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Fairfax Station ❖ Clifton ❖ Lorton Baker, Flanary Madeline Porth of Springfield starts off a tour of Pohick Bay on water skis assisted by Sam Win Primaries Massa of Clifton as part of the News, Page 4 Dreams for Kids Foundation’s ‘Extreme Recess’ event at Pohick Bay Regional Park on July 18, 2011. Massa comes to the event as a member of the Coble Ski School in North Carolina, which provides expert water skiers for the event. Classified, Page 16 Classified, ❖ Calendar, Page 11 Newcomers & Community Guide Requested in home 8-26-11 home in Requested Time sensitive material. sensitive Time Insiders Edition 2011-2012 Postmaster: Attention PERMIT #322 PERMIT Easton, MD Easton, PAID U.S. Postage U.S. PRSRT STD PRSRT Photo by Deb Cobb/The Connection Photo www.ConnectionNewspapers.comAugust 25-31, 2011 onlineFairfax Station/Clifton/Lortonat www.connectionnewspapers.com Connection ❖ August 25-31, 2011 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ August 25-31, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Lorton/Fairfax Station/Clifton Connection Editor Michael O’Connell Insider’s Guide 703-778-9416 or [email protected] The calm era before the BP oil spill is depicted in Leesa Woodard’s ‘Storm Coming at Laguna Beach,’ part of her featured artist’s exhibit at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton. Leesa Woodard, this month’s featured artist at the Work- house Arts Center in Lorton, is clearly mad at BP from last year’s oil spill, as evidenced in this piece, ‘Bloody Hell, BP?’ Art Driven by Life Featured artist at the By Amber Healy The Connection Workhouse Arts Center eesa Woodard is mad at BP. Three of the takes special aim at BP pieces in her collection, on display as this a year after the oil spill. Lmonth’s featured artist in the main gallery of the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, depict scenes of the Florida shoreline before and af- nearby. “I’ve been painting for a long time but just ter the massive oil spill last spring. started selling last year. That’s a big bonus.” The first, “Storm Coming at Laguna Beach,” is While she mostly works at a studio in her home, clearly the before. A pristine, sugar-white beach next Woodard is an associate artist at the Workhouse, to a deep blue ocean is calm and comforting, de- which features a large exhibit from one or two art- spite the dark clouds in the distance. ists in the W-16 gallery each month. While Woodard The second, “What’s with the was entertaining guests during Bloody-Minded Greed, BP? [Life her open house on Saturday, Aug. coated in it],” shows a trio of peli- “I feel kind of like a 13, painter Mike Flynn was giv- cans coated in grime, the oil on ing a demonstration on watercol- their backs blending seamlessly kid at Christmas.” ors, working on a piece featuring into the globs piling up on the — Workhouse Art Center large sunflowers. In the upper shore behind them. The sapphire featured artist gallery, 50 pieces submitted for water behind them is now black- Leesa Woodard the Clay National competition ened and glossy. were on display, ranging from The third, and most aggressive, small bottles and jars to a life- shows oil-slicked waves with rust-colored peepholes, sized piece featuring a human figure trapped within where glimpses of the beach before it was destroyed a shell. peek through. This one is called, simply, “Bloody Hell, “The Workhouse is very artist-oriented,” Woodard BP?” said. “It’s come a long way. I’ve been associated with While she’s lived in the area most of her life, this the Workhouse since they opened.” /The Connection beach is important to Woodard, and the focal point Before the Workhouse opened its doors, Woodard of her featured artist exhibit. had dreamed of having space at the Torpedo Factory “I feel kind of like a kid at Christmas,” Woodard in Alexandria. Being able to exhibit in Lorton, closer said, smiling, with her family proudly standing to where she lives, is a thrill, she said. Amber Healy “I remember when they first proposed this idea,” Another Workhouse artist, Mike Flynn, back when the county had just taken ownership of was demonstrating watercolor painting the former prison ground, she said. The idea of bridg during an artist reception at the Work- Photos by Photos house on Aug. 13. See Lorton, Page 5 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ August 25-31, 2011 ❖ 3 News Baker Cruises to Victory in 39th District Victory sets up battle Campaign Manager Dan Letovsky agreed. “We took it back to grassroots politics ba- with incumbent sics by talking to voters, door knocking and running an incredibly positive campaign.” George Barker. He also had the endorsements of several prominent local political figures such Alex- By Harrison Fallon andria City Councilwoman Alicia Hughes The Connection by Photo and former 11th District Congressional can- didate Keith Fimian. ormer Justice Department official Fimian described Baker as “a man of great Miller Baker won the Republican Harrison Fallon Harrison character and integrity. I felt in justice I Fnomination in Virginia’s 39th could not sit idly by on the sidelines in this State Senate District. He defeated primary.” George Mason University professor Scott Baker was a former Justice Department Martin with 73.37 percent of the vote: 4,194 official under Presidents Ronald Reagan and versus 1,522. This sets up a general elec- George H.W. Bush. He has also been a mem- tion matchup between Baker and incum- /The Connection ber of the Naval Reserve and has worked bent Sen. George Barker (D). on counterterrorism in the Office of Naval With all 47 precincts reporting, the crowd Intelligence. at Baker’s victory was eager to announce it Of the 47 precincts in the 39th District, not a landslide, but rather “an earthquake,” Baker only lost one — Pioneer, where Baker in light of the day’s seismic event. and his wife Margaret were precinct chair- In his victory speech, Baker thanked his men for the local Republican Party. family and “the best campaign team any- There were no specific bastions of sup- Miller Baker gives his victory speech to supporters in Lorton, accompa- body could have.” port for Baker in the three jurisdictions of nied by his family. However, he quickly set his sights to the the district. Instead, he received between work ahead in the next 10 weeks ahead of areas of the Fairfax County, Prince William General Ken Cuccinelli (R) to congratulate 72 percent and 77 percent in Fairfax, Prince the general election. County and the City of Alexandria. The him. William and Alexandria. “The moment now is magnanimity. I want shape of the district is slightly different than The campaign credits the victory to the In Clifton, near where both candidates to reach out to everybody in the Republi- in past elections due to redistricting. hard work put into the campaign. Baker said reside, Baker received 348 of the 463 votes can primary,” he said. Shortly after the votes were tallied, Mar- that “90 percent of a campaign is effort.” cast. The 39th District stretches from the West tin called Baker to concede and lend his He has been knocking on doors since March The incumbent Barker sent out a message End of Alexandria south to Woodbridge support. He also received calls from Gov. and says that the “sweat equity” put him then northwest to Clifton. It encompasses See 39th, Page 6 Bob McDonnell (R) and Virginia Attorney over the top. Flanary Wins Primary in 37th Businessman defeats reporting. “It feels great. I think voters have appreciated my Stephen Hunt for GOP willingness to listen and confront issues,” Flanary said at his victory party at P.J. Skidoos in Fairfax nomination in Senate race. around 8:30 p.m. last night, after gaining a10 per- cent lead over Hunt. Earlier in the day, Hunt said By Victoria Ross voter turnout would determine the election. The Connection Newspapers DURING THE campaign, Flanary, a former U.S. Ma- oon after an earthquake struck the region on rine, cast himself as a no-nonsense business leader, STuesday, Aug. 23, shaking buildings and rat- while Hunt emphasized his experience as an engi- tling nerves, Republican candidate Jason neer and social conservative. Flanary raised twice as Flanary said he was energized instead of unnerved. much money as Hunt — $75,000 compared to Hunt’s “We’re shakin’ $35,000 — ac- things up. I like cording to the by Photos it,” Flanary said. “We need someone in Richmond who is Virginia Public His energy and Access Project, a enthusiasm going to represent your values. It’s time nonpartisan struck a chord tracker of Ross Victoria with voters Tues- for a Republican senator again.” money in poli- day night, as he — Jason Flanary tics. captured the Re- Both candi- publican nomi- dates defined nation for the 37th District State Senate seat. themselves as fiscal and social conservatives, defend- /The Connection A former vice president of the Fairfax Chamber of ing Second Amendment rights, denouncing “tax-and- Commerce, Flanary challenged former School Board spend” Democrats and championing right-to-life val- member Steve Hunt for a chance to unseat incum- ues. bent Sen. Dave Marsden (D-37) in the Nov. 8 gen- At a July candidate’s forum in the Braddock Dis- eral election. trict, they both agreed that traffic congestion is one Flanary declared victory Tuesday, around 9:30 of the key job killers in Fairfax County and that put p.m., winning 3,133 votes (54.9 percent) over Hunt’s Jason Flanary talks to voters during the July 20 candi- 2,568 votes, (45.04 percent) with 40 of 44 precincts See 37th, Page 6 dates forum in Braddock Hall.