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By Dan Storck

Supervisor, Mount Vernon District

Welcome to the Mount VernonDistrict! For those of us wholive, work, learn and play inthe District, this is a wonder-

ful place to live. From our incredible his-tory and heritage — the Mount Vernon Es-tate and the Workhouse Arts Center for ex-ample — to the exciting revitalization ofRichmond Highway and the new amenitiescoming to Lorton — the Lorton CommunityCenter and South County Police Station andAnimal Shelter — no matter where you livein the District, the future is bright!

Even if you are new here, you likely knowthat Fairfax County has one of the bestschool systems in the country, but for us itgoes beyond that. Life-long learning is im-portant to many of our residents and I amproud to say we are bringing more oppor-tunities through our future partnerships atOriginal Mount Vernon High School(OMVHS) with the Northern Virginia Com-munity College (NVCC) and Fairfax CountyPublic Schools (FCPS). In addition, the syn-ergy created by collocating Teen and Senior

Centers, the Library, Neighborhood andCommunity Services, and the Lorton Com-munity Action Center (LCAC) in the newLorton Community Center will providemany more active and passive learning ac-tivities for residents of all ages and abili-ties.

Fairfax is the safest community of its sizein the country, with our Police force activelyengaged in our neighborhoods and commu-nities. National Night Out was a great ex-ample of residents and Officers coming to-gether to build relationships, trust and com-munity spirit! The new South County Po

The Mount Vernon District abounds with history, heritage, recreation, art and community engagement. Spend some time this fall enjoying all theDistrict has to offer.

A Place To Live, Work, Learn and Play

Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck at the Mason Neck StatePark Eagle Fest.

Top 10 Places and Events❖ George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate❖ Workhouse Arts Center Brewfest (Sept. 14) &

Fireworks (June 2020)❖ Tour de Mount Vernon – Oct. 19❖ Woodlawn Plantation and Pope Leighey

House❖ George Washington’s Grist Mill and Distillery❖ Fort Hunt Park❖ Mason Neck State Park❖ Occoquan Regional Park❖ Pohick Bay Park❖ Arcadia Farm

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(next to the Hollin Hall shopping center)

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Integrity, Experience, Results…Rex is one of Re/Max’s top producers in

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pilot, was stationed at the Pentagon.Rex also became a pilot, graduating from the

Air Force Academy and flying for 20 yearswith the Air Force and Eastern Airlines..Rex returned to his roots in Mt. Vernon

where he and his wife, Doris, raisedtheir four children, and where Rex

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By Sharon Bulova,

Chairman

Fairfax County

Board of Supervisors

When I was first electedto the Board of Supervisors in 1987 the

Braddock District was calledAnnandale. Fairfax County’spopulation (now 1.15 million)was approximately 746,600. There was no VRE (Vir-ginia Railway Express Commuter Rail System) norwas there a Springfield Franconia Metro Station ora Fairfax County Parkway. When I took office as afreshman Supervisor in January 1988, Fairfax Countywas, for the most part, a rapidly growing suburbanbedroom community. Tysons was still just a shop-ping mall.

I will be retiring at the end of December, after serv-ing 31 years on the Fairfax County Board of Supervi-sors — 11 years as Chairman and 20 years beforethat as the Braddock District Supervisor. What I havecome to understand over these many years is thatthe one thing you can be certain of is that things willchange. Indeed, a lot has changed over that span oftime.

During the past decade while I have had the honorto serve you as Chairman, Fairfax County has:

❖ Navigated the financial crises caused by theGreat Recession with the County’s coveted triple Abond rating by all three rating agencies still intact;

❖ Welcomed Metro’s Silver Line to Tysons andReston, with a station at Dulles Airport to open nextyear;

❖ Ushered in new land use plans for Tysons andother aging commercial and industrial areas of theCounty in need of revitalization;

❖ Reengineered our police policies to include moretransparency and de-escalation tactics with a focuson the sanctity of life;

❖ Created Diversion First, a program for peoplewith mental illness or developmental disabilities,experiencing an encounter with law enforcement toreceive treatment instead of incarceration;

❖ Updated the County’s Environmental Vision toinclude a new focus on Energy Efficiency and Cli-mate;

❖ Strengthened collaboration between the Boardof Supervisors and the School Board in the areas ofbudget development, land use planning and jointenvironmental initiatives;

❖ Reduced homelessness by nearly 50% employ-ing a Housing First strategy to put a roof over home-less individuals’ heads and connecting them to re-sources needed to help them get back on their feet;

❖ Lastly, and most importantly, our Board, in part-nership with the School Board, established OneFairfax, a social and racial equity compact, to ensurethat all residents of Fairfax County have access toequitable opportunities for success.

I have been deeply honored to serve the residentsof Fairfax County for these many years. I will reallymiss this job! Jurisdictions throughout the countrylook to Fairfax County as a leader and innovator, andI am proud, working with my colleagues on the Boardand our excellent County staff, to have led our countyto where it is today.

Fairfax County is an awesome place, with a cul-ture of engagement, acceptance of different culturesand backgrounds and a willingness to work togetherto resolve conflicts. Fairfax County is poised for manyexciting opportunities ahead. I am confident the nextBoard of Supervisors, in partnership with membersof the community, will continue the positive momen-tum we are known for.

How County Has Changed

SharonBulova

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By Mike Salmon

The Gazette

Boating in Mount Vernonis as popular as ever andthe Belle Haven Marinais the boating Mecca for

many in this part of Alexandria.With Labor Day approaching, it’sa busy place during the goodweather, and a windy day is goodfor the sailing community.

“Go down river, don’t go up be-cause the way the tide is,” saiddockmaster Chip Johnston to agroup of teenagers getting on a“Flying Scot,” the model of begin-ner sailboats available for rentalat the marina. Johnston is a vet-eran of the facility where he hasbeen giving sailing lessons for over20 years, and knows everyonethere. “Boating here is fantasticthrough the fall,” he said, “lots ofbass boats.”

Belle Haven Marina is a spot justsouth of Old Town Alexandria, offthe George Washington Parkway.The main office is in a trailer onthe premises, spots for about 100boats, and 35 more that are keptin moorings off shore in the cove.The fishing for catfish and bass isgood there in the cove, and it’stidal waters, so anyone launchinga boat, or keeping one on thedocks should know their wayaround the waters.

Alexandria resident AlisonSigethy is a kayaker at the Marinaand has been coming for years. “Ilove the connection with the wa-ter, feels very free,” she said.Sigethy had lessons in Marylandyears ago, right across the river,and has met many people at themarina since she’s had her boat

there. “It’s a very friendly marina,”she said.

There are sailboat rentals for theFlying Scots or Sunfish, and canoe,kayak and Jon Boat rentals as well,with a minimum of two hours.

Alison Sigethy is a die-hard kayaker at the marina. Dockmaster Chip Johnston helps teens get out to the open water.

Marina Caters to the Waterman in EveryoneCove right off the marina is sheltered for beginners and veteran sailors.

DetailsBELLE HAVEN MARINA703-768-0018www.saildc.com

Boats of all sizes fill thedocks year round.

A group ofteenagers thathad takenlessons at themarina in thepast getsituated on arental FlyingScot boat.

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To the Editor:in 2013 when my son encour-

aged me to move to Alexandriaafter my husband died, I lookedat several apartment and condo-minium complexes in the BelleView and Huntington areas. I wasleaving a large house in NewHampshire on an acre of land nearthe Piscataqua River that separatesNew Hampshire and Maine. In Vir-ginia, I visited a lovely retirementvillage in Mt. Vernon — but I didn’tfeel ready to live only with peoplewho were all around my age.

To my great delight, a cousinrecommended Montebello, a con-dominium community for peopleof all ages, with four tall buildingson a high hill near the RichmondHighway and the Huntington

Metro.Montebello has trees, grass,

flowers, and wooded walkingtrails.

It has a cafe I can visit when Iwant to be with other people —the monthly condo fee doesn’t in-clude a required visit to the res-taurant, but it does cover the costof having other people mow thatlovely grass! Like one of the othercommunities I first saw,Montebello has many interestgroups — book groups, a musicclub, art club, indoor and outdoorpools, a bowling alley, tenniscourts, and a great fitness center.I feel lucky to live here.

Carole AppelAlexandria

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Residents can now apply to theCommunity Fire and Rescue Acad-emy (CFRA). The CFRA is open topersons 18 and older who live inFairfax County. Each session willcover different aspects of the or-ganization, providing an in-depthoverview of the department and

its uniformed and civilianworkforce. Program topics in-clude: fire suppression, emergencymedical services, training, recruit-ment, special operations, andother interesting topics.

CFRA Application will be ac-cepted until Sept. 13. The Acad-emy will begin Sept. 26, and willmeet for eight consecutive Thurs-days, from 6-9 p.m. and ending onNov. 14. To learn more about theprogram and to sign up, visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/fire-ems/cfra.

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September 2019MONDAY/SEPT. 2Herndon Labor Day Festival. 11

a.m. - 5 p.m. at Herndon TownGreen, 777 Lynn St., Herndon. Greatmusic, a craft show, food, 12wineries and micro-brews andculinary demonstrations. Visitherndon-va.gov/recreation/special-events/labor-day-festival for more.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 7-8Burke Centre Festival. 9:30 am-5 pm

at Burke Centre Conservancy6060 Burke Centre Parkway Burke.

Festival includes an Arts & Craft Fair,festival food vendors, amusementrides, pony rides, musicalentertainment provided by local andnationally recognized performers,nature shows, after-hours WineGarden. Visitwww.burkecentreweb.com/sub_category_list.asp?category=19&title=Burke+Centre+Festivalfor more.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 14Dulles Day Plane Pull. At Dulles

International Airport, Dulles. The2019 Dulles Day Family Festival &Plane Pull is a full day of excitementwith airplane and auto exhibits, thechildren’s zone and bus pull, varieddisplays and activities, vendors, foodand entertainment. Visitwww.planepull.com for more.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 28Reston Multicultural Festival. 11

a.m.-6 p.m., Lake Anne Plaza,Reston. The Reston MulticulturalFestival celebrates all theentertainment, dress, food, andcultural treasures from all over theworld that are all here in Reston.Rain or shine. Free. Visitwww.restoncommunitycenter.com/attend-shows-events-exhibits/reston-multicultural-festival for more.

SATURDAY/OCT. 5Taste of Annandale. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Tom Davis Drive in centralAnnandale, between Columbia Pikeand John Marr Drive. The fifthannual Taste of Annandale willshowcase local restaurants during adaylong family-friendly celebrationaimed at building community spirit,

engaging young people, andpromoting local businesses. Otheractivities include a 5K; multiculturalmusic, dance, and other liveentertainment; a chili cook-off; andmuch more. Visittasteofannandale.com for more

THURSDAY-MONDAY/OCT. 24-28Washington West Film Festival.

Screening events in Reston, Arlingtonand other local areas. For tickets andschedule visit wwfilmfest.com.

November 2019FRIDAY/NOV. 29Reston Holiday Parade at Reston

Town Center, 11900 Market St.Reston. Holiday parade with treelighting, sing along, and more. Visitwww.fxva.com/event/reston-holiday-parade-tree-lighting-sing-along-%26-more/22348/ for more.

December 2019SUNDAY/DEC. 1Great Falls Celebration of Lights at

Village Field. 3:45-6:30 p.m.Celebrate the beginning of the seasonwith a Christmas Tree Lighting. Enjoyhot chocolate and seasonal music.Visit celebrategreatfalls.org/event/celebration-of-lights/ for more info.

SATURDAY/DEC. 7Living Saviour’s Holiday Bazaar at

5500 Ox Road Fairfax Station. Eventis 9: a.m-3 p.m. This is a family eventwith free admission. Shop a varietyof vendors including small businessand homemade arts and crafts. Therewill also be a Silent Auction withproceeds benefiting localhypothermia shelters this winter.Visit www.eventbrite.com/e/living-saviors-third-annual-holiday-bazaar-tickets-64259195985?aff=ebdssbdestsearchfor more.

April 2020APRIL 18-25Historic Garden Week. This eight-

day statewide event provides visitorswith a unique opportunity to seeelaborate gardens with more than2,000 flower arrangements createdby the Garden Club of VirginiaMembers. Visitwww.va.gardenweek.org for more.

May 2020Great Falls Artfest on the Green.

On the Great Falls Village Green.Great Falls Studios Spring Art Showand Sale under the big tent and a fewlittle tents, too. This annual event is ashow and sale highlighting GreatFalls Studios members both at GreatFalls Grange & Schoolhouse and inthe working studios in Great FallsVillage Centre. Visitwww.greatfallsart.org/artfest/

Great Falls Annual Charity GolfTournament. Hidden CreekCountry Club. 1711 Club HouseRoad, Reston. Join for a morning orafternoon round of golf and supportthree Great Falls elementary schools.Opportunities for sponsorships andvolunteering are available. Visitwww.celebrategreatfalls.org.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY/MAY 28-31Herndon Festival 2020. Thursday, 6-

10 p.m.; Friday, 5-11 p.m.; Saturday,10 a.m.-11 p.m.; and Sunday, 10a.m.-6 p.m. at Northwest FederalCredit Union, 200 Spring St.,Herndon. Four day outdoor festivalwith three entertainment stages, twofireworks displays, Kid’s Alley withchildren’s art area, arts and craftshow and more. All ages. Visitwww.herndonfestival.net for more.

THURSDAYS/MAY-AUGUSTTake a Break Concert Series. 7-9

p.m. Lake Anne Plaza, 11404Washington Plaza W, Reston. OnThursdays, take a break with thisoutdoor concert series. Visitwww.restoncommunitycenter.com/take-a-break for a weekly lineup.

FRIDAYS/MAY-AUGUSTHerndon Friday Night Live! 6:30

p.m. 777 Lynn St., Herndon. Listen togreat music on Friday nights duringthe summer. Visit herndonrocks.com/schedule.php for more.

June 2020Springfield Days. South Run Park,

7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield.Springfield Days is a community-wide celebration that includes a 5Krun, “Pet Fest” and car show. Visitwww.springfielddays.com for more.

Cardboard Regatta. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Lake Accotink Park, 7500 AccotinkPark Road, Springfield. Featuredduring Springfield Days, witness thecardboard boat creations race alongLake Accotink’s shoreline at 2 p.m.$4 vehicle fee. Call 703-569-0285 oremail [email protected] www.springfielddays.com formore.

Vintage Virginia Wine and FoodFestival. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Bull RunRegional Park, 7700 Bull Run Drive,Centreville. A fun-filled day withfood, musical entertainment andmore. Visit www.vintagevirginia.comfor more.

Lake Anne Chalk on the WaterFestival. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Lake AnnePlaza, 1609 Washington Plaza,Reston. Chalk on the Water is a two-day street-painting festival whereparticipants will create street art.Festival goers can purchase a “plot”of brick space on the plaza and paint

Farmers MarketsVendors will offer seasonal plants,

produce, baked goods, meats and more;all sold by local growers and producers.Some area markets also include sea-sonal events and entertainment.

Farmers Markets 2019

WEDNESDAYSOak Marr Farmers Market. 8 a.m. -

noon. Wednesdays, May 1- Nov. 13.Oak Marr Park & RECenter, 3200Jermantown Road, Oakton. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/oak-marr for more.

Wakefield Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m.Wednesdays, April 17-Oct. 30. 8100Braddock Road, Annandale. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/wakefield for more.

THURSDAYSAnnandale Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-

12 p.m. Thursdays, May 2-Nov. 7.Featuring a master gardener plantclinic on site to answer questionsabout plants and landscaping. 6621Columbia Pike, Annandale

Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/annandale for more.

Herndon Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursdays, April 18-November 14. Vendors sell a varietyof products including pastries andvegetables. Old Town Herndon, 700Block of Lynn St, Herndon. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/herndon for more.

Fairfax’s Government CenterFarmers Market. Thursdays, May3-Oct. 26. 2:30-6:30 pm. Fairfax

County Government Center, 12000Government Center Parkway, Fairfax.Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/government-centerfor more.

FRIDAYSMcLean Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-12

p.m. Fridays, May 3 -Nov. 15. . 1659Chain Bridge Road, McLean. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/mclean for more.

Kingstowne Farmers Market. 4-7p.m. Fridays, May 3-Oct. 25. 5844-5862 Kingstowne Towne Center,Alexandria. Vendors products includefresh organic honey and hand heldpies and rolls. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/kingstowne formore.

SATURDAYSBurke Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-noon.

Saturdays, April 12-Dec. 21. 5671Roberts Parkway, Burke. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/burke for more.

Reston Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-noon. Saturdays, April 20-Dec. 7.Named the best farmers market inNorthern Virginia by Virginia LivingMagazine. Lake Anne Village Center,11401 North Shore Drive, Reston.Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/reston for more.

Oakton Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1p.m. Year round. Unity of FairfaxChurch, 2854 Hunter Mill Road,Oakton. Visit www.community-foodworks.org/oakton/ for more.

Springfield Farmers Market. 10a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. April 20-Nov.23. Springfield Town Center, 6699Spring Mall Drive, Springfield. Visitwww.community-foodworks.org/springfield/ for more.

Great Falls Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Year round. Great Falls VillageCentre, 778 Walker Road, GreatFalls. Visitgreatfallsfarmersmarket.org/ formore.

Vienna Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-12p.m. May 4-Oct. 26. ViennaCommunity Center, Park Ave &Cherry St., Vienna. Visitoptimistclubofgreatervienna.org/events/event1.asp for more.

Fairfax Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-1p.m. Saturdays/Sundays, May 11-Oct. 26. 10500 Page Ave., Fairfax.Visitwww.fairfaxsaturdaymarket.com/ formore.

SUNDAYSLorton Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1

p.m. Sundays, May 5-Nov. 17. 8994Potomac Bend, Lorton. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/lorton for more.

Tysons Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-10p.m. Sunday. May 12- Nov. 17. 8400Westpark Drive, Tysons. Visitwww.fxva.com/event/tysons-farmers-market/20189/ for more.

Fairfax Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2p.m. Sundays, May 12-Oct. 20.10500 Page Ave/, Fairfax.www.fairfaxsundaymarket.com/

October 2019THURSDAY-SATURDAY/OCT. 10-12Fairfax’s Fall for the Book

Festival. 4400 University Drive,Fairfax. Enjoy literature and hearauthors give readings at the Fall forthe Book Festival. Visitwww.fallforthebook.org for more.

Fairs & Festivals

Photo by Ali Khaligh/The Connection

Persian dancers celebrate the Nowruz Festival 2018 at Tysons Corner Center.

Persian New Year Celebration 2020The Nowruz Festival celebrating the Persian New Year will include entertainment from musicians, dancers, artists, cos-

tumed characters, and traditional players. About 55 street vendors will be offering traditional and exotic foods, as well asjewelry, crafts, and other traditional Persian products. Has previously taken place in March at Tysons Corner Center. Visitwww.nowruzfestival.org for details.


Fairs & Festivals

The whirl and twirl of rides by Cole Shows Amusement Company at-tracted crowds during the Fairfax County 71st 4-H Fair and Carnival heldat Frying Pan Park in Herndon.

Fairfax County 4-H Fair and CarnivalEnjoy old-fashioned family fun with carnival games, rides and tempting foods. Friday features the

free Big Truck Night event from 5-7:30 p.m. “No Horn” hour is from 5-6 p.m. Tractor Pull at 4 p.m. onSaturday. Stop by the 4-H Fair throughout the weekend as exhibitors display their winning entries andget their farm animals ready to show. Try a turn at farm chores, watch stage entertainment and enjoyhorse and livestock shows. In August at Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon. Admis-sion to the 4-H Fair and Carnival is free; $10 per car parking fee on Saturday and Sunday. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/frying-pan-park/4-h-fair for details.

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to their hearts delight whatever flows from theirimagination. Visit www.chalkonthewater.com.

Taste of Reston. Reston Town Center, 11900Market St., Reston. Carnival games and rideswith a family fun zone. Visitwww.restontaste.com for more.

Love Your Body Yoga Festival. Yoga studiosand wellness centers of Northern Virginia will beoffering classes, services, and information onways to care for your body, along with liveentertainment and activities for children.Donations to participate in classes benefitCornerstones. Presented by Beloved Yoga.www.belovedyoga.com.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 5-7Celebrate Fairfax! Festival. Friday, 6 p.m.-

midnight; Saturday, 10 a.m.-midnight; andSunday, 11 a.m.-7p.m. Fairfax CountyGovernment Center, 12000 Government CenterParkway, Fairfax. Musical performances, rides,games and food. Call 703-324-3247 or visitwww.celebratefairfax.com/.

JUNE-AUGUSTReston Concerts on the Town. Fridays, 7:30-

10 p.m. Reston Town Center Pavilion. Bringlawn chairs or picnic blankets and enjoy livemusic in the Pavilion Saturday nights. Free. Rainor shine. Presented by Reston Town Center,Boston Properties, and Reston Town CenterAssociation. Alcohol permitted at restaurantsonly. 11900 Market Street, Reston. Visitwww.restontowncenter.com/concerts.

Great Falls Concerts on the Green. Sundays,6-8 p.m. Great Falls Village Centre Green. Comeout with your picnic baskets and chairs for anentertaining evening of free, live music! 776Walker Road, Great Falls. Visitwww.celebrategreatfalls.org/concerts-on-the-green/.

Arts in the Parks. Wednesdays & Saturdays, 10a.m. Performance venues include Burke LakePark Amphitheater, E.C. Lawrence ParkAmphitheater, Mason District ParkAmphitheater, and Frying Pan Farm Park VisitorCenter. Entertain children, teach them theimportance of protecting our natural resources,introduce them to live entertainment in aninformal kid-friendly atmosphere, and forge aconnection between kids and parks. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/arts-in-the-parks for more.

July 2020Herndon 4th of July Celebration. Bready Park

at the Herndon Community Center, 814Ferndale Ave., Herndon. A family-fun eventfeaturing games, arts and craft activities, bingo,food face painting, balloon artists, andfireworks. Visit www.herndon-va.gov/recreation/special-events/4th-of-july for more.

Great Falls 4th of July Celebration &Parade. 5K Walk Run, Blood Drive, LittlePatriot Parade, and floats, horses, antique carsand pets making a loop in the Main Parade.Fireworks start after dusk.www.celebrategreatfalls.org/4th-of-july-celebration-parade/

Vienna 4th of July Festival and FireworksShow. Live musical entertainment, arts andcrafts for kids, antique and classic car show andfireworks. Visit www.viennava.gov for more.

Fairfax’s Independence Day Celebration. Inthe Downtown Fairfax Historic District.Independence day parade, historical tours,games, entertainment and fireworks. Visitwww.fairfaxva.gov/about-us/special-events/independence-day-celebration

Obon Festival. Highlighting Japanese culture atEkoji Buddhist Temple, 6500 Lakehaven Lane,Fairfax Station. Visit www.ekoji.org for more.

JULY-AUGUSTBraddock Nights Concert Series. Fridays,

7:30-8:30 p.m. Lake Accotink Park, 7500Accotink Park Road, Springfield or Royal LakePark, 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax. Listento musical performances in the great outdoors.Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/braddock-nights for location andschedule.

August 2020Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Carnival. At

Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road,Herndon. Enjoy old-fashioned family fun withcarnival games, rides and tempting foods. Fridayfeatures the free Big Truck Night event from 5-7:30 p.m. “No Horn” hour is from 5-6 p.m.Tractor Pull at 4 p.m. on Saturday. Stop by the4-H Fair throughout the weekend as exhibitorsdisplay their winning entries. Admission to the4-H Fair and Carnival is free; $10 per carparking fee on Saturday and Sunday. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/frying-pan-park/4-h-fair for details.



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Tour de Mount Vernon at the Workhouse Arts Center

lice Station and Animal Shelterwill enable even greater commu-nity engagement in SoutheasternFairfax County.

WHILE A DECADES LONGPROCESS, the revitalization ofthe Richmond Highway corridorwill bring Bus Rapid Transit (BRT),higher density urban living withecologically sensitive, walkable,livable neighborhoods. A focus oncommunity development, preser-vation of existing community char-acter, urban design and a varietyof transportation modes will bringnew residents, businesses andpartnerships to the corridor. MyStrategic Economic DevelopmentTeam (SEDT) is working hard tobring the best commerce partnersto the region, while my TourismTask Force is working to enhanceand grow our tourism market andour Embark Housing AdvisoryCommittee keeps us grounded inthe need for more affordable andworkforce housing.

The District is rich with parksand recreational opportunities.Put on your walking shoes andhead to River Farm, HuntleyMeadows (OK, not technically inthe District, but very close) or FortHunt Park. Spend the day paddlingon one of the many rivers andcreeks at Pohick Bay Park, DykeMarsh, Occoquan Regional Park orMason Neck State Park. Ride someof the best bike trails in NorthernVirginia at Laurel Hill Park andMeadowood, or use the manytrails along our roadways for yourdaily commute. To find your ad-venture, checkout our parks pageon the Mount Vernon Districtwebpage: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/mountvernon/.

If site-seeing and history areyour interests, visit George

Washington’s Mount Vernon Es-tate, the Woodlawn Plantation orHistoric Pohick Church, to name afew. If arts and culture inspire yourcreative spirit, spend a day at theWorkhouse Arts Center visitingover 70 artists working in theirstudios, learning about the historicLorton Prison, attending a concertor theater performance or joiningyour partner for ballroom dancing.Shopping at Farmers Markets, lis-tening to free summer concertsand strolling along the river areall part of the experience in ourcorner of the county. I hope thissmall sampling of all that is avail-able to explore in the MountVernon District encourages you totake the time to find the manyexperiences awaiting you.

PRESERVING OUR ENVIRON-MENT by addressing climatechange, energy efficiency and re-siliency planning will continue tobe a focus as Fairfax engages inthese important world-wide is-sues. The initiation of a Commu-nity-wide Energy and Climate Ac-tion Plan (CECAP), the JointCounty and School Boards Envi-ronmental Task Force (JET) andaccelerated County initiatives tomitigate climate impacts, asguided by my Fairfax Green Initia-tives Board Matter, are importantto the health and wellbeing of allour people, places and property.Watch for more about how you canget involved and make a differ-ence, one person at a time!

My number one priority is al-ways you and our office is here tohelp! I strive to engage deeply andfrequently with the people ofMount Vernon. TEAM MVD pro-vides timely constituent service aswe continue to build the idealcommunity in which to live andthrive. We are committed to per-

formance standards that ensurewe are a responsive, transparentand informative office. We arehere to answer your questions andwill respond to your communica-tions within two business days orless.

Have a question about road con-struction, snow removal, trash col-lection, stormwater runoff or vot-ing precincts? Email us [email protected] to book a community roomfor a meeting, or not a fan ofemail? Call us at 703-780-7518.Need a document notarized or justwant to visit your District Govern-mental Center to see local govern-ment in action? Stop by our officeat 2511 Parkers Lane, MountVernon. I also have extended of-fice hours on Thursdays and thesecond Saturday of each month,walk-ins and appointments are al-ways welcomed.

TEAM MVD will also be hostingseveral signature events through-out the fall. Join us on Sept. 20,at 1 p.m. at the South County Cen-ter for the dedication of that build-ing as the Gerry W. Hyland Gov-ernmental Center. Our 4th AnnualTour de Mount Vernon Community

Bike Ride will take place on Oct.19, at 8:30 a.m. at the WorkhouseArts Center. More information andregistration can be found here:https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/mountvernon/tour-de-mount-vernon-2019.

On Nov. 16, learn how to lessen

your environmental impact at the2nd Annual Environment Expo.And, finally, join us to celebrate theholidays at the Mount Vernon Dis-trict Holiday Open House on Dec.5. More details on all these eventswill be available on our websiteand in our newsletter.

If you haven’t figured it out al-ready, you have chosen a greatplace to live, educate your chil-dren, grow your career and engagewith your neighbors. Welcome tothe Mount Vernon District, wherehistory, heritage, outdoor living,educational opportunities andpublic safety come together to sup-port our exciting future! Visit ourwebsite (www.fairfaxcounty.gov/mountvernon) to sign up for ournewsletter, follow us on Facebookand Twitter and learn about themyriad of District projects, impor-tant topics, area activities and up-coming events in your new com-munity.



Glenda C. Booth,

President

Friends of Dyke Marsh

For respite from suburbia’shubbub, newcomers mayneed what Henry DavidThoreau called, “the

tonic of wildness.” The DykeMarsh Wildlife Preserve on thePotomac River’s Virginia shoreline,just south of Alexandria, can offersome of nature’s restorative elixir.

This national park preserve isone of the last tidal wetlands onthe river. Tidal, freshwatermarshes less common than tidal,are saltwater marshes. In 1959,Congress designated Dyke Marshas a preserve “so that fish andwildlife development and theirpreservation as wetland wildlifehabitat shall be paramount.” To-day, it has at least 300 known spe-cies of plants, 6,000 arthropods,38 fish, 16 reptiles, 14 amphibiansand over 230 birds. Like all wet-lands, Dyke Marsh provides eco-logical services: flood control,water quality enhancement, stormbuffering, fish nursery, shorelinestabilization and passive recre-ation. Newcomers today can see two res-toration projects. Over half of the marsh washauled away by dredgers from 1940 to1972, which destabilized the whole hydro-logic system, two U.S. Geological Survey(USGS) studies confirmed. Said USGS:“Analysis of field evidence, aerial photog-raphy, and published maps has revealed anaccelerating rate of erosion and marsh lossat Dyke Marsh, which now appears to putat risk the short-term survivability of thismarsh.” It will be gone by 2035 withoutaction, USGS scientists concluded.

The armor stone breakwater under con-struction in the south marsh is the firstphase of restoration and stabilization, de-signed to replicate a protective promontoryremoved by dredgers. The breakwaterwould “redirect erosive flows in the marsh,particularly during strong storms and wouldre-establish hydrologic conditions thatwould encourage sediment accretion,” saysthe National Park Service’s restoration plan.

Another restoration effort is underway aswell. Many of the upland areas of the marsh,especially along the trails, are overrun with

invasive plants, like much ofNorthern Virginia’s habitat. Inva-sive plants usually outcompetenative plants that native insectsand other wildlife need to survive.University of Delaware entomolo-gist Douglas Tallamy explains, inhis book, “Bringing NatureHome:” “When a plant is trans-ported to an area of the world thatcontains plants, animals and dis-eases with which it has never be-fore interacted, the coevolutionaryconstraints that kept it in check athome are gone, as are the ecologi-cal links that made that plant acontributing member of its ecosys-tem.” Tallamy urged, “In order tolet nature take its course, we mustfirst recreate nature.”

In 2018, FODMers and NationalPark Service staff planted over 3,500native trees and plants. Keeping theinvasives out until the native plantsare well established is now the chal-lenge. A dedicated cadre of volun-teers is tackling the invasives. Morepeople are welcome. We hopenewcomers and long-termers willcome out, enjoy nature’s tonic andhelp us save and restore DykeMarsh. Visit www.fodm.org.

Enjoy and Save Dyke Marsh

A crane lowers a marine mattress into the river to support the breakwater.

A tiger swallowtail butterfly nectars on the blossom of the native hairyleafcup plant.

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❖ On or About Sept. 20: Absen-tee Voting begins at the Office ofElections, 12000 GovernmentCenter Pkwy., Conference Rooms2/3, Fairfax

❖ Oct. 15: Voter RegistrationDeadline. In-person: 5 p.m.,online: 11:59 p.m.

❖ Oct. 29: Deadline to requestan absentee ballot by mail, 5 p.m.

❖ Nov. 2 Final day to vote ab-sentee in-person, 5 p.m.

❖ Nov. 5: Deadline to returnyour ballot to the Office of Elec-tions, 7 p.m.

❖ Nov. 5: Election Day, PollingPlaces open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Fairfax County Office of Elec-tions,

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tions/When you register to vote in Vir-

ginia, you DO NOT register to voteby party. Virginia is an Open Pri-mary state which means that anyregistered voter in Virginia canvote in either a Democratic or Re-publican primary. When both par-ties are holding a primary election,you will be asked which primaryyou want to vote in when youcheck in to vote with your photoID. Note, you may only vote in oneprimary.

Voter IDRequirements:

Per Virginia law effective July 1,2014, all residents must providevalid photo identification whenthey vote in-person. Please consultthe VA Department of Elections for

the most up to date informationregarding acceptable forms ofvoter photo ID.

Many types of photo ID are ac-ceptable for voting in Virginia. Youonly need to show ONE acceptablephoto ID to vote.

Photo IDs can be used to voteup to one year after the ID hasexpired. Acceptable forms of valididentification: Virginia driver’s li-cense, Virginia DMV-issued photoID, United States passport, Em-

ployer-issued photo ID, Studentphoto ID issued by a school, col-lege, or university located in Vir-ginia, Other U.S. or Virginia gov-ernment-issued photo ID, Tribalenrollment or other tribal photoID, Virginia Voter Photo ID card

If you get to your polling placewithout acceptable photo ID, youcan vote a provisional ballot.

You will be given instructions onwhat to do so your vote cancount.

Offices on theBallot, FairfaxCounty

❖ Member Virginia Senate, votefor one in your district

❖ Member House of Delegates,vote for one in your district

❖ Commonwealth’s Attorney,vote for one

❖ Sheriff, vote for one❖ Chairman Board of Supervi-

sors, vote for one❖ Member School Board at

Large❖ Member Board of Supervisors.

vote for one in your district❖ Member School Board. vote

for one in your district❖ Soil and Water Conservation

Director Northern Virginia District❖ School Bonds Referenda

Registration andVoter Photo IDOpportunities

The Office of Elections is openduring normal business hours toprovide residents the opportunityto register to vote or obtain a freevoter photo ID if needed. The Of-fice of Elections also provides resi-dents opportunities to attendoffsite events throughout the year.

Upcoming VoterPhoto ID Events❖ Sept. 7 and Oct. 5, 10 a.m. until 2

p.m., Sherwood Regional Library,2501 Sherwood Hall Lane,Alexandria, VA 22306

❖ Aug. 27, 3 p.m. until 5:30 p.m., BurkeLake Gardens, Thursday, 9608 OldKeene Mill Rd., Burke, VA 22015

❖ Sept. 10, 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., LeewoodHealthcare Center, Tuesday, 7120Braddock Rd., Annandale, VA 22003

❖ Sept. 11, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., ArleighBurke Pavilion, Wednesday, 1739

Kirby Rd., McLean, VA 22101❖ Sept. 16, 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.,

Chesterbrook Residences, Monday,2030 Westmoreland St., FallsChurch, VA 22043

❖ Sept. 20, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., TheVirginian, Friday, 9229 ArlingtonBlvd., Fairfax, VA 22031

❖ Sept. 23, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.,Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads,Monday, 3440 South Jefferson St.,Falls Church, VA 22041

❖ Sept. 24, 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.,Sunrise at Reston Town Center,Tuesday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. until12:30 p.m., 1778 Fountain Dr.,Reston, VA 20190

❖ Sept. 24, 2:30 p.m. until 5 p.m.,Hunters Woods at Trails Edge,Tuesday, 2222 Colt Necks Rd.,Reston, VA 20191

❖ Sept. 25, 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., TallOaks Assisted Living, Wednesday,12052 North Shore Dr., Reston, VA20192

❖ Sept. 26, 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., TheCrossings at Chantilly, Thursday,2980 Centreville Rd., Herndon, VA20171

❖ Sept. 28, Noon until 4 p.m., RestonMulticultural Festival - Lake AnnePlaza, Saturday, 2310 Colt NecksRd., Reston, VA 20191

❖ Oct. 1, 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., TheWoodlands Retirement Community,Tuesday, 4320 Forest Hill Dr.,Fairfax, VA 22030

❖ Oct. 5, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., 2019 FirstBaptist Church of Merrifield HarvestFestival, Saturday, 8122 Ransell Rd.,Falls Church, VA 22042

❖ Oct. 5, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., SherwoodRegional Library, 2501 SherwoodHall Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306

❖ Oct. 7, 10:30 a.m. until Noon,Heatherwood/Burke Health Care,Monday, 9642 Burke Lake Rd.,Burke, VA 22015

Dates and Deadlines for Election Day

On or About Sept. 20: Absentee Voting begins at theOffice of Elections, 12000 Government Center Pkwy.,Conference Rooms 2/3, Fairfax.

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Candidates,General Assembly

House of DelegatesDistrict 34Kathleen J. Murphy (D),

incumbent,Gary G. Pan (R)

District 35Mark L. Keam (D), incumbent,

unopposed

District 36Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum,

incumbent, unopposed

District 37David L. Bulova (D), incum-

bent, unopposed

District 38L. Kaye Kory (D), incumbent,

unopposed

District 39Nick O. Bell (R)Vivian E. Watts (D), incumbent

District 40Dan I. Helmer (D)Timothy D. “Tim” Hugo (R),

incumbent



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District 41Eileen Filler-Corn (D), incum-

bentJohn M. Wolfe (I)Rachel D. Mace (L)

District 42Kathy K. L. Tran (D), incumbentSteve P. Adragna (R)

District 43Mark D. Sickles (D), incumbentRichard T. Hayden (R)

District 44Paul E. Krizek (D), incumbentRichard T. Hayden (R)

District 45Mark H. Levine (D), incumbent,

unopposed

District 46Charniele L. Herring (D), incum-

bent, unopposed

District 47Patrick A. Hope (D), incumbent,

unopposed

District 48Richard C. “Rip” Sullivan (D),


District 49Alfonso H. Lopez (D), incum-

bentTerry W. Modglin (I)

District 53Marcus B. Simon (D), incum-

bent, unopposed

District 67Karrie K. Delaney (D), incum-

bent, unopposed

District 86Ibraheem S. Samirah (D), in-

cumbent, unopposed

Virginia State Senate

District 30Adam P. Ebbin (D), incumbent,

unopposed

District 31Barbara A. Favola (D), incum-

bent, unopposed

District 32Janet D. Howell (D), incumbentArthur G. Purves (R)

District 33Jennifer B. Boysko (D), incum-

bentSuzanne D. Fox (R)

District 34J. C. “Chap” Petersen (D), in-

cumbent, unopposed

District 35Richard L. “Dick” Saslaw (D),


District 36Scott A. Surovell (D), incum-

bent, unopposed

District 37Dave W. Marsden (D), incum-

bent, unopposed

District 39George L. Barker (D), incum-

bentS. W. “Dutch” Hillenburg (R)

School BondBallot Question

This is the text of the publicschool bond question that will beon the Nov. 5, 2019, general elec-tion ballot:

Shall Fairfax County, Virginia,contract a debt, borrow money,and issue capital improvementbonds in the maximum aggregateprincipal amount of $360,000,000for the purposes of providingfunds, in addition to funds fromschool bonds previously autho-rized, to finance, including reim-bursement to the County for tem-porary financing for, the costs ofschool improvements, includingacquiring, building, expandingand renovating properties, includ-ing new sites, new buildings oradditions, renovations and im-provements to existing buildings,and furnishing and equipment, forthe Fairfax County public schoolsystem?

C a n d i d a t e s ,Fairfax County

Chairman, Board of Super-visors

Jeffrey C. McKay (D)Joseph F. Galdo (R)

Commonwealth’s AttorneySteve T. Descano (D)Jonathan L. Fahey (I)

SheriffStacey Ann Kincaid (D)Christopher F. De Carlo (I)

Board of Supervisors, Dis-trict Representatives

Braddock DistrictJames R. Walkinshaw (D)S. Jason Remer (R)Carey Chet Campbell (I)

Dranesville DistrictJohn W. Foust (D) incumbentEd. R. Martin (R)

Hunter Mill DistrictWalter L. Acorn (D) unopposed

See School Board, Page 20

Lee DistrictRodney L. Lusk (D) unopposed

Mason DistrictPenelope A. “Penny” Gross (D)

incumbentGary N. Aiken (R)

Mount Vernon DistrictDaniel G. “Dan” Storck (D) in-

cumbent, unopposed

Providence DistrictDalia A. Palchik (D)

Springfield DistrictLinda D. Sperling (D)Patrick S. “Pat” Herrity (R) in-

cumbent

Sully DistrictKathy L. Smith (D) incumbentSrilekha R. Palle (R)

School BoardSchool Board At-Large (vote

for three)Abrar E. OmeishCheryl A. BufordPriscilla M. DeStefanoRachna Sizemore HeizerVinson PalathingalIlryong Moon, incumbentKaren A. Keys-Gamarra, incum-

bent

Braddock District, SchoolBoard

Zia TompkinsMegan O. McLaughlin, incum-

bent

Dranesville District, SchoolBoard

Anastasia S. KarloutsosArdavan MobasheriElaine V. Tholen

Hunter Mill District, SchoolBoard

Laura Ramirez DrainMelanie K. Meren

Lee District, School BoardTamara J. Derenak Kaufax, in-

cumbent

Mason District, SchoolBoard

Ricardy J. AndersonTom L. Pafford

Mount Vernon District,School Board

Pamela C. OnoniwuSteven D. MosleyKaren L. Corbett Sanders, in-

cumbent

Providence District, SchoolBoard

Andrea L. “Andi “ BayerJung ByunKarl V. Frisch



New Construction (Locations to be Deter-mined)

❖ Fairfax/Oakton Area elementary school (con-struction) $ 35,330,490

❖ Silver Line elementary school (planning) $2,007,500

New Construction Subtotal: $ 37,337,990

Capacity Enhancement (Additions and othermodifications)

❖ Relocation of 1 Modular Addition $ 2,000,000❖ West Potomac High School Addition (construc-

tion) $ 22,298,143❖ Justice High School Addition (construction) $

14,595,641❖ Madison High School Addition (construction)

$ 19,543,731Capacity Enhancement Subtotal: $ 58,437,515

Elementary School Renovation❖ Hybla Valley (construction) $ 27,302,053

❖ Washington Mill (construction) $ 28,727,060❖ Braddock (construction) $ 33,039,232❖ Fox Mill (construction) $ 28,379,862❖ Oak Hill (construction) $ 33,497,669❖ Wakefield Forest (planning) $ 1,172,318❖ Louise Archer (planning) $ 1,728,657❖ Crossfield (planning) $ 1,416,325❖ Mosby Woods (planning) $ 1,717,009❖ Bonnie Brae (planning) $ 1,615,034Elementary School Renovation Subtotal: $

158,595,219

Middle School Renovation❖ Cooper (construction) $ 49,660,553❖ Frost (construction) $ 53,468,723Middle School Renovation Subtotal: $ 103,129,276

Project Subtotal $ 357,500,000Bond Cost $ 2,500,000

REFERENDUM TOTAL $ 360,000,000

School Improvement ProjectsIn 2019 FCPS School Bond

From Page 19

School BoardSpringfield District, School

BoardLaura Jane H. CohenR. Kyle McDanielElizabeth L. Schultz, incumbent

Sully District, School BoardStella G. PekarskyTom A. Wilson, incumbent

Soil and Water Conserva-tion Director Northern Vir-

ginia DistrictVote for ThreeC. Jane DudikChris E. KoernerChristopher A. BowenEdward F. McGovernJonah E. “Jet” ThomasMonica A. BillgerGerald Owen “Jerry” Peters Jr.,

incumbent

Changes onBoard ofSupervisors

Fairfax County has an electedBoard of Supervisors consisting ofnine members elected by district,plus a chairman elected at-large.The law requires that districts beof approximately equal populationand that the supervisors (otherthan the chairman) be residentsand qualified voters of their dis-tricts and be elected only by vot-ers living in those districts. All vot-ers in the county may vote for thechairman.

All seats on the Board are on theballot in November, and in Decem-ber, the new members will besworn in. Chairman SharonBulova, John Cook (Braddock),Cathy Hudgins (Hunter Mill), andLinda Smyth (Providence), did notseek reelection. Jeff McKay (Lee)is giving up his district seat to runfor Chairman.

The Board elects the vice chair-man annually from among itsmembers at its first meeting inJanuary.

Board members are elected forfour-year terms.

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