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/The Gazette Welcome to Mount Vernon By Supervisor Gerry Hyland 24th Annual Potomac Watershed Cleanup at Little Hunting Creek. The creek covers more than nine acres in Mount Vernon District Fairfax County and is in the watershed of the Potomac River. elcome W to Mount The Forces That Shape Mount Vernon Vernon, an area steeped in history Transit study to relieve Route 1 corridor traffic gridlock; and full of exciting activities. If you are a boundary studies to relieve overcrowded schools. history buff, you will enjoy a trip to By Gerald A. Fill rily, it will affect local and regional traffic area school boundary changes to manage Mount Vernon Estate, Gunston Hall The Gazette which is already causing traffic gridlock. increases in student enrollment and West and Woodlawn Plantation. If you pre- The ability of Federal, State, and local gov- Potomac High School overcrowding, and fer natural spaces, be sure to explore he decision several years ago by ernment leaders to effectively cope with the determine which students end up in what our extensive park systems in Mason the federal Base Realignment impact on traffic of the schools. Neck, Laurel Hill, and Dyke Marsh and Closure Commission Belvoir expansion will And this summer Fairfax County began a along the George Washington Memo- T What’s Ahead rial Parkway. (BRAC) to massively expand the determine the pace of long awaited county-wide transit study that Fort Belvoir military base on Route 1 near other developments will set in motion decisions on road and If active recreation is more your Woodlawn Plantation will continue to be and the quality of life of Mount Vernon area mass transit improvements in the Route 1 thing, you can play a round of golf on felt by the Mount Vernon community in residents and businesses. corridor. The decisions should eventually the world class Laurel Hill Golf Course many ways and for years to come. Prima- Plans are in the works for Mount Vernon See Focusing, Page 30 or let the kids splash around in the Pirates Cove Waterpark and explore our Fairfax County Recreation Cen- ters. The Potomac River is always Newcomers Are Needed to Volunteer beautiful with some of the best bass fishing in the country. You can launch out of Belle Haven or Pohick Bay ma- Here are four rinas. agencies to join. New shops and restaurants are being built along Richmond Highway, so By Ed Simmons, Jr. be sure to shop and dine along Mount The Gazette Vernon’s main street. Perhaps you want to try your hand at civic matters ltruistic? and join one of our over 150 civic or AEnjoy helping others? homeowners associations represented Although affluent homes predomi- by the Mount Vernon Council or South

Photo by nate in the Mount Vernon community, along County Federation. Be sure to attend the Route 1 corridor there are numbers of Mount Vernon’s Town Meeting held on homeless people camping in the woods and the Saturday before the Super Bowl numerous families struggling to put food Ed Simmons, Jr to learn about our district and ask on the table and subsisting in crowded questions of its elected representa- apartments and rundown motels. tives. I hope my enthusiasm has con- To make a difference, volunteer at the vinced you to participate in your com- following four nonprofit local agencies. munity and its many activities.

./The Gazette If you are a newcomer reading this NEW HOPE HOUSING message, I welcome you wholeheart- With a focus on sheltering the homeless edly. If you already are a resident of and helping them find work, the adminis- the Mount Vernon District, I don’t trative offices of New Hope Housing are have to convince you of the benefits located at 8407 Richmond Highway. Call of living here and hope that you con- Sherry Edelkamp (left) of New Hope Housing discusses the evening meal 703-799-2293. tinue to enjoy all the best that our dis- at the Rising Hope hypothermia shelter with volunteers from Christ New Hope Housing operates the Kennedy trict offers. See Volunteers, Page 30 Church, Kerry Erisman, Esperanza Hall and Kat Schrieber. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ August 23-29, 2012 ❖ 3 Compiled by Gerald A. Fill Newcomers & Community Guide The Gazette Community Leaders Outline High Priority Local Issues

Foundation. “At North Hill the community must de- “The Lorton Arts Foundation (LAF) is a Gerald Hyland Hyland commented on these issues: cide if they want to support amending the jewel at the corner of Ox and Lorton roads Supervisor, Mount Vernon District: “The Route 1 widening project will help Comprehensive Plan and rezone the prop- which has struggled to raise money during ❖ Widen the Richmond Highway through ease the daily traffic backups around Fort erty to permit more density in a multifam- the recession. A second successful concert Woodlawn and Fort Belvoir. Belvoir …. As part of the process, the Na- ily development with a mix of market rate series has been started over the summer at ❖ Revitalize Richmond Highway, includ- tional Trust for Historic Preservation must and affordable units at no cost to Fairfax the LAF …. I encourage everyone to visit ing implementing the Laurel Hill Adaptive decide if they will continue to lease the County through a public-private partner- the art facility and/or take classes at this Reuse Plan, deciding on the residential den- Woodlawn Stables property past 2016 be- ship, or have Fairfax County finance ap- wonderful facility …. Mount Vernon is truly sity and building housing at North Hill, and fore the Board of Supervisors can endorse proximately $9 million in bonds to build a great place to live.” ensuring the survival of the Lorton Arts any (Route 1) alignment option. 67 manufactured homes. See Priorities, Page 5

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From Page 4 703-768-7730 [email protected] Alex./Wessynton $669,900 Dan Storck 3210 Wessynton Way School Board member, noted the OPEN One of Wessynton’s most exquisitely remodeled homes, just steps to community pool, tennis & boat ramp. Quality top elementary and secondary SUNDAY workmanship apparent in the beautiful renovations top to education issues facing Mount bottom including kit (granite, SS, semi-custom cabinetry), Vernon area residents: 3 baths, master bedroom, & stunning family rm. 3 gas ❖ fireplaces, including one in the Master Bedroom which A new superintendent search also has a fabulous walk-in closet. A must-see! 1-2 minutes will soon begin in order to replace to Mt. Vernon Estate & George Washington Pkwy for current Superintendent Jack Dale, scenic commute along the Potomac – 5 minutes to Ft. Belvoir, 15 mins to Huntington Metro & Old Town, Alex–Mt. Vernon Bike Trail runs alongside the Potomac River from Mt. Vernon to Georgetown & connects to the C & O Canal. who will retire June 30, 2013. ❖ Boundary studies will be con- Alex./Stoneybrooke $459,900 ducted in the elementary school 7001 Brookington Court This home is absolutely stunning & has areas north of Fort Belvoir both UNDER great architectural design, w/its open floor east and west of Route 1 to deter- plan, soaring ceilings, skylights, & large CONTRACT windows overlooking beautiful landscap- mine where a projected 1,000 new ing. It has 3BRs/2BAs w/a garage. It shows beautifully & is in meticulously students will attend school. Simul- maintained condition. The kitchen taneously, all Mount Vernon Dis- w/granite counters has been totally renovated & opens to the family room. The trict middle and high school bathrooms have been remodeled. Glass doors off the family room open to the patio & boundaries will be involved in a lovely bkyd. Great location – just minutes to Old Town. This home is turn-key & is a 10! boundary study to address the pro- Alex./Riverwood $792,500 jected overcrowding at West 9301 Ludgate Drive Potomac High School and to bet- Beautiful, brick 3-level colonial in prestig- ter utilize existing educational ca- ious waterfront community of Riverwood, with Potomac water views in the back. One pacity at other schools. of Riverwood’s largest models, this stately ❖ Capital and operating fund- home has over 3500 finished sq. ft. 5BR, ing needs to be sustained in order 3.5 Ba, 2 fireplaces, fully finished base- ment, 2 car garage. Beautiful hdwd floors to continue to maintain first class main and upper level. 2-tier deck overlooks schools. Per capita funding levels spectacular backyard. 5 min to Ft. Belvoir, 15 to Old Town, 25 to Reagan Nat’l Airport, are lower than they were five years and scenic commute along GW Pkwy and Potomac into D.C. This house is a gem! ago and everything possible must Alex./Mt. Vernon $319,000 be done to refocus our resources 7901 Martha Washington Street on core achievement goals. Lovely 3BR/2BA Rambler with ❖ Family Room addition and a We must continue to large screened (20x19) porch. strengthen student achievement. Beautiful corner lot with fish When enriched academics are pond off the porch. Large needed, it means offering ad- Tim McGhee shed/workshop out back. vanced instruction in a classroom, Hardwood floors add to the charm. Minutes to Ft. Belvoir, 15 to Old Town, 25 to National in a center, or at special schools. Republican for Delegate Airport and 30/35 mins to Pentagon/D.C. Our mission must remain ensur- Alex./Riverside $444,900 ing that each child reaches their Tim is standing for election to the 8406 Wagon Wheel Road full potential. Virginia House of Delegates. OPEN This is a lovely home, beautifully renovated, on a lg landscaped lot, SUNDAY in a sweet-neighborhood, AND…at David Versel Special Election: September 4, 2012 a great price! Open floorplan, easy flow, gorgeous hdwd flrs main & Executive Director, Southeast Day after Labor Day, Back to School Day upper lvls, replacement windows. Fairfax Development Corporation: Beautiful kit w/corian counters & ❖ • Health care needs to remain about patients, doctors, and cherry cabinetry. Remodeled Improve Route 1 Connectiv- baths. Lots of light. Carport. It’s a Gem!! Minutes to Ft., Belvoir, 15 to ity, ie., improve the connections quality of care; not become a data-centered bureaucracy. Metro and Old Town. between major arterials and • Family law should support families, and ensure justice is Alex./Wessynton $649,900 nodes. 8802 Four Seasons ❖ also provided for single-parent and broken homes. Bring rail transit to the area. OPEN Large, stunning, contemporary Colonial ❖ Obtain proffers from develop- • Transportation should be about ensuring a way for our in popular Mount Vernon Community of SUNDAY Wessynton. This lovely home is highly ers to help pay for the transporta- economy to grow, expand, and be prepared for the future. updated: kitchen remodeled in ’07, HVAC tion and environmental improve- & hot water heater replaced ’07, energy- ments as part of the already un- Virginia House District 45: Arlington • Alexandria • Fairfax County efficient replacement windows, freshly painted interior – family room w/vaulted derway multimillion dollar invest- Español: http://es.TimMcGhee.us • Korean: http://ko.TimMcGhee.us ceiling off kitchen – large beautiful picture ments in commercial and residen- Arabic: http://ar.TimMcGhee.us • More languages available windows throughout overlook a large, private, landscaped lot on a quiet cul-de-sac – tial building projects along the In-law bedroom & bath on main level – 5 minutes to Ft. Belvoir – This is a Keeper! Paid for and Authorized by Friends of Tim McGhee Route 1 corridor. Alex./Mt. Vernon $452,900 ❖ Expand the availability of din- Web: TimMcGhee.us • [email protected] • give.TimMcGhee.us 8620 Curtis Avenue Lovely, spacious 4BR/3BA Split in ing and entertainment offerings the heart of Mt. Vernon – Hard- ❖ Do what it takes to bring to- wood floors throughout main level, gether the Lee and Mount Vernon eat-in kitchen with ceramic tiled floor. Walkout lower level offers a communities and its leaders to family room w/wood FPL, new car- pursue a unified vision of a revi- pet and new sliding glass door to a talized Route 1 corridor. large, fenced back yard. Also, a 4th BR, 3rd bath and den. 5 minutes to Ft. Belvoir, 15 mins to Old Town, 25 to NTL Airport and 30 to D.C./Pentagon. Priced for a quick sale. Scott Surovell For more information: State Delegate, 44th District: www.RexReiley.com See Priorities, Page 6 Each Office Independently Owned and Operated www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ August 23-29, 2012 ❖ 5 Newcomers & Community Guide Priorities

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❖ Widen Route 1 and provide a transit model that will support redevelopment for the next 100 years.

❖ Improve and expand public education Photo by assistance. We need to expand opportunities for early childhood education and fully

fund our secondary school system. The Louise Krafft state is not fully funding our public education needs. In addition, the cost of higher education in Virginia is out of control. We are supporting our state colleges at 50

percent of the inflation-adjusted levels we /The Gazette were 20 years ago. This needs to change. ❖ Virginia needs to expand its Medicaid eligibility requirements and establish a health insurance exchange so individuals can have access to affordable insurance. Actor Ron Field portraying ❖ We need to do a better job of estab- Artemus Tucker engages the lishing systems of elder care support to children in reenacting the story allow seniors to age in place. Our area has of the Oxen and the Lion during one of the highest concentrations of se- an afternoon of storytelling at niors. the Mount Vernon Estate. ❖ We need to protect the water quality of the streams in the Mount Vernon area environment. by establishing storm water controls, and to provide a means to reduce and prevent litter and toxic runoff to prevent contami- Betsy Martin nation of our streams and rivers. Also, the Chair, Environment & Recreation Commit state should adopt renewal energy tax in- centives to help preserve and protect our See Issues, Page 7

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The Grist Mill Historic Huntley Outlining High Priority Local Issues

From Page 6 ❖ Integrate new units of affordable housing into our community that serve all income levels; through tee, MVCCA: mixed use developments and in conjunction with the ❖ We must develop the will and urge the funding development of public facilities. necessary to adequately address the serious air and ❖ Make use of vacant county lands and institu- water quality problems we face in the area. tional properties such as religious facilities or hospi- ❖ We need to reduce stormwater runoff, and re- tals for the provision of workforce housing. duce water pollution. ❖ We have to prepare for climate change; severe heat, extreme weather, including extreme storms. SHIRLEY MARSHALL ❖ A third challenge is to ensure that all people, Newly appointed executive director, United Commu- but especially children, are provided with opportunity Ministries (UCM), who directs one of several nities to experience the natural world. We are so non-profit service providers assisting needy individu- wired to our electronic media that we tend to be cut als and families in the Route 1 Corridor, said: off from the natural world; the sensual and spiritual “Last year we served over 4,000 households, experience of nature. Experiencing nature is good thanks to donations to UCM …. We expect a sub- for people-it reduces stress and helps people slow stantial demand for our services this fall and the com- down and restore balance and perspective that is ing year due to several factors: the drought nation- really important for our emotional well-being. I really will drive up food prices, and proposed federal member right after 9-11 we noticed a man regularly changes may cut the local workforce. If you are buy- bicycle down to Little Hunting Creek to sit on a bench ing less, stores will sell less, and employers may lay and read the Bible. Finally my husband talked to him off workers, etc. In Virginia there is a long and grow- to find out that he worked in counterterrorism at ing waiting list for child care support. Without af- the Pentagon. He couldn’t tell us the details about fordable child care or higher wages it is hard to stay what he did. However, clearly he found some respite employed. In addition, demand for housing keeps from the tension of his job by experiencing the peace- rent high. Fortunately we have successful programs ful setting of the creek. People who have forgotten to help people deal with these troubles; however, how to experience nature need to be invited back in, we need more support to grow them.” to relearn their connection to the natural world. I think our connection with the natural world makes Holly Dougherty people happier and more aware-not to mention better stewards of the earth. Executive Director, Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce: ❖ We need to create a better sense of identity to Queenie Cox what is already a wonderful community. The U.S. Chair, Consumer Protection Committee, MVCCA: Postal Service continues to use the mailing address Consumers are very likely to face the following for the Mount Vernon community as “Alexandria” problems in the coming year and, therefore, our com- even though it is not Alexandria city. Identifying our munity and political leaders need to be ready to help community as distinct from Alexandria city would those in need: Increases in gasoline prices; increases help create a better sense of community. in food prices; a reduction in emergency or disaster ❖ Tourism is a major industry for our community assistance services; a failure on the part of the state and we should do more to promote it by encourag- to provide a fair share of the state surplus to the ing a colonial appearance in new buildings being Mount Vernon area for those most in need of assis- constructed along the Route 1 corridor. It would at- tance. tract tourists to the area. Route 1 is “America’s First Highway” and needs a patriotic facelift as the gate- way to our historic destinations and Fort Belvoir. Elizabeth Lardner ❖ We should be promoting the construction of new Mount Vernon commissioner and chair of the Fairfax office buildings to bring jobs to the Route 1 corridor. County Redevelopment and Housing Authority: ❖ Route 1 widening should extend from the ❖ Retain and preserve affordable market rate hous- Occoquan river in the south to the Beltway in the ing in the Route 1 Corridor as it undergoes transfor- north to enable a consistent traffic flow and economic mation and redevelopment. development. ❖ Provide for the inclusion of accessory dwelling Dougherty added: “Mount Vernon is a place where units within single family neighborhoods in support of seniors desire to age in place. See Working Together, Page 23 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ August 23-29, 2012 ❖ 7 Newcomers & Community Guide Welcome to Fairfax County

By Sharon Bulova in the country. Chairman, Fairfax County We are a business-friendly com- Living History Board of Supervisors munity. Fairfax County is home to nearly 600,000 jobs, with com- reetings and wel- panies ranging from startups to come to Fairfax Fortune 500 companies, ten of G County! Fairfax which have located their head- Photo by County is an excep- quarters here. Our range of busi- tional place to live, work and ness start-up resources via the play. We have a range of fantas- Fairfax County Economic Devel- Louise Krafft tic parks, trails, and recreational opment Authority makes it easier attractions as well as one of the best public for firms of any size to thrive. In fact, about school systems in the country. We are also 97 percent of the companies in Fairfax one of the safest jurisdictions of our size in County are small businesses with fewer than the United States. I’m sure that after expe- 100 employees and less than $1 million in /The Gazette riencing what Fairfax has to offer, you will annual revenue. When a corporate leader see why so many families, professionals, recently moved his medium sized technol- and top-tier businesses call Fairfax County ogy company to Fairfax County, he an- home. nounced that he did so because he liked the Carl Gnam of the First Virgina Continental Line orders the troops to fire The Fairfax County Public School system, “mood” in Fairfax, explaining that he during the Mount Vernon Estate Celebration of the 230th Anniversary of with a budget this year of $2.4 billion, is wanted to be close to others who were as the march to Yorktown. consistently ranked among the top public excited as he about their work and engage- school systems in America. Twenty-three ment in the community. destinations without using a car. Fairfax As chairman of the Board of Supervisors, Fairfax county high schools have been fea- Accredited and nationally recognized for Connector buses are all equipped with bi- I am elected at-large by all registered vot- tured in the Washington Post’s 2012 list of excellence by the award of the prestigious cycle racks and VRE and Metro stations have ers in Fairfax County. Community engage- 1,800 top high schools in the nation, put- Gold Medal for Parks and Recreation, bicycle racks or lockers – commuting by bi- ment is my hallmark. Visit my website at ting these Fairfax County schools in the top Fairfax County’s parks are ranked among cycle has never been easier! http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/chairman/ nine percent nationwide. the best in the nation. We have more than Fairfax County also has a vibrant and to be kept up-to-date on what is going on Fairfax County is also home to George 22,500 acres in 416 parks, with 80 percent growing arts community. The Workhouse in the County. Whenever you have any ques- Mason University, which is centrally located of residents utilizing our park services each Arts Center in Lorton, an historic county tions or concerns, please do not hesitate to and an easy commute from all parts of the year. Fairfax County also boasts more than attraction and now converted arts space, email me at [email protected] or County. Mason has become one of Virginia’s 500 miles of bicycle and walking trails. The allows visitors to watch artists perform their call my office at 703-324-2321. premier universities and was recently added bicycle trail system is tied into the county craft, and hosts many events ranging from Thanks for making Fairfax County your to Kiplinger’s list of best value universities transit system to make it easier to reach exhibitions to plays. home! County School System Committed to Excellence FCPS inspires, enables and empowers students to meet high academic standards, lead ethical lives and demonstrate responsible citizenship.

By Ilryong Moon closely with the deputy superin- in the nation by the Washington Post, nearly Chairman and tendent and the assistant super- all FCPS high schools were listed in the top Member At Large intendents who oversee the day- 6 percent. Complete implementation of full- Fairfax County School Board to-day operations of the schools. day kindergarten during the 2011-12 school Photo by As a world-class school system, year has been a vital success for the divi- elcome to Fairfax FCPS inspires, enables, and em- sion, ensuring that all of our youngest stu- County! One of the powers students to meet high dents will benefit from the same educational W Louise Krafft primary reasons you academic standards, lead ethical opportunities. The commitment to serve chose to live here may be the lives, and demonstrate respon- our students is evident, with a majority of excellent reputation of Fairfax sible citizenship. resources directed to the classroom. In FY County Public Schools (FCPS). Despite the economic chal- 2013, 93 percent of our employees will be As chairman of the Fairfax County School lenges our school system has faced over the based in schools, and a majority of the op-

/The Gazette Board, I am pleased to inform you that our past four years, our students have contin- erating budget, nearly 86 percent, will be reputation as one of the best public school ued to succeed at the highest levels. Our spent on instruction. Hiring and retaining systems in the country is well deserved. commitment to the achievement of all stu- the very best teachers and divisionwide staff FCPS is the largest school division in Vir- dents is reflected in our students’ SAT is also an essential component of our suc- ginia and the 11th largest in the United scores; FCPS’ SAT average of 1654 exceeds cess. Jaden sits still while his father States out of more than 15,000 school divi- both the state average of 1516 and the na- FCPS values its diversity and a well- Jimmy fits a hat on his head at the sions. The organizational structure of FCPS tional average of 1500. For the 2010-11 rounded education that goes beyond basics Hollin Meadows Multi-Cultural is focused on meeting the needs of more school year, FCPS’ pass rates for the Virginia and encompasses the arts, literacy, technol- Fair. than 180,000 students while managing 196 Standards of Learning assessments were 93 ogy, and preparation for the world of work. schools and centers. percent in English and 92 percent in math- In return, the residents of Fairfax County and athletic fields are available for use by The Fairfax County School Board sets ematics, and the achievement gap contin- embrace their schools. Businesses and com- the community, and adult and community general school policy and, within the frame- ued to narrow in reading for Black students munity members generously volunteer their education classes are offered throughout work of state regulations, establishes guide- and in mathematics for Hispanic students. time and resources to help students. Schools the year at locations throughout the county. lines and rules that will ensure the proper About 92 percent of FCPS graduates plan are integrated into the fabric of the com- Once again, welcome to Fairfax County. administration of the county school pro- to continue on to postsecondary education. munity, and residents take pride in the suc- Enjoy all that our community has to offer gram. The Division Superintendent works In the 2011 ranking of public high schools cess of FCPS. Additionally, FCPS facilities including our world-class school system!

8 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ August 23-29, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com 2012 Top Sales in Mount Vernon United Community Ministries Fighting poverty, hunger and homelessness since 1969 Address ...... BR FB HB .... Postal City ...... Sold Price ... Type ...... Lot AC . PostalCode . Subdivision ...... Date Sold 4511 CARLBY LN ...... 6 ... 8 .. 2 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $2,230,000 .... Detached ...... 2.37 ...... 22309 ...... FERRY LANDING ...... 06/01/12 UCM provides food to more than 100 hungry families every day— 6238 RADCLIFF RD ...... 7 ... 6 .. 2 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $1,865,000 .... Detached ...... 0.26 ...... 22307 ...... BELLE HAVEN ...... 02/29/12 and we need your help to do it. Our food pantry always needs: 9323 OLD MANSION RD ...... 6 ... 6 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $1,551,000 .... Detached ...... 0.52 ...... 22309 ...... RIVERWOOD ...... 03/02/12 4724 NEPTUNE DR ...... 7 ... 5 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $1,260,000 .... Detached ...... 0.52 ...... 22309 ...... YACHT HAVEN EST ...... 02/09/12 • Canned meat and tuna fish • Tomato sauce 1900 SHERWOOD HALL LN ...... 3 ... 2 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $1,100,000 .... Detached ...... 4.12 ...... 22306 ...... HOLLINDALE ...... 03/30/12 • Canned soups • Cereal 1804 HUNTING COVE PL ...... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $1,075,000 .... Detached ...... 0.22 ...... 22307 ...... BELLE HAVEN ...... 04/10/12 7017 JUBE CT ...... 6 ... 4 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $1,051,782 .... Detached ...... 0.40 ...... 22307 ...... RANDALL ...... 01/15/12 • Canned fruits • Oatmeal 7729 LEE AVE ...... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $1,040,000 .... Detached ...... 0.69 ...... 22308 ...... WELLINGTON ...... 02/21/12 • Canned vegetables • Macaroni and cheese 1139 CAMERON RD ...... 5 ... 3 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $1,025,000 .... Detached ...... 0.52 ...... 22308 ...... WELLINGTON ...... 02/23/12 • Pasta • Peanut butter 1216 OLDE TOWNE RD ...... 4 ... 2 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $965,000 .... Detached ...... 0.34 ...... 22307 ...... NEW ALEXANDRIA ...... 05/03/12 8215 MACK ST ...... 5 ... 4 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $965,000 .... Detached ...... 0.55 ...... 22308 ...... COLLINGWOOD ...... 05/10/12 • Rice • Jelly 7307 PARK TERRACE DR ...... 4 ... 3 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $948,000 .... Detached ...... 0.48 ...... 22307 ...... VILLAMAY ...... 05/02/12 UCM’s food pantry is located at 7511 Fordson Road, 4712 NEPTUNE DR ...... 6 ... 4 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $937,500 .... Detached ...... 0.51 ...... 22309 ...... YACHT HAVEN EST ...... 06/15/12 6305 POTOMAC AVE ...... 5 ... 4 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $925,000 .... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... 22307 ...... NEW ALEXANDRIA ...... 05/01/12 Alexandria, VA, 22306, and accepts food donations Monday 8636 PLYMOUTH RD ...... 5 ... 3 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $925,000 .... Detached ...... 0.56 ...... 22308 ...... PLYMOUTH HAVEN ...... 05/16/12 through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm and the first Sunday of every month, 2200 LAKESHIRE DR ...... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $920,000 .... Detached ...... 0.52 ...... 22308 ...... MANORS @MOUNT VERNON 04/30/12 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 2004 WINDSOR RD ...... 4 ... 3 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $899,000 .... Detached ...... 0.21 ...... 22307 ...... BELLE HAVEN ...... 04/30/12 1615 SHERWOOD HALL LN ...... 6 ... 4 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $887,000 .... Detached ...... 0.46 ...... 22306 ...... HOLLINDALE ...... 01/26/12 UCM is thankful for the generous 4200 KIMBRELEE CT ...... 5 ... 4 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $885,000 .... Detached ...... 0.53 ...... 22309 ...... OXFORD ...... 04/12/12 support of the Mount Vernon Gazette. 8103 YORKTOWN DR ...... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $879,000 .... Detached ...... 0.34 ...... 22308 ...... HOLLIN HALL VILLAGE ...... 06/29/12 7122 MARINE DR ...... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $875,000 .... Detached ...... 0.45 ...... 22307 ...... MARLAN FOREST ...... 01/17/12 9387 MOUNT VERNON CIR ...... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $875,000 .... Detached ...... 0.42 ...... 22309 ...... MT VERNON ON THE POTOMAC 01/24/12 2105 WHITEOAKS DR ...... 5 ... 3 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $875,000 .... Detached ...... 0.76 ...... 22306 ...... HOLLINDALE ...... 02/16/12 1200 GATEWOOD DR ...... 4 ... 3 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $875,000 .... Detached ...... 0.41 ...... 22307 ...... VILLAMAY ...... 02/28/12 I’m Phillip Norris - Your Alexandria Neighbor 1204 VILLAMAY BLVD ...... 6 ... 4 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $875,000 .... Detached ...... 0.55 ...... 22307 ...... VILLAMAY ...... 05/30/12 8804 FIRCREST PL ...... 5 ... 4 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $869,000 .... Detached ...... 0.38 ...... 22308 ...... WAYNEWOOD ...... 05/07/12 …for probably as long as you’ve 7413 BURTONWOOD DR ...... 6 ... 2 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $865,000 .... Detached ...... 0.42 ...... 22307 ...... VILLAMAY ...... 02/22/12 6213 FOXCROFT RD ...... 4 ... 3 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $849,000 .... Detached ...... 0.23 ...... 22307 ...... BELLE HAVEN ...... 05/08/12 lived in Alexandria. My wife and I 4106 FERRY LANDING RD ...... 6 ... 4 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $847,000 .... Detached ...... 0.52 ...... 22309 ...... MT VERNON GROVE ...... 04/30/12 grew up here. I’m a finish carpenter 6008 GROVE DR ...... 6 ... 4 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $845,000 .... Detached ...... 0.20 ...... 22307 ...... BELLE HAVEN ...... 04/03/12 with 30 yrs. experience. 7900 SOUTHDOWN RD ...... 5 ... 4 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $835,000 .... Detached ...... 1.20 ...... 22308 ...... WELLINGTON ...... 01/06/12 8211 COLLINGWOOD CT ...... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $830,500 .... Detached ...... 0.27 ...... 22308 ...... COLLINGWOOD SPRINGS KHOR 03/29/12 My work is meticulous, and I 1907 MASON HILL DR ...... 6 ... 3 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $829,000 .... Detached ...... 0.35 ...... 22307 ...... MASON HILL ...... 04/30/12 take great pride in completing jobs 5108 REMINGTON DR N ...... 5 ... 4 .. 2 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $827,500 .... Detached ...... 0.53 ...... 22309 ...... MT VERNON TERRACE ...... 03/28/12 on time, and on budget. Let me give 7412 ADMIRAL DR ...... 4 ... 3 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $825,000 .... Detached ...... 0.36 ...... 22307 ...... VILLAMAY ...... 02/28/12 you a quote on that home project 9175 ROSEMARY LENA WAY ..... 7 ... 4 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $825,000 .... Detached ...... 0.46 ...... 22309 ...... MT VERNON ON THE GREEN 02/04/12 7307 BURTONWOOD DR ...... 4 ... 3 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $825,000 .... Detached ...... 0.30 ...... 22307 ...... VILLAMAY ...... 03/21/12 you’ve been thinking about and 8357 LONGFIELDS LN ...... 4 ... 2 .. 2 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $811,265 .... Detached ...... 0.28 ...... 22309 ...... THE RESERVE @WOODLAWN 05/25/12 check it off your list! My prices are 6403 15TH ST ...... 3 ... 3 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $810,000 .... Detached ...... 0.16 ...... 22307 ...... NEW ALEXANDRIA ...... 03/23/12 reflective of the times. 1910 WINDMILL LN ...... 5 ... 3 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $800,000 .... Detached ...... 0.39 ...... 22307 ...... MASON HILL ...... 02/03/12 9423 MOUNT VERNON CIR ...... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $800,000 .... Detached ...... 0.42 ...... 22309 ...... MT VERNON ON THE POTOMAC 06/13/12 5418 GRIST MILL WOODS WAY . 4 ... 4 .. 2 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $800,000 .... Detached ...... 0.37 ...... 22309 ...... GRIST MILL WOODS ...... 06/19/12 Finish Carpentry & Trim Works 7216 LUDWOOD CT ...... 5 ... 3 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $799,000 .... Detached ...... 0.26 ...... 22306 ...... POPKINS FARM ESTATES ...... 06/29/12 7019 JUBE CT ...... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $755,000 .... Detached ...... 0.27 ...... 22307 ...... RANDALL ...... 06/15/12 Licensed • Bonded • Insured • References Upon Request. 7111 BURTONWOOD DR ...... 4 ... 3 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $750,000 .... Detached ...... 0.34 ...... 22307 ...... MARLAN HEIGHTS ...... 05/02/12 1148 WESTMORELAND RD ...... 6 ... 4 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $750,000 .... Detached ...... 0.50 ...... 22308 ...... TAUXEMONT ...... 05/31/12 Ofc: 703.684.5215 Cell: 703.403.2994 8605 WOODLAND HEIGHTS CT 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $750,000 .... Detached ...... 0.52 ...... 22309 ...... WOODLAND HEIGHTS ...... 05/22/12 [email protected] 8428 OLD MOUNT VERNON RD 6 ... 7 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $745,000 .... Detached ...... 0.50 ...... 22309 ...... MT ZEPHYR ...... 04/27/12 3601 RIVERWOOD RD ...... 4 ... 2 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $740,000 .... Detached ...... 0.35 ...... 22309 ...... RIVERWOOD ...... 05/31/12 2301 POPKINS LN ...... 5 ... 3 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $739,900 .... Detached ...... 0.31 ...... 22306 ...... POPKINS FARM ESTATES ...... 06/22/12 6906 BAYLOR DR ...... 3 ... 3 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $712,000 .... Detached ...... 0.27 ...... 22307 ...... WESTGROVE ...... 06/15/12 8503 CYRUS PL ...... 4 ... 3 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $709,000 .... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... 22308 ...... WAYNEWOOD ...... 04/30/12 8307 WEST BOULEVARD DR ..... 4 ... 3 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $699,000 .... Detached ...... 0.35 ...... 22308 ...... COLLINGWOOD ON POTOMAC 04/25/12 6426 PRINCETON DR ...... 4 ... 3 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $699,000 .... Detached ...... 0.21 ...... 22307 ...... BELLE HAVEN TERRACE ...... 06/22/12 1903 WINDMILL LN ...... 4 ... 3 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $695,000 .... Detached ...... 0.35 ...... 22307 ...... MASON HILL ...... 02/16/12 1211 OLDE TOWNE RD ...... 3 ... 2 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $690,000 .... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... 22307 ...... NEW ALEXANDRIA ...... 01/13/12 1003 POTOMAC LN ...... 4 ... 2 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $685,000 .... Detached ...... 0.34 ...... 22308 ...... WAYNEWOOD ...... 03/21/12 6411 16TH ST ...... 3 ... 2 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $680,000 .... Detached ...... 0.25 ...... 22307 ...... NEW ALEXANDRIA ...... 03/26/12 2403 NORDOK PL ...... 3 ... 2 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $680,000 .... Detached ...... 0.34 ...... 22306 ...... HOLLIN HILLS ...... 05/31/12 Funeral & Cremation 2204 POPKINS LN ...... 3 ... 2 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $679,500 .... Detached ...... 0.54 ...... 22307 ...... HOLLIN HILLS ...... 05/31/12 8612 FORT HUNT RD ...... 5 ... 3 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $675,000 .... Detached ...... 0.33 ...... 22308 ...... FORT HUNT MANOR ...... 02/10/12 Services 8890 MCNAIR DR ...... 4 ... 2 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $675,000 .... Detached ...... 0.46 ...... 22309 ...... WOODLAWN ESTATES ...... 03/23/12 8607 CUSHMAN PL ...... 4 ... 2 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $675,000 .... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... 22308 ...... WAYNEWOOD ...... 05/25/12 3614 BECHERER RD ...... 5 ... 3 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $665,000 .... Detached ...... 0.22 ...... 22309 ...... MOUNT VERNON MEWS ...... 05/22/12 1809 STIRRUP LN ...... 4 ... 2 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $664,000 .... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... 22308 ...... RIVERSIDE GARDENS ...... 04/25/12 1012 CROTON DR ...... 5 ... 3 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $662,500 .... Detached ...... 0.25 ...... 22308 ...... WAYNEWOOD ...... 02/17/12 8413 ALYCE PL ...... 4 ... 2 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $660,000 .... Detached ...... 0.27 ...... 22308 ...... COLLINGWOOD ON POTOMAC 04/05/12 3625 DREWS CT ...... 5 ... 3 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $660,000 .... Detached ...... 0.16 ...... 22309 ...... MOUNT VEE MANOR ...... 04/26/12 1208 CROTON DR ...... 4 ... 4 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $660,000 .... Detached ...... 0.26 ...... 22308 ...... WAYNEWOOD ...... 05/25/12 1912 MARTHAS RD ...... 3 ... 2 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $659,900 .... Detached ...... 0.35 ...... 22307 ...... HOLLIN HILLS ...... 06/11/12 7211 MARLAN DR ...... 3 ... 2 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $659,000 .... Detached ...... 0.29 ...... 22307 ...... MARLAN FOREST ...... 06/15/12 1303 TULANE DR ...... 5 ... 3 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $655,000 .... Detached ...... 0.31 ...... 22307 ...... WESTGROVE ...... 03/27/12 1118 ARCTURUS LN ...... 4 ... 3 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $655,000 .... Detached ...... 0.44 ...... 22308 ...... WELLINGTON MANOR ...... 04/27/12 1900 OLD STAGE RD ...... 4 ... 2 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $650,000 .... Detached ...... 0.26 ...... 22308 ...... RIVERSIDE GARDENS ...... 06/05/12 2327 WITTINGTON BLVD ...... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $647,500 .... Detached ...... 0.26 ...... 22308 ...... STRATFORD LANDING ...... 05/21/12 7524 LINDBERG DR ...... 5 ... 4 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $640,000 .... Detached ...... 0.12 ...... 22306 ...... GROVE @HUNTLEY MEADOWS 06/28/12 8210 COLLINGWOOD CT ...... 4 ... 2 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $640,000 .... Detached ...... 0.25 ...... 22308 ...... COLLINGWOOD SPRINGS KHOR 06/20/12 4309 SHERIDANS POINT CT ..... 4 ... 4 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $640,000 .... Detached ...... 0.30 ...... 22309 ...... UNION FARM ...... 06/28/12 2409 BELLE HAVEN MEADOWS CT 4 ... 2 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $637,000 .... Detached ...... 0.39 ...... 22306 ...... BELLE HAVEN MEADOWS ..... 06/12/12 Jefferson Funeral Chapel 8422 MASTERS CT ...... 4 ... 3 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $636,000 .... Detached ...... 0.25 ...... 22308 ...... RIVERSIDE GARDENS ...... 06/20/12 2104 PRICES LN ...... 4 ... 2 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $635,000 .... Detached ...... 0.35 ...... 22308 ...... STRATFORD ...... 06/18/12 5755 Castlewellan Drive, Alexandria, VA 22315 3120 MCGEORGE TER ...... 5 ... 4 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $635,000 .... Detached ...... 0.25 ...... 22309 ...... RIVERSIDE ESTATES ...... 06/29/12 7211 MARLAN DR ...... 3 ... 2 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $633,000 .... Detached ...... 0.29 ...... 22307 ...... MARLAN FOREST ...... 02/17/12 1104 CROTON DR ...... 4 ... 2 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $630,000 .... Detached ...... 0.25 ...... 22308 ...... WAYNEWOOD ...... 05/14/12 703-971-7400 9020 OLD MOUNT VERNON RD 6 ... 3 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $630,000 .... Detached ...... 0.46 ...... 22309 ...... WESTGATE ...... 06/06/12 8301 RIVERSIDE RD ...... 4 ... 3 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $629,900 .... Detached ...... 0.50 ...... 22308 ...... HERBERT SPRING ...... 04/30/12 2403 ELBA CT ...... 3 ... 2 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $625,000 .... Detached ...... 0.35 ...... 22306 ...... HOLLIN HILLS ...... 06/11/12 • Local Family OwnedOperated. 7846 SOUTHDOWN RD ...... 4 ... 2 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $625,000 .... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... 22308 ...... WELLINGTON ...... 06/22/12 • Convenient to Neighborhoods. 8406 CONOVER PL ...... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $624,900 .... Detached ...... 0.32 ...... 22308 ...... WAYNEWOOD ...... 05/18/12 825 WAYNEWOOD BLVD ...... 5 ... 3 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $624,000 .... Detached ...... 0.34 ...... 22308 ...... WAYNEWOOD ...... 05/02/12 • New Facility/ Full Service Funeral Home 8804 SURREY CT ...... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $620,000 .... Detached ...... 0.36 ...... 22309 ...... SURREY AT THE POTOMAC ... 05/31/12 921 DARTON DR ...... 4 ... 2 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $619,000 .... Other ...... 0.38 ...... 22308 ...... WAYNEWOOD ...... 06/28/12 with Traditional Chapel and Large 8413 RIVERSIDE RD ...... 4 ... 3 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $615,000 .... Detached ...... 0.34 ...... 22308 ...... DENVER SPRINGS ...... 02/29/12 4819 POLE RD ...... 5 ... 3 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $615,000 .... Detached ...... 0.38 ...... 22309 ...... ENGLESIDE ...... 03/09/12 Visitation Rooms. 8418 STABLE DR ...... 4 ... 3 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $615,000 .... Detached ...... 0.37 ...... 22308 ...... RIVERSIDE GARDENS ...... 06/29/12 • Substantial Savings without Sacrificing the 5502 TEAK CT ...... 5 ... 3 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $615,000 .... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... 22309 ...... WOODMILL ESTATES ...... 06/29/12 2201 MARTHAS RD ...... 3 ... 2 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $610,000 .... Detached ...... 0.44 ...... 22307 ...... HOLLIN HILLS ...... 02/10/12 Quality of Caring Service. 907 DALEBROOK DR ...... 4 ... 2 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $610,000 .... Detached ...... 0.36 ...... 22308 ...... WAYNEWOOD ...... 02/29/12 2202 FORDHAM DR ...... 3 ... 2 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $610,000 .... Detached ...... 0.25 ...... 22307 ...... FORDHAM VILLAGE ...... 06/08/12 • Courtliest and Professional Caring Staff. 2001 COOL SPRING DR ...... 4 ... 2 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $605,000 .... Detached ...... 0.33 ...... 22308 ...... COLLINGWOOD SPRINGS ..... 05/30/12 3805 RIVERWOOD RD ...... 4 ... 2 .. 2 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $602,000 .... Detached ...... 0.36 ...... 22309 ...... RIVERWOOD ...... 01/31/12 7581 LINDBERG DR ...... 4 ... 2 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $602,000 .... Detached ...... 0.12 ...... 22306 ...... GROVE @HUNTLEY MEADOWS 06/25/12 7616 MIDDAY LN ...... 4 ... 2 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $601,000 .... Detached ...... 0.35 ...... 22306 ...... KIRKSIDE ...... 06/22/12 Please call for your free brochure 6205 ARKENDALE RD ...... 3 ... 3 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $600,000 .... Detached ...... 0.26 ...... 22307 ...... BELLE HAVEN ...... 04/25/12 7022 SWAIN DR ...... 5 ... 3 .. 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $599,500 .... Detached ...... 0.23 ...... 22306 ...... VALLEY VIEW ...... 01/26/12 at no obligation to you. 9115 VOLUNTEER DR ...... 4 ... 3 .. 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $599,500 .... Detached ...... 0.77 ...... 22309 ...... MT VERNON FOREST ...... 01/23/12 Copyright 2012 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of July 13, 2012. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ August 23-29, 2012 ❖ 9 Insider’s Edition How To Register, Vote and Vote Early Election Day is Nov. 6, but you can vote as early as Sept. 21.

By Mary Kimm The Gazette

hy does it matter? How important is it for WVirginia voters to turn out on or before Nov. 6? As a critical “battleground” state, Virginia will be key in determining who will be the next President of the United States. Who will rep- resent Virginia in the U.S. Senate is also too close to call. Since polling shows that there are very few undecided voters in the Com- monwealth, every eligible voter will want to be sure to cast a ballot. This area has very high rates of voter registration. Consider that Fairfax County, with a population of just more than 1.1 million people, has 711,817 registered voters. And 24 percent of Fairfax County’s population is under 18, so not eligible to vote. Arlington has a population of about 216,000 and 157,236 registered voters. Six- teen percent are under 18. The City of Alexandria has a population of about 144,000 with 101,887 registered voters; 17 percent are under 18.

REGISTER, CHANGE OF ADDRESS: In order to vote on Election Day, you must be registered at your current address no later than Oct. 15, 2012. You can check your registration status online by going to www.sbe.virginia.gov. There you can also download a voter registration form and mail it to the elections office address, listed above. Voter ID: New laws also affect what identification voters must bring with them to the polling place. Acceptable forms of identification include: Virginia voter identification card; valid Virginia driver’s license; military ID; any Federal, Virginia state or local government-issued ID; employer issued photo ID card; concealed handgun permit; valid student ID issued by any in- There have been major boundary changes stitution of higher education located in the in the Congressional districts serving Commonwealth of Virginia; current utility Fairfax County since the last election two bill, bank statement, government check or years ago. paycheck indicating the name and address of the voter. Voters arriving to the polls without ID will be required to vote a provisional ballot and will have until noon on the Friday after the Map provided by Fairfax County government. election to deliver a copy of identification to their locality’s electoral board in order preclearance from the Department of Jus- broad of these applies to almost anyone list of acceptable reasons to vote absentee, for their provisional ballot to be counted. tice. with a job: “Any person who, in the regular links to download a request for an absen- All Virginia active registered voters will and orderly course of his business, profes- tee ballot and other instructions. be mailed a new Virginia voter identifica- VOTING EARLY, ABSENTEE sion, or occupation, will be at his place of You can download an absentee ballot and tion card prior to the November 2012 Gen- Virtually every voter in Virginia is eligible work and commuting to and from his home mail it to your local voter registration of- eral Election. Call 804-864-8901 or toll free to vote absentee, which includes voting in- to his place of work for 11 or more hours of fice, or you can vote “absentee in person.” 800-552-9745, TTY toll free: 800-260-3466. person absentee at a variety of locations the 13 that the polls are open (6 a.m. to 7 Absentee Voting in Person, Fairfax According to the State Board of Elections between Sept. 21 and Nov. 2. p.m.). County: at presstime, some of the voter identifica- There are many reasons that voters are See http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/ tion requirements listed are pending allowed to vote absentee, but the most absentee_voting/index.html for a complete See Election, Page 11

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* = incumbent U.S. SENATE 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 10TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 11TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

Tim Kaine George Allen Jim Moran Patrick Murray Kristin A. Cabral Frank Wolf Gerry Connolly Chris Perkins (D) (R) (D)* (R) (D) (R)* (D)* (R) Election Day Is Nov. 6; Absentee Voting Begins Sept. 21

From Page 10 20190 on all Virginia ballots, one about the use of IN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, voters ❖ West Springfield Governmental Center, eminent domain and one about the timing will also choose a mayor, members of the ❖ Fairfax County Government Center, 6140 Rolling Road, Springfield, VA 22152 of a particular session of the General As- city council and school board. 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite ❖ Mason Governmental Center, 6507 Co- sembly to consider overriding vetoes by the The Alexandria City Council is composed 323, Fairfax, VA 22035 lumbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 governor of legislation that was passed by of a Mayor and six Council members who Absentee voting hours, Sept. 21-Oct. 16, ❖ Mount Vernon Governmental Center, the assembly. See http:// are elected at-large for three-year terms. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306 www.sbe.virginia.gov/webdocs/ Incumbent mayor Bill Euille (D) will face 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Thursdays: 8 a.m. - 7 ❖ Sully Governmental Center, 4900 201211ConstitutionalAmendmentsPoster.pdf. Andrew H. Macdonald (I) in the race for p.m. Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, VA 20151 In the races for U.S. House of Represen- mayor. Oct. 17-Nov. 2, Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - tatives, it’s worth noting that redistricting Voters will choose six City Council mem- 8 p.m. Absentee In-person Voting in the City of resulted in significant changes in Northern bers from the list of 12: Frank H. Fannon IV Saturday Hours: Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. Alexandria: Virginia in terms of who your U.S. repre- (R)*, Alicia R. Hughes (R)*, John R. “Bob” 3: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. In-person absentee voting starts Friday, sentative will be. If you live in Reston, for Wood (R), John Taylor Chapman (D), Timo- Office Closed On: Monday, Oct. 8, 2012 Sept. 21 at 8 a.m. and ends Saturday, Nov. example, while last election you were rep- thy Lovain (D), Del Pepper *(D), Allison (Columbus Day) 3 at 5 p.m. resented by Jim Moran and the 8th district, Silberberg (D), Paul C. Smedberg❖ (D), Jus- Last Day to Vote In-Person: Saturday, Nov. Regular hours for in-person absentee vot- now you are in the 11th district where the tin M. Wilson (D), Glenda B. Davis (I), Rob- 3 ing are Monday - Friday, from 8 a.m. - 5 incumbent is Gerry Connolly. See the map ert Krause (L), Jermaine A. Mincey (I). ❖ Absentee Voting in Person, Fairfax County p.m. at the Office of Voter Registration and for details. Fairfax County is represented by means incumbent. Satellite Locations Elections, 132 North Royal Street, Suite 100 three Congressional Districts, 8, 10 and 11. The Alexandria City School Board is a Voting in the following seven locations is (the office is closed on Monday, Oct. 8). Connection coverage of congressional races nine-member elected body that adopts available Oct. 17 - Nov. 3, Monday - Friday, Beatley Library will be used as a second is available at http:// policy for the daily operation of schools and 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: absentee voting site beginning Thursday, www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/ sees that school laws are properly ex- ❖ Franconia Governmental Center, 6121 Oct. 25. Election/National/Representatives. plained, enforced, and observed. The city Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310 More details, including dates of extended In the 8th District, incumbent Rep. Jim is divided into three voting districts, and ❖ Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak hours at http://alexandriava.gov/elections/ Moran (D), seeking his 12th term since be- three Board members are elected from each Ridge Avenue, McLean, VA 22101 info/default.aspx?id=1720 ing elected in 1990, will face Patrick Murray district. Each member serves a three-year ❖ North County Human Services Build- (R), and two independent candidates, Janet term. Incumbents marked *. ing, 1850 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston, VA Arlington In-person Absentee Voting: Murphy and Jason Howell. The 8th district School Board District A: Stephanie Will be available starting Sept. 21 and includes all of Alexandria and Arlington, Amann Kapsis, William E. “Bill” Campbell*, ending 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 2100 plus parts of Fairfax County including Karen A. Graf, Helen F. Morris*, Joyce D. For More Election Clarendon Blvd., Lobby Level, 8:30 a.m. to Mount Vernon, Lorton and parts of McLean, Rawlings, Heath E. Wells 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, (closed Oct. 8) Tysons and Falls Church. School Board District B: Michael A. Information with some extended hours, and Saturdays In the 10th District, Frank Wolf (R), Brookbank, Chyrell D. Bucksell, Kelly STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS beginning Sept. 29. elected to office in 1982, will face Demo- Carmichael Booz, Justin P. Keating, Marc 804 864-8901 Toll Free: 800 552-9745 FAX: 804 Two satellite locations, Barcroft Sport and crat Kristin A. Cabral and independent J. Williams❖ 371-0194 Fitness Center, 4200 S. Four Mile Run Drive Kevin Chisholm. The 10th district sprawls School Board District C: Ronnie M. email: [email protected] and Madison Community Center, 3829 N. from McLean to Winchester, and includes Campbell*, Patricia A. “Pat” Hennig, Chris- http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/ Voter_Information/Index.htm Stafford St., will have in-person absentee Great Falls, Chantilly, parts of Fairfax Sta- topher J. Lewis, Jeff N. Zack. voting from Oct. 6 - Nov. 3. For hours, visit tion, the Town of Clifton, part of Burke and FAIRFAX COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS http://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/ Springfield. IN ARLINGTON, voters will choose one 703-222-0776, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/eb/ voterregistration/ In the 11th District, Gerry Connolly (D), member of the County Board and one mem- 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, Suite voterregistrationabsenteevoting.aspx former chairman of the Fairfax County ber of the School Board. Both Arlington 232, Fairfax, 22035; FAX 703-324-2205; email Board of Supervisors, elected to Congress boards are made up entirely of at-large [email protected] WHAT’S ON THE BALLOT? in 2008, will face Republican Chris Perkins members, so both races will appear on all Every voter in Virginia will vote for U.S and Independents Joe Galdo and Peter M. Arlington ballots. CITY OF FAIRFAX GENERAL REGISTRAR senator and their member in the U.S. House Marchetti. The 10th district now includes Incumbent Libby Garvey (D) will face 703-385-7890, http://www.fairfaxva.gov/ Registrar/GeneralRegistrar.asp of Representatives, in addition to President the City of Fairfax, the Town of Herndon, Matthew A. Wavro (R) and Audrey R. Clem- 10455 Armstrong Street, Sisson House, Fairfax, of the United States and two constitutional Reston, central Fairfax County including ent (I) for the seat on the County Board. 22030; FAX 703-591-8364; email questions. parts of Burke, Springfield and Lorton. For School Board, incumbent Emma N. [email protected] For Senate, Tim Kaine (D), former gover- Violand-Sanchez will face Noah L. 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12 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ August 23-29, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Letters Montebello Fairfax County’s Best Kept Secret? Supports Natural The Audubon Society of North- area, now largely an ecological Resource Parks ern Virginia has gone on record “dead” zone, to a more natural several times in support of enhanc- state, thus creating more natural To the Editor: ing what is left of a largely natu- connectivity in that corridor. ASNV I write to clarify the position of ral area extending from Mount was also part of the coalition of the Audubon Society of Northern Vernon District Park to the over 20 organizations that recom- Virginia on the development of Potomac River. One of those times mended this approach for Rare tranquility and city proximity: Westgrove Park, in response to Jay was the July 30 hearing at which Westgrove in 2005. Westgrove Gated, 31+ acre wooded enclave, Spiegel’s Aug. 15 letter to the Glenda Booth spoke for ASNV in adjacent to Metro. Mount Vernon Gazette. support of restoring the grassy See Letters, Page 16 Convenience: Restaurant, dry cleaners, convenience store, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts … Department of Justice Approves Changes and pet friendly. Choice: One, two and three From Page 12 address. DOJ has blocked voter identification changes bedroom floor plans. in several southern states, but cleared Virginia’s vot- lines, polling places, polling hours and times to ing law changes this week, probably because our law And history: George Washington vote. allowed a broader number of documents to estab- dined here with Lord Byron Fairfax, In 2008, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Crawford lish identity. original owner of “Mount Eagle.” v. Marion County Electoral Board, a case that in- While I do not agree with these restrictions, they volved several Indiana nuns who were not allowed are now law. Please make sure everyone in your to vote because they did not have identification. Since household knows the requirements. then, many legislatures have passed laws restricting Also, all please consider absentee voting to make Lois M. Delaney, CRB, CRS people’s right to vote unless they have identification. sure your vote is counted. If you work outside Fairfax Real Estate Broker Under the previous Virginia law, voting officials County (e.g., in Alexandria, the District of Columbia Licensed in Virginia, Maryland and District of Columbia could require identification at the polls, but it was or Maryland), plan on going outside Fairfax County Serving the Washington Metropolitan Area since 1978 not required. If you did not have ID, you could sign on Election Day or have problems standing in line, an affidavit affirming your identity. It was a felony you can vote early by mail or in-person at the Mount to lie. This year, the General Assembly passed legis- Vernon Government Center starting on Oct. 17. Vot- Montebello Marketing lation that requires all voters to present one of the ing early avoids long Election Day lines and also en- Incorporated following to vote: a voter registration card, social sures that if there are problems with your registra- 703-548-5958 security card, a valid Virginia driver’s license or gov- tion or paperwork, you can catch and clear them up 800-446-4187 ernment ID, valid Virginia student ID, employer early. [email protected] photo ID, utility bill, bank statement, government If you have any questions or want to discuss get- MontebelloMarketing.com check or paycheck that shows the voters name and ting your right to vote restored, please call my office. It is an honor to serve as your delegate.

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Letters to the Editor From Page 13 formed me that “ASNV has taken no official written position on the issue.” Allure Magazine’s Park, near the middle of this corridor, will appar- This is not the first time Glenda Booth has misrep- Top Rated Waxer ently become a temporary off-leash dog area, qua- resented who she speaks for in an effort to leverage 2006, 2007, druple the size recommended by Fairfax County Park her personal views to make it look like they are shared 2008, 2009 Authority (FCPA) guidelines. by a significant constituency. On April 11, 2011, Ms. In addition, ASNV has on many occasions urged Booth corresponded with the FCPA to state opposi- FCPA to create more natural resource parks in a tion for the proposed OLDA. In so doing, she claimed county that has little undeveloped land left. We have her comments were made in representation of fully Aida Fekir, Esthetician since 1983 also urged elected and park officials to correct the 15 organizations and additional individuals. Among long-standing imbalance in the parks budget, to the claimed organizations was “River Towers Condo- 1309 King Street, 2nd Floor • 703.535.7875 devote more funding and personnel to natural re- minium.” www.aidaspaoldtown.com source park creation, restoration, acquisition and Several months later, I contacted the president of management. the Board of Directors of River Towers Condominium ASNV joined others in asking FCPA to develop a Association and he informed me that they had never master plan for Westgrove, a process now under- taken up the OLDA issue as an agenda item at any of way. With others, we argued that agreeing to an in- their meetings. Thus, Ms. Booth’s representation in terim dog park effectively excluded most of the pub- April 2011 that she was taking a position on behalf lic, circumvented a comprehensive review and gave of “River Towers Condominium” was false. They B&C Jewelers unfair preference to one group and one use. We hope hadn’t taken a position. that our recommendations will result in a natural These examples point out a significant problem in Our Family Has Been Alexandria's Home resources park in the master plan for Westgrove. the civic arena, that of activists who take extreme Restoring four acres of turf in Westgrove Park is a positions on issues, way out of the mainstream of for Fine Jewelry, Diamonds and rare opportunity to enhance natural connectivity and community thought, and seek to make it appear that help restore healthy ecosystems in this densely-de- those views are in the mainstream by falsely claim- Engagement Rings for Three Generations. veloped community. Doing so is consistent with one ing that their views are shared by numerous organi- of FCPA’s goals. We hope decision-makers will agree. zations and people. This practice must be stopped. People appearing before the BZA are required to Terrence Liercke swear that their testimony will be true under penalty President of perjury. This procedure is not followed by the BOS, Audubon Society of Northern Virginia PC or FCPA. Perhaps, to make sure representations made by witnesses are true, the process employed by the BZA should be employed by other boards, authori- Expand Use of ties and commissions. Additionally, people who pro- Sworn Testimony vide written statements should be required to attest to the truthfulness of their statements under penalty To the Editor: of perjury. These small steps would go a long way August is a good month to take a step back and toward ensuring that civic discourse is honest and think about what improvements can be made in the ethical. The MVCCA is to be commended for only tak- discourse occurring in the civic arena. In August, ing public positions based upon enacted resolutions. the Board of Supervisors (BOS), Planning Commis- They could enhance their credibility by taking steps sion (PC), Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA), and Park to ensure that community representatives take posi- Authority (FCPA) are all in recess along with the tions in concert with the views of their respective com- It is our mission to provide fine quality jewelry MVCCA. munities rather than asserting their personal views. Last week, my letter mentioned that community It is unfortunate that the vast majority of citizens and the best possible service to everyone. activist Glenda Booth had stood up before more than might have to be inconvenienced by a new proce- — Mark, Vicki and Brook 100 attendees at the Master Planning Meeting for dure to prevent a small minority of activists from Westgrove Park and represented that she was there obtaining undue influence in the civic arena. How- on behalf of the Friends of Dyke Marsh (FODM) and ever, the minor inconvenience is surely better than “the 5,000 members of the Audubon Society of permitting community decisions to be improperly Fine Jewelry ❖ Expert Repairs ❖ Ear Piercing ❖ Cash for Gold Northern Virginia” (ASNV) to oppose the proposed influenced by inappropriate behavior. off-leash dog area (OLDA) at Westgrove Park. I ex- 3652 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22302 plained that I subsequently contacted the president H. Jay Spiegel 703-379-6010 • www.bcjewelers.net of ASNV (whose name is Terrence Liercke) who in- Mount Vernon

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Programs G volunteer programs. u lovers can expect to see n Main park open all year for picnicking, hiking and at Hemlock Overlook are open to the public and s to blue birds, osprey, heron, groups by reservation. Only the hiking and horse n family camping. Bull Run Public Shooting Occoquan Regional deer, beavers and rare trails may be used without prior arrangement. R Center open all year. Group Camping open daily OB Park d MN . sightings of river otters. Jan. 7 though Nov. 11. Mini and disc golf open 9751 Ox Road, Lorton Meadowlark Botanical Gardens April through October. Hours vary. MBG www.nvrpa.org/park/occoquan/ Pirates Cove 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna 703-690-2121 Waterpark www.nvrpa.org/park/ Atlantis Waterpark (at Bull Run Marina This park offers 400 acres of (at Pohick Bay Regional meadowlark_botanical_gardens/ Regional Park) recreational space and a touch of Park) 703-255-3631 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville the past with its historic brick 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton This 95-acre complex of large ornamental display www.atlantisbullrun.com/ kilns and the Turning Point www.piratescovepohick.com gardens and unique native plant collections 703-631-0552 Suffragist Memorial. Park lands, 703-339-6102 is open year round and include Atlantis Waterpark features pools, a giant dumping trails and associated waters are part of Pirates Cove Waterpark is located at Pohick Bay walking trails, lakes, bucket, waterslides, and fun-filled activities for the Fairfax Cross-County Trail. Kayak rentals. Regional Park. Visitors can cool off under the more than 20 all ages. Atlantis is open from Memorial Day One hour Tour Boat Rides on the Occoquan 300-gallon dumping bucket, fire the water varieties of cherry weekend through Labor Day, and is a member River to Belmont Bay and back. Offered cannons and splash down the waterslide or trees, irises, of the Northern Virginia Regional Park Saturdays noon-5 p.m., Sunday 1- 8 p.m., April search for buried treasure at Buccaneer Beach peonies, an Authority Family of 2 through Nov. 27. $10 adults, $5 children 12 sand play area. Pirates Cove also features picnic extensive shade Waterparks. Aantis also and under, under age 4 are free. pavilions, a deck for sunning and playing, as garden, native features picnic well as plenty of shade. Captain’s Galley snack wildflowers, pavilions, a deck Pohick Bay Regional Park bar features food, beverages and sweets. Pirates gazebos, birds, PB great for sunning and 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton Cove is open from Memorial Day weekend butterflies, playing, as well as www.nvrpa.org/park/pohick_bay/ through Labor Day. seasonal plenty of shade. Pohick Bay is located on the Potomac River 25 miles blooms and Neptune Reef snack bar south of the nation’s capital. The boat launch Pohick Bay Golf Course foliage. sells food, beverages and facility is one of only three public access points PB 10301 Gunston Road, Lorton The sweets. to the Potomac River in northern Virginia. www.nvrpa.org/park/ Atrium’s Pohick Bay offers canoes, kayaks, paddle boats pohick_bay_golf_course FH indoor Fountainhead and jon boats for rent on the weekends, as well 703-339-8585 tropical Regional Park as family and group camping, hiking, picnic This scenic golf course is located on the Mason garden setting is a 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station areas and a large play area for children. For Neck Peninsula in Lorton. Pohick Bay’s practice popular meeting, reception, www.nvrpa.org/park/ those interested in swimming, the park offers facility features a driving range with practice wedding and workshop location. fountainhead/ one of the largest, outdoor freeform pools on the putting and chipping greens, and lessons from FH Interpretive displays accompany a restored 703-250-9124 east coast. Pohick Bay Regional Park, located on PGA pros. A full-service pro shop features an 18th-century cabin. A picnic area beside the The observation deck of the Marina Mason Neck Pennisula is an ecologically fragile array of name-brand golf clubs, equipment and Building at Fountainhead FountainheadGardens Regional is available Park to visitors. Meadowlark 20 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ August 23-29, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax County Parks Photo Contributed 1 Annandale Park 7701 Royce Street, Annandale nature center 50.7 acres, district park

2 Baron Cameron School Site 11300 Baron Cameron Avenue, Reston softball (unlit), soccer/football (unlit), biking/ hiking trails, picnic area, playground 60 acres, district park

3 Braddock Park 13451 Braddock Road, Clifton Softball field (lit), soccer/football (unlit and lit), minigolf, biking trail, equestrian trail, hiking trail, open picnic areas 227.1 acres, special purpose park

4 Burke Station Park 6031 Kerrwood Street, Burke basketball, tennis (lit), hiking trail, playground, tot lot 18.1 acres, community park 12 Frying Pan Farm Park, Herndon Centre Ridge North 5 Sharon Field Encampment Road And St. Germain Drive, Centreville Bulova apparel. Other services include club making, basketball (lit), tennis (lit), biking/hiking/nature in custom club fitting, regripping, reshafting and trails, playground tournament coordinating. Fairfax 8.9 acres, community park 10 Villa SR Sandy Run Regional Park Park. 10450 Van Thompson Road, Fairfax Station 6 Clarks Crossing www.nvrpa.org/park/sandy_run/ 703-690-4392 9850 Clarks Crossing Road, Vienna The park is open to the public for the purpose of soccer/football (unlit), biking/equestrian/hiking education, training, practice, and racing for trails, open areas ‘My Favorite Parks’ competitive and recreational sculling and 143.8 acres, district park rowing. Only shells and other boats authorized by the Northern Virginia Regional Park 7 Collingwood Park By Sharon Bulova interpret our county’s fascinating history Authority may be launched from the docks or Chairman, Fairfax County Board of shoreline of Sandy Run. Sandy Run offers a 8200 West Boulevard Drive, Alexandria and showcase its environmental beauty: facility for team training and competition for soccer/football, basketball, tennis, playground Supervisors ❖ Riverbend Park in Great Falls, includes Olympic, college, high school and club canoe, 12 acres, community park more than 400 acres of forest, meadow and kayak and crew athletes. he tree I am standing next to in ponds. Trails include a 2.5-mile portion of 8 Cub Run RECenter this photo is one of a number of the Potomac Heritage Trail linking national Arts Center 4630 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly large American Beech trees that and regional parkland. Kayakers and canoe- pool, water playground, fitness center, trails, T Workhouse Arts Center WAC playground populate the forests in Villa Park ists can enjoy exploring many islands in the 9601 Ox Road, Lorton 9.3 acres, special purpose park where I like to hike and jog. Villa Park is Potomac River. www.lortonarts.org 703-584-2900 located in the central Fairfax area, with an Riverbend’s visitor center overlooks the The Workhouse Arts Center consists of seven studio 9 Dranesville Tavern entrance into the park off of Park Drive near Potomac River and has an outdoor deck that buildings, the main galleries and the recently 11919 Leesburg Pike, Herndon Shirley Gate Road. is an ideal place to relax or have a snack opened Youth Arts Center. Visitors are historic structure, natural/picnic areas, meeting encouraged to interact with artists. In addition This park is unique. It has been left in its after a hike. It has a wonderful interpreta- room to visual arts, the Workhouse Arts Center is 14.6 acres, cultural resource park natural wooded condition and designated tive display about the historic Native Ameri- home to performing arts, including theater, film a Heritage Resource park to preserve fea- can presence in the area. institute, musical and dance performances. The See Parks, Page 22 education department supports both the visual tures such as Native American quarries and ❖ In the South County Hybla Valley area, and performing arts, offering classes and work/chipping areas. It also contains rem- Huntley Meadows Park contains 1,425 acres workshops in a variety of disciplines. Future nants of the never-completed Independent of majestic forests, wildflower-speckled plans for the Workhouse include an event Sources: National Park Service, Northern Vir- center, amphitheater, Workhouse Theatre, line of the Manassas Gap Railroad. While meadows and vast wetlands bursting with ginia Regional Park Authority, Virginia State Parks restaurants, apartments, music barn and and Fairfax County Park Authority. Map courtesy no track was ever laid along this rail line, it life. Some of the best wildlife watching in garden/horticultural area. Other buildings on played a significant role in the Civil War, the Washington metropolitan area is en- site, yet to be renovated, may provide for other of Fairfax County Park Authority. Designed & com- activities such as a visitors center, a blacksmith piled by Jean Card and Laurence Foong. Photos by serving as a little-known transportation joyed here. From the wetland boardwalk shop, theatre scene shops and rehearsal space. Craig Sterbutzel. route for both Confederate and Union sol- trail and observation tower, people have diers. The earthworks served as protection excellent views of beavers, frogs, dragon- during skirmishes. flies and herons. Huntley Meadows is well A number of years ago a Civil War histo- known as a prime birding spot, with more rian told me that he believed soldiers had than 200 species identified in the park. carved their initials into trees located in ❖ Lake Accotink Park, located on 7500 Villa Park. The trees near my running path Accotink Park Road in Springfield, is one of are covered with initials and symbols carved my favorite parks. Not only is this 493-acre into the smooth grey bark. On the larger park one of the most scenic in the county, it trees, the markings have become pretty is also one of the most fun. In addition to much unreadable. I don’t know if it’s true boating, hiking, canoeing, and mini-golfing, or not, but I like to think these may be the you can always find a nice quiet spot to trees my history buff friend was referring enjoy a picnic on the lake. Children love to. the beautiful antique carousel. When running along this trail, I imagine Lake Accotink was originally created to passing Native American Indians chipping provide drinking water for troops stationed arrow heads out of hunks of quartz and Civil at Camp Humphries (which is now Fort War camp sites with soldiers drawing wa- Belvoir) during the early 1900s. The Nor- ter from the Popes Head Creek and passing folk Southern Railroad tracks carry D.C.- time by carving their initials or troop insig- bound VRE commuter rail passengers over nia in the smooth-barked Beech trees grow- the Lake Accotink Dam. Remains of an older 19 ing nearby. The experience is a perfect mar- former railroad trestle make up part of the riage of my love for history and nature. four-mile trail that winds around the lake Lake Fairfax Park Some other favorite Fairfax parks that and park. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ August 23-29, 2012 ❖ 21 Visit www.connectionnewspapers.com An Insider’s Guide to Area Parks for more Fairfax County parks.

23 Lee District Park 6601 Telegraph Road, Franconia softball, soccer/football, tennis, basketball, volleyball, trails, treehouse 138 acres, district park

24 Lewinsville Park 1659 Chain Bridge Road, McLean baseball, soccer/football (lit), basketball, tennis, biking/fitness trails, picnic, playground, tot lot 37.7 acres, district park Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 25 Mason District Park Chantilly 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale softball (lit), soccer/football (unlit/lit), basketball (lit), tennis (lit), shuffleboard, dog park, amphitheater, biking/hiking/fitness 121.2 acres, district park

26 Muddy Hole Farm Park 7941 Kidd Street. Alexandria soccer/football, basketball, tennis, hiking trails, picnic areas, playground 13.6 acres, community park

27 Newington Heights Park 8590 Heller Road, Lorton soccer/football, basketball, tennis, biking/hiking trail, playground 69.3 acres, district park

28 Nottoway Park 9537 Courthouse Road, Vienna baseball (lit), soccer/football (lit),basketball (lit), tennis (lit), trails, picnic 90.9 acres, district park

29 Patriot Park 12111 Braddock Road, Fairfax little league (lit), soccer/football (lit) Scotts Run, McLean 130.5 acres, district park

From Page 21 16 Hybla Valley Park 30 Pope Head Park 3431 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexandria 5635 Rivercomb Court, Clifton 31 tennis, hiking trails, open areas soccer/football, basketball, tennis, biking/ 1.2 acres, neighborhood park fitness/hiking trails, picnic, playground 10 Fairfax Villa Park 75.6 acres, district park 4420 Belden Street, Fairfax 17 Lake Accotink Park historic structure, biking/historic/hiking Poplar Tree Park trails, natural areas 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield 31 12 59.7 acres, community park basketball, volleyball, minigolf, trails, 4718 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly picnic baseball (lit), soccer/football (lit), biking, hiking, 448.1 acres, multiple resource park picnic, playground 11 Fred Crabtree Park 48.3 acres, district park 2801 Fox Mill Road, Herndon 18 Lake Braddock School Site Little league (lit), soccer/football field Riverbend Park (unlit), historical structure, biking/ 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke 32 equestrian/hiking/nature trails soccer/football (unlit), fitness trails, 8700 Potomac Hill Street, Great Falls 208.5 acres, district park open areas nature center, historic structure, biking/ 13.1 acres, community park equestrian/hiking trails, picnic areas, craftroom 12 Frying Pan Farm Park 411.2 acres, multiple resource park Lake Fairfax Park 2717 West Ox Road, Herndon 19 historic structure, biking/equestrian/ 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston 33 Rolling Valley West Park hiking trails, open areas, playground softball (lit), soccer/football (unlit), 12 135.3 acres, multiple resource park amphitheater, carousel,campground, 6512 Sydenstricker Road, Burke Frying Pan Farm Park, tour boat, picnic shelters softball, soccer/football (lit), basketball, Herndon 479 acres, multiple resource park tennis, biking, hiking, playground 13 Great Falls Nike Park 20.7 acres, community park 1089 Utterback Store Road, Great Falls 20 Lake Mercer Park baseball field (lit), soccer/football field South Run District (unlit), basketball (unlit), tennis 9500 Silverbrook Road, Fairfax Station 34 (unlit), playground, biking/hiking historic structure, biking/hiking/historic 7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield trails trails, fishing baseball, soccer/football, basketball, tennis, 45.5 acres, district park 196.5 acres, multiple resource park recenter, equestrian, playground, swimming 196 acres, district park 14 Grist Mill Park 21 Langley Fork Park Spring Hill Park 4710 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, 6250 Georgetown Pike, McLean 35 Alexandria baseball (lit), soccer/football (unlit), 1239 Spring Hill Road, McLean baseball, soccer/football, basketball, basketball (unlit), biking/fitness swimming, fitness rooms, racquetball, picnic, biking/hiking trails, playground trails playground, soccer/football 75.5 acres, district park 54 acres, district park 46.1 acres, district park

15 Huntley Meadows Park 22 Laurel Hill Park 36 Wakefield Park & RECenter 3701 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexandria 8515 Silverbrook Rd., Lorton 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale nature center, historic structure, biking/ baseball (unlit), softball (unlit), softball, soccer/football, basketball, tennis, hiking/nature trails, observation clubhouse, driving range, 18 hole, recenter, biking, fitness trail, skate park tower, boardwalk disc golf, picnic areas, hiking/biking 292.6 acres, multiple resource park Burke Lake Park, Fairfax Station 1444.8 acres, natural resource park 1197.5 acres, countywide park 22 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ August 23-29, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers Guide Follow us on St. James’ Mary Kimm, Publisher @MaryKimm Episcopal Church Connection News Desk @FollowFairfax Michael Lee Pope, Reporter 8 AM – Holy Eucharist – no music @MichaelLeePope 9:15 AM – Adult Forum Alex McVeigh, Reporter 10:00 AM – Children’s Sunday School @AMcVeighConnect 10:15 AM – Holy Eucharist – music Victoria Ross, Reporter @ConnectVictoria 5614 Old Mill Road, Mt. Vernon, Virginia Jeanne Theismann, Reporter (Just Outside Ft. Belvoir’s Walker Gate) @TheismannMedia Office: 703-780-3081 • www.StJamesMV.org Jon Roetman, Reporter @jonroetman

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Photo by Photo Gilly gets a blessing from Rector Ruth Walsh as Peg Iber watches at the celebration of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi at St. James Episcopal Church. Working Together

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The following individuals have been ap- John C. Harris Jr. Dave Lucas Earl Layton Flanagan At-Large #10 Provider #2 Mount Vernon District Representative pointed by Supervisor Gerry Hyland to serve Civil Service Commission Health Systems Agency Board Planning Commission on various county boards, commissions and authorities as representatives of the Mount Kari W. Warren Irma Clifton Craig E. Dyson Mount Vernon District Representative At-Large #2 Representative Citizen At-Large Member #1 Vernon District. Commission for Women History Commission Police Officers Retirement System Board of Trustees

Julie Ellis Anne M. Barnes Brendan Harold Esq Name Mount Vernon District Representative Citizen/Minority Representative Mount Vernon District Representative #2 Appointment Title Commission on Aging History Commission Police Officers Retirement System Board of Trustees Board, Authority or Commission Carrie Lord Maglich Sallie L. Lyons Elisabeth Berryhill Lardner Arthur R. Genuario Mount Vernon District Representative Citizen #2 Representative Mount Vernon District Representative Mount Vernon District Representative Commission On Organ And Tissue Donation And History Commission Redevelopment and Housing Authority Affordable Dwelling Unit Advisory Board Transplantation Col. Marion L. Barnwell Katy Fike Andrew Painter Gregory Packer Mount Vernon District Representative #2 Mount Vernon District Representative Farmer #1 Mount Vernon District Representative Human Services Council Small Business Commission Agricultural and Forestal Districts Advisory Board Community Action Advisory Board Robert Surovell Peter Christensen Sherri D. Jordan Michael J Roark At-Large Representative Mount Vernon District Representative Mount Vernon District Representative Fx. Co. Resident # 2 Industrial Development Authority Trails and Sidewalks Committee Airports Advisory Committee Consumer Protection Commission LTC John P. Skudlarek Frank Cohn Gina Marie Lynch James C. Rees Mount Vernon District Representative Mount Vernon District Representative Mount Vernon District Representative Mount Vernon District Representative Information Technology Policy Advisory Committee Transportation Advisory Commission Animal Services Advisory Commission Convention & Visitors Corporation Board Joleane Dutzman Eleanor Quigley John Allen Burns Dallas Shawkey Mount Vernon District Representative Mount Vernon District Representative Related Professional Group #4 Mount Vernon District Representative Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Tree Commission Architectural Review Board Criminal Justice Advisory Board Citizens Advisory Council Hank and Jennifer Kim C. Richard Bierce Larry Zaragoza David Dale Citizen Appointed By BOS #3 Architect #1 Mount Vernon District Representative Citizen #3 Representative Uniformed Retirement System Board Of Trustees Architectural Review Board Environmental Quality Advisory Council Land Use Information Accessibility Advisory Group Stephanie Pace Brown Michele C. Aubry Kelly A. Greenwood Douglas M. Wrenn Mount Vernon District Representative Related Professional Group #2 Mount Vernon District Representative At-Large #2 Representative Virginia 2007 Community Citizen Planning Architectural Review Board Fairfax Area Disabillity Services Board Laurel Hill Project Advisory Citizen Oversight Committee Committee Jonathan P. Willmott Harold McClendon Jr. David F. Geneson Mount Vernon District Principle Mount Vernon District #1 Representative Robert W. Cosgriff Mount Vernon District Representative #2 Athletic Council Fairfax County History Museum Subcommittees At-Large Representative #3 Wetlands Board Laurel Hill Project Advisory Citizen Oversight B. Jefferson Boggs Michael K. Bohn Committee Glenda Booth Mount Vernon District Alternate Mount Vernon District #2 Mount Vernon District Representative #1 Athletic Council Fairfax County History Museum Subcommittees Jay Jupiter Wetlands Board Mount Vernon District Representative Patricia Rehill Tim J. Sargeant Library Board Raymond J. Murphy Professional #6 At-Large Representative Mount Vernon District #3 Representative Board of Equalization of Real Estate Assessments Fairfax County Planning Commission Jeffrey A. Levy Wetlands Board Mount Vernon District Representative Gloria Bannister Mattie L. Palmore Oversight Committee on Drinking and Driving Ayannah Palmore Arrington Mount Vernon District Representative Mount Vernon District Representative Gum Springs Community Center Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance Exception Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board Linwood Gorham Youth Basketball Council Advisory Board Review Committee Mount Vernon District Representative Francine Jupiter Park Authority Russell Ray John A. Bornmann Mount Vernon District Representative Mount Vernon Youth Association Mount Vernon District Representative Health Care Advisory Board Youth Basketball Council Advisory Board Citizen Corps Council, Fairfax County

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School: Mount Vernon High School. team won a district title and finished fourth at Mascot: Majors. regionals. The boys’ soccer team won a district title, School Colors: Maroon, gray and white. reached the region quarterfinals, finished 14-2-2 and Athletic Director: Bob Maxey, 703-619-3141. at one point was ranked in the nation’s spring soccer Football Coach: Barry Wells (third year). top 20 by ESPN.com. The boys’ lacrosse team fin- The Majors finished with a 5-5 record in 2011, in- ished district runner-up. cluding 4-3 in the National District, and missed the playoffs. It was the program’s second consecutive 5- Famous Graduates: Atlee Hammacker (1976 5 regular season after going 0-10 in 2009. Wells led graduate) pitched in the Major Leagues from 1981- Mount Vernon to the playoffs in 2010, his first as 1995. He was an all-star in 1983 as a San Francisco head coach. Giant, when he led the National League with a 2.25

ERA. He also played for the Kansas City Royals, San Photo by Field Hockey Coach: Jessica Edwards. Diego Padres and Chicago White Sox. Ed Boys’ Basketball Coach: John Wiley. Cunningham (1987) played center for the Univer- Girls’ Basketball Coach: Courtney Coffer. sity of Washington’s 1991 national champion foot-

Craig Sterbutzel ball team. He went on to play in the NFL for the Rival School: West Potomac Phoenix Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks. Swim- The boys’ and girls’ basketball teams opened their mer Markus Rogan (2000) won silver medals in the 2011-12 seasons with wins against West Potomac. 100M and 200M backstroke at the 2004 Summer The boys’ soccer team beat West Potomac as part of Olympics. Samantha Porter a 14-2-2 season. helped the Mount Quotable: “Only thing I can say is, with only having Vernon girls’ /The Gazette What happened last year: The girls’ basketball two seniors, we’ll be back next year, and hopefully we basketball team team won its second consecutive National District won’t be going through this again.” — Mount Vernon reach the region championship, reached the Northern Region semifi- girls’ basketball coach Courtney Coffer after the Ma- semifinals in 2012. nals and finished with a 25-2 record. The wrestling jors lost to Oakton in the 2011-12 region semifinals. Getting To Know West Potomac Sports Girls’ cross country team quarterfinals. The baseball team earned a regional finished third at states. berth. Historic Achievements: In 2010, the boys’ basket- School: West Potomac High School. ball team won its first district championship since 1996. Mascot: Wolverines. The football program won back-to-back state champi- School Colors: Royal blue and silver. onships in 1989 and 1990. The girls cross country team Athletic Director: Aaron Helmick, 703-718-2561. also won state championships in 1989 and 1990. Football Coach: Jeremiah Davis (first year). The Wolverines finished the 2011 regular season Famous Alumni: Tiombe Hurd (1991 graduate) with a 7-3 record and qualified for the playoffs. West set the American record in the outdoor triple jump Potomac beat Chantilly, 35-7, in the opening round at 14.45 meters in 2004. She won the Olympic Trials before falling to top seed Westfield, 42-34, in the in 2004 and competed in the Olympic Games. Willie regional semifinals. Head coach Eric Henderson’s Pile (1998) was a standout quarterback who led the contract was not renewed at the end of the season. Wolverines to a 1997 Division 5 region championship and earned region Offensive Player of the Year Cross Country Coach: Jenn Dietz. honors. He was also first-team all-region as a defen- Boys’ Basketball Coach: David Houston III. sive back after snagging a school-record eight inter- Baseball Coach: Jim Sullivan. ceptions. He played defensive back at Virginia Tech Softball Coach: Craig Maniglia. and was a seventh-round draft pick of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2004. He also played for the Dallas Rival Schools: Mount Vernon, T.C. Williams. Cowboys. His football career continued in the Cana- The football team extended its winning streak dian Football League for the Toronto Argonauts. Fig- against Mount Vernon to five with a 51-7 victory in ure skater Ashley Wagner, who attended West the 2011 season opener. The Wolverines secured a Potomac through the 2007-08 school year, finished share of the Patriot District title with a 41-27 win third at the U.S. Championships and the World Jun- /The Gazette against T.C. Williams in the regular season finale. ior Championships.

What happened last year: The girls’ cross coun- Quotable: “Throughout the season, we always set try team won Patriot District and Northern Region the goal to get on the podium for states (top three) Dale Lescher helped championships, and finished third in the state. The and we finally did it this year. It’s our senior year, so the West Potomac field hockey team defeated Woodson in the opening it was quite an accomplishment, especially for our

Craig Sterbutzel girls’ cross country round of the district tournament, earning a regional coach (Jenn Dietz), who has been coaching us since team finish third in berth for the first time in more than a decade. The our freshman year.” — West Potomac cross country the state in 2011. softball team reached the regional semifinals. The runner Sarah Jane Underwood after the Wolverines

Photo by Photo girls’ lacrosse team reached the regional finished third in the state in 2011.

26 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ August 23-29, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Faith Rev. Charles Brock Named as St. James’ Rector

he Rev. Charles F. an independent con- staffed every Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon. in the church gardens, following the 10:15 T Brock, most recently sultant, developing Children four years old and younger are am service. associate rector at educational com- invited to use the Nursery, where they can St. James’ Annual Art and Craft Fair will St. Barnabas’ Episcopal puter software for K- enjoy Bible stories and related activities. be held on Saturday, Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. Church in Annandale, has 12 education. He as- Sunday services and programs include: to 3 p.m., rain or shine. accepted a call to be rector of sisted educators to ❖ 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I “St. James’ is pleased to welcome Charles, St. James’ Episcopal Church, develop creative pro- ❖ 9 a.m. Nursery is staffed until noon his wife Heidi and their young son to our Mount Vernon, beginning grams, and led tech- (for 4-year-olds and younger) parish and the Mt. Vernon community,” said Sept. 2. nical teams to imple- ❖ 9:15 a.m. Adult Forum Fitz. “We invite our Mount Vernon friends “Charles Brock earned a M. ment their visions, ❖ 10 a.m. Sunday School (for children and neighbors, as well as those from sur- Divinity from Virginia Theo- managing all aspects five and older) rounding areas, to our services and activi- logical Seminary, a BA at of bringing projects ❖ 10:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Mu- ties and also to join us in carrying out our Haverford College and has from ideas to fruition. sic, Rite II. mission of being the face of Christ to oth- studied at M.I.T. He comple- “Concurrent with The Fall Picnic will be on Sunday, Sept. 9 ers.” mented this education with our enthusiasm about cross cultural studies at receiving Rev. Brock Maryknoll Institute in Nairobi The Rev. Charles F. Brock to be our rector, we and with several years of ad- are pleased that St. ditional study in ministry and James’ Sunday Firefighters Sponsor Children’s Haircuts prayer,” said Robert (Bob) Fitz, St. James’ School will resume fall activities in Septem- Fairfax County firefighters will be sponsoring children’s haircuts from 9 a.m.–2 senior warden. Brock’s seminarian assign- ber,” Fitz added. p.m., Monday, Aug. 27, at Gum Springs Recreation Center. ments included ministry at St. John’s Registration for classes will be Sunday, Off-duty firefighters/barbers, the Progressive Firefighters of Fairfax County, Inc., Church in Beltsville, St. Patrick’s in Falls Sept. 9, beginning at 10 a.m. Children may WKYS 93.9 FM, and local barbers throughout the community will provide free Church and Washington Hospital Center also be registered for Sunday School by haircuts for local children on free or reduced lunch plans in anticipation of the where he served as chaplain. He is a mem- calling St. James’ office during the week at new school year. Through everyone’s donation of time and barbering skills, these ber of the executive board of the Diocese of 703-780-3081. Classes will begin on Sun- children will receive needed haircuts. Virginia. day, Sept. 16. Prior to entering the ministry, Brock was The church Nursery will be open and

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Plan includes “Equestrian Underpass.” BUSINESS OPP If tomorrow Construction were never to Drywall Framers, Hangers, Finishers, TELEPHONE A great opportunity to By Nicholas Horrock laborers, foreman, and sub foreman, come, it would to consider an unrealistic widening project WORK AT HOME! not be worth The Gazette to allow for rail or express bus lanes down needed for sites in the Washington Metropolitan area . Please apply at NATIONAL CHILDRENS CENTER living today. the center of this road. Only 14 out of 281 No sell! Salary + Bonus + Benefits! 6405-D Ammendale Rd. Beltsville, MD 301-333-1900 -Dagobert Runes ccording to supporters of Woodlawn people responded to the survey that this 20705. From 8:30 - 11:00 AM. Must ☎☎ Weekdays 9-4 ☎☎ AStables, the Federal Highway Ad- should be a priority. have 2 IDs' to apply. ministration has offered an alterna- Though there has long been talk in south- tive bypass proposal that would allow the ern Fairfax of a subway extension or elec- riding academy to continue operation, pre- tric rail down Route 1, anybody who has PEDIATRIC RN/LPN serve more acreage and build new barn fa- followed the excruciating battles to fund rail Our busy happy stimulating pediatric cilities on the remaining property. to Dulles International Airport, would doubt practice in Alexandria & Fairfax has an The announcement said that Woodlawn this could happen within two or three de- upcoming opening for a F/T position. is working with the FHWA and “an excel- cades. Some travel between offices. Ideal for lent architectural firm experience in design- This relatively short highway project has nurses returning to the workforce. ing equestrian facilities” in an effort to save become bogged down by a score of differ- Competitive salary with benefits. the riding school as a resource in south ing needs and intentions that may suggest Orientation provided. Fairfax County. The plan would create an what goes wrong in public projects in times Fax resume to Attn: Sharon @ “Equestrian Underpass” to allow the horses of financial limitations. 703/914-5494 to go under the bypass and reach an indoor For nearly two decades there have been riding rink from pasture areas. ideas to widen Route 1 from Alexandria to David Versel, executive director of the Fredericksburg. State Sen. Toddy Puller (D- Southeast Fairfax Development Corpora- Fairfax) passed resolutions in the General tion, said in an interview, that a key issue is Assembly in 1991 to start the planning pro- the control of the property itself. The 60 cess. acres and the stable facilities are managed In a commentary in the Gazette on Aug. by the National Trust for Historic Preserva- 1, Del. Scott A. Surovell, (D-44) outlined tion. They have, he said, since 1991 leased all the barriers that arose in the following the land and buildings to Woodlawn Stables 20 years from resistance by communities for $2,700 a month. Versel said this $32,000 bordering the highway to the abysmal pov- per year is “on a property that could be erty in road funds in Virginia which has left worth tens of millions of dollars if devel- hundreds of roads in Fairfax un-repaired. oped for another use.” This resulted in a sensible, carefully re- searched redevelopment plan being left DESPITE THE POSSIBLE profitability of uncompleted. DENTAL ASSISTANT/ the property, the National Trust is involved CHAIRSIDE ASISTANT in historic preservation and not developing MEANWHILE, IN 2005 the Department Old Town dental practice seeks full time, non-historic uses for the property. Shelly W. of Defense undertook a sweeping Base Re- dependable, professional individual with Castle, a spokesperson for Woodlawn, said alignment and Closure protocol which by excellent communication skills to assist the stables are in discussion with National last year had transferred some 19,000 work- dentist and dental hygienist. Must be responsible individual with strong work Trust officials on how the stable operation ers to areas in Alexandria and south Fairfax. ethic. Great job. Experienced candidate can assist the Trust in raising additional Only 3,400 new personnel came to the main preferred but will train right person. Must funds. She acknowledged that Woodlawn Fort Belvoir post and about half those have excellent references. Fax resume to Stables greatest concern is whether its lease people would not be heading north on 703-548-3556. will be renewed in 2016. Route 1, according to some traffic analysis. The Trust spokespersons have said it will Under pressure by the Virginia congres- make no announcement on the issue until sional delegation, the Department of De- the lease is closer to its end date, but have fense “earmarked” $180 million to fund the long reportedly opposed the widening plan redevelopment of the 3.4 miles. This lim- Come Fly With Us! because it would take land away from the ited project is going forward without a plan plantation. for the bulk of Route 1. As Surovell men- The decision of FHWA to work with the tioned, one reason is “money.” stables on a bypass plan less detrimental to As federal highway authorities opened a Piedmont Airlines, Inc. a division of US Airways, is the riding school came after an analysis of public hearing June 5 on their proposals to seeking Unit Managers for our 281 public comments on the issue found increase traffic flow to Fort Belvoir, they Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) location. Qualified applicants will possess excellent communication skills, teamwork capabilities, computer experience, strong support for a “widen-in-place” op- found themselves facing growing political and be able to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekend & holidays. Manage a tion (105 comments) and 126 responses and public resistance to a plan that would staff with varied duties to include Supervisors and Agents. that the road should not impede the harm historical properties on the Woodlawn Preferred qualifications: Woodlawn Stables. The “widen-in-place” Meadow and drive the 50-year-old * Airline experience in a leadership role would take land from Woodlawn Plantation Woodlawn Stables out of business. * Degree in Aviation Safety, Business or other related field. west of current Route 1 and land from the The FHWA originally created plans that Piedmont Airlines offers a complete benefit package and one of the best travel plans in stables which are east of Route 1. pitted different stake holders against each the industry to employees and immediate family. The Federal Highway Administration is other. The widening plan would cause expected to announce in September the Woodlawn Baptist Church to have to ex- Only qualified applicants will be selected for an interview. For consideration of this position please submit a resume to: [email protected] or fax to: plan it has selected for widening U.S. Route hume 100 graves from its cemetery, said (703) 224-9488 1 the 3.4 miles between Fort Belvoir’s Pence Travis Hilton, Woodlawn Baptist pastor. Gate and Mount Vernon Parkway. The bypass plan would avoid the Baptist Please reference job code 3040-DCA in your subject line. The Woodlawn Stables announcement church property, but cut a swath through Employment is contingent upon a clear Drug Screen, Driving Record, and 10-year blames Gerry Hyland, the representative of the center of the historic Woodlawn Criminal History Records Check Mount Vernon on the Fairfax Board of Su- Meadow, destroying 150-year-old buildings We also require proof of High School or GED completion pervisors, and Fairfax transportation offi- on the property and driving the 56-horse cials for forcing the FHWA administration stable and riding school out of business. PIEDMONT AIRLINES, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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From Page 3 master planning process. Along the Mount growing rapidly and there is a strong de- Vernon Parkway, the federally- managed sire to “age-in-place,” rather than move into lead to much-needed relief from Route 1 Dyke Marsh wildlife preserve federal study institutional care. Aggressive and creative traffic congestion and will also positively will be completed soon and the National approaches to serving both of these groups impact on the scope and character of com- Park Service, working with the Corps of will face the community in the fall and up- mercial and residential development in the Engineers and the community, will recom- coming year. Their basic human needs: region. mend actions to stem the loss of wetlands food, shelter, health care, transportation While the transit study is underway, sig- areas. Further south, the federally managed assistance, and in-home nursing and com- nificant construction and development and Fort Hunt Park is being studied by the Na- panion care, will challenge private service redevelopment in Mount Vernon continues tional Park Service in consultation with the providers and county, state, and federal at a quickened pace, lending even more Photo by community to develop a long-range plan for government leaders to meet their needs. urgency to the transit study decisions. How- how the park will be utilized. Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, having ever, looming in the near future will be the decided several years ago to make a long- need for government leaders to find the GROWTH IN THE MOUNT VERNON- term commitment to remain in the Mount

Louise Krafft money needed to finance the recommended area population also means growth in the Vernon community, continues to move improvements. school-age population. Whereas once, over ahead with expansion plans at the main 25 years ago, student enrollment declines hospital site on Collingwood Road. The NEW CONSTRUCTION is underway to resulted in boundary changes and, despite Inova health system also recognized the

build the National Library for the Study of /The Gazette stiff community resistance, the closing of need to open a Lorton area walk-in clinic George Washington adjacent to the Mount Fort Hunt High School, Hollin Hills and and medical office facility in order to bet- Vernon Estate, build the U.S. Army National Hollin Hall Elementary schools, and the ter serve the medical needs of the Mount Museum at Fort Belvoir, and complete the former Mount Vernon Middle School (now Vernon area population in the Lorton area. construction of small, medium, and large com- occupied by the Islamic Academy on Route A new private independent walk-in clinic mercial and multifamily residential construc- 1). Now, the Mount Vernon area on both (Doctors Express) has also opened to serve Spring clean-up at Huntley Meadows. tion projects along the Route 1 corridor. sides of Route 1 finds itself in the reverse the Route 1 northern area of the district. The availability of $180 million of fed- situation of overcrowded schools requiring The outpatient and hospital needs of the eral highway money shepherded by U.S. public parks: in the north, the Fairfax boundary studies to be conducted through- active duty and retired military population Rep. Jim Moran to widen the Route 1 high- County Park Authority is now working on a out the Mount Vernon area. living and working in the Mount Vernon way in the Fort Belvoir and Woodlawn His- long-range plan for Westgrove Park adja- School Board member Dan Storck said the area and outlying region will be served by torical District awaits final decisions on the cent to the Belle View Elementary School. school system will be conducting boundary the recent opening of Fort Belvoir Commu- Federal Highway Administration widening Under pressure by a local group of dog studies to address “projected overcrowding nity Hospital on the Fort Belvoir military design. Selecting the least objectionable owners, and over the objections of those at West Potomac High School, and better base. The new military hospital and reha- design option will hasten much-needed who support keeping the park in its natural utilize existing student capacity at other bilitation facilities will also serve the newly Route 1 highway improvement in this traf- state, the Park Authority has already de- schools.” acquired responsibilities of Fort Belvoir to fic choke point or will be delayed because cided to provide for a two-year interim off Exacerbated by a chronic downturn in the serve combat wounded military personnel of critics who will see the design option as leash dog park. Whether or not to approve economy the low-income minority popula- — a result of the BRAC decision to close adversely impacting historic properties. a permanent off leash dog park and what, tion along the Route 1 corridor continues Walter Reed Army Hospital in the district Elsewhere, decisions will be made next if any, other functions to include, will be to need sustained focused support. In addi- and send some of the combat wounded to year affecting three Mount Vernon area decided sometime next year as part of the tion, the seniors 55 and over population is Fort Belvoir hospital. Volunteers Needed To Help Nonprofit Organizations From Page 3 ment, dealing with domestic violence and moving from homelessness to independent Shelter for the homeless as well other shel- living. Volunteers are also needed to cook. ters and resident homes in Alexandria and Volunteer Basic Needs Counselors are also Fairfax area. Their programs help the home- need to assist people needing food and fac- less get back on their feet and into jobs. ing emergencies. Volunteer opportunities are numerous, At the Workforce Development Center,

Photo by including tutoring, helping with job volunteers are need to teach computer skills searches, resume writing, organizing rec- and at the front desk. Needed too are tutors, reation activities, assisting in the kitchen , aides at the Back Porch Thrift Store and help helping with repairs and helping with land- in the food pantry. Contact Marcos Castillo Ed Simmons, Jr scaping and maintenance. at 703-768-7106, Ext. 328. In particular, a tutor is needed who speaks Farsi and a data entry volunteer is needed. RISING HOPE MISSION There’s an upcoming activity Sept. 29 called Located just off Route 1 at 8220 Russell

“Rock and Stroll” which needs many vol- Road, Rising Hope needs volunteers in the ./The Gazette unteers. Contact Chris at food pantry, clothes closet, in the kitchen [email protected]. serving a daily lunch, tutoring, translating Hiring is also being done for staff posi- and helping with children. Though a Meth- tions. odist church, volunteers come from all backgrounds. UNITED COMMUNITY MINISTRIES Rising Hope together with New Hope Shirley Marshall, the new executive director at UCM, is flanked by some Attuned to helping struggling families, the Housing operate a hypothermia shelter dur- of her staff: Terry Bibbs (left) director of human resources; Niki Wanner, administrative office for UCM is located just ing the winter months and volunteers are director of development and communications and Herb Lea, director of off Route 1at 7511 Fordson Road. needed. community programs. Volunteers are needed with childcare and For information on how to help, contact teaching at the Bryant Early Learning Cen- Venisa McCormick at 703-360-1976. also devoted to helping the homeless and ing newsletters and grant proposals and ter. Also each third Wednesday there are needy, Good Shepherd Housing and Family Spanish speakers. Volunteers are asked to Transitional Life Skills Dinners where vol- GOOD SHEPHERD HOUSING Services needs volunteers for administra- fill out a “Volunteer Interest Form” online unteers help teach budgeting, time manage- Located at 8305 Richmond Highway and tion, mentoring, childcare, tutoring, writ- at www.goodhousing.org. 30 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ August 23-29, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment Photo by

‘Canvas of Clay’ at Scope Gallery Louise Krafft/ he spin on art is that it can be set in stone as Tceramic artists showcase the multi-dimen sional canvas at the Torpedo Art Center’s Scope Gallery. The Gazette The “Canvas of Clay” shows an artist’s approach to the clay medium as pottery is thrown and spun or handbuilt, then treated to finishes and alterations to

achieve a unique handmade piece. Photo by The costumed cast of MVCCT’s July 2012 production Work ranges from decorative forms and sculptures of Peter Pan. Pictured are: Emma Brown, Kate to functional traditional tableware. Wharton, Adele Godby, Mikayla Henry, Brevan Clay channels Picasso with geometric vases and Guy Zoller Collins, Danielle Yates, Leia Surovell, Jack Pyles and plates and dips like Degas with graceful curves and Katharine Burgess. movement of organic bowls and pitchers. The earthy palate and people painted by Diego Rivera is mir- rored in brown stoneware sculptures and floral tiles. Van Gough’s starry swirls are seen in crystalline Floating dogwood stoneware bowl by Suan MVCCT Announces glazes and the spirals of thrown work. Esher’s Ying of Vienna. tesselations are echoed in stamped, embossed and Plans for New Season textured surfaces while sheets of clay drape and shape a la the limp renderings of Savador Dali. ount Vernon Community Children’s Theatre, now in Floating florals and handpainted aquatic scenes Mits 32nd season, announces a blockbuster season with hint at Monet while splashy servers appear as Jack- a twist. Because of major renovations at Carl Sandburg son Pollock. Variations and lines on smoked and raku Middle School, two of its three productions will have a tempo- forms mirror the waves and lines of Japanese rary venue at Bryant Alternative School on Popkins Lane, next to woodblock prints of Hokusai. Saint Louis School. With this earthy palette, the moniker for high art- The 2012-2013 season includes the classic musicals Oklahoma! istry might be, indeed, Mud. and Disney’s My Son Pinocchio, both to be performed at Bryant, and the teen production, The Pink Panther Strikes Again, to be performed at Heritage Presbyterian Church. Children ages 8-18 Details may audition for the two musicals and those 12-18 may audition The Kiln Club show runs from Aug. 27 to Sept. 30. Scope for the teen show. Gallery hours are Monday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., open Thursdays until 9 p.m. The gallery is located at 105 Founded in 1980 in response to community desire for a cre- North Union Street, ground floor Studio 19. Call the Scope ative outlet for youth in the Mount Vernon area south of Old Gallery at 703-548-6288 or visit www.torpedofactory.org. Town, Alexandria, MVCCT has consistently served its community Kiln Club is an organization of more than 90 Washington by offering three annual productions, summer and spring break D.C. area artists working in the clay medium. Juried members exhibit themed shows every other month at the cooperative camps, and after school programs for area youth. An ongoing artist-run Scope Gallery in Alexandria’s Torpedo Factory Art scholarship program assures participation for area residents. Center. Visit www.kilnclubwdc.com Stoneware with stained finish sculpture by MVCCT is a nonprofit organization supported in part by the Christine Moerenhout-Hubloue of McLean. National Endowment for the Arts, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the Arts Council of Fairfax County. Additional sup- Calendar port is provided by individuals and local businesses. MVCCT re- lies on a solid core of board members and volunteers. E-mail announcements to at Hard Times Café, 1404 King St., [email protected] or call 703- Visit www.mvcct.org or call 703-360-0686. [email protected]. 703-837-0050. 209-0049. Photos and artwork are encouraged. Wee Ones Storytime. 10:30-11 a.m. Wee Ones Storytime. 10:30-11 a.m. Deadline is Thursday at noon. Join us as we explore the exciting Join us as we explore the exciting world around us with some of our world around us with some of our MVCCT’s 2012-2013 Season favorite stories and songs at Hooray favorite stories and songs at Hooray Oklahoma! THURSDAY/AUG. 23 for Books! Children’s Bookstore, 1555 for Books! Children’s Bookstore, Music by Richard Rodgers, Book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Elephant Day. All day, all elephant King St. Ages 2 and under. Free. Call 1555 King St. Ages 2 and under. Based on the play “Green Grow the Lilacs” by Lynn Riggs items will be 20 percent off, 703-548-4092 or visit Free. Call 703-548-4092 or visit Original dance by Agnes de Mille customers can sample elephant www.hooray4books.com www.hooray4books.com Nov. 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 11 and 18 at 3 p.m. themed snacks and read fun facts Book Reading of Vampirina Ballerina, Auditions held the week of Sept. 9, 2012 about elephants at Ten Thousand a story of perseverance, with an At Bryant Alternative High School, 2709 Popkins Lane SATURDAY/AUG. 25 unexpected heroine and unscary Villages. In addition, 15 percent of Oklahoma! tells the story of cowboy Curly McLain and his romance with Music. Mike Phirman to open for Paul illustrations, with the author, the day’s sales will be donated to the farm girl Laurey Williams alongside the drama of Will Parker and his flirta- International Elephant Foundation, & Storm at the Birchmere. followed by a craft at Hooray for Visit www.mikephirman.com or Books! Children’s Bookstore, 1555 tious fiancée, Ado Annie. With songs like “Oh What a Beautiful Mornin’,” “The which works to protect elephants and Surrey with the Fringe on Top” and “People Will Say We’re in Love”? their dwindling habitats in Africa and www.Birchmere.com. King St., 2-2:30 p.m. Ages 3 and up. Asia. Visit Annual Bazaar. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Raffles, Free. Call 703-548-4092 or visit The Pink Panther Strikes Again (The Teen Production) www.elephantconservation.org. Call silent auctions, food and live www.hooray4books.com 703-684-1435 or visit entertainment. St. Joseph Catholic Butchering Demonstration. 3-4 By William Gleason www.alexandria.tenthousandvillages.com. Church, 711 N. Columbus St. p.m. Complimentary demonstration Based on the film by Blake Edwards and Frank Waldman 30th Annual Begonia Show and with Ken Kaiser covering how to Feb. 9, 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 10 and 17 at 3 p.m. Sale. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Announced break down and butcher whole At Heritage Presbyterian Church, 8503 Fort Hunt Road FRIDAY/AUG. 24 by the Potomac Branch of the chickens from Midnight Amish farms, A stage adaptation of the 1976 film features a madman threatening the Concert by National Community American Begonia Society. At Green and how to grill with marinades. world’s survival with the ultimate Doomsday Machine. Who can save the Church. A local church is Springs Garden Park, 6403 Green Chickens and specialty sauces world? Why, the world’s most unusual criminologist, Inspector Jacques performing songs written by award- Springs Rd. available for purchase. At the Clouseau. winning singer-songwriters, from its African Americans and Civil War Butcher’s Block, 1600 King St. Call first worship CD, “The God Music. 10-11:30 a.m. Free, 703-894-3440. Disney’s My Son Pinocchio Anthology” at the Birchmere Music reservations required. A lecture and Book by David I. Stern, Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Visit book signing with Christian “When You Wish Upon A Star” and “I’ve Got No Strings”: music by Leigh McWhirter, author of “The Choked THROUGH AUG. 26 www.godanthology.com or Harline, lyrics by Ned Washington from the Walt Disney Motion Picture www.Birchmere.com. Voice of a Race, at Last Unloosed: Alexandria Summer Restaurant African Americans and Civil War Week. More than 55 Pinocchio. Tribute to the Music of Mills, March 8, 9, 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m.; March 10 and 17 at 3 p.m. Baker & Labelle. The Carlyle Club, Music.” Alexandria Archaeology restaurants throughout Alexandria offer Museum, 105 N. Union St. Call 703- a $35 prix-fixe three-course At Bryant Alternative High School, 2709 Popkins Lane 411 John Carlyle Street, Alexandria. Join Pinocchio, the Blue Fairy, and a lively cast of characters as Geppetto 8 pm. $25. Visit http:// 706-4399. dinner or a $35 dinner for two. Foodies journeys beyond the Toy Shop to discover what makes the “perfect child.” thecarlyleclub.com/ or call 703-548- Yoga. 12-1 p.m. Free Community Yoga can savor the flavors of 8899. Class suitable for all levels, including Alexandria’s distinctive collection of This classic tale of an aging toymaker and his puppet, Pinocchio, features a Jazz Saxaphone. 8 p.m. Jonathan beginners. Register online at compelling score of original songs along with the beloved classics “When You Parker will perform with his quartet www.531Yoga.com. Email See Calendar, Page 32 Wish Upon a Star” and “I’ve Got No Strings.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ August 23-29, 2012 ❖ 31 Entertainment

www.sugarbabywax.com Appointments: http://sugarbabywax.clickbook.net 610 Montgomery Street Street, 2nd Floor (inside Doyle Salon) Alexandria, VA 22314 301-535-9201 “Fallen Angel,” oil, by “Second Skin,” graphite, by Diane Tesler, 44" x 16" Lisa Semerad, 5 7/8" x 4 3/4" Online Auction Will Benefit Art League The online silent auction of faculty work, the third event in The Art League’s “30-Something” Summer Series, is an opportunity to own a mas- terpiece by a member of the league’s faculty while supporting The Art League’s build out at the Madison Annex. All proceeds from the auction go to fund the project. Works by the following instructors are available for auction: Dawn Benedetto, Gwen Bragg, David Carter, Danni Dawson, CM Dupre, Steve Fleming, Mike Francis, Rob Liberace (3 pieces), Rosemary Luckett, Fred Markham, Joyce McCarten, Sara Linda Poly, Beverly Ryan, Jackie Saunders, Deanna Schwartzberg, Lisa Semerad, Marsha Staiger and Diane Tesler. The online auction begins Sunday, Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. and closes on Tues- day, Aug. 28 at 5 p.m. Visit http://www.32auctions.com/theartleaguefaculty to view the works available and register. You must create an account on the site to participate in the auction. Visit www.theartleague.org.

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eateries, from fine dining to casual neighborhood favorites. Visit AlexandriaVA.com or call 703-743- 3301. BE A SPONSOR at the 2nd Annual Untitled Me Exhibit. ART Options partners with the Torpedo Factory to “Fore” the Kids Golf Tournament! bring you Untitled Me, a collection of self portraits and celebrated icons created by diverse talented artists from the D.C. region. Visitors are encouraged to bring broken or constant items to be attached to human frames made of wire. At Torpedo Factory Arts Center, 105 N. Union St., Sites 2 and 3 (second floor).

SUNDAY/AUG. 26 A Great Gatsby Ice Cream Social. 2-5 p.m. Step back in time with an ice cream social on the lawn of the Del Ray Artisans presents BOARDERLINES, an art exhibit beautiful Lee-Fendall House by six members of the Board of Directors, through Sept. You are invited to join us at Hidden Creek Museum, 614 Oronoco St. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for children ages 2. Visit www.theDelRayArtisans.org. Country Club October 1 at 7:30 A.M. 3-17. Call 703-548-1789 to purchase tickets. Visit leefendallhouse.org. www.torpedofactory.org. 30th Annual Begonia Show and TUESDAY/AUG. 28 Sponsorship Opportunities Sale. noon - 3:30 p.m. Presented by Family Potluck Picnic. 4-6 p.m. Platinum Title Sponsor Silver Sponsor the Potomac Branch of the American Hosted by the Mount Vernon Gina DeSimone and the Moaners. Begonia Society. At Green Springs Unitarian Church for members who 9-11 p.m. Using acoustic and electric With Golfers: $5,000 With Golfer: $2,000 Garden Park, 6403 Green Springs Rd. live in Alexandria and their families guitars, playing a mix of funk, jazzy Without Golfers: $4,400 Without Golfers: $1,700 Jazz Summer. 2-3 p.m. With the duo and friends, as well as anyone who blues and smoky folk guitar for swing Gold Plus Sponsor “Mike and Tai Jazz,” mainstays of the would like to meet the MVUC dance fun. $10. At The Carlyle Club, Washington Jazz Scene, at the minister and hear more about the 411 John Carlyle St. With Golfers: $3,500 Bronze Sponsor Charles E. Beatley Central Library, Unitarian faith. At Fort Ward Park, 4301 West Braddock Road, Picnic Without Golfers: $3,200 With Golfers: $1,500 5005 Duke St., WEDNESDAY/AUG. 29 Gold Sponsor www.alexandria.lib.va.us; 703-746- Area 1. Bring a favorite dish to share Without Golfers: $1,200 1702. Free and open to the public. and reusable plates and utensils, if Solomon Douglas Quartet. 9-11 With Golfers: $2,500 Refreshments will be served. possible. p.m. Seattle pianist Soloman Douglas Without Golfers: $2,200 Foursome: $700 Gospel Music. 4 p.m. The Carter and young vocalist Alison Dreyfuss from New Hampshire perform at Gospel Singers of Alexandria are MONDAY/AUG. 27 Contact: Jim Hyland celebrating their 43rd anniversary in Nick’s Nightclub, 642 South Pickett [email protected] • 703-973-3830 concert along with the Original Haircuts. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fairfax County St. $10. Carter Chorus Singers at the Firefighters will sponsor children’s haircuts at Gum Springs Recreation Woodlawn-Faith United Methodist THURSDAY/AUG. 30 Church, 7730 Fordson Road. Center, 8100 Fordson Rd. Off-duty Visiting Artists Demonstration firefighters/barbers, the Progressive Kenny Lattimore. 7:30 p.m. $29.50. Day at the Torpedo Factory. Meet Firefighters of Fairfax County, Inc., The Music Hall. Visit the Torpedo Factory’s visiting artists WKYS 93.9 FM, and local barbers www.kennylattimore.com. and learn about their methods, throughout the community will Leukemia/Lymphoma. 7 p.m. Free. materials, techniques, and provide free haircuts for local kids on Make a difference in the fight against backgrounds. Demonstrations from 1- free or reduced lunch plans in blood cancer. Team In Training will anticipation of the new school year. 4 p.m. Free. 105 N. Union St. Visit See Calendar, Page 33

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From Page 32 group journey across adult. Listen to the story of “boarders” and features a Johnny Appleseed and take a be at Residence Inn Old Town to discuss silent auction, 2-D and 3-D walk through our orchard. upcoming races, registration, and gallery artwork, and take- Try some applesauce and training tips. Visit away art. At the Nicholas leave with an apple inspired www.teamintraining.org/nca/ or find A. Colasanto Center, 2704 decoration. Register on-line us on Facebook Mount Vernon Ave. Visit at www.greenspring.org or atwww.facebook.com/TNTNCA. www.theDelReyArtisans.org. call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Green Spring Gardens. FRIDAY/AUG. 31 WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 5 Flourishing, Flowering BIG CHALK DRAW. 8-10 a.m. “Out of the Past.” 7 p.m. Salvias. 4603 Green Spring Community art event in Art at the Free. Starring Robert Rd. Code: 290 488 6301. Center’s parking lot at 2804 Mitchum, Kirk Douglas, 9:30-11 a.m. $22. Make Sherwood Hall Lane. Free. Donations and Jane Greer. Part of the room in your garden for fall of new backpacks and school supplies monthly Film Noir Series at blooming salvias. Take home to benefit families served by Good Duncan Library, 2501 a sample of hardy salvia. Shepherd Housing and Family Commonwealth Ave., in Register on-line at Services needed. Visit Del Ray. After the movie, www.greenspring.org or call www.artatthecenter.org viewers are invited to 703-642-5173. Beatlemania Magic. The Carlyle discuss the film at St. Fuse Box Art Activated. 12-4 p.m. Club, 411 John Carlyle Street, Elmo’s Coffee Pub at 2300 This free, 6th annual event Alexandria. 8 pm. $25. A national Mt. Vernon Ave. Call 703- Alexandria’s own Fuse Box will perform at Tim’s Rivershore Restaurant takes place during the touring Beatles Tribute band 746-1705. & Crabhouse on Sunday, Aug. 26, 1-6 p.m. Classic rock and roll, river Alexandria King Street Art recreating the early Beatles concerts Festival. Studios and views and Tim’s famous home-cooked seafood. 1510 Cherryhill Road, galleries will be open for the with identical costumes, equipment THURSDAY/SEPT. 6 and spot on harmonies. Visit http:// Dumfries, Va. Call 703-441-1375 or visit www.timsrivershore.com. public to check out local thecarlyleclub.com or call 703-548- Fashion’s Night Out artwork and meet the artists. 8899 Alexandria. Presented by Artist demonstrations, Alexandria Convention and hands-on projects, and street festival. Festivities along 703-683-0333. Visitors Association. 6-11 p.m. Mount Vernon Avenue include music, activities throughout the afternoon. SATURDAY/SEPT. 1 Participating boutiques, restaurants exhibitions by local organizations, At the Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria Art Market. 10 a.m. - 4 and businesses throughout and businesses open late with SEPT. 7 THROUGH 30 105 N. Union St. Call 703-838-4565. Alexandria. Visit p.m. Alexandria’s newest outdoor art activities. At Mount Vernon Avenue. ‘It Runs in the Family’ art exhibit. www.fashionsnighoutalexandria.com market featuring a variety of original Call 703-746-3301. Artists explore many ways art runs in Ten Thousand Villages, a fair trade SATURDAY/SEPT. 8 THROUGH SEPT. 9 artwork from more than 25 artists families; presenting collections of retailer on King Street in Old Town, Alexandria King Street Art displayed for sale including painting, their own and their family’s artworks. will be transformed into an oriental FRIDAY/SEPT. 7 Festival. Historic King Street from photography, pottery, jewelry, and Details at rug showroom, when more than 300 Jazz Supper Under the Stars. Washington Street to the waterfront glasswork. Market includes live music 5-9 www.TheDelRayArtisans.org. and food from local restaurants. At rugs, all hand made in Pakistan by p.m. An evening of food and jazz is transformed into an outdoor art Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 fairly paid adults, arrive for the with Al Williams’ jazz band and gallery with original fine artwork by Mount Vernon Ave. Call 703-838- annual 4-day sale. Ten Thousand catering by Hard Times Cafe. Hosted SATURDAY/SEPT. 8 over 200 artists from the US and Villages is located at 915 King St. abroad. Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., 4827. by the Old Town Business & Green Spring Gardens. 2-3 p.m. Call 703-684-1435. Professional Association and the King Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. First Thursday in Del Ray. 6-9 p.m. Family Fun: Autumn is for Apples. VisitAlexandriaVA.com - 703-746- Street Gardens Park Foundation. 4603 Green Spring Rd. Code: 290 THROUGH SEPT. 2 Celebrating Fashion’s Night Out with Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the 3301 or www.ArtFestival.com - 561- the theme “Always in Fashion” 484 7501. $6/person. Children ages Boarderlines. Thursday-Sunday. Free. door. At King Street Garden Park, 5 and older with registered paying This exhibit is an individual and during this month’s family-friendly Diagonal Road and King Street. Call See Calendar, Page 34

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746-6615. Free. Autumn Cabaret. 7 p.m. An evening of song, dance, variety and comedy. Individuals and ensembles from the D.C. area’s premier pops chorus perform in an elegant, cabaret-style setting at the beautiful Carlyle Club, 411 John Carlyle St. $20. Call 703- 941-7464.

SEPT. 8 THROUGH 29 “Funny Money.” Wednesdays- Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m. This comedy of errors by the master of farce, Ray Cooney, follows Henrys Perkins’ attempts to escape his humdrum life and spice it up with this new “funny money.” $17-20. At the Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St. Call 703-683-0496. The Torpedo Factory Art Center’s Target Gallery presents the exhibition Sublime Rupture, featuring a series of THROUGH SEPT. 9 large paintings by artist Benjamin Duke, winner of the Art Show. Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery gallery’s 2012 Open Exhibition competition. There will be announces the opening of the juried Put Us to show “Paper of All Kinds.” The a reception Thursday, Aug. 9, 6-8 p.m., including a gallery gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to talk with Benjamin Duke at 7 p.m. Target Gallery, Torpedo The Test 6 p.m., Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 9 Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St. Visit p.m. Free. Studio 18 of the Torpedo Factory Art Center. 105 North Union www.torpedofactory.org/target. ❦ Selection St., Old Town Alexandria on the waterfront. Windmill Lane. Donations will help 7601. 11a.m. - noon. $5/Child. ❦ Beacon House, which provides Children ages 3-5 with accompanying Service mentoring, athletic, and nutritional adult. Hunt for monarch butterflies SUNDAY/SEPT. 9 programs to at-risk children in the in the gardens, learn about their life ❦ Matinee Film. 2 p.m. Beatley Central Edgewood Terrace community of cycle, migration and favorite flowers. Price Library Sunday Matinee Film Series Washington, D.C. Visit Register on-line at featuring: Dave (PG-13). The Charles www.mvuc.org. www.greenspring.org or call Green E. Beatley Central Library, 5005 Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173. Duke St. Visit Come Taste the Difference www.alexandria.lib.va.us or call 703- MONDAY/SEPT. 10 746-1702. Free and open to the Green Spring Gardens. 6:30-8:30 TUESDAY/SEPT. 11- SUNDAY/OCT. 21 general public. Refreshments will be p.m. Floral Design: Punch with a Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery Two Convenient Alexandria Locations served. Bunch. 4603 Green Spring Rd. Code: announces the opening of the juried Open 7 days a week Green Spring Gardens. Springfield 290 488 9601. $35. Discover how to show “Antique Recreations.” Open Art Guild Art Reception. 4603 Green transform that grocery bunch of daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except Bradlee Belle View Spring Rd. 1-3 p.m. Free. Meet local flowers into a beautiful floral design. on Thursdays, 11a.m. to 9 p.m. Free. artists from the Springfield Art Guild Class participants design their own Artists are inspired by old linens, old 3690J King Street 1600A Belle View Blvd. and their mixed media show of arrangement to take home. Floral lace, old techniques made new. botanical art. Light refreshments material and containers provided. Jewelry, sculpture,clothing, and wall 703.820.8600 571.384.6880 served. Call Green Spring Gardens at Registration and $20 supply fee due pieces are some of the items that will 703-642-5173. by Aug. 31. Call 703-642-5173. be exhibited. Studio 18 of the Family Concert. 7:30 p.m. Melissa Green Spring Gardens. Garden Torpedo Factory Art Center. 105 www.unwinedva.com Cox, at Mount Vernon Unitarian Sprouts: Migrating Monarchs. 4603 North Union Street, Old Town Church. At the MVUC Chapel, 1909 Green Spring Rd. Code: 290 484 Alexandria on the waterfront. 34 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ August 23-29, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newcomers & Community Guide Mount Vernon: From a Boy Scout’s Perspective

By Dominic Mancini Vernon come talk to the troop. BSA Troop 888 Other Merit Badges such as Photography and Architecture, have helped me to look was reading your newspaper online, at my community with a critical eye. Wan- Iand noticed your request for people to dering the streets of Old Town, I’ve identi- write about their experiences and in- fied at least 15 different architectural styles. terests in the community. I thought it would I’ve learned to notice details that I had ig- be interesting to write to you from the per- nored before and can more greatly appre- spective of Boy Scouts in the Mount Vernon ciate the beauty and diversity of my com- area. Boy Scouts in America started in 1910 munity. and has thrived ever since. In the Mount Boy Scouts encourages volunteerism. I

Photo by Vernon area I know of at least five active have assisted with a number of Eagle Scout Boy Scout troops. Mine is Troop 888, which Projects which have helped me to get to meets at Plymouth Haven Baptist Church. know my community and its needs better.

Boy Scouts gives boys opportunities to suc- Louise Krafft Our troops scouts have helped install a pa- ceed and teaches them responsibility, integ- tio at Saint Luke’s Church, marked a trail rity and leadership. My involvement has in the Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge, built helped me to better understand my com- wooden bridges at Fort Belvoir and Mount munity, become involved and contribute Vernon High School, built picnic tables at through volunteerism. /The Gazette Plymouth Haven Church and participated Joining the Boy Scouts has raised my in many more projects of this nature. I’ve awareness of the community in several also had the opportunity to volunteer at a ways. In Boy Scouts we often hike in the local soup kitchen, helping the poorer mem- area and visit nearby historic landmarks. In bers of our community and reminding me pursuit of our American Heritage Merit Mount Vernon Estate that not everyone here is as fortunate as Badge, my troop visited one of these land- my friends and I. marks, Mount Vernon, which plays an im- nics there, run in the fields and visit the first President’s contributions to the United I would encourage new members to our portant role in the history of our commu- animals. As I’ve grown older, my family and States, and the role he played in the his- community to join in and get involved. nity and our nation. Growing up in this area, I have taken out of town visitors to tour the tory of our community. George Washington Whether it’s scouts or another community I’ve visited Mount Vernon many times. mansion and grounds. Now as a Boy Scout, once owned the land that my house is built organization, chances are, your efforts will When I was a wee tot, we used to have pic- I toured the estate, learned more about our on. We even had a historian from Mount be rewarded. The Best in Family Dining Rewards Here’s How it Works Every time you use your Membership Card at Hollin Hall Automotive, we will automatically track your purchases and assign points to your account. For every regular purchase at our store, you will receive Points. Once you accumulate a reward point level, an Award Certificate will be mailed to you to use on purchases! You also receive a certificate for your birthday and anniversary, FREE subscription to our entertaining, money saving newsletter, exclusive invitations to special events Food and exclusive savings. fit for a king on a family budget There are no limits! It’s a great way to treat and award yourself! An Alexandria community fixture for more than There are no expiration dates for your accumulated points! 100 years, the Royal Restaurant offers the best This is a FREE program! It’s our way to Thank all our Friends and Clients! in Greek, Italian and American cuisine. Enjoy Sign up at Hollin Hall Automotive or on the Web at www.hollinhallauto.com/rewards burgers, steaks, prime rib, chicken, seafood, pasta and full salad bar complete with special children’s menu items. Rewards Customers $20 Off Testimonials Any Service “Great, friendly service at a fair when you bring this ad in price…don’t change a thing” and sign up for Royalty Rewards on or before – John F. Sept. 30, 2012

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