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Tim Peterson By Mary Kimm Swanson. The Gazette POLICE BODY CAMERAS he Fairfax County Board In a discussion of FCPD proposal /The Gazette Tof Supervisors Public to implement body cameras for all Safety Committee, patrol officers Police Chief Edwin chaired by Gerry Hyland (D- Roessler described cameras as “an- Mount Vernon), met on Tuesday, other step to total accountability.” June 9 for the first time since June Cameras “capture officer’s actions From left: Del. Scott Surovell (D-44) celebrates with Dan Storck and Paul Krizek, 2011. Since then, there have been whether they are good or bad … unofficial winners of the Democratic primary for Mount Vernon supervisor and six officer-involved shootings in technology to hold ourselves ac- 44th District representative to the House of Delegates, respectively. Fairfax County, including the Au- countable,” he said, gust 2013 shooting death of John “This is for public trust and Geer. Police handling of the com- transparency,” said Deputy County Victors Emerge from Primary munications and investigation of Executive David M. Rohrer. that shooting led to the formation But the draft policy and proce- “It’s overwhelming,” Ming said of the whole in March 2015 of the Ad Hoc Po- dures accompanying Capt. Robert Krizek for 44th District, campaign experience, particularly election day. lice Practices Review Commission. Blakely’s presentation did not list Ming started working for Surovell four years ago All 10 members of the Board of transparency or accountability Levine for 45th, Dan on his campaign for delegate. Supervisors were in attendance, among the purposes of the body As the scales began to tip in Krizek’s and Storck’s including Penny Gross, who ex- cameras. Storck for supervisor. favors, Ming said, “It’s great to see the hard work cused herself after about 75 min- Purposes listed included: to cap- utes saying: “I’m a little preoccu- ture criminal events and provide By Tim Peterson pay off. I have respect for the opposing candidates pied today,” to laughter. Gross (D- evidence of those events in court; The Gazette and their staffs, knowing the effort they’re put- ting in.” Mason) faced the first primary to document crime scenes; to Around 8:17 p.m., Krizek’s challenger for the election challenge of her career, document victim, witness and sus- fter polls closed at 7 p.m. and results 44th District Delegate seat Justin Brown entered winning with 56 percent of the pect statements; to act as a deter- from precincts started to trickle in over the room. He strode confidently up to Krizek, the vote over challenger Jessica See Supervising, Page 11 cell phone, Mount Vernon High School A two shook hands and exchanged a few words as Senior Catherine Ming grabbed a Brown conceded the race and congratulated the marker and began filling in turnout charts hung winner. on the walls of a former clothing store that’s been Party To Mark Huntley “This is the way politics should be,” said Mount the joint headquarters for the campaigns of Paul Vernon resident Bethany Peterson. “Brown is a Krizek for 44th District delegate, Del. Scott class act: He left his supporters and came in per- Surovell (D-44) for 36th District senator and Dan Meadows Park at 40 son.” Storck for Mount Vernon supervisor. According to unofficial results from the non- he Friends of Huntley from honored guests. The program She doesn’t have the gratuitous sunburn of the profit Virginia Public Access Project Virginia De- Meadows Park organiza- is advertised to conclude with a pavement-pounders to show for her work on the T partment of Elections, Krizek won with 3,013 votes tion is hosting a party to “sunset frog symphony on the day of Virginia’s Democratic primary. The intern (68.06 percent) over Brown’s 1,414 (31.94 per- celebrate the park turning 40, as Boardwalk.” for Del. Scott Surovell (D-44) spent the day in- cent). well as the 30th anniversary of the The meeting and celebration are side phone-banking. “It was a good, clean race,” Brown said after- founding of the Friends organiza- scheduled to begin Saturday, June ward. “It was good for the district, competition is tion and 25th anniversary of the 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the Huntley a good thing. Now I’m ready to support Paul.” Friends of Historic Huntley orga- Meadows Park Norma Hoffman Storck was the last candidate to arrive at the nization. Visitor Center, 3701 Lockheed event. He was met with applause and a thunder- Following the annual meeting of Blvd in Alexandria. For more in- ous chorus of “Happy Birthday.” “This is the best the Friends of Huntley Meadows formation, call 703-768-2525 or birthday ever,” Storck said later. Park, a reception is scheduled with email [email protected]. When it was clear Storck and Krizek had taken food and drinks, then a walk to the — Tim Peterson the lead in their respective races, they joined park Boardwalk and speeches

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See Victors Emerge, Page 14 Postage U.S. layed over the phone. STD PRSRT www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ June 11-17, 2015 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ June 11-17, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette Editor Steven Mauren News 703-778-9415 or [email protected] Learning about Mental Illness by Hearing ‘Voices’ Another officer said, “I could almost see Police officers myself doing anything to make that stop.” “That was for 45 minutes. Can you imag- undergo Crisis ine having that for hours, for days, for weeks, even years? It’s exhausting,” said von Tom von Intervention Training. Hemert. Von Hemert advised officers to Hemert, CIT By Samantha Tkac slow their approach down when dealing expert, dis- The Gazette with a person with mental illness, remind- cusses mental ing officers of how hard and frustrating it health training was to complete the tasks they were given: airfax County Police officers gath- issues with “So, if you think that you’re dealing with ered Monday, June 8, at the Crimi- Chief of Police somebody with mental illness, and you say nal Justice Academy, to listen to Edwin C. F ‘listen, I need for you to sit over there, fill the voices in their heads. Roessler Jr. that form out, give it to that secretary, and Each officer wore earphones that emit- during a class bring it back to me’ — you lost them.” ted a cacophony of seething whispers, spit- break. ting remarks, and anxious pleas. The exer- Von Hemert gave an example of how to cise was intended to mimic auditory hallu- verbally approach those in crisis, placing an cinations, one of the prevalent symptoms Photo emphasis on slowing down, “I need you to of schizophrenia. Contributed focus on my voice. I’m here to keep you safe. This was the first of many courses being ... Are you hearing voices? I need you to held this week, as officers from around the said afterward. During the session, the of- a change in von Hemert’s demeanor as well. listen to my voice.” county worked to gain certification in Cri- ficers experienced what it was like to feel His features softened as he apologized, “If I Thomas Gadell, PFC, has worked for the sis Intervention Training (CIT). According helpless. came across as unprofessional, rude, obnox- FCPD for 11 years. When asked what he to the 2015 Human Services Committee The activities included simple math, word ious, or like a jerk … I hope you don’t think knew about schizophrenia before Crisis In- survey, 476 of the 1,336 Fairfax County and puzzle problems, and reading short that’s who I am. Why do you think I took tervention Training, he responded, “Before police officers have completed CIT articles to recite back information. They on that persona?” I went through Crisis Intervention Training, coursework. The training focuses on how were also asked to fill out a hospital infor- One officer replied, “Because that’s how schizophrenia was just a word to describe to approach and accommodate those with mation sheet, to know exactly how difficult they’re [people with mental illness] are somebody with mental illness. It didn’t re- mental illness — a population that makes forms can be when distracted by severe treated.” ally have specific meaning or an under- up 50 percent of Fairfax County Adult De- mental activity. As time went on, the con- Yes, people with mental illness are treated standing that came with it as to what they tention Center inmates, according to the sistency of correct responses and the confi- like that all the time, von Hemert said, “not experience.” CIT was “eye-opening. It re- 2013 Sheriff’s annual report. dence of the officers began to waver. One just with officers, but with doctors, with ally gives you a perspective of what they go The 20 officers spent 45 minutes sitting of the last activities was for the class to write nurses, with teachers …. our community through and allows you to feel empathetic at desks, attempting to complete basic ac- down the words to the national anthem. No treats people with mental illnesses with that toward their situation and put yourself in tivities while listening to the voices and the one could recite the full song. After a few kind of disregard and distaste.” their shoes instead of [schizophrenia being] CIT coordinator Thomas von Hemert. Von faulty attempts from the students, von Von Hemert asked the officers for feed- a word that doesn’t mean anything.” Hemert barked orders at the officers, made Hemert concluded, “Play ball.” Onlookers back on their experience. Officers said they The hope is that once officers understand snide remarks during their progress, and standing beyond the desks broke out in felt physically ill, exhausted and angry. “It what it is like to be afflicted with these mocked them as they stumbled to answer nervous laughter. Most all of the training made me nauseous,” admitted one officer. symptoms, they can work better one-on-one simple questions. “People with mental ill- officers stayed silent. “I just couldn’t function like that,” said an- with people who show signs of mental ill- ness are treated like they’re dumb, they’re Around 9:20 a.m. von Hemert instructed other. One officer held up his palms, “My ness on the street. retarded, they’re ignorant, they’re disre- the officers to take out their ear buds. Ten- heart is still pounding, my hands are still “One step at a time,” von Hemert told the garded, they’re disrespected,” von Hemert sion eased throughout the room, triggering clammy.” officers. “You’re looking for success here.” Nearly Half a Billion for Schools, Fire, Police New police station in South County area could mean faster response times in a growing area.

By Ken Moore The Gazette Public Safety Bonds Merrifield Fire Station $8 million Reston Fire Station $13 million oters will decide in Novem- Penn Daw Fire Station $10 million ber on nearly half a billion Woodlawn Fire Station $10 million V Edsall Fire Station $10 million dollars in bond sales for schools and public safety projects. South County Police Station and Ani- mal Shelter $30 million The Fairfax County Board of Su- Heliport $13 million pervisors authorized the referen- Police Tactical Operations Facility dum on the two possible bond is- (Pine Ridge) $24 million sues at its last Board meeting, Emergency Vehicle Operations Center & K9 $10 million Tuesday, June 2. Franconia Police Station $23 million If approved by Fairfax County voters, $151 million would be The $310 million school bond available to renovate five fire sta- would renovate nine elementary tions, build a new police station schools, two middle schools and and animal shelter in the south two high schools, along with fund- county area, plus renovate several ing an addition to South Lakes The Board of Supervisors recognized the Fort Belvoir and Fairfax County fire and rescue police facilities. See Supervisors, Page 5 departments for their mutual aid agreement and joint training efforts. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ June 11-17, 2015 ❖ 3 OPEN SUNDAY 2–4 Alexandria OPEN SUNDAY 1–4 House $820,000 400 Madison St. Unit 1802. Rarely available 20th floor 2 BR, 2 BA corner condo. All 6 out- side walls are 9-ft. tall windows which open to the 81-ft. balcony for light, outdoor living and grilling. Enjoy panoramic southern and western unspoiled vistas of Potomac River and Old Town. Assigned Alexandria/Belle Haven $1,299,900 Alexandria/Governors Hill $849,900 garage parking, extra 6002 Grove Dr. Stunning Belle Haven home with custom 5852 Governors Hill Dr. Dramatic & spacious storage, 24-hr. concierge, architectural features! This 3,200 sq ft home features a (4,300+ SF) home close to Old Town, I-495 & Metro. 4 roof pool, much more. gourmet kitchen that opens to the family room, and deck, bedrooms, 3 full baths on top level; family rm w/gas Fantastic location. overlooking the ornate yard. Enjoy spacious bedrooms w/large closets. Multiple patios are perfect for entertaining fireplace + office; finished lower level w/ 4th full bath Lib Willey or relaxing; or cool off in the resting pool. Welcome home! & huge storage room. Built in 2002 & shows like new! 703-362-7206 Fran Slade 904-476-2691 Cindy Baggett & Leslie Rodriguez 703-400-3010

NEW LISTING DEL RAY PRICE REDUCED

Del Ray $1,050,000 Alexandria/Del Ray $750,000 Alexandria/Belle Haven $750,000 3 E. Bellefonte Ave. Fabulous 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath brick 208 E Raymond Ave. Detached home in the Del Ray 6016 Grove Dr. Sunny, updated colonial in sought-after home in the Heart of Del Ray with approx. 3,000 sq. ft. of living neighborhood features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, updated Belle Haven. Relax on the screened porch overlooking space on 4 levels. Spacious new Chef’s kitchen with adjoining kitchen, finished basement, sunroom and bonus loft rec family room and gorgeous screened-in porch and deck! Two room. Deck and fully fenced yard perfect for summer the .31 acre yard. Stroll to shopping, dining, Old Town! bedroom suites including 1 on the 4th level with a sun deck! entertaining. Driveway for off-street parking. Short stroll 3+ beds, 2.5 baths, 2,130 Sq Ft. Don’t miss this home! Fenced yard with Putting Green and off-street parking. to shops and restaurants on Mount Vernon Ave. Sellers moving out of state, priced to sell at $750,000! Christine Garner 703-587-4855 Bobi Bomar 703-927-2213 Jennifir Birtwhistle 703-835-1256

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OPEN SUNDAY 1–4 Alexandria/Wellington Estates $649,000 Alexandria South $640,000 Manassas $373,900 1131 Greenway Rd. Spacious & Wonderful in Wellington Estates. Gorgeous 4600 Ferry Landing Rd. There is as much to this house outside as there is inside. 12532 Basswood Drive. No need to plan trips when you can vacation at home every yard, fantastic street & steps to parks, river, pool, shops & bike/walking path Updated 5 bedroom, 3 bath home with bump-out kitchen. Lower level bedroom/bath day – relax on the deck overlooking your own private estate on 1+ acres of total along G.W. Pkwy! Expanded Kit. w/inviting eat-in area, bay window, granite configuration perfect for extended family or nanny suite. Fresh paint, hardwood privacy. Step out of your master bedroom for coffee on the patio while watching wildlife w/peninsula nook & cherry cabs! Lrg. Living Rm., Elegant Dining Rm & floors plus family room with wall of built-in cabinetry. Oversized two-car garage with in your backyard. Two master suites with a bath, 6 bedrooms & 3 full baths in all. Dual Fabulous Sunroom. Lower LVL w/Fam. Rm, 4th BR, Full BA & Walk-out! Great built-in cabinets, heat & air conditioning, plus an additional workroom. New concrete zone HVAC system, along with replacement windows & a pellet stove make this an storage & Gar. Mins. to Old Town, D.C., Metro & Ft. Belvoir. Waynewood driveway surrounding the house – park your RV, boat or multiple cars. Half acre lot. energy-efficient & low-maintenance home. Commute to D.C. via HOV & HOT lanes. Elementary! Lisa McCaskill 703-615-6036 Greg Koons 703-209-7678 & Joni Koons 703-209-7277 Greg Koons 703-209-7678 & Joni Koons 703-209-7277

OPEN SUNDAY 1–4 P.M. PRICE REDUCED NEW LISTING Woodbridge $354,900 2315 Potomac Club Parkway. Beautiful END UNIT 3-level town house with 3 bedrooms, den, 2 1/2 baths. Over 2,000 sq ft of finished space! Prime location overlooking pond. Bright country kitchen with GRANITE countertops, center island. Great room with hardwood floors, OPEN SATURDAY 12–3 built-in 5.1 surround sound Lorton $725,000 Woodbridge $355,000 stereo system. HUGE deck 9004 S. Pointe Ln. 14698 Crossfield Way. and 2-car garage. Custom- This home is part of Crosspoint Subdivision, Impeccably maintained and not a detail tiled bathrooms. Close to bordering Fairfax Station, in a cul-de-sac/dead end street, one missed. Beautiful 3 level townhouse. Gourmet kitchen, gleaming Wegmans, schools, library, block to public elementary school, backing to wooded park land hardwood floors throughout the main level, crown molding, balcony hospital, VRE, I–95 and streams. Safety features in lower level – has no exit/no entry & 2-car garage. Gated, amenity-rich Potomac Club w/indoor heated express lanes. to & from outside. 3 en suite bathrooms, ceiling fans, balcony off pool, outdoor pool, gym, rock climbing wall & more! Next to Marisa Gusmann- dining/living room, balcony off a junior suite. No pets have lived Wegmans/shopping/restaurants/hospital. Mins to Rt 1, I-95, VRE & in this home! Suki Woodward 703-727-1061 commuter lots. Marisa Gusmann-Prol 716-348-2955 OPEN SATURDAY 12–3 Prol 716-348-2955

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City of Fairfax/Fairfax Towne Estates Low $500’s • 10415 Darby Street The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recognized the Fairfax County Police Depart- NEW Stunning 4 level, 5 BR, 2 BA split ment for its 75th anniversary. LISTING level on a beautiful .35 acre, fenced corner lot. Freshly painted interior, beautifully refinished hardwood floors on main and upper levels, 2 Supervisors Authorize Bond Referendum wood-burning fireplaces, 2 sky- From Page 3 lights in Fam Rm, energy-efficient new animal shelter and police station in the South double pane windows thruout. 2nd High School and plan a new Northwest County area County area; renovate Franconia District Police sta- LL offers plenty of room for workshops and storage. Walking distance to elementary school. tion; do construction and renovation for the police downtown Fairfax City w/its restaurants, shopping and parks. The Fairfax County School Board adopted its own heliport, K9 Center and several other facilities. Alex./Yacht Haven • $849,900 resolution on May 7, urging the Board of Supervi- The new police station would create smaller cov- 4505 Dolphin Lane sors to authorize the bonds. erage areas. OPEN 4,000 sq. ft. of renovated luxury in this “This is a critical need given the significant cur- 5 BR/4 BA Split – Updates: Kitchen, all FIVE AGING fire stations, Merrifield, Reston, Penn rent and future population growth in the area,” ac- SUN. 1–4 4 baths, spectacular cherry hdwd floors Daw, Woodlawn and Edsall, would be renovated with cording to county documents. “A new station will – Great room opens to beautiful sun- $51 million. The stations range in age from 36 to 48 allow the department to organize smaller patrol ar- room addition that opens to spectacu- lar 35K deck overlooking an unbeliev- years, and require the replacement of major systems eas and decrease response times throughout the able custom landscaped bkyd. House “which have reached the end of their useful lives,” county.” designed for independent living on according to Fairfax County documents. “These sta- Fairfax County has highest credit rating possible either level. Two updated HVAC systems plus tankless HWH – the list goes on & tions do not meet the current operational require- for any government, and this means bonds sell at on. Walk to marina, clubhouse & pool. Nothing better in all of Mount Vernon. ments of the Fire and Rescue Department.” low interest rates. Alex./Woodlawn Estates • $769,900 Renovations will expand equipment bays to pro- This plan, including the proposed fall 2015 refer- 8896 McNair Drive vide adequate space for current apparatus and cur- endum was approved as part of the FY 2016 – FY OPEN Spectacular Colonial w/3 finished levels, rent station staffing requirements, including bunk 2020 Adopted Capital Improvement Program. large 2-car garage on a quiet cul-de-sac look- rooms and locker facilities for male and female per- The school bond sales will be maintained in the SUN. 1–4 ing across to the 9th fairway of Mount sonnel. annual amount of $155 million. Vernon Country Club. 3,800 sq. ft. of living space w/beautiful hardwood floors, huge The county will issue a pamphlet about the bonds to bedrms, master bedrm w/sitting room, 3.5 THE POLICE would use $100 million to build a be mailed to all county households in the fall. updated baths including MBA suite. Totally remodeled kitchen w/SS, granite, ceramic tile flr. Huge walk-up lower level w/recreation rm, game rm, full bath & 500 sq.ft. of storage (can use RR as 5th bedrm). Spectacular land- For a free digi- scaped lot w/beautiful stone patio & private hot tub. 5 minutes to Ft. Belvoir – A 10!!! tal subscription Alex./Woodland Park • $769,900 to one or all 3225 Woodland Lane Beautiful WATER VIEWS overlook- of the 15 UNDER ing Little Hunting Creek. Wonderful Connection CONTRACT .84 acre lot provides fabulous Newspapers, nature setting & abundant windows go to provide stunning water & wildlife www.connect views. 4 BR, 3 BA contemporary home w/2-car garage on very ionnewspapers. special Woodland Lane with private com/subscribe boat launch for residents. Renovated kitchen & master bath. Enjoy serenity Be the first to & nature’s beauty from huge deck & yard. 1 mile G.W. Pkwy. know – get your Alex./Mt. Vernon Valley paper before it $344,900 hits the press. 7949 Kidd Street Complete digital Lovely 2-level rambler with replica of the 1-car garage. 3 BR, 1 full print edition, bath and 2 half baths. Newly including photos refinished hardwood floors, and ads, deliv- newly painted interior, new ered weekly carpeting in lower level. Replacement windows. Nice yard. to your e-mail box. Alex./Sulgrave Manor • $479,900 4211 Adrienne Drive Questions? Great price on this beautiful 3 E-mail: BR, 2 BA, 3 Level Split on a goinggreen@ spectacular .72 acre wooded connection lot. Updates include both newspapers.com baths, kitchen floor, interior freshly painted, beautiful hard- wood floors refinished on main and upper levels. 1 mile to Mount Vernon Estate & G.W. Pkwy, 5 mins to Fort Belvoir (S), 15 mins to Old Town, Alex (N). For more information: www.RexReiley.com Each Office Independently Owned and Operated www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ June 11-17, 2015 ❖ 5 News ‘Spandex in the Narthex’ Raises $30,000 rags for all participants. Middle Aldersgate event school student Jackson Culver, in support of who was confirmed by Rev.

Micheli last year, created the de- Photos by Travis Gianchetta sign on the do rags. Micheli family. About 600 people participated in the Fun Run and even more at- By Amy J. Hurd tended worship. Micheli, who is on medical leave, came to worship pandex in the Narthex, a services and addressed the crowd. fundraising event held More than $30,000 was raised SMay 31, gave church and through entrance fees, sales of community members a food and fun run bracelets, and way to show their support for sponsorships and individual dona- Aldersgate Church’s associate pas- tions. Contributions will continue tor Jason Micheli as he faces a rare to come in through June 15 at blood cancer. www.aldersgate.net/spandex. All Micheli, an avid runner, often funds will go to the Micheli fam- would stop in at the church wear- ily to assist them with expenses ing running attire — short shorts not covered by insurance. or spandex with a bandana or “do The core coordinating team of The fundraising event had rag” on his head. Aldersgate volunteers who put to- participants winding Congregation members were gether this event included Megan through Waynewood. encouraged to “dress as Jason Gianchetta, Ashley Crute, Jen would” for the Spandex in the Price, and Sue McConville as well Narthex Fun Run/Walk; the race as the local band, Close2Home, course took runners and walkers and the Baxter and Henderson The Rev. Dr. Dennis from the church to the Micheli families who prepared the food. Perry and the Rev. home in the Waynewood neigh- Aldersgate United Methodist Jason Micheli borhood, and back. Church is located at 1301 A sponsor donated red race do Collingwood Road.

6 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ June 11-17, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ June 11-17, 2015 ❖ 7 8 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ June 11-17, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Business Wegmans’ New Store Opens Sunday By the time Store Manager Mike Dempsey opens Wegmans’ newest 126,000 sq. ft. supermarket in Hill- top Village Center (corner of Telegraph and Beulah) on Sunday, June 14, he will have built a team of 550 employees. Dempsey had been a store manager previously, at the Lake Manassas Wegmans in Gainesville and the Potomac Wegmans in Woodbridge. This store will be the first in Virginia to include The Pub, Wegmans’ casual dining restaurant that serves freshly prepared seasonal foods and a selec- tion of craft beers, food-friendly wines, and seasonal cocktails. There is also the Market Café with a selec- tion of prepared foods and indoor and outdoor seat- ing for 300. Alexandria is Wegmans’ 86th store, the 7th in Vir-

ginia. The company’s first Virginia store opened in Photo by Tim Peterson/Gazette Packet 2004 in Sterling. Today, Wegmans has more than 3,600 Virginia employees, and that number will grow next year when it opens two stores in Richmond and one in Charlottesville. Business Notes Email announcements to [email protected]. Deadline is Thursday at noon. Photos welcome.

In collaboration with Genesis Rehab Services, The Mt. Vernon Nursing & Rehab Center has introduced Vital- ity at Home, a new in-home rehab and wellness program for patients who have been discharged from the Nursing & Re- hab Center. Vitality at Home allows discharged patients to continue medically-necessary physical therapy, occupational therapy and/or speech therapy services on an outpatient ba- The new Wegmans grocery store at Hilltop sis in the comfort and privacy of a patient’s own home. Vitality at Home is covered by Medicare and a number of private in- Village Center is scheduled to open June surance companies as long as the patient has a medical need. 14.

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Local Media Connection LLC candidate for supervisor who pro- with real opportunities for ad- ment and skill to bring people to- It is time for us to Move Forward 1606 King Street vides an attractive alternative to vancement and helped our gether to solve problems Together — and Jane Gandee is Alexandria, Virginia 22314 the “same-old, same-old” politics economic situation along the and achieve success. the right person to lead Mt. Vernon Free digital edition delivered to that has dominated our area for Route 1 corridor. Jane and Letter Jane is a breath of fresh into a successful future. your email box. Go to so long. The exciting news is that her husband Greg have lived air and truly “walks the Let’s not settle for the same-old, connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe Jane Gandee, long-time owner of in the area for 30 years, raising walk.” She is same-old. Our community de- a successful business on two children. Jane knows first- brilliant, dedicated, caring and serves more. NEWS DEPARTMENT: [email protected] Richmond Highway, current vice hand what it takes to run a suc- results-oriented, and I ask every- president of the Mt. Vernon-Lee cessful business and raise a fam- one to join me in giving her our Jay McConville Steven Mauren Editor, 703-778-9415 Chamber of Commerce, and inspi- ily in Mt. Vernon. Like many of us, full support. It is past time we have Mt. Vernon [email protected] rational leader in many civic and she is tired of the lack of progress, Tim Peterson charitable endeavors within our the bureaucratic gridlock that Bulletin Board Community Reporter community, received the Republi- faces all of our citizens and the 703-314-0789 can nomination for Mt. Vernon su- decline in our schools. Email announcements to gazette@ www.mountvernonathome.org for [email protected] more. connectionnewspapers.com. Include date, Jeanne Theismann time, location, description and contact for For these and other volunteer 703-778-9436 event: phone, email and/or website. Pho- opportunities, call 703-324-5406, [email protected] tos and artwork welcome. Deadline is TTY 711 or visit @TheismannMedia Thursday at noon, at least two weeks be- www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults fore event. and click on Volunteer Solutions: Jon Roetman ❖ The Kingstowne Center for Sports Editor, 703-752-4013 Active Adults needs instructors for [email protected] THURSDAY/JUNE 11 Mosaic Art and Jewelry Making. @jonroetman ❖ The Mount Vernon Adult Day The State of Education. 8-9:30 p.m. Health Care Center needs at Belle Haven Country Club, 6023 volunteer English and Spanish- ADVERTISING: Fort Hunt Road. The Mount Vernon- speaking social companions, a For advertising information Lee Chamber of Commerce welcomes [email protected] volunteer pianist,and front desk Chris Braunlich, Chair of the Virginia 703-778-9431 volunteer. Board of Education and Karen Garza, ❖ The Hollin Hall Senior Center Superintendent of Fairfax County Debbie Funk needs a DJ, a ballroom dance Public Schools. Learn more about Display Advertising/National Sales instructor to teach a class on what’s happening with Virginia 703-778-9444 Thursday afternoons, and an Italian schools. $25 for chamber members [email protected] instructor. and their guests; $35 others, includes ❖ The Gum Springs Senior Center Julie Ferrill admission and breakfast buffet. Event needs a Spanish teacher. Display Advertising, 703-778-9446 sponsorships available for $150 and Volunteer Advocates for Nursing [email protected] $250. Visit http://mtvernon- Home & Assisted Living leechamber.chambermaster.com/ Residents needed throughout Helen Walutes events/details/june-biz-breakfast- Display Advertising, 703-778-9424 Northern Virginia. Contact the education-1636 to register. [email protected] Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at Andrea Smith SATURDAY/JUNE 13 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 olderadultservices/ltcombudsman/, Office Hours. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at [email protected] email or email Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond [email protected] or David Griffin Highway and 12:30-2:30 p.m. at call 703-324-5861, TTY 711. Marketing Assistant Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Volunteers needed in Fairfax 703-778-9431 Sherwood Hall Lane. Fairfax County County to drive older adults to [email protected] School Board Member Dan Storck medical appointments and wellness will host Saturday Community Office programs. For these and other Hours. Contact Dan Stork at Publisher volunteer opportunities, call 703- [email protected]. Jerry Vernon 324-5406, TTY 711 or visit [email protected] www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults VOLUNTEERS NEEDED and click on Volunteer Solutions. Editor & Publisher Respite Care The Mount Vernon Adult Day volunteers give family Mary Kimm caregivers of a frail older adult a [email protected] Health Care Center in Alexandria well-deserved break so they can go @MaryKimm needs a licensed beautician, a social shopping, attend a doctor’s companion and a Spanish-speaking appointment or just have coffee with Editor in Chief social companion. For these and a friend. Volunteers visit and oversee Steven Mauren other volunteer opportunities, call Photo by H. Jay Spiegel the safety of the older adult for a few Photography: 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit hours each month. Support and Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults Art/Design: training are provided. Contact Emmy and click on Volunteer Solutions. Laurence Foong, John Heinly The Hollin Hall Senior Center in Thompson at 703-324-7404, TTY Production Manager: Alexandria needs a Ballroom Dance 711, or Geovani Flores Instructor and an Italian Instructor. [email protected]. NOVA Long-Term Care For these and other volunteer Ombudsman CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 opportunities, call 703-324-5406, is in need of Circulation Manager: TTY 711 or visit volunteer advocates for residents of nursing homes and assisted living Ann Oliver www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults [email protected] and click on Volunteer Solutions. facilities throughout Northern Mount Vernon At Home is a non- Virginia. Contact [email protected] or profit organization that relies on A Connection Newspaper On Its Way to Alexandria volunteer time to assist older adults call 703-324-5861 to volunteer or for L’Hermione arrived at Mount Vernon on Tuesday, aging in place in their homes. more information. June 9. L’Hermione is an exact replica of the ship Volunteers are needed for local transportation to medical and ONGOING that brought the Marquis de Lafayette to America in personal appointments, errands, and The Mount Vernon Estate 1780. The reconstructed tall ship will be docked grocery store trips; light handyman has released “The Winter Patriots,” a along the Alexandria waterfront through June 12 as chores and home technology to name just a few. No minimum number of video presentation about George part of a 12-stop U.S. tour commemorating volunteer hours are required. Call Washington crossing the Delaware Lafayette’s historic voyage and role in the American Mount Vernon At Home 703-303- River on Christmas Day 1776. Download for $4.99 or watch the Revolution. For more information on tours and pier– 4060 or e-mail [email protected] to film for free at mountvernon.org/ side activities, visit www.visitalexandriava.com. learn more. Visit winterpatriots.

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From Page 1 John Cook (R-Braddock) cited recent statistics in- dicating that at least 25 percent of people shot by rent for purposes of officer safety; to reduce unrea- police in the U.S. were people with mental illness: “I sonable and/or false complaints against officers; to want to make sure that we are looking at that issue provide training and “performance mechanism to as a national phenomenon.” ensure the professionalism of all officers.” All meetings of the Police Commission and sub- Cost estimates were $4 million for startup and ac- committees are open to the public, and the docu- quisition with ongoing operating costs of $4 million ments and data gathered by the commission are avail- a year. able online. See http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ Estimating that cameras could capture an hour of policecommission/ for schedule and materials. video for each 8-hour shift for each officer, Blakely pointed to the need for massive data storage of more CRISIS INTERVENTION/PEOPLE WITH than two petabytes of data annually. That’s more than MENTAL ILLNESS IN JAIL 20,000 terabytes. Costs include the addition of eight- The committee heard about police department to-10 positions including a redaction specialist and Fairfax County Tax Delinquent Real Estate… goals to train 100 percent of its officers in crisis in- three Freedom of Information clerks. And three tervention, and efforts to reduce the number of “might not be enough,” Blakely said. people with mental illness in jails. Some jurisdictions “had to take action to block AT AUCTION! The new Community Services Board facility, the certain aspects of FOIA because the demands were Merrifield Center, was built to accommodate a 24- Monday, June 22, 2015 @ 10 A.M. so high,” Blakely said. Not all video would be sub- hour drop-off for people with mental illness instead ject to all the provisions of FOIA, he said. Special Commissioner’s Public Sale of Real Estate! of having police take them to jail, but more money Roessler told the cautionary tale of the early days and resources will be needed to implement that, said. at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse Entrance of dashboard cameras in patrol cars which included 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax VA 22030 Tisha Deegah, executive director of the Fairfax-Falls VHS tapes, complicated chain of custody issues and Church Community Services Board. At the request of the Special Commissioner, & by Order of The Circuit a suspension of the program while the technology Court of Fairfax County, Virginia, the following described real estate Cook pointed to an 80 percent recidivism rate for matured. will be offered to the highest bidder at PUBLIC AUCTION... people with mental illness who were incarcerated, “The moral to this is, ‘Nothing is simple,’” said Parcel 1 (Benten Investors, LLC): Mt. Vernon District; Engleside; vs. a 20 percent rate with diversion to treatment, Chairman Sharon Bulova. “This is complicated.” Lots 4 and 5; 11,200 +/- sq. ft.; Tax Map No. 1013-07-0004 and the economic cost associated with that. Hudgins expressed frustration that the same goals POLICE COMMISSION were in place for mental health reform in 2007, but Michael Hershman, chairman of the Ad Hoc Police the resources have not accompanied the goals. “We Practices Review Commission reported to the com- actually substituted the jail for mental health ser- mittee that the commission is undertaking a large scope of work in a short time frame, using five sub- vices,” she said. committees: Use of Force; Communications; Mental Rohrer said that the resource shortage wasn’t just on the part of county funding, but also state funding ParcelParcel 11 Health; Investigations and Oversight; and Recruit- Parcel 2 (Richard D. Botts, et al.): Springfield District; Part Hope Park; Near ment and Vetting. There are 35 members of the com- and choices made by hospitals to close beds that could serve people with mental illness in crisis. Many Walcott Avenue & Easter Lame; 2.5 +/- acres; Tax Map No. 0673-01-0005 mission, plus an additional 25 members of subcom- Parcel 3 (I. Brill, et al.): Mt. Vernon District; Gunston Manor; 10 Lots in mittees. nights every week, for example, officers are dis- Block 56, Section B; 20,000 +/- sq. ft.;Tax Map No. 1193-02560051 In addition to reviewing internal policies and data, patched to deliver as far as Salem or Norfolk where Parcel 4 (I. Brill, et al.): Mt. Vernon District; Gunston Manor; 10 Lots in Block 56, Section B; 20,000 +/- sq. ft.; Tax Map No. 1194-02560031 the commission is looking at other localities, read- a bed is available for treatment, tapping critical po- lice resources, but also putting the person in crisis Parcel 5 (John Samuel Jackson, et al.): Dranesville District; 6313 Old ing independent reports, and reviewing best prac- Dominion Drive, McLean; 0.438 +/- acres; Tax Map No. 0313-01-0070 and that person’s family in greater difficulty, Rohrer tices. Parcel 6 (Albert E. Mays, et al.): Mt. Vernon District; 8529 Woodlawn “We’re trying to do a better job of being transpar- said. Court, Alexandria; 0.5 +/- acres, Improved; Tax Map No. 1013-01-0085 ent and sharing information,” said Bulova. “We have a commitment to finish and give you rec- POLICE & FIRE GAMES opening ceremonies for ommendations in October, and we will be doing that,” the nearly 10,000 registered athletes from around Hershman said. the world, are about two weeks away, and organiz- It’s a complex, emotional topic, and there are dif- ers appeared before the committee with enthusiasm ferences of opinion among members of the commis- and a small amount of trepidation. Opening ceremo- nies will be Friday, June 26, at RFK stadium, includ- sion, he said. But “the disagreements we’ve had have ParcelParcel 66 been very civil.” ing lighting of a cauldron and a flyover. Tickets to the opening ceremonies are free, available at http:/ Parcel 7 (Ox Group, LLC, et al.): Providence District; 9333 Lee Highway, “It’s very possible there will be majority findings Fairfax; 17,906 +/- sq. ft.; Tax Map No. 0484-01-0002 and minority findings when we bring our report to /fairfax2015.com. Parcel 8 (Noel V. Poynter, Trustee, et al.): Mt. Vernon District; Sherwood Hall; you.” Athlete’s Village, the social hub for the games, will Off Midday Lane, Alexandria; 10.15 +/- acres; Tax Map No. 1021-01-0012A be in Reston, with major venues around the county. Parcel 9 (Flordeliza Ruzic, et al.): Mason District; 3801 Hillcrest Lane, Supervisors pressed Hershman to hold additional Annandale; 0.8678 +/- acres; Tax Map No. 0594-01-0003 public forums in other parts of the county, including The public can attend any of the 1,600 medal Mount Vernon, Reston and Culmore. events in more than 60 sports at more than 50 ven- “This is a large county, this is a long-term issue,” ues for free, no tickets required. See http:// said Cathy Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill). “I would like fairfax2015.com/schedule to know that we are going to put it to bed as best we More than 5,800 volunteers have signed up to fill can with new policies and procedures.” some of the 18,000 shifts, said Bill Knight, executive Hershman responded: “Let me say this about put- director of Fairfax 2015. There are more than 930 ting this to bed once and for all ... medical volunteers. ParcelParcel 99 it’s healthy to review the state of policing every Closing ceremonies will be at Wolf Trap, Sunday, July 5. Visit Our Website for Full Details! several years. It’s a never-ending process.” www.AtAuction.Biz • 540-899-1776 Gross asked whether Hershman was comfortable The committee also heard plans to develop legis- lation on animal cruelty that would include regula- Auctioneers: Dan Pegelow #667 with diversity on the commission. & Buddy Updike, CAI #83 “We weren’t satisfied with the diversity … of the tions on dog tethering. Currently the county can en- force state laws. Special Commissioners: commission,” Hershman answered. “No, I’m not com- Taxing Authority Consulting Services, PC fortable. But we have worked very, very hard, and P.O. Box 31800, Henrico, VA 23294 #651 Disclosure: Mary Kimm is a member of the Ad Hoc Police (804) 545-2377 we’re not stopping, at every turn we reach out.” Practices Commission. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ June 11-17, 2015 ❖ 11 People

Callie Marie Whitney and Samuel Christopher Hutchens

Whitney, Hutchens Engaged Dr. and Mrs. Dwight Whitney Carr of Ashburn, Va., and Julian of Warrenton, Va., are pleased to Carr of Marblehead, Ma. announce the engagement of Mr. Hutchens is the brother of their daughter, Callie Marie Andy Hutchens, the grandson of Whitney, to Samuel Christopher the late Mr. James and Mary Lou Hutchens of Boone, N.C., the son Hutchens and the late Mr. Ed of Mrs. Edie Hutchens and the Jones and Mrs. Heloise Greene, late Jim Hutchens of Wilkesboro, all of North Wilkesboro, N.C. N.C. Dwight, a graduate of Owen Miss Whitney and Mr. High School, continues to have Hutchens are both graduates of close friends and family living in Appalachian State University. Black Mountain. Her degree is an MA in clinical Miss Whitney is the sister of counseling with an emphasis in Sara W. Wolford, of Manassas music and art therapy. She is Park, Va. She is also the grand- currently employed at Caldwell daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Community College as a counse- Carr of Alexandria, Va., Mrs. lor. Betty Ann Hughey of Asheville, Mr. Hutchens’ degree is a BS in N.C., and Mr. William Whitney of computer information systems Lady Lake, Fla. She is the niece of and he is employed at Boone Ronda and Dennis Davis of Bike and Touring as the service Asheville, and David and Kristi manager. Jones of Black Mountain, Melanie A July 2015 wedding is Curtis of Warrenton, Va., Pamela planned and they will reside in McPherson of Yorktown, Va., Chip Boone, N.C.

New Graduate On May 22, Colin Amerau, a 2010 graduate of Mount Vernon High School, was presented a Bach- elor of Science degree by Vice President Joe Biden in graduation ceremonies held at the United States Naval Academy, and was commissioned as an en- sign in the U.S. Navy. Following graduation, Amerau will attend the Navy Supply Corps School in New- port, R.I. for extensive training prior to assignment to the Fleet. While at the Naval Academy, Amerau was a member of the Navy Football Team.

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Open House, Sunday 2-4pm Riverview 9063 Tower House Place, Alexandria, VA Charming and unique 9,000 sq ft home with gracious entertaining space and comfortable family living overlooking the Potomac. 6 BR, 6.5 BA, gourmet Members of the McLean High School Gay Straight Alliance were among kitchen, 3-car garage, pool. $2,150,000 those on hand as the Board of Supervisors designated June as Lesbian, Cindee Jackson Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month in Fairfax County. CBmove.com/FX8346022

Old Town SE Quadrant 600 South Lee Street, Alexandria, VA Taking a Stand for Great River Views, lots of windows and sunlight are waiting at this brick end town- home with high ceilings, hardwoods, open kitchen, plus 4 brs, 3.5 baths. Move-in Future Generations Ready! $1,150,000 Bonnie Rivkin and members of the GSA attended the cer- CBmove.com/AX8618439 County boards, high emony. Open House, Sunday 2-4pm “I suppose all I really have to say is thank school students tackle Potomac Yard II you,” Valdez said. 1418 Main Line Blvd, Unit 102, Alexandria, VA “civil rights issue “TOO MANY individuals continue to en- Gorgeous “Year Young” Urban Loft counter discrimination and mistreatment,” with high ceilings and 2,800+ sq feet of our era.” said Foust. “Young people in particularly can of upgrades! 3 BDRMS, 2.5 BATHS find navigating sexual orientation very dif- w/Garage parking and walk to Metro. A+. $760,000 ficult and threatening during their teen By Ken Moore Eileen Marousek years. That’s why it’s so important that we CBmove.com/AX8644347 The Gazette all join the fight against all discrimination.” Lee District Supervisor Jeff McKay refer- Fort Williams Park atherine Reed of Equality Virginia enced the May 7 School Board hearing, 3605 Trinity Drive, Alexandria, VA thanked McLean High School jun where the School Board added the words C Meticulously maintained 3 BR + 2 BA brick ior Darrell “DJ” Valdez for the ef- “gender identity” to its nondiscrimination fect he will be have on the future, and on policy. home with lovely woodland views. all civil rights. “The School Board recently dealt with and Sparkling hardwood floors, fp & beautifully “If it wasn’t for courageous people will- grappled with a very touchy subject and I renovated kitchen & baths. $728,000 ing to stand up for the next generation, had the unfortunate opportunity of watch- Donnan C. Wintermute CBmove.com/AX8641208 believe me, it’d be a lot harder for all of ing that entire public hearing and seeing us,” said Reed. “It’s been 26 years of hard some of the worst disrespect and hatred that work to get where we are today.” still exists out there in our community,” he Open House, Huntington at Sunday 1-4pm Mount Vernon Valdez will be the president of McLean said. Cameron Station High School’s Gay Straight Alliance next “Many people have called this the civil 8225 Clifton 327 Fucci Court, Farm Court, year. rights movement of our era. Like all civil Alexandria, VA Alexandria, VA “Even in an area as progressive as rights movement, it takes education, it takes Sunny Cameron Station Bradley Perfection! McLean, it still feels as if our voice isn’t advocacy if we are to make change happen,” model. New hard- 3 bed/3.5 bath heard. It means a lot that you would voice McKay said. “I’m proud of what our School woods, new car- townhome/ this for us and with us. We are very grate- Board did, I’m proud of people who came pet, fresh paint, quiet commu- nity, backs to ful,” Valdez told the Board of Supervisors. out to testify in support of it, I was disap- plantation shut- ters. Beautiful woods, reno- The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors pointed in some of the things that were said throughout with 4 vated baths designated June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual that are just frankly untrue.” levels of space & kitchens, and Transgender Pride Month in Fairfax “This is a human rights issue, plain and offering 3 very gleaming hard- large bedrooms County with a proclamation issued on June simple. We are all different in different woods, 2 park- with full baths. Built-ins throughout, FP, deck ing spaces, 2, 2015 in the Fairfax County Government ways,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman and kitchen with bump-out bay window and community pool, tennis, water access! Center. Sharon Bulova. adjacent eat-in area. Two-car garage with $435,000 “Fairfax County has a diverse LGBT com- One of the McLean students who is visitor parking right at your front door. $645,000 David and Stephanie Thorpe Lyssa Seward munity that includes people of all transgender, thanked the board for “every- CBmove.com/AX8623169 CBmove.com/FX8644862 ethnicities, religions and professions,” said thing that has happened this year.” Dranesville District Supervisor John Foust. Doug Hansen, a Fairfax County employee “Everyone should be able to live without with Department of Planning and Zoning, fear of prejudice, discrimination, violence stood in alliance with the McLean students, or hatred based on gender identity or sexual representing all county employees in the orientation.” LGBT community. Tara Dwyer, the faculty The proclamation “urges all residents to advisor also stood in support of her stu- respect and honor our diverse community dents. “As a person who falls under this and celebrate and build a culture of inclu- umbrella, we would have never ever been siveness and acceptance,” said Foust. so welcomed when I was a teenager,” she Six students from McLean High School said. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ June 11-17, 2015 ❖ 13 News

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Josh Brown, 44th District Delegate candidate, Candice Bennett, Democratic candidate for Jack Dobbyn, Democratic candidate for Mt. meets voter Jim Mackey at the Stratford Land- supervisor, meets voter Joe Conti, at the Vernon Supevisor, greets voter Denise Lynch at ing Precinct. Stratford Landing Precinct. the Westgate precinct. Victors Emerge from Democratic Primary From Page 1 called this guy right here,” Surovell added as he congratulated Krizek. Photo by Krizek spent much of his speech thank- ing his family and staff. “A campaign is Photo by making bread,” he said, “you need a lot of

Tim Peterson things to make it rise: number one is yeast,

and that’s love, I’ve got the love of these Tim Peterson guys (he hugged his wife and daughter) and my parents.

“And you’ve gotta knead it, that’s the hard /The Gazette work, the muscle,” Krizek added. “We baked a heckuva loaf of bread, didn’t we?” /The Gazette In the delegate race for the 45th District, Mark Levine won the Democratic nomina- tion with 27.8 percent of the vote. Levine Paul Krizek, unofficial winner of the Democratic and four other candidates ran to replace primary, greets his wife Tracey Navratil and daughter Del. Rob Krupicka, who resigned after the Khloe Krizek at the joint campaign headquarters for Justin Brown (left) came Paul Krizek’s (right) cam- current legislative session. With a campaign Del. Scott Surovell (D-44) running for state senator, paign headquarters to concede the race and con- financed by private individual donors and Dan Storck and Krizek. gratulate him. a $70,000 personal loan, Levine said his campaign was a grassroots effort. votes cast in the Mount Vernon District, Planning Commission and looked forward start here tonight,” Storck continued. “Ob- “We won because people invited me into Fairfax County School Board member Storck to continuing to work to the benefit of the viously funding schools fully, getting rail their living rooms and we chatted,” said eclipsed Planning Commissioner Tim District and the county.” down Route 1, our environmental oppor- Levine. “And now, we owe no one anything.” Sargeant’s roughly 40 percent. Sargeant had Storck will face Republican business- tunities, building on our large tourist attrac- left a message for Storck “to congratulate woman and activist Jane Gandee in the tion — we need to get those moving more ON STORCK, Surovell said, “At the end of him on a hard fought campaign. I want to November election to replace Gerry Hyland quickly.” the day, people saw the results Dan Storck thank the many people throughout the dis- and represent Mount Vernon on the Board Behind Storck and Sargeant were lifelong has delivered for the community,” and ref- trict who supported me. I can’t thank them of Supervisors. Mount Vernon resident, small business erenced Mount Vernon schools that have enough. This has been my first run for “I want to thank Gerry Hyland for 28 owner and appointee to the Human Services opened, are scheduled to open and new elected office and it ihas been quite an in- years of service,” Storck said a campaign Council Jack Dobbyn with nearly 10 per- artificial turf fields that have been com- vigorating and encouraging experience. My event after the polls closed on Tuesday June cent of the votes, and marketing and re- pleted or are scheduled — all under Storck’s campaign volunteers and supporters 9. “His legacy will be very difficult to re- search firm owner Candice Bennett of watch. worked very hard and I am deeply grate- place in the short term.” Lorton with around 6 percent. With just under 44 percent of the 5,995 ful. I will return to my at-large role on the “There’s a lot to get done, we got a great Reporters Gerald A. Fill and Vernon Miles also conributed to this story.

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Democratic candidate for 44th District del- egate Paul Krizek meets with campaign volun- Democratic candidate for supervisor Dan teer Sylvia Cikins at the Stratford Landing Democratic candidate for supervisor Tim Storck greets voters Ed and Linda Sinclair at Precinct. Cikins is the widow of the late Mt. Sargeant greets voter Margaret Keagle at the the Huntington Precinct. Vernon Supervisor Warren Cikins. Hollin Hall Precinct. 14 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ June 11-17, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ June 11-17, 2015 ❖ 15 Schools

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The Comic Actress in a Musical The Creativity Award went to went to Emma Norville for “Richard III” at St. Stephens and “Addams Family” at West Potomac The Sets Award went to “Addams Family” at West Potomac High School St. Agnes School to Iona McLean High School. to (from left): Natalie Jurkowski, Ella Moore, and Elaina Phalen. and Mey McLean. Cappies Gala Honors High School Theater he 16th Annual Cappies Gala honoring high school theater Twas held Sunday, June 7 at The Kennedy Center. Of the 39 awards, winning the top prizes were Robinson Secondary School for the Best Play Award for “Neverwhere,” and McLean High School for the Best Musical Award for “Big Fish.” This year’s Masters of Ceremony were Judy Bowns, Janie Strauss and Ed Monk. This year’s show included 58 public and private high schools in Fairfax County, Ar- lington, Fauquier, Loudoun, Montgomery, and Prince William counties, and the cities of Falls Church, Alexandria, Manassas and Washington, D.C. The Cappies season ex- tended from late October to early May. The Cappies program was launched in the summer of 1999 by Bowns, the theatre arts resource teacher with FCPS, and the late Bill Strauss (director, Capitol Steps), in co- operation with area theater teachers, for the The Comic Actor in a Musical purpose of celebrating and bringing public Award went to Joey Ledonio for The Orchestra Award went to Thomas Jefferson High School’s Symphony acclaim to high school theater. “The Drowsy Chaperone” at Bishop Orchestra for “Fiddler on the Roof.” From left are Maya Chung, Maddie — Steve Hibbard Ireton High School. Meyers, Charlene Franke, and Natalie Diaz. School Notes

Email announcements to gazette@ health company Zoetis and the Associa- Laura Magnan made the spring Ali L. Globus received a Bachelor of dean’s list recognition at Southwestern connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is tion of American Veterinary Medical 2015 dean’s list at Belmont University Arts degree in psychology from Virginia College (Winfield, Kan.). Thursday at noon. Photos are welcome. Colleges. (Nashville, Tenn.) Military Institute (Lexington, Va.). Glo- bus’ parents are Mr. and Mrs. Timothy The following students have gradu- Brooke Barwick has been named Gregory Casey has graduated from Timothy Makinen of West Robert Globus. ated from Clemson University to the Champlain College (Burlington, Hampden-Sydney College (Farmville, Potomac High School won first place in (Clemson, S.C.): Melissa Christine VT) dean’s list for the spring 2015 se- Va.) with a degree in English. the Earth and Planetary Science cat- Alexandra L. Hastings received a Beaty graduated Cum Laude with a mester. egory at the 2015 Virginia State Science Bachelor of Arts degree in modern lan- Bachelor of Arts in political science. Mariya Ilyas has been offered a and Engineering Fair. guages and cultures from Virginia John Alfred Butchko graduated with William Cassidy, Senior Editor, Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant to Military Institute (Lexington, Va.) with a Bachelor of Science in computer sci- Trucking and Domestic Transportation teach in Turkey. Sam Hedenberg, yearbook adviser Army Commission honors. Hastings’ ence. Shannon Kay Frydenlund for The Journal of Commerce, has been at Mount Vernon High School, won the parents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. graduated Summa Cum Laude with a named a SUNY Oneonta Alumni of Dis- Nathan Oppman graduated from Washington and Lee Young Adviser Hastings Jr. Bachelor of Arts in elementary educa- tinction honoree. Cassidy is a 1984 Bob Jones University (Greenville, S.C.). Award from the Virginia Association of tion. Franklin Floyd Hyre graduate of SUNY Oneonta. Journalism Teachers and Advisers. Thomas E. O’Connell received a graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Diane Lingenfelter was initiated Bachelor of Arts degree in modern lan- political science. Nathan Edward Moudran Kamara received dean’s into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi David M. Souliotis received a guages and cultures from Virginia Parker graduated with a Master of list recognition for the fall 2014 at Uni- at University of Maryland University Bachelor of Arts degree in history with Military Institute (Lexington, Va.). Architecture in architecture. Eliza- versity of Massachusetts Boston. College. a military history concentration and O’Connell’s honors include Army Com- beth Anne Patalita graduated with a English minor from Virginia Military mission and “With Distinction.” Bachelor of Science in marketing. Alexander King has been named a Tanner Beck made dean’s list for Institute (Lexington, Va.). Souliotis’ O’Connell’s parents are Dr. and Mrs. 2015 Zoetis Veterinary Student Scholars the spring semester at Hampden-Sydney graduating honors include Army Com- Patrick M. O’Connell. Yohana Asfaha, Alexandria Award recipients. He will receive a College (Farmville, Va.). mission and “With Distinction.” Ballard, Carla Benitez and Damba $2,000 scholarship from the animal Elizabeth Freeman has received Koroma graduated from Mary Baldwin 16 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ June 11-17, 2015 Collegewww.ConnectionNewspapers.com (Staunton, Va.). www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ June 11-17, 2015 ❖ 17 18 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ June 11-17, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment Working Inside Food Trucks Specializing in what their customers want.

By Shirley Ruhe pulls out a rack of baby-back pork ribs, The Gazette spoons a small container full of collard greens and stacks a large chunk of plastic ike Tokarz has pulled on his wrapped-cornbread on top. A man stops to M transparent plastic gloves and ask about beef ribs. “I don’t eat pork,” he scoops out the second layer of says. Cruz answers, “sometimes we have the Pearl Special, a pint-size container lay- brisket or beef ribs, but not today.” With ered with mac and cheese, baked beans and only a cramped space to move around in, chopped pulled pork in the Rocklands the selections offered in the food truck vary Barbeque food truck kitchen. Aluminum each day with Cruz and Tokarz bumping pans sit on the counter filled with the day’s elbows as Cruz takes the orders and Tokarz food truck offerings already cooked and dishes them up for customers. kept warm. Claudia Cruz, food Tokarz worked in the Rocklands catering In the truck coordinator, says they department for four years and Cruz in the Kitchen “always change up the menu. Rocklands restaurant for two years before If we know there will be a lot coming to the food truck. She said the of kids, we bring out hot dogs sometimes.” Rocklands food truck is “one of only five, I A woman is outside reading today’s menu think, registered food trucks in Alexandria.” Photos by Shirley Ruhe/Gazette Packet on the side of the truck. She steps up to the They have a regular route of Monday, Sat- Claudia Cruz, Rocklands Barbecue food truck coordinator, hands over window and motions for a paper and pen- urday and Sunday at Port City Brewing an order of baby-back ribs with a container of collard greens and a cil so she can write down her order. Cruz Company, Tuesday at Duke Realty and chunk of cornbread to a customer waiting outside of the food truck. Thursday at Mark Center with Wednesday for private events. truck kitchen. “I like something a little hot,” Today’s favorite has been a pulled he says. Piles of wrapped, already as- pork sandwich with coleslaw. “It is sembled sandwiches are stacked on the only 3 p.m. and we’ve already had counter beside the grill. Rathbone said the over 200 customers, “ Cruz says. artisanal cheeses come from International Gourmet Foods, Coastal Sun Belt, and a THE BIG SELLER today for The Big dairy in Vermont. Rathbone flips over a Cheese food truck is the Caprese with slightly browned sandwich with cheese ooz- mozzarella, tomatoes, balsamic glaze ing out the edge and places a grill weight and pesto on sourdough. Owner on top. “Helps it to cook faster,” he says. Patrick Rathbone says they have 25 Rathbone owns two food trucks and this different cheese sandwiches this year, one is the travelling truck. “We’re going to all made with artisan cheeses, but the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Ten- they aren’t all offered in the food nessee on Sunday. “We’ll be taking 4,500 truck at the same time. They are sandwiches in a refrigerated compartment. made in the kitchen rented from Lo- But,” he said, “We’ll keep these grilled gan Sausage Company located three cheese sandwiches simple. They want some- doors down from Port City Brewing thing they can get their head around.” Ellis Company on Wheeler. Then each has been cooking in restaurants for 20 years sandwich is grilled fresh in the food and joined Rathbone in April. Rathbone says truck kitchen for the customer. he bought the food truck Dec. 10, 2010 Today’s choices include the exotic when “it was a good time to buy a food truck lemon-fig spread with chevre on but today there are so many that a new one Andre Ellis finishes up a Thrilled multi-grain bread and Thrilled doesn’t even get noticed.” He says after Cheese sandwich, his favorite with Mike Tokarz looks out the back en- Cheese, the chipotle cheddar with managing restaurants for a number of years chipotle cheddar, jalapeños and trance of the tiny Rocklands Barbeque jalapeños and guacamole on sour- he had been planning to buy one, but a food guacamole on sourdough in the food truck kitchen where he shares the dough bread. This is the personal fa- truck was more affordable. “It’s better than Big Cheese food truck kitchen. He tiny space with Claudia Cruz. vorite of Andre Elllis, also in the food a real job." says, “I like it a little hot.” Calendar

Email community announcements to prominent artists under Stalin’s rule. “Boundaries & Borders.” During towel and water. Free. Call 703-671- some of the area’s most popular [email protected]. In- $50-55. Visit www.metrostage.org/ gallery hours through July at the 2000. attractions. Tickets are $28 roundtrip clude date, time, location, description and index.html for showing times, Target Gallery at the Torpedo Baseball Boat to Nationals Park. and $14 one-way for adults. For contact for event: phone, email and/or directions, and to buy tickets. Factory, 105 N. Union St. Artists Through Sept. 26 at various time. children under 12, tickets are $16 website. Photos and artwork welcome. “Paintings of the Potomac Valley were inspired the “outsider’s Leaves from the Alexandria Marina, 1 roundtrip and $8 one-way. Visit Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least two Watercolorists.” Through June perspective” for this exhibit. Free. Cameron St. Baseball fans can avoid www.potomacriverboatco.com/. weeks before event. 28, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday- Visit www.torpedofactory.org. heavy traffic and cruise along the Alexandria Cars & Coffee invites car Saturday, 12-4:30 p.m. on Sunday at Mt. Vernon Recreation Center Art Potomac to Nationals Park. Tickets enthusiasts to meet for coffee at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Class Exhibit. Through July 28, are $20 one-way and $25 round-trip. Hollin Hall Shopping Center in front ONGOING Spring Road. Find watermedia floral Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-10 p.m.; Visit www.potomacriverboatco.com/ of Roseina’s, 1307 Shenandoah Road. Saturday 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday 7 baseball-boat.php. Owners of classic cars, hot rods, “Living Yesterday Today.” Through and landscape paintings. Free to visit a.m.-6 p.m. at Saint Elmo’s Coffee “Under the Summer Sun.” Through Sept. exotic cars, motorcycles and more June 14 at various times at Multiple gallery. www.fairfaxcounty.gov. Cat Adoption Promotion. Pub, 2300 Mt. Vernon Ave. View 27 during gallery hours. meet to share car stories and drink Exposures Gallery, 105 N. Union St. The drawings and paintings done by the Doggy Happy Hour. Tuesdays coffee. Group meets the first Sunday “Living Yesterday Today” is an Animal Welfare League of senior art class. Free. Visit http:// through Oct. at 5-8 p.m. at Jackson of every month. 8:30-11 a.m. exhibit featuring photography by Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Ave. stelmoscoffeepub.com. 20, 480 King St. Enjoy discounted George Washington’s Mount Sandy LeBrun-Evans following 150th The Animal Welfare League will be Cool Yoga. Every Wednesday through drinks and treats with one’s dog. Vernon has joined Thomas Civil War Reenactments. Free to holding a “Class of 2015” Cat Sept. 4, 6:30–7:30 p.m. at 1900 Mt. Free. Visit www.jackson20.com/ Jefferson’s Monticello and James attend. Visit Adoption promotion. Select cats Vernon Ave. Participate in group buzzevents_events.php. Madison’s Montpelier to expand the www.torpedofactory.org. (typically, cats who have been at the yoga sessions taught by Prasada Water Taxi to the National Mall. “Presidents Passport,” Virginia’s “The Letters.” Through June 14 at shelter longer than four months, Yoga’s Maureen Clyne and enjoy Through Nov. 1, at various times at premier presidential trail. As an various times at MetroStage. “The senior cats, etc.), will have fees refreshments provided by St. Elmo’s Alexandria Marina, 1 Cameron St. added bonus to this year’s program, Letters” is a study of 1930s Soviet waived for the month of June. Email Coffee Pub and other local eateries. Cruise from Old Town to D.C. on the visitors to the Alexandria Visitors Union suppression of the work of [email protected] or call 703-746-4774. Suitable for all levels. Bring mat, Miss Sophia, while stopping view Center at 221 King St. showing or www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ June 11-17, 2015 ❖ 19 Entertainment

purchasing a ticket to any of the three Scholarships are available. See presidential estates will, upon www.TheDelRayArtisans.org/ request, receive for free Alexandria’s ArtCamp. WEDNESDAY/JUNE 10 “Key to the City” pass, which grants Grown-Ups Art Camp. June 29-July Armchair Travel with Conne access into nine historic sites and 17 at Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Rubenstein. 10:00 a.m. at Hollin museums in Alexandria-a $26 added Vernon Ave. Adult art instruction Hall Senior Center 1500 Shenandoah value. Visit including 37 workshops and events. Road. armchair travel to Costa Rica www.PresPassport.Monticello.org for Classes range from working with with Conne Rubenstein. Travel by more. resin to polymer clay; from creating a bus, raft, kayak and zipline through Fifty Years of Collecting. Tuesday- monotype or paper masterpiece to this beautiful paradise of Ecotourism. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays learning how to tango. Visit Home and school visits and a coffee The Michael M. Skinner noon-5 p.m. Fort Ward Museum www.thedelrayartisans.org. plantation round out this fascinating 4301 West Braddock Road. An Summer of Smiles. The Recreation, journey. Free and open to the public. Mount Vernon Community Day anniversary exhibit of objects from Parks and Cultural Activities’ Contact 703-765 -4573 for more. the Fort Ward collection. Free. Visit Summer Fun Guide, is now available. The ASO Garden Party. 6:30 p.m. at Golf Tournament www.fortward.org or call 703-746- Summer camps and activities are the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cauley 4848. available for youth ages 2-17 and Deringer, 1198 Janneys Lane. The Dinner for the Washingtons. Noon include sports, dance, creative arts, Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Invites You to Enjoy at George Washington’s Mount computer, chess, enrichment, nature, celebrates their annual garden party Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon adventure, Out of School Time with a jazz theme. Individual tickets Mount Vernon Country Club Memorial Highway. A walking tour (residents only) and classic camps. are $150. Visit www.alexsym.org. that goes behind the scenes to find The guide has an index listing camps The Manhattan Transfer. 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2015 out how food was prepared and by week offered and age group. at The Birchmere, 3701 Mount served before the era of microwaves Register online or in-person at the Vernon Ave. Jazz ensemble will and TV dinners. $5 in addition to Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson St. The perform. Tickets are $59.50. Visit For more information, estate admission. Visit Summer Fun Guide is available for www.birchmere.com. www.mountvernon.org/ for more. download at www.alexandriava.gov/ call Michael Gailliot Second Thursday Music. Recreation. Free printed brochures Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. 7 pm. will be available at City Hall, THURSDAY/JUNE 11 571-485-0070 Second Thursday of every month. recreation centers, and public “Lunch Break Power Hour.” 11:30 Visit nvfaa.org to view concert libraries. Call the Registration and a.m.–1:30 p.m. at John Carlyle Registration: 8 A.M. calendar and listen to upcoming Reservation Office at 703-746-5414. Square Park, 300 John Carlyle St. Second Thursday Music artists. Tavern Toddlers. Every Monday This event features a live DJ, express Shotgun start: 9 A.M. The Monday Morning Birdwalk (except Federal Holidays) 10:30- fitness classes, healthy food cooking takes place weekly, rain or shine 11:30 a.m. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, demonstrations, chair massages, yoga Lunch Reception: 1:30 P.M. (except during electrical storms, 134 North Royal Street, Alexandria. and more. Email strong winds, or icy trails), at 7 a.m. Join other families with toddlers [email protected] (8 a.m. November through March), is (walkers through 36 months) to have or call 703-746-3855. Proceeds Benefit: free, requires no reservation and is fun in Gadsby’s historic ballroom. Target Gallery Reception. 6-8 p.m. open to all. Birders meet in the Playtime features a craft table, book at the Torpedo Factory Art Center • Mount Vernon High School Athletics parking lot at the park’s entrance at corner, toys and group dancing. $7 Target Gallery, 105 N Union St. View 3701 Lockheed Blvd. Direct questions for a group of three. Visit the “Borders & Boundaries” exhibit. • Mount Vernon District Trail Fund to Park staff during normal business www.alexandria.gov/gadsbystavern The exhibit contains work inspired by hours at 703-768-2525. or call 703-746-4242. the theme of the outsider’s Special thanks to Art for Life. Third Thursday of every perspective and features 20 works in month. 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Torpedo a variety of media, including video, Factory, 105 N. Union St. Hyatt JUNE 4-JULY 19 photography, pastels, and human Regency Crystal City has partnered “Saturate.” Gallery hours at the hair. Additionally, attendees can will the National Kidney Foundation Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Six artists participate in a gallery talk with for a program highlighting a different use different mediums to convey exhibit Juror Clint Mansell. Free. artist each month for a year. moisture. Free. Visit www.nvfaa.org. Visit http://torpedofactory.org/ Civil War Sundays. 1-5 p.m. at partners/target-gallery/ for more. Alexandria Archaeology Museum, Teenage Hero: Marquis de 105 North Union St., #327. Learn JUNE 5-28 Lafayette Lecture. 7:30-9 p.m. at more about the Civil War as it “Building Bridges.” gallery hours at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. occurred in Alexandria. Find Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2701 Harlow Giles Unger has been a dioramas, newspaper articles and Mount Vernon Ave. The gallery will frequent speaker at Mount Vernon more. Free. Visit unveil an exhibit that is the result of and on radio and television. Tickets www.alexandriaarchaeology.org. a partnership with Six Degrees are $10. See Consortium. Free to attend. Visit www.shop.alexandriava.gov/ www.thedelrayartisans.org. Events.aspx or call 703-746-4994. CAMPS, CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Tiny Dancers 2015 Summer Camps. Each session includes daily SUNDAY/JUNE 14 AND 28 THURSDAY-SATURDAY/JUNE 11-13 instruction in ballet, a snack, fine Cook For Your Pet. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. “Next to Normal.” 7 p.m. at West motor exercise through a theme- at Pet Sage, 2391 S. Dove St. and Potomac High School, 6500 Quander related craft and a favorite story with Southern Kitchens, 2350 Duke St. Road. Beyond the Page Theatre at dress-up dance interpretation. The Take a three-part course on cooking West Potomac High School presents a session culminates with a recital and for your cat or dog. Each session is performance of the rock musical by reception for family and friends. Tiny $25, or $60 for all three. Visit Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey. General Dancers is a program designed for www.petsage.com. admission tickets are $12. Prime seat ages 2-12, featuring a performance tickets are $30. $18 of every prime based ballet, tap, jazz and musical seat ticket purchased will support theater curriculum. The Alexandria JUNE 9-JULY 9 WPHS students participating in the studio is located at 621 S. “Art Uniting People” Exhibit. Scottish Fringe Festival in Edinburgh Washington St., Old Town Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on the this August. Visit Alexandria. Call 703-739-0900 or 2nd floor hallway at Alexandria City westpotomactheatre.org for more. visit www.tinydancers.com for more. Hall, 301 King St. The exhibit is Art League Summer Camps. designed to raise awareness about Registration for Summer Art Camp the stigma faced by those with FRIDAY-SATURDAY/JUNE 12-13 2015 is now open. mental illness, substance use Wine and Dine on George Art Camps run Monday to Friday, June disorders, and intellectual Washington’s Lawn. 6-9 p.m. at 22-Aug. 21. Camps are available for disabilities. Admission is free. Visit 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial ages 5 and older, with morning, www.alexandriava.gov. Highway. George Washington’s afternoon, or all day options. Mount Vernon invites visitors to sip Subjects include: drawing, wine and taste local and historic cartooning, painting, photography, WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY/JUNE 10-12 culinary fare while watching the ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, fiber French Tall Ship Hermione Tours. sunset at the Mount Vernon Estate. arts, clay animation, and Basic Art 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. on Wednesday, 9 Admission is $20 per person. See Camp (a new medium each day). a.m.-4 p.m. on Thursday and Friday mountvernon.org/summerescape. $155-$345. Visit at the Alexandria Marina. Explore www.theartleague.org/content/ Hermione, an exact replica of the art_camp for more. ship that brought the Marquis de FRIDAY/JUNE 12 2015 Youth Summer Art Camp. Lafayette to George Washington with Opening Reception of “Art Uniting July 20-25 or July 27-31 at Del Ray news of full French aid in 1780, People” 6-7:30 p.m. at Alexandria Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon turning the tide of the American City Hall. 301 King St. A celebration Ave. Youth ages 8-14 spend one Revolution. Tickets are free, but are of recovery, creativity and mental week creating art and learning limited. Visit health–the focus of the new exhibit. creative techniques, followed by a www.visitalexandriava.com/ Free. The public is welcome. Visit one-day gallery show. All art calendar-of-events/hermoine-in- www.alexandriava.gov. supplies, lunch, and snacks are alexandria to learn how to get provided. $300 per child. tickets.

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SATURDAY/JUNE 13 Community Yard Sale. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Blackwall Hitch at the parking lot of Lincolnia United Methodist Church, 6335 Little River Turnpike. Free to attend. See www.lincolniaumc.org. Opens in Alexandria George Mason Day. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Gunston Hall, 10709 Gunston Road, Mason Neck. Commemorate The Blackwall Hitch restaurants are been outfitted with the June 1776 ratification of Mason’s named for a type of nautical knot used by quartz flooring in Virginia Declaration of Rights by immigrants that sailed out of London’s the foyer, cedar- joining the color guard in procession to Mason’s tomb for a wreath laying, Blackwall Port in the 1860s. They would wrapped walls, re- and more. Free. Visit dock in Maryland and Virginia. claimed and re- www.gunstonhall.org. “We thought we would build our restau- stored tables and Civil War Camp Day. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Fort Ward Museum & History Site, rants along the same line that the ships that chairs, antique el- 4301 W Braddock Road. Watch Civil came in,” said Susan Parker, Blackwall ements and replica war re-enactors perform drills and Hitch’s director of marketing. The restau- Edison lighting. demonstrations. Suggested donation $2 per adult and families $5. Visit rant just opened its second location in Old Blackwall Hitch www.alexandriava.gov/FortWard. Town inside of what used to the Torpedo is located at 5 Balsamic Vinegar Tasting Party. Factory food court. The other location is in Cameron St., and Photos by Connor Ortman 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. Annapolis. is open 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Monday- Wednes- The new Learn the history of balsamic vinegar Expect American cuisine with influences day, 11 a.m.- 2 a.m. Thursday-Saturday, and Blackwall and how to determine genuine from the Chesapeake Bay. Prawn roasted 10 a.m.-12 a.m. on Sunday. Visit Hitch loca- balsamic vinegar from fake vinegars. Admission is $30. Visit with Old Bay butter, crispy soft-shelled crab www.theblackwallhitch.com. tion is www.fairfaxcounty.gov. served with tabbouleh, an oyster bar, and — Sarai Johnson 10,000- Canine Cruise. 11 a.m. at Alexandria more, are all locally-sourced when appro- square-feet City Marina, 1 Cameron St. The family dog is welcome to join in on priate. A new specialty cocktail menu was with two an hour-long cruise through the introduced shortly before the opening of the levels and a Alexandria Seaport. Tickets are $16 Alexandria location featuring “The Dirty bar on each for adults and $10 for children. Dogs ride free. Visit Hitch,” which includes tabasco and bleu floor. It is www.potomacriverboatco.com/ cheese in it ingredients and a seasonal located at 5 canine-cruise.php. sangria. Cameron St. Arts and Crafts Fair. 3-8 p.m. at Market Square, 301 King St. Shop for The décor is meant to convey an upscale inside of the handmade crafts and view art created look with a casual, nautical twist, said co- old Torpedo by local artists. Free. Visit designers Bobbi Nock and Tammy Ray. The Factory food www.visitalexandriava.com/things- to-do/summer-in-alexandria/. 10,000-square-feet, two-level location has court. Billy Joe Shaver. 7 p.m. at The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave.

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The country singer/songwriter will Fiber Arts Gallery at the Torpedo celebrate the upcoming release of his Factory, 105 N. Union St. Studio 18. first studio album since 2008. Tickets Artists will display art inspired by FRIDAY/JUNE 19 are $29. Visit www.birchmere.com. childhood stories and mythical Annual Golf Classic. 7 a.m. and tee- Lafayette Ball. 8-11 p.m. at Gadsby’s creatures. Admission is free. Visit times beginning at 9 a.m. at the Fort Tavern Museum, 134 N Royal St. www.potomacfiberartsgallery.com Belvoir Golf Course, 8450 Beulah St. Dance to revolutionary-era music and for more. #2920, Fort Belvoir. All proceeds go taste traditional sweets. Tickets are to the Military Order of the Purple $45 and reservations are required. Heart as we support our fellow Visit www.alexandriava.gov/ TUESDAY/JUNE 16 wounded veterans and their families. GadsbysTavern. Meet the Author. 10 a.m. at Hollin Open to all. Contact 703-283-9698 or Hall Senior Center, 1500 [email protected]. Shenandoah Road. Photographer, Ian “Under a Summer Sun” Art SUNDAY/JUNE 14 Temple Roberts shares his book Exhibit Reception and Artist Adult Dance Class. 11:30 a.m. at The “Hidden In Plain Sight – Moments of Talk. 12-7 p.m. at the Vola Lawson Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Jane Beauty.” Over years of wandering Animal Shelter, 4101 Eisenhower Franklin offers a free 30-minute mini- through fine art galleries, English Ave. Enjoy a reception and “Three dance class at The Athenaeum. churches and stately countryside Minutes with Three Artists” with the Everyone welcome. No need for homes, Ian Roberts shares what artists of the “Under a Summer Sun” specific attire, but come dressed to inspired his book. Free. Call 703-765- exhibit. Also visit the animals at the move; chat and refreshments after. 4573 for more. Animal Welfare League of Free. Call 703-933-1111. FamilySearch and Genealogy. 1-3 Alexandria. Visit Book Talk. 2 p.m. at the Athenaeum, p.m. at Hollin Hall Senior Center, www.TheDelRayArtisans.org/GWW 201 Prince St. Ron Goldfarb discusses 1500 Shenandoah Road. Learn what for more. his two new works, “Courtship, a FamilySearch offers in Carol Third Friday Community Dance. novel of Life, Love and the Law” and Petranek’s talk: “The Treasure Chest 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Hollin Hall Senior “After Snowden: Privacy, Secrecy, Known As FamilySearch.” The Mount Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road. This and Security in the Information Age.” Vernon Genealogical Society will community dance will feature the Free. Visit www.nvfaa.org. sponsor this free event. Visit Mount Vernon Swing Band Live, Meet the Artists. 5:30-7 p.m. at St. www.mvgenealogy.org. conducted by Owen Hammett. $4 at Elmo’s Coffee Pub, 2300 Mount The Bodyguard’s Account: The the door. Open to the public. Call Vernon Ave. Meet students in the Assassination of Abraham 703-765-4573 for more. Senior Citizens Art Class at a Lincoln. 7-8 p.m. at Beatley Central reception and view their work. Free. Library, 5005 Duke St. Author and Call Alice Kale at 703-683-3988. historian Bob O’Connor will be SATURDAY/JUNE 20 Envisioned Strings Concert. 7-9 speaking about the assassination of Container Gardening and p.m. at George Washington Masonic Abraham Lincoln from the viewpoint Composting in Small Spaces Temple Memorial Theatre, 101 of his bodyguard Ward Hill Lamon. Program. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Callahan Drive. Enjoy different Free. Visit www.alexandria.lib.va.us Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen genres of music played on string for more. St. Master Gardeners of Northern instruments. Tickets are $15-$35. Virginia (Arlington/Alexandria) will Visit www.envisionedstrings.com. present a program on container Stephane Wrembel presents WEDNESDAY/JUNE 17 gardening and composting in small DJANGO A GOGO. 7:30 p.m. at “Look What a Wonder.” 7 p.m. at spaces. The segment on container The Birchmere Music Hall 3701, the Alexandria Black History gardening will focus on how to select Mount Vernon Ave. French-born Museum, 902 Wythe St. A the right pots and plants, prepare for guitarist/composer Stephane fictionalized gospel folk opera based planting, and keep plants healthy and Wrembel brings the latest edition of on The Denmark Vesey Slave happy. The program is free and open Exp. 6/30/15 his homage to gypsy jazz legend Conspiracy of 1822. Written and to the public. Sign up online at Django Reinhardt to The Birchmere. composed by Walter Robinson. Free. mgnv.org. See www.stephanewrembel.com. RSVP by calling 703-746-4356. Soroptimist Event. 11:30 a.m. at Waterford at Springfield, 6715 Commerce St., Springfield. MONDAY/JUNE 15 THURSDAY/JUNE 18 Soroptimist International of Soul Line Dancing Class. 6-7 p.m. at Heels & Wheels. 5-7 p.m. at Land Alexandria is hosting a lunch, tea, Ladrey High Rise - Community Rover Alexandria, 2712 Duke St. and fashion show event. Art by Room, 300 Wythe St. Learn how to Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Suhail Mir will also be on sale. line dance with an experienced hosts an educational event with Proceeds will benefit the instructor. Visit www.acps.k12.va.us. games, music and more. Tickets are organization’s scholarship funds. Open House Scheduled for $20 for member, $35 for Tickets are $36. Contact Norma Interested Master Gardener nonmembers. Visit Gyovai at [email protected]. Trainees. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at www.alexchamber.com. Sherry Tasting Party. 4-6 p.m. at Fairlington Community Center, 3308 Summer Concert. 6-8 p.m. at Carlyle Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green S. Stafford St. VCE Master Gardeners House, 121 N Fairfax St. Relax in Spring Road. The Spanish wines will of Northern Virginia have scheduled Carlyle’s gardens and listen to jazz be paired with cold tapas dishes. an open house for people interested ensembles and performances. Free. Admission is $44 per person. Visit in participating in this fall’s training Visit www.nvrpa.org/park/ www.fairfaxcounty.gov. program. Those planning to attend carlyle_house_historic_park. Wine on the Water. 6 p.m. in front of should send an email to the VCE Witness to War & Reunion. 7:30 the seaport center, Thompson’s Alley. Horticulture Help Desk at p.m. in the Lecture Hall of The Join the Alexandria Seaport [email protected]. Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St., Foundation for its annual wine Alexandria. This spring lecture series tasting event. Held on the Old Town looks at the end of the Civil War, and waterfront, this event is a casual, but JUNE 16-JULY 25 its aftermath. “Remembering the lively event, featuring steel drums, a “Magical, Mystical Animals.” 10 Civil War,” by Caroline Janney, silent auction and wine and food. a.m.-5 p.m. daily at The Potomac Purdue University. $5. Seating is lim The event will be held in front of the

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floating Seaport Center, between the Chart House and Founders Park. Tour the Seaport SATURDAY/JUNE 27 Center and see where the apprentices work to Ikebana Flower Design Workshop. 9:30- change their lives through the Alexandria 11:30 a.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Seaport Foundation’s programs. Tickets are $55 Green Spring Road. Learn the fundamentals of before June 15 and $65 after that. See http:// the Japanese art of flower arrangement. The www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/1664140. workshop is $35 plus a $25 supply fee. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/greenspring. Program on Water Wise Gardening. 10:30 SUNDAY/JUNE 21 a.m.-12 p.m. at Fairlington Community Center, Father’s Day Museum Tours. 1-5 p.m. at 3308 S. Stafford St., Arlington 22206. Master Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N Royal St. Gardeners of Northern Virginia (Arlington/ Fathers gain free access to some of Alexandria’s Alexandria) will present a program on water most prominent museums. Free for fathers only. wise gardening.The program is free and open to Visit www.visitalexandriava.com/things-to-do/ the public, but advance registration is requested summer-in-alexandria/. at mgnv.org. Call 703-228-6414. Family Fun: Make a Patriot Garden. 1-2 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring SATURDAY/JUNE 27 Road. Children may decorate a red, white and Civil War Kids Drill Day. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Fort blue container garden in time for the Fourth of Ward, 4301 West Braddock Road. Children ages July. The program cost is $12. Visit 9-12 can learn more about the daily life of the www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/greenspring. Civil War soldier. The cost per child is $25, Entrepreneur Fellowship for Women which includes a Civil War kepi hat and snack. Graduation. 2-4 p.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Registration is suggested, space is limited. Call Center, 1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring. Celebrate Fort Ward Museum to register at 703-746-4848. the accomplishments of this year’s graduates of The program will be cancelled if it rains. the Entrepreneur Fellowship for Women “Building Altars” Workshop. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. program with Alexandria-based Empowered Del Ray Artisans gallery at Nicholas A. Colasanto Women International. Also help welcome Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Florence Navarro, EPI’s new Executive Director Create altars from small tins and recycled items. and Chief Empowerment Officer. Free. Visit Instructor: Lori K. Gordon. $80 for members and http://myemail.constantcontact.com/You-re- $95 for non-members not including a $20 Invited-to-EWI-s-Entrepreneur-Fellowship-for- supply fee. See www.TheDelRayArtisans.org. Women-Graduation- Food & Wine Festival. 12-6 p.m. at Oronoco Bay .html?soid=1101407869059&aid=tDP5KG3SVb4. Park, 100 Madison St. Taste food from local restaurants and sample Virginia wines while listening to live music. Free admission. Visit SUNDAY/JUNE 28 www.alexandriafoodandwine.com. Sarong Brunch. 11 a.m. at Ten Thousand Villages, 915 King St. Learn different ways to “rock” a sarong and partake in a light brunch THURSDAY-MONDAY/JUNE 25-29, and mimosas. Tickets are $24 and include a Choral Festival International Summer rayon sarong from Bali. Customers can also Celebration. Various times and dates at 319 upgrade to a sarong from Bangladesh or Ghana. Cameron St. This event features professional Visit www.rock-your-sarong- and community choirs. See brunch.simpletix.com/ Event/23185/Rock-Your- www.classicalmovements.com. Sarong-Brunch.

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he Fairfax County Police Depart- ment held its Volunteer Awards Shaver Is Auxiliary TCeremony on Friday, May 15, at Police Officer of the the Fairfax County Government Center, honoring men and women who gave a total of 53,630 hours of volunteer time to Year — Patrol the county. APO Keith Shaver of the Mount Vernon The program honored Auxiliary Police Of- District Station received the Auxiliary Po- ficers (APO), Volunteers in Police Service lice Officer of the Year award for Patrol. It (VIPS), and members of the Chaplains Unit. recognizes the outstanding contributions of the APO who supports special events and — Steve Hibbard the patrol function. Shaver has been with Fairfax County since 2003. Since retiring from his civilian job two years ago, he has Lopez Is Auxiliary regularly worked 40 hours or more per Police Officer of month mainly assisting patrol officers. Chief of Police Col. Edwin Roessler Shaver put in over 400 hours of service in Jr. presents the Auxiliary Police the Year 2014. Officer of the Year — Patrol award Examples of Shaver’s patrol duties include to APO Keith Shaver of the Mt. APO Juan “Rick” Lopez of the Mount in-progress calls for fights, persons who Vernon District Station. Vernon District Station received the 2014 were intoxicated, or assaults. Many times, Auxiliary Police Officer of the Year Award. Shaver was one of the first officers on scene, duing a suspect who was resisting arrest and It recognizes the APO whose outstanding Photos by Steve Hibbard/The Gazette to include one call from an officer in pur- had become violent. Shaver was physically contributions support the overall mission of Chief of Police Col. Edwin Roessler suit of a stolen vehicle where the PIT ma- assaulted by the suspect who, as a result, the Auxiliary Police Officer Program. Lopez Jr. presents the Auxiliary Police neuver was utilized. The officer held the was convicted of felony assault on a law has been with the Fairfax County Police Officer of the Year award to APO suspect at gunpoint until Shaver arrived on enforcement officer. Department since May 2006 and has regu- Juan “Rick” Lopez of the Mt. scene as back up to assist with the arrest. Other duties include marking out on dis- larly contributed between 40 to 60 hours Vernon District Station. During another incident, he assisted in sub- abled vehicles, handling parking complaints, per month. As Mount Vernon’s lead APO, assisting at DWI checkpoints and traffic con- Lopez is responsible for scheduling and co- communications with the station APOs, trol at local 5K races. Shaver also partici- ordinating the various activities of the seven other lead APOs, and the station command- Meritorious Group pates in the annual Fairfax County Fair. APOs assigned to the station, maintaining ers, as well as patrolling with both A and B side squads. Award In 2014, Lopez completed 804 hours of The Meritorious Group Award for a sig- Points of Light volunteer service by assisting on calls for nificant contribution to a department service related to domestic violence, victims project is awarded to the following VIPS Foundation of shootings, narcotics, traffic hazards, ve- assigned to the Criminal Justice Academy/ hicle stops, larcenies, stabbings, animal Professional Development Center. These President’s Council cases, front desk coverage, as well as trans- volunteers supported all aspects of the acad- lating Spanish for officers and citizens. emy by completing data entry, lobby detail on Service and Lopez was involved in DWI Checkpoints, to check IDs and answer questions, filing CAC meetings, school activities, the Law paperwork, assisting in promotion processes Civic Participation Ride, National Night Out, various neighbor- and in the registration process of the STILE This year’s Call to Service-Lifetime hood activities, and assisting the station Conference, which had over 150 incum- Awardees have achieved a minimum of training officer. Throughout this time, Lopez bents in attendance. Without their hours of 4,000 hours of volunteer service over the continued his fulltime career with the De- commitment, the academy could not have course of their lifetimes and they join the fense Department. successfully completed its mission. esteemed group of past VIPS, APO, and ❖ VIPS Ruth Bedell Chaplain recipients. Chief of Police Col. Edwin Roessler ❖ VIPS Keith Kalinowski ❖ APO Ron Bertoia Jr. presents the Certificate of VIPS Service Hours ❖ VIPS Robert Parillo ❖ APO Forrest Houston Appreciation to VIPS Wouter “Van” ❖ VIPS Karen Sica ❖ APO Richard Majauskas Vanderwal of the Mount Vernon Awards — Through ❖ VIPS Laurian Cannon ❖ APO John (Ed) Pouncey District Station. ❖ VIPS Deborah Neuberger ❖ VIPS Hung Nguyen December 2014 ❖ VIPS Michael Proffitt ❖ VIPS Wouter “Van” Vanderwal 500 Service Hours — VIPS Raoul Drapeau Vanderwal and and VIPS Ken Schafer Crime Report 750 Service Hours — AS-VIPS Terri Baker The following incidents were reported by the mond Highway, June 5, 6:30 p.m. A woman was and VIPS Deborah Neuberger Mount Vernon District Police Station. standing when a man driving through the parking Brodie Win 1,000 Service Hours — AS-VIPS Terri lot exposed himself. The suspect was described as ROBBERY, 8600 block of Village Square, June a white male driving an older unknown model ve- Baker 8, 2:38 p.m. A pizza delivery driver was making a hicle. Certificate of 1,500 Service Hours — AS-VIPS Terry delivery and was approached by two men. One of BURGLARY, 6100 block of Stegen Drive, June Baker, VIPS Fran Hart, VIPS Philip the suspects displayed a knife to the driver and 3. A resident reported someone entered the resi- Appreciation Schroeder, and VIPS John Werderman demanded money. The suspects assaulted the vic- dence and took property. tim, took cash and fled on foot. The victim did not BURGLARY, 3100 block of Furman Lane, June VIPS Wouter “Van” Wanderwal of the 6,000 Service Hours — VIPS John require medical attention. The suspects were de- 3. A resident reported someone entered the resi- Mount Vernon District Station and APO Sherburne scribed as two black males with their faces covered dence and took property. Donald Brodie of the West Springfield Dis- 8,000 Service Hours — VIPS Tracey Ryan with a mask or bandana. MALTREAT ANIMAL, 300 block of Doeg In- trict Station were awarded Certificates of 10,000 Service Hours — VIPS David BURGLARY, 7100 block of Richmond High- dian Court, June 2. An Animal Control Officer way, June 8. A resident reported someone entered responded for the report of a dog that was stabbed. Appreciation after contributing to the vol- Welch the residence and took property. The owner was charged with felony animal cruelty. unteer programs’ success. 12,000 Service Hours — VIPS John Bauer INDECENT EXPOSURE, 8200 block of Rich- The dog died as a result of the injuries. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ June 11-17, 2015 ❖ 25 Mount Vernon Photos by Hal Vernon/The Gazette REAL ESTATE April, 2015 Top Sales In April 2015, 125 homes sold between $1,261,700-$115,000 in the Mount Vernon area.

5 1220 Warrington Place — $835,000

7 1103 Belle Vista Drive — $800,000

2 8042 Washington Road — $954,634 13 1102 Gladstone Place — 11 8816 Fircrest Place — $767,075 $760,000

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

395 7 400 1 7717 RIDGECREST DR ...... 6 .. 4 . 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA .. $1,261,700 .... Detached ..... 0.50 ...... 22308 ...... WELLINGTON ...... 04/30/15 50 Alexandria 2 8042 WASHINGTON RD ...... 5 .. 4 . 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA .... $954,634 .... Detached ..... 0.00 ...... 22308 ...... HOLLIN HALL VILLAGE ..... 04/15/15

495 3 1606 NORAL PL ...... 5 .. 5 . 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA .... $940,000 .... Detached ..... 0.29 ...... 22308 ...... HUNTERS MANOR ...... 04/30/15 4 2210 TRAIES CT ...... 5 .. 3 . 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA .... $875,000 .... Detached ..... 0.35 ...... 22306 ...... KIRKSIDE ...... 04/24/15

Springfield 5 1220 WARRINGTON PL ...... 5 .. 3 . 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA .... $835,000 .... Detached ..... 0.62 ...... 22307 ...... MARLAN FOREST ...... 04/22/15

6 4720 DOLPHIN LN ...... 4 .. 3 . 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA .... $809,900 .... Detached ..... 0.56 ...... 22309 ...... YACHT HAVEN EST ...... 04/24/15 5 8 7 1103 BELLE VISTA DR ...... 3 .. 3 . 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA .... $800,000 .... Detached ..... 0.35 ...... 22307 ...... VILLAMAY ...... 04/14/15 14 7 8 2104 PICKWICK LN ...... 4 .. 2 . 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA .... $795,000 .... Detached ..... 0.41 ...... 22307 ...... HOLLIN HILLS ...... 04/13/15 Mount 4 12 1 95 Vernon 2 9 8207 MACK ST ...... 5 .. 3 . 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA .... $785,000 .... Detached ..... 0.30 ...... 22308 COLLINGWOOD MANOR WEST 04/30/15 9 13 3 Woodlawn 10 3705 CARRIAGE HOUSE CT ... 4 .. 3 . 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA .... $785,000 .... Detached ..... 0.35 ...... 22309 ...... RIVERWOOD ...... 04/28/15 11 11 8816 FIRCREST PL ...... 4 .. 2 . 2 ..... ALEXANDRIA .... $767,075 .... Detached ..... 0.31 ...... 22308 ...... WAYNEWOOD ...... 04/10/15 1 6 10 12 1317 ALEXANDRIA AVE ...... 4 .. 2 . 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA .... $765,000 .... Detached ..... 0.49 ...... 22308 ...... TAUXEMONT ...... 04/23/15

13 1102 GLADSTONE PL ...... 3 .. 4 . 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA .... $760,000 .... Detached ..... 0.17 ...... 22308 .... COLLINGWOOD MANOR ... 04/29/15 Lorton FORT BELVOIR 14 1725 HOLLINWOOD DR ...... 4 .. 3 . 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA .... $750,000 .... Detached ..... 0.42 ...... 22307 ...... MASON HILL ...... 04/23/15 Copyright 2015 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of May 15, 2015.

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8101 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria Follow us on 703-619-5100 Dealers Facebook & www.mtvantiques.com Twitter Discover the secret source of many collectors, dealers, Photo by Marilyn Campbell Photo by Marilyn Campbell decorators and shoppers with “good eyes” and great taste. Colorful blooms can help create an elegant sum- Hydrangeas are a low-mainte- mer landscape. nance, flowering shrub.

Good Shepherd Trending in the Garden Catholic Church about what type of plants are appropriate for their Mass Schedule Local landscape architects yards. “For example, if someone has a small back- Monday (en Español); 6:30 pm 6:30 pm Mass (Español) Weekday & Saturday yard garden, there are some plants that grow ag- Saturday Evening Mornings: 9:00 am Mass, offer suggestions 5:00 pm Vigil Mass preceded by Rosary (on First gressively that we don’t recommend because you’d 6:30 pm Vigil Mass (en Español) Friday, Mass followed by have to constantly cut them back to keep them un- Sunday Eucharistic Adoration) 7:30 am; 9:00 am (with Sign Thursday & First for updating. der control,” said Lawver. “There are some plants Language Interpreter & Friday of the Month: Children’s Liturgy of the Word); 7:30 pm Mass (Español) that grow better if you have wet soil and some that 10:30 am; 12:00 Noon; 2:00 pm preceded by 7:00 pm By Marilyn Campbell do better in dryer soil. The bottom line is that they’re Eucharistic Adoration The Gazette 8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria VA, 22309 all low maintenance as long as you’re planting them Tel: 703-780-4055 Fax: 703-360-5385 www.gs-cc.org into the right situation.” Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves s summer gets underway, so does time Raised garden beds are also popular. “One of the spent outside. The American Society of advantages of raised beds is that they discourage crit- To Advertise Your Faith Community, call Karen at 703-917-6468 ALandscape Architects recently released the ters like rabbits from getting in and digging stuff,” said results of its 2015 Residential Landscape Lawver. “Raised beds often hold moisture really so well Architecture Survey, a list of trends in outdoor de- there is not as much maintenance with the plant.” sign that yields a bounty of backyard design ideas. Among the most popular outdoor design elements, From adding a pond to planting a garden, local land- as reported in the American Society of Landscape scape gurus explain how these trends can be used to Architects survey, are fire pits and fireplaces, light- transform an outdoor space into a favorite escape. ing and grills. One pavilion, built by Rill Architects The top landscape and garden elements include for a Potomac, Md., home, incorporates the three native plants, vegetable gardens and low-mainte- elements and can serve as inspiration for those who nance landscapes. “Since native trees and shrubs are want to create an outdoor oasis. meant to grow here, they’re easier to take care of The space was created as a place to enjoy nature and they’re lower maintenance,” said Janet Darab while relishing the comforts of home. “[It] creates a of Cravens Nursery in Fairfax. seamless transition between the house and yard,” “I think there is an increased awareness of the ben- said James F. Rill, AIA of Rill Architects. efit in planting native,” said Patrick Lawver of Nature A ceiling fan cools the space during warm weather By Design in Alexandria. “If you are planting natives, and a stone fireplace warms it when the tempera- they should be able to maintain themselves. If they ture drops. A mahogany pergola hovers above the are planted in the right area and planted correctly, terrace. Outdoor chairs, along with low walls that you don’t have to water them once they get estab- are made of stone, provide seating for entertaining. lished, so you won’t have to rely on water that much.” The floor of the pavilion is made of flagstone. Dogwoods, redbuds and magnolias are native trees The pavilion offers of view of the home’s English that Lawver says are among the most popular in the garden, including a pond and walking bridge, and Washington, D.C., region. Iris, milkweed and but- its terrace overlooks a saltwater pool. A gatehouse terfly weed are some of the most popular native flow- connects the updated rear porch to the expanded ers. “A lot of people are liking butterfly weed be- garage. “Now the outbuildings offer an oasis to en- cause it’s great for attracting monarch butterflies.” joy nature from both inside and outside the home,” Experts also recommend amateur gardeners think said Rill.

Photo by Melissa Maillett Photography Photo by Melissa Maillett Photography The 2015 Residential Landscape Architec- One of the top landscaping trends is an ture Survey can offer inspiration for creat- interest in native plants. ing an elegant summer outdoor space. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ June 11-17, 2015 ❖ 27 Sports

Sports Briefs Ft. Belvoir Golf Course To Host Event Ft. Belvoir Golf Course will host the Military Order of the Purple Heart Golf Classic on June 19. The Classic is a four-some, captain’s choice scramble format. Breakfast is at 7 a.m., with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Fees include breakfast, greens fees, carts, lunch, and awards and prizes. For questions, contact Gordon Sumner at 703-836-8732 or events coordinator Jessica Shea at 703-245-4635.

Photo by Richard Maple Summer Field Hockey Training Available The Academy International Coaches will be running field hockey camps this summer in the following locations: Herndon High School, Annandale High School, Yorktown High School Spring Sports Banquet and Long Bridge Park in Arlington. Beginners to advanced players are welcome. For dates and West Potomac High School recently held its spring sports banquet. From left are (first times, go to www.academyinternational.net or call 1-888-529- row): Megan Jackson; Kylie Bostick; Maura Finn; Elizabeth Wood; Zshana Lee; Maxine 3827. Clifford, Glenn Rushing; (second row) Lozie Goolsby; Christopher Cheng; James Sara and Cullen O’Boyle. Fairfax County FCPS Women in Sports Awards Youth Football Each year, Fairfax County Registration Open Public Schools honors female Across Northern Virginia, registration is now open for boys athletes and coaches of female and girls ages 7 to 16 to register for fall football with their local sports. Each FCPS high school clubs. submits nominations and the Founded in 1966, FCYFL is the largest independent football winners were announced at league in Virginia. It serves the Northern Virginia region and is the awards ceremony on May composed of 22 youth football programs from Arlington, Fairfax,

Photo contributed 31 at Oakton High School. This Prince William and Loudoun counties and Alexandria city. All year, West Potomac High programs run on a not-for-profit basis. This past season FCYFL School had two of its three fielded over 300 teams, 1,200 coaches and more than 6,000 nominees win the coveted players. FCPS Women in Sports Awards. Links to all participating clubs are available on the league’s Jayne Orleans (swim, softball) website, www.fcyfl.org. won the Donna de Varona FCYFL has a mandatory player participation rule. This means Spirit of Sport Award. Winter all youths who are enrolled must play in every game. and spring track coach Dena The league makes this rule a point of emphasis, and any coach McCraith won Coach of the Year. Maxine Clifford (volleyball, swim, lacrosse) was nomi- who fails to comply is subject to a variety of sanctions includ- nated for Sports Woman of the Year. From left are Alex Case, principal; Dena McCraith, ing suspension. coach; Maxine Clifford, athlete; Jayne Orleans, athlete; and Aaron Helmick, DSA. Whitman Teacher Honored ugenio Fischer Sanchez, who teaches other educators. He in- ESpanish at Whitman Middle School, vites Hispanic profes- is one of two teachers honored with sionals to visit his class- the 2015 Victoria D. de Sanchez Northern room, speak to his stu- Virginia Hispanic Teacher of the Year dents, and inspire them. Award. Fischer Sanchez Photo Contributed Fischer Sanchez, a Florida native, teaches earned his bachelor’s Spanish for fluent speakers, coordinates degree in history from International Night and Hispanic Heritage the University of Miami Month, co-directs the Men of Vision and and a master’s in education from Nova Purpose group, and is a Parents as Educa- Southeastern University. The award is given tional Partners teacher at Mount Vernon by the Victoria D. de Sanchez Endowment High School. He is praised for getting to at Marymount University to recognize and know his students beyond the classroom encourage teachers who have demonstrated At the Game and his dedication toward them, and for exemplary results working with area His- Tiger Cubs from Pack 1503 celebrate with the Mount Vernon High serving as a mentor to them. panic students. The endowment was estab- School Varsity soccer team following a game at MVHS in April. The In the Northern Virginia Hispanic com- lished by the Hispanic Youth Foundation of Tiger Cubs spoke to Coach Tony Garza before the game to learn about munity, Fischer Sanchez is known as a vol- Northern Virginia, which was created by a the sport and then cheered on the team during their victory over South unteer at local churches and mentor to group of Hispanic business owners. County High School. 28 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ June 11-17, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com 703-778-9411 Zone 3: • Alexandria Home & Garden Zone 3 Ad Deadline: Classified • Mount Vernon connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com Tuesday Noon

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The viewing and Realtors Work and Much More FREE ESTIMATES visitation will be held at First Baptist Church of Alexandria, PINNACLE SERVICES, INC. 2932 King, St, Alexandria, VA on Friday, June 12, 2015 from Licensed and Insured Serving Northern Virginia Licensed, Insured, Bonded 8:30 A.M. until time of service at 10:30 A.M.. Interment, LAWN SERVICE Quantico National Cemetery, 703-296-6409 703-250-6231 Triangle, VA. Arrangements by Phillip Bell Sr. and Winona. MOWING, TRIMMING, EDGING, Morrissette-Johnson Funeral Service, P.A. www.bmjfuneralservice.com. IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS MULCHING & TRIM HEDGES TREE SERVICE TREE SERVICE Friendly Service for a Friendly Price 21 Announcements 21 Announcements R&N Carpentry 703-802-0483703-802-0483 Quality Tree Service OBITUARY ✦BASEMENTS ✦BATHS ✦KITCHENS & Landscaping Foreclosure specialist/Power washing ✦Exterior Wood Rot More! J.E.S. Services Reasonable prices. Licensed & insured. 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BATHROOM REMODELING, DRYWALL, A Memorial Service will be held at The Fairfax PAINTING, CERAMIC TILE, CARPENTRY, 703-768-3900 at Belvoir Woods, 9140 Belvoir Woods Pkwy, POWER WASHING & MUCH MORE Fort Belvoir, VA 22060, on June 9 at 11am. www.custommasonry.info Inurnment will be held at Arlington National You have tried the rest - NOW CALL THE BEST!! Cemetery on a later date. Please view and sign Proudly serving Northern VA - 46 yrs. exp. Patios, Walkways, Stoops, Steps, Driveways the family guestbook at Licensed We Accept VISA/MC www.jeffersonfuneralchapel.com Insured 703-441-8811 Repairs & New Installs•All Work Guranteed www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ June 11-17, 2015 ❖ 29 703-778-9411 Zone 3: • Alexandria ClassifiedClassified Zone 3 Ad Deadline: • Mount Vernon Tuesday Noon

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