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Here Are Your Choices Vol. 14 No. 42 HAPPY HALLOWEEN Mount Vernon, Lee, and Alexandria October 28, 2015 50 Cents Mount Vernon and Lee: Here Are Your Choices By STEVE HUNT races, voters throughout the entire board members choosing be- Staff Writer county will be choosing between tween the three incumbents who For the first time in nearly 30 Democratic incumbent Sha- are seeking another term, Ryan years, Mount Vernon voters will ron Bulova, Repubilcan Arthur McElveen, Ilryong Moon, and be electing a new supervisor for Purves and Independent Green Ted Velkoff, as well as candi- the district to succeed Gerry Hy- candidate Glenda Gail Parker for dates Bob Copeland, Omar Fateh, land in a contest between Repub- Jeannette Hough, Manar Jean- lican Jane Gandee and Democrat Jacques, Peter Marchetti and Dan Storck. Mount Vernon resident Burnette Photos/Mary Paden They will also be electing a new Don’t Scarboro. Karen Corbett Sanders discusses the big picture shown in an state senator for the 36th District Voters will also decide whether aerial view of the Original Mount Vernon High School/George to replace Toddy Puller who has Forget to approve a public safety bond Washington Recreation Center grounds. held the office since 2000, choos- and a public safety facilities bond ing between Del. Scott Surovell to Vote (see story, page 8). (D-44th) and Dumfries Mayor Throughout the campaign season, From Saudi Academy Republican Jerry Foreman. voters in Mount Vernon and Lee In addition, Mount Vernon vot- the chairmanship of the board of have had plenty of opportunity to ers will be electing a new mem- supervisors. hear directly from the candidates to a Cultural Center? ber for the Mount Vernon seat on Other countywide races are for themselves at numerous forums By MARY PADEN Chairing the task force that ex- the Fairfax County School Board, sheriff, between Democratic in- and debates sponsored by civic as- Contributing Writer amined options was Karen Cor- held by Storck for 12 years, after cumbent Stacey Ann Kincaid and sociations and the Mount Vernon- Noting ironically that it was bett Sanders, a current school Storck announced he was giving Republican Bryan “B.A.” Wolfe Lee Chamber of Commerce. “Back to the Future Day” (Oct. board candidate, who had at- up the seat to run for Mount Ver- and for Clerk of Court, between Gandee, vice president of the 21, 2015, the date that Marty tended middle school there in non supervisor, choosing between Democrat Bettina Mary Lawton, chamber, has touted her experi- McFly and his eccentric scientist the 1970s. Karen Corbett Sanders and An- Republican John Frey and Inde- ence as a successful business- friend Doc Brown landed their About 120 people from Mt. thony Stacy. pendent Green Marisa Wissar. woman who will bring new ideas time-traveling DeLorean in the Vernon and Lee Districts at- In the 44th House District, the Voters will also choose three of to the board of supervisors to re- “future” in the 1980s classic sci- tended the visioning meeting new state delegate will be Paul the four candidates in the race for vitalize the Richmond Highway ence fiction trilogy), Mt. Vernon at OMVHS at 8333 Richmond Krizek, who defeated his oppo- Soil and Water Conservation Di- corridor and encourage new busi- Supervisor Gerry Hyland opened Highway, across the street from nent in the Democratic primary in rector between Scott John Cam- nesses to locate here by reducing a public meeting to consider the South County Government June and is running unopposed in eron, George Lamb, Jerry Peters red tape. ways to repurpose the nearly Center. The meeting started in the general election on Tuesday, and Stephen Pushor. Storck cites his volunteer efforts 80-year-old Original Mt. Vernon the auditorium and moved into Nov. 3. Commonwealth’s Attorney Ray- going back 25 years first in his High School (OMVHS). the cafeteria and other rooms In the 30th Senate District, mond Morrogh is running unop- neighborhood, then as West Po- for brainstorming sessions to re- Democratic incumbent Adam posed. tomac PTA president, and ulti- spond to the task force report. Ebbin has no Republican oppo- Voters county wide will also be mately as the Mount Vernon rep- Attendees included adults nent and is being challenged by selecting three at-large school See Elections Page 4 who had attended the school Independent Green candidate J. and others who had never been Ron Fisher. in the school, which is ending In the 39th Senate District, Dem- a 30-year lease to the Islamic ocratic incumbent George Barker Saudi Academy (ISA), a pre- is being challenged by Republi- Winning kindergarten through grade 12 can Joe Murray. private international baccalau- In the 43rd House District, Del. Wolverines reate school with about 1,200 Mark Sickles (D) is being chal- lenged by Republican Anna Ur- students. West Potomac junior man and in the 42nd House Dis- Most attendees supported the QB Mark Ellis threw two trict, Del. Dave Albo (R) is being first of the task force’s three touchdown passes, both proposed visions — that of a challenged by Democrat Joana to junior WR Brandon Mt. Vernon–Lee Cultural and Garcia. Lisenby, in the 42-18 Fairfax Supervisors Gerry Community Center that could In Lee District, both Supervisor tromping of TC Wiliams Hyland of Mt. Vernon, right, house nonprofit offices, pre- Jeff McKay and Tamara Derenak on Saturday. and Jeff McKay of Lee District school, workforce classes, ac- Kaufax, the representative on the supported the vision of a mutli- tivities, concerts, a community school board, are running unop- See more on page 11. use community cultural center posed. See ISA Page 10 at the meeting. In addition to the local district Photo/Richard Maple KAREN CORBETT SANDERS 5Mt. Vernon's Experienced Leader for School Board 0 ote November 3 V en From 6:00AM t Polls Op o 7:00 PM Paid for and authorized by Karen4Schools Campaign Committee. ADAM EBBIN Virginia State Senator PROVEN LEADERSHIP FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA For more than a decade, Democratic Senator Adam Ebbin has been an outspoken and effective champion for Fairfax, Alexandria and Arlington in the General Assembly. As our Senator, Adam has brought together leaders from both parties to move Northern Virginia forward. Delivering results for Northern Virginia: • Eliminating the tax penalty on hybrid car owners.1 • Expanding Medicaid to cover prenatal care for immigrant mothers.2 • Protecting seniors and the disabled from abuse and financial fraud.3 • Assisting victims of human trafficking.4 • Making it easier to vote absentee and ensuring absentee ballots are fairly counted.5 • Protecting our environment by working to ensure new state buildings are built to green standards.6 : www.AdamEbbin.com : [email protected] : (571) 384-8957 : /EbbinCampaign : @AdamEbbin Virginia State Senator 30th District Check the Facts: 1. SB1, 2014. 2. SB568, 2012. 3. HB952, 2004. 4. SB259, 2012; HB2190, 2011. 5. SB967, 2013; SB333, 2014. 6. EO82, 2009. Paid for and authorized by Ebbin for Virginia. 2 October 28, 2015 CAMPAIGNS 2015 Come Dine With Us! Lunch Hours: Photos/Mary Paden Serving Luncheon Hillary Clinton greets close friend VA Gov. Terry McAuliffe Buffet every day at a rally in Old Town. Monday – Sunday: Hillary, McAuliffe Hold Old Town Rally 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Hundreds of supporters cheered Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at a rally Dinner Hours: at Market Square in Old Town Alexandria Friday at her first public appearance following her Sunday – Thursday: marathon testimony to the House Benghazi committee Thursday. Clinton was given a rousing 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. introduction by Gov. Terry McAuliffe, her longtime friend and fundraiser. Clinton urged the audience to vote in the Nov. 3 Virginia election saying, “Think of what he [McAuliffe] could Friday & Saturday: do for you if he had partners in the state Senate and the state House.” Regarding the 2016 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Presidential election, Clinton said it will determine “whether we build on the progress made under the Obama administration. OLD FIELDS, WEST VIRGINIA REAL ESTATE AUCTION Treat yourself ! Friday, November 6 • 4:00 PM • On-site Willow Wall, c. 1811 Minimum Bid of Minimum Bid of Fine French Pastries OnlyOnly $499,000 $499,000 Breakfast Pastries Coffee Cakes Cupcakes Cookies Brownies Pies Birthday Cakes Wedding Cakes School Events, Anniversaries Retirement Parties Make it Special … Order now! Get Your Halloween Goodies Willow Wall, an 8,300± sq. ft . home on the National Historic Register, sits on 12.2± acres, From Us! 2 hrs. west of the DC Beltway. Th e 6 bedroom home has full attics and basement, which allowed replacement of virtually all plumbing in its 7 bathrooms, with 2 steam showers and a Hollin Hall jetted tub. Geothermal heating and cooling throughout. 2 updated granite countered kitch- ens. Floors are 2” thick tongue-in-groove heart pine from the property. Bricks were made Pastry Shop on site. Most rooms are at least 20’X20’ with central halls 14’ wide on both fi rst and second “Hand made, one at a time since 2000” fl oors. 16 fi replaces have exquisite hand- carved mantels. Ceilings are 10-12’. Th e fl oor plan 7920 Fort Hunt Road is ideally suited for use as a B&B or for extended family. Address: 4377 Route 220 North, Old Alexandria, VA 22308 Fields, WV 26845. 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