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The official party salutes the flag as Sgt. First Class Bob Burner of the U.S. ArmyChorus sings the National Anthem during the garrison change of command cer-emony June 25 for outgoing Fort Belvoir Garrison Commander Col. Gregory D.Gadson and incoming commander Col. Michelle D. Mitchell.

Change of Command

Incoming garrison commander Col.Michelle D. Mitchell tells the crowd sheis “fired up and ready to go” during herchange of command ceremony June 25where she assumed command of theFort Belvoir garrison from Col. GregoryD. Gadson.

Col. Gregory D. Gadson relinquishedcommand of the Fort Belvoir garrison toCol. Michelle D. Mitchell in a change ofcommand ceremony outside of theHeadquarters Building June 25. Gadsonwill be retiring later this year.

Fort BelvoirG a r r i s o nCommander

Col. Gregory D.Gadson passed onthe command to Col.Michelle D. Mitchellon Wednesday morn-ing, June 25, outsidethe headquartersbuilding at the fort.

Incoming garrison com-mander Col. Michelle D.Mitchell participates in thepassing of the colorsduring the Fort Belvoirgarrison change of com-mand ceremony June 25outside of the Headquar-ters Building. Also partici-pating are outgoing com-mander, Col. Gregory D.Gadson, center; Davis D.Tindoll Jr., left, director,Atlantic Region, Installa-tion Management Com-mand; and Command Sgt.Maj. Scott Guillory, garri-son command sergeant

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The Gazette

Full-day Mondays for all. Af-ter 40 years, Fairfax CountyPublic Schools will give all

elementary students “full Mon-days” for more learning time —and more re-cess. During aSchool Boardmeeting Thurs-day, June 26,SuperintendentKaren Garzasaid Mondayswere cut in halffor elementarystudents since1972.

“While noteveryone to-night will embrace the change, wewill engage the stakeholders,” shetold the board.

Mondays were originally cut togive elementary teachers moreplanning time. Garza said shepromised teachers would still begiven enough planning time.

“We will be ready in September,”Garza said.

When Monday was chopped inhalf, recess timewas also cut.Students had10 minute re-cess breaks tomake up forlost time in theclassroom.

Because theweek will bemore uniform,she said, it willalso be easieron parents.

Sully district board memberKathy Smith was the only person

By Michael Lee Pope

The Gazette

Now that a new governorhas taken the helm ofVirginia’s executive

branch, the climate is changing forscience. More to the point, Demo-cratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe is re-convening a panel that was origi-nally created by U.S. Sen. TimKaine when he was governor, acommission that worked for a yearand issued dozens of recommen-dations for how Virginia mightdeal with the growing threat of cli-

mate change. But then RepublicanGov. Bob McDonnell was electedand the panel was disbanded.

“As far as I know, there was noaction whatsoever on any of thoserecommendations,” said JimKinter, director of the Center forOcean-Land Atmosphere Studies.“But a lot has happened sincethen.”

For starters, a number of signifi-cant reports have detailed thegrowing threat of climate change.That includes an assessment by the

Full-Day MondaysStart in SeptemberTeachers promised planning time.

“We can’t continueto educate childrenin 2014 and beyondas we did in the1970s.”— Springfield District Board

Member Elizabeth Schultz

After years of inaction, governorreconvenes commission.

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Changing ClimateIn Richmond

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By Michael Lee Pope

The Gazette

This fall, Republican EdGillespie is facing a two-front campaign for theU.S. Senate. To his left, he

faces incumbent U.S. Sen. MarkWarner, first elected in 2008, who will

be able toraise vastsums ofmoney anduse the powerof his officeagainst the Re-publican chal-lenger. To hisright, he willface Libertar-ian candidateRobert Sarvis,fresh off his2013 cam-paign for gov-ernor. In ani n t e r v i e w,Sarvis dis-missed criti-cism that hiscandidacy willdo nothingmore than actas a spoiler infavor of thei n c u m b e n tDemocrat.

“There’s areal palpablesense amongvoters that thetwo parties

have become pretty much the same,”said Sarvis. “So absent Libertariansgetting on the ballot, we have no oneto vote for who will decrease thegovernment’s intrusion into our lives.”

If elected, Sarvis said, he would seekto legalize marijuana and move away

from a criminalization approach to drugs.He also wants to loosen restrictions on im-migration, allowing more people into thecountry. He also wants to lower taxes anddecrease regulation, an approach Sarvishopes will resonate in a commonwealthknown for its distrust of executive powerand excessive taxation.

“Sarvis can be a deal-breaker for Repub-licans in this election,” said StephenFarnsworth, political science professor withthe University of Mary Washington.“Gillespie now basically has to fight a two-front war, the people who might supportSarvis and the people who might supportWarner.”

UNLIKE GILLESPIE, Sarvis is not a first-time candidate. His first campaign was in2011, when Sarvis ran as a Republicanagainst longtime incumbent state Sen. DickSaslaw (D-35). Saslaw won with 62 per-cent of the vote, but Sarvis was able to getmore than 9,000 votes in that election —about 36 percent of the electorate. Last year,he was the Libertarian candidate for gover-

nor. In the race against Democrat TerryMcAuliffe and Republican Ken Cuccinelli,Sarvis took more than 146,000 votes, about7 percent of the electorate.

“The reason Sarvis performed so well inthe governor’s race was largely becauseconservatives and Republicans were nothappy with Ken Cuccinelli,” said QuentinKidd, professor at Christopher NewportUniversity. “That unhappiness doesn’t seemto exist with Gillespie.”

Sarvis says the Democrats and Republi-cans should not have a lock on Americanpolitics in general or the U.S. Senate in par-ticular. He says both have increased the sizeof government, as well as the amount offederal spending as well as the amount ofwhat he calls “intrusion” into the privatelives of Virginia citizens. Sarvis wants to jointhe U.S. Senate and work for smaller gov-ernment that he says would be more respon-sive to the people. “If people are worriedabout the spoiler effect, well then theyshould support me in calling for changes toour electoral system,” said Sarvis. “Weshould have instant runoff voting and easier

ballot access and term limits.”

NO THIRD-PARTY candidate has beenelected from Virginia to the U.S. Senate inmodern times, although the Reconstructionera saw the election of a senator from theReadjuster Party. Aside from whatever in-fluence the libertarian might have on thedebate over federal policy, the real impactSarvis is likely to have on the race wouldbe attrition of Republican votes. If Cuccinellihad been able to capture 40 percent ofSarvis voters last year, he would have wonthe election for governor.

“Some of those conservative Republicanvoters were casting protest votes for Sarvis,so he might not have the fissure in the Re-publican base to use like he did last year,”said Kidd. “The difference is that Gillespiespent nine months going around the statetalking to everybody who would talk to himand essentially went into the convention inRoanoke with a lot of support among con-servatives and even the Tea Party side ofthe Republican Party.”

Nevertheless, the Sarvis campaign is likelyto be a drag on the Republican candidatefor Senate. The most recent poll, conductedby from Quinnipiac University in March,had Warner with 46 percent and Gillespiewith 31 percent. Sarvis was polling at 6percent. The poll of 1,300 Virginia votershad a margin of error of plus or minus 2.7percent. “What we are talking about is anuphill challenge that has gotten even moresteeply uphill since Sarvis qualified for theballot,” said Farnsworth.

Robert Sarvis to tap statewidecontacts in race for U.S. Senate.Libertarian Challenge

Robert Sarvis, 37A native of Springfield, Sarvis graduated from

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science andTechnology before receiving a bachelor’s degree inmathematics from Harvard University. He studiedmathematics at the University of Cambridge, hasa juris doctor from New York University School ofLaw and a master’s degree in economics fromGeorge Mason University. His professional back-ground includes being an entrepreneur, asmall-business owner, a software engineer, a mo-bile-app developer and a math teacher. Sarvis livesin Annandale.

Libertarian candidate Robert Sarvis greets voters at the Annandalecampus of Northern Virginia Community College last year during hiscampaign for governor.

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By Lisa Spinelli

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Drinking cups of clear tap watercould be a luxury people are lesslikely to take for granted in the

near future as climate-change culprits af-fect the waterways — and water bills.

The increased development of NorthernVirginia, along with agricultural uses, havebeen slowing down the Potomac’s fast-mov-ing water for a number of years; add cli-mate-change factors like rising air and wa-ter temperatures and residents now have

what the Shenandoah Riverkeeper JeffKelble calls a “double whammy” on theriver.

“Outside of big storms, hot dry summerslike we experienced last summer reduce theflow of the Potomac over the falls, reduc-ing its ability to flush pollution from thetidal waters in the area. This is sort of likeunder-filling a toilet tank before you flush— lots of gunk stays in the bowl,” said DannSklarew, associate professor of environmen-tal biology and public policy at GeorgeMason University who is involved in the

Climate Change Could Affect Drinking Water

Water temperatures in the Potomac River are warming .046 degreesCelsius per year due, in part, to the hotter air temperatures.

Residents could see — and smell — avery different Potomac River by 2040.

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Rising Temperatures Affect WaterFrom Page 3

sustainability of the Potomac.The Obama Administration’s third National Cli-

mate Assessment report confirms earlier reports fromthe Interstate Commission on the Potomac RiverBasin that air temperatures in the area have risenabout 2 degrees in the last 100 years. If global car-bon emissions continue at their current rate, peoplewill see a spread of longer heat waves and a furtherincrease in average air temperatures.

WATER TEMPERATURES in the Potomac River arefollowing suit with an average warming of .046 de-grees Celsius per year due, in part, to the hotter airtemperatures. By 2040, the Potomac River — whichsupplies 75 percent of the area’s drinking water —will likely see an increase in surface water tempera-ture of about 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit, but could in-crease as much as 4.1 degrees Fahrenheit.

“Algae love that gunk — it’s what’s for breakfastfor them — so they tend to flourish in such soupyconditions,” added Sklarew.

The increased temperatures — both in and out-side the water — create a changed ecosystem forthe Potomac and Occoquan that could force watertreatment plants to change their filtration process.Some of these problematic scenarios could includelonger blooming seasons for blue green algae, a de-crease — or killing off of — eelgrass, and more run-off from farms and rainwater filled with contami-nants and pollutants like manure and fertilizer.

“We just got results back from three weeks of sam-pling the North Fork, South Fork and Main Stem(three streams that feed the Potomac) and foundspecies of blue green algae known in other places tocreate algal toxins,” said Kelble last month. Kelble’sgroup is a branch of the D.C.-based clean-water non-profit company Potomac Riverkeeper.

Blue green algae or cyanobacteria can release tox-ins called cyanotoxins which have been known tocause liver tumors, neurological disorders and evendeath in animals and humans. While many Europeancountries follow the World Health Organizationdrinking water guideline of 0.001 mg/litre for at leastone type of cyanotoxin, the U.S. has yet to adopt

any federal regulations on these toxins.Fairfax Water’s Chief of Source Water Protection

Gregory Prelewicz admits they have no cyanotoxinregulations either.

The algal blooms do occur naturally, but the in-crease in duration, species and number of algalblooms could create toxins harmful to residents’health as well as absorb the much-needed oxygen inthe water, which affect the odor, clarity and taste ofthe water.

Still, the people in charge of the drinking waterare not overly concerned. “There are no real alarmbells going off for us,” said Tom Jacobus, generalmanager of the U.S. Army Corp of Engineer’s Wash-ington Aqueduct. The aqueduct collects, filters andsells the drinking water to D.C. Water who providesFalls Church, Dunn Loring and other parts of North-ern Virginia with drinking water.

And while Fairfax Water, who provides the major-ity of the area’s drinking water, has a quantity con-tingency plan by developing the new Vulcan Quarry,they see “nothing [else] on the horizon that has cometo our attention that we need to prepare for,” saidTracy Goldberg, manager of planning.

Customers in the future are likely to see higherwater bills, Jacobus conceded. The additional costscould be as low as a few dollars, though a few dol-lars could be problematic for lower-income familieswho can’t afford even a moderate increase in theirbills.

ONE GROUP HELPING educate Northern Virginiaresidents on water quality and taking action is theArlington-based nonprofit Arlingtonians for a CleanEnvironment (ACE). ACE leads monthly river clean-ups to help fish out the bikes, packing peanuts andother random trash thrown into the waterways. The30-year-old organization also helps educate peopleon water conservation and how using less means lessenergy consumption not just for them, but the watertreatment plants as well — reducing everyone’s car-bon footprint.

“Just installing things like low-flow faucets, we haveseen it cut a person’s water bill by 10 to 25 percent,”said Elenor Hodges, ACE executive director.

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Ross Collin Guieb is a winner ofthe Military Police Regimental Associa-tion Scholarship. Guieb is majoring inengineering at University of California-Los Angeles.

Idina Kathryn Staten graduatedfrom Barton College.

Kenia R. Hurtado, Nicholas S.Mathis, Ray D. Montolin, ThomasE. O’Connell, Patrick K. Piedad andDavid M. Souliotis were named toVirginia Military Institute’s dean’s list forthe spring 2014 semester.

Two Fairfax County Public Schoolshigh school students received the CliffHardison Youth Leadership Award, pre-sented by the Unified PreventionCoalition of Fairfax County. WestPotomac High School senior Mary Hilland Westfield High School junior Caro-lina Sosa were recognized by UPCpresident Lisa Adler for their leadershiproles in establishing the UPC YouthCouncil.

George Washington’s Mount Vernonwelcomes Kellie White and Emily

Daniel from George Mason Universityas part of its 2014 class of Historic Pres-ervation Field School student interns.

Matthew McMahon, MeganMcMahon, John Pemberton andMarshall Wagner have made thedean’s list at the University of Kentucky.

Jacqueline Bouffard andFreddie Perez were named to thedean’s list at The University of Hartford.

Peter Joseph Braun, KatherineFallin Redding and John DaltonHyre have made the dean’s honor rollat University of Mississippi.

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Superintendent Karen Garza talksto the School Board about why full-day Monday is needed for theupcoming school year.

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to vote against the action. Lee District BoardMember Tammy Derenak Kaufax was ab-sent.

“There’s a lot of pressure on me to voteyes,” she said.

“I need to be a voice for the teachers whoare concerned.”

She said Kaufax would have voted againstthe action for the same reasons. Smith saidshe would feel more comfortable if theboard voted to have full-day Mondays be-gin in fall 2015 to give teachers more timeto adjust to the change.

Others felt like elementary students thisyear deserve to benefit from the extra timefull-day Mondays would give back to them.

“We can’t continue to educate children in2014 and beyond as we did in the 1970s,”said Springfield District Board MemberElizabeth Schultz.

Schultz was in the second grade when herfamily moved — resulting in her moving toa Fairfax County elementary school. Shesaid she remembers not understanding whyMondays were cut in half.

During the past two years, she asked ad-ministrators how the elementary schoolswere meeting accreditation standards withthe hours missed and was dissatisfied withtheir answers.

She said 94 percent of parents who an-

swered a recent survey about the topic said“do it and do it now.”

Dranesville District Board Member JaneStrauss said some members of the countyBoard of Supervisors — including

Dranesville Supervisor John Foust — prom-ised to pour extra money into the schoolsystem to support the move.

“Parents have been hoping for the changefor a long time,” said Hunter Mill District

Board Member Pat Hynes.“We’re asking for a leap of faith from the

teachers, which is absolutely true,” she said.“With every conversation, we get closer andcloser to their comfort level.”

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By Marilyn Campbell

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Combining antiqued sheets ofmusic and type-faced bookpages with vibrantly hued pa-per, artist Brook Mowrey cre-

ates three-dimensional works that rangefrom crowns and ball gowns to dolls andfloral dresses. Her work shows that the useof paper can be varied and diverse.

“I make dresses that are displayed … instores,” said Mowrey. “The crowns are madeto celebrate birthdays, graduations andwedding showers. A woman purchased onerecently for her daughter’s first commun-ion. Another woman just told me that shepurchased one of my crowns for a trip toParis to celebrate her birthday.”

In fact, paper art like Mowrey’s is becom-ing increasingly popular, even art you cancreate at home. “With the growth of paperstores and paper crafting, more people havefancy paper at home to make fancy art,”said Kathryn Horn Coneway, director of Artat the Center in Mount Vernon. “It is a goodentryway into art. Collage with paper inparticular is freeing because there is not asmuch of a right answer, and paper is veryreadily available.”

Mowrey got her start in elementaryschool when her teachers discovered herknack for manipulating paper.

“My teachers thought I was good at pa-per crafts so I was often sitting in the back

of the classroom cutting out paper figuresfor their bulletin boards,” she said.

Mowrey went on to receive a bachelor’sof fine arts in graphic design, eventuallyrelocating to the Del Ray section of Alexan-dria, where she workedas a graphic designer. Itwasn’t until her now 14-year-old daughter, SageNelson, was born thatshe rekindled her pas-sion for paper, however.“I would do little paperprojects at home to de-light my daughter.”

Sage remembersthose times: “I used tohave Valentine’s Dayparties with my friends and my mom wouldhelp us [with] fun ideas like paper mail-boxes.”

That parent-child pastime led Mowrey tostart her own business, Brook Mowrey Cre-ative Paperworks, where she creates paperfashion, flowers, dolls and vintage-inspiredpaper crowns.

“Now my mom al-ways runs her art ideasby me and we figureout ideas together forwhatever she is work-ing on,” said Sage. “Ioffer ideas and sugges-tions.”

Mowrey, who is fromChadds Ford, Pa., haseven received kudosfor her artistic talentfrom a famous Ameri-

can artist.“I am from the same town as Andrew

Wyeth,” she said. “Each year there was an

art competition in our town, which hejudged. One year I won first place.”

Book art, a subsection of paper art inwhich traditional tomes are transformedinto works of art, is also popular. “We do itthrough GRACE Art,” said Jeanne Loveland,director of education at the Greater RestonArts Center in Reston, referring to theorganization’s art in schools program.

Mowrey, for example, recently finisheda Marie Antoinette-inspired paper gownusing book pages. However, her imagina-tion allows her to transform just about anypulp-derived material.

“I am inspired by antique millinery sup-plies, all sorts of paper and things thatsparkle,” she said. Mowrey can be contactedat prettypapercrowns@gmail.com. Formore information on paper art classes atArt at the Center in Alexandria, visit Art atthe Center.

Creating Collages, Crowns and Even DressesLocal artists turnpaper into art.

Artist Brook Mowrey creates paper crowns tocelebrate occasions such as birthdays, graduationsand wedding showers.

Artist Brook Mowrey trans-forms paper into works ofart like this vibrantly col-ored floral dress.

Artist Brook Mowrey usespaper to create dolls.

“I am inspired byantique millinerysupplies, all sorts ofpaper and things thatsparkle.”

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JROTC AwardCadet CPT Megan Phipps of the Edison Academy waspresented with the ROTC Bronze Medal from theGeorge Washington Chapter of the Sons of theAmerican Revolution during a ceremony held May27. Phipps also was named the outstanding juniorclass member of the Edison JROTC battalion. Pre-senting the award is George Washington SAR JROTCawards chair Jack T. Pitzer (COL, USA-ret).

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New Cooperative Elementary SchoolTwo Mount Vernon parents — Emily Paterson and Erica Lucier — have founded anew cooperative elementary school, The River Farm Cooperative. A hybrid betweenhomeschool and traditional school, River Farm will feature small, mixed-ageclasses (a maximum of 13 students) that meet Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., under the daily leadership of a licensed head teacher and a rotatingparent helper. The school will have a focus on nature and outdoor exploration,with hiking and field trips incorporated into the curriculum. River Farm’s leadteacher, Shannon Bowdring (above) is also a Mount Vernon resident. Visitwww.RiverFarmCooperative.com.

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REUNION INFORMATIONThe Groveton High School class of

1964 is looking for contactinformation for as many classmatesas possible. The planning for the 50threunion is underway, however only asmall number of people have beencontacted. If a Groveton graduate of’64 and interested in attending nextSeptember’s reunion email contactinformation to GHS64@verizon.net.

FRIDAY/JULY 4Independence Day Cab Rides. 10

p.m.-4 a.m. Rides offered throughoutthe metropolitan Washington, D.C.area to curb drunk driving, as drunkdrivers cause nearly half of all U.S.traffic deaths on July 4. Free up to$30 fare. Visit www.soberride.com.Call 1-800-200-TAXI for pickup.

THURSDAY/JULY 10AM Networking. 8:30-9:30 a.m. at

Office Depot, 6211 North KingsHighway. Enjoy networking andlearn about the National ChamberProgram. Free for Chamber members,$10 for others. Visit www.MtVernon-LeeChamber.org to reserve a spot.

SATURDAY/JULY 12Ribbon Cutting. 10 a.m. at

Collingwood Park, 8200 WestBoulevard Drive. The newplayground replaces an older onethat served the community for morethan 20 years. Free. Call 703-324-8662.

SATURDAY/JULY 19Shredding Event. 8 a.m.-noon at

Mount Vernon High School, 8515

Mount Vernon Road. Residents mayshred up to five boxes of personaldocuments per household. Nobusiness documents. Free. For detailson what is prohibited, visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/recycling/shredding.htm.

TUESDAY/AUG. 19NOVA Registration Closes.

Registration for Northern VirginiaCommunity College’s 16-week fallsemester and the first 8-week termcloses. Classes begin Aug. 20. Visitwww.nvcc.edu or visit campuses inAlexandria, Annandale, Loudoun,Manassas, Springfield andWoodbridge. Call 703-323-3000 formore.

TUESDAY/OCT. 14NOVA Registration Closes.

Registration for Northern VirginiaCommunity College’s second 8-weekterm closes. Classes begin Oct. 15.Visit www.nvcc.edu or visit campusesin Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun,Manassas, Springfield andWoodbridge. Call 703-323-3000 formore.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY/OCT. 16-17Mental Health First Aid. 8:30 a.m.-

1:30 p.m. at the South CountyCenter, 8350 Richmond Hwy. Publiceducation program from the Fairfax-Falls Church Community ServicesBoard Wellness and HealthPromotion. Over a two-day course,certified instructors help people learnto assist someone developing orexperiencing a mental healthproblem or crisis. $25. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/hscode/ereg/Registration.aspx?groupID=47.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDHollin Hall Senior Center is looking

for a DJ ballroom and danceinstructor. The Hollin Hall SeniorCenter, 1500 Shenandoah Road.

The Mount Vernon Adult DayHealth Care Center is looking forsocial companions for participants onFridays from 3-5 p.m. and front deskvolunteers on Tuesdays andWednesdays from 11 a.m.-noon and3:30-4:30 p.m. Located at 8350Richmond Highway. For these andother volunteer opportunities call703-324-5406 or visitwww.fairfacounty.gov/olderadults.

Fairfax County needs volunteers todrive older adults to medicalappointments and wellnessprograms. Call 703-324-5406, TTY711, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and link to VolunteerSolutions or e- mailVolunteerSolutions@fairfaxcounty.gov.

The Kingstowne Senior Centerneeds instructors for classes in artand bridge as well as an experiencedboater to discuss boating. Call 703-324-5406, TTY 711, visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadultsand link to Volunteer Solutions or e-mail VolunteerSolutions@fairfaxcounty.gov.

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Opinion

By Michelle Krocker

Executive Director

Northern Virginia Affordable Housing

Alliance

On June 9, the Residential StudioCommittee of the Fairfax CountyPlanning Commission voted to rec-

ommend that the review of the Zoning Ordi-nance Amendment for Residential Studio Unitsbe tabled. This recommendation will be votedon by the full Planning Commission at its July24 meeting and it is almost certain that it willbe adopted. After months of com-mittee hearings and communitymeetings throughout the county, theRSU amendment will be quietly putto rest.

What were the factors that defeated this pro-posal? They were many and varied, including:

❖ virulent community opposition;❖ fear of overcrowding, which is a real issue

in some parts of the county;❖ an abject lack of knowledge by the larger

community about the issue of housingaffordability — who needs it, current housingcosts, income levels of the workforce, the im-pacts on our quality of life;

❖ a zoning ordinance that didn’t allow theflexibility needed to develop these units;

❖ absence of leadership from the Board ofSupervisors in communicating the county’sgrowing unmet housing needs and helping toshepherd a community discussion that wasbalanced and respectful.

Is Fairfax County committed to providinghousing that is affordable for all its residents?

While the Board of Supervisors unanimouslyadopted the Ten Year Plan to End Homelessnessin 2007 and the Blueprint for Housing in 2010,they have done very little in the ensuing yearsto provide the resources needed to implementthese plans. In 2009, when the county reducedthe Penny Fund for Housing to a half cent, the

County Falling Behind on Its Housing Goalsfinancial resources to leverage private capitalto preserve and develop new affordable hous-ing were lost (the remaining half cent is usedto pay the debt service on the bonds issued forthe Wedgewood Apartments acquisition). From2005 to 2009, the One Penny Fund preservedover 2,200 units of affordable housing. Since2009, the number of new or preserved unitsserving households earning less than $64,000or 60 percent of area median income has de-clined significantly.

The FY2015 Housing and Community De-velopment budget provides $5 million for new

construction or a preservation projectof 120 units, and approximately $3million for Bridging Affordability, arental subsidy for households movingout of homelessness. This is a paltry

amount of funding for a county of this size andwealth. As has been famously said, “show meyour budget and I’ll show you your priorities.”

Other policies to provide funding for hous-ing have been studied and tabled by the Boardof Supervisors, the most recent being the “3-2-1 policy” which would secure a contributionfrom commercial development in transit andhigh density areas of the county to support thedevelopment of workforce housing.

This policy is currently in place for the Tysonsredevelopment area, but board members feltthat if applied to other areas of the county, itcould deter new commercial developmentwhich has slowed down in the last few years.

However, both Arlington and Alexandriahave commercial development fee policies inplace, and the result has been a significant in-crease in resources for affordable housing withno apparent impact on commercial develop-ment.

The unwillingness to adopt new, provenfunding strategies, combined with minimallocal investment in housing programs meansthat the county is falling farther and fartherbehind in meeting the goals for the 10 Year

Plan and the Blueprint for Housing. How canhomelessness be addressed in a meaningfulway if the stock of affordable housing isn’tgrowing? How does Fairfax County ensure thatthere is housing in its communities for theworkforce in the retail, hospitality, health care,public sector and entry level jobs? How doesthe county promote the development of stable,affordable housing for homeless children,youth aging out of foster care, persons withspecial needs, seniors on fixed incomes and lowwage working people?

The final motion on the RSU amendment atthe June 9 meeting included a recommenda-tion stating that “there be a broader commu-nity dialogue about affordable housing, includ-ing a discussion on how best to provide for arange of housing opportunities .... that willserve the county’s current and future residentsat all income levels.”

The Alliance enthusiastically endorses thisrecommendation, and believes the time for dis-cussion is now. An honest community discus-sion would hopefully break down some of thebarriers of mistrust and misunderstanding sur-rounding housing, and engage more membersof the community in building consensus forsolutions.

The growing shortage of affordable housingand the severe cost burden for an increasingpercentage of the county’s population is notunique to Fairfax County. This is a challengethat threatens the vitality and sustainability ofthe entire region, and some jurisdictions havemade progress in increasing their affordablehousing stock through a variety of financial andland use tools. As the largest jurisdiction andthe engine of job growth for the region, FairfaxCounty should be the leader in addressing thehousing issue. Instead, they are lagging farbehind due to negligible investments and theabsence of vision to address the unmet hous-ing needs of its residents both today and inthe future.

To the Editor:To set the record straight, there is nothing

worse for traffic than a car crash, and sleepyteen drivers are like drunk drivers in terms ofperformance behind the wheel. Later highschool start times are safer for teens and alsofor the rest of us as they have been shown tosignificantly decrease car crashes in young driv-ers.

When you read letters opposing this effort,please ask yourself whether the letter-writerhas a personal vested interest in retaining thestatus quo. Last week’s letter, “Later Start TimesAffect Commuters,” was filled with misinfor-mation and scare tactics.

The letter made it sound as if there are onlya small number of children impacted by themorning start times that are among the earli-est in the nation. Fairfax high schools startclasses at 7:20 a.m. Only 10 percent of schoolsin the nation start before 7:30 in the morning.Seventy-two of 95 counties in Virginia start

Later Start Times CanBenefit Community

high schools at 8 a.m. or later. Perhaps the let-ter writer would prefer that FCPS start schoolat 5 a.m. to ensure that our children are allout of the way before his morning commute?The reality is that Fairfax County Public Schoolsare a massive part of the traffic flow for theentire morning commute. It will remain thatway with any of the new schedules as well.

The majority of FCPS high school studentsare sleep deficient. Only 15.5 percent of se-niors get 8 hours of sleep per night on schoolnights and medical experts recommend about9 hours for adolescents. In 10th grade, only25 percent are getting at least 8 hours of sleepper night. The letter writer seems to be sug-gesting that 75 percent or more of our studentspay for unnecessary medical tests and ask doc-tors to write medical excuses for a problemthat is the norm, not the exception to the rule.Perhaps he is unaware that there is compel-ling medical and educational evidence thatvery early school start times are a problem andthat the Virginia Chapter of the American Acad-emy of Pediatrics has a position in favor of laterhigh school start times for students in Virginiaas does the Medical Society of Virginia and the

Medical Society of Northern Virginia.For more than a year, FCPS has partnered

with Children’s National Medical Center andhas met with stakeholder leaders from morethan 45 different organizations, agencies, andcommunity groups. Transportation experts andstakeholder leaders studied about 20 scenariosbefore the school board selected four poten-tial scenarios to bring to the community forinput. The School Board has been extremelyslow and deliberate in this process. Children’sNational Medical Center has been working toinclude input from all stakeholders, includingprincipals, social workers, leaders from theteacher organizations, PTAs, the athletic coun-cil, the Park Authority, School Aged Child Careproviders, the middle school after school pro-gram, Safe Routes to School, and others. InJuly, there will be a work session with a reportto the board. School board members have sug-gested that the Blueprint for Change may beone of the four options or it may be a hybridbased on the community input.

Montgomery County’s Superintendent de-

Letter to the Editor

See Late Start, Page 23

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News

By Janelle Germanos

The Gazette

Typical dog owners may notthink of comparing their furrycompanion to a wild horse orburro, but the comparison

isn’t too far-fetched.That’s what wild horse and burro adopt-

ers, including Phoebe Karkos, have to say,at least.

Karkos joined dozens of other wild horseand burro enthusiasts at an adoption eventat the Meadowood Recreation Area inLorton on June 21. Nearly 40 of these ani-mals were available for adoption.

Steve Meyer of the Bureau of LandManagement’s Wild Horse and Burro Adop-tion Program wasn’t sure how many had

been adopted during the event, but saidthere were definitely many interested indi-viduals.

And Karkos can see why. She adopted awild horse, which she named Sjoelia, acouple years ago, and has loved the experi-ence.

“They’re really intelligent animals,”Karkos said. “They’re loyal, just like a dogwould be.”

The animals require a great deal of train-ing, but they can catch on quickly, Karkossaid.

Visiting from Rhode Island, Karkos andher mother, Leslie, said they would love tohave adopted another animal at the Lortonauction, but just didn’t have enough spaceback home.

“They’re great animals,” Leslie Karkossaid.

Margaret Mahoney and Peggy Thomasvisited the adoption event in Lorton becausethey are fascinated by the wild animals.

“My sister just bought one a few yearsago. I just love them,” Mahoney, a previousFairfax Station resident, said.

She wants to adopt one in a few years,but came to the event to see what was avail-able.

“I’m really hoping I could have one,”Mahoney said.

Potential adopters need to know abouttraining, said Meyer, who has adopted oneof the horses.

“Bonding with them is the best part.They’re really like a dog,” he said.

The Wild Horse and Burro Program wascreated following the establishment of theWild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Actof 1971, which put the federal government

in charge of wild horses and burros foundon public lands to save them from beingslaughtered.

According to the Bureau of Land Manage-ment, there are more than 49,209 wildhorses located on land managed by the bu-reau. Thousands of horses are removedfrom the land each year in order to controlherd sizes. More than 230,000 wild horsesand burros have been adopted since 1971.

Adoption events like the one in Lortontake place across the country every year inorder to ensure ideal herd sizes.

For those who were unable to make it tothe event, there’s still a chance to adopt awild horse or burro. The Wild Horse andBurro Adoption program, based in Milwau-kee, Wisc., offers internet adoption. Internetapplications and bidding are available nowuntil July 8 at 1 p.m.

Adoption event is one ofmany across the country.Wild Horses and Burros Visit Lorton

Margaret Mahoney and Peggy Thomas came outto Lorton on June 21 to check out the wildhorses and burros available for adoption atMeadowood Recreation Area.

Meadowood Recreation Area in Lorton had wildburros like this one available for adoption.

Volunteers and horse lovers call the wild horsesand burros lovable and loyal.

Nearly 40 wild horses and burros were available foradoption at Lorton’s Meadowood Recreation Area onJune 21.

Photos by Janelle Germanos/The Gazette

Volunteers work with a wild horse in Lorton on June 21.

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Fuse Box will open Alexandria’s 265thBirthday celebration Saturday, July 12.

Near the conclusion of the performance by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra ofthe 1812 Overture, the Marines fire off the cannons as fireworks light the night skyto celebrate Alexandria’s 264th birthday in 2013.

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Celebrate Alexandria’sBirthday Saturday, July 12

Celebrate Alexandria’s 265th birthday a week after theFourth of July on Saturday, July 12 beginning at 7 p.m.The night kicks off with a performance by Fuse Box, fol-lowed by free birthday cake at 8 p.m. and a performanceby the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra at 8:30 p.m. Closethe evening with a spectacular fireworks show at 9:30 p.m.The festivities all take place at Oronoco Bay Park, 100Madison St. In case of rain, there will be a fireworks showon Sunday, July 13 at the same time and place. Visitwww.alexandria.gov/recreation for more.

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Email announcements to gazette@connectionnewspapers.com. Include date,time, location, description and contact forevent: phone, email and/or website. Pho-tos and artwork welcome. Deadline isThursday at noon, at least two weeks be-fore event.

ONGOINGNew Shuttle Service. Through July

13. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on a 30-minuteloop. George Washington’s MountVernon, 3200 Mount VernonMemorial Highway. Shuttle betweenEstate and Distiller/Grist Mill site.Free. Visit www.mountvernon.org formore.

Marcelo Novo. Through July 20.Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Reception July 11, 7-9 p.m. FisherArt Gallery, 3001 N. Beauregard St.An art show with acrylic paintings onmaps and stamps. Free admission,Parking $2/hr. Visit http://culturecapital.com/ for more.

Civil War Sundays. Sundays July 6-27, 1-5 p.m. at AlexandriaArchaeology Museum, 105 N. UnionSt., #327. Explore the Civil War inAlexandria through exhibits andartifacts. Free. Visitwww.alexandriaarchaeology.org orcall 703-746-4388 for more.

Photography Exhibit. Daily 11 a.m.-5p.m., Thursdays 2-9 p.m. throughAug. 3. Multiple Exposures Gallery,Torpedo Factory Art Center #312,105 N. Union St. “Frozen Music,” aphotography exhibit featuring newworks by Alan Sislen. Call 703-838-4565 for more.

“Water.” Through Aug. 3., 10 a.m.-5p.m. at Studio 18 of the TorpedoFactory Art Center, 105 North UnionSt. Artists derive inspiration fromwater, the sea. lakes, rivers, taps,clouds, rain, snow, ice, the elementalliquids of life. Free. Call 703-838-4565 or visit www.torpedofactory.orgfor more.

Francie Hester: Symbolic Spaces.Through Aug. 3. Thursdays, Fridaysand Sundays, 4-6 p.m. Saturdays,noon-4 p.m. Athenaeum, 201 PrinceSt. Art exhibition, Symbolic Spaces,shifts from a linear, mathematicalpiecing together of sequences toexamine time as infinite, fluid,without discrete beginning or end.Free. Visit nvfaa.org for more.

Historical Exhibit. Through August atthe Alexandria Black HistoryMuseum, 902 Wythe St. “Sit Downand Take a Stand” commemoratesthe 1939 library sit-in of five AfricanAmerican men and its mastermind,Samuel Tucker. One of the earliestoccasions of individuals using the sit-in as an act of civil disobedience inthe modern civil rights movement.Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Call 703-746-4356.

Blue Star Museums. More than 2,000museums across America offer freeadmission to military personnel andtheir families this summer throughSept. 1. A complete list of museumsis available at http://arts.gov/national/blue-star-museums. Themuseums in Alexandria participatingin the program are Gadsby’s TavernMuseum, the Lee-Fendall HouseMuseum and Garden and Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum.

Doggy Happy Hours. 5-8 p.m. atJackson 20 and Hotel MonacoAlexandria, 480 King St. Thursdaysduring the summer. Free, drinks soldseparately. Treats and water for dogs,with pet boutique and servicevendors. Portions of proceeds benefitPeople. Animals. Love. Visitwww.Monaco-Alexandria.com/alexandria-hotel/doggy-happy-hour.html.

New Exhibit. Mount Vernon invitesvisitors to explore GeorgeWashington’s design for the groundsof his estate, through a newexhibition, “Gardens & Groves:

George Washington’s Landscape” atMount Vernon through Jan. 12,2016. Gardens & Groves is the firstmuseum exhibition to focusspecifically on Washington’slandmark achievements as alandscape designer combining rarely-seen original documents, artwork,and books with period garden tools,landscape photography, and a scalemodel of the Mount Vernon estate.Included in admission $18/adult;$17/senior citizen; $9/child age 6-11; children under 5 are free. Visitwww.mountvernon.org for more.

Alexandria Cars & Coffee invites carenthusiasts to meet for coffee atHollin Hall Shopping Center in frontof Roseina’s, 1307 Shenandoah Road.Classic cars, hot rods, exotic cars,motorcycles and more meet to sharecar stories and drink coffee. Groupmeets the first Sunday of everymonth. 8:30-11 a.m.

Songwriter’s Showcase. EveryTuesday at 8 p.m. at The Old TownTheater, 815 1/2 King St. Features adifferent Songwriter’s Association ofWashington artist each week. Visitwww.theoldtowntheater.com fortickets.

George Washington’s MountVernon has joined ThomasJefferson’s Monticello and JamesMadison’s Montpelier to expand the“Presidents Passport,” Virginia’spremier presidential trail. As anadded bonus to this year’s program,visitors to the Alexandria VisitorsCenter at 221 King St. showing orpurchasing a ticket to any of thethree presidential estates will, uponrequest, receive for free Alexandria’s“Key to the City” pass, which grantsaccess into nine historic sites andmuseums in Alexandria - a $26added value. Visitwww.PresPassport.Monticello.org formore.

Singing. 7:30-10 p.m. at Lord of LifeLutheran Church, 13421 Twin LakesDrive, Clifton. The Fairfax Jubil-Airesrehearse every Wednesday whichincludes training by an award-winning director. Visitwww.fairfaxjubilaires.org for more.

Fifty Years of Collecting. Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundaysnoon to 5 p.m. Fort Ward Museum4301 West Braddock Road. Ananniversary exhibit of objects fromthe Fort Ward collection. Free. Visitwww.fortward.org or call 703-746-4848.

CAMPS, CLASSES & WORKSHOPSSummer Aquatics Classes. For

youth and adults, includingswimming lessons, aqua aerobics,Lifeguard Training, Swim TeamFundamentals and 2013 GoldDivision Champions Wahoos YouthSwim Team. Register online atwww.alexandriava.gov/Recreation orin person at the Registration andReservations Office, 1108 JeffersonSt. Contact Claudia Spencer at 703-74605414 orclaudia.spencer@alexandriava.gov.

History Camp. The Lyceum,Alexandria’s History Museum, is nowregistering for a camp for childrenages 5-7. The camp runs Tuesday,July 29-Thursday, July 31, 9 a.m.-noon at the Lyceum, 201 S.Washington St. Clio’s Kids Mini-Camp engages children in Americanhistory and life in historic Alexandriathrough artifacts, storytelling,singing, crafts, old-fashioned gamesand visits to nearby historic places.Cost is $105, which includes snacksand souvenirs. Advance registrationis required. Call 703-746-4994 orvisit www.alexandriahistory.org.

Youth Summer Classes. BeginningMonday, July 7, Metropolitan Schoolof the Arts offers pre-professional

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summer dance, music theater andacting camps, as well as a widevariety of youth summer campswhere students can explore and learnmany facets of the performing andvisual arts. Visit,www.metropolitanarts.org.

Metro Club After-School Program.Through June, the MetropolitanSchool of Arts presents an after-school program for grades 1-6. Theprogram is located at both the Lortonstudio at Workhouse Arts Center,9517 Workhouse Way and inAlexandria at 5775 Barclay Drive.Programs will focus on the arts,including music, dance, theatre, yogaand academics, as well as designatedhomework time. The program willrun Mondays, 1-6 p.m., and Tuesday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. Tuition runs from$130-150. Call 703-339-0444 or visitwww.metropolitanarts.org.

Life Drawing. Del Ray Artisans offers arange of open life drawing sessionsfor anyone to develop life-drawingskills further. Just drop-in for thesession and bring your supplies todraw or paint our live models. Feeranges from $8-$12. All skill levelsare welcome. Del Ray Artisans islocated at 2704 Mount Vernon Ave.Visit www.TheDelRayArtisans.org fora schedule.

Photography Workshop. 10:30 a.m.-noon at Multiple Exposures Galleryon 105 N. Union St. Photographersand enthusiasts of all skill levels areinvited to share work, ideas, andquestions at this free workshop heldon the last Sunday of each month,except December. No reservations.Call 703-683-2205.

Theater Camp. Mount VernonCommunity Children’s Theatre willhold sessions starting June 30 toAug. 22. There are two-week sessionswith morning, afternoon or all daysessions, and one-week sessions thatgo all day. Visit www.mvcct.org toregister.

Stop Motion Animation andCartooning. Aug. 18-21. 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. for ages 8-12. Artat the Center, 2804 Sherwood HallLane. $140 for cartooning and $150for stop-motion animation taught byChristine Stoddard. Visitwww.artatthecenter.org/classessummer14.htm for more.

Grown-Ups Art Camp. Monday, June30-Friday, July 11. Times vary byclass. Del Ray Artisans gallery at theNicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704Mount Vernon Ave. Workshops andevents include playing with resin,paper marbling, creating a mosaic orpaper masterpiece, and learning howto tango. Gallery is accessible. $10-$90. Visitwww.TheDelRayArtisans.org/GUACor contact Tracy Wilkerson atGUAC@TheDelRayArtisans.org.

Cool Yoga. Wednesdays, through Aug.27, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at 1900 Mt.Vernon Ave., Del Ray. Outdoor yogaclasses. Free. Call Maureen Clyne at703-967-8884 or visitwww.prasadayoga.com for more.

Metropolitan School of the ArtsClasses. 5775 Barclay Drive, Suite4. The Metropolitan School of theArts will begin classes on Monday,Sept. 8. The studios offer beginnerand advanced instruction in a varietyof different dance forms, includingtap, jazz, ballet, Pointe, Irish dance,contemporary, acting, combinationclasses, hip-hop or theatre as well aspiano and guitar lessons. Registrationis available online atwww.metropolitanarts.org.

Digital Photography. July 14, 15 and17. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Art at theCenter, 2804 Sherwood Hall Lane.Use digital cameras with a focus onpoint of view, framing and awarenessof lighting. $95. Visitwww.artatthecenter.org/ for more.

Robots: Art With Light and

Motion. July 22-24, 10 a.m.-noon.Art at the Center, 2804 SherwoodHall Lane. Combine vibrating motorsand led lights with a variety ofsculpture materials. $120. Visitwww.artatthecenter.org/ for more.

Art and Mindfulness. July 2 and 9, orJuly 23 and 30. 7:30-9 p.m. Art atthe Center, 2804 Sherwood HallLane. Meditation for adults. $50 fortwo meetings. Visitwww.artatthecenter.org/labyrinth.htm for more.

THURSDAY/JULY 3Live Music. 6-9 p.m. Mount Vernon

Inn restaurant, 3200 Mount VernonMemorial Highway. The Kevin KlineBand performs covers of manyfamiliar Billy Joel, Elton John andBruce Hornsby tunes. Free. Visitwww.mountvernon.org/Inn for more.

Lyceum Summer Chamber Series.7:30 p.m. The Lyceum, 201 S.Washington St. The Kalorama trioperforms. Free, donations accepted atthe door. Visit www.wmpamusic.orgor call 703-799-8229 for more.

Live Music. 7:30 p.m. at theBirchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave.Delbert McClinton performs.Rescheduled from April 25; ticketshonored and refunds available atplace of purchase. $45. Visitwww.delbert.com,www.birchmere.com or call 703-549-7500.

FRIDAY/JULY 4Independence Day Event. 9:30 a.m.-

2:30 p.m. George Washington’sMount Vernon, 3200 Mount VernonMemorial Highway. Event featuresfireworks, naturalization ceremonyfor 100 new citizens, militaryreenactments, wreathlayingceremony, and birthday cake (whilesupplies last.) Events included inMount Vernon ticket price. Tickets$8-$17. Visit mountvernon.org formore.

Independence Day Worship. 12:05p.m. at Christ Church, 118 N.Washington St. George Washington’sBible will be on display Friday, July 4and Sunday, July 6. Free. Visitwww.historicchristchurch.org.

SATURDAY/JULY 5Burlesque-a-pades Star Spangled

Revue. 7:30 p.m. at The Birchmere,3701 Mt. Vernon Ave. The PontaniSisters perform a patriotic burlesqueand variety revue. $29.50. Call 703-549-7500 or visitwww.birchmere.com for more.

SUNDAY/JULY 6Lyceum Summer Chamber Series.

3 p.m. The Lyceum, 201 S.Washington St. The RusticwayChamber Ensemble performs. Free,donations accepted at the door. Visitwww.wmpamusic.org or call 703-799-8229 for more.

MONDAY/JULY 7Ballroom Dancing. 7-9 p.m.The

Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Learn thefoxtrot, waltz, tango, swing, salsa,merengue, rumba, cha-cha andsamba. Come with or without apartner. $15. Call 703-548-0035 orvisit www.nvfaa.org for more.

WEDNESDAY/JULY 9Live Music. 7:30 at the Birchmere,

3701 Mount vernon Ave. Leela Jamesperforms. $35.00. Visitwww.leelajames.com/ orwww.birchmere.com for more.

THURSDAY/JULY 10Live Music. 7 p.m. at The Athenaeum,

201 Prince St. NovaZanz performs a

variety of standards, swing and bossanova. $10. Visit www.nvfaa.org orcall 703-548-0035 for more.

Live Music. 7:30 p.m. in the MusicHall at the Birchmere, 3701 MountVernon Ave., Alexandria PokeyLafarge. $20. Visitwww.pokeylafarge.net orwww.Birchmere.com for more.

THURSDAY/JULY 10-MONDAY/AUG. 4The Adventure. Monday-Saturday, 10

a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, noon-6 p.m.Opening reception, July 10, 6:30-8p.m. Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105N. Union Street, Studio 21. DavidAlfuth constructs intimate dreamlikeworlds and architectural structureswith his paper relief and 3D works.Free. Visit www.theaterleague.org, orcall 703-683-1780.

FRIDAY/JULY 11Brass Concert. 7:30 p.m. at Grist Mill

Park, 4710 Mount Vernon MemorialHwy. “A Slice of Americana” willfeature favorite songs from movies,video games, jazz and music to honorthe 70th anniversary of D-Day. Free.Visitwww.reunionmusic.org/events.html for more.

SATURDAY/JULY 12Archaeology Festival. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Alexandria Archaeology Museum,Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N.Union St., Studio #327. WitnessAlexandria Archaeology in action atboth the laboratory and at Shuter’sHill excavation site located at theGeorge Washington Masonic NationalMemorial. Visitwww.alexandriaarchaeology.org orcall 703-746-4399 for more.

Alexandria Art Market. 10 a.m.-4p.m. in Colasanto Park, 2704 MountVernon Ave. Local artists willperform. Browse artwork by localartists and more. Visitwww.TheDelRayArtisans.org/ArtMarket for more.

USA & Alexandria BirthdayCelebration. 7:30-10 p.m. atOronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St.Enjoy a concert by the AlexandriaSymphony Orchestra, birthday cake,food and fireworks. The eveningculminates in Tchaikovsky’s “1812Overture.” Free. Visitwww.alexandriava.gov for more.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/JULY 12-13Fort Ward Civil War Reenactment.

Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 10a.m.-3 p.m. Fort Ward Museum andHistoric Site, 4301 W. BraddockRoad. Reenactment weekend willcommemorate the 150th anniversaryof the Battle of Fort Stevens, the onlybattle fought in the Defenses ofWashington. Suggested donation $2adults, $5 families. Call 703-746-4848 or visitwww.AlexandriaVA.gov/FortWardfor more.

SUNDAY/JULY 13Lyceum Summer Chamber Series.

3 p.m. The Lyceum, 201 S.Washington St. Synergy, a groupcomposed of a flutist, clarinetist,oboist and pianist perform. Free,donations accepted at the door. Visitwww.wmpamusic.org or call 703-799-8229 for more.

Live Music. 7 p.m. at Fort HuntNational Park, 8999 Fort Hunt Road.A performance by the PotomacHarmony Chorus. Free. Visitwww.PotomacHarmony.org for more.

TUESDAY/JULY 15Forge Brew Works Beer Dinner. 7-

10 p.m. at Union Street Public House,121 S. Union St. Enjoy a summer

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beer dinner featuring beers fromlocal Forge Brew Works and a five-course menu. $49 plus tax andgratuity. Visit https://usph.webconnex.com/ForgeBeerDinner for more.

Live Music. 7:30 p.m. at theBirchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave.Procol Harum performs live. $55.Visit www.birchmere.com orwww.procolharum.com.

WEDNESDAY/JULY 16Live Music. 7:30 at the Birchmere,

3701 Mount Vernon Ave. MatthewSweet, with Tommy Keene opening.$25. Visit www.Birchmere.com.

THURSDAY/JULY 17Live Music. 7:30 p.m. at the

Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave.Jonah Tolchin & the LonesomeAngels open; Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin& The Guilty Ones perform. $29.50.Visit www.jonahtolchin.com,www.birchmere.com or call 703-549-7500.

FRIDAY/JULY 18Rock Concert. 7 p.m. Alley Cat

Restaurant, 2 South Whiting St. Rockband Messenger performs withspecial guest One Shot Finch.Benefits United CommunityMinistries Agency. $10 suggesteddonation. Visit www.ucmagency.org.

Live Music. 7:30 p.m. in the MusicHall at the Birchmere, 3701 MountVernon Ave. Owen Danoff to open forEdwin McCain. $29.50. Visitwww.owendanoff.com orwww.Birchmere.com for more.

Summer Concert Series. 7:30 p.m.at Grist Mill Park, 4710 Mt. VernonMemorial Highway. Mount Vernon

Nights at Grist Mill Park presentsLindsay Lou & the Flatbellys. Free.visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/ for more.

SATURDAY/JULY 19Music and Dance. 2 p.m. The

Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Classicalguitarist Mark Charles Smith plays anafternoon of music featuring variousdance accompaniments. Familyfriendly. Free. Visit www.nvfaa.org orcall 703-548-0035 for more.

SUNDAY/JULY 20Lyceum Summer Chamber Series.

3 p.m. The Lyceum, 201 S.Washington St. The WashingtonMetropolitan Philharmonic WindEnsemble performs. Free, donationsaccepted at the door. Visitwww.wmpamusic.org or call 703-799-8229 for more.

Concert and CD Release. 7:30 p.m.at the Birchmere, 3701 MountVernon Ave. Grace Griffith, MarcyMarxer, Al Petteway and more for aGrace Griffith tribute concert. $25.Visit www.seamaid.org/grace/index.html, www.birchmere.com orcall 703-549-7500.

MONDAY/JULY 21Ballroom Dancing. 7-9 p.m. at The

Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Learn thefoxtrot, waltz, tango, swing, salsa,merengue, rumba, cha-cha andsamba. Come with or without apartner. $15. Call 703-548-0035 orvisit www.nvfaa.org for more.

THURSDAY/JULY 24Live Music. 7:30 p.m. at the

Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave.

Time for Three performs. $29.50.Visit www.tf3.com,www.birchmere.com or call 703-549-7500.

FRIDAY/JULY 25Live Music. 7:30 p.m. in the Music

Hall at the Birchmere, 3701 MountVernon Ave. Sonny Landreth withspecial guest Jimmy Thackery.$29.50. Visitwww.sonnylandreth.com,www.jimmythackery.com orwww.Birchmere.com for more.

Happy Hour. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Gadsby’sTavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St.Historical celebration of JohnGadsby’s 1808 move from The CityTavern to Baltimore. $10 for twodrink tickets, food available forpurchase. Visitwww.gadsbystavern.org or call 703-746-4242 for more.

SUNDAY/JULY 27Lyceum Summer Chamber Series.

3 p.m. The Lyceum, 201 S.Washington St. Pianists Sylvia Hongand Michael Rector perform Chopin

piano concertos. Free, donationsaccepted at the door. Visitwww.wmpamusic.org or call 703-799-8229 for more.

Live Music. 7:30 p.m. at theBirchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave.HAPA performs. $29.50. Visitwww.hapa.com, www.birchmere.comor call 703-549-7500.

FRIDAY/AUG. 1Monty Python. Pre-reception, 7 p.m.,

Show, 8 p.m., Post-reception after.The Little Theater, 600 Wolfe St. Afundraiser for the Pentagon VisitorEducation Center, showing MontyPython and the Holy Grail. Suggested$40 donation to The PentagonMemorial Fund. For more, contactTina McCrea atTina@thelittletheatre.com, or call703-683-5778 x1.

Kenny G. 7:30 p.m. The Birchmere,3701 Mount Vernon Ave. $65. Visitwww.birchmere.com for more.

SUNDAY/AUG. 3Lyceum Summer Chamber Series.

3 p.m. The Lyceum, 201 S.Washington St. A violinist,violist, cellist, clarinetist andpianist perform music by DariusMilhaud. Free, donationsaccepted at the door. Visitwww.wmpamusic.org or call703-799-8229 for more.

TUESDAY-SATURDAY/AUG. 5-31Multiple Exposures Gallery. 11

a.m.-5 p.m., Thursdays 2-8 p.m.at Torpedo Factory Art Center,105 N. Union Street. Fine artphotography exhibition. Free.Visitwww.multipleexposuresgallery.comfor more.

THURSDAY/AUG. 7Live Music. 6-9 p.m. Mount

Vernon Inn restaurant, 3200Mount Vernon MemorialHighway. The Kevin Kline Bandperforms covers of many familiarBilly Joel, Elton John and BruceHornsby tunes. Free. Visitwww.mountvernon.org/Inn formore.

Live Music. 7:30 p.m. at theBirchmere, 3701 Mount VernonAve. An evening with JayHayden and V. Rich. $25. Visitwww.jworldrecords.com, http://vrichmusic.com, orwww.birchmere.com or call 703-549-7500.

AUG. 5 THROUGH SEPT. 7“Fire.” Through Sept. 7. 10 a.m.-5

p.m. at Studio 18 of the TorpedoFactory Art Center at 105 NorthUnion St. The artists’imagination is “fired” by heat,flames, burning, passion, fiery

Entertainment

Civil War ReenactmentFort Ward Museum is hosting Civil War Reenactment Weekend to recog-

nize the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Fort Stevens, the only battlefought in the Defenses of Washington. The weekend includes Union and Con-federate camps and Living History activities. Saturday’s schedule featuresa skirmish interpreting the historic battle at 2 p.m. Sunday’s schedule in-cludes a concert by the Federal City Brass Band at at 2 p.m. The event goesfrom 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, July 12 and from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sun-day, July 13 at Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site, 4301 W. BraddockRoad. Contact fortwardmuseum@alexandria.gov or call 703-746-4848 formore.

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tempers, anger, explosive situations,camp fires, BBQs, and fireflies toname just a few possibleinterpretations. Free. Call 703-838-4565 or visitwww.torpedofactory.org.

FRIDAY/AUG. 8Live Music. 7:30 p.m. in the Music

Hall at the Birchmere, 3701 MountVernon Ave. Buster Poindexter (akaDavid Johansen). $29.50. Visitwww.facebook.com/officialBusterPoindexter/ orwww.Birchmere.com for more.

Cirque du Soleil. 8 p.m. at NationalHarbor. Cirque du Soleil performs“Amaluna.” One hundred percent ofproceeds from ticket sales go tosupport The Campagna Center. $120.Visit www.campagnacenter.org/amaluna for more.

SATURDAY/AUG. 9Alexandria Art Market. 10 a.m.-4

p.m. in Colasanto Park, 2704 MountVernon Ave. Local artists willperform. Browse artwork by localartists and more. Visitwww.TheDelRayArtisans.org/ArtMarket for more.

SUNDAY/AUG. 10Family Day. 1-4 p.m. at Gadsby’s

Tavern, 138 N. Royal St. Explore themagic of history with a tour of thetavern. Adults: $5; Children: $3. Visitwww.gadsbystavern.org for more.

Lyceum Summer Chamber Series.3 p.m. at The Lyceum, 201 S.Washington St. Cellit Philip Wolf andpianist Stephen Bertino performGrieg and other short pieces. Free,donations accepted at the door. Visitwww.wmpamusic.org or call 703-799-8229 for more.

TUESDAY/AUG. 12Live Music. 7:30 p.m. at the

Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave.Dick Dale. $29.50. Visitwww.dickdale.com orwww.birchmere.com or call 703-549-7500.

WEDNESDAY/AUG. 13Live Music. 7:30 at the Birchmere,

3701 Mount Vernon Ave. VictorWooten Band performs. $35. Visitwww.victorwooten.com orwww.Birchmere.com for more.

THURSDAY/AUG. 14Live Music. 7:30 p.m. in the Music

Hall at the Birchmere, 3701 MountVernon Ave. The Zombies. $45. Visitwww.thezombies.net orwww.Birchmere.com for more.

SATURDAY/AUG. 16Angaleena Presley. 7:30 p.m. at The

Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave.$35. Visit www. birchmere.com formore.

SUNDAY/AUG. 17Lyceum Summer Chamber Series.

3 p.m. at The Lyceum, 201 S.Washington St. Clarinetist KristenSheridan performs with pianoaccompaniment. Free, donationsaccepted at the door. Visitwww.wmpamusic.org or call 703-799-8229 for more.

SATURDAY/AUG. 23Live music. 7 p.m. at St. Aidan’s

Episcopal Church, 8531 RiversideRoad. Focus Music in Mount Vernonpresents folk singer/songwriters AlPetteway and Amy White. Tickets$15-$18. Discounts available forFocus members. Visitwww.focusmusic.org, or contact HerbCooper-Levy at 703-380-3151 orherb@focusmusic.org.

SUNDAY/AUG. 24Lyceum Summer Chamber Series.

3 p.m. at The Lyceum, 201 S.Washington St. Bassonist AaronGoler and pianist Stephen Bertinoperform. Free, donations accepted atthe door. Visit www.wmpamusic.orgor call 703-799-8229 for more.

THURSDAY/AUG. 28Live Music. 7:30 p.m. at the

Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave.Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen andCarlene Carter perform. $29.50. Visitwww.chrishillman.com, http://herbpedersen.com,www.carlenecarter.net orwww.Birchmere.com for more.

WEDNESDAY/AUG. 27Live Music. 7:30 p.m. in the Music

Hall at the Birchmere, 3701 MountVernon Ave. Larry Graham andGraham Central Station. $69.50. Visitwww.larrygraham.com orwww.Birchmere.com for more.

SATURDAY/AUG. 30Bill Kirchen. 7:30 p.m. The Birchmere,

3701 Mount Vernon Ave. $29.50.Visit www.birchmere.com for more.

SUNDAY/AUG. 31War of 1812 Signature Event.

Noon-5 p.m. at the AlexandriaWaterfront. Event will featurehistorical exhibits, tug-of-war, cricketmatch, yacht race, and food trucks.Free. Call 703-746-4242 or visitwww.VisitAlexandriaVA.com/1812

for more.Lyceum Summer Chamber Series.

3 p.m. at The Lyceum, 201 S.Washington St. Pianist ThomasPandolfi performs music by Chopinand Gershwin. Free, donationsaccepted at the door. Visitwww.wmpamusic.org or call 703-799-8229 for more.

THURSDAY/SEPT. 4Live Music. 6-9 p.m. Mount Vernon

Inn restaurant, 3200 Mount VernonMemorial Highway. The Kevin KlineBand performs covers of manyfamiliar Billy Joel, Elton John andBruce Hornsby tunes. Free. Visitwww.mountvernon.org/Inn for more.

FRIDAY/SEPT. 5Live Music. 7:30 p.m. at the

Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave.Euge Groove performs live. $39.50.Visit www.birchmere.com orwww.eugegroove.com.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 6Sculpture Workshop. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Ave.Artist Laura Hummel teaches amixed-media sculpture workshopabout how to repurpose new orvintage metals and more. $55-$65.Visit www.thedelrayartisans.org/birdworkshop for more.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 7Lyceum Summer Chamber Series.

3 p.m. The Lyceum, 201 S.Washington St. Pianist Haskell Small

performs. Free, donations accepted atthe door. Visit www.wmpamusic.orgor call 703-799-8229 for more.

Live Music. 7:30 p.m. in the MusicHall at the Birchmere, 3701 MountVernon Ave. Asleep at the Wheel.$35. Visit www.asleepatthewell.comor www.Birchmere.com for more.

TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY/SEP. 9-10Live Music. 7:30 p.m. at the

Birchmere, 3071 Mount Vernon Ave.Chris Isaak performs. $89.50. visitwww.chrisisaak.com orwww.Birchmere.com for more.

THURSDAY/SEPT. 11Live Music. 7:30 p.m. at the

Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave.Ellie Holcomb performs, opens forAmy Grant. Visitwww.ellieholcomb.com orwww.Birchmere.com for more.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 13Alexandria Art Market. 10 a.m.-4

p.m. in Colasanto Park, 2704 MountVernon Ave. Local artists willperform. Browse artwork by localartists and more. Visitwww.TheDelRayArtisans.org/ArtMarket for more.

Live Music. 7:30 p.m. at theBirchmere, 3071 Mount Vernon Ave.The Manhattans perform. $49.50.

visit www.kissandsaygoodbye.com orwww.Birchmere.com for more.

SATURDAY-WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 13-24Senior Olympics. 19 locations.

Participants must be 50 years old byDec. 30, 2014. Deadline to register isAug. 29 by mail, and Sept. 5 online.Registration is $12, additional feesmay apply. To find a location andregister, visit a local senior center, orvisit www.nvso.us.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 14Lyceum Summer Chamber Series.

3 p.m. The Lyceum, 201 S.Washington St. Guitarist PiotrPakhomkin performs. Free, donationsaccepted at the door. Visitwww.wmpamusic.org or call 703-799-8229 for more.

Live Music. 7:30 at the Birchmere,3701 Mount Vernon Ave. The PaulThorn Band. $29.50. Visitwww.paulthorn.com orwww.Birchmere.com for more.

THURSDAY/SEPT. 18Live Music. 7:30 p.m. at the

Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave.Gary Puckett & the Union Gapperforms live. $35. Visitwww.birchmere.com orwww.garypuckettmusic.com.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY/SEPT. 19-20Live Music. 7:30 p.m. at the

Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave.The Wailin’ Jennys. $39.50. Visitwww.thewailinjennys.com orwww.birchmere.com or call 703-549-7500.

WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 24Live Music. 7:30 p.m. at the

Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave.Bodeans. Honor By August opens.$29.50. Visit www.bodeans.com,honorbyaugust.com orwww.birchmere.com or call 703-549-7500.

THURSDAY/SEPT. 25Live Music. 7:30 p.m. in the Music

Hall at the Birchmere, 3701 MountVernon Ave. Tower of Power. $55.Visit www.towerofpower.com orwww.Birchmere.com for more.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 27Live Music. 7:30 at the Birchmere,

3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Maysaperforms. $55.00. Visitwww.maysa.com orwww.birchmere.com for more.

SUNDAY/SEPT. 28Live Music. 7:30 p.m. at the

Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave.Ralph Stanley and the ClinchMountain Boys. $35. Visit http://drralphstanleymusic.com orwww.birchmere.com or call 703-549-7500.

Farmers Markets

Mount Vernon Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-noon, Wednesdays, May 7-Dec.17. Fresh local food, artisan crafts. Sherwood Library, 2501 Sherwood HallLane. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/mtvernonmkt.htm for more.

Kingstowne Farmers Market. 4-7 p.m., Fridays, May 2-Oct. 31. Giantparking lot, 5955 Kingstowne Towne Center. Products include freshorganic honey, pies and rolls. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/kingstownemkt.htm for more.

Old Town Farmers Market. 7 a.m.-noon, Saturdays year round. Localfarmers and artists have been selling products there since 1753. Located atMarket Square, 301 King St. Call 703-746-3200 or emailoldtownfarmersmarket@alexandriava.gov.

Del Ray Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-noon, Saturdays year round. Featuresfresh vegetables and fruits in season, meats, eggs, fresh pasta and sauces,Amish cheese, yogurt, bakery goods and more. Located at the corner ofEast Oxford and Mount Vernon avenues. Contactpmiller1806@comcast.net for more.

Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m, Sundaysthrough November. Brings fresh nutritious foods to people of all incomelevels. Located at the entrance to Four Mile Run Park at 4109 MountVernon Ave. Visit www.4mrmarket.org/ for more.

West End Farmers Market. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays from May-November. Fresh, locally grown, in-season vegetables as well as sweet juicyberries, apples, pears, and seasonal peaches. Vendors also sell fresh-squeezed orange juice, fresh-baked pastries, gourmet cheeses and more.Located at Ben Brenman Park, 4800 Brenman Park Drive. Visitwww.westendfarmersmarket.org/#FarmersMarket for more.

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Intergovernmental Panel on Cli-mate Change as well as a reportfrom a working group of the paneldetailing impacts of climatechange. Yet another report cameout in May from the U.S. GlobalChange Research Program. Butperhaps the biggest change hasbeen a partisan one, as Democratstake control over departments andagencies in Richmond.

“I think people ignore climatechange at their own peril, and thisgovernor is not going to do that,”said Secretary of Public SafetyBrian Moran, who will serve as aco-chair of the panel. “The under-lying function here is — let’s callthis what it is — it’s climatechange, and it’s having serious re-percussions in a number of areasof the commonwealth, includingsecurity as well as the environ-ment as well as economic devel-opment.”

THE GOVERNOR announcedthe new commission Tuesday inVirginia Beach on the shores of theChesapeake Bay, where the gover-nor signed Executive Order 19,convening the Governor’s ClimateChange and Resiliency UpdateCommission. McAuliffe was joinedby Moran and the other co-chairof the panel, Secretary of NaturalResources Molly Ward. Othermembers of the commission in-clude local elected officials, mem-bers of the General Assembly, busi-ness leaders, environmental advo-cates, faith leaders and industryrepresentatives.

“We need to prepare Virginia’scoastal communities to deal withthe growing threat of climatechange,” said McAuliffe. “Virginiahas the opportunity not only to bea leader in finding creative waysto mitigate climate change in thefuture but also to adapt to the ef-fects of climate change that wehave already begun to see here inthe Commonwealth.”

The first goal of the commissionwill be to evaluate the recommen-dations issued by the Kaine com-mission in 2008 and determinewhich ones need to be updated.The executive order sets out a one-year deadline for the panel to com-plete its work and offer a new setof recommendations. Environ-mental advocates said time is ofthe essence, especially consideringthe years of inaction on the issueby the McDonnell administration.

“Climate change science hasevolved a great deal in the last fiveor six years,” said former Lt. Gov.Don Beyer, who served on theKaine commission. “We know somuch more about what’s happen-

ing to the planet, and to Virginia.”

NORTHERN VIRGINIA will beat the center of problems associ-ated with climate change becauseof its position on the PotomacRiver. Many of the houses in OldTown Alexandria are within a fewfeet of the river, and mansions inMount Vernon could be compro-mised during extreme weather.The most recent report from theGlobal Change Research Programwarned that the change in sealevel associated with climatechange is greatest in the easternMid-Atlantic coast, which includesthe mouth of the Chesapeake Bayand the Delmarva Peninsula.

“If you had a tropical cyclone ora tropical storm that came up theChesapeake, the storm surge andassociated damage would be sig-nificantly worse than what wehave from the historical record,”said Kinter. “If one of those stormswere to come up the Chesapeake,Northern Virginia would be in thecrosshairs.”

By some estimates, the sea levelmay rise by a foot or more in thenext 50 years. One report esti-mated that the expected costs fromtropical cyclones are likely todouble in the next 25 years. Theissue is particularly troubling inthe Chesapeake Bay because theDelmarva Peninsula is sinking aspart of a retreat from the last iceage. That creates a vexing combi-nation for Northern Virginia,where the combination of a sink-ing peninsula and rising tidal in-fluence has the potential for dra-matic change in the next fewyears.

“By signing this executive order,Governor McAuliffe is re-dedicat-ing Virginia to addressing thecostly and increasingly dangerousimpacts of climate change,” saidMike Tidwell, director of theChesapeake Climate Action Net-work. “We applaud Governor

McAuliffe for taking this step for-ward just six months into his term.Indeed, we don’t have a momentto lose.”

PERHAPS NO OTHER areafinds itself more at risk than OldTown Alexandria,where city lead-ers hope to con-struct a six-footfloodwall as partof the waterfrontplan. City officialssay the move ispartially in re-sponse to risingsea levels andpartially in re-sponse to recur-ring flooding thatalready happenson lower KingStreet — man-made land that was created in the18th and 19 centuries. Some of the

waterfront is already at six feet,while other parts are currently attwo feet.

“It’s’ not a significant height in-crease,” said Anthony Gammon, acivil engineer with the Departmentof Project Implementation. “But itdoes provide a significant level of

flood mitigation above what’sthere today.”

The floodwall proposal is notwithout detractors, especially con-sidering it was part of a land-useplan that more than doubles den-sity at three sites along the water-front compared to what’s therenow. Critics say raising the eleva-tion of the waterfront will end up

trapping water onthe land, denying itan opportunity todrain and swamp-ing the pumps de-signed to get rid ofit.

“It’s overkill,” saidJohn Kupersmith,vice president of anAlexandria-basedmarine and envi-ronmental engi-neering firm. “Itsefficiency can beduplicated at a frac-

tion of the height, and it does notprotect Alexandria from storms.”

“The underlying function here is —let’s call this what it is — it’s climatechange, and it’s having seriousrepercussions in a number of areas ofthe commonwealth, including securityas well as the environment as well aseconomic development.”

— Secretary of Public Safety Brian Moran

Long-term sea-level change at two locations in the Chesapeake Bay, one at Baltimoreand another at Sewells Point in Virginia.

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Elizabeth Klein

NationalCompetitor

In June, Elizabeth Klein of Fort Hunttraded her graduation cap for a swimcap. Instead of walking across thestage and receiving her high school di-ploma, Elizabeth chose to attend the2014 USA Special Olympic Games andswim for gold. More than 3,500 Spe-cial Olympics athletes from through-out the United States traveled to NewJersey June 14-21 to compete in the2014 USA Special Olympic Games.Elizabeth was one of eight swimmersrepresenting Virginia. She won goldin the 100 backstroke and placed 6th

in the 100 freestyle. Her relays (4x25free and 4x50 free) captured bronze.

Elizabeth, who started swimming atage 8, not only swims for SpecialOlympics, she also swam for theEdison Eagles and is a member of theRiverside Gardens Tsunami Team. Shewill be attending the Pulley VocationalTraining Center in the fall.

All-Star BaseballTournamentsUnderway

District 9 All-Star Baseball Tournamentsgot underway on June 21 with Fort HuntLittle League fielding teams at the 10U,11U, Majors, Intermediate and Juniors Di-visions. The District 9 All Star opening cer-emony took place on June 27 at Veteran’sPark in Woodbridge where teams from eachof the 10 Little Leagues in District 9 wereintroduced.

Fort Hunt Little League is hosting the 10UAll-Star Tournament at the Hollin Hall fieldswhere eight teams will play a total of 19games. The 10U Champion will representDistrict 9 in the State Tournament inBuchanan, Va. starting on July 10.

Fort Hunt Little League All Stars atopening ceremony in Woodbridge.

Fort Hunt 10U All Star Team: Nick Castrilli, Alex Catanzaro, Clay Clarke,Austin Copeland, Nathan DeWitte, Sammy Dorris, Owen Enfield, ChrisFiori, Jake Gupton, Justin Lewis, Noah Potholm, Grant Radoski, PeterWebster, Manager Glen Copeland and Coaches Bob Enfield and ErikPotholm.

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United Community Ministries-Battelle Scholarsfor 2014 are funded by a grant from Battelle. Thecompetitive college scholarships are designed toencourage low-income graduating high school se-niors at Mount Vernon High and West PotomacHigh Schools to pursue college studies in STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).

Three students at West Potomac High Schoolwere each awarded a $2,000 scholarship at theschool’s June 16 Convocation ceremony:

❖ Michael Boggess: University of Rhode Island,with plans to study environmental science andmarine biology.

❖ Laraib Ilyas: Princeton University, with plansto study mathematics.

❖ Jiayi Liu: George Mason University, with plansto study technology and economics.

Seven students at Mount Vernon High School

UCM-Battelle Scholars at Mount Vernon High School are (in alphabeticalorder): Ferdinand Agyei-Yeboah, Dorcas Bentil (not in photo), Ghadeer Bilal,Clement A. Boateng, Tyler Johnson, Anwar Muhammad, and Emelia Quaye.

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From left: Meg Silva of Battelle awards $2,000 scholarships at WestPotomac High School to UCM-Battelle Scholars Jiayi Liu, MichaelBoggess, and Laraib Ilyas, with UCM Executive Director ShirleyMarshall.

UCM-Battelle Awards Scholarships to Local Graduateswere each awarded a $2,000 scholarship at theschool’s June 19 Senior Awards ceremony:

❖ Ferdinand Agyei-Yeboah: Virginia Common-wealth University, with plans to study softwareengineering.

❖ Dorcas Bentil: Lynchburg College, with plansto study nursing.

❖ Ghadeer Bilal: Northern Virginia CommunityCollege, with plans to study dentistry.

❖ Clement A. Boateng: Northern Virginia Com-munity College, with plans to study mechanicalengineering.

❖ Tyler Johnson: Duke University, with plans tostudy premed/ biology.

❖ Anwar Muhammad: Virginia CommonwealthUniversity, with plans to study electrical engineering.

• Emelia Quaye: Northern Virginia CommunityCollege, with plans to study nursing.

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By Marilyn Campbell

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Summer comes but once a year.

From picnics and days at thepool to backyard barbequesand day-long hikes, many people

spend the season outdoors. Danger, fromwater-related illnesses to heat stroke, oftencomes with the fun. Public safety officialssay people can prevent accidents and ill-nesses by taking safety measures and stay-ing informed.

“One of the core messages with publichealth is that we can’t be everywhere allthe time,” said Glen Barbour, public safetyinformation officer for the Fairfax CountyHealth Department. “It is really in the handsof the public to take precautionary measuresand protect themselves.”

Celebratory sparklers are popular duringthe summer, but they’re a source of danger.The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commis-sion reports that 60 percent of fireworksinjuries occur around July 4. Hand, eye andface injuries are among the most common.

“The first thing that we recommend isviewing fireworks displays in a public placethat has been permitted and checked forsafety,” said Dan Schmidt, spokesman forthe Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Depart-ment. “It saves them money and provides asafe environment to view fireworks.”

Other safety officials agree. Fireworks arebanned in the City of Alexandria. “We haveclose to 100 percent compliance, so we don’tsee many injuries,” said Tony Washington,spokesman for the City of Alexandria FireDepartment.

For those who decide to use consumerfireworks, there are a few safety consider-ations to keep in mind: “Fire them from aflat surface and make sure there are no com-bustible materials near the fireworks,” saidSchmidt. “Have bystanders at least 25 feetaway, read the directions and don’t let chil-

dren handle or light fireworks.”

OTHER SUMMER HEALTH HAZARDSare equally preventable. From recreationalwater illnesses to sunburns, staying in-formed about potential hazards and strate-gies for keeping them at bay can lead to amore fun and relaxing summer for every-one.

“The best way to prevent recreationalwater illnesses is to keep germs, pee andpoop out of the water,” said Kurt Larrick,spokesman for the Arlington County Depart-ment of Human Service. “Check diapers fre-quently and take a shower with soap be-fore going into the water.”

Fairfax County issues the same message.“The main thing that we at the health de-partment emphasize is gastrointestinal ill-ness caused by feces in the water,” saidBarbour. “We encourage people, especiallythe parents of small children, to not go to apublic pool when they have diarrhea.”

Barbour warns of factors that might givethe public a false sense of security. “We wantparents to be mindful that not all germs arekilled right away, even in chlorinated wa-ter, and that leak-proof diapers don’t alwayskeep feces out of the water.”

Other preventative measures include fre-quent hand washing, taking a shower be-fore entering a public pool, discouragingchildren from drinking water that is usedfor swimming and giving young children

bathroom breaks at least every 60 minutes.

IN ADDITION TO ILLNESSES, otherwater-related dangers spike during the sum-mer. “There are a lot of accidents likedrowning,” said Barbour. “Teach kids howto swim, watch young children very care-fully when they are near water.

Swimming with a partner and wearing alife vest when boating are also important.“Should someone fall in the water and in-jure their head, the life vest will keep themfloating,” said Barbour.

Heat-induced ailments like sunburns,heat rashes, heat exhaustion and heat strokeare other hot-weather culprits. “The threemost important things to do to prevent themare drink enough fluids, wear proper cloth-ing and choose the best times to be out-side,” said Caroline Sutter, RN DNP-BC, as-sistant professor of nursing, George MasonUniversity. “Avoid the extreme heat of mid-day.”

Wearing sunscreen, staying hydrated andavoiding alcohol when in the heat are alsogood ideas. “Most of the research shows thatyou should drink water before going outinto the heat, even if you don’t feel thirsty.Thirst is the last warning sign of dehydra-tion,” said Sutter. “After you come in, youcan add back water with sports drinks thathave electrolytes.”

Know the warning signs that it is time toget out of the heat: “Heat cramps are thefirst thing that you’ll feel,” said Sutter. “Yourmuscles will get tired and cramp easily be-cause they aren’t getting enough bloodflow.”

Nausea, vomiting and headaches are alsoclues. “Your body is good about giving yourwarning signs,” said Sutter. “If you listen toyour body you can avoid some of thesemajor complications.”

The elderly and very young children areat greatest risk of heat illnesses.

“Children in sports camps or outdoorcamps should wear sunscreen and haveregular rest breaks in the shade,” saidRosemarie Berman, RN, Ph.D., chair, B.S.N.program; assistant professor of nursing,Marymount University in Arlington. “A well-regulated camp will have regulated restperiods.”

Barbour said, “Parents of infants andsmall children should be aware because ababy can’t tell you when they’re sick. Checkon elderly neighbors who don’t have airconditioning.”

Avoid leaving the elderly, young childrenand pets in small, enclosed spaces like cars.“They could die even after a short period oftime like when you’re running to get gas,”said Sutter.

Stay informed about potentially danger-ous weather like heat waves. “We have cool-ing centers open on really hot days,” saidBarbour. “You can also go into an air condi-tioned public space like a library.”

BITES FROM MOSQUITOES and tickscan also pose health threats. “People shouldbe mindful that we do have West Nile virusand Lyme disease in our area,” said Barbour.“When summer comes, people are outsideand are exposed to insects that cause peopleto get sick.”

Heavily foliaged spaces, like those withtall grass, are where such bugs hide. “Ifyou’re in an area where the grass is high,on the fringes of a park or even your back-yard, be aware,” said Barbour.

When hiking or working outside, wearlight-colored, loose fitting clothing, longsleeves and long pants. “Ticks are sneaky,”said Barbour. “They will crawl up your legwithout you knowing it.”

Other precautionary measures includechecking your body carefully for ticks aftercoming inside and eliminating standingwater from around a home. “At least once aweek, we encourage people to walk aroundtheir house and dump water from placeslike bird baths and your dog’s water bowl.”

Health and safety officials say that mostsummer hazards are avoidable. “Summersafety pretty much all boils down to com-mon sense and reducing your exposure torisks,” said Larrick.

Keeping danger atbay during warmweather months.

Summer Health and Safety Hazards

Photo by Marilyn Campbell

Water-related injuries and ill-nesses increase during the sum-mer. Among the best defensesagainst such hazards are aware-ness and good safety practices liketeaching children how to swim.

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is now in possession ofunclaimed bicycles, mopeds,

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layed implementation of any high schoolstart time changes, but he will not be ableto close the door on the need for later morn-ing schedules because it is critical to hisdesire to close the achievement gap. Sev-enty-eight percent of the parents polled inMontgomery County supported the changedespite what seems to be an inflated costestimate. Dr. Starr made the mistake ofwrapping the later start time proposal intoa wish-list idea to extend the length of theelementary school day and combined thecost estimates making both look more ex-pensive.

Abundant research on this topic is clear:When schools have delayed the start of theschool day, students have shown improvedphysical and mental health, less depression,reduced car crashes and improved perfor-mance in the classroom and on the field.Schools also report reduced tardiness andsleeping in class, as well as improved at-tendance, graduation rates, and standard-ized test scores.

Thankfully, Fairfax has also been able tofind solutions that are less than a third ofthe cost of Montgomery County’s plan, in-cluding more efficient bus routing that mayreduce commute times for some students.

Multiple organizations have studied andsupport this change and community mem-bers who care about child health and safetyas well as their own commutes should sup-port this change as well by signing the peti-tion at sleepinfairfax.org.

As Dr. Owens from Children’s NationalMedical Center says, “To do nothing is todo harm.” I firmly believe that.

Phyllis PayneFairfax

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ONGOINGBand musicians are invited to join the Mount

Vernon Community Band. Rehearsals areTuesday 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the Mount VernonHigh School band room, 8515 Old MountVernon Road. There are no auditions. TheMount Vernon Community Band is a nonprofitcommunity service organization that hasperformed in the Mount Vernon area since 1978.703-768-4172 or www.mvbands.com.

Alzheimer’s Association support groupsprovide a place for people with Alzheimer’s,their caregivers, family members, and/or friendsto share valuable information, caregiving tipsand concerns throughout the Alzheimer’sjourney. Groups are facilitated by trained groupleaders and are ongoing, free and open to thecommunity. There is a meeting on the secondThursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at GoodShepherd Catholic Church, 8710 Mount VernonHighway. Call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7Helpline at 703-359-4440 or 800-272-3900before attending a group for the first time toverify meeting information, obtain directions orother information about the group. A completelist of all groups in the National Capital Arearegion can be viewed at www.alz.org/nca.

Training Courses. The American Red Cross inthe National Capital Region will host trainingcourses in CPR, First Aid, and AED in theAlexandria and Fort Belvoir offices. Theseclasses offer a two-year certification. Classesrange from $70-$110. Advance registration isrequired. To register for a class, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcross.org/takeaclass.

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