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By Sharon Bulova

Chairman, Fairfax County

Board of Supervisors

Hello and welcome toFairfax County! Con-gratulations on find-

ing the best place in the coun-try to live, work, play and growolder comfortably. FairfaxCounty is home to a fantasticpublic school system, top tierbusinesses and some of the bestparks and open spaces in the DCMetro region.

The Fairfax County PublicSchool system is consistentlyranked among the best inAmerica. We have a new super-intendent, Dr. Karen Garza, andI look forward to working withher to make our world classschool system even better.

Fairfax County is also hometo wonderful institutes ofhigher learning. Northern Vir-ginia Community College, withcampuses in Annandale and allover Northern Virginia, boastsGuaranteed Access Agreementsoffering an affordable path toall Virginia’s highly-rated pub-lic universities. NOVA also part-ners with the region’s highschools to offer dual enrollmentopportunities, giving students ahead start on their college edu-cation. George Mason Univer-sity in 2012 was named the top“Up-and-Coming University” byU.S. News and World Report.Mason was just this summerrecognized as a top 100 univer-sity for research by Forbesmagazine.

Fairfax County is home to al-most 50 corporate or U.S. head-quarters of major firms, and 10Fortune 500 company head-quarters. Hilton, Volkswagen,Bechtel and NorthropGrumman have all moved theircorporate or U.S. headquartersto Fairfax County since 2007.

But it’s not all big businesshere. About 97 percent of thecompanies in Fairfax Countyare small businesses with fewerthan 100 employees and lessthan $1 million in annual rev-enue. Our business communityis also diverse, boasting thelargest number of foreign-owned firms in the region.Through the first six months ofthis year, our Economic Devel-opment Authority worked with87 companies that will addmore than 2,800 jobs to thecounty economy.

Fairfax County is home tomore than 48,000 acres of parksand open space, and over 500miles of hiking and biking trails.In 2010, our Park Authoritywon the coveted Gold Medal forParks and Recreation from theNational Recreation and ParkAssociation and the AmericanAcademy for Park and Recre-ation Administration.

As chairman of the Board ofSupervisors, I am elected at-largeby all registered voters in FairfaxCounty. If you have any questionsor concerns, please email me [email protected] orcall my office at 703-324-2321.Thanks for making FairfaxCounty your home!

Welcome toFairfax County!

Sharon Bulova

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By Alex McVeigh

The Connection

Over the next few months changes willabound in the McLean area, notleast of which will be the arrival oftrains on the Silver Line. While the

trains themselves will carry people to and fromMcLean to other areas of the region, the areas sur-rounding the stations are undergoing many changesthemselves.

“We’re currently in the midst of turning Tysons froman urban office park into a true urban center,” saidMichael Caplin, executive director of Tysons Partner-ship, a group that promotes the development ofTysons Corner. “There are approximately 45 millionsquare feet of structures there currently, and overthe next 35 to 40 years we’re going to see another45 million square feet of building, mostly vertical.

The changes destined for Tysons will begin bymaking it a distinct entity of its own.

“We’re currently awaiting permit review for all newsignage around Tysons, to letpeople know that’s where theyare,” Caplin said. “We’ve re-leased a new logo, which incor-porates the shape of Tysons inthe ‘O’ in the logo, as well ascolors that pay tribute to thearea’s past, when it was knownas Peach Grove and when it wasa dairy farm, which was as re-cently as the 1950s.”

The logo will even adorn thewater tower in Tysons, but de-pending on the weather whenit is approved, it could be later.

THERE ARE CURRENTLYPLANS to install about 200 newstreetlights along Route 7, alongwith a line of trees, to give a“grand avenue” feel. Other

things the Tysons Partnership has been working oninclude: an initiative from local landowners to“adopt” the roads in front of their location to pro-vide landscaping, five outdoor festivals scheduled in2014 and a farmer’s market.

Next year also will see the opening of the newTysons Corner station plaza as well as three new cir-culator bus routes. The Fairfax County Park Author-ity is also in the process of developing a parks mas-ter plan for Tysons, which is expected to be releasedthis fall.

“We’ve had great discussions and attendance fromall the stakeholders, and I’m feeling a great sense ofcommitment to all parties involved who are veryexcited about what’s possible,” Caplin said.

In other areas of McLean, two parks are currentlyundergoing the master planning process from theFairfax County Park Authority. The process on McLeanCentral Park began last December, and the draft planwas presented in mid-June.

Major changes in the plan include: the addition ofan amphitheater at the southern section of the parkand a new circular parking area planned northwestof the adjacent Dolley Madison Library.

The McLean Citizens Association has released aresolution in response to the draft plan. In it, theyexpress measured support for the amphitheater, pro-

Tysons redevelopment tohighlight coming months.


The Greensboro Metrorail station is one of four Silver Linestations in Tysons Corner.

The Spring HillMetro station is oneof the Silver LinePhase One stationsthat is expected toopen in 2014.

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When the first trains of Metro’sSilver Line start carryingpassengers, around Febru-ary 2014, it will mark a new

era for Northern Virginia, particularly thenorthern part of Fairfax County. By 2018,riders from Ashburn, Sterling, Herndon,Reston and McLean will have access toDulles Airport and Washington, D.C. via theSilver Line.

In June 1996, the Virginia Department ofRail and Public Transportation conducteda study that concluded that a rail locatedin the median of the Dulles InternationalAirport Access Highway would provide thebest opportunity to move people along thecorridor and decrease traffic congestion.

The Dulles Transit Partners, a group ofcompanies that would eventually serve asthe design and build contractors for PhaseOne, was formed in October 2000.

In June 2004, the Department of Rail andPublic Transportation signed the first com-prehensive agreement with Dulles TransitPartners and construction broke ground inMarch 2009.

The Silver Line is being rolled out in twophases, the first of which is expected to becompleted around February of next year.

THE 11.6-MILE PHASE ONE begins asan offshoot from the East Falls Church Or-ange Line Station and continues to WiehleAvenue in Reston, with four Tysons Cornerstations in between.

Construction on Phase One is 96 percentcomplete. Originally slated for a late 2013opening, a delay was announced last monthby MWAA.

“We are still anticipating a November con-struction completion date for Phase One.This is in line with the two-month delaypreviously announced,” said MarciaMcAllister, communications manager forDulles Metrorail. “We are continuing towork with our Phase One contractor, DullesTransit Partners, and with WMATA to com-plete this project as quickly as possible.However, we will not sacrifice safety andquality. All of us share the goal of provid-ing the safest, highest quality project.”

Once construction is complete, MWAAwill hand the project over to the Washing-ton Metropolitan Area Transit Authority,who will perform additional testing and givea more concrete opening date.

The opening for passenger service is nowestimated for February 2014.

As of May 31, total expenditures on PhaseOne has been $2.454 billion, and the Met-ropolitan Washington Airports Authority

estimates a total cost of $2.905 billion atcompletion, a number that includes a con-tingency reserve.

Phase Two will take the Silver Line all theway to Ashburn, with stops at Reston Park-way, Herndon, Innovation Center in Ster-ling, Dulles International Airport and it willconclude with two stations in Ashburn, oneat Route 606 (Old Ox Road) and one atRoute 772 (Ashburn Road).

MWAA received five bids for Phase Twoconstruction in April and awarded the con-tract to Capital Rail Constructors, a jointventure between Clark Construction Groupand Kiewit Infrastructure South, who bid$1.177 billion.

Pat Nowakowski, executive director of theDulles Corridor Metrorail project, said hewas “very encouraged” by the bid fromCapital Rail Constructors.

“The winning proposal is well below ouroriginal estimates of $1.4 billion to $1.6billion for this portion of the project, whichhopefully will allow us to pass on additional

savings to users of the Dulles Toll Road,”he said.

On July 9, MWAA issued an official No-tice to Proceed to Capital Rail Constructors,which officially initiates the contract for theconstruction of the six stations, 11.4 milesof track, guide ways an other components.

MWAA President and CEO Jack Pottercalled the Notice to Proceed an importantmilestone.

“This means crews will soon be in the fieldsurveying, performing site preparations andmaking geological assessments when theyfinalize permits and other design work,” hesaid. “Actual construction using heavyequipment and cranes will likely being inspring of 2014.”

The project also includes construction ofa new rail yard on Dulles Airport property,as well as improvements to the existing yardat the West Falls Church station.

According to MWAA, the notice sets aconstruction completion period of 60months, meaning July 2018 is the target

completion date.Both phases of the project were originally

budgeted for a total cost of $5.25 billion,current estimates put the cost at around$5.6 billion.

According to the funding agreement,Fairfax County will contribute 16.1 percentof costs, Loudoun County will contribute 4.8percent and MWAA will contribute 4.1 per-cent. Those amounts are fixed by percentof the total costs.

The remaining costs, save for additionalfunding from state and federal sources, willbe paid for by users of the Dulles Toll Road.

WITH SUCH AN INVESTMENT of timeand money, Fairfax County is hoping to reapeconomic rewards from the Silver Line foryears to come. Gerald Gordon, presidentand CEO of the Fairfax Economic Develop-ment Authority, says the Silver Line will bea major business catalyst for the region.

“Companies want to be able to get fromWashington, D.C. to Dulles Airport the easi-est way possible, which is what the SilverLine allows. For example, Intelsat [whichannounced last December that they wouldmove their headquarters to Tysons Cornerin 2014] said they came specifically to takeadvantage of Metro opportunities,” he said.“The companies we’re attracting aren’tmanufacturers, they don’t require access tothings like raw materials, they need accessto ideas, concepts and creativity, and thoseare the kinds of things that can have a snow-ball effect on a workforce.”

Gordon said that the county currently hasabout a 17 percent vacancy rate when itcomes to office space. Plenty of new officespace is under construction in Tysons Cor-ner, with further development to comealong the Dulles Toll Road as Phase Twoprogresses.

“With that kind of rate, you usuallywouldn’t see a lot of speculative building,but we’ve got it, especially in Tysons,” hesaid. “There is going to be a challenge tofill existing spaces, but that’s where we’llsee a ripple effect from the big companiesmoving into the new space, an effect thatwill hopefully lead to small businesses mar-keting federally acquired skills that wantto build around, and moving into contract-ing and subcontracting.”

With such an emphasis on technology inthe county, particularly in Tysons and theDulles Corridor, Gordon says he has highhopes for the future of the region’s techbusiness.

“Our new buildings are in high demandfrom many businesses. We’re going to see alot of world-class technology, cyber IT andbiomedical companies coming, they’re thefuture of the economy in this area,” Gor-don said. “There’s a real opportunity for thiscounty and region to become a leader inthings like personalized medicine and lifesciences. Those kinds of businesses, whichrely on a technological approach to medi-cine, are in the market for an IT workforce,which is an area that this county domi-nates.”

Silver Line Brings New OpportunitiesMetrorail line aims toconnect Washington,D.C. with DullesAirport by 2018.

Tracks weave through Tysons Corner along Route 123. Cranes are workingon the office, residential and hotel buildings under construction at TysonsCorner Center.

Nighttime testing along the Silver Line: Eastbound train leaving theWiehle-Restom East Metrorail Station.

Photos by Chuck Samuelson/Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project


On Saturday, Sept. 7, bandmembers from Langley HighSchool will participate in “TagDay” throughout neighbor-hoods in McLean and GreatFalls. Each year, the LangleyHigh School Band raises moneythrough door-to-doorfundraising, “tagging” neigh-bors for their monetary support.In return, band members arepersonally inviting donors tocome and enjoy one or all ofLangley HS Bands free concertsheld in the school auditoriumin the winter and spring. Theconcerts are scheduled for earlyDecember and late February.

The Langley Marching Bandalso provides music and half-time entertainment at all Lan-gley HS Football home games(www.langleysports .org).Home games this year are Sept.

6, 12 and 27, and Oct. 11 and25, and this year’s entertain-ment features music from “LesMis.”

The monies raised during TagDay help Langley Band to re-place and restore concert in-struments and provide special-ized training.

Last year, Langley HS wel-comed its new band director,Doug Martin. The band pro-gram has grown significantlywith Martin and this year, Lan-gley will have one of its largestbands in years. Tag Day is theband’s biggest fundraiser, andthe band is counting on the sup-port from the community tohelp them achieve theirfundraising goals. Please go towww.langleybands.org to do-nate, and see the calendar ofupcoming events.

Langley High Band to HoldTag Day Fundraiser

The Langley High band plans to canvas area neighborhoods via door-to-doorfundraising to support the band. Expect a friendly “Tag Day” visit Saturday, Sept. 7.

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Karen K. Garza, Ph.D.

Superintendent, Fairfax County

Public Schools

I am honored and humbledto be the new superinten-dent of Fairfax County Pub-lic Schools (FCPS). I arrived

here from Lubbock, Texas, whereI served for the past four years asthe superintendent of the LubbockIndependent School District. Theopportunity to lead a world-classschool system like FCPS was onethat I simply could not pass up. Iam so appreciative of the verywarm welcome my husband,Louis, and I have received sinceour arrival in June.

You should know that the ques-tion I have heard most in my firstfew weeks on the job is: “Are youa Dallas Cowboys fan?” I can state,unequivocally, the answer to thatquestion is “No.” In fact, we arebig fans of Baylor grad RG3. Ourfamily includes four grown chil-dren and five wonderful grandchil-dren. One child of ours is now inhis third year as an elementaryschool teacher and, as a formerteacher myself, it has been an ex-citing experience to watch as hegrows into the job and learns thejoys and, yes, the challenges ofteaching. Where I am today is due,in large part, to the many excel-lent and caring teachers I hadalong the way. I have already met

many FCPS teachers, principalsand administrators and I havebeen so impressed with their com-mitment to our students. Together,we will make a great team.

One of my first goals is to workwith the school board in develop-ing a long-range strategic plan thatwill incorporate input from FCPSstakeholders including parents,students, educators and commu-nity members. The strategic planwill serve as a roadmap to improveacademic achievement for all ofour students.

I also believe it is important thatwe develop a graduate profile thatclearly shows what our studentsneed to know and be able to dowhen they leave FCPS for collegeand career opportunities. We will

build upon the success of the pastand, at the same time, confrontour realities—achievement gaps,disparities in graduation ratesamong student groups and the in-creasing expectations for ourschools while experiencing dimin-ishing resources.

Here in Fairfax, not only do wehave the talent and the expertiseto solve the problems facing us inFCPS, but we are uniquely posi-tioned to solve the most pressingissues facing public schools acrossthe country. We want to lead thenational discussion to develop newsystems to measure teaching andlearning. Standardized testing,while well intentioned, has gonetoo far and often results in narrow-ing the instructional focus ofschools. We can develop new waysto measure how well our studentsare learning and how well ourteachers are teaching without tak-ing the joy out of either learningor teaching.

I plan to visit schools regularlybecause the best way for me to un-derstand the needs and expecta-tions of our school division is to talkwith and listen to all of our stake-holders. The start of a new schoolyear serves as a reminder that wehave wonderful opportunities tomake a difference in the lives of ourstudents and that we are extremelyfortunate to live in a communitythat values public education.

I invite you to share your ideason ways to make the FairfaxCounty school system the very bestit can be. I believe it is critical thatwe at FCPS hear from you. Pleasetake a minute and visitwww.fcps.edu and click on “Advicefor Superintendent Garza.” I wish

you all a most enjoyable and suc-cessful school year and I look for-ward to meeting many of you inthe days ahead.

Karen K. Garza is the newsuperintendent of Fairfax CountyPublic Schools.

A fan of Baylor grad RG3 … not Cowboys.

New Superintendent Relishes Opportunity

Karen K. Garza

The Langley High School Class of 2013 celebratesgraduation. New superintendent of Fairfax CountyPublic Schools Karen K. Garza calls FCPS “a world-class school system.”

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vided that another section of theplan, an extension of Elm Streetinto the park for a drop off point,instead be located parallel toIngleside Avenue.

Salona, a 51-acre historic prop-erty, is also undergoing a planningprocess that includes the park au-thority, as well as a task forcemade up of local residents, envi-ronmental groups and other com-munity stakeholders.

Fairfax County purchased 41acres of the property in 2005 for$16.5 million, and has since com-menced a master planning processto find ways to use 10 acres clos-est to Dolley Madison Boulevard.The remaining land is protected bya conservation easement.

According to 527 commentcards received by the task force,63 percent of respondents saidthey wanted to see new athletic fields, 21 percentsaid they were in favor of other uses, but did notrule out athletic field use, 11 percent said theywanted other uses and did not want fields and fourpercent said they wished to leave the site as is.

At their most recent meeting, the task force saidthat they hope to finish their recommendation bythe end of the year.

ANOTHER LOOMING ISSUE ofconcern to McLean residents is aproposal from the county Depart-ment of Planning and Zoning toestablish long-term permanenthousing that would serve house-holds with an income of no morethan 60 percent of the area me-dian income.

According to the proposedamendment, the studios would beno more than 500 square feet, andwould be located on a parcel ofland that fronts and has direct ac-cess to a collector street or majorthoroughfare.

Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville) has solicited opinionson the proposal from local citizensassociations.

“There are some strong advo-cates for the proposal in the com-munity, as well as many residentswho have expressed concerns with

how the county will maintain neighborhood integ-rity while meeting the demand for housing,” saidSally Horn, president of the McLean Citizens Asso-ciation. “We expect this to be a big issue in the fall,one that’s very important to the community.”

There will be a public hearing on the proposal inSeptember, and the Board of Supervisors is expectedto make a decision by the end of the year.

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Citizens to Assess Proposed Changes

The McLean Metrorailstation is the easternmostSilver Line station, and isexpected to serve residentsof McLean and Great Falls.

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Northern Virginiahas most two-partyraces on ballot.

By Victoria Ross

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While the Virginia governor’srace is the one getting themost attention, both nation-ally and in the state,

Virginia’s House of Delegates race is shap-ing up to be the most competitive in a de-cade.

According to an official candidate list re-leased last month by the Virginia StateBoard of Elections, 57 House seats will becontested this November—marking only thesecond time in the last decade where at leasthalf of the 100 House seats will have morethan one name on the ballot.

2013 is the second election cycle sincethe House Republican leadership redrewdistrict boundaries following the 2010 Cen-sus. In 2011, voters in nearly two-thirds ofthe 100 House districts had no choice onthe ballot.

Of the 57 contested races, 44 includeraces with at least one Republican and oneDemocrat, and most of the two-party raceson the ballot will take place in NorthernVirginia (see chart.)

Throughout the state, 43 of the 100House districts are uncontested, meaningthere is only a single candidate on the bal-lot. Delegates Ken Plum (D-36) andCharniele Herring (D-43) are the only un-contested candidates in Fairfax County.

❖ Each member of the Virginia House of

See Election Guide, Page 23

Newcomers

All voter information materialmust now be translated into Span-ish to comply with new statemandates, and signs in Spanishand English hang in all of FairfaxCounty’s polling precincts.

In addition to the optical scanvoting machines, every pollingplace will be equipped withWINvote “touch-screen” machines,which have been used in FairfaxCounty since 2003. Luke Baranyk,voting machine custodian, demon-strates the touch-screen technology.

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Delegates serves two-year terms, representsapproximately 80,000 citizens and receivesan annual salary of $17,640.

❖ The Virginia Senate consists of 40 mem-bers. Each member is elected for a term offour years and receives an annual salary of$18,000.

The Virginia General Assembly meetsannually, beginning on the second Wednes-day in January, for 60 days in even-num-bered years and for 30 days in odd-num-bered years, with an option to extend an-nual sessions for a maximum of 30 days.

On the Ballot 2013GOVERNOR❖ Terry R. McAuliffe (D)www.terrymcauliffe.com❖ Ken T. Cuccinelli (R)www.cuccinelli.com❖ Robert C. Sarvis (L)www.robertsarvis.com

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR❖ Ralph S. Northam (D)www.northamforlg.com❖ E.W. Jackson (R)www.jacksonforlg.com

ATTORNEY GENERAL❖ Mark R. Herring (R)www.herringforag.com❖ Mark D. Obenshain (R)www.markobenshain.com

House of Delegates 2013ElectionsLOCAL RACES WITHMAJOR PARTY CHALLENGERS:❖ District 34—Democrat Kathleen Murphy

challenges Republican incumbent BarbaraComstock.

❖ District 35—Republican Leiann Leppin challengesDemocratic incumbent Mark Keam

❖ District 37—Republican Patrice Winterchallenges Democratic incumbent David Bulova

❖ District 39—Republican Joe Bury challengesDemocratic incumbent Vivian Watts

❖ District 40—Democrat Jerrold Foltz challengesRepublican incumbent Tim Hugo.

❖ District 41—Republican Fredy Burgos andIndependent Christopher DeCarolo challengeDemocratic incumbent Eileen Filler-Corn

❖ District 42—Democrat Ed Deitsch challengesRepublican incumbent Dave Albo

❖ District 53—Democrat Marcus Simon faces BradTidwell (R) and Anothy Tellez (L) to replaceretiring Del. Jim Scott (D)

❖ Distict 67—Democrat Hung Nguyen challengesRepublican incumbent Jim Lemunyon

❖ District 86—Democrat Jennifer Boyskochallenges Republican incumbent Tom Rust

LOCAL RACES WITH ONLYTHIRD-PARTY CHALLENGERS:❖ District 38—Jim Leslie challenges Democratic

incumbent Kaye Kory❖ District 43—Glenda Gail Parker challenges

Democratic incumbent Mark Sickles❖ District 44—Joe Glean challenges Democratic

incumbent Scott Surovell❖ District 45—Jeff Engle challenges Democratic

incumbent Rob Krupicka❖ District 47—Laura Delhomme challenges

Democratic incumbent Patrick Hope❖ District 48—Lindsey Bolton challenges

Democratic incumbent Bob Brink❖ District 49—Terry Modglin challenges

Democratic incumbent Alfonso LopezLocal Uncontested Races:❖ District 36—Democratic incumbent Ken Plum❖ District 46—Democratic incumbent Charniele

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Fairfax County Sheriff’sSpecial Election

Stacey Ann Kincaid (D)www.Staceykincaid.comBryan A. “B.A.” Wolfe (R)(no site listed on SBE)Christopher F. DeCarlo (I)www.honestlyandethics.comRobert A. Rivera (I)(no site listed on SBE)

School Bond ReferendumOn Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, Fairfax

County voters will be asked to vote YES or NO onthe $250 million school bond question in the gen-eral election. The schools plan to use the money to:

❖ Build two new elementary schools, one in theRichmond Highway area and one in the Bailey’sarea

❖ Help renovate 22 schools including 17 el-ementary schools, two middle schools (Thoreauand Rocky Run) and three high schools (Langley,Herndon and Oakton)

❖ Buy land for the South West County HighSchool

❖ Enhance the capacity of Westbriar Elementaryand South Lakes High School

❖ Replace or improve infrastructure, such asroofs, major mechanical systems and parking lots.

See http://www.fcps.edu/news/bond13.shtmlfor more details.

Key Political Sources andWebsites for FairfaxCounty Voters

❖ For a detailed list of candidate information,including websites, go towww.voterinfo.sbe.virginia.gov/PublicSite/Public/FT2/PublicElections.aspx.

The Virginia State Board of Elections page pro-vides a detailed list of candidates, websiteinformation available for each candidate andsample ballots. Scroll down the “Locality” bar toFairfax County to filter the election search, or goto “Elections” and scroll down to “November Gen-eral 2013.”

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The Fairfax County Chamber ofCommerce (Fairfax Chamber),the Voice of Business inNorthern Virginia, represents

650 member companies with nearly500,000 employees throughout the region.Since 1925, the chamber has been workingto build a strong business community byproviding unparalleled access to businessdevelopment and thought leadership oppor-tunities; professional development andmentoring; business advocacy and strate-gic community partnerships.

From small, entrepreneurial startups tosome of the country’s largest corporations—businesses have leveraged the chamber toraise their profiles, grow revenue and de-velop new business relationships. Thechamber facilitates industry-focused coun-cils, thought leadership groups, communitypartnerships and many other opportunitiesfor its member companies to expand theirnetworks and raise their profiles in thehighly competitive Northern Virginia mar-ket.

Visit www.FairfaxChamber.org for moreinformation about the organization, mem-bers and events.

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Chamber GivesVoice to Businesses

Jim Corcoran, president & CEO,Fairfax County Chamber of Com-merce

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By Victoria Ross

The Connection

We see them at just about ev-ery community event. Theymanage a budget largerthan the budgets of four

states, and rule over a county with a diverse,well-educated population of more than amillion people.

The 10 members of the Fairfax CountySupervisors have an intense, time-consum-ing, insanely detailed job, one that comeswith enormous power and even more re-sponsibilities.

They impact our lives in large and smallways, allocating money and resources inways that can propel our community for-ward—or cost us our first-rate status ineducation, livability and culture.

Yet most of us, media included, are sofocused on politics at the state and nationallevel that we overlook the decision-makersin our own backyard.

As an electorate, we put the rest of thenation to shame when we turn out in recordnumbers to vote in top-of-the-ticket races.But when it’s time to cast a ballot for countysupervisors? We collectively shrug ourshoulders, providing, at best, a 35 percentshow of hands.

What do they even do at the county levelthat’s important enough for us to care aboutin the first place?

A fair question.So we asked them to tell us, in 250 words

or less. Below are their unedited responses.

What is a supervisor? How do youimpact the lives of county resi-dents and why should we care?

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OFSUPERVISORS SHARON BULOVA (D-AT-LARGE)

“Local government is where the rubbermeets the road. Each year, when the Boardof Supervisors approves the budget, we in-vest in our community’s priorities. We boasta well-educated, informed and engagedcommunity. It is critical to have FairfaxCounty residents at the table when we makeimportant decisions that affect their dailylife. This year we will make significant in-vestments in transportation, thanks to newrevenue approved by the General Assembly.We need our civic leaders to let us knowwhat transportation improvements youwould like to see in and around your com-munity. We will also make critical invest-ments in health and human services. Weneed to continue making progress towardour goal of ending homelessness as we knowit in Fairfax County. Our economy is slowlyrecovering from the recession and develop-ment will begin to pick up. We will concen-trate that development in areas that cansupport it in order to keep growing whileprotecting our older, stable neighborhoods.Growing our business community is key toour success and will help keep residential

taxes low. We’ve added 2,800 jobs so far thisyear, and we will make sure our policies al-low our local business to expand and keepFairfax County attractive to firms looking torelocate. As a resident of Fairfax County, youhave a strong voice in how your governmentoperates. I encourage you to get involvedand help shape the community you live inand keep Fairfax County the best place tolive, work, play and grow older comfortably.”

SUPERVISOR JEFF MCKAY (D-LEE)“As Lee District Supervisor, constituent ser-

vice is the most important thing I do. Thesupervisor’s office is the first and sometimesthe last resort. We hear from people who wanta pothole filled and from those with humanservice needs. We hear from people asking ifthey need a permit to build a garage—andfrom those asking if their neighbor’s construc-tion has a permit. We help to resolvestormwater management problems, drainageissues, parking disputes, and many other is-sues—from animal control to zoning.

Land use is an important part of the LeeDistrict supervisor’s job and requires bal-ancing the needs of property owners, neigh-bors, the larger community and the laws ofthe Commonwealth of Virginia.

On a broader scale, I work with our stateand federal government to get the best out-comes for our region and our district, forexample Rail to Dulles and BRAC [BaseRealignment and Closure Commission,which places, realigns and consolidatesmilitary installations in the DoD].

Local government is a balancing act walk-ing on a thin tightrope. Virginia is a DillonRule state, unlike Maryland, a Home Rulestate. In Virginia, counties can only enactlaws and ordinances with enabling legisla-tion from the General Assembly. Every year,the Fairfax County Board of SupervisorsLegislative Committee (that I chair) preparesits legislative package with details of legis-lation that it supports or opposes. That pack-age is presented to the General Assembly.

Public service is a 24/7 job. The rewardsare in helping to shape the future of ourdistrict and our region and to making LeeDistrict and Fairfax County a great place tolive, work and raise a family.

SUPERVISOR JOHN FOUST (D-DRANESVILLE)

“As the Dranesville District supervisor, Irepresent the approximately 120,000 resi-dents of the district on the board. I work withthe chairman and the other eight supervisorson county policies, programs and projects fortransportation, the environment, land use,health care, human services, housing, eco-nomic development and many other servicesthat directly impact all county residents andbusinesses. We also formulate and approvethe annual county budget (including theamount transferred to the school system),establish local tax rates, approve or reject landuse proposals, and make appointments to

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What in the World Does a Supervisor Do, and WhyShould We Care? Local Government 101: Where the rubber meets the road.

Contact InformationSHARON BULOVA, CHAIRMAN,ELECTED AT-LARGEGovernment Center12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 530Phone: 703-324-2321, TTY 711Fax: 703-324-3955www.fairfaxcounty.gov/chairmanE-mail: [email protected]

JOHN C. COOK, BRADDOCK DISTRICTKings Park Library9002 Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA 22015-1608Phone: 703-425-9300, TTY 711Fax: 703-503-9583www.fairfaxcounty.gov/braddockE-mail: [email protected]

JOHN W. FOUST,DRANESVILLE DISTRICTMcLean Governmental Center6649-A Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22101Phone: 703-356-0551, TTY 711Fax: 703-821-4275Herndon Office730 Elden St., Herndon, VA 20170-4637Phone: 703-471-5076, TTY 711Fax: 703-437-3210www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dranesvilleE-mail: [email protected]

CATHERINE M. HUDGINS,HUNTER MILL DISTRICTNorth County Governmental Center12000 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, VA 20190-

3307Phone: 703-478-0283, TTY 711Fax: 703-471-6847www.fairfaxcounty.gov/huntermillE-mail: [email protected]

JEFFREY C. MCKAY, LEE DISTRICTFranconia Governmental Center6121 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310-2508Phone: 703-971-6262, TTY 711Fax: 703-971-3032www.fairfaxcounty.gov/leeE-mail: [email protected]

PENELOPE A. GROSS, VICE CHAIRMAN,MASON DISTRICTMason District Governmental Center6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003-2029Phone: 703-256-7717, TTY 711Fax: 703-354-8419www.fairfaxcounty.gov/masonE-mail: [email protected]

GERALD W. HYLAND,MOUNT VERNON DISTRICTMount Vernon Governmental Center2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306-2799Phone: 703-780-7518, TTY 711Fax: 703-780-1491www.fairfaxcounty.gov/mountvernonE-mail: [email protected]

LINDA Q. SMYTH, PROVIDENCE DISTRICT8739 Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22031-2198Phone: 703-560-6946, TTY 711Fax: 703-207-3541www.fairfaxcounty.gov/providenceE-mail: [email protected]

PAT HERRITY, SPRINGFIELD DISTRICTWest Springfield Governmental Center6140 Rolling Road, Springfield, VA 22152-1579Phone: 703-451-8873, TTY 711Fax: 703-451-3047Fairfax County Government Center12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 233Fairfax, VA 22035-0001Phone: 703-324-2500, TTY 711Fax: 703-324-3149www.fairfaxcounty.gov/springfieldE-mail: [email protected]

MICHAEL R. FREY, SULLY DISTRICTSully District Governmental Center4900 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly, VA 20151-3808Phone: 703-814-7100, TTY 703-814-7109Fax: 703-814-7110www.fairfaxcounty.gov/sullyE-mail: [email protected]

From left to right: Catherine M. Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill District); MichaelR. Frey (R-Sully District); John C. Cook (R-Braddock District); Gerald W.Hyland (D-Mount Vernon District); Sharon Bulova (D-chairman, at-large);Penelope A. Gross (D-Mason District, vice chairman); John W. Foust (D-Dranesville District); Jeffrey C. McKay (D-Lee District); Pat Herrity (R-Springfield District); Linda Q. Smyth (D-Providence District). Boardmembers are elected for four-year terms. There is no legal limit to thenumber of terms a member can serve. Each board member, including thechairman, receives annual compensation of $75,000 per year. For moreinformation on the BOS, go to http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/government/board/about-the-board-of-supervisors.htm.

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FAIRFAX COUNTYCHAMBER OF COMMERCEThe Vienna-based chamber serves

businesses in Northern Virginia.http://www.fairfaxchamber.org/.

MID-ATLANTICVENTURE ASSOCIATIONLocated in McLean, the association

serves businesses by providinginformation and a wide range ofprograms. http://www.mava.org/.

GREATER MCLEANCHAMBER OF COMMERCEThe chamber covers all of McLean and

the majority of Tysons Corner.www.mcleanchamber.org.

TYSONS REGIONALCHAMBER OF COMMERCEThe chamber offers business-related

programs and services to members inthe region. http://www.vtrcc.org/.

ASIAN AMERICANCHAMBER OF COMMERCELocated in Tysons, it offers programs to

Asian and Pacific businesscommunities in the region. http://www.asian-americanchamber.org/.

US LEBANESECHAMBER OF COMMERCEA privately held business association

founded in 2010 offering networkingand resources to LebaneseAmericans. 703-761-4949.

AFGHAN AMERICANCHAMBER OF COMMERCEAACC provides resources to members

through business advice, conferences,seminars, networking events,publications and other avenues tostimulate U.S.-Afghanistan businessand investment; also, sector-basedWorking Groups seek to reduceimpediments to business and marketprogress for members. AACC alsoserves as a link between the privatesector and government to encourageeconomic policies that result inincreased business and investmentbetween the U.S. and Afghanistan.703-442-5005 or http://www.a-acc.org/.

THE VIRGINIA HISPANICCHAMBER OF COMMERCEBased out of Vienna, the chamber offers

business education and informationto the Hispanic community. https://www.vahcc.com/.

PAKISTAN AMERICANBUSINESS ASSOCIATION INC.PABA is a non-profit, bilateral trade

association that promotes businessopportunities between Pakistan andthe United States of America, andnurtures leadership skills within thePakistani American businesscommunity. 703-627-1500 or http://www.pabausa.org/.

NORTHERN VIRGINIABLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.The Alexandria-based organization

provides resources to black-ownedbusinesses in Alexandria, Arlington,Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince Williamcounties. http://www.novabcc.org/.

ASIAN AMERICANCHAMBER OF COMMERCELocated in Tysons, it offers programs to

Asian and Pacific businesscommunities in the region. http://www.asian-americanchamber.org/.

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Newcomers to Dranesville should visitour beautiful Potomac riverfrontparks. Scotts Run in McLean offers

fantastic hiking trails and great views of thePotomac. Riverbend Park and Great FallsNational Park in Great Falls have visitorcenters, great trails, spectacular riverviews and scenic picnic areas.

Places that I would take a newcomerto the Dranesville District:

❖ Farmers Markets in Herndon, Great Fallsand McLean: Delicious fruit, vegetables, freshbaked pastries, eggs/meats, plants and flow-

ers, free gardening advice and always aneighbor or three to meet. The Park Au-thority operates the markets in Herndonand McLean from May to October/November.

The Great Falls Community FarmersMarket operates year-round and is vol-unteer-run.

❖ MPAartfest: Every October, MPAconverts McLean Central Park into a

free, one-day festival of the arts. Vendor tentsdisplay the works of numerous juried artists,which are complemented by the exhibitions ofchildrens’ and seniors’ artwork, an Open Stu-

dio demonstration, and performances bylocal musicians.

❖ Great Falls Freedom Memorial:Dedicated in 2004, the memorial plazaon the library grounds honors local mili-tary personnel, firefighters, police offic-ers, the six Great Falls residents whodied in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist at-

tacks, and others who have given the ultimatesacrifice to defend our liberty and freedom. Theservice on 9/11 is extremely moving.

❖ Herndon Festival: Every spring, as it hasdone for 33 years, the Town of Herndon holdsits 4-day festival. The event attracts over80,000 people from the greater Washington,D.C. metropolitan area and includes live en-tertainment, international foods, carnival rides,arts & crafts shows and 5K and 10K runs.

Places to Visit in Dranesville DistrictSupervisor John W. Foust (D-Dranesville)recommends places to see in the area.

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To the Editor:I read with interest Del. Barbara

Comstock’s piece [“Investing in21st Century Industries and Jobs,”Connection, August 21-27, 2013].If Ms. Comstock really wants tomake Virginia a welcoming desti-

nation for new businesses, sheshould stop voting for socially re-pressive and discriminatory legis-lation. Tax breaks and open landare not the only factors that com-panies consider when deciding tomake a move. Top executives also

consider traffic problems and edu-cation, both issues whose solutionsMs. Comstock has failed to sup-port.

In addition, Virginia has been inthe news lately for passing lawsthat were rejected in other South-ern states as being too backward.If we are to be the forefront of

cutting edge technology, we needlegislators who are not trying topull us back into the 18th century.Barbara Comstock is not the per-son we need representing us rightnow, or in the future.

Haida McGovernGreat Falls

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various authorities and commissions thatserve county residents and businesses.

One of the most important responsibili-ties of a district supervisor and his or herstaff is constituent services. My staff and Iassist Dranesville residents on issues thatinvolve the county government, utilities andstate government (especially VDOT). Weregularly work with constituents on issuesinvolving building and zoning code enforce-ment, traffic calming, storm water, humanservices, utility complaints, storm recoveryand road and sidewalk maintenance.

Why is it important to vote in a countysupervisor election? No level of governmenthas more impact on our daily lives and thetype of community we live in and will leavefor our children. Residents should partici-pate in the election process to ensure thatthey have a supervisor who shares their val-ues, who will be effective on their behalf,and who actively solicits their input on ma-jor issues that affect their community.”

SUPERVISOR MICHAEL FREY (R-SULLY)

“The Board of Supervisors doesn’t do warand peace, but it’s hard to argue that theBoard of Supervisors is not responsible formost of the issues that people deal withevery day. Whether the piece of property

next door is developed for houses or a shop-ping center or parkland falls under the di-rect authority of the board. School fund-ing, police and fire protection are the di-rect responsibility of the board. The countyprovides a host of programs and services—libraries, parks and recreation, transporta-tion and planning, and a wide range of hu-man services. These are areas of life thatwe all deal with every day and that affectthe quality of life. In many instances it isthis range of services that attracted peopleto choose to live here in the first place. It iscritical that people watch the board, getinvolved in their local governmental pro-cesses and help shape our community. At aminimum, people should vote! If you don’tvote you can’t complain!”

SUPERVISOR JOHN COOK (R-BRADDOCK)

“More than any other elected official atany level of government, a county supervi-sor has the greatest effect on your every-day lives.

First, I believe strong neighborhoods arethe foundation of our strong county. I workwith civic and homeowners’ associations,community pools, recreational leagues,scout troops and other organizations to helpthem provide a foundation for our neigh-borhoods. The county’s ‘50+’ plan is look-ing for communities to volunteer to be ‘vil-

lages’ where our seniors help each other sothey can stay in their homes in their lateryears. Second, the county government pro-vides among the best police and fire andrescue departments in the country, and weare building a more robust emergency re-sponse network that connects citizens withcounty agencies. We have a world-classpublic school system, which receives prior-ity in the county budget. Our human ser-vice system combines government programswith faith-based and non-profit programsto help people with disabilities and peoplein need of a ‘pick up’ to get themselves ontrack. Third, we are rebuilding our infra-structure, from stormwater managementsystems that protect the environment, toparks and trails for recreation, to a waterand sewer system that is clean and efficient.

As your supervisor, I am here to help makeyour neighborhood the best place it can be.

SUPERVISOR PAT HERRITY (R-SPRINGFIELD)

“I have always agreed with ThomasJefferson’s notion that government closestto the people is best, and you cannot getmuch closer to the people than being a su-pervisor. Supervisors’ jobs are multi-faceted;we’re the ones you call when you have aproblem with your taxes, neighborhoodblight, roads, or if you have trouble withcounty or state agencies. Supervisors hire

the police chief and fund the police, firedepartment and health department. We’rethe ones who approve new commercial con-struction like in Tysons, or new Metro-railand bus routes. In fact, I would go as far tosay that about 80 percent of an individual’scontact with government at any level is atour level. One of the most important jobsof the supervisor is constituent service. Wework hard to address and resolve issues andproblems for our residents, be they simpleor complex. I also believe communicationwith constituents on issues that are impor-tant to them is a critical job of the supervi-sor—I hold town hall meetings, attend nu-merous events and community/HOA meet-ings and publish a newsletter—sign up athttp://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/springfield/herrity-report-newsletter.htm. I look for-ward to serving you.

LINDA SMYTH (D-PROVIDENCE)“The Board of Supervisors collectively

provides local government in FairfaxCounty. What does that mean? Supervisorsset the local tax rates and approve thecounty budget, which provides funding forschools, parks, libraries, public safety andother public facilities and services. In otherwords, what we do touches our residents’everyday lives. And when residents havequestions or problems, we are the ones theycall for answers and solutions.”

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Open Houses: Sunday, October 6th & October 27th 2-4pm

Children’s TrustFund (CTFund)

CTFund is a completely youth-runorganization dedicated to helpingmalnourished and impoverishedchildren in developing countriesachieve a healthy and happy start tolife. CTFund staff is composed solelyof teenagers who are passionate aboutchanging the lives of children aroundthe world who are not as fortunate asthey are. http://www.ctfund.org/.

McLean CommunityFoundation

The MCF provides grants to schools,other nonprofits and organizationslike the volunteer fire department.MCF is currently seeking donations.http://www.mcleancommunityfoundation.org.

McLean Rotary ClubMRC sponsors several youth

initiatives and Stop Hunger Nowevents. Members will get involved intheir communities and share theirtime and experience with youngpeople. www.mcleanrotary.org.

Junior League ofNorthern Virginia

JLNV ºis an organization of womencommitted to promoting volunteerism,developing the potential of women,and improving communities throughthe effective action and leadership oftrained volunteers. JLNV’s ºpurpose isexclusively educational and charitable.703-442-4163 or http://www.jlnv.org.

SHARE of McLeanSoM seeks donations of grocery gift

cards and more. Checks and gift cardscan be sent to: Holiday Celebration,Share, Inc. PO Box 210, McLean, VA22101. 703-284-2179.www.SHAREofMcLean.org.

Northern Virginia FamilyService

NVFS addresses the needs of manycommunities in our region byproviding services like foster care andmulticultural human services. Seeextensive volunteer opportunities ontheir website. º703-385-3267 or http://www.nvfs.org/.

Alternative HouseAlternative House is a housing

service with programs like AssistingYoung Mothers and, in cooperationwith Fairfax County Public Schools,the Homeless Youth Initiative, whichprovides safe transitional housing tohomeless students. Volunteer opportu-nities include drivers, event hosts,food drive organizers and tutors.º703-242-6474 or http://familypassfairfax.org/.

Traveling Players Ensemble Traveling Players Ensemble is a not-

for-profit professional theatre companyin the Washington, D.C. area, dedi-cated to bringing great theatre into thegreat outdoors through a thrivingsummer camp and year-round actingclasses and workshops. Volunteeropportunities include working in theoffice, assisting with costume and setconstruction and helping with specialevents. 703-987-1712 or http://www.travelingplayers.org/about/mission/.

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SEPTEMBER 2013King Street Art Festival, Sept. 7-8, 2013Burke Centre Festival, Sept. 7-8, 2013Annual Workhouse Clay National Ceramics

Exhibition, through Sept. 8, 2013Reston Triathlon, Sept. 8, 2013CCÉ Irish Folk Festival in Fairfax, Sept. 21, 2013Clarendon Day, Sept. 28, 2013Dulles Day Plane Pull, Sept. 14, 2013Reston Multicultural Festival, Sept. 28, 2013Fall for the Book Festival at GMU, Sept. 22-27,

2013Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Sept. 29, 2013

OCTOBEROktoberfest Reston, Oct. 11-13, 2013Art on the Avenue Alexandria, Oct. 5, 2013McLean Project for the Arts ArtFest, Oct. 6, 2013Fall Festival in Old Town Historic Fairfax, Oct. 12,

2013Potomac Country House Tour, Second Saturday-

Second Sunday in Oct., 2013Potomac Day, Third Saturday in October, 2013Claude Moore Colonial Farm 1771 Market Fair, Oct.

19-20, 2013Great Falls Artists Studio Tour, Oct. 19-20, 2013Vienna Halloween Parade, Oct. 24, 2013Volunteer Fest, Fourth Saturday in Oct., 2013The Washington West Film Festival, Oct. 23-27,

2013

NOVEMBERElection Day, Nov. 5, 2013The Robinson Marketplace, Nov. 9, 2013Joyful Noise Holiday Bazaar and Bakeshop, Third

Saturday in Nov., 2013Bull Run Festival of Lights and Winter Wonderland

Holiday Village, Third Tuesday in Nov., 2013-First Saturday in Jan., 2014

Alexandria Tree Lighting, Fourth Saturday in Nov.,2013

Church Street Holiday Stroll, Fourth Wednesday inNov., 2013

Christmas at Mount Vernon, Nov. 29, 2013Scottish Walk, Nov. 29-30, 2013

DECEMBERCity of Fairfax Festival of Lights and Carols, Dec. 7,

2013Great Falls Celebration of Lights, Dec. 7, 2013Holiday Boat Parade of Lights, First Saturday in

Dec., 2013

JANUARYBull Run Festival of Lights and Winter Wonderland

Holiday Village, through the first Saturday inJanuary, 2014

Live Music at Paradise Springs Winery, Jan. 10,2014- Jan. 3, 2015

FEBRUARYCommunity Tax Assistance Day

MARCHClarendon Mardi Gras Parade, March 4, 2014“City Works” by The Art Monkeys, Second

Saturday-Last Sunday in March, 2014Chantilly Egg Hunt, Second Sunday in March-First

Monday in April, 2014Fairfax Brewfest, March 15, 2014Herndon Bluegrass Concert Series, Third

Wednesday in March, 20142013 National Cherry Blossom Festival, March 20-

April 13, 2014Northern Virginia Artists League 12th Anniversary,

Fourth Wednesday in March, 20142013 National Cherry Blossom Festival Central, Last

Sunday in March, 2014

APRIL

Reston Founder’s Day Fest, April 5, 201423rd Annual Best of Reston Gala, April 10, 2014Destination Fairfax: Annual Spotlight on the Arts

Festival, Third Saturday in April-First Monday inMay, 2014

Historic Garden Tour, April 26-May 3, 2014Great Grapes Wine, Art and Food Festival, Fourth

Saturday-Fourth Sunday in April, 2014Fairfax Fine Arts Festival, Fourth Saturday-Fourth

Sunday in April, 2014Bull Run Swamp Stomp, April 19, 2014Dinosaur Egg Hunt, April 19, 2014Easter Puppet Show and Egg Hunt, April 19, 2014Herndon Easter Egg Hunt, April 19, 2014Ticonderoga Spring Easter Festival, April 19-20,

2014

MAYHistoric Garden Tour, through May 3, 2014Herndon Festival, May 29-June 1, 2014Relay for Life, May 17-18, 2014

JUNEAlexandria Armenian Festival, First Saturday in

June, 2014Springfield Days: Party in the Park, First Saturday

in June, 2014Springfield Days: Cardboard Boat Regatta, First

Sunday in June, 2014Taste of Reston, Second Friday-Third Sunday in

June, 2014Crystal Screen: Blockbusters, First Monday in June-

Last Monday in August, 2014Vintage Crystal: Wine in the Water Park, Fridays in

June, 2014Lee District Nights Concert Series, First Wednesday

in June-Last Wednesday in August, 2014Celebrate Fairfax!, June 6-8, 2014Mount Vernon Nights Concert Series at Grist Mill

Park, First Friday in June-Last Saturday inAugust, 2014

Concert on the Green, Sundays in June-August,2014

Clifton Wine Festival, Fourth Saturday in June,2014

JULYGreat Falls Fourth of July Celebration, July 4, 2014City of Fairfax Independence Day Celebration, July

4, 2014Obon Festival, Second Saturday in July, 2014U.S.A. and Alexandria Birthday Celebration, Second

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WEDNESDAY/AUG. 28The Post + Jason Brown With

Guest Amy Andrews. 6:30 p.m.,at Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave. E.,Vienna. New artists on theWashington, D.C. Metropolitan musicscene, soulful folk-rock band ThePost headlines with indie gospelsinger/songwriter Jason Brown andhis band; Ethan Schaefer and MariahMaxwell open for special guest AmyAndrews. $10. https://jamminjava.com/events/august28.

Carly Rae Jepsen and Hot ChelleRae. 7 p.m., at Filene Center, 1551Trap Road, Vienna. Carly Rae Jepsenmakes her Wolf Trap debut thissummer, bringing her dance-poptunes such as “Call Me Maybe” and“Good Time,” along with Nashville-based foursome Hot Chelle Rae. $30-$42. 1-877-965-3872 or http://www.wolftrap.org.

THURSDAY/AUG. 29Lyle Lovett and His Large Band. 8

p.m., at Filene Center, 1551 TrapRoad, Vienna. Texan singer/songwriter Lyle Lovett and his bandfuse country music with hints ofblues, gospel, and swing. $24-$42. 1-877-965-3872 or http://www.wolftrap.org.

The United States Army FieldBand Jazz Ambassadors. 7:30-8:30 p.m., at Nottoway Park, 9537Courthouse Road, Vienna. The JazzAmbassadors—America’s Big Band isthe official touring big band of theUnited States Army.www.armyfieldband.com.

FRIDAY/AUG. 30Lowland Hum. 7 p.m., at Jammin

Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna.Husband and wife folk-duo fromNorth Carolina incorporate sight,sound, smell and touch into theirshow using visual elements thatframe the performance area, hand-bound lyric books and essential oilburners. $10. https://jamminjava.com/events/lowland-hum.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 1STS9 & Umphrey’s McGee. 7 p.m.,

at Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road,Vienna. Improv-rock instrumentalband STS9 and progressive jam bandUmphrey’s McGee deliver aperformance at Wolf Trap thatcombines electronica, funk, dub, andbreakbeat. $35-$40. 1-877-965-3872or http://www.wolftrap.org.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 7AAUW Open House. 10:30 a.m.-noon,

Oakton Public Library, 10304Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. TheVienna branch of the AmericanAssociation of University Women(AAUW) will host an open house forprospective members; lightrefreshments provided. 703-321-7499.

TUESDAY/SEPT. 10Great Falls Writing Group

Meeting. 1-2:30 p.m., at the GreatFalls Public Library in the largeconference room, 9830 GeorgetownPike, Great Falls. The first meeting ofthe Great Falls Writing Group(GFWG) joins for discussion on thedaily practice of writing. Localwriters and authors within thecommunity are invited to take part inthe twice-a-month meetings. 703-757-8560.

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Newcomers

What Do You Like Most About Livingin McLean?

—Sandy Cho

Insiders’ Tips

Lien Chiu, stay-at-homemother, McLean

“I would say McLean is a re-ally top quality residential area.The school system here is fa-mous in Fairfax County. I’ve alsoenjoyed all the people I’ve metso far. Over 13 years, I haveknown many good neighbors,parents, teachers and otherpeople involved in all kinds oforganizations. Even during thedaily grocery shopping experi-ence, I just feel that things are soconvenient and pleasant everytime. The feeling I have aboutthe culture of the communityhere is that everyone is lookingfor the best to contribute back tothe community, especially theexperience I had with Churchill Elementary School,

Cooper Middle School and Lan-gley High School so far. Thereare always parents who want tomake the schools better and alsothe students try to find ways tohelp the community through dif-ferent kinds of organizations,like Martha’s Table, Jump Ropefor Heart, Relay For Life, holidaygreetings and support items totroops on duties outside of theUSA. When you grow up here, Ibelieve that the kids will havethat kind of heart to try to ex-tend help whenever they seepeople needing an extra hand.Also, safety wise, I believe thatthis is a good place. The crimerate is extremely low. People arealways looking out for each

other and helping each other.”

Angela Proxmire, stay-at-home mother, McLean

“Since I have kids, I would saythe schools here are very good.We go to Churchill ElementarySchool, Cooper Middle School,and we’re on our way to LangleyHigh School, and we have beenvery happy with the schools.Also for restaurants in McLean,we really like Joe’s Burger. Theother thing that we really likeabout McLean is the McLeanLittle League—we played a lotof baseball there. It’s a great fa-cility but also a great experiencefor the kids to play baseball.They have met a lot of people

who didn’t necessarily go to theirschool and then now they seethem in the grocery store, so it’snice to meet other people. An-other thing that we love is thenearby swimming pool, the Lan-gley Club. We spend our entiresummers there and it’s very closeto here. I also like the general lo-cation—we’re very close toReston, Tysons, and it’s easy toget into DC and access the air-port. The location is very central.I really like the community andthe families that live here.They’re very nice; I’ve met a lotof nice people and my kids havemade a lot of good friends.”

Bill Stratton, retired,McLean

“There are a lot of convenientthings located nearby, especiallya lot of different kinds of restau-rants that have a lot of diversity.For example, there’s an Indianrestaurant, a Turkish restaurant,McLean Family Restaurant,Tachibana and Pulcinella.Things are really close by. I liketo eat so there are a lot of restau-rants and we always go eat. Youcan walk there if you want—it’slike a little village. Although mydaughter didn’t go to schoolhere, other people want to sendtheir children to Langley andMcLean High Schools. It’s verycommon. In addition, if you are

really interested in outdoors,you can go to Great Falls, andthere are also a lot of parksaround here. I think for a lot ofnewcomers, there are a lot ofgood career opportunities foryoung professionals. Since theyare putting in a Metro, it’ll be alot easier and convenient tocommute. It’ll be much betterconnected for people. McLean isa very good place to live in. Thetransportation, variety of restau-rants, schools, and my neighborsare all very good. There are a lotof neighbors from all around thecountry and even the world. It’sa very diverse community.”

Lala Johnson, retiredclinical social worker,and Jim Johnson,retired aerospaceexperimental psycholo-gist in the Navy,McLean

“The very best thing aboutliving in McLean is theschools. I think the elemen-tary schools, such asSpringhill ElementarySchool, the middle schools,and Langley and McLeanHigh Schools are among thebest in the country. Schoolsare [the] number one reasonwhy people choose McLean.There are also excellent res-taurants. I think we havegood restaurants, like Clyde’s and McLean Family

Restaurant, which is the old-est restaurant in the area andis like an institution. The vil-lage of McLean has at leastsix very good restaurants,along with Tysons, which isfilled with top-notch restau-rants. And people areaccessible to Fairfax, FallsChurch and Great Falls. Theatmosphere of the commu-nity is friendly, especially dogfriendly, and that means a lotbecause more and morepeople are adopting dogs,and we have a lot of friendlyanimals. There are goodneighbors. People are warmand welcoming. We evenhave an annual picnic where

we celebrate our friendship and welcome the newpeople in the community.”

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What Do You Like Most AboutLiving in McLean?

—Sandy Cho

Insiders’ Tips

Jerry Schrager,government economist,McLean

“It’s very family-orientedhere. Both my kids went toMcLean High School. Theschools are among the bestin Fairfax County. There arealso a lot of activities forkids to participate in. Thereare recreational activitiesand parks near by, like inGreat Falls. I’ve coachedsports, baseball, in FallsChurch and it was a goodoutside-of-work activity. Ithelps the young fellows. Icame from New York Citybut I like it much better

down here. Overall, thepeople are relativelyfriendly. There’s an Indianrestaurant right near here,as well as, Wok-N-Roll, aChinese restaurant, wherewe get take-out all the time.We also utilize the McLeanCommunity Center. Theyhave shows and exhibitsthere. However, as a wordof advice, it’s expensivehere. It’s hard for a youngcouple or a young person tobuy or even rent here. It’stough but it’s really worthit.”

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What Are Your Favorite Places in McLean?—Sydney Lo

Dinners toRemember

After four dynamic years yielding himtwo Cappie awards and an EP of originalsongs, McLean’s Damian Leverett, 18,cites the food of Chop n Chicken at 1375Beverly Road, McLean, as the main fuel tohis fire. The recent McLean High Schoolgraduate says, “It was my favorite meal tohave before performances. … Theycatered a few of our all-night rehearsaldinners and fed us in between matineeand evening shows.” The aspiring actorrecommends the “Create Your Own”option which allows customers to add anythree toppings to the restaurant’s name-sake dish, but he adds that because “everydish has their delicious chopped chicken… it’s hard to go wrong.” As Leverettprepares to study acting at the GuthrieTheater BFA Program at the University of

MCC As CulturalHotspot

As the founder and interior designer ofKim Johnson Designs, McLean’s KimJohnson understands a quality venuewhen she encounters one. The McLeanCommunity Center, located at 1234Ingleside Ave., McLean, is Johnson’sfavorite cultural hotspot, offering “allkinds of events: chocolate festival,community yard sales, and differenttheater experiences.” The communitycenter houses the cozy and locally re-nowned Alden Theater, a fresh source ofamusement, which Johnson also fre-quents and recommends highly. As a long-time McLean resident and a mother offive, Johnson appreciates the center’sinteractive style, which allows locals to“rent out the McLean Community Centerfor birthday parties or other events.”

Minnesota, he reflects on the family-owned business as “definitely the restau-rant I’ll miss most when I move away forcollege.”

Johnson lauds the center as “a wonderfulplace to use for a whole community” thatmakes weekends and special occasionsmemorable and complete.

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Amadeus ConcertsSaint Luke Catholic Church, 7001

Georgetown Pike, McLean. AmadeusConcerts features performances by pro-fessional musicians, educationaloutreach and provides mentoring foryoung musicians. 703-759-5334, http://amadeusconcerts.com/ [email protected].

SUNDAY/SEPT. 29Amadeus Orchestra & Celloist

Steven Honigberg. 4-6 p.m. Thenight features “Overture to AMidsummer Night’s Dream,”“variations on a Rococo Theme,”“Symphony No. 2” and A. Scott Woodas conductor. $30; under 17 free.

Fairfax SymphonyOrchestra

Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, 3905Railroad Ave., Fairfax. The Fairfax Sym-phony Orchestra aims to presentorchestral music to the audiences ofNorthern Virginia. 703-563-1990 orwww.fairfaxsymphony.org/.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 21Ricardo Morales, Clarinet. 8 p.m.

The principal clarinetist of thePhiladelphia orchestra performsBeethoven’s “Symphony No. 7” andCopland’s “Music for the Theatre”and “Clarinet Concerto.” Price to bedetermined.

SATURDAY/OCT. 26Tony Arnold, Soprano. 8 p.m. The

award-winning soprano presentsHaydn’s “Symphony No. 60, ‘IlDistratto,’” Stravinsky’s “PulcinellaSuite,” and the world premiere ofTheofanidis’s “Ordo Virtutem.” Priceto be determined.

McLean Project forThe Arts

McLean Community Center, 1234Ingleside Ave., McLean. McLean CentralPark, 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd.,McLean. As a partner with the VirginiaMuseum of Fine Arts and Fairfax CountyPublic Schools, McLean Project for theArts is a non-profit promoter of art edu-cation and regional artists, both

emerging and established. 703-7901953 or www.mpaart.org.

THURSDAY/SEPT. 12Opening Reception: Three Art

Exhibitions. 7-9 p.m. at theMcLean Community Center. TheMcLean Project for the Arts presentsan opening reception for Susanne K.Arnold’s “Buried Voices,” AlexTolstoy’s “Mostly Landscapes,” andCarol Lukitsch’s “Connecting theParts: Paintings.”

SUNDAY/OCT. 6Sixth annual MPAartfest. 10 a.m-5

p.m. McLean Central Park. Createdfor the community by McLean Projectfor the Arts, MPAartfest drawsthousands of art-lovers of all ages toenjoy (and purchase) original art,listen to live music, create their ownmasterpiece at MPA’s InnovationStation and picnic on deliciousselections from local restaurants.

SATURDAY/OCT. 19Family Art Workshop. 10-11:30 a.m.

McLean Community Center. Familiesare invited to learn about art duringa day filled with a large variety ofactivities. $10 per family. Register atwww.mcleancenter.org.

The McLean ArtSociety

The Springhill Center, 1239 SpringHill Road, McLean; McLean CommunityCenter, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean.The McLean Art Society shares the workof artists in various media. http://www.mcleanartsociety.org/.

THURSDAY/DEC. 5Ramp Show Reception. 7-9 p.m.

McLean Community Center. View thework of artist Vicky Wilken. See artand get info at http://www.mcleanartsociety.org/gallery/vickywilken.htm, 703-893-0485. ºº

McLeanCommunity Center

McLean Community Center, 1234Ingleside Ave., McLean. The McLeanCommunity Center connects the com-munity through events for the whole

family. http://www.mcleancenter.org/or 703-790-0123.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 7McLean Fall Community Flea

Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 1420 BeverlyRoad. Free admission.

WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 11Jammin’ Juniors. 12:30 p.m., McLean

Central Park Gazebo, 1468 DolleyMadison Blvd., McLean. Lunchtimeconcerts for ages 2-5. Free admission.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 28“The Little Engine That Could

Earn Her Whistle.” Artspowerpresents a musical adaptation of thebook “The Little Engine that Could”by Watty Piper. Recommended forages 4 and older. $15 generaladmission, $10 McLean CommunityCenter district residents.

SATURDAY/OCT. 19 McLean Pet Fest 2013. Noon-3 p.m.,

McLean Central Park, 1468 DolleyMadison Blvd. Take part in a pettingzoo and enjoy music and aperformance by the Amazing Leroy;refreshments available for purchase.

SUNDAY/OCT. 27 Sunday Soiree Series Dances. 3-5

p.m. Come hear the Ghosts andGhouls-themed music of The WayneTympanick Trio as you try out yourfavorite dance moves; refreshmentsincluded. $5.

McLeanCommunity Players

The Alden Theatre, 1234 InglesideAve., McLean. The McLean CommunityPlayers provide local entertainmentthrough their exciting productions.www.mcleanplayers.org/ or 703-790-0123.

FRIDAYS-SATURDAYS/SEPT. 20-OCT. 5“Time Stands Still.” Directed by

Jessie Roberts, produced by PattiGreen-Roth and Denise Perrino. $16adults, $14 seniors or students, $12groups of 10 or more.

1st Stage Theatre

1st Stage Theatre, 1524 Spring HillRoad, McLean. 1st Stage Theatre inMcLean brings professional theatre tothe Northern Virginia area.www.1ststagespringhill.org or 703-854-1856.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 13-OCT. 13The Pitmen Painters. Friday: 8 p.m.;

Saturday: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday:2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Enjoy this stageproduction about the real-life story ofa close-knit group of northernEnglish miners who discover theirartistic potential by Lee Hall directedby Stevie Zimmerman. $27.

James LeeCommunity CenterTheater

Providence Players, 855 AnnandaleRoad, Falls Church. Providence Playersbrings fun, affordable theatre to every-one in the McLean community.703-425-6782 or http://www.providenceplayers.org/.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY/ OCT. 4-19Little Shop of Horrors. 7:30 p.m. A

musical spoof of 1950s horror films,“Little Shop of Horrors” follows the

misadventures of Seymour, a down-and-out floral assistant who longs toget the girl of his dreams and escapelife on skid row.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY/NOV. 1-3“You Can’t Take it With You.” 7:30

p.m. The Providence Players presenttheir adaptation of the 1936 comedywritten by George S. Kaufman andMoss Hart. $18 for adults, $15 forstudents and seniors.

The Alden Theatre The Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside

Ave., McLean. The Alden Theatre inMcLean is a cozy venue showing eventsin dance, film and comedy. http://www.aldentheatre.org/.

Stay tuned online for upcomingperformances.

McLean OrchestraThe McLean Orchestra is a critically

acclaimed local institution that has pro-vided live, professional-level orchestraconcerts for 40 years. 703-893-8646 ormclean-orchestra.org/.

Stay tuned online for upcomingperformances.

A Year of The Arts A selection of upcoming theatre, music and art showsin and around McLean.

Compiled by Chelsea Bryan and interns Parker Kobayashi,

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Newcomers

By Sally Horn

President, McLean Citizens

Association

Welcome. Whetheryou are new to theMcLean area or along-time resi-

dent, we invite you to considerjoining the McLean Citizens Asso-ciation (MCA)—your “go-to” un-official town council and voice onlocal, regional and state issues thataffect our quality of life. Our mem-bership area extends from theMclean-Arlington border toVienna on the Route 7 side of theDulles Toll Road and Great Fallseast of Difficult Run. It includesportions of the Falls Church 22043and 22046, the Vienna 22182 andthe Great Falls 22066 zip codes,as well as the entirety of theMcLean-Tysons 22101 and 22102zip codes.

Right now, decisions are being

made by local of-ficials and gov-ernment organi-zations regardingdevelopment ofthe McLean andTysons areas,

county-wide zoning rule changes,transportation projects and theeducation of our children that willaffect all of us for decades to come.This is your opportunity to learnmore about these important issuesand to get involved with an influ-ential local civic organization thathas had, and will continue to have,considerable impact on our qual-ity of life.

As the unofficial town councilfor the 31,000-plus residents of thegreater McLean area, the MCAprovides a forum where you canask about and seek resolution ofcommunity problems andcountywide issues. Members of theBoard of Supervisors, state legis-

lators and other public officialslook to the MCA for input on andsolutions to public issues rangingfrom education, parks and recre-ation to zoning, roads and taxes.Your membership and participa-tion in MCA is more critical thanever now because of the challeng-ing economic, demographic, envi-ronmental, land-use developmentand other pressures that are im-pacting our community.

SINCE OUR FOUNDING IN1914 as the School and CivicLeague of McLean, the MCA hasbeen dedicated to promoting andenhancing the quality of life in theMcLean area. We provided theleadership, seed money and, inone instance, land to establishthree of the most beloved andwidely-used institutions in mod-ern-day McLean—the DolleyMadison Library, the McLean Com-munity Center and the McLeanCommunity Foundation that sup-ports charitable activities inMcLean.

More recently, the MCA helpedbring full-day kindergarten toMcLean public schools; encour-aged the Board of Supervisors to

limit the residential share ofTysons transportation infrastruc-ture costs (saving county residentsapproximately $40 million); lob-bied (successfully) for parking atthe new Metro stop in McLean;influenced key land-use and trans-portation decisions including ondeveloper land-use applications,sound walls along major roads,widening Route 7, and improvingRoute 123; and enhanced accessto parks, recreation, and a cleanenvironment. We also played amajor role in the award-winning,environmentally-friendly renova-tion of the Dolley Madison Libraryand have ensured McLean a placeat the table when Fairfax Countyconsiders budget, education, en-vironmental, land-use, parks,transportation and other impor-tant issues.

In September, the MCA willlaunch a 15-month-long centen-nial celebration of its founding in1914, with a dynamic, multi-fac-eted program focused on findingsolutions to current issues relatingto schools, parks and recreation,transportation, zoning, public andpedestrian safety, county tax andbudget challenges and other issuesthat matter to McLean residents.We invite all of you to join us inthis effort.

MCA is governed by a 40-mem-ber elected board of directors,which usually meets the firstWednesday of every month at theMcLean Community Center(MCC). It has six standing commit-tees and several ad hoc commit-tees or liaisons, in which all MCAmembers—board and non-boardalike—may participate, that focuson specific issues, such as educa-tion, budget and taxation, plan-ning and zoning, transportationand the environment, parks and

recreation. Board and committeemeetings are open to the public.In addition, the MCA sends outperiodic newsletters addressinglocal issues affecting our commu-nity. At least three general mem-bership meetings are scheduledannually on topics of interest tothe community.

THIS YEAR, as part of our cen-tennial celebration, we alreadyhave scheduled four meetings atthe McLean Community Centerand plan to schedule even moreas the program year progresses.Scheduled so far are:

* A Sept. 26 panel, co-sponsoredwith Dranesville Supervisor JohnFoust, that addresses “What everyresident should know about disas-ter and emergency response capa-bilities in McLean;”

* An Oct. 22 MCA-McLeanChamber of Commerce CandidatesNight forum at which the publiccan hear and question candidateswho wish to represent the greaterMcLean area in the Virginia Houseof Delegates;

* A Nov. 13 panel discussion ofexperts that will provide criticalinformation regarding recentchanges in the laws and require-ments affecting area Home OwnerAssociations; and

* On Jan. 22, 2014, “A conver-sation with the new superinten-dent of county schools, Dr. KarenGarza.”

Please consider joining the MCAand helping us continue the im-portant mission of protecting andenhancing the quality of life in thegreater McLean area. More infor-mation and membership applica-tions can be found on MCA’swebsite: www.mcleancitizens.orgor by emailing me at [email protected].

Join McLean Citizens AssociationMCA welcomes newcomers, invitesresidents to join and have a voice onissues affecting the community.

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Faith Notes are for announcementsand events in the faith community. Sendto [email protected] is Friday.

St. Francis Episcopal Church,9220 Georgetown Pike in Great Falls,offers musical, educational, outreachand fellowship ministries in additionto worship services, including a 7:45a.m. worship service without music;9 a.m. worship service, children’schapel and children’s choirs; 10 a.m.Sunday school and adult forum; and11 a.m. worship service with adultchoir. 703-759-2082.

The summer worship service sched-ule July 14-Sept. 1 at RedeemerLutheran Church, 1545 ChainBridge Road, McLean is a 9 a.m. con-temporary service and a 10:30 a.m.traditional worship service.

Unitarian Universalist Con-

gregation of Fairfax, 2709 HunterMill Road, Oakton, offers the Reli-gious Exploration (RE) program forall children, from pre-K toddlersthrough high school seniors, empha-sizing exploration of all religioustraditions while developing a per-sonal spiritual path. The RE programoffers classes on Saturday afternoonsand Sunday mornings. 703-281-4230.

Trinity United MethodistChurch, 1205 Dolley Madison Blvd.,McLean, Sunday worship services areat 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. SundaySchool for adults is at 9:30 a.m. andfor children during the 10:30 a.m.worship service. Youth Group forgrades 7-12 meets Sundays at 6 p.m.A 20-minute service of Holy Com-munion is held each Wednesday atnoon. 703-356-3312 or umtrinity.org.

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Election Guide

Newcomers

❖ For more infor-mation on the statelegislature, go tovirginiageneralassembly.gov.

❖ Voters with anyquestions about votingthis Election Day canvisit two comprehen-sive websites foranswers: The VirginiaState Board of Elec-tions website atwww.sbe.virginia.govand The FairfaxCounty Office of Elec-tions website atwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/voterinfo.

❖ If you don’t findthe information youneed at the websites,call the Office of Elec-tions at703-222-0776.

❖ Fairfax now has afree smartphone mo-bile app to check yourregistration and othervoting information.Download the free appby searching FairfaxCounty Governmentat the App Store (coming soon to An-droid Market) or go to http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/mobile/.Once you download the app, look forthe “VOTE” icon.

Following are links to other sites elec-tion officials suggest voters check outbefore Election Day:

❖ Map Information: this site showsthe 2011 adopted districts, precincts,boundary changes and polling placechanges in Fairfax County. (Scroll downto find the maps.) http://w w w . f a i r f a x c o u n t y . g o v / e b /1precinctchanges_adopted7262011.pdf.

❖ Voting Precincts: this site gives in-formation on an individual’s votingprecincts on Fairfax County’s website“My Neighborhood” pages at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/gisapps/myneighborhood/.

❖ Voter Information, Directions toPolling Places: this State Board of Elec-tions website has information usefulnow and for future elections. https://www.voterinfo.sbe.virginia.gov/P u b l i c S i t e / P u b l i c / F T 2 /PublicLookup.aspx?Link=Registration .

How to RegisterEligible voters in Fairfax County must

be 18 years of age, current U.S. citizensand live within the county. Applicationsto register to vote by mail can be foundat the Department of Motor Vehicles,public libraries, military recruitmentoffices, public assistance agency offices,government centers, Board of Supervi-sors offices, the citizen information deskat the Fairfax County Government Cen-ter lobby or at the Judicial Centerinformation desk.

❖ To check if your registration is cor-rect, go online at www.sbe.virginia.gov/register, or call the Office of Elections at703-222-0776.

❖ If you are not registered, or need toupdate your registration, complete aVirginia Voter Registration Application,which you can download at http://www.sbe.virginia.gov, or call 703-222-0776.

Absentee VotingVirginia does not have “no excuse”

absentee voting. If you want to completea Virginia Absentee Ballot Application,download from www.SBE.Virginia.gov,or call 703-222-0776. The applicationmust be mailed or faxed to the FairfaxCounty General Registrar’s Office. Theoffice is located at 12000 GovernmentCenter Parkway, Suite 323, Fairfax. Theregistrar’s fax number is 703-324-3725.

Virginia does offer in-person absenteevoting. See www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ebfor details.

Election Day,Tuesday, Nov. 5.

❖ Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7p.m.

❖ Voter Identification: When you ar-rive at your polling place, a votingofficial will verify that your name is onthe registration list. Voters will be askedto present one valid form of identifica-tion. It can be any of the following:

❖ Virginia voter registration card❖ Valid Virginia driver’s license❖ Military ID❖ Any Federal, Virginia state or local

government-issued ID❖ Employer issued photo ID card❖ Concealed handgun permit❖ Valid student ID issued by any in-

stitution of higher education located inthe Commonwealth of Virginia

❖ Current utility bill, bank statement,government check or paycheck indicat-ing the name and address of the voter

❖ Social Security card (does not sat-isfy special federal ID requirements)

A voter who does not bring an accept-able ID to the polls will be offered aprovisional ballot.

Important: Virginia’s existing voter IDrequirements will change in July, 2014.A law requiring photo identification atthe polls was signed into law in May of2013. This new photo identification re-quirement will not to take effect untilJuly 1, 2014. The current law allows forthe acceptance of all identification docu-ments listed above.

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School: George C.Marshall High SchoolMascot: StatesmenSchool colors: Scarletand Columbia blueAthletic director: JoeSwarm, 703-714-5409❖ Football coach: GregSullivan (second year)

The Statesmen went 0-10 in2012.

❖ Field hockey coach: Chris-tina Carroll

❖ Boys’ basketball coach: DanHale

❖ Girls’ basketball coach:Chad Scott

❖ Baseball coach: Aaron Tarr❖ Rival school: Madison.What Happened Last Year:

The field hockey team went 14-6 and finished district runner-up. The boys’ basketball teamwon the district championship.The baseball team started 0-7but bounced back to reach theregion semifinals.

Famous graduate: PeteSchourek (1987 graduate) wasa pitcher in the Majors Leagues.He was drafted by the New YorkMets in the second round of the1987 MLB Draft. He played 11

seasons in the Majors and fin-ished second in the Cy Youngvoting in 1995, when as a mem-ber of the Cincinnati Reds hewent 18-7 with a 3.22 ERA. Healso played for the Toronto BlueJays, Houston Astros, BostonRed Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates andBoston Red Sox. Defensive line-man Michael McCrary (1988graduate) played collegiately atWake Forest and was a seventh-round selection of the SeattleSeahawks in the 1993 NFLDraft. He played 10 seasonswith the Seahawks and Balti-more Ravens, earning two tripsto the Pro Bowl and one All-Proselection. He won one SuperBowl (XXXV) with Baltimore.He finished with 71 careersacks.

Quotable: “ … me and Mitch[Blackstone] are both going tocome out next year, we’re go-ing to lead by example andmark my words, we’re comingback strong. We’re going tomake another run. Believe it.”

—Marshall pitcher RileyCummins after the Statesmenreached the region semifinalsdespite a 0-7 start to the season.

Marshall High: Baseball TeamReached the Region Semifinals

RileyCumminsand theMarshallbaseballteam over-came a 0-7start to reachthe regionsemifinals in2013.

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Sports

Area High Schools Sports Rivalry:McLean, Langley, Marshall

School: McLean High SchoolMascot: HighlandersSchool Colors: Red and silverAthletic director: Jim Patrick, 703-714-5700❖ Football coach: Dennis Worek (secondyear)

The Highlanders dropped their final four gamesof the 2012 season and finished 4-6. McLean defeatedWashington-Lee, Falls Church, Marshall and SouthLakes.

❖ Field hockey coach: Summer Vanni❖ Baseball coach: John Dowling❖ Softball coach: Maurice Tawil❖ Girls’ soccer coach: Rob Bouchard❖ Rival school: LangleyWhat Happened Last Year: The field hockey team

reached the region quarterfinals. The boys’ and girls’basketball teams finished district runner-up. Thesoftball team went 20-6, finished district runner-upand reached the region semifinals. The girls’ soccerteam finished district runner-up and reached the re-gion quarterfinals.

Famous graduate: Defensive end Eric Dorsey (1982graduate) was a first-round choice of the New YorkGiants in the 1986 NFL Draft. He was a starter onthe Giants’ 1990-91 team that won Super Bowl XXV.

He finished with seven sacks in seven seasons.Quotable: “We couldn’t be more proud of the way

they had a short-term memory and they came outthe next game ready to play. Their destiny is in theirhands for how they can finish in the district. [Madi-son is] a very well coached team … and to be com-ing out here and to do that performance against themtonight, I can’t be more proud of such a young team.”

—McLean girls’ soccer coach Rob Bouchard follow-ing the Highlanders’ 1-0 victory over Madison, whichcame two days after a 5-1 loss to Stone Bridge.

McLean High: Girls’ and boys’ basketball teamsfinished district runner-up.

Maire Shine and the McLean girls’ soccerteam finished Liberty District runner-up in2013.

Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection

School: Langley High SchoolMascot: SaxonsSchool Colors: Green and goldAthletic director: Geoff Noto, 703-287-2750❖ Football coach: John Howerton

The Saxons closed the 2012 regular season on athree-game winning streak and made the playoffswith a 6-4 record. Langley defeated Hayfield in thequarterfinals before falling to Stone Bridge in thesemifinals.

❖ Field hockey coach: Jennifer Robb❖ Volleyball coach: Susan Shifflett❖ Boys’ basketball coach: Scott Newman❖ Girls’ basketball coach: Amanda Bates❖ Baseball coach: Kevin Healy❖ Boys’ lacrosse coach: Earl Brewer❖ Girls’ lacrosse coach: Richard DeSomma❖ Rival school: McLeanWhat Happened Last Year: The volleyball team won

the district title, finished region runner-up and ad-vanced to the state semifinals. The baseball team fin-ished district runner-up and lost to South County in13 innings in the region quarterfinals. The boys’ la-crosse team finished district runner-up and lost toChantilly in the region semifinals, snapping the Sax-ons’ streak of four consecutive state titles. The girls’lacrosse team finished district, region and state run-ner-up to Madison. The softball team reached theregion semifinals, including a win over previously

unbeaten Hayfield in the opening round. The boys’soccer team finished district runner-up.

Famous graduate: Bruce Allen (1974 graduate) isthe general manager of the Washington Redskins andson of former Redskins coach George Allen.

Quotable: “I feel like [the loss to South Lakes] wassuch a beneficial thing for us. Even though it was aloss on our record in a district game, we fought afterthat. … We came into the season knowing that wewere going to be pretty good and I feel that loss re-ally put us in our place. We need to work. Talentdoesn’t get you anywhere unless you put it out there.”

—Former Langley volleyball player Jenna Dean.The Saxons lost their district opener but responded

by winning the 2012 district title.

Langley High: Girls’ Tennis TeamGoes Undefeated in 2012

The Langley volleyball team reached thestate tournament in 2012.

Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection


What Are Your FavoritePlaces in McLean?

—Sydney Lo

Insiders’ Tips

Gelato at StarnutGourmet

Between studying, choreo-graphing musicals and teach-ing physical acting to McLeanHigh School’s theatre depart-ment at just 16 years old,Marielle Burt savors each rareopportunity to relax at StarnutGourmet and its surroundinggalleria, located at 1445Laughlin Ave., McLean. Thehigh school junior enjoys a“hazelnut [gelato], littlechocolates, and lunch food” ina lively ambiance where “it’snice, especially in the summer-time, to sit outside.” Forfamilies new to the area, thisleisurely hotspot does not justfoster teens like Burt. “You seea lot of different people thereof all ages. A lot of times,there are kids out, playing and

running around the fountain.”Burt says Starnut’s qualitytreats always make the grade.“I’m a huge gelato fan, so Ithink it’s worth it.”

Having a NicerDinner in Town

McLean’s Paul Dean, achemistry teacher at LakeBraddock Secondary School,eagerly unwinds at The GreekTaverna, located at 6828 OldDominion Drive, McLean. Deandescribes it as “an authenticGreek restaurant … filled withlocal McLean residents,”making for a comfortablevenue where he enjoys theslow-cooked lamb. As a fatherof two, he applauds therestaurant because “you canbring kids and family membershere, yet still have a nice mealin a nice setting.” According toDean, The Greek Taverna “is a

little pricey,” but it serves as adelectable indulgence for“residents who want to have anicer dinner in town.”

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Quite a ReliefAs McLean’s Nicole

Azmoudeh, 18, prepares toembark on a four-year study atGeorge Mason University, sherelishes her pre-college days atHarris Teeter, located at 8200Crestwood Heights Drive,McLean. “It never fails to keepme and my friends occupied,even if we aren’t terriblyhungry.” While Azmoudehhappily frequents the grocerychain with her friends, shestates that “you’re not as likelyto run into people you knowthere, [which] can be quite arelief sometimes.” Ultimately,however, Azmoudeh maintainsthat Harris Teeter’s mostoutstanding features are itsproducts. The health-con-scious grocery store, which

also features a pharmacy,offers Azmoudeh “the freedomto make my own salads, andbesides, no one can say no tofree samples.”

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Newcomers

The critically acclaimed, non-profit contemporaryvisual art center McLean Project for the Arts is nowoffering art classes for all ages, taught by professionalinstructors, in addition to offering professionally-curated contemporary art exhibits in three art gal-leries at the McLean Community Center.

McLean Project for the Arts is also planning theirannual, upcoming art festival, MPAartfest, a fall artsfestival with art, music and food, on Oct. 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in McLean Central Park.

MPA puts on the ArtReach program for areaschools, featuring docent-led gallery tours for el-ementary school students, including tours and hands-on art activities that demonstrate art principles andincorporate many of the concepts included in theSOLs. MPA provides free bus transportation to itsgalleries for Fairfax County’s designated Title 1schools to reach students who may not otherwisehave the opportunity for field trips due to a lack ofresources.

In addition to exhibition and art education pro-

grams, MPA also offers art talks, artist workshops,family art workshops and day trips to area galleriesand museums.

MPA expands its reach as a partner with the Vir-ginia Museum of Fine Art and Fairfax County PublicSchools. MPA is funded by individual and corporatedonations and receives grants from the Arts Councilof Fairfax County, The Virginia Commission for theArts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

McLean Project for theArts Inspires CreativityWith Classes, Festival

MPAartfest Returns Oct. 6The 6th annual MPAartfest arrives on Sunday, Oct. 6, from

10 a.m.-5 p.m. in McLean Central Park, at the intersection ofDolley Madison Blvd. (Rt 123) and Old Dominion Drive.Forty-seven juried artists will exhibit and sell their art, trans-forming the park into a landscape of mini-galleries. Createdfor the community by McLean Project for the Arts, MPAartfestdraws thousands of art-lovers of all ages to enjoy (and pur-chase) original art, listen to live music, create their ownmasterpiece at MPA’s Innovation Station and picnic on deli-cious selections from local restaurants. Parking is free andeasy with shuttle buses running all day.

Event partner sponsors are the McLean Community Centerand the Fairfax County Park Authority. The Innovation Sta-tion art tent is sponsored by TTR Sotheby’s InternationalRealty.

Visit McLean Project for the Arts in residence at the McLeanCommunity Center at 1234 Ingleside Avenue in McLean. Formore information about MPA and MPAartfest, visitwww.mpaart.org or call 703-790-1953.

BeatriceGralton talksabout a paint-ing at anexhibitionopening atMPA.

The QuinnFamily showsoff their artpurchases atlast year’sMPAartfest.

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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 from10 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily, spring through fallseasons. Picnic, hike along the Potomac River.Swimming and wading in the Potomac areprohibited.

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 free programor explore sites independently. Some park sites,including Turkey Run Park, Theodore RooseveltIsland, Great Falls Park, etc., close at dark. TheParkway itself remains open 24 hours a day tovehicle traffic.

WTWolf Trap National Park

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

to presenting the performingarts. From May throughSeptember, multiple amphitheaters inthe park present musicals, dance, opera,jazz, and popular and country music.Explore the park without the crowds fromOctober - April. The Barns at Wolf Trap offerindoor entertainment through the wintermonths.

FH Fountainhead Regional Park

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

Building at Fountainhead commands aspectacular view of the widest point of theOccoquan Reservoir. Summer activities includecatfish tournaments, children’s fishingtournament, paddleboat tours and more.

HO Hemlock 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 outdoorand environmentaleducation.

Programsat HemlockOverlook are opento the public andgroups by reservation.Only the hiking and horsetrails may be used withoutprior arrangement.

MBG Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

9750 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 is open yearround and include walking trails, lakes, morethan 20 varieties of cherry trees, irises,peonies, an extensive shade garden, nativewildflowers, gazebos, birds, butterflies,seasonal blooms and foliage. The Atrium’sindoor tropical garden setting is a popularmeeting, reception, wedding andworkshop location. Interpretive displaysaccompany a restored 18th-centurycabin. A picnic area beside the Gardensis available to visitors. Meadowlarkpresents gardening and horticultureworkshops, tours, field trips, concerts

and volunteer programs.

OR Occoquan

Regional Park9751 Ox Road, Lortonwww.nvrpa.org/park/occoquan/

703-690-2121This park offers 400 acres of

recreational space and a touch of the pastwith its historic brick kilns and the TurningPoint Suffragist Memorial. Park lands, trails andassociated waters are part of the Fairfax Cross-County Trail. Kayak rentals. One hour Tour BoatRides on the Occoquan River to Belmont Bayand back. Offered Saturdays noon-5 p.m.,Sunday 1- 8 p.m., April 2 through Nov. 27. $10adults, $5 children 12 and under, under age 4are free.

PB Pohick Bay Regional Park

6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lortonwww.nvrpa.org/park/pohick_bay/Pohick Bay is located on the Potomac River 25 miles

south of the nation’s capital. The boat launchfacility is one of only three public access pointsto the Potomac River in northern Virginia.Pohick Bay offers canoes, kayaks, paddle boatsand jon boats for rent on the weekends, as wellas family and group camping, hiking, picnicareas and a large play area for children. Forthose interested in swimming, the park offersone of the largest, outdoor freeform pools on theeast coast. Pohick Bay Regional Park, located on

An Insider’s Guide to

Major Parks in Fairfax CountyParks

State ParkMN 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.

Regional ParksBR Bull Run Marina Regional Park

7700 Bull Run Drive, Centrevillewww.nvrpa.org/park/bull_run/Main 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.

BR Atlantis Waterpark

(at Bull Run Marina RegionalPark)

7700 Bull Run Drive,Centreville

www.atlantisbullrun.com/703-631-0552Atlantis Waterpark features pools,

a giant dumping bucket,waterslides, and fun-filledactivities for all ages. Atlantis isopen from Memorial Day weekendthrough Labor Day, and is a memberof the Northern Virginia RegionalPark Authority Family of Waterparks.Aantis also features picnic pavilions, adeck great for sunning and playing, aswell as plenty of shade. Neptune Reefsnack bar sells food, beverages andsweets.

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 Craig Sterbutzel.

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Mason Neck Pennisula is an ecologically fragileland that shelters an abundance of wildlife,including the bald eagle. Nature lovers canexpect to see blue birds, osprey, heron, deer,beavers and rare sightings of river otters.

PB Pirates Cove Waterpark

(at Pohick Bay Regional Park)6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lortonwww.piratescovepohick.com703-339-6102Pirates Cove Waterpark is located at Pohick Bay

Regional Park. Visitors can cool off under the300-gallon dumping bucket, fire the watercannons and splash down the waterslide orsearch for buried treasure at Buccaneer Beachsand play area. Pirates Cove also features picnicpavilions, a deck for sunning and playing, aswell as plenty of shade. Captain’s Galley snackbar features food, beverages and sweets. PiratesCove is open from Memorial Day weekendthrough Labor Day.

PB Pohick 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.

SR Sandy 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.

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.

The Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run, McLean

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, communitypark

HMP Huntley Meadows

Park3701 Lockheed Boulevard,Alexandrianature center, historicstructure, biking/hiking/naturetrails, observation tower,boardwalk

1444.8 acres, natural resourcepark

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

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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

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1 Tollbrook Ridge720 Boyle Lane, McLeanNeighborhood Park

2 Oakton Community2841 Hunter Mill Road, OaktonCommunity Park

3 Waples Mill Meadow11329 Waples Mill Road, OaktonMultiple Resource Park

4 Heritage ResourceWestwood Ct, Vienna

5 Dunn Loring2540 Gallows Road, ViennaCommunity Park

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6 Holly Knolls1010 Redberry Court, Great FallsNeighborhood Park

7 Great Falls Nike1089 Utterback Store Road, Great FallsDistrict Park

8 Windermere11000 Georgetown Pike, Great FallsCommunity Park

9 Lockmeade1104 Riva Ridge Drive, Great FallsCommunity Park

10 Lexington Estates10401 Shesue Street, Great FallsNeighborhood Park

11 Colvin Run Mill Site10017 Colvin Run Road, Great FallsCultural Resource Park

12 The Turner Farm925 Springvale Road, Great FallsCommunity Park

13 Great Falls Grange9818 Georgetown Pike, Great FallsCommunity Park

14 Riverbend8700 Potomac Hill Street, Great FallsMultiple Resource Park

15 Jefferson District7900 Lee Highway, Falls ChurchMultiple Resource Park

16 Pine Spring7600 Willow Lane, Falls ChurchNeighborhood Park

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ber of family friendly parks and recreationalfacilities to serve the varied interests of resi-dents and visitors. One of these is thepopular 80-acre Nottoway Park located inthe Vienna area. The park offers walking andrunning trails, including a wooded naturepath, picnic tables, diamond and rectangleathletic fields, and basketball, tennis andvolleyball courts. The restored historicHunter House mansion can be rented forspecial occasions and community gardenplots are available. Special events at the park include the summer NottowayNights Concert series, a community flea market, Deutche Marque Concourscar show, and the popular Easter egg hunt, among others.

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17 Tyler7216 Rice Street, Falls ChurchNeighborhood Park

18 Devonshire2826 Edgehill Ave, Falls ChurchNeighborhood Park

19 Jefferson Village2932 East Tripps Run Rd., Falls ChurchCommunity Park

20 John Mastenbrook-GreenwayDowns

2858 Woodlawn Avenue, Falls ChurchNeighborhood Park

21 James Lee School Site2855 Annandale Road, Falls ChurchCommunity Park

22 Azalea2905 Cleave Drive, Falls ChurchNeighborhood Park

23 Westgate7508 Magarity Road, Falls ChurchCommunity Park

24 Pimmit View1905 Storm Drive, Falls ChurchNeighborhood Park

25 Olney1840 Olney Road, Falls ChurchCommunity Park

26 Fisher7620 Fisher Drive, Falls ChurchNeighborhood Park

27 Tysons Pimmit2026 Burfoot Street, Falls ChurchNeighborhood Park

28 Pimmit Hills2061 Arch Drive, Falls ChurchNeighborhood Park

29 Griffith2013 Griffith Road, Falls ChurchNeighborhood Park

30 Mt Royal7141 Idylwood Road, Falls ChurchNeighborhood Park

31 Haycock Longfellow6650 Kirby Court, Falls ChurchCommunity Park

32 Lisle7744 Leesburg Pike, Falls ChurchNeighborhood Park

33 Lemon Road7210 Idylwood Road, Falls ChurchNeighborhood Park

34 Idylwood7715 Virginia Lane, Falls ChurchCommunity Park

35 Hollywood Road2700 Hollywood Road, Falls ChurchNeighborhood Park

36 Lee Landing2780 Hollywood Rd., Falls ChurchNeighborhood Park

37 Langley Fork6250 Georgetown Pike, McLeanDistrict Park

38 Langley Oaks6504 Bright Mountain Road, McLeanNatural Resource Park

39 Cooper Intermediate SchoolSite

977 Balls Hill Road, McLeanCommunity Park

40 Churchill Road7098 Thrasher Place, McLeanCommunity Park

41 Clemyjontri6317 Georgetown Pike, McLeanSpecial Purpose Park

42 Dolley Madison Estates6139 Long Meadow Road, McLeanNeighborhood Park

43 McLean Central1468 Dolley Madison Blvd., McLeanCommunity Park

44 Potomac Hills6125 Kinyon Place, McLeanCommunity Park

45 Marie Butler Leven Preserve1501 Kirby Road, McLeanSpecial Purpose Park

46 McLean Knolls1400 Balls Hill Road, McLeanNeighborhood Park

47 Linway Terrace6246 Linway Terrace, McLeanCommunity Park

48 McLean High1609 Davidson Rd, McLeanCommunity Park

49 Lewinsville1659 Chain Bridge Road, McLeanDistrict Park

50 Chesterbrook School Site1753 Kirby Road, McLeanCommunity Park

51 Kent Gardens6621 Byrnes Drive, McLeanCommunity Park

52 Franklin Woods1938 Birch Road, McLeanNeighborhood Park

53 Kirby2020 Kirby Road, McLeanNeighborhood Park

54 Bryn Mawr6700 Tennyson Drive, McLeanNeighborhood Park

55 Old Dominion School Site8211 Hunting Hill Lane, McLeanCommunity Park

56 Greenway Heights8203 Riding Ridge Place, McLeanCommunity Park

57 Scotts Run Nature Preserve7400 Georgetown Pike, McLeanNatural Resource Park

58 Spring Hill1239 Spring Hill Road, McLeanDistrict Park

59 McLean Hunt8003 Old Falls Road, McLeanNeighborhood Park

60 Timberly1173 Swinks Mill Road, McLeanCommunity Park

61 McLean Hamlet8119 Dunsinane Court, McLeanCommunity Park

62 Falstaff7717 Falstaff Road, McLeanNeighborhood Park

63 Foxvale3104 Hunt Road, OaktonCommunity Park

64 Gabrielson Gardens2514 Leeds Drive, OaktonSpecial Purpose Park

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65 Clarke’s Landing11100 Vale Road, OaktonCommunity Park

66 Oakborough Square2890 Oakborough Square, OaktonNeighborhood Park

67 Tattersall3405 Miller Heights Road, OaktonCommunity Park

68 Wayland Street11813a Wayland Steet, OaktonCommunity Park

69 Oak Marr3200 Jermantown Road, OaktonMultiple Resource Park

70 Borge Street3030 Borge Street, OaktonNeighborhood Park

71 Blake Lane School Site10033 Blake Lane, OaktonCommunity Park

72 Peterson Lane575 Malcolm Road NW, ViennaNeighborhood Park

73 Cunningham1001 Park Street, SE, ViennaCommunity Park

74 Lawyers Road School Site10049 Lawyers Road, ViennaNeighborhood Park

75 Fox Hunters10319 Lawyers Road, ViennaNeighborhood Park

76 Kemper10206 Garrett Street, ViennaCommunity Park

77 Ashlawn10230 Dunfries Road, ViennaCommunity Park

78 Nottoway9537 Courthouse Road, ViennaDistrict Park

79 Tamarack1850 Horseback Trail, ViennaCommunity Park

80 Symphony Hills9675 Clarks Crossing Road, ViennaNeighborhood Park

81 Clarks Crossing9850 Clarks Crossing Road, ViennaDistrict Park

82 Wolf Trails9328 Old Courthouse Road, ViennaCommunity Park

83 Foxstone1910 Creek Crossing Road, ViennaCommunity Park84 Raglan Road8590 Raglan Road, ViennaCommunity Park

85 Freedom Hill8531 Old Courthouse Road, ViennaCultural Resource Park

86 Eudora2027 Labrador Lane, ViennaCommunity Park

87 Waverly1801 Abbotsford Drive, ViennaCommunity Park

88 Lahey Lost Valley9750 Brookmeadow Drive, ViennaCultural Resource Park

89 Tysons Woods8425 Overlook Street, ViennaNeighborhood Park

90 Briarcliff2158 Silentree Road, ViennaNeighborhood Park

91 Ashgrove8881 Ashgrove House Lane, ViennaCultural Resource Park


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Eight days and seven nights. Not exactly thevacation I was planning. Nevertheless, admittedto the hospital on Friday, August 2nd. Dischargedon Friday, August 9th: that was my hospital “stay-cation.” Though I definitely improved as thepost-surgical week went on, the process itself –specifically, nearly four days in S.I.C.U. (SurgicalIntensive Care) with round-the-clock monitoring,nursing and doctoring – was hardly restful. Infact, if you read the following prose, you’ll pre-sumably develop an understanding of the cons.

Sleep in the S.I.C.U. is not next to impossible,it is impossible. Though the room is private (thereare no other patients sharing your space), theoverall environment is public; as the nurse toldme, they need to be able to see their patients atall times, just in case something bad (you’ll note Ididn’t say unexpected) happens. In addition, thevarious overhead lighting remaining lit is hardlyconducive to sleep, but it’s very conducive tostaff responsibilities, which ultimately is thepoint, I suppose.

Let me attempt to describe for you the diffi-culties and demands – and discomfort – I experi-enced during my post-op. treatment, designedno doubt to stabilize my vitals and return me togood health, whatever the cost or inconven-ience. For certain it was all about me and allabout getting me better – and presumably gettingme healthy enough to be transferred to a non-intensive care floor and eventually being dis-charged from the hospital.

On my right arm, I had an I.V. inserted (con-nected to an I.V. pump) through which I receivedclear liquids and miscellaneous other medicinesas their respective delivery systems mandated.On my right index finger a plastic clip was tapedin place – also connected to a monitor, whichmeasured my oxygen levels. Stuck on my chestwere eight electrodes connected by wire to aheart-monitoring device – the size of a cellphone approximately – stuck in my hospitalgown’s lone chest pocket; the device itself waslikewise connected, by wire, to a monitor adja-cent to my hospital bed. Each calf, since I wasbed-bound, was wrapped in Velcro, individuallyconnected by wire to a pump hanging off thefront of my bed. Every 30 seconds or so – alter-nating between each calf – the pump “pres-sured” air into the wraps, and wires insideinflated to stimulate the respective calves, thepoint of which is to prevent blood clots/ pulmo-nary thrombosis. Not last, and certainly not least,between my legs, I was connected to a catheter(a “foley” as it was called), a necessary evil if everthere was one, itself connected by tube to arepository hanging off the side of my bed.

On my left arm, I was 24/7 connected andwrapped by a blood pressure cup. Every hour onthe hour (I checked) I was “pressured” with myreadings automatically transmitted to the nurse’sstation (one time I unwrapped the cuff and thenurse immediately came by to chastise me fordoing so). On my face (in my nose, actually),with cords wrapped around my ears to secure itsposition, I wore a “nasal cannula,” a plastic tubeplaced into my nostrils, which provided “high-flow” oxygen constantly. This cannula was like-wise connected by tube/hose to a pump adjacentto my bed, about three feet away, like all of theseconnections. Lastly, and probably mostly, a post-surgical chest tube, 28 centimeters long, hadbeen inserted under my left arm penetrating tomy left lung to drain any residual fluid/”infiltrate”from it. This tube was part of a longer tube,maybe four feet in length or so, which depositedfluid draining from that lung into a collection boxplaced on the floor which enabled the staff toassess its contents. To say this tube and or itsplacement was painful, awkward and impossibleto ignore, especially when attempting to sleep, isto do injustice to the words “painful,” “awk-ward” and “impossible.”

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ceived top honors inthe 2013 SignatureTheatre Idol competi-tion on Aug. 3 at theTony Award-winningSignature Theatre’sannual Open Househeld in Arlington.Stone is a rising juniorat McLean High School. The annual Signa-ture Idol competition searches for talented,undiscovered singers in the DC metropoli-tan area. It is held in conjunction with theSignature Theatre Open House. For his firstcompetition entry, Stone presented “InThese Skies,” from the musical “Ace.” Judgesselected Stone to participate in thecompetition’s final round where he pre-sented “Prayer” from “The Scarlet Pimper-nel.” The competition judges were Signa-ture Theatre Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer,Broadway’s Tony Award nominee CaroleeCarmello and WETA’s Robert Aubry Davis.Sarah Ann Sillers of Potomac, Md. was therunner-up. “I was excited to be selected toparticipate in this competition and have achance to perform. ... It was a special treatto hear encouragement and advice from thepanel,” said Stone. At the “Broadway on thePlaza” Grand Finale of the day-long Signa-ture Open House, he performed “In TheseSkies.” In his full summer of theater train-ing, Stone attended the University ofMichigan’s in-residence, audition-basedMPulse Performing Arts Vocal Arts Institutein July. “I was humbled to meet and hearthat vocal quality of fellow students attend-ing Mpulse ... it has helped my musical the-ater voice that much more.”

Upon completing MPulse, Stone, alongwith fellow McLean High School studentssenior Nancy Pruett and junior RachelLawhead attended The Open Jar Institutein New York City. They were selected fromnearly 1,200 teens from around the coun-try who auditioned for the honor. The threeMcLean students each were selected to fillone of only 60 available spots for the inten-sive training. The Open Jar Institute seeksout students who have uncommon abilitiesand potential, as well as determination andpassion. At Open Jar, one-on-one trainingwas received from Broadway’s finest per-forming artists and master classes con-ducted by the legendary composer and TonyAward recipient John Kander and TonyAward winning director and choreographerSusan Stromen. For his future, Stone added“I am excited about the possibility of pursu-ing theater as a career. I certainly know thatthe way is not easy. We will see how opportu-nities present themselves. As they arrive, I willwork to be as prepared as possible.”

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