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Tim Peterson OVernon High School principal Nardos King went into school trying to act like it wasn’t anything different. But as

/The Gazette she walked through the halls, she

Photo Contributed couldn’t help but reminisce over the 20 years of different jobs and professional growth she experi- enced in the building. The week before the first day of From left: Candidates for Mount Vernon District supervisor Jane Gandee (R), Dan school, King announced via email Storck (D) and for Fairfax County School Board Mount Vernon representative Karen she would be taking on the role of Corbett Sanders and W. Anthony Stacy participated in a question-answer session assistant superintendent of high Nardos King hosted by the League of Women Voters. schools in Baltimore County and leaving the position she’s held for King’s last day was Sept. 11. the last nine years. In her new role, Esther Manns, Mount Vernon as- Crowd Fills Candidate Forum the Springfield resident will sup- sistant principal since 2004, is port other principals in 14 differ- serving as interim principal dur- Questioning candidates in Mount Vernon ent Baltimore schools. ing the search for a new adminis- Before becoming principal, King trator. District supervisor and School Board races. worked at Mount Vernon High At the end of her last school day School as a fi- as a Major, a pep By Tim Peterson ing statements, then each had about a minute to nance techni- rally was held The Gazette respond to questions submitted by the audience. cian, instruc- “With over 2,000 where King got Some questions were directed at specific candidates, tional assistant, to celebrate the ithout an incumbent running for not giving their opponent a chance to respond, while teacher and as- students and staff, return of full ac- Mount Vernon District supervisor, others elicited a response from both candidates. sistant principal. creditation from W the candidates meet and greet event On the supervisor side, Gandee touted her busi- “During my Nardos is a hands- the Virginia De- at the Sherwood Regional Library ness acumen as owner of a ServiceMaster National time as princi- partment of was understandably crowded. Republican Jane Capital Restoration franchise, as well as her com- pal, I have met on principal to her Education. The Gandee is running against Democratic primary win- munity leadership: serving on the Rising Hope Mis- some of the most school was pre- ner Dan Storck to replace longtime supervisor Gerry sion Church board and as vice president of the Mount amazing stu- students.” viously accred- Hyland (D-Mount Vernon), who announced he would Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce. dents, teachers, — Patricia A. Dutchie, ited with a not seek re-election last year. Storck has served several terms as Mount Vernon staff members, instructional coach warning after The League of Women Voters hosted the debate School Board representative, but also highlighted parents and test scores in- on Sept. 16; it’s one of numerous such events taking his own medical service business. community cluding math place across the Fairfax County leading up to the To replace Storck on the School Board, Karen members,” King said. “I have had Standards of Learning dropped November election. Corbett Sanders, a former vice president at Verizon the opportunity to work with ex- below the state standard. To help See Questioning, Page 6 Each candidate was given several minutes for open- cellent school administrators, and raise the scores, King had brought together we have all accomplished in an instructional math coach for many things to be proud of as a the school’s teachers and estab- Local Man Charged in Shooting Death school community. My heart is lished inter-department collabora- reddy A. Bonilla Rodriguez of Alexandria was Freddy A. Bonilla filled with gratitude and so many tive learning teams to share les charged with second-degree murder in a Rodriguez of Alexandria fond memories of my time with F you. I will never forget you.” See Nardos King, Page 6 Hybla Valley shooting that occurred Sept. 21. was charged with second- Fairfax County Police reported that officers re- degree murder in a Hybla sponded to an assault call around 1:30 a.m. that Valley shooting Sept. 21.

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U.S. Postage U.S. said the two men appeared to know each other and Adult Detention Center. STD PRSRT that there isn’t a larger threat to public safety. — Tim Peterson www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ September 24-30, 2015 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ September 24-30, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette Editor Steven Mauren News 703-778-9415 or [email protected]

Fairfax County NAACP hosts ‘Your Vote, Your Power’ 70th Freedom Fund Awards. By Tim Peterson The Gazette

Photos by .E.B. Stuart High School seniors Anna Rowan, Cassie Marcotty, Marley Finley, Abby Conde and J Tim Peterson Lidia Amanuel were bothered by the Confederate legacy of their school. In- spired by a history class with teacher Keith Bropst on the Massive Resistance anti-seg- regation policy, the girls set out to change

/The Gazette Stuart’s name, mascot and colors. They sug- gested a name change to Thurgood Marshall, in honor of U.S. Supreme Court’s first African American justice. The Students for Change, as their group is known, were among several recipients of Fairfax County NAACP president Shirley Ginwright awards at the 70th Fairfax County NAACP Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) (left) and Fairfax (left) presents the community service award to Freedom Fund banquet, held Sept. 19 at the County NAACP president Shirley Ginwright (center) Valerie (center) and Rubin Cuffee (right), who ac- Waterford reception hall in Springfield. present (right) Del. Scott Surovell (D-44) with a cepted it on behalf of Celeste Peterson. Peterson and There were two president’s award winners, president’s award acknowledging his work to include her husband Grafton created the Erin Peterson schol- including the students, and two community Hybla Valley and Gum Springs communities in Fairfax arship Fund in honor of their daughter who died in service award winners. County revitalization. 2007 at Virginia Tech. “These are students who saw that a change needed to be made and made that change,” said Fairfax County NAACP presi- dent Shirley Ginwright. “They didn’t worry about the repercussions.” The students have gained support through a petition and are working to con- nect more with community members in the Falls Church neighborhoods that feed Stuart prior to a Fairfax County School Board vote Keynote speaker Eric Broyles, a scheduled for early 2016. Washington, D.C.-based attorney “It’s great to be recognized,” said Cassie Debbie Kilpatrick, president of the and co-author of the book “En- Fairfax County NAACP president Marcotty. “We’ve gotten mixed reactions, Fairfax County Council of PTAs, counters with Police: A Black Shirley Ginwright gives closing but overall there’s been a supportive, lovely speaks as she accepts the second Man’s Guide to Survival,” speaks remarks at the at the 70th Fairfax community.” Fairfax County NAACP community at the 70th Fairfax County NAACP County NAACP Freedom Fund Now, the girls are trying to raise aware- service award. Freedom Fund Awards Banquet. Awards Banquet. ness in their school, including sharing a new video they shot the same day as the awards. Evans, “but everyone is staying neutral un- process. said, “the NAACP.” Over the summer, they also met with mem- til after the election,” Marcotty said. In his acceptance speech, Surovell told the Surovell said his grandmother told him bers of the Fairfax County NAACP who of- Del. Scott Surovell (D-44) received the story of his grandparents moving to a stories about gaining the right to vote, the fered support and guidance. second president’s award in recognition of Fairfax County farmhouse from Brooklyn in poll tax and desegregating schools in Fairfax The students have reached out to School his work on the revitalization of the Route 1935. As politically active and progressive County. “It’s a sound base to guide my ac- Board members, including Mason District 1 corridor and keeping the Hybla Valley and Jewish people, “They joined the only orga- tions going forward,” he said. “We still have representative Sandy Evans. They met with Gum Springs communities involved in the nization who would take them,” Surovell See NAACP Hosts, Page 13 Fairfax NAACP to Host Rally committed any criminal offense. Seeking ‘Justice for “Anyone who watched the 48-minute video re- Photo by leased last week of Natasha McKenna’s last conscious Natasha McKenna.’ moments cannot help but be horrified,” Ginwright By Tim Peterson said in a statement. “Those who have read the 52-

Tim Peterson The Gazette page report from Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney Raymond Morrogh and his conclusion that airfax County NCAAP president Shirley it was a ‘tragic accident’ cannot help but wonder, F Ginwright announced a rally will be held ‘What video was he watching?’” Sept. 27 to demand justice for Natasha Ginwright said she has been in touch with /The Gazette McKenna, a 37-year-old woman with mental illness McKenna’s family through their lawyer and that the who died in February after she had been held in the woman’s mother is planning to attend the rally, Adult Detention Center. where she’ll make her first public statement on the During a struggle with a team of deputies who incident. attempted to remove her from her cell and trans- There will also be speakers from the Virginia and Commissioner Shirley Ginwright, chairman, Communities port her to Alexandria police —- who had a war- national NAACP groups, American Civil Liberties of Trust Committee and president of the Fairfax County rant for her arrest — McKenna was tased four times. Union, members of McKenna’s family, the family law- chapter of the National Association for the Advancement Sheriff Stacey Kincaid recently released a video yer and social activist groups. of Colored People, responds to protesters for Natasha of the incident, following a report from The rally will be held Sunday, Sept. 27, beginning McKenna at the public forum of the Fairfax County police Commonwealth’s Attorney Raymond F. Morrogh that at 2 p.m. on the grounds of the Fairfax County Court- practices review commission. he determined none of the individuals involved had house, 4140 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ September 24-30, 2015 ❖ 3 Alexandria/ $25K PRICE REDUCTION Yates Gardens $799,000 719 Royal St. Sensational addition to this circa 1940 Yates Gardens home. 2 BR. Lovely deep garden, ideal for OPEN SUNDAY 1–4 Alexandria/Rosecrest $845,000 entertaining. Close Alexandria/Montebello $775,000 3 W. Del Ray. Classic Bungalow on Large Lot! Many original 1920s to transportation, 5901 Mount Eagle Dr. #1617 & 1618. Welcome home! This condo has features including high ceilings, moldings and hardwood floors, and shopping and stunning Villeroy & Boch foyer, lovely Potomac River sunrise view w/180- wood-burning fireplace are combined with updated kitchen, 2.5 baths, degree sweep to treed view w/sunsets. 2 gourmet kitchens, 2 BA, 4 BR, 3 riverfront. encl. balconies, all recently renovated. Built-in cabinetry, FP & 10 closets. 3-4 bedrooms, CAC and gas heat. Extras include brick driveway, large 2,545 SF condo perfect for a home office, in-law suite, guests & entertaining. slate patio, garden shed, and beautiful landscaping on triple 7,500 Diann Hicks-Carlson Indoor & outdoor pools, tennis, gym, café & shuttle bus; pet-friendly, 24/7 square-foot lot. To see, call Mary Hurlbut at 703-980-9595. 703-628-2440 security. 2 lights from Old Town. Never has had a special assessment! Mary Hurlbut 703-980-9595 Cindy Baggett 703-593-1418 & Leslie Rodriguez 703-400-3010

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4 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ September 24-30, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People Rex Reiley Local Author Pens Second Novel RE/MAX Allegiance author’s second novel. 703-768-7730 Stephen D. Hayes writes While his first novel [email protected] “Light in Darkness” focused “Missing Letters.” Alex./Yacht Haven • $832,700 on the Vietnam War, “Miss- 4505 Dolphin Lane ing Letters” takes a more 4,000 sq. ft. of renovated luxury in this By Senitra T. McCombs intimate look at the ob- 5 BR/4 BA Split – Updates: Kitchen, all The Gazette stacles of overcoming vari- 4 baths, spectacular cherry hdwd floors – Great room opens to beautiful sun- ous losses in life and how room addition that opens to spectacu- ongtime Belle Haven resident Stephen D. the issues of addiction and lar 35K deck overlooking an unbeliev- Hayes’ latest novel “Missing Letters” involves loss can affect a family’s dy- able custom landscaped bkyd. House L designed for independent living on dealing with loss. The main character, Trav- namics. either level. Two updated HVAC systems plus tankless HWH – the list goes on & eler McGale, is haunted by the losses in his past while Stephen D. Hayes “Like with the first book, on. Walk to marina, clubhouse & pool. Nothing better in all of Mount Vernon. facing the potential loss of his family when his 17- writing this book was also Alex./Riverside Estates • $724,900 year-old son who is addicted to drugs runs away from therapeutic for me because it allowed me to put down 8425 Mt. Vernon Highway his boarding school. “It focus on one man’s journey on paper some issues from my own life that I have Beautiful home w/over 4,000 sq OPEN ft & 2 level addition in lovely in dealing a variety of losses throughout his life and wrestled with overtime,” Hayes said. Riverside Estates. Great rm on how it shapes his perspective,” Hayes said. There will be a few upcoming book events SUNDAY 1–4 main lvl w/gas fpl & wet bar. 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Belvoir. don’t know it.” joying the various parks and natural land- Alex./Windsor Estates • $434,900 6500 Windham Avenue As with many authors, Hayes’ scapes of Northern Virginia including the Beautifully renovated, 2-level inspiration for the novel stems parkland near the George Washington Rambler w/2,200 sq ft, 4 BRs, 2 BAs & finished lower level with from his experiences dealing with Parkway around Mount Vernon, walkout, on a huge .61 acre lot. personal loss and family members Potomac River and Old Town Alexan- Freshly painted, refinished hdwd who have had addiction issues. dria. floors on main level, new carpet on lower level, renovated kitchen & “Even though I have fictionalized Hayes and his wife Barbara have baths & new interior doors. Solid the main character in many ways. I lived in Belle Haven for over 40 home w/tons of storage, 2 work- shops & great community! Great location – Close to Kingstowne Center, identify with the main character largely. years. After graduating college, he Springfield Mall & Fort Belvoir. Walk to Springfield Metro. His emotional outlook on life and his served for four years in the U.S. Alex./Mt. Vernon Woods fears are very similar to mine,” he said. Navy before settling in Washing- $449,900 During the writing process, Hayes faced ton D.C. 4006 Buckman Road many of the same challenges and fears as He has a B.A. from Dartmouth Builders – Beautiful .73 acre lot, other writers, such as dealing with his own College, and a M.A. from Georgetown Uni- zoned R-3. Dominion Surveys has procrastination when it came to writing and versity. Besides his career in the federal government, done preliminary survey report for going through several re-writes to ensure that his he also worked in the private sector as the vice presi- subdivision which can be e-mailed work was good enough. 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Anthony portunity for parents to read it be- Stacy, who works for Booz Allen fore it’s taught — if they’re not com- Hamilton and served as chief of fortable then they can opt out.” staff for The Nature Conservancy’s Sanders commented on her Catho- philanthropy department. lic faith, saying that it doesn’t com- In light of the meeting two days pel her to “dictate to others.”

Photo by earlier of the Fairfax County ad hoc For both alleviating the financial commission to review police poli- crisis with Fairfax County Public cies, several of the questions for the Schools and improving transit supervisor candidates dealt with Tim Peterson along the Route 1 corridor, all four the death of Natasha McKenna and candidates agreed on the need to whether there should be indepen- bring more businesses to the area, dent civilian oversight for the po- develop private partnerships with lice and sheriff’s departments. the schools and seek more money

/The Gazette “I think we have to make signifi- from the state of Virginia. cant changes,” Storck said. “I’m After the question-and-answer committed to whatever the task session was over, residents had a force recommends, but I haven’t chance to meet with candidates one decided about an oversight board on one. yet. An audience filled the large meeting room at the Sherwood Regional Library for a “I thought they did very well,” I have no objection, but I want meet and greet with candidates for Mount Vernon District supervisor and school said John Tolleris of Mount Vernon. to see the task force response first.” board representative. “I was impressed with all the can- Gandee and Storck both attended didates.” the commission’s public forum at Walt ring to the forum. “It was distressing, there policy and changes to the Family Life Edu- Allyson Carter is president of the Walt Whitman Middle School, where protesters was some confusion and blame placed on cation curriculum. Whitman Middle School parent teacher as- demanded justice for McKenna, the 37-year- the Board of Supervisors, while she was “Reading, writing and arithmetic should sociation and recently moved to the Mount old woman who died in February after she with the Sheriff’s department.” always be at the core of what children Vernon area. was forced into shackles and tasered four The School Board candidates each fielded learn,” Stacy said. “I enjoyed the opportunity to hear them times by Sheriff’s deputies in an attempt to a number of questions about the $100 mil- He added he doesn’t think there is “so- speak, it was very beneficial,” she said. “My transport her to Alexandria police. lion projected budget shortfall the school cial engineering” at the core of Family Life impressions were they were very well pre- “It was probably three of the most diffi- system is facing, the recent addition of gen- Education and “parents should have the pared, with a lot of knowledge and experi- cult hours of my life,” Gandee said, refer- der identity to school nondiscrimination option to opt out.” ence.” Nardos King Leaves MVHS after 9 Years as Principal

From Page 1 online, seeing 70 percent, and scratching Forming and maintaining relationships home to change clothes and buy grocer- her computer screen to see if it had dirt on with faculty and students has been key for ies for families in need. son plans to help students. it. “I’m going to have to cut my hair,” she King. “Once a Major, always a major,” said To do that, she sees beyond obvious King said she found out about the full said. McManus. “She’ll say that at the end of fac- discipline issues to the student under- accreditation in late July. “I claimed it And the principal did, at a pep rally, with ulty meetings. It means we wish you well, neath and seeks to understand underly- from the beginning of the year,” she said. her own hairstylist. Joy McManus, a chem- always come back home. That kind of atti- ing concerns and causes.” “We had such great gains the year be- istry teacher tude encom- Being able to celebrate the full ac- fore. This time, I wanted to make sure and former de- passes her creditation and then cheer on the Mount students knew exactly what we needed partment chair “Kids would say she’s strict, compassion. Vernon football team and conduct the to do. I explained to the kids our situa- in her 21st We’re all still marching band at the game, King said tion: Everyone was working hard, the year at Mount she doesn’t cut them any slack, connected. was a great day and “the way I would’ve kids need to work as hard as everyone Vernon, said doesn’t lower expectations, just That’s really wanted to end my tenure at Mount else. Their school, their community —I the students important. Vernon.” wanted everyone to know how great ate it up. “She like a good mom. They love her Community is But she reiterated that “test scores do they are as students.” kept her word. sustained.” not define a school. I don’t want my Marilyn Garber, the math department “Kids would and she makes them tow the Mount legacy to be defined by test scores. When chair at Mount Vernon and who has say she’s Vernon in- student success happens, those are the known King for 18 years, said, “To be a strict,” line, follow rules. She has this structional things I remember the most: a kid strug- good leader, one must motivate people McManus con- coach Patricia gling, turning their life around, going to believe in themselves. Last year when tinued, “she way about her, just pulls the A. Dutchie on to college.” Mount Vernon was on warning for ac- doesn’t cut agrees. “With King is also proud of implementing creditation, some were saying we would them any kids in and they end up loving over 2,000 stu- “Major Time” during the school day not make it. Mrs. King believed in our slack, doesn’t her. Not all, but a great many.” dents and staff, when students who are struggling can faculty and students and knew we could lower expecta- Nardos is a get extra help, as well as getting new be fully accredited this year.” tions, just like — Joy McManus, a chemistry teacher hands-on prin- artificial turf fields installed at the school To motivate, King has been known to a good mom. and former department chair cipal to her and “just instituting the Major pride.” take drastic measures. Several years ago, They love her in her 21st year at Mount Vernon students,” she King would prefer she be remembered when looking to raise students’ science and she makes said. “She gets for how she “cared about the kids and scores, she promised to cut her hair into them tow the line, follow rules. She has this to know many of them personally and builds the community. That I wanted every- a mohawk if the scores came up to 70 way about her, just pulls the kids in and positive relationships with them. I person- body in the community to respect that percent passing for the state standard. they end up loving her. Not all, but a great ally have seen her buy clothes for several school like they did every other school She remembers checking the results many.” students over the years, give students rides in Fairfax County.”

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Kate The garden was the home of the Boxwood Counters •Generous Two-Car Garage – Walker at the celebration of the church’s 60th Concerts (1959-61), which attracted musi- Brick Paver Patio at Rear anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 13. “Joe cians such as Charlie Byrd, and the Box- 7412 Admiral Drive Remington, one of the founders after whom wood Theater Company (1965-75), which $775,000 the chapel is named, went around to the later spun off into the Puppet Theater at •Grand Colonial in Villamay •Lovely Unitarian churches in D.C. and Arlington Glenn Echo. In 1961, the church invited the Elevated Lot •Generous Entry Foyer and liked what he saw, so he put an ad in a Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) to use flanked by Formal Living and Dining Rooms •Main Level Bedroom/Den and Full Bath paper and about 100 people came to a meet- its facilities to train students as freedom rid- •Spacious, Open Island Kitchen with ing to discuss starting a Unitarian church.” ers in the South. During the late 1960s, Granite Counters, large Breakfast Area The families met in rented facilities in- church members led demonstrations in op- and cozy Family Room with Fireplace cluding a school, which is now Paul Springs position to the Vietnam War and more re- •Remodeled Expanded Master Bath with Separate Shower, Jetted Tub, Marble •Ma- Retirement Community. In the mid-1950s cently against the Iraq War. gnificent In-ground Pool •2-Car Garage they bought 10 acres at the top of Mason In 1969, MVUC was a founding member Hill from Mrs. Merle Thorpe, some mem- of United Community Ministries, which as- 8618 Highgate Road bers taking a second mortgage on their sists people who live in poverty along the $525,000 homes to raise the funds. 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Virgil Franklin Jenkins

irgil Franklin Jenkins, Jr., 63, of Al- 2015. Vexandria, died, Sept. 18, 2015 at Mt. A memorial service in Alexandria will take Vernon Hospital in Alexandria. place at a later date. A funeral service was scheduled to be held Memorial contributions may be made to at The Bradley Funeral Home, Inc., 187 E. Rising Hope Ministries Church in his Main St., Luray, Va. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, memory. Hugh A. McDermott ugh Arthur He is survived by his wife of H McDermott, born 51 years, Patricia D. McDermott May 5, 1936 in (Barclift), and his children Dr. Moore County, N.C., died Sept. David H. McDermott (Kellie) 19, 2015. He graduated from and Susan D. McDermott. Also North Carolina State Univer- his grandchildren Diana L. sity with a B.S. degree in me- McDermott and William D. chanical engineering in 1959. McDermott and step grandchil- He earned his Master’s degree dren Paul W. Wragg and Erica in engineering at George C. Wragg. A memorial service Washington University. He will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, worked at the Naval Ordnance Station, In- 2015, at noon, at Aldersgate dian Head, Md., from 1959-1967. He then United Methodist Church, 1301 worked at the Naval Ordnance Systems Collingwood Road, Alexandria. Command, Arlington from 1967-1999. In lieu of flowers, the family requests Hugh was a worldwide traveler and a 46- donations be sent to the Capital Caring year member and volunteer at Aldersgate Hospice, 2900 Telestar Court, Falls Church, United Methodist Church in Alexandria. VA 22042. Your Home…Your Neighborhood…Your Newspaper

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www.MountVernonGazette.com Remembering Reston’s Civil Rights Icon @MtVernonGazette An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered “A local giant is gone from our midst. But his spirit to homes and businesses. Published by and legacy will remain in Reston and beyond.” Local Media Connection LLC 1606 King Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 By Gerald E. Connolly because he experienced anti-Semitism first- U.S. Representative (D-11) hand as a young man. That experience forged Free digital edition delivered to your email box. Go to in him a passion – a quiet passion – to build a connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe o one can say Bob Simon didn’t small corner of the world where equality would lead a full life, but that fact be a reality. NEWS DEPARTMENT: Ndoesn’t make his loss any easier. Bob’s insistence on making Reston the first [email protected] To the end of his 101 years, he racially-integrated housing development in Steven Mauren was a grand man of extraordinary vision, heart, Virginia made him a civil rights pioneer. It was Editor, 703-778-9415 compassion, humor and charm. not the popular thing to do, and he lost criti- [email protected] Last year my office embarked on a project to cal investment opportunities because of this Tim Peterson celebrate the Civil Rights Movement by cap- decision. But to Bob, it was not a matter of Community Reporter 703-314-0789 turing the histories, memories and stories of doing the easy thing, or the popular thing. It [email protected] those who fought for equality. Our goal was to was about doing the right thing. He had great Jeanne Theismann make sure we allowed these brave voices to clarity that to realize his vision of Reston there 703-778-9436 share their accounts, firsthand, and preserve could be no racial barriers. To fulfill Reston’s [email protected] them for future generations. Today, that archive goals we had to be inclusive and welcoming. @TheismannMedia is available at http://ethnography.gmu.edu/ Throughout his long life, Bob’s moral com- Jon Roetman collections/the-northern-virginia-civil-rights- pass remained true. He was an environmen- Sports Editor, 703-752-4013 [email protected] archive. talist before the term was invented, a patron @jonroetman I was fortunate to bring Bob into this project of the arts, and passionate advocate for social and sit down with him for a few hours to hear justice. Northern Virginia owes much of its Connection File Photo ADVERTISING: his civil rights story. Most of us know Bob as character and success to Bob. I feel this loss U.S. Rep. Gerald E. Connolly: “Bob’s For advertising information [email protected] the founder of Reston, but it is his legacy as a sharply and shall miss his dedication, his laugh insistence on making Reston the first 703-778-9431 civil rights icon and its lasting impact on our and his friendship. A local giant is gone from racially-integrated housing develop- Debbie Funk community, that I will forever hold in my heart. our midst. But his spirit and legacy will remain ment in Virginia made him a civil Display Advertising/National Sales You see, Bob hated discrimination and bigotry in Reston and beyond. rights pioneer.” 703-778-9444 [email protected]

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Helen Walutes Display Advertising, 703-778-9424 Importance of Ad Hoc Commission’s Role [email protected] The following statement from the Mount Vernon Lee dation for the peace and prosperity of our com- new recruits and training reviews for long-time Andrea Smith Chamber of Commerce was addressed to the Ad Hoc Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 munity. officers. Clarifying the roles and relationship [email protected] Police Practices Review Commission on Sept. 14. With more than 1.2 million residents, Fairfax between the Fairfax County Police Department David Griffin Mr. Chairman and distinguished members of County has the lowest crime rate of any juris- (FCPD), the Office of the County Attorney, and Marketing Assistant the commission, Mount Vernon Lee Chamber diction of our size in the United States. This is the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney is 703-778-9431 [email protected] of Commerce is honored to provide testimony impressive as Fairfax County also has one of an important task for this commission. These on the practices and policies of the Fairfax the lowest officer-to-citizen ratios in the na- initiatives will strengthen the ability of the Publisher County Police Department to facilitate the dis- tion. We believe the low crime rate is a reflec- police department to work with the commu- Jerry Vernon cussion of this commission. tion of the quality policing and the extensive nity and develop relationships of trust. [email protected] Our chamber of commerce has enjoyed a community outreach made by Fairfax County Fairfax County’s goal of achieving and main- Editor & Publisher long and cordial relationship with the leader- Police Department. That has been our experi- tain a safe community is achieved because law Mary Kimm ship and officers in both the Mount Vernon ence in the greater US 1 Richmond Highway enforcement is given the tools it needs to do [email protected] @MaryKimm Police Station and the Franconia Police Sta- area. accomplish this mission and has deep commu- tion. The businesses in our organization also We support the Board of Supervisors’ efforts nity support. Fairfax County Police Department Editor in Chief Steven Mauren have good relationships with the police and to review how and when information disclo- has the strong support of this organization. We Photography: rely daily on their efforts to keep the commu- sures are made in the case of serious incidents look forward to the work of this commission Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel Art/Design: nity safe. We greatly appreciate the dedicated involving the police department. We also sup- and a further discussion of the role of the po- Laurence Foong, John Heinly service of these public servants. It is the foun- port increased training on the use of force for lice in our community. Production Manager: Geovani Flores

Letters to the Editor CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 Circulation Manager: Ann Oliver They asked that someone be If that method of transporting a disrespecting prisoners and this [email protected] What Changes held accountable for the death of mentally ill — or any — prisoner was an extreme example. Natasha McKenna, a seriously is standard operating procedure, We need an outsider, someone A Connection Newspaper Have Been mentally ill woman who was tied it is worse than a crime. Do with a better handle on humanity up, masked, and tased by Fairfax Sheriff’s department officers, the (maybe the Department of Jus- Made? County deputies dressed in moon deputies, and county officials tice), to investigate the Fairfax To the Editor: suits as shown in a video released think that was normal? It looked Sheriff’s Department and change The Black Lives Matter folks recently. like the deputies were preparing its culture and procedures to en- were rude and disruptive at the Although the Commonwealth a farm animal for the packing sure better transparency and ac- police review commission hearing Attorney declared that no crime house. What were they thinking? countability. We also need the state last week, but they spoke the truth was committed, something was I have been told by former inmates legislature to provide more fund and I hope county officials heard obviously very wrong with this pic- that Fairfax County jail is the worst them. ture. in northern Virginia in terms of See Letters, Page 12

10 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ September 24-30, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ September 24-30, 2015 ❖ 11 Letters Visit These Houses of Worship From Page 10 park. This evidenced that Mr. Storck hasn’t done his Good Shepherd ing for mental health so that people with mental ill- homework concerning that property. The upstream Catholic Church nesses are treated by doctors rather than tased by Wal-Mart property has no upgraded storm water Mass Schedule deputies. controls and the property owner is not obligated to Monday Weekday & In the meantime, we need to hear now who is re- provide them. 6:30 pm Mass (Español) Saturday Mornings: Saturday Evening 9:00 am Mass, preceded by sponsible for the current procedures and that they Virtually all the storm water from the Wal-Mart 5:00 pm Vigil Mass Rosary (on First Friday, 6:30 pm Vigil Mass (en Español) Mass followed by Eucharistic have already been abandoned and replaced with property drains into the Fairchild property which has Sunday Adoration) more humane and appropriate procedures. caused significant erosion, preventing access through 7:30 am; 9:00 am (with Sign Thursday & First Language Interpreter & Friday of the Month: the only access easement which runs through the Children’s Liturgy of the Word); 7:30 pm Mass (Español) 10:30 am; 12:00 Noon; 2:00 pm preceded by 7:00 pm Mary Paden same Wal-Mart property from Richmond Highway, (en Español); 6:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration Bucknell Manor due to a large ravine created by the runoff. Spend- 8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria VA, 22309 Mount Vernon District ing our tax money restoring the Fairchild property Tel: 703-780-4055 Fax: 703-360-5385 www.gs-cc.org would be a waste of money since the storm water Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves from the Wal-Mart property would soon erode away Praising League the restored areas. That is why the Park Authority doesn’t want to receive the property — they don’t For Forum have the money to restore and maintain it and they To the Editor: know restoration would be futile without enhanced I attended the “meet and greet” last Wednesday storm water controls on the Wal-Mart property. held by the League of Women Voters at the Sherwood 3. At this juncture, I know very little about the two Hall Library. Before a full house, Mount Vernon Su- School Board candidates. That being said, I learned pervisor candidates Dan Storck and Jane Gandee and enough at the meeting to know I could never sup- Mount Vernon School Board candidates Karen port Ms. Corbett Sanders. During the 100 minutes Corbett Sanders and Anthony Stacy answered ques- of the meeting, she almost continuously displayed a tions submitted on file cards by audience members. large grin including when Mr. Storck was being asked I commend the League for this excellent, well-run and then answered a question about the February opportunity to hear the views of these candidates. Taser death of Natasha McKenna in the custody of The League videotaped the event and will make the the county Sheriff’s Office at the hands of six male program available soon. Voters should watch it. I have deputy sheriffs. a few observations: Ms. Corbett Sanders’ behavior was highly inappro- 1. Someone in the audience thought it was appro- priate. It made me wonder why a person who doesn’t priate to submit questions concerning abortion is- display appropriate decorum at a public meeting To Advertise Your Faith Community, sues. The moderator read the questions aloud and should be supported by anyone. Surely, the video b replay will confirm my observation — I heard sev- then made the correct judgment that the questions call Karen at 703-917-6468 were inappropriate and withdrew them. eral people discussing the same thing after the meet- 2. Mr. Storck responded to a question concerning ing. the Fairchild property behind the Kings Crossing Wal- I look forward to future opportunities to observe Mart by stating his support for transferring the prop- candidates for office debating the issues. erty from the Board of Supervisors to the Park Au- H. Jay Spiegel SPECIAL CONNECTIONS CALENDAR thority and spending money restoring it to create a Mount Vernon Advertising Deadlines are the previous Thursday unless noted. OCTOBER 10/7/2015...... Wellbeing Senior Living Pullout 10/14/2015...... HomeLifeStyle 10/21/2015...... A+ Camps & Schools Halloween is October 31 10/28/2015...... Election Preview NOVEMBER 11/4/2015...... Wellbeing 11/11/2015...... HomeLifeStyle 11/18/2015...... A+ Camps & Schools 11/19/2015...... Holiday Entertainment & Gift Guide I Thanksgiving is November 26 11/25/2015...... Celebrating Gratitude, Thanksgiving DECEMBER 12/2/2015...... Wellbeing 12/9/2015...... Holiday Entertainment & Gift Guide II 12/9/2015...... HomeLifeStyle; Home for the Holidays 12/16/2015...... A+ Camps & Schools; Holiday Entertainment & Gifts Pages

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ September 24-30, 2015 ❖ 13 Entertainment Alexandria’s MetroStage Presents ‘Uprising’ Show is part of the Women’s Voices Theater Festival, now through Oct. 25.

By Steve Hibbard a part of the festival.” The Gazette Her director Thomas W. Jones had just workshopped this play in Atlanta so he sug- etroStage in Alexandria will gested that she consider it. “Upon reading open its 2015-16 season with the script I knew it was a perfect play for the premiere of “Uprising” by MetroStage,” she said. “It had strong char- MAtlanta playwright Gabrielle acters, particularly a strong female charac- Fulton as part of the Women’s Voices The- ter, Sal. It had so many of the qualities that ater Festival, now through Oct 25. I look for in a play. Excellent character de- Set in the aftermath of John Brown’s Raid velopment, great roles for African Ameri- on Harper’s Ferry, “Uprising” explores self- can artists, a story based on a historical determination and sacrifice through the lens event (John Brown’s raid on Harper’s Ferry) of a free black community during secession- but a play driven by lots of other personal era America. When Sal discovers Ossie, a issues, motivations, relationships.” hypnotic revolutionary hiding in the field, She added: “It is kind of an epic play for her life is turned upside down by her strong MetroStage, and I am very proud of the attraction to him and his revolutionary mis- production and that it is a part of this Festi- sion and its impact on her commitment to val celebrating all of the distinctive voices the well-being of her young son, Freddie. of women playwrights.” Anthony Manough and Cynthia D. Barker star in “Uprising” at Inspired by the true story of Osborne Perry The actor Enoch King plays the role of MetroStage in Alexandria now through Oct. 25. Anderson, the only African American par- Bo-Jack. “He is a freed slave living in a free ticipant in John Brown’s Raid to survive, slave community in Pennsylvania. He is a and the tales of the playwright’s cotton-pick- hard worker, and has an interest in Sal, life to have that freedom,” he said. rected “Bessie’s Blues,” “Gee’s Bend” (Helen ing great-grandmother, “Uprising” explores played by Cynthia D. Barker,” he said. “The Director and choreographer Thomas W. Hayes Nomination), “Bricktop,” “His Eye is notions of freedom and sacrifice, family and physical nature of the show can be a bit Jones II has a long history with MetroStage. on the Sparrow,” “All Night Strut,” “Ella community. challenging. However, I think the main chal- Jones has written and directed “Harlem Fitzgerald: First Lady of Song,” and “Cool “I love the idea of the Women’s Voices lenge I had was making sure not to ap- Rose,” “Three Sistahs,” “Two Queens, One Papa’s Party” (Helen Hayes Award). Theatre Festival,” said Producing Artistic proach the characters with a 21st century Castle,” “Bricktop,” “Cool Papa’s Party,” MetroStage in Alexandria will present “Up- Director Carolyn Griffin. “Women play- mentality and understand what freedom, “Pearl Bailey … by request,” “Ladies Swing rising” now through Oct. 25, 2015. Show wrights have been seriously personal and beyond, means for Bo-Jack.” the Blues,” and most recently, “Bessie’s times are Wednesdays through Saturdays at underrepresented on our stages and with He said he hopes the audience gains a Blues,” as well as directing “Gee’s Bend” for 8 p.m.; matinees on Saturdays and Sundays over 50 theatres presenting over 50 world broader understanding of what it means to which he received a Helen Hayes nomina- at 3 p.m.; and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets are premieres in the D.C. area alone, it is clear be free. “What you understand is your defi- tion. $55 and $60. The venue is located at 1201 that the festival is already having an im- nition of freedom, and what are the deci- Music Director William Knowles is also a North Royal Street, Alexandria. Call 703- pact. So of course MetroStage was going to sions and choices you would make in your mainstay at MetroStage having music di- 548-9044 or visit www.metrostage.org. Calendar

Email announcements to gazette@ Monday-Saturday; Thursday 10 a.m.- Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts for adults, $16 for connectionnewspapers.com. Include date, 9 p.m.; 12-6 p.m. Sunday at The Art Center, 4915 East Campus Drive. In seniors, $9 for youth time, location, description and contact for League Gallery, 105 N. Union St. this exhibit artist J.T. Kirkland and free for childre event: phone, email and/or website. Pho- Indonesian American artist Wijati integrates the painted gesture with younger than 5. To view tos and artwork welcome. Deadline is Soemantoro expresses her emotional the naturally occurring textures or the historic stereoview Thursday at noon, at least two weeks be- response to the natural disasters she “gestures” in the wood. John James images as well as the fore event. experienced while growing up in the Anderson will also share the space. modern 3-D anaglyphs, most seismically active zone in the Free. Visit www.nvcc.edu. visit world, the Pacific Ring of Fire. Free. Doggy Happy Hour. Tuesdays www.mountvernon.org/ ONGOING Visit www.theartleague.org for more. through Oct. at 5-8 p.m. at Jackson 3D. Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery Juried Baseball Boat to Nationals Park. 20, 480 King St. Enjoy discounted Young at Art Juried Art Show: “What I Did On My Show. Through Sept. 26 at various times. drinks and treats with one’s dog. Through Nov. Summer Vacation.” Through Oct. Leaves from the Alexandria Marina, 1 Free. Visit www.jackson20.com. 20, Monday-Friday, 5- 18, 10-5 p.m., 10-9 p.m. on the “Seven Deadlies.” Cameron St. Baseball fans can avoid Through Oct. 31, 10 p.m. at Durant Arts second Thursday of each month. heavy traffic and cruise along the Fridays 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays 10 Center, 1605 Cameron Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Potomac to Nationals Park. Tickets a.m.-4 p.m. at The Gallery @ St. Artists 55 and older Union St., Studio 18. View summer are $20 one-way and $25 round-trip, Convergence, 1801 N. Quaker Lane. display work. Visit vacation-themed artwork. Admission Monday-Thursday, $28 roundtrip Sculptor Karen Swenholt explores www.senior is free. Visit Friday-Sunday. Visit lust, sloth, greed, gluttony, wrath, servicesalex.org. www.Potomacfiberartsgallery.com www.potomacriverboatco.com. envy, and pride. Free. Visit Sidney Xunnian Zhang Exhibit. for more. www.convergence.org for more. “Angel Soldier Dance Sublime.” “Painting the Line, Drawing the FRIDAY/SEPT. 25 Through Sept. 26 at The Monroe Through Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Paint.” Supper Under The Gallery, 2017 I St., NW, Washington, Through Nov. 8 at Rachel the Target Gallery, Torpedo Factory Stars. D.C. Chinese artist and Virginia M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts 6-9 p.m. at King Art Center, 105 N. Union St. View resident Sidney Xunnian Zhang Center, 4915 E. Campus Drive. This Street Garden Park, work exploring femininity and depicts the Alexandria waterfront show that will include works by Ann 1806 King St. Find jazz, masculinity by female artists from and Old Town in much of her work. Schlesinger, daughter of Jim and chili, cupcakes and an Maine’s Blue Hill Peninsula. Free. Admission to the gallery is free. Visit Rachel Schlesinger. Free. Visit open bar. Tickets are Visit torpedofactory.org. www.artsclubsofwashington.org/ www.nvcc.edu for more. $30. Call 703-683-0333. Athenaeum Invitational Mount Vernon in 3-D: Then & galleries for more. Book Signing Exhibition. Fred Eberhart Photography Through Oct. 25, Now. Through Nov. 20 during during gallery hours at the SATURDAY/SEPT. 26 Author John Michael will be at Barnes & Exhibit. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. through regular operating hours at George Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Works St. Luke’s Annual Craft Noble, 3651 Jefferson Davis Highway on on Sept. at Broadway Gallery, 5641-B Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 inspired by the song “Don’t Fence Me Fair. Oct. 3 for a book signing. Michael is the au- General Washington Drive. Mount Vernon Highway. Visitors will 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at In,” by Cole Porter, will be on thor of two books: “Images of America: Fort Photographer Fred Eberhart focuses have the chance to travel back in St. Luke’s Episcopal display. Free. Visit nvfaa.org. Lesley J. McNair” and “Images of America: For on local Virginia landscapes. Free. time, and in 3-D, to see how the Church, 8009 Fort Hunt “Artifact” Exhibit. Through Oct. 25, Myer.” The event will be held from 2-4 p.m. Visit www.broadwaygalleries.net. estate appeared more than 100 years Road, Mount Vernon. gallery hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. “The Ring of Fire.” Through Oct. 5, ago through a special photography Connect with old and there is no cost for admission. Call 703- Monday-Friday, and during gallery hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. exhibition. The exhibition is included 626-9409 for more. performances at Rachel M. in the regular admission fee of $17 See more, Page 16 14 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ September 24-30, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment Oktoberfest Brings Out Best in Beer Oktoberfest is only beginning of busy season for Port City Brewing.

By Hope Nelson Port City Brewing tasting room The Gazette

ou can set your watch by it year after year, Portnoy said. “It was actually the bar where George September after September. No, not the au- Washington handed over the American troops when Ytumnal equinox (though you can count on that, he was done with the war. … We had our Oktoberfest too); we’re talking about Oktoberfest season, from on draft there, and I think it was the first bar this Munich, Germany, to countries worldwide. And you year to have it in the New York area.” don’t have to travel to Europe to get a taste of the Beyond Oktoberfest, October itself is a busy month festival. There are plenty of local Oktoberfest flavors for Port City. The brewery releases its newest edition to savor right here at home. of Long Black Veil mid-month to commemorate the 199th anniversary of the death of Alexandria’s much- Port City Brewing Co., 3950 Wheeler Ave. discussed Female Stranger. On the anniversary itself, Alexandria’s local brewery has gotten out ahead Oct. 14, Port City will visit Gadsby’s Tavern — the of the start of Oktoberfest (which began Sept. 19 in alleged site of the Female Stranger’s final hours — Munich), releasing its seasonal Oktoberfest beer in to debut this iteration of its black IPA, a hoppy con- late August. coction with some citrus notes. The Oktoberfest brew, a Marzen-style lager with The re-release of Long Black Veil will be quite a an amber complexion and a smooth, slightly sweet relief to the beer’s fans, many of whom have come taste, has become a sea- into the brewery’s tast- sonal favorite at Port ing room over the past City. This year, Port City few weeks looking for brewed it and coming up Appetite three empty. batches to “Right now (it’s) one keep up with demand, of the things we don’t says Tammy Portnoy, have on draft — and Port City’s beer admiral it’s funny how many of marketing and people come in and ask events. for it,” Portnoy said. “This is the fourth “We have four different year it’s come out — our series of beers: We Oktoberfest was our have our flagships, we first seasonal,” Portnoy have our occasionals, said. Launched in kegs we have our seasonals, in 2011 and bottled the and we have our following year, colossals. We consider Oktoberfest is now a Long Black Veil to be staple of the brewery’s one of our occasionals. repertoire. It doesn’t fit in as a sea- Port City kicked off The brewery offers a diverse menu. sonal or a flagship.” Oktoberfest season with Later into the sea- a launch party at the brewery, and now it’s taking its son: The debut of the 2015 version of Port City’s Tid- seasonal beer on the road and across the river, cel- ings seasonal. ebrating with Roofers Union and the Bier Baron in D.C. and Capitol City Brewing in Shirlington, just to Need more Oktoberfest? name a few. And a couple of weeks ago, Port City ventured even Fort Belvoir Oktoberfest, Oct. 1-4 further afield to celebrate the season. This on-base celebration, open to the public, will “We did a big tap takeover in New York at one of offer a collection of Oktoberfest lagers, daily live en- the oldest bars in New York City,” Fraunces Tavern, tertainment, a bazaar of handmade crafts and goods, a bake sale, and a Kinder Korner for younger at- tendees. Tickets are $15-30. See www.belvoir.army If You Go mwr.com. Port City Brewing Co. Cap City Oktoberfest, Oct. 3 Address: 3950 Wheeler Ave., Alexandria Hours: Monday-Thursday 4-9 p.m., Saturday 12-9 p.m., This festival in Shirlington, hosted by Capitol Sunday 12-6 p.m. City Brewing Company, is one of the biggest Top seller: Optimal Wit, Port City’s Belgian-style wheat Oktoberfest celebrations in the region. More than ale. “It’s a great starter beer if you’re not comfortable with 60 breweries (including Port City) will be on hand craft beer … and it’s a great beer if you are super-geeky about your craft beer, to geek out on and notice all the , accompanied by local food establishments (some different levels and layers of the beer and the complexity of which will be offering Oktoberfest traditional of it,” says Tammy Portnoy. food), live German music, and more. Tickets are Try this: Colossal 3, a Heller Bock style beer that packs a surprising punch. “People are so surprised when they try $30. See www. capcitybrew.com. it and realize how much they love it.” Hope Nelson owns and operates the Kitchen Recessionista blog, www.kitchenr ecessionista.com. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ September 24-30, 2015 ❖ 15 Entertainment

From Page 14 Celebration and Business Expo. St. Jane O’Connor, author of the www.torpedofactory.org for more. Americans and Chinese during the friends and neighbors. Cold drinks and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at INOVA Mount Fancy Nancy picture book series and Civil War and its aftermath. Free. Vernon Hospital, 2501 Parkers Lane. Nancy Clancy chapter book series, Visit www.alexblackhistory.org. luncheon items from the St. Luke’s MONDAY/SEPT. 28 grill will be available, along with a Learn more about the community will be at Hooray for Books! to and local businesses. Take part in the present and sign her latest Nancy Dance Class: The Art of Ballroom bake sale featuring cakes, pies, WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 30 cookies and brownies. Also fresh chili cook-off, cute baby contest, ugly Clancy title “Soccer Mania.” In the Dance. 7-7:45 p.m. practice and produce from a nearby farm, dog contest and scavenger hunt. Free spirit of the book, children are 7:45-8:30 p.m dance at the Get Moving in Carlyle. 6 p.m. at entertainment by a guest guitarist to attend. Visit www.mtvernon- encouraged to come dressed in their Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Come John Carlyle Square, 300 John and two local pianists, a leechamber.org. sports uniforms. Free. Visit with or without a partner to learn Carlyle St. and 1901 Jamieson Ave. moonbounce, face-painting and Coach to Cure MD Football Watch www.hoorayforbooks.com. several classic dance styles from Gary Take an outdoor pilates class games. Visit Party. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at T.J. Stone’s, Stephans. Admission is $15. Email sponsored by Local Motion Studio. 608 Montgomery Ave. This national [email protected] or call 703- Free. Visit www.saintlukeschurch.net. SUNDAY/SEPT. 27 Native Plant Sale. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at charity was started by Old Town 505-5998 for details. www.localmotionstudio.com. The Church of St. Clement parking Alexandria resident Brad Todd. Local Simpson Park Gardens Fall Open Swing Dance. 9-11 p.m. at Nick’s football fans will gather to cheer on House. 1-3 p.m. at 420 E. Monroe Nightclub, 642 S. Pickett St. DJ Dabe lot, 1701 N. Quaker Lane. Find 10 TUESDAY/SEPT. 29 vendors from four states selling their favorite coaches and raise St. Master Gardeners who maintain Murphy plays recorded music of the native perennials, shrubs, and trees money for research toward a cure. this demonstration garden welcome Doggy Happy Hour Fundraiser. 5-8 1930s, ’40s, ’50s, and some for sun or shade. Free to attend. Call Free to attend. Email Elizabeth Todd visitors to the garden for a display of p.m. at Jackson 20, 480 King St. contemporary surprises. Tickets are 571-232-0375 or visit at [email protected]. what’s in bloom, with emphasis on There will be a prize wheel and door $6. Visit www.gottaswing.com. www.northernalexandria Seaport Day. 12-6 p.m. at Waterfront native plants and plants for prizes, and a pet photo contest will Park. Annual festival featuring three pollinators. Enjoy light snacks and be held. Members of the Police K-9 nativeplantsale.org . THURSDAY/OCT. 1 74th Annual Historic Alexandria live bands, new restaurants drinks and pick up packets of seeds unit and their dogs will be on hand Homes Tour. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Old Carluccio’s and Blackwall Hitch, local from plants in the garden. Call 703- to meet and answer questions. 50th Anniversary of the Town Alexandria. For the 74th beer and wine, children’s activities, 228-6414. Jackson 20 and the Hotel Monaco Immigration and Nationality annual Historic Alexandria Homes chowder cook off, wooden boat “Painting the Line, Drawing the will donate 10 percent of event Act and the Civil Rights Tour, the public may visit six historic display, nautical displays, Anything Paint” Reception. 4-6 p.m. at at profits to the Alexandria Police Movement Panel Discussion. 7- homes and gardens in Old Town that Floats race and more. Free. Visit Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Foundation, a local non-profit 9 p.m. at Alexandria Black History Alexandria, all within walking www.alexandriaseaport.org for more. Arts Center, 4915 E. Campus Drive. organization, to benefit Foundation Museum, 902 Wythe St. Panelists will distance of one another. Proceeds 50th Anniversary of the This exhibit includes work by Ann programs such as retired K-9 support share their memories of the Civil benefit Inova Alexandria Hospital. Immigration and Nationality Schlesinger, daughter of Jim and and other initiatives. Free. Visit Rights Movement in Alexandria and Tickets are $35 through Sept. 25 and Act and the Civil Rights Rachel Schlesinger. Meet and discuss www.alexandriapolicefoundation.org. share eyewitness accounts of how may be purchased online. Thereafter, Movement Reception. 2 p.m. at with the artist. Free. Visit Banned Books Read Out. 7 p.m. at D.C.’s Chinatown was affected by the tickets are $40 and may be purchased Alexandria Black History Museum, www.nvcc.edu for more. the Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Martin Luther King assassination in at The Twig’s Thrift Shop, 106 N. 902 Wythe St. Special remarks will Factory Society Open House. 5-7 Sections of banned or challenged April 1968. Film clips from the Columbus St. Visit www.thetwig.org/ be made by Professor Janelle Wong, p.m. at The Torpedo Factory, 105 N. books will be read aloud at this documentaries “Freedom Riders, The homes-tour for more. director of the Asian American Union St. CRAVE micro-granting celebration of reading. Free. To sign Loving Story,” and “Through Batman Day. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at Barnes Studies Program at the University of dinners give everyone a chance to be up to read a 3-5 minute passage, Chinatown’s Eyes: April 1968” will & Noble Potomac Yard, 3651 Maryland. Guests may view a a patron of the arts. The Torpedo contact [email protected]. aid the discussion. Free.Visit Jefferson Davis Highway. Check out traveling exhibit “Remembering Factory Art Center and Convergence 50th Anniversary of the www.alexblackhistory.org for more. the new Batman teen series, Gotham 1882: Civil Rights Under the Shadow host CRAVE (Creating Resources for Immigration and Nationality of the Chinese Exclusion Act.” The Artistic Vision and Engagement) as Act and the Civil Rights Academy and wear a Batman FRIDAY/OCT. 2 costume or t-shirt. Enter for a chance exhibit will be on display for a week an opportunity to connect innovators Movement Panel Discussion. 7- to win a 2015 Jim Lee Batman signed in the museum’s Watson Reading with supporters to fund new artistic 9 p.m. at Alexandria Black History 50th Anniversary of the exclusive Diamond edition action Room of Alexandria Black History community projects. Now in its Museum, 902 Wythe St. Speakers Immigration and Nationality figure. Free. Call Terri Hayne at 703- Museum. Free. Visit fourth installment, CRAVE has will include National Park Service Act and the Civil Rights 299-9124 for more. www.alexblackhistory.org for more. granted about $3,500 to creative historians, Alexandria Black History Movement Workshop. 9 a.m.- 3rd Annual Community “Nancy Clancy” Book Signing. 4 endeavors in the region. A $15 ticket museum staff and area educators. 2:30 p.m. at Alexandria Black History p.m. at Hooray for Books! 1555 King buys a meal and a vote. Visit They will discuss the role of African Museum, 902 Wythe St. A one-day

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workshop on teaching diversity will be offered. Area Art on the Ave. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. along Mt. Vernon educators and staff from Alexandria museums Ave., Del Ray. Multi-cultural arts festival will discuss resources and lesson plans. Excerpts featuring music, art, and food. Rain or shine. from the films “Out of Obscurity,” and “Through Free. Visit www.artontheavenue.org for more. Chinatown’s Eyes: April 1968” will be shown. Historic Huntley Talk & Tour. 1-4 p.m. at Free, but reservations required. Call 703-746- Historic Huntley, 6918 Harrison Lane. 4356. Preservation consultant Debbie Robison will Cocktails in La Zona Rosa. 7-9 p.m. at The share information about the Fairfax County Park Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Attend the annual Authority property and discuss how member appreciation party for the Northern contemporary trends influenced the cultural Virginia Fine Arts Association (NVFAA). This landscape. She will host a discussion about the year’s theme will bring Latin food, music and farm manager’s house, Huntley’s double ditches dance. Admission is free for NVFAA members, and the influence of pattern books on villa $75 for non-members. Visit www.nvfaaa.org. design. After the talk, take a tour of the buildings and grounds at Historic Huntley. The suggested donation is $5. Visit OCT. 2-NOV. 1 www.historichuntley.org for more. “Skeletons: Exploring Under the Surface.” Pohick Church Tours. 1-3 p.m. at The Historic Thursdays 12-6 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays 12- Pohick Church, 9301 Richmond Highway. The 9 p.m.; and Sundays 12-6 p.m. at Del Ray Historic Pohick Church Docent Guild will give Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. guided tours of the historic colonial church. Experience 2D and 3D artwork in a wide range Free. Visit www.pohick.org. of mediums that digs deeper and discover what Book Signing. 2-4 p.m. at Barnes & Noble is ‘under there,’ literally and figuratively. Free. Potomac Yard, 3651 Jefferson Davis Highway. Visit www.thedelrayartisans.org for more. John Michael, author of “Images of America: Fort Lesley J. McNair” and “Images of America: For Myer,” will be signing his books and FRIDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 2-4 greeting fans. Free. Call 703-626-9409 for more. Wine Festival and Sunset Tour. 6-9 p.m. at 50th Anniversary of the Immigration and George Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 Nationality Act and the Civil Rights Mount Vernon Memorial Highway. Learn about Movement Workshop. 3-6 p.m. at Charles the successes and failures of George Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St. to Washington’s wine endeavors, listen to live commemorate the anniversary of the 1965 music and tour where Washington stored his Immigration and Nationality Act (also known as wine. Tickets are $36-$46. Visit the Hart-Celler Act), author Martin Gold will www.mountvernon.org/calendar. present a lecture, “Forbidden Citizens: Chinese Exclusion and the U.S. Congress.” Gold will discuss the history of the passage of exclusion SATURDAY/OCT. 3 laws that still have significance today. Following Yard Sale. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Washington Farm the lecture, a reception and book signing will be United Methodist Church, 3921 Old Mill Road. held at the Black History Museum, at 902 Wythe Call 703-780-4696 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. or St. Free. Visit www.alexblackhistory.org. email [email protected] for more. Oktobertfest. 3-7 p.m. at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Charity 5k. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Cameron Run Park, Church, 8531 Riverside Road. Find live German 4001 Eisenhower Ave. Run or walk to promote music, German food including knockwurst, traffic safety. $20-35 per person, depending on bratwurst and side dishes; beverages, bake sale, when you register. Visit and children’s crafts and games. Free. Contact www.theartofdriving.org/ART_5K!/. [email protected].

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n Friday, Oct. 30, from noon to 2 p.m., the Arts Council of OFairfax County will present the annual Arts Awards at the Fairview Park Marriott, located at 3111 Fairview Park Drive, in Falls Church. The event recognizes the contributions of art-

Photos contributed ists and arts organizations, as well as the corporations, foundations, and individuals, which support the arts in Fairfax County and the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church. The 2015 Arts Awards will honor Earle C. Williams (Jinx Hazel Arts Award); Rebecca Kamen (Arts Achievement Award); Vienna Jammers (Emerging Arts Award); Vienna Jammers and Richard Hausler of Insight Property Group LLC (Arts Philanthropy Award). The arts awardees were selected by the Arts Council and community representatives. Nominations were received from the pub- lic. “Our 2015 awardees have made the arts more accessible to our residents and visi- Rebecca Kamen tors leveraging public-private support and community collaboration. Their efforts have 2015 Arts Awards resulted in new arts facilities, creative vi- Who: Four awardees — Earle C. Williams; sual translations of scientific discovery pro- Rebecca Kamen; the Vienna Jammers; and Richard Earle C. Williams Richard Hausler cesses, and music education and perfor- Hausler When: Oct. 30, 2015, from noon to 2 p.m. mance opportunities for youth,” said Linda Where: Fairview Park Marriott, 3111 Fairview named to honor his legacy. ages 8 through 16. Their programs and com- S. Sullivan, president and CEO of the Arts Park Drive, Falls Church munity engagement led to their 2012 in- Council of Fairfax County. Why: To celebrate outstanding achievements, leadership, and support to the arts in Fairfax Arts Achievement Award corporation as a nonprofit arts organization. County. The 2015 Arts Achievement Award will Today, the Jammers is composed of a 90- Jinx Hazel Arts Award Tables and individual tickets to the event can be be presented to contemporary visual artist, plus strong membership. The organization The 2015 Jinx Hazel Arts Award will be purchased by visiting http://artsfairfax.org/ sculptor, and STEAM (science, technology, offers youth camps plus four ensembles, presented to Earle C. Williams for his lead- artsawards or contacting Janay Turner, business engineering, arts, and mathematics) pio- ranging from the “Jammers Red, Black,” and ership and advocacy in the arts and in the manager, of the Arts Council of Fairfax County, at [email protected] or 703-642-0862 x2. neer Rebecca Kamen for her achievements “Lite” to the newly formed “Jammers Steel.” Campaign for Wolf Trap, which resulted in bridging the arts and education with chem- The Jammers can be seen and heard year- the development of the Center for Educa- where he chaired the board of directors and istry, neuroscience, and astrophysics. round with their signature red Brute trash tion at Wolf Trap. Throughout his life, Wil- led the capital campaign that resulted in Kamen strives to bridge seemingly unre- cans cultivating their passion for music, liams has valued a central role for the arts, the building of the Center for Education at lated scientific disciplines by using art to education, and live performances, which creating a culture of innovation where the Wolf Trap. The Center for Education houses inform the discovery process of science. She has garnered them community support in best and the brightest talent come to live arts and education activities as well as the highlights the commonalities among art and Fairfax County and beyond. and work. administrative offices of the Wolf Trap Foun- scientific fields and is able to help others He is one of two Board Emeriti of Wolf dation. The Earle C. Williams Learning Cen- see interdisciplinary connections. This has Arts Philanthropy Award Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, ter in the Center for Education was so fostered a number of collaborative projects The 2015 Arts Philanthropy Award will with the Northern Virginia Community Col- be presented to Richard Hausler for his vi- lege, George Mason University, the Center sion, commitment, and leadership in estab- Candidates on ‘Inside Scoop’ for Astrophysics at Harvard University, the lishing a new arts facility, the Workhouse National Institutes of Health, and Fairfax Arts Center, in southern Fairfax County. He he non-partisan Meet and Greet or [email protected] or by calling County Public Schools. Kamen’s perpetual provided seed funding in the planning Candidates Forum for certified 1-571-749-1166. Directions are on the curiosity and collaborative style have en- stages and continues to support and T abled her to discover and demonstrate fundraise for the center, which now serves candidates competing for Clerk Channel 10 website. of the Court, Commonwealth Attorney, To stream the program, follow this through her work a link between fine arts, Fairfax County and the Washington metro- Sheriff, and Director of the Northern Vir- link: Stream our Candidate Forum live multiple scientific disciplines, and STEM politan area. ginia Soil and Water Conservation Dis- now on Inside Scoop! Follow the instruc- education. As professor emeritus of art at Hausler is the co-founder and chief ex- trict will be broadcast on Inside Scoop tions “To stream the broadcast, click Northern Virginia Community College, she ecutive officer of Insight Property Group from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 28 on here.” Ten minutes before the program continues to investigate how the arts and LLC, which acquires and develops multifam- Channel 10. Candidates for each office starts, touch the Watch Live button on creativity can be used to enhance innova- ily and mixed-use real estate properties in have been invited to appear jointly in the the screen. The streaming will last till tion and understanding of science. the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region. studio for a session to present their posi- the program ends. A videotape of the His experience in large-scale development tions and answer questions. Candidates broadcast will be posted both on the Emerging Arts Award projects provided the confidence needed to awaiting their turns to appear before the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax The 2015 Emerging Arts Award will be secure the Fairfax County Board of Super- studio audience will be in the adjacent Area (LWVFA) website and on YouTube. presented to the Vienna Jammers for pro- visors’ support for rebuilding the former conference room, meeting one-on-one This event is one of 13 Meet and Greets viding exemplary outreach to area youth prison and shaping the Workhouse Arts with constituents. sponsored this year by the LWVFA and and participating in community building Center to become a community asset. To join the live audience, go to the stu- its co-sponsors, the American Association activities in the Town of Vienna and the Hausler continues to provide time, ingenu- dio at 2929-S Eskridge Road in the Mo- of University Women of Virginia Washington, D.C. area. ity, and financial support, and has inspired saic District of Fairfax. Viewers at home (AAUW), the Fairfax County Council of The Jammers have expanded from a new board members to join him in nurtur- will be able to e-mail questions during PTAs, the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and small, after-school percussion ensemble to ing this arts center in Fairfax County. the broadcast to [email protected] the Voice of Vietnamese Americans. a professional percussion, music education For more information on the 2015 Arts and performing organization for children Awards, visit artsfairfax.org/artsawards

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Head coach Barry Wells and the Mount Vernon Majors are off to a 2-1 T.C. Williams defensive back Colson Jenkins intercepted two passes start. during Saturday’s 21-6 loss to Westfield. Mount Vernon To Host TC in Conference 7 Matchup

he said, “and at times it can be difficult to The ball is tipped and you’re always look- Majors 2-1 after beating TJ, find that identity when you’re going against ing around, hoping someone will make the two of the top defenses in the region.” play.” Titans 1-2 after loss to Westfield. While the offense has struggled, T.C. Wil- Matthie said linebackers Teyan Williams liams’ defense has been a bright spot. The and Tyrese Randall are also playing well. By Jon Roetman For the season, McGrigg has 22 receptions Titans held Oakton to 10 points through the “They’re bringing the lumber,” Matthie Gazette Packet for 398 yards and five touchdowns. first three quarters of their Sept. 11 con- said, “and being very encouraging and be- “There are people who aren’t aware of test, and shut out Westfield in the second ing leaders out there.” ne year after laboring through how good Josh is, but when you see him in half of Saturday’s home opener. The Titans are hoping for the return of a winless season, the Mount person, he’s the real deal,” Wells said. “… “I think we have a really competitive de- senior defensive lineman Chadi Abdalla, OVernon football team is off to He can catch a short pass and take it the fense in the northern region,” Matthie said. who missed the last two games after un- a 2-1 start and the Majors are distance. … He’s electrifying.” “They can compete against any team. We dergoing appendix surgery. playing with increased confidence. Senior running back Hameed Oyedele, obviously need to … clean up some things “I think it’s just another opportunity to T.C. Williams is coming off back-to-back who is battling a foot injury, carried three … but as far as effort and getting after it, I get better,” Matthie said about Friday’s losses to physical, Conference 5 opponents, times for 58 yards and two touchdowns think we’re doing a really good job.” game. “Mount Vernon to me is a much-im- but first-year head coach Marc Matthie said against TJ. Sophomore quarterback Tim Jenkins, a defensive back, intercepted two proved team. Watching film, they’re more the Titans discovered they have a formi- Heltzel completed 10 of 16 passes for 174 passes against Westfield. He returned the physical than they were last year and they dable defense. yards and three touchdowns. second pick 99 yards for the Titans’ only have some athletes that are pretty good.” The two teams will meet at 7 p.m. on Fri- What is one of the biggest differences points in the last two weeks. Wells seemed to place more importance day, Sept. 25 at Mount Vernon High School. between this year’s Mount Vernon team and “He did a great job,” Matthie said. “Colson on the game. For the Titans (1-2), it’s their Conference 7 last year’s group that went winless? is a guy who has always been an athlete “TC, it’s a tipping point for us,” the Mount opener and a chance to see if the team has “Clearly, a little bit more confidence, and and now has taken some coaching. … The Vernon head coach said. “A win here goes a improved after losses to Oakton (24-0) and winning will do that for you,” Wells said. first interception was kind of a trap defense long, long way, as opposed to being .500 Westfield (21-6). For the Majors, it’s their “They’re seeing some results from the work and he executed it wonderfully. … The sec- and facing a tough game [against homecoming game and a chance to earn a we’ve put in.” ond pick, that’s just Colson being Colson. Wakefield].” win against a 6A opponent after beating 5A This is the first time Mount Vernon has foes Stuart (39-16) and Thomas Jefferson won at least two of its first three games since Bulletin Board (40-18). 2008. Standing in the way of a 3-1 start for “It would be huge [to get a win] because the Majors is a T.C. Williams team that Email announcements to gazette@connectionnews can bring unused or expired medications (pills it’s a conference game,” said sixth-year hasn’t scored an offensive touchdown since papers.com. Include date, time, location, description or liquids – no pressurized canisters or needles). and contact for event: phone, email and/or website. Visit www.upcfairfax.org Mount Vernon head coach Barry Wells, defeating Thomas Jefferson 65-0 in the sea- Photos and artwork welcome. Deadline is Thursday whose Majors lost their conference opener son opener. The Titans were shut out against at noon, at least two weeks before event. FRIDAY/OCT. 2 to West Springfield, 47-13, on Sept. 11. “It’s Oakton and scored on a 99-yard intercep- The Walgreens Wellness Tour. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. a 6A game, but it’s a conference game. … tion return by Colson Jenkins against THURSDAY/SEPT. 24 at Walgreens, 7629 Richmond Highway. The The environment is set for a really good Westfield. T.C. Williams was held without a SFDC Summit: Sustainability & Resiliency. Walgreens Wellness Tour with the National [matchup].” first down in the first half of each of its last 9-11 a.m. at Hampton Inn & Suites, 5821 Urban League will be providing three free health Richmond HIghway. Attend a program about tests valued at over $100. The free tests measure Mount Vernon went 0-10 in 2014 and two games, and finished with 12 yards of “green” building, planning for a healthier 10 key health indicators that include total entered the 2015 season on a 16-game los- total offense against Westfield, a program environment and a more resilient community. cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, body mass ing streak. The Majors snapped that streak that has reached the region championship Time to network and a continental breakfast will index, body composition, skeletal muscle, be provided. Free. Visit www.sfdc.org for more. resting metabolism, visceral fat, real body age by beating Stuart in the opener on Sept. 4. game each of the last four seasons. and body weight. The tests are administered by After losing to West Springfield, Mount After years of running the spread offense, certified wellness staff and are available to Vernon defeated Thomas Jefferson on Sept. T.C. Williams has transitioned to the wing- SATURDAY/SEPT. 26 adults who are ages 18 and older. Free. Visit Drug Take-Back Day. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Franconia www.multivu.com/players/English/7511351- 18. T under Matthie, who spent the previous District Station, 6121 Franconia Road; Mount walgreens-wellness-tour for more. Mount Vernon senior Josh McGrigg had five seasons as an assistant at Centreville. Vernon District Station, 2511 Parkers Lane. a big night against TJ, catching eight passes Matthie said the Titans are trying to figure According to the 2013-2014 Fairfax County THURSDAY/OCT. 8 Youth Survey, over 13% of high school seniors for 160 yards and three touchdowns, car- out what they do well on the offensive side have used painkillers without a doctor’s order. Mount Vernon Lee Chamber October rying once for 48 yards and returning a kick- of the ball. Moreover, four out of five heroin abusers report Business Breakfast. 8-9:30 a.m. at Belle off 76 yards for a score. “I think we’re trying to find our identity,” prior abuse of prescription drugs. Individuals See Bulletin Board, Page 20 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ September 24-30, 2015 ❖ 19 Sports Wolverines Face Early-Season Challenge Against Bruins

might have got lulled to sleep a little bit West Potomac, Lake just by not having to cover a whole lot throughout the game,” said Vossler, whose Braddock both 3-0 run-oriented offense passed for 109 yards and two touchdowns in the fourth quarter. entering Friday’s “I’ve seen those guys on film, and I think we might have got lucky a little bit tonight matchup. there at the end doing that stuff.” By Jon Roetman Ross said West Potomac’s ability to pro- The Gazette tect Ellis will determine how well the Wol- verines are able to throw the ball against he West Potomac football team sur- Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Gazette the Bruins. Tvived against Briar Woods last “If we give Mark time,” Ross said, “… I week, when Okrah Opoku blocked think we can be pretty good.” a field goal in the final minute to give the While the passing game has been a big Wolverines a 29-27 victory. part of West Potomac’s no-huddle spread Now 3-0 for the first time since 2012, offense, Ross said he was pleased with the West Potomac will open conference play way the Wolverines ran the ball against against fellow undefeated Lake Braddock Briar Woods last week. West Potomac’s run- at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25. The Bruins ning back duo of Justine Annan and have won at least a share of the Confer- Daiimon Cleveland combined for 256 yards. ence 7/Patriot District title for the last six Annan, a junior, carried 25 times for 134 seasons. yards and a touchdown. Cleveland, a sopho- How big is this game for the Wolverines? more, rushed 14 times for 122 yards and a Depends on who is asked. score. “I would definitely say it’s the biggest Quarterback Mark Ellis, seen earlier this season, and the West Potomac Lake Braddock has outscored its oppo- game [of my career],” said CJ Burch, a football team will host Lake Braddock on Friday. nents 130-14. After blowing out Lee and standout senior receiver in his third season Annandale (teams with a combined record playing for the West Potomac varsity. “Two of 1-5) by the combined score of 109-0, Lake 3-0 teams going head to head is pretty [ex- this season, three teams with a combined and Ibrahim Mansaray. Braddock built a 21-0 halftime lead against citing]. I’m excited for it.” record of 1-9. “I’ve just got to stay focused, get my job rival Robinson, but wasn’t able to pull away, Then there’s head coach Jeremiah Ross, The Wolverines are averaging 45 points done because I know they’re going to try to eventually winning 21-14. who is in his second season with West per game, including a season-high 66 get me the ball,” Burch said. “… I believe Bruins quarterback Kyle Edwards is a Potomac: “The thing that I continue to against Edison. Junior quarterback Mark that we can put up numbers on [the Bru- threat to run or pass. Lamont Atkins is Lake preach to these guys … is it’s 1-0 each week. Ellis is completing 60 percent of his passes ins].” Braddock’s top running back. No one game is bigger than another.” for 723 yards, with nine touchdowns and The Robinson Rams were able to find suc- The last time West Potomac started 3-0, No matter the stated public approach to one interception. His top target, Burch, has cess through the air against Lake Braddock the Wolverines hosted Lake Braddock in Friday’s game, the Bruins, ranked No. 4 in 20 receptions for 353 yards and two touch- during the fourth quarter last week, but their fourth game. The Bruins, who entered the Washington Post’s top 20, will provide downs. Rams head coach Scott Vossler praised the that 2012 contest with a 1-2 record, beat the Wolverines an opportunity to show just On Friday, the duo will face a tough task Bruins secondary after the game. the Wolverines 37-23. how good they really are. West Potomac has going against the Lake Braddock second- “Quite honestly, I think [Lake Braddock’s] “We just really want to beat them,” Burch defeated Langley, Edison and Briar Woods ary, which includes standouts Peyton Scott secondary is pretty good and I think they said. Bulletin Board

From Page 19 Free. Visit www.fairfaxcounty/gov/ more. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults Vernon Road. There are no auditions. olderadults. For these and other volunteer and click on Volunteer Solutions. The Mount Vernon Community Band Haven Country Club, 6023 Fort Hunt opportunities, call 703-324-5406, Respite Care volunteers give family is a nonprofit community service Road. Local candidates in contested TTY 711 or visit caregivers of a frail older adult a organization that has performed in races for the Virginia General VOLUNTEERS NEEDED www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults well-deserved break so they can go the Mount Vernon area since 1978. Assembly will speak to Mount Vernon The Hollin Hall Senior Center needs and click on Volunteer Solutions: shopping, attend a doctor’s 703-768-4172 or Lee Chamber of Commerce. Tickets a volunteer to maintain a fish ❖ The Kingstowne Center for Active appointment or just have coffee with www.mvbands.com. are $25 for Chamber members and aquarium upkeep and instructors for Adults needs instructors for Mosaic a friend. Volunteers visit and oversee Alzheimer’s Association support $35 for nonmembers. Register at the following classes: Basic Guitar, Art and Jewelry Making. the safety of the older adult for a few groups provide a place for people www.MtVernon-LeeChamber.org or Italian, Pottery and Ballroom Dance. ❖ The Mount Vernon Adult Day hours each month. Support and with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers, call 703-360-6925. Call 703-324-5406 or visit Health Care Center needs volunteer training are provided. Contact Kristin family members, and/or friends to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults English and Spanish-speaking social Martin at 703-324-7577, TTY 711, or share valuable information, for more. companions,and front desk [email protected]. caregiving tips and concerns WEDNESDAY/OCT. 14 The Mount Vernon Adult Day volunteer. throughout the Alzheimer’s journey. Mount Vernon At Home Coffee Health Care Center in Alexandria ❖ The Hollin Hall Senior Center a Groups are facilitated by trained Social. 11 a.m. at Sherwood needs a licensed beautician, a social ballroom dance instructor to teach a ONGOING group leaders and are ongoing, free Regional Library, 7116 Fort Hunt companion and a Spanish-speaking class on Thursday afternoons, and an The Mount Vernon Estate has and open to the community. Call the Road. This event will include social companion. For these and Italian instructor. released “The Winter Patriots,” a Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 information on aging in place and other volunteer opportunities, call ❖ The Gum Springs Senior Center video presentation about George Helpline at 800-272-3900 before volunteer opportunities in the Mount 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit needs a Spanish teacher. Washington crossing the Delaware attending a group for the first time to Vernon at Home community. Free. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults Volunteer Advocates for Nursing River on Christmas Day 1776. Buy verify meeting information, obtain RSVP by calling 703-303-4060 or and click on Volunteer Solutions Home & Assisted Living the film for $4.99 or rent for $2.99 at directions or other information about emailing under “Get Involved.” Residents needed throughout mountvernon.org/winterpatriots. the group. A complete list of all [email protected]. Mount Vernon At Home is a non- Northern Virginia. Contact the Telephone Support Group. 7-8 p.m. groups in the National Capital Area profit organization that relies on Northern Virginia Long-Term Care on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. region can be viewed at volunteers to assist older adults aging Ombudsman Program at For family caregivers of older adults. www.alz.org/nca. TUESDAY/OCT. 27 in place in their homes. Volunteers www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ Discuss “Keeping Organized as a Training Courses. The American Red “Understanding and Caring for a are needed for local transportation to olderadultservices/ltcombudsman/, Caregiver: What Works?” Share Cross in the National Capital Region Person with Dementia.” 7-8:30 medical and personal appointments, or email experiences, gain support and get will host training courses in CPR, p.m. at Hollin Hall Senior Center, errands, and grocery store trips; light [email protected] or information without having to travel. First Aid, and AED in the Alexandria 1500 Shenandoah Road. This class handyman chores, home technology call 703-324-5861, TTY 711. Free. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ and Fort Belvoir offices. These classes will discuss the different types of and more. No minimum number of Volunteers needed in Fairfax olderadultservices. offer a two-year certification. Classes dementia, common behaviors, the volunteer hours required. Call Mount County to drive older adults to Band musicians are invited to join the range from $90-$110. Advance reasons for troubling behaviors, Vernon At Home 703-303-4060 or e- medical appointments and wellness Mount Vernon Community registration is required. To register communication techniques, and mail [email protected] programs. For these and other Band. 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retired couple is feeling liberated after selling their Old Town Al- Aexandria home and buying a Winnebago. Cathy and Mick Hanratty, who’d been living in their Winnebago at Fort Belvoir, left town earlier this week to see the country. “We have three greyhounds so we had to have our dogs with us when we travel,” said Cathy, a retired nurse. “With the RV, we can go anywhere we want to go and take our dogs with us. … We don’t have to worry about finding a hotel when we travel that accepts animals.” The couple lived in Old Town for 16 years.

While they enjoyed the community, they Photos courtesy of of McEnearney As found the winter weather too brutal for their liking. “When winter came, I hated it,” said Cathy. “Now we’ll be in Florida in win- ter.” The Hanrattys say the transition wasn’t as difficult for them as it might be for some because of their backgrounds. “We are both Army brats so we’ve been doing this all our lives,” said Mick, a retired Army colonel. “It’s not like someone who lived in the same place all our lives to all of a sudden move to an RV. We’re used to a transient manner.” The Hanrattys say their Winnebago is comfortable. It boasts a living room with a sociates large-screen television, recessed lighting and an electric fireplace. The kitchen is equipped with a convection-microwave oven, an apartment-sized refrigerator in Cathy and Mick Hanratty sold their Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, home and bought a Winnebago. stainless steel and a propane stove. There is a king-size bed in the bedroom and wood- them flexibility. “It’s much more relaxing,” really popular area,” said Lisa Groover, of cide on their final destination, they’re work in a cherry finish. said Cathy. “If we go someplace we don’t McEnearney Associates, the couple’s real optimistic. “One thing that impressed us was all the like, we can pick up and go somewhere else. estate agent. “People are always looking for “We’re anxious to travel around the coun- storage,” said Mick. “There’s even a lot of When you own a house in Old Town, you homes there.” try and to find a place where we feel com- overhead storage.” can’t just leave if you decide you don’t like “I was thrilled to have an opportunity to fortable enough to settle down,” said Mick. Porcelain flooring throughout “makes it it.” work with friends and neighbors,” said “We have to find a place that affords us a home much easier to clean,” said Cathy. Their Old Town Alexandria home, which Groover. “They were open to ideas and sug- base where we can park our RV. We’re think- The Hanrattys, who have been married was located in Old Town Village, actually gestions about marketing.” ing about a house with an RV garage, prob- for 42 years, say their new lifestyle offers sold before it went on the market. “It’s a Although the couple have yet to de- ably in Georgia, Florida or South Carolina.”

The living room of Cathy and Mick Hanratty’s Winnebago has an electric Cathy and Mick Hanratty’s Winnebago has a king-sized bed and an fireplace and large-screen television. abundance of storage. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ HomeLifeStyle Fall 2015 ❖ 3 HomeLifeStyle Evolution of a Family Home

By John Byrd the Carter’s long-term residence. “The ideal of long term ownership is the tarting in the late 1990s, Paul and option to create a home that, over time, be- Laurie Carter began transforming a comes more supportive of favored activities Ssimple production house into a per- and aesthetic preferences,” says Bob sonal residence. Gallagher, Sun Design Remodeling’s Execu- Eliminating walls initially Collaborating closely with Sun Design tive Vice President. “We are finding this kind seemed impossible, but Remodeling, the Carters nursed their vision of on-going commitment to personalizing a custom cabinets by Sun of an exceptional property with a stunning residence much more frequently than in Design’s Jeremy Fleming indoor-outdoor continuum. decades past.” created the opportunity for This past September, the public was in- Gallagher was at the house Sept. 12 to a different floorplan. vited to see the results. greet neighbors who wanted to learn more Paul and Laurie Carter purchased a new about remodeling in phases. Sun Design had production house in a new neighborhood not guided the Carters throughout nearly every far from Mount Vernon. At 3,700 square feet, revision over the past decade. Many guests tion,” says Fleming. “The formal el- it was a perfect spot to settle down and raise seem surprised at the project’s top-to-bot- ements provide definition and bal- their son. The schools nearby were excel- tom scope. ance, yet the clean lines allow a lent; the house was just a few miles from The Carters are quick to acknowledge that lively visual continuum.” Old Town Alexandria. But there were some their periodic home remodeling efforts have To provide for outdoor dining, things about the property Carters thought been a logical and sequential response to Fleming extended the rear shed they might improve — if they were to stay family needs — beginning with an 18-foot- roof over the previously sun ex- in residence long enough. by- 36-foot swimming pool installed on their The Carters purchased the original production house in 1998 and have steadily made focused improve- posed decking. The former outdoor Cramped master bathroom; no family play quarter acre lot in 2006. ments and upgrades. dining niche now becomes a view- area; dark rear rooms with no visual con- “We wanted a place where Paul, our son, ing area adjacent to a recently in- tinuum; cabinet-cluttered kitchen; builder- Austin, and I could enjoy pleasant summers began considering ways to better integrate could come down,” he adds, “it was clear window has been replaced with a stalled flat screen TV. grade finishes … Just a few of the perceived together as a family,” recalls Laurie. “Our the home’s rear suite of rooms with its lovely that innovative storage solutions would three-part glazing solution consist- With the addition of two over- lost (adj): 1. unable to find shortcomings. remodeling changes reflect the different poolside setting. make it possible to further develop a special ing of a 45-inch picture window head rotating fans, the new out- the way. 2. not appreciated But skip ahead almost two decades, and stages of our lives, and the lifestyle options The landscaping and mature trees confer visual continuum from inside the house.” flanked by two double hung win- door space is both intimately con- or understood. 3. no longer the whole house remodel that the public was we wanted to pursue in day-to-day living.” a lot of backyard privacy, so the Carters were A counter surface with a gas-fueled dows. nected to the house and visually owned or known invited to see this past September demon- As Austin’s circle of friends expanded, for looking for graceful ideas to better integrate cooktop range between the kitchen and the Better yet, with its bianco linked to the pool and well-land- strates the kinds of improvements and up- instance, the Carters hired Sun Design Re- indoor and outdoor horizons. “It made no formal dining area, thus, provides storage romano granite surfaces, square scaped setting. grades that can occur when owners continue modeling to convert the home’s unfinished sense not to have a better view and more for both the best family china (accessed from flat cabinet facings and bright, re- “We couldn’t be more pleased to occupy, modifying the environment to suit lower level into a spacious family room and natural light from the back of the house,” the dining room) and everyday cooking ne- flective wall coloring, the new with how well the house has Adopt evolving interests. fitness center complete with a billiards table she said. “Also, we didn’t have a comfort- cessities (retrievable from the kitchen). A space has acquired a design el- evolved over the years,” says Laurie. “We look forward to living In fact: it’s no longer merely a house. It’s and TV viewing area suitable for guests of able outdoor dining zone.” reach-in pantry next to the refrigerator of- egance that was never previously 202 King Street all generations. Not surprisingly, the core problem was the fers supplemental storage. Though the eye- in evidence. here long into the future.” Donate Alexandria, Virginia 22314-3286 During this same home’s original floor plan. level cabinet clutter has been deleted, “An open plan that segues to a John Byrd has been writing about time period, Paul and Unchanged since the late 1990s, the three Fleming says there’s actually been a 35 per- free-flowing indoor/outdoor com- home improvement topics for 30 years. Volunteer 703-548-0603 Laurie, both working rooms on the west-facing rear elevation con- cent increase in storage capacity. ponent is the very essence of a tran- See more stories at professionals, sought sisted of a central kitchen flanked by a for- To improve natural light, the small kitchen sitional-style interior design solu- www.HomeFrontsNews.com. improvements to the mal dining room to the right and a family Volunteers needed for second floor master room to the left. suite, introducing a The dining room was sequestered from the adoption events, sizable master bath kitchen by a floor-to-ceiling wall festooned fostering, Fall Fabric Sale with a walk-in shower with builder-grade cabinets. There was one transportation, and changing vesti- small window above the kitchen sink which bule. The plan was was, likewise, bordered by cabinets on two adoption center designed so that one sides. To the left, one entered the family caretaking and more. partner could shower, room, which provided an exit to a rear ve- dress and slip off to randa partially covered by a shed roof. 20% Off work without rousing “We had talked about a more open floor the other partner, plan,” Laurie recalls, “But how do you tear who might be still down the walls that are holding up the cabi- All in-stock fabrics sleeping. nets you use every day?” “The new master As it turned out, this was a good question suite made life more for Sun Design’s Jeremy Fleming, who su- now through comfortable for both pervised the Carter’s most recent remodel- of us,” Laurie says, ing. “and it still works “Something as simple as custom-designed October 31st beautifully today.” cabinets can inspire a completely new, and A sizable master bath with a walk-in shower and More recently, much more functional, floor plan,” Fleming Sun Design’s Jeremy Fleming ex- changing vestibule was designed so that one partner when Austin left for says. tended the shed roof to cover sun- The home’s unfinished lower-level was converted into a INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES • FABRICS could shower, dress and slip off to work without college, the Carters, “Once the Carters were satisfied that the exposed decking. Two overhead spacious family room and fitness center complete with FURNITURE • LAMPS • ACCESSORIES rousing the other still-sleeping partner.. now empty nesters, wall between the kitchen and dining room rotating fans add comfort. a billiards table and media viewing area. lostdogandcatrescue.org 4 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ HomeLifeStyle Fall 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ HomeLifeStyle Fall 2015 ❖ 5 HomeLifeStyle Diversification Could Help Real Estate Market

for awhile,” said Arora. Home sales have Lilly was more struck by Yun’s powerpoints showing homeownership at a increased, particularly 50-year low combined with rental vacan- cies at a 30-year low and rents at a seven- in Fairfax County, year high. “There’s some things to be think- ing about as a Realtor, and really as anyone which saw a living and working in this area,” he added. In Yun’s research, millennials - who cur- 22 percent uptick. rently represent a large portion of the rent- ers - are actually the most confident about By Andrea Worker the housing situation, and despite the many The Gazette obstacles to their entering the market, the majority want to eventually become ienna-based realtor Craig Lilly homeowners. Their achievement of that with Long and Foster agreed goal is crucial, according to Yun, who noted Vwith how Ken Harney, the mod- that the net worth of homeowners tends to erator for the 2015 Northern Vir- exceed that of renters. ginia Association of Realtors (NVAR) Eco- One positive note on real estate trends nomic Summit, described the current year’s by Yun that the Realtor attendees appreci- market trends at the gathering earlier this ated was his belief that the “trade-up” mar- month at the Fairview Park Marriott. From left — Jonathan Aberman of TandemNSI, Jill Landsman, NVAR VP ket would probably see an improvement, “His assessment of 2015 is on target with of Communications, and summit moderator Ken Harney at the 19th with potential buyers having more cash-in- what I am experiencing,” said Lilly. “So far, Northern Virginia Association of Realtors Economic Summit. hand from their current homes’ sales with so good.” Photos by Andrea Worker/The Gazette which to make the move. The figures show Harney, a nationally-syndicated colum- that many homes that had fallen below their nist, categorized 2013 as the “rebound year” original purchase price have at the least when sales and house prices seemed to be returned to parity, and in many cases even back on a roll after years of post-recession seen a modest increase in value. doldrums. Then 2014 started out impres- Back on the subject of the “company sively strong as well, but mid-year the mar- town” dependency, Clower and Yun both ket became more “restrained.” argued that diversification of job sectors is “Last Spring things were rocking,” said critical to the region’s future economic suc- Lilly. “I think that caused some sellers to cess, requiring greater regional cooperation. price too aggressively too quickly in a mar- ket that was changing. That certainly had SPEAKING OF ROBOTS, drones, artifi- an effect on the slowdown we saw for the cial intelligence, virtual reality and the “We rest of the year.” Work” models of sharing work, living spaces The data for 2015 is on Harney’s side. and resources, Jonathan Aberman, chair- Home sales have increased, particularly in man of TandemNSI, focused on technologi- Fairfax County, which saw a 22 percent cal trends and how they would affect our uptick in sales. Figures just released by Real daily lives. Aberman said that any region Estate Business Intelligence report the sec- that doesn’t prepare for these changes with ond-highest level of August sales since an emphasis on affordably “educating 2006, with inventories remaining fairly people on how to think, rather than just how healthy and time-on-the-market about to do” will be quickly left behind. equal with the same period last year. The Dr. Terry Clower, director of George Mason University’s Center for Re- Aberman said that more effort is needed August report also showed the average sales gional Analysis, provided detailed data on area employment figures, to keep the federal dollars spent on tech- price of single-family homes down slightly income, job sector changes and more during the Economic Summit. nology and related research here at home. (.02 percent), while the average price of There was considerable note taking during his presentation. “We need to be encouraging our next gen- attached homes and condominiums rose eration of ‘gazelles,’ what we call our fast- slightly. acknowledgement of his “slight accent – I growth companies and entrepreneurs. And But even those positive numbers didn’t am from Texas,” Clower reminded the au- we need to consider that these people will keep the summit’s panellists from making dience that for a “good lump of the rest of be more interested in data-ways than high- presentations that leaned decidedly towards the country, a government shutdown is not ways when considering their work options.” the cautionary, for both short-term real es- seen as a such a bad thing.” To Aberman, that includes rethinking the tate transactions, and the future economic But for a region where almost 40 percent number of “trophy offices” under construc- health of the region. of the economy is directly related to fed- tion and in the pipeline. He worries about eral wages and salaries, procurement and over-building in commercial properties that LOOMING ON THE HORIZON is the other federal activity, Clower’s analogy of sit empty for so long that they cease to be spectre of another potential government the “company town’s” vulnerability seems Class A buildings. Before they can be occu- shutdown if Congress fails to pass even a right on target. pied, many are already not up to par for temporary budget by the end of the month. The seemingly endless “Federal Reserve the next wave of change, either technologi- Describing the region as a “company town,” Watch” for interest rate hikes was also dis- Rob Whitfield, a member of several cally, or culturally speaking, he said. and as such, somewhat “vulnerable” to Con- cussed by Clower, and by Dr. Lawrence Yun, regional transportation citizens’ Lorraine Arora tends to agree with gressional activity, panellist Dr. Terry chief economist with the National Associa- groups including the Dulles Corri- Aberman’s concerns. “Look at the commer- Clower, director of George Mason tion of Realtors. dor Users Group, asks a question cial vacancy rates in Arlington, as just one University’s Center for Regional Analysis, “A rate increase is coming, probably of the panellists. example,” she said. She was also fascinated said he wouldn’t discount the possibility of sooner rather than later, before the end of by Aberman’s predictions on technology’s a shutdown, despite the insistence of oth- the year,” predicted Yun, but he also believes shares. “People will still be buying and sell- influence on society in the very near future. ers that neither political party would toler- that any increase will not have an immedi- ing. I think the current situation continues “It’s a little concerning,” she said. Tech- ate that turn of events. Additional seques- ate impact on mortgage rates. to make people a bit cautious, as Yun sug- nology is good, but I hope we don’t get to tration during a Presidential election year That’s an opinion that Weichert Realtors gests, but I agree that we probably won’t the point where people just don’t leave their is also possible, he said. With a laughing Fair Oaks managing director Lorraine Arora see much impact on mortgage rates, at least homes.” 6 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ HomeLifeStyle Fall 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Notes Mary Bayat, owner of Bayat Realty Inc. in Alexandria, was in- stalled as the 2015 chair of the Board of Northern Virginia Asso- ciation of Realtors. As a director for the National Association of Realtors, Bayat has supported the implementation of core standards ★ Mount Vernon Antique Center ★ for local associations to ensure in- dustry professionalism. Bayat has 8101 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria Follow us on also been involved with the North- 703-619-5100 Dealers Facebook & ern Virginia Association of Realtors www.mtvantiques.com Twitter Global Forum. 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The headquarters of the Trans- portation Security Adminis- tration (TSA) will relocate to the Victory Center in Alexandria with a 15-year lease.

Weichert, Realtors’ Alexan- dria/Old Town Office was rec- ognized for outstanding perfor- mance in May. The office led both the company and the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Fairfax, Loudoun, Fauquier and Delaware counties, for resale dollar volume.

Ruppert Landscape pro- moted Joshua Araujo and Mike Lopes in its Alexandria Landscape Management Branch. Araujo has been promoted to area manager. Lopes has been promoted to en- hancement manager.

Morgan Price has joined the Alexandria office of BB&T Scott & Stringfellow as vice president and financial advisor. Price has more than seven years of experience in the financial services industry, most recently with SunTrust In- vestment Services.

Managing Director at Speck- Caudron Investment Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, David Speck, was recognized in the 2015 edition of the Financial Times 400 Top Advisers in the United States.

Michael Ormonde has been named the new area president for Well Fargo’s South Potomac Re- gion. Ormonde has worked for Wells Fargo since 1998 when he became a teller at a San Francisco branch. Most recently he served as a district manager. Ormonde re- places Ravi Chandra, named re- gional president for Western Vir- ginia. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ HomeLifeStyle Fall 2015 ❖ 7 Mount Vernon REAL ESTATE July, 2015 Top Sales In July 2015, 154 homes sold between $1,210,000-$108,000 in the Mount Vernon area.

6 1700 Hollinwood Drive — $942,500 9 7411 Park Terrace Drive — $800,000

5 7404 Park Terrace Drive — $945,000

7 916 Emerald Drive — $930,000

8 926 Priscilla Lane — $804,500

495

7 1 1232 Shenandoah Road — $1,210,000 395 400 50 Alexandria

Address ...... BR FB HB ... Postal City .. Sold Price .... Type ...... Lot AC . PostalCode ...... Subdivision ...... Date Sold 495 1 1232 SHENANDOAH RD ...... 4 .. 3 . 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA .. $1,210,000 .... Detached ..... 0.50 ...... 22308 ...... TAUXEMONT ...... 07/31/15 4 2 3179 WOODLAND LN ...... 4 .. 2 . 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA .. $1,175,000 .... Detached ..... 0.66 ...... 22309 ...... WOODLAND PARK ...... 07/29/15 Springfield

3 7631 ESSEX MANOR PL ...... 4 .. 3 . 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA .. $1,075,000 .... Detached ..... 0.66 ...... 22308 ...... FENWICK ESTATES ...... 07/15/15

4 6007 GROVE DR ...... 4 .. 3 . 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA .... $965,000 .... Detached ..... 0.24 ...... 22307 ...... BELLE HAVEN ...... 07/13/15 6 5 9 5 7404 PARK TERRACE DR ...... 4 .. 3 . 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA .... $945,000 .... Detached ..... 0.36 ...... 22307 ...... VILLAMAY ...... 07/10/15 Mount 3 6 1700 HOLLINWOOD DR ...... 4 .. 3 . 1 ..... ALEXANDRIA .... $942,500 .... Detached ..... 0.44 ...... 22307 ...... MASON HILL ...... 07/01/15 95 Vernon 1

7 916 EMERALD DR ...... 6 .. 3 . 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA .... $930,000 .... Detached ..... 0.35 ...... 22308 ...... WAYNEWOOD ...... 07/10/15 2 Woodlawn 7 8 926 PRISCILLA LN ...... 5 .. 3 . 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA .... $804,500 .... Detached ..... 0.25 ...... 22308 ...... WAYNEWOOD ...... 07/22/15 8 1 9 7411 PARK TERRACE DR ...... 4 .. 3 . 0 ..... ALEXANDRIA .... $800,000 .... Detached ..... 0.41 ...... 22307 ...... VILLAMAY ...... 07/10/15 Copyright 2015 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of August 14, 2015. Lorton FORT BELVOIR 8 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ HomeLifeStyle Fall 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com