tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972158399131973757.post5267267342554493419..comments2024-02-20T01:38:55.934-05:00Comments on All Not So Quiet Along the Potomac: Salona Marker Dedication and VisitRon Baumgartenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12449787740945022061noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972158399131973757.post-84922722881614815992010-11-07T14:56:27.525-05:002010-11-07T14:56:27.525-05:00I have not studied the proposal for the Salona sit...I have not studied the proposal for the Salona site in any detail, but am also a bit skeptical of having the athletic fields. On the one hand, I know the county has a real shortage of fields, but it just doesn't feel right to put them at that spot. It seems like maybe more could be done at Langley Fork Park or Lewinsville park in terms of athletic fields. On the other hand, since the county already has a park dedicated to Fairfax's agricultural heritage, which is Frying Pan Park, and since Claude Moore Colonial Farm is right here in Langley, I can't see the County going for an agricultural theme for Salona as Mr. DuVal suggested. The County also uses the Sully Historic Site for Civil War activities, so making Salona strictly Civil War-themed would probably be a tough sell because of that, too. At a minimum though, hopefully the County will indeed save at least one of the large meadows in front of the house, which are so beautiful. Ken.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972158399131973757.post-7387646535763254692010-11-04T22:10:19.440-04:002010-11-04T22:10:19.440-04:00Ken, Glad you were able to come. It certainly was ...Ken, Glad you were able to come. It certainly was a great opportunity to be able to visit this historic property. I saw the article in the "McLean Connection" about the hearing. Not sure I will be able to attend, but perhaps I can submit written comments. I have skimmed the plan before, and am not quite sure I am in love with the idea of the athletic fields fronting Rt. 123. That begs the question of what else those fields would be used for. The plans for the backside of the property seemed more appropriate for the historic and cultural nature of Salona. In any event, I am just glad to see this vestige of the rural character that our area once had will be preserved.Ron Baumgartenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12449787740945022061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972158399131973757.post-66212683629832050992010-11-04T21:54:59.874-04:002010-11-04T21:54:59.874-04:00Hi Ron, thanks for the honorable mention and for l...Hi Ron, thanks for the honorable mention and for letting me know about the event. It was indeed incredibly gracious of the DuVal family to open their home. By the way, did you see that the County is holding a meeting soon to get community input on the development of the Salona property into a park? Here is a link. There is also an article about it in the local newspaper we received today. Cheers! Ken.<br /><br />http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/plandev/salona.htmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com