Island Creek Community Association
Island Creek Express - October/November 2019
From the Board


Our Annual Members Meeting was held on September 24th in the Island Creek Elementary School cafeteria. This year's speaker was Officer Alice Eggers from the Franconia Police Department who gave valuable safety tips and answered homeowner questions.

The 2018 Annual Meeting Minutes were approved. Lynda Durfee and Scott Rodman were elected to fill the two open board of directors positions vacated by Cathy Reese and Aleks Trpkovska. Congratulations Lynda and Scott! We thank outgoing board members Cathy Reese and Aleks Trpkovska for their dedication and service on the board!

Your Board Members are:

Karen Patrick-President
Fred Latrash -Vice President
Carrie Morrison-Treasurer
Lynda Durfee-Secretary
Jay D. Aronowitz-Member-at-Large
John Koutsares-Member-at-Large
Scott Rodman-Member-at-Large

Thank you for your participation and we look forward to continue serving you!

Sincerely,
 
Karen Patrick
IC HOA President  

Trunk or Treat 2019 a Success!

Many thanks goes to our awesome volunteers who festively decorated their cars and generously supplied candy for the large turnout of trunk or treaters, who, with their wonderful costumes and happy smiles, all made for a successful Trunk or Treat 2019!
Movie Night was Enjoyed
Under the Stars!

Residents enjoyed the featured Disney movie Frozen while snacking on popcorn!

Many thanks to organizer Karen Patrick and volunteers Steve Mahoney, Amanda Purrington, Ethan Richards, Cindy Wade.
Way to Go Cub Scout Pack 1076!
Cub Scout Pack 1076 was out in our neighborhood for the annual Scouting For Food event. They collected over 100 bags from our great community-thank you Island Creek residents for your generosity!
Secure Your Trash so the Racoons or other wildlife do not get into it and leave a mess like in this picture!
Great Turn-Out for the Fall Community Yard Sale!

Over 42 residents participated in the sale and sold many of the items they had brought. Any unwanted items were donated and picked up by a charity truck at the end of the sale. Charitable receipts were available for everyone who wanted them.

The customers were pleased with the variety of items and had a great time shopping at all the many tables that were set up. Residents went home with some money on the items they no longer needed or wanted. Coffee, water, soda and donuts were provided for the vendors.

A special “thank you” goes out to our three resident owners, Madeleine Galvin, Bernadette Johnson, Laurence and Emery Santos, who have coordinated and run the yard sale for many years.

In April look for the date of the 2020 Spring Community Yard Sale. Remember spots are assigned as residents sign up and we never turn anyone away. 
Join Us for the Hayfield High School DramaHawks Production of Jesus Christ Superstar

Nov 14-16, 7 pm

Please join us for the Hayfield Dramahawks production of Jesus Christ Superstar on November 14-16, 7 p.m. in the Hayfield High School auditorium, 7630 Telegraph Road. $10 presale/$12 door.
Over Half of Deer Crashes Occur Oct-Dec

Fall is breeding season for deer and you can expect to see more of them on our roads. Please be aware that deer are unpredictable and crashes with them are a safety concern.
From 2015 through 2018, there have been 244 deer involved car accidents in Fairfax County. Over half of those crashes occurred during the months of October, November and December. Deer are most active before sunrise to mid-morning, as well as dusk to early evening. This is also the time when many of us are headed to and from work or school.

We urge motorists to pay attention, drive carefully and remember these safety tips:
  • Always wear your seat belt and drive the posted speed limit.
  • Do not text and drive. Avoid distractions!
  • Watch for eyes shine along roadsides. If you see one deer, it is likely that there are others nearby.
  • Use high beams as traffic allows to spot deer further away. Be careful not to disrupt oncoming cars.
  • If a deer is stopped in the roadway, slow down and flash your headlights. Deer can become mesmerized or blinded by bright steady lights.
  • Slow down or stop if necessary to avoid hitting a deer but you should never swerve out of the lane to miss one. A crash with another car or anything along the roadside is likely to be more serious.
  • Take your foot off the brake at time of the crash. This reduces the chance of a deer crashing through a windshield or windows when hit.
  • If you get into a crash with a deer, try to move your car off the road and out of traffic.
  • If your car is immobilized in the roadway, turn on your flashers and immediately call police. Try to wait at a safe spot off the road.
  • Rely on your own senses. Never depend on hood whistles, car horns or other devices to scare deer out of your path.
  • Pay attention to deer crossing signs and be careful in areas where deer are known to travel.

If a deer is injured or killed, immediately report the crash to us on our non-emergency line at 703-691-2131.






  • 11/15/19-Ladies Game Night
  • 12/5/19-Cookie Exchange
  • 12/13/19-Ladies Game Night
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