[MNCA-Notices] Found Dogs Reunited!

Dogs reunited with owners!

Peter

Happy New Year to all!

From: Peter Weyland <peter@look.net>
Date: December 31, 2017 at 9:15:26 AM EST
To: mnca-notices@listserve.com
Subject: Dogs Found - Cold & Hungry!!

Neighbors have found two dogs this morning cold and hungry! Please call or text if you have any ideas as to how to reach the owners.

-Peter
703-300-7980

[MNCA-Notices] Dogs Found - Cold & Hungry!!

Neighbors have found two dogs this morning cold and hungry! Please call or text if you have any ideas as to how to reach the owners.

-Peter
703-300-7980

[MNCA-Notices] LCAC Desperately Needs Our Help!

[MNCA-Notices] Passing of Vivian Iola Jarvis. Visitation this evening. Service tomorrow.

Vivian Iola Jarvis long time resident of Mason Neck passed away quietly December 6, 2017 from congestive heart failure at the age of 88.

Visitation

Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home

9902 Braddock Road

Fairfax,  VA  US  22032

Friday, December 15, 2017

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM 

Service

Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home

9902 Braddock Road

Fairfax,  VA  US  22032

Saturday, December 16, 2017

10:00 AM 

Vivian was born December 16,1928 near Charlottesville, Virginia. Vivian worked for the U.S. Post Office until she retired.

She was preceded in death by her husband Martin B. Jarvis, Sr. and daughter Marsha Kay Jarvis-Rorer.

She is survived by her sons Martin B. Jarvis, Jr. and Gregory L. Jarvis, also daughter Dawn Marie Jarvis-Cain. She is also survived by her three grandchildren; Shannon K. Jarvis-Nunn, Martin Basye Jarvis, and Michael Al Faisal. She also has five great grandchildren; Alexis Elliot, Ava Mae Jarvis, Rihanna B. Al Faisal, Kellan Bayse Jarvis and Chloe Ann Nunn.Also surviving is her brother Archie Crawford and his wife Margie along with numerous family members.

Vivian loved to help people and was instrumental in helping others when it came to employment at the Post Office. She was active with E.E.O.C. at Merrifield Post Office and helped many employees protect their rights.

She loved the animals that her beloved husband would let run wild on the farm/stables, just as much as she loved her own pets.

She was always trying to be involved in helping with the grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved helping Dawn Marie in her beauty shop after she retired from the Post Office. She always stayed busy until her health made it impossible for her to drive.

http://m.legacy.com/obituaries/washingtonpost/obituary.aspx?n=vivian-jarvis&pid=187510631&referrer=0&preview=True

[MNCA-Notices] Friends of Mason Neck State Park December 2017 Newsletter

December 2017 Newsletter COME TO THE UNVEILING AND DEDICATION OF  "SPIRIT OF AMERICA" ON SUNDAY DECEMBER 10!                                                                                     Please join us to celebrate the dedication of "Spirit of America" as we present this life-sized sculpture to the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Mason Neck State Park. Sunday, December 10, 2017, 2:00 pm Mason Neck State Park Visitor Center 7301 High Point Road Lorton, Virginia 22079 The sculpture represents the Park's commitment to the preservation of the Bald Eagle.   Refreshments immediately  following the dedication. There is no charge for the dedication, but if you register at  http://www.masonneckstateparkfriends.org/event-2743211 we will be more likely to have sufficient things for you to eat and drink.   _______________________________ Come See the Tundra Swans with the Friends of Mason Neck State Park! Join the Friends of Mason Neck State Park for a walk to the see the Tundra Swans! Each year, the Mason Neck area is host to one of Northern Virginia's largest concentrations of Tundra Swans.  Depending on the day, you may see between 200 and 400 swans and hear their haunting calls.  You may also see other waterfowl, including Northern Pintails, American Coots, Black Ducks and Mallards -- and who knows what else?  Bring your binoculars if you have them.  If not, we will have binoculars and telescopes for people to share. The tide will be high when we get there, which will maximize the likelihood that the birds will be close to us.   We will gather at the Woodmarsh parking lot, which is on the left of High Point Road about a quarter mile BEFORE the Mason Neck State Park Contact Station, at 9:00 AM.  It is about a 1-mile walk on level ground to the bird blind at the marsh.    There is no charge for the hike, and there is no need to pay the State Park entrance fee since we will be outside the park.    _______________________________ COME TO MASON NECK STATE PARK FOR A FIRST DAY HIKE Mason Neck State Park is celebrating the new year with free entrance to the park and three guided hikes.   At 10 a.m. is a 3.5 mile hike of moderate difficulty but at an easy pace.  At 11 a.m. the park will feature a fast-paced, heart pumping hike incorporating several trails that will cover 6.2 miles. (That's 10K for those who are metric system challenged!)  At 3 p.m. is a leisurely stroll on the Bay View Trail covering 1.0 miles and at an easy pace.  Of course you are always welcome to hike on your own. Mason Neck is a dog friendly park! You must have your four legged friend on a leash at all times.  The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation also is sponsoring a New Years Challenge and and a First Day Hikes Photo Contest. Prizes of up to $500 will be awarded to the winners.  More information is available at http://bit.ly/vspfdh2018.   So come out to the park on January 1 and get a good start to the year! __________________________________________ The Friends of Mason Neck State Park's Swanfall 2017 Was Completely Sold Out!          More than 60 guests attended Swanfall 2017 on December 3, 2017.  The Jammes House, a former hunting lodge on the banks of Occoquan Bay in Mason Neck State Park, was decorated for the holidays, and guests enjoyed a delicious buffet in this unique home.   Paul Baicich, the co-author of the recently-published book "The Crossley ID Guide: Waterfowl" and President of the Friends of the Migratory Bird/Duck Stamp, spoke about the effect of changing demographics on waterfowl populations, efforts to acquire and preserve waterfowl habitat, and the habits of cavity-nesting waterfowl such as the Wood Duck and the Hooded Merganser.   A silent auction featured the stunning photographs of Randy Streufert, whose stunning pictures of wildlife on Mason Neck have graced the cover of Virginia Wildlife magazine and the walls of the Park's Visitor Center.     And guests enjoyed a stunning sunset as they left the James House. _____________________________________________ David Stapleton Retires! David Stapleton, who has served as Mason Neck State Park's Assistant Manager for 25 years, retires at the end of December.  David spent 34 years with the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, including stints at Holiday Lake, Hungry Mother, Pocahontas and Douthat State Parks, before coming to Mason Neck State Park in 1992.  Friends, family, Park Staff and DCR personnel celebrated David's service to the Park at a luncheon at the Jammes house on December 2.  The Friends of Mason Neck State Park provided a barbecue lunch and cake and gave David a book of Randy Streufert's photographs of the Park's wildlife so he won't forget his furry, feathered, scaled and winged friends.   _____________________ Join Us! Are you a member of the Friends of Mason Neck State Park?  If not, we would love to have you join!  Memberships fund the many Park activities we support each year.  And for as little as $20 per year, you will enjoy monthly newsletters, emails about special events and priority registration for special events such as our annual Swanfall in December and other activities during the year.     Information on joining the Friends is available at:  http://www.masonneckstateparkfriends.org/join  The Friends of Mason Neck State Park, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation organized to conserve, enhance, and interpret the Park's natural, educational, recreational, cultural and historic resources.

[MNCA-Notices] Bronze Eagle Dedication Ceremony - December 10, 2017 at 2 PM, Mason Neck State Park Visitor Center

Please join us to celebrate the dedication of   

"Spirit of America" 

As we present the sculpture to the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, 

Mason Neck State Park

Sunday, December 10, 2017, 2:00pm

Mason Neck State Park Visitor Center

7301 High Point Road

Lorton, Virginia 22079

The sculpture represents the Park's commitment to the preservation of the Bald Eagle.

Refreshments Immediately following dedication

 

Notification to Press for Dedication Event

Date/Time: December 10, 2017 at 2 PM

Location:  Mason Neck State Park Visitor Center

The park is in southern Fairfax County, about 20 miles from Washington, D.C. at  7301 High Point Road, Lorton, VA 22079-4010.

Event:   The Friends of Mason Neck State Park, Inc. will unveil and dedicate a bronze life-size Bald Eagle sculpture and gift it to the park.  

The sculpture is entitled:  "Spirit of America" by the nationally renowned artist, 

Mike Curtis of Sagle, Idaho.  The sculpture is of a Bald Eagle in flight.

The sculpture is part of a years-long renovation project of the park's visitor center.  The Friends commissioned the art work after successfully concluding their fund raising efforts earlier this year.  

A Bald Eagle was chosen as the subject for the sculpture because one of the prime reasons the park was established in 1985 was to protect habitat of the nation's symbol.  The eagle population has since had a resurgence after near extinction in the lower 48 states.

Significance:  Of the 36 Virginia state parks, Mason Neck will be the first to have an iconic sculpture to represent the park.

Invited Dignataries:  

• Clyde Cristman, Director of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
• Craig Seaver, Virginia State Parks Director
• Scott Surovell, State Senator, District 36
• Kathy Tran, State Delegate elect, District 42
• Dan Storck, Fairfax County Mount Vernon District Supervisor

[MNCA-Notices] Dedication of "Spirit of America" Sunday, December 10th, at 2:00pm at Mason Neck State Park.

Hello All, 

I'd like to invite everyone to attend the dedication of the sculpture "Spirit of America" on Sunday, December 10th, at 2:00pm at Mason Neck State Park.

The Friends of Mason Neck State Park commissioned this life-size work in honor of the Park's commitment to preserve the habitat of the Bald Eagle.  

I've attached a copy of the press release and the invitation.

Dan Storck, Kathy Tran, and Dave Albo will be there.  Scott Surovell has a commitment that morning but will try to attend.

Hope to see you there.  Don't hesitate to bring friends and family.

 

My best, 

Hillary

[MNCA-Notices] Noman Cole Information - Thursday , November 30th from 7 PM to 9 PM

Fairfax County is updating and reassessing its approach to odor control at the Noman M Cole Pollution Control Plant.  We are seeking community participation to help ensure that our efforts are effective.

 

We have scheduled a citizen advisory meeting on Thursday , November 30th from 7 PM to 9 PM.  The meeting's aim is threefold:

 

• Consultant presentation of their approach to odor master planning

• Understanding of citizens' observations/perspectives

• Consultant presentation of some preliminary findings

 

The meeting will be held in the main conference room of the Noman Cole Pollution Control Plant, 9399 Richmond Hwy, Lorton, Virginia.  For questions, please contact Julie Fincher at (703) 550-9740  ext 241.

 

Tae Choi

Community Development & Land Use Aide

Office of Supervisor Dan Storck

Mount Vernon District

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

2511 Parkers Lane

Mount Vernon, VA 22306

Main: 703-780-7518

Fax: 703-780-1491

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/mountvernon

 

[MNCA-Notices] Rt. 1 open in both directions

LOCATION: Richmond Hwy at Gunston Cove Rd in Lorton VA 
INCIDENT: Motor Vehicle Crash 
IMPACT: Richmond Hwy is reopened in both directions.

[MNCA-Notices] Richmond Hwy is currently shut down in both directions

LOCATION: Richmond Hwy at Gunston Cove Rd in Lorton VA
INCIDENT: Motor Vehicle Crash
IMPACT: Richmond Hwy is currently shut down in both directions due to a motor vehicle crash. Unknown duration. Police Department and Fire Department are on the scene.
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[MNCA-Notices] Friends of Mason Neck State Park November 2017 Newsletter

November 2017 Newsletter Registration is open for  SWANFALL 2017:  "Intriguing Waterfowl of Mason Neck"        Sunday, December 3, 2017 2:00- 4:00 p.m. Join us on December 3, 2017 for the Friends of Mason Neck State Park's Third Annual Swanfall holiday celebration.  Once again, the Jammes House, a former hunting lodge in Mason Neck State Park, will be decorated for the holidays.  You can enjoy a light buffet in this unique home situated on the banks of Occoquan Bay, followed by a fascinating presentation by Paul Bacich, a renowned author, editor, and conservationist.  As the leaves begin to fall and winter approaches, the population of waterfowl swells on Mason Neck. More than thirty species of ducks, geese, swans, and other waterfowl appear.  Drawn by the protected waters of the bays and the abundant plant and animal food sources, more than 30,000 waterfowl wintered in the nearby Potomac and adjacent waters last winter. Paul Baicich will introduce us to our winter visitors and discuss the importance of conserving wetlands such as those right here on Mason Neck. We will also learn about the Federal Duck Stamp, one of the most successful conservation tools ever created to protect habitat for birds and other wildlife.  Paul served as an editor for the American Birding Association, received the Ducks Unlimited "Wetland Conservation Achievement Award." He co-authored "A Guide to the Nests, Eggs and Nestlings of North American Birds" and the recently-published book "The Crossley ID Guide: Waterfowl". He is President of the Friends of the Migratory Bird/Duck Stamp and has been a volunteer at Huntley Meadows Park's Wood Duck and Hooded Merganser nest-box program for almost 25 years. A silent auction will feature photographs by Randy Streufert, whose stunning pictures of birds on Mason Neck have graced the cover of Virginia Wildlife magazine and the walls of the Park's Visitor Center.  We will also raffle Duck Stamps and signed copies of Mr. Baicich's recently-published book. The program fee is only $10 and includes admission to the park.  You can register at  http://www.masonneckstateparkfriends.org/event-2692645           __________________________ WHERE IS THE EAGLE? You may have noticed that the concrete base for "Spirit of America," the Bald Eagle sculpture commissioned by the Friends of Mason Neck State Park, has been placed just outside the Visitor Center.  The eagle is waiting in storage until the concrete base has hardened sufficiently to support the 350-lb sculpture.     We will have a formal unveiling and dedication when the eagle has landed.  We'll send you an email providing information about the date and time in the near future.   _______________________________ MATTHEW BENGER --  MASON NECK STATE PARK VOLUNTEER Matthew Benger, his mother Mary, and the Enchanted Owl at Park After Dark Matthew, a seventh-grader, has been volunteering at Mason Neck State Park for about five years.  His first volunteer event was a Cub Scout Den project near the maintenance shed.  Matthew and his mother Mary have helped cook breakfast for young campers at Mason Neck State Park's Great American Campout for the past two summers.  When Matthew visits the Park, he often goes treasure hunting – cleaning trash from the Park's trails.  Most recently, he served as a "sweep" on two of the Enchanted Forest hikes during the Park After Dark event, then helped pick up the electric candles that guided the young hikers through the Park.   Thanks, Matthew, for making Mason Neck State Park better! __________________________________________ DAVID STAPLETON IS RETIRING  AS ASSISTANT PARK MANAGER It's time to say goodbye to the longest serving member of the Mason Neck State Park family. After serving Virginia State Parks for 34 years, David Stapleton is retiring.  David began his Virginia State Parks career as a Chief Ranger at Holliday Lake State Park in January 1984.  He then served at Hungry Mother State Park, Pocahontas State Park, and Douthat State Park. In 1992, David joined the Mason Neck State Park family as the Assistant Park Manager, and has been with us for the past 26 years.  David helped to design many of the trails that visitors love today, helped implement plans for the Visitor Center as we see it now, and has inspired dozens of naturalists to share their knowledge and love of nature with the community. The staff at Mason Neck State Park and the Friends of Mason Neck State Park will host a retirement party to honor David for his service on Saturday, December 2 at 12:30 p.m. at the Jammes House. Everyone is welcome to attend.   Please RSVP by calling 703-339-2385 by November 20, 2017. In lieu of individual gifts, we are collecting donations to put towards a retirement gift honoring David's service to the park. If you are interested in contributing to the retirement gift for David, please visit http://vspeba.weebly.com, then scroll down and click on "David Stapleton Retirement Donation."  Donations will be accepted on the website through November 20.  If you have any questions or would like to make a donation by check, please contact Reinhardt Gray by calling 703-339-2385 or emailing him at Reinhardt.gray@dcr.virginia.gov.  ______________________ WHAT WE DID LAST MONTH: Adults and Children Alike Enjoyed the  Park After Dark Event on October 21 On October 21, visitors had a rare opportunity to experience Mason Neck State Park after dark.  Park staff guided younger visitors through an Enchanted Forest, where they had an opportunity to learn about animals that live in the park.  They met: an owl,                                         an eagle,     a frog, and a raccoon who had found a picnic basket for its dinner.  Friends of Mason Neck State Park played the parts of the animals. Adults and teens took "no lights" hikes to experience the Park in darkness.   It's amazing to discover how well the eyes adapt to the lack of artificial light. (Naturally, there's no picture because it was REALLY dark.) We enjoyed yummy S'mores and storytelling around the campfire.                _____________________ Join Us! Are you a member of the Friends of Mason Neck State Park?  If not, we would love to have you join!  Memberships fund the many Park activities we support each year.  And for as little as $20 per year, you will enjoy monthly newsletters, emails about special events and priority registration for special events such as our annual Swanfall in December and other activities during the year.     Information on joining the Friends is available at:  http://www.masonneckstateparkfriends.org/join  The Friends of Mason Neck State Park, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation organized to conserve, enhance, and interpret the Park's natural, educational, recreational, cultural and historic resources.

[MNCA-Notices] 12 Question Survey for the NEW LORTON COMMUNITY CENTER

Please take the time to fill out the survey as to what YOU would like to see in the development of the new Lorton Community Center! We are meeting as a Visionary Steering Committee to put forth ideas from the community. Your input is critical to make it a success! 

 

LORTON COMMUNITY CENTER SURVEY

In November 2016, Fairfax County voters approved the Human Services and Community Development Bond Referendum which provided funding for the construction of the Lorton Community Center. The facility will serve as new location for LCAC and the Lorton Senior Center as well as providing a broader array of services, programs and activities for individuals of all ages and abilities throughout these communities.   The future Lorton Community Center will be located adjacent to the Lorton Community Library on Richmond Highway in Lorton. The project is currently entering the initial design stage and is targeted for completion by early 2022.   Fairfax County Community Centers are multi-service facilities that serve the needs of individuals of all ages and abilities throughout Fairfax County. To that end, the county is seeking public input to ensure that this new facility is designed to meet the needs and interests of the communities they serve. We ask that you please take 10 minutes of your time to complete a 12 question survey regarding the facility.

 

 

Linda Patterson

Executive Director

Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC)

Physical Address: 9518 Richmond Hwy (behind Lorton Library), Lorton, VA 22079

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 154, Lorton, VA 22199-0154

Phone: 703-339-5161, ext. 140           Fax: 703-339-5580

LortonAction.org

 

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Help us Complete the Circle

It's time again for Complete the Circle, the awesome foodraiser for LCAC! Join LCAC on Sunday, October 29^th from 1-2:30pm at Fairfax High School. Register yourself, your family, a team from the office, or your faith community for $10 per person, bring a bag of food AND help local families. Go to our page to learn more about this wonderful event for the whole family! 

We are getting ready for our Thanksgiving Distribution!

Each year LCAC serves 400+ senior, military and low-income families through this heart-warming outreach. You can help out by donating a food gift card (in $20 increments) to purchase meat for a family, create a Thanksgiving food box to provide a meal for someone in our community or volunteer your time on Sunday, November 19th! Download the flyer to get the menu and drop off information. You can also complete the donation form in advance. Want to help in person? Sign up to volunteer!

You can help keep seniors, children and families WARM this winter!

LCAC's Warm Coat Outreach will take place on Sunday, December 3^rd. LCAC needs thousands of coats for our families to "shop" and find the perfect one to keep them warm this winter. You can help by collecting coats at your workplace, neighborhood or faith community and donate to LCAC. More information can be found HERE. We also need lots of volunteers. Volunteer opportunities will be posted soon!

Blessing others at Holiday time

Each year LCAC serves 450+ senior, military and low-income families through our holiday program. You help out by donating a food gift card (in $20 increments) to purchase meat for a family, create a Holiday food box (we will need 500 of them!) to provide a meal for someone in our community; adopt a child from our Signup Genius list (coming soon), or volunteer your time! Don't forget to complete your donation form too!

"LCAC is "One of the Best"

LCAC is thrilled to again be featured at the 2016/17 Catalogue for Philanthropy website. This opportunity is afforded to non-profits that have completed a rigorous vetting process at the Catalogue looking at both fiscal soundness and program impact. We are excited to be honored as One of the Best small non-profits in the D.C. Metro area.