Time Warp Along Telegraph Goes from Revolutionary Sites to Civil War Part Three of the Telegraph Road Series Goes to the Edge of City of Alexandria

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Historic Huntley Farm.

Map by Robert Knox Sneden, a The Belvale House off Union map maker during the war. Telegraph Road. Time Warp Along Telegraph Goes From Revolutionary Sites to Civil War Part three of the Telegraph Road series goes to the edge of City of Alexandria.

By Mike Salmon ly owned the house and went up was completed in 2012. The sur- Telegraph Road, near present day The Connection in the attic, saw the ghost out the rounding park is famous for a Jefferson Manor Park, was Fort window, and when they went to boardwalk that goes out over the Lyon, one of the Union forts that s Telegraph Road creeps turn on the lights, all the lights wetlands that bird watchers use on was put in place to defend Wash- along towards the City in the house blew. All this was re- a regular basis. ington, D.C. This fort was built in of Alexandria, the com- corded in a 1964 issue of the Hol- 1861 after the Union defeat at Bull Amunity of Lake d’Evere- lin Hills Bulletin, a local newsletter Run, near the present-day location ux is highlighted by the Belvale for the community off Richmond Civil War of Mount Eagle school in an area House. Belvale is a historic struc- Highway. known as Ballenger’s Hill. Since it ture that dates back to 1764, and According to a 1970 Histor- Rages On was on the highest point around, is rumored to have a ghost lurking ic American Buildings Survey As Telegraph Road leads toward the fort overlooked Telegraph on the grounds. (HABS), there is a report of a slave the City of Alexandria, it passes Road, the Columbia Turnpike, the The mansion was built between burial ground on the property but Rose Hill, where Mosby’s Raiders Orange and Alexandria Railroad, 1763 and 1766 for George John- the exact location could not be de- There are a few strands of went to the Rose Hill mansion and the Little River Turnpike. ston, a friend of Patrick Henry and termined. Old Telegraph Road that on Sept. 28, 1863, and captured On June 9, 1863, there was a George Washington. Johnston was The Belvale house remains a res- weave in and out of the cur- Col. Dulaney, a Union officer as huge explosion in the battery of the a member of the Virginia Assembly idence that faces Telegraph Road rent Telegraph Road. he was sleeping. This occurred in fort which killed 25 soldiers and 1758-1766, and a legal advisor to and there is a historic plaque near the Rose Hill mansion which was could be heard from miles around. George Washington, who was a the front door. Historic Huntley is on the Na- on the hill overlooking Greendale In the wake of the explosion, Fort frequent visitor to the home. tional Register of Historic Places, Golf Course and Telegraph Road. Lyon, and Alexandria were visit- Johnson died in 1766, possibly the Virginia Landmarks Register One of the raiders was French Du- ed by many military and civilian in the gun room of the house. The Historic Huntley and the Fairfax County Inventory laney, the son of Col. Dulaney who dignitaries, including Secretary of Johnston family sold the house in Bordering the rear of this neigh- of Historic Sites. Over the years, fought for opposite sides. This sto- War Edwin Stanton and President 1925 to A.B. Weldeford, and then borhood is Huntley Meadows park, Historic Huntley was used as a ry is on a Civil War Trails marker Abraham Lincoln, according to a came stories of a ghost appearing which can be accessed from Tele- summer retreat, a grain farm, en- on Rose Hill Drive. “Voices from the Past.” By Lewis in the cedar grove that used to be graph Road at the fork with South campment for Civil War troops Close to the northern end of Bissel, dated June 17, 1863.

on the property. On the second Kings Highway. Historic Huntley is of the 3rd Michigan Infantry, and

night of each month, the ghost was a house that is located on the park, eventually was converted to a 04/17/20

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said to appear in the grove, where and it is described on county doc- dairy farm, county records indi- material there was a duel. The young man uments as a Federal period villa cate. Ownership changed sever- Time-sensitive

who lost the duel was never really built for Thomson Francis Mason al times, and in later years, after Postmaster:

identified, but it was written that in 1825 as a summer retreat. Ma- being abandoned, the house was Attention

Permit #482 Permit George Washington might have son was the mayor of Alexandria vandalized. The Park Authority VA Alexandria,

helped bury the man and plant the from 1827-30 and a grandson of obtained the house and its sur- PAID

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s public health officials United Community has repurposed work to contain the much of their employees to meet COVID-19 outbreak, the community’s rapidly growing AUnited Community is needs. grappling to combat a crisis of a “It’s sad to see just how many different kind -- hunger. Across people are struggling,” Communi- Fairfax County, organizations ty School Coordinator Marcia St. have been working with haste to John-Cunning said. “We’ve seen provide resources for those most cancer patients, expecting moth- vulnerable. Fairfax County Public ers, and elderly couples risk their Schools distributed 10,000 grab- lives to come get help -- they have n-go meals to students in need on nowhere else to turn.” March 19, alone. Like many United Communi- Since then, 17 million Ameri- ty employees, Marcia’s work has cans have lost their jobs. shifted dramatically in the past Lining up to enter the food pantry. (Note: This photo was taken prior to the COVID-19 pan- “In the month of March, the two weeks. Before COVID-19, she demic.) number of new families coming worked onsite supporting families to our food pantry doubled,” Step- at the Community School at Mt. have to cut back our food order,” ping Stones Director Cajethan Vernon Woods Ekeagwu said. The news comes as Ekeagwu said. “Eighty percent of Elementary School. Now she al- United Community plans to launch them came in the last two weeks.” ternates her days between provid- a second distribution site for fami- The neighborhoods surrounding ing virtual help to those families lies in need -- many of whom lack United Community’s food pantry and in-person help to dozens more transportation to get to Fordson are among the most impoverished at the food pantry. Road. in Fairfax County, with more than United Community isn’t acting “We’re working with the County 15 percent of residents living be- alone. Working with Fairfax Coun- and other food suppliers to find the low the poverty line -- prior to ty Government, the Capital Area quickest and safest way to serve COVID-19. As the economic im- Food Bank, and other generous our community,” Ekeagwu said. pacts of the global pandemic con- donors, the Fordson Road food United Community is asking tinue to grow, the lines outside the pantry has become the Route One those who would like to help to food pantry have grown longer Food Hub for local families impact- donate to United Community’s and longer. ed by COVID-19. Diapers are also COVID-19 Emergency Response “This is only the beginning,” said being distributed, thanks to a part- Fund at www.unitedcommunity. Alison DeCourcey, United Commu- nership with the Greater DC Dia- org. nity’s Executive Director. “The only per Bank. However, as the number way we can keep a public health of local COVID-19 cases continues crisis from becoming a hunger cri- to climb and neighbors continue to Staff wearing sis is to rally around our neighbors lose their jobs, United Community personal protective in need and provide them the re- knows the supply is not enough to sources they need. That is where meet the equipment work our organization is laser-focused, community’s urgent needs. to make supplies right now.” “Last week our main food sup- available. As part of this massive effort, plier informed us that we will

Mount Vernon District Ft. Belvoir Man Arrested for Unlawfully Virtual Budget Town Meeting Filming Men in Home Depot Bathrooms

Monday, April 20 at 7 p.m. Live Comcast Channel 16 and FCPS Channel – Detectives Seeking Additional Victims 21. It will also be available on Channel and streaming A man is facing misdemeanor charges placing a bag containing a recording 16 Video on Demand and Facebook after Next Monday, April 20 at 7 p.m., Su- after detectives learned he was unlawful- device partially under the partition. To the program. pervisor Dan Storck hold a Mount Vernon ly filming men inside Home Depot bath- date, detectives have identified three YOU can ask questions in a variety of District Virtual Budget Town Hall with rooms in October 2019. Dquarious Willis, adult victims and have determined that ways. In advance of Monday, send email School Board Member and Chair Karen 23, of Fort Belvoir, was arrested on April videos were taken at Home Depot stores questions to MtVernon@fairfaxcounty. Corbett Sanders. They will be joined by 8 following a two-month-long investiga- located at 7710 Richmond Highway and gov. During the program, you can email, the County’s Chief Financial Officer Joe tion that began when videos of unsus- 6691 Frontier Drive. The majority of the post questions to our Facebook Live Feed, Mondoro and School Assistant Super- pecting men were found on Willis’ phone videos were taken in the morning hours. Tweet us @DanStorck or call the call-in intendent for Financial Services Leigh by Ft. Belvoir Military Police Officers. Detectives are attempting to identify line at 703-324-1114. Burden to discuss the revised proposed Detectives from Fairfax County Police other victims; all appear to be adults. To read more about the revised pro- FY 2021 Budget for both the County and Department’s Mount Vernon and Fran- Anyone with information is asked to con- posed County FY 2021 Budget and how schools. Following brief presentations on conia District Criminal Investigations tact Detective Carpenter with the Mount to provide public testimony… the budgets, viewers will have the oppor- sections have preliminarily determined Vernon Criminal Investigations Section https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ tunity to get their questions answered. that between Oct. 13 and Oct. 19, 2019, at 703-360-8400 or by email at Edward. news2/county-executive-proposes-re- The program will air live on Facebook, Willis filmed approximately 19 men by [email protected]. Willis was vised-fy-2021-budget/ Channel 16, Cox Channel 1016, Verizon/ occupying a stall next to victims and released on a $2,500 unsecured bond. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette v April 16-22, 2020 v 3 Opinion

www.MountVernonGazette.com Honoring Women in 2020 @MtVernonGazette An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered A look at the woman leading us through the coronavirus pandemic. to homes and businesses. Published by Local Media Connection LLC By Supervisor Dan Storck the county and serves volunteer response pro- never let on that, in her private D-Mount Vernon District 1606 King Street as health advisor to the grams in the United moments, she still struggles with Alexandria, Virginia 22314 County’s Board of Su- Photo contributed States—prepared Fair- insecurities of one kind or another, lorence Nightingale, Eliz- pervisors, Health Care fax County to make a and that she still gets stage fright Free digital edition delivered to abeth Blackwell, Clara your email box. Go to Advisory Board, and Hu- seamless transition to when she has to deliver a speech. connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe Barton, Virginia Apgar, Re- man Services Council. In the Medical Reserve Three strengths have helped her becca Lee Crumpler, Marie her 17 years of service Corps program. MRC overcome her personal struggles F NEWS DEPARTMENT: Curie are just a few of the many as director, the Depart- volunteers are present- and achieve success. [email protected] women who have made our lives ment has virtually been ly working alongside First, Dr. Gloria sets high stan- healthier through medicine and Mary Kimm restructured from the our Health Department dards for herself and puts enor- Editor and Publsher science. While women have in- ground up and several Dr. Gloria Ad- staff to respond to the mous pressure on herself, routine- [email protected] fluenced much of our society and new initiatives and sys- do-Ayensu, Di- COVID-19 pandemic. ly waking up at 2 a.m. to begin her knowledge base, health and sci- tems have been put in Disciplined, ap- day. Second, she never gives up— Jean Card rector Fairfax Production Editor ence seem particularly important place. She has brought County Health proachable, passionate, no matter how complex or daunt- [email protected] today, as we are a new focus on emer- rigorous yet flexible, Dr. ing the challenge. Even when over- Department Commentary led by Dr. Gloria gency preparedness, Gloria’s leadership and whelmed, she tries not to show it, Jeanne Theismann [email protected] Addo-Ayensu, health equity, the need work, honored through although you might hear it as a @TheismannMedia Director of the to promote community health and numerous awards, serve as an in- slight stammer in her speech when Fairfax County Health Department. resilience, and the importance of spiring example to young women the pressure is really on, an im- ADVERTISING: As I receive email after email and leveraging community assets that and men who aspire to making a pediment from childhood. 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It is 703-778-9444 Dr. Gloria’s mission to reorient the Gloria herself, would have predict- concentrate on the most important [email protected] leaders such as Dr. Gloria who will Health Department toward en- ed that a young woman from Gha- goals. guide us through this pandemic hancing community resilience has na who had to clean hotel rooms to Throughout history, leaders like and see that we emerge a stronger Helen Walutes been especially relevant and in- pay her way through college would Dr. Gloria both inspire and protect Display Advertising, 703-778-9410 and more united community. valuable. For instance, the Bioter- someday rise to such distinction. us in times of great challenge and [email protected] As the County’s health direc- rorism Medical Action Team that One would therefore have imag- times of great joy. We are all in tor, Dr. Gloria directs and manag- David Griffin she created in 2001—one of the ined that a leader of such profes- this together and we thank you for Marketing Assistant es public health programs across first and largest local public health sional accomplishments would your service, Dr. Gloria. 703-778-9431 [email protected] Here It Comes: 140 Amendments to State Budget Classified & Employment Advertising Veto session to consider 101 amendments to bills is next week. 703-778-9431 Publisher By Sen. Scott to meet in a tent behind the authority and appropriations tions the flexibility to grant early Jerry Vernon Surovell the Virginia Science Mu- to fund the Prince William County release to prisoners scheduled 703-549-0004 [email protected] seum in Richmond next Public Defender’s Office is still in to be released in the next twelve unday, Governor Wednesday at noon for the budget and cannot be amend- months. Editor & Publisher Northam signed our “Veto Session.” ed further at this point. He also proposed to move our Mary Kimm the remaining bills [email protected] S First, the good news The Governor proposed emer- local elections, including those in @MaryKimm that were pending for for our area. The lan- gency language to allow commu- the towns of Occoquan and Quan- action, proposed 140 guage requiring the nity associations more flexibility to tico, from May to November. I Art/Design: amendments to the state Laurence Foong, John Heinly, Virginia Department of meet in light of the COVID crisis. doubt that will pass. He also used Ali Khaligh budget, and also 101 Rail and Public Transit He also proposed language that existing legislative authority to or- Production Manager: amendments to bills. As Surovell to study extending the would abate interest on Virginia der our pending June primaries for Geovani Flores of today, the plan is for Blue Line to Lorton, taxes that are paid before June 1, U.S. Congress to be delayed two the House of Delegates to meet Woodbridge and Potomac Mills 2020. He also proposed language weeks to June 23, 2020. CIRCULATION outdoors and the Senate of Virginia See Surovell, Page 10 Circulation Manager: is still in the budget. In addition, to give the Department of Correc- Ann Oliver Letter to the Editor [email protected] We Need Coronavirus Data by Zip Code A Connection Newspaper

Thanks to Congressman Beyer County Executive Bryan Hill’s the public interest. A number of states, including for hosting his Town Hall on Coro- response to the inquiry from “John The county’s website also still Maryland, already provide infor- navirus, and thanks to the Gazette from Bailey’s Crossroads” about has no list of testing sites (includ- mation on coronavirus cases by zip for its report on the meeting, which the location of Fairfax County cas- ing drive-throughs), and it appears code. made clear that Fairfax County has es is a case in point. His answer?: that the only testing by Inova Hos- VDH statistics (updated April a long way to go in addressing cit- “HIPAA (the Health Insurance Por- pitals is in the north portion of the 14) show 16 cases at retirement izen concerns. tability and Accountability Act) county. According to WTOP, there communities in Fairfax county, and It is shocking that Fairfax Coun- regs prohibit the release of that is just one testing site in the south- one in Alexandria, but we don’t ty, one of the largest in the country, information.” ern part of the county, home to know which communities or their and home to nearly 20 percent of A check of the HHS website about half the county’s population, zip codes. coronavirus cases in Virginia, has shows that this is not true: patient a private clinic (Allcare) on Route Why can’t we get information by been so vague about its statistics, names can’t be released, but in- 1 just south of Alexandria City. The zip code here in northern Virginia? including the location of those af- formation that is important to the Fairfax County website does not Mary Tracy fected. public can be released when it is in list this site. Hollin Hills 4 v Mount Vernon Gazette v April 16-22, 2020 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion Changed Circumstances Require Governor’s Red Pen

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Pay raises for teachers and other pub- upgrades in 2008, & the deck was rebuilt in 2016, it looks out at the beautifully landscaped backyard com- bills that we sent to him from the lic employees will also be put on hold, as well as the plete w/a new privacy fence & underground sprinkler system. Don’t miss the 2 car garage as well – Check out the competition, then come talk with us. We’re always ready to reach out with a helping hand. General Assembly this session. In hiring of much-needed school counselors. 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In addition, the current budget home assistance. After one year, the delayed ban Numerous updates to include: kitchen w/granite counters & does not account for all the increased expenses that would be implemented and the games of skill would SS appliances, recently replaced DBL pane, energy efficient the COVID-19 response has and will cost Virginia. To windows, freshly painted interior, & all 3 baths. The kitchen, dining & living rooms all face out back & have a be banned. However, the likelihood is that these small wall of picture windows looking out at the deck, hot tub & fenced back yard. The lower level offers a 4th BR, reflect these unforeseen changes, Governor Northam businesses, mostly restaurants, truck stops, and small 3rd full bath & family room that opens out to the court yard. As you walk thru this home you marvel at the has requested that the General Assembly approve a convenience stores, will still require this revenue. I open contemporary design that makes you feel like you are one w/your environment. Walkable ¼ mile to Mt. freeze of $874.6 million in spending in the fiscal Vernon bike/walking trail along the Potomac. Five minutes to Ft. Belvoir (S), 15 minutes to Old Town (N), 25 anticipate that we will need to pass a new bill next minutes to National Airport (N), all along the scenic GW Pkwy, each season gives you beautiful views. year that will start on July 1st, 2020, and $1.4 bil- session to regulate them so that they are not in places lion in the fiscal year that will begin on July 1st, 2021. where there are children and don’t create a host of Manassas/Classic Springs $651,000 He also adds an additional $55.5 million for the De- 12835 Classic Springs Drive mini-casinos. Is this huge 2 level Rambler all for me? 4BRs, 3.5BAs, 2 car garage, partment of Emergency Management. We will also Also significantly, Governor Northam signed sweep- SOLD front & side porches & covered porch in the rear. Almost 4500 SF get the opportunity to vote on his helpful and import- ing new voting access laws into law that will make under roof, including about 3100 finished. Main level has Brazilian ant amendments to waive interest on state income voting more accessible to all Virginians. These bills hdwds plus carpeting in the BRs. 10’ ceilings w/crown molding, 6 panel doors, DBL pane windows & extra wide hallways & doors. tax payments submitted after May 1st, and to pro- included allowing Virginians the option to vote ear- Stunning kitchen w/dark cherry cabinets, SS appliances & dark granite counters. The bedrooms are spa- vide spending flexibility, and to allow virtual public ly without an excuse up to 45 days prior to an elec- cious-the master bedrm has a huge walk-in closet & a magnificent master bath. The lower level has a 4th BR meetings for Government bodies. Until we pass that tion, and ensuring that mail-in ballots postmarked on & 3rd full BA, large family rm & approximately 1400 SF for storage/workshops & walks out to an incredible bkyd backing to woods. You have to see this home to believe it. It’s stunning!!! amendment we must convene in person. The plan is or before the date of the election shall be counted. to do so on the 22nd, but outside wearing masks and In-person voting hours were also extended, with polls Alex/Mt. Zephyr $491,000 with at least 6 feet between us. Hopefully, for safety’s now closing at 8 p.m. instead of 7 p.m. In addition, 8541 Mt. Zephyr Dr. Great price for this lovely two level solid sake, we can finish up quickly and if necessary, recon- Election Day was officially made a state holiday, re- all-brick home with garage on 1/3 acre in Mt. vene online from home if there are any amendments placing Lee-Jackson Day. This move will give Virgin- SOLD Vernon community. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths. left to act upon. ians more time and opportunity to cast their votes. Renovated eat-in kitchen, spacious and open, with sliding glass doors to private backyard. With the new circumstances of life under this dead- Finally, Governor Northam signed the Clean Econ- Charming front living room with ample windows, and wood burning fireplace with ly pandemic, the Governor revisited many of our de- omy Act which will accelerate Virginia’s transition to white, colonial style mantel. Spacious lower level has finished family room w/ 2nd cisions and delayed some long-awaited initiatives our clean energy. This legislation requires Dominion Ener- fireplace and a bonus workroom. Conveniently located near Ft. Belvoir (10 mins), GW Parkway and Potomac River, Old Town Alexandria, Pentagon, and D.C new Democratic majority fought for during the Gener- gy to be 100 percent carbon-free by 2045 and Appa- al Assembly session. The critical labor legislation that lachian Power to be 100 percent carbon-free by 2050. Mt. Vernon/Wessynton $759,900 we worked hard to pass this session is delayed until It requires nearly all coal-fired plants to shut down 3102 Cunningham Drive Gorgeous, newly renovated 4 Bedroom, 3 BA contemporary May 1st, 2021. So, the first increase in the minimum by the end of 2024. This legislation also advances home in sought after waterfront community of Wessynton, wage from $7.25 an hour to $9.50 an hour, would not offshore and onshore wind projects. In addition to SOLD 1 car garage, new deck, .34 acre lot. Large, spectacular happen until May 1st, 2021. This is a change from bills like my HB 502, which increased the penalty for new kitchen w/all the bells & whistles. Beautiful new the bill we passed that had it go into effect on Jan. bathrooms. Separate dining room. Living room w/fireplace. Large picture windows on back wall delinquent litter taxes, these environmental actions overlook private wooded setting. Family Room w/nice wood paneled ceiling. Wessynton amen- 1, 2021. While this first increase is delayed, the re- will give Virginia a jumpstart on combating climate ities include tennis courts, swimming pool, walking paths, & boat ramp on Little Hunting Creek maining incremental increases will go into effect as change and protecting our environment. which flows to the Potomac River. Located just a half mile from Mount Vernon Estate & the GW Parkway, it is a mere 10 minutes to Ft. Belvoir, 20 mins to Old Town, & 30 mins to D.C. Bulletin Board Alex/Mt.Zephyr $515,000 Submit civic/community announce- Gov. Ralph Northam requested the ber. An individual who was not 4100 Woodley Drive ments at ConnectionNewspapers.com/ General Assembly move the May qualified in May but is qualified in Lovely all brick 2 level raised/ranch ramble deep in the heart of Mt. Vernon - Large .25 Calendar. Photos and artwork wel- General Election and all special November will be able to vote. SOLD come. Deadline is Thursday at noon, elections scheduled for May 5, All absentee ballots already cast will acre corner lot with carport. Lovely hard- 2020 to the November 3, 2020 be discarded. Virginians will have wood floors on the main level, double pane at least two weeks before event. windows . 2 updated baths on the main level MONDAY/APRIL 27 General Election date to further an opportunity to vote for local mitigate the spread of COVID-19. elected officials in November. and an updated 3rd full bath on the lower Community Conversations: Transpor- The Governor is also exercising Those officials whose terms are to level. 2 wood burning FPLs, one on each level. Potential 4th bedroom on tation. 7:30-9 p.m. The General the lower level. Roof is10 years old, furnace 5 months, A/C 7 years. Com- his statutory authority (§ 24.2- expire as of June 30, 2020 will Assembly passed momentous mute along GW Pkwy to Old Town- minutes to Ft. Belvoir. 603.1 of the Code of Virginia) to continue in office until their suc- legislation for transportation and move the June primary elections cessors have been elected on the transit in 2020. Mark your calen- from June 9, 2020 to June 23, November 3, 2020 and have been dars for this webinar that discusses Thinking of Buying or Selling your home in 2020!! 2020. Moving the upcoming May qualified to serve. the impact of the legislation and elections requires action by the opportunities to move clean GOVERNOR SIGNS NEW LAWS Give Rex Reiley a call – 703-409-4784 General Assembly. The plan the transportation forward in northern TO SUPPORT WORKERS Governor is proposing includes the Virginia. Webinar address: bit.ly/ Gov. Ralph Northam has signed nearly following measures: NOVA-Transportation. two dozen new laws to support There will be one ballot in November. working Virginians, including GOVERNOR REQUESTS Voters who are qualified in November MOVING MAY ELECTION will be able to vote in Novem- See Bulletin, Page 8 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette v April 16-22, 2020 v 5 News Revised County Budget Reflects Pandemic Realities County’s updated budget proposal strikes millions in planned disbursements.

By Mercia Hobson On April 7, Hill released the ed in the earlier FY 2021 Adver- ing schools, affordable housing, support the information technol- The Connection FY 2021 Updated Budget Propos- tised Budget Plan. Of the increase, employee pay, early childhood ogy requirements of the Office of al to the Board of Supervisors in two cents was to be utilized to opportunities, environmental in- Elections and needs for the 2020 airfax County does not response to the pandemic. In his fund priorities in the General Fund vestments, the expansion of library Presidential election. Additionally, have an FY 2021 Adopted message to the Supervisors, Hill and, per Board Budget Guidance, hours and support for arts and $9.84 million was set aside as an Budget Plan yet. That is the wrote, “Life as we know it has been one cent dedicated to affordable cultural activities, remained its appropriated reserve for potential Fannual budget approved significantly and, perhaps, to some housing. The Updated Budget Pro- priorities. “However, our residents’ requirements to address the pan- by the Board of Supervisors for extent, permanently altered. ... It posal also did not recommend the ability to absorb the impact of in- demic. the upcoming fiscal year running is imperative that our initial FY previously recommended 4 per- creased taxes has diminished.” According to the Updated Bud- from July 1, 2020, through June 2021 budget proposal be updated cent Admissions Tax on the sale of According to Hill, although in- get Proposal: “In the absence of 30, 2021. Up until April 7, what to reflect the new economic real- movie, theatre and concert tickets. creased revenue of more than $100 solid data and with so much uncer- the Supervisors did have in their ities.” Revenue would have been deposit- million was projected based on in- tainty about the outlook, General hands was the $3.2 billion FY 2021 With coronavirus’ impact weighed into the Contributory Fund and creased real estate values, this rev- Fund revenues are projected to be Advertised Budget Plan, County ing on County residents, many fur- used for arts, cultural, and tourism enue is anticipated to be offset by $4,457,199,539, which represents Executive Bryan Hill presented on loughed or laid off from jobs and activities, relieving pressure on the losses as a result of the coronavi- no change from the FY 2020 Ad- Feb. 25. It focused on employee businesses shuttered; the Updated General Fund. rus pandemic, “resulting in no net opted Budget Plan level. This level compensation as well as new pro- Budget Proposal no longer recom- growth in revenue for the County of revenue is based on the assump- grams and initiatives. mends the three-cent increase in HILL WROTE that the County’s in FY 2021.” tion that by July, the health crisis No more. the Real Estate Tax Rate as present- most important priorities, includ- Hill wrote, “I am recommend- is over, and gradual recovery in ing that General Fund revenues consumer confidence leads to the be held flat as compared to the FY resumption of economic activity.” 2020 Adopted Budget Plan.” Estimates for FY21 revenue were Local Coronavirus Cases According to the Revised Propos- anticipated to be revised as more al, based on the actions of the Fed data became available. 10000 Coronavirus (Covid-19) Cases Locally to lower interest rates to 0 percent, As with the FY 2021 Advertised 8936 the FY 2021 estimate for interest Budget Plan, the Updated Bud- MARYLAND income should be reduced by $25 get Proposal recommended equal million. Major revenue sources growth of county disbursements 8000 relative to the FY 2020 Revised and school transfers; however, that Budget Plan estimates indicated meant a drastic growth reduction reduced tax revenues — decreases from 3.65 percent to 0.32 percent 6000 5747 in Sales ($26.7 million), Transient over the FY 2020 Adopted Bud- VIRGINIA Occupancy ($7 million) Business, get Plan reducing the transfer to Professional, and Occupancy Li- the Schools Operating Fund from cense ($17.2 million), Personal $85.52 million to $7.31 million. 4000 Property ($9 million), Interest on Hill recommended the FY 2021 Investments ($36.7 million) and budget be shifted back one week more. Hill added: “With the signif- to May 12; public hearings, ex- icant impact to revenues, most of cept the Effective Tax Rate public 2000 the recommended spending adjust- hearing, moved back two weeks to ments that had been included in April 28-30; approval of the CIP be my original proposal will need to postponed until June and Board be deferred. All increased disburse- approval of the Countywide Stra- 0 ments in this proposal are paid for tegic Plan also be delayed. 3/30 4/6 4/13 by savings in fringe benefits and re- Jeff McKay, Chairman of the 2000 quired reserve contributions.” Fairfax County Board of Supervi-

Graphics by Laurence Foong / Compiled by Ken Moore Hill recommended to only fund sors said: “Our priorities remain 1756 items critical to maintaining the our priorities... We’re committed Montgomery health and safety of county resi- to finding creative ways to get County dents and the continued function them done.” McKay added the 1500 of essential services. County Executive’s amended pro- The Updated Budget Propos- posed budget did not yet include al cut nearly all new spending. It emergency funding provided by 1164 eliminated all pay adjustments the federal and state governments. Fairfax County for County employees. Hill wrote, Supervisor Pat Herrity 1000 “Protecting the jobs and current (R-Springfield) said in The Her- pay levels of the County’s existing rity Report, April 9: “I’m glad to employees continues to be of the see most of these changes were utmost importance.” The proposal included in the revised budget, did recommend 19 new positions including limiting the rollout of 500 390 for the Health Department to ad- the police body camera program Arlington dress COVID-19 and one in the Of- and focusing the resources of the fice of Elections. Consolidated Community Funding Alexandria Other areas recommended to Pool on pandemic-related efforts.” 241 receive funding: $0.58 million 0 to the Community Funding Pool, SUPERVISOR Walter Alcorn (D- 3/30 4/6 4/13 which provides funding to com- Hunter Mill) held a Hunter Mill munity organizations to meet hu- District Virtual Budget Town Hall Sources: on April 8. It featured Christina Virginia Department of Health http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/ man services needs; $1.77 million Maryland: Maryland Department of Health https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/ to support the workload for the Jackson, Director of the Depart- Alexandria Source: City of Alexandria County’s Police Body-Worn Cam- ment of Management and Budget era program; and $0.58 million to See County Budget, Page 7 6 v Mount Vernon Gazette v April 16-22, 2020 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News County Budget: ‘Back to Basics’

From Page 6 for Fairfax County, Alcorn’s input and a Q &A opportunity. Data on the screen reported 116 people attended. Jackson said, “A lot has been stripped out [of the budget] ... It’s almost like a back to basics budget.” Alcorn reassured listeners that his priorities and values had not changed. “I’m still committed to helping our most vulnerable. I’m still committed to doing everything possible to address the affordable housing crisis. I also am committed to our Schools... many of the things... that we were keyed up to do before this public health crisis hit, I still am committed to doing,” Alcorn said. View the video with Jackson’s 8-minute budget summary, comments from Alcorn and questions from the public at https://www.crowdcast.io/e/ hunter-mill-district. Residents can provide testimony on the budget via video, phone or online for upcoming budget hearings, scheduled April 28-30. After a planned mark-up meeting on May 5, the Board of Supervisors is expected to adopt the budget on May 12.

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From Page 5 2020. The law reduces penalties for offenses legislation to combat worker misclassification involving the possession of up to one ounce and wage theft, ban workplace discrimina- of marijuana to a civil violation – punishable tion, and prohibit non-compete covenants for by a maximum $25 fine, no arrest, and no low-wage workers. The Governor proposes criminal record. to increase the minimum wage starting May 1, 2021, and to advance prevailing wage, GOVERNOR SIGNS collective bargaining, and project labor VIRGINIA VALUES ACT agreement legislation then as well. This will Gov. Ralph Northam today announced he has ensure workers get the support they need signed the Virginia Values Act, making while allowing greater economic certainty in Virginia the first state in the South to enact the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. comprehensive protections for the LGBTQ In addition, Governor Northam is proposing community against discrimination in hous- amendments to prohibit apprenticeship ing, employment, public spaces, and credit discrimination on the basis of gender identity applications. Senate Bill 868, sponsored by and to create a work-sharing program to sup- Senator Adam Ebbin, prohibits discrimina- port workers impacted by COVID-19. tion on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in housing, public and private GOVERNOR SIGNS CLEAN employment, public accommodations, and ENERGY LEGISLATION access to credit. The legislation also extends Gov. Ralph Northam is accelerating Virginia’s important protections to Virginians on the transition to clean energy by signing the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, Virginia Clean Economy Act and by amend- sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical ing the Clean Energy and Community Flood conditions, age, marital status, disability, and Preparedness Act that requires Virginia to join status as a veteran. the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. The Virginia Clean Economy Act was passed as RELIEF FOR RESTAURANTS, House Bill 1526 and Senate Bill 851, which DISTILLERIES were sponsored by Delegate Richard C. “Rip” Gov. Ralph Northam issued an executive directive Sullivan Jr. and Senator Jennifer McClellan, authorizing the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage respectively. The Act incorporates clean Control Authority (ABC) to defer annual fees energy directions that the Governor issued for licenses and permits that would be up for in Executive Order Forty-Three in September renewal through June. The Governor also 2019. It results from extensive stakeholder directed the Virginia ABC to allow establish- input and incorporates environmental justice ments with mixed beverage licenses, such as concepts related to the Green New Deal. restaurants and distilleries, to sell mixed bev- erages through takeout or delivery, effective LEGISLATION DECRIMINALIZING MARI- last Thursday. Under the Governor’s executive JUANA POSSESSION directive, the Virginia ABC will defer the Gov. Ralph Northam has approved legislation collection of license renewal fees for 90 days (Senate Bill 2 | House Bill 972) decriminaliz- from original expiration date for establish- ing marijuana possession offenses. Northam ments with licenses expiring in March, April, also recommended technical amendments May, and June. Any penalties that would Another Community Partnership which must be approved by the legislature normally be associated with the late payment Mount Vernon’s Hometown Newspaper • A Connection Newspaper March 24, 2016 before the new law takes effect July 1, of such fees will be waived.

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Working from Home with Children Obituary Obituary Juggling the role of parent and employee. Herbert A. (Pete) Holt By Marilyn Campbell The Gazette On April 5, 2020, Herbert A. (Pete) Holt, age 74, died peace- fully at home surrounded by his family. Pete had coura- geously battled a four year illness with pulmonary fibrosis. t’s been nearly one month since the coronavirus Pete was born on June 24, 1945 in Virginia Beach, Virginia pandemic led to school closures and teleworking. and was the son of Mattie and Herbert A. Holt, Jr., who With most schools closed for the remainder of the were the owners of Holt Buick. Pete received his Bach- academic year, parents are left with the dual re- elor’s degree in City Planning from the University of Vir- I ginia in 1969 and his Master of Public Administration from sponsibility of teacher and employee. George Washington University in 1977. “Times have greatly changed and now everyone is Pete had a distinguished career as a Senior level executive trying to adjust to a new reality,” said Bethesda ther- with over thirty years of progressively responsible leader- apist Carol Barnaby, MSW, LCSW. “I have heard from ship in government and the private healthcare industry. He

many patients who feel that they are currently a bad Photo by Marilyn Campbell served as the Director of the Department of Mental Health Services in Montgomery parent, worker, and spouse.” County, Maryland from 1986-1995. Pete led the creation and establishment of a “Couples are fighting daily about whose career is 350 person staff. Pete served as the President of the National Association of County Behavioral more important in regards to who will watch the chil- Health Directors. Additionally, he served on the Executive Board of the Maryland dren during conflicting conference calls,” continued Association of Community Mental Health Programs. He was also named as a Barnaby. “Others feel bad that their children are on Fellow to the American College of Mental Health Administration. their own all day while they are locked in a room Pete is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Cheryl Adams Holt; daughter Hillary working.” Vasquez; grandsons Conner and Peyton Vasquez; and sister-in-law Dr. Rebecca Cobb Adams. For those who are struggling with this balancing In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in Pete’s memory may be made to: act, reality testing your self-expectations can offer re- The Twig P.O. Box 26324, Alexandria Virginia 22302 lief, suggests Barnaby. There will be no funeral service. “Is it realistic to expect that you are going to be Working from home in the age of coronavi- able to conduct business as usual while you have tod- rus is stressful for parents. Legals Legals dlers needing constant entertainment, school children who need school help or are fighting over devices or interruption is essential, and clearly distinguish from teens who want to sleep all day and stay up all night?” times when you are available for questions and help- PUBLIC NOTICE Barnaby asks. “The answer is no, it is not realistic. In ing your child,” continued Isenberg. “Identify specific normal times we would not expect someone to watch activities that your kids can do on their own [such as] Notice is hereby given that Mr. Toby Zhu has requested authori- their toddler while drawing, reading zation from the Virginia Marine Resources Commission to install trying to conduct “Is it realistic to expect that you and throwing a approximately 125 linear feet of riprap revetment, immediately business meetings. tennis ball against channelward of a failing timber bulkhead and extending a max- We would think are going to be able to conduct outdoor steps.” imum 7 feet channelward of MLW, in Gunston Cove adjacent to that it was an ab- Once a routine riparian property situated at 11371 River Road, in Fairfax Coun- surd expectation.” business as usual while you have or schedule is es- ty. Send comments/inquiries within 15 days to: Marine Resources Distance learn- tablished, writing Commission, Habitat Management Division, 380 Fenwick Road, ing with children toddlers needing constant enter- and posting can Bldg. 96, Hampton, VA, Virginia 23651. while simulta- create organiza- neously working tainment, school children who need tion, says Barnaby. from home is a “This will allow new experience school help or are fighting over children to inter- for most. Parents rupt parents less cannot work, devices or teens who want to sleep and to know when teach and parent it is a good time all at once. “Par- all day and stay up all night?” to seek help,” she ents and children said. “It will also should develop a — Bethesda therapist Carol Barnaby give them a plan flexible schedule for their days.” and specify locations for each to do their work,” said If possible, designate a workspace for each family Jerome Short, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psycholo- member, suggests Isenberg. “In order to stay orga- gy, George Mason University. “Parents should discuss nized and feel in control of your work, it is important with their work colleagues the specific times each day to have your own work area in which to keep your be- they can do work-related communications.” longings,” she said. Scheduling time for physical activ- Since the usu- ity can help mini- al boundaries that mize the impact of separate settings “Getting outside every day is ther- not having access and activities to playgrounds, throughout the apeutic. The sunshine, fresh air, movie theaters and day are absent, it’s museums. “Have important to cre- and change of scenery will help exercise time ev- ate them, advises ery day,” said Is- psychologist Stacie everyone decompress and improve enberg. “Not only B. Isenberg, Psy.D. is it good for your “Set hours for their moods.” overall health, but school or work and — Stacie B. Isenberg, Psy.D. it helps with mood hours for leisure and we all need a and family time,” little extra moving she said. “This allows for quality time and experienc- and stretching from all of the sitting in front of comes in each camp. Of course the ability to do this will puter screens. “Even if you don’t have much space, depend upon the age of your children and the type of getting outside every day is therapeutic. The sunshine, work you do.” fresh air, and change of scenery will help everyone de- “Communicate about times when quiet and lack of compress and improve their moods.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette v April 16-22, 2020 v 9 Money For Business Directory Opinion What, Exactly? WWW.CONNECTIONNEWSPAPERS.COM Call 703-549-0004 for advertising information

By KENNETH B. LOURIE LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING Surovell From Page 4 I don’t know, really. Money comes in. Money Good is not Governor Northam also signed sev- goes out. But since I stay in and don’t go out, cash good, where eral of my bills. My “Do Not Sell Reg- is no longer king. Credit reigns supreme and since better is istry” allows Virginians to voluntarily the accounting/budget system for the Lourie family expected. business is rarely written down/planned for, I don’t place themselves on a list to be prohib- know from one expenditure to the next, where the -Thomas Fuller ited from purchasing a firearm. This money goes, unlike John Prine knew when he measure will prove helpful to people sang about “Sam Stone” when he came home. As the spouse responsible for the business side ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL Winter Cleanup... suffering from periodic mental illness of the marriage, it has been my job to financial- where they can spiral into temporary ly plan what the family can and cannot afford. but deep depression such as bipolar And since both earners were commission/tip mood disorder. Suicides are the lead- recipients, the task of managing that cash flow, ing cause of firearm death in Virginia unpredictable as it occasionally was, took some and this goes directly at the mental emotional wherewithal. Nevertheless, we survived the ordeal, mostly, and now, as it has happened health aspect of the problem. that all of us are consumed by pandemic-related The Governor proposed amend- pressures/procedures, our compensation history/ ments to my legislation to allow more experience has prepared us to ebb and flow with people to benefit from the low-income the times. But instead of spending money when component of my community solar we may have it, now we’re spending money when GUTTER GUTTER legislation. This bill will allow peo- the goods and services we need are available, which is similarly unpredictable as our dual ple in neighborhoods with heavy tree IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS incomes used to be,. cover, apartments, condos, or small The result of this inconsistent and ‘unpredict- TILE / MARBLE TILE / MARBLE businesses to purchase access to solar able’ availability is that when any of the goods panels to count against the home elec- and services are available one must buy immedi- tricity usage. ately regardless of cash on hand/in-wallet or credit balance in tow or risk being shut out completely: He also proposed to amend my leg- “No soup for you,” from a long-ago Seinfeld islation to increase penalties for driv- episode, so to speak (although my wife, Dina does ers who seriously injure pedestrians like soup and therefore it is a regular item on our and cyclists to also include injuries to shopping list.) Accordingly, during these pandemic passengers of cyclists such as children days, one must strike (buy) when the iron is hot, who may be riding in trailers or on cash on hand be damned, and worrying about your credit card balance also be damned. We all bike seats. need what we need in our homes/for our families Unfortunately, the $3 million grant and lack of paper money is not going to stop any that I helped secure with Delegate of us from purchasing what staples and peace of Mark Sickles and Paul Krizek was pro- mind a piece of plastic can offer. And thank God posed for cuts along with the funds for those pieces of plastic with the magnetic strip. that Delegate Sickles, Delegate Kathy They’re certainly getting a work out these days providing aid and comfort - of a sort, to all of us Tran and I obtained for Mason Neck non-essential people staying at home. State Park to restore staffing. And while we’re staying/consuming at home, The Governor also proposed defund- we’re no longer letting our fingers do the walking ing monies for a new Fairfax County through our local Yellow Pages. Instead, we’re General District Court Judge position Googling our way instead, pointing and clicking, along with over 50 new Public Defend- and then entering our credit card information LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING while trying to keep our respective family business er Positions and 50 new District Court afloat. The evolving problem for me however is Clerk Positions. Probably 10 positions accounting for all these purchases and wondering Patios & Drainage each would have served Fairfax, Prince if we’re ever going to receive them, how much William and Stafford Counties. Your neighborhood company since 1987 was actually charged and was the purchase even All raises for state employees were worth it, given the wait. Still, since we’re all proposed for cuts including court housebound, there are so many more purchases 703-772-0500 that have to be made over the phone/online that staff, law enforcement, and other state what control I used to have when in-person, workers such as those at George Ma- spending the cash in my wallet, I no longer have. J.E.S. Services son University, probation and parole Now, I have to charge almost everything and then staff, ABC Store workers, or other Free Estimates - Fully Licensed & Insured wait for the monthly credit card statement for an state agencies with a Northern Virginia accounting of what financial damage I may have • Planting & Landscaping Design presence. Increases in K-12 spending done. And by that time, 30 days or so later, I likely • Drainage & Water Problems can’t undo any of the damage because the cus- • Concrete Driveways, Replacement or New were cut by $50,000,000 over the bi- tomer-service operators are not available like they • Patios and Walks • Masonry Work or Dry Laid ennium and will flow through to the • Paver, Flagstone, Brick, any style you choose were during the pre-pandemic days or in some • Retaining walls of all types 36th District if approved. The college cases, not even taking calls. Resolution, clarifica- All work Guaranteed tuition freeze was proposed for cancel- tion, compensation? Heck no. All you’re likely to lation along with the Governor’s new get is frustration, and that’s after “extended waiting times.” free community college program and And that previous paragraph’s presumption is Sign up for some early childhood education funds. that I even know what I’m talking about (what I If you have college age children, like bought, where, when, how much, etc.). But the me, you can expect tuition increases. real point of this column, which concerns me FREE DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION While we all continue to adjust to more, is accounting for the purchases that I don’t this new “normal,” I would encourage know about/haven’t received. It reminds of a joke to any or all of our 15 papers I once heard, David Brenner, a comedian from all to shop locally and buy take out Philadelphia and a regular on The Johnny Carson www.connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe locally from those businesses that re- Show tell: “It’s not the mosquitoes I hear that I The gton main open. 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