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One of the only signs signaling the Metro shutdown was for the Commuter

Connections store on the platform.

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Fairfax County Board of SupervisorsLee District representative JeffMcKay is looking to move over oneplace on the dais and replace re-

tiring Board Chair Sharon Bulova at the endof this year. To accomplish that objective,

Democratic Primary for Lee District SupervisorMcKay will give up his current seat whenthe term ends, opening the door for a quar-tet of Democratic candidates.

Kelly Hebron, Larysa Kautz, Rodney Luskand James Migliaccio all want the opportu-nity to represent the residents of Lee Dis-

Kelly HebronAge: 49Education: Catholic University of America,J. D. 1996Catholic University of America, M.A. Pub-lic Policy, 1996University of Maryland, B.A. Economics,1992Family: Husband and two daughters.Native of: Philadelphia, Pa.Moved to this District: 1999Professional Experience:

❖ Full-time Community College profes-sor

❖ Former small business owner❖ Former Legal Aid attorneyCivic/Community involvement:❖ Lee District representative – Commu-

nity Criminal Justice Board❖ Lee District representative – FFX Small

Business Commission❖ Board member – Community for Busi-

ness Partnership❖ Member – Economic Advisory Commis-

sion❖ Leadership Fairfax 2010❖ EmergeVA 2016Why are you running?“I am running to bring a collaborative and

innovative voice for all Lee District.Top 3 issues in your district and

what solutions do you propose?“Transportation, Affordable Housing and

Education.Key ways you differ from your op-

ponents?❖ I am a 20-year resident of Lee District.❖ I am the grassroots candidate and long-

time community volunteer.❖ My longevity and activism demonstrate

my commitment.❖ I bring a broad range of experience to

the position.❖ I am the only lawyer, small business

owner and educator running.

Larysa KautzAge: 40Education: Georgetown University, LLM.2007; Yale Law School, J.D. 2003; Connecti-cut College, B.A. 2000Family: Husband Ryan, son Symon.Native of: Newark, New JerseyMoved to this District: 2014Professional Experience:

❖ Bingham McCutchen - Counsel❖ Schaner & Lubitz - Partner❖ Melwood – Chief of Staff & General

CounselCivic/Community involvement:❖ Founder, Lawyers for Good Govern-

ment Foundation❖ Board member – CityCenter, NOVA❖ Gubernatorial Appointee – State Reha-

bilitation Council (appointed by Gov.McAuliffe, re-appointed by Gov. Northam)

❖ Member – Fairfax County Advisory So-cial Services Board, Lee District member(McKay appointee)

❖ Member – Fairfax County School BoardAdult & Community Education AdvisoryCouncil

❖ Member – Fairfax County Bar Associa-tion

❖ Officer – Groveton Civic Association(GCA)

❖ Member – Lee District Association ofCivic Organizations (GCA representative)

Why are you running?“I decided to run in 2016 after recogniz-

ing the critical importance of local govern-ment in ensuring equity and opportunity forall residents. With federal and state levelsof government in GOP hands, looked moreclosely at my state and local elected offi-cials and realized there was very little di-versity in my representatives. I didn’t seemy experience or point of view represented.No working moms with young children orimmigrants/first generation Americans on

Rodney LuskAge: 53Education: University of Virginia, B.A.American Government, 1988Family: Wife Jacquelyn, daughters Sheridanand Addison.Native of: Alexandria, Va.Moved to this District: 1992-1995, 2003-PresentProfessional Experience:

❖ Director of National Marketing, FairfaxCounty Economic Development Authority

❖ Land Use and Zoning Aide, SupervisorGerry Connolly 1995-1998

❖ Employment and Training Specialist,FFX County Dept. of Human Services, 1989-1995

Civic/Community involvement:❖ Fairfax County Planning Commission,

Lee District, 2004-2010❖ Fairfax County Parks Authority, At-large

Board member (2002-2004)❖ EMBARK Richmond Highway, Lee Dis-

trict representative (2015-present)❖ Leadership Fairfax – Chair, Katherine

K. Hanley Public Service Award (2004-present)

❖ Fairfax County Committee to Preventand End Homelessness – Member, Govern-ing Board (2008-present)

❖ Northern Virginia Technology Council– Co-chair Big Data Committee (2016-2018)

❖ Southeast Fairfax Development Corpo-ration – Member (2008-present)

❖ Affordable Housing Resource Panel(2017-present)

❖ Committee for Dulles Member, Boardof Directors (2010-present)

❖ Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce– Board member (2018-present)

❖ Business Alliance for Innovation andEntrepreneurship – President (2008-2012)

❖ Leadership Fairfax – Chair (2006-2007)

James MigliaccioAge: 49Education: James Madison University, 1991Legislative Studies Institute, 1995Family: Partner Alessia, one sonNative of: Lifelong Northern Virginia resi-dentProfessional, political,civic, commu-nity involvement?

❖ Fairfax County Planning Commission– Lee District representative (2010-present)

❖ Chair, Planning Commission Land UseProcess Review Committee

❖ Planning Commission liaison to Zon-ing Modernization Working Group

❖ Past co-Chair, Planning CommissionPolicy and Procedures Committee

❖ Deputy Chief of Staff, US SenatorCharles S. Robb

❖ Political and Legislative Staff, NationalAssociation of Letter Carriers (AFL-CIO)

❖ Virginia Certified Planning Commis-sioner

❖ Member of the Democratic Party of Vir-ginia since college.

Why are you running?“For the better part of 25 years I have

strived to make our community a betterplace to love, work and play for all Lee resi-dents. I’ve done this through civic activism,volunteering, and nearly a decade of ser-vice as the Lee District representative to theFairfax County Planning Commission. I willwork to protect and improve the quality oflife in Fairfax County by creating better tran-sit options, keeping our schools world class,protecting our natural resources and work-ing to ensure affordable housing needs aremet.”

Top 3 issues in your district andwhat solutions do you propose?

“Provide equitable educational chancesfor all from pre-K to high school…continueto implement the One Fairfax plan.

trict. Since there are no Republican or Inde-pendent challengers for the seat, their raceis all about the June 11 Democratic primary.

To help our voting readers gather a bitmore information on those who seek yoursupport, the Connection asked each candi-

date to respond to an identical, basic ques-tionnaire. Here are their responses.

[Some of the responses have been editedfor space allotment]

— Andrea Worker

See Kautz, Page 10 See Lusk, Page 10 See Migliaccio, Page 10


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Lake Braddock SecondaryCadet Honored

Cadet Avemary Morkos of Lake Braddock Second-ary School’s Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps(JROTC) received the DAR JROTC Award from theAnna Maria Fitzhugh Chapter, NSDAR, on May 24,2019. Cadet Morkos is considered the top cadet inher senior JROTC class. During her four years inJROTC, she has held numerous key positions and hasexhibited outstanding leadership skills. She has alsoexcelled in academics and numerous extracurricularactivities. She is recipient of the George C. MarshallFoundation Leadership and Academic Award.

Cadet Morkos will attend George Mason Universitywhere she will study cybersecurity.

By Mike Salmon

The Connection

On the last day of Metro operations from the Franconia-Springfield Metro Stationover the summer some ques-

tions remained unanswered. Between Sat-urday, May 25 and Sept. 8, there will be noblue or yellow line rail service south of theairport, which includes Braddock Road, KingStreet, Eisenhower Avenue, Huntington, VanDorn Street, and Franconia-Springfield.

At the taxi stand on Friday, May 24, Mil-lion Girma looked at his options, and isplanning on business as usual until it doesn’twork. In the afternoons, “shuttle people still

Cadet AvemaryMorkos with SallySinclair, NationalDefense CommitteeChair, and RegentBeth Holst of AnnaMaria FitzhughChapter NSDAR.

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need to go home,” he said. “We’ll give it aweek, otherwise we’ll find a way,” he said.

In addition, regular Metro users have nowformed their own slugline system. “As analternate form of transportation, a new slug-ging line (informal carpooling) is formingat Franconia - Springfield. Drivers and rid-ers can go to the covered Kiss n’ Ride lot topick up or ride with others going into D.C.To coordinate efforts and share information,we have created a Facebook group called“Springfield- Franconia Metro Sluglines”.There are already about 100 members,”wrote Nicole Miller, a nearby resident.

The project, according to the WashingtonMetropolitan Area Transit Authority is athree-year capital project priced at $300-

400 million that will reconstruct the out-door platforms at 20 Metrorail stations toaddress structural deficiencies after decadesof exposure to the elements. WMATA be-gan announcing the project last year to geta jump on outreach and to ensure the wordgot around.

Commuter Connections has a list of toolsand resources “to navigate potentialridesharing services and other alternativesto make getting to and from work easierduring the shutdown,” their informationstated.

“Commuters don’t have to go it alone forthe 100-plus-day Metro shutdown,” saidNicholas Ramfos, Director of CommuterConnections, a regional network of trans-

portation organizations coordinated by theMetropolitan Washington Council of Gov-ernments. “Commuter Connections is theregion’s free resource for commuting op-tions. We are constantly looking for waysto improve mobility for commuters.”

Their list of commuting options includesa Rideshare Program, CarpoolNow App,Pool Rewards and Flextime Rewards, allwith a Guaranteed Ride Home option foremergencies. “Commuters who regularly (atleast twice a week) carpool, vanpool, bike,walk, or take transit to work can sign-upfor the Guaranteed Ride Home Program andget free and reliable rides home when oneof life’s unexpected emergencies arise,”their information stated.

Summer shutdown began Memorial Day weekend.

Last Day at Metro StationHas Some Pondering

What Are Your Plans forGetting to Work

Viewpoints

Zach Buchanan, Fairfax: “IfI were going to go to DC,I’d drive.”

Chuck Mula, Springfield:“We’ll go back to ridingVRE.”

Susan Wilson, Lake Ridge:“Usually ride the VRE, prob-ably go back to riding it.”

Jennifer Paull, Lorton:“That’s a good question.”

Photos by Mike Salmon/The Connection

Construction is up and running at the Franconia-Spring-field Metro Station.

One of the only signssignaling the shutdown wasfor the Commuter Connec-tions store on the platform.


Saturday & Sunday, June 1–2

For a full list of 2019 events visit facebook.com/SpringfieldDays

• 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run• Car Show

• Taste of Springfield• Used Book Sale

• CardboardBoat Regatta

News

Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield)and Supervisor Dan Storck’s Chief of Staff,Christine A. Morin, spoke to the Rotary Clubof Springfield (RCS) at its weekly meetingat Houlihan’s at the Springfield Hilton. Bothspoke on local issues and the Fairfax Board

of Supervisors’ response to them. Both re-ceived Certificates for books donated by theRCS to Garfield Elementary School’s Library.

Herrity’s Chief of Staff, Bill McCabe, re-ceived a Rotary Coin for his efforts in as-sisting Supervisor for this program.

Rotary Club of SpringfieldDiscusses County Issues

U.S. Air Force Airman 1stClass Muhammad U. Khangraduated from basic mili-tary training at Joint BaseSan Antonio-Lackland, SanAntonio, Texas.

The airman completedan intensive, eight-weekprogram that includedtraining in military disci-pline and studies, Air Forcecore values, physical fit-ness, and basic warfareprinciples and skills.

Airmen who completebasic training also earn four credits to-

ward an associate in ap-plied science degreethrough the CommunityCollege of the Air Force.

Khan is the son of TariqKhan and Sadaf Tariq andbrother of Umair andMahawish Khan of Spring-field.

He is a 2013 graduate ofRobert E. Lee High School,Springfield. He earned anassociate degree in 2018from Northern VirginiaCommunity College,

Annandale.

Mark Blanchard, Rotary Club of Springfield’s Treasurer and acting forthe Club President presented Book Certificates to Supervisor Pat Herrityand Christine A. Morin, Supervisor Dan Storck’s Chief of Staff, for booksdonated to Garfield Elementary School’s Library.

Photos courtesy of G.C. ‘Gary’ Black, III

Lee High Graduate CompletesBasic Military Training

Photo contributed

Muhammad U. Khan

Bill McCabe, Chief of Staff for Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Herrity,receives a Rotary Coin from Mark Blanchard, acting for the Club’s Presi-dent, for McCabe’s efforts assisting in this program.


Opinion

By Supervisor

John C. Cook

Braddock District

The last month ofSenior year inhigh school isan exciting time

for students and their fami-lies. Our children are moving on to a new stagein life after four years of hard work and inten-sive studies. When one considers the caliberof our schools, graduation is an even moreimpressive milestone.Amidst these great achievements, I urge par-ents to talk to their teens about the dangers ofalcohol and to prohibit teens drinking in theirown homes.

The Fairfax County Police Department willarrest parents who knowingly host teen par-

ties with alcohol. This may seem harsh to some,but this is a public safety issue. Teens are notyet ready to make good choices about alcohol.When adults serve it to them they send thewrong message and encourage the wrongchoices.

It is no secret that teen drinking is wroughtwith dangerous consequences. Since teens whodrink are more likely to binge drink, they arealso more likely to make poor choices, such asdrunk driving. In fact, the National HighwayTraffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA)reports that every year hundreds of youngpeople get behind the wheel intoxicated andcause deadly accidents: 648 people aged 16-20 were involved in a fatal accident with a BAChigher than .08 in 2017. Furthermore, teendrinking can also lead to sexual assaults andother crimes.

I cannot remember one year without hear-

ing of a tragic local teen death caused by drunkdriving. It is up to us as parents to do every-thing we can to encourage smart choices andsafe celebration. That starts with clearly set-ting the boundary with your children that noalcohol will be served at any parties your fam-ily is hosting.

This is a community wide problem and willrequire community support. If you suspectthere is underage drinking happening in yourneighborhood, you can call the West Spring-field Police Station at 703-644-7377 (or yourDistrict station).

Graduation season should be a time of merrymaking, reveling, and kudos for all the hardwork our children have done. It should notinclude jail cells, ambulances, or coffins. Pleasejoin me in promoting a safe environment inour community by keeping alcohol out of teenparties.

Help the Class of 2019 Celebrate Graduation Safely

By Kenneth

R. “Ken” Plum

State Delegate (D-36)

Before we tear off theremaining couple ofpages on the May

calendar, I want to addressthe important recognitionof May as Mental Health Awareness Month.While Virginia is credited with having the firstmental health hospital, or asylum as they were

called in the eighteenthcentury, the Common-wealth has had difficulty inrecent times coming to

grips with the enormity of the need and theprovision of funds to respond to those needs.In fact Virginia is ranked 40th in the nation inmental health care according to the results ofa national study of the issue. It took a statesenator’s mentally ill son attacking his fatherwith a knife to shock the state to greater ac-tion. That father now chairs the Joint Subcom-mittee on Mental Health Services in the 21st

Century, or the Deeds Commission, that in-cludes Senator Janet Howell as a member andhas made critically important recommenda-

tions on which the state has made significantprogress.

A special thanks goes to the The Common-wealth Institute(thecommonwealthinstitute.org) for docu-menting recent progress and remaining oppor-tunities in behavioral health in a recent edi-tion of The Half Sheet. The Institute which isa nonprofit organization focusing mostly onhuman service needs used the term “behav-ioral health” to be more comprehensive than“mental health” to include mental health ser-vices and supports such as substance abusetreatment. The Institute recognized accom-plishments this past year to include a 21 per-cent increase in Medicaid reimbursement toencourage more licensed mental health pro-fessionals to accept Medicaid thus increasingaccess to services for people with low income.Additional funding for emergency opioid kitswill expand the access to and availability ofNaloxone which is used to reverse the effectsof an opioid overdose. The General Assemblyalso passed and the Governor signed my billto expand the health care providers authorizedto dispense Naloxone to make it more readilyavailable.

Increased funding was provided to increase

staffing at state mental health facilities thatare struggling to keep up with demand. Fund-ing was also approved to replace the agingmental health facility Central State Hospital.In addition, monies have been made availablefor transportation of persons needing mentalhealth hospitalization from having to be trans-ported by law enforcement.

The Department of Behavioral Health andDevelopmental Services indicates that there isa need for 5,000 permanent housing units forthose who need supportive housing in the state.This year’s funding along with an increase lastyear will provide 1,300 units of supportivehousing. Obviously, there is a severe need todo more in this area with a price tag of about$47 million.

Challenges remain to be addressed in pro-viding greater access to programs and servicesfor those who live in rural areas and to thosewho have experienced the trauma of havingbeen exposed to the immigration and refugeesystem. A task force is looking at ways to in-crease the number of mental health profession-als in the state.

Our awareness of mental health needs can-not end with the month of May. More needs tobe done!

Mental Health Awareness Month

Commentary

To the Editor:Regarding The Connection’s re-

cent article on healthdisparities in Virginia (March

25, 2019, “Report Shows Geo-graphic Disparities in Health inVirginia,”) I want to highlight an-other threat to care in our region:the Health Insurance Tax.

As a senior who depends onMedicare Advantage for affordablehealth care to help manage debili-tating chronic migraines and backpain, I am appalled by the lack ofcongressional action on the HealthInsurance Tax (HIT).

Medicare Advantage coverage

has helped me get my life and myhealth back, but the HIT is noth-ing short of an attack on seniors.It would raise annual costs formore than 22 million MedicareAdvantage beneficiaries by asmuch as $241 per person annually,imposing a huge

burden for those living on fixedincomes. Seniors on Social Secu-rity often live on significantly lessthan the mean income in Appala-chia.

Key legislation before Congress(H.R. 1398 and S. 172) would stopthe HIT and protect seniors, butSenators Kaine and Warner andCongressman Connolly have re-

fused to sign on as co-sponsors. Itseems like Congress

has forgotten we are here.If Congress allows a tax on my

healthcare premiums, I won’t beable to afford coverage. If costs goup, I’m out of the game. Seniorhealth isn’t a game – and the HITis a multi-billion-dollar tax onhealth insurance premiums thatwill go into effect in 2020 unlessCongress acts soon.

It’s time for congressional actionto stop the HIT and protect ourcare.

Carol FrysingerHerndon

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Nativity Catholic School from Burke won 15th place at the Team AmericaRocketry Challenge, which took place on Saturday, May 18 in The Plains,Va. The finish comes with an invitation to participate in NASA’s StudentLaunch program. In addition, the team also secured third place in theAerospace Industries Association/National Association of RocketryPresentation Competition, earning the team a $200 prize.

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By Andrea Worker

The Connection

Commonwealth’s AttorneyRaymond (Ray) F. Morrogh isthe chief law enforcement officer for Fairfax County, serv-

ing a population of more than a million resi-dents in the County, the City of Fairfax, andthe Towns of Herndon and Vienna. He left

private practice in 1983 to join the FairfaxCounty criminal justice system as a pros-ecutor, then became an AssistantCommonwealth’s Attorney, then ChiefDeputy before being elected to the top slotin 2007. He was re-elected to another four-year term in 2011, and again in 2015, whenhe ran unopposed.

This year, Morrogh is facing a challengerin Steve Descano – one who is determined

to unseat him and vocal in his criticism ofan incumbent and an office that he says“lacks transparency and accountability” andthat has become distanced from the peoplethat they serve.

The two men have squared off on severaloccasions to make their cases before the“jury” of Fairfax County voters.

The Connection invited both to respondto an identical questionnaire.

Note: Morrogh did not respond despiterepeated requests, so information has beensummarized from his campaign website.www.RayMorrogh.com.

Incumbent Morrogh and challengerDescano make their cases to serve asFairfax County Commonwealth Attorney.

Let the Jury Decide

Ray MorroghSteve Descano

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THURSDAY/MAY 30Interfaith Ramadan Dinner. 7:30 p.m.

(registration); 8 p.m. (program starts) atFairfax County Government Center –Cafeteria, 12000 Government CenterParkway, Fairfax. Join for an InterfaithRamadan Dinner hosted by Fairfax CountyChairwoman Sharon Bulova. Call to prayerand dinner are at 8:30 p.m. Register atbit.ly/fxcounty2019.

Bulletin Board

See Bulletin, Page 15

Name: Steve DescanoAge: 38Education: Bachelor of Science, United

States Military Academy (West Point, NY)1998 - 2002; Juris Doctor, Temple Univer-sity – Beasley School of Law (Philadelphia,PA) 2006 - 2010

Family: Ryanne, wife of 16 years, daugh-ter Charlotte, 7 years old

Native of: Philadelphia, Pa.Moved to Fairfax County: 2010Professional Experience:❖ COO/General Counsel, Paragon Autism

Services, 2016 - present❖ Federal Prosecutor (Trial Attorney), US

Dept. of Justice, 2010 - 2016❖ Aviation Officer, US Army, 2002 - 2004Civic/Community involvement:❖ Member, Fairfax County Democratic

Committee, 2015 - present❖ Member, Fairfax County Police Civil-

ian Review Panel, 2017 - 2018❖ Board of Directors member, NARAL

Pro-Choice Virginia, 2016 - 2018❖ Member, Fairfax County NAACP Crimi-

nal Justice Committee, 2016 - 2018Why are you running?“I am running for Commonwealth’s At-

torney to create a modern criminal justicesystem so that no one, no matter how pow-erful, is above the law. I’ll work to ensurethat systemic discrimination based on race,wealth, status, and zip code is in the past.I’ll take a holistic approach to justice thatbuilds up our communities. Reforming oursystem means that we will break the cycleof decreased opportunity, increased poverty,and increased crime that is the story of fartoo many of our neighbors.”


“Transparency and accountability– Currently there is no publicly availabledata or measures for holding the electedCommonwealth’s Attorney accountableduring times of crisis. I will invite an out-side organizations that will, for no costto the taxpayer, generate demographic,socioeconomic and geographic data tocompare outcomes of cases. This will helpidentify sources of systemic discrimina-tion. To improve accountability, I will holdregular in-person and electronic townhalls to inform constituents about policiesand progress towards goals set by the datacollected.

Cash Bail – Currently in Fairfax County,45.9 percent who are eligible for pretrialrelease have cash bail as a stipulation. These

are people deemed not dangerous to them-selves or others, but must sit in jail becausethey cannot payÉa system that unfairly pe-nalizes poor people simply for being poorand increases recidivism.

Treatment, not incarceration –People who are addicted to drugs are ill andneed our help we need to help them over-come their addition and come out the otherside without the type of criminal record thatlimits their opportunities in the future. Todo this, I will overhaul our diversion pro-grams which currently only address the firstpart of the equation.

I have written a 20-page plan for reformcalled “Progressive Justice” that goes fur-ther into depth about specific policies andprocedures I will implement while in office.(The Plan is available on the candidate’swebsite at www.stevedescano.com)”

Key ways you differ from youropponent(s)?

“There are many differences, but I willoffer two here.

First, I am committed to ending a two-tiered system of justice that disproportion-ately affects people based on race, wealth,and zip code. My opponent signed on in2016 to the Republican lawsuit to stopthen-Gov. Terry McAuliffe from restoringvoting rights of nearly 200,000 people whohad finished their sentences. He has sincealtered his reason, but earlier he noted thathe did not want ‘those people’ on his ju-ries.

Second, I have been a leader on crimi-nal justice system reform as a member ofthe Fairfax County NAACP’s Criminal Jus-tice and Legal Redress Committees, and asa member of the county Police Civilian Re-view Panel. On the other hand, my oppo-nent, in 2014, as the Executive Director ofthe conservative National District Attor-neys Association testified against theObama Administration’s plan to reducemandatory minimum sentences and cur-tail the War on Drugs.”

Name: Ray MorroghAge: 61Education: Juris Doctor, George Mason

University School of Law, 1982Bachelor of Science, George Mason Uni-

versity, 1979West Springfield High School, 1975Family: MarriedResident of Fairfax County since 1974Prior and current professional, political

and civic experiences, community involve-ment:

Professional Experience:❖ Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney,

2007 - present❖ Fairfax County Assistant/Chief Deputy

Commonwealth’s Attorney, 1988 - 2007❖ Prosecutor, Fairfax County, 1983 – 1988Civic/Community involvement:❖ Chairman, Fairfax County Alcohol

Safety Action Program

❖ Board of Directors – Fairfax County BarAssociation and Bar Foundation

❖ Member – Fairfax Criminal Justice Ad-visory Board

❖ Faculty – Virginia State Bar’s Harry L.Carrico Professionalism Course

❖ Adjunct Professor – George MasonUniversity

❖ Board of Directors & President – Vir-ginia Association of Commonwealth’s Attor-neys

❖ 2018 & 2004 Robert F. Horan Award –Virginia Association of Commonwealth’sAttorneys

❖ 2004 Director’s Award – U. S. Bureauof Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explo-sives, for the prosecution of sniper Lee BoydMalvo.

According to his campaign website,Morrogh lists continuing improvement todiversion programs for drug offense indi-viduals, Veterans Treatment in the FairfaxCounty court system to help veterans gettreatment for substance abuse or mentalillness rather than be incarcerated, continu-ing support for the Diversion First Program,support of Supervised Release Programs forpre-trial defendants who are not deemeddangerous, protection of seniors from abuseand crime, and continuation of SafeSpotChildren’s Advocacy Center of FairfaxCounty that provides a safe community forchild victims of sexual and physical abuse.

Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney Candidate Forum. Monday/June 3. 7 p.m. at the First BaptistChurch of Vienna, 450 Orchard St., NW, Vienna. Meet the Fairfax, Va., Democratic candidates forCommonwealth’s Attorney and find out where they stand on key criminal justice issues. This is anopportunity to ask the candidates what they will do to reduce mass incarceration, reduce racialdisparities, and de-criminalize poverty. The event is co-sponsored by the Virginia Interfaith Center forPublic Policy, the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area, the ACLU of Virginia, and the FairfaxCounty NAACP. Free and open to the public. RSVP at tinyurl.com/fairfaxcandidates.


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On Wednesday, May 22, Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41) was honored by George Ma-son University’s Antonin Scalia Law School

with the Dean’s Medal for Legislative Excellence attheir 22nd Annual Judicial and Legislative Reception.Since 1998, the Judicial and Legislative Reception(JLR), seeks to honor and recognize those who servethe people of Northern Virginia, whether as a legis-lator, judge or attorney. Many GMU alumni, attor-neys, judges as well as a few elected officials attendedthe evening event.

In her remarks Filler-Corn recounted the impactof a colleague of the school’s namesake had on herown career, saying, “As I sat down to write my re-marks for this award, I reflected quite a bit on womenwho came before me when it came to the study oflaw. One that immediately came to mind was a long-time friend, colleague and “opera buddy” of thenamesake of this law school. Of course, I am talkingabout Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.” Filler-Corn wenton to quote the Justice, saying, “Ginsburg once said,‘Fight for the things you care about, but do it in away that will lead others to join you.’ ThoughGinsburg only said that just a few years ago, the wayshe has lived that truth is reflected through her en-tire career. Her career inspired countless youngwomen and men who went into law or governmentafter her—myself included.”

Filler-Corn, who holds a JD herself from nearby

American University, concluded her speech by re-marking how it is this same quote that influencesher approach to governing. “It is coming togetherand finding common ground that truly allows us toget things done. I believe we can solve so many prob-lems in our world if we focus on where we can agreebefore we focus on where we disagree.”

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Del. Filler-Corn receiving the Dean’s Medalfor Legislative Excellence.

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the Board – and I want to change that.As a working mom of a 3 year-old on the

autism spectrum, I know the daily chal-lenges families in the county face trying tonavigate the system and get the best edu-cation for their child.”


“Shortage of affordable housing – we have

❖ Northern Virginia Community College– Vice Chair Business Curriculum AdvisoryCommittee (2002-2015)

❖ Citizen of the Year, Greater SpringfieldChamber of Commerce

❖ Lee District “Lord Fairfax”*Leadership Fairfax, Torchbearer AwardWhy are you running?“I have been a Fairfax County employee

for the past 30 years, and a resident of LeeDistrict for the past 18…I have seen ourcounty do a lot of things very well…butalso had a front row seat to some areaswhere we’ve come up short. I’d like for mydaughters to make the same decision wedid to raise their families in Lee District –for that to happen some things will have

Job creation and economic opportunitiesin Lee District and across Fairfax County –for Fairfax County to remain an economicengine for the region, we must preserve and

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move to enact a dedicated and permanentrevenue source for development of afford-able housing…beginning with a penny onthe real estate tax, and to increase by anadditional penny over a designated periodof time. Next, find additional opportunitiesto co-locate affordable housing stock on thesites of carefully selected county-ownedassets. Corporate partnerships similar toMicrosoft and the city of Seattle… exploreuse of industrial revenue and general obli-gation bonds.

The county should take advantage ofits…role…in enforcement of local develop-ment regulations.

Equity – A child born on the HistoricRichmond Highway Corridor must be af-forded the same educational outcomes,employment opportunities, and life expect-ancy as one born along the Silver Line.

a housing crisis on our hands…we mustaggressively invest in preserving the afford-able housing we have and build new mixedincome developments…we must work to-wards workers being paid a living wage.

It’s an issue of rising rents…fallingsubsidies…property tax, steep benefitscliff…

The housing crisis is wiping out savings,increasing inequality and reducing the abil-ity to weather the next illness, furlough orrecession.

Universal pre-K – I think we have both

the money and the resources to make this areality…this should also include substan-tial investment in vocational training andsupport for youth transitioning out of highschool.

Smart and responsible development – wecannot only focus on transportation andthen housing, the environment andschools. We have to bring together the resi-dents, stakeholders, officials, etc. to ad-dress issues immediately and plan for thefuture.

Key ways you differ from your op-

to change – specifically related to the costof housing, the resources allocated to pub-lic education and workforce developmentand the way we think about equity in ourcommunity.”


❖ Education & Workforce Develop-ment - Our two top priorities must be fullyfunding public schools and protectingteacher pay. We must take proactive steps[to see] our K-12 students prepared for thejobs of the future…providing guidance forthose that will immediately go on to four-year degrees, as well as those who will pur-sue trade certifications and technical de-grees.

Affordable Housing – Facing a crisis,with a recognized need of an increase of15,000 affordable homes…the county must

grow all levels of housing stock, especiallyaffordable housing…a basic human right.

Preserve and protect our natural re-sources and support Fairfax Green New Dealinitiatives. Fairfax has made many stridesin the environmental area, we must do

ponents?“As a first-generation American, as some-

one who has lived below the poverty line,and as a working mother of a young childwith special needs, I understand thestruggles faced by so many in our commu-nity. These are voices being left out of theconversation and it’s diversity that makesLee District such an incredible place to live.

The breadth and depth of my experiencein tax law, business, government procure-ment, advocacy and nonprofit governancemake me the most qualified for this job.”

Key ways you differ from your op-ponents?

“U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly has called methe most prepared person ever to run forthe Board of Supervisors. ChairmanBulova…has placed her trust in me. FormerLee District Supervisor Dana Kauffman wasone of the first to support my campaign.

I am the only candidate with support of apast or current Board member; the onlycandidate with the support of our local la-bor community; only candidate with thesupport of our immigrant advocacy commu-nity; the only candidate that has served theCounty for the past 30 years and who canbuild the coalitions to have an impact onthe District from day one.”

more…implement a more robust GreenFairfax Plan.”

Key ways you differ from youropponent(s)?

“I am the only person in this race to havesignificant experience in both the public and

private sectors. My background, knowledge,experience, and relationships will allow meto start on day one advocating for the resi-dents of Lee District.”

Girl Scout Brownie Honor Troop1778 of Service Unit 52-11 com-pleted a Take Action Project for theBrownie Quest Journey by givingback at Hidden Pond Nature Centerin Springfield on March 23.

The third grade Browniesbrainstormed ideas to give back totheir community in a sustainableway in November 2018. LeaderEmily Kauffman worked with thegirls to come up with ideas and aplan, which she facilitated withMike McCaffrey, Hidden Pond SiteManager. Working with youthvolunteers, the Brownies plantedbulbs and pansies in garden plots infront of the nature center. They alsodug up worms, which they later fed

Springfield Girl ScoutBrownies Give Back atHidden Pond Nature Center

to the turtles that call Hidden Pondhome. Later, the Brownies walked aportion of the trails and picked uplitter they found. The Brownieshelped clear and prepare theplanting beds, and that the flowersthey planted are nectar plants thatserve an important and lastingfunction in our local ecosystem.

Service is a long-standing tradi-tion in Girl Scouts, which wasfounded in 1912 by Juliette GordonLow. This project supported the GirlScout Leadership experience:STEM, outdoors, life skills andentrepreneurship.

Service Unit 52-11 is located inSpringfield and serves approximately550 Girl Scouts in grades K-12.

Girl Scouts fromTroop 1778 work toclear beds to makeway for nectarplants.

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Oakton-based Northern Virginia Family Serviceholds 2019 Road to Independence Gala.Gala Raises $695,000

NVFS board member and gala co-host, Brian Jackson,Booz Allen Hamilton

RedHouse Jazz, high school band from Yorktown andMadison high schools.

More than 600 people – including Northern Virginiagovernment officials andbusiness leaders – attended

Northern Virginia Family Service Road toIndependence Gala May 10 at the HiltonMcLean in Tysons Corner. The annualfundraising dinner and auction raised$695,000 in support of NVFS signature pro-grams that provide housing, food, job train-ing, education and mental health counsel-ing to Northern Virginia families who areon the road to independence.

Guests included Virginia State SenatorsGeorge Barker and David Marsden; Del-egates John Bell, Karrie K. Delaney, MarkL. Keam and Vivian Watts; Alexandria CityCouncilwoman Amy B. Jackson; FairfaxCounty Supervisors John Foust, Pat Herrity,Jeff McKay and Linda Q. Smyth; formerVirginia Secretary of Health & Human Ser-vices Bill Hazel; and former Fairfax DeputyCounty Executive Pat Harrison.

NVFS President and CEO StephanieBerkowitz shared highlights of theorganization’s recent work including howNVFS:

❖ Selected as one of only 24 nonprofitsacross the country – and the only one inNorthern Virginia – to receive a grant fromthe Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos Day One

Families Fund. The grant is an investmentin NVFS innovative, high-impact work at itsfamily shelter in Manassas and will accel-erate the organization’s ability to developsolutions to ending family homelessness inNorthern Virginia.

❖ Led the Northern Virginia effort to servefederal and ancillary workers impacted bythe prolonged government shutdown.

❖ Is expanding its mental health servicesto youth and their families, in partnershipwith Loudoun County Public Schools.

❖ Is building its nationally recognizedworkforce development model and innovat-ing new ways to increase its impact, remainfuture-workforce focused, and bring its ex-pertise into the labor market.

❖ Is helping support the critical connec-tion between healthcare and good nutritionby expanding its partnership with a localhealth clinic to provide healthcare andwellness visits at NVFS’ Hunger ResourceCenter.

❖ Will soon launch a fruit and vegetableprescription program o provide healthynourishment to neighbors who are strug-gling with chronic medical issues.

The event was dedicated to the memoryof the late John Toups, President and CEOof PRC, Inc. and a longtime champion ofNorthern Virginia Family Service.

NVFS Board chair Barbara Rudin, Manhattan Strategy Group NVFS mental health counselor and gala speaker, Bianca Anez

NVFS foster parent and gala speaker, Karine Lawson

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ONGOINGCreative Aging Festival. Through May 31, in

locations around Fairfax County. The CreativeAging Festival supports Fairfax County’s 50+Community Action Plan’s Arts Initiative topromote arts programming for and by olderadults. Core objectives include encouragingolder adult participation in the community’smany public and private arts program;promoting public understanding of the benefitsof older adult participation in the arts; andproviding awareness to the broader communityabout the existing arts services for older adultsin Fairfax County. This year’s Creative AgingFestival is presented by Fairfax countyNeighborhood and Community Services incollaboration with ARTSFAIRFAX. Visit theCreative Aging Festival site at bit.ly/FairfaxCreativeAgingFestival.

Art Exhibit: “Transcend.” Through June 2,Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at TorpedoFactory Artists @ Mosaic Gallery, 2905 DistrictAvenue, #105, Fairfax. Featured work by juriedartists from the Torpedo Factory Art Centerrepresent a variety of media including painting,printmaking, photography and 3-D mediumsexplore the theme of transcendence. A receptionis planned for Thursday, May 9, 6-9 p.m. Visitwww.torpedofactoryartists.com for more.

Featured Artist: Anne Hollis. Through June 2,gallery hours at Arches Gallery, Workhouse ArtsCenter, Lorton. The whimsical exhibition, titled“Cirque du Plume,” is a series of mixed mediacollage artworks that depict circus actsperformed by intrepid birds while duallyrepresenting family life. Visitarchesgallery.weebly.com for more.

Art Exhibit: Somewhere Between You andMe. Through July 20, Fridays and Saturdays, 11a.m.-3 p.m. at Olly Olly, 10417 Main St., 2ndFloor, Fairfax. In Somewhere Between You andMe, young nonbinary transgender artistsintimately seek to understand and bringunderstanding to what it means to experiencelife as a nonbinary person. Call 703-789-6144 orvisit ollyollyart.com for more.

Art Exhibition: Virginia Watercolor Society.Through Aug. 2, gallery hours in theMcGuireWoods Gallery, Workhouse Arts Center,Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way,Lorton. Virginia Watercolor Society (VWS) isorganizing its 40 th annual juried paintingexhibition with about 85 paintings on display.Free and open to the public. Visitwww.workhousearts.org/ orwww.virginiawatercolorsociety.org for more.

Springfield Farmers Market. Saturdays,through Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at SpringfieldTown Center, 6699 Spring Mall Drive,Springfield. Vendors include Cascade Beverage,Celestial/Fossil Farms, Chilanga Tortilla,Conecopia, Greenwich Farms, Iganacio’sProduce, Kingdom Gourmet, Lola’s Kusina,Lund’s Produce, Smiths Mecklenburg, Taste OldCountry, Three Puppies,Tyson Farm, andWindmill Meadows. Visit www.community-foodworks.org or call 202-697-7768.

Burke Farmers Market. Through Dec. 21, 8a.m.-noon at the VRE parking lot, 5671 RobertsParkway, Burke. A great selection of freshproduce, baked goods, seafood, and dairy. Allvendors make their own food or grow it locallywithin 125 miles. Call 703-642-0128 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/burke for more.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY/MAY 30-31Broadway Pops Concert. 7:30-10 p.m. at

Centreville High School Auditorium, 6001 UnionMill Road, Clifton. The CVHS choir’s annualBroadway Pops concert features music from theBroadway musicals “The Lion King,” “MamaMia!” “Guys and Dolls,” “Dreamgirls,”“Motown,” and “On Your Feet!” as well as acomposition by Francisco Núñez and solos fromseveral seniors. Admission is free, however on-site donations will be greatly appreciated. [email protected] or call 703-389-1676.

FRIDAY/MAY 31B-I-N-G-O. 7 p.m. at Fire Station 3, 4081

University Drive, Fairfax. Enjoy free coffee,entertaining callers, a friendly atmosphere,$1,000 guaranteed jackpot, treasure chest

progressive raffles, and good food available forpurchase. All proceeds go to purchasing fire andrescue equipment. Visit www.fairfaxvfd.com orcall 703-273-3638 for more.

Campfire Fridays. 7:30-9 p.m. at Hidden PondNature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield.Stop by for nature explorations, animals, acampfire, s’mores and more. Each programfeatures a different topic and different areas ofthe park. Programs are planned for July andAugust, too. Designed for family members age 3-adult. $8 per person. Call 703-451-9588 or visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hidden-pond.

Haydn’s Nelson Mass. 8-10 p.m. at TruroAnglican Church, 10520 Main St., Fairfax. MarkIrchai, Washington D.C. based concert pianist,chamber musician, and conductor, presents aprogram of masterworks from the orchestral andchoral literature of the classical era. Joined bysoloists Christie Phillips, Rhianna Cockrell, JoeRegan, and Ross Tamaccio. Free. Tickets areavailable for the Pre-Concert Lecture, beginningat 7 p.m. Visit markirchai.com/events for tickets.

SATURDAY/JUNE 1Family Mindfulness Workshop. 10:15-10:45

a.m. at Children’s Science Center Lab, Fair OaksMall, Fairfax. Mindfulness is an increasinglypopular approach for parents, guardians, andschools to allow students to experience calm,positivity, and presence. For children fromkindergarten through grade 5 and their parentsor guardians and is included with generaladmission to the Lab. $13 per person. Call 703-648-3130 or visit childsci.org/events-programs/in-the-lab/special-programs-events/ for more.

Summer Saturdays. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at GunstonHall, 10709 Gunston Road, Lorton. JoinGunston Hall for a summer of fun. EachSaturday in June, July, and August, stop by for a

historic adventure on the grounds and in theVisitor Center. Included with regular admission.Call 703-550-9220 or visitwww.gunstonhall.org/visit/guide/upcoming-events.

Spring Festival. Noon-4 p.m. at FellowshipBaptist Church, 5936 Rolling Road, Springfield.Fellowship Baptist Church will hold a SpringFestival. Activities will

include a petting zoo, moon bounce, obstaclecourse, remote control race course, games for allages, kids crafts, cake walk, prizes andrefreshments. Free. All are welcome to attend.Visit www.honoringGod.org.

Bunny Yoga. 1-3 p.m. at Veterinary HolisticCenter, 7950-1 Woodruff Court, Springfield.Join Friends of Rabbits for Bunny Yoga withadoptable bunnies. A one-hour yoga classsuitable for all ages, 12 and over, and all levelsof expertise, including beginners. All proceedsbenefit animal rescue. $25. Visitfriendsofrabbits.networkforgood.com/events/13007-bunny-yoga-returns or call 703-922-9226.

Search for Hidden Treasures. 2-4 p.m. atBurke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station.Go on a treasure hunt in the afternoon with the“Geocaching Workshop.” Students age 8-adultwill learn to use hand-held GPS units to locatehidden treasure caches. After learning how toenter latitude and longitude coordinates,students follow the coordinates to find a hiddenobject, container or unique geological feature inthe park. Bring a GPS; a limited number areavailable at class. $22 per person. Call 703-323-6600 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/burke-lake.

Concert: Sounds of Pohick. 4 p.m. at HistoricPohick Church, 9301 Richmond Highway,Lorton. “The Sounds of Pohick” annual concertwill feature the St. Cecelia and St. Alban

Children’s Choirs, the Pohick Pickers bluegrassgroup, the Pohick Bell, and the Early ChurchMusic Ensemble performing spirituals, hymns,anthems and instrumental music. Musicalinstruments will include guitars, fiddle, bass, tinwhistle, Celtic harp, organ, piano, keyboard andpercussion. Free admission, and a receptionfollows in the parish hall. Call the church officeat 703-339-6572, or visit www.pohick.org.

Clifton Caboose Run. 6-9 p.m. in the Town ofClifton, at the intersection of Clifton Road,Newman Road and Main Street. A 5K Run and1-Mile Fun Run/Walk beginning in the turn-of-the-century town of Clifton. A post-race partywith refreshments, live music and an awardsceremony will take place at the Red Barn nearClifton’s Main Street area. 5k run, $21; 1-milefun run/walk, $15. Call 703-968-0740 or visitwww.facebook.com/cliftonva.org.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 1-2Rose and Photography Competition.

Saturday, 1:30-6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.at Merrifield Garden Center, 12101 LeeHighway, Fairfax. Arlington Rose Foundationpresents a friendly rose and photographycompetition, a celebration of roses in more than50 categories. Ask advice of award-winningexhibitors, vote for best fragrance, bid in a silentauction and plan a rose garden. Free and opento public. Visit www.arlingtonrose.org/ formore.

SUNDAY/JUNE 2Maker Faire NoVa. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at George

Mason University, 4400 University Drive,Fairfax. Maker Faire NoVa is the Greatest Show(& Tell) on Earth — a family-friendly showcaseof making, invention and creativity. Glimpse thefuture and get inspired. $2-$50. Call 703-437-5780 or visit nova.makerfaire.com.

Celebrating Israeli Innovations. Noon-4 p.m.at The J, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax.Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginiaand The Jewish Federation of GreaterWashington present: Celebrating IsraeliInnovations. Highlights include: performance bythe Tzofim Friendship Caravan; hands-onactivities; “Masada” rock climbing wall; food forpurchase in “Jerusalem Café;” moon bounce andinflatable fun; Israel-style shuk (market);exhibits and more. No on-site parking. Freeshuttle service from NoVa Community College,8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Park in Blots or the garage, shuttle pick up by Lot B 17).Email [email protected] or call 703-537=3064 for more.

“Memory Lane Day” Tours. 1-4 p.m. at TheFairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 FairfaxStation Road, Fairfax Station. The FairfaxStation Railroad Museum will conduct shortwalking tours (about 45 minutes each) of theimmediate historic neighborhood around theFairfax Station Railroad Museum. The toursinvolve moderate walking. There is no extracharge for the tours. Ages 16 and older, $4; 5-15, $2; 4 and under, free. Visit www.fairfax-station.org or call 703-425-9225.

Mellifera String Quartet Concert. 4-5 p.m. atSt. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 6509Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Experience Melliferain their debut season. Come and enjoy this newgroup as they showcase American favorites andnewly-composed works. Free admission.Childcare provided. Reception to follow. Visitwww.standrews.net or call 703-455-2500.

Heritage Nepal Festival. 4-8 p.m. at CentrevilleHigh School, 6001 Union Mill Road, Clifton.America Nepali Society Heritage Festival willshowcase Nepali Heritage, Traditions andCulture. The Cultural Program will be organizedby kids from the community which will lastapproximately one and half hours. Free.Call571-331-5412 or visitwww.americanepalsociety.org/ for more.

TUESDAY/JUNE 4Totally Turtles at Hidden Pond. 5-6 p.m. at

Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 GreeleyBoulevard, Springfield. Catch the current andcome to Hidden Pond Nature Center for the“Totally Turtles” program. Meet and learn aboutNorthern Virginia’s native turtles. Give a turtle abath or feed a turtle its next meal. Learn aboutturtle behaviors, diet and more. Designed forparticipants age 3-adult. $7 per person. Call703-451-9588 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hidden-pond.

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Fairfax City’s first-ever, craft beerfestival, Beer in the Burbs, is slated forthis Saturday June 1, from noon-5 p.m.,in Old Town Square, 10415 North St. Thiscelebration of suds will toast Virginiacraft breweries, including hometownbeer- makers Chubby Squirrel and Ornerybrewing companies.º

More than 15 breweries will be show-cased during this family-friendly event.The festivities will also feature plenty offood trucks and live music. This year’stheme will celebrate the 50th anniversaryof Woodstock.

Beer in the Burbs on Saturday

Clifton Caboose RunA 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk beginning in the turn-of-the-century town of Clifton. A post-race

party with refreshments, live music and an awards ceremony will take place at the Red Barn near Clifton’sMain Street area. Saturday, June 1, 6-9 p.m. in the Town of Clifton, at the intersection of Clifton Road,Newman Road and Main Street. 5k run, $21; 1-mile fun run/walk, $15. Call 703-968-0740 or visitwww.facebook.com/cliftonva.org.


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By Mike Salmon

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Despite a rumor to the contrary,the Springfield Days Festivalwith the classic cars, live mu-sic, food and the locally famous

Cardboard Boat Regatta is still on.All through the weekend of June 1, there

will be activities celebrating the communityof Springfield the way it has been in yearspast.

The event kicks off Saturday morning,June 1, with the car show in the AmericanLegion parking lot on Amherst Avenue from

10 a.m.-2 p.m.Then, from noon-5 p.m., Springfield Town

Center will host the Taste of SpringfieldFestival featuring food, exhibitors, enter-tainment and live music. Later that day, visitthe Richard Byrd Library for their annualused book sale.

On Sunday, June 2, beginning at 11 a.m.,Lake Accotink Park will host the locally fa-mous Cardboard Boat Regatta. The regattabrings together teams and individual com-petitors from various schools, organizationsand businesses who show off their buildingskills and creativity.

Despite rumor, the two-day event is still on!

At Springfield Days Festival,the Show Will Go On


The shine will go on as the car show in the American Legion parking loton Amherst Avenue will kick off a weekend of Springfield Days festivitiesnext weekend.

Visionary Women. 7-8 p.m. at Pohick RegionalLibrary, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke.Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19thAmendment granting women the right to votewith a presentation from the League of WomenVoters of the Fairfax Area. Learn about thefounding of the League of Women Voters in1920 as a direct descendant of women’s suffragein America. Light refreshments will be provided.Free. Call 703-644-7333 or visitlibrarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/5202429 for more.

TUESDAY-SATURDAY/JUNE 4-8Transcribe-a-thon. Various times at Pohick

Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke.Be a part of history. Help transcribe Library ofCongress documents related to the Women’sSuffrage movement. Projects include the papers ofClara Barton, Mary Church Terrell and more.Service hours can be earned by students forhelping with this project. Adults. Teens. Learnmore about the By The People project at theLibrary of Congress https://crowd.loc.gov/. Checkfor times at librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/5424792.

WEDNESDAY/JUNE 5Celebrate the ’80s with Insight. 4-6 p.m. at

Insight Memory Care Center, 3953 Pender Drive,#100, Fairfax. Insight was just starting in 1984,in a church basement, offering respite servicesfor families living with memory impairment.Now in 2019, Insight is celebrating 35 years ofcare and support and they now open our doorsto thousands of caregivers and families eachyear. Take a look back at where Insight hasbeen, and look forward to an exciting futureproviding care, education, and support forfamilies living with dementia in the community.Come and celebrate in style - or at least come tolaugh at everyone else’s styles. RSVP atwww.insightmcc.org.

THURSDAY/JUNE 6Silent Sentinel Awards. 6-9 p.m. at Army Navy

Country Club (Arlington), 1700 Army NavyDrive, Arlington. Turning Point SuffragistMemorial Association is bestowing the SilentSentinel Award upon seven people whoexemplify suffragist strength in pursuit of equalrights. The evening’s festivities include a cocktailreception, dinner, and a live performance ofElizabeth Cady Stanton: “Cyrano of theSuffragists.” The evening also includes a silentauction as well as a live auction led by theHonorable Ken Plum. $200. Seating is limited,reserve space at www.eventbrite.com/e/countdown-to-suffrage-centennial-and-silent-sentinel-awards-gala-tickets-59388838615 oremail [email protected].

FRIDAY/JUNE 7Grand Opening: Stemtree. 6 p.m. at Stemtree

Education Center, 11226A Waples Mill Road,Fairfax. Stemtree offers students in grades K-12one-on-one instruction in science, technology,and engineering. The community is invited tosee the facility and to learn how Stemtree differsfrom traditional STEM centers.Lightrefreshments will be served. Visitwww.stemtree.com/fairfax for more.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 7-9Celebrate Fairfax! Festival. Northern Virginia’s

largest community-wide event, the 38 th annualCelebrate Fairfax! Festival, is set to take placeon the grounds of the Fairfax CountyGovernment Center, 12000 Government CenterParkway, Fairfax. The Celebrate Fairfax! Festivalfeatures 25 acres of concerts, family programs,exhibits, carnival rides and nightly fireworks.Among the festival’s highlights are more than120 performances on seven stages, includingBetter Than Ezra and Smash Mouth. Call 703-324-3247 or visit www.celebratefairfax.com.

SATURDAY/JUNE 8Summer Saturdays. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Gunston

Hall, 10709 Gunston Road, Lorton. Join GunstonHall for a summer of fun. Each Saturday in June,July, and August, stop by for a historic adventureon the grounds and in the Visitor Center.Included with regular admission. Call 703-550-9220 or visit www.gunstonhall.org/visit/guide/upcoming-events.

Movie Night: Rio. Dusk. Liberty Lorton, theformer prison turned new development, ishosting a series of events that includes barnyardyoga, outdoor movie nights, and the secondannual Turkey Trot. Events are open to residentsand non-residents of Liberty. Visitthelibertylife.com for more.

SUNDAY/JUNE 9T-TRAK Scale Model Train Show. 1-4 p.m. at

The Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station. TheNorthern Virginia T-TRAK members will hold anN gauge Model Train Display. Ages 16 andolder, $4; 5-15, $2; 4 and under, free. Visitwww.fairfax-station.org or call 703-425-9225.

WEDNESDAY/JUNE 12Sip and Swing. 5-8 p.m. at Laurel Hill Golf Club,

8701 Laurel Crest Drive, Lorton. Enjoy a roundon Virginia’s newest golf course. Price includesrange balls, golf cart and nine holes of golf anda glass of wine. This event welcomes the first 12people who RSVP. Come solo or bring a friend.Payment will be made upon arrival at the event

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From Page 12 venue. Check in at to pro shop at least 15minutes prior to the start time. Member, $32;|non-members, $42. RSVP to Roberta Korzen [email protected] or 703-324-8782.

SATURDAY/JUNE 1539th Annual Spring Civil War Mosby Bus

Tour. The bus will leave Truro Parish, 10520

Main St., Fairfax City, promptly at 8:30 a.m.(return 5:30 p.m.) The tour will stop at MountZion Church, Aldie Mill, the Hathaway House(where Mosby climbed out on a limb), OldWhitewood and more. $65 members of theStuart-Mosby Historical Society; $75 for non-members. To sign up contact Don Hakenson at703-971-4984 or [email protected].

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By Mike Salmon

The Connection

Area teens are choosing otherjob options this summer be-sides the lifeguard stand andthe lifeguards from overseas

that have come over with the J-1 Sum-mer Work Travel Program in previousyears have hit a travel roadblock leav-ing some pools in Fairfax County scram-bling for help.

At Newberry Station in Newington,the pool was ready but the day beforeit was to open, an email came out fromthe property management group aboutthe delayed opening.

“I unfortunately have to share thatbecause of staffing challenges with ourcontracted pool company, by no faultof theirs in particular, we will be un-able to open the pool until further no-tice,” wrote Birgit Burton, the Com-munity Association Manager

“The delays have been caused bythe J-1 Summer Work Travel Pro-gram which directly affects the for-eign summer staffing for NewberryStation,” Burton wrote.

In Reston, it was the local job seek-ers who have not been interested ina lifeguard job so the hours wereadjusted. Of the 15 swimming loca-tions in Reston, their hours and clos-ings were shifted around for theMemorial Day weekend, and an un-disclosed time period after.

“Due to a shortage of lifeguards wemust revise our pool schedule toensure the safety of all swimmers.We apologize for the inconvenienceand schedule change,” their an-nouncement read. In Reston, theyare holding lifeguard job fairs nowto fill the positions, said communi-cations rep Mike Leone. “We are be-ing creative to attract area teens andcollege students, but many are opting for jobs in otherfields,” he said.

The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance is working withgovernment officials to lessen the impact, and hasformed a J-1 Coalition to work “with members ofthe U.S. House and Senate to discuss the potentialunintended consequences of regulator changes to theJ-1 Summer Work Travel Program,” their informa-tion stated.

“More U.S. teen and college students are optingfor summer education or the opportunity to gainprofessional experience through internships,” saidPHTA’s Director of Government Affairs, JenniferHatfield. “The roadblocks that are limiting the num-ber of J-1 visas being issued are placing unprec-edented burdens on pool and spa industry compa-nies and limiting their ability to service their cus-tomers,” she said.

At Springfield Golf and Country Club, their life-guard positions have seen a steady flow of applicants

Healthy Job Market, InternationalTravel Difficulties Impact Local PoolsMemorial Day pool openings delayed;swimming plans come up dry in some spots.


Newberry Station’s pool management company Conti-nental Pools relied on overseas help such as MartinStefanov and Victoria Tshacheva shown here at theNewington pool a few years ago.

because their pool operations manager Sheri Landfairhas built a loyal network and develops her staff alonga progressive growth plan. They have seen the im-pact of the job market in other areas at the club.“With unemployment being the lowest since 1969,staffing for food and beverage has been especiallychallenging this past year for nearly all country clubsin our region, including Springfield Golf & CountryClub,” Dawn Siebenhaar, the SGCC membership di-rector.

In Kingstowne, their staffing is full and thereweren’t any issues with finding enough applicants.

According to a Department of State website, theprogram allows “College and University studentsenrolled full time and pursuing studies at post-secondary accredited academic institutions lo-cated outside the United States come to theUnited States to share their culture and ideas withpeople of the United States through temporarywork and travel opportunities.”

In Newington, there was a parking spot reservedfor the lifeguards but it remains empty due to atravel hiccup.


Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative forThe Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers.

By KENNETH B. LOURIE

All’s well that ends well. -

nally ended and I am here to write that my warran-ty has been extended for another two months. The CT scan showed no tumor growth or movement. The “promise” of immunotherapy so far is keeping its ‘promise’ – keeping the tumors stable.

Throughout my extremely fortunate cancer experience, I have felt reasonably well and manifested few symptoms/side effects; at least the kind of symptoms/side effects: shortness of breath, coughing, expectorating blood, mind-numbing neuropathy and headaches, among others, about which my oncologist regularly inquires.

Generally speaking then, my health status has always been about the tale of the tape – to invoke a boxing reference – meaning the diagnostic scans: brain MRI, CT scan of the neck/lower abdomen, PET scan and the initial X-Ray which started the

so to speak.It is not until my oncologist shares/summarizes

us the actual computer images themselves, that yours truly/Team Lourie knows where we stand.

And, where we stand typically is where we are sitting, in a cramped exam room, face to face with the man who holds my life in the palm of his hand

and the gesture/body language he exhibits. It’s not exactly “Bath Fitter,” but “the reveal” is imminent.

It never gets easy, but it does get easier to en-dure this kind of potentially life-altering/life-ending moment. Though the familiarity of it hasn’t dulled the pain, it has enabled us to balance the pros and cons, up and downs and all-arounds, as we antici-pate the words we are about to hear.

During most of these post-scan visits, we’ve exhaled in relief, but we have had our share of disappointment.

On one occasion, back in late July 2013, I was hospitalized for a week when my lungs accumu-

internal problems (lung collapsing). Externally, I was unable to speak more than a

few words before needing to regroup. As a matter of humorous fact, when my long-time oncology nurse, Ron, saw me that infusion day, he thought I “was a goner,” since my oxygen level was so low.

Within a few hours, I was a ‘goner’ in an ambu-lance to Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Md. where I was eventually admitted. Two days later, a thoracic surgeon operated, and a day or two after

As a result, in my head and in my gut, (though I’m no Jethro Gibbs from NCIS), when I show up for my infusions and for my post-scan appoint-ments, there’s always a part of me that thinks I might not be spending that evening in my own bed.

When you’re a cancer patient/survivor, and this kind of whisking off not to Buffalo but instead to

happened once, it’s only a matter of time (it’s im-possible not to believe it’s inevitable when you’ve been staged a IV) before it will happen again. I’m not being negative, I’m just saying.

As we sit and wait at home for my oncologist to email us the scan results, or whether we sit and wait in the on-site exam room, I wouldn’t say our respective lives pass before us, but I will certainly admit to the total unpleasantness of it.

That being said, we’re the lucky ones. There are nearly 160,000 lung cancer patients who succumb to this terrible disease every year who aren’t nearly so lucky.

So when I hear the words “stable” from my on-cologist, I am humbled as much as I am relieved,

my next scan is scheduled and my next fortnight is fought.

And that’s how I live my life: in increments. Increments which I’m grateful to have. It may not be ideal, but it’s a living, and it sure beats a dying.

The WeakThat Was

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SATURDAY/JUNE 1Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care

Seminar. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Insight Memory CareCenter, 3953 Pender Drive, #100, Fairfax. Takethe path to certification as a Certified DementiaPractitioner through the National Council ofCertified Dementia Practitioners. All health careprofessionals and front line staff who work inthe healthcare industry are encouraged toattend. $200. Register online atwww.insightmcc.org, or contact Lindsey Vajpeyiat 703-204-4664 [email protected].

Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group. 2-4p.m. at Mason District Governmental Center,6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale. The PeripheralNeuropathy Support Group for greaterWashington meets the first Saturday of themonth. All are welcome. RSVP for availableseating. Call 301-263-0616 or visitwww.dcpnsupport.org for more.

MONDAY/JUNE 3Mind and Body Workshop: Travelogue

Session. 4:15-6:30 p.m. at Insight MemoryCare Center, 3953 Pender Drive, #100, Fairfax.A new session of the Mind and Body Workshop,runs Mondays, June 3-24. The workshop is amulti-session program series for both thecaregiver and the recently diagnosed individualto participate, promoting social engagement andpeer support, while adjusting to life with a newdiagnosis.Register online atwww.insightmcc.org, or contact Lindsey Vajpeyiat 703-204-4664 [email protected].

Phillips Right Response. 6-8 p.m. at Phillips’Annandale Campus, 7010 Braddock Road,Annandale. Phillips Programs for Children andFamilies, a nonprofit helping youth withbehavioral challenges and their families. RightResponse is a proactive and evidence-basedapproach for de-escalation, intervention,prevention and positive behavior support. $25per session or $40 for two. [email protected] or visitwww.phillipsprograms.org/right-response-training-for-parents.

Deadline Extended. 11:59 p.m. The FairfaxCounty Department of Transportation (FCDOT)has posted Frequently Asked Questions aboutthe Fairfax County & Franconia-SpringfieldParkways Alternatives Analysis and Long TermPlanning Study, and has extended the deadlinefor the online survey. The survey was developedbased on community input from first roundsurvey results last year. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/study/fairfax-county-parkway.

TUESDAY/JUNE 4Safe Walking Summit. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at NVRC

Offices, 3040 Williams Drive, Suite 200, Fairfax.Learn from America Walks, local staff, VirginiaDOT, and DMV on tools and initiatives thatimprove walking and reduce crashes. Event andregistration details can be found at:www.novaregion.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=686.

WEDNESDAY/JUNE 5New Volunteer Orientation. 7:30-9 p.m. at

Providence Community Center, 3001 VadenDrive, Fairfax. Join Fairfax Pets on Wheels, Inc.Learn about volunteering to make a differencein the community by visiting residents ofnursing homes and assisted living facilities witha pet dog, cat or bunny. Visit www.fpow.org.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 7-9White Elephant Sale. Friday, 5-8 p.m.; Saturday,

9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. atSt. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church, 5222Sideburn Road, Fairfax. St Mary ‘s WhiteElephant sale will feature furniture, antiques,household, garden, toys, books, jewelry, chinaand more. Admission: Friday, $5; Saturday-Sunday, free. Call 703-978-4141.

SATURDAY/JUNE 8Caregiver Workshop. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Hollin

Hall Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road,Alexandria. Join this Caregiver Workshop withPete Shrock, nationally known grief and crisisresponder, focusing on building resiliencethrough caregiving challenges. Free. Caregiversand family members are invited to attend. Lunchwill be provided. Visit insightmcc.org, to registeror contact Lindsey Vajpeyi at 703-204-4664 [email protected].

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