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Opinion, Page 6 Students from Robert E. Lee High School take to the dance floor at the Day Prom. ‘A‘A DayDay toto Remember’Remember’ News,News, PagePage 33 Remembering On Memorial Day 2017 Debate Can Be Civil, Too Editorial, Page 6 News, Page 12

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Students from nine high schools – Chantilly, Herndon, Lake Braddock, Lee, Oakton, Robinson, Stuart, Westfield and Woodson — participated in the Day Prom at the Waterford on May 24.

Students with special needs enjoy ‘A Day to Remember’ their own Day Prom.

By Ashley Claire Simpson intervention as they try to communicate The Connection with any of the other students here, we’re here to step in and help them facilitate a ore than 16 years ago, Pop- conversation,” said Andreani, who also lar Tree Elementary School’s works at West Springfield. “Being here al- Mthen special education Photo by Margaret Rembisz lows us to see how our kids are reaching teacher, Chris Pascarella, their communication goals outside the class- had a vision of her students’ upcoming high room. And, for the kids here who do go to school experience. She just couldn’t accept the general ed prom with their own school, the reality that the students before her, who Day Prom is great preparation.” loved music and moving to all kinds of Pete enjoys being at Day Prom both to rhythms, might not get to experience a high see her students demonstrate what they’ve school prom. Pascarella felt that they de- learned in the classroom, and to witness served a signature dance where they could them enjoying themselves in a typical so- make some lifelong memories. So, she or- cial setting. ganized a small prom specifically for high A group of students from Lee High School gather for a photo at the “We like to see our kids out in the com- school students with special needs. Day Prom. munity, and, in this case, getting to have a Since the early 2000s, this prom, with prom of their own,” Pete said. “They don’t each year’s theme being “A Day to Remem- two days. This year, the two dances took everything else.” have to miss out on fun things. Here, they ber,” has grown into an annual springtime place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednes- The morning of Wednesday, May 24, stu- get to enjoy what everyone, including the event that brings hundreds of students to- day, May 17, and the again on Wednesday, dents from nine high schools arrived at the gen ed kids, does.” gether from schools across Fairfax County May 24. Waterford – Chantilly, Herndon, Lake Even though their time at the Day Prom Public Schools (FCPS). This May, 336 high “Of course, it’s so rewarding to see Day Braddock, Lee, Oakton, Robinson, Stuart, was a work day for school staff members, school students were able to experience the Prom come together every year,” said Westfield and Woodson. the teachers said there is no way that Day 16th Annual Day Prom — all with the help Pascarella. “The students start asking about Girls stepped off the school buses in vi- Prom can compare even remotely to a regu- of 205 teachers and general education stu- it at the beginning of every school year.” brant dresses, and the young men entered lar day in the classroom. dent volunteers. Although this prom is not an official FCPS the Waterford in button-down shirts, suit “For most of these kids, a late night prom “When I taught special needs students at event, its execution takes the collaboration jackets, and, many in ties. Before they en- would just be too much,” said Marianne Poplar Tree, I knew they loved music,” and cooperation of special needs teachers tered the ballroom, with a wide wooden McKeon, a career preparation teacher at Pascarella said. “When they were old and Parent Teacher Student Associations dance floor surrounded by round tables for Robinson. “Here, they get to experience a enough to be going to high school, I started (PTSAs) from each school that participates. taking breaks and eating lunch, teachers semi-formal dance. They all love music so organizing a small dance for the special The Waterford donates the space to hold and student volunteers pinned boutonnieres you get to see their little walls come down. needs students at Herndon High School and the event, and the deejay contributes his to the boys’ suit jackets and slid corsages This is a day they can be with their bud- two other schools. At first, we had the event time and service free of charge. The rest of onto the girls’ wrists. dies, having a good time, without us hov- at the Hyatt in Reston, but we’ve since out- it is up to teachers and parents to make sure ering.” grown that space. It grew from three these students get the prom they look for- TEACHERS and case managers from spe- Just like any classic high school dance, schools, to now students in special ed pro- ward to every year, even getting creative cial needs programs attend the dance as teachers stood at the edge of the dance floor grams from 18 schools.” where necessary. both chaperones and as part of a support nodding to the beat of both today’s hits and “In previous years, many of the schools system for their students. more classic party songs like the “YMCA” DAY PROM, hosted at the Waterford in Fair used to send the students in limos,” Speech pathologists Erin Andreani and and “The Cupid Shuffle.” At this prom, some Oaks, has become an annual event that stu- Pascarella said. “Many schools now use the Stacy Pete, both from Lee High School, teachers and student volunteers were on the dents anticipate for much of the academic FCPS buses. Some schools fund-raise, and came to the dance prepared to help their dance floor, making sure that everyone, year. The annual dance has gotten so large some PTSAs make donations in order to students exercise communication skills. even the students in wheelchairs, could lose that organizers had to break the event into collect money for food, transportation, and “If we see one of our students needing an themselves in the cheerful music. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ June 1-7, 2017 ❖ 3 News

Some of the attendees sitting on Old Town Square’s splash-pad area.

Photos By Bonnie Hobbs

Old Town Square is jammed to the brim for the season’s first Rock the Block concert.

The Darby Brothers Thousands Throng perform rock music from the ’70s and To Rock the Block ’80s.

ld Town Square was the place Darby Brothers brought a couple thousand to be, last Friday night, May people to downtown Fairfax to make the O26, for the City of Fairfax’s event a huge success. Weather permitting, first Rock the Block of the sea- Rock the Block is held on the fourth Fri- son. The perfect spring night, food and bev- days of the month, 6:30-9:30 p.m., from erage vendors, plus live rock music by the May through October. School Notes

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Kami Richter, of Alexandria, graduated from Girl Scout Presents Fort Lewis College (Durango, Colo.) in December. Richter received a bachelor’s degree with a major ‘Bee-lieve in the in anthropology. U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kelly C. Honey Bee’ Quispe graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Quispe is the daughter of Nicanor and Workshop Edelvina Quispe of Springfield. She is a 2007 Ambassador Girl Scout Kate graduate of Bishop Ireton High School. Forrest, of Springfield, is earning her Camille Thompson, of Alexandria, was Girl Scout Gold Award by providing named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at the University a free workshop of fun activities for of Dallas (Irving, Texas). girls and boys age 6-10 years old on Photos contributed Sarah Tripplehorn, of Alexandria, was Saturday, June 10, 2017, from 8 named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at the University a.m. to 2 p.m., at Burke Presbyterian of Dallas (Irving, Texas). Church in Burke. The “Bee-lieve in the Honey Bee” Victoria Cullo, of Alexandria, was named to the fall 2016 dean’s list at Hofstra University workshop features games, activities, (Hempstead, N.Y.). interactive challenges, and lots of teamwork, with the focus on how to Claire Malkie, of Alexandria, was named to preserve and save the precious the fall 2016 dean’s list at Hofstra University (Hempstead, N.Y.). honey bee. Registration is required so parents should send an email to The following students from Alexandria were [email protected] named to the dean’s list at The University of Ala- to register.s bama (Tuscaloosa, Ala.): Matthew P. Huling, Austin James Neuberger, Aubrie G. Smith, and Alexander K. Thiebes.

Joseph Faddoul, of Alexandria, a freshman sport management major at York College of Penn- sylvania, has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2017 semester.

Mary Oliver, of Springfield, earned an award at the Honors Convocation at Mary Baldwin Col- lege (Staunton, Va.). 4 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ June 1-7, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People

Springfield Marine Competes in Australia Marine Cpl. John Brody, of Springfield, competed in a combat marks- manship competition May 18, during Australian Army Skills at Arms Meeting, in Puckapunyal, Australia. The competition brings together roughly 20 countries to compete, learn from each other and build stron- ger bonds. Brody is a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, deployed to Australia in support of Marine Rotational Force Darwin.

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Date: Saturday, June 10, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. – Registration 9:30-1:00 p.m. – Workshop Place: Duff Kronfeld & Marquardt P.C. Fair Oaks Commerce Center Saturday & Sunday, June 3–4 11320 Random Hills Road/Suite 630 Fairfax, VA 22030 Fee: • Springfield 5K No Fee

• PetFest Please join us for our Second Saturday Divorce Workshop and get the • Craft & Fun Fair information, support and guidance from professionals: a family law attorney, a financial advisor, a family therapist and a representative from the Fairfax County Women’s Shelter. • Car Show Registration at the door; however, pre-registration is recommended as • Book Sale space is limited. • Cardboard Online Registration: www.secondsaturdaynova.com Email: [email protected] Boat Regatta Phone: (703) 591-7475 For a full list of 2017 events visit SpringfieldDays.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ June 1-7, 2017 ❖ 5 Opinion Springfield

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Park, 25, of Fairfax Station, died when his helicopter was brought down in Iraq. Editor & Publisher Cuts proposed to health care, food assistance June 18, 2010 at Zhari district, Kandahar, Afghanistan, 1st Lt. Laura M. Walker of Oakton was killed on Aug. Mary Kimm and other aspects of the social safety net in of injuries sustained when insurgents attacked his unit 18, 2005, in Kandahar, Afghanistan. CW4 Matthew S. [email protected] the proposed budget would disproportionately with an improvised explosive device. Lourey of Lorton died from injuries sustained on May @MaryKimm harm veterans. May 12, 2010, Donald J. Lamar II, 23 of 26, 2005 in Buhriz, Iraq. Operations Officer Helge Boes Fredericksburg, was killed in Afghanistan. Christopher of Fairfax was killed on Feb. 5, 2003, while participat- Executive Vice President D. Worrell, 35 of Virginia Beach, was killed in Iraq on ing in counterterrorism efforts in eastern Afghanistan. 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O’Connor was an athlete in soccer, baseball and Davis, 47 of Lorton. CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 Sept. 27, in Manama, Bahrain. He was supporting football who attended Fairfax County Public Schools Capt. Jesse A. Ozbat, 28 of Prince George, Virginia, Circulation Manager: Operation Inherent Resolve. and was a 1999 graduate of Bishop Denis J. O’Connell died on May 20, 2012 in Afghanistan from a roadside Ann Oliver Army Sgt. Lyle D. Turnbull, 31, of Norfolk, died Oct. High School in Arlington. bomb. Constructionman Trevor J. Stanley, 22, of Vir- [email protected] 18, 2013 in Kuwait, from a medical emergency. Capt. Pfc. David Sharrett II, 27 of Oakton, died Jan, 16, ginia Beach, died April 7, 2012 while deployed to Brandon L. Cyr, 28, of Woodbridge, was one of four 2008 in Iraq. On Oct. 24, 2008, his father, David H. Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Pfc. Michael W. Pyron, 30, airmen who died April 27, 2013, near Kandahar Air- Sharrett, was on hand as the Oakton Post Office on of Hopewell, Va., died Jan. 10, 2012 in Afghanistan. field, Afghanistan, in the crash of an MC-12 aircraft. White Granite Drive was renamed to honor his son. But Maj. Samuel M. Griffith, 36, of Virginia Beach, died 1st Lt. Robert J. Hess, 26, of the Kings Park West the senior Sharrett has battled to learn the truth about Dec. 14, 2011 in Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. James Ronald neighborhood of Fairfax, was killed by enemy fire on his son’s death, that he was killed by his lieutenant in Leep Jr., 44 of Richmond, died Oct. 17, 2011 at For- April 23, 2013, Afghanistan. Hess was known as “RJ” a “friendly fire” incident. In April, 2012, Sharrett Sr. ward Operating Base Kalsu in Iraq. Spc. Levi Efrain and graduated from Robinson Secondary School in obtained documents confirming some of the details of Nuncio, 24 of Harrisonburg, died June 22, 2011 in Af- 2005, where he played football, lacrosse and was the his son’s death and a subsequent cover-up. ghanistan. Capt. Michael Wray Newton, 30 of Newport captain of the swim team. He was a U.S. Army Army 1st Lt. Thomas J. Brown, 26, a George Mason Blackhawk helicopter pilot who deployed to Afghani- University graduate and Burke resident, died on Sept. See Memorial Day, Page 11 6 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ June 1-7, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Commentary

Join Us for ‘Back to the Bay!’ Back to the Bay Del. L. Scott Lingamfelter, Repub- By Del. David L. Bulova (D-37) & Everyone, seafood producers, the sporting ers, and conservation organizations have all lican State Delegate representing Del. L. Scott Lingamfelter (R-31) community, and those who use the Bay for joined the effort. parts of Fauquier and Prince William recreation will benefit. The federal government must also con- counties and Del. David L. Bulova, ost of us in this region have The good news is that we have much to tinue to be a key partner. Funding at the Democratic State Delegate repre- seen cars with a “Save the celebrate! Virginia has made measurable federal level goes toward critical monitor- senting the City of Fairfax and part MBay” bumper sticker. But progress toward reducing nutrient and sedi- ing and modeling programs to ensure that of Fairfax County are both members have you ever stopped to ment pollution and we are on track to reach our efforts are based on real science and of the bi-partisan Chesapeake Bay think about what you can do to turn that our 2017 milestones. Thanks to these ef- not political science. Federal funding is also Commission. They are encouraging simple, yet powerful slogan into reality? The forts, underwater grasses are at highs not used to leverage state and local resources Virginians to take part in the “Back answer is that each of us can make a real seen in decades. Summer dead zones, places for on-the-ground best management prac- to the Bay” event that will be held difference. To find out how, we hope you where the water has no oxygen to support tices that are necessary to meet our targets June 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at will join us for the first annual “Back to the fish and shellfish, have been decreasing. on time. Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Bay” on June 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at To be sure, the work of restoring the At “Back to the Bay” participants will lit- Point Road in Lorton. For more Mason Neck State Park. Chesapeake Bay is not complete. In fact, the erally be asked to turn their back to the Bay information about Chesapeake Bay As members of the Chesapeake Bay Com- last phase of effort toward our 2025 dead- during the program. Why? It is a symbolic Awareness Week and Back to the mission, a tri-state legislative commission line will almost certainly be our toughest. gesture to highlight how most of the work Bay, visit www.vcnva.org/ representing Maryland, Pennsylvania and And Virginia can’t do it alone! With a drain- to restore the Bay is about what is upstream chesapeake-bay-awareness-week/ Virginia, we work to advance policies to age area of approximately 64,000 miles, re- – that is, literally where we live and work. and follow the event on Facebook at restore and protect the Chesapeake Bay. Last storing the Bay can only be accomplished Ordinary people, by making small changes, www.facebook.com/events/ year the Chesapeake Bay Commission es- through a collaborative approach. Virginia, can make big differences! 249460912171565/. tablished the second week of June as Chesa- along with our partner states, the District At Back to the Bay, you’ll be able to ex- peake Bay Awareness Week. of Columbia, and local governments must plore history and better understand the liv- We did this to engage residents about continue to prioritize the programs and ing resources of the Bay and our local riv- what is being done to combat polluted run- funding necessary to better manage runoff ers. You’ll see practical ways to reduce pol- tions. Over 30 organizations will be there off and what more needs to be done to re- from farmlands and suburban and urban lution going to the Bay, including how to and are excited to share what they know store this precious resource for the enjoy- development. join a stream clean-up project, purchase a while having lots of fun at the same time! ment of future generations. Fewer pollut- Virginia has strong bipartisan support for Chesapeake Bay license plate (with pro- We hope you will join us and bring fam- ants in local streams, rivers, and other tribu- the Chesapeake Bay. Our fellow legislators ceeds dedicated to Bay education and res- ily and friends. Help us to ensure that our taries means cleaner water, thriving under- work “across the aisle” and with the Gover- toration), build a rain garden or a rain bar- children will grow up with the joys of swim- water grasses, and rebounding fish, crabs, nor to implement pragmatic solutions. Lo- rel at your home, test your soil before fer- ming and fishing in a clean Potomac River and oyster stocks in the Chesapeake Bay. cal governments, private businesses, farm- tilizing the lawn, along with many other ac- and Chesapeake Bay.

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Send entertainment notes to the Connection at Libraries Practice and improve your English. Day Ensemble of the Civil War Dance Foundation in connectionnewspapers.com/Calendar/ or call 703- and start times vary. Visit: va.evanced.info/ formal ball dress of the time dancing and 778-9416. The deadline is the Friday prior to the fairfaxcounty/lib/eventcalendar.asp teaching authentic dance steps of that period. next paper’s publication at noon. Dated announce- Kingstowne Farmers Market opens. 4-7 p.m. Admission: museum members and ages 4 and ments should be submitted at least two weeks prior every Friday through Oct. 27, at Kingstowne under, free; ages 5-15, $2; 16 and older, $5. to the event. Giant Parking Lot, 5870 Kingstowne Center, Visit www.fairfax-station.org, or call 703-425- Alexandria. Freshly picked, producer-only 9225 for more. vegetables and fruit, from-scratch bread Springfield Days. Various times, in Springfield ONGOING (including gluten free), baked goods, kettle Plaza, 7206 Old Keene Mill Road. Events begin Senior Line Dancing 1-2 p.m. Little RIver Glen corn, salsa, hummus, cake pops, fruit popsicles, with a fun run and conclude with a cardboard Senior Center 4001 Barker Court, Fairfax. Line and ice cream. Email Chelsea.roseberry@ boat regatta. Visit www.springfielddays.com for Dancing is a gentle, social form of aerobic fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-642-0128. more. activity. Studies have shown it aids in warding “Mulan” Performance. 12:30, 4:30, and 7:30 p.m. both days at the GMU Center for the Arts, off Alzheimer’s disease. No previous experience CAMPS & CLASSES needed. Cost: $5 per 8 week session. Harris Theatre, 4400 University Drive. Acting for [email protected] 703-524-3739 Art Camp. Various times July 3-7, July 24-28, and Young People acting school is doing a stage Carolina Shag. Wednesdays. 6:30-10 p.m. July 31-Aug. 4 at the Woods Community Center, adaptation of Disney’s animated film. Visit Arlington/Fairfax Elks Lodge, 8421 Arlington 10100 Wards Grove Circle, Burke or the second Rose Show www.afyp.org/ for more. Blvd., Fairfax. Free lessons at 7:30 p.m. No location is Burke Presbyterian Church, 5690 Oak Leather Drive, Burke. Lessons by Carol Zeitlin. The 61st annual Rose Show is this partners needed. Dinner menu. $8. Under 21 weekend at Merrifield Garden SUNDAY/JUNE 4 free. nvshag.org. Call 703-250-6930 or visit FUN-Exercise Thursdays, noon-12:50 p.m. Grace www.czartlessons.com for more. Center - Fair Oaks, at 12101 Lee Yoga on the Square. 10 a.m. at the Old Town Presbyterian Church Family Room, 7434 Bath Square, 3999 University Drive. Bring a yoga mat Highway. Hours are Saturday, June and a water bottle. Call 703-385-7858 for more. St., Springfield. Inova certified exercise THURSDAY/JUNE 1 3, 1-6 p.m. and Sunday, June 4, 11- instructor leads a moderate level exercise class Historic Sydenstricker Celebration. noon at with music and current events conversation. Hometown Thursday’s Kickoff. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 4 p.m. Elements of the show in- the Historic Sydenstricker Schoolhouse, 8511 Muscle, Balance, Strength Training using stretch at Old Town Square, 3999 University Drive, Hooes Road, Springfield. Fairfax County Historic Fairfax. The Back Pages Band is the first of a clude a photography, design and Marker dedication and celebration at the bands and weights both standing and seated horticulture competition, hosted exercises. Instructor donation is $5. series of local bands that play on Thursday Historic Sydenstricker Schoolhouse. Free. Call [email protected] or 703-499-6133. nights. Free. Visit www.fairfaxva.gov for more. by Arlington Rose Foundation at 703-455-2935 or email Exercise Program Mondays and Fridays at 9:30 [email protected]. Merrifield Garden Center- Fair Wine, Whiskers and Wags. 1-5 p.m. at Paradise a.m. year-round at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, FRIDAY/JUNE 2 Oaks. Rosarians will be on duty to 5114 Twinbrook Road, Fairfax. The exercises Springs Winery, 13219 Yates Ford Road, Clifton. are for strength, balance and maintaining Bingo. 7 p.m. at 4081 University Drive, Fairfax. answer any questions at this free Benefit hosted by Friends of the Fairfax County limberness. Contact SCFB office at 703-426- The Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department hosts Animal Shelter. Wine tasting, food, a Silent smoke-free Bingo every Friday night. All event. Call 703-371-9351 or email Auction, raffle and much more. Well-behaved 2824 for more information. [email protected] for more. Cafe Ivrit (Hebrew Cafe). Wednesdays. 8:15- proceeds go to purchasing fire and rescue children and dogs welcome. Admission is $40/ 9:15 a.m. Jewish Community Center of Northern equipment. Visit www.fairfaxvfd.com or call person in advance and $45 at the door. Visit Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. 703-273-3638 for more. ffcas.org for more. Shalom (hello) Did you always want to converse in Hebrew? Join Na’ama each week for FRIDAY-SATURDAY/JUNE 2-3 FRIDAY/JUNE 2 WEDNESDAY/JUNE 7 conversational Hebrew. You will learn and “The Mad Adventures of Mr. Toad.” Friday, at Music on the Plaza. 7 p.m. at the Old Town West Springfield High School Wind practice Hebrew in a fun and interactive way Plaza, 3955 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Music while learning more about Israel. Free, however 7 p.m., and Saturday, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Symphony. 7-9 p.m. in the West Springfield Thomas A. Edison High School, 5801 Franconia and dance performances. Visit High School Auditorium, 6100 Rolling Road. we ask that you try to attend regularly. RSVP www.fairfaxva.gov for more. [email protected]. Road, Alexandria. Performance by Rose Hill Concert commemorating the 50th Anniversary of English Conversation Groups weekly at Elementary School’s Rose Hill Players. Visit the high school. Free. Visit George Mason, Burke Centre, and Lorton edisonhs.fcps.edu/ for more. SATURDAY/JUNE 3 wshsspartanband.org. Fit Foodie Festival and 5K. 8-11 a.m. at the Old Town Square, 3999 University Drive, FRIDAY/JUNE 9 Fairfax. Benefit run for No Kid Hungry. Visit Meet the Author. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at www.fairfaxva.gov for more. Springfield Golf & Country Club, 8301 Old Walking Tour of Old Town Fairfax. 10-11:30 Keene Mill Road, Springfield. Great Harvest a.m. at Historic Fairfax Courthouse, 4000 Chain Bread Company Jeff Connelly, will share how Bridge Road. Tours lasting approximately 90 they may be a national company, but they have minutes will begin in front of the Historic the spirit and heart of a locally owned small Fairfax County Courthouse, corner of Chain business. Also Keith Clemons, will be speaking Bridge Road and Main Street, and include a about the book he authored. Call 703-922 6438/ short tour of the Ratcliffe-Allison House, $10/ 703-913-9844 or visit adults; $5/youth, ages 6-12, children 6 and [email protected]. under are free. All proceeds benefit the Music on the Plaza. 7 p.m. at the Old Town preservation of the City of Fairfax’s public Plaza, 3955 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Music historic properties. Call 703-385-8414 for more. and dance performances. Visit Scent Workshop. 10:30-11:30 am at Fair Oaks www.fairfaxva.gov for more. Mall, 11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax. Family Workshop opens with Lawrence F. Lowery’s illustrated book, “Fragrant as a Flower,” and JUNE 9-11 includes hands-on sensory experiences that help Celebrate Fairfax. Various times at the Fairfax children and their grown-ups learn about our County Government Center, 12000 Government sense of smell. $25. Children in grades pre-K to Center Pkwy., Fairfax. Community-wide 1. Visit www.shopfairoaksmall.com for more. celebration with art, musical performances, and Kidz Korner Summer on the Square. 10:30- rides. Everclear is on the main stage on Saturday 11:30 a.m. at Old Town Square, 3999 University night. Visit celebratefairfax.com/ for more. Drive. A variety of children’s activities and entertainment in Old Town Square. Free show. Visit www.fairfaxva.gov/ for more. SATURDAY/JUNE 10 Fido Fest. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Sherwood Community FootGolf National Qualifier. 1:30-9 p.m. at Center, 3740 Old Lee Highway. Visit Pinecrest Golf Course, 6600 Little River www.fairfaxva.gov/ for more. Turnpike. Pinecrest Golf Course will host the Climate Change Documentary. 1 p.m. at U.S. National Qualifier for the American Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Center, FootGolf League. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ Alexandria. The Kingstowne Cares Conservation parks/golf/pinecrestgc/ or call 703-324-8782. Club hosting a post-screening discussion with special guests State Sen. Scott Surovell (D-36) and Seth Heald, Chair, Virginia Chapter of the SUNDAY/JUNE 11 Sierra Club. Free. Space is limited, RSVP to Tiny Dancers Ballet Recital. 10:15 a.m. [email protected]. (Fairfax studio); 1:15 p.m and 3:45 p.m. Sounds of Pohick. 4 p.m. at Historic Pohick (Mosaic studio) at W.T. Woodson High School, Church, 9301 Richmond Highway, Lorton. St. 9525 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-785-5580 or Francis Choir and St. Cecelia/St. Alban Choir, visit www.tinydancers.com for more. both for children; the Pohick Pickers, the Pohick Bell Choir, the Pohick Early Church Music Ensemble, Choir of Pohick will perform. Call TUESDAY/JUNE 13 703-339-6572 or visit www.pohick.org for more. Women Only Golf Tournament. 9 a.m. at Greendale Golf Course, 6700 Telegraph Road, SATURDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 3-4 Alexandria. It’s Captain’s Choice on the front 9 and better ball on the back 9 for two-person Civil War Living History Weekend. Various teams. $45.Call 703- 971-6170 for more. times at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, BHS Research Seminar. 7-9 p.m. at Burke 11200 Fairfax Station Road. Demonstrations of Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road. “Using the camp life, musket firings, candle making, Civil Washington Library at Mount Vernon” is the War re-enactors from the Victorian Dance topic. Visit www.burkehistoricalsociety.org. 8 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ June 1-7, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News DR. GENE SWEETNAM DR. GRACE CHANG OPTOMETRISTS

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10 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ June 1-7, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion Business Directory Price Points — WWW.CONNECTIONNEWSPAPERS.COM In the Wrong Memorial Day 2017 To Advertise Your Business, Call Karen at 703-778-9422 Direction From Page 6 ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL LANDSCAPING By KENNETH B. LOURIE Good is not Not that I need a pound bag of M&Ms to News, died June 11, 2011 in Afghanistan. Capt. good, where weigh 16 actual ounces (it’s now down to 10.70 Charles A. Ransom, 31, of Midlothian was one of better is oz.) or a half gallon of ice cream to weigh 64 eight airmen who died April 27, 2011, at the Kabul ounces (rather than the 48 oz. it currently is) or International Airport, Afghanistan, from gunfire. expected. the “family” size bag of Utz potato chips to Sgt. Sean T. Callahan, 23, of Warrenton died April -Thomas Fuller measure more than its current/meager/non- 23, 2011 in combat in Afghanistan. Sgt. 1st Class typical-family size of 9.5 ounces (down from 14 Anthony Venetz Jr., 30, of Prince William died Jan. ounces that I remember), nevertheless; I do 28, 2011 in Afghanistan, after being been seriously LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING need to feel the love, and right now I don’t. I wounded months before. Spc. Sean R. Cutsforth, sort of understand price points and the business 22, of Radford, died Dec. 15, 2010 in Afghanistan. models ingrained to retain customer loyalty Spc. William K. Middleton, 26, of Norfolk died Nov. GUTTER GUTTER (price matters more than size, generally), but I 22, 2010 in Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Christopher F. am hard-pressed to ignore the fact that even Cabacoy, 30, of Virginia Beach died July 5, 2010, though I’m spending the same amount of money in Afghanistan. as I always have, I’m not getting anywhere near the same amount of product as I always have. If you know of someone who should be Not that the few items I’ve listed here are sta- included in this list, or if you would like to ples (well, maybe not to you they aren’t), or the share how you are honoring the memory of necessary building blocks of a healthy diet, they a family member or friend lost, or about are pieces to a puzzle which characterizes some of my eating habits — and probably some of the progress of someone injured, please let yours, too. After all, we are all victims of adver- us know. tising messages which bombard us 24-7, on tele- — Mary Kimm vision, on radio, in print and on devices. In a [email protected] IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS way, we’re all sitting ducks targeted to quack accordingly because some entity/marketing strategist knows who we are, what we’re doing Bulletin Board and when we’re doing it. It’s not exactly “Big LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING Brother,” but it’s a bit more than “Little Sister.” Send community/civic notes to the Connection at My brother, Richard and I grew up in the connectionnewspapers.com/Calendar/ or call 703- 50s. We ate cookies, candy and snack cakes 778-9416. The deadline for submissions is the Friday until the cows came home, and we didn’t even prior to publication. Dated announcements should be live on a farm. Quite the opposite, we lived in submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. suburbia, seven miles from Boston, according to the sign on Rte. 9. We ate dessert after breakfast, VOLUNTEERS NEEDED lunch and dinner and a few times in between: after school and before bedtime. Why? Because Shepherd’s Center of Fairfax-Burke serves my mother had been non-stop advertised-to those 50 and older who no longer drive. Volunteer drivers are needed for trips about the importance of calcium and the best (Monday-Friday) to medical appointments and way for children to get calcium was to drink companion shopping within the Fairfax/Burke eight glasses of milk per day to “build strong area. Office workers are needed to answer TILE / MARBLE TILE / MARBLE bones and healthy bodies.” And the only way to phones in the SCFB office (Monday-Friday) to get us boys to drink that much milk was to feed match drivers and those who need rides. Call us something for which milk was a kind of elixir: 703-323-4788. cookies, cakes, snack cakes, etc. So we ate and drink to our hearts content, but more impor- THURSDAY/JUNE 1 tantly, we ate and drank to the development of our bones and bodies. And so it continues to this Burke Road Realignment Meeting. 7 p.m. at day, sort of, mostly. As my sister-in-law, Vanessa the West Springfield Governmental Center, 6140 says and then laughs after listening to Richard Rolling Road. The meeting will begin with time to review the project plan and display boards and I talk about our dessert issues: “Boy, your and a formal presentation at 7:15 p.m. FCDOT mother did some job on you two.” staff will then host a question and answer period I’m exaggerating, a bit, with respect to our with attendees. Visit fairfaxcounty.gov/fcdot. current daily consumption. I mean, who could TILE / MARBLE TILE / MARBLE keep up that pace? Moreover, given certain age/weight/cancer realities (particularly concern- SATURDAY/JUNE 3 ing yours truly), it would be totally, extraordinar- Sexual Trafficking Walk. 8 a.m. at the Fairfax ily irresponsible to continue to snack-cake and County Government Center, 12000 Government cookie our way through the day. Still, the urge to Center Parkway, Fairfax. 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Mark developed a sense that given the Lourie’s long- Chapin, the founder of the Mountaineer standing — and sitting commitment to such Wilderness outdoor program in Virginia and hedonistic pursuits, pennies, nickels, dimes or West Virginia, an Air Force veteran and quarters on the dollar are unlikely to dissuade graduate of the Wilderness Survival School and either one of us from our Santa-like appointed Sea Survival School will be sharing his rounds. knowledge with teens and adults. $10. Call 703- Still, we’re not idiots. We’re aware of the 323-6600 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Alfredo’s Construction Company, Inc. burkelakepark/ for more. effects on our bodies if we devolve into the Autism Speaks. noon-3 p.m. at the Fairfax •Concrete Driveways snack cake eating machines of our youth/ado- County Criminal Justice Academy Range, 3721 •Patios •Sidewalks lescence. We’re not getting any younger nor are Stonecroft Blvd., Autism Safety Fair in Fairfax •Stone •Brick we likely getting any thinner or healthier. I’d like county, in collaboration with the Fraternal to think we’ve gotten smarter and more respect- Order of Police, the Autism Society of Northern Phone: ful of what foods go in and by association what Virginia, and Parents of Autistic Children VA: (703) 698-0060 • MD: (301) 316-1603 money goes out. Northern Virginia. Visit act.autismspeaks.org/ But as difficult as it is to turn an ocean liner www.alfredosconstructioncompany.com fairfaxsafetyfair. around after it’s headed out to sea, so too is it difficult for yours truly to care less about what JUNE 9-11 An expert is someone I’ve spent my entire life caring more about: des- sert/sweets. However, I do anticipate a reaction White Elephant Sale. Various times at St. Mary’s who knows some of the worst mis- Church, 5200 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Jewelry, to this most recent size reduction. As my mother, takes that can be made in his subject Celia, used to say: “It’s enough already.” antiques, furniture, sports, housewares, and how to avoid them. electronics, games and toys. $5 admission -Werner Heisenberg Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for Friday; free both Saturday and Sunday. Call The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. 703-978-4141 for more. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ June 1-7, 2017 ❖ 11 News

Party platforms and civil discourse highlight Debate Can Be Civil, Too forum for Lieutenant Governor candidates. By Andrea Worker The Connection

t the May 23 lieutenant gover- nor candidates’ forum at George AMason University (GMU), there was none of the verbal fireworks or often embarrassing vitriol that has come to characterize the political debating arena of late. Instead, the six major party candidates — three Republicans and three Democrats — sometimes passionately, but always po- litely, fielded questions posed to them by moderator Mark Rozell, dean of the co-host- ing GMU Schar School of Policy and Gov- ernment. So civil toward each other were the candidates that there were only two occasions when any of them took advan- State Sen. Jill Vogel (R-27), Sen. Bryce Reeves (R-27), Photos by Andrea Worker/The Connection tage of the 30 second “opportunity for re- and Del. Glenn Davis (R-84) answer questions posed The Democratic candidates seeking the position of buttal rule.” at the Lieutenant Governor’s Candidate Forum at Lieutenant Governor: Justin Fairfax, Gene Rossi, and The fact that the forum was split into two George Mason University. Susan Platt. sessions, with the GOP hopefuls taking the first shift, followed by the Democratic con- Reeves sees the “constant change in the tical — questions of the second candidate the two camps, but the unity within each tenders after a brief recess, may have influ- regulatory environment” as an inhibitor to panel, with Fairfax, Rossi and Platt usually party. Vogel, Reeves and Davis are not in enced the tone of the event. economic health. “We need some stability,” agreeing with each other in principle and favor of a proposed 1 percent regional tax he said, and a process to appeal to business disagreeing with the GOP approach offered to subsidize the ailing Metro system. THE REPUBLICANS seeking the position investors. during “Round 1” of the forum. The Democrats, on the other hand, see are all current office holders and they took Vogel agreed. “For the first time, more Fairfax does not subscribe to the more dire Metro as vital to the area’s economic health the opportunity to discuss some of their people are leaving Virginia than coming economic picture painted by his Republi- and growth and all are convinced that a governmental accomplishments during here. We need tax reform and financial sta- can rivals. “Unemployment has declined dedicated and sustainable revenue source opening statements. The Democrat candi- bility and predictability.” from 5.4 percent to 3.4 percent. Our is needed. “Metro was a great story, but we dates have never held elected office. “We used to be the number one state for economy is strong,” he said, but admitted kept kicking the can. You reap what you State Sen. Jill Vogel (R-27) is an advo- business, now we are 13th,” added Davis, that more work, especially in developing sow,” said Fairfax. cate for rural economies and a supporter of “and we need to better market ourselves” “middle skill jobs” needs to be done. He is Platt suggested going after more federal school choice legislation. She also intro- and tout the resources and advantages of a particular proponent of lessening the bur- funds to support Metro, coupled with bet- duced bills to strengthen the enforcement the state. dens of student debt, saying that freeing ter planning of communities to avoid “two- of immigration laws. Again, all three candidates stuck with the young workers from this obligation would hour commutes,” while Rossi said this was Sen. Bryce Reeves (R-17) is a former GOP platform on issues like opposing state benefit everyone as these graduates could another issue he was willing to fight for. Army Ranger and police officer. Describing regulation of utilities, the expansion of “start their financial lives sooner … buying Rossi also warned that the Trump himself as “Pro-Life and Pro-Gun” Reeves Medicaid, and the notion of collective bar- homes, starting families and getting the administration’s cuts would devastate says he seeks to “protect our values and gaining for workers, and protecting gun capital to start and grow their own busi- Northern Virginia. outlaw sanctuary cities” and grow the state’s rights. nesses.” The two groups came closest together economy. Davis said he voted six times against ex- On the subject of collective bargaining when it came to the subject of tax reform. Del. Glenn Davis (R-84) says he is the one panding Medicaid, stating that the monies and Virginia’s Right-to-Work laws, the three While the Republicans placed the greater with a “plan to unleash Virginia” with tax spent on Medicaid in the Virginia budget would support unions and changes to the emphasis on its need and the shape it should reform, attracting “21st century jobs, mod- have already doubled in less than 10 years laws, but none of them saw this issue as a take, the Democrats did not disagree that ernizing education” and cutting “govern- and needed to be reined in. fight that could be easily won. “Let’s con- tax reform should be on the table, and that ment red tape.” Regulating utilities like Dominion Power centrate on filling the 175,000 jobs that are Virginia’s budget should be more predict- is not to their liking, either. “Competition open because our workers are not trained able. ON THE DEMOCRATS’ SIDE, Justin solves the issues,” according to Davis, while or qualified for them first,” said Fairfax. Platt Platt was the only one, however, to tie Fairfax is a former assistant U.S. attorney Vogel maintained that with government, agreed, saying she supported unions, but this issue to the the “need for income equal- and businessman. “less is usually more.” realistically sees Virginia as a Right-to-Work ity and an increase in the minimum wage.” Gene Rossi spent 27 years as a federal A simple, but emphatic “No,” was how state. “It’s entrenched here.” They also all agreed, Democrats and Re- prosecutor. Rossi told the audience that he Vogel, Reeves and Davis all “voted” on the publicans alike, that each would make more led the largest investigation ever to address subject of collective bargaining. THE EXPANSION of Medicaid was an- of the position than it has been tradition- the opioid epidemic, helping to secure 200 “I’m flabbergasted, why would anyone other area the three firmly supported, in ally viewed in the past, looking for ways to convictions of “unscrupulous pain doctors, choose to make the state less competitive?” contrast to the GOP line. “Not doing so, more actively engage and to be real advo- pharmacists, health professionals, and drug was Vogel’s comment when asked if Virginia that’s $10.4 billion lost to our economy, plus cates for Virginians and the state’s economic dealers.” should turn away from its Right-To-Work more jobs and healthcare coverage for an- development. All stated that whichever Susan Platt served as chief of staff to status and more toward unionization. other 400,000 Virginians,” said Fairfax. party took the Governor’s Mansion in the former Vice President Joe Biden and serves “I would fight that tooth and nail,” said Rossi told the audience of his daughter’s fall, they were ready, willing and able to on the Virginia Tourism Board as an appoin- Reeves. battle and victory over a form of lymphoma, work with colleagues on both sides of the tee of Tim Kaine. “That would mean a negative outlook for as well as his own more recent blood disor- aisle. our credit rating,” predicted Davis. Recent der. Saying Virginia needs a brand new ALL SIX TROD CLOSELY along their indicators that suggest a less-positive out- blood supply, “and I am the candidate with THE PRIMARIES for both parties will be party’s lines. The Republicans focused on look on the state’s future credit worthiness new blood,” Rossi pledged that he would held on June 13 and voters will choose who economic development in the Common- is of significant concern to the Republican “fight like a dog for Medicaid.” goes forth to the election on Nov. 7. “Who- wealth via tax reform, defending Virginia’s trio of candidates. All three Democrats approved of the regu- ever wins,” said attendee Joe Spellicy of “Right-to-Work” status, exploring other op- When the Democratic candidates were lation of utilities as emphatically as the Herndon, “this has been a really great fo- tions before increasing taxes, and reducing seated for their session, the overall tenor Republican candidates were against it. rum. I like this process, and it was good to what Reeves called the “regulatory burdens of the forum remained unchanged. Dean Solving the woes that plague Metro also hear from both sides, all candidates, an- placed on businesses.” Rozell asked similar — and sometimes iden- served to highlight the differences between swering the same questions.”

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