliftonwww.nvrpa.org/park/hemlock_overlook/800-877-0954; 571-281-3556;Hemlock Overlook Regional Park offers a variety of

outdoor and environmental education. Programsat Hemlock Overlook are open to the public andgroups by reservation. Only the hiking and horse

trails maybe usedwithout priorarrangement.

MBGMeadowlark

Botanical Gardens9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court,

Viennawww.nvrpa.org/park/

meadowlark_botanical_gardens/703-255-3631This 95-acre complex of large

ornamental display gardens andunique native plant collections isopen year round and includewalking trails, lakes, more than 20varieties of cherry trees, irises, peonies, anextensive shade garden, native wildflowers,gazebos, birds, butterflies, seasonal blooms andfoliage. The Atrium’s indoor tropical gardensetting is a popular meeting, reception, weddingand workshop location. Interpretive displaysaccompany a restored 18th-century cabin.

OROccoquan Regional Park

9751 Ox Road, Lortonwww.nvrpa.org/park/occoquan/703-690-2121This park offers 400 acres of recreational space and

a touch of the past with its historic brick kilnsand the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial. Parklands, trails and associated waters are part ofthe Fairfax Cross-County Trail. Kayak rentals.One hour Tour Boat Rides on the OccoquanRiver to Belmont Bay and back. OfferedSaturdays noon-5 p.m., Sunday 1- 8 p.m., April2 through Nov. 27. $10 adults, $5 children 12and under, under age 4 are free.

PBPohick Bay

Regional Park &Pirates Cove

Waterpark6501 Pohick Bay Drive,Lortonwww.nvrpa.org/park/pohick_bay/www.piratescovepohick.com703-339-6102

Pohick Bay is located on thePotomac River, 25 miles south of the

nation’s capital. The boat launch facility isone of only three public access points to thePotomac River in northern Virginia. Pohick Bayoffers canoes, kayaks, paddle boats and jonboats for rent on the weekends, as well as familyand group camping, hiking, picnic areas and alarge play area for children. The park offers oneof the largest, outdoor freeform pools on theeast coast. Pohick Bay Regional Park, located onMason Neck Pennisula is an ecologically fragileland that shelters an abundance of wildlife,including the bald eagle. Pirates Cove Waterparkis located at Pohick Bay Regional Park. Visitorscan cool off under the 300-gallon dumpingbucket, fire the water cannons and splash downthe waterslide or search for buried treasure atBuccaneer Beach sand play area. Pirates Cove

An Insider’s Guide to

Major Parks in the AreaParks

MN Mason Neck State Park

7301 High Point Rd. Lortonwww.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/

mas.shtml#703-339-2385 or 703-339-2380 (visitor center)[email protected] park’s visitor center was expanded in 2010 to

include a new exhibit room, gift shop andmeeting room. There are several exhibits in thecenter, and with a view of Belmont Bay. Visitorcenter staff can answer questions and provideinformation on park trails, facilities and localpoints of interest. Pond study, bird watching,canoe trips, nature walks and talks, and GPSadventures are just a few of the excitingprograms offered by park rangers.

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Bull Run Marina Regional Park &Atlantis Waterpark7700 Bull Run Drive, Centrevillewww.nvrpa.org/park/bull_run/www.atlantisbullrun.com/703-631-0552Main park open all year for picnicking, hiking and

family camping. Bull Run Public ShootingCenter open all year. Group Camping open dailyJan. 7 though Nov. 11. Mini and disc golf openApril through October. Hours vary. AtlantisWaterpark features pools, a giant dumpingbucket, waterslides, and fun-filled activities forall ages. Atlantis is open from Memorial Dayweekend through Labor Day, and is a member ofthe Northern Virginia Regional Park Authorityfamily of Waterparks. Neptune Reef snack barsells food, beverages and sweets.

CRCameron Run Regional Park/Great

Waves Waterpark4001 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandriawww.nvrpa.org/park/cameron_run/www.greatwaveswaterpark.com/703-960-0767Cameron Run Regional Park offers a variety of

recreation facilities in an urban area, includingGreat Waves Water Park. Catch a wave in thewave pool, twist and turn down four-story waterslides, take a plunge down speed slides, playwith friends in the shallow waters of the play

Sources: National Park Service, Northern Vir-ginia Regional Park Authority, Virginia StateParks and Fairfax County Park Authority. Mapcourtesy of Fairfax County Park Authority. De-signed & compiled by Jean Card and LaurenceFoong. Photos by Renée Ruggles.

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also features picnic pavilions, a deck for sunningand playing, as well as plenty of shade.Captain’s Galley snack bar features food,beverages and sweets. Pirates Cove is open fromMemorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

PBPohick Bay Golf Course

10301 Gunston Road, Lortonwww.nvrpa.org/park/pohick_bay_golf_course703-339-8585This scenic golf course is located on the Mason

Neck Peninsula in Lorton. Pohick Bay’s practicefacility features a driving range with practiceputting and chipping greens, and lessons fromPGA pros. A full-service pro shop features anarray of name-brand golf clubs, equipment andapparel. Other services include club making,custom club fitting, regripping, reshafting andtournament coordinating.

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Nature Center2845 Marcey Road, Arlington, VA 22207www.nvrpa.org/park/potomac_overlook/703-528-5406On the Potomac Palisades in north Arlington,

Potomac Overlook offers 70 acres of peacefulwoodland, trails, educational gardens, a smallpicnic area and a Nature Center. The NatureCenter features brand new exhibits called the“Energerium,” offering visitors a fun andaccessible way to learn energy basics and waysthey can help create sustainable energysolutions. The Nature Center also houses liveanimals and natural history exhibits.

SRSandy Run Regional Park

10450 Van Thompson Road, Fairfax Stationwww.nvrpa.org/park/sandy_run/703-690-4392The park is open to the public for the purpose of

education, training, practice, and racing forcompetitive and recreational sculling androwing. Only shells and other boats authorizedby the Northern Virginia Regional ParkAuthority may be launched from the docks orshoreline of Sandy Run. Sandy Run offers afacility for team training and competition forOlympic, college, high school and club canoe,kayak and crew athletes.

UHUpton Hill Regional Park & Ocean

Dunes Waterpark6060 Wilson Blvd., Arlingtonwww.nvrpa.org/park/upton_hill/www.oceanduneswaterpark.com/703-534-3437 or [email protected] Hill Regional Park offers visitors a wooded

oasis in the heart of the most densely populatedarea of Northern Virginia. A large outdoorwater-park complex is a sparkling attraction in

this wooded, urban park, which straddles theboundary line between Arlington and Fairfaxcounties. The deluxe miniature golf courseboasts one of the longest mini golf holes in theworld; the batting cages include nine baseballand softball cages. The park is open every dayfor hiking, picnicking, playing on theplayground and enjoying the outdoors. Locatedwithin Upton Hill Regional Park, Ocean Dunesis loaded with fun features for adults andchildren.

Arts CenterLAC Workhouse Arts Center

9601 Ox Road, Lortonwww.lortonarts.org703-584-2900The Workhouse Arts Center consists of seven studio

buildings, the main galleries and the recentlyopened Youth Arts Center. Visitors areencouraged to interact with artists. In additionto visual arts, the Workhouse Arts Center ishome to performing arts, including theater, filminstitute, musical and dance performances. Theeducation department supports both the visualand performing arts, offering classes andworkshops in a variety of disciplines. Futureplans for the Workhouse include an eventcenter, amphitheater, Workhouse Theatre,restaurants, apartments, music barn andgarden/horticultural area. Other buildings onsite, yet to be renovated, may provide for otheractivities such as a visitors center, a blacksmithshop, theatre scene shops and rehearsal space.

Major FairfaxCounty ParksBLP Burke Lake Park & Golf Course

7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Stationvolleyball, driving range, 18 hole, par 3, minigolf,

trails, playground, campgrounds, fishing883.4 acres, multiple resource park

CJP Clemyjontri Park

6317 Georgetown Pike, McLeanfitness, picnic areas and playgrounds18.6 acres, special purpose park

ELP Ellanor C. Lawrence Park

5040 Walney Road, Chantillybaseballl, soccer/football (unlit), basketball (unlit),

community center, nature center, amphitheater,trails

650 acres, multiple resource park

FPF Frying Pan Farm Park

2717 West Ox Road, Herndonhistoric structure, biking/equestrian/hiking trails,

open areas, playground135.3 acres, multiple resource park

GSG Green Spring Gardens

4603 Green Spring Road, AlexandriaCommunity Center, historic structure, biking/hiking

trails, open areas, gardens30.9 acres, special purpose park

HPP Hidden Pond Park

8511 Greeley Boulevard, Springfieldtennis (lit), nature center, amphitheater, hiking/

nature trails, playground, fishing25.6 acres, community park

HMP Huntley Meadows Park

3701 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexandrianature center, historic structure, biking/hiking/

nature trails, observation tower, boardwalk1444.8 acres, natural resource park

LAP Lake Accotink Park

7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfieldbasketball, volleyball, minigolf, trails, picnic448.1 acres, multiple resource park

LFP Lake Fairfax Park

1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Restonsoftball (lit), soccer/football (unlit), amphitheater,

carousel,campground, tour boat, picnic shelters479 acres, multiple resource park

FRA Lee District Park

6601 Telegraph Road, Franconiasoftball, soccer/football, tennis, basketball,

volleyball, trails, treehouse, sprayground,accessible playground

138 acres, district park

MDP Mason District Park

6621 Columbia Pike, Annandalesoftball (lit), soccer/football (unlit/lit), basketball

(lit), tennis (lit), shuffleboard, dog park,amphitheater, biking/hiking/fitness

121.2 acres, district park

NWP Nottoway Park

9537 Courthouse Road, Viennabaseball (lit), soccer/football (lit),basketball (lit),

tennis (lit), trails, picnic90.9 acres, district park

RBP Riverbend Park

8700 Potomac Hill Street, Great Fallsnature center, historic structure, biking/equestrian/

hiking trails, picnic areas, craftroom411.2 acres, multiple resource park

SRN Scotts Run Nature Preserve

7400 Georgetown Pike, McLeanhistoric structure, historic/hiking/nature trails,

fishing384.3 acres, natural resource park

SRD South Run District

7550 Reservation Drive, Springfieldbaseball, soccer/football, basketball, tennis,

recenter, equestrian, playground, swimming196 acres, district park

WFP Wakefield Park & RECenter

8100 Braddock Road, Annandalesoftball, soccer/football, basketball, tennis,

recenter, biking, fitness trail, skate park292.6 acres, multiple resource park

A pair of bald eagles were spotted from one of theMason Neck’s bird blinds. On Saturdays, manyprograms are offered at the park, including EagleWatch and Ranger at the Blind, offer an opportunityto get questions answered and look for eagles withan experienced pair of eyes. Park Naturalist NancyHouser points out a pair of eagles, off in the dis-tance, to Kyle R., visiting from North Dakota. Ac-cording to Houser, about 60 eagles are currentlymaking their home in the park.

The Ratcliffs, of Rockville, came out to enjoy a familybike ride. Cycling is a popular activity along the park-way.

On Sunday evenings, the community gathers in thepavilion, to enjoy a summer concert series, sponsoredby the Friends of Fort Hunt Park.

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ParksA Guide to Fairfax County Parks in the

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Map Number Park NameAddress, CityProperty Class

1 Hutchison ES13209 Parcher Ave., HerndonCommunity Park

2 Coppermine Crossing SS2744 Cooper Creek Rd, HerndonSchool Site

3 Arrowbrooke2351 Field Point Road, HerndonCommunity Park

4 Dulles Corner2446 Dulles View Drive, HerndonCommunity Park

5 Franklin Farm13590 Franklin Farm Road, HerndonCommunity Park

6 Reston Town GreenCameron Glen Dr, RestonNeighborhood Park

7 Shaker Woods1225 Stuart Road, RestonCommunity Park

8 Hickory Run SSSheshue St, Great FallsSchool Site

9 Sully Historic3650 Historic Sully Way, ChantillyCultural Resource Park

10 Dranesville Tavern11919 Leesburg Pike, HerndonCultural Resource Park

11 Grand Hamptons1081 Safa Street, HerndonNeighborhood Park

12 Stanton910 Third Street, HerndonCommunity Park

13 Alabama Drive1100 Alabama Drive, HerndonCommunity Park

14 Bruin415 Van Buren Street, HerndonCommunity Park

15 Chandon900 Palmer Drive, HerndonCommunity Park

16 Fred Crabtree2801 Fox Mill Road, HerndonDistrict Park

17 Franklin Oaks2961 Franklin Oaks Drive, HerndonNeighborhood Park

18 Stratton Woods2431 Fox Mill Road, RestonCommunity Park

19 Floris School Site2621 Centreville Road, HerndonCommunity Park

20 Frying Pan Farm2717 West Ox Road, HerndonMultiple Resource Park

21 Baron Cameron11300 Baron Cameron Avenue, RestonDistrict Park

22 Lake Fairfax1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, RestonMultiple Resource Park

23 South Lakes Drive11851 South Lakes Drive, RestonCommunity Park

24 Reston North1635 Reston Parkway, RestonCommunity Park

25 Stuart Road12001 Lake Newport Road, RestonCommunity Park

26 Holly Knolls1010 Redberry Court, Great FallsNeighborhood Park

27 Great Falls Nike1089 Utterback Store Road, Great

FallsDistrict Park

28 Windermere11000 Georgetown Pike, Great FallsCommunity Park

29 Lockmeade1104 Riva Ridge Drive, Great FallsCommunity Park

30 Lexington Estates10401 Shesue Street, Great FallsNeighborhood Park

31 Colvin Run MillSite

10017 Colvin RunRoad, Great Falls

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925 Springvale Road,Great Falls

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33 Great FallsGrange

9818 GeorgetownPike, Great Falls

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34 Riverbend8700 Potomac Hill

Street, Great FallsMultiple Resource Park

What is more fun than winning aprize at a carnival? Brothers Donovan(left) and Derek show the prizes theywon at the annual 4-H Fair and Carni-val.

Michael Munn stands in the shade,with his 6-week-old bull calf namedPrince Charming. Michael has thedistinction of being the county’s first4-H Club member who is blind. Whenhe is finished showing the calf, theteen plans to train for his secondmarathon.

Ariadna, of Alexandria, came toFrying Pan Farm Park with her dad.She stopped to visit with the pigletsand other residents of the barn. Theanimals are popular with visitors ofall ages.


School: Oakton High SchoolMascot: Cougars.School Colors: Burgundy and gold.Athletic Director: Pat Full, 703-319-2760.Football Coach: Jason Rowley (fifth year).The Cougars started 3-0 in 2014, lost their next

four and then won two of their final three regular-season games to get to 5-5 and earn a postseasonberth. Oakton lost to Lake Braddock 44-14 in theopening round of the 6A North region playoffs andended the year with a 5-6 record.

Field Hockey Coach: Allison Ryneski.Volleyball Coach: Dan Courain.Boys’ Basketball Coach: Dave Brooks.Girls’ Basketball Coach: Fred Priester.Baseball Coach: Justin Janis.Boys’ Soccer Coach: Todd Spitalny.Rival School: Madison.

What happened last year: The girls’ crosscountry team won its second consecutive 6A statechampionship. Then-senior Allie Klimkiewicz placedthird in the individual competition. The girls’ bas-ketball team finished 26-3, reached the state semifi-nals, and won Conference 5 and 6A North regiontitles. The girls’ lacrosse team finished region andconference runners-up. The boys’ soccer team

reached the region semifinals. The boys’ cross coun-try team finished fourth in the state. The volleyballteam finished Conference 5 runner-up. The boys’ andgirls’ tennis teams won state championships. Theboys’ swim and dive team won the state title. Thegirls’ swim and dive team finished state runner-up.

Notable: The Oakton girls’ lacrosse program hasreached the state championship game seven timesin 10 years since lacrosse became a VHSL sport in2006. The Cougars won three straight state titles from2006 through 2008, and won a fourth champion-ship in 2012.

Quotable: “We thought that they [recognize]three teams on the podium. We were the second togo up there and they handed us the first-place tro-phy and we were just very confused.” — Then-se-nior harrier Allie Klimkiewicz, who was part of anOakton girls’ cross country team that won the 2014state title, but approached the podium thinking theyfinished second.

Girls’ cross countryteam repeated asstate champion.

Getting to Know Oakton Sports

Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection

The Oakton girls’ cross country team wonthe 2014 6A state championship.

Newcomers & Community Guide

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The Herndon field hockeyteam won the Conference 5championship in 2014.

School: Herndon High SchoolMascot: Hornets.School Colors: Red and black.Athletic Director: Jonathan Frohm, 703-810-2275.Football Coach: Jeremiah Davis (second year).The Hornets lost four of their last five games and

finished 4-6. Herndon hasn’t made the playoffs since2008.

Field Hockey Coach: Mary Miller.Volleyball Coach: Bruce Short.Boys’ Basketball Coach: Gary Hall.Girls’ Basketball Coach: Cornelius Snead.Rival School: South Lakes.

What happened last year: The field hockeyteam finished 19-3, won the Conference 5 champi-

onship and reached the region semifinals. The boys’basketball team lost to Westfield in the conferencechampionship game and reached the regionquarterfinals. The baseball team reached the regionquarterfinals.

Notable: The field hockey team’s 2014 Confer-ence 5 championship was the program’s first confer-ence/district title since 1979.

Quotable: “We now get to put our year up [on abanner] in the gym. That’s what we wanted — wewanted to make history.” — Then-senior Taylor Stoneafter the Herndon field hockey team beat defendingstate champion Westfield to win the 2014 Confer-ence 5 championship.

Field hockey team won Conference 5 championship.

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School: South Lakes High SchoolMascot: Seahawks.School Colors: Royal Blue and Kelly Green.Athletic Director: Linda Jones, 703-715-4517.Football Coach: Trey Taylor (second year).The Seahawks lost their first five games in 2014 and finished

2-8, with wins over Thomas Jefferson and Marshall.

Field Hockey Coach: Allison Woron.Volleyball Coach: Mike Ware.Boys’ Basketball Coach: Andrew Duggan.Girls’ Basketball Coach: Christy Winters Scott.Girls’ Soccer Coach: Lauren Ebert.Boys’ Soccer Coach: Marty PfisterBaseball Coach: Morgan Spencer.Softball Coach: Carlos Soto.Rival School: Herndon.

What happened last year: The baseball team qualified forregionals for the first time since 2003 and upset Conference 7champion Lake Braddock in the first round. The boys’ and girls’basketball teams qualified for regionals. The softball team fin-ished 15-9 and qualified for regionals.

Notable: Grant Hill, who spent 19 seasons in the NBA withfour different teams, graduated from South Lakes in 1990. TheDetroit Pistons selected Hill No. 3 overall in the 1994 draft andthe seven-time all-star went on to score more than 17,000 pointswith the Pistons, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns and Los AngelesClippers. He won two NCAA national championships while at DukeUniversity, and won a gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympicswith Team USA.

Quotable: “At the beginning of the year we had two goals:make the regional tournament and win the [conference]. Goalone is accomplished and now on to goal two. It’s a great feelingand a huge win for our program in general.” — MattWojciechowski, then a senior pitcher, after the South Lakes base-ball team defeated W-L in the 2015 Conference 6 quarterfinals toearn the program’s first regional berth since 2003.

Baseball team qualified forregionals for first time since 2003.

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Then-senior Mitch Blackstone and the Marshallbaseball team finished 5A state runner-up in 2014.

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