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t wasn’t all that long ago that North- ern had its own breed of Re- Ipublicanism. People like U.S. Rep. Tom Davis (R-11), U.S. Sen. John Warner and Del. (R-42). Now, after a series of stunning defeats since the election of to the White House, Northern Virginia Republicans are a dying breed, with moderates bowing out or being voted out. “Donald Trump is the gift that keeps on giving,” said Del. (D-35) dur- Photo by Michael Pope ing a raucous victory rally in Richmond. Republicans haven’t won a statewide victory since “Virginians want Democrats to be in charge, 2009, and now that Democrats have seized control of Photo @PatHerrity via Twitter and Donald Trump was the factor that led the House of Delegates and state Senate, Gov. Ralph Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) with his wife Nancy after us to where we are.” Northam declared Virginia “officially blue” at a voting on Tuesday. Herrity will be the lone remaining Two years ago, Democrats picked up 15 raucous victory party in Richmond Tuesday night. Republican in elected office in Fairfax County. seats in the House of Delegates and un- seated longtime incumbents like Jim cumbent Republican Supervisor Pat Herrity for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action, LeMunyon (R-67). Last year, Democrats was able to eke out a narrow victory against “It’s guns. It’s the years of you’re going to get action.” took control of the U.S. House of Represen- Democratic challenger Linda Sperling. tatives and voted out U.S. Rep. Barbara “We have a clear message that the resi- trying to make it harder to ONE OF THE REASONS why Northern Comstock (R-10). This week, Democrats dents of the Springfield District want some- vote. It’s restrictions on Virginia no longer has its own brand of Re- flipped two seats in the state Senate and one who shares their common sense con- publicanism is its changing demographics. six seats in the House of Delegates, includ- servative values to have a seat at the table,” women’s health care and Over the last decade, the region has become ing Democratic challenger un- said Herrity. “The Springfield District wants more urban and more diverse. That’s led to seating longtime incumbent Del. Fairfax County to be a place where every- their privacy.” a changing sense of what its voters want (R-40). one can become successful.” — Del. (D-46) on from elected officials in the General Assem- “Dan Helmer won because voters in bly, and Democrats say that’s why Republi- Fairfax and Prince William want a repre- DEMOCRATS HAVEN’T controlled the why Republicans lost control of the cans have been expelled from power. sentative that doesn’t stand in the way of House of Delegates since the late 1990s, a General Assembly “When you get out of touch with constitu- progress,” said Jessica Post, president of the time when Republicans have been able to ents, that’s what happens,” said Del. Democratic Legislative Campaign Commit- use their majority to push back efforts on At the top of that agenda is what Demo- Charniele Herring (D-46), who serves as tee. “With his long record of standing up gun control, the minimum wage and the crats call common-sense gun control. When chairwoman of the House Democratic Cau- for his community, not his party, Dan will . Now voters have asked which issues motivated voters this cus. “It’s guns. It’s the years of trying to make an excellent delegate and will work expelled Republicans from power in a high- year, Democrats almost universally cited the make it harder to vote. It’s restrictions on to keep Virginia moving forward.” turnout election with almost 40 percent of lack of reaction to mass shootings across women’s health care and their privacy.” After the defeat of Hugo, who served as registered voters showing up to cast a bal- Virginia and the country. Democrats are Democrats may have seized power, but chairman of the House Republican Caucus, lot compared to 29 percent in 2015. House poised to institute universal background that doesn’t mean the fighting is over yet. the Fairfax County delegation in the Gen- Democratic Leader Eileen Filler-Corn says checks, ban assault-style weapons and give They’ll still have to vote on who leads the eral Assembly will have zero Republicans. that’s a mandate for change. judges authority to confiscate weapons from party when they gavel into session this year, Voters in Fairfax also rejected Republican- “Without a doubt, the House candidates people who raise red flags. and that could mean a fight to become backed candidates for the School Board. have offered Virginia a progressive and in- “Tomorrow the work begins, and the Speaker of the House when Democrats take Alexandria and Arlington haven’t had any clusive future,” said House Democratic people want to see results,” said Democratic control for the first time in 20 years. Filler- elected Republicans for years. The last foot- Leader Eileen Filler-Corn, who is a leading Senate Leader Dick Saslaw, who is expected Corn might be the obvious choice, but she hold the GOP has in Northern Virginia is candidate to be the next speaker. “And guess to lead the caucus next year. “They want to already has opposing from Del. Lashrecse the Springfield District, where longtime in- what? You, the voters, said yes.” see gun violence curtailed, and Everytown Aird (D-63). Election Results, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019 Unofficial election results as of Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019 For more results see ment bonds in the maximum aggregate principal www.elections.virginia.gov/2019-election- amount of $360,000,000 for the purposes of pro- results/ viding funds, in addition to funds from school Commonwealth’s Attorney Hunter Mill District bonds previously authorized, to finance, including Steve T. Descano (D) 166,103 60.86% Walter L. Acorn (D) unopposed 27,326 94.46% The Virginia House of Delegates and reimbursement to the County for temporary financ- Jonathan L. Fahey (I) 106,016 38.84% Lee District Senate both will be controlled by Democrats. ing for, the costs of school improvements, including Sheriff Rodney L. Lusk (D) unopposed 20,993 95.58% In the Senate, Virginia voters elected 21 acquiring, building, expanding and renovating Democrats and 18 Republicans with one seat Stacey Ann Kincaid (D) 201,112 78.07% properties, including new sites, new buildings or Christopher F. De Carlo (I) 53,458 20.75% Mason District still undecided. In the House, 55 Democrats additions, renovations and improvements to exist- Penelope A. “Penny” Gross (D) incumbent and 45 Republicans. Both House and Senate ing buildings, and furnishing and equipment, for Board of Supervisors, 15,007 63.65% were controlled by Republicans before with the Fairfax County public school system? District Representatives Gary N. Aiken (R) 8,468 35.92% slim margins. YES 204,200 77.38% Braddock District NO 59,702 22.62% James R. Walkinshaw (D) 18,437 59.63% Mount Vernon District SCHOOL BOND BALLOT QUESTION S. Jason Remer (R) 10,543 34.10% Daniel G. “Dan” Storck (D) incumbent, Carey Chet Campbell (I) 1,847 5.97% unopposed 23,505 94.27% This is the text of the public school bond CANDIDATES, FAIRFAX COUNTY question: Chairman, Board of Supervisors Dranesville District Shall Fairfax County, Virginia, contract a Jeffrey C. McKay (D) 175,028 65.99% John W. Foust (D) incumbent 20,437 64.36% See Election Results, Page 14 debt, borrow money, and issue capital improve- Joseph F. Galdo (R) 89,315 33.68% Ed. R. Martin (R) 11,227 35.36% www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ November 13-19, 2019 ❖ 3 News

Photos by Olivia Anello/The Connection The audience applauds as all veterans at the ceremony were recognized. All those who were able stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. A touching ceremony held at the Great Falls Honors Veterans Freedom Memorial. By Olivia Anello The Connection

t was a beautiful fall morning on Mon- day, as many gathered to celebrate IVeterans Day at the Great Falls Free- dom Memorial. The morning cer- emony was conducted by Andy Wilson, President of Friends of the Great Falls Free- dom Memorial. Wilson reminded guests why we celebrate Veterans Day, which is because the Armi- stice was signed at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. The Armi- stice was a proclamation signed by Presi- dent Woodrow Wilson, that celebrated the gratitude of victory and the heroic lives that served in World War I. Colonel Richard Leadbetter, a retired US Army veteran and keynote speaker for the morning shared thoughts and experiences so moving, captivating the audience for every word he had to say. He opened his speech expressing gratitude for a type of soldier he called the “citizen soldier.” These were all the men that were drafted to fight in World War II. Leadbetter shared what a privilege it was to serve with the draftees, because “they put down whatever they were doing and answered the call to put down their lives.” He reminded the audience that Andy Wilson, President of the Friends of the Great Retired US Army veteran, Colonel Richard Leadbetter “These were kids… Kids that went to school Falls Freedom Memorial, welcomes guests to the delivers a thoughtful testament to those who served with your kids. They were dating or about Veterans Day ceremony with him. to get married. But they were ready to go bination of a great fighting force and the wherever, and do whatever it took to pro- working to support them.” tect their country.” He acknowledged what “‘The Greatest Generation’ was built on the Pastor Ho Kang of the Smith Chapel remarkable soldiers they were, and how the United Methodist Church in Great Falls led war could never have been fought without combination of a great fighting force and the the audience in prayer as he delivered the them. United States working to support them.” invocation and the benediction. “Stir in our Leadbetter also drew attention to people hearts to be thankful for our heroes and let who call his generation, “The Greatest Gen- — Colonel Richard Leadbetter, them never be taken for granted,” Pastor eration” because of the capabilities of the US Army (ret), keynote speaker Kang rang out. He directed guests of the military at the time of war. He disagreed ceremony to “honor those who served our and acknowledged those who were left be- families…” he continued. “Those were the efforts and provide for the soldiers over- righteous country, those who bear the scars hind from the war. “Those that weren’t people who built ships and sent equipment seas.” Leadbetter concluded that “The of war, let us remember them and give drafted, the mothers, the wives, siblings, and sold war bonds, all to support the war Greatest Generation was built on the com- thanks to them.”

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Great Falls Church Seeks Director of Music Ministries Great Falls United Methodist Church, hearsal. He/She will also be responsible “The Church with a Heart in the Heart of for scheduling music at worship and cel- Great Falls,” located in Great Falls, is search- ebration services, and work collaboratively ing for an energetic and dynamic Director with the pastor and Organist in coordinat- of Music Ministries. ing music for worship services. A music This is a part-time position. The Director degree and keyboard experience are re- has the primary responsibility of directing quired, and conducting experience is essen- the church choir and the Handbell choir. tial. Must be a good communicator, flexible, The proper candidate will be responsible reliable and approachable. Send letters of for providing a spiritual approach to the interest along with resume to Karen Kelly choirs with a theologically centered re- at [email protected]. Bulletin Board

Submit civic/community announcements at pervisors Meeting ConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar. Photos and Dec. 10 Committee Meetings artwork welcome. Deadline is Thursday at noon, at ❖ 9:30 a.m. - Health, Housing and Human Ser- least two weeks before event. vices Committee ❖ 11 a.m. - Development Process Committee ❖ 1:30 p.m. - Transportation Committee Fairfax County ❖ 3 p.m. - General Assembly Annual Reception Board of Supervisors and Work Session PLAYGROUND CLOSING TEMPORARILY Meetings in 2019 The playground at Tysons Pimmit Park will be 12000 Government Center Parkway closing temporarily to allow for the replacement of the existing picnic shelter at the park. Work Fairfax, VA 22035 on the installation of a picnic shelter with new Nov. 19, 2019 9:30 a.m. - Full Board of metal roofing is scheduled now through Feb. 28, Supervisors Meeting 2020. The $120,000 project is being funded by Nov. 26 Committee Meetings the 2016 Park Bond. The address is 7584 ❖ 9:30 a.m. - Economic Advisory Commission Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. For details, call ❖ 11 a.m. - Personnel Committee 703-324-8662 or at ❖ 1:30 p.m. - Legislative Committee [email protected]. ❖ 3 p.m. - Budget Committee ❖ 5 p.m. - Audit Committee Dec. 3, 2019 9:30 a.m. - Full Board of Su- See Bulletin, Page 15

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Carole L. Herrick speaks at a meeting of The Woman’s Club of McLean as Club President Cecilia Glembocki looks on. Historian Carole Herrick Addresses Woman’s Club of McLean n Tuesday, Nov. 5, local author The incident is contained in the ninth of OCarole L. Herrick spoke at a meet- Herrick’s books, “Legendary Locals of ing of The Woman’s Club of McLean”, published in 2015 as part of a McLean, describing in detail a famous inci- “Legendary Locals” series. dent in McLean involving a Union soldier Herrick is a well-known local historian 731-C WALKER RD.· GREAT FALLS, VA during the Civil War. While serving as a sen- and is president of the McLean Historical State Farm Insurance Companies tinel on Chain Bridge, the soldier fell asleep Society. Home Office Bloomington, Illinois and as a result was court martialed and sen- She is a former chair of the Fairfax County Proud Supporter of Military Appreciation Mondays tenced to death. He was later pardoned by History Commission and has given courses President Lincoln. at the McLean Community Center.

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At dusk this past Friday, volunteers assembled in front of Saint Francis Church to construct the display which continued to stand through Veter- ans Day.

Photos contributed Great Falls Rotaract’s field Flags for Heroes of red, white and blue. riving east of the Great Falls Village along Georgetown Pike, local citizens and com- According to Pan, this is the club’s inaugural Flags Dmuters were offered a patriotic treat – for Heroes event and “it’s a wonderful opportunity Flags for Heroes. The local Rotaract Club to honor our heroes, to unify our community through supported by the Rotary Club of Great Falls, Scout this patriotic display, and to support local charities Troop 55 and Saint Francis Episcopal Church, erected and community organizations. The field of red, white a field of 100 flags in honor of Veterans and Heroes. and blue glory is also intended to elevate our sense This pop-up event was a fundraiser conducted by of community and demonstrate our determination the Rotaract Club in support of local charities and as loyal Americans, all while supporting worthwhile community programs. At dusk this past Friday, vol- causes.” unteers assembled in front of Saint Francis Church Rotaract is the young professionals group that to construct the display which continued to stand brings together people ages 18-30 to exchange ideas through Veterans Day. with leaders in the community, develop leadership On Saturday, the Rotaract Club conducted a cer- and professional skills, and have fun through ser- emony to honor sponsored heroes. In addition to the vice. volunteer organizations that supported the event, In communities worldwide, Rotary and Rotaract members of the public as well of veterans and fami- members work side by side to take action through lies from Walter Reed National Military Medical Cen- service. From big cities to rural villages, Rotaract is ter joined in the celebration. Mission BBQ sponsored changing communities like ours. a reception after the ceremony. Garrett Pan, the For more information regarding the local Rotaract founding Rotaract Club President presided over the Club or to join, contact Garrett Pan, President, at ceremony. Members of Scout Troop 55 served as the [email protected]. color guard.

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In this table design, Anne Walker used neutral linens which pro- vided a rich, but subtle backdrop to Royal Copenhagen china.

Photo by Anne Walker Setting a Thanksgiving Table Local designers share ideas for creating a festive tablescape.

By Marilyn Campbell The Connection

hether celebrating with large gather- ing of family or hosting an intimate Wdinner with friends, Thanksgiving offers an opportunity to express grati- tude, merriment and creativity. Though the day is noted for football games and parades, it’s the turkey dinner that takes center stage. Setting an aestheti- cally appealing table on which to place the perfectly prepped bird adds to a special touch to the quintessentially American meal. Photo by by Stacy Zarin Goldberg From monogrammed linen napkins to centerpieces Designer Pamela Harvey used china, crafted with backyard foliage, area designers offer colorful napkins and placemats to add ideas for creating a backdrop for one of the most color to this table setting. anticipated meals of the year. “The key to setting a beautiful Thanksgiving table Pamela Harvey in Oak Hill, Va. “Adding a simple stem is to keep it simple, said Amanda Mertins of Patina of pine needles to a napkin ring at each setting,” she Polished Living in Alexandria. “The big focus for said. “I always survey my own yard for clippings of Thanksgiving is, of course, the food.” magnolia or a great branch to add to the table.” Designer Anne M. Walker, Anne Walker Design in “A runner of eucalyptus branches mixed with tan- Potomac says that she’s created tablescapes that gerines or pears and casual ribbon makes for a great range from ultra-formal to super-casual. “By far my fall look,” continued Harvey. “Simple flower arrange- favorite is the unassuming, simple style of Scandi- ments using all the same flower or color make an navian table décor,” she said. “I like to use linen place- impact.” ments, rather a than tablecloth, so you can see the Forgo a centerpiece created by a florist, says Walker. beautiful wood of the table.” “Why not cut a few branches from your own garden “I prefer table linens made by Ekelund, a family- and create your own floral display?” asks Walker. owned Swedish company that has been producing “Many plants, including Nandina, produce beautiful fine linens since the 1600s,” said Walker. “Their red berries in the fall, which makes for a lovely, simple placemats and napkins have body and heft to them, table decoration.” and the natural flax color complements any style and The holidays are a perfect time to uncover trea- color of table. “ sured china and other pieces stored away, said Patterned, colorful napkins can add just the right Harvey. “I love the nostalgia of using pieces that were amount of interest to a table set with neutral china, handed down,” she said. “Varying the dish patterns suggests Mertins. “Bold napkin rings always add a is also a fun way to display china, such as using your nice punch,” she said. “Place cards make it very easy grandmother’s china mixed with more casual or ev- for guests to find their seat and they add a note of eryday place settings.” importance to the meal.” “Use your real silver and your best crystal – these Adding fresh greenery to a table setting is one of things are meant to be enjoyed,” added Walker. “Food the easiest and most cost effective ways to elevate and drink taste better when delivered from a glass your dining table decor, said Pamela Harvey of that’s been hand-blown and a silver fork.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ November 13-19, 2019 ❖ 9 News

Carefully transported from Durham, NH, Jim Dolph attracted visitors Photos ny Olivia Anello / The Connection with his fine Asian antique glassware. Some dated as far back as the Pastel-colored kitchen tins from France sit on a farm-style shelf in Mary Ming and Qi Dynasties, he said. Homer’s booth at the antique show. Antique Show Returns to McLean

By Olivia Anello former home on Balls Hill Road in McLean. “Antiquing is more exciting that way, if This year’s show was the first time back The Connection “Going ‘junkin,’ we called it,” Fontinel Ma- the seller knows exactly the story of where in the McLean Community Center after two son said as she shared her long history of something comes from. That in turn, gets years, due to the Center’s recent renovations. his past weekend, the 43rd an- antiquing. “I remember decorating my dorm the buyer excited because they know what Vendors and guests alike appreciated the lay- nual McLean Antiques Show room with antiques,” she continued, “it they’re getting is quality,” Whitenight said out and flow of the event. McLean resident Twas held at the McLean Com- wasn’t until I was a young adult that I real- of the vetting process. and budding Russian antique collector, Toni munity Center. A two-day event, ized not every family collects antiques for Fontinel Mason’s lasting connections with Ianniello, called the show “sophisticated” the McLean Antiques Show attracted ven- their homes.” fellow antique collectors brought more than and admired “how beautifully everything dors and visitors from all over the Mid-At- An accomplished collector, she became an 50 returning vendors, and three that were [laid] out in the Community Center.” lantic region, and as far as New Hampshire antique dealer at 26, and a show promoter new to her shows. A Dordy Fontinel Mason Fontinel Mason closed out the event on and Florida. Produced by expert antique col- by the age of 40. Fontinel Mason’s shows Show first-timer, Mary Homer, brought col- Sunday and said, “antiquing is the passion lector and promoter, Dordy Fontinel Mason, feature the quality vendors, who are care- orful pieces from her antique shop called of [her] life,” and getting to execute and share the show featured a wide variety of guar- fully vetted before arriving to their first MSealie’s in Adamstown, Pa. A taste for that with others brings her such purpose. She anteed authentic jewelry, glassware, silver, show. Returning vendor, Charlotte French antiques and barn style, Homer sum- pointed over to a booth where a vendor from pottery, artwork and more. Whitenight of Curiosities Antiques in Balti- marizes her goods as “Farmhouse with New Hampshire sat and said, “he has bronze A lifelong antique collector, Fontinel Ma- more, Md, appreciates that Fontinel Mason French flair.” Much of Homer’s merchandise figures from Ancient Egypt circa 1100 B.C… son got her start as a child, following her requires pinpoint accuracy and authentic- was pink or mint green, which brought such 1100 B.C.! How remarkable is it that we can grandparents as they traveled to shops, ity in order to have merchandise displayed light to a room of otherwise wooden or hold something in our hands, something in buying and collecting antiques for their in the show. dark-colored antiques. perfect condition, from 1100 B.C.?”

Mary Homer traveled from her antique shop, MSealie’s in Pennsyl- Visitors wander the McLean Commu- American antiques from the De- A vendor makes the sale to a vania, to share her “Farmhouse nity Center in search of something pression Era were displayed at customer, happy to be taking home with French Flair” style with the one-of-a-kind for their homes. Dordy Fontinel Mason’s booth. an antique print. people of McLean.

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Equestrian program touches Horses Heal and Teach Life Skills everyone involved. By Mercia Hobson The Connection

PIRIT Open Equestrian Program, Inc. celebrated the achievements of Sits students during the organization’s public presentation, “Ride for SPIRIT,” held Saturday, Nov. 9 at Frying Pan Farm Park Equestrian Center in Herndon. During the event, SPIRIT’s thera- peutic riding participants from across Fairfax County and beyond, ages five through adult, demonstrated how horse- back riding provided a fun experience that improved their balance, muscle tone, mo- tor skills, self-confidence and more. SPIRIT is a nonjudgmental zone, with collabora- tion between trained professionals, volun- teers, clients and the local government. While riders and their families remain the primary beneficiaries of SPIRIT’s program, one that promoted inclusion and urban Rider Nicole Springer receives her horsemanship for the healing and improve- blue ribbon from Huey Sullivan. ment of life skills, SPIRIT’s program also touched volunteers, staff and board mem- Photos by Mercia Hobson/The Connection tunate to have SPIRIT.” bers. It also gave one U.S. Army veteran The blue ribbon awardees, volunteers and others at “Ride4SPIRIT” While other riders, their family members “purpose.” assemble in the champion line at Frying Pan Farm Park Equestrian and volunteers of the SPIRIT Open Eques- Rider Nicole Springer, 19, of Sterling par- Center in Herndon. trian Program, echoed with similar com- ticipated in the SPIRIT Therapeutic Riding ments, for one U.S. Army veteran, Rob Program since she was nine years old. Ac- Mennell of Arlington, SPIRIT changed his cording to her mother, Laura-Jeanne, Nicole life. Mennell currently serves as Board Presi- was born with Low Muscle Tone. When they dent of SPIRIT Open Equestrian Program, first enrolled Nicole in the program, SPIRIT Inc. staff and volunteers engaged her daughter “Personally, SPIRIT gives me purpose. in playful exercises while ‘in-saddle’ on the After I left the military and stopped deploy- horse to help further develop the child’s core ing overseas, I didn’t have a cause that made strength and balance. Springer recalled how me feel like I was contributing to something Nicole stretched, reaching to touch the worthwhile. I also had trouble relating to horse’s ears and hindquarters and balanced, others. After working in combat environ- turning 360 degrees in the saddle thinking ments... I couldn’t fathom why people got it all fun and games. “She went from need- upset over seemingly trivial things and ing two side walkers (volunteers who spot- weren’t grateful for what they had,” said ted her while she rode) and a special type Mennell. of saddle for support, to being an indepen- “When I came to SPIRIT about three years dent rider. “Nicole’s confidence spills over,” ago, I saw a group of people dedicated said Springer. solely to helping others (two-legged or four - our horses are rescues). This tight-knit FOR NICOLE, the benefits proved to be community of volunteers gave me the team- more than physical and emotional. “I’ve based environment I missed, the opportu- made so many friends here; it’s a family nity to do physical labor, and most of all, affair,” she said. “I come once a week, on Rider Aaron Ho, 5, of Fairfax, Renee Kim, 7, of Fairfax excitedly the ability to help people in ways that were Tuesdays. I love to trot and ride. I also like Naomi Jacobs, 11, of Fairfax, Elena clutches her blue ribbon. instantly recognizable. Our kids light up to groom and walk the horses. When I’m Brunori of Vienna, and Sagarika when they see their horses, and they be- trotting and it just feels right, I think to Kagicha, 13, of Fairfax at pected ones. Volunteer/Assistant Meagan come so independent and confident in a myself, I’m doing it.” “Ride4SPIRIT,” held Sat., Nov., 9, Hosker, 16, of Reston worked the ring with matter of weeks. Everyone who shows up Rider Aaron Ho, 5, of Fairfax was one of Frying Pan Farm Park Equestrian other volunteers and staff during the pre- to SPIRIT — riders, families, volunteers and the youngest and newest participants in the Center, Herndon. sentation. Afterward, Hosker shared she even our horses — seem to leave with more program. His mother, Shirley peacefully decided to join the organization given she than they came with. Sorry to ramble on, watched from the stands as Naomi Jacobs, this program through Fairfax County had eight years riding experience under her this is a huge part of my life, and I’m so 11, of Fairfax, Sagarika Kagicha, 13, of Parktakes. My goal is to promote his social belt and she wanted to put it to good use. proud of our team and our community,” said Fairfax and Elena Brunori of Vienna walked and communication skills. As long as he en- “I was an introvert,” Hosker said. “But be- Mennell. beside her son and led his horse. Reins in joys it, we will keep signing up. The staff and ing around these amazing children and hand, Aaron focused and listened atten- volunteers have such passion,” said Ho. adults opened a new and happier view for SPIRIT is a registered 501(c) (3) organi- tively to his walkers. He followed their po- For Noah Cullinan, 9, of Fairfax, a two- me,” she said. zation, EIN #20-849-2941. According to sition commands to lean forward and sit up. year veteran of the program, his mother, In an interview after the event, Barry SPIRIT, if interested in Therapeutic Riding “We love it here. Aaron looks forward to it Nancy said she saw her son’s confidence Dresdner of Herndon, Board Vice President or Equine Assisted Learning/Beginner every week. He’s autistic and this program “shine through when riding the horses.” of SPIRIT Open Equestrian Program said, Classes, register with Fairfax County Park has really helped him with his speech. The According to Cullinan, therapeutic riding “The main thing I want to say is that when Authority; contact Frying Pan Farm Park at volunteers talk to him while he’s on the horse helped to further develop Noah’s core I first met Dada (Davorka Suvak, Executive 703-437-9101. If a youth in the FCPS sys- and conversation goes back and forth. He’s muscles, particularly beneficial since he has Director of SPIRIT) and heard her speak so tem would benefit from the SPIRIT pro- able to focus and follow directions. We moved Downs Syndrome. passionately about SPIRIT, I fell in love with gram, contact the case manager; for all here from New Mexico this summer and did Volunteers and board members also re- the program, and I wanted to do more to other programs or information visit a program there. I searched online and found ceived benefits from their service, unex- help out...The community is extremely for- [email protected]. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ November 13-19, 2019 ❖ 11 Calendar SUNDAY/NOV. 17 Turkey Trot 5K Race. 8 a.m. At Tysons Corner Park, Greensboro Drive, McLean. This the first official professionally run 5K Race in Tysons Submit entertainment announcements at Corner sponsored by Rotary of Tysons, Lerner www.connectionnewspapers.com/Calendar/. The Corporation and other Tysons businesses to deadline is noon on Friday. Photos/artwork support local charities. Cost is $45. Email encouraged. Catherine Ahearn at [email protected]. Breakfast Buffet. 8 a.m. to noon. At Vienna American Legion Post 180, 330 Center Street, N, ONGOING Vienna. Get omelets, scrambled eggs, blueberry Students’ Art Work on Display. At Great Falls pancakes, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy Starbucks, 9863 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. and more. Adults $10, children 12 and under Falls Studios in collaboration with Great Falls $4. For more information, call 703-938-6580. Starbucks presents “Still Life in the Style of American Realism,” the work of 10 young artists TUESDAY/NOV. 19 ages 7-13 years who studied under Michela Heroines of . 6 p.m. At The Ritz Mansuino, artist and Fellow at Studio Carlton Tysons Corner, 1700 Tysons Blvd., Incamminati/Philadelphia in summer camp at McLean. Heroines of Washington is a March of the Arts of Great Falls. The exhibit space in the Dimes event that recognizes and honors Starbucks conference room rotates the work of professional women in the D.C. Metro Area for local students from the Arts of Great Falls, their dedication to community service. Cost is Colvin Run Elementary, Forestville Elementary $300. Email: Kate Leib at and Great Falls Elementary schools. Visit [email protected] www.GreatFallsStudios.com. Author William S. Connery. 7:30-9 p.m. At McLean Farmers Market. Fridays, through Nov. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave., E, 15, 8 a.m.-noon at Lewinsville Park, 1659 Chain Vienna. Discussion of Col. John Singleton Bridge Road, McLean. Visit Mosby, the Grey Ghost, in the Civil War and www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/ beyond. Books available for sale and signing. mclean. Free. Visit the website: https:// Great Falls Farmers Market. Year-round, The cast of McLean High School’s production of librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/541197 Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 778 Walker Road, Great Falls. Music, vendors, fresh produce, fresh “You Can’t Take It With You.” WEDNESDAY/NOV. 20 prepared food, delightful bakery, spices from Holy Happy Hour. 6:15 p.m. at Lewinsville around the world, wild-caught fish, grass-fed, Presbyterian Church, 1724 Chain Bridge free-range meats, organic-fed poultry and eggs. ‘You Can’t Take It With You’ at McLean High School Road, McLean. Rock music from the 1969 Email [email protected] Woodstock event featuring Lewinsville’s pipe Oakton Farmers Market. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 ”You Can’t Take It With You,” Nov. 21-24. Show times are Thursdays thru Sundays at 7 p.m.; organ with guitars, bass, drums, and vocals. p.m. at Unity of Fairfax Church, 2854 Hunter Saturday and Sunday matinee at 1:30 p.m. at McLean High School, 1633 Davidson Road, McLean. Artists: Bruce Deatley, drums; Joe Koenig, Mill Road, Oakton. Year-round weekly farmers Meet the Sycamores, the family that is the very definition of eccentric itself. Directed by Phillip Reid guitar; Clay McConnell, bass & vocals; John market in Oakton. Local produce, meats/eggs, and Assistant Directed by Annalise Kirby. Nothaft, organ. For more information, visit dairy, baked goods, and more. Visit community- Tickets are $12 online, $15 at the door, and $8 for students, and can be purchased at https:// https://www.lewinsville.org/concerts/ or call foodworks.org. www.etix.com/ticket/v/15599. the church office during business hours 703- 356-7200. WEDNESDAY/NOV. 13 Gourds and Gobblers. 1-2 p.m. At Riverbend THURSDAY-SATURDAY/NOV. 21-23 Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls. Christmas Craft Sale. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. At Turkeys seem to be on everything this time of Oakton Church of the Brethren, 10025 year. Did you know that wild turkeys still roam Courthouse Rd., Vienna. This big annual in Great Falls? Give your kids a chance to learn fundraising craft sale features a variety of about this shy bird and some of the other handmade items, craft supplies, holiday decor, animals and plants that are an important part of baked goods, a soup-and-salad lunch, and more. our Thanksgiving tradition. For youngsters age Free admission. Hours are 10-7 p.m. Thursday 2-5. Call 703-759-9018 or visit and Friday; 10-4 p.m. Saturday. Visit the www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend. website: www.oaktonbrethren.org. Duckhorn Wine Dinner. 6:30 p.m. At Book Sale. At Great Falls Library, 9830 Broadway Gallery, 1025-I Seneca Road, Great Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. The Friends of the Falls. Broadway Gallery and BRX American Great Falls Library hold their semi-annual book Bistro present the Duckhorn Wine Dinner. Come sale in the branch in time for the Christmas savor a five-course meal paired with five wines. season. In addition to a nice selection of Cost is $85/person. Broadway Gallery will be Christmas books for kids and adults alike, we presenting new works by lauded Japanese artist, feature a great variety of genres in books, DVDs, Hiromi Ashlin, known for her intricate audio books, CDs and eclectica. Donations for multimedia origami creations. Hiromi’s work the sale will be accepted for as long as we have will be featured on the BRX gallery wall from the space! Dates and times: Thursday, Nov. 21, Nov. 13 to Jan. 4, 2020. To RSVP, call 703-433- Members Pre-Sale (join at the door, $15) 6-8 9050. p.m.; Friday, Nov. 22, Book Sale open to public 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 23, Book Sale NOV. 14-16 open to public 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” 7:30 p.m. on The Irish Inn Mates will play at The Old Brogue Irish Pub in Great Falls 23, 4-5 p.m. Books $5/bag. For details, contact Nov. 14, 15, and 16 and 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 16. on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 5 and 7 p.m. the Library at 703-757-8560, or At James Madison High School, 2500 James [email protected]. Madison Drive, Vienna. This classic Shakespearean comedy is full of whimsy as NOV. 21-24 magically confused lovers fight, craftsmen Traditional Celtic Music at The Old Brogue ”You Can’t Take It With You.” Show times are rehearse a poorly-produced play for a wedding, Traditional Celtic Music, Sunday, Nov. 17 . 5 and 7 p.m. at The Old Brogue Irish Pub, 760-C Thursday thru Sunday at 7 p.m.; Saturday and and fairies meddle in the lives of mortals. Walker Road, Great Falls. Fall concert of traditional Celtic music of the Irish Inn Mates which Sunday matinee at 1:30 p.m. At McLean High Tickets www.madisondrama.com for $10 and at features Tina Eck (Irish flute and whistles), Jesse Winch (bodhrán Irish bouzouki, banjo), Mitch School, 1633 Davidson Road, McLean. Meet the the door for $12. Sycamores, the family that is the very definition Fanning (fiddle) and Zan McLeod (bouzouki, guitar, mandolin). The band of highly skilled musicians of eccentric itself. Directed by Phillip Reid and FRIDAY/NOV. 15 is much beloved by the Mid-Atlantic Irish community, and are performers of traditional Irish music. Assistant Directed by Annalise Kirby, the cast is Young Adult Game Night. 7:30-9:30 p.m. At The Old Brogue is a fully licensed restaurant, with a masterful selection of ales and world and Irish led by Graham Cole, Benjamin Cudmore, John Lewinsville Presbyterian Church, 1724 Chain cuisine. Tickets must be purchased in advance at oldbrogue.com - $18 general admission/$12 Godwin, Wyatt Lahr, Will Chapman, and Bridge Road, McLean. The Young Adult Ministry children. Call 703-759-3309. Michael Aten. Tickets are $12 online, $15 at the at Lewinsville Presbyterian Church will be door, and $8 for students, and can be purchased hosting its third Game Night of the program LARD Dog & The Band of Shy. 4 p.m. At The at https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15599. year. Bring friends and games you are interested SATURDAY/NOV. 16 Alden Theater, at the McLean Community in playing. Contact Pastor Annamarie Harvest Marketplace. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. At Our Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Cost is FRIDAY/NOV. 22 Groenenboom at email: Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 8601 $15/$10 MCC district residents. Parents’ Choice McLean Art Society Meeting. 10 a.m. to noon. [email protected] or call 703-356- Wolftrap Rd., Vienna. Come browse for Award-winners Lard Dog & The Band of Shy At The McLean Community Center, 1234 7200. www.lewinsville.org/events/young-adult- keepsakes that will make great gifts and home have burst onto the family entertainment scene Ingleside Ave., McLean. Gale Pean, a proponent game-night/ decor as we transition into the Christmas converting countless families to be fans of their of palette knife painting, will be the featured Season. A variety of vendors will be present. quirky universe and highly infectious tunes. Call artist. She will be doing a demonstration of NOV. 15-17 Relax and enjoy a cup of coffee and baked goods the Center at 703-790-0123, TTY: 711, or visit techniques. Guests are welcome. Call 703-790- Still Life & Floral Workshop. Friday, 6-8 p.m.; at the Cafe. Prepare for Christmas this year by the website, www.mcleancenter.org. 0123. Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 9:30 making your own Christmas Lantern (Parol). “Simon and Garfunkel [Revisited] Live in a.m.-4:30 p.m. At The Arts of Great Falls, 756 www.olgcva.org/news-post/~post/harvest- NOV. 17, 24, AND DEC. 8 Central Park.” 7 p.m. At The Alden Theater, Walker Road, Great Falls. The paintings of marketplace Celtic Concerts. 5 and 7 p.m. At the Old Brogue at the McLean Community Center, 1234 nationally-acclaimed artist Robert Johnson Model Railroaders Open House. 1-5 p.m. at Irish Pub, 760-C Walker Road, Great Falls. Ingleside Ave., McLean. Recreated by Lee evoke a newfound appreciation for the power the Vienna Depot, 231 Dominion Road NE. Presents the 17th season of family friendly, Fall Lessack and Johnny Rodgers. Cost is $40/$35 and elegance of work done in the classical Northern Virginia Model Railroaders hold an Traditional Celtic Concerts, a five-week series of senior/$30 MCC district residents. Accurate and tradition. This workshop will present the open house at the Vienna Depot each month and top quality music. Tickets must be purchased in honest recreation of the concert’s original 21- principles underlying this approach to art that on Vienna celebration days, including Viva! advance at oldbrogue.com — $18 general song set list, including two songs not included have been passed along for the last five Vienna and the Vienna Holiday Stroll. Free admission/$12 children. Season ticket: $80/ on the 1982 concert album. Call the Center at centuries from master to apprentice, teacher to admission. Call 703-938-5157 or visit $60. www.ionamusic.com/brogue.shtml or 703-790-0123, TTY: 711, or visit: student, and artist to artist. Call 703-232-1575. www.nvmr.org. www.oldbrogue.com or call 703-759-3309. www.aldentheatre.org. 12 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ November 13-19, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People

Daniel Silvestri – Driver #97 Whelen All-American Late Model Race Car.

Photos by Dinah Mullins Great Falls Teenager Gets One Step Closer to NASCAR Dreams Nascar names Daniel Silvestri ‘Virginia Rookie of the Year.’

our typical teenager gets the opportunity to drive Ya car for the first time around 16 years old. But for one Great Falls teenager, that opportunity came when he was nearly 7 years old. At 6 1/2 years old, Daniel Silvestri jumped into his first competitive go-kart at Daniel Silvestri crossing the finish line Allsports Grand Prix which was at . located in Sterling. Fast forward ten years, Daniel can be found behind the wheel of a NASCAR Whelen All-American Late Model Series car powered by a 500 HP engine generating average speeds over 90 MPH. Racing around a 0.4 mile oval track in South Boston, Virginia, Daniel finished his first season of 12 races with eight top 10s and six top 5s against some of the toughest competitors in the series. Last week he received the offi- cial word from NASCAR that he Daniel Silvestri racing at South Boston Speedway in the was the 2019 Virginia Rookie of NASCAR Whelen All-American Late Model Series. the Year and was invited to the NASCAR Awards event in Char- ball, or lacrosse. “It took me some have no idea where racing is go- lotte, N.C. in late November. time to accept Daniel’s passion ing to take us, but I do know it So how does a kid from North- with racing. I wanted to run away has been a real blessing to our ern Virginia progress from go-karts from racing because there were no family. I wouldn’t change a thing.” to NASCAR? Daniel’s dad, Brian local racing venues in Northern As the 2019 season comes to an Silvestri, explained, “I was aware Virginia, so I had no idea where end, Daniel’s 2020 plans are be- of NASCAR growing up but I re- to start. It would require a family ing finalized. He will likely be ally didn’t follow the sport. I have commitment. After watching found racing at all the major Vir- no idea how Daniel found it, but Daniel progress and realizing this ginia tracks including South Bos- it was clear early on that Daniel wasn’t a phase, I accepted the fact ton Speedway, Dominion Raceway loved racing.” Like most parents, that my son’s passions are not and Langley Speedway. Brian thought his son would en- mine. I think that is something a To stay updated on his journey joy the go-karts for a little while lot of parents struggle with. We and get all the latest updates, fol- but eventually pick up more tra- think we know our kids, but in the low Daniel on Facebook or ditional sports like baseball, foot- end they are their own person. I Instagram @danielsilvestriracing. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ November 13-19, 2019 ❖ 13 Election Results

From Page 3 Providence District Chris E. Koerner (endorsed by District 86 Dalia A. Palchik (D) 18,885 69.34% Democrats) 139,641 19.95% Ibraheem S. Samirah (D), incumbent, Eric Anthony Jones (R) 8,184 30.05% C. Jane Dudik (endorsed by unopposed 13,588 89.45% Republicans) 80,604 11.52% Springfield District Edward F. McGovern (endorsed by Patrick S. “Pat” Herrity (R) incumbent Republicans) 80,281 11.47% VIRGINIA STATE SENATE 18,360 50.72% Christopher A. Bowen (endorsed by Linda D. Sperling (D) Republicans) 78,558 11.23% District 30 17,765 49.07% Jonah E. “Jet” Thomas Adam P. Ebbin (D), incumbent, 17,888 2.56% unopposed 40,942 91.67% Sully District Kathy L. Smith (D) incumbent District 31 20,280 62.70% CANDIDATES, GENERAL ASSEMBLY Barbara A. Favola (D), incumbent, Srilekha R. Palle (R) unopposed 44,347 91.82% 11,979 37.04% House of Delegates District 34 District 32 Kathleen J. Murphy (D), incumbent Janet D. Howell (D), incumbent SCHOOL BOARD 15,166 57.69% 44,424 73.17% School Board At-Large (three) Gary G. Pan (R) 11,100 42.22% Arthur G. Purves (R) Karen A. Keys-Gamarra, incumbent 16,171 26.64% (endorsed by Democrats) District 35 160,138 21.99% Mark L. Keam (D), incumbent, District 33 Abrar E. Omeish (endorsed by unopposed 15,330 92.63% Jennifer B. Boysko (D), incumbent Democrats) 145,143 19.93% 32,258 64.83% Rachna Sizemore Heizer (endorsed by District 36 Suzanne D. Fox (R) 17,446 35.06% Democrats) 139,278 19.12% Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum, incumbent, Cheryl A. Buford (endorsed by unopposed 17,659 92.78% District 34 Republicans) 101,831 13.98% J. C. “Chap” Petersen (D), incumbent, Priscilla M. DeStefano (endorsed by District 37 unopposed 39,971 91.15% Republicans) 100,166 13.75% David L. Bulova (D), incumbent, Vinson Palathingal (endorsed by unopposed 13,470 91.98% District 35 Republicans) 79,579 10.93% Richard L. “Dick” Saslaw (D), District 38 incumbent, unopposed Braddock District, School Board L. (D), incumbent, unopposed 33,563 92.75% Megan O. McLaughlin, incumbent 12,619 93.22% (endorsed by Democrats) District 36 20,775 67.40% District 39 Scott A. Surovell (D), incumbent, Zia Tompkins (endorsed by Republicans) Vivian E. Watts (D), incumbent unopposed 35,131 95.82% 9,938 32.24% 14,361 67.91% Nick O. Bell (R) 6,740 31.87% District 37 Dranesville District, School Board Dave W. Marsden (D), incumbent, Elaine V. Tholen (endorsed by District 40 unopposed 37,720 90.49% Democrats) 17,988 57.50% Dan I. Helmer (D) 14,015 53.46% Anastasia S. Karloutsos (endorsed by Timothy D. “Tim” Hugo (R), incumbent District 39 Republicans) 11,523 36.84% 12,172 46.43% George L. Barker (D), incumbent Ardavan Mobasheri 1,715 5.48% 37,989 65.92% District 41 S. W. “Dutch” Hillenburg (R) Hunter Mill District, School Board Eileen Filler-Corn (D), incumbent 19,571 33.96% Melanie K. Meren (endorsed by 15,526 71.14% Democrats) 22,893 69.25% John M. Wolfe (I) 4,213 19.30% CLERK OF COURT Laura Ramirez Drain (endorsed by Rachel D. Mace (L) 1,713 7.85% (Alexandria City) Republicans) 10,054 30.41% J. Greg Parks (D), unopposed District 42 26,466 93.98% Lee District, School Board Kathy K. L. Tran (D), incumbent Tamara J. Derenak Kaufax, incumbent, 14,532 59.53% Commonwealth’s Attorney (endorsed by Democrats) Steve P. Adragna (R) (ARLINGTON COUNTY-FALLS 20,736 95.70% 9,857 40.38% CHURCH CITY) Parisa Dehghani-Tafti (D) unopposed Mason District, School Board District 43 45,334 90.01% Ricardy J. Anderson (endorsed by Mark D. Sickles (D), incumbent Democrats) 16,077 76.89% 14,488 77.64% Sheriff (ARLINGTON COUNTY) Tom L. Pafford 4,431 21.19% G. Gail Parker (I) 3,876 20.77% Elizabeth F. “Beth” Arthur 49,929 97.29% Mount Vernon District, District 44 School Board Paul E. Krizek (D), incumbent Commissioner of Revenue Karen L. Corbett Sanders, incumbent 12,271 70.52% (ARLINGTON COUNTY) (endorsed by Democrats) Richard T. Hayden (R) Ingrid H. Morroy 49,406 97.50% 17,611 62.31% 5,105 29.34% Steven D. Mosley (endorsed by Treasurer (ARLINGTON COUNTY) Republicans) 8,844 31.29% District 45 Carla F. de la Pava 49,741 97.34% Pamela C. Ononiwu 1,716 6.07% Mark H. Levine (D), incumbent, unopposed 19,208 91.41% Member County Board Providence District, School Board (ARLINGTON COUNTY) vote for Karl V. Frisch (endorsed by Democrats) District 46 2 16,644 61.72% Charniele L. Herring (D), incumbent, Kate A. “Katie” Cristol Andrea L. “Andi “ Bayer (endorsed by unopposed 12,270 92.03% 41,097 40.51% Republicans) 10,167 37.70% Christian E. Dorsey District 47 38,087 37.55% Springfield District, School Board Patrick A. Hope (D), incumbent, Audrey R. Clement 13,326 13.14% Laura Jane H. Cohen (endorsed by unopposed 20,993 96.16% Arron O’Dell 7,189 7.09% Democrats) 17,745 50.46% Elizabeth L. Schultz, incumbent District 48 Member School Board (endorsed by Republicans) Richard C. “Rip” Sullivan (D), (ARLINGTON COUNTY) 14,809 42.12% incumbent, unopposed Reid S. Goldstein 47,880 95.85% R. Kyle McDaniel 2,529 7.19% 18,680 94.27%

Sully District, School Board District 49 Stella G. Pekarsky (endorsed by Alfonso H. Lopez (D), incumbent Democrats) 18,585 58.43% 13,393 83.43% Unofficial Tom A. Wilson, incumbent (endorsed by Terry W. Modglin (I) Republicans) 13,144 41.33% 2,522 15.71% Election Results Soil and Water Conservation District 53 Director Northern Virginia Marcus B. Simon (D), incumbent, Tuesday, District Vote for Three unopposed 15,554 93.83% Monica A. Billger (endorsed by Democrats) 153,051 21.87% District 67 Nov. 5, 2019 Gerald Owen “Jerry” Peters Jr., Karrie K. Delaney (D), incumbent, incumbent, (endorsed by Democrats) unopposed 15,415 89.48% For more results see 148,091 21.16% www.elections.virginia.gov/2019- election-results/ 14 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ November 13-19, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Bulletin From Page 5 Chino Lourie,

COMMUNITY HELP NEEDED Rest in Peace Recycling Project. At Church of the Good Shepherd, 2351 Hunter Mill Road, Vienna. The By KENNETH B. LOURIE church has a new project lined up for its January 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Morning of As much as I try not to self-indulge in my Service and is asking community residents to weekly column, I am aware that I don’t always begin now to collect plastic caps and lids. The succeed. It seems I can only write about what I special recycling effort already has engaged the feel, what I see and what I hear, be it personal, church’s membership in starting to bring plastic professional or public. To that end — which caps and lids to fill “Chomper,” a fun, child- Q\Z[PÄLZT`TLHUZ0OH]LVM[LUPU]VS]LK`V\ friendly recycling container in the main entrance regular readers in my cancer life, as well as a to the church. A second special recycling bin for ML^V[OLY¸WYP]HJPLZ¹0»]LILLUJVTMVY[HISLZOHY- easy drop-off is located just inside the church’s office entrance. For details of what plastic caps/ PUN!MHTPS`PUJS\KPUNWL[ZMYPLUKZÄUHUJLZHUK lids are suitable, see the occasional faux pas (if I am anything, I am www.GoodShepherdVA.com. open, perhaps too open, if certain other familial opinions are to be considered). WEDNESDAY/NOV. 13 This meandering start is meant to explain — Transportation Meeting. 6:30-8:30 p.m. At indirectly, how when something is preoccupying Westgate Elementary School Cafeteria, 7500 T`TPUKP[PZKPMÄJ\S[ULHYPTWVZZPISLMVYTL[V Magarity Road, Falls Church. The Fairfax County write about something that’s not. At present my Department of Transportation (FCDOT) will host a second community meeting on the preoccupation is with one of my cats: Chino. He proposed Magarity Road Walkway is not doing well, at all. After multiple emergen- improvements. FCDOT staff will update J`YVVT]PZP[ZHUKMVSSV^\WHWWVPU[TLU[Z^P[O attendees on scoping and design changes that ]L[LYPUHYPHUZV]LY[OLWHZ[ML^^LLRZP[HWWLHYZ have occurred since the June 2018 meeting. This OPZKPHIL[LZOHZÄUHSS`NV[[LU[OLILZ[VMOPT project will provide a continuous curb and leading to the worst possible outcome: death, gutter and an 8-foot-wide asphalt walkway with some dignity, hopefully. along the south side of Magarity Road. New 0U[^VVMV\YTVZ[YLJLU[]PZP[Z[V[OL]L[LY- crosswalks across Magarity Road are proposed at Tremayne Place, Cherri Dr. and Ware Rd. PUHYPHU^LOH]LOHKWYLSPTPUHY`KPZJ\ZZPVUZ Westgate School drop off/pick-up turning HIV\[L\[OHUPaPUN*OPUV>LOH]LYLZPZ[LKZVMHY movements will be simplified and made safer. HUKOH]LJVU[PU\LKLZWLJPHSS`T`^PML+PUH Several bus stops will be relocated. Several [VNP]LOPTHZT\JO[SJHZ^LJHU/V^L]LY sidewalk ramps will be upgraded to current his quality of life, as described by our primary standards. A new 8-foot wide asphalt walkway ]L[LYPUHYPHUVU-YPKH`PZ¸UV[NVVK¹;VPU]VRL will also be added in front of the Westgate rework a phrase commonly associated with School. Feedback is due by Nov. 27, 2019, and some human beings in early childhood: Chino may be submitted at the meeting; via the online feedback form; in writing to FCDOT at 4050 PZMHPSPUN[V[OYP]L[OV\NOOL[\YULKPUSH[L Legato Road, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22033; or September. Other than engaging with us when by calling 703-877-5600. Visit the project we call his name or pet him, Chino is not able website at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ to do nearly enough (eating, drinking, groom- transportation/projects/magarity-road-sidewalk. PUN\ZPUN[OLSP[[LYIV_[VNP]L\ZT\JOOVWL Fairfax County Park Authority Board 5L]LY[OLSLZZOLPZOVTLHUKJ\YSLK\WPUOPZ Meeting. 7:30 p.m. in the Herrity Building, MH]VYP[LZWV[PU[OLRP[JOLU[OV\NOIHYLS`HISL[V 12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 941, get around. Fairfax. The Park Authority Board’s 12 0^V\SKU»[JOHYHJ[LYPaLV\YHJ[P]P[`HZH]PNPS appointed members establish strategic policy and direction for the Park Authority. Open to I\[ULP[OLY+PUHUVYT`ZLSMHYLWSHUUPUN[VSLH]L the public. For agenda and more information, the house (or one of us will be at home if the visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ other needs to go out) anytime soon. With this boardagn2.htm or call 703-324-8662. ^LLRLUKVMPUHJ[P]P[`V\YMVJ\ZPZL_JS\ZP]LS` on Chino. Yet here I sit, a literary task at hand, NOV. 13-DEC. 18 H[[LTW[PUN[VUH]PNH[LLTV[PVUHSS`[OLWYVZWLJ[ Active Aging Wellness Exercise Class. 11 VMOPZWHZZPUNHUK[OLZPNUPÄJHUJLVMZ\JOHSVZZ a.m. to 12 p.m. At Oakton Church of the 0[»ZILLU`LHYZVYZVZPUJL^L»]LOHK[V Brethren, 10025 Courthouse Road, Vienna. An eight week exercise class to improve strength, consider euthanizing a pet. It was either Bailey, balance and mobility for older adults sponsored V\YZLJVUKNVSKLUYL[YPL]LYVY*OLZ[LYV\Y by Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna. Cost is second dwarf rabbit. I can’t remember exactly as $40 for 8 week session – payable to Sun Fitness it was around this time that I was diagnosed with LLC. To register, contact Casey Tarr, S\UNJHUJLYHUKILNHUOLH]`K\[`JOLTV[OLY- [email protected] or 703-821-6838. HW`)\[^L»]LHSSZ\Y]P]LKZPUJL[OLUHUKL]LU NOV. 14-15 added a few critters: Chino’s brother, Biscuit, Twinkle, our white cat with an attitude and two Training in Construction Safety. Thursday, Nov. 14 from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Friday, Nov. TVYLYLZJ\LZ¸;OL)SHJRPLZ¹HZ^LJHSS[OLT! 15 from 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. At VAHC, 8300 Andrew and Sloane, black, domestic short hair Boone Blvd, Suite 450, Tysons Corner. Join the siblings. As longtime animal owners, we knew Virginia Hispanic Chamber to attend OSHA – 10 [OPZKH`^V\SKJVTLI\[NP]LUT`JHUJLY Hour Training in Construction (In Spanish). The KPHNUVZPZ!¸TVU[OZ[V[^V`LHYZ¹0[OPUR^L goal is to reach the Hispanic Workforce by ÄN\YLK0»KIL[OLÄYZ[[VNV:VP[»ZIV[O\WZL[[PUN providing quality training in topics related to and distracting in a way, our normal pursuits, Safety and Health, in alliance with the Virginia because what’s happening — both good (me still Department of Labor and Industry. This training has an estimated value of $100. ILPUNHSP]LHUKIHK*OPUVZ\JJ\TIPUN[VOPZ illness) is not what we anticipated happening. As SATURDAY/NOV. 16 a result, I am self-indulging you in my preoccu- Forum Breakfast Series. 9 a.m. At Tower Club, WH[PVUILJH\ZL0»T\UHISL[V[OPUR^YP[LV\[ZPKL 8000 Towers Crescent Drive, Suite 1700, Tysons [OLIV_(ÄN\YH[P]LIV_VU^OPJO*OPUVZP[Z Corner. Join in a review and analysis of the front and center, mostly down but not quite out. 2019 election results with George Mason Still, we’re not exactly sitting and staring University Dean Mark Rozell, a recognized blankly into space, but neither are we enter- expert in Southern and Virginia politics. Rozell taining too many other thoughts. We are here will review and analyze the results of the Nov. 5 elections just 10 days after the ballots have been for Chino so with a column to write, it is being counted. Cost is $45 - Single Ticket to Breakfast; written with Chino as the subject, and excuse for $30 - Young Professional Ticket (must be under ^OH[PZ^YP[[LUPU[OPZZWHJL-VYWS\Z`LHYZ 40 years old); and $100 - Breakfast Sponsor *OPUVOHZILLUT`JVTWHUPVU>LOH]LY\IILK (Two tickets and recognition). noses too many times to remember. He has my WEDNESDAY/NOV. 18 ZJLU[HUKHZZ\JO0OH]LILSVUNLK[VOPT:VVU 0MLHYOL»SSILSVUN[VUVVULHUK0»SSOH]LSVZ[OPZ “Dining with Dorothy.” 12 p.m. At Lotus SV]PUNMLLSPUN/L^HZHZ^LL[HUKHMMLJ[PVUH[L Garden 224 Maple Ave., W, Vienna. Join friends with the Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna or cat. We will miss him terribly. make new ones. Newcomers are always welcome. Call 703-281-0538 or visit www.scov.org. To reserve your space, contact Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for Dorothy Flood at [email protected]. The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ November 13-19, 2019 ❖ 15 16 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ November 13-19, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com