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By Jeanne Theismann tional Day of Service and Remem- of the U.S. Army Fort Belvoir Gar- The Gazette brance, the USO of Metropolitan rison and actor and veterans ad- Washington hosted the First Lady vocate Gary Sinese. irst Lady Michelle Obama at the new facility as part of a Later in the day, Sinise and the marked the 12th anniver- worldwide salute to the nation’s Lt. Dan Band were scheduled to Fsary of the terrorist at- troops and their families. perform a concert to a crowd of tacks on the World Trade Also in attendance were USO 5,000 at Pullen Field on the base. Center and Pentagon with a visit President and CEO Sloan Gibson, Opened on Feb. 5, 2013, the to the new USO Warrior and Fam- Elaine Rogers, CEO and President 20,000-square-foot facility is the ily Center at Fort Belvoir. of USO Metropolitan Washington, largest center in USO history. Following morning ceremonies Col. Gregory Gadson, Commander See Remembering, Page 5 at the White House that included a moment of silence at 8:45 a.m., Photos by Obama arrived at the base just after 1:30 p.m. to visit with military

families and participate in a patri- Jeanne Theismann otic craft project with children. “Do you know you are heroes?” she asked the children of military families. “I am here to shine a light on all the great work the USO does for military families.” In honor of Patriot Day, a Na- /The Gazette

First Lady Michelle Obama talks with children as they work on a Actor and veterans advocate Gary Sinise looks at the patriotic craft project. children’s craft work. Stable Instability Feds offer to construct new horse stable at Woodlawn.

By Michael Lee Pope Photo by new dilemma. Leaders at the Na- The Gazette tional Trust for Historic Preserva- tion said widening the road would fficials with the Federal Michael Lee Pope encroach on land protected by fed- OHighway Authority have eral law. And leaders at Woodlawn offered to construct a Baptist Church said they were con- new horse stable at Woodlawn to cerned widening in place might replace the one that will be demol- cause dozens of graves to be in- ished as part of a project to re- terred. So leaders at the Federal route parts of Richmond Highway. Highway Administration created a

/The Gazette But leaders at the National Trust plan called the “southern bypass,” for Historic Preservation have not re-routing the road to the south in yet decided whether or not they an effort to avoid federally pro- want to continue allowing horses tected land and the Baptist cem- on their property, a land use that etery. But that plan put the new dates back at least a century. For Woodlawn Stables has been in operation for more than 50 years. road directly in the path of the now, though, the business that horse stable at Woodlawn. rents space at the existing a result, she said, she’s expecting THE DEBATE about the future of said Moran in a written statement. “We can empathize with them as Woodlawn Stables expects that it to close a business that’s been in Woodlawn began when thousands “This is a good outcome following neighbors and with people in the will be forced to close down or operation for more than 50 years. of new employees were moved to a thorough process — everyone community,” said Travis Hilton, move on. Even if she is able to find a new Fort Belvoir as part of the Base with something at stake was able pastor at Woodlawn Baptist “We will no longer be at this lo- location outside of Fairfax County, Closure and Realignment process to arrive at a compromise.” cation,” said Cindy Mitchell. “We the business would be radically several years ago. The increased But that compromise created a See Stable, Page 10

will try to go somewhere else and different — the end of an era for a traffic load caused major problems

keep doing what we do and be business that’s been a part of the on Richmond Highway, the major 9/13/13

another part of another commu- Mount Vernon community for gen- north-south corridor in the region. home in Requested material.

nity.” erations. U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8) secured Time-sensitive Mitchell said that nobody from “The morale is down,” said Arvin a $180 million appropriation to Postmaster:

the Trust has approached her Reynolds, a blacksmith for the widen the road. Attention

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about moving into a barn that business. “It’s just a sad thing to “This agreement is great news VA Alexandria,

PAID would be constructed by the Fed- see such a historical property go for the commuters along the al- Postage U.S.

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2 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ September 12-18, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Get Ready for Fort Hunt Park Community Day Event will celebrate — and clean up — Gen. Henry Jackson Hunt is the Civil local park. War Union artillery commander at By Ashley Claire Simpson Gettysburg for The Gazette whom Fort Hunt Park is named. n Sunday, Sept. 29, the first- ever Fort Hunt Park Commu- Photos Courtesy of nity Day will take place at the Friends of Fort Hunt O Park, Inc. Fort Hunt Community Park, a 197-acre historical park located off the A prisoner of war camp was on the site during World War II. George Washington Memorial Parkway in Alexandria. The non-profit organization, the Friends of Fort Hunt Park, Incorporated, is co-spon-

Photo courtesy of soring the event with the National Park Ser- Photo courtesy of vice and the National Parks Conservation Association to both celebrate the park and for an official clean up. “We want to celebrate Fort Hunt Park as a vital part of the community and to enhance its recreational resources and its rich

D. Canter history,” FFHPI president Dorothy Canter D. Canter said. Centuries rich in American history, the land deemed Fort Hunt has been a recre- The Balalaika Orchestra performing at the Summer ational park since the 1950s. FFHPI, how- Sunday Concert Series. Picnickers by Picnic Pavilion A. ever, was not established until 2012. Ac- cording to Cantor, FFHPI signed an official “I expect this event to be attended mostly years ago.” equipment at the park. agreement with the National Park Service by the Fort Hunt Community, which is part There will be four elements of the Fort At the time of the donation presentation in late 2012 that formalized a fundraising of the Mount Vernon District of Fairfax Hunt Community Day, which officially runs and the entertainment portion of the day, campaign. Part of the FFHPI mission state- County,” Elliff said. from 1-5 p.m. Elliff said there will also be light refresh- ment is to “enhance the visitor experience The park was originally considered part “At this point, the four elements are cel- ments for the participating volunteers. at Fort Hunt Park.” of George Washington’s Mount Vernon es- ebrating the park by fixing it up, and two, FFHPI encourages all park supporters to be “We expect a very good turnout,” said tate lands, and is now named for Civil War by remembering the Civil War general that a part of the commencement event. John Elliff, secretary of the FFHPI. “Forty General Henry Jackson Hunt. it is named after, and what he did in the The park has been a significant part of Boy Scouts are expected to be present on Elliff said that aside from clean-up and Civil War,” Elliff said. “Third, there is going history since the 1800s, when it was estab- the day.” celebration of the popular community park, to be a one-mile walk through the park. lished as a part of the U.S. coastal defense More than 50 fix-up volunteers, many of a key element of the day will be to remem- Both the talk on General Hunt and the one- system. During World War II, it was the site which are Boy Scouts, have signed up to ber the park’s namesake. mile walk will begin at 3. Finally, there is of a top secret military intelligence program. participate, and volunteers will attend the “Fort Hunt Community Day is a great going to be a program at program at 4 p.m. Elliff said this event will be a “kick-off event, and last minute volunteers are also opportunity for local residents and other which includes music by the Mount Vernon event,” and will be just the start of FFHPI encouraged. park supporters to help the NPS maintain Dixieland Band and the presentation of improvement and celebratory events and Elliff said preparation and fundraising for and improve this National Park unit’s won- donations to the park by the Friends of Fort projects. the event began months ago, in Februrary, derful recreational resources in a period of Hunt Park.” “Donations will continue on an ongoing when the FFHPI board started meeting. He declining federal budgets,” Elliff said. “We He added that the FFHPI also plans to basis for other projects, and this event will added that he expects mostly members of also want to remember General Hunt, an announce that there were enough donations possibly be annual,” Elliff said. “A similar the Fort Hunt Community to attend. unsung hero of the Battle of Gettysburg 150 to place an arrowhead sign and new sound event will take place every fall.” Aldersgate Prepares Annual Fundraising Golf Outing Event to benefit variety of charities. up close to the hole, but doesn’t quite make Details it in, either a portion or all of the string can By Naomi Smoot be used in place of another swing, he said. and this is a great way to do it,” said her Aldersgate United Methodist The Gazette father, Bob King. Men’s 5th Annual Golf Outing The result is an environment that is well King has been playing in the tournament 2 p.m., Saturday Sept. 21 suited for both individuals and families, he Joint Base Andrews- West Course lizabeth King, 12, is setting her sights since it first began. When his son David, said. $110 for the first family member, $90 “It would be a good day to come out with high for her first-ever golf tourna- 15, became old enough, he joined his dad for each additional member. E your brothers, sisters, husband or wife. ment. “I’ve never done this before. on the course. Now, Elizabeth will do the My one hope is that I get a hole in one,” same. All three are planning to head out We’re eliminating the cut throat nature of she said. for a day together on the golf course. said the day features a number of elements golf,” said Galbreath. Elizabeth and her family are among those The family said the event is a great way that are meant to reduce the stress and The event is open to members of the who have signed up for the Aldersgate to spend time together, playing a sport they increase the fun for all participants. The church, as well as the community at large, United Methodist Men’s 5th Annual Golf enjoy in a noncompetitive environment. tournament is best ball, and also permits Galbreath said, noting that as of Sept. 7 Outing. The event will take place at 2 p.m. “It’s a great, very relaxed atmosphere. It’s mulligans and free throws. Additionally, roughly 20 to 30 people from outside the on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Joint Base open to all abilities, and it doesn’t really Galbreath said, this year it will feature church had signed up to play. Andrews’ West Course. matter how good you are,” King said. “string.” Each participant is given 10 feet See Aldersgate, Page 7 “She’s been wanting to go out and play Ken Galbreath, chair of the tournament, of string to use as they wish. If a putt winds www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ September 12-18, 2013 ❖ 3 4 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ September 12-18, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Rex Reiley Remembering Those Who Serve RE/MAX Allegiance From Page 1 703-768-7730 [email protected] Staffed by 350 volunteers from the USO of Metro- politan Washington, the USO Warrior and Family Collingwood on Potomac Center supports wounded, ill and injured troops, $649,900 8410 Morey Lane their families and caregivers as well as local active OPEN duty troops. Lovely 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath split-level SUN. 1–4 home with 2-car garage. Incredible Built at a cost of $12 million, the center is part of location: a couple of blocks to the Mt. Vernon Bike Trail and G.W. 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For more information: www.RexReiley.com Each Office Independently Owned and Operated www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ September 12-18, 2013 ❖ 5 6 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ September 12-18, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Aldersgate Prepares Annual Fundraising Golf Outing From Page 3 said. A portion of the funds are used to sup- communities in the highlands of Guatemala. tion is $110 for the first family member, and port New Hope Housing, a local non-profit Each year, members of the church travel to $90 for each additional family member. The tournament is the Aldersgate United that operates shelters and other housing for the area in an attempt to help improve the Sponsorships are also available. Methodist Men’s largest fundraiser of the Fairfax County’s low-income residents. lives of the local community. This year, the The registration fee includes green fees, year. Galbreath said it has traditionally gen- Funds are also put towards the Ft. Apache volunteers’ work included building stoves cart rentals, range balls, a practice range, erated between $3,000 and $4,000 for the Mission in Arizona. to help reduce the problems of deforesta- and a light supper at the end of the event. organization. Nearly 35 percent of that Galbreath said that nearly one-third of the tion that plague the area, said David King. Galbreath said a range of door prizes will helps support the church’s missions projects. event’s proceeds are used to support the “It’s a really cool project, and it’s a bunch also be available. These range from free “It’s a good way to go out and donate to Highland Support Project in Guatemala. of fun too,” he said. clubs and golf bags to balls, gloves and other a good cause,” said David King. “For us, it’s a significant investment,” he Those who are interested in registering golf-related items. The money is put towards local, national, said. for the golf tournament are asked to con- “If you play, you get a prize,” he said. and international projects alike, Galbreath The project helps support indigenous tact Galbreath at 703-975-1166. Registra- Registration closes Sept. 16.

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The Bush Administration gest regret of his presidency, he has stated, was My wife and I live just a few blocks from Steven Mauren George Washington’s Mount Vernon home, on Art/Design: deliberately misled the public in seeking au- not using military force to curtail the Rwandan land that was once part of his estate. Most morn- Laurence Foong, John Heinly thorization for war in Iraq. That conflict, and genocide. ings, we go out onto the back porch, overlooking Production Manager: the challenges we’ve faced in Afghanistan, have In recent days, the situation has changed beautiful woods, and read the daily newspaper. Jean Card left a war-weary public, distrustful of any ef- dramatically. Russia has agreed, with Syria’s (Won’t tell you which one, lest we reveal our po- Geovani Flores litical leanings and alienate some valued readers fort to engage militarily elsewhere in the world, approval, to facilitate the securing of their of this newspaper.) CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 particularly in the Middle East. It’s shameful, chemical weapons arsenal in exchange for an We like to think that, hundreds of years ago, Circulation Manager: the money spent on the Iraq War, especially agreement that the U.S. will not launch a strike. George rode his horse (whose name, I think, was Ann Oliver given that the result was a country more In this case, the fear of U.S. military action has Romney), across the land we now live on. [email protected] I have scoured our property for tangible signs aligned with Iran than the U.S. That money pushed the Russians to finally engage construc- of that, such as ancient hoof prints or lumps of A Connection Newspaper could and should have been used for nation- tively in this conflict. For the past two and a dried horsie “stuff,” but to no avail. But, not un- building here at home. And first and foremost, half years, the Russians have stymied every like many of today’s Congressional “decisions,” the lives of American soldiers lost in both con- effort at the U.N. Security Council to stop the lack of facts is no reason to avoid making an important decision. I rest my case. flicts is heart breaking and at least with re- Assad’s atrocities against his own people. gard to Iraq, inexcusable. This new plan has my support. As an ada- — Bart Hewitt But the situation in Syria is very different. mant, vocal opponent of the Iraq War, I be-

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ September 12-18, 2013 ❖ 11 12 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ September 12-18, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ September 12-18, 2013 ❖ 13 Entertainment Little Theatre’s Life in the Farce Lane families in different parts of London. When Cooney’s “Caught his teenaged children discover each other on the internet and decide to meet, John’s in the Net” opens already complicated life descends even further into disarray. at LTA. The mayhem takes place in the home of John and Mary Smith, who live in By Jeanne Theismann Wimbledon, and, simultaneously, the home Photo by The Gazette of John and Barbara Smith, who live in Streatham. When John’s daughter Vicki and

ew will ever compare Ray Cooney son Gavin discover how much their fathers Jeanne Theismann to Shakespeare. The king of Brit- have in common — same age, same name, Fish bawdiness doesn’t pretend to even the same job — John frantically tries be the Bard of high-brow litera- to keep them apart and his two marriages ture, but as Britain’s recognized “master of together. farce,” Cooney’s comic genius is unmatched This deftly written comedy is expertly per- and on display in “Caught in the Net,” now formed by an LTA cast led by the incompa-

/The Gazette playing at The Little Theatre of Alexandria. rable duo of Mike Baker as John and Paul Written as a sequel to “Run for Your Wife,” Tamney as his confidante and upstairs “Caught in the Net” is a fast-paced farce that Wimbledon tenant Stanley Gardner. To- finds taxi driver John Smith juggling two gether they handle the intricately synchro- nized script with unparalleled verbal dex- terity and spot-on timing. Director Eleanor Tapscott, second from right, celebrates with the cast on Joining Baker and Tamney in the finely- the LTA set of “Caught in the Net” following the opening night perfor- tuned ensemble are Annie Ermlick as Bar- mance Sept. 7. Seated with her are Richard Fiske, Eliza Lore, Annie Ermlick, Paul Tamney and Tricia O’Neill-Politte with Mike Baker in back.

Photo by bara Smith, Tricia O’Neill-Politte as Mary Smith, Luke Markham as Gavin Smith, Eliza Lore as Vicki Smith, and Richard Fiske as School, returns to LTA after appearing in “A Stanley’s Dad. As a team Christmas Carol” at the age of 12. Jeanne Theismann they execute with razor- “What a great night!” Lore said at the sharp precision Cooney’s de- opening night reception. “There’s nothing scent into delirium. Photo by like performing in front of a live audience For Markham, a senior at and hearing their laughter.” St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes Under the tautly timed direction of

High School, “Caught in the Tabitha Rymal-Vaughn Eleanore Tapscott, the LTA cast is peerless

/Gazette Packet Net” is his theater debut. in delivering an evening of hilarity. “Caught “This is fantastic,” in the Net” is British farce at its best — well Markham said following the staged, well cast and well written with a opening night performance. tale-ending twist you must see for yourself. “Everyone has been so wel- coming. I couldn’t have “Caught in the Net” is playing now through WPHS senior Eliza Lore, at right asked for a better experi- Sept. 28 at The Little Theatre of Alexandria, ence.” 600 Wolfe St. For tickets or more informa- with fellow cast member Luke Mike Baker (John Smith) dons a disguise in Lore, a 17-year-old senior tion, call 703-683-0496 or visit Markham, is starring in the LTA “Caught in the Net.” production of “Caught in the Net.” at West Potomac High www.thelittletheatre.com.

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E-mail announcements to gazette@ 10 a.m.-6 p.m. everyday except on This free exhibit is at the Alexandria enjoy a theater class and pretend to connectionnewspapers.com. Photos and Thursdays when it is open from 10 Black History Museum, 601 Wythe be all sorts of characters on Mondays, THURSDAY/SEPT. 12 artwork are encouraged. Deadline is a.m.-9 p.m. Visit St. The museum is open Tuesday starting Sept. 16, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Second Thursday Art Night. 6-9 Thursday at noon. www.potomacfiberartsgallery.com through Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Little Theatre of Alexandria. p.m. at Torpedo Factory Art Center, for more. Visit www.alexblackhistory.org or $135 for the 8-week class. Register at 105 N. Union St. Hear performances Art Exhibit. See “Deep, Full, and Not call 703-746-4356. www.thelittletheatre.com or 703- by local school ensembles, browse art ONGOING Quite Real” at The Athenaeum Metro Club After-School Program. 683-5778 ext. 2. Classes available for exhibits and more. Free. Visit Art Exhibit. Through Sunday, Sept. 29, Gallery, 201 Prince St., through Oct. From Sept. 9-June 2014, the all ages and days. www.torpedofactory.org for more. see “In the Flesh 4” at the Target 20. Features four artists exploring Metropolitan School of Arts presents Art Classes. Tuesdays from 7-8:30 Reception. 6-8 p.m. meet some of the Gallery in the Torpedo Factory Art concepts of depth and three- an after-school program for grades 1- p.m. at Art at the Center, 2804 artists of “In the Flesh 4” at the Center, 105 N. Union St. The exhibit dimensionality. Visit http:// 6. The program is located at both the Sherwood Hall Lane. For children Target Gallery in the Torpedo Factory examines contemporary figurative www.nvfaa.org/ for more. Lorton studio at Workhouse Arts ages 12 and up. Begin with drawing Art Center, 105 N. Union St. The art. Free. Visit Encore Chorale. Mondays 10:30 a.m.- Center, 9517 Workhouse Way and in figures and lines and work up to exhibit examines contemporary www.torpedofactory.org/target. noon at the George Washington Alexandria at 5775 Barclay Drive. drawing in detail and on larger scale. figurative art. There will be a juror Art Exhibit. Through Sunday, Oct. 6, Masonic National Memorial, 101 Programs will focus on the arts, Visit www.artatthecenter.org/ talk at 7 p.m. Free. Visit see “Voyage in Tangible Space” by Callahan Dr. Register now for Encore including music, dance, theatre, yoga registration.htm to register. www.torpedofactory.org/target for Mei Mei Chang at the Schlesinger Chorale’s fall season. The group of and academics, as well as designated Art Classes. Wednesdays from 7-8:30 more. Center Margaret W. & Joseph L. singers, ages 55 and up, practice homework time. The program will p.m. for children ages 9 and up. Reception. Meet Kreshnik “Nick” Xhiku Fisher Gallery, 3001 N. Beauregard classical and holiday songs to prepare run Mondays, 1-6 p.m., and Tuesday- Focuses on clay work in the studio. from 6:30-8 p.m. at The Art League St. It is a mixed media exhibit. Free. for December performances. $150 Friday, 3-6 p.m. Tuition runs from Begins Sept.11 at Art at the Center, Gallery in the Torpedo Gallery, 105 Visit www.nvcc.edu/ tuition. Visit encorecreativity.org or $130-150. Call 703-339-0444 or visit 2804 Sherwood Hall Lane. Visit N. Union St. His exhibit “Structural schlesingercenter/gallery.html for call 301-261-5747. www.metropolitanarts.org. www.artatthecenter.org/ Elements” explores the bounds more information. African American Activists Art Exhibit. See the second Front registration.htm to register. between figurative and abstract Art Exhibit. See “Collaborations” Exhibition. Through Saturday, Jan. Porch Installation by Ned Egan. “Leci Registration Still Open. The Art sculpture. Visit through Oct. 20 at Potomac Fiber 4, 2014, Living Legends of n’est pas une Magrite” is on display League School has openings in over www.theartleague.org or 703-683- Arts Gallery in Studio 18 of the Alexandria is an ongoing photo- at 18 W. Linden St. 200 classes and 50 workshops, from 1780. Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. documentary project created in 2006 painting, jewelry, photography and Lecture Series. 7:30-9 p.m. at Green by artist-photographer Nina Tisara to more. Visit www.theartleague.org to Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Union St. Artists share inspirations to ART CLASS REGISTRATION create pieces combining the input of identify, honor and chronicle people register. Road. The Potowmack Chapter of the two or more artists. It is open from making current history in Alexandria. Fall Classes. Children ages 6-7 can Virginia Native Plant Society will 14 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ September 12-18, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment ‘Gee’s Bend’ At MetroStage

By Carolyn Griffin MetroStage Producing Artistic Director

he beauty of regional theatre is that each Photo courtesy Ttheatre has its own personality, its own character, both on and off the stage. So when seasons are announced there is usually a common theme, thread, tone that connects the choices made by the Artistic Director, reflecting individual inter-

ests, passions and personalities. ShakespeareAlabama Festival Notes from As scripts cross our desks, actors the Producer and directors discover scripts that may be of interest. Media cover- age of playwrights and plays are perused and a season slowly takes shape. What may appear as a ran- dom series of plays and musicals will ultimately reflect the aesthetic and intent of the theatre company. Over time music has had an increasingly greater presence at MetroStage. Even though one of our first productions in the 1980s was Maltby & Shire’s “Start- ing Here Starting Now,” it took a while for us to real- Margo Moorer, shown in the original ize music was our passion. And this year, as the sea- production of “Gee’s Bend” at the Ala- son took shape, it became apparent that music was bama Shakespeare Festival, will reprise the connecting link in all five offerings. That, and her role as Nella at MetroStage. the “emotional core” that seems to consistently in- form and dominate our work. you are recognizing the commitment we have made This season the choices have a very profound mu- for the past 29 years to offer theatre with great art- sical component. In our opening production, the ists and enriching stories that will explore your world women of Gee’s Bend sing gospel songs as they quilt. and engage your intellect and emotions, stories of They are making quilts for their families’ comfort, the human condition in all its complexity and chal- and at the same time, creating abstract designs that lenges. Music covers the range of human experiences have been compared to Paul Klee, Frank Stella and and emotions. Our productions this season will do Matisse, all the while participating in the Civil Rights the same, beginning with the beautiful gospel mo- movement. These women tell a remarkable story and ments in “Gee’s Bend,” co-music directed by William The Best in Family Dining the 17 songs sung in the gospel tradition add an- Knowles and Alexandria’s own William Hubbard. other dimension to this story and the history of Gee’s Bend, which includes a visit by Dr. Martin Luther “Gee’s Bend” plays at MetroStage Sept. 12 –Nov. 3. King Jr. the night before the famous Selma march. For tickets or more information, call 703-548-9044 When you attend a play or musical at MetroStage, or visit www.metrostage.org. Calendar discuss “Celebrating the Natural and 8 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m. and 7 Find items for all ages. 703-339- Communities of VA.” Free. Visit p.m. For ticket reservations call 800- 4610. www.vnps-pot.org for more. 494-8497 or go online to Wag A Tale. 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Second Thursday Music. 7 p.m. at www.metrostage.org. For Kingstowne Library, 6500 The Athaneum, 201 Prince St. Jamey information and group sales call 703- Landsdowne Centre. Children ages 5- Turner will perform. $10. Visit 548-9044. 12 can register to read aloud to a www.nvfaa.org or 703-548-0035. reading therapy dog. Registration required, 703-339-4610. Food FRIDAY/SEPT. 13 Apples from Seed to Pie. 10:30 a.m. fit for a king THURSDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 12-15 Theater Performance. 8 p.m. at Port at John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Fair Trade Oriental Rug Event. Ten City Playhouse, 1819 N. Quaker Hill Drive. Children ages 3-8 can on a family budget Thousand Villages, 915 King St., will Lane. See “The Children’s Hour” by learn about plant life cycles with present hundreds of rugs from Lillian Hellman. Visit songs and activities. Free. n Alexandria community fixture for more than Bunyaad, a fair trade company that www.portcityplayhouse.org/ for Registration required, 703-971-0010. A works with Pakistani artisans to tickets. Multicultural Fest. Noon-4 p.m. at 100 years, the Royal Restaurant offers the best produce hand-knotted rugs from Comedy Improv Performance. Four Mile Run Park and Community their villages. Bunyaad ensures that Doors open at 7:30 p.m. at The Building, 4109 Mount Vernon Ave. in Greek, Italian and American cuisine. Enjoy each rug is designed and made by Athaneum, 201 Prince St. For people Features live music, activities fairly paid adult workers. Ten 18 and older. A dessert reception will representing the region’s culture and burgers, steaks, prime rib, chicken, seafood, Thousand Villages will hold a one- follow. $10. Visit www.nvfaa.org or more. Free. For more information, pasta and full salad bar complete with special hour introduction to the event on 703-548-0035. visit Thursday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. www.alexandriava.gov/recreation, or children’s menu items. Registration encouraged. Call 703- contact Kelly Gilfillen at 703-746- 684-1435 or visit SATURDAY/SEPT.14 4644. rugs.tenthousandvillages.com. Colonial Market & Fair. 9 a.m.-5 Concert. 7:30 p.m. at The Birchmere, p.m. at Mount Vernon Estate. Enjoy a 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. re-creation of early-American Performance by Bill Kirchen & Too SEPT. 12 THROUGH NOV.3 marketplace with demonstrations, Much Fun, as well as the Daryl Davis Theater Performance. See the crafts and entertainment. Free Band. Tickets on sale July 12. Visit premiere of “Gee’s Bend” at Potomac River sightseeing cruises are www.birchmere.com or MetroStage, 1201 N. Royal St. Watch available while supplies last. Event is www.billkirchen.com. as the true story of the Pettway included with regular admission $17/ Annual Community Fun Fair. 3 p.m. 734 North Saint Asaph Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 family unfolds during the Civil Rights adult; $8/youth 6-11; children 5 and at Woodlawn Faith United Methodist Movement and they become famous under free. Visit MountVernon.org/ Church, 7010 Harrison Lane. Events 703-548-1616 • www.theroyalrestaurant.com for their iconic quilts. Performances FallEvents for more. include free health screenings, zumba for Gee’s Bend will be Thursdays and Book Sale. 10 a.m. at Kingstowne and nutrition classes, vendors, game Award-winning wine menu • Major credit cards accepted Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 3 p.m. Library, 6500 Landsdowne Center. trucks, food and more. The day will www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ September 12-18, 2013 ❖ 15 Entertainment Old Town Theater Welcomes ‘The Big Meow!’ benefit youth and community. Vendor improvisations directly in response to Fort Hunt Road. Specially adapted for young audiences, Jane Franklin and sponsorship opportunity still the “Full, Deep, and Not Quite Real” Children ages 8- Dance offers a family-friendly performance of “The Big available. Call 703-360-9450. exhibit on display. Free. For more, 10 can listen to Meow!” Little Cat is taunted by neighborhood felines be- Theater Night. Reception with a buffet visit www.nvfaa.org or call 703-548- a story being cause his meow is just too darn loud. The dance-based from 7-8 p.m. and watch “Gee’s 0035. read aloud. performance is adapted from the children’s book by Bal- Bend” at 8 p.m. at MetroStage, 1201 Performance. 7 p.m. at Episcopal Free. timore author Elizabeth Spires and tells the story of an N. Royal St. $75/person. Visit Church of the Resurrection, 2280 N. Registration ever-hopeful orange fluffball who desperately wants to www.AlexandriaLegends.com to buy Beauregard St. Hear music from Last required, 703- belong to the band of neighborhood cats, but is ostracized tickets. Train Home. $18/door; $15/advance 768-6700. for his “loud as a lion’s roar” meow. Children and parents Theater Performance. 8 p.m. at Port or members. Visit Spa-liday Event. alike will enjoy the imaginative retelling of this story City Playhouse, 1819 N. Quaker www.focusmusic.org/ 7-9 p.m. at Ten Lane. See “The Children’s Hour” by concerts_alexandria.php or 703-501- Thousand through dance. Lillian Hellman. Visit 6061. Villages, 915 Jane Franklin Dance presents “The Big Meow!” on Sept. www.portcityplayhouse.org/ for King St. There 21, Oct. 19 and Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. at Old Town Theater, tickets. will be 815 1/2 King St. Tickets are on sale at $15. Order in ad- SATURDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 14-15 refreshments, vance at www.oldtowntheater1914.com or purchased at Free Admission. In celebration of the meditation the door. Box office phone: 703-533-5415. Visit SUNDAY/SEPT. 15 Executive Mansion’s 200th techniques and www.janefranklin.com. Colonial Market & Fair. 9 a.m.-5 anniversary, Governor Bob more. Visit p.m. at Mount Vernon Estate. Enjoy a McDonnell and First Lady Maureen www.alexandria.ten re-creation of early-American McDonnell designated 2013 the thousandvillages.com marketplace with demonstrations, “Year of the Historic Home.” As a or 703-684- crafts and entertainment. Free part of that effort, many of Virginia’s 1435. Sherwood Hall Lane. Adults and Potomac River sightseeing cruises are renowned historic homes and THURSDAY/SEPT. 19 available while supplies last. Event is museums will be open admission-free teens can discuss “Gaining Ground” included with regular admission $17/ to the public. Visitors just need to MONDAY-WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 16-18 by Forrest Pritchard. Free. 703-765- Yappy Hour. 5:30 p.m. Artfully adult; $8/youth 6-11; children 5 and visit Gad Elmale. At The Birchmere 3701 3645. Chocolate, 506 John Carlye Street. under free. Visit MountVernon.org/ www.historicalhomes.virginia.gov/ Mount Vernon Ave. $45. Call 703- Artfully Chocolate has teamed up with pet care company Paw’k Ave to FallEvents for more. timetraveler.cfm to 549-7500 or visit WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 18 Civil War Sunday. 1-5 p.m. at print their ‘passport’ for free admission www.birchmere.com or create happy hours with a twist. Call Alexandria Archaeology Museum, to the participating sites. www.gadelmaleh.com/. Presentation on Vintage Dresses. 703-575-8686 or visit www.pawk- 105 N. Union St., #327. Explore an 9:30 a.m. at Hollin Hall Senior ave.com. original newspaper detailing the Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road. Martha’s Poetry Discussion. 7 p.m. death of a colonel in Alexandria, a MONDAY/SEPT. 16 TUESDAY/SEPT. 17 Mount Vernon Antique Club presents at Martha Washington Library, 6614 Peeps diorama, an exhibit featuring Early Words. 10:30 a.m. at It’s All About Me! 10:30 a.m. at a discussion on vintage dresses from Fort Hunt Road. Discuss the poetry of the Civil War drummer boy and Kingstowne Library, 6500 Martha Washington Library, 6614 1900-1930. Free. 703-765-4573. Dorothy Parker. Free. 703-768-6700. more. Free. Visit Landsdowne Centre. Children ages Fort Hunt Road. Children up to age Fun for 2’s and 3’s. 10:30 a.m. or 11 Book Discussion. 7:15 p.m. at John www.alexandriaarchaeology.org or 12-23 months can enjoy songs and 23 months can enjoy stories, songs a.m. at John Marshall Library, 6209 Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill 703-746-4399. stories. Registration required, 703- and movement activities. Free. Rose Hill Drive. Stories and activities Drive. Call for title. Free. 703-971- Dance. 2 p.m. at the Athenaeum, 201 339-4610. Registration required, 703-768-6700. for ages 2 and 3 with an adult. 0010. Prince St. This unusual dance A to Zoo Preschool Storytime. Opening Reception. 5-7 p.m. at The Registration required. Call 703-971- Brewing History: Beer Tasting & performance will investigate the 10:30 a.m. at John Marshall Library, Durant Arts Center, 1605 Cameron 0010. Dinner Menu. Enjoy dinner and a endless cycle of resonance and 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Stories and St. Artwork by artists over the age 55 private Mansion tour at Mount Vernon Estate. There will be four reciprocity between artist and dancer activities for children ages 3-5 with will be on display. Meet some of the SEPT. 18-JAN. 22 with choreography by the mother of an adult. Registration required. Call artists. Free. Exhibit runs from Sept. courses paired with beer. $95/ modern dance, Isadora Duncan, 703-971-0010. 18-Jan. 22, 2014. Art Exhibit. At The Durant Arts Center, person. Tickets available at contemporary works by local Duncan Cliffhanger Book Club. 7 p.m. at Author Discussion. 7 p.m. at 1605 Cameron St. Artwork by artists mountvernon.org. Dance artists, as well as Martha Washington Library, 6614 Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 over the age 55 will be on display. Film. 7:30 p.m. at Lloyd House, 220 N. Free. Washington St. Watch an

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16 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ September 12-18, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment Coming Soon—For Sale independent film about Captain John St. James’ Episcopal Church of Mount Singleton Mosby’s combat operations Vernon, 5614 Old Mill Road. Local in Fairfax County. Free. Call 703- artists will sell a variety of New Custom Home by M&T Home Builders, LLC 746-4554 or visit handcrafted items including musical www.historicalexandria.org. instruments, jewelry, paintings and 1907 Jamestown Road, Alexandria VA 22308 more. Lunch and baked goods will be sold. 100s of options. Tell us your desired size, style, floor plan, exterior/interior features, and FRIDAY/SEPT. 20 Wag A Tale. 10:30-11:30 a.m. at we will design/build at lowest cost. Call to see stunning models and quality craftsmanship. Wee Got the Beat. 10:30 a.m. or 11:3 Kingstowne Library, 6500 We specialize in remodeling and renovations, too! a.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre. Children ages 5- Landsdowne Centre. Children ages 6 12 can register to read aloud to a months to 5 years can enjoy singing, reading therapy dog. Registration movement and instrument play. Free. required, 703-339-4610. Reservations required, 703-339- Preschool Story Time. 10:30 a.m. at 4610. Sherwood Library, 2501 Sherwood Friday Affair Market. Noon-4 p.m. at Hall Lane. Children ages 3-5 can historic Hollin Hall, 1909 Windmill enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays. Jamestown I Lane. Purchase baked goods, treats, Free. Registration required, 703-765- Model (Typical) flowers and crafts from local vendors. 3645. Held the first and third Fridays of Carlyle House Fashion Show. 10:30 every month through December. Call a.m.-noon at Carlyle House Historic 202-256-5332. Park, 121 N. Fairfax St. A living- Alexandria Poetry Slam. 7 p.m. at history interpreter will describe the The Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. At 7 various styles and types of clothing of p.m., Tony Greenberg will perform the 18th and 19th centuries as they with poetry at 8 p.m. with Shelly come down the runway. Enjoy a tour Bell. Free. Visit www.nvfaa.org or of the house after the show. $10/ 703-548-0035. adult; $5/child age 5-12. Standard Features: Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. at Reservations recommended. Visit • Spacious 5000-plus sqft colonial craftsman-style home—basement, 3 flrs, 2-car garage Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount www.carlylehouse.org or 703-549- • 5-plus BRs, 5.5 baths, open 1st floor plan for kitchen, LR, DR, FR--3rd floor bonus room Vernon Ave. Joe Sample & The 2297. Creole Joe Band will perform. Visit Opening Day Ceremony. 1 p.m. at • Master/Guest suite on 1st flr, full bath, walk-in closet; mud rm & pantry next to kitchen www.birchmere.com for tickets. Kelley Cares Miracle Field at Lee • Gourmet kitchen with large island—granite tops, recessed lighting, custom cabinets Theater Performance. 8 p.m. at Port Center, 1108 Jefferson St. The • 2nd flr: MBR suite with spa-like bathroom—separate whirlpool tub and deluxe shower City Playhouse, 1819 N. Quaker ceremony will honor the Miracle Lane. See “The Children’s Hour” by Baseball League players and • Beautiful hardwood floors on main level, luxurious wall-to-wall carpet in all bedrooms Lillian Hellman. Visit volunteers. Registration is open for • Finished 2-car garage with automatic door opener and mud room entry to house www.portcityplayhouse.org/ for children and adults who want to play • 1000-plus sqft 3rd floor—suitable for extra bedrooms, bathroom, recreation and storage tickets. a less intense game and want to learn Community Dance and Music. new skills and have fun. Visit 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Hollin Hall Senior www.miracleleagueofalexandria.com Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road. or 703-746-5402. Enjoy live music, dancing and Theater Performance. 2 p.m. at Olde refreshments. $4/door. 703-765- Towne Theatre, 815 King St. See a 4573. performance of “The Big Meow,” adapted from the book by Elizabeth Spires. $10-$20/person. Visit Directions: Proceed via Fort Hunt Rd to Hollin Hall shopping center, turn SATURDAY/SEPT. 21 www.oldtowntheater1914.com or West on Shenandoah Rd, LT on Fairfax Rd, RT on Jamestown Rd to 1907. Art and Craft Fair. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 703-544-5315.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ September 12-18, 2013 ❖ 17 People Art at the Center’s Big Chalk Draw

Art at the Cen- ter held its 5th Big Chalk Draw on Aug. 30. Children like Leal had a great time covering the large, open space, with their work.

Young Kaelin concentrated on her work at the Big Chalk Draw.

Photos by Renée Ruggles The Gazette

Kathryn Coneway, owner and operator of the Art Center, traces around her son Kevin.

Parents and children spread out and covered the pavement, behind Art at the Center, Karen Kopp sat, drawing with her younger son Eli. Kopp with colorful chalk drawings. The event provides the opportunity to get together works for Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services. before school starts. School supplies were collected at the Big Chalk Draw.

Jenna Fornell draws with her sons Leal (left) and Oliver. Aaron (left) practices his blending technique as his Julia points out the chalk drawing Oliver seemed more interested in his mom’s back as a brother Eli looks on. she just finished. canvas. 18 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ September 12-18, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports Bulletin Board

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Register at TUESDAYS/SEPT. 17, 24 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ Hearing Loss Program. 10 a.m. olderadultservices/ WP Girls’ XC Finish 7th at Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 independent.htm, call 703-324- Shenandoah Road. Northern 7210, TTY 711 or e-mail he West Potomac girls’ cross- Virginia Resource Center for Deaf [email protected]. and Hard of Hearing presents a county team finished seventh at three-part program titled “I Can’t the Monroe Parker Invitational Hear You.” Free. Registration THURSDAY/SEPT. 19 T required, 703-765-4573 TTY: 711. Kickoff Dinner. 6:30 p.m. at on Sept. 7 at Burke Lake Park. Pema’s Restaurant, 8430 The Wolverines posted a total of 245, edg- Richmond Highway. Mt. Vernon ing Thomas Jefferson (246) for seventh. THURSDAY/SEPT. 12 Branch AAUW will discuss their Katherine Genuario was the Wolverines’ Health Talk. 12:30 p.m. at Hollin activities for the year. $27/ Hall Senior Center, 1500 dinner. RSVP by Sept. 15 at 703- top finisher, placing sixth with a time of Shenandoah Road. Capital Caring 768-8996. 18:04. presents “Healthy Ways to Cope Discussion and Film. 10 a.m. at Defending state champion Lake Braddock with Disease and Illness.” Free. Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Reservations required 703-765- Shenandoah Road. Model won the team title with a five-harrier total 4573. Railroad Club presents “Railway of 159. Madison placed second with at 163, Back to School Night. 5:30 p.m. Journeys of the World.” 703-765- followed by Chantilly (171), South Lakes at Mount Vernon High School. 4573. Learn about volunteer Home Fit. 12:30 p.m. at Hollin Hall (185) and Osbourn Park (194). opportunities, meet teachers and Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah West Springfield senior Caroline Alcorta, more. For questions, contact Road. Learn how to stay who finished state runner-up last season, Michelle Lyttle at independent and injury free at [email protected] or 703-619- home. Free. Reservations won the individual title with a time of 16:58. 3270. required, 703-765-4573. Lake Braddock’s Hannah Christen placed second (17:28) and Lee’s Bailey Kolonich placed SATURDAY/SEPT. 14 SATURDAY/SEPT. 21

Photo by third (17:55). Community Fun Fair. Enjoy live Celebrate the Groveton In boys’ action, West Potomac finished 10th music, Irish dancers, a vendor Community. 4-6 p.m. at Historic with a total of 312. Defending state cham- marketplace, and a moonbounce Huntley, 6918 Harrison Lane. and safety demonstrations for Meet neighbors, share memories pion Chantilly won the team event with a Ed Lull children. Free. Call 703-360-9450 and meet Charlotte Brown, author total of 88. Patriot placed second (121) and or visit funfair@woodlawn- of “Groveton.” Free. Visit Robinson finished third (144). umc.org www.historichuntley.org or 703- Tag Day. West Potomac High 768-2525. Edison’s Louis Colson won the individual School students will go door-to- Art and Craft Fair. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. title with a time of 14:43. Marshall’s door delivering a “tag” inviting at St. James’ Episcopal Church of MacKenzie Haight placed second (15:05) and residents to band, drama, chorus, Mount Vernon, 5614 Old Mill orchestra, guitar and piano events Road. Local artists will sell a Chantilly’s Ryan McGorty was third (15:11). West Potomac’s Katherine Genuario competes at for the year. Because the fine arts variety of handcrafted items Eric Turner led West Potomac with a 37th- the Monroe Parker Invitational on Sept. 7 at are not fully funded by FCPS, including musical instruments, place finish, recording a time of 16:17. these students rely on the jewelry, paintings and more. Burke Lake Park. generosity of the community to Lunch and baked goods will be keep these activities at their best. sold. Donations from Tag Day go toward musical instruments, costumes, uniforms, SUNDAY/SEPT. 22 WP Football Falls to Fairfax transportation to competitions NAACP Freedom Fund Meeting. and events, and more. If you’d 2-5 p.m. at Waterford Springfield, like to support the students but 6715 Commerce Street. Tickets he West Potomac football team lost will not be home that day, you are $65. Visit to Fairfax 39-25 on Sept. 6, dropping can go on the school’s website www.fairfaxnaacp.org or call 703- T and click the “Tag Day Donations” 591-4488. the Wolverines’ record to 0-2. button. National Falls Prevention Nebraska commit DeMornay Pierson-El Awareness Day. Free fall risk played quarterback for the Wolverines. He assessments will be conducted by TUESDAY/SEPT. 17 made the move from running back in the sec- physical therapists and physical Genealogical Society Meeting. 1 therapy assistants from 11 a.m.-3 ond half of the team’s season opener against p.m. at Hollin Hall Senior Center, p.m. at Kingstowne Center for Centreville on Aug. 29 after the Wolverines’ 1500 Shenandoah Road. Features Active Adults, 6488 Landsdowne starter was injured. According to stats from a presentation by Leslie Bouvier Center. No registration required. entitled “The Dutch and the 703-339-7676 TTY 711. the Washington Post, Pierson-El completed English: An Overview of Their 11 of 22 passes for 109 yards against Fairfax. Legacy on the East Coast.” Free. MONDAY/SEPT. 23 He also carried 15 times for 155 yards and Visit www.mvgenealogy.org for more about the meeting, group or Alzheimer’s Association four touchdowns. research center. Presentation. 12:30 p.m. at West Potomac’s Jordan Alexander caught Meeting. 7 p.m. at Martha Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 six passes for 74 yards. Washington Library, 6614 Fort Shenandoah Road. Learn about Hunt Road. The Virginia Citizens the 10 warning signs. Free. Fairfax running back Nick Scott carried 24 Coalition for Police Accountability Reservations required, 703-765- times for 278 yards. will hold a general meeting. Free. 4573. West Potomac has a bye this week and will 703-768-6700. travel to face Woodson at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. MONDAY-SUNDAY/SEPT. 23-29 WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 18 20. Photo by Rabies Awareness Week. Information Session. 11 a.m. at Throughout the week, the Sherwood Library, 2501 Virginia Veterinary Medical Sherwood Hall Lane. Learn about Association and the Virginia Mount Vernon membership for Mount Vernon at Department of Health will Richard Maple Home. Free. 703-303-4060. promote guidelines to prevent Football families and pets from being exposed to rabies, offer WEDNESDAYS/SEPT. 18-OCT. 23 educational opportunities to learn Beats Herndon Free Seminar Series. 1-3 p.m. at more about the destructive virus, the Sherwood Regional Library, and encourage veterinarians to One week after getting blasted by South 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Join communicate the dangers of County, 56-7, in its season opener, the Mount Fairfax County’s Independent rabies with patient families and Vernon football team responded with a 19- Living Project, a free seminar others in the veterinary medicine series along with exercise classes community. Dr. Julia Murphy, 17 road victory against Herndon on Sept. 6. for strength and balance that help State Public Health Veterinarian The Majors have a bye this week and will older adults remain independent. with the Virginia Department of return to action for their home opener against DeMornay Pierson-El carries the ball The program also offers professional home safety reviews. See Bulletin, Page 22 Robinson on Sept. 20. against Fairfax on Sept. 6. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ September 12-18, 2013 ❖ 19 Schools Gros To Lead Glasgow Middle School

Photo by leader who rolls up her sleeves, gets in the setting the right tone for the entire build- Doctoral candidate to trenches and fosters staff collaboration. ing. “I also think it’s important to be in hall- “She’s the best there is,” said Fenske of ways, cafeteria, and to observe what’s go-

mentor most Steve Hibbard Gros’s data-driven decision making. “She ing on,” she said. “And to really get to know turned that school (Key Middle) around. I them.” ethnically diverse personally attribute that to Penny’s leader- Gros graduated from Marshall High ship.” School in Vienna and earned degrees in school in Alexandria. “Beyond all of her professional attributes, Spanish and English from UVA with a

/The Gazette she is a wonderful person and a joy to be master’s in education, leadership and policy By Steve Hibbard around,” said Danny Meier, retired princi- studies from Virginia Tech. She is working The Gazette pal at Robinson Secondary. “It was a bless- on her doctorate at Virginia Tech. ing to have her with us at Robinson for a n July 1, Penny Gros, 43, of few years, and then she went onto Key SHE STARTED her career in 1994 as a Burke was named the new Penny Gros is the new principal (Middle School) and did a tremendous job second-grade bilingual teacher in Los Oprincipal of Glasgow Middle of Glasgow Middle School in there.” Angeles’s “Teach for America” program. She School, an ethnically diverse Alexandria. Glasgow partners with Rotary Interna- moved to Houston for two years then moved school in Alexandria. It’s the best fit for the tional, Baileys Crossroad Club, whose In- to D.C. where she taught junior high Span- Spanish-speaking doctoral candidate in her to excel every single day.” teract Clubs supplied a huge donation of ish. She transferred to Ravensworth El- 19th year in education. school supplies for the students this fall. ementary and taught first-grade Spanish “This school is a perfect fit for my back- THE CHALLENGE is the diversity of the “I think we have a strong and supportive immersion. It was onto Hayfield Secondary ground, experience and passions,” she said. students in terms of ethnicity and academ- PTA,” said Gros. “But I think the challenge where she taught Spanish to eighth-grad- As a true melting pot, Glasgow Middle ics. To that end, Glasgow has 275 students we have in middle school is to get more ers. She took the LEAD Fairfax administra- has 1551 students enrolled who were born in the Advanced Academic Center with parents involved – finding ways to involve tive intern program at Herndon High and in 65 different countries and speak 57 lan- Level 4 services, which means some kids our language-minority parents.” then became assistant principal there. She guages — Urdu, Spanish, Arabic, Vietnam- travel from other schools. Additionally, 40 She loves the middle-school age because moved onto Robinson Secondary where she ese, among others. percent of the enrollment is ESOL students of the kids’ brutal honesty, calling them was assistant principal and then moved to The school demographics are: 46 percent learning English for the first time. Glasgow truth-tellers. “You can’t work in a middle Key Middle School where she was princi- Hispanic, 24 percent White, 15 percent also offers an IB advanced program, with school if you don’t have a sense of humor,” pal. She then moved to Chicago for a couple Asian, 11 percent Black, 31 percent ESOL. French, Arabic and Spanish languages, that she said. “If you don’t find ways to joke of years and worked on her doctorate online There are 16 percent of students in the Level flow onto Stuart High School. around with your colleagues while you’re through Virginia Tech, and just moved back 4/Advanced Academics program and 10 As an AVID school named as a National doing serious work, it’s hard to last a 30- here for the Glasgow position. percent in the AVID program. And 75 per- Demonstration Site, Glasgow offers a col- year career.” Gros has three children ages 14, 12 and cent of the students are on the free/reduced lege-readiness program designed to in- As principal, she sees the importance of 9 with husband Chris. lunch program. In terms of student counts, crease school-wide learning. Glasgow has 579 in sixth grade, 480 in sev- “One of my goals is to make sure the com- enth grade and 492 in eighth grade. munity is aware of all of the wonderful FCPS to Pilot Soda Ban in Seven High Schools For goals, Gros hopes to build strong re- things going on at Glasgow,” said Gros. “And For the new school year, Fairfax County pilot. lationships and help shape Glasgow into a improving the reputation.” Public Schools is conducting a regular soda In the participating schools, 47 existing great school for learning. “I want to create Betsy Fenske, retired assistant superinten- ban pilot in seven of its 25 high schools. soda machines will be replaced with 37 new, an environment where teachers are sup- dent for Cluster V Schools who worked with Soda products are not currently available state-of-the-art glass front beverage ma- ported to do the work in the classroom,” Gros for five years when she was principal in any Fairfax County public school during chines, with the costs of the new machines she said. “And where students are pushed of Key Middle School, calls her a hands-on the school day, except for adult purchases covered by the Coca-Cola Company and in teachers’ lounges. PepsiCo. The new items will include diet School Notes This ban will remove regular soda prod- sodas, diet and unsweetened teas, coconut ucts from the after-school soda machines waters, V-8 Fusion Juice, SoBe Lifewaters, Email announcements to gazette@connection a bachelor of science degree in computer science. newspapers.com. Deadline is Thursday at noon. in each of the seven participating schools, Propel® Zeros, and G2 Gatorade® prod- Kurt David Anderson, a graduate of Episco- which include Chantilly, Falls Church, Lan- ucts. Navy Midshipman William G. Bloom, son of pal High School, has enrolled at Hampden-Sydney gley, Marshall, and West Potomac High An evaluation of the one-year pilot will Elizabeth R. and William G. Bloom of Alexandria, College with the class of 2017 as a Patrick Henry recently completed ‘Plebe’ Summer at the U.S. Scholar. Kurt is the son of Col. (Ret.) and Mrs. Dave Schools; Lake Braddock Secondary School; be conducted by FCPS’ Office of Food and Navy Academy. Bloom is a 2013 graduate of Anderson of Alexandria. and Thomas Jefferson High School for Sci- Nutrition Services and will include an ex- Gonzaga College High School of Washington, D. C. ence and Technology. Student and parent amination of revenues, students’ product Katrina Marie Daiga graduated cum laude after-school fundraisers such as snack bars preferences, and acceptance of new prod- James Walker Slaughter, of Alexandria, from James Madison University. Daiga earned a graduated from Clemson University in August with degree in communication studies. and booster clubs are excluded from this ucts.

lost (adj): 1. unable to find the way. 2. not appreciated Bethlehem Baptist Church is having a Vendor Fair on or understood. 3. no longer owned or known October 12, 2013 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm as a part of its 150th Anniversary Celebration. Adopt Vendor booths will be available for $25 and $50. Bethlehem is located on the corner of Fordson Rd. and Sherwood Hall Lane. Donate To sign up and get more information on the Vendor Fair please Volunteer go to www.bethlehemofalexandria.org or contact Geanetta lostdogandcatrescue.org Fanning at [email protected] BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH 7836 FORDSON ROAD • ALEXANDRIA VA, 22306 703-360-4170

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21 Announcements 21 Announcements LEGAL NOTICE Sealed bids for the City of Alexandria per specifications will 21 Announcements 21 Announcements be received in the office of the Purchasing Division until the TRUSTEE'S SALE date and time designated as follows: Weatherization ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OF VALUABLE Title of Invitation to Bid: ITB #0000092: Rental of Equipment PUBLIC HEARING IMPROVED REAL ESTATE and Vehicles with Personnel Bid Opening Date and Time: September 27, 2013, 3 p.m., pre- PURSUANT TO 42 U.S.C.6851 et seq., 42 U.S.C. et seq., and Improved by the premises known as vailing local time 10 CFR 440, the Virginia Department of Housing and Com- 702 Scarburgh Way, Alexandria, Virginia Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference on Friday, September 13, munity Development (DHCD) hereby announces its intention to 2013 at 2 p.m., in the Purchasing Division Conference Room hold a Public Hearing to receive comments from interested In execution of a Deed of Trust from Christopher J. Suite 301 – 100 North Pitt Street, Alexandria VA 22314. persons regarding the draft 2013 State Plan for weatherization Camera and Kiersten Camera, dated July 31, 2007, and re- For general inquiries contact Jason Soltis, Contract Specialist assistance to low-income persons. corded August 1, 2007, as Instrument numbered 070017988 at 703.746.4299. among the Land Records of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, the The City of Alexandria reserves the right to reject any and all A Public Hearing will be held on Monday, September 16, 2013 undersigned substitute trustee will offer for sale at public auc- bids, cancel this solicitation, and to waive any informalities or from 10:00am until 11:00 a.m. in Conference Room 12 South tion at the front entrance of the Court House for the City of irregularities in procedure. THE CITY REQUIRES ITS CON- on the 12th floor of DHCD’s offices at 600 East Main Street, Alexandria, at 520 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia, on TRACTORS TO BE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS. Richmond, Virginia. Please contact Brett Jackson at (804) 371-7112 to receive a copy of the draft application prior to the Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. hearing. Written comments regarding this proposed plan may 26 Antiques be received until 5:00 p.m., September 13, 2013 and should be the following property being the property contained in said One man addressed to: Deed of Trust, described as follows: We pay top $ for antique with courage furniture and mid-century VA Department of Housing and Community Development Lot 38, Old Town Greens, as the same is shown on a plat at- Attention: Nancy Palmer tached to a deed of consolidation and resubdivision recorded Danish/modern makes a teak furniture, STERLING, Main Street Centre in Deed Book 1698 at page 1601, among the Land Records of majority. 600 East Main Street, Suite 300 the City of Alexandria, Virginia. MEN'S WATCHES, jewelry and costume jewelry, -Andrew Jackson Richmond, VA 23219 [email protected] Commonly known as 702 Scarburgh Way, Alexandria, Virginia paintings/art glass/clocks. 22314. Schefer Antiques @ 703-241-0790. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $50,000.00 or ten percent Email:[email protected] 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase money be- 28 Yard Sales ing due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, time ex- pressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of 6.75 Estate/Moving Sale percent per annum from date of sale to date of settlement. 708 N Pryor St, Alexandria, Provided, however, that if the holder of the secured promissory 9/14, 8 AM-tools, furniture, art, note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash deposit shall kitchen, linens, vintage collec- be required, and part of or the entire indebtedness, including tibles, home decor and more HOW TO SUBMIT ADS TO interest and costs, secured by the Deed of Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. 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In the state www.plymouthhaven.org or 703- AL’S HAULING of Virginia in particular, 360-4370. Junk & Rubbish Concrete, furn.,office, approximately 10 percent of animals yard, construction debris diagnosed with rabies annually are Low Rates NOVA domestic animals such as dogs and VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 703-360-4364 cats. For tips on preventing this The Mount Vernon Adult Day 703-304-4798 cell deadly disease and to hear additional Health Care Program needs a 7 DAYS A WEEK information from Dr. Murphy, volunteer to greet people and answer download the podcast at phones one day per week from 10:30 www.mmipublicrelations.com/ a.m.-noon to star as soon as possible. podcasts/entry/virginia-veterinary- Contact Fairfax County’s Volunteer ANGEL’S HAULING medical-association-recognizes- Solutions at 703-324-5406, TTY 703- Junk Trash Removal, rabies-awareness-week/. Visit 449-1186, CLEANING CLEANING Yard/Construction www.vdh.virginia.gov. [email protected], The HANDYMAN or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ A DIVISION OF NURSE CONSTRUCTION Debris, Garage/ Base- olderadultservices and click on A CLEANING SERVICE ment Clean Out, WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 25 volunteers. BATHROOM REMODELING, DRYWALL, Furniture & Appl. Vibrant Streets Summit. 8-10 a.m. Fairfax County’s Meals on Wheels Since 1985/Ins & Bonded PAINTING, CERAMIC TILE, CARPENTRY, at Hampton Inn & Suites, 5821 needs drivers and a coordinator. Quality Service at a Fair Price POWER WASHING & MUCH MORE 703-863-1086 Richmond Highway. Learn about the Contact Fairfax County’s Volunteer Satisfaction Guaranteed- You have tried the rest - NOW CALL THE BEST!! 703-582-3709 benefits and challenges of this Solutions at 703-324-5406, TTY 703- Proudly serving Northern VA - 46 yrs. exp. 240-603-6182 concept. Hosted by Southeast Fairfax 449-1186, Angies List 2011-Super Service Award! We Accept VISA/MC Comm/Res. MD VA DC Licensed Development Corporation. $10 [email protected] Insured 703-441-8811 LANDSCAPING donation suggested. Visit ww.sfdc.org or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ acleaningserviceinc.com for more. olderadultservices and click on A&S Medicare and Social Security volunteers. 703-892-8648 LAWN SERVICE LAWN SERVICE Meeting. 10:30 a.m. at Martha Volunteer to host an exchange LANDSCAPING Washington Library, 6614 Fort Hunt student for the school year 2013- Planting • Mulching • Sodding PINNACLE SERVICES, INC. Patios • Decks • Driveway Sealing, Road. Free lecture presented by 14. These foreign teens (15-18 years GUTTER GUTTER Asphalt • Retaining Walls AARP. RSVP to 703-303-4060. old) want to attend high school here LAWN SERVICE Erosion Control • Drainage Solutions in Northern Virginia, and experience 703-863-7465 life as an American teen. Academic GUTTER CLEANING MOWING, TRIMMING, EDGING, THURSDAY/SEPT. 26 Year in America (AYA) is a non-profit Gutters and Downspouts Cleaned MULCHING & TRIM HEDGES Talk. 9:30 a.m. at Hollin Hall Senior organization, and the Department of Small Repairs • Gutter Guards Remodeling Interior, Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road. State does not allow payments to Friendly Service for a Friendly Price Bathrooms, Kitchens, Learn about aging in the home and host families. Visit PINNACLE SERVICES Floors, Ceramic Tile, community. Free. RSVP to 703-303- www.academicyear.org or call local lic/ins 703-802-0483 free est. Painting, Decks, 4060. coordinator Louise at 540-286-1561. email [email protected] 703-802-0483 Fences, Additions. [email protected], web: lawnsandgutters.com or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ Friendly Service with a Friendly Price! 240-603-6182 SUNDAY/SEPT. 29 olderadultservices and click on MASONRY MASONRY Barbeque Fundraiser. Noon-3 p.m. volunteers. at Lee District Park Shelter adjacent AARP Tax-Aide, a national volunteer- RICK AND TONE TREE SERVICE to the Spray Park, 6601 Telegraph run tax counseling and preparation IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS B S Road. Colonial Republican Women’s service for low to moderate income ANGEL’S TREE REMOVAL annual fundraiser with Republican and elderly citizens, needs volunteers Custom Masonry Brush & Yard Debris leaders and candidates. $35/ to electronically complete and file R&N Carpentry Trimming & Topping individual; $50/couple; $60/family. federal and state income tax forms 703-768-3900 Gutters & Hauling E-mail [email protected] for for the 2013 tax season.The program www.custommasonry.info Angeltreeslandscaping-hauling.com more. offers free five-day training using IRS ✦BASEMENTS ✦BATHS ✦KITCHENS 703-863-1086 computers and software. Volunteers 703-582-3709 become IRS Certified Tax Counselors Foreclosure specialist/Power washing Patios, Walkways, Stoops, Steps, Driveways 240-603-6182 TUESDAY/OCT. 8 ✦ after completing and passing the IRS Exterior Wood Rot More! Repairs & New Installs•All Work Guranteed Meet and Greet. 7-9 p.m. at examination. Visit www.aarp.org/ Deck & Fence repair, Screen Porches Franconia Governmental Center, money/taxes/info-2006/ No jobs too large or small Employers: 6121 Franconia Road. Meet the volunteer_aarp_tax_aide.html. PAVING PAVING Free est. 37 yrs exp. Licensed, Insured Are your candidates for sheriff and state 703-987-5096 delegates for districts 39, 43 and 44. GOLDY BRICK recruiting ads Co-sponsored by the League of ONGOING CONSTRUCTION not working in Women Voters of the Fairfax Area The Groveton High School class of other papers? and the Lee District Association of 1964 is looking for contact R.N. CONTRACTORS, INC. Walkways, Patios, Driveways, Civic Organizations. Contact Peggy information for as many classmates Flagstone, Concrete Remodeling Homes, Flooring, Try a better Knight at 703-532-4417 or as possible. The planning for the 50th FREE ESTIMATE [email protected]. reunion is underway, however only a Kitchen & Bath, Windows, LIC. INS AND BONDED way to fill your small number of people have been Siding, Roofing, Additions & 703-250-6231 contacted. If you are a Groveton employment SATURDAY/OCT. 12 Patios, Custom Deck, Painting openings graduate of ‘64 and interested in We Accept All Major Credit Cards Fall Rummage Sale. 9 a.m.-noon at attending next September’s reunion TREE SERVICE TREE SERVICE North Fort Hunt Preschool, 1909 Windmill please email contact information to Potomac Licensed, Insured, Bonded • Free Estimates • Class A Lic Rockville 5 Lane. Browse items for infants, [email protected]. 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Dulles Reston Airport 1 clothing, toys, games and furniture. will start a new Cub Scout Pack E-mail: [email protected] Quality Tree Service & Landscaping McLean Vienna Oakton 6 Washington, Arlington All sales benefit the preschool. for boys ages 6-10 and adult leaders. www.rncontractors.com Chantilly 4 D.C. Centreville Reasonable prices. Licensed & insured Fairfax For more information call 888-740- North Clifton Historic Burke Clifton 6009 or visit Summer Shape up... Fairfax Springfield 3 Station 2 SATURDAY/OCT. 19 www.gumspringscivicassociation.com. Tree removal, topping & pruning, Laurel Hill A&S Landscaping shrubbery trimming, mulching, leaf Community Festival. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. School Board Member, Dan Storck, removal, sodding, hauling, gutter cleaning, • Target your best job at Mount Vernon Inova Hospital, Mount Vernon District representative, • All Concrete work retaining walls, drainage problems, etc. candidates where 2501 Parker’s Lane. Enjoy a rock hosts community office hours the 20 yrs. of experience – Free estimates they live. wall, pet adoptions, food, live second Saturday of each month: • Retaining Walls • Patios • Reach readers in entertainment, kids’ zone and more. Sherwood Hall Library: 1-3 p.m. • Decks • Porches (incl. 703-868-5358 addition to those Free. Visit www.celebrationMVL.com Members of the community are who are currently for more. invited to stop by to ask questions or screened) • Erosion & 24 Hour Emergency Tree Service looking for a job. to discuss concerns. No appointment Proven readership. necessary. Contact Dan Storck at Grading Solutions • THURSDAY/OCT. 24 • Proven results. [email protected] or his assistant, • French Drains • Sump Pumps Meeting. 7 p.m. at Martha Washington Barb Larsen at • Driveway Asphalt Sealing Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Road. The [email protected]. An expert is someone Virginia Citizens Coalition for Police Band musicians are invited to join the who knows some of the worst 703-917-6464 Accountability will hold a general Mount Vernon Community 703-863-7465 meeting. Free. 703-768-6700. Band. Rehearsals are Tuesday 7:30- mistakes that can be made in his classified@connection LICENSED newspapers.com 9:30 p.m. in the Mount Vernon High subject and how to avoid them. Great Papers • Great Readers School band room, 8515 Old Mount Serving All of N. Virginia -Werner Heisenberg Great Results! FRIDAY-SATURDAY/OCT. 25-26 Vernon Road. There are no auditions. Family Life Weekend Conference. 703-768-4172, www.mvbands.com. 22 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ September 12-18, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Invites you to a fundraiser to benefit Brendan O’Toole’s 3,600 mile cross country run to support these veteran’s charities:

For more information on The Run for Veterans mission and the three listed charities, please visit ABOUT ALEXANDRIA’S BRENDAN O’TOOLE www.therunforveterans.org. Brendan O’Toole served in the United States Marine Corps from 2008-2012. He enlisted during his senior year at T. C. When: Friday, October 4, 2013 Williams High School in Alexandria. During his time in the 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Corps, O’Toole completed two overseas deployments as a communications specialist based out of Marine Corps Air Where: Alexandria Toyota Station Cherry Point (N.C.). 3750 Jefferson Davis Highway 3,600 MILES. Alexandria, VA 22305 On his first deployment (2009), Brendan served as a member Parking for the event is being provided in the of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) which assisted in shopping center across the street from Alexandria the Haitian earthquake relief effort, before serving in the Indian 21 STATES. Toyota, courtesy of Potomac Yard Center. Ocean, the country of Djibouti, and patrolling the Gulf of Aden and the east coast of Africa where pirating was a major Attire: Business Casual/Casual problem. During their Haitian duty, O’Toole established a 1 STEP AT A TIME. Ticket price: $100 per person functioning communication system that was used to coordinate the distribution of vital humanitarian supplies. $50 for ages 25 and under The Run For Veterans is a 501(c)(3) registered To RSVP or sponsor this event: Preferred On his second deployment (2011), O’Toole was stationed in non-profit charitable organization operated solely method: Please send your check payable to: Afghanistan with Marine Air Support Squadron 1. Upon his arrival, by volunteers dedicated to educating the The Run for Veterans c/o Jack Taylor he was assigned to Regimental Combat Team 6, which was American public about key issues confronting P.O. Box 299 Alexandria, VA 22313. Or, go to assigned to the western part of the Helmand Province, outside the veterans transitioning from military service to www.therunforveterans.org to register city of Delaram. O’Toole was responsible for all ground civilian life. on the homepage using PayPal. communications efforts of the Direct Air Support Center’s area of For questions, contact Erica Grooms: 703- operation. Sgt. O’Toole established and maintained radio and Partnering with 797-5343 or [email protected] tactical communications systems used to coordinate air strikes against insurgent forces as well as support medical evacuations, The Run For Veterans is a tax-exempt organization under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue and re-supply to U.S. military and coalition forces throughout the Code. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the battlefield. It was during his Afghanistan deployment that Brendan extent allowed by law. EIN: 46-0839165 started planning for The Run for Veterans.

Support the In June 2012, Brendan completed his active duty military service Well Being with the rank of Sergeant. On his return home to Alexandria, he www.TheRunforVeterans.org began planning and organizing The Run for Veterans, which was of Our Heroes! chartered by the State of Virginia in August, 2012.

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1206 Belle Vista Drive $975,000 6906 Park Terrace Drive $735,000 7116 Burtonwood Drive $889,000 SOLD UNDER CONTRACT SOLD

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those areas, unless you have new construc- Complex shortage of homes for sale likely to persist. tion, there just isn’t any inventory to purchase.” By Tim Peterson

The Connection Photo by CROWE ECHOED HARNEY’S call out of the missing entry-level buyers, citing na- ationally syndicated colum- tional survey data from University of Michi- nist and moderator Kenneth gan studies, among others. “No matter what

Tim Peterson NR. Harney introduced the ex- market you’re in, the larger picture does pert panel for the Northern matter. The government is going to react to Virginia Association of Realtors (NVAR) what the rest of the economy’s going to do.” 17th annual Economic Summit Thursday Crowe said lifestyle choices — children morning, Sept. 5. /The Connection of Baby Boomers moving in with their par- Dr. David Crowe, chief economist and ents and deferring marriage, childbirth, etc. senior vice president of the National Asso- — and economic insecurity had and con- ciation of Home Builders, joined economic tinue to have profound influence on house- experts David E. Versel, a senior research hold creation. associate at the George Mason University “We’re in store for enormous pent up de- Center for Regional Analysis, and Dr. mand,” said Crowe. “When people don’t Lawrence Yun, senior economist for the Members of the Northern Virginia Realtors Association filled the confer- know what their future’s going to be,” National Association of Realtors. The panel ence hall at the Mason Inn on the campus of George Mason University they’re less likely to move out of their par- addressed a full house — representing the for the 17th Annual NVAR Economic Summit. ents’ basements, get divorced, have more nearly 10,000 realtor and “affiliate business children, etc. “That’s why we had such a members” that comprise the NVAR — on they face hurdles. Student debt load is a being created in the housing industry, which surplus of houses. We didn’t build too many issues they believe best explain the current big issue. And the job market is a huge con- should come as a package with increased houses — people stopped moving out. housing market and outlook, for both north- straint for the first-time buyer.” construction and greater inventory. That’s coming back again.” ern Virginia and the United States as a Lack of inventory, Versel explained, is a During the last housing peak, Crowe said whole. VERSEL WAS THE FIRST PANELIST to key impediment to the more rapid household creation at the national level was Though none could offer any “silver bul- speak, giving more detail regarding past, strengthening of the market. Families or 1.4 million annually. In the slump, that fig- let” solutions to address all their concerns present and future economic forces in the individuals looking to trade up have fewer ure dipped to half a million. According to for housing, all agreed that growth in the DC metropolitan area as they relate to hous- options to do so, and first-time or entry- Crowe, it should be at about 1.2 million. market within a genuinely rebounding ing. A major concern for Northern Virginia level buyers have fewer options to become With the slow but now steady growth of economy is sustainable, if only at a slower is the decline in federal jobs and federal pro- involved at all. Versel attributes this mainly the national housing market — contribut- rate than the last year. curement. His data show a continuation of to the vast amount of homeowners in ing a three percent out of a more ideal six the trends, with one example being a $14 northern Virginia between the ages of 45 percent to GPD — Crowe is optimistic more HARNEY, WHOSE COLUMN “The billion decrease in spending from 2010 to and 64. and more of this pent of demand will Nation’s Housing” appears in The Washing- 2017. “Nearly half of all homeowners in this emerge as entry-level sales. But there are ton Post and in syndication, opened the pro- “There’s no question the primary eco- region are in the Baby Boomer demo- still potential lags: availability of credit can gram on a positive note, praising the “for- nomic driver of this region has always been graphic,” he said. “Let that wash over you be limiting and discouraging, the cost of tunate” market of the last year. And the in- Uncle Sam,” Versel said. “That said, we’re for a second.” Versel cited data from the building materials is increasing. creased sales, listings and home prices, he not Detroit. We haven’t been a one-horse 2010 Census. said, are demonstrative of a second, more town for the last 30 to 40 years. For ex- “That’s in no small part why inventory YUN ALSO STRESSED the importance of generally sustainable phase of economic ample, Fairfax County has attracted remains a problem,” Versel continued. job creation in helping prop up the missing rebound that should give buyers and sell- Volkswagen North American Headquarters. “They don’t want to retire, they don’t plan entry-level segment. He specifically refer- ers alike hope. We have that base of brainpower, and hope- to retire. Some of it is financial and some enced students who, whether they “over- But Harney was also quick to follow with fully that’s leading into a new generation of it is lifestyle: ‘I’m not old, I’m never go- borrowed” or not, collectively feel the qualifications and caveats to the optimism. of economic growth.” ing to get old, and I’m living here forever.’ weight of loan debut. “What will most help “It may vary where you are,” he said, “but Versel sees a steady increase in building They’re probably going to stay in these them pay off debt or buy a home,” he said, as far as I can tell, the entry-level buyer is permits as a positive marker. Between 2012 places for another 20 to 30 years. For “is really jobs. If they have jobs, student still missing in action. They’re out there, but and 2017, he forecasts 55,000 new jobs younger people who want to buy houses in See NVAR, Page 7 Northern Virginia Designers Awarded Rooms in Showhouse Event Northern Virginia/metro area interior designers Kelley Proxmire of Kelley Interior Design and Wayne Breeden of E. Wayne Breeden Design are among 17 designers awarded rooms at the benefit Winchester

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By John Byrd But while recuperating from an owner envisioned a series of fo- a small sitting room adjacent to the ating the TV in the newly remod- accident a few years ago, Katy cused revisions: a spacious first dining room. eled basement allowed us to fully ometimes it’s not limited Hollis began to reassess. “I decided floor bedroom; a gourmet kitchen; The arrangement often led to convert the family room into a square footage that makes that I really like our neighborhood television-viewing that’s not in the bottlenecks. At parties, guests more formal living room and elimi- Sa house feel inadequate — and that we could stay in the house midst of other entertainment would circulate back to the family nate the marginally useful sitting it’s how that square foot- indefinitely. But I also saw that I zones; a guest suite with dedi- room after dinner creating traffic room. age is configured. had been ignoring a lot of things cated bath; an indoor-outdoor jams in the foyer. Freeing-up the 17-foot-by-8-foot Take, for example, the circa that didn’t work for us. And the segue to the beautifully wooded Moreover, a promising view of sitting area in the back of the 1970s Vienna split-level Andre and shortcomings were even more ob- backyard. the pretty backyard was hampered house, Mitchell and team next Katy Hollis purchased in 2005. vious when I looked ahead.” The new plan had to serve a va- by undersized windows — which shifted the dining room to the front With more than 3,200 square feet All of this sounded familiar to riety of concurrent scenarios. There made the back of the house too (across the foyer from the new liv- of living space that included four Mindy Mitchell, the Certified Ag- should be beautifully articulated dark. ing room), allocating 170 square bedrooms, three bathrooms and a ing-In-Place Specialist at Sun De- front-facing rooms that would sup- feet in the rear for a gourmet large family room, most would sign Remodeling Katy Hollis called port the occasional dinner party. SUCH PROBLEMS were equally kitchen and family dining area. Turn unwanted valuables into CA$H! consider the house sufficient — in to talk over some ideas. They needed a family gathering apparent upstairs. The front-facing A course of large back windows even enviable — as the primary “In the last two decades, design- area for daily meals and everyday master bedroom suite was large now dramatically improves natu- home for a family of four. ers have learned a lot about how interaction. The new kitchen enough — but the master bath- ral light availability and visual con- Powerful eBay selling for households and businesses True, the previous owners had to customize a traditional produc- should be equipped with a gas room could only be accessed tinuum. Single Items • Full Liquidations • Buy-outs been empty-nesters, which partly tion house floorplan for longterm range, a wine refrigerator and gen- through a closet/changing area, explained why there was a soak- use,” Mitchell said. “Size is less erous food preparation surfaces. and the plan lacked a walk-in THE CENTERPIECE of the new Drop off or call for a pick-up...we’ll do the rest! ing tub instead of a shower in an important than how rooms are “I found it reassuring to talk closet and privacy. Adding to the kitchen is an L-shaped food prepa- upstairs bathroom allocated to two purposed and configured. The goal about the house as a place we inconvenience, the only shower ration and dining counter. The cus- Following an accident, the Hollis family decided to reconfigure their Vienna home for ezauctioning.com pre-teen boys. is to create a plan that will logi- might occupy 30 years from now,” available for second floor guest tom built-in provides seating for both improved day-to-to functioning, and long-term use. From left: Alex, Max, Katy and Still, the structure’s two-level cally support priorities.” Katy Hollis said. “I thought that we room was one flight down, on the four, easy access to the butler’s Andre in the newly remodeled family room. 1320 Prince St., Alexandria, VA 22314 • 703.778.6440 main block seemed to have capac- As discussions with Mitchell probably had the necessary square ity to spare. There was a guest evolved, Katy Hollis unveiled her footage to make the changes I had room; a full bathroom on the first larger agenda. To make the house in mind, but there were many floor; a home office. more functional for both current space planning considerations we In fact, it was the lack of need and foreseeable needs, the home- needed to work out carefully.” for changes that had prompted the Certainly, the current plan was Hollis’ to buy the house in the first problematic. place. The entryway foyer was flanked The former by an L-shaped galley kitchen to galley kitchen the left and a family room four BEFORE: Kitchen offered few steps down on the right. supports for One could proceed to the back inspired food of the house from the galley preparation. kitchen to a rear dining room, or

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Moving TV-viewing from the living room to an upgraded lower level has made the first “We had to scrutinize the foot- With the laundry now out of the floor far more functional while adding an print closely,” Mitchell said. way, Mitchell and team re-de- element of privacy to the new master suite. “Fortunately, there were first ployed 300 square feet on the rear level utility rooms adjacent to of the first level for a spacious and first floor. pantry en route to the family room we could ei- very private master bedroom suite “Our challenge was comprehen- the new dining ther delete or re-assign in our that includes a master bath and sively re-imaging how space could room, and a critical search for space to accommo- generous walk-in closets. be allocated while staying inside leg in a work tri- date a first level master A home office behind glass-fac- the envelope of the house,” angle that facilitates suite.” Relocating an upstairs ing French doors opens directly Mitchell said. essential cooking oom hall bath, thus, gave Mitchell into the redecorated living room. Interestingly, a decision to move and clean up tasks. BEFORE: Living R the option to move the laundry to The first level bath has been re- TV-watching away from the front- “It’s much easier to the second floor. The former mas- fashioned as a handsomely ap- facing family room set the both cook and tend to Re-purposing bedrooms and ter bedroom suite now becomes pointed guest powder room. reconfiguration process in motion. guests,” Katy Hollis said. “The din- bathrooms also figured promi- the coveted guest quarters. A sec- “It’s a terriffic solution in every “We saw the rooms in the front ing room, foyer and new living nently in the makeover. Katy Hollis ond floor corner bedroom has been detail,” Katy Hollis said. “And of the house as a suite that would room are well-unified aestheti- wanted both a guest room with transformed into a bathroom for knowing we’ve already made some better serve all formal entertain- cally; guests don’t even need to see dedicated bath and a larger, more the two boys complete with a solid decisions about the future is ment needs,” Mitchell said. “Situ- the kitchen.” private master bedroom suite. double sink vanity. really quite satisfying.” 4 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ HomeLifeStyle Fall 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ HomeLifeStyle Fall 2013 ❖ 5 Home LifeStyle New plan in built-out 1940s colonial gains Like Magic vital square footage as young family looks ahead. By John Byrd More n the end, a skillful spatial Foster Remodeling Solutions periodically reconfiguration is like a deft offers workshops on home remodeling I magician’s trick — you’ve seen it topics. Visit www.fosterremodeling.com or with your own eyes, but you still call 703-550-1371. can’t figure out how they did it. “Really, I don’t know how this plan cre- foot walk-in closet complete with tray ceil- ated so much more usable space,” Alexan- ings. The plan also reassigns the former dria resident Alice Goulet said, discussing suite foyer as the footprint for a new a recent reconfiguration to several rooms children’s bathroom — which is now twice in the family’s 1,800-square-foot center-hall the size of its predecessor. Colonial. The real boon to Wolf’s solution, though,

“All the changes stayed within the house Photos Contributed is how well the new space works. itself, yet there’s much more capacity and “The bedroom feels much larger,” Alice openness.” Goulet said. “The narrow dressing zone has Sarah Wolf, the designer at Foster Remod- been eliminated. The whole room is open eling Solutions hired by Alice and Paul and airy.” Goulet to find an alternate floorplan solu- Alice Goulet credits Wolf, too, with inte- tion, is pleased with the outcome, too, but rior design that really differentiates the she’s seen this before. She said that owners master suite’s featured assets. often think the only way to gain useable The master bath is articulated in Tuscan accents: natural clay tile com- Choosing lighter reflective colors for wall square footage is to build an addition. bined with maple cabinet facings brushed in black stain; a tile wainscot- surfaces, the new scheme draws out the “The real challenge to converting less into ing unifies the entire room including a spacious soaking tub. brighter natural ambiance of a room that more,” Wolf said, “is knowing where existing space is being wasted.” way traditional homes are now being used.” But to start at the beginning: the Goulets Itemized as a “wish list,” the Goulet’s purchased this brick-clad circa 1940s three- goals seemed simple enough. Alice Goulet bedroom house 10 years ago when Alice wanted a soaking tub, and an upstairs lo- Goulet was expecting the couple’s first child. cation for the washer/dryer. Paul Goulet As the family grew (there are now two envisioned a large walk-in shower. Both girls and a boy — all under age 10), so, sought more closet space and “elbow room too, did the need to plan ahead. Starting in ” in the master suite — plus, a larger bath- 2007, in fact, the Goulets hired Foster Re- room for the kids, a new place for the linen modeling on two occasions: first to finish closet... the basement and enclose a porch; the second time to design an eat-in kitchen. AND, STILL, there was this lingering ques- BEFORE: No room for a soaking One fact emerging in the earlier tion of: what next? Where could more space tub here. While Wolf’s only dele- BEFORE: The old L-shaped configu- remodelings, however, seemed daunting be found if needed? tion was a small linen closet, the ration consisted of two converging relative to the future. Under city code, the “Initially, I found it hard to see how we designer says that “inches count” legs, both too narrow for comfort- Goulets learned, the amount of new con- were going to gain any usable space,” Alice in a tight-space plan solution. able habitation, the owners say. struction that could be added to the exte- Goulet said. “The master suite was pretty rior had already been maxed-out. built-out.” shaped sleeping area wrapping a shelled- features east-facing French doors, a second “That meant we were looking for more Specifically, previous owners had con- in enclosure that included a wardrobe window and a skylight. usable space inside the existing structure,” structed a rear elevation two-level wing closet, a linen closet and a master bath. A new teakwood custom-designed bed Wolf explains. “And this is the real frontier with the master bedroom on top accessible “The adjacent room in the main house and headboard provides a suitably geo- in older close-in homes; it’s interior space through a small bedroom in the main house. had become a sort of foyer and dressing area metrical focal point to a room that is other- planning that has really revolutionized the The suite itself was configured as an L- for the master suite,” Alice Goulet said. wise tranquilly elemental. “Since the walk-in-closet was immediately By contrast, the master bath is articulated inside the bedroom door, the entrance to in warm earthy Tuscan accents: natural clay the bedroom often got pretty cluttered.” tile combined with maple cabinet facings All that changed when Wolf went to work. brushed in black stain; a tile wainscoting Exploring several budget variations, Wolf that unifies the entire room including a spa- presented two plans: one that retained the cious soaking tub. existing space configuration as-is; a second Alice Goulet said that most of the space option that “wipes the slate clean” — elimi- planning and finishwork decisions were nating the “L” and reapportioning the suite made at Foster Remodeling’s showroom in into two parts: a rectangular sleeping area Lorton. on the wing’s eastern side; a walk-in closet “The showroom helped to made the pro- and master bath positioned side-by side on cess orderly,” she said. “So many options the room’s western wall. inspire creativity.” “We saw immediately how well the sec- Thinking ahead, the Goulets had the de- ond plan worked, “ Alice Goulet said. “It sign team create stair access to a third floor makes the bedroom much more functional, attic, which they plan to eventually build- and private.” out as either their son’s bedroom or a While relocating a small linen closet was children’s playroom. the only functional en suite deletion, Wolf’s “What we really appreciate about the in- master bathroom layout finds the vital cremental approach we’ve pursued with square footage needed for both a soaking Foster is that it allows us to think every- Designer Sarah Wolf reconfigured an Alexandria couple’s master bed- tub and a walk-in shower. thing through carefully,” Alice Goulet said. room suite to create a more functional floorplan that gains a 36-square- The part of the floor previously occupied “That really matters when you have a grow- foot closet and a spa bath with soaking tub and a walk-in shower. by the old bath now becomes a 36-square- ing family.” 6 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ HomeLifeStyle Fall 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Home LifeStyle For a free digital subscription to one or all of the 15 Big Ideas for Small Spaces Connection Newspapers, Local designers offer go to Photo courtesy of www.connect ideas for decorating ionnewspapers. small rooms. com/subscribe Be the first to By Marilyn Campbell know – get your The Connection paper before it Ann O’Shields hits the press. hether one is sprucing up a Complete digital small powder room or deco- replica of the Wrating a studio apartment, print edition, space limitations often pose including photos a design challenge. However, local design- An oversized storage coffee table and ads, delivers say that no matter how a small space’s such as this one can also be ideal ered weekly Hi Neighbor – Market’s Up and Fall is Coming! square footage or how awkward the layout, in a very small space, says Ann to your e-mail there are plenty of decorative cures for small O’Shields. “It will allow enough “According to a recent national poll, box. 53% said they believe now is a good spaces. surface space to use for food and time to begin improving the look and Jean Freeman, a professor of interior de- drinks for entertaining.” Questions? feel of their homes.” –Houzz & Home 2013 sign at Marymount University in Arlington, E-mail: recommends multiuse furniture. “[On] one storage,” said Ann O’Shields, of The Nest goinggreen@ My family and I have lived and project I put in a Murphy bed that folded Egg in Fairfax. connection worked in your community for over 30 years. My carpentry work up and there was a desk that could then be “They are large enough and sturdy newspapers.com put down from the underside of the bed. It enough to be sat on for extra seating and is meticulous and I take great pride in completing your projects on time and on budget – just ask my clients. Let me give you a free was fantastic,” she said. “Work and eat on they are also great for ottomans. Choosing quote on those projects you’ve been dreaming about. it during the day, clear the table and sleep a fun fabric is a great way to add some color on it at night.” to your space and they can always be tucked Phillip Norris – 30 Years of Finish Carpentry Designer Debbie Wiener, of Designing under a console table or into a corner when & Trim Work Expertise Solutions in Silver Spring, Md., also sug- not in use.” Licensed • Bonded • Insured • References Provided with Pride gests maximizing the use of wall space. 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When it comes to appliances, Mann sug- LARGE FURNITURE can overwhelm a gests mini-models. “Use space saver appli- small space, says Courtney Thomas of The ances such as microwaves and built-in or- Picket Fence in Burke. “Using small-scale ganizers for knives and spices,” she said. furnishings helps keep things in propor- “Additionally, a microwave can be installed tion,” she said. “A narrow bookcase is great in the island or below a cabinet to free for small spaces.” counter space.” Small tables and chairs with folding legs When it comes to color in small spaces, are another good option. Sharon Kleinman of Transitions by Sharon Thomas also said mirrors are a great way Kleinman suggests using bold and dra- to make a small space seem larger. “They matic hues, but not patterns. “Use lush help reflect light and bring depth to a fabrics with lots of texture to create in- space,” she said. “Even a small mirror in a terest,” she said. “For example, in a small narrow hallway or tiny room can make a powder room, I might use an antique mir- big difference.” ror on one wall and then wallpaper in a Storage ottomans can serve a dual pur- rich color on the other walls.” She added pose in small spaces. “They can be used as that it’s best to pick wallpaper with a small a coffee table but can also serve as extra to medium pattern.

NVAR Summit skilled workers. From Page 3 Yun applauded the multi-skilled workforce in and around DC as “a cluster- loans are not a problem. It’s about job cre- ing effect beginning to grow.” He believes ation. We are creating jobs, but at a slow more businesses will be drawn to the pace. This is hindering young people in the workforce, independent of government, country.” which could in turn help create more jobs But like all the panelists, Yun’s presenta- in the region. tion was peppered with plusses and minuses. Finally, noting the rising population of A positive for employment seekers, as well renters, Yun implored the audience (to pass as their potential employers, is the concept along to their clients) to be wary of infla- of “clustering,” according to Yun. Clustering tion over the next year. “We may actually takes place when a sizable number of skilled get a 6 percent mortgage next rate next year, workers congregate in a certain area and that if inflation rate pops out. It’s something to attracts employers, which attracts more watch carefully.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ HomeLifeStyle Fall 2013 ❖ 7 8 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ HomeLifeStyle Fall 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com