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Making History PersonalAt Burke History DayNews, Page 4
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HomeLifeStyleWest Springfield High School
Seniors work their annual Elec-tion Day bake sale on Nov. 8.
Who Did You VoteFor and Why?
Making History PersonalAt Burke History Day
‘Crazy’ Lines onElection Day Morning
News, Page 12
‘Crazy’ Lines onElection Day Morning
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With final numbers still com-ing in from around thecountry, Republican presi-dential candidate Donald
Trump carried a strong lead early Wednes-day morning over Democrat opponentHillary Clinton.
In the Commonwealth of Virginia, how-ever, the former First Lady, U.S. Senator andSecretary of State picked up a victory overTrump. According to Virginia Departmentof Elections unofficial results, Clinton car-ried Virginia with 48.2 percent, 1,742,105votes, to Trump’s 46 percent, 1,662,777votes. Libertarian Gary Johnson receivedthree percent of the vote, just over 109,000.
Fairfax County played a key role in thatClinton win, registering a 63.8 percent votefor Clinton over 30.3 percent for Trump.
Newly re-elected Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) attended a Democratic Party of Virginiaevent in Falls Church, hosted by Gov. TerryMcAuliffe (D).
“In delivering Virginia for SecretaryClinton and Senator Kaine tonight,”Connolly said in a statement, “Virginianssent a clear message that we will not toler-ate the hateful rhetoric that sought to di-vide us.”
But with Trump grabbing hold of multipleswing-states including electoral collegeheavyweights Ohio, Florida and North Caro-lina, he controlled a commanding lead overClinton nationally going into the earlymorning. That was much to the surprise ofmany pollsters who had Clinton leadingearly in some of those battlegrounds.
“It’s pretty clear there’s a chunk of theelectorate in the U.S. which is significantlyalienated,” said Virginia state Sen. ScottSurovell (D-36). “It’s mind-boggling youcould vote for someone who’s an acknowl-edged sexual assaulter. The rest of worldlooks to our country to be a beacon of de-mocracy — mature and responsible. DonaldTrump would be harmful to how peoplepractice politics in the U.S.”
SUPERVISOR Pat Herrity (R-Springfield)said: “A lot of people are dissatisfied withgovernment,” he said. “In the end, thepeople have spoken.”
In the U.S. House of Representatives 10thDistrict race, incumbent Republican Barbara
Comstock defeated Democrat challengerLuAnn Bennett 53.3 percent to 46.3 per-cent.
Incumbent Gerry Connolly (D) in the 11thDistrict ran unopposed and received 87.39percent of the popular vote. Incumbent DonBeyer (D-8) was re-elected with more than68 percent of the vote.
“I thank the voters of Virginia’s 11th dis-trict for once again giving me their trust andsending me back to Congress,” Connollysaid in a statement. “I love what I do and Ilove representing the people of NorthernVirginia. It’s been the greatest privilege ofmy life.”
Also on the ballot for Virginia voters weretwo Constitutional amendments, plus inFairfax County, a referendum on the mealstax and a trio of bonds items.
The first amendment, known as “right towork,” essentially ensures a citizen is al-lowed to work in a job without being re-quired to join a labor union. That measure
was voted down in Virginia 53.5 percent to46.5 percent. Fairfax County went slightlyfurther, voting it down with 55.8 percentof votes.
“I was very happy it didn’t pass,” said Del.Paul Krizek (D-44) who represents muchof the Mount Vernon District of FairfaxCounty. “It shows Virginians don’t like tomess with our Constitution. And unions arestill quite respected by our electorate.”
Question two, a property tax exemptionfor spouses of policemen and firefighterskilled in the line of duty, passed overwhelm-ingly with 79.5 percent of the vote, or2,575,064 votes.
The proposed Fairfax County meals taxwas defeated by a margin of 55.8 percentto 44.2 percent.
MEALS TAX referendum would have al-lowed Fairfax County supervisors to enactup to a four percent tax on prepared foodsand beverages. Opponents called the tax
regressive and said it would negatively im-pact more families than it would benefit.Supporters pointed to the 70 percent of rev-enue generated by the tax promised to godirectly to Fairfax County Public Schools asthe system struggles to find money to payteachers competitively.
“It was an uphill battle from the start,”Fairfax County Board of Supervisors chair-man Sharon Bulova said from the FairfaxCounty Democratic Committee electionnight party at the Waterford at Fair Oaks.
“People have spoken again,” said Herrity,who was strongly against the proposal.“They’re not ready for another $100 mil-lion tax on top of the $100 million we puton them earlier this year. ...
“This wasn’t a Republican or Democratissue,” Herrity continued. “We need to growour commercial tax base and spend morewisely. Just like 1992, it sends a message tothe Board of Supervisors and school boardwe need to get the spending under control.”
Each of three Fairfax County bond itemspassed with more than 60 percent of thevote, including transportation, parks and fa-cilities, and human services and develop-ment bonds.
“People have always been supportive,” ofthe bonds, Bulova said. “It’s a reflection ofour careful budgeting of debt service.”
For more results, see results.elections.virginia.gov
Clinton and Kaine Carry Virginia,Trump Seizes Key Battlegrounds
Unofficial ElectionResults
Source: http://results.elections.virginia.gov/
PRESIDENTVirginia Results
Hillary Clinton (D) 1,904,700 49.46%Donald J. Trump (R) 1,722,045 44.72%Gary Johnson (L) 115,330 2.99%Evan McMullin (I) 52,538 1.36%Jill Stein (G) 27,138 0.70%
Fairfax County ResultsHillary Clinton (D) 354,486 64.41%Donald J. Trump (R) 157,547 28.63%Gary Johnson (L) 15,649 2.84%Evan McMullin (I) 10,366 1.88%Jill Stein (G) 4,551 0.83%
U.S. CONGRESSMember House of Representatives (08)
Donald S. Beyer Jr. (D) 245,775 68.36%Charles A. Hernick (R) 98,123 27.29%Julio Gracia (I) 14,617 4.07%
Member House of Representatives (10)Barbara Jean Comstock (R) 203,411 52.67%LuAnn L. Bennett (D) 181,314 46.94%
Member House of Representatives (11)G. E. “Gerry” Connolly (D) 233,552 87.65%Write-in 32,922 12.35%Unopposed
Fairfax County Meals TaxNo 286,543 53.69%Yes 247,139 46.31%
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Center, Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) announces Hillary Clinton awinner in the Commonwealth over Republican challenger Donald Trump.
Photo by Tim Peterson/The Connection
(From left) Fairfax County Board of Supervisors chairman SharonBulova, Supervisor Kathy Smith (D-Sully) and supervisor Cathy Hudgins(D-Hunter Mill) attend the Fairfax County Democratic Committee elec-tion night party at the Waterford at Fair Oaks.
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Burke History Day 2016, put on bythe Burke Historical Society, wasall about getting communitymembers to become more en-
gaged in the study of history themselves.Titled “Finding Your History,” the day-
long event on Nov. 5 at the Burke CentreLibrary included half a dozen special re-search workshops in addition to poster dis-plays, stories from Silas Burke himself andchildren’s activities.
Chris Barbuschak from the Fairfax librarystarted the day with a session on searchingold newspaper archives through online da-tabases.
Lexie Station gave an instructional talkon using FamilySearch, an extensive, freedatabase operated by the Mormon Church,to search and store one’s family tree.
Other workshops included a children’sprogram about the Silas Burke House andHuldah Coffer House, and interpretingmaps and aerials.
The next meeting of the Burke HistoricalSociety is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on Sun-day, Nov. 20, in the fellowship hall at Abid-ing Presence Lutheran Church, 6304 LeeChapel Road in Burke. Author Paul N.Herbert will discuss his latest book “Trea-son in the Rockies.”
—Tim Peterson
Making History Personal atBurke History Day 2016
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Lexie Station (right) gave an instructional talk on using FamilySearch, anextensive, free database operated by the Mormon Church, to search andstore one’s family tree.
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Opinion
By Kenneth R.
“Ken” Plum
State Delegate (D-36)
As I write this col-umn the finalvotes of this elec-
tion year will not havebeen cast and hence nottallied. The winners andlosers are not yet known. Whethervoters in my district took the rec-ommendations in my Voter Guide2016 or made different judgmentswill only be known as the finalvotes are counted the day beforethis column appears in print.
Regardless of who the new presi-dent is and who controls the Con-gress there is much work to bedone. Suddenly the realities of sig-nificant issues become clearer thanthe simplistic slogans of cam-paigns might suggest. There are noeasy answers to ever-increasingtensions in many parts of theworld, to the rising cost of healthcare and its lack of availability totoo many people, to major inequi-ties in wealth and opportunityamong the people of our countryand among the nations of theworld, to crumbling infrastruc-
ture—to name just a few!The greatest challenge
of all may be the sharpdivision of opinion ap-parent during the elec-tion season on the rolegovernment should playin responding to these
needs. Complicating any reason-able discussion of the differencesof opinion is the lack of trust ofgovernmental institutions andpoliticians felt even more stronglyafter the rough and tumble of thiselection season.
While the only state level elec-tions this year were special elec-tions to fill vacancies, the tenorand outcomes of federal electionsare likely to have an impact onhow business is conducted in the2017 session of the General As-sembly beginning in January. If theextreme right is successful in thisyear’s elections, those that are inthe General Assembly may feelemboldened to continue to opposetaking federal health care monies,to adopt additional restrictions onabortions, and to pass laws thatdiscriminate against LGBTQ citi-
Regardless of who the new presidentis and who controls the Congressthere is much work to be done.
After the Elections
zens. While Governor McAuliffewill still be around to wield hisveto pen, there could be many pro-tracted debates on social issues.
On the other hand, if Democratsare successful in capturing thepresidency and one or both housesof Congress, moderate Republi-cans in Virginia may feel less needto insist on hard lines on many is-sues as we have seen in the past.After all, Virginia will elect a newgovernor and House of Delegatesin 2017, and both parties will wantto side with the prevailing politi-cal winds.
It is essential that all politicalleaders learn from this election
cycle and do what we can to helpmend divisions in our state and inthe nation. One thing we can dois listen. Senator Janet Howell andI will have our annual public meet-ing to talk with voters on Monday,Dec. 19, 7:30 to 9 p.m. at theReston Community Center at LakeAnne Plaza. Come and tell us whatis on your mind and offer your sug-gestions as to what we should doin the upcoming General Assem-bly session. Also, my constituentsurvey is on my website,www.kenplum.com, and I encour-age you to complete it. After all,the elections are over: time to getback to work.
Commentary
During the last week of each year,The Connection devotes its entireissue to the creativity of local stu-dents and children. The results are
always remarkable. It is a keepsake edition formany families. Even readers without childrenof that age spend time admiring and chuck-ling over the issue. The annual Children’s Con-nection is a tradition of well over a decade.
We publish artwork, poetry, essays, creativewriting, opinion pieces, short stories, photog-raphy, photos of sculpture or gardens or othercreative efforts.
We ask that all submissionsbe digital so they can be sentthrough email or delivered onCD or flash drive. Writing
should be submitted in rich text format (.rtf).Artwork should be photographed or scannedand provided in jpeg format.
Some suggestions:❖ Drawings or paintings or photographs of
your family, friends, pets or some favorite ac-tivity. These should be photographed orscanned and submitted in jpeg format. Photosof sculpture or larger art projects are also wel-come.
❖ Short answers (50 to 100 words) to someof the following questions: If you could giveyour parents, family or friends any gift thatdidn’t cost money what would that gift be?
What are you most looking forward to in theupcoming year? What is one thing that youwould change about school? What do you wantto be when you grow up? What is your favor-ite animal? What is your favorite toy? Whatmakes a good parent? What makes a goodfriend? Describe one of the best or worst thingsthat ever happened to you? What is the bestgift you’ve ever given? Ever received?
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To send CDs or flash drives containing art-work and typed, electronic submissions, markthem clearly by school and hometown and mailthe CD or flash drive to: Children’s Connec-tion, 1606 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
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30th Annual Northern VirginiaDementia Care ConsortiumCaregivers Conference, Friday,Nov. 11, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The con-ference “Gems: A Treasure Chest ofIdeas” will have speakers and resourceson topics important to caregivers. The$30 fee includes continental breakfast,lunch, materials, and certificate of atten-dance. First Baptist Church ofAlexandria, 2932 King St., Alexandria.Find out more at www.–fairfaxcounty.–
gov/–olderadults and click onCaregivers Conference.
The Fairfax Commission on Agingmeets on Wednesday, Nov. 16, atnoon at the Kings Park Library, 9000Burke Lake Rd., Burke. The public is wel-come to attend and join in the commentperiod that begins each session. Find outmore at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/coa.htm. Call 703-324-5403, TTY 711 for meeting access needs.
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Bread SwapChallenge atGreat Harvest
Great Harvest Bread Co locations will beswapping their bread for the public’s on Nov.10, 11 and 12 as part of the “National BreadSwap.” The bread company is raising aware-ness of hunger in local communities anddonating bread to food banks and charities.
Any loaf of bread from someone’s homecan be exchanged at a Great Harvest for anyfresh loaf of theirs.
The trade-in bread can be opened or un-opened. All unopened outside loaves andall unused Great Harvest bread will be do-nated.
Great Harvest Bread Co in Burke is lo-cated at 6030 Burke Commons Road, Suite,G. In Lorton, Great Harvest is located at9000 Lorton Station Boulevard. For moreinformation visitwww.greatharvestburke.com.
—Tim Peterson
Help FeedHungry Families
Fairfax-based nonprofit Britepaths (for-merly Our Daily Bread) is seeking commu-nity members to sponsor families in needwho live throughout the Fairfax Countyarea. Sponsors are matched with an indi-
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vidual or family with demonstrated need,and may opt to provide a Thanksgivingmeal, December holiday meal, and/or giftsfor children under 18. Cash donations andgift cards are welcome to assist those whoare not sponsored. Britepaths is expectingto have 3,000 households on its assistancelist. A great family, company or group holi-day service project. Register and learn moreat: http://britepaths.org. Contact 703-273-8829 or [email protected].
In honor of Veteran’s Day on Friday, Nov.11, Famous Dave’s Virginia locations wouldlike to thank all former and current militarypersonnel for their dedication and serviceto the country by offering a free two meatcombo at participating locations (seefamousdaves.com/veterans for details). Theoffer includes dine-In customers only and isnot valid with any other offer or discount.Applicable to all military personnel withvalid photo identification and proof of mili-tary service (including U.S. Uniformed Ser-vices ID Card, form DD-214 or current leaveand earnings statement with photo ID). Validfor participating locations. For completedetails, visit famousdaves.com/veterans.
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As Thanksgiving draws near, thoughts oftable settings and holiday décor abound.In the midst of a flurry of activity — fromshopping to chopping and roasting the
perfect turkey to creating seating charts — it’s easyto let holiday décor and tablescapes become an af-terthought. The right accessories, however, canset the tone for a festive gathering.
“Decorating for the holidays in my house is al-ways done with candles, fruit and flowers,” saidinterior designer Gretchen Fuss of Gretchen FussWorks of Art and Interior Design. It’s “festive butsimple.”
Look to nature, advises Anne Walker of AnneWalker Interior Design, because some of the bestholiday decorations are found not at a store, butin your own backyard. “Holly branches in a big
white vase make a beautiful centerpiece,” said Walker.“Pinecones in a ceramic bowl or galvanized steel bincan add interest to any otherwise empty corner.”
“Placing greenery in unexpected locations like achandelier can also bring another interesting elementto the tabletop,” agreed Marika Meyer of MarikaMeyer Interiors and Marika Meyer Textiles.
A local produce stand can also serve as inspirationfor autumnal décor. Mini pumpkins, for example, canbe used as place cards, suggests Courtney Thomas ofThe Picket Fence in Burke. “Simply write each guest’sname on a small pumpkin or gourd and place at eachseat,” she said. “Finish off each place setting with achocolate turkey tied up with a festive bow. [This]lets the food be the star.”
Hollowing out a large pumpkin and using it as a
Local tastemakers offersuggestions for creatingfestive tablescape.
Setting a Holiday Table
HomeLifeStyle
“Scatter gourds or acorns downthe middle of the table and addsome seasonal candles in yourfavorite candlesticks.“
— Courtney Thomas of The Picket Fence inBurke
Velvet pump-kins are afavorite holi-day accessoryof CourtneyThomas of ThePicket Fencein Burke.
Photo by
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vase to hold flowers for a centerpiece helps keep theautumnal theme consistent, she adds. “Keep thingssimple,” said Thomas. “Scatter gourds or acornsdown the middle of the table and add some seasonalcandles in your favorite candlesticks.“
She also recommends decorative pumpkins, espe-cially velvet pumpkins: “Add some luxe to yourThanksgiving décor with velvet pumpkins. Made withstems from real pumpkins, each one is unique. Groupa few on an entry table or sideboard or add some toyour table décor.”
An easy way to change up your everyday dinner-ware and make a statement is to upgrade your saladplates. “An interesting salad plate sitting on top ofyour dinner plate can add a pop to your tabletop,”said Meyer. “Custom napkins can also bring color or
pattern to the tabletop.”However, before purchasing new holiday décor,
Walker advises editing what you already own. “Gothrough your holiday decorations with a keen eye,and weed out any that no longer bring you joy forwhatever reason,” she said. “Maybe they’ve gotten abit old and worn or maybe they don’t match the cur-rent style of your furnishings or maybe you’ve justgrown tired of them.”
Maybe your wreath has seen better days as well.In fact, one of the keys to holiday decorating, ac-cording to Meyer, is layering and it starts at the frontdoor. “We love to dress a front door by flanking itwith white poinsettias and a wreath for the door,”she said. “Magnolia or boxwood wreaths are a per-fect option to welcome your guests.”
Fresh-cut holly branchesand pumpkins are twoitems that interior de-signer Anne Walker uses tocreate a festive table.
Photos by Anne Walker
An arrange-ment of wild-flowers, suchas this one byinterior de-signer AnneWalker, adds anatural touchto a holidaytablescape.
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ONGOINGSenior Line Dancing 1 - 2 p.m. Little
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The Farmer’s Market atSpringfield Town Center. May 7-Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. ThroughNovember. Corner of Spring Mall andLoisdale roads, Springfield. Enjoyfresh baked goods, produce,vegetables & fruits, meats & cheeses,and a host of other vendors.springfieldtowncenter.com.
Rudy Guernica Landscapes ExhibitMon. - Sat 9 - 9 p.m. Sun. 9 - 8 p.m.Reston Community Center 2310Coltz neck road, Reston. ThroughNov. 30.
Fairfax Rotary Club Meeting.12:15-1:30 p.m. Mondays. AmericanLegion, 3939 Oak St., Fairfax.Meetings with luncheon andprogram. fairfaxrotary.org.
Carolina Shag. Wednesdays. 6:30-10p.m. Arlington/Fairfax Elks Lodge,8421 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax. Freelessons at 7:30 p.m. No partnersneeded. Dinner menu. $8. Under 21free. nvshag.org.
FUN-Exercise. Thursdays, noon-12:50p.m. Grace Presbyterian ChurchFamily Room, 7434 Bath St.,Springfield. Inova certified exerciseinstructor leads a moderate levelexercise class with music and currentevents conversation. Muscle, Balance,Strength Training using stretch bandsand weights both standing andseated exercises. Instructor donationis $5. [email protected] or 703-
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Fridays at 9:30 am year-round atLord of Life Lutheran Church, 5114Twinbrook Rd. Fairfax. The exercisesare for strength, balance andmaintaining limberness. ContactSCFB office at 703-426-2824 formore information.
Cafe Ivrit (Hebrew Cafe).Wednesdays. 8:15-9:15 a.m. JewishCommunity Center of NorthernVirginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike,Fairfax. Shalom (hello) Did youalways want to converse in Hebrew?Join Na’ama each week forconversational Hebrew. You willlearn and practice Hebrew in a funand interactive way while learningmore about Israel. Free, however weask that you try to attend regularly.RSVP [email protected].
English Conversation Groupsweekly at George Mason, BurkeCentre, and Lorton Libraries Practiceand improve your English. Day andstart times vary. Visit: https://va.evanced.info/fairfaxcounty/lib/eventcalendar.asp
First Sunday Jazz Brunch 11 - 2p.m. Recurring monthly on the 1stSunday at Bazin’s on Church 111Church St N.W., Vienna. Enjoybrunch accompanied by the soft jazzsounds of Virginia Music Adventure.Visit: http://www.fxva.com/listing/bazins-on-church/1686/
Stories From Strawberry Park 10 -11 a.m. Tuesdays in Mosaic -Strawberry Park 2910 DistrictAvenue, Fairfax. Enjoy a live
interactive performance each weektaught by a group of uniquestorytellers. For ages 10 and under.Held outside in Strawberry Park. Ininclement weather and Octoberthrough April, storytime will be heldin Angelika Film Center. Recurringweekly on Tuesday. Visit: http://www.fxva.com/listing/mosaic-district/2326/
WEDNESDAY/NOV. 9FCIA Network Meeting “How
Fairfax County is Strengtheningthe Relationship Between LawEnforcement and theCommunity” 1 - 3:30 p.m. AudreyMoore Recreation Center Club Rooms1 and 2 8100 Braddock RoadAnnandale. Please join us for ournext Faith Communities In Action(FCIA) meeting which will provide aforum for discussion about howFairfax County’s Communities ofTrust Committee is addressingrelationships between lawenforcement, other public safetyrepresentatives and the community.Our panel will include ShirleyGinwright of the NAACP and officialsfrom within Fairfax County’s lawenforcement and public safety staff.This meeting will involve briefpresentations from our panel,followed by a Q/A session with clergyand community members. Pleasenote: The FCIA Network Meeting willNOT take place at the GovernmentCenter this November. Please registeronine via www.fairfaxcounty.gov viaemail [email protected], orby calling 703-324-3453.
SATURDAY/NOV. 12Third Annual Virginia Girls’
Summit 9 - 4 p.m. at George MasonUniversity’s Johnson Center inFairfax. After two sold out years, SheRocks The World (SRTW) will bereturning to host a day dedicated tofostering the power of girls’ voices,the Summit is produced for 7th –12th grade girls and their parents bythe organization’s 34 localAmbassadors and Leadership Team.Tickets are now available atwww.sherockstheworld.org.
Icelandic Christmas Bazaar 10 - 3p.m. American Legion Post 177, 3939Oak Street, Fairfax. Icelandic candy,viking jewelry, books, hand wovenrugs, wool sweaters, skin careproducts and more. Cost: Free. Allare welcome. www.icelanddc.com
The Robinson Marketplace. 10a.m.- 4 p.m. 5305 Sideburn Road,Fairfax. Shop at over 80 vendors atthe Holiday Market, raffle and silentauction sponsored by the RobinsonSecondary School PTSA. Visit http://www.robinsonptsa.org/marketplace.html
Holiday Express Boutique CraftSale,10 - 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary ofSorrows Church Hall, 5222 SideburnRd, Fairfax. Handcrafted, one of akind, decorator and gift items forThanksgiving and Christmas. SweetShop, Chili lunch and Cafe (10-4),Silent Auction, Raffle, Questions?Call Lou: 703-426-8092. St. Mary’s703-978-4141.
American Festival Pops Orchestraat GMU 2 p.m. at GMU’s Center forthe Arts4400 University Dr. Fairfax. TheOrchestra will perform a PatrioticSalute to US Veterans. Performed by60 of the D.C. metropolitan area’sfinest musicians, this programfeatures patriotic favorites. Cost: $50,$43, $30 http://cfa.gmu.edu/calendar/227
Jazz 4 Justice: A Tribute to theGreatest Generation. 8-10 p.m. atGMU Center for the Arts. The MasonJazz Ensemble (dir. Jim Carroll) joinsEd Weiner, the Fairfax LawFoundation, and the Prince WilliamCounty Bar Foundation to presentJazz 4 Justice™, an annual benefitconcert with a special Veterans Day“Tribute to the Greatest Generation.”Open jam session and reception tofollow. Ticket available atcfa.gmu.edu $20 adults, $15students/seniors.
SUNDAY/NOV. 13An Afternoon with Ambassador
Dennis Ross, 2 p.m. at JewishCommunity Center of NorthernVirginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike,Fairfax. The discussion will bemoderated by Ron Halber, ExecutiveDirector, JCRC of GreaterWashington. Ross, a senior advisor toPresidents George H.W. Bush, BillClinton, and Barack Obama willdiscuss U.S. Middle East foreignpolicy challenges. In his newest book,“Doomed to Succeed,” AmbassadorRoss describes the past and presentof America’s policies towards Israel,from Truman to Obama’sadministration. Books will beavailable for sale and signing.Admission: $18/ $15 J [email protected]. www.jccnv.org.
The Fencers Club of Virginia Eventfor Service Members andVeterans noon - 2 p.m. How manypushups can you do in 90 seconds?Join The Fencers Club of Virginia onand Give Back to Veterans and ActiveDuty Military through the national
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ICELANDIC CHRISTMAS BAZAAR~ JÓLABASAR ~
Saturday, November 12, 201610:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
American Legion Post 177, 3939 Oak Street, Fairfax, VA 22030
Icelandic Association of Washington D.C., Inc.For more information, go online to www.icelanddc.com
We are opening up an hour earlierthis year with lots more vendors!Icelandic candy, Viking jewelry,books amazing hand woven Icelandicwool rugs, Icelandic wool sweaters,skin care products, hats, bags,Christmas ornaments, prints,paintings and much more.Relax and enjoy live music,snittubrauo/open faced sandwiches,Icelandic hot dogs, pönnukökur(Icelandic crepes) w/whippedcream and jam, cookiesand cakes.Free coffee.
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Guest Preacher St. Andrew’s EpiscopalChurch 6 - 7:30 p.m. And Nov. 14 7 - 8:30 p.m.6509 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Come out for aspecial event at St. Andrew’s with our guestpreacher, The Rev. Ed Bacon, and music by thegospel choir group Roderick Giles & Grace. Cost:Free. www.standrews.net
SUNDAY/NOV. 15Holiday Express Boutique Craft Sale 9 - 2
p.m. at St. Mary of Sorrows Church Hall, 5222Sideburn Rd, Fairfax. Handcrafted, one of akind, decorator and gift items
for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Sweet Shop, SilentAuction, Raffle. Call Lou: 703-426-8092, St.Mary’s 703-978-4141.
THURSDAY/NOV. 17Historic Pohick Church Christmas Mart 10 -
2 p.m. 9301 Richmond Highway, Lorton. TheParish House and the Vestry House will be
transformed into a festive Christmas atmospherewith rooms filled with Attic Treasures, aConsignment Shop, fresh baked goods,homemade candy and apple butter, and frozencasseroles made by the women of PohickChurch. Booths will feature the work of artisansshowcasing handmade jewelry, stained glass,Christmas decorations and many other crafts.Colonial-attired ladies will serve luncheon atthree sittings—11:00 AM, 12:00 noon and 1:00PM—the cost is $12.00. The Docent Guild willbe leading tours of the historic church and theGolden Dove Gift Shop will be open. Admission:free. www.pohick.org
Lunch N’ Life 12 - 2 p.m. at The Church of theGood Shepherd, 9340 Braddock Rd, Burke. AreYou 50 or Better? Please join us for the nextLunch N’ Life sponsored by the Shepherd’sCenter of Fairfax-Burke. The guest speaker willbe Paul Herbert, Author of Treason in theRockies; Nazi Sypathizer, Dale Waple’s POWEscape Plot. For reservations, call BeaStephenson at 703-273-5730 by November 11th.The cost is $10.00; checks payable to SCFB. Iftransportation is needed, call the SCFB office(703) 323-4788. www.scfbva.org
Plan AheadFRIDAY/DEC. 2My Gym Community Event 10:30 a.m. Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke, VA
22015.Develop your child’s large motor skills with physical exercise and games. Funded by theFriends of Burke Centre Library. Age 1-3 years with adult. Visit: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/bc/
SATURDAY/DEC. 3Creative Writers Group 2 p.m. Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke, VA 22015.Do
you enjoy writing fiction, poetry, non-fiction and/or memoirs? Join us for sharing, discussion andfeedback of works in progress. Teen volunteer facilitates. Ages 13-18. Visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/bc/
Holiday Book Sale 10 - 4 p.m. Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke, VA 22015.Peruseand shop a selection of gently used holiday-themed books collected by the Friends of the BurkeCentre Library. Visit: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/bc/City of Fairfax Festival of Lights and Carols. Time TBA Sherwood Community Center, 3740 OldLee Highway, Fairfax. Come enjoy live holiday music, hot cider, s’mores by the Yule log, pettingfarm, ferris wheel, caroling and lighting of the Christmas tree in the winter wonderland. Visithttp://www.fairfaxva.gov/about-us/special-events/festival-of-lights-and-carols for times andlocations.
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The 30th Annual Holiday Craft Show will be held Saturday & SundayNov. 19 - 20 from 10 - 3 p.m. at Fairfax High School, 3501 RebelRun, Fairfax, VA 22030. What started out in 1987 as a very smallshow has grown to become a premium arts and crafts festival.
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News
By Tim Peterson
The Connection
At 5:45 a.m., Colleen Dewing was queuedup for a lifetime first: voting. The WestSpringfield High School senior needed tofulfill her civic duty early in order to take
a shift right away at the senior class’ annual bakesale outside the school.
“You hear, ‘My vote doesn’t count,’” around school,Dewing said. “But it’s cool I can have say. Not a lot ofpeople know what’s being discussed, but you canmake a difference locally. If you complain, you’vegot to vote.”
Dewing said her teacher Mr Spicer encouraged herto register, and to know what she was voting for.Her dad also “made me research, the Meals Tax, thepark bond.”
As a result, she said, she wasn’t anxious about theexperience at all. “It was interesting,” she said.
Dewing was one of about 156 people in line atWest Springfield High School’s precinct when the polldoors opened at 6 a.m. on Nov. 8.
“It was crazy,” said chief election officer AllynHammel. “A lot of excitement, a lot of first-time vot-ers. Everyone has been nice, even on their way towork.”
By 10:17 a.m., Hammel said her team of electionofficers had already processed 1,280 in-person vot-ers. She said the addition of new Ipads to help offic-ers sign voters in sped up the process dramatically.
Around southern Fairfax County, election officialshad similar experiences.
At Silverbrook Elementary School in Fairfax Sta-tion, assistant chief election officer Krystyna Kolesarsaid the opening line stretched from the school’s en-trance down around the building to the parking lot.
“It’s been crazy busy,” Kolesar said, “but good en-ergy, very positive.”
Chief election officer at Silverbrook Mary Brownsaid they kept the line for about an hour before thingsdied down. But things moved smoothly and quicklythanks, she said, to what she saw as good communi-cation from Fairfax County as to what voters neededto bring with them to the polls and what to expectwhen they arrived.
Ipads, communication keepthings moving quickly.
‘Crazy’ Lines on Election Day Morning
At 6 at Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax, chiefelection officer Teri Ayers said there were 168 votersin line.
Ayers, with five years at her post, said the advancedsearch capabilities and covering for misspellings af-forded by the check-in Ipads have “really seen a linecut-down.”
By 11:30 a.m. with 1,656 voters processed, Ayers’operation still ran somewhat of a line. But she saidshe was still encouraged by their ability with theIpads and paper ballots to move people through theprocess quickly.
Outside the Robinson precinct, supervisor JohnCook (R-Braddock) mingled with voters on one ofseveral stops over the course of the day.
Cook said his impression of the election day turn-out and emotion was “all very positive.”
“The ugliness is not reflected out here,” he said.“It’s festive, like it ought to be. That’s a good sign.”
Harvey Lawson, Jr. of Springfield gets helpfrom chief election officer Allyn Hammelpulling voter registration information.
By 10:17 a.m.,chief electionofficer AllynHammel saidher team ofelection offic-ers had al-ready pro-cessed 1,280in-personvoters. Shesaid the addi-tion of newIpads to helpofficers signvoters in spedup the processdramatically.
Photos by
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The Connection
Viewpoints
Who did you vote for?What mattered most to you inthis election? Did you supportthe Meals Tax?
Winston Marcus ofSpringfield
Voted for Clinton, supportedthe Meals Tax. “I voted becauseof her experience, and the op-portunity to participate in an-other first for this great nation.In favor of the Meals Tax, I thinkwe’re fortunate to live in acounty that provides so muchfor so many. For these impor-tant programs and services, it’sworth having a little moneycome out of my pocket.”
Colleen Dewing, WestSpringfield senior
Voted for Clinton, supportedthe Meals Tax. “She was moreopen to the younger popula-tion. She reached out, mademore of an effort.”
Ben Ellison of BurkeVoted for Trump, did not sup-
port the Meals Tax. “I wantedJoe Biden. Then WikiLeaksshowed too much, how the me-dia helped [Clinton], howthere’s corruption from theDemocratic National Commit-tee. With Obamacare, I’ve lostthree healthcare plans becauseof premiums and deductiblesgoing up. I oppose the Meals Tax— the county has passed raises,increased pensions, and it’sclear we have a spending prob-lem over a revenue problem.”
Ishrat Hossain with herson Shair, both of BurkeVoted for Clinton, supported
the Meals Tax. “Race relations,education and healthcare mat-tered to me. Obamacare wasOK, and she has a concept offixing it.”
—Tim Peterson
-Tim Peterson
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LEGAL NOTICE.
According to the Lease by and between Barbara Franceschi (of unit 1069) and TKG-StorageMart and its related parties, as-signs and affiliates in order to perfect the Lien on the goods contained in their storage unit, the manager has cut the lock on their unit and upon cursory inspection the unit was found to contain: totes, bed, furniture, home decor, ect. Items will be sold or otherwise disposed of on Friday November 18, 2016 @ 12:00pm at 11325 Lee Hwy Fairfax VA 22030 to satisfy own-er's lien in accordance with state statutes.
According to the Lease by and between Jadrien Wallace (of unit 1074) and TKG-StorageMart and its related parties, as-signs and affiliates in order to perfect the Lien on the goods contained in their storage unit, the manager has cut the lock on their unit and upon cursory inspection the unit was found to contain: bag, totes, ect. Items will be sold or otherwise dis-posed of on Friday November 18, 2016 @ 12:00pm at 11325 Lee Hwy Fairfax VA 22030 to satisfy owner's lien in accord-ance with state statutes.
According to the Lease by and between Gustavo Reyes (of unit 1133) and TKG-StorageMart and its related parties, as-signs and affiliates in order to perfect the Lien on the goods contained in their storage unit, the manager has cut the lock on their unit and upon cursory inspection the unit was found to contain: boxes, paintings, luggage, ect. Items will be sold or otherwise disposed of on Friday November 18, 2016 @ 12:00pm at 11325 Lee Hwy Fairfax VA 22030 to satisfy own-er's lien in accordance with state statutes.
According to the Lease by and between Obed Butuk (of unit 3046) and TKG-StorageMart and its related parties, assigns and affiliates in order to perfect the Lien on the goods con-tained in their storage unit, the manager has cut the lock on their unit and upon cursory inspection the unit was found to contain: mattress, furniture, printer, ect. Items will be sold or otherwise disposed of on Friday November 18, 2016 @ 12:00pm at 11325 Lee Hwy Fairfax VA 22030 to satisfy own-er's lien in accordance with state statutes.
According to the Lease by and between Gustavo Reyes (of unit 3113) and TKG-StorageMart and its related parties, as-signs and affiliates in order to perfect the Lien on the goods contained in their storage unit, the manager has cut the lock on their unit and upon cursory inspection the unit was found to contain: furniture, rug, bed frame, table, ect. Items will be sold or otherwise disposed of on Friday November 18, 2016 @ 12:00pm at 11325 Lee Hwy Fairfax VA 22030 to satisfy own-er's lien in accordance with state statutes.
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TAX NOTICE
CITY OF FAIRFAX
REAL ESTATE TAX
PAYMENTS ARE DUE
Real Estate tax bills have been mailed and are dueDecember 5, 2016
LATE PAYMENT PENALTY
To avoid a 10% late payment penalty and interest charges, payment
in full must be made in person or postmarked by close of business on
December 5, 2016
Taxes may be paid on the City Website, by mail, or in person Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Treasurer’s Office, Room 234, City Hall
IMPORTANT
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For Additional Information, please check the website www.fairfaxva.gov call 703-385-7900
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FRIDAY/NOV. 11Raising Your Kids by Keeping Your Cool 10 -
12:30 p.m. Dunn Loring Center for ParentServices 2334 Gallows Road Entrance 1 – Room100. Do your children “push your buttons?” Doyou “cave in” under pressure? Do you tend to“lose it” when you are stressed or tired? If youanswered “yes” to any of these questions, thendon’t miss this first workshop in our series ofRaising Your Kids by Keeping Your Cool! Learnstrategies to become the cool, calm andconnected parent your child really needs.Screamfree parenting: Peace begins with pause.Register online NOW!
WEDNESDAY/NOV. 16Planning Commission Public Hearing: at
8:15 p.m. Additional information is available onour Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendmentsweb page: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpz/zoningordinance/proposed/
TUESDAY/DEC. 6Board of Supervisors’ Public Hearing: at 4:30 p.m.
To subscribe to other Fairfax County electronicmailing lists, click the link below and followinstructions given: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/email/lists/Thank you for your interest in the FairfaxCounty Zoning Ordinance. Should you havequestions, please contact the ZoningAdministration Division at 703-324-1314.
ONGOINGVolunteers Needed as Drivers & Office
Workers Drivers are needed for trips Monday -Friday to medical appointments and CompanionShopping within the Fairfax/Burke area.Shepherd’s Center of Fairfax-Burke serves those50+ and who no longer drive. Office Workersare needed to answer phones in the SCFB office(Monday - Friday) of individuals requestingrides and match an available driver for eachrequest. If you can volunteer your time, pleasecontact the SCFB office at 703-323-4788.
Four Free Private Well Owner Webinars tobe Held in October one-hour webinars forhousehold water well owners will be held inOctober on the subjects of addressing methane,iron and manganese, fluoride, and watertreatment system maintenance by the NationalGround Water Association (NGWA). To registervisit: http://www.wellowner.org/well-owner-webinars/
Basic Disaster Response Skills FreeTraining Monday Nov. 7 at the Fairfax CountyFire and Rescue Academy. There are twosessions each week on Mondays andWednesdays that run until December 7. Theclass is 28 hours in length, plus the finalpractical exercise. CERT training is free ofcharge and basic gear is provided. The minimumrequirements to participate in CERT training atany level is that residents be 16 years of age orolder, and either be a Fairfax County resident,or work in the county. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fr/cert/cert.htm
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Send notes to the Connection [email protected] or call 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated announcementsshould be submitted at least two weeks prior to theevent.
Fairfax Baptist Temple, at the corner ofFairfax County Parkway and Burke Lake Roads,holds a bible study fellowship at 9 a.m. Sundaysfollowed by a 10 a.m. worship service. Nursery careand children’s church also provided. 6401 Mission-ary Lane, Fairfax Station, 703-323-8100 orwww.fbtministries.org.
Lord of Life Lutheran offers services at twolocations, in Fairfax at 5114 Twinbrook Road andin Clifton at 13421 Twin Lakes Drive. Services inFairfax are held on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. andSundays at 8:30 and 10 a.m. Services in Clifton areheld on Sundays at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. 703-323-9500 or www.Lordoflifeva.org.
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