$6.00 Annandale Chamber of Commerce ENDEAVOR January 2021 Building the Annandale Marketplace www.annandalechamber.com

Helping the Homeless 2 New Hope Housing & Bailey’s Shelter

3 Real Estate: Supportive Housing Needed Now More than Ever Brighter Days Ahead

By: Jan Sacharko, New Hope Housing 4 From Capitol Hill A Hectic Year

Everything changed at Bailey’s 5 Umbrella Insurance when the coronavirus pandem-

ic began this year. When the 6 NOVA Wins Award outbreak began, there were two

important questions to answer ENERGY SENSE for homeless people and the 7 Winter Tips services we provide: 1) How 8 Land Use do you stay safe-at-home when Hummer Road you don’t have a home? And 2)

How do you socially distance The Police Beat 9 in a full homeless shelter?

10 Meet the Artisan: Gail Robins In Fairfax County, county and nonprofit leaders convened to Lambros Jewelry 11 create action plans. Using CARES Act funding and The Power of Just One shared resources, Fairfax 13 Street County began master-leasing several vacant hotels to be used 14 VIEW ON NATURE Hines, had only begun working at the shel- as additional shelter sites with nonprofit partners nd responsible for staffing and managing these pro- ter on March 2 , 2020, days before the ini- Get Hooked tial nationwide shutdown due to the pan- 15 Winter Fishing grams. Once these opened, half of the guests in

each shelter in the county moved to these hotels. demic. The following week, New Hope

17 What a Difference Priority was given to older homeless guests and Housing suspended all on-site volunteer a Century Makes 1921 activities in order to limit the number of guests with certain medical conditions so that

they could safely isolate in hotel rooms. Shelter people at the shelter. Many volunteers 19 Washington 1921 continued to serve in new ways, and dozens staff have continued to provide case manage-

ment services such as housing and employment of new volunteers signed up, too. Groups 20 Uncovered: and individuals were preparing hot meals or Symbol of Resistance? services to guests at the hotel sites to enable ordering catered meals from local struggling them to move to safe and affordable housing. 21 Opportunity Neighbor- These sites are also serving as isolation and restaurants. Some volunteers began to pro- vide mentoring services or host game nights hood in Annandale quarantine shelter for non-homeless people who have been exposed to COVID and cannot safely through Zoom. Connect with the Made 23 quarantine otherwise. These sites are expected to in Fairfax Network remain open at least through June 30, 2021. The Hypo program has been altered across Fairfax County as well. This year, one coun- 24 ROADS AND RAGE ty-owned building in each region has been More than 900 people have used these sites since designated as sole location for hypothermia Criminal Justice opening in mid-April.

25 Diversion First prevention shelter rather than rotating https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/housing/news/ fairfax-falls-church-community-partnership- through faith communities. The Lincolnia 26 Virginia Reader’s prevent-and-end-homelessness-newsletter-dec- Senior Center at 4710 North Chambliss St. Choice for Kids is the location for Region 2. This location is 2020 now open and serving guests. Meals are 27 CHAMBER CHAT The current Bailey’s Shelter Director, Raynel January 2021 2 ENDEAVOR Helping the Homeless Fairfax County reduced its homeless population by nearly 50% over the ten-year period 2008-2018. Now, Covid adds one more challenge.

Bailey’s Shelter and Supportive Housing 5914 Seminary Rd. Falls Church, VA 22041 (703) 820-7621 being donated by community groups and individuals. The site There are many ways to volunteer and serve your homeless has limited capacity due to social distancing but accommoda- neighbors. Please contact Kelley McKeon at kmc-

tions will be made to ensure that everyone has access to shelter. [email protected] to learn more. Anyone in need of emergency shelter this winter should access the Fairfax County site here: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ homeless/hypothermia-prevention-program

The development of the new Bailey’s Shelter and Supportive Housing was listed as a highlight of the Fairfax County Ten Year Plan To End Homelessness retrospective report produced in 2018. While Fairfax County reduced its homeless population by nearly 50% over the ten-year period 2008-2018, there were many challenges to meet the ambitious goal. Chief among them was the lack of affordable housing. Local budget cutbacks due to the recession in 2010, and reduced federal funding due to sequestration in 2013 hampered the ability to create more af- fordable units. https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/homeless/sites/ homeless/files/assets/documents/15978_ffx% 20cty_homelessness_report%20v8_release_web_508.pdf

“We were proud to have been accepted as the non- profit partner at Bailey’s Shelter and Supportive Housing three years ago, and I’m proud of my staff for the work they’ve done to adapt to changing needs due to COVID,” shared Pamela L. Michell, executive director of New Hope Housing. “We miss seeing the faces of our volunteers, but we see the impact of their Catered meals from Subway service daily and look forward to when Bailey’s can be an open and welcoming community service site again.”

New Hope Housing is an innovative nonprofit agency providing shelter, transitional and permanent supportive housing, outreach and support services for homeless families and single adults in Fairfax County, City of Alexandria, Arlington County, and City of Falls Church. Founded in 1977 on Route One, New Hope Housing is committed to finding creative and lasting solutions to end the cycle of homelessness by offering homeless men, women and children the services they need to change their lives and succeed. For more information, visit www.newhopehousing.org January 2021 ENDEAVOR 3 Annandale REAL ESTATE

Escape to the Country By: Pat Sawhney

To parody a BBC popular program where a Realtor shows a cou- ple three properties somewhere in the bucolic English countryside, we are seeing a similar trend in our own Metro area.

Just last month my clients closed on a lovely expanded and up- graded Rambler (great floorplan) on over one acre in Prince Wil- liam County. The hunt had included seeing eight properties and writing offers on four of them before we were successful. Why? Because too many other potential buyers wanted the same proper- ties, even ones needing over $50K in renovations! Finally, we landed the best property by pulling out all the stops in our offer— no home inspection, pay the first $500 of any septic or well re- pairs, etc. etc. This property was well worth the wait! The major criteria was to have a large lot with privacy. They escaped from a small one level home in a very large subdivision wanting both extensive outdoor space for the family and significantly more inte- Charming old farmhouse with large kitchen-family room addition at rear rior space. and guest quarters with home office in stand alone barn on this property.

In this new Covid-19 world, people are not only looking to move has been gradually increasing. Virtual meetings and group out to the country, but also to find a home with space for one or rented conference space available in every suburb has made even two home offices as commuting distance is not the major working from home or in less expensive leased space in outer criterion. counties a definite trend. With Covid-19 rearing its ugly head, people are adjusting to, and liking, this virtual work environ- Being at home more (or practically all) of the time, buyers are ment. Does anyone really miss the commute? As a result, looking around their current home and rethinking their needs and workers are even more productive by being able to fill the pre- space requirements; they are now spending more time outdoors, vious commuting hours with additional work time and spending preferably on their own property. Have you noticed the increase more time with their housemates & families. in landscaping projects? And, how about all the people who are hiring contractors to renovate their current space or to add space? Have you ever wondered if commercial space could be turned Unfortunately, this has led to a shortage of building supplies and a into condominium living, or how about as shelters or perma- huge increase in costs. nent living quarters for homeless or low income people? For years I have watched the explosion of office buildings in our One property I sold recently needed major help but that was o.k. area, and the increase in retail square footage. The future may because my clients, buying below market, can take this new prop- well depend on making good use of these buildings for the erty and retrofit it to their desires vs. buying an already renovated common community rather than for business. This will require home that might not have met their style choices, color schemes grand foresight by government officials plus revenue. Could or finishes. In this case, the school district was the primary crite- some be turned into space for the homeless, for the less finan- rion, which is still true for many of our clients. Fortunately, excel- cially able elderly, or for those in the regular workforce but at a lent school systems exist outside of Fairfax County. lower income level?

Interestingly, the next topic is—what is going to happen to all this Currently there is (and has been for some time) a shortage of commercial office space which is sitting vacant, or unused as all housing in all price ranges and types of housing. In Northern or most of the employees are working from their home offices? Virginia, there is only a 1.25 month supply. We are hoping that Since the advent of the Internet, this type of work environment starting in 2021 we will see an uptick in the numbers of people putting their homes on the market for prospective buyers who

are also hoping this will be their year to buy! Please know that with the lower interest rates this couldn’t be a better time to grab the brass ring and buy your first or next home. The maxi- mum loan ceilings have increased and lenders are ready to help you fit their best product to your criteria, income and desired monthly payments. You will find that renting will no longer be a good option, which is now leading to an increase in vacant rental properties. As always, one event leads to a change in another category. There are a lot of moving pieces and, today, a huge sea change in the real estate market is rolling in. January 2021 4 ENDEAVOR From Capitol Hill Washington: A hectic and trying year, both in Congress and across our country.

By: Congressman Gerald E. Connolly

With the end of this his- resource guide for small business owners and employees, which is torically challenging year also available on my website. finally in sight, I want to once again thank you for This crisis has not slowed our legislative and oversight efforts in the incredible sacrifices the House. In fact, since March, I've cosponsored nearly 200 piec- you and your families es of legislation and signed several hundred letters requesting have made to keep our information and documents from federal agencies and the White neighbors healthy and House. Additionally, as a senior member of the Oversight & Re- safe. Your efforts have form and Foreign Affairs committees, and chairman of the Sub- saved lives, and a grateful committee on Government Operations, I've participated in or community thanks you. chaired 75 committee hearings and briefings, whether virtually or on Capitol Hill, over the past seven months. Like every American, Congress has been work- Throughout the pandemic, I have been in close, consistent contact ing tirelessly since March with my colleagues in the House Democratic Caucus, participat- to adapt to this “new nor- ing in 83 caucus calls and meetings since March. These calls of- mal” we find ourselves ten feature conversations with policy experts, and have been vital in. It has not been easy, but our work has not slowed a bit. I to crafting our ongoing legislative response to COVID-19. During want to take a moment to provide you with a comprehensive these discussions, we crafted six COVID-19 relief bills and are look at what my team and I have been up to since this crisis fighting for another with funding for unemployment insurance, an began. extension of the Payroll Protection Program loans, testing and contract tracing, small businesses, public health support, state and While we've had to limit in-person meetings and events, I've local government fiscal relief, virtual learning, and much more. made it a priority to connect virtually with as many of you as possible. Since Virginia’s stay-at-home guidance was issued Finally, last month I had the honor of being elected President of in March, we’ve held 77 virtual town halls and webinars with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, the forum which allows Par- community members, leaders, and organizations. These in- liamentarians from every country in the Transatlantic Alliance to cluded my 12th annual Open Season Workshop for federal collectively influence and oversee NATO security and defense employees and retirees town halls with members of the Vir- policymaking. This is a critical moment for the Alliance, as the ginia General Assembly, as well as virtual events with federal world struggles to cope with the coronavirus pandemic and the employees and retirees, local chambers of commerce, our area new security challenges it poses, as well as the rise of China, con- nursing homes, and high school and college students in the tinued acts of assertiveness by Russia, and new forms of terrorism 11th District. We covered a range of issues in these discus- and hybrid warfare. Still, as the Biden-Harris Administration be- sions, including gun violence prevention, assistance for small gins to take shape, I am more confident than ever that our com- businesses, protections for individuals with disabilities, af- mitment to the Alliance is strong and the future of NATO is fordable housing, racism, and police brutality. bright.

Since March 1st, we've responded to more than 63,000 of your This has been a hectic and try- emails and messages on a wide array of issues -- from PPE ing year, both in Congress and and the Postal Service to COVID-19 testing and support for across our country. But I am small businesses. As your representative in Congress, it's al- more determined and hopeful ways important that I hear directly from you about your con- than ever. Please know that cerns and opinions, but it's especially critical in times of crisis. nothing, not a global pandemic nor anything else, will deter me In addition to those 63,000 email responses, we've sent 75 e- from continuing to fight for newsletters since March with important updates, resources, country and our community. and information to help you more easily navigate this crisis. In total, that's more than 3 million individual e- Honorable Gerald E. Connolly newsletters delivered to members of our community since the (VA 11th District) pandemic began. You'll find an archive of all those e- 434 Cannon HOB newsletters on my website at connolly.house.gov, and I en- Washington, DC 20515 courage you to read through them for any useful information 202-225-1492 you may have missed. We also compiled a comprehensive January 2021 ENDEAVOR 5

Umbrella Insurance The Best Return on Investment in the Industry

By: Virginia Kinneman Kinneman Insurance

Umbrella coverage can also protect you from libel or slander law- suits that cause injury to someone else since it will typically ex- tend to other members of your household who do not have auto or property insurance in their own name. Do you have a teenager who posts regularly online, possibly libelous comments, or play pranks on his/her friends that might result in property damage? How is their driving record? Teenagers do not always display the best judgement, nor can parents always keep up with their activi- ties moment by moment. Your umbrella policy can insure the entire household.

Although the policy will cover you against most types of lawsuits, there are some that are excluded such as damage you may cause intentionally to anyone else or their property. Also, the policy will not cover any injury to yourself, for that you need to make claim on your own health or auto policy as appropriate. Any costs The purpose of insurance is easy to comprehend. Quite simp- above those limits will still come out of your pocket. ly it exists to safeguard our assets, the welfare of our families, The best part of umbrella coverage is the reasonable cost. For and the financial security of our businesses. Car insurance is such protection and peace of mind, the average $1,000,00 policy a necessity as is homeowner insurance. Actually, you won’t be allowed to register a car in most states or take out a mort- costs between $150-$250 per year depending on various personal gage without those policies. You are not required to have risk factors. A commercial umbrella policy for the same amount umbrella insurance in most instances yet you will sleep better starts around $400. Some risk factors considered when a policy cost is being formulated will be those inherent in your job and if you do. hobbies, your driving record, history of previous lawsuits, and the Umbrella insurance is a form of liability insurance protecting presence of a household dog, especially one that is considered an you against lawsuits and the coverage limitations of your oth- aggressive breed. er policies. Umbrella coverage takes over once your other Commercial umbrella rates have been rising because of escalating policies hit their coverage limits. With medical and legal losses and lawsuits leaving many commercial policies inadequate costs as high as they are those limits could be reached quite soon. Suppose you are judged responsible in a multi-car in coverage limits. The incidence of falls with traumatic brain crash. Everyone can make a mistake, but if you do, your car injury, traffic accidents involving commercial vehicles, and the insurance may only carry a $300 to $500k limit on medical ever pervasive trend of lawsuits have drastically increased the coverage for others. What if there were five people injured frequency and severity of umbrella claims. Have your Financial Advisor or Attorney review your risk so that you are insured and multiple cars totaled? You could easily be on the hook with an adequate umbrella policy limit. You may need more than for a million dollars with only $300k paid from your car in- surance policy. If you had a $1 million umbrella policy, your an additional $1 million policy. life saving & retirement, and your kid’s college funds will not Not all days are bright and beautiful but umbrella insurance when be at risk along with all your future dreams. needed, is the best safeguard you can purchase. January 2021 6 ENDEAVOR NOVA Wins Prestigious Award Storms are Coming 2020 Education Innovator of the Year Watch the Progress of the Plows

Northern Virginia Community College Toll House Park, Annandale Annandale Campus

Virginia Community College, was named “2020 Education Inno- The Virginia Department of Transportation’s neighborhood vator of the Year” at the inaugural Greater Washington Innova- plowing website and plow-tracking program will again be tions Awards. among tools the agency will use this winter in northern Vir- ginia. This year, 180 VDOT employees will ride the roads to Created to showcase innovations in business, the Innovation monitor road conditions and snowplow progress, and more Awards highlight ingenuity and creativity in five categories: bio- than 30 employees will monitor remotely via the automatic tech, hospitality, health tech, social impact, and higher education. vehicle locator (AVL) equipment. Applicants submitted one-minute videos describing their innova- tions, a panel of 17 judges reviewed the videos, and named 11 Neighborhood plowing page: Residents are encouraged to finalists. Their videos were shown during the virtual awards show. continue using vdotplows.org to monitor the status of plow- ing in Northern Virginia neighborhoods. Once it snows more NOVA submitted a video based on the success of its JumpStart than two inches, residents in Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince program, a unique program that allows recent high school gradu- William counties can enter their address and a color-coded ates to take select NOVA classes that will transfer to most four- snow map shows whether plowing is underway, completed or year institutions. The classes were offered at no charge over the not yet started in their neighborhood. Even with a call or 2020 Summer Semester. two, you are not guaranteed that THE PLOWS will arrive. So much of the work is subcontracted out to private (usually The JumpStart innovation video can be found at https:// one man-one truck) individuals that accountability still re- www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TxlfA-oUdI&feature=youtu.be. mains a significant problem.

A total of 2,996 JumpStart students enrolled in art, computer sci- VDOT requests that before a storm, residents put all cars in ence, English, history, information technology, and mathematics their driveway, leaving the street clear for plowing, especially courses at NOVA. While NOVA had an average class pass rate of on cul-de-sacs. If that is not possible, park on the odd 73%, JumpStart had an 83% pass rate, and 37% of students who number side of the street. participated in the JumpStart program continued their education and enrolled at NOVA in the fall.

“JumpStart allowed NOVA to give back to our community in a new and innovative way,” said Steve Partridge, vice president strategic partnerships and workforce innovation. “People often don’t realize that our mission is not only to provide affordable world-class education but also to help ensure our region has a globally-competitive workforce. To be recognized by our region’s business community is a huge honor and testament to our focus on producing work-ready students.”

January 2021 ENDEAVOR 7 ENERGY SENSE Take Steps to Save Energy this Winter with Help from Virginia Energy Sense

By Andy Farmer

Each year, Virginia En- Maintain your HVAC system – Replace dirty air filters in ergy Sense conducts your furnace to keep your HVAC system running efficiently. survey research to be A clogged filter will cause your system to work harder and better informed of where expend more energy.

Virginians stand when it Seal air leaks – Reduce the likelihood of air leaks in your comes to saving energy home by weather-stripping around doors and windows and at home. In the latest caulking air leaks where plumbing or electrical wiring comes research findings, high- through walls, floors and ceilings. lighted in our infograph- ic available on our web- Washing your clothes – Using cold water to wash your site, the likelihood of clothes might not sound like a lot but doing so can help you Virginians becoming save up to $47/year on your energy bill. more energy efficient slightly declined from Don’t block the heat – Move furniture away from your 30% in 2019 to 25% in vents, radiators and heaters in order to allow heat to circulate 2020, but that is due in throughout your home. part to an increasing Switch to LEDs – Replace your old incandescent lightbulbs proportion of Virginians with LEDs that use up to 75% less energy and last several taking steps to become times longer. energy efficient. For example, 38% of respondents said they’re adjusting the heat when not at home, up from 31% in 2019. Install a programmable thermostat – Adjust your thermo- stat to 68 degrees Fahrenheit when you’re at home to help That shift in behavior is also reflected in Virginians’ energy sav- keep your energy bill in check. ing habits in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to our latest survey, 92% of Virginians have already taken steps to re- Use power strips – Plug in multiple devices like your laptop duce their energy consumption prior to the pandemic. The COVID and TV to a power strip to easily turn off all devices when -19 pandemic has made many Virginians spend more time in- not in use with the flick of a switch. doors, whether for work or remote learning, and that can cause energy usage to spike. In fact, 47% of respondents in our survey Visit www.virginiaenergysense.org and our YouTube channel noted they are using more energy at home compared to just 6% for more tips, blogs, How-To videos and other resources to who are using less energy than before the pandemic. help you save energy at home during the winter.

In addition to potential energy spikes with increased time indoors,

the seasons have changed and temperatures are declining. Winter is here and if your home is not properly prepared for inclement weather, there’s a chance that your energy bill could increase. To Andy Farmer is the information resources manager of Virginia Energy Sense, help minimize your energy consumption at home during the cold- the Commonwealth’s statewide energy education program under the guidance er months, Virginia Energy Sense has prepared a list of easy, do-it of the State Corporation Commission. -yourself tips below.

Winter Energy Saving Tips

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January 2021 8 ENDEAVOR LAND MIS-USE IN ANNANDALE Hummer Road Intrusion—TOO MUCH DENSITY By Donna Jacobson, President Lafayette Village Homeowner Association

neighborhood after barely qualifying for a VA loan.” He is worried about unsafe levels of traffic if the Comprehensive Plan gets amended and this development goes through. Levitz thinks that a commercial mixed-use devel- opment in the area would unjustly impact the neighborhood and deteriorate the sense of community that currently exists. “This is an actual neighborhood,” he stated, “Zoning laws are supposed to protect neighborhoods.”

Mark Moscato, another resident in the area, states “Traffic congestion and pedestrian safety are already big problems. Unfortunately, I witnessed a police officer placing a blanket over a victim of a hit and run incident on Hummer Road. Traffic is already backed-up on Hummer.

Moscato also says that new office buildings aren’t needed. The two existing buildings are only 50 percent occupied, and many companies are looking to downsize their office space post-COVID. He states, “I am not against smart planning that protects residential space and seeks to harmo- Residents of Hummer Woods and surrounding neighborhoods in niously blend into the community, however, unbridled Annandale are organizing to fight nomination PC19-MA-005, a pro- growth makes no sense.” posed mixed-use, high density development project. Despite profuse opposition from the surrounding communi-

The proposal by Nicholas Development, calls for a mixed-use devel- ties, the nomination was voted to move forward by the Plan- opment of approximately 835,000 (sf) at the intersection of Hummer ning Commission, on December 2nd. There will be a Public Road and Little River Turnpike. Of this, 575,000 (sf) will consist of Hearing concerning the nomination in front of the Board multifamily dwelling units and townhouses. There will also be of Supervisors on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. This will be 156,000 (sf) of office space, 100,000 (sf) of retail and a parking gar- the last public hearing before the Board of Supervisors votes age to accommodate approximately 1800 vehicles, on the 10 acre on whether to move the nomination forward to the Work Pro- site which is currently occupied by two office buildings and four or gram. five residential properties.

Nicholas Development is currently in the process of seeking approv- Traffic concerns, ingress to the property, parking, and the al for an amendment to the Fairfax County Comprehensive Plan, in known flooding, were not addressed by the Planning Com- order to proceed with their development. mission. Promises were also made by the local Supervisor a

few years ago that no commercial development would be Susan Jollie, President of Hummer Woods Civic Association, is permitted to further intrude into these exact residential reaching out to nearby communities to organize a campaign oppos- neighborhoods. Then the Planning Commission ignored the ing the project. Jollie states that many local residents aren’t aware of recommendation of their own experts on county staff who did what is being proposed. “Due to COVID-19, it’s been hard to make NOT favor this project. connections with residents and make them aware of the issue.” Send an email to EVERY member of the Board of Super- Jollie is concerned the project would cause a drastic increase in the visors prior to Jan. 26th or to the Clerk of the BOS who volume of traffic in that area, along with an increase in street con- will deliver your message to the Chairman to read out at gestion due to parked cars. She is also concerned about irreparable environmental damage and worsen storm water run-off, contributing the board meeting. Let them know that this proposal allows for too much density and needs to be scaled back. to soil erosion and flooding. Plus, she is concerned that the proposed development would destroy the distinctive rural character of the The proposal to introduce commercial uses beyond the ex- neighborhood and undermine efforts to promote development where isting CBC boundaries will result in inappropriate en- it belongs, in the central Annandale business district. croachment of commercial uses into the residential neigh- borhood, which is contrary to the current Plan’s vision of There is also concern from other residents about the proposed devel- well-buffered commercial development centered on Little opment. Andrew Levitz, a disabled Navy veteran, says, “I was River Turnpike. [email protected]. thrilled to be able to buy a house two and a half years ago in a nice January 2021 ENDEAVOR 9 THE POLICE BEAT Police Chief Edwin Roessler Retires Police in July of 2013. Roessler led the department to national accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Fairfax County Police Department Enforcement Agencies, while also maintaining state accredited status. The FCPD has been re-accredited by both entities during After more than three decades of ser- Chief Roessler’s tenure. vice to Fairfax County, Police Chief Edwin C. Roessler Jr. has announced Roessler also led the department through outside review of its

his retirement, effective February use of force policies and community review by the independent 2021, and his plans to transition Vir- Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission. Among the ginia’s largest police department to the changes embraced as a result of this collaborative process: next generation of leadership. Roessler  Increased transparency. said the department, one of the na-  Implementation of a body-worn camera program. tion’s top law enforcement agencies,  Establishment of a Civilian Review Panel and Independent will remain committed to its mission, Police Auditor’s office. its partnership with the community,  Significant modifications to use of force policies, including respect for the sanctity of all life and de-escalation, duty to intervene, prohibition of choke holds, to keeping pace with rapid urbaniza- crisis intervention training and diversion programs. tion.  Enhancing diversity recruitment.

Under Chief Roessler’s tenure the Fairfax County Police De- Upon his appointment, Chief Roessler formed the Chief’s Diver- partment has continued to embrace community partnerships, sity Council and partnered with community leaders to help form cooperatively developing police reforms in a diverse county the Communities of Trust Committee to increase public trust and comprising more than 1.2 million residents within 400 square transparency. During his tenure he prioritized wellness in the miles. community and among the women and men of the FCPD and has “Chief Roessler has dedicated his life to protecting our com- worked tirelessly to advance mental health support and resources munity for over 30 years, as a new hire, patrol officer, interim in the agency. Chief Roessler also welcomed the addition of an chief, and eventually chief for the past 8 years," said Jeffrey officer-driven, post-traumatic growth K-9 therapy program and McKay, Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervi- he and his wife proudly raised K-9 Indy, who is now in service sors. "I want to thank Chief Roessler for his years of service with the FCPD Peer Team. to Fairfax County and his dedication to protecting our county. His efforts, along with officers and our community, have made Chief Roessler and staff re-organized several investigative bu- us the safest jurisdiction of our size in the nation. The Chief reaus to create the FCPD’s Cyber and Forensics Bureau to meet has worked with the Board on reforms that have solidified the emerging crime trends and help increase the delivery of justice police department as a leader in transparency and community by solving crimes with new technologies. During Chief Roess- trust. I know I join many in wishing the Chief continued good ler’s tenure, staff have continuously partnered with other agen- health and success in his next chapter. I look forward to begin- cies to open the FCPD’s ninth district station in the near future ning the search for his successor and continuing to build on which will be a mixed used facility to better serve our urbanizing our successes in Fairfax County.” communities with law enforcement and animal services in part- nership with the Fair- Roessler thanked his staff and county residents and leadership fax County Animal for contributing to the department’s success. Shelter and our Animal Protection Police Of- “The FCPD is blessed with women and men, past and present, ficers. who understand their noble calling in life and are dedicated to serving and protecting others,” Roessler said. “I’ve worked Throughout his career, alongside progressive law enforcement professionals, amazing Chief Roessler has forward-thinking strategic county leaders and great communi- maintained national ty advocates who have truly embraced the concepts of One and international pro- Fairfax to ensure equity for all. Our county leaders, communi- fessional memberships ty and its great police department are positioned to continue to to enhance the law en- serve as a model for the next generation of policing in Ameri- forcement profession ca.” and has continued to remain a student of his Hired as a police recruit in 1989, Roessler navigated the sworn profession beyond his ranks and many diverse assignments and served as interim academic achieve- Chief of Police in early 2013 until his appointment as Chief of ments. January 2021 10 ENDEAVOR Meet the Artisan: Gail Robin Fiber Artist working with various yarns and felted wool methodologies

Gail Robin has Gail has been involved in three large scale community yarn had a lifelong bombing projects. In Spring 2019 she contributed a sewing engagement with project for visiting artist Amada Browder who created a large- many aspects and scale fabric installation for the façade of Arlington Art Center types of fiber re- on exhibit from June 22 to July 21. lated crafting making. Her earli- Her fiber art works, displayed at the Craft Gallery of Artisans est memory was United just off Hummer Road in Annandale, tends to be creat- sewing on a trea- ed with a light hearted-whimsical approach accomplished with dle sewing ma- both the designs and color. . Most are needle felted which is a chine. Gail made process of using barbed needles to interlock the wool fibers to her first knitted form a condensed shape. Wool fibers have scales which when afghan when she rubbed against each other form shapes. The barbs of felting was a preteen and needles catch the scales of wool which entangle them into continued to cre- place. This requires stabbing and shaping over a period of time ate her own cloth- though thousands of needle strokes. ing throughout high school.

Gail’s mother was a major influence working with crochet thread which allowed for fine detail. Her mother also taught Gail how to sew, knit and crochet from the time she was quite young. Gail became an active member of the 4-H qualifying for state garment sewing while still in mid- dle school. Over the years, Gail has mastered many varied crafts. Recently, she works with various yarns and felted wool methodologies

Having made a career in the military, Gail spent her work-a- day life in the dress of the day. It did not allow for a personal nor colorful expression in fashion. Consequently, her fiber art An artisan to her core, Gail continues to look for new tech- provided her the niques and applications of fabric, yarn and wool. She enjoys freedom to utilize hearing the customers ask for different items whether pins or a an explosion of specific animal such as an owl. In both of those occasions I hues. create my interpretation of the request in fiber. It is exciting for all the artisans to match our creative processes with what a Gail earned her customer would like to purchase; it is very rewarding. Doctorate in Busi- ness Administra- tion and for fif- The Craft Gallery of Artisans United teen years taught in numerous 4022C Hummer Road MBA programs. Annandale, VA 22003

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Lambros Goldsmiths is a family owned and operated, full service Fine Jewelry retailer. Nestled here in Annandale since 1987 is their Flagship Store offering uniquely handcrafted Fine Jewelry at competitive prices.

Precious stones from around the world are hand selected by award-winning, Master Goldsmith Lambros Magiafas, and then set into custom made settings that are designed by Lambros himself who is an artist and a goldsmith un- like any other jeweler today. Inspired by the ancient de- signs of his native Greece as well as uniquely modern designs, Lambros creates exquisite jewelry with a tasteful touch. Drawing on experience gained since the age of twelve, Lambros is renowned for developing designs with asymmetrical shapes, free forms, and for his utilization of fine stones such as chalcedony, druzy, agate, black onyx he today proudly serves new and returning clients in all of his and a combination of stones that most would not even dare family owned locations in Alaska, Hawaii, Virginia and Wash- try to merge. Hand crafted and self-designed, no piece is ington D.C. Lambros invites you to come and visit, and to own ever created exactly the same, adding personality and your very own distinctive Lambros piece. charm to each artistic and matchless piece. .

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January 2021 12 ENDEAVOR COVID Update few days. After you get the vaccine in your upper arm mus- cle, it’s possible you may experience: Trends, Governor's Action and Vaccines  Pain and swelling at the injection site (this is the most common reaction).  Fever or chills.  Muscle aches.  Tiredness.  Headache. It’s ok. While these symptoms may seem worrisome, they are normal and will go away in a few days.

What You Can Do to Reduce Discomfort To reduce pain and discomfort at the injection site, apply a clean, cool, wet washcloth over the area and consider using or exercising your arm. To reduce discomfort from fever, drink plenty of fluids and dress lightly. You can also take over-the-counter medication, Fairfax County Health Department such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, to relieve these symptoms. In most cases, discomfort from fever or pain is mild. Contact your Nationally, regionally and here in Fairfax County, we’ve wit- doctor or healthcare provider: nessed an exponential rise in positive cases in the past 4 weeks. If the redness or tenderness where you received the injection Our daily case counts now top 700 – to put that number in per-  increases after 24 hours. spective, over the summer we would see 70 cases daily. We expect the trend to continue into February and there are several  If your side effects are worrying you or do not seem to be going factors fueling it – cooler weather, private gatherings, holiday away after a few days. travel, fatigue from 24/7 COVID news, and letting our guard Individuals with a known history of severe allergic reactions (e.g., down at work and when out in the community. anaphylaxis) should consult with their medical provider before Initially, vaccine will be made available to health care personnel getting the vaccine. and residents of long term care facilities. Over the coming months, VDH and the Health Department will implement a plan Do Not Be Alarmed. Remember: to vaccinate essential workers and eventually, the general popu-  Side effects may make you feel flu-like and even affect your lation (subject to vaccine availability). ability to do daily activities, but these should go away in a few days. We will engage the business community to help drive home  With the current COVID-19 vaccines, you will need to have a the message with employees and patrons that the vaccines second shot in order to reach full efficacy. Have the second are safe and effective. There are many benefits to getting the shot even if you have side effects after the first injection, un- vaccine once it is available, including keeping folks from get- less a vaccination provider or your doctor tells you not to do so. ting the disease, protecting loved ones and helping to stop the pandemic. It takes time for your body to build protection after any vaccina- tion. COVID-19 vaccines that require two shots may not protect Last week, Governor Northam announced new virus mitigation you until a week or two after your second shot. measures, (see below) which take effect December 14th through January 31, 2021. In a nutshell, gatherings in Virginia are How It Works capped at 10 people and the state’s mask mandate is expanded Vaccines work because they cause the body to produce an im- to include outdoor settings where social distancing isn’t possi- mune response against a disease. In the case of the Pfizer vaccine, ble. There is also a modified stay at home order from midnight it gives instructions to our cells to make a harmless piece of what to 5am, with some exceptions. The state’s ban on alcohol sales is called the “spike protein.” Our immune system recognizes that at restaurants, breweries, and other dining establishments past these spike proteins don’t belong in our bodies so it begins build- 10 p.m. — and a midnight curfew for the same businesses – ing an immune response by making antibodies. The antibodies continues. help protect you from getting COVID-19.

What to Expect When It’s Your Turn to Get Vaccinated The COVID-19 vaccine is a long-anticipated tool that will help The first doses of COVID-19 vaccine began rolling out in mid- slow the spread of illness and end the pandemic. Getting vaccinat- December. First in line to get the COVID-19 vaccine will ed will protect you and people around you, including those at in- be healthcare workers and residents in long-term care facilities. creased risk of severe illness from COVID-19. If As vaccine availability increases, recommendations will expand you don’t become infected, you can’t spread it to others. In the to include more groups, and eventually the entire popula- meantime, we must continue to wear a mask, social distance, tion. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Preven- avoid crowds, wash hands and stay home when sick to help tion (CDC), the vaccine can cause side effects that will last for a slow the spread of illness. January 2021 ENDEAVOR 13 The Power of Just One Street It makes all the difference.

Recently, the neighbors on Merrimac Trail in Annandale pooled their ef- forts and collect- ed food for the ACCA Food Pantry on Co- lumbia Pike. They filled the truck as seen in this photo. It really warms the heart to see peo- ple coming to- gether to help those in need. This is the power of just one small street! Thanks go to Eric Kin- neman of Kinne-

man Insurance for spearheading this effort.

Many scout troops and schoolrooms are looking for community 2021 service projects. This is one that can easily be organized by parents and teachers. The food pantry is always in need of donations espe- cially now when far more members of our community are out of work and desperately need assistance.

Besides food, paper towels, toothbrushes & toothpaste, feminine hygiene products, and toilet paper are always in short supply.

The Annandale Food Pantry run by ACCA which has an outdoor drop off just to the left of the main building. For more infor- mation including times donations are received: www.accacares.org

Holiday donations are always generous and gratefully received, but run out sooner than you might think. Organize your street to donate every few months. You would be amazed at how far that will go to keep the Annandale Food Pantry filled.

ACCA Food Pantry 7200 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 (across from Giant Food and next door to the Fire Dept.)

Donations: Weekdays 1-5 pm. Weekends: See their website. January 2021 14 ENDEAVOR

VIEW ON NATURE . Different Feathers Flock Together

By: Stephen Wendt

The first day of win- bark of a dead oak may flush a moth that is caught in mid-air ter was December 21, by a tufted titmouse that otherwise would not have removed 2020. Known as the the bark itself. Or consider the tiny brown creeper which al- Winter Solstice, it’s ways crawls up tree trunks in search of insects while the hand- when our upper half some white-breasted nuthatch often forages in the opposite of earth is tilted fur- downward direction; both are probing and clearing crevices but thest away from the from different perspectives that flush more insects than if hunt- sun. This cyclic oc- ing alone. currence rarely goes unnoticed in Nature The same holds true in avoiding predators. Different birds are

better at spotting incredibly fast incoming sharp-shinned as the longest night and shortest day. hawks. Sharp-shinned hawks can flash in at up to 60 mph with Primitive cultures amazing agility, relying on the element of surprise which is have celebrated this more difficult to execute when the prey is amongst a flock of solstice for millennia ever-watching, ever-listening, moving individuals. as the rebirth of the sun. So birds of different feathers flocking together is indeed one of Nature’s secrets on how our little feathered friends survive As a Naturalist, I’ve after the Winter Solstice. It may become a long cold winter, never liked the ex- but for them, they’re not alone. pression “the dead of Tufted Titmouse with Winterberries Painting by Stephen L. Wendt winter”. Nature slows down and tucks in a bit with animals hibernating, less photosynthesis, and the like, but entire complex ecosystems keep thriving. This is also the time of year when all birds are done with their chores of

breeding, nest building, rearing young and migration. Instead, during the winter they only have one priority –survive until spring by finding enough food and avoiding hungry predators.

One of my favorite pastimes in the winter woods is finding myself suddenly surrounded by a slow-moving gang of forest birds, a hunting party of several different small species forag- ing for food together. Most birds eat alone or amongst their own kind, so why change during the winter? A mixed-species foraging flock typically has "nuclear" species central to its formation and movement. Species that trail them, or "attendants" tend to join the foraging flock when it enters their territory. Carolina chickadees and tufted titmice are usually the ringleaders of the bunch that may include brown creepers, kinglets, wrens, juncos, warblers, vireos, and downy and hairy woodpeckers in unison scouring the deciduous tree tops, Top (Left) Brown Creeper trunks, understory, and forest floor for insects, seeds and nuts. Top (Right) Harry Woodpecker By User:Mdf - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, All year long, these birds operate separately, so why now join https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/ index.php?curid=495736 forces? Evidently, this multi-species foraging, known as com- mensal feeding, mutually enhances the group’s overall success (Left) White-breasted Nuthatch in finding food and avoiding predators. In winter, when there is foraging downward less food and no leafy cover, the more specie-specific methods of searching under the watchful eyes and warnings of the entire Photo credit: Wikipedia Commons gang goes a very long way toward the survival for all.

For example, a hairy woodpecker searching for grubs under the

January 2021 ENDEAVOR 15 Get Hooked The Park Authority Has a New Fishing Website

Fairfax County Park Authority

The Fairfax Coun- gills or shad. The smell of the fish will travel much better in the ty Park Authority colder water; and since baitfish aren’t as prevalent in the colder wants to reel you months, the catfish will be more willing to take your bait. Us- in with its new ing live bait increases your chances of success even further, as website dedicated the scent and frantic movement of the bait will bring in preda- to fishing in and tors from all around to check it out.” around the county. Read the rest of his article which discusses the best tackle and Anglers can con- rig, the best time of day, and the best locations in Fairfax Coun- sult the site for ty, such as Burke Lake, Lake Mercer or along the George weekly fishing Washington Parkway around Alexandria and Mount Vernon, or reports, and new at Buzzards Bay in Great Falls National Park along the Poto- articles related to mac. fishing will be posted every two weeks. The web- Folks seeking additional information can submit their queries site contains tips to the Question/Answer Board by emailing the Park Authori- to help you get the ty’s Dan Grulke at [email protected]. most from your day of fishing and For more information, 703-324-8662, or send an email to: a bragging board [email protected]. to let you share photos of your catch of the day. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/fishing

The fishing website provides information on the best places to fish in and around Fairfax County and a calendar with fishing- related events. In addition, there are photos and information to help you identify local fish.

Many interesting articles can also be found on this website talking about cold winter fishing, maintaining your fishing equipment, Striped Bass fishing to name just a few. A topical article by Chase Brown offers what you need to know about fall and winter fishing for catfish.

Park Authority’s Dan Grulke writes, “There are many different species of catfish that are native to the waters of Fairfax Coun- ty, including the brown bullhead, yellow bullhead and white catfish. Some nonnative species that inhabit county bodies of water are the channel, clue, and flathead catfish. No matter what species you’re after, the tricks and tips to catching them are all the same. “

He instructs, “The most popular way to catch catfish by far is using bait, such as worms or liver, that produce pungent smells in the water. Catfish rely heavily on their sense of smell to find food, so the smelliest baits generally produce good results.

However, during the fall and winter, the water gets colder and your smelly catfish baits don’t travel through the water as much as they did in the warmer months of spring and summer. If you find yourself in a similar situation such as this one, the 7610 Newcastle Drive . Annandale 22003 best bait he can recommend is live or cut baitfish such as blue- 703-941-1419 . [email protected] January 2021 16 ENDEAVOR

What a Difference a Century Makes: 1921 US Population: 106,021,537 15% rise over 1910 By: M. Callahan

President: Warren G. Harding Vice President: Calvin Coolidge Virginia Governor: Henry Carter Stuart Chief Justice Supreme Court: William Howard Taft Speaker of the House: Frederick H. Gillett (R-Massachusetts) Senate Majority Leader: Henry Cabot Lodge (R-Massachusetts) VA Senators: Claude A. Swanson & Carter Glass BORN: John Glen, HRS Prince Philip, Gene Roddenberry, Ben Bradley, Mary Jackson, James Clavell, Alex Haley, Sugar Ray Robin- son, Roy Campanella, Betty Friedan, Nancy Reagan DIED: Bat Masterson, Lady Randolph Churchill, Enrico Caruso, Prince Louis of Battenberg. Emmeline Wells, John Boyd Dunlop Married: French President Charles de Gaulle (30) weds Yvonne Vendroux (20), Author Ernest Hemingway (22) marries 1st wife Had- ley Richardson (29) , Actor Jack Haley (22) weds Florence McFadden

HISTORICAL EVENTS

Members of the Irish negotiation committee returning to Ireland in Decem- ber 1921, The peacemakers - George Gavan Duffy, Erskine Childers, Robert Barton and Arthur Griffith Photo credit: National Library of Ireland

tion of the world's first fast food chain.  In Atlantic City, New Jersey, the first Miss America Pageant is held.  The United States formally ends World War I, declaring a peace with Germany.  The first radio baseball game is broadcast; Harold Arlin announces the Pirates-Phillies game from Forbes Field over Westinghouse KDKA, in Pittsburgh.  Franklin D. Roosevelt's paralytic illness strikes while he is vacationing on Campobello Island; he is diagnosed with polio.  The Irish Republic and British government sign the Anglo-Irish Treaty on December 6th, ending the Irish War of Independence and paving the way for the creation of the Irish Free State. The Irish Free State officially came into existence the following year when its constitution became law under NY Yankees player Roger Peckinpaugh with NY Giants player Dave Bancroft royal proclamation. and umpires at Polo Grounds, 1921 World Series. Photo credit: The George Grantham Bain collection at the Library of Congress  Soviet Russia and Poland signed the Treaty of Riga. The treaty established a permanent border between the two countries. The borders set in this  The Emergency Quota Act passes the U.S. Congress, establishing nation- treaty were in effect until the outbreak of World War II al quotas on immigration. Because this drastically limits immigration  Mahatma Gandhi assumes leadership of the Indian National Congress. from Eastern Europe, Jews emigrating from there begin to prefer Pales- 1) Leading nationwide campaigns for expanding women’s rights, building tine as a destination rather than the U.S. ( ethnic and religious peace easing poverty, ending the bigotry toward un-  First victim of the Osage Indian murders is discovered in Osage County, touchability, and achieving self-rule were the aims of the National Con- Oklahoma. gress.  Tulsa Race Riot (Greenwood Massacre): Mobs of white residents attack  One of the worst famines in modern times, grips Russia due to the failure black residents and businesses in Greenwood District, Tulsa, Oklahoma. of crops. The official death toll is 36, but later investigations suggest an actual  In Germany, Adolf Hitler becomes Chairman of the Nazi Party in his quest figure between 100 and 300. 1,250 homes are destroyed and roughly for supreme power. On 14 September 1921, Hitler and a substantial num- 6,000 African Americans imprisoned in one of the worst incidents of ber of SA members and other Nazi Party adherents disrupted a meeting at mass racial violence in the United States. the Löwenbräukeller of the Bavarian League. This federalist organization  Former President of the United States William Howard Taft is sworn in objected to the centralism of the Weimar Constitution but accepted its as Chief Justice of the United States, making him the only person ever to social program. The League was led by Otto Ballerstedt, an engineer hold both positions. whom Hitler regarded as, "my most dangerous opponent.” One Nazi, Hermann Esser, climbed upon a chair and shouted that the Jews were to  A Massachusetts jury finds Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti guilty blame for the misfortunes of Bavaria and the Nazis shouted demands that of first degree murder following a widely publicized trial. Ballerstedt yield the floor to Hitler.2 The Nazis beat up Ballerstedt and shoved him off the stage into the audience. Hitler and Esser were arrested  White Castle hamburger restaurant opens in Wichita, Kansas, the founda-

1 : Toland, John (1976). Adolf Hitler. New York: Doubleday & Company January 2021 ENDEAVOR 17 What a Difference a Century Makes: 1921 Post War: Initial prosperity turns to record high unemployment, a farm crisis, gains for the wealthy but the seeds of the Great Depression are being sown.

1921s Fashion Trends Home Décor Trends

and Hitler commented notoriously to the police commissioner, "It's all right. We got (2)  Coco Chanel, the major what we wanted. Ballerstedt did not speak.” Hitler was eventually sentenced to 3 Geometric prints, oriental touch- figure in fashion at the months imprisonment and ended up serving only a little over one month. On 4 No- es, chrome, glass and heavily time, was known for her vember 1921, the Nazi Party held a large public meeting in the Munich Hofbräuhaus. polished wood, monochrome chic and progressive de- After Hitler had spoken for some time, the meeting erupted into a melée in which a color scheme, mirrors & mir- small company of SA defeated the opposition. Here the horror all began. rored chests-tables. signs

 The Bob hairstyle, the little  "All By Myself", the famous song by Irving Berlin becomes popular. Art Deco, a modernist style be- black dress, & jersey knit  Boeing obtains orders for aircraft and abandons furniture-making. came the rage. This included a for women's clothing were minimalist feel far different from the “Bees Knees”.  Fashion Designer Coco Chanel introduces Chanel No. 5 perfume. any previous time.

Costume jewelry and knit-  Canadian scientists Frederick Banting and Charles Best successfully isolate insulin.  Interior décor colors: muted, wear became trendy.  The 1921 World Series featured the New York Giants and the New York Yankees, primarily a pastel palette. includ-  Bell shaped hats who relied on the power game demonstrated by Babe Ruth. Ruth had just finished his ing jade green, dusty peach, best season ever but was unable to start the final three games because of an infected dusty rose, navy blue, medium Other prominent French arm and a bad knee. This was the first World Series appearance by the Yankees, who blue, faded yellow, light grey, designers of the 1920s were have since gone onto play in the Series a record 40 times. The 1921 Series was a sand, burnt orange, buff, and Jeanne Lanvin and Jean Patou. closely contested matchup that ended on a double play featuring a baser running violet (purple).

miscue. This was also the first World Series to be broadcast on radio, with Grantland  Lavin trademarks: complex Rice covering the games live through Pittsburgh's KDKA. Depression of 1920–1921 trimmings, dazzling em- A sharp deflationary recession in broideries, and beaded After getting outscored 6–0 in the first two games of this series and falling behind 4–0 the United States, United King- decorations in light, clear, in the top of the third, the Giants tied it with four runs of their own in the bottom half. dom and other countries, begin- floral colors that eventually Later on, an 8 run 7th inning highlighted by Ross Youngs' bases loaded triple turned ning 14 months after the end of

became a Lanvin trade- the tide as the Giants got their first win of this series. Ruth was taken out in the eighth World War I. The absorption of mark. after again scraping his elbow sliding into a base. The Yankees announced after the millions of veterans into the game that the elbow would have to be lanced and that he would not return for the rest growing economy was compli- Patou emphasized clean  of the Series. cated by shifting from a wartime lines, geometric and Cubist In game 5, Ruth's arm was still bandaged, but he played again. In the fourth, with the to a peacetime economy. Factors motifs, and a mixture of identified as contributing to the luxury and practicality, score tied 1–1, he shocked everyone by bunting and beating it out. His teammate Meusel then doubled, scoring Ruth all the way from first base for the go-ahead run in downturn include returning These designs aimed to troops, which created a surge in satisfy the new vogue for a 3–1 Yankee win. The Giants battled back from 3–0 and 5–3 deficits to take Game 6. Then, Phil Douglas scattered eight hits and held the Yankees to one run, the Giants the civilian labor force (4.1% in a the outdoor life, and had a single year or approximately 1.6 remarkable similarity to winning 2-1 on Frank Snyder's RBI double in the seventh inning. million workers); a decline in modern sportswear Facing elimination, Yankee manager Miller Huggins sent Ruth out to pinch-hit in the labor union strife; changes in Salvatore Ferragamo and bottom of the ninth. The Babe, nursing both elbow and knee injuries, had sat out this fiscal and monetary policy; and André Perugia were two of the game and missed all of Games 6 and 7. The bases were empty and the Yankees still changes in price expectations.

most influential and respected trailed by the lone run of the game scored by the Giants in the top of the first. A HR Following the end of the depres- designers in footwear. The high- would tie the game, and a hit or a walk would give the Yankees a chance. But Ruth sion, the Roaring Twenties er 2” high heel and the two tone grounded out, and shortly afterwards Frank Baker hit into a double play after a walk brought a period of economic shoe became hugely popular. by Aaron Ward who was thrown out at third base for the final out of the Series, giv- prosperity between August 1921

ing the Giants their first world championship since Christy Mathewson's record three and August 1929, one month Favorite Pastimes: Golf, complete shutouts in 1905. Final score: (5–3): New York Giants (N.L.) over New Horseback Riding, Swimming, (3) before the stock market crash that York Yankees (A.L.) triggered the start of the Great Tennis, Polo, Baseball, Football Depression.

City of Arras, France

Hitler’s forged membership card for the German Worker’s Party. SA Unit Nürnberg, in front of the main railway station His member number was actually 555. Photo credit the German Federal Archive

2: Hoffmann, Peter (2000). Hitler's Personal Security: Protecting the Führer 1921–1945. Da Capo Press.. 3: Wikipedia January 2021 18 ENDEAVOR 1921 Washington (The more things change, the more they remain the same, even after 100 years.) DC Population: 437,571 (1920 Census) 32% increase over 1910 By: M. Callahan

SPORTS COST OF COMMON CONSUMER GOODS World Series: The Chicago White Sox Baseball team is Housing, fuel and miscellaneous accused of throwing the World items have been stable for the Series past year while food, clothing,

Stanley Cup: Senators defeated and furniture have declined in Vancouver three games to two. price. Unemployment rate soars to 11.7%. World Heavyweight Boxing: Consumer Price Index: 17.9% Jack Dempsey First-class stamp: $0.02 USPGA Unemployment: 11.7% Championship: Walter Hagen, Family Income: $3,300.00 Pound of Butter: $0.55 US Open: Jim Barnes Loaf of bread: $0.07

British Open: Jock Hutchison One dozen eggs: $0.45 Quart of milk: $0.09 Horseracing-Triple Crown: Pound of Bacon: $0.48 Kentucky Behave Yourself Potatoes (pound): $0.27 Preakness-Broomspun Pound of Coffee: $.47 Belmont Stakes-Grey Lag Chicken (pound): $.37 Inaugural address by Warren Harding 1921 Chuck Roast (pound): $.16 Tennis: US Men's Singles Oranges (dz.): $.0.30 President Warren G. Harding began: March 4, 1921, to Aug. 2, 1923. Died suddenly of Bill Tilden (USA) over Wallace Apple (per pound): $0.13

a heart attack. He presided in the period directly after WWI with soaring unemployment,

Johnsom (UK) Movie Ticket: $0.15 changing economic times, an agricultural recession resulting in low crop prices and low Hoover Vacuum: $39.00 farm incomes. He died of an apparent heart attack and was succeeded by Vice President US Women’s Singles: Electric Wash Machine: $81 Molly Mallory (USA) Calvin Coolidge. Chevrolet: $525 defeats Mary Browne (USA) Gallon of Gas: $0.26  Supported the 1921 Emergency Quota Act, which marked the start of a period of Rose Bowl: University of Cali- restrictive immigration policies Newspaper: $0.02 daily edition fornia defeats Ohio State 28–0 Movie Tickets: $0.15  Vetoed a bill designed to give a bonus to World War I veterans and presided over Ave. Home Cost: $3,200-6,400 the creation of the Veterans Bureau NOBEL AWARDS 1920: depending on size & area.  With Treasury Sect. Andrew Mellon, one of the wealthiest men in America, he Telephone: The Bell Company Peace: Christian Lous Lange of created the Revenue Act of 1921, a major tax cut that primarily reduced taxes on charged a flat $3.00 per month. Norway, author-political scien- the wealthy tist, and Prime Minister Hjalmar  Promoted new technologies like the radio and aviation Toys: Branting of Sweden.  Greatest foreign policy achievement, guided by Secretary of State Charles Evans Pedal Car: $10.95 Literature: Anatole France "in Hughes was the Washington Naval Conference. The world's major naval powers Clock work train set: $5.95 recognition of his brilliant liter- agreed to a naval disarmament program. Tricycle: $8.95 ary achievements Toy Cars: from $0.39  Appointed four Supreme Court justices, all of whom became conservative mem- Chemistry: Frederick Soddy bers of the Taft Court Erector Sets: $0.98-9.98 "for his contributions to our Tinker Toy Sets: $0.63-1.75 knowledge of the chemistry of Olympic Flyer Wagon: $4.98 radioactive substances, and his Boys Bike: $15.98 investigations into the origin and Flossy Flirt Doll: $1.98-4.98 nature of isotopes. Wind Up Airplane: $0.87 Physics: Albert Einstein for his Stick Horse: $0.59 services to Theoretical Physics Swinging Horse: $3.69

Pulitzer-Drama: Miss Lulu Bett, by Zona Gale Ladies Clothing: Georgette Crepe Blouse: $5.98 Pulitzer-Fiction: Edith Wharton Silk Crepe Blouse: $3.79 for “Age of Innocence” Canton Crepe Dress: $13.95 Wool Coat: $10.50 Pulitzer– Biography: The Fashion Suit: $123.98 Americanization of Edward Bok, Gingham House Dress: $2.98 by Edward Bok Pulitzer Journalism: The Bos- Men’s Clothing: ton Post for its exposure of the Shirts: $1.79-2.39 operations of Charles Ponzi by a Wool Serge Suit: $22.75 series of articles which finally led Sport or Work Suit:: $11.75 to his arrest. Trousers: $3.75-4.65 White House Easter Egg Roll 1921 Coveralls: $2.29 - $2.48

Photographs courtesy of Wikipedia, The Library of Congress, The National Archive, and Private Collections January 2021 ENDEAVOR 19

Kids examining the trunk of the Morse Elm which stood on the NW corner of Four- Haircut & radio entertainment offered at DC barber. Baseball games, teenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. It was cut down in 1921 during a road election results, opera, and story time for children became instant favorites. widening project. The tree was named for the inventor Samuel F. B. Morse, who was reported to have held meetings beneath it in 1849 regarding U.S. government use of his newly-patented telegraph…… American Forests magazine, April 1931.

The Washington Naval Conference, was a disarmament conference called by the United Counting & confirming the presidential Electoral votes in a calm & dignified man- States, held in Washington from November 12, 1921 to February 6, 1922. ner...the way statesmen and national leaders are supposed to behave. It was attended by nine nations regarding interests in the Pacific Ocean & East Asia.

The Phillips Collection, opened in 1921, as America's first museum of modern art. It featured 1921 Fashion at the White House: Bob haircuts, drop waistlines, a permanent collection of nearly 3,000 works by American and European impressionist and fancy trims & collars, strapped shoes with higher & narrower heels. modern artists . The museum is housed in three adjoining buildings including Phillips' Geor- gian Revival home. January 2021 20 ENDEAVOR Colonial Celebration Punch UnCovered Decoration or Symbol of Resistance? Served in Japanese Imari Porcelain

Fairfax County Park Authority

During excava- By the 18th century, punch was a popular drink. It was usual- tions in 2017, ly made with rum or brandy and expensive imported ingredi- Fairfax County ents like sugar, citrus, and spices. This punch bowl was pur- archaeologists chased by the Fairfax County Park Authority in the early recovered four 1970s to enhance the interpretation of Sully Historic Site, refitting pieces of where it is normally on display. a decorated ce- ramic plate. After The decoration on this beautiful punch bowl is known as some research, Imari. Imari porcelain, also known as Imari ware, has a laboratory archae- unique background. It was first produced in Japan in the ear- ologists deter- ly 1600s. Some say it should really be called Arita ware, as mined that the that it where it was produced. Imari was the nearby port from plate commemo- which it was shipped. Arita is known as the birthplace of rated the 1802 Japanese ceramics, which began when kaolinite clay was Treaty of Amiens, discovered there. The first porcelains were either plain white which ended 1792 or white with a blue underglaze. Typical Imari ware was dec- -1802 hostilities orated with blue underglaze, then accented with terracotta red between France and England stemming from the French Revolu- and gold and sometimes outlined in black. Later, other colors tion. like green, yellow and purple were added.

This English-made ware was popular in the United States from Imari ware was exported to Europe from the Dutch East India 1802 until 1807, when President Thomas Jefferson instituted an Company. In the mid-18th century, shipments to Europe all embargo against the British. The artifact is somewhat odd, as the but ended as China had begun to produce its own version at a United States limited participation in the hostilities to primarily much cheaper cost. European potteries like Meissen and naval actions against the French in the West Indies during the Spode also began imitating the Imari style. However, Japan “Quasi-War,” which had been settled prior to the Amiens treaty. began exporting it again in the late 19th century when the Other examples of this plate have been recovered from excava- influence of Japanese art and design became popular across tions in the City of Alexandria, Virginia. Europe. This piece dates to that time period, around 1875. Even now this design aesthetic is a favorite with collectors, The location of the artifacts’ recovery is peculiar. They derived and some factories still produce Imari patterns. from a cellar hole on a site interpreted as slave quarters due to the recovery of other artifacts strongly associated with enslaved peo- Some current day Imari can be found in the collections of ple. Perhaps the plate was handed down from the enslaver to the Wedgewood, Herend, Spode, and Royal Crown Derby. enslaved. Enslaved persons may have intentionally selected the plate for its decorative quality or for symbolic

Caricature on the Peace of Amiens by James Gillray Title: The first Kiss this Ten Years! — or—the meeting of Britannia & Citizen François SUMMARY: A tall, thin, French officer kissing a fat, richly dressed, seated Britannia. His hat and sword lie on the carpet. Britannia's shield and trident rest on the wall behind her chair. Above them are portraits of George III and Napoleon, facing each other. Wikipedia January 2021 ENDEAVOR 21

FACETS Improving Outcomes for Low Income Youth

FACETS is the backbone agency for the Opportunity Neigh- borhood in Annandale, a program that is already working well in Mt. Vernon (since 2011) and Reston (since 2016) and in 2020 is expanding to Herndon, Annandale and Bailey’s Cross- roads. The program was developed and is funded by Fairfax County.

The basic goal is to improve outcomes for low-income youth by making sure supports are in place from quality pre-school to teen job-training programs. The initiative takes a two- generational approach, meaning that organizers recognize that children have difficulty thriving if their parents are struggling.

The method is to identify gaps in services bring low-income residents together to prioritize the needs help non-profits, faith communities, schools, businesses, and county agencies work Terry Shuping Angelotti together to fill the gaps. Strategy Director, Annandale Opportunity Neighborhood [email protected] . 703-352-3269 Opportunity Neighborhoods follow a COLLECTIVE IMPACT model. This is the idea that better results can be achieved when  Policymakers can be better informed on community- individuals and organizations pool resources and work together. wide progress and needs. When a community commits to a collective impact approach, the benefits are manifold:  Communication is better with residents and front-line, neighborhood-level partners having the opportunity to  Inequities can be more easily identified and addressed. make their needs known to systems administrators and policymakers.  Data can be shared in order to evaluate effectiveness across multiple organizations. The Annandale Opportunity Neighborhood is now at the planning phase. If you would like to learn more or become  Gaps and redundancies in services can be identified, there- involved, either as a community partner or a Neighborhood by improving the use of precious resources. Ambassador, contact us!

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/neighborhood-  Partners can more broadly support and promote each oth- community-services/prevention/opportunity- er’s services. neighborhoods)

January 2021 22 ENDEAVOR Connect with the Made in Fairfax Network

Who says we don’t make anything in Northern Virginia? Just in The directory, a great resource for ordering unique locally Fairfax County are dozens of small manufacturers making a made gifts (www.fcrevite.org/made-fairfax/directory) is a one-stop variety of products including custom furniture, baked goods, shop for maker businesses and the people who want to support personal care products, jewelry — and of course beer and wine. them and provides a new way for makers to raise their visibil- In fact, the county is home to more than 150 small manufactur- ity during the COVID-19 pandemic. The makers listed in the ers. To help them grow, and to encourage more entrepreneurial directory represent the rich diversity of cultures and people activity, Fairfax County has created a Made in Fairfax Directo- who call Fairfax County home, such as 344 Frost, an artisan ry to connect local small-production manufacturers to network- stained glass and ceramics company in Fairfax; Dan Burke ing groups, marketing opportunities and potential customers. Designs, a furniture maker and member of the Annandale The directory is also a great resource for ordering unique locally Chamber and Artisans United Gallery; Semicolon Craft and made gifts. This initiative also allows small scale production Forgeworks, a hand-forged blacksmith-goods business in businesses to access a variety of Business Development, Train- Reston; and Thulisa Naturals, bath and body products manu- ing and Education learning opportunities through Fairfax Coun- facturer in the Falls Church area. ty and partner organizations.

The Center for Dentofacial Aesthetics Has Moved Down the Pike

The Center for Prosthodontics, Periodontics and Endodontics, impres- Dentofacial Aes- sive clinical experience, and dedication to patient educa- thetics has moved tion, you will have the opportunity to make a well in- to beautiful new formed decision on any treatment option presented. offices at 7617 Little River Turn- 7617 Little River Turnpike, Suite 900

pike, Suite 900 Annandale. 703.256.2556 just one block [email protected] . www.cdavirginia.com east of Hummer Road.

This friendly den- tal practice is open for appoint- ments and Teledentistry. If you are looking for Family Dental Care or Specialty Care, this practice is highly recommended. With their team of board certified specialists representing Family Dentistry,

January 2021 ENDEAVOR 23

Plowing Into Winter Watch the Progress of the Plows

George Washington

 I had always hoped that this land might become a safe and agreeable asylum to the virtuous and persecuted part

of mankind, to whatever nation they might belong.

 To speak evil of anyone, un- less there is unequivocal proofs of their deserving it, is an injury for which there is no

adequate reparation.

 We are either a United people, or we are not. If the former, let us, in all maters of general concern act as a nation, which have national objects to promote, VDOT requests that before a storm, residents put all and a national character to support. If we are not, cars in their driveway, leaving the street clear for let us no longer act a farce by pretending to it. plowing, especially on cul-de-sacs. If that is not

 It is an old adage that honesty is the best policy. possible, park on the odd number side of the This applies to public as well as private life, to street. states as well as individuals.

 Arbitrary power is most easily established on the VDOT’s winter resources: Status of plowing in NOVA neigh- borhoods: www.vdotplows.org ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.  Guard against the impostures of pretended patriot- Visit www.virginiadot.org/novaemergency to access all of ism. VDOT's online information, including important messages and updates, news releases, and links to the customer service cen-  I hope that I shall always possess firmness and vir- ter or see www.511virginia.org for road conditions or tue enough to maintain what I consider to be the [email protected] or (1-800-367-7623) to report issues. most enviable of all titles, the character of an hon- est man

 To form a new Government, requires infinite care, and unbounded attention; for if the foundation is Citrus Sale badly laid the superstructure must be bad. The Annandale Lions offer only the Best

 It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one. The Annandale Lions Club will host their annu-  There is but one straight course, and that is to seek al Citrus Fruit Sale on February 20, and March truth and pursue it steadily. 20, 2021 between 9 AM and 4 PM (or until sold out), weather permitting. Visit them at the An-  It is on great occasions only, and after time has nandale Swim and Tennis Club, 7530 Little been given for cool and deliberate reflection, that River Turnpike next door to Wendy’s.

the real voice of the people can be known They even offer drive-through service so you can stay in the warmth of your car and  A good moral character is the first essential in a Covid free. They will be following appropri- man, and that the habits contracted at your age are ate safety precautions Proceeds are used for generally indelible, and your conduct here may the Lions sight and hearing projects in our com- stamp your character through life. It is therefore munity. highly important that you should endeavor not only Ever since 1925 when Helen Keller challenged to be learned but virtuous. the Lions to become the, “knights of the blind

in the crusade against darkness,” they have been passionately dedicated to the effort. January 2021 24 ENDEAVOR

ROADS AND RAGE: Lake Barcroft Dental Group

Two project in 2020...one of questionable value Celebrates Their First Year in Annandale

None of the roads in Last month, Lake Bar- Annandale are sched- croft Dental Group uled for paving this celebrates its one-year year. You can visit the anniversary as part of paving schedule map the local community. and other road infor- As part of this cele- mation at www. vir- bration Dr. Aseel giniadot.org. Mukbel and the team are offering 50% off The Virginia Depart- in-office whitening ment of Transportation and $200 off CEREC (VDOT) is responsible – in-office -- crowns for more than 128,000 through January 2021. lane miles of roadway. Lake Barcroft Dental A report that is availa- Group is a one-stop ble on the VDOT web- spot for all of your site describes the pave- dental needs – it’s ment condition on located in Barcroft roads in various regions of Virginia. Dr. Mukbel, DDS Plaza at the intersection One project has been approved for Annandale with a funding of Columbia Pike and Lincolnia Road. The practice offers budget of $925,000 and scheduled to take place early in 2021. Invisalign and same-day crowns. The practice has an in- However, schedules are known to slip by months or even a year. house oral surgeon to take care of any extraction needs in- cluding wisdom teeth; and endodontist to handle dreaded Columbia Pike and John Marr Drive Intersection This pro- root canals with a gentle touch; and a periodontist to care for ject will upgrade the signalized intersection of Columbia Pike any gum issues. (Route 244) and John Marr Drive at the cost of taking down some beautiful mature landscaping (and Annandale has very In addition to Lake Barcroft Dental Group’s robust services, little of that.) The improvements include a traffic signal and the practice also offers a slew of financing and payment op- curb ramp upgrade, a new crosswalk across Columbia Pike, and tions to ensure the dentistry fits comfortable in your budget, an accessible pedestrian signal. Actually, much of this already especially during these unprecedented times. exists, the upgrade that is touted are two one arm signal light poles at the expense of landscaping. Hardly a worthwhile While patient’s budgets are a huge concern during this pan- tradeoff especially for the budget of $925,000. What are they demic, safety is an even bigger concern. At Lake Barcroft thinking? Dental Group, that is the team’s top priority. A study by the American Dental Association revealed dentists have less than Backlick Road and Leesville Blvd will see improvements to a 1% COVID-19 positive rate and at Lake Barcroft Dental include: Flashing yellow arrows for both directions of Backlick Group we are taking extra precautions. Patients are taken to

Road, three additional signalized crosswalks: across Backlick their room with no waiting time in the lobby, the clinical Road on southern side of intersection, across Leesville Boule- team wears multiple masks and face shields during proce- vard, and across the entrance to the office park. Americans with dures, along with a bevy of other precautions. Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant curb ramp upgrades. Project cost $790,000.

Asphalt & Concrete Commercial Specialists LAKE BARCROFT DENTAL GROUP

Barcroft Plaza (Columbia Pike and Lincolnia Road) 10395 Democracy Lane 703.426.2700 6464 A1 Lincolnia Road Suite B www. nvmpaving.net 703-876-6700 . smilegeneration.com Fairfax 22030 [email protected] www.lakebarcroftdentalgroup.com January 2021 ENDEAVOR 25

tice system, improve public safety, promote a healthier com- Criminal Justice munity and is a more cost effective and efficient use of public Diversion First Initiative funding.

Diversion First Programs and Services in Brief...

 Crisis Intervention Team Training: (CIT) is a critical skill set for police officers serving in the 21st Century. The training provides law enforcement officers with a better understanding and deeper appreciation for individuals suffering from a mental health crisis. The Fairfax County Police Department recognizes the crucial importance of CIT and is committed to ensuring that every sworn officer receives this training.  Merrifield Center: Crisis Response Center: The center also has a Peer Resource Center, a pharmacy, and the Health Depart- ment's Community Health Care Network and other services to promote and sustain recovery.  Emergency and Crisis Services: Emergency and Crisis Ser- vices are available for people who have a mental illness, sub- stance use disorder, and/or developmental disability, are in acute distress, and need immediate help. Services are provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  Striving to Achieve Recovery (STAR) Program: Peer sup- port is a service provided by individuals who have common life

experiences with the people they are serving. A peer recovery Fairfax County Diversion First Program offers alternatives to specialist is in successful and ongoing recovery from a mental incarceration for people with mental illness, co-occurring sub- illness and/or substance use disorder and uses his or her lived stance use disorders and/or developmental disabilities, who experience to help others achieve recovery. come into contact with the criminal justice system for low level offenses. In the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center (ADC), peer recovery specialists work with inmates who are beginning their recovery from substance use and are committed to continuing Diversion First was implemented because… their recovery after they are released.  Too many people are in jail due to mental health issues. Jail  Jail-Based Behavioral Health Services: Diversion and Jail- is not the appropriate place to provide mental health treat- Based Services are provided for youth and adults who have ment. problems related to mental health, substance use and/or devel-  There is a need to prevent the incarceration of people with opmental disability, and have come into contact with the juve- intellectual/developmental disabilities. nile or criminal justice system.  To intervene at the earliest point possible to de-escalate  Community Response Team situations and avoid arrest.  Veterans Treatment, Mental Health and Drug Court  It’s the right thing to do to offer treatment to people who Specialty Dockets: Veterans face unique needs and need it, instead of jail being the default solution challenges, as it is estimated that 75% of veterans have substance use treatment needs and many are diagnosed  It’s less costly for people to receive treatment instead of with co-occurring mental health disorders, including spending time in jail PTSD, TBI and/or have experienced military sexual trau-  Treatment offers hope by helping people recover and take ma. Currently, it is estimated that 22 veterans commit control of their lives. suicide a day. These unique challenges have caused  1 in 5 Americans has a mental illness. Having a mental many veterans to become entangled in the criminal jus- illness is not a crime. tice system.  Responding to recommendations from the Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission.

The Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution to support the national Stepping Up initiative to decriminalize mental illness. The goal is to intercede whenever possible to provide assess- If you are calling 9-1-1 for a mental health crisis or emergen- ment, treatment or needed supports. cy, request a CIT-trained officer to respond.

People needing diversion may also have a substance use disor- 24-Hour CSB Emergency Services Phone: 703-573-5679 der, which often co-occurs with mental illness. Diversion First Info: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/topics/diversion-first is designed to prevent repeat encounters with the criminal jus- January 2021 26 ENDEAVOR Virginia Reader’s Choice Great Reads for Children

Listed below are some of the Virginia State Reading Associa-

tion's list of books and descriptions to encourage young readers HISTORY to become better acquainted with contemporary books of out- Red Berries, White Clouds, Blue Sky standing literary appeal, and to broaden students’ awareness of by Sandra Dallas literature as a life-long pleasure. It's 1942: Tomi Itano, 12, is a second-generation Japanese American who lives in California with ADVENTURE her family on their strawberry farm. Although her parents came from Japan and her grandparents The Book of Three by Lloyd Alexander still live there, Tomi considers herself an American. Since The Book of Three was first published in She doesn't speak Japanese and has never been to Japan. But after the Japanese attack on Pearl Har- 1964, young readers have been enthralled by the bor, things change. No Japs Allowed signs hang in adventures of Taran the Assistant Pig-Keeper and store windows and Tomi's family is ostracized. his quest to become a hero. Taran is joined by an Things get much worse. Suspected as a spy, Tomi's father is taken engaging cast of characters that includes Eilonwy, away. The rest of the Itano family is sent to an internment camp in Col- the strong-willed and sharp-tongued princess; orado. Many other Japanese American families face a similar fate. Fflewddur Fflam, the hyperbole-prone bard; the Tomi becomes bitter, wondering how her country could treat her and ever-faithful Gurgi; and the curmudgeonly Doli-- her family like the enemy. What does she need to do to prove she is an honorable American? all of whom have become involved in an epic struggle between good and evil that shapes the fate of the legendary Hidden by Loic Dauvillier land of Prydain. In this gentle, poetic young graphic novel, Dounia, a grandmother, tells her granddaughter the story The Serpent’s Secret by Sayantani Dasgupta even her son has never heard: how, as a young Up until her twelfth birthday, Kiranmala consid- Jewish girl in Paris, she was hidden away from the ered herself an ordinary sixth-grader in Parsippa- Nazis by a series of neighbors and friends who ny, New Jersey, but then her parents disappear and risked their lives to keep her alive when her parents a drooling rakkhosh demon shows up in her kitch- had been taken to concentration camps. en, and soon she is swept into another dimension, full of magic, winged horses, talking birds (very annoying), and cute princes--and somehow Kiranmala needs to sort it all out, find her parents, The Children of the King by Sonya Hartnett and basically save the world. Cecily and Jeremy have been sent to live with their uncle Peregrine in the English countryside, safe from the war, along with a young refugee named The Doughnut Kingdom by Gigi D.G. May. But when Cecily and May find two mysteri- The seven kingdoms of Dreamside need a legend- ous boys hiding in the ruins of a nearby castle, an ary hero. Instead, they'll have to settle for Cucum- extraordinary adventure begins. ber, a nerdy magician who just wants to go to school. As destiny would have it, he and his way more heroic sister, Almond, must now seek the Dream Sword, the only weapon powerful enough to defeat Queen Cordelia's Nightmare Knight. The Virginia Mysteries by Steven K. Smith

Can these bunny siblings really save the world in This is a series of nine (so far) adventure-history its darkest hour? books centered around the charm and intrigue in many of Virginia’s historic places, her people and events from Jamestown and Monticello, to Rich- Pax by Sara Pennypacker mond and Mount Vernon. Sam and Derek, young Pax and Peter have been inseparable ever since curious brothers, uncover mysteries and some- Peter rescued him as a kit. But one day, the unim- times treasure while learning the history of Virgin- aginable happens: Peter's dad enlists in the mili- ia. They also discover that first encounters do not tary and makes him return the fox to the wild. At reveal all there is to know about a person or situa- his grandfather's house, three hundred miles away tion. The books include: Summer of the Woods, from home, Peter knows he isn't where he should Mystery on Church Hill, Ghosts of Belle Isle, Secret of the Staircase, be--with Pax. He strikes out on his own despite the Midnight at the Mansion, Escape from Monticello, Spies at Mount encroaching war, spurred by love, loyalty, and Vernon, and Pictures at the Protest. grief, to be reunited with his fox. Meanwhile Pax, steadfastly waiting for his boy, embarks on adventures and discoveries This series is HIGHLY recommended for both of his own. . . . adventure & history enthusiasts. January 2021 ENDEAVOR 27

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