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Mount Vernon’s Hometown Newspaper • A Connection Newspaper March 21, 2013 Page 16 Money Game Will Route 1 corridor see improvements as a result Photos by Photos of transportation agreement? By Michael Lee Pope Northern Virginia Transportation Renée Ruggles The Gazette Authority will be able to spend about $300 million of it as its eople in Mount Vernon members see fit. And Fairfax P have been talking about County would also get new rev- widening Route 1 for de- enue through an increased sales /The Gazette cades. Studies have been funded, tax, which could also be used for and money to widen part of it has the Route 1 corridor. been secured from the federal gov- “We are not going to the bank ernment. But little has been ac- yet because we don’t have a dol- complished — so far. Many people lar in hand yet,” said Lee District Experienced Rebuilding Together volunteers and firefighters from Mount Vernon who are stuck in traffic every day Supervisor Jeff McKay. “The gov- Station #9, worked together to build the ramp. Preparations began on March 11. hope the historic ernor could still transportation veto this. It package that the “I think that there could still be Volunteers Build Wheelchair Ramp General Assem- challenged in bly sent to Re- are many demands court. And so publican Gov. we’re not setting Firefighters Bob McDonnell on that money. up a plan here to might finally go spend the partner with provide funding There are a lot of money.” Rebuilding to widen the corridor all the areas around the LEGISLATORS Together. way from region that would HAVE BEEN Woodlawn to arguing about irefighters from the Hybla Valley. like to see the transportation Mount Vernon Fire Sta- “I think that funding for tion #9 worked with Nina Schneider is the there are many money spent there, years, and the F demands on last-minute the group Rebuilding homeowner who re- and Route 1 is Firefighter Eric Russell Together on March 13, building a ceived the new wheel- that money,” compromise on started the process to get wheelchair ramp for a local resi- chair ramp. She is con- said Edith going to be the transporta- the wheelchair ramp for dent on Bluebird Lane unable to fined to using a wheel- Kelleher, execu- tion package Nina Schneider. She had leave her home. chair for multiple health tive director of competing provided a sur- to depend on the Fire Rebuilding Together-AFF, a non- related reasons. She the Southeast prise ending to Department to carry her profit organization, provides criti- expressed appreciation Fairfax Develop- amongst many the 2013 Gen- out of her home, each cally needed home repairs and to regain some of her ment Corpora- eral Assembly time she had to leave. modifications. independence. tion. “There are needs.” session last a lot of areas — Edith Kelleher, executive month. The around the re- agreement, gion that would director, Southeast Fairfax struck on the like to see the Development Corporation last day of the money spent 46-day session, there, and Route 1 is going to be illustrated a political division that competing amongst many needs.” transcended party affiliation or The agreement now under con- even regional ties. The vote in the sideration would provide about Senate was 25 to 15, with state $850 million in revenue for trans- Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-30) in oppo- portation. Part of it would go to sition and state Sen. Toddy Puller the Silver Line and part of it would (D-36) in support. go to high-speed rail. That means the rest of it is up for grabs. The See Will Route 1, Page 14 3/22/13 Requested in home in Requested material. Time-sensitive Postmaster: Attention Volunteers for Rebuilding Together, the organization that coordinated the wheel- #482 Permit Alexandria, VA Alexandria, chair ramp project, work to improve safety and enable people to stay in their PAID U.S. Postage U.S. homes. STD PRSRT www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ March 21-27, 2013 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ March 21-27, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette Editor Steven Mauren News 703-778-9415 or [email protected] Mount Vernon High School career specialist Old Dominion University representative Brit- Nora Elshiekh asks Stratford University market- Audrey Jones answers questions from Jamie tany Jones answers questions from student ing liaison Ernest Lissabet about the degrees Anderson. Andy Ness. available at the school. Mount Vernon Hosts Life after High School Expo ore than a dozen businesses, colleges, public safety, trade Munion and military repre- sentatives participated in “Life after High School Expo” at Mount Vernon High School on Tuesday, March 19. The representatives set up tables outside of the high school cafeteria during all the lunch periods and were available to answer questions about career opportunities, edu- by Photos cation and training. The event was organized by Mount Vernon High School career specialist Audrey Krafft Louise Jones. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers journeyman /The Gazette lineman Donald R. Atkins explains the apprenticeship program that the union offers to students com- ing out of high school. For more information on the program visit Christina Wagner, Cydney Rudolf, Cynthia Foulke and Jamie Anderson www.albat.org compare notes at the Expo. Regina Sanders from Northern Virginia Community College helps senior Walton Williams sign up for class placement tests for his first quarter at NOVA. Sanders spends a day a U.S. Marine Sgt. Corey J. Quill, U.S. Navy Petty Officer Barry Massey, Shreyas Kumbhar week at the high school working with seniors who will and Trey Eden and fellow Mount Vernon schoolmates pose for a photo at the Expo. attend NOVA after graduation. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ March 21-27, 2013 ❖ 3 News Photos by Photos Louise Krafft Louise /The Gazette Students dance their way under the limbo pole as their parents check over their bids in the silent auction. ‘Going for the Green’ he Fort Hunt Elementary School PTA held a silent auction and evening of fun for Tthe school community on Friday, March 15, The hallway and gym were filled with tables laden with class baskets and auction items. In the gym a deejay played music for the students and their friends and parents. Next door a magician demonstrated Ft. Hunt Elementary School teacher Cire Jones leads a group of students his skills. Down the hall, children filled the teachers lounge for a chance to get their arms in some interpretive line dancing. and/or face painted. Proceeds from the Silent Auction support PTA-sponsored programs at the school. Some of this year’s programs include: classroom technology, after-school enrichment programs, field trips and more. The auction committee included: Tracy Hutchinson, Allison Verich, Mimi Green, Mar- garet Gerdeman, Susan Fleischman and Elisa Schlacter. West Potomac High School student Wake Coulter paints faces on the arms of a young student in the teacher’s lounge at Ft. Hunt Elementary School. The children form a circle to watch Cire Jones and a child perform at the annual silent auction. Bulletin Board Email announcements to gazette@ presents the Honorable Artur Davis, [email protected]. Episcopal Church, 8531 Riverside Documentary. 7 p.m. at Mount connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is former member of the U.S. House of Road. Donate new or lightly used Vernon Unitarian Church, 1909 Thursday at noon. Representatives, 7th District, baseball and softball equipment on Windmill Lane. Watch “American Alabama. Appetizers and desserts WEDNESDAY/MARCH 27 behalf of the Cal Ripken, Sr. Meat.” Free. Refreshments provided. will be served. RSVP to Workshop. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Lincolnia Foundation. Collected items will be 703-721-0595. THURSDAY/MARCH 21 [email protected]. Senior Center, 4710 N. Chambliss St. given to disadvantaged players in the Enjoy a workshop on “Staying Home: Baltimore area. South County Task Force for SUNDAY/APRIL 14 Human Services. 7 p.m. at Verdia Making Smart Choices for Easy SATURDAY/MARCH 23 Living.” Topics include home CROP Walk. Registration begins at 1 A. Haywood Conference Center, 8350 WEDNESDAY/APRIL 3 Richmond Highway. Join Mount Open House. 1-4 p.m. at Mount modifications, avoid frauds and p.m. and the walk begins at 1:30 Vernon Supervisor Gerry Hyland and Vernon Athletic Club. Check out scams and more. Light refreshments Grow Your Business Network. 8-10 p.m. at Heritage Presbyterian Patricia Harrison, Deputy County Fitness on Demand and browse will be served. Free, but seating is a.m. at Belle Haven Country Club. Church, 8503 Fort Hunt Road. Enjoy Executive for Human Services, for a classes such as Zumba, pilates and limited so registration required. Hosted by the Mount Vernon-Lee a 1.6 mile walk through the briefing and discussion of the Fairfax more. Free. Register online at http:// Chamber of Commerce and the community, sponsored by area County Fiscal Year 2014 budget. Presentation. 1-3 p.m. at Lorton aarp.cvent.com/ Greater Springfield Chamber of churches. Proceeds benefit local Community Library. Muslim Women MakingSmartChoicesforEasyLivingVA Commerce. Enjoy a buffet breakfast hunger-fighting initiatives. Visit in STEM (Science, Technology, or 1-877-926-8300. and networking. $25. Reservations at www.cropwalkonline.org for more. FRIDAY/MARCH 22 Engineering and Mathematics) wwwmtvernon-leechamber.org. Event. 6:30-9 p.m. at the Virginia Hills presentation. A light lunch will be served. Space is limited, RSVP by SATURDAY/MARCH 30 Administrative Center, 6520 Diana FRIDAY/APRIL 5 See Bulletin Board, Page 7 Lane. Colonial Republican Women March 22 to Collection. 1-5 p.m. at St. Aidan’s 4 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ March 21-27, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Community leaders and residents attended the Safeway Spring Social on March 14, celebrating the re-opening of the renovated Safeway in Belle View.