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From left, Andy Kant Photos by Civilian Review of Cardhu Single Malt Distillery, John

Campbell of Tim Peterson Laphroaig Distillery Board Needed and Dr. Bill Lumsden of The Glenmorangie Unanimous recommendations head Company show off a

small barrel used in /The Gazette to supervisors in wake of John Geer the creation of a special Single Malt shooting, transparency missteps. whiskey at the George By Tim Peterson Washington distillery. auditor “as to serious use of force The Gazette cases so that the panel can provide its views to the Board of Supervi- Special Single Malt Unveiled fter six months of meet- sors and the Chief of Police as to Aings, the Ad Hoc commis- policy and practices changes that sion created by Board of may be warranted,” Johnson said Laphroaig Distillery and Dr. Bill Lumsden of The Supervisors chairman Sharon in the letter. At George Washington’s Glenmorangie Company helped create the whis- Bulova to review police practices “Oversight provides a meaning- key using Mount Vernon’s copper pot stills heated has concluded its primary work. ful voice or forum for the public distillery. by wood fires. They produced 10 gallons of a Chair of the commission’s Inde- and forms a crucial bridge be- By Tim Peterson single distillation whiskey and 10 gallons of a “lim- pendent Oversight and Investiga- tween the public and the police,” The Gazette ited edition” twice-distilled whiskey, totalling tions subcommittee Jack Johnson Johnson continued. “Increased about 30 bottles of each. presented that group’s final recom- transparency, trust, and communi- eneral George Washington and his Scot- “We didn’t measure, we did it all by taste,” said mendations to the full commission cation between the police and the Gtish farm manager James Anderson re- Cant. “We decided what we were making wasn’t on Oct. 8. public can lead to greater commu- flected on Anderson’s suggestion to add half bad. It was such a blast, just using what we The subcommittee unanimously nity cooperation in achieving the whiskey distillation to the plantation milling busi- know.” favored creating an Independent ultimate goal of decreased crime ness. Because they used smaller barrels and the ma- Police Auditor position that would and increased public safety.” “I told him absolutely not,” the General said. terials produced a more pure product, “the idea “report directly to the Board of It was the last full meeting of the “But I said it would make more money,” Ander- was a short maturation,” said Lumsden. Supervisors and would provide ad hoc commission, and in addi- son said. The whiskeys were barreled in used Bourbon oversight in cases of police use of tion to hearing from the indepen- “I told him we absolutely will,” Washington casks that were re-coopered in Speyside, Scotland. force that lead to serious injury or dent oversight committee, the chimed in. Some of the spirit was then finished in broken death, including officer involved commission voted unanimously to The pair spoke at an Oct. 13 event at the Mount down madeira wine barrels, known to be a favor- shootings,” Johnson’s letter to support the recommendations of Vernon Gristmill and Distillery to unveil a special ite of Washington. commission chairman Michael all five subcommittees and to for- Single Malt whiskey created in collaboration with “It was really creative,” said Campbell. “We just Hershman said. ward the recommendations to the master distillers from three different Scotch whis- kept taking a taste, saying yes, this is good.” The report also calls for estab- Board of Supervisors. Recommen- key producers. Unlike the straight unaged and aged rye whis- lishing a seven-member Civilian dations from the Mental Health The process started in March 2012 with the keys also produced and periodically sold at the Review Panel for cases of alleged Subcommittee call for an overhaul team at Mount Vernon grinding one ton of Scot- Mount Vernon Distillery, these special bottles will police misconduct. The panelists of how the criminal justice system tish malted barley in the gristmill, just as it be auctioned off. The first pair came up at the are meant to work with the new See Recommendations, Page 7 would’ve been done in George Washington’s time. Distilled Spirits Council of the United States 14th The mash, created with 18th-century methods, annual “Spirit of Mount Vernon” heritage dinner was stirred by hand and then run through a sieve, and rare spirits auction held on the lawn of Mount also by hand. Vernon in the evening on Oct. 13. The set sold for “There was lot of hard work, a lot of learning,” $26,000. said head distiller Dave Pickerell with Oak View “It’s glory,” said Pickerell, describing the light, Consulting. sweet taste of the finished product. “I think the From there, master distillers Andy Kant of expectations from the Scots were low; that we Cardhu Single Malt Distillery, John Campbell of were able to rise to the occasion was really cool.”

Del. Marcus Simon (D) with Michael Hershman, chair- man of the Ad Hoc Police Practices Commission. Simon

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camaraderie with Scotland. Laphroaig Scottish distilleries. Postage U.S. PRSRT STD PRSRT www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 15-21, 2015 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 15-21, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette Editor Steven Mauren News 703-778-9415 or [email protected] Chairman Candidates Offer Stark Differences Anti-taxer Arthur Purves challenging incumbent Chairman Sharon Bulova. By Ken Moore drawing businesses The Gazette away from other office buildings in the county. haron Bulova is exactly where she So we need to attract wants to be. “I believe in local gov- businesses and the way Sernment. It’s where the rubber hits to do that is to be more the road, and where you’re closest competitive than our to your constituents,” said Bulova, chairman neighboring jurisdic- Photo by of the Board of Supervisors, the top elected tions.” official in Fairfax County. Bulova conceded

“My priorities, the number one priority, that “these have not Ken Moore is to strike a balance between keeping taxes been easy times.” affordable to our residents while also mak- “I was elected chair- ing sure that we are investing in the ser- man just exactly as the

vices and the programs that people in great recession hap- /The Gazette Fairfax County appreciate, rely upon and pened,” she said. live here for.” “I am a pro-business Bulova, formerly the Braddock District Democrat and one of Supervisor, took the helm of the county’s my priorities is to board in a special election in 2009 after U.S. stimulate our Rep. Gerry Connolly was elected to Con- economy,” she said. Sharon Bulova (D) and Arthur Purves (R) listen to Ralph Appleton’s question at a debate gress in 2008. “Diversifying our in- at the Great Falls Citizens Association. The chairman of the Board of Supervisors is the Arthur Purves (R) is Bulova’s challenger dustry sector is some- only position on the board elected at-large. in this November’s general election. thing that our board “You have to understand that the eco- has been focusing on.” riod of time and then have HOT (High Oc- “John Geer was a civilian and he was un- nomic situation in this county is not good,” She pointed at the growing hospitality cupancy Travel) lanes. armed and he was shot by a Fairfax County said Purves. “I already mentioned that we business with Cvent, an event planning “These are tax hike lanes. That’s a better policeman, and for 17 months the [Board had close to the smallest job growth of any company that moved its headquarters to name than HOT lanes,” said Purves. “We of Supervisors] stood silent while the po- large county in the United States in the past Fairfax County, and the World Police and really ought to understand why there is no lice department refused to give the details year. Fire Games held this money for transportation of that shooting to the “We lost 14,000 jobs year, an economic and and infrastructure and it’s Commonwealth’s Attor- due to sequestration, we “We are investing in cultural success. not an easy thing to solve. “The economic ney who is responsible lost a lot of middle-in- The county needs to At the federal level, all for conducting that in- come jobs after the the services and the ensure that “we are not money is being taken up situation in this vestigation,” Purves housing bubble burst, so reliant on the federal by Social Security, Medi- said. “And the trust be- the number of food programs that people government and de- care and Medicaid. We county is not good.” tween the community stamps applications has in Fairfax County fense-related programs need to fix our entitle- — Arthur Purves (R), and the police is a frag- doubled since 2008 and and that we are diver- ment programs if we are challenger for Chairman, ile thing and it’s a very staffing for parks and li- sifying our economy to ever fix our transporta- Board of Supervisors important thing and this braries was cut by 100 appreciate, rely upon into different industry tion problem,” he said. 17- month delay, I think, staff members since and live here for.” sectors such as medical Bulova is proud that she endangered that trust.” 2008,” he said. research and transla- cut the opening ribbon for the Silver Line. Bulova said the Geer case could offer a “To me, it’s crucial to — Sharon Bulova (D), Chair- tional medicine,” “There’s something I agree with Mr. case study in “everything that could go cut taxes, not to prevent man, Board of Supervisors Bulova said. Purves on and that is there was a time when wrong as far as transparency, sharing what a tax increase, but to cut Revitalizing the older the federal government was the level of happened with the public and providing the taxes.” commercial and industrial sections of the government that paid for large transporta- information that was requested and mak- That was the beginning of the difference county, including Tysons and Merrifield tion projects,” she said. ing sure that justice was timely served. And between the two candidates’ views about have been another priority, said Bulova. “Regarding tolls, we’ve had, at least from things did not go well in that case,” she said. taxes at the Great Falls Citizens Association “Transforming Tysons from what has been my point of view, a relative positive experi- Bulova created the Ad Hoc Police Prac- Candidates Debate held at The Great Falls a highly successful commercial area into a ence with managed lanes, HOT lanes on the tices Commission, which will report its rec- Grange on Sept. 29. mixed use walkable community that in- Beltway,” Bulova said. ommendations to the Board of Supervisors Bulova said she works to “ensure that we cludes amenities and exciting programs for Bulova said one approach to transporta- on Oct. 20. See www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ continue to have an excellent school sys- all of us to enjoy, and to make sure that is a tion problems could include creating a net- policecommission tem and balancing that with public safety, walkable community that has the kind of work of choices, including carpool lanes and “You’ll see all the work we’re doing,” she human services, and great libraries,” said bus service, transit as well as the Silver toll lanes. “So this may be a viable trans- said. Purves brought up the in-custody Bulova. “Also parks, fire and rescue, all the Line.” portation project but there are things we death of Natasha McKenna, a woman with services including public works making sure care about and want to see dealt with, es- mental illness who died in the Fairfax that we can have clean air, clean water. GREAT FALLS Citizens Association’s Ralph pecially the impacts of the toll lanes on the County Adult Detention Center, after depu- Those are priorities of local government.” Appleton asked the two candidates about surrounding communities. Once you get ties used a taser on her four times while About 200 people attended. transportation projects, including the toll inside the Beltway on I-66 you can’t get on struggling to restrain her. roads. it during peak hours, and this project would “It was a death that probably could have “LET ME POINT out that Virginia is one “Are there inconsistencies between the allow everybody to use it during peak been avoided if the county had mental of seven states that still has the BPOL tax, board plan for I-66 and/or other toll roads hours.” health court diversion program which it the tax where business has to pay a tax even inside the beltway and VDOT plans? If so, considered doing in 2004 and then aban- if it loses money,” said Purves. “Virginia used briefly highlight any differences and your CONTROVERSY around the Fairfax doned,” said Purves. “Jails are the largest to be first, number one, in terms of being positions on the differences and then, if you County Police Department caused scrutiny provider of care for mentally ill persons in business friendly, in the nation and now want, your position on toll roads — Good, and criticism of the board, especially since the country.” we’re number four.” bad, or what?” said Appleton. the shooting of John Geer. The county is working towards a “diver- “In Tysons Corner, all those new commer- “Bad,” said Purves. “My boss has a great saying. The saying sion first” program that could address some cial office buildings going up, they aren’t He said Gov. Terry McAuliffe wants to toll is, ‘Bad news does not improve with age,’” of those concerns. See http:// attracting new businesses, they are just I-66 inside the beltway for an extended pe- said Purves. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/diversionfirst/ www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 15-21, 2015 ❖ 3 4 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 15-21, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Rex Reiley RE/MAX Allegiance 703-768-7730 [email protected] Alex./Riverside Est. $724,900 8425 Mt. Vernon Highway Beautiful home w/over 4,000 sq Photos Contributed ft & 2-lvl addition in lovely Riverside Estates. Great rm on main lvl w/gas fpl & wet bar. Torri Baker, Director of the Adjacent family rm w/wood- UCM Early Learning Center burning fpl. An office adjoins the on Popkins Lane, spoke gorgeous 20' x 32' master bedrm about the critical need for, addition w/vaulted Douglas Fir ceiling & skylights. Library /studio on upper lvl addition. Both HVAC and impact of, quality systems. HWH & roof replaced 2011. Close to Fort Belvoir. affordable early childhood Enjoying the luncheon program are Pastor Brent education for working poor Thalacker (at left) of Nativity Lutheran Church and Alex./Mt. Vernon Woods families. Pastor Robert Lewis of Messiah Lutheran Church. $449,900 4006 Buckman Road Builders: Beautiful .73 acre Discussing Early Childhood Education lot, zoned R-3. Dominion Surveys has done prelimi- entures in Community (VIC), an organization Healthy Families Fairfax, UCM Early Learning Cen- nary survey report for sub- Vof faith communities and other nonprofits ter, Forward Steps, and Computer Center Learning division which can be serving Southeast Fairfax County, hosted its Partnership. e-mailed upon request – monthly luncheon meeting at United Community The VIC’s mission is to unite the faith communi- looking for quick sale/settlement and priced the property Ministries (UCM) on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The pro- ties of Southeast Fairfax County to advocate for and accordingly. gram focused on early childhood education and the serve people in need. Meetings are held on the first Alex./Yacht Haven well-being of children in Fairfax County. Wednesday of most months at 11.30 a.m. This year’s $799,900 Featured speakers were Torria Baker, director of the VIC officers are: co-facilitators Keith Davey of the 4505 Dolphin Lane UCM Early Learning Center and Anne Cahill, man- Mount Vernon Stake, The Church of Jesus Christ of UNDER 4,000 sq. ft. of renovated luxury in this 5 ager of Economic, Demographic and Statistical Re- Latter-Day Saints, and David Levine of Good Shep- CONTRACT BR/4 BA Split – Updates: Kitchen, all 4 search, Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood herd Housing and Family Services; secretary Barbara baths, spectacular cherry hdwd floors – and Community Services. Attendees were asked to Cotter; and treasurer Karen Latta. Great room opens to beautiful sunroom bring children’s books to the luncheon to benefit For more information about VIC, contact Cristina addition that opens to spectacular 35K UCM’s Mount Vernon Kids programs, which include Schoendorf at [email protected]. deck overlooking an unbelievable custom landscaped bkyd. House designed for inde- pendent living on either level. Two updated HVAC systems plus tankless HWH – the list goes on & on. Walk to marina, clubhouse & pool. Nothing better in all of Mount Vernon. Alex./Riverside Estates $519,900 8602 Cherry Valley Lane SOLD Stunning 4 BR, 2.5 BA Colonial w/2- car garage & sunroom on a beautiful lot. Meticulously maintained. Many updates: newer kitchen & baths, refinished hardwood floors, freshly painted interior. Family room w/fireplace off the kitchen. Partially finished LL has an L-shaped recreation room/den w/new carpeting. 10 minutes to Fort Belvoir, 15 mins to Old Town, Alex, 25 to Nat’l Airport. Alex./Olive Park $494,900 8732 Lea Lane Lovely 3,000+ sq ft Colonial w/5 BRs SOLD & 4 BAs on a beautiful .5 acre lot. A 2005 upper level addition offers a true master bedroom/master bath suite, both w/vaulted ceilings along w/2 other bedrooms & a bath. The main level has 2 BRs, 2 BAs plus a large kitchen which opens to a great room, both w/vaulted ceilings. A wood-burning FPL in the living room & wood stove in the great room adds to the charm. 5 mins to Fort Belvoir, 25 mins to Nat’l Airport. Alex./Fairfield $398,500 4212 Alcott Street “Postcard Perfect” Best describes SOLD this lovely 3 BR, 2 BA meticulously maintained split w/fireplace, refin- ished hdwd floors, updated kit & baths & oversized 1-car garage. Add a spectacular yard that backs to county land & forest. Beautiful views of wildlife, quiet & serenity awaits your pleasure from this remarkable setting. 8 mins to Ft. Belvoir, 20 mins to Huntington Metro & Old Town Alex. This is a Gem! 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6 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 15-21, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Recommendations for Police From Page 1 responds to people in mental health crisis. Commission chairman Hershman is scheduled to present the group’s recommendations to the Board of Supervisors at its Oct. Nelly’s Needlers Fall Bazaar at Woodlawn 20 regular meeting. “It is Chairman Bulova’s inten- October 17 & 18 tion to move to accept the report Saturday hours are 10-4 and refer it to staff for discussion Sunday hours are 12-3 at the Public Safety Committee scheduled for Oct. 27 at 3 p.m,” said Bulova’s chief of staff Clayton Medford. The Board of Supervisors SPECIAL CONNECTIONS CALENDAR launched the Fairfax County Ad Advertising Deadlines are the previous Thursday unless noted. Hoc Police Practices Review Com- OCTOBER mission in response to public con- 10/28/2015...... Election Preview cern over the shooting death of Michael Hershman, chairman of the police commission, NOVEMBER John Geer by a Fairfax County po- with Sharon Bulova at the final meeting of the full com- 11/4/2015...... Wellbeing lice officer. On Aug. 17, 2015, 11/11/2015...... HomeLifeStyle mission before recommendations go to the Board of 11/18/2015...... A+ Camps & Schools Schools former Fairfax County Police of- Supervisors on Oct. 20. ficer Adam Torres was charged 11/19/2015...... Holiday Entertainment & Gift Guide I with the second-degree murder of Thanksgiving is November 26 Geer, who was shot dead in the doorway to his own focus by committee include Use of Force; Communi- 11/25/2015...... Celebrating Gratitude, Thanksgiving own home on Aug. 29, 2013 after police were called cations; Mental Health; Recruitment, Diversity and E-mail [email protected] for more information. in a domestic dispute. Vetting; and Independent Investigations and Over- Torres was fired in July 2015, almost two years sight. Award- later. The final report from the Ad Hoc commission is Winning Newspapers & Online The commission has been meeting since March as available online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/chairman/ 703-778-9431 a full commission and five subcommittees. Areas of pdf/adhoc-final-10.8.15.pdf. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

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Meet the Candidates Dumfries Mayor Jerry Foreman (center) and Del. Scott Surovell (D-44, right) are com- peting for the open state senate seat being vacated by state Sen. Toddy Puller (D-36). The two answered questions at Belle Haven Country Club about transportation priori- ties, improving funding to schools and dealing with predatory car title lenders on Richmond Highway. The candidates spoke at the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Com- merce October Business Breakfast on Oct. 8.

State Sen. George Barker (D-39, left) is the incum- bent facing a challenge for re-election from candidate Joe Murray (right). On congressional redistricting, Barker called for establish- ing more competitive districts than how it’s currently done; Murray also wants districts drawn in a more objective way.

Republican challenger Anna Urman (right) speaks next to her opponent, incumbent Del. Mark Sickles (D-43), at the the Belle Haven Country Club meet the candidates event. The pair disagreed on questions of funding affordable housing, ex- panding Medicaid and allowing guns in and around schools.

Del. Mark Sickles (D-43) introduces himself to the audience on Oct. 8 at the Belle Haven Country Club meet the candidates event. 8 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 15-21, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 15-21, 2015 ❖ 9 Opinion

www.MountVernonGazette.com Closer Look at School Spending @MtVernonGazette An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered Public Schools Fairfax Montgomery Arlington Alexandria to homes and businesses. Report: Local schools County County, MD County City Published by Local Media Connection LLC FY 2015 Cost Per Pupil $13,519 $15,351 $19,040 $17,041 spend less to educate Average Teacher Salary $66,782 $75,452 $76,892 $73,612 1606 King Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 2014 ACTUAL ENROLLMENT more challenging Free digital edition delivered to Total Enrollment 183,895 151,289 23,421 13,563 your email box. Go to Percent ESOL Enrollment 17.0% 13.2% 17.4% 25.5% connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe students. Percent Free/ 27.5% 34.3% 31.8% 59.7% Reduced Price Meal Eligible ince Fiscal Year 2009, Alexandria Pub- Percent Special Education Enrollment 13.8% 11.7% 14.7% 12.6% NEWS DEPARTMENT: [email protected] lic Schools has reduced per pupil- 2015 APPROVED ENROLLMENT spending by 13.3 percent, adjusted for Number Increase/ 2,890 2,889 792 548 Steven Mauren S Editor, 703-778-9415 inflation. Arlington County Public Decrease from 2014 Actual [email protected] Schools has reduced per pupil spending by 15.7 Percent Increase/ 1.6% 1.9% 3.4% 4.0% Decrease from 2014 Actual percent, but still spends the most per student Tim Peterson SCHOOLS Community Reporter of any school district in the state. 703-314-0789 Fairfax County Public Schools has reduced Elementary 139 133 22 12 [email protected] Middle 23 38 5 2 per pupil spending by 6.5 percent over the Traditional (K-8) 0001 Jeanne Theismann same period, adjusted for inflation, but FCPS Secondary and High Schools 25 26 5 1 703-778-9436 spends significantly less per student than ei- Special Education [email protected] Alternative 2032 @TheismannMedia ther Alexandria or Arlington. These numbers are from a draft report re- SOURCES OF REVENUE Jon Roetman Sports Editor, 703-752-4013 leased last month by the Joint Legislative Au- Local 69.6% 66.6% 83.0% 79.3% State 23.3% 27.9% 12.5% 14.9% [email protected] @jonroetman dit and Review Commission in a report on Ef- Other 7.2% 5.5% 4.6% 5.8% ficiency and Effectiveness of K-12 Spending AUTHORIZED POSITIONS 2015. In FY 2014, the average ADVERTISING: School-Based 93.2% 91.2% 90.9% 89.7% For advertising information Editorial Virginia school division spent 7 Nonschool-Based 6.8% 8.8% 9.1% 10.3% [email protected] percent less to educate each stu- SOURCE: 2015 Washington Area Boards of Education Guide 703-778-9431 dent than it did in FY 2005. Graphic by Laurence Foong/The Connection Debbie Funk These numbers are critical to understand as Comparison of local school district finances and enrollment from the Display Advertising/National Sales local schools, Fairfax County in particular, face 703-778-9444 2015 Washington Area Boards of Education Guide. [email protected] a looming budget gap in the coming budget cycle. It’s easy to skip the specifics, look at a Julie Ferrill Display Advertising, 703-778-9446 large overall budget number and conclude that INFLATION ADJUSTED PER PUPIL SPENDING [email protected] surely there is plenty of room to cut the bud- Division FY 2009 FY 2014 % Change (FY 09-14) Alexandria $20,323 $17,622 “13.3% Helen Walutes get. These numbers show the problem with that Arlington $22,214 $18,736 “15.7% Display Advertising, 703-778-9424 approach. Fairfax $14,901 $13,931 “6.5% [email protected] Fairfax County was among the Virginia Inflation-adjusted to 2014 dollars. Andrea Smith school divisions with a reduction in resources SOURCE: Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission report on Efficiency and Effectiveness of K-12 Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 and numbers of teachers per student which also Spending 2015 http://jlarc.virginia.gov/pdfs/reports/Rpt472.pdf [email protected] had a growing percentage of “resource-inten- David Griffin sive” students. As the saying goes, if you think education is teachers per student, limiting teacher salary Marketing Assistant expensive, try ignorance. And if you think it’s growth, and requiring teachers to pay a higher 703-778-9431 More than 27 percent of Fairfax County Pub- [email protected] lic Schools students were living in poverty in too expensive to effectively educate the popu- percentage of health insurance and retirement lation we have, consider the costs of services benefit costs. Divisions report that these spend- 2014; that’s 49,895 students, up from about Publisher 18 percent or 28,527 poor students in 2005. to people who don’t have the education they ing reductions are hindering instructional ef- Jerry Vernon Number and percent of students with limited need to live successfully later in life. fectiveness. [email protected] English have also grown over the time period. Effective leaders in Northern Virginia will School divisions reduced instructional spend- Editor & Publisher In 2014, 49,442 students, or 27 percent, in have to lead the way to funding effective school ing by less than one percent, and non-instruc- Mary Kimm systems in a challenging economic environ- tional spending by 10 percent, at the statewide [email protected] FCPS are limited English proficient, up from @MaryKimm 35,091 or 22 percent in 2005. The report calls ment. But if you hear a candidate claim that level during the time period. schools can get by on less by being more effi- You can read the Virginia JLARC report here: Editor in Chief these students “resource intensive,” and what Steven Mauren that means is that it costs more to effectively cient, ask if they have read this report. http://jlarc.virginia.gov/pdfs/reports/ Photography: Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel teach them. According to the JLARC report: School dis- Rpt472.pdf — Mary Kimm Art/Design: The larger chart comes from a different tricts reduced per-student spending on instruc- Laurence Foong, John Heinly tion through a combination of employing fewer [email protected] Production Manager: source, the 2015 Washington Area Boards of Geovani Flores Education Guide, and shows Fairfax County Letters to the Editor with far lower per pupil costs and teacher sala- CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 ries than surrounding school districts. in your newspaper. Nowhere have I seen a Circulation Manager: Arlington and Alexandria school districts also Police Deserve positive story about the role the police play Ann Oliver [email protected] have large percentages of poor students. every hour of every day in keeping our com- Alexandria had 6,160, or 58.8 percent of its Support munities safe. Nor do I see reporting on police A Connection Newspaper students living in poverty in 2005, and in 2014, To the Editor: men and women attacked and injured in the 7,443 poor students, 55 percent. Alexandria Over the past months I have read the opin- line of duty. has also had an increase in limited English pro- ion letters and your newspaper’s coverage of I do not intend in any way to diminish the ficient students, 33.3 percent of 4,510 students accusations of excessive use of force by Fairfax pain and grief of losing a family member to in 2014, up from 22.7 percent in 2005. County Police. I am struck by the profound lack violence. But I am ashamed that all of us who In Arlington, 7,972 students, 33.9 percent of balance in your reporting. It is as though benefit from the work of the Fairfax County were living in poverty in 2014, up from 6,373 you have an agenda and I don’t think it re- Police Department are silent. We take comfort students, 35.8 percent in 2005. Arlington has flects the mood and beliefs of the majority of and feel safer when we see a police presence seen a drop in limited English students, from Fairfax County citizens. It seems to be the same in our neighborhoods and yet we have not 35.5 percent (6,323 students) in 2005 to 28 voices raised against the police, and anti-po- taken the time to speak out in support of the percent in 2014 (6,591 students). lice protesters are given front page coverage See Letters, Page 11 10 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 15-21, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Letters

From Page 10 has built or funded five new and police when the media presents 18 Mount Vernon-related school only one side, and seems on a mis- additions/renovations, while his sion to destroy what is essential initiatives saved taxpayers millions to the survival of any democracy, of dollars, improved student and that is respect for the rule of health, and vastly increased the law. number of students’ taking ad- vanced courses and getting job- Marietta Bernot ready skills certifications to help Alexandria them find good paying jobs. We know that as our supervisor, Dan will: ‘Ready on ❖ Continue to revitalize Route 1 with high quality economic de- Day One’ velopment attracting businesses To the Editor: that will create jobs, stimulate our This spring, we had the chance economic growth, improve our to share the stage with each other quality of life and help move and Dan Storck as we sought the Mount Vernon forward. Democratic nomination for Mount ❖ Fight to fully fund Mount Vernon District supervisor. Vernon’s public schools so that our Throughout the sometimes spir- teachers have resources competi- ited debate of the primary, it be- tive with other school systems came clear that we all shared some around us and enable our students common values that far overshad- to reach their full potential. owed our differences. That’s why ❖ Work with community groups we think it is so important to sup- to empower our senior citizens to port Dan Storck for supervisor. remain in their homes. Dan is the only candidate for ❖ Forcefully advocate to fix our Mount Vernon District supervisor traffic and transit issues and ex- that has the skills, experience and tend the Yellow Line as soon as vision to keep our communities possible. moving forward. Dan will be ready We believe that Dan is the leader on day one to take the baton from we need now. That’s why we’re Supervisor Gerry Hyland. asking all of our neighbors to join As School Board member, Dan See Letters, Page 11

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The bold, contrasting colors of red, white and black Local designers transform cabinetry, accented by stainless steel appliances and fixtures, create a modern, European design. outdated kitchens into Brick also transformed a cramped Burke kitchen with a U-shaped design that separated the food-prep timeless, elegant spaces. room from the rest of the home into a warm and open space. By Marilyn Campbell The kitchen includes dark cabinetry made from al- The Gazette der wood, which is contrasted against light granite countertops. “We eliminated the peninsula and the ocal designers recently took three Virginia low-hanging cabinets above it and were able to open kitchens in need of an overhaul and up the kitchen to the rest of the home,” said Brick. Lreimagined them to create spaces that are Instead of including a separate kitchen table, the both spacious and elegant. Keeping with Nicely design team modified the height of the end of the open concept trend, the kitchens flow into the the island for standard chair-height seating. “This rest of their homes and allow cooks to prepare meals family can now work, eat, and enjoy company with- while mingling with friends and family. out the restrictive barriers of their past kitchen,” said When a Springfield couple decided that it was time Brick. to bring their 1960s kitchen into the 21st century, Together with Evelyn Nicely, Brick co-designed a they enlisted the help of Stephanie Brick of Nicely free-flowing, bright white kitchen with clean lines Done Kitchens and Baths also in Springfield. in Arlington. White Carrera marble counters and “The original space was confined to a small kitchen white cabinetry, along with recessed and natural box in the back of their house,“ said Brick, who relo- lighting from an over-the-sink window combine to cated the kitchen to another part of the house in or- create an airy space. Guests and family members can der to make the room larger, free-flowing and better mingle with the cook while gathered around a wal- suited for entertaining. It includes an island with bar- nut butcher block-topped island. “[It] invites them height seating, allowing the couple to prepare meals to join in the kitchen preparations without being un- while enjoying the company of their guests. derfoot,” said Nicely.

Dark cabinetry and contrasting light granite add warmth to this kitchen.

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ONGOING Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery Juried Show: “What I Did On My Summer Vacation.” Through Oct. 18, 10-5 p.m., 10-9 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St., Studio 18. View summer vacation- themed artwork. Admission is free. Visit www.Potomacfiber artsgallery.com. “Angel Soldier Dance Sublime.” Through Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Target Gallery, Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St. View work exploring From left: “Ascending” by Sigrid femininity and masculinity by Vollerthun, “Resurrection” by Guy female artists from Maine’s Blue Hill Peninsula. Free. Visit Jones, and “Vampire Repellant” by www.torpedofactory.org. Mark Elfman are part of “Superstition Athenaeum Invitational & Belief,” an exhibit, which explores Exhibition. Through Oct. 25, during gallery hours at the myth, religion, belief, fantasy, and Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Works dreams. The exhibit is on display inspired by the song “Don’t Fence during gallery hours at The Art Me In,” by Cole Porter, will be on display. Free. Visit nvfaa.org. League, 155 N. Union St through Nov. “Artifact” Exhibit. Through Oct. 1. Admission to the gallery is free. 25, gallery hours are 10 a.m.-4 Visit www.theartleague.org for more. p.m. Monday-Friday, and during performances at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center, 4915 East Campus Drive. Sculptor Karen Swenholt explores the natural and man-made. Free. calling Mary Lee Anderson at 703- Black History Museum, 902 Wythe In this exhibit artist J.T. Kirkland lust, sloth, greed, gluttony, wrath, Visit www.theartleague.org for more. 836-4414, extension 111. St. A new exhibit tracing the 150- integrates the painted gesture with envy, and pride. Free. Visit “Not-So-Modern” Jazz Quartet year history of the long-forgotten the naturally occurring textures or www.convergence.org for more. Water Taxi to the National Mall. Performance. Thursdays through Freedmen’s Cemetery, its rediscovery “gestures” in the wood. John James Sugar Shack’s Halloween Goat Through Nov. 1, at various times at Dec. 31, 7:30-10 p.m. at St. Elmo’s and how the new Contrabands and Anderson will also share the space. Scavenger Hunt. Through Oct. 31, Alexandria Marina, 1 Cameron St. Coffee Pub, 2300 Mount Vernon Ave. Freedmen’s Cemetery Memorial was Free. Visit www.nvcc.edu. at various locations. Sugar Shack is Cruise from Old Town to D.C. on the Not So Modern Jazz Music plays created at the site. Call 703-746- Doggy Happy Hour. Tuesdays hiding 31 goat figurines around Miss Sophie, while stopping to view music from the glory days of 4356. through Oct. at 5-8 p.m. at Jackson Alexandria. Each of the small goats some of the area’s attractions. Tickets traditional jazz, including tunes from Their Fates Intertwined: The Lees 20, 480 King St. Enjoy discounted are worth 12 donuts, and there will are $28 roundtrip and $14 one-way traditional Dixieland and the Swing of Alexandria in the War of drinks and treats with one’s dog. be five larger goats worth bigger for adults. Children under 12 are $16 era. Free. Visit www.stelmos 1812. Wednesday- Saturday, 10 Free. Visit www.jackson20.com. swag packs. Hints will be posted roundtrip and $8 one-way. Visit coffeepub.com. a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Lee- “Seven Deadlies.” Through Oct. 31, daily during the second half of the www.potomac riverboatco.com. “Nature’s Journey.” Through Jan. 2, Fendall House and Gardens, 614 Fridays 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays 10 month. Most goats are hidden in “Superstition and Belief.” Gallery at American Horticultural Society, Oronoco St. A new exhibit on the a.m.-4 p.m. at The Gallery @ local shops, restaurants, and parks. hours at The Art League, 155 N. 7931 East Boulevard Drive. Darlene experiences of the Lee family in Convergence, 1801 N. Quaker Lane. Free. Call 703-577-9023 Union St. Artists explore myth, Kaplan will exhibit more than 60 of Alexandria during the War of 1812 for more. religion, belief, fantasy, and dreams. her original oriental brush paintings examines the contributions of Immanuel Pumpkin Free. Visit www.theartleague.org for in a one-person art exhibition. Free. Alexandria’s citizens during the Patch. Through Oct. more. Visit www.darlenekaplan.com for conflict that led to the writing of our 31, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at “Painting the Line, Drawing the more. national anthem through the lives of Immanuel Church-on- Paint.” Through Nov. 8 at Rachel VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital this iconic Virginia family. Visit the-Hill, 3606 Seminary M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Art Show. Through Jan. 31 at VCA www.leefendallhouse.org. Road. At this fundraiser Center, 4915 E. Campus Drive. This Alexandria Animal Hospital, 2660 Alexandria Cars and Coffee invites find pumpkins, gourds, show that will include works by Ann Duke St. The artwork is on display in car enthusiasts to meet for coffee at baked goods, hearty Schlesinger, daughter of Jim and waiting areas and examination rooms Hollin Hall Shopping Center in front soups, and autumn Rachel Schlesinger. Free. Visit as a part of Del Ray Artisans’ Gallery of Roseina’s, 1307 Shenandoah Road. crafts. All profits go to www.nvcc.edu for more. Without Walls program. Free. Visit Owners of classic cars, hot rods, charity. Free admission. Mount Vernon in 3-D: Then & www.TheDelRayArtisans.org for exotic cars, motorcycles and more Visit www.icoh.net for Now. Through Nov. 20 during more. meet to share car stories and drink more. regular operating hours at George “Ancient Art of Movement.” 1 p.m. coffee. Group meets the first Sunday “Skeletons: Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 at Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 of every month. 8:30-11 a.m. Exploring Under the Mount Vernon Highway. Visitors will Shenandoah Road. Carmen Shippy, Fifty Years of Collecting. Tuesday- Surface.” Through, have the chance to travel back in retired professional dancer, teaches a Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays Nov. 1, Thursdays 12-6 time, and in 3-D, to see how the series designed for ages 50 and 12-5 p.m. Fort Ward Museum, 4301 p.m.; Fridays and estate appeared more than 100 years above. Movements are designed to W. Braddock Road. An anniversary Saturdays 12-9 p.m.; ago through a special photography strengthen core muscles and increase exhibit of objects from the Fort Ward and Sundays 12-6 p.m. exhibition. The exhibition is included flexibility. Adjustments will be made collection. Free. Visit at Del Ray Artisans in the regular admission fee of $17 for those with physical limitations. www.fortward.org or call 703-746- Gallery, 2704 Mount for adults, $16 for seniors, $9 for First lesson in the series is free for 4848. Vernon Ave. Experience youth and free for childre younger non-center members. To continue Dinner for the Washingtons. 12 2D and 3D artwork in a than 5. To view the historic lessons, a yearly membership to all p.m. at George Washington’s Mount wide range of mediums stereoview images as well as the Senior Center programs is $48. Call Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon that digs deeper and modern 3-D anaglyphs, visit 703-765-4573 to sign up. Memorial Highway. A walking tour discover what is ‘under www.mountvernon.org/3D. Flamenco Show. Wednesdays and that goes behind the scenes to find there,’ literally and Young at Art Juried Art Show. Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at La out how food was prepared and figuratively. Free. Visit Through Nov. 20, Monday-Friday, 5- Tasca, 607 King St. Watch dancers served before the era of microwaves www.thedelrayartisans.org. 10 p.m. at Durant Arts Center, 1605 and guitarists perform traditional and TV dinners. $5 in addition to Sheila Harrington: Cameron St. Artists 55 and older can flamenco. Free to attend. Call 703- estate admission. Visit “Each Day is a contribute their artwork for the 299-9810 or visit www.mountvernon.org for more. Celebration.” exhibition. On Thursday, Aug. 20, www.latascausa.com. Second Thursday Music. Through Nov. 1, during artists can bring their work to the French Movie Night. Every Thursday, Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. 7 pm. gallery hours at The Art Durant Center from 10 a.m.-noon to 7 p.m. in the back room of Fontaine Second Thursday of every month. The cast of Aldersgate Church Commu- League Gallery, 105 N. be registered and displayed. Artists Caffe & Creperie, 119 S. Royal St. Visit nvfaa.org to view concert Union St. Artist Sheila must fill out a Entry and Artist/ View a French film. Free, no calendar and listen to upcoming nity Theatre’s production of “The Harrington is inspired by Lender Agreement and pay an entry reservation necessary. Call 703-535- Second Thursday Music artists. Miracle Worker” will give final perfor- the cyclical, seasonal fee of $20 for up to three works of 8151. The Monday Morning Birdwalk mances Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 16 changes of life, how art, $5 for any additional pieces. Journey to Be Free: Alexandria takes place weekly, rain or shine human beings respond, Entry forms can be found at Freedmen’s Cemetery. Tuesday- (except during electrical storms, and 17. Visit www.acctonline.org. and the juxtaposition of www.seniorservicesalex.org or by Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Alexandria 14 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 15-21, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment “EVERYTHING PUMPKIN FESTIVAL” Sunday, October 18 • 12:00–2:30 P.M. 3700 Burgundy Road. Haunted House, pumpkin painting, moon Panda Bounce Cake Walk bounce, live music, craft mart, used book and kids’ closet sale, House food tent. Proceeds from activity Face Painting tickets, food and merchandise Wiped Out sales benefit student financial aid. Free admission. Visit Zone Bake Sale www.burgundyfarm.org or call 703-960-3431. Food Train Rides Long Black Veil Release Party. 12-9 p.m. at Port City World Headquarters, 3950 Child ID Take a Selfie

Photo Flint by Russ Wheeler Ave. Long Black Veil, Port City’s Black IPA was Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church originally introduced in October 2014 to coincide with the 2001 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306 anniversary of the death of its namesake, The Female Stranger. Bring this ad for a free train ride or a pumpkin! Tickets are $10. Visit www.portcitybrewing.com for more. Book Signing. 1 p.m. at Hooray for Books! 1555 King St. A middle-aged Coopering and Distilling at Mount Vernon Author Maria Gianferrari will Visit Mount Vernon’s distillery to learn more about the arts of coopering (making present and sign her picture Upper West Side a cask or barrel used for storing alcohol) and apple brandy distilling. On Oct. 17-18 book, “Penny and Jelly: The Doctor’s wife is shaken and Oct. 21-23 10 a.m.-5 p.m. guests may watch Cooper Marshall Sheetz demon- School Show.” Free. Visit www.hooray4books.com for out of her mid-life strate how broad axes, planes, and drawknives are used to craft barrel staves, which more. are then heated and bent into shape, and held together with hoops or bands. Oct. Book Signing. 1-3 p.m. at crisis. Filled with 17-23 guests may also learn about how apple brandy is made. All demonstrations Sacred Circle Metaphysical, 919 passion and humor. will be held at George Washington’s Distillery, 5513 Mount Vernon Memorial High- King St. Sylvia Moore will sign way. Admission to the distillery is included in the cost of admission to George copies of her book “Grandma’s SHOW DATES: Washington’s Mount Vernon, which is $9-17. Visit www.mountvernon.org/distillery. Bones.” Free. Call 405-458-5642 for more. October 24–November 24 Walking With Zombies 2015 strong winds, or icy trails), at 7 a.m. (8 Ghost Tour. Every 15 minutes a.m. November through March), is SATURDAY/OCT. 17 5-8:45 p.m. at Carlyle House Historic free, requires no reservation and is Morning Market and Community Park, 121 North Fairfax St. Hear tales open to all. Birders meet in the Sale. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Epiphany of the origins of zombies on the parking lot at the park’s entrance at Lutheran Church and Weekday battlefield, and then join “zombies” 3701 Lockheed Blvd. Direct questions School, 5521 Old Mill Road. Crafts, for a party on the front lawn. Tickets to Park staff during normal business vendors, baked goods and large are $20. Visit www.nvrpa.org for Little Theatre of Alexandria hours at 703-768-2525. community yard sale. Free. Call 703- tickets. Pizza Party. 6:30-10 p.m. at Immanuel 600 Wolfe Street • 703-683-0496 Art for Life. Third Thursday of every 780-3852. www.thelittletheatre.com month. 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Torpedo Community Yard Sale. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Church on the Hill, 3606 Seminary Factory, 105 N. Union St. Hyatt at Bethany Lutheran Church, 2501 Road. Dignity Northern Virginia, a Regency Crystal City has partnered Belle View Blvd. In addition to a yard LGBT Catholic organization will host will the National Kidney Foundation sale, find hot dogs and barbeque. a pizza party following mass. Free. for a program highlighting a different Free. Call 703-765-1219 for more. Call 703-349.6351. artist each month for a year. Native Tree Planting. 8:30 a.m.- Gina DeSimone and Kevin Dudley. Civil War Sundays. 1-5 p.m. at 12:30 p.m. at Tarleton Park, 4500 7 p.m. at Focus Alexandria/Church of Alexandria Archaeology Museum, Holmes Run Parkway. Join St. Clement, 1701 N. Quaker Lane. 105 North Union St., #327. Learn TreeStewards of Arlington and Gina DeSimone is front-woman of the more about the Civil War as it Alexandria and the Wakefield DC-based blues and swing group the occurred in Alexandria. Find Tarleton Civic Association in planting Moaners. Kevin Dudley, born in dioramas, newspaper articles and native trees in Alexandria’s Tarleton Texas and now residing in Virginia, more. Free. Visit www.alexandria Park. Free. Email plays guitar and sings about love, archaeology.org. [email protected]. death and diners. Tickets are $15 in Hollin Hall Senior Center Annual advance and $18 at the door. Call Mega Bazaar/Craft Fair. 9 a.m.-2 703-380-3151 or visit THURSDAY/OCT. 15 p.m. at 1500 Shenandoah Road. www.focusmusic.org. “Rendezvous in Paris.” 10 a.m. at More than 30 crafters, silent auction, Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club, 5500 bake sale, door prizes and more will SATURDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 17-18 Schulz Circle, Fort Belvoir. Attend a be featured. Free to attend. Call 703- Yacht Haven Garden Club fundraiser. 765-4573 for more. Coopering Demonstrations. 10 A fashion show and lunch will follow Alexandria Country Day School a.m.-5 p.m. at George Washington’s a social hour. Tickets are $40. Call Fall Fair and Country Market. Distillery, 5513 Mount Vernon 703-589-3404 for more. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Alexandria Country Memorial Highway. Master cooper Book Signing. 6:30 p.m. at Hooray for Day School, 2400 Russell Road. Find Marshall Scheetz will be on-site for Books! 1555 King St. Author food trucks, photo booth, face coopering demonstrations. Watch as Alexandra Bracken will be signing painting, spin art, moon bounce and broad axes, planes, and drawknives copies of “The Princess, The obstacle course, bake sale, cake walk are used to craft barrel staves, which Scoundrel, and The Farm Boy.” The and more. Free to attend. Call 703- are then heated and bent into shape, book is an adaptation of Star Wars: A 548-4804 or email and held together with hoops or New Hope. Children are invited to [email protected]. bands. Admission to the distillery is wear Star Wars gear. Free. Visit Family Fall Festival. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. included in the cost of admission to www.hooray4books.com for more. at Armistead L. Boothe Park, 520 George Washington’s Mount Vernon, An Evening of Music for Mixed Cameron Station Blvd. The City of which is $9-17. Visit www.mount String Ensemble. 7:30 p.m. at The Alexandria’s Family Fall Festival will vernon.org/distillery. Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. An include performances by the Beale Evening of Music for Mixed String Street Puppet Theatre and the sounds SATURDAY-FRIDAY/OCT. 17-23 Ensemble featuring members of The of “Ken and Brad Kolodner” playing Air Force Strings led by Technical traditional American old time or folk Apple Brandy Distilling. 10 a.m.-5 Sgt. Wayne Graham as part of The music. Also find a pirate moon p.m. at George Washington’s United States Air Force Band- bounce, pony rides, scarecrow Distillery, 5513 Mount Vernon Chamber Players Series. Free. Visit building, face painting, hay rides, Memorial Highway. Learn about the www.usafband.af.mil. and more. Admission to the event is process of apple brandy distilling. $5 per person or $15 per family up to Admission to the distillery is included four people. Register by visiting in the cost of admission to George FRIDAY/OCT. 16 www.alexandriavag.gov/webtrac and Washington’s Mount Vernon, which Conya Doss. 7:30 p.m. at The Carlyle use activity code #284601. is $9-17. Visit www.mount Club, 2050 Ballenger Ave. Conya Cheesetopia. 2-5 p.m. at Balducci’s, vernon.org/distillery. Doss is joined by Snuhgie Stocks for 600 Franklin St. Shoppers are invited a live performance. Tickets start at to taste gourmet cheeses, participate SUNDAY/OCT. 18 $35. There is a $25 minimum food in group demonstrations, get tips and beverage purchase required per from experts, and partake in other Pumpkin Pace Food Race. 9 a.m. at guest, except for general admission cheese-themed events. Free. Visit Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High tickets. Visit www.thecarlyle www.balduccis.com for more. Point Road, Lorton. Alexandria’s club.com. Burgundy Fall Fair. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at United Community Ministries in Burgundy Farm Country Day School, partnership with The Fun Runz is hosting a 10K run plus 5K/1mile Fun www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 15-21, 2015 ❖ 15 Entertainment

Runs. Price varies by race, $20-$35; motivational environment for artists Commerce and Alexandria Business p.m. at The Lyceum: Alexandria’s register by Oct. 12 to receive event T- TUESDAY/OCT. 20 to network and share ideas. Free. Leaders at this catered event. $100 in History Museum, 201 S. Washington shirt. Bring non-perishable food STEM Homeschool Program: Visit www.Thedelrayartisans.org. Sept. for members, $110 in Oct. for St. Attend a concert titled “Music for items to help stock the UCM Food Architecture Walking Tour. 1- members and $165 for non-members. Brass Ensemble” featuring members Pantry. Details and registration at 2:30 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern Visit www.alexchamber.com. of The U.S. Air Force Ceremonial thefunrunz.com or visit Museum, 134 N. Royal St. OCT. 20-NOV. 15 Dramatic Reading. 7 p.m. at Brass led by Technical Sgt. Christine www.ucmagency.org. Homeschool students and their “Safari.” 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at The Convergence, 1801 N. Quaker Lane. Purdue. Free. Call 202-767-5658 or Debate: “The Snowden Impact: families are invited to explore Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery, 105 N. “One” is a hip-hop musical by Walter visit www.usafband.af.mil for more. Privacy, Secrecy and Security.” science, technology, engineering, and Union St. Resident fiber artists Robinson and directed by McKenya 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Temple Beth El, math (STEM) with a monthly display work inspired by the wild. Dilworth. “One,” the musical brings a 3830 Seminary Road. Republican program sponsored by the City of Free. Visit www.potomacfiber “recovery” from addictions message FRIDAY/OCT. 23 Congressional candidate Micah Alexandria. Learn about the 18th and artsgallery.com. to youth. “One” is based on the Brewing History: Beer Tasting, Edmonds and Alexandrian author 19th century architectural styles that 4,500-year-old story of Moses, but Tour and Dinner. 6:30-9:45 p.m. Ronald Goldfarb will debate “The define “Old Town” and the societal told as if the story occurred today in at The Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant, Snowden Impact: Privacy, Secrecy and technological changes that OCT. 20-NOV. 29 Harlem, N.Y. The suggested donation 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial and Security.” Robert Siegel of NPR influenced their creation. Children PHOTO ‘15. Gallery hours at Multiple is $10. Email theatreofpurpose@ Highway. Learn about beer-making will moderate the discussion. Free. attend free, adult tickets are $8. Visit Exposures Gallery, 155 N. Union St. gmail.com. in Colonial America with a mansion Call Ronald Sturman at 703-801- shop.alexandriava.gov for more. Senior Curator and Head of the tour, beer brewing demonstration, 8553 for more. Genealogy and DNA. 1-3 p.m. at Department of Photographs at The beer tasting and four-course dinner. Cauldron Tea at Carlyle House. 1-3 Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 National Gallery of Art Sarah WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY/OCT. 21-23 Tickets are $100. To register, visit p.m. at Carlyle House, 121 N. Fairfax Shenandoah Road. Jim Bartlett Greenough will jury the “PHOTO ‘15” Coopering Demonstrations. 1-5 www.mountvernon.org. St. This afternoon will include a discusses how to use DNA test results exhibit. Thirty-one fine art p.m. at George Washington’s Documentary Screening. 7 p.m. at program on “Alexandria History and to prove lines of ancestry in this free photographers will display their Distillery, 5513 Mount Vernon Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Legends” and a craft for children who talk sponsored by the Mount Vernon work. Admission to the gallery is Memorial Highway. Master cooper 8710 Mount Vernon Memorial would like to participate. Tour the Genealogical Society. Visit free. Visit www.multipleexposures Marshall Scheetz will be on-site for Highway. Watch “Harvest of Empire,” museum after the tea and learn about www.mvgenealogy.org. gallery.com for more. coopering demonstrations. Watch as a documentary that exposes the 18th century funeral and mourning Lecture at Frank Lloyd Wright’s broad axes, planes, and drawknives direct connection between the long practices in Virginia. Tickets are $30 Pope-Leighey House. 7 p.m. at are used to craft barrel staves, which history of U.S. intervention in Latin for adults and $15 for children. Visit 9000 Richmond Highway. In WEDNESDAY/OCT. 21 are then heated and bent into shape, America and the immigration crisis www.carlyle house.org for more. celebration of the Pope-Leighey Alexandria/Mount Vernon and held together with hoops or we face today, as part of the Jazz at Meade. 6 p.m. at Meade house 75th anniversary, an ongoing Antiques Club Meeting. 9:30-11 bands. Admission to the distillery is Immigration Film Festival. Tickets Memorial Episcopal Church, 322 N. lecture series has been launched. The a.m. at Hollin Hall Senior Center, included in the cost of admission to are $6. Visit Alfred St. The guest musician will be inaugural lecture will feature Ashley 1500 Shenandoah Road. Ryan George Washington’s Mount Vernon, www.immigrationfilmfest.org or George V. Johnson, Jr. Donations of Wilson, AIA, Graham Gund Architect, Johnson, a professional clock which is $9-17. Visit www.mount www.IMFilmFest.eventbrite.com. $15 are accepted. Call 703-549-1334. The National Trust for Historic repairman will be sharing vernon.org/distillery. Short Film Screenings. 7 p.m. at Preservation, and a presentation information about how to properly Virginia Tech School of Public and titled “Sustainable Solutions: The take care of your clocks, especially International Affairs, 1021 Prince St. MONDAY/OCT. 19 Search for an Appropriate Finish for old clocks, and the possible need for THURSDAY/OCT. 22 As part of the Immigration Film Book Launch Reading. 7-8 p.m. at the Exterior of Frank Lloyd Wright’s professional repairs. Guests are “Alexandria Surrenders to the Festival watch “I am Ayotzinapa,” M. Duncan Library, 2501 Pope-Leighey House, Alexandria, invited to bring clocks to the meeting British.” 7 p.m. at John about Mexican artists Commonwealth Ave. Sass Brown, Virginia.” Tickets are $25. Visit for Q&A. Call 703-360-4979. Strongbow’s Great Hall, 710 King St. commemorating missing students author of “USA-1000,” will read from www.eventbrite.com/e/the-pope- 2015 Business Awards Have dinner followed by a discussion believed to have been kidnapped by her book, which was selected by leighey-lectures-tickets- Presentation and Reception. 6-9 of Alexandria’s submission to the government militias; “Ger Kler: A Adrienne Su as the winner of the 18691986234. p.m. at The George Washington British at the end of the War of 1812. Journey of Untold Strength,” about a 2014 Crab Orchard Series in Poetry. SocialLights. 7-9 p.m. at Del Ray Masonic National Memorial, 101 Free. Call 703-329-3075 or email young team of students documenting Free. Visit www.alexandria.lib.va.us. Artisans gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Callahan Drive. Alexandria [email protected]. the migration from refugee camps in Ave. This informal program is businesses will be awarded honors by The United States Air Force Band- Burma and Thailand to the U.S. designed to provide a positive and the Alexandria Chamber of Chamber Players Series. 7:30 Three other short films will also be

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screened. Tickets are $6. Visit www.immigrationfilmfest.org or www.IMFilmFest.eventbrite.com. Ghost and Graveyard Special Halloween Tour. 7-9 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St. Alexandria Colonial Tours will end its special one-hour Halloween tour in the very room where the “Female Stranger” died at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children. Visit www.alexcolonialtours.com. Taste for Giving. 7-10 p.m. at Patent and Trade Office, 600 Dulany St. A selection of Alexandria’s restaurants will offer tastes from their menus, beer (Port City Brewing Company) and wine (North Mountain Vineyards), music (Megan and the Dads), and both live and silent auctions. Tickets are $75. Visit www.tasteforgiving.org.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY/OCT. 23-24 Halloween Pumpkin Hunt. 5:30 p.m. on Friday and 1:30 p.m.; 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday at Lee- Fendall House Museum, 614 Oronoco St. Elementary school-aged children and younger may participate in the hunt and will receive a toy pumpkin. Belladonna Boheme, belly dance instructor, is an The event will also feature organizer of Raven’s Night. Halloween crafts, food and drink, ghost stories and a costume parade. Tickets are $5 for adults and $12 for Raven’s Night at The Birchmere children participating in the hunt. Raven’s Night at the Birchmere on Oct. 24 is being described as a Hal- Visit www.leefendallhouse.org or loween festival. The event, which is being presented in “acts” begins with contact John Christiansen at 703- the “All Hallow’s Eve Exposition” with a carnival and sideshow. “Act 2” 548-1789 or contact@leefendall includes the “Salon Lunaire Concert” with live entertainment, food, drink, house.org. and a belly dance performance. The final act has a supernatural theme with a final performance. Raven’s Night is at The Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 plus service SATURDAY/OCT. 24 charge. Visit www.ravensnight.com for more. Heritage Craft Sale. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Heritage Presbyterian Church, 8503 Fort Hunt Road. The Belles Craft Sale and Marketplace Café features with activities including wagon rides, Ticket prices are $30 (general handmade items, a “select treasures” apple-roasting and a straw bale admission), $25 (seniors), and $15 sale, and a bake sale/cafe. Free to maze. The event is included with (youth ages 5–25). Group tickets are attend. Visit www.heritage purchase of admission to Mount available for groups of 10 or more at churchva.org for more. Vernon; tickets are $17 for adults, $9 $20 per ticket. Visit Library Bicycle Ride. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. for children, $16 for seniors and free www.newdominion.org for more. at Beatley Central Library, 5005 for children 5 years and younger. “The List” Screening. 5 p.m. at Visit These Houses of Worship Duke St. Alexandria Library is Visit www.mountvernon.org. Mount Vernon Unitarian Church, hosting its third annual bicycle tour 1909 Windmill Lane. “The List” is Good Shepherd of all Alexandria Library locations. about Kirk Johnson, a young Bring your bike and join library staff SUNDAY/OCT. 25 American fighting to save thousands Catholic Church for a leisurely 2-hour loop. Free. Doggy Trick or Treat. 1-3 p.m. at of Iraqis whose lives are in danger Mass Schedule Registration required at www.bit.ly/ The Dog Park, 705 King St. Pick up a because they worked for the U.S. to Monday Weekday & alexlibrarybiketour. goody bag and a map of over 25 help rebuild Iraq. Tickets are $6. Visit 6:30 pm Mass (Español) Saturday Mornings: Family FieldFest. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at participating businesses at The Dog www.immigrationfilmfest.org. Saturday Evening 9:00 am Mass, preceded by Multi-Purpose Athletic Field, 1820 Park, then lead your pet around Old 5:00 pm Vigil Mass Rosary (on First Friday, Limerick St. The first-ever Family Town to find treats. The Dog Park 6:30 pm Vigil Mass (en Español) Mass followed by Eucharistic TUESDAY/OCT. 27 Sunday Adoration) FieldFest will have activities for will also host a costume contest for 7:30 am; 9:00 am (with Sign Thursday & First children and adults, including individuals and groups—groups can AARP Alexandria Dinner Club. 4-8 Language Interpreter & Friday of the Month: pumpkin carving, face painting, live be all dogs, or dogs with humans. p.m. at Clyde’s, 1700 N. Beauregard Children’s Liturgy of the Word); 7:30 pm Mass (Español) music and free demonstrations from Winners receive gift certificates to St. AARP has reserved the private 10:30 am; 12:00 Noon; 2:00 pm preceded by 7:00 pm (en Español); 6:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration local companies with a focus on The Dog Park. Free. Call 703-888- room at Clyde’s at Mark Center for 8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria VA, 22309 healthy and sustainable living. Free. 2818 for more. members and their guests to enjoy Tel: 703-780-4055 Fax: 703-360-5385 www.gs-cc.org Visit www.VolunteerAlexandria.org. Mad Science! 1-3:30 p.m. at The dinner together with a 20 percent Raven’s Night. 5 p.m. at The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary discount. Email VRasmussen@ Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Museum, 105-107 South Fairfax St. aarp.org for more. “Raven’s Night” is a Halloween This 45-minute tour starts every 30 Tree Selection and Care. 7-8:30 costume party featuring belly dance minutes and features historic p.m. at Mount Vernon Recreation performances,a dinner concert, live medicines with surprising side Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave. music and more. Tickets are $25. effects. Admission is $6 for people Topics will include the benefits of Visit www.birchmere.com for more. age 5 and up. Visit native trees, planting trees to reduce Fearless Fifteeners Young Adult www.shop.alexandriava.gov. your energy costs, improving soil, Author Panel. 5 p.m. at Hooray for 19th Annual Del Ray Halloween correcting drainage issues, and Books! 1555 King St. Six young Parade. 2-4 p.m. at Mount Vernon removing underperforming plants. adults authors: Maggie Lehrman, Avenue, south of Bellefonte Avenue. Free. Visit www.mgnv.org. author of “The Cost of all Things;” Awards will be given for Best Pet Sharon Roat, author of “Between the Costume, Best Decorated Business, Notes;” Marci Lyn Curtis, author of Best Decorated Home, and Best OCT. 27-DEC. 27 “The One Thing;” Kim Liggett, author Decorated Stroller. Awards will be Green Spring Gardens Art Show. of “Blood and Salt;” Cordelia Jensen, presented in a brief ceremony after Gallery hours at Green Spring author of “Skyscraping;” and Lauren the parade, along with refreshments Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. Gibaldi, author of “The Night We and goodie bags for the children. Artist Carol Higgs works in batik, oil, Said Yes” will discuss their books. Adults, children and dogs are all watercolor, and collage. Painter Joan Free. Visit www.hooray4books.com welcome to join. Free. Visit Wolfe works with acrylic and Erik for more. www.visitdelray.com for more. and Caroline Hottenstein use New Dominion Chorale Concert. 4 watercolors. Free. Call 703-642- p.m. at Rachel M. Schlesinger 5173. SATURDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 24-25 Concert Hall and Arts Center, 4915 Fall Harvest Family Days. 9 a.m-5 East Campus Lane. New Dominion p.m. at Pioneer Farm in George Chorale, under the direction of WEDNESDAY/OCT. 28 Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 Founder and Artistic Director Thomas Daniel Bennett Group Concert. 7 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway. Beveridge, will open its 25th season p.m. at Duncan Branch Library, 2501 To Advertise Your Faithb Community, Celebrate the beginning of autumn with a performance of Gioachino Commonwealth Ave. Jazz group from call Karen at 703-917-6468 with the family at Mount Vernon Rossini’s “Petite Messe Solennelle.” New York celebrated the release of “The Mystery at Clown Castle.” Free. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 15-21, 2015 ❖ 17 Mount Vernon Gazette Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-752-4031 or [email protected]

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West Potomac’s Erik Roach (19) and JaSean Worthy bring down West Sophomore quarterback Tanner Jones (11) led West Potomac on its lone Springfield quarterback Peter Muskett during Friday’s game at West scoring drive during Friday’s 28-9 loss to West Springfield on Oct. 9. Potomac High School. West Potomac Sputters against West Springfield

West Springfield limited West Potomac to Wolverines score season-low 9 points, drop to 1-2 in conference. 50 rushing yards on 19 carries, for an aver- By Jon Roetman down passes in the second quarter. He con- ence, and stopped a two-game slide. The age of 2.6 yards per attempt. The Gazette nected with senior Darean Robertson for an Spartans started the season 3-0, before suf- “We schemed them all week long,” 8-yard score with 8:26 remaining in the first fering a 42-40 loss to still-unbeaten South Eldredge said. “Here was my idea: I knew eter Muskett had to be helped off half, giving the Spartans a 10-0 lead. With County. The following week, West Spring- they were going to see [the] South County the field after aggravating an in- 4:23 on the clock, Muskett found Robertson field was blown out by Stone Bridge, 41- and Stone Bridge [results], and I knew at Pjury to his right ankle during the for a 27-yard touchdown. 10. that point, they were going to think they second half of Friday’s game at Robertson caught four passes for 48 yards. Friday’s win keeps the Spartans in the could run the ball on us. They came out West Potomac. After sitting out a few plays, “I love Darean like a brother,” Muskett Conference 7 championship hunt. West running the ball and [when] they couldn’t the West Springfield quarterback returned said. “It’s not only on the football field, [it’s] Potomac dropped to 4-2, including 1-2 in do that … then we bracketed their receiv- to action, only to end up limping off the at school every day, we sit together at lunch, the conference. The Wolverines’ only blem- ers when they had to go to pass. We just field near the end of the third quarter. we’re in the same classes. He’s one of my ish prior to Friday was a 24-21 loss to still- made them a one-dimensional offense at “He’s a warrior,” Spartans head coach best friends and I’d do anything for him, so unbeaten Lake Braddock. that point.” Jason Eldredge said, “and I had to drag him just the fact that I get to come out here and “[This win] means everything to us,” West Potomac’s Burch had seven recep- off the field to shut him down.” throw touchdown passes to one of my best Muskett said. “After South County, I think tions for 68 yards and a touchdown. Cory Muskett’s effectiveness as a runner has friends, it’s awesome.” we were too confident — not confident, but Jones caught five passes for 67 yards. been limited since he suffered an ankle in- With 6 seconds left in the half, Muskett cocky and complacent — so Stone Bridge Sophomore running back Daiimon Cleve- jury on Sept. 11 against Mount Vernon, West threw a 10-yard fade to Daniel Adu, and really shocked us. … Coming in here to win land led the Wolverines with 37 rushing Springfield’s second game of the season. On the 6-foot-2 junior made a leaping catch this and then going into TC [Williams] and yards on seven carries. Oct. 9, Muskett’s right arm and a stingy over a West Potomac defender in the back, [Lake] Braddock, I think our momentum’s Pickell had a big night for the West Spring- performance from the West Springfield de- right corner of the end zone, giving West definitely going to change a little bit.” field defense. The 5-foot-6, 140-pound se- fense were enough to earn the Spartans a Springfield a 22-0 halftime lead. Adu had five receptions for 65 yards. nior recorded nine tackles (two solo) and pivotal Conference 7 victory. “We saw that Daniel caught the jump ball Najee Green had four catches for 80 yards. intercepted three passes. Muskett threw three touchdown passes, earlier down the sideline [and] we knew EJ Strother scored on a 1-yard run with 8:31 “I think we played great,” he said. “We senior defensive back Jeremiah Pickell he could do it again,” Muskett said. “We’ve left in the third quarter, extending the Spar- played exactly how we prepared to play.” snagged a trio of interceptions and West been working on that all week in practice, tans’ advantage to 28-0. One week after many games were moved Springfield avoided a three-game losing actually, and honestly, he just made one of While the offense put up points, the West up a day due to potential inclement weather, streak with a 28-9 victory over West the best plays I’ve ever seen by a football Springfield defense held a potent West Friday’s kickoff was delayed more than two Potomac. player.” Potomac offense to its lowest output of the hours due to weather. Muskett completed 17 of 25 passes for The win improved West Springfield’s season. The Wolverines entered the game “I’m not into making excuses,” Ross said 220 yards and threw all three of his touch- record to 4-2, including 2-1 in the confer- averaging 40 points per contest, but man- when asked if the delay affected the Wol- Sports Briefs aged just a safety and a 4-yard third-quar- verines. “… Was it ideal? Probably not. ter touchdown pass from backup quarter- We’ve had the same situation early in the back Tanner Jones to CJ Burch. year with Langley and we did fine. We had Mount Vernon WP Field Hockey Jones completed 15 of 22 passes for 144 to move up the game last week because of yards and a touchdown, but was intercepted weather and we did fine.” Football To Close Regular three times. Starting quarterback Mark Ellis, West Springfield will host T.C. Williams who “got a little dinged up” according to (2-4) for homecoming at 7 p.m. on Friday, Falls to Annandale Season head coach Jeremiah Ross, completed 5 of Oct. 16. The Mount Vernon football team lost to The West Potomac field hockey team will 12 passes for 42 yards and was intercepted After Friday’s game, Wolverines receiver Annandale 41-20 on Oct. 9, dropping the travel to face West Springfield at 7:30 p.m. once. Burch left West Potomac High School in an Majors’ overall record to 2-4 and Confer- on Thursday, Oct. 15 to close the regular “[It is] nothing that’s going to hold him ambulance with a possible concussion. On ence 7 mark to 0-3. season. out down the road,” Ross said about Ellis, Tuesday, the senior said in a Twitter direct Mount Vernon running back Hameed The Wolverines enter the contest with an “but just tonight he got a little dinged up.” message that he will be cleared to play this Oyedele carried 18 times for 159 yards. 8-6 record, including 3-3 in Conference 7. Ellis entered Friday’s action having passed week against Annandale. The Majors will travel to face undefeated The conference tournament is scheduled for 1,383 yards and 14 touchdowns with The Wolverines will host the Atoms (4-2, South County at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16. to start Oct. 19. just two interceptions in five games. 2-1) at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16. 18 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 15-21, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Bulletin Board Briosos Named Champion of Character

Email announcements to gazette@ pre-kindergarten to 8th grade. The Fairfax County Athletic Council and the De- flanker (top 30 HS girls in the connectionnewspapers.com. Include date, Childcare available. Call 703-329- partment of Neighborhood and Community Services country) time, location, description and contact for 6968 to RSVP or schedule a personal has selected Dana Briosos as a 2015 Champion of ❖ Selected for the 2015 event: phone, email and/or website. Pho- tour. Visit www.burgundyfarm.org tos and artwork welcome. Deadline is for more. Character. Dana played rugby for the Fort Hunt Stars & Stripes HS All-Stars Thursday at noon, at least two weeks be- Gators, and was selected for this honor by epitomiz- Camp (top 50 HS girls in the fore event. SATURDAY/DEC. 5 ing standards of trustworthiness, respect, responsi- country) School Open House. 2-4 p.m. at bility, fairness, caring and citizenship. ❖ Named to 2014 and THURSDAY/OCT. 15 Burgundy Farm Country Day School, Throughout her career as a Fort Hunt Gator, Dana 2015 Rugby Virginia HS All- Meet The Candidates: Mount 3700 Burgundy Road. School serves has demonstrated dedication to her team, both on Star Teams Vernon Supervisor. 6:30 p.m. at pre-kindergarten to 8th grade. Childcare available. Call 703-329- and off the pitch. During the 2015 season she was ❖ Selected as the 2014 South County Center, 8350 Dana Briosos Richmond Highway, Room 221. 6968 to RSVP or schedule a personal selected as the team captain. Rugby Virginia HS All-Star Learn more about the issues facing tour. Visit www.burgundyfarm.org Dana’s performance has been recognized outside Team MVP for more. Mount Vernon and the vision these the confines of Fort Hunt Rugby, as well. She earned ❖ Recruited and received a scholarship to play candidates have for economic several regional and national distinctions: rugby for Division I Notre Dame College (South development, transportation, schools, See Bulletin, Page 22 and quality of life. Visit ❖ Selected for the 2015 Stripes Team starting Euclid, Ohio). www.mtvernon-leechamber.org. American Association of University Women Mount Vernon Branch Meeting. 7 p.m. at Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Kari Galloway, Executive Director of Friends of Guest House, will give a presentation on Ex-Offender Women. Free. Visit www.mtvernon-va.aauw.net for more.

SATURDAY/OCT. 17 Tree Planting. 9 a.m. at Westgrove Dog Park, 6801 Fort Hunt Road. Boy Scout Zach Broome’s Eagle Scout project is planting trees at Westgrove Dog Park. With the support of Westgrove PACK, the dog park’s sponsoring group, 14 trees of various sizes have been donated. Community residents who would like to help with the planting or by providing tools are encouraged to contact [email protected].

TUESDAY/OCT. 27 “Understanding and Caring for a Person with Dementia.” 7-8:30 p.m. at Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road. This class will discuss the different types of dementia, common behaviors, the reasons for troubling behaviors, communication techniques, and services available for caregivers. Free. Visit www.fairfaxcounty/gov/ olderadults.

WEDNESDAY/NOV. 11 School Open House. 9-11 a.m. at Burgundy Farm Country Day School, 3700 Burgundy Road. School serves School Notes

Email announcements to gazette@ connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Thursday at noon. Photos are welcome.

Marguerite Chapman has gradu- ated from The Loomis Chaffee School (Windsor, Conn.).

Joshua Thorne was awarded the Hartshorn Award for the 2015-2016 school year by the University of Mount Union (Alliance, Ohio).

Melanie Wiscount has received a Doctor of Education in educational tech- nology from Wilkes University (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.).

Walter H. Archambo III, Aaron L. Busby, and Craig M. Donovan have graduated from Park University (Park, Mo.).

Betelehem Sebhatu has graduated from Davenport University (Grand Rap- ids, Mich.).

Mary Grace Vivian Killmer, a member of the class of 2017 at Wofford College (Spartanburg, S.C.), will study abroad in Vienna, Austria for the fall 2015 semester. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 15-21, 2015 ❖ 19 703-778-9411 Zone 3: • Alexandria ClassifiedClassified Zone 3 Ad Deadline: • Mount Vernon Tuesday Noon

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His superiors and colleagues credited him during his more than 50 year career with being Public Hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of one of America's leaders in bringing about the end of apartheid in South Africa and Rhodesia, uncovering facts and develop- • We are Local Alexandria, Virginia, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, City of • We Buy Gold, Silver and Diamonds ing arguments that led Americans toward new ideas for ending the Vietnam war, and for being a courageous contributor to Alexandria, Virginia, on Saturday, October 17, 2015, at 9:30 America's foreign policy debates throughout his public service. • Over 40,000 Satisfied Customers a.m., or as soon as may be heard on the hereinafter described • We are Licensed and Specialize in State Sales items. Mr. Moose was born on February 27, 1932 in Little Rock, Arkansas, but spent many of his early years in Heber Springs, ****** Arkansas. He graduated from Little Rock Senior High School in l949, and from Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas in Not Ready to Sell? Please call us 1953. He received his masters from Columbia University in International Relations. He served in the United States Army for AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Tenant of the property locat- for our Lending Options! two years before joining the United States Foreign Service in 1956. He was first posted to Mexico City in the Foreign Service ed at 2312 Mount Vernon Avenue (Parcel Address 2318 Mount where he served as the Ambassador's assistant. He was then posted to Yaounde, Cameroun where he recognized the need Vernon Avenue and 111 Oxford Avenue) to construct and for the continuing independence of African nations, and the abolishment of apartheid in South Africa and Rhodesia. maintain an encroachment for outdoor dining at that location 21 Announcements 21 Announcements associated with the restaurant known as Pork Barrel BBQ, Upon his return to the United States, he was posted to the first Executive Secretariat at the State Department, during which Sushi Bar, and Holy Cow. time he was posted to the Pentagon during the Cuban Missile Crisis to serve as a liaison with the State Department. BINDER The proposed ordinance permits the restaurants located at In 1966 to 1968 during the Lyndon Johnson Administration, he served as special assistant to National Security Advisor, Walt 2312 Mount Vernon Avenue as Pork Barrel BBQ, Sushi Bar Rostow. It was in this position that Mr. Moose became an early skeptic of the Vietnam War. He remained at the National Shirley C. Binder and Holy Cow to establish outdoor seating in the adjacent side- Security Council into the Nixon administration. Mr. Moose's views clashed with those of the new National Security Adviser, walk area. Henry Kissinger, and he resigned in late 1969. On Thursday, October 8, 2015 of Alexandria, VA. ****** Mr. Moose then resigned from the Foreign Service and served with Congressman, Morris K. Udall, followed by a tenure work- Beloved wife of William J. Binder and former spouse of the late AN ORDINANCE authorizing the owners of the property locat- ing for then Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senator William J. Fulbright. Mr. Moose co-authored, with C. David Cooper; mother of Steve Cooper (Susie), Vicki Coop- ed at 200 Strand Street to construct and maintain an encroach- colleague James Lowenstein, a series of reports exposing, among other things, the United States' secret bombings er, Lori Cooper (the late Tom Mullaney), Juli Cooper, Stacey ment for a stoop, stairs, canopy and building overhang onto the in Cambodia. He accompanied Senator Fulbright to meet with President Lyndon Johnson at the White House in an Gerard (Marlin Miller) and John Binder (Barbara); sister of the Prince Street right-of-way at that location as approved by the unsuccessful effort to present the case for ending the war. late Betty Kamerow; grandmother of Cait, Suzanne, Laura, City Council on March 14, 2015. Anna, Madeleine, David, Andrew, Sam and Jill; great-grand- Upon the election of Jimmy Carter, Mr. Moose was appointed Under Secretary of Management at the State Department, and mother of Caroline, Cooper, Evelyn, Clyde, Henry and Luke. The proposed ordinance permits the Old Dominion Boat Club then as Assistant Secretary for African Affairs. Mr. Moose's appointment to run African policy coincided with a period of Funeral service at Agudas Achim Congregation, 2908 Valley clubhouse building to encroach onto the Prince Street right-of- intense American engagement across the continent and also returned him to a longstanding interest in integration stemming Dr. Alexandria, VA on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at 11:30 AM. way at 200 Strand Street including a stoop, stairs and a cano- from his ties to Little Rock Central High School where the desegregation crisis of l957 took place. Interment King David Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, py that encroach approximately 6.6 feet and a building over- memorial contributions may be made to Agudas Achim hang for the balcony that encroaches approximately 6 feet for As Assistant Secretary for Africa at the State Department, Mr. Moose was in the forefront of U.S. policy initiatives, none more Congregation, Capital Caring Hospice or Lungevity. 49 feet along Prince Street as shown on the Encroachment important than fostering a peaceful transition in South Africa from apartheid to a democratic government which opened the Plat. City Council approved this encroachment with the door to the election of Nelson Mandela as President. Mr. Moose also took the lead in formulating the strategy to secure Zim- Development Special Use Permit for the Clubhouse on March babwe's independence in that same region. He worked tirelessly to ensure that the settlement was based on democratic 14, 2015. elections, not on a power-sharing arrangement imposed from the outside. 21 Announcements 21 Announcements ****** At the end of the Carter administration, Mr. Moose joined the international banking division of Kuhn Loeb & Co., which AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Title 5 (TRANSPOR- merged with Lehman Brothers. While residing in London as a Managing Director of Lehman Brothers, he led the international TATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES), Chapter 8 financial advisory activities of the company. In 1988, Mr. Moose moved to work for American Express in New York City. He (PARKING AND TRAFFIC REGULATION), Article G (PARK- then moved to the Washington D.C. area where he served as Senior Vice President of International and Government Affairs, ING METERS) of the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, from 1988 to 1993. 1981, as amended. The proposed ordinance: (1) adds parking meter zone 4 and (2) makes related changes to include the With the election of President Bill Clinton, he returned to government as Under Secretary of State for Management. While new zone in the existing meter hour and rate Under Secretary, he was designated Chief Operating Officer of the Department and represented all foreign affairs agencies processes. on the President's Management Council. ****** Mr. Moose resigned from the State Department in 1997 and became President of the Institute for Public Research at the AN ORDINANCE making supplemental appropriations for the Center for Naval Analysis where he worked on a variety of issues designed to make government more efficient support of the government of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, and responsive in an age of diminishing resources. for fiscal year 2016. The proposed ordinance accomplishes the adoption of supple- After his retirement, he became an ardent campaigner for Democratic candidates and civic issues, including as a key activist mental appropriations for the operation of the city government and liaison between environmental groups and city leaders to close the Mirant coal plant, the last coal-fired power plant in the in fiscal year 2016. Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. His ultimate accomplishment was co-founder of At Home in Alexandria, in Alexandria, ****** Virginia, an organization that enables older people to stay longer in their homes.

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Employment From Page 11 portunity” in public education. UCM realizes that those who support its us in supporting his campaign for Mount All students deserve an equal chance to efforts in our community are not limited to Vernon District supervisor. fulfill their potential and succeed in soci- Democrats, as demonstrated by the exten- ety. Political leaders must address two in- sive list of donors of money and auction Candice Bennett equities. Raise the overall level of per-stu- items. Jack Dobbyn dent funding and increase supplemental Although attendees to the Lobsterfest PEDIATRIC RN/LPN Tim Sargeant funding for the neediest students and would be unaware from the displayed signs Our busy happy stimulating pediatric schools. Equal educational opportunity is that any Republicans are running for office, practice in Alexandria and Fairfax has How To Address spending more on schools serving signifi- the Mount Vernon supervisor race has a an opening for a PT position with some cant numbers of low-income students. Republican candidate who would make an travel between offices. Ideal for nurses Student Disparities? Segregation inequality practices in pub- outstanding supervisor. Jane Gandee is that returning to the workforce. Competitive lic education were not officially ended un- person. She started a business in Mount To the Editor: salary with benefits. Orientation provid- til the 1970s when the state government’s Vernon with her husband almost 30 years Voters should understand the inequities attempts to resist desegregation ended. ago and it has grown to the point at which ed. Fax resume to 703-914-5494 or in our schools and what each candidate Inequalities in many of our schools per- they now have over 30 employees. The busi- email to [email protected]. proposes to end these problems. sist. The Emancipation Proclamation was ness has a large headquarters building in Differing views about perceived chronic law in 1863 but it was the 1960s before Hybla Valley. Developing that building gave school issues exist (put simply, poorer, full citizenship rights to people of color were Jane keen insight into the regulatory mo- Senior Transportation underserved students need society’s help to finally won. Inequality in educational fund- rass now existing in Fairfax County when Engineer compete versus poor parents are sending ing for schools with large populations of one wishes to develop one’s property. She (Alexandria, Virginia) unprepared students that drain public re- poor and working class students remains. intends to address development issues and Perform and lead traffic impact analysis, sources and damage the community) be- How do our candidates running for pub- reduce “red tape” so businesses are encour- traffic engineering design, traffic signal cause how the issue is defined determines lic office plan to end such inequities impact- aged to establish themselves in our county. design; perform and lead roadway a strategy. ing our youth? Disappointments like the demise of the capacity analysis, operational analysis, All parents want what is best for their Kings Crossing Town Center proposal, and traffic simulation modeling, access children. Some parents — and states, and Martin Tillett the inability of the owners of the DAKS res- analysis/design and crash/safety studies school districts — have greater means to Mount Vernon taurant to obtain timely county approval for to reduce traffic congestion and collisions; provide educational resources. prepare and lead transportation forecast- their environmentally friendly development ing and planning related projects In 2013, the average per-student expen- Republicans proposal must never recur. North Hill is including NEPA, EIS and EA; prepare diture for public K-12 schools in the U.S. unchanged from its status in the early 1980s scope, fees and schedule for was $10,938. States varied in per-student prior to Supervisor Hyland’s first term in transportation engineering and planning funding, from $19,752 in Vermont to Write Checks Too office. Millions were squandered on the related projects; coordinate and maintain $6,949 in Arizona. Disparities exist within To the Editor: Lamond property (now McCutcheon Park) contact with clients for project execution states, between wealthy suburban school I received e-mails informing me that the which is usually inaccessible to the general and completion; prepare written reports districts and poorer urban and rural school 25th Annual Lobsterfest to be held by Su- public. This is unacceptable. Jane will ap- and presentation of project findings; and districts. pervisor Hyland would be “A Benefit for ply a business-like approach to development present results to client and general public Affluent students in well-off school dis- United Community Ministries (UCM).” issues while ensuring due care is given to (as needed). tricts have higher rates of high school gradu- Since Supervisor Hyland is not running for issues of community concern, including Requirements: Master's degree in Civil ation, college attendance and entry to more Engineering with a specialization re-election, I assumed the event would be environmental, educational, communica- in Transportation Engineering or related selective colleges. For example, 82 percent politically non-partisan for the sole benefit tion and transportation issues. field and one (1) year experience in the of affluent students who had SAT scores of a worthy charity. Jane is vice-president of the Mount following: Roadway capacity and traffic over 1200 graduate from college. In con- I was disappointed when I found the en- Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce. She operations analysis including micro-simu- trast, only 44 percent of low-income stu- trance driveway into the hosting farm lined serves on the board of directors of Rising lation, safety analysis and multi-modal dents with the same high SAT scores gradu- with campaign signs supporting seemingly Hope Mission Church, well known for serv- operations studies, signal design, ITS de- ate from college. This gap can’t be explained every Democratic candidate for office in the ing the less fortunate in our community and sign, Traffic Impact and Safety Studies; by differences in intelligence and ability. upcoming election. Not a single Republican is chairman of the Advisory Board of the transportation planning work including Affluent parents provide their children sign was on display. Call me naive, but an Alexandria Salvation Army, another orga- environmental document coordination with educational advantages, such as first- event advertised as solely for the benefit of nization benefiting the poor. and preparation such as Environmental class pre-kindergarten classes, private SAT UCM and hosted by a non-candidate should Jane signs payroll checks for her employ- Impact Statement (EIS) and preparation classes, and private after- Environmental Assessment (EA); not have been conducted as a partisan po- ees and will be a responsible steward of documentation of results, concept designs, school, weekend and summer enrichment litical event. Had I known the event would taxpayer funds. With the county budget costing and feasibility evaluations in ac- programs (such as summer camp, dance be conducted in this way, I would have in- stressed in recent years, a level-headed busi- cordance to the established engineering and music lessons, travel league sports, and stead sent my $100 contribution to UCM ness woman is just what the doctor ordered standards and policy; project work with vacations abroad). Students from commu- directly. A CPA I asked couldn’t say with to represent Mount Vernon on the Board of NCDOT, VDOT and various cities, munici- nities with low-income and working-class certainty that contributions payable to Supervisors. I encourage voters to consider palities/other related agencies in NC, VA students aren’t so lucky. Their parents don’t “Hyland For Supervisor - UCM” as requested voting for Jane Gandee. and Washington DC area; preparing Tech- have the income to pay for the advantages would be deductible, because the checks are nical Documents, public presentations, given to their wealthier peers. not payable to UCM directly and Mr. Hyland H. Jay Spiegel and proposals; using micro-simulation Such factors mock the idea of “equal op- is not a political candidate. Presumably, Mount Vernon and signal optimization software includ- ing VISSIM, CorSim, Synchro, Sim Traffic, TransModeler, Sidra, HCS, and Quick- zone; and using travel demand modeling Bulletin Board software like TransCAD and VISUM and using spatial analysis software like From Page 19 olderadults for more. [email protected] or visit ArcGIS, presentation software AutoCAD, The Mount Vernon Adult Day Health Care www.mountvernonathome.org for more. Center in Alexandria needs a licensed For these and other volunteer MicroStation V8, photoshop, and SUNDAY/JAN. 10 beautician, a social companion and a Spanish- opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or Microsoft powerpoint; and Microsoft School Open House. 2-4 p.m. at Burgundy Farm speaking social companion. For these and other visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and Office Suite. Professional Engineer (PE) Country Day School, 3700 Burgundy Road. volunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY click on Volunteer Solutions: License or ability to acquire within six School serves pre-kindergarten to 8th grade. 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults ❖ The Kingstowne Center for Active Adults Childcare available. Call 703-329-6968 to RSVP and click on Volunteer Solutions under “Get needs instructors for Mosaic Art and Jewelry months of hire. Professional Traffic Oper- or schedule a personal tour. Visit Involved.” Making. ations Engineer Certification (PTOE) or www.burgundyfarm.org for more. Mount Vernon At Home is a non-profit ❖ The Mount Vernon Adult Day Health Care ability to acquire within six months of organization that relies on volunteers to assist Center needs volunteer English and Spanish- older adults aging in place in their homes. speaking social companions,and front desk hire. Applicants mail resume to Bridget VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Moreno at RS&H, Inc., 10748 Deerwood Volunteers are needed for local transportation to volunteer. The Hollin Hall Senior Center needs a medical and personal appointments, errands, ❖ The Hollin Hall Senior Center a ballroom Park Blvd. South, Jacksonville, Florida volunteer to maintain a fish aquarium upkeep and grocery store trips; light handyman chores, dance instructor to teach a class on Thursday 32256 with Reference Job Code: and instructors for the following classes: Basic home technology and more. No minimum afternoons, and an Italian instructor. AGP – STE. Guitar, Italian, Pottery and Ballroom Dance. Call number of volunteer hours required. Call Mount ❖ The Gum Springs Senior Center needs a 703-324-5406 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ Vernon At Home 703-303-4060 or e-mail Spanish teacher. 22 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 15-21, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com POTOMAC RIVER 37503750 JeffersonJefferson DavisDavis Hwy.Hwy. Alexandria,Alexandria, VAVA 2230522305

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