Death Investigation in Great Falls

Police responded to an address in the 11500 block of Seneca Farm Way in Great Falls on Thursday, May 26, shortly before 7 a.m. for the report of an unresponsive woman. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department personnel were already on the scene and declared the woman deceased.

The scene was secured and Major Crimes Division detectives were notified and have since assumed the responsibility of the investigation.

The deceased has been identified as Kathi Lynn Lipp, 50, of Great Falls. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death. The investigation is ongoing, according to FCPD Public Affairs Bureau.

At this time, there does not appear to be a threat to the public and detectives are asking anyone with information to contact Fairfax County Crime Solvers at http://www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or at 1-866-411-8477; or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131

A Bus Tour of Great Falls Historic Sites

On Sunday, June 12, the Great Falls Historical Society will be conducting a bus tour of many locations throughout Great Falls where George Washington made a mark including Matildaville and the Locks of the Pawtomack Canal at Great Falls National Park, The Towlston Grange, home of friend Brian Fairfax (exterior only), the land on which the Colvin Run Mill is situated, formerly owned by George Washington, and The William Gunnell House on Innsbruck Avenue, one of the last standing 18th- century houses, which shows affluent architectural of the day. Karen Washburn, local historian, National Park Service guides, and Sean Beyer will serve as tour guides. The $35 admission includes all admissions and a picnic lunch. To reserve a seat, please visit www.gfhs.org.

C-SPAN Founder to Speak at The Great Falls Senior Center Event

The Great Falls Senior Center (GFSC) guest speaker for June 7 will be Brian Lamb, an American journalist and founder of C-SPAN, an American cable network which provides coverage of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate as well as other public affairs events. Prior to launching C-SPAN in 1979, Lamb held various communications roles including White House telecommunications policy staffer and Washington bureau chief for Cablevision magazine. Lamb has conducted thousands of interviews in his lifetime, including those on C-SPAN’s Booknotes and Q&A, and is known for his unique style, focusing on short, direct questions. Over his career, Lamb has received numerous honors and awards including the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the National Humanities Medal.

The June 7 event will be held at The Great Falls Grange, 9818 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and includes lunch. The event sponsor is Celebrate Great Falls Foundation (Community Spirit, Community Events, Community Projects), celebrategreatfalls.org. Reservations may be made by emailing Polly Fitzgerald at pollyfitz1@verizon.net or calling 703-759-4345. Visit gfseniors.org.