Vol. 16 No. 18 Happy Mothers’ Day Mount Vernon, Lee, and Alexandria May 10, 2017 50 Cents Lords & Ladies Named Rumberger, Palmore, Knapp, Duell Chosen A Fairfax County Public Schools prin- cipal and president of the South County Federation has been selected by Supervi- sor Dan Storck as Mount Vernon’s Lord Fairfax for 2017. A woman that Storck describes as “our Mount Vernon Wonder Volunteer,” having been a trailblazer for women’s rights and human services issues, has been named Lady Fairfax for Mount Vernon. Dale Rumberberger and Mattie Palmore each have more than three decades of ser- vice to the Mount Vernon District, Storck noted. “Over his 33 years as a teacher, activities director, assistant principal and principal, File photo Dale Rumberger could always be found in ‘Lady’ Mattie Palmore Staff photo/Marlene Miller the hallways talking with students, attend- ing school plays or concerts, or cheering in UCM Honors Gerry the stadium stands,” Storck said. “Among his students, he is known as a United Community Ministries honored former Mount Vernon Supervisor caring, compassionate, and firm teacher. Gerry Hyland, center, with its first ever Gerald “Gerry” W. Hyland Among his peers, he is known as an en- Humanitarian Award Saturday night at its Give from the Heart Gala and present supervisors, Jeff McKay, Lee, left and Dan Storck, Mount Vernon, thusiastic leader.” roasted and toasted him. See more gala coverage on page 7. Rumberger is a former principal at South County High School, and after serving 41 years in FCPS, has been named interim principal of West Potomac High School while a search is on for a permanent re- placement. Storck noted that as principal, he guided the opening of two new high schools, “an Contributed See Royalty Page 10 ‘Lord’ Dale Rumberger

Huge Victory for WP Girls in Lacrosse The Lady Wolverines ran away with a huge lacrosse victory Staff photo/Steve Hunt despite the rain last Thursday in an away match. Here West Potomac’s Theresa Willmott- Water Main Break Closes McMahon (senior) takes off with the ball in the 24-5 victory over Part of Fort Hunt Road the Lady Atoms from Annandale Fort Hunt Road was closed in both directions for roughly eight hours High School. The WP girls will Monday between Belle View Elementary School and Wake Forest Drive due play South County High School to a water main break. The traffic disruption began early during rush hour. in Lorton on Wednesday, May Motorists were forced to detour onto Wake Forest Drive to the George 10, at 5:30 p.m. Washington Memorial Parkway or to Quander Road to Richmond Highway. The Mount Vernon RECenter was forced to close due to a lack of water leaving those wishing to skate, swim or exercise to postpone their plans. Photo/Nicholas Lindsey Pets of the Week Apollo is a male bulldog believed COMMUNITY LIFE to about 6 years old. His love of people is only rivaled by his love of tennis balls (and chewing on them). He is mellow around people but not so fond of other dogs so he would need to be an only dog. He does have some medical needs including inflammatory bowel syndrome, re- spiratory issues and a diseased hind limb. Thanks to a generous donor, his adoption fees have been paid. He is currently in a foster home, call the shelter to make an appointment. ID #A068496 Apollo

Tempeh is a senior female domes- tic short hair who is a very shy se- nior cat who deep down craves at- tention when she allows people to give her head and neck scratches. Tempeh is quite attached to Tofu so the AWAL strongly feels they Courtesy photo should go home together. Thanks to a generous donor, her adoption fees have been paid. ID #A069718 Opioid Abuse Epidemic Discussed by Panel Tempeh The Colonial Republican Women’s meeting included a panel discussion on the opioid abuse epidemic. The speakers included Springfield Supervisor Pat Herrity, center, and 2nd Hope is an adult female Tosa Inu Lt. Jimmy Cox of the Fairfax County Police Department’s Organized Crime and Narcotics who was rescued from a South Ko- division. The panelists spoke of the impact the abuse of opioids has on the community rean dog meat farm in December and a discussion about treatment and prevention. Erika Dyer was the moderator. 2015. She has spent six months in a foster home where she started to open up and trust people. She has made incredible progress, but she still has a long road ahead of Ad her to learn what it means to be a dog and a member of the fam- ily. Hope LOVES other dogs and Salespeople would benefit from having a canine brother or sister in her new home. ID #A066509 Needed Hope The Mount Vernon Tofu is a senior male domestic Voice is looking short hair who is a very shy fellow. He’ll allow petting but he does for people to sell show a fair amount of fear. He is best suited for a quiet adult home advertising in the with a patient and experienced Mount Vernon, Lee companion who can help him come out of his shell. Tofu is quite and Alexandria attached to Tempeh so the AWLA strongly feels they should go home areas. together. Thanks to a generous do- nor, his adoption fees have been * Work on your own paid. ID #A069717 time. Tofu * Great opportunity for self-starters. The Hollin Hall Animal Hospital is proud to sponsor the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria’s Pets of the Week. For information on adopting * Be a part of the Voice this week’s pets go to www.alexandriaanimals.org. (703) 746-4774 of your community. * Must have own car. * Knowledge of the area a huge plus. We offer an EXCELLENT commission.

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For Mothers’ Day we will have an extensive and special luncheon buffet with seafood, lamb, chicken, and a variety of dishes specially Photos/Mary Paden created for this day. Tisha Deeghan, Exec. Dir. of the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board introduces panelists: Betty Petersilia, LCSW, Mgr., Children’s Behavioral Health Systems of Care; Dede Bailer, Ph.D., $19.95/adult Coordinator, Psychology Services, FCPS; Jesse Ellis, Prevention Manager, Fairfax County Dept. $11.95/child (ages 3-10) of Neighborhood & Community Services; Lyn Tomlinson, Asst. Deputy Dir., Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board; Gloria Addo-Ayensu, MD, MPH, Dir. Fairfax County Health Department; Roger Harris, The Imaginarium; and speaker Lisa M. Horowitz, of the National Institute of Mental Health. We will have specials for Screen for Suicidal Thoughts Mothers’ Day dinner as well. By Asking Youth about Them By MARY PADEN has remained steady with 800,000 were unknown to parents; and Contributing Writer deaths annually worldwide, and – alarmingly – 69 percent of the The best way to prevent a youth 44,000 in the United States. youth surveyed had less than a from committing suicide is to ask In Virginia, she said there were 30-minute interval between their Treat yourself ! them if they are thinking about 2.4 suicides for every homicide suicidal thoughts and making a  Fine French Pastries  Breakfast Pastries  Coffee  it. If the answer is yes, follow up in 2012. Even children under age suicide attempt.  Cakes  Cupcakes  Cookies  Brownies  Pies  with a professional assessment 12 plan, attempt, and carry out Although a number of risk fac- and treatment. suicide, she said: in 2015, 413 tors are known — such as a pre-  Birthday Cakes  Wedding Cakes  That was the take-home mes- children 5-14 years old died from vious attempt; mental illness; School Events  Anniversaries  Retirement Parties sage from Lisa M. Horowitz, of suicide in the United States. symptoms of depression, anxiety, the National Institute of Mental Some of her research revealed agitation, impulsivity; exposure Make it Special … Order now! Health, who was the lead clini- why suicide is so hard to prevent. to suicide of a relative, friend or cian on several suicide screening Of youth who had made suicide peer; physical/sexual abuse his- instrument development stud- attempts or had suicidal thoughts, tory; drug or alcohol abuse; lack ies that included children and 85 percent had not revealed their of mental health treatment; sui- adults. She presented the key- suicidal thoughts to anyone; 30- cide ideation and so on — many note lecture on detecting suicide 60 percent did not reveal past people with those factors do not risk among youth at the annual suicide attempts to anyone; 90 kill themselves, Horowitz said. NEXUS forum sponsored by the percent of the suicide attempts See Suicide Page 9 Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board and the citizen’s advisory board of the CSB’s Gart- lan Center. About 50 social workers, teach- ers, and others who work with “Hand made, one at a time since 2000” youth attended the forum at the Virginia Hills Center on Diana Lane April 27. Hollin Hall Pastry Shop Horowitz noted that suicide is the second most common cause 7920 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA 22308 of death among youth worldwide 703-768-9643 and a major public health issue [email protected] for all ages. While other causes of www.hollinhallpastry.com death, such as AIDS, heart disease, Check us out on Facebook! and stroke, have declined over the Horowitz, a pediatric psychology with the NIMH, spoke past decades, the rate of suicide on screening suicidal intent among youth. May 10, 2017 3 COMMUNITY NOTES DELEGATE REPORT

South Flow Alliance ners of all ages and experience. climbing over rocks. Meeting May 10 The route starts in front of the Quander Brook in the Spring school through the Waynewood Bank neighborhood is being stud- Opposing Plastic Bottles The South Flow Alliance, a coor- neighborhood. ied by CLEAN FAIRFAX where By Del. PAUL KRIZEK Webert (R-18), which allows dinated campaign of Mount Vernon A pancake breakfast will follow seasonal trash tallies are conducted (D-44th) localities to establish “green residents who live south of Rea- the race in the school cafeteria. to gather data and to try to pinpoint On Monday, I joined local en- development zones;” SB 1393 gan Washington National Airport, To register go to http://www. the origin of the trash that accumu- vironmental organizations to from Sen. Frank Wagner (R- will hold a kick-off on Wednes- active.com/alexandria=va/run- lates in the stream. protest the use of plastic bottles 07), which Authorizes Commu- day, May 10, at Whitman Middle ning/distance-running-races28th- Gloves and trash bags will be pro- at the headquarters of the In- nity Solar Pilot Programs; and School, 2500 Parkers Lane. annual-pancake-pantherlon- vided to volunteers. ternational Bottled Water As- SB 1258 from our local Mount The South Flow Alliance are 2017?int=. sociation (IBWA). There were Vernon Sen. Adam Ebbin (D- fighting for quieter skies over the Genealogical Society about 30 people, and the pro- 30th), which changes the Vir- district and changes to the airplane Volunteers Needed for to Meet May 16 testers brought their energy and ginia Solar Energy Develop- traffic over Mount Vernon neigh- Quander Brook Cleanup enthusiasm to the protest early ment Authority to the Virginia borhoods. The Mount Vernon Genealogical in the cold morning. Solar Energy and Battery Stor- Mount Vernon Supervisor Dan Volunteers are need to help clean Society will meet on Tuesday, May The protesters brought bags of age Development Authority. Storck will explain what residents up Quander Brook on Saturday, 16, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the can do to help and a resident avia- May 13, from 10 a.m. to noon. Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 plastic water bottles retrieved For me, conservation is about tion expert will speak on recent People can access the area by Shenandoah Road. during the frequent stream jobs. Whether it’s developing, flight path changes. parking in the Kings Crossing Shannon Combs-Bennette will cleanups, creative homemade harnessing and implementing Shopping Center at 6303 Rich- give a talk entitled “Let Me Tell signs, messages, and chants. new or existing sources of al- Sandburg Pantherlon mond Highway and walking to the You About Your Genes.” The rea- Reducing the impact of trash ternative energy, or developing, Set for May 13 rear of the center on the Chuck E. son for taking a genetic genealogy in our waterways is important manufacturing and selling bio- Cheese Restaurant side to a gate (DNA) test varies from person to because a healthy coastal eco- degradable and recyclable ma- The Sandburg Middle School An- opening directly behind the res- person but what most will have in system supports almost 1.4 terials, the “green revolution” nual Pancake Pantherlon 5K will taurant and following signs and or- common is confusion about what it million jobs along the eastern will not just keep our planet be held Saturday, May 13, at 8 a.m. ange flags to the cleanup site. all means. seaboard alone, and contributes clean and healthy, they will at the school located at 8428 Fort Volunteers should wear sturdy The meeting is free and open to over $95 billion to our GDP employ American workers and Hunt Road. shoots or boots as removing trash the public. For more information through fishing, tourism, and create a new industry to make It is a low-key race open to run- requires wading in the stream and go to www.mvgenealogy.org. recreation. our country a better place to Plastic bottling is the low- live. That’s why I patroned two hanging fruit for our conser- studies, one to analyze the eco- vation efforts because there nomic impact of litter on our are biodegradable alternatives, waterways, and another one to CRIME LOG including “plastic” made from find areas of major green in- The following incidents were re- *2500 block of Parkers Lane, jew- way, laptop computer from vehicle cellulose. In January 2017, The frastructure investment where ported by the Mount Vernon District elry from residence *7200 block of Richmond High- Procter & Gamble Company Virginia could capitalize on Station of the Fairfax County Police *6700 block of Richmond High- way, cash from business announced that Head & Shoul- the new technologies coming Department for the period May 8 - 2. way, merchandise from business *7900 block of Richmond High- ders (H&S), the world’s #1 online. *6400 block of Virginia Hills Av- way, merchandise from business shampoo brand, will produce This was the NOVA Trash Ac- ROBBERY enue, jewelry from residence the world’s first recyclable tion Work Force’s first Day of The following incidents were re- *Audubon Avenue 7800 block *2400 block of Midtown Avenue, shampoo bottle made from up Action. I am thrilled to see the gun from residence ported by the Franconia District to 25% recycled beach plastic. grassroots energy that will cre- — May 3 around 7:47 a.m. A man Station of the FCPD. grabbed a 71-year-old woman’s *7700 block of Richmond High- Also on Monday, Gov. Terry ate a global impact fostered here purse and fled. Her purse was located way, merchandise from business LARCENIES McAuliffe signed 11 bipartisan in Mount Vernon and Lee. The nearby, but her wallet was missing. *5300 block of Bedford Terrace, bills that promote the use of NOVA Trash Action Work Force The suspect was described as black suitcase from residence *9400 block of Cherwek Drive, solar and other renewable en- consists of Friends of Accotink wearing a black hoodie and black *7100 block of Fort Hunt Road, property from residence ergy options and aim to reduce Creek, Dyke Marsh, Huntley pants with a white stripe. The victim jewelry from residence *8000 block of Lorton Road, prop- energy consumption across the Meadows, Lake Accotink Park, did not require medical attention. *8400 block of Frye Road, beers erty from vehicle Commonwealth. Little Hunting Creek, Arlingto- from business *7200 block of Bona Vista Court, Some of my favorite bills nians for a Clean Environment, *2500 block of Parkers Lane, li- BURGLARY package from residence included in this package are Clean Water Action and the lo- cense plate from vehicle *6600 block of Frontier Drive, mer- HB 1565 from Del. Michael cal Sierra Club chapter. *Janna Lee Avenue 7900 block *6500 block of Richmond High- chandise from business — May 2 between 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. A resident left her home briefly and returned to find items had been moved around. Cash and a bluetooth Alleged Armed Carjacker Caught in Penn Daw Area speaker were missing. Shortly after 6 a.m. Tuesday, a Edgehill Drive, still being driving officers with an image of the sus- by police as John Holomon Rus- man approached a 36-year-old by the perpetrator. They initiated pect they captured on their home sell, 23, no fixed address. BURGLARY woman driving a blue Nissan a traffic stop, but the suspect fled security camera. He has been charged with carjack- Rogue at the intersection of Tele- striking a tree and four cars as he The media relations bureau sent ing, use of a firearm in the com- *Richmond Highway 7800 block graph Road and East Drive. sped away, stopping at the dead that and numerous additional mission of a felony, possession of a (Boost Mobile), between 6 p.m., The man pulled out a gun, threat- end on Edgehill Drive. messages out via social media. firearm by a convicted felon, felony April 30 and 10 a.m., May 1. An ened the woman and told her to He bailed out of the vehicle Shortly after 8 a.m., a suspect speed to elude, four counts of mis- employee reported someone had get out of her car, Fairfax County and fled on foot. Patrol officers, matching the description given demeanor hit and run and driving entered the business after hours and police reported. the K9 unit and police helicop- earlier in the lookout was stopped on a suspended license. took an undisclosed amount of cash. There were no signs of forced entry. She complied and the perpetrator ter Fairfax 1 began an intensive while walking near the intersec- Anyone who witnessed the fled the vehicle. Police were called search. tion of North Kings Highway carjacking or has additional in- LARCENIES and lookout was broadcast for the Schools nearby were notified and after being positively identi- formation about the incident is perpetrator and the vehicle. and went into “Secure the Build- fied was arrested and taken to the requested to call the major crimes *6200 block of North Kings High- Officers quickly located in the ing” status, or delayed opening. adult detention center. division at 703-246-7800. way, tools from residence vehicle in the 5900 block of A resident in the area provided The suspect has been identified — FCPD report 4 May 10, 2017 OPINION Deserving Honor What We Think United Community Ministries honored longtime By Mary Paden former Mount Vernon Supervisor Gerry Hyland last Saturday night at its annual Gala and created the What is the most important thing your Gerry Hyland Humanitarian Award of which he was mother taught you as a child? the first recipient. Future recipients will have huge shoes to fill. Kevin Kreeger Gerry was our supervisor for 28 years. He was Huntington omnipresent at events and tragedies, big and small, “Respect others.” in all parts of Mount Vernon, lightening the situa- tion with puns but providing all the help and support those involved required. Ausley West Beginning his “public career” as PTA president at Rose Hill Hollin Meadows Elementary School, Gerry was also “Have a big heart.” on the board of UCM, including a term as chairman. As supervisor, among his many accomplishments, he led the fight to save Inova Mount Vernon Hos- pital and secure a levee to help end flooding in the Stan West Huntington neighborhood. Rose Hill Present Mount Vernon Supervisor Dan Storck, praised “Laugh well.” Gerry for his deeds and teased him about his puns. Lee DIstrict Supervisor Jeff McKay, a longtime sidekick of Gerry’s as they worked together for both Sloan Davis sides of the Route 1 corridor, called him the “moral Woodbridge compass” of the board of supervisors. “Prepare well and do my We are proud to call him “friend” and delighted to best at whatever I do.” have the opportunity to thank him for all he has done for us here in Mount Vernon, and to congratulate him on his award and wish him all the best in future. Tony Williams Kudos to Gerry! Arlington “Be confident.”

Correction In the May 3 issue of the Mount Vernon Voice it was incorrectly Asma Rabeh reported that the Good Shepherd Housing & Family Services gala Beacon Hill raised $60,000 to help prevent homelessness in Fairfax County. “Listen to people, and if That amount was just what was raised during the live auction. they want advice, give it.” The gala itself raised $260,000. For more information about Good Shepherd Housing please visit www.goodhousing.org.

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May 10, 2017 5 BLACK , WH ITE COMMUNITY LIFE & ARLLe aOVdER The Child & Family Network Centers (CFNC)Centers onwishes Friday to evening, thank its April event 28th, planning 2017 Cocktails,committee, Fine Cuisine, board Decadent of directors Desserts, supporters Live Auction, and sponsorsSilent Auction, for an Live unforgettable Entertainment spring benefit. AllTickets funds $250 raised per person directly support CFNC’sCall 703-­836-­0214 mission to (ext.provide 238) freeor email early educationmklefstad@cfnc-­online.org and related services to at-­risk children and their families. Sponsorships available Thank you to our sponsors Presenting Sponsor Craig and Kari Shapero

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6 May 10, 2017 Courtesy photo Event chairs Margret Murphy, UCM board chair Ken Disselkoen Alison DeCourcey, exec. dir. NBC4’s David Culver, emcee left, and Donna Jarvis-Miller UCM Gala Honors Former Mt. Vernon Supervisor

Board chair Ken Disselkoen, left, talks with new Gorgeous centerpieces adorned the tables. exec. dir. Alison DeCourcey and husband Marc.

UCM’s Give from the Heart Gala drew a large crowd to the PTO in Alexandria last Saturday to raise money for the organization and to honor former longtime Mount Vernon Supervisor Gerry Hyland. UCM’s new executive director Alison DeCourcey also had a chance to meet UCM supporters and renew old friendships. The event was hosted by Friends of UCM who have raised over $2 million for UCM since their inception. The gala raised “nearly $190,000,” according to UCM.

Photos/Marshall and Marlene Miller Honoree Gerry Hyland talks with guests. WPHS Jazz Trio: Ben Irwin, Carl Questad and Sam Williams. played at the reception.

Sen. Adam Ebbin, with others, Friends chair Elin Bohn, left, and Guest Mattie Palmore who just learned she UCM’s Herb Lea and wife Anita enjoy the evening. contributed GW’s whiskey to Marlene Miller, MV Voice editor. had been named MV’s 2017 Lady Fairfax. the Silent Auction. May 10, 2017 7 SPORTS

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The West Potomac Lady Wolverines lacrosse team held a dominant lead over the Annandale Atoms on Thursday night. Despite the rain, fans came out to cheer the the ladies to a 24-5 victory.

The team huddles under umbrellas during a timeout; the rain never dampened their enthusiasm.

Below left, Tess Moore (freshman); below right, Madison Smith (junior); Photos/Nicholas Lindsey at right, Abbie Weissman (junior).

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8 May 10, 2017 ENTERTAINMENT Two Gere Choices — Good and Bad STAY IN THE LOOP! By MICHAEL CASTLEBERRY get on your nerves, actually, he’s Not to mention the fact that he Contributing Writer bound to get on your nerves, it’s gets a terrific performance out of Help Alleviate Yep, you’re seeing film releases considered part of his ‘charm’. Gere, a man who has not always to see what films can find trac- And if you’re not careful, he’ll seemed comfortable in front of a Homesickness. tion to make a lasting impression rope you into his schemes. camera. As Norman, he comes off in the summer season. There will You watch him lay out the rope as totally authentic in a role as far be a bunch of new flicks, some to pull in money-makers, politi- from some of his past work as he for the kids, like this week’s My could possibly get. Give your absent family members Entire High School Sinking Into It’s a very impressive perfor- an email subscription to the The Sea, which might actually MOVIE TALK mance and a film worth seeing. appeal to junior and high school On the other hand, there is Richard Mount Vernon Voice. students, and a whole range of cians, upper class, man-on-the- Gere in The Dinner, a film struc- films to whet the movie-going street types, you name if, he’s tured into the different courses of tastes of adults. got the hustle for it!! You may be a meal. It’s a conceit that could For only $25/year they can keep up Two of them star veteran film ac- wondering where the appeal is in make you throw up and Gere’s tor Richard Gere and, while very this character and this film? Trust performance doesn’t help. every week with all that is happening in different films, they certainly run me, it’s there!! He’s a congressman wanting to be Mount Vernon and Lee. the gamut of appeal. Gere is a revelation as the huck- a governor who goes out for din- The most enjoyable of the two ster and part of the charm is the ner with his wife and his socially is Norman: The Moderate Rise in-your-face cinematography and phobic brother and his wife. How And Tragic Fall Of A New York the furious pace of Joseph Cedar, bad could this be, you say??? Bad. And don’t forget your friends who have Fixer. That’s a long title to de- an Israeli writer and director and The conceit of the meal collapses moved away (or those of you who are scribe a film about an old geezer visual stylist who has pulled to- under the sheer unappealing group who always, always has his eye gether a very entertaining film. of people in front of you. You sit moving!). on the prize, e.g. the prize he feels When you make a film about and watch and listen and then you he and he alone deserves! New Yorkers, you always bring start looking at your watch. To that end, he hustles all the a comparison to the great film- And it only gets worse. Please time, chatting people up, looking maker Woody Allen. Since he has — it’s just a mess. STAY IN TOUCH, STAY IN THE LOOP. for deals, dropping names, al- a bunch of Oscars for films and If you’re absolutely determined ways looking for an edge ... and a writing, it would be high praise to to see a Richard Gere film this score. He is always, always work- compare Cedar to Allen but — at week, well, it might not be a ing, he always has a hustle going, least with this film — it’s a com- tough decision to make!! SUBSCRIBE TO THE MOUNT VERNON and he’s never off-duty! He may parison that would be apt. Happy Viewing!! VOICE BY EMAIL.

You will know all that is going on in NEXUS Panel Tackles Teen Suicide your old hometown just by checking Suicide from Page 3 mentioning suicide might put treatment immediately). your computer. To zero in on youth that are the thought in their child’s head. Following the lecture, Tisha actually at considerable risk, Horowitz said there is absolutely Deeghan, Exec. Dir. of the she helped develop and test a no evidence that this happens. Fairfax-Falls Church Commu- screening questionnaires that Horowitz pressed for wide- nity Services Board, facilitated a can be administered in a doc- spread use of the short screen- panel discussion addressing con- Send your check for $25 today to: tor’s office, a school nurse’s of- ing questionnaire in medical cerns about youth suicide in Fair- fice, or an emergency room. settings, recommending erring fax County. Jesse Ellis, Preven- The resulting five-question on the side of caution. “Even tion Manager at Fairfax County Mount Vernon Voice screening survey focused on if we catch youth who weren’t Department of Neighborhood & the youth’s thoughts and intent really going to commit sui- Community Services brought up PO Box 15572 by asking if they have recently cide, anyone who answers yes the 2015 Fairfax County Youth Alexandria, VA 22309 wished they were dead, thought to these questions is probably Survey which showed that 13 their family would be better under tremendous stress and in percent of students reported off without them, had thoughts pain, so there is no harm in get- considering suicide, 26 percent of killing themselves, tried to ting them treatment,” she said. reported depressive symptoms, kill themselves, or are having Horowitz described her work 6 percent reported attempting Name: thoughts of suicide now. In re- with a Richmond pediatrician suicide, and 36 percent reported ______search testing these questions who used her questionnaire in high levels of stress. revealed suicidal intent as well his practice. He was surprised The survey found that stu- as much longer vetted screening to find that over a period of dents with three assets had Email: ______questionnaires in use. time 13 percent of his patients dramatically reduced risk be- The direct questions received reported previous suicide at- haviors. The three assets are: some pushback from parents tempts that he had not known having high personal integrity; Gift from (optional): — especially those of young pa- about and one reported feel- having adults in the community tients waiting for non-psychiat- ing suicidal at the time of his to talk to, and performing com- ric treatment — who though that visit (he was referred to further munity service. ______

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Photos/Mary Paden Las Mariachi Estrellas provided mariachi music for the event and Surovell speaks to assembled Democrats. Cinco de Surovell Raises Funds for Other Democratic Candidates Nearly 60 Democrats braved a rainy Saturday to that 84 state delegate seats are contested this year I tell them the resistance begins with state politics. celebrate Sen. Scott Surovell’s (D-36th) eighth annual — five in his senate district — and 21 of them have We can pass legislation on reproductive rights, Cinco de Surovell picnic fundraiser at Ft. Hunt Park. Democratic primaries. “A couple years ago I could environment, minimum wage … we can do anything Although Surovell is not up for election this year, not get anyone to run against Del. Tim Hugo (R-49th) that the federal government can do except national he said he is fundraising for “the unprecedented and now Democrats are fighting each other for the defense. If you want to change things, get involved number of excellent Democratic candidates running opportunity.” “People call me all the time about how in these state delegate races and help us take back to take over the state legislature.” Surovell noted to resist the change in Washington” Surovell said. the legislature.” Storck Crowns Palmore, Rumberger Royalty from Page 1 cal government agencies, the ju- Embark Advisory Group and has enormous task that earned him dicial system and area non-profit “revealed a great guiding hand The Washington Post’s Distin- organizations,” Storck said. “She in easing transit in Lee District” guished Educational Leadership now serves as the Mount Vernon while continuing his work with Award.” representative to the Fairfax- the Pinewood Lake HOA and Since retiring from FCPS, Rum- Falls Church Community Ser- as the Lee representative on the berger has returned as a consul- vices Board and continues to Southeast Fairfax Development tant to FCPS including his current contribute her time, energy, car- Corporation which shows his stint at West Potomac. ing and loving help to others in dedication to his neighbors. “There are very few students, her community. Regarding Duell, McKay stat- teachers, administrators, or fami- “She has made a profound dif- ed, her “commitment to improv- lies in Fairfax County who have ference in the lives of hundreds of ing the standard of living for the not been touched by Mr. Rum- persons in need,” he added. “She residents of Lee District is hard berger’s passion for academic ex- is SPECIAL!” to match.” cellence,” Storck said. For Lee District, Supervisor Jeff He noted that her service with Palmore has worked as an advo- McKay selected Richard Knapp the Friends of Richard Byrd Li- cate for housing for homeless in- and Michelle Duell as the dis- brary helps maintain and expand dividuals, for assistance for physi- trict’s Lord and Lady Fairfax. one of Springfield’s greatest pub- cally and mentally challenged “Richard Knapp is a truly dedi- lic resources, while her dedication persons and on behalf of the youth cated citizen of Fairfax County, to pedestrian safety led to the in- and senior citizens. working tirelessly to reinvigorate stallation of the county’s HAWK She is a former director of Good and preserve Fairfax’s past while pedestrian crosswalk signal. Shepherd Housing & Family Ser- also bettering the future,” said “Her work with the Springfield vices’ homeless transition pro- McKay. Civic Association helped give a gram, and co-founded the Wom- He noted that Knapp has been voice to residents and their needs en’s Group of Mount Vernon working hard on the former Mount within local government, and which provides a safe environ- Vernon High School Reutilization her active support of her FCPS ment for victims of abuse. Task Force and its steering com- neighborhood schools contrib- “She has worked tirelessly on mittee, helping to bring a county uted to student enrichment initia- domestic violence prevention landmark back to life. tives,” McKay said. and service coordination with lo- He also serves as co-chair of the — Staff report 10 May 10, 2017 CLASSIFIED

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