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An infantryman picks up a token signifying his acceptance of a promo- From left, Claude Bauer of Middletown, Md.; Solomon Robin of tion in the ranks of General Washington’s army. The reenactors were Catonsville, Md.; David Embrey of Savage Md.; and Daniel Wilson of first on a patriotic program at George Washington’s Mount Vernon for Damascus, Md. provide the music for George Washington’s troops dur- the Fourth of July. ing inspection on the Fourth of July. First Fourth 100 citizens naturalized at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. By Tim Peterson The Gazette

ournalists Alakbar Raufoglu and his wife J Tamara Grigoryeva left their native Azerbaijan because the government was re- pressing them and their freedom of speech. Jessica Lynn sings the “We couldn’t write what we national anthem in front of wanted to write,” about their 100 men and women about home nation, said Raufoglu. “In to become American citi- media, speech, gathering —it’s all zens on the Fourth of July A contingent from the Sons of the American Revolution marches across the George about freedom.” at George Washington’s Washington’s Mount Vernon bowling green and down to the General’s tomb for a See New Citizens, Page 3 Mount Vernon. ceremonial wreath-laying on the Fourth of July.

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The First Virginia Regiment of the Continental Army fired a volley of blanks in sync with fireworks over the Potomac River, looking out from George Washington’s Mount Vernon. Jessica Hatchley (right) with her husband Capt. Robert and son Robert III, all of Fredericksburg. “It feels great,” said Jessica, originally from Germany. “Finally I can get New Citizens on Fourth of July a job that’s not retail — I want to be a police officer.” From Page 1 The couple moved to the United States and were able to obtain green cards. Raufoglu now works for the Turan News Agency covering Azerbaijan and his wife is with Freedom House, an independent watch- dog organization. Together they are activists “trying to protect our colleagues from here,” Raufoglu said, who are doing what is a “very high price to pay for more freedom to daily life. Not every citizen is able to taste it.” After waiting for six years, the couple and their Jonathan Montero of Fairfax children, who were born in America, are getting to is originally from Peru and Betty Cortez of Annandale is served in the U.S. Marine originally from Bolivia. taste more of this country’s freedom: They were Corps for six years. “I moved here in 2007 and this among over 100 men and women from 45 different “It’s a good feeling. I’m going to go has been my one dream. I’m excited, countries who took part in a naturalization ceremony back to school and study business now I’m going to travel, visit my at George Washington’s Mount Vernon on the Fourth administration.” parents in Bolivia.” of July. “Voting will be a very big moment for us,” Raufoglu said. United States Citizen and Immigration Services director León Rodriguez led the group in an oath of allegiance and proclaimed them citizens. “I’m honored to be the first to address you as ‘My fellow Americans.’” said Rodriguez. “This is the end of one journey but the beginning of another.” John Brennan, director of the CIA, also addressed the new citizens. “Naturalization gives us extra spe- Benjamin Franklin reads the Declaration cial meaning,” he said. “You’re Americans by choice. of Independence as rain falls lightly on the bowling green at George Washington’s You know what it’s like not to be an American.” Olga Riley (right) of Leesburg is originally from Russia. She The men encouraged the naturalized men and Mount Vernon. was joined at the ceremony by her sister Nancy Lenthall of Vir- women to not only enjoy the free- ginia Beach (left) and husband Matthew (not pictured). doms America has to offer, but also “It was a good journey and it was worth it. This is such a special place. give back, volunteer and do good Next I’m going to register to vote, volunteer, and do other good.” in their communities. Photos by George Washington himself made an appearance and said, “Continue to be the beacon light

Tim Peterson of America that shines forth on a dark world. Celebrate the joy of independence and citizenship.” Independence Day activities on the estate ran from 9:30 a.m. into /The Gazette the mid-afternoon and included Gen. George Washington inspect- ing a regiment of troops, Benjamin Franklin reading the Declaration of Independence, the Sons of the Alakbar Raufoglu (left) and his wife Tamara Grigoryeva American Revolution laying a (right) of Arlington are journalists from Azerbaijan who moved wreath at Washington’s tomb, a to the United States for freedom of the press. Their children concert by the National Concert Rauf and Nina were born in America. “We couldn’t write everything we wanted to write — it’s all about free- Band of America and midday fire- George Washington himself spoke to the 100-plus new dom. Voting here will be a big moment for us.” works over the Potomac River. citizens during their naturalization ceremony. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 9-15, 2015 ❖ 3 COMING SOON Old Town NEW LISTING CONTRACT PENDING $825,000 413 South Lee St. Circa 1820, sensational property in the heart of the historic district. Three Bedrooms + Den with freshly sanded original floorboards. Charming sunroom. Three levels + basement, fireplace, and newly landscaped Old Town $499,000 Alexandria/Del Ray $1,595,000 205 Uhler Terrace. patio; may work as 1122 Portner Rd. Beautiful – Great value in a spectacular location. Spectacular 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath Arts & Crafts home on Delightful and FULLY updated 3 level end unit town house in north a gorgeous DOUBLE LOT with off-street parking for 2+ vehicles. Totally parking space off Old Town. Just 2 lights to Washington, D.C. NEW kitchen with new renovated and expanded with painstaking attention to detail using the finest rear alley. cabinets, stainless and granite. Gleaming hardwoods throughout. quality materials both inside and out. Chef’s kitchen with adjoining family Diann Hicks-Carlson Newer bath. NEW windows. New water heater and AC system. MOVE- room, Butler’s Pantry, 750 bottle wine room, gas & wood burning 703-628-2440 IN PERFECTION! Julie Hall 703-786-3634 fireplaces…the list goes on! Christine Garner 703-587-4855

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4 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 9-15, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Rex Reiley Fourth of July RE/MAX Allegiance 703-768-7730 Picnic [email protected] The Rev. Keary SUNDAY 1–4 Alex./Westgate • $499,900 Kincannon and parishio- OPEN 3712 Great Neck Court ners at the Rising Hope Buyers – Investors – Agents: You Methodist Mission NEW may never see a Westgate home LISTING listed under 500K again! This Church celebrated their house with 2,800 SF, 2 Fireplaces, 20th anniversary Fourth 5 BRs, 3 BAs and a 2-car garage of July weekend annual has great bones – It needs TLC to convert it to a Beautiful Swan – A picnic at Ft. Hunt Park large 2/3 acre lot offers trees, a with a barbeque and live multi-tiered deck with a large in- ground pool. 30 seconds from G.W. Pkwy, 5 minus to Ft. Belvoir, 15 mins music. to Old Town Alex., 30-35 mins to Pentagon and D.C. Alex./Hollin Hall • $449,500 8009 New Market Rd. Lovely 3 BR, 2 BA home in sought- Photos Courtesy of Mary Paden OPEN after Waynewood Elementary school district. Nicely landscaped, newly SUNDAY 1–4 refinished hardwood floors, interior freshly painted. The kitchen awaits your touch. The addition added a family room, bedroom, 2nd bath and laundry area. Lowest-priced house in 22308! Charming Hollin Hall has its own shopping center and is in a fabulous location close to G.W. Parkway, Potomac River, and 5-10 minutes to Old Town. Alex./Riverside Estates • $544,900 8602 Cherry Valley Lane Stunning 4 BR, 2.5 BA Colonial OPEN w/2-car garage and sunroom on a beautiful lot. Meticulously main- SUNDAY 1–4 tained. Many updates: newer kitchen and baths, refinished hardwood floors, freshly painted interior, Family Room w/fireplace off the kitchen. Lower level has room to finish off for a Recreation Room and office. 10 mins to Fort Belvoir, 15 mins to Old Town Alex., 25 mins to National Airport. Alex./Woodlawn Estates • $769,900 8896 McNair Drive Anita Lisanick of Spectacular Colonial w/3 finished levels, Dale Turner, Willette Holland, and Mina Hubbard of Parkfairfax poses by the OPEN large 2-car garage on a quiet cul-de-sac looking across to the 9th fairway of Mount Rising Hope Church enjoy the annual picnic. American flag at the picnic. SUNDAY 1–4 Vernon Country Club. 3,800 sq. ft. of living space w/beautiful hardwood floors, huge bedrms, master bedrm w/sitting room, 3.5 updated baths including MBA suite. Totally remodeled kitchen w/SS, granite, ceramic tile floor. Huge walk-up lower level w/recreation rm, game rm, full bath & 500 sq. ft. of storage (can use RR as 5th bedroom). Spectacular land- SFDC Forum Discusses Networking scaped lot w/beautiful stone patio & private hot tub. 5 minutes to Fort Belvoir – A 10!!! Alex./River Towers • $239,900 outheast Fairfax Development Corpo 6621 Wakefield Dr. #209 ration hosted its Business Roundtable This lovely unit has 2 BRs, 2 BAs, & a sought- S after Balcony! The bathrms have been updated, Speaker Series, July 2, on the topic of the unit freshly painted & new carpeting. Utilities successful networking. are included in condo fees. River Towers’ amenities include a swimming pool, tennis courts, gar- Speaker Juli Monroe, a 10-year veteran den plots, picnic grove with grills, beautifully business coach, helps businesses grow landscaped grounds, & so much more. River Towers has a Metro connector bus out front that through effective networking. In her presen- goes to the Huntington Metro Yellow Line. Great tation she suggested techniques to build suc- community & location. Close to G.W. Pkwy, Mount Vernon Bike Trail, Potomac River, & Belle Haven cessful business relationships. This included Marina. Less than 5 minutes to Old Town, Alexandria along G.W. Parkway, 15 minues to Fort Belvoir. City of Fairfax/Fairfax Towne Estates building on common interests, using news- PRICENEW $509,900 • 10415 Darby Street letters and social media, and attending vari- Lovely 4 level, 5 BR, 2 BA home ous business events to build and fine tune OPEN w/carport & great bkyd. Hardwd ones’ messages and range of clients. floors refinished & interior newly SUNDAY 1–4 painted. 2 wood-burning fpls, one in Speaker Chris Cooks, an information tech- the living rm & one in the family rm. nology consultant, also spoke about his ex- Lg family rm w/skylights & living rm periences in developing a network of clients w/vaulted ceiling. Lg bay window nicely accents the separate formal to build his client base and use of media and dining rm. Carpeted LL can be convenient playoorm, & the unfinished base- event attendance to accomplish one’s goals. ment has ample storage space. Treed corner lot w/fenced bkyd. New Roof. Both speakers answered questions from Alex./Mt. Vernon Woods the audience of about 40 attendees. $499,900 This is the first of several Speaker Series NEW 4006 Buckman Road events held by SFDC at the Holiday Inn Ex- Builders – Beautiful .73 acre lot, press on Richmond Highway the first Thurs- LISTING/LAND zoned R-3. Dominion Surveys has day of each month. done preliminary survey report for The next Business Roundtable Series will subdivision which can be e-mailed be held on Aug. 6 featuring veteran-, upon request – looking for quick woman-, and minority-owned businesses. sale/settlement and priced the property accordingly. For more information on this and other SFDC activities, visit www.sfdc.org or call 703-360- Photo by Gerald A. Fill/The Gazette For more information: www.RexReiley.com 5008. Speakers (from left) Chris Cooks, DigitaliBiz, and Juli Monroe, 1 to 1 Discovery, with Executive Each Office Independently Owned and Operated — Gerald A. Fill Director of SFDC, Edythe Frankel Kelleher www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 9-15, 2015 ❖ 5 News

At Camp Invention Michelle K. Lee (left), Under Secretary of Com- merce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and Kristina

Johnson (center), inventor Photo Contributed of Polarization-Control Technology and a 2015 Inductee of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, recently attended Camp Invention at Fort Hunt Elementary. At Camp Inven- tion, a summer enrichment day camp for grades one through six, children are encouraged to explore creative problem solving by incorporating avant-garde skill building and educational tactics, such as webbing out, the “maker” approach, upcycling, coding and the importance of divergent and convergent thinking. School Notes

Email announcements to sions from Davenport University (Grand Maine). Be Part of The [email protected]. Rapids, Mich.). Deadline is Thursday at noon. Photos are Andrea Schimmoeller was named welcome. Yewlsow Ferede was named to the to the dean’s list for the spring 2015 Pet Connection in July president’s list for the spring 2015 se- semester at Columbus State Community Charlotte Eaton earned a mester at Husson University (Bangor, College (Columbus, Ohio). bachelor’s degree from Florida Institute Maine). Send Your Photos & Stories Now to of Technology (Melbourne, Fla.). Michael LaGrande was named to [email protected] or complete Hasamone Nimjareansuk was the dean’s list for the spring 2015 semes- Genevieve Francis was named to named to the dean’s list for the spring ter at Emory and Henry College (Emory, our online form at connectionnewspapers.com/pets the dean’s list for the spring 2015 semes- 2015 semester at Niagara University Va.). ter at Scranton University (Scranton, (Lewiston, N.Y.). Be sure to include your name, address and phone number, and identify Pa.). Samuel Walters earned a Bachelor all people and pets in photos. Submission deadline is July 15. Christin Yi was named to the of Arts in mathematics from Lafayette Janelle Canty earned a degree in honor’s list for the spring 2015 semes- business, technology or health profes- ter at Husson University (Bangor, See School Notes, Page 7

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he Mount Vernon-Lee A. Edison High School where she Chamber of Commerce will receive a full IB diploma and is Thonored the recipients a member of the National Honor of its 2015 Education Society. She has participated in Fu- Partnership Scholarships on June 2 ture Business Leaders of America at a reception hosted by The Hilton and other school clubs and activi- in Springfield. ties. Sophie will be attending Uni- Nine graduating high school se- versity of Mary Washington to study niors from local schools were rec- business administration. ognized and awarded Education ❖ Samuel Edward James, West Partnership Scholarships. The Potomac High School, is a member scholarship recipients are of the National Honor Society, the Mohammed Ali, Mount Vernon Spanish Honor Society, and captain High School; Amy Holm, West of the track team where he received Potomac High School; Sophie all-state honors. He was selected to Horville, Edison High School; Photos Contributed attend the Governor’s School for Samuel James, West Potomac High Math, Science and Technology. School; Katelyn Anne Sparks, South Samuel will attend Duke University, County Secondary School; study biomedical engineering and Cameron Villar, Hayfield Secondary plans for a certificate in Innovation School; and Amna Wassem, Mount and Entrepreneurship. Vernon High School. ❖ Katelyn Anne Sparks, South Receiving Jeff Todd Memorial Scholarship recipients are congratulated by Chamber leadership. Back row: George County Secondary School, is an Scholarships were Christian Ceron, Ksenics, Chamber president; Jane Gandee, Chamber vice president; Christian Ceron, honor student specializing in the West Potomac High School and Flo- West Potomac High School; Cameron Villar, Hayfield Secondary School; Sophie Theatre Department. rence Marquez, Robert E. Lee High Horville, Edison High School; Mohammed Ali, Mount Vernon High School; front row: She has acted in more than ten School. Todd was a former chair- Amy Holm, West Potomac High School; Samuel James, West Potomac High School; productions and led the critic’s man of the Chamber of Commerce Katelyn Anne Sparks, South County High School; Amna Wassem, Mount Vernon High team for the CAPPIES award in the and owner of the Roy Roger Res- School; Florence Marquez, Lee High School; and Sean O’Connell, Chamber chairman. national capital area. She is a Con- taurants in the area. He had a great gressional Award Gold Medal Re- love for the schools and students and the University. cipient for more than 400 hours of commu- scholarship was established after his death. ❖ Christian Ceron is nity service and physical fitness. “Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Com- captain of the winning She was selected to attend the Virginia merce feels very strongly that these schol- men’s soccer team at Governor’s School for Performing Arts and arships are an investment in education that West Potomac High has been active with the Girl Scouts of improves individual lives, our workforce, School where he has also America. Katelyn will attend Pace Univer- and our community,” said Sean O’Connell, been involved with the sity where she will study the entertainment Chamber chairman. “Providing these schol- DECA Club and volun- business. arships helps prepare future business own- teered with community ❖ Cameron Christopher Villar, Hayfield ers and leaders for our community” organizations. He plans Secondary School, has received academic O’Connell said. Since 1997, the Mount to study at George Mason excellence awards and been part of the Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce has University and eventu- National Honor Society, History Honor So- awarded more than $155,000 in scholar- ally start his own busi- ciety, and the Math Honor Society while ships to local students. ness. finding time to play in the orchestra and “The commitment the chamber makes to ❖ Mohammed Ali, participate in school clubs and activities. ensure scholarships each year is extraordi- Mount Vernon High Cameron will attend George Mason Univer- nary,” said Holly Dougherty, executive di- School, is the sity seeking a degree in Applied Informa- rector, Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Com- ServiceMaster Restore tion Technology to combine his interest in merce. “Our youth are the future, and these Scholar for 2015. business and technology. scholarships are an investment in the fu- Mohammed has served ❖ Amna Wassem, Mount Vernon High ture of our community.” as the Virginia state School, has served as state vice president The 2015 Education Partnership recipi- president with Future Greg and Jane Gandee congratulate Mohammed and regional president for the Future Busi- ents have a diverse range of activities and Business Leaders of Ali, Mount Vernon High School, the ServiceMaster ness Leaders of America. interests. America. He was also Restore Scholar for 2015. Amna has managed the Apple Federal ❖ Florence Marquez is graduating from president of the Technol- Credit Union school branch and coordinated Robert E. Lee High School where she is a ogy Student Association, a member of the actively worked on the yearbook through- student volunteers at the school store “Ma- member of the National Honor Society, the National Honor Society, and volunteers with out her time at West Potomac. She is a stu- jor Buck Depot.” Math Honor Society, the English Honor So- many school events and clubs including dent athlete who has excelled in academ- She is a member of the National Honor ciety, the Science Honor Society, the Na- being captain of the debate team. ics. Amy plans to attend University of Cali- Society and honor societies for English, His- tional Technical Honor Society, and has vol- Mohammed will be attending Virginia Tech fornia at Berkeley and study business tech- tory, Math, Spanish, and Business. Amna unteered with many charitable causes. She to study business information technology. nology. will study international business and fi- plans to study at Virginia Commonwealth ❖ Amy Holm, West Potomac High School, ❖ Sophie Horville has attended Thomas nance at George Mason University. School Notes

From Page 6 at Clarion University (Clarion, Pa.). ter at Virginia Military Institute (Lexing- (Front Royal, Va.). Madelyn Zeigler is a recipient of a College (Easton, Pa.). ton, Va.). $2,000 college scholarship from The Anna Patricia Manalo was named Lauren Ayers was named to the Scholarships for Military Children Pro- Reese Paul Fredricks and Daniel to the dean’s list for the spring 2015 Mallory Gerndt was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2015 semester gram. Madelyn is enrolled at the Arthur Wasserman were named to semester at Binghamton University South Atlantic Conference at Georgia Southern University University of North Carolina, Chapel the dean’s list for the spring 2015 semes- (Binghamton, N.Y.). Commissioner’s Honor Roll at Newberry (Statesboro, Ga.). Hill (Chapel Hill, N.C.). ter at Washington University in St. Louis College (Newberry, S.C.). (St. Louis, Mo.). David M. Souliotis, Edward L. Claire Szabo graduated from Ohio Taylor Neuhart has been named to Wilkinson Jr., Patrick W. Doolin Andrew Lucero earned the “Gold Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of the provost list at Lipscomb University Amna Sheikh was named to the and Patrick K. Piedad were named to Standard” for the National German Arts degree (Delaware, Ohio). (Nashville, Tenn.) for the spring 2015 dean’s list for the spring 2015 semester the dean’s list for the spring 2015 semes- Exam at Randolph-Macon Academy semester. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 9-15, 2015 ❖ 7 News

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An honor guard representing multiple police and firefighting forces lifts Firefighting personnel from multiple jurisdictions salute Investigator the packaged casket of Brazilian Investigator Carlos Silva, who died in a Carlos Silva while his casket is loaded on a hearse bound for Dulles bicycle accident during the World Police and Fire Games. International Airport. Sending Carlos Silva Home to Brazil

nvestigator Carlos Silva is going home vice in Alexandria with an escort directly us,” said police representative Don the investigator’s body. to his sister and daughter in Brazil. to Dulles International Airport. The detail Gotthardt. “It was tragic, it’s still surreal. “He was a funny character who would IHe died Thursday, July 2 in an acci included officers from the Fairfax County This is our sign of respect — our main fo- always make you laugh with jokes, lots of dent during a bicycling event at the Police Department, City of Alexandria, Ar- cus is to get Carlos home to his family so he jokes,” Manente said. “We’re so happy he’s World Police and Fire Games. Two other lington County, the City of Fairfax, Prince can rest in peace.” going home today.” athletes were injured in the crash. William County and the Virginia State Po- Silva’s cousin Alex Manente of Reston was Around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, lice. among several family members and Brazil- — Tim Peterson Silva’s body left Metropolitan Funeral Ser- “We know they would do the same for ian diplomatic officials being escorted with

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Go to American voters are packed into Both political parties have been guilty of this ing all the African American voters in one dis- connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe V when in power, although new technology and trict and conceding that district to Democrats District 3, according to the U.S. Dis- trict Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. better data have made the process more egre- in order to reduce the power of African Ameri- NEWS DEPARTMENT: The problem will have to be remedied by draw- gious, the effects more damaging. can voters in the adjacent districts. A similar [email protected] ing new boundaries. Political parties should not control the challenge is in the works concerning districts Steven Mauren The issue could be appealed to the drawing of political districts. Gerryman- in Virginia’s House of Delegates. 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Publisher Building Jerry Vernon [email protected] Bridges Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm To the Editor: [email protected] The citizens of Fairfax County @MaryKimm are most fortunate to have Colo- Editor in Chief nel Edwin C. Roessler, Jr. as the Steven Mauren Photography: Chief of Police. Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel Recently, at the invitation of Art/Design: Laurence Foong, John Heinly Colonel Roessler, I had the oppor- Production Manager: tunity and privilege to meet with Geovani Flores him. From this meeting, I con- cluded that he has the sincere de- CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 sire to work with the citizens of Circulation Manager: Ann Oliver Fairfax County and organizations [email protected]

Steve Artley/Gazette Packet as the Virginia Citizens Coalition for Police Accountability, Inc. A Connection Newspaper (CCPA). Under his leadership role, Fairfax County has gained a stel- lar reputation nationally as the safest jurisdiction of our size among the top 50 major cities. He accomplished this through robust partnerships with all members of our uniquely diverse community. His department is comprised of police officers who possess the “... Sweet Land Se-cur-ity, of Thee I Sing” See Letters, Page 11 10 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 9-15, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

www.partnersinrealestate.com Licensed Brokers in DC, VA and MD David W. Spires Marjorie J. Spires 703-765-3500 703-765-3500 Cell: 703-850-4256 Cell: 703-472-7713 All Homes Open Sunday, July 12, 1– 4 P.M. 7412 Admiral Drive $825,000 OPEN Grand Colonial in Villamay•Lovely Elevated Lot•Generous Entry Foyer SUNDAY 1–4 flanked by Formal Living and Dining Photo Contributed Rooms •Main Level Bedroom/Den and Full Bath•Spacious, Open Island Kitchen with Granite Counters, large Breakfast Area and cozy Family Room with Fireplace •Remodeled Expanded Master Bath with Separate Shower, Jetted Tub, Marble•Magnificent In-ground Pool•2 Car Garage Dir.: S on G.W. Pkwy, R Morningside, R Park Terrace, L Belle Vista, Right on Admiral to 7412 on Left. BB&T Bank of Fairfax coordinated a gift of Back Pack Friday food packs 8618 Highgate Road through Our Daily Bread of Fairfax. Fort Hunt Elementary School, and $559,000 six other elementary schools received more than 200 organized Back OPENAY 1– 4 PackFriday bags. School Counselor Erin Baker is on the right. •Stratford Landing •Large Split Foyer •New Stainless Kitchen SUND Appliances •Replacement Windows •New Deck •Three Remodeled Care and Share Initiative Grows Baths •Freshly Painted Interior his year Fort Hunt Elementary ered each week by FHES parent and Care •Cozy Fireplace in Family Room T School started a Backpack Friday and Share Co-Chair Sarah Olson. Each pack •Loads of Storage •Lots of House program as part of its new Care contains two breakfast items, two snacks, for the Money Dir.: S on G.W. and Share initiative. The program provides two lunches and two dinners. FHES parent Pkwy, R Vernon View, L Elkin (becomes Londonderry), L on Highgate food to 30 students who rely on school Stacie Leathem provides fresh produce each to 8618 on Right. meals for nourishment. The Fort Hunt El- week. 722 S. Washington Street ementary school community is collaborat- Students receive extra food for long week- #204 • $239,000 ing to help students through Care and ends such as Memorial Day and Columbus OPEN BONUS: Condo Fee Paid through Share. Day. When the forecast called for snow, the End of 2015! •Pristine One Bedroom SUNDAY 1–4 The program grew from serving 12 stu- students received their bags on Thursdays. Unit •Faces Courtyard •Freshly dents in September to 30 by May largely In the case of an unanticipated snowfall, Painted •Lovely Parquet Floors through the investment of the Fort Hunt Fitzpatrick and Fort Hunt Community Out- •Remodeled Bright, White Bath •Sunny Kitchen w/Granite Counters, Stainless Parent Teacher Association (PTA). “Our Fort reach Chair Kathy Lehner delivered door- & Black Appliances, Built-in Microwave, Hunt families and wider community have to-door. In addition to the weekly bags, the Large Refrigerator w/Ice Maker made this program sustainable,” according Care and Share program provided support •Central Hot Water •Super Old Town to Allison Verch, Fort Hunt PTA president. for the holiday breaks including Thanksgiv- Locale near restaurants & shops •Public Transport to D.C. & Metro •Bike Storage In addition to the Fort Hunt PTA’s success- ing, Christmas, and Spring Break. A local Rm •Close to Bike/Walking Trails Dir.: From King St S on Washington to 722 on left. ful restaurant-night fundraisers, Aldersgate Boy Scout troop, led by FHES parent An- United Methodist Church, St. Aidan’s Epis- gela Perez provided clothing items and toys 116 Gretna Green Court • $500,000 copal Church, Waynewood Elementary at Christmas. Through a “Coins for Cran- •Beautiful 3-Level, All-Brick Townhome school, the Boy and Girl Scouts of America berries” fundraiser led by FHES parents •MOVE-IN READY •2 Master Suites •2 Full and Our Daily Bread have provided critical Carrie Sessine and Sara Olson, each family & 2 Half Baths •Main-Level Hardwoods partnerships. received the makings of a full Thanksgiv- •Updated Granite & Stainless Eat-in Kitchen “It’s one of things that I am most proud ing feast. Additionally, each family received •Formal Step-down Living Room with of — the way so many people have come bags of provisions for the long breaks. Fireplace & French Doors •Lower level Family together to help. When students receive The Care and Share program has also Room with Fireplace, Recessed Lighting, adequate nutrition they’re more available provided clothing to students including Custom Wet Bar, & French Doors to Private for learning,” said Thomas Fitzpatrick, prin- winter coats and hats and school supplies Fenced Patio •LL 3rd Bedroom/Den/Office cipal of Fort Hunt Elementary School. including backpacks, notebooks, and pen- with Built-ins & Half Bath The food bags are coordinated and deliv- cils. Letters to the Editor 6415 Potomac Avenue $545,000 From Page 10 As a result of having Colonel Roessler •Popular New Alexandria •On COMINGSOON! highest standards of ethics and integrity. serve as our Chief of Police, Fairfax County Rare 1/3+ acre Corner Lot •New This creates the foundation of its ability to is a safe place to live, work, play, visit, and Kitchen •New HVAC •New deliver a variety of essential police services grow old. Bath•New Fencing, Landscaping to protect and serve all members of their Nicholas R. Beltrante, Esq. & Irrigation System •Sunroom •Garage•Unfinished Basement community. His police officers perform their Executive Director •Terrific Starter Home •3 Bedrooms very difficult jobs with respect for their com- Virginia Citizens Coalition •1.5 Baths •Won’t Last!! munity and in compliance with the law. for Police Accountability Unlike his predecessor, Colonel David M. Rohrer, Colonel Roessler will appoint a CT member of his department to work with the Suport St. Jude and SOLD CCPA to afford us the opportunity to work CONTRA together for the betterment of our commu- Shriners Hospitals nity. Our letter to Colonel Rohrer dated May To the Editor: 3, 2010 requesting “that he assign a mem- I encourage everyone to donate to St. ber of his department to work with us to Jude Children’s’ Research Hospital and protect and enrich the quality of life for the Shriners Hospital for Children — two very 1107 Gatewood Drive 7411 Park Terrace Drive people of Fairfax County” was unanswered. See Letters, Page 12 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 9-15, 2015 ❖ 11 Opinion Prompt Action Needed To Clean Potomac River

By Scott A. Surovell Prince William and Stafford suffer. Almost 70 percent of Fairfax ponds are near water. Dominion’s proposal Delegate (D-44) County citizens employed in fish- County’s streams are in fair to poor to place only a dirt cap on the Possum Point ing and aquaculture. condition. In my lifetime, I found pond is inadequate. his past week, the senior mem- crawfish, turtles, eels and Northern Virginia also needs to ber of Virginia’s congressional THE RIVER’S DECLINE fish in the small streams Commentary act. The construction of high- Tdelegation introduced legisla- Between 1950 and 1970, the in the Mount Vernon area. quality transit on U.S. 1 should tion to remove the U.S. Environ- picture changed. Potomac fish Today, decades of abuse be prioritized. Not only will it mental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ability to populations and employment from massive stormwater flows bring carefully planned redevelopment, it hold Virginia accountable for failing to clean plummeted because of degraded have left many of our local streams can also modernize storm water infrastruc- up the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay. water quality. Poor water quality as biologically dead, over-eroded, ture. Localities also must actually fund the People should be deeply disturbed. The in the Chesapeake Bay caused similar popu- litter-filled ditches fed by uncontrolled sew- plans they created a decade ago to restore Potomac provides drinking water to five lation crashes in other species such as oys- ers. our watersheds by building real storm wa- million people. ters and menhaden. Today, there is only one ter controls, those using low-impact ap- family on Mason Neck still licensed as com- ACTION NEEDED proaches. A RICH HISTORY mercial fishermen in Fairfax County. The solution will require more than litter The EPA is the only agency which has the The Potomac River was once a bountiful Each year, Virginia’s Department of Envi- enforcement and voluntary trash cleanups. authority to force action across all state asset and source of employment. In 1604, ronmental Quality continues to list the Because of Virginia’s failure to take the lines. Its authority must not be undermined Captain John Smith wrote of fish so plenti- Potomac estuaries as impaired for fish con- major steps necessary to solve these prob- so that Virginia is not the only state taking ful he could spear them with his sword, sumption and recreational uses due to PCB lems, EPA is forcing action. U.S. Rep. Bob action. oysters that “lay as thick as stones” and contamination and prevalence of e-coli bac- Goodlatte’s effort to emasculate EPA’s abil- We should work together to solve prob- schools of fish so plentiful that his men at- teria and fecal coliform (largely from live- ity to hold Virginia accountable is a giant lems instead of fighting attempts at tempted to catch them with frying pans. stock and pet waste). Lake Montclair in step backward. progress, weakening environmental protec- One of Gen. George Washington’s most Prince William County is impaired for mer- Requiring farmers to keep their cows from tions or turning enforcement measures into profitable operations was his fishery. In cury in fish tissue. Significant nitrogen loads defecating in Virginia streams should not partisan fights. 1772, he caught over one million herring frequently cause aquatic, life-killing algae be controversial. An upriver community Clean water is not a partisan issue. The and 10,000 shad. In 1886, one report esti- blooms in the Chesapeake Bay. should not be able to use their portion of Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River are mated that 750 million shad were taken Some causes begin with livestock prac- the river in a way that destroys the river for shared assets that bind the Commonwealth from the Potomac River during the eight- tices in the Shenandoah Valley; however, those who live downstream. of Virginia together and clean water is fun- week season. At the turn of the century, a some also lie here in Northern Virginia — Legacy sites such as Dominion Power’s damental to our survival. Northern Virginia fisherman used a net with pollution flowing into the river from our coal ash dumps at Possum Point in Prince It is an honor to serve as your state del- over five miles of total sweep operated by stormwater runoff. Most pre-1985 neigh- William County should not be tolerated. egate. Please email me at 100 men and eight horses. Pre-World War borhoods have zero stormwater controls. Coal ash is clearly linked to water pollu- [email protected] if you have any II census tables reveal hundreds of Fairfax, Northern Virginia’s streams continue to tion, especially when coal ash holding feedback. Letters Legislation Combats Sex Trafficking From Page 11 worthy organizations that do so much for By Tim Hugo ficking. The enactment of this law marks gang statutes — ensuring that prosecutors the children’s health and outlook on life. State Delegate (R-40) another goal reached for Virginia’s many and law enforcement can use these laws to St. Jude does pioneering research and treat- organizations and individuals engaged in combat criminal enterprises that engage in ment for children with cancer and other life- n July 1, legislation that I spon- stopping this abhorrent crime. Thanks to sex trafficking across jurisdictional lines. threatening diseases. During its existence, Osored, HB1964, went into effect. the efforts of many, the General Assembly I would like to thank the many people, St. Jude’s has increased the survival rate of This new law is Virginia’s first has established laws to combat the scourge elected officials, and community groups cancer children patients from 40 percent to stand-alone human trafficking statute and of sex trafficking in Virginia; as a result of that had a hand in crafting this legislation; 80 percent because of the pioneering can- creates stricter penalties for traffickers, these long-term efforts, Virginia finally has particularly, the Kids Are Not For Sale in VA cer research done at the hospital. That re- greater protections for sex trafficking vic- a strong sex trafficking law in place. Coalition and the Richmond Justice Initia- sult has given hope, life and opportunities tims, and provides needed tools for pros- This new section of the Virginia Code es- tive. to many children. Children are provided ecutors and law enforcement to tablishes the new offense of sex The threat of sex trafficking is closer to medical treatment regardless of families’ stop human trafficking in Virginia. Commentary trafficking, which provides sub- home than many realize, and in the Gen- inability to pay. You can send your dona- At a recent forum on human stantial penalties, including a eral Assembly we are committed to eradi- tion to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospi- trafficking at George Mason Uni- Class 3 felony when the victim is cating this crime against our young people. tal, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. versity, Det. Bill Woolf of the Fairfax County a minor — regardless of whether the child This stand alone statute will now send traf- Phone 1-800 805 5856. Police Department Human Trafficking Unit was forced, intimidated or coerced. This dis- fickers the message that they are not wel- Shriners Hospitals are a nationwide net- shared a bit of startling news. Woolf stated tinction reflects the disturbing reality of come here and that our kids are not for sale work of 22 hospitals with services that in- that without the passage of HB1964, only how traffickers prey on the vulnerability in Virginia. Not now, and not ever. clude orthopedic conditions (e.g. prosthet- 11 of the 120 or so open cases dealing with and trust of young victims and ensures ics for missing arms and legs), burns, spi- human trafficking could be pursued. Ac- greater protections for Virginia’s children. This will be the fourth piece of legislation in four years introduced by Hugo aimed at human traffick- nal cord injuries and cleft lip and palate to cording to Woolf, because of this new law, The new law also closes a gap in Virginia ing. HB1898, introduced by Hugo in 2011, passed children under 18. These hospitals have almost all of these cases can now be pur- law by criminalizing the recruitment of into law, making abduction for the purposes of child helped more than one million children sued. minors and adults for commercial sex. Fur- prostitution a felony. HB1606, which became law in reach their potential and lead more fulfill- Until today, Virginia was the only state in ther, the law provides for the use of 2013, increased the punishment for those soliciting minors for prostitution. Most recently in 2014, he ing lives regardless of their families’ inabil- the nation without a dedicated human traf- multijurisdictional grand juries and includes passed HB485, which empowers law enforcement to ity to pay. Shriners places children’s’ well ficking law and was one of only two states sex trafficking as a predicate crime under better track down and arrest suspected traffickers. being first in their treatment of illnesses. that did not specifically criminalize sex traf- Virginia’s racketeering and criminal street You can send your donation to Shriners Hospital for Children, P.O. Box 1525, Bulletin Board Ranson, WV 25438-0018, Phone 1 888 337 0080. Email announcements to Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Most of the donated money for both St. [email protected]. Include date, Business Breakfast. 8-9:30 a.m. at Embassy The Mount Vernon Adult Day Health Care time, location, description and contact for event: Suites Fort Belvoir, Springfield. The July Center in Alexandria needs a licensed Jude’s and Shrine’s goes to help the chil- phone, email and/or website. Photos and artwork Business Breakfast will feature the National beautician, a social companion and a Spanish- dren with little used for administration and Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Tickets are $25 welcome. Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least two speaking social companion. For these and other raising funds. weeks before event. for Chamber members and $35 for nonmembers. volunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY Price includes admission and breakfast buffet. 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults Frank Medico THURSDAY/JULY 9 Visit www.mtvernon-leechamber.org. and click on Volunteer Solutions. Mount Vernon 12 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 9-15, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Old Town 310 South Saint Asaph Street, Alexandria, VA Located on one of the loveliest blocks in Old Town, this brick 2 BR + den + 2 1⁄2 BA historic townhome boasts original pine floors, fp, exposed brick walls & a gorgeous courtyard. $945,000 Just listed! 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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 9-15, 2015 ❖ 13 Photos by Hal Vernon/ Mount Vernon REAL ESTATE The Gazette May, 2015 Top Sales In May 2015, 148 homes sold between $1,800,000-$130,000 in the Mount Vernon area.

7 6213 Arkendale Road — $1,050,000

5 1913 Windsor Road — $1,100,000

9 8027 Washington Road — $900,000

2 901 Dalebrook Drive — $1,260,000

4 8709 Fort Hunt Road — 395 7 400 $1,150,000 50 Alexandria

495 Address ...... BR FB HB ... Postal City .. Sold Price .... Type ...... Lot AC . PostalCode ...... Subdivision ...... Date Sold

1 9409 LUDGATE DR ...... 4 .. 5 . 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA .. $1,800,000 .... Detached ..... 0.50 ...... 22309 WASHINGTON WOODS POTOMAC 05/28/15 Springfield 7 5

2 901 DALEBROOK DR ...... 6 .. 4 . 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA .. $1,260,000 .... Detached ..... 0.65 ...... 22308 ...... WAYNEWOOD ...... 05/29/15 10 3 9496 LYNNHALL PL ...... 5 .. 4 . 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA .. $1,200,000 .... Detached ..... 0.43 ...... 22309 ...... OXFORD ...... 05/15/15 6 4 8709 FORT HUNT RD ...... 5 .. 4 . 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA .. $1,150,000 .... Detached ..... 0.52 ...... 22308 ...... PLYMOUTH HAVEN ...... 05/29/15 Mount 9 5 1913 WINDSOR RD ...... 4 .. 4 . 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA .. $1,100,000 .... Detached ..... 0.71 ...... 22307 ...... BELLE HAVEN ...... 05/21/15 95 Vernon

6 7623 ADMIRAL DR ...... 5 .. 4 . 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA .. $1,055,000 .... Detached ..... 0.67 ...... 22308 ...... FENWICK ESTATES ...... 05/29/15 Woodlawn 8 4 2 7 6213 ARKENDALE RD ...... 4 .. 3 . 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA .. $1,050,000 .... Detached ..... 0.26 ...... 22307 ...... BELLE HAVEN ...... 05/14/15 1 8 3159 WOODLAND LN ...... 5 .. 4 . 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA .. $1,025,000 .... Detached ..... 0.61 ...... 22309 ...... WOODLAND PARK ...... 05/27/15 3 1 9 8027 WASHINGTON RD ...... 5 .. 4 . 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA .... $900,000 .... Detached ..... 0.15 ...... 22308 ...... HOLLIN HALL VILLAGE ..... 05/29/15 Lorton FORT 10 1211 TATUM DR ...... 4 .. 3 . 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA .... $855,000 .... Detached ..... 1.63 ...... 22307 ...... VILLAMAY ...... 05/06/15 BELVOIR Copyright 2015 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of June 15, 2015.

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with an unyieldingly compact 220 square feet that Pair of luxury baths add could not be enlarged in any direction. Removing a wall between the vanity and tub in comfort and charm to 30- the master bathroom, for instance, added just two inches of floor space, yet the half-wall and frameless Good Shepherd year-old Arlington condo. glass space divider that now surrounds the newly Catholic Church installed walk-in shower offers an open look that Mass Schedule By John Byrd previously didn’t exist. Monday (en Español); 6:30 pm 6:30 pm Mass (Español) Weekday & Saturday More to the point, Wolf’s softly textured interior Saturday Evening Mornings: 9:00 am Mass, 5:00 pm Vigil Mass preceded by Rosary (on First pproaching retirement, Kathleen David design scheme provides the eye with something to 6:30 pm Vigil Mass (en Español) Friday, Mass followed by and her husband decided it was time to enjoy: Sunday Eucharistic Adoration) 7:30 am; 9:00 am (with Sign Thursday & First sell their multi-level townhouse and find ❖ Oversized (12-inch by 14-inch) porcelain tile in Language Interpreter & Friday of the Month: A Children’s Liturgy of the Word); 7:30 pm Mass (Español) a suitable one-level living option. The plan the shower glazed to resemble soft white marble; 10:30 am; 12:00 Noon; 2:00 pm preceded by 7:00 pm was a condominium that could be purchased at a ❖ Parallel bands of small-scale glass mosaic em- Eucharistic Adoration 8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria VA, 22309 favorable price and upgraded within a budget. bedded in the shower walls at eye- and waist- level. Tel: 703-780-4055 Fax: 703-360-5385 www.gs-cc.org Accustomed to urban living, the couple mainly The color accentuates the gray tones in the floor tile; Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves wanted freedom from stairs, available parking, and ❖ Accent tiles capping the low-wall around the tub a spot for a favorite China cabinet. visually unify the rear of the room with the front- To Advertise Your Faith Community, call Karen at 703-917-6468 “We were quite satisfied with our choice,” David facing vanity while concealing grout lines. The ef- said of the 1,300-square-foot unit conveniently situ- fect: narrow spaces now seem much wider; ated in an 11-story, 30-year-old Crystal City com- ❖ A black and white art deco-style ceramic bas- plex. “After we had been in residence for about a ket-weave pattern for the shower also prevents slip- year, we started looking for contractors to help us ping; upgrade the master bath, which was terribly dated.” ❖ A blue-grey-black Cambria quartz countertop What came as a surprise as interviews got under color-coordinated with vanity cabinet facings lac- SPECIAL CONNECTIONS CALENDAR way, though, was how few contractors were willing, quered in a black-brush-applied mushroom gray Advertising Deadlines are the previous Thursday unless noted. or able, to work in a condominium. stain. “There are lots of rules and restrictions,” David Polished chrome plumbing fixtures, likewise, com- JULY said. “Eventually, we learned that remodeling a room bine with metal surfaces to form a bright, reflective 7/22/2015...... 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I said ‘Are Alarge aluminum pot already sim- you crazy?’ My family has had a suc- Photos by Shirley Ruhe/the Gazette mering with ketchup, vinegar cessful restaurant for 30 years and we and leftover pork drippings. “We don’t waste would probably go broke in less than anything here,” Allie Barfield, chef at Bilbo five years if we started our own,” she Baggins on Queen Street said. “This BBQ said. sauce is very complex. Now I’m adding the So they moved back to Alexandria sweet chili sauce. We put in cinnamon where they are gradually taking over sticks, Worcestershire sauce, tamarind Bilbo Baggins. “I started in the back paste, sweet red curry of the house (the kitchen) in 2012.” In the Kitchen paste and fresh coffee. Now her husband is the bar manager People taste it and say and in charge of the front of the house. ‘what is in that’.” She explains the recipe is “I have been working here since I half from her husband Garrett’s family, his was a teenager, out in front hosting. I uncle Barfield’s pig pickin’ sauce sold in would always be in the kitchen peel- Steam wafts over the stove as Allie Barfield, chef at Bilbo Baggins on North Carolina grocery stores and half from ing carrots on days off from school or Queen Street, stirs the simmering onion soup that she is making for lunch. her family’s restaurant recipe. rolling silverware in napkins. When “My parents have had this restaurant for my class took a field trip they would stop diet. Also they look for small many years. My father left home in Long here and my dad would make them lunch.” plates.” Island at 16 and went to Switzerland where She picks up a large bottle. “See I’m put- She explains that a number of he was classically trained. He worked as a ting in the molasses to give the barbecue their dishes combine different in- sauce some thickness and the dark gredients than one would expect. color.” It will cook for 2-3 hours. “Years ago we made fried chicken Nine loaves of raisin bread are lined wings but then people didn’t want up on trays waiting to be sliced and de- to eat fried food.” But she says they livered to lunch diners. “This is our fa- reinvented the dragon wings mari- mous raisin bread. I use seven different nated with spicy lime leaf sauce flours that I get from Pennsylvania. and finished with cilantro and People come here just to get it.” On the crushed peanuts for texture. rack below are homemade croutons for “These are popular in the bar.” She the white chocolate bread pudding. “We says her father added pizza a few make everything from scratch here down years ago and thought they would A final step in the preparation of the to the mayo,” she said. A pot of onion sell a few. “But pizzas are very special BBQ sauce is the grating of soup sits on a back burner, steam filling popular and we probably sell 500 lemon and orange peel. The sauce will the kitchen as she stirs the onions into a week. We get our pizza stones simmer for 2-3 hours until it has thick- the broth. Barfield has sliced the onions from Italy and they take a l-o-n-g ened to desired consistency. and sautéed them in canola oil until they time to get here, but they work are softened, added two casseroles of really well. It only takes 2-3 min- chicken stock as well as beef consommé. utes to cook this Shire pizza (shredded people asked her dad what he did and he She will finish it off with fresh thyme. pulled pork, caramelized onions and that said he was a chef, they shrugged their Today she had arrived at 8 a.m. to bake special BBQ sauce) in the 800-900 degree shoulders and said OK. Now with the ad- the bread and begin making the onion oven,” Barfield said. “We used to cook our vent of all of the food networks exploding, soup and lobster and shrimp bisque. pizza there, pointing to a large brick fire- people think it is a glamorous job. But she Then on to the set up and prep work. place in the center of the dining room. “But reflected that most of the time it is not; it is Allie Barfield’s husband, Garrett, The restaurant opens at 11:30 a.m. ex- then the fire marshal came ….” hard work. A crab-asparagus quiche joins a who handles the upfront duties and cept Sunday when it opens at 10:30 for Garrett interjects that one of his favorite Caesar salad on the top shelf ready to be manages the bar, is loading up a brunch. dishes is the fettuccini with seafood, espe- delivered to the first lunch customers. plate with raisin bread made with Barfield has seen tastes change in the cially since they started adding the fresh Barfield double checks the pot, grates in seven different flours from Pennsyl- restaurant over time. “People don’t eat clams and mussels. fresh orange and lemon peel and stirs the vania. as much dessert because they are on a Barfield said that 10 years ago when barbecue sauce one more time. Calendar

Email announcements to gazette@ “Borders & Boundaries.” During Mt. Vernon Recreation Center Art write and talk with teachers. Free. yoga sessions taught by Prasada connectionnewspapers.com. Include date, gallery hours through July at the Class Exhibit. Through July 28, Email Yoga’s Maureen Clyne and enjoy time, location, description and contact for Target Gallery at the Torpedo Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-10 p.m.; [email protected] refreshments provided by St. Elmo’s event: phone, email and/or website. Pho- Factory, 105 N. Union St. Artists Saturday 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday 7 for more. Coffee Pub and other local eateries. tos and artwork welcome. Deadline is were inspired the “outsider’s a.m.-6 p.m. at Saint Elmo’s Coffee Paintings by Stanley Agbontaen. Suitable for all levels. Bring mat, Thursday at noon, at least two weeks be- perspective” for this exhibit. Free. Pub, 2300 Mt. Vernon Ave. View Through Aug. 28 at The Rachel M. towel and water. Free. Call 703-671- fore event. Visit www.torpedofactory.org. drawings and paintings done by the Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts 2000. “Magical, Mystical Animals.” senior art class. Free. Visit Center, 4915 E. Campus Drive. The Special Family Museum Tours. Through July 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.stelmoscoffeepub.com. Maryland-based international artist’s Saturdays through Sept. 7, 10 a.m.-1 ONGOING daily at The Potomac Fiber Arts Hollin Meadows Summertime depictions of scenes are painted on p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Writing Nights. 6:30-7:30 p.m. oil canvas. Free. Visit www.nvcc.edu/ 134 N Royal St. Flexible tours and “Saturate.” Through July 19 during Gallery at the Torpedo Factory, 105 Mondays through Aug. 17 at alexandria/schlesingercenter for hands-on activities provide a deeper gallery hours at the Athenaeum, 201 N. Union St. Studio 18. Artists will Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 more. experience into the social and Prince St. Six artists use different display art inspired by childhood Sherwood Hall Lane. Families and Cool Yoga. Wednesdays through Sept. political life of Alexandria in the 18th mediums to convey moisture. Free. stories and mythical creatures. elementary students (grades 4, 6:30–7:30 p.m. at 1900 Mt. and 19th centuries. Tickets are $5 for Visit www.nvfaa.org. Admission is free. Visit www.potomacfiberartsgallery.com. kindergarten through third) can read, Vernon Ave. Participate in group adults ($4 with AAA card), $3 16 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 9-15, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment PUBLIC NOTICE children ages 5-12, and children ages Oronoco St. A new exhibit on the Memorial Highway. A walking tour Please be advised that a brief fireworks display will take 4 and under as well as Alexandria experiences of the Lee family in that goes behind the scenes to find Public School and Blue Star families Alexandria during the War of 1812 out how food was prepared and place as part of a private event at George Washington’s receive free admission. Coupons examines the contributions of served before the era of microwaves Mount Vernon on the following date: accepted. Call 703-746-4242 or visit Alexandria’s citizens during the and TV dinners. $5 in addition to www.gadsbystavern.org for more. conflict that led to the writing of our estate admission. Visit Saturday, July 11, Baseball Boat to Nationals Park. national anthem through the lives of www.mountvernon.org/ for more. Through Sept. 26 at various time. this iconic Virginia family. Visit Second Thursday Music. between 9:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. (5 minutes) Leaves from the Alexandria Marina, 1 www.leefendallhouse.org or call Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. 7 pm. Cameron St. Baseball fans can avoid 703.548.1789. Second Thursday of every month. The Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association thanks you for your heavy traffic and cruise along the Alexandria Cars & Coffee invites car Visit nvfaa.org to view concert tolerance and apologizes for any disruption. To receive Mount Potomac to Nationals Park. Tickets enthusiasts to meet for coffee at calendar and listen to upcoming Vernon fireworks notifications via e-mail, write to: are $20 one-way and $25 round-trip. Hollin Hall Shopping Center in front Second Thursday Music artists. Visit www.potomacriverboatco.com/ of Roseina’s, 1307 Shenandoah Road. The Monday Morning Birdwalk [email protected]. baseball-boat.php. Owners of classic cars, hot rods, takes place weekly, rain or shine Doggy Happy Hour. Tuesdays exotic cars, motorcycles and more (except during electrical storms, through Oct. at 5-8 p.m. at Jackson meet to share car stories and drink strong winds, or icy trails), at 7 a.m. 20, 480 King St. Enjoy discounted coffee. Group meets the first Sunday (8 a.m. November through March), is drinks and treats with one’s dog. of every month. 8:30-11 a.m. free, requires no reservation and is Free. Visit www.jackson20.com/ George Washington’s Mount open to all. Birders meet in the buzzevents_events.php. Vernon has joined Thomas parking lot at the park’s entrance at Water Taxi to the National Mall. Jefferson’s Monticello and James 3701 Lockheed Blvd. Direct questions Through Nov. 1, at various times at Madison’s Montpelier to expand the to Park staff during normal business Alexandria Marina, 1 Cameron St. “Presidents Passport,” Virginia’s hours at 703-768-2525. Cruise from Old Town to D.C. on the premier presidential trail. As an Art for Life. Third Thursday of every AUDITIONS: Miss Sophia, while stopping view added bonus to this year’s program, month. 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Torpedo Saturday July 11th, 2 pm some of the area’s most popular visitors to the Alexandria Visitors Factory, 105 N. Union St. Hyatt Sunday, July 12th, 7 pm attractions. Tickets are $28 roundtrip Center at 221 King St. showing or Regency Crystal City has partnered and $14 one-way for adults. For purchasing a ticket to any of the will the National Kidney Foundation CALLBACKS: children under 12, tickets are $16 three presidential estates will, upon for a program highlighting a different Tuesday, July 14th, by invitation roundtrip and $8 one-way. Visit request, receive for free Alexandria’s artist each month for a year. www.potomacriverboatco.com/. “Key to the City” pass, which grants Civil War Sundays. 1-5 p.m. at LAUGHING STOCK, a backstage farce, with a Journey to Be Free: Alexandria access into nine historic sites and Alexandria Archaeology Museum, behind-the-scene look at the world of Summer Freedmen’s Cemetery. Tuesday- museums in Alexandria-a $26 added 105 North Union St., #327. Learn Stock Theatre that is nowhere close to Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Alexandria value. Visit more about the Civil War as it Broadway in any and all aspects. All characters Black History Museum, 902 Wythe www.PresPassport.Monticello.org for occurred in Alexandria. Find are stereotypical theater types that all of us St. A new exhibit tracing the 150- more. dioramas, newspaper articles and have worked with, loved, and in some cases year history of the long-forgotten Fifty Years of Collecting. Tuesday- more. Free. Visit have been or will be. Details listed under the Freedmen’s Cemetery, its rediscovery Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays www.alexandriaarchaeology.org. pull-down “auditions” button on our website. and how the new Contrabands and noon-5 p.m. Fort Ward Museum Freedmen’s Cemetery Memorial was 4301 West Braddock Road. An SHOW DATES: created at the site. Call 703-746- anniversary exhibit of objects from 4356. the Fort Ward collection. Free. Visit CAMPS, CLASSES & WORKSHOPS September 5-26, 2015 Their Fates Intertwined: The Lees www.fortward.org or call 703-746- Tiny Dancers 2015 Summer of Alexandria in the War of 4848. Camps. Each session includes daily Little Theatre of Alexandria 1812. Wednesday- Saturday, 10 Dinner for the Washingtons. Noon instruction in ballet, a snack, fine 600 Wolfe Street • 703-683-0496 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Lee- at George Washington’s Mount motor exercise through a theme- www.thelittletheatre.com Fendall House and Gardens, 614 Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon See Calendar, Page 20

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Photos by Connor Ortman/The Gazettet lizabeth and Rick Classes & Workshops E Myllenbeck have a vision for 207 King St. They want to turn the historic 1810 Bartleman house in the heart of Old Town into the Sonoma Cellar, Nightlife a wine-tasting room, bistro, and gift shop. Originally from Sonoma County, Calif., the newlyweds came to the area just short of four years ago on business; Rick Myllenbeck works with the U.S. Navy. “We really missed the Northern California wine-tasting experience. So, when we came out here, The interior of the future home of the Sonoma Cellar we talked a lot about it and our Elizabeth and Rick Myllenbeck in front of the future Tasting Room. Sonoma Cellar is located at 207 King friends said ‘You know what? You Sonoma Cellar. St. and the owners, Rick and Elizabeth Myllenbeck, should do that here,’” said Rick plan to open in late July or early Aug. Myllenbeck. They plan to outfit the King ing up to code. “It’s been left to ruin,” Eliza- Street location with 112 seats. Guests will beth Myllenbeck said. “The last upgrade to kitchen hood. “We’re doing everything we craftsman KC Cromwell from a tree har- find wine predominantly from Sonoma the building was 1989 … Not only are we can to help make it right and not cut cor- vested in Mount Vernon. County and Virginia to be served in the in the midst of trying to open a wine-tast- ners,” said Rick Myllenbeck. “We’re optimistic people,” said Elizabeth upstairs dining room and in the outdoor ing room, we are in the middle of historic As of late June, the building is unfur- Myllenbeck. The Myllenbecks plan to open “wine garden” alongside a full menu pre- preservation.” nished and unfabricated, but with promis- by late July or early August. To contribute, pared by Chef Bernard Henry. Sonoma will After some funding queries, the ing details. Industrial-style pendant lamps visit www.indiegogo.com/projects/sonoma- be the first wine tasting room in Alexan- Myllenbecks launched an Indiegogo cam- hang from soaring ceilings in the dining cellar-historic-preservation-wine. dria. paign to help with the costs of a $88,000 room, and the tasting room is equipped with However, the couple must bring the build- HVAC system and industrial-strength a 20-foot-long tasting table built by local –Sarai Johnson Calendar

From Page 19 Summer camps and activities are Tween Yoga. Thursdays, May 28-July start at $25. There is a $25 minimum an hour-long cruise through the related craft and a story with dress- available for youth ages 2-17 and 16. 4-5 p.m. at at 532YOGA, 532 N. food and beverage purchase required Alexandria Seaport. Tickets are $16 up dance interpretation. The session include sports, dance, creative arts, Washington St. Suite 100. 532Yoga per guest, except for general for adults and $10 for children. Dogs culminates with a recital and computer, chess, enrichment, nature, uses yoga to help tweens develop admission tickets. Visit ride free. Visit reception. Tiny Dancers is designed adventure, Out of School Time greater self-confidence. The www.thecarlyleclub.com. www.potomacriverboatco.com/ for ages 2-12, featuring a (residents only) and classic camps. workshop fee is $125 or $20 for Four Mile Summer Movie Festival. canine-cruise.php. performance based ballet, tap, jazz The guide has an index listing camps drop-in classes. Visit Movies start at dusk and are shown Old Fashioned Cookout and Talent and musical theater curriculum. The by week offered and age group. www.532Yoga.com. at the Four Mile Conservatory Showcase 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Fort studio is located at 621 S. Register online or in-person at the Drawing and Painting Lab for Building, 4109 Mt. Vernon Ave. Hunt Park. 8999 Fort Hunt Road. Washington St., Alexandria. Call 703- Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson St. The Teens. Wednesdays, June 24-July National Community Church’s Fun family event with lots of food, 739-0900 or visit Summer Fun Guide is available for 15, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Green Spring inaugural summer movie festival is music, door prizes, games, face www.tinydancers.com for more. download at www.alexandriava.gov/ Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. co-sponsored by the City of painting for children, a photo booth, Art League Summer Camps. Recreation. Free printed brochures Teens ages 13-17 may explore Alexandria. Film schedule is as and a talent show. Tickets are $16 Registration for Summer Art Camp will be available at City Hall, techniques including concepts of follows: Friday, July 10, “The Lego for adults, $8 for ages 6-12, free for 2015 is now open. Art Camps run recreation centers, and public shape, line, texture and color Movie;” Friday, Aug. 7, “Mcfarland children 6 and under. For tickets, Monday to Friday, June 22-Aug. 21. libraries. Call the Registration and blending. The fee is $77 for four 2- USA;” Friday, Sept. 11, “Cool contact [email protected] or Camps are available for ages 5 and Reservation Office at 703-746-5414. hour lessons. Visit Runnings.” Bring a blanket or chair. [email protected]. older, with morning, afternoon, or all Photography Workshop. 10:30 a.m.- www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Free. Visit www.theaterchurch.com Music Performance. 6:30-9 p.m. at day options. Subjects include: 12 p.m. at Multiple Exposures Gallery greenspring. for more. Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N drawing, cartooning, painting, on 105 N. Union St. Photographers Union St. As part of Alexandria Live and enthusiasts of all skill levels are Music Week, Nomadic Jazz will be photography, ceramics, sculpture, MONDAY/JULY 6-AUG. 24 JULY 10-19 jewelry, fiber arts, clay animation, invited to share work, ideas, and hosting saxophonist and composer and Basic Art Camp (a new medium questions at this free workshop held Yoga for Gardeners. Mondays Alexandria Live Music Week. Elijah Jamal Balbed. Admission is each day). $155-$345. Visit on the last Sunday of each month, through Aug. 24, 9:45-10:45 a.m. at Various times at venues throughout $22. Visit www.torpedofactory.org/ www.theartleague.org/content/ except December. No reservations. Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green the city. Find music from almost event/nomadic-jazz/ art_camp for more. Call 703-683-2205. Spring Road. This class is a gentle every genre. Admission varies by Alexandria/USA Birthday 2015 Youth Summer Art Camp. Community Dance. 7:30-9:30 p.m. introduction to the Vinyasa method venus. Visit www.livemusicweek.com Celebration. 7-10 p.m. at Oronoco July 20-25 or July 27-31 at Del Ray every third Friday at Hollin Hall which helps participants increase the for a full schedule. Bay Park, 100 Madison St. Watch Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah strength, flexibility and endurance fireworks and live entertainment. Road. Live music. Tickets are $4. Call necessary for gardening. The class is Free. Visit Ave. Youth ages 8-14 spend one SATURDAY/JULY 11 week creating art and learning 703-765-4573. held indoors. The class is $86 per www.visitalexandriava.com/ creative techniques, followed by a Life Drawing. Del Ray Artisans offers a person. Register on-line at Alexandria’s Historic Breweries alexandria-birthday-celebration/. one-day gallery show. All art range of open life drawing sessions www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Guided Tour and Tasting. 10 Old Time Banjo Festival. 7:30 p.m. supplies, lunch, and snacks are for anyone to develop life-drawing greenspring. a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Old Town. Learn at The Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 provided. $300 per child. skills further. Drop-in for the session about the history of local breweries Mount Vernon Ave. 9th Annual Mike and bring supplies to draw or paint on a walking tour. Tickets are $20. Seeger commemorative festival, Scholarships are available. See FRIDAY/JULY 10 www.TheDelRayArtisans.org/ our live models. Fee ranges from $8- Visit www.visitalexandriava.com/ featuring Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxer, ArtCamp. $12. All skill levels are welcome. Del Jason D. Williams and Dale things-to-do/summer-in-alexandria/. Jayme Stone, David Reed, and Adam Grown-Ups Art Camp. June 29-July Ray Artisans is located at 2704 Watson & The Lonestars. 7:30 Gardening Exposition. 10:30 a.m.- Hurt. Tickets start at $29.50. Visit 17 at Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Mount Vernon Ave. Visit p.m. at The Birchmere Music Hall, 12 p.m. at Burke Branch Library, www.birchmere.com/calendar for Vernon Ave. Adult art instruction www.TheDelRayArtisans.org for a 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Combining 4701 Seminary Road. The Master tickets. including 37 workshops and events. schedule. both country and rock, Jason D. Gardeners of Northern Virginia Community Yoga. Wednesdays 9:30- Williams performs along with Dale provide a program on container Classes range from working with MONDAY/JULY 13 resin to polymer clay; from creating a 10:30 a.m. and Sundays 7:30-8:45 Watson. Tickets start at $25. Visit gardening and composting with monotype or paper masterpiece to p.m. at 532YOGA, 532 N. www.birchmere.com/calendar/ for focuses ranging from selecting and Gardening Program. 7-8:30 p.m. at learning how to tango. Visit Washington St. Suite 100. No tickets. potting plants to building a compost Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen www.thedelrayartisans.org. experience required to participate in Tom Principato Band. 8 p.m. at The pile. Free. Enroll at mgnv.org. St. The Master Gardeners of Northern Summer of Smiles. The Recreation, weekly community class. Suggested Carlyle Club, 2050 Ballenger Ave. Canine Cruise. 11 a.m. at Alexandria Virginia present “Rebooting Your Parks and Cultural Activities’ $10 donation. Visit Tom Principato performs his City Marina, 1 Cameron St. The Summer Herb Garden,” a session Summer Fun Guide, is now available. www.532yoga.com. trademark guitar riffs live. Tickets family dog is welcome to join in on focused on maintenance and helpful

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tips. Free. Register at mgnv.org. together since they were boys, the Shenandoah Road. The dance is open dig with professional archaeologists. brothers have only been a working to the public and features the Mount JULY 18-24 The camp costs $400 per session with band since 1995. Tickets are $39.50. Vernon Swing Band. $4 at the door. “Jon Meadows – A Soldier’s full scholarships available. Visit SUNDAY/JULY 12 Visit www.birchmere.com for more. Call 703-765-4573. Voice.” Opening reception is on www.torpedofactory.com. Southside Johnny & The Asbury July 18, at 6 p.m. Gallery hours Jukes. 7:30 p.m. at The Birchmere Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. FRIDAY/JULY 17 FRIDAY-SATURDAY/JULY 17-18 Thursday, 10 a.m.–9 p.m., and TUESDAY/JULY 21 Closely associated with Bruce Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra. Comcast Outdoor Film Festival. Sunday, 12-6 p.m. at Torpedo Genealogical Clues in Records. 1-3 Springsteen, Southside Johnny and 8 p.m. at The Carlyle Club, 2050 5:30 p.m. at Waterfront Park. Watch Factory Art Center, 105 N Union St, p.m. at Hollin Hall Senior Center, his band performs live. Tickets start Ballenger Ave. Tony Sands celebrates films on a 40-foot inflatable movie Studio 12. Veteran Army Staff Sgt. 1500 Shenandoah Road. Learn how at $39.50. Visit www.birchmere.com. 100 years of Sinatra’s music. Tickets screen. Films are as follows: Friday, Jon Meadows tells his story—the to find clues about your ancestors in start at $28. There is a $25 minimum July 17 – “How to Train Your Dragon narrative of his war experience— legal documents in Chuck Mason’s food and beverage purchase required 2” (PG); Saturday, July 18 – “X-Men: through visual art. Admission is free. talk: “Understanding the Hidden TUESDAY/JULY 14 per guest, except for general Days of Future Past” (PG-13). Bring Visit www.theartleague.com or call Clues in Records.” Free. Visit Bastille Day Wine Dinner. 7 p.m. at admission tickets. Visit blankets and chairs. Free. Visit 703-683-1780. www.mvgenealogy.org or call 703- Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N www.thecarlyleclub.com. www.AlexandriaFilmFest.com, 768-4101. Royal St. Eat an 18th century-inspired www.AlexandriaVA.gov or call 703- Steeleye Span Concert. 7:30 p.m. at five-course dinner paired with fine 746-5592. SUNDAY/JULY 19 The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon French wines. Tickets are $100. RSVP SATURDAY/JULY 18 Nasar Abadey Jazz Performance. Ave. British folk rock group Steeleye by calling 703-747-4242 or by Folk Night Friday. 6:30-9:30 p.m. at 4-6 p.m. at Meade Memorial Span performs. Tickets start at $35. visiting shop.alexandriava.gov. Durant Arts Center, 1605 Cameron SATURDAY/JULY 18 Episcopal Church, 322 N Alfred Visit www.birchmere.com to buy Toad the Wet Sprocket. 7:30 p.m. at St. Featured artist ilyAIMY plays “Sing for your Life” Free Vocal Street. Free with suggested donation tickets. The Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 acoustic rock with mixed genre Workshop. 1– 5 p.m. at of $15. Call 703-549-1334 or visit Mount Vernon Ave. American inspirations. $10 for residents and Convergence Arts Initiative (Main www.meadechurch.org for more. alternative rock band perform with $15 for non-residents in advance, Building), 1801 N Quaker Lane. The Ambrosia. 7:30 p.m. at The Birchmere JULY 23-SEPT. 6 guest Derik Hultquist. Tickets start at $15 for residents and $20 for non- Alexandria Singers are offering a new Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. “Fields.” Gallery hours at The $45. Visit www.birchmere.com/ residents at the door. Visit program to anyone interested in An American rock band from Athenaeum Gallery, 201 Prince St. calendar for tickets. www.alexandriava.gov. developing his or her singing talents California performs live. Tickets start Abstract Artists David Carlson and Tom Teasley: Sonic Saturation in a stress-free choral environment. at $29.50. Visit www.birchmere.com. Pat Goslee make art based on their Performance and Sound The program will include one-on-one interests in spiritual exploration and WEDNESDAY/JULY 15 Installation. 7 p.m. at The instruction from a trained teacher, energy fields. Free. Visit Toad the Wet Sprocket. 7:30 p.m. at Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. This one- group practice with experienced MONDAY/JULY 20 www.nvfaa.org for more. The Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 time installation, inspired and singers, and a chance to perform in Jonny Lang. 7:30 p.m. at The Mount Vernon Ave. American created with water, will include pre- front of friends and family. Open to Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount alternative rock band perform with recorded ambient sound combined all ages 12 and up (minors must be Vernon Ave. Jonny Lang brings THURSDAY-SATURDAY/JULY 23-25 guest Derik Hultquist. Tickets start at with live performance on unusual accompanied by an adult, who need modern blues to the Birchmere. Summer Theatre Program $45. Visit www.birchmere.com/ instruments. $15 admission. Visit not participate in the singing). Free. Tickets start at $69.50. Visit Presents: “Bye Bye Birdie.” calendar for tickets. www.nvfaa.org for more. Email www.birchmere.com/calendar. Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Marine Chamber Orchestra [email protected]. Saturday, 2 p.m. at Bishop Ireton Concert Series. 7:30 p.m. at The “Solo Baroque.” 3 p.m. at The High School, 201 Cambridge Road. THURSDAY-SUNDAY/JULY 16-18 Schlesinger Center, 4915 East Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Listen MONDAY-THURSDAY/JULY 20-JULY 24 See a production of the musical The Bacon Brothers. 7:30 p.m. at Campus Drive. The United States to Baroque violinist Michael de Summer Camp. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at theatre classic, “Bye Bye Birdie,” put The Birchmere Music Hall 3701, Marine Chamber Orchestra continues Sapio. Free. Donations accepted. the Alexandria Archaeology Museum, on by the Summer Theatre Program Mount Vernon Ave. The Bacon its summer concert series. Free. Visit Contact [email protected] 105 N Union St. Kids aged 12-15 are and directed by Andrew Curtin. Brothers is the American musical duo www.nvcc.edu/schlesingercenter. or call 703-409-5859. invited to apply to an archaeology Tickets are $8 for seniors and of Michael Bacon and Kevin Bacon. Community Dance. 7:30-9:30 p.m. at camp hosted by Alexandria students, $10 for adults. Contact Although they have played music Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Archaeology where campers can Katie Murray at participate in a real archaeological [email protected].

Exp. 7/31/15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 9-15, 2015 ❖ 19 Sports Two Local Athletes Play in Cal Ripken League winning attitude,” said Russo. Using the summer Sullivan took over the reins in 2006 with a single assistant and two junior varsity to further develop coaches. He now is working with four assistant coaches and three junior varsity their skills. coaches. “Our coaching staff now has a lot of ex- By Josh Belanger perience with guys who played college The Gazette sports,” said Sullivan. “These coaches mo- tivate guys to play in college and they know revious to 2012, the West what it takes. If they tell them to hit the Potomac baseball program had weight room, they do it.” P nine players recruited to play Sullivan attributes the success to a com- college baseball. Since then bination of a much better coaching staff and eight players have been recruited and have more talented kids who are better-prepared played collegiately, while another student, and willing to work hard. He referenced the yet to graduate has signed his letter of in- Mt. Vernon Mavericks travel baseball club tent. as a major factor in the community. Two of those players are Dan Jarrell and “Fort Hunt Little League is great for kids, Billy Lescher and both are playing this sum- but it doesn’t play the competition that mer for the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball travel teams play or the amount of games League. Jarrell pitches for the D.C. Grays, they play,” said Sullivan. “The Mavericks while Lescher pitchers for the Alexandria Billy Lescher Dan Jarrell began developing talented players and guys Aces. Both are enjoying the luxury of living saw they could play with kids from all over at home, instead of with a host family, as man year he appeared just twice, throwing new ways to attack hitters,” said Jarrell. and now they want to dedicate their time most of their teammates are. an inning and a third. The only other player from West Potomac to get better.” “It’s pretty awesome to be living at home Besides both being pitchers from West who has played in the Cal League is Jayme Jarrell, who grew up in Vienna, didn’t play and playing baseball this summer,” said Potomac who occasionally played first base, Murray. Murray played in 25 games for the travel baseball, but Lescher played on the Lescher. “It’s a lot better than working.” these two arms couldn’t be more different. Herndon Braves last summer. Murray Mavericks for a number of years. It wasn’t “Living with a host family is great and it’s Jarrell is a crafty lefty who relies on his lo- graduated in 2013 and currently plays for until high school when they both realized a good experience,” said Jarrell. “But it’s cation and off-speed pitches to get players George Mason University. their potential to play at the next level. A much better to be at home and sleep in your out. Lescher, on the other hand, is a hard- Not only has West Potomac had more key factor for both Jarrell and Lescher was own bed and just focus on baseball.” throwing righty with a fastball that touches players go on to the next level, they have playing for teams that traveled to college Jarrell, a graduate in 2012, was recruited 90 mph. had more success on the field. Since 2011, campuses to play in front of college coaches, from West Potomac to play at Randolph- As of Tuesday, June 30, Jarrell and Coach Jim Sullivan and the Wolverines have known as showcase teams. Macon. After his first season, he transferred Lescher both have made multiple appear- not had a season with less than 12 wins, “Playing on that team definitely gained to Washington College, where he has estab- ances in the Cal League. Jarrell is currently with 15 wins in 2014 being the highest win my interest on playing college baseball but lished himself as the ace of the Shoremen 1-1 in two starts, with three other appear- total for Sullivan in 10 years. Next year, it also gave me confidence that I knew I staff. This season he posted a 4-3 record ances out of the bullpen. In 11.1 innings he Sullivan expects to pick up his 100th win, could play at the next level,” said Jarrell. with a 3.22 earned run average in 50 in- has five strikeouts allowing just six earned currently at 94. Since the league is wood bat, both Jarrell nings pitched. He led his team in wins, com- runs. Hank Russo, a local coach that works with and Lescher enjoy being able to attack hit- plete games, innings pitched and only sur- Lescher has had one start and appeared the Wolverines in the off-season, believes ters more aggressively without fear of let- rendered eight walks all year. three times in relief. In 8.1 innings, he has that West Potomac is developing a culture ting up a homerun. Lescher, who graduated in 2014, was re- nine strikeouts and has only allowed two of success. “I feel more confident to work the inner cruited by Penn after racking up 105 earned runs. “The younger kids see that there is path and outer half of the plate knowing that if I strikeouts his senior year, fifth most in Wol- “In this league there’s more talent so it way beyond high school and that becomes leave the ball over the plate it won’t be a verine history in a single season. In his fresh- forces me to make adjustments and find the culture of the program and it creates a homerun,” said Lescher. “Unless you really square the ball up, its not going to fly like it would with a metal MVHS Grad Balde To Play Lacrosse at Arcadia bat, so my approach has been to pound the zone and make them earn their way on,” ouctar Balde spent four seasons level and intensity of college ball. said Jarrell. as a member of the Mount Q: At what age did you start playing la- Now that they both are at the next level, M crosse? the focus turns to improving and develop- Vernon varsity boys’ lacrosse Balde: I started playing lacrosse when I was 13. ing as pitchers. The Cal League enables team. As a senior, Balde was named Defen- Q: When did you realize playing college sive Player of the Year in Conference 13, lacrosse was an option for you? them to work on their game and not have and earned first-team all-state honors in 5A. Balde: The summer of my sophomore year is to worry about school or work. It also gives when I realized that college ball was an option. He helped the Majors finish 10-5 and reach them an opportunity to have fun and meet Q: Mount Vernon went 10-5 in 2015 and new people. the conference championship game. finished Conference 13 runner-up. What Balde, who will continue his lacrosse ca- are your thoughts on the season went? “It’s pretty awesome to be playing with reer at Arcadia University, recently partici- Balde: It was a fun season. Losing in the confer- guys from different schools and from all ence championship was disappointing, but doesn’t over the country,” said Lescher. “We just got pated in a Q&A via email with The Gazette. change the great memories our team made. Q: What is your favorite memory of play- a guy that came from Omaha who played Q: You’ll be playing lacrosse at Arcadia ing lacrosse at Mount Vernon? for UVA, which is really cool.” University next season. What made Balde: My favorite memory playing Mount “It’s a great opportunity to go and work Arcadia the right choice for you? Vernon lacrosse was from my freshman year, lis- 24/7 and develop more as a player this sum- Balde: Arcadia was a school that showed a lot of tening to Coach Dale Nalls’ pregame speeches. interest in me since my junior year and I feel I will Q: Do you have a specific game day rou- mer and gain more confidence for next sea- be entering a program that will nurture me. tine? son,” said Jarrell. Q: What position(s) will you play? Balde: I had to get some Moe’s every game day Photo by Tori Hester After the summer Jarrell will be heading Balde: I will be playing defense and possibly long but that’s about it. into his senior year as the ace at Washing- stick midfield. Q: What do you like to do when you’re Mount Vernon graduate Mouctar Q: What are you most looking forward to not playing a sport? Balde, left, will play lacrosse at ton College, while Lescher looks to estab- about going to college? Balde: When I’m not playing a sport I enjoy Arcadia University. lish himself into the Penn pitching rotation Balde: I’m looking forward to the competition working out and talking with friends. as a sophomore.

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