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Mount Vernon’s Hometown Newspaper • A Connection Newspaper January 22, 2015 Ending Veteran Homelessness in 2015?

County is joining the over 200 mayors and elected Chairman Bulova, Fairfax officials nationwide to take on that challenge.

County take on national “COULD WE HAVE ALL VETERANS IN A HOUSE by end of 2015? Yes,” said Mary Keeser, a Mayors Challenge. governance board member for the Office to Prevent and End Homelessness, and founder of volunteer By Tim Peterson organization America’s Adopt A Soldier. The Gazette “Would that prevent them from becoming home- less again? No. We didn’t solve the root problems. he transition from serving in the armed They need to go back and get training, jobs. Can we forces to civilian life is often not simple. work on our preventative measures? Absolutely.” T While in Fairfax County there are more For any case of homelessness, there’s no magic than 12,000 veteran-owned businesses, bullet. indicating a significant measure of success, for oth- “That’s sort of the end of the spiral,” said Bulova, ers the path is far more difficult. “when someone has had difficulty during their daily For a small number of veterans, unemployment, life, trying to cope with things that they’ve experi- alcoholism, drug abuse or mental or physical disabil- enced when they were serving their country. It may ity causes them wind up at rock-bottom: homeless. be marital differences, drinking, drug abuse, finan- In Fairfax County’s 2014 “Point-in-Time” count of cial difficulties. And trying to look at some of those homeless individuals living in the Fairfax-Falls Church root causes, where this all began, is important to community, veterans made up 8 percent of the total ending homelessness.” Photo courtesy of Nardos King number of 1,225 people. The next Point-in-Time For “Jones,” a mid-30s veteran of the war in Iraq, snapshot study will take place on Wednesday, Jan. the downward spiral was a result of his Post-trau- 28, in coordination with the Metropolitan Washing- matic stress disorder. “He could not sleep, could not ton Council of Governments. live with what he saw,” said Keeser. Dean Klein, director of the county’s Office to Pre- Jones ended up walking out on his wife and chil- vent and End Homelessness, said it’s difficult to main- dren, his life, to live in the woods south of Fort tain an exact head count because of the transient Belvoir. One day he was approached by a commu- nature of the group and, he believes, many veterans nity member who also happened to be a veteran. who are homeless choose to not identify themselves That person earned Jones’ trust and convinced him as veterans. He estimates that there are about 150 to seek help from a Veterans Affairs caseworker. homeless veterans in Fairfax County. Over the next six months, Jones received counsel- That population is the focus of First Lady Michelle ing services through the VA and a HUD-Veterans Af- Mount Vernon High School students and members of the Obama’s Mayors Challenge to End Veterans fairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) rental voucher Mount Vernon Community help America’s Adopt A Soldier Homelessness in 2015. Board of Supervisors Chair- fill care packages for deployed soldiers. The “care pack- man Sharon Bulova announced recently that Fairfax See End Veteran Homelessness, Page 4 ing” was held at Mount Vernon High School Jan. 19. Colleagues Praise Puller Political Jockeying agement and support of my fam- With Puller’s retirement, State senator to retire at ily and friends I ran for and won a seat in the House of Del- the race is on. end of current session. egates.” She served in the House of Delegates for 8 years. She By Gerald A. Fill nation for the 36th Senate District By Gerald A. Fill then ran for the State Senate. “In The Gazette seat; Mayor of Dumfries Jerry The Gazette 1999 , with the encouragement Foreman had already declared in and support of the late Senator oon after state Sen. Toddy December 2014 that he is seeking alling State Senator Linda T. “Toddy” Puller’s Joe Gartlan and family and Puller’s retirement an- the Republican nomination for the th S Cannouncement to retire “bittersweet,” Del. friends I ran for the 36 Senate nouncement, candidates for seat. So far the only other declared Mark Sickles explained that it is “bitter be- Puller District and won. My colleagues the vacated seat are already candidate for the anticipated open cause her absence will leave a gaping void here in in the Senate entrusted me with emerging. seat is Paul Krizek who announced Richmond; sweet because nobody has done more in the chairman’s gavel of the Joint Commission on Del. Scott Surovell (D-44) said one life to deserve less hectic years at home with Health Care, and the Senate Committee on Reha- he will seek the Democratic nomi- See Race, Page 3 friends and family.” bilitation and Social Services, and a place on the

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Puller, Jr. Multimodal Transit Alternatives Study simplify absentee ballots for overseas mili- a decorated U.S. Marine , who was severely which recommended extending the yellow tary voters, improve benefits for the dis- wounded in Vietnam. He lost both his legs line to Hybla Valley and bus rapid transit to abled, and sponsored a Virginia constitu- and six fingers to a booby trap explosion Woodbridge. tional amendment to provide a property tax and was nearly killed. They had two chil- She recently introduced legislation in this exemption for disabled veterans.” dren and she now has two grandchildren. session of the General Assembly to assure State Sen. Adam Ebbin called her “a tire- On the eve of her first election in 1991 to that the $300 million Virginia Public Build- less fighter for veterans and all the citizens the House of Delegates her husband wrote ing Authority Bonds that were approved will of the Commonwealth. Her work will be a a novel about his experiences, “Fortunate not be used for any other purpose until an lasting legacy for the people of Mount Son”, which won a Pulitzer Prize. Not long appropriate state share of the funds will be Vernon and Prince William. She will be after that, Lewis Puller Jr. took his life. Sev- State Sen. Linda T. “Toddy” Puller allocated for the Northern Virginia Veter- greatly missed in Richmond.” eral years later Senator Puller suffered a with her grandsons, Ben and ans Care Center project and the Hampton Del. Scott Surovell said, “Senator Puller’s stroke that affected her physically but not Charles. Roads Veterans Center project. In addition, retirement is a significant loss for the Mount her ability as a legislator. Senate Minority she has been credited for being a consis- Vernon and Lee areas of Fairfax county, the leader Dick Saslaw commented on her re- Kaine said “her primary legacy will be the tent advocate for the disadvantaged in Vir- Occoquan, Woodbridge, and Montclair ar- tirement announcement: “In all the years I incredible work she has done to support ginia who need assistance for health care, eas of Prince William County, and North have known Toddy despite the personal Virginia veterans. Her tireless advocacy for shelter, and educational assistance. Stafford County. Her three decades of se- tragedies she suffered and her physical limi- initiatives such as property tax exemptions Mount Vernon District Supervisor Gerald niority, and policy experience are an irre- tations she never once complained. Never for disabled veterans and Virginia’s Hyland said, “She has been a tireless ad- placeable asset for her 200,000 constitu- once. She was a very fine legislator who did wounded warrior program will aid veter- vocate for Mount Vernon residents. Her ents. There is not a member of the Virginia her homework, was always prepared, and ans for generations to come.” She has re- focus on veterans, education, families, and legislature who is more focused on moving could always be relied on to provide the ceived numerous awards for her work in transportation has made a difference for our state government to address the con- legislative leadership to carry out her many the General Assembly, including the 2011 the better. Toddy’s pragmatic, bi-partisan, cerns of our veterans and their families — Senate responsibilities in an exemplary fash- Legislator of the Year Award by the Virginia grassroots approach to lawmaking made whether it is government services , tax ex- ion. She earned the admiration and respect Council of State Chapters of the Military her a success not only with her constitu- emptions or helping Virginians’ recognize of everyone who came to know her. We will Organization of America. Highlights of her ents but also with her fellow legislators in the long-term consequences that combat all miss her presence.” legislative accomplishments include: Richmond. I wish her all the best in her injuries have on military families. Senator Her personal experience married to a ❖ Virginia Wounded Warrior Program retirement and look forward to her con- Puller’s decision not to seek re-election is a wounded Vietnam Veteran confined to a ❖ All Payer Claims Database to bring tinued community service and consultation huge loss. She was a relentless advocate for wheelchair who battled depression contrib- transparency in health records on local matters.” improving U.S. route one, education, vet- uted to her effectiveness in championing ❖ Newborn Health Screening to expand Sue Langley, chair of the Fairfax County erans benefits, and looking after the less veterans services and benefits. U.S. Sen. Tim testing to identify and treat genetic disor- Democratic Committee, said, “Her retire- fortunate.” With Puller’s Retirement, the Race Is On

From Page 1 climbed up through the ranks achieving the funding for Fairfax, Prince William and self as a community activist, announced rank of major in a 25-year career (1980- Stafford county schools since 2009. that he will campaign for the Democratic that he is seeking the Democratic nomi- 2005). He currently owns a small business, ❖ Collaborated with Senator Puller to se- nomination to run for the 44th District nation for the 44th House of Delegates Foreman Aviation Services and Technolo- cure $2 million for the U.S. One Transit House of Delegates seat. Krizek, like seat to be vacated by Surovell. gies, and serves as an aviation consultant Analysis that recommended extending the Surovell, is a native son of the Mount In December, Foreman said, “The time to the U.S. Department of Homeland Secu- yellow line to Hybla Valley, and bus rapid Vernon area who graduated from is right and the place is right for a new rity. His local appointments include mem- transit to Woodbridge. Groveton High School, now West leader in the 36th District Senate Seat. I bership on the Northern Virginia Regional His announcement listed the following Potomac High School, and earned a law will work hard every day to honestly and Council, and the Northern Virginia Regional campaign initiatives that he will work to degree from Catholic University. A former ethically represent the 36th District Sen- Transportation Authority. Since announcing accomplish if elected as state senator: legislative aide to former U.S. Rep. Jim ate seat. I believe in servant leadership in December he has established a campaign ❖ Extend the yellow line to Hybla Valley, Moran, Krizek has worked for Christian and I have never forgotten for one headquarters, filed campaign paperwork as and install bus rapid transit to Woodbridge Relief Services Charities as chief counsel minute who I work for and where I come required with the Republican headquarters ❖ Provide every public school student a for the past 16 years. from. … until we move beyond the sta- in Richmond, and established a website: computer. “Scott Surovell has been an outstand- tus quo, until we eliminate the crippling http//www.gmforemansenate36va.com/ ❖ Expand Medicaid ing delegate for this area and I plan to partisanship of a political party, no policy On Jan. 18, Surovell announced in Rich- ❖ Fight predatory lending on Route One support exactly the same issues in Rich- breakthroughs will occur. mond that he is seeking the Democratic ❖ Promote solar power and energy effi- mond,” Krizek said. “We need to elect Foreman was elected in 2010 as town nomination to run for the 36th District Sen- cient technology progressive Democrats that will fight for councilman; then elected in a special ate Seat. ❖ Focus on jobs, infrastructure, and sup- education, Medicaid expansion and en- mayoral election in 2012, and reelected In his announcement he listed his accom- port for veterans sure Fairfax gets its fair share in Rich- to a full four-year term in 2014. plishments since taking office in 2009, in- Surovell ended his announcement by ask- mond.” Email: Foreman received a bachelor’s and cluding: ing for volunteers and for supporters to sign [email protected] master’s degrees in aviation science and ❖ Repealed the $100 tax on hybrid ve- his petition. He pointed out that he is for- More candidates may emerge to con- management. He received his under- hicles bidden from fundraising while the General test nominations for each party. In the graduate degree at Southern Illinois Uni- ❖ Expanded mental health services at Assembly is in session. E-mail: case of the 44th District House of Del- versity where he has served as a profes- Virginia’s community colleges [email protected] egates seat the Mount Vernon chair of sor. As a Marine Corps veteran he ❖ Brought back over $300 million in new On Jan. 19, Krizek, who described him- See Seats, Page 4

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 22-28, 2015 ❖ 3 News Could County End Veteran Homelessness in 2015? From Page 1 homeless. works two jobs — one at the Dewberry ar- helped secure him an apartment. He found “It’s not that simple. You have to find the chitecture firm and weekends bouncing at a job through Adopt A Soldier’s placement folks and in some cases coax them into that a sports bar — to make ends meet. network and is working. situation.” But, he said, many veterans have more “It’s a long road to recovery,” said Keeser, For many homeless veterans, the pride difficulty making the transition. One bad “but he’s a real success story.” they once felt as leaders serving their coun- break turns into another, and especially for try switches to shame, leading to an aver- those with mental or physical disabilities THE TOTAL HOMELESS POPULA- sion to asking for help when they were once as a result of their service, they can lose TION, according to the Point-in-Time stud- the strong ones providing assistance. their support system. ies, has dropped by about a third between Mental illness and PTSD can compound “Some people miss those sections of the 2008 and 2014. But resolving homelessness or heighten that experience, making it more next step of what they should do,” Flores and homeless veterans remains a point of Photo courtesy of Nardos King difficult for a veteran to accept help. said. focus for the county, nonprofit service or- From left: Col. Katrina Pillow with “What you’d think just seems normal, “Financial matters can become a problem, ganizations and their corporate partners. the Joint Chiefs of Staff J-4; Mary getting into housing of any kind would be they get bogged down and don’t have The Mayors Challenge will propel work Keeser, chairman and founder of a good thing,” said MacPherson, “is not enough money to pay bills or rent. It be- already in progress. America’s Adopt A Soldier; and normal to them.” comes an avalanche.” “It’s intended to renew our commitment Nardos King, principal Mount The Lamb Center has a representative to ending homelessness for veterans,” said Vernon High School gather Jan. 19 from the VA visit regularly to advise guests ONE OF THE PROJECTS Keeser and oth- Klein, “to raise awareness and bring on new to help put together care packages on what services are available to them ers have been working on is establishing a partners.” for deployed soldiers. through the government. Some people centralized veterans training and care cen- Fairfax County has a goal on the books of come back to the center for years, ter. Depending on the facility they end up ending all homelessness by 2018. MacPherson explained, before revealing using, it could be residential or not, and “We already have a very strong effort in gram from the federal government and the they are a veteran. would offer “social grounding” services in- place,” said Bulova. “When I was invited to VA’s Supportive Services for Veteran Fami- “They just feel like they don’t qualify,” he cluding nutrition, child life experts and job- join the Mayors Challenge, I felt pretty con- lies program. “We’re already putting fund- said. oriented education. fident in doing that.” ing towards acquiring or renovating, and “It’s the whole-person concept,” said The county attributes its decrease in subsidizing housing for people who are AT 21, JACOB FLORES WAS AT AN Keeser. “Financial management, mental- homelessness to various assisted housing homeless or about to be,” said Bulova. APEX: He was married, owned a house and emotional-drug issues — people would initiatives and support services, collabora- ❖ Putting the effort together at the com- was in charge of 12 other Marines. He cur- leave there in a year and walk out of the tive efforts across faith-based communities, munity level. “In other communities where rently commands the Veterans of Foreign classroom environment to an actual job.” state, federal and local governments, and we’ve seen the mayor, or chairman, along Wars (VFW) Post 8649 in Fairfax Station. Keeser said such a center would help pro- partnerships with businesses and with local leaders in public and private sec- “I got a high in the military,” said the Al- vide guests links to VA benefits, but for fund- nonprofits. tors, coming together to set the goals,” Klein exandria city resident. “ I was at my prime ing they would need to rely on grants and Klein cited three major areas where said, “their homelessness is ended.” in my life; I felt like I was in my 30s.” partners from the business community. progress can and is being made: But a number of issues, not the least of “We need to stop the bleeding,” she said. ❖ Having the right range of programs BUT SUBSIDIZING HOUSING FOR AN which a divorce, brought Flores back to “Putting individuals in housing really turns available, whether for short-term or chroni- INDIVIDUAL in one of Fairfax County’s ground level. He left the Marine Corps and someone around. And part of that moving cally homeless individuals. “One extreme 24,000 one-bedroom units ($1,408 per leaned on his friends, family and commu- forward is the job, the pride and the key is high-needs people who need housing with month average rent, based on the 2013 nity for support as he changed gears. that opens the door.” very extensive services. At the other end is Rental Housing Complex Summary) alone “For a lot of us, our high was that broth- For more information or to get involved rapid re-housing programs,” or the infra- won’t win the war. erhood, all those men and women that we with the Fairfax-Falls Church Community structure capacity to quickly re-house some- “If it was just about finding a roof, that fought with,” said Flores. “It’s an elite group. Partnership on Ending Homelessness, visit one who has just become homeless. could be easily done,” said John You get this pride.” the county’s website www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ ❖ Housing resources: Two major fund- MacPherson, executive director of The Flores is studying management and con- homeless or the Office to Prevent and End ing streams for helping get people into hous- Lamb Center, a Fairfax- and faith-based struction engineering at George Mason Homelessness Facebook page at ing are the HUD-VASH rental voucher pro- nonprofit drop-in service facility for the University, financed by the G.I. Bill. He also www.facebook.com/fairfaxhomeless. Lining Up for Senate and Delegate Seats WPHS Receives From Page 3 cratic chairs to arrive at a nominating pro- Chris Braunlich said, “The redistricting has Grant To Support the Republican party, Doug Jones, said he cess agreeable for all concerned. She could left me in the Adam Ebbin State Senatorial is confident that his party will field a Re- not say whether anyone else would emerge district even though I live in the Hayfield At-Risk Students publican candidate to seek election to the to seek the Senate seat nomination or the area. Tthe predominant part of Senator The Virginia Department of Education awarded West Potomac High School a House of Delegates seat. As for the Senate Delegate seat nomination beyond the two Ebbin’s district is in Alexandria city and $68,000 grant, to be used this school year to seat he felt that the Republican candidate announced Democratic candidates. She also Arlington. Instead of organizing political benefit 50 students with college and career already announced, Foreman, was “a solid admitted interest in whether or not Mount districts to enable our political representa- preparation. candidate; experienced and well qualified.” Vernon District Supervisor Gerry Hyland tives to help support, unite, and strengthen The “Governor’s Youth Development Academy” will be comprised of freshman He said it was premature to predict who will seek another term or retire; she was communities, the political gerrymandering and sophomores who may be struggling with else, if anyone, would emerge to seek the anticipating an announcement at his Town has served to divide communities of inter- grades or scores on the Virginia Standards nomination for either seat but nevertheless Hall meeting at the end of this month. est and discourage public participation in of Learning (SOL) tests. A statement from West Potomac describes he was pleased with the Foreman candidacy. In discussing the open seats with Repub- the political process. No one benefits over the programs involved in the academy as Jones said he will be speaking to possible lican party activists it was generally viewed the long term when our political represen- “additional services to teach students about Republican candidates for the delegate seat that the state legislative redistricting that tatives allow this to continue.” post-secondary opportunities, how to over- this and next week but was not willing to occurred in recent years had significantly Rob Hartwell, former Lee District GOP come common barriers to success and a component that fosters civic engagement reveal names at this time. watered down and weakened the commu- chair, and finance chair for the Republican and financial well-being.” The Democratic party chair for Fairfax nity of interest of the Mount Vernon area. Party of Virginia, said, “It is clear the Re- The school said some of those programs County, Susan Langley, was pleased by the For example the 30th senate district and the publican party has a lot to do if they are will include professional workshops and State Senate candidacy of Surovell but 36th senate district was cut up and included not fielding a full slate of candidates for field trips to educational, cultural and gov- ernment centers such as the U.S. stopped short of endorsing him. Her posi- split precincts and such severe remapping open seats, but the opportunity is there Department of State. tion is that it was premature, and it was that it served to confuse and discourage given our recent electoral success in fed- the Committee’s primary responsibility right political participation. eral and state races in Virginia and nation- — Tim Peterson now to work with the other county Demo- Former State Education Board member ally.”

4 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 22-28, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Rex Reiley RE/MAX Allegiance Short Session, Many Priorities 703-768-7730 ing more with less. We need to talk about a revenue [email protected] Delegates, senators, stream, a new one, but I don’t know what that would Alex./Riverside Estates be.” –4 $474,900 • 8302 Bound Brook community leaders Lovely 4 BR, 2.5 Bath Split w/large 1-car OPEN garage w/work station. Meticulously SUN. 1 maintained; stunning hdwd flrs, beautiful reflect on issues. Top Priorities cherry kitchen cabinets, 3 BRs & 2 BAs on main level. Lower level offers a warm Del. Scott Surovell (D-44) & cozy family room w/gas FP, den w/L- By Tim Peterson Bills/Causes: shaped wet bar, 4th bedroom, half bath ❖ plus SGD to lovely patio. Walking dis- The Gazette Securing $4 million in funding for the next tance to elementary and high schools. 5 round of work to implement the U.S. Route 1 transit minutes to Ft. Belvoir, 30 mins to Nat’l Airport. Great Buy and Priced Well! ith the sentencing of former Virginia gov- study. That includes an environmental analysis and Alex./Riverside Terrace ernor Bob McDonnell fresh on their preliminary engineering for constructing the first two R T E C W A Mid $300’s minds, many northern Virginia members phases of median-dedicated bus rapid transit (BRT) D N 3425 Ramsgate Terrace of the delegation to the state General Assembly say from Huntington to Fort Belvoir. TR U N Contractor/Handyman special. ethics reform is a focal point at the session which ❖ Bill that requires every school that wants to use O C Great potential for 5 bedroom, 3 began Jan. 14. electronic textbooks to provide every child with a bath, 2 level split. Needs extensive McDonnell was found guilty on corruption charges, computer. work but lots of potential. Will be of receiving gifts in return for political favors, and ❖ Resolution to ratify the equal rights amendment. priced in mid 300’s. 5 minutes to Fort Belvoir, 15 minutes to sentenced to serving two years in prison. “My mother testified in favor of it when I was in her Huntington Metro & Old Town Alex. The General Assembly addressed ethics last year, stomach,” said Surovell. “The reality is a lot of people Contact Rex with questions. including a bill more tightly regulating legislators’ in the GOP have concerns about giving women equal Ft. Hunt/Plymouth Haven travel, according to Del. Mark Sickles (D-43). standing on everything that men have, consequences $824,500 • 8632 Plymouth Rd. “When we tackled that last year, a significant num- of birth control, reproductive policy, equal pay.” Beautiful brick front Colonial with 2-car ❖ SOLD garage in fabulous location of Plymouth Rd. ber in the General Assembly really felt that however Surovell will be part of a town hall meeting Feb. in Ft. Hunt with Waynewood Elementary. ill-advised, the governor wouldn’t be convicted,” said 14 at the Mount Vernon Government Center, along Built 1989. 4 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. .56 Del. Vivian Watts (D-39). “The conviction made ev- with state senators Adam Ebbin (D-30) and Toddy acre. Study on main level. Beautiful back screened porch. Spacious master bedroom eryone realize it doesn’t matter how Virginia laws Puller (D-36). suite w/sitting room. Kitchen and breakfast have been on the books more on gentleman’s honor area open to living room with wood-burning fireplace and brick hearth. Approximately than letter of the law. You can be convicted under Del. Mark Sickles (D-43) 3,000 sq ft above ground. It’s lovely! federal standards of behavior and we need to take a Bills/Causes very strong look at what we’re doing.” ❖ Making sure we don’t cut K-12 education spend- For more information: www.RexReiley.com ing. “And and if possible, not cut higher education Each Office Independently Owned and Operated CONTINUED FUNDING for transportation and spending any more,” said Sickles. “I hope we don’t.” social services are hopes from some of northern ❖ Making the current pre-kindergarten program Virginia’s civic and business leaders. more “user-friendly,” Sickles said. “Fairfax County “We’re blessed, as recipients of some top of the didn’t use all the slots, money allocated to us under line road projects in the greater Springfield area over that program. The school board had good reasons, SPECIAL CONNECTIONS CALENDAR past 10 years,” said Nancy-jo Manney, executive di- I’m not criticising them. But we need to make it more Advertising Deadlines are the previous Thursday unless noted. rector of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Com- flexible and inviting for them to take the money.” merce. “Maintenance of those nice roads is key. If ❖ Bill that allows terminally ill patients to con- FEBRUARY we don’t have the infrastructure maintained, ad- sent to use pharmaceuticals that haven’t been fully 2/4/2015...... Valentine’s Dining & Gifts I equate to future growth, businesses won’t come, and tested. 2/4/2015...... Wellbeing – National won’t stay.” Children’s Dental Health Month Holly Dougherty, executive director of the Mount Sen. Linda Todd “Toddy” Puller (D-36) 2/11/2015...... HomeLifeStyle Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce echoed the sen- Bills/Causes 2/11/2015...... 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Currently this is an option for high school the state can earmark money for social services agen- students only. “It helps their confidence, keeps them Award- cies and sidestep the county, where he believes money involved in school,” said Barker. “And it’s a more Winning Newspapers & Online gets lost. accurate assessment of how schools are doing.” “The money that’s given out typically isn’t geared ❖ Working on a mental health study commission, 703-778-9431 for non-government organizations,” he said. “It could lasting from 2014-2017, that looks broadly at the www.ConnectionNewspapers.com be done, it’s just do the politicians have the will do whole system. Interim reports come out at the end Reaching Suburban Washington’s Leading Households it?” “The non-profit community can’t be looked upon of 2015. • Alexandria Gazette Packet • Fairfax Connection • Oak Hill/Herndon Connection • Arlington Connection • Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection • Potomac Almanac to take the slack for providing services,” said Lisa ❖ Bill trying to get more money directed to sec- • Burke Connection • Great Falls Connection • Reston Connection ondary roads, especially roads that operate as pri- • Centre View • McLean Connection • Springfield Connection Whetzel, executive director of Our Daily Bread in • Chantilly Connection • Mount Vernon Gazette • Vienna/Oakton Connection Fairfax. “We’re already stretched to the bone for do- mary roads but are classified as “secondary.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 22-28, 2015 ❖ 5 Business Cedar Knoll Inn To Reopen Renovations need to meet zoning constraints.

By Gerald A. Fill operates under is one of a “nonconforming The Gazette use,” in a residential zoned area. Accord- ing to Redmon the owners are not allowed he Cedar Knoll Inn restaurant, to enlarge the building, add rooms or add located on the banks of the “wings.” TPotomac river, and a few min- Also, the second floor can only be used utes drive on the Mount Vernon for office space, and not to serve food to Parkway from George Washington’s estate, guests. Redmon said the community may closed this past November. not be aware that historically at one time However, according to Gant Redmon, at- it was used as a “Tea Room” which, at the torney /advisor for the owners, it will re- time, presented a dilemma for the county open sometime this spring after a new res- planners. The closest the county could taurant lease is signed and renovations are come to zoning in conformance with the Photo Contributed completed. modern day master plan at the time was Renovations are planned for the Cedar Knoll Inn. According to Redmon the most recent to designate it as a restaurant. But in or- lease-holders — since 1993 — and the Ce- der to gain approval, an occupancy permit “We are dedicated to reopening Cedar Knoll History of Cedar Knoll Inn dar Knoll property owners terminated their and zoning had to be approved with the Inn as soon as possible.” In 1752, George Washington became the relationship “by mutual agreement.” specific building restrictions that are still Holly Dougherty, executive director of sole owner of Mount Vernon Plantation. He Redmon outlined some of the complexities in force. the Mount Vernon – Lee Chamber of Com- acquired five farms including River Farm that have to be dealt with before the res- “Our current plan is that once a new res- merce was delighted by the news of plans which is where Cedar Knoll Inn is located. taurant reopens. First, a new restaurant taurant operator is selected and renovation to reopen the Cedar Knoll Inn restaurant The original farm house which is Cedar lease has to be signed and that hasn’t hap- plans are agreed to, we will work closely this spring. “That is very good news. Ce- Knoll today was constructed in the early pened as of now although discussions are with county officials to turn this into a beau- dar Knoll Inn is such a wonderful setting 1800s as a tenant farm house for the 115.34 underway with several candidates. Sec- tiful facility that will serve quality food for for a restaurant and meeting place for the acre plantation called Markland on the ondly, the specifics of the renovation have individual diners as well as continue to of- community,” she said. “Everyone will ben- Potomac. Later, Pauline Walsh became the to be negotiated with the county, based on fer it as a facility to host weddings, com- efit by its continuing as a restaurant and first owner to use the building for commer- the zoning constraints that the property munity, and business meetings, and every- place for community and business groups cial purposes. She extensively remodeled must conform to. Namely, the zoning agree- one will be able to once again enjoy the to meet, and a place to celebrate impor- the building into an antique shop called ment that the Cedar Knoll property now unique Potomac river view,” Redmon said. tant events.” Mount Vernon View Antique Shop.

Official Opening The ribbon was cut on Jan. 14 to open the new Planet Fitness in Huntington, located at 5960 Richmond Highway. Owner Kevin Fagan and his wife Elizabeth Fagan cut the ribbon with special guest David Brown a finalist from “The Biggest Loser.” The cer- emony was hosted by Mount Vernon Lee Chamber of Com- merce.

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New Office Business Breakfast Liberty Tax Service The Mount Vernon Lee opened a new location Chamber of Commerce at 6301A Richmond January Business Breakfast Highway on Jan. 7. The featured presentations on ribbon-cutting cer- development throughout emony included own- Fairfax County with a spe- ers Alicia and Daryl cial emphasis on the Pryor in the center, greater Richmond Highway Chamber vice presi- corridor. Curtis Hoffman, dent George Ksenics, real estate manager for Belvoir FCU, right; and Fairfax County EDA, and Edythe Keller, SFDC, Edythe Keller, executive director of SFDC, spoke and showed slides of left, along with Liberty recent development and projects in the development pipeline. At the Tax Service employees. chamber business breakfast, back row, Sean O’Connell, PBMares, Cham- The office is open from ber President; Supervisor Jeff McKay; Curtis Hoffman, FCEDA, front row, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. during Edythe Kelleher, SFDC; Ashley McNeff, USHII, Chamber chair; and George tax season. Ksenics, Belvoir FCU, Chamber vice president. 6 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 22-28, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Bring this ad to your appointment & receive a 90-minute Traditional Thai (reg $120) or Malee Signature Deluxe (reg $130) for $90! 3 locations to Relax: Falls Church, Fairfax and our newest location in Old Town Alexandria. Call 703-237-0105 to make your appointment now! Thai Massage…Like No Other

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Final Performances The 2015 cast of Aldersgate Church Community Theatre presents the final perfor- mances of their production of “Shrek, Jr.” this weekend. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday evenings, Jan. 23 and 24 at 7:30 and Sunday, Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. A special mati- nee performance is on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. Tickets are on sale at: http:// www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1071559 2 weekends - 8 shows • January 16-25, 2015 Aldersgate Church Community Theater Aldersgate United Methodist Church 1301 Collingwood Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308 Clifford Visits Mount Vernon Woods All tickets $12.00 - order online or purchase at the theater Visit www.acctonline.org For Details! lifford the Big Red Dog visited Mount CVernon Woods Elementary School bring- ing holiday cheer and leaving a large sack of books so each child could select one to read over the winter break. Reading Is FUNdamental of Northern Virginia, Inc. and the Macy’s Be Book Smart program col- laborated to make this book party possible. A former Mount Vernon Woods student, Joshua

Richards, donned the Clifford costume, knowing Photo Contributed just the right moves to make the beloved dog real as his father had played this role when he was a child. He visited each classroom, stirring up ex- citement for reading and responding to hugs and high fives. Later, classes visited the library which was fes- tooned with holiday decorations. RIF books, funded by the Macy’s Be Book Smart program, also read the “Grinch Who Stole Christmas” by covered the tables. Each child selected a book, Dr. Seuss and provided gingerbread scented not to borrow but to “keep forever,” as librarian bookmarks and candy canes to add to the party Brooke Williams explained to the students. She spirit.

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8 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 22-28, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Aldersgate Church Community Theater Announces Auditions for Pride and Prejudice Strategy to Succeed Students master their learning style to beat challenges.

By Marilyn Campbell Students change classes without the sounding of The Gazette bells. The school halls are carpeted and the atmo- sphere is quiet and serene. tudents who have learning and financial This atmosphere combines with organizational and Directed by Mary Ayala-Bush challenges often also face challenges getting other help to give students a learning environment Produced by Eddy Roger Parker, Jayn Rife and David McCallum Sinto and attending college. that works for them. Sat., Jan. 24, 1–3 pm • Sun., Jan. 25, 7 – 9 pm • Callbacks Jan. 26 However, educators say these challenges “It’s really hard for me to stay organized,” said Additional Information at www.acctonline.org are not insurmountable, and some have developed Gabby, a student at Commonwealth. “I could never At Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1301 Collingwood Rd., Alexandria, VA 22308 techniques to help these students compete with their find anything. My notes would be all over the place. Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, IL. more advantaged counterparts. More than just organization, I could never get my Commonwealth Academy in Alexandria meets the thoughts together.” needs of students who benefit from individual at- The school provides a nontraditional way of pre- tention and small class sizes, as well as students who paring for college. “Our kids take college–prep classes Alexandria Handyman Services have been diagnosed with learning disabilities. Stu- like physics and chemistry,” said Feehan. “We help dents are taught to understand their learning styles them write their essays. We separate English litera- No Job Too Big or Too Small and develop strategies to succeed in the classroom ture from writing. When they leave, they not only and on standardized tests. know about different genres, but also different types Free Estimates Local References Children with certain challenges are often misun- of writing and how to do research. • Electrical • Plumbing derstood, said Cathy Feehan, director of marketing. “Our kids have to understand character develop- • Gutter Repair • Interior “We take kids with an average-to superior-IQ who have ment, plot, and setting. The difference is that many & Cleaning Renovation been called stupid in other learning environments. school ask students to read five books in an English • Yard Work • Moving Services “Some of our children are not linear thinkers,” she class. Do you need to read five books to understand • Landscaping • Tree Trimming, said. “For example, students want to write a story, character development in literature? Not as long as • Minor Roof Cutting, Removal but they want to start in the middle. We have [com- they understand the concept.” Repairs • Snow Shoveling puter] software that will help them graphically or- The school also focuses on SAT and ACT preparation, • Painting & Much More ganize their thoughts.” something many students can find challenging. There The school mimics the college experience to prepare are other options to get ready for these tests as well. Mark Carlson and Associates • Alexandria, VA students, said Feehan. “We build in time to teach execu- “We had 80 colleges visit our little school last year Office 703-660-6212 • Mobile 703-863-1758 tive functioning skills. By the time they leave us, they and 100 percent of our kids have gone to college for [email protected] have the organizational skills to succeed in college.” three years in a row,” said Feehan.

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www.MountVernonGazette.com Baby Steps, Not Enough @MtVernonGazette An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered mendations.) to homes and businesses. Supervisors should take action, not defer to Published by The problem goes beyond Fairfax County, Local Media Connection LLC and beyond police shootings. “outside expert,” on absurd and outrageous The first paragraph of Virginia Freedom of 1606 King Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Information Act, passed by the General Assem- behavior of police department. bly in 1968, states that all public records “shall Free digital edition delivered to your email box. Go to be presumed open.” But the legislation includes connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe inally, now that the Fairfax County shooting on the fact that Geer was a known an exemption that allows police to withhold Police Department has taken stone- gun owner. At least 35 percent of Virginia resi- “complaints, memoranda, correspondence, NEWS DEPARTMENT: Fwalling into the arena of the absurd, dents are gun owners; are they all more vul- case files or reports, witness statements and [email protected] the Fairfax County Board of Supervi- nerable if for some reason police are called to evidence.” Steven Mauren sors has at least said it is time for change. It is their homes? Police officials in Fairfax, Arlington and Al- Editor, 703-778-9415 a step, but a step that continues the appear- Now Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon exandria have adopted what they call a “blan- [email protected] ance of obfuscation if not outright obstruction. Bulova has asked the County Executive to lo- ket” approach to using their exemption. Tim Peterson John Geer of Springfield was shot dead in- cate “independent expertise in the field of po- That means they have decided to withhold Community Reporter 703-314-0789 side the doorway of his own home in Spring- lice department operations and, specifically, in any document they can without any analysis [email protected] field on Aug. 29, 2013. Following an argument the area of policies and procedures with re- of whether they should, whether the case is Jeanne Theismann with his longtime partner, police arrived spect to information disclosures in the open or closed, whether they are about a “po- 703-778-9436 at Geer’s home and spoke with him for Editorial case of police-involved shootings.” lice-involved shooting” or information re- [email protected] more than half an hour while he stood We agree with Supervisor Pat quested by a family about a homicide victim, @TheismannMedia in his doorway, unarmed, with his hands Herrity, who says: “As elected officials or even about routine police activity in a neigh- Jon Roetman raised and resting on the frame. As he began it is our job to make policy, not hire an ‘out- borhood. Not even defense attorneys or vic- Sports Editor, 703-752-4013 [email protected] to lower his hands, by all accounts still at shoul- side expert’ to do our job for us. ... We cur- tims of crimes can gain access to actual police @jonroetman der level, he was shot in the chest and died in rently have the resources of a professional staff reports. his house without receiving medical attention. at our disposal.” Herrity also notes that the This is about lack of accountability and de- ADVERTISING: It took more than 16 months, a $12 million proposal does not contain a provision for pub- nying the public access to information that For advertising information [email protected] civil suit by Geer’s family and a court order to lic input, and that many county residents have must be made public. 703-778-9431 get the first tiny bit of information on the shoot- researched this topic and qualify as experts. Leaders of police departments here are en- Debbie Funk ing, which came earlier this month. Police A few minutes of research shows, for ex- gaged in serious and significant abuse of power. Display Advertising/National Sales named the police officer who fired the shot that ample, that the National Association of Police It’s time for elected officials to represent the 703-778-9444 killed John Geer. Chiefs, for example, has extensive documen- public and impose change on those who would [email protected] The short written statement by Police Chief tation about best practices in a variety of po- hide behind a culture of secrecy. Julie Ferrill Edwin C. Roessler Jr. included some very trou- lice shooting incidents. (Naming the officer — Mary Kimm Display Advertising, 703-778-9446 [email protected] bling references that appear to blame the involved after 48 hours is among the recom- [email protected] Helen Walutes Display Advertising, 703-778-9424 Letters [email protected] Andrea Smith Furthering Good Governance Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 Opt Out of [email protected] By Adam Ebbin they so choose. Virginia is the David Griffin State Senator (D-30) only state in the country that Spraying Program Marketing Assistant prohibits consecutive terms. To the Editor: 703-778-9431 [email protected] n Wednesday, Jan. 14, the Virginia As a point of comparison, the This letter is in response to the Jan. 8 com- General Assembly’s 2015 45-day leg- Commonwealth’s govern- mentary by Paul Phelps in the Mount Vernon O Publisher islative session began and Gov. Terry ment employs more people Gazette about Fairfax County’s Fall Canker- Jerry Vernon McAuliffe presented his second State of the than Microsoft. Yet we would worm Insecticide Program. [email protected] Commonwealth address that focused on build- never expect a Fortune 500 Mr. Phelps alleges that Fall Cankerworm de- Editor & Publisher ing a new Virginia economy and creating a company to fire their CEO every 4 years with- foliation leads to tree mortality, without pro- Mary Kimm viding any evidence. The research he refer- [email protected] more stronger business climate by funding out regard to his or her performance. This is @MaryKimm workforce programs, increasing veterans train- also an important way that we can ensure sta- ences appears to be on the non-native Gypsy Moth, a very different species from the native Editor in Chief ing programs and making Virginia a welcom- bility and continuity for efficiencies in govern- Steven Mauren ing state for all. Before the session even be- ing and long term budget planning. Fall Cankerworm. Mr. Phelps’ comment that Photography: gan, over 2,100 bills had already been submit- Please join my colleagues and me at a legis- “birds can safely eat the dead caterpillars” is Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel Art/Design: ted for consideration, with more to come. We lative town hall meeting this winter: also highly misleading, because in spring Laurence Foong, John Heinly will also be making adjustments to the ❖ Jan. 24, 10 - 11:30 a.m., at the (when the spraying actually takes place), many Production Manager: Geovani Flores second year of the biennial budget. Commentary Kingstowne Thompson Center (6090 birds need to find enough live caterpillars to I have submitted 23 pieces of legis- Kingstowne Village Parkway) with feed their nestlings or fuel their northward CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 lation seeking to improve the lives of North- Senators George Barker and Toddy Puller, Del. migration. Our local wildlife is already under Circulation Manager: ern Virginians. My legislative agenda covers a Mark Sickles and Supervisor Jeff McKay. great pressure for many reasons; the removal Ann Oliver range of issues, from tightening ethics restric- ❖ Feb. 14, 10:30 a.m. – noon, at the Mount of this important food source adds to the [email protected] tions to restore trust in government, to expand- Vernon Government Center (2511 Parkers stresses that many species face in their struggle ing voting access for students, and from com- Lane) with Sen. Toddy Puller and Del. Scott for survival. A Connection Newspaper bating human trafficking to encouraging in- Surovell. We know well many of the things that are novation in our local workforce training pro- Please share your thoughts on legislation and killing trees in Fairfax County — land clearing grams. other state-related matters with me by taking and new roads, non-native forest pests, inva- In the interest of good governance, I have my online survey at www.AdamEbbin.com/ sive plant species, and unnaturally high deer introduced a constitutional amendment to al- Survey. You can also email me at populations, among others. But we have no low a Governor to serve for two consecutive [email protected]. I am also ac- evidence that Fall Cankerworms are actually terms. This commonsense solution would em- tive on Twitter @AdamEbbin and Facebook at killing our local trees. Fairfax County staff have power Virginians to hold our Chief Executive www.facebook.com/EbbinCampaign. You can not provided any evidence that Fall Canker- accountable during any reelection effort as well sign up for my weekly email updates at worm defoliation leads to tree mortality in the as allow them to retain the Governor should www.AdamEbbin.com. See Letters, Page 12 10 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 22-28, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion A Tribute to Toddy By Scott A. Surovell proving the quality of life Like her predecessor in the 36th Senate dis- State Delegate (D-44) for the U.S. 1 Corridor in trict, Joe Gartlan, Toddy stood up for the voice- Fairfax and Prince William less as the chairwoman of the Senate Health ormally, when the General Assembly counties. Because of her and Rehabilitation Committee, led the way to is in session, I write about the bills legislation, the first U.S. 1 find innovation and efficiency in our healthcare N Massage (Deep Tissue, we are considering and my legisla- Centerline Study was be- system and helped lay the groundwork for tive projects, but the big news in Northern Vir- gun in 1998 and the $2 decades of savings. Swedish, Sport Massage ginia and in Richmond last week was the an- million U.S. 1 Multimodal Senator Puller’s retirement is a significant & Reflexology), Reiki, nounced retirement of one of our lions – State Study would not have been loss for the Mount Vernon and Lee areas of Sen. Linda T. Puller, whom we all fondly know funded or concluded in Fairfax County, the Occoquan, Woodbridge and EFT, Body Energy Work, as Toddy. 2014 without the seniority and wisdom she Montclair areas of Prince William County and Crystal Healing/Tuning Back in 1991, at the beginning of my junior brought to the process. Tens of millions of dol- Northern Stafford County. Her three decades year at James Madison Uni- lars are currently being directed to enhancing of seniority and policy experience are an irre- Forks and Meditation, versity, my mother called transportation in Fairfax and Prince William placeable asset for the 200,000 Fairfax, Zumba, Yoga and Commentary me to make sure I had counties due to her three generations of lead- Stafford and Prince William County people that Holistic Workshops. mailed in my absentee bal- ership. she has worked for so hard. lot application and that I had voted for Toddy Growing up as a “military brat,” as the in- I look forward to continuing to work with Book your appointment Puller who was running for state delegate. My credibly dedicated wife of a disabled Vietnam Senator Puller as she continues to focus on first thought was, “Isn’t that Maggie’s mom?” veteran and as the daughter-in-law of the most- developing the Lewis B. Puller, Jr. Veterans today and experience total Toddy’s daughter, Maggie, was in my class at decorated Marine in the history of the U.S. Benefits Clinic at the William and Mary Law Renewal, Harmony West Potomac High School and it turned out Marine Corps, Lt. Gen. “Chesty” Puller, Toddy School and know she will enjoy time with & Balance. that, in fact, Toddy was Maggie’s mother. What has been by far the most focused member of Lewis, Jr., Maggie and her grandchildren. Sena- an amazing political career she’s had since the Virginia legislature to move our state gov- tor Puller has changed the lives of and been Your Life Energy services then. ernment to address the concerns of our nation’s an inspiration to thousands of Virginians. and classes are insured. Toddy has now represented me as a delegate veterans and their families. Whether it is gov- It has been an honor to serve with her and or senator for more than half of my life – 23 ernment services, tax exemptions or helping she will be difficult to replace. 311 N. Washington Street years. She was the first modern Democrat to Virginians’ address the long-term conse- If you’d like to share your views and sugges- Alexandria, VA 22314 win the 44th delegate district and I have had a quences that combat injuries have on military tions, please email me at “front seat” to her dedicated public service all families, Senator Puller has lived her public [email protected] or 571-319-0093 of my adult life. life on the frontlines fighting for resources for [email protected] and you can www.yourlifeenergy.com Her public career has been dedicated to im- our community and the larger community. reach my office at 804-698-1044.

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wenty one members committees dealing with public and friends of the safety issues. The group shared T Mount Vernon Unitar- Mount Vernon Unitarian Church’s ian Church travelled “statement of conscience on gun to Richmond Monday, Jan. 19, to violence” passed by the congrega- join others lobbying for stronger tion in 2013. The church advo- state gun laws. cates for measures that prevent the The group attended a vigil for indiscriminate purchase of fire- victims of gun violence with hun- arms for the use of violence dreds of others on the Capitol lawn against people who live in the where they were addressed by At- United States; provide safe havens torney General Mark Herring, Sec- for people to report threatening retary of Public Safety Brian behavior; provide federal funding Moran, and Delegates Marcus to study the causes of gun vio- Simon, Alfonso Lopez, and lence; and support universal back- Kathleen Murphy. Faith leaders ground checks for purchase of fire-

from around Virginia also spoke arms. Photo Contributed and youth offered quotes from Martin Luther King, Jr. Church members met with local Members of Mount Delegates Scott Surovell and Rob Vernon Unitarian Church Krupicka and Senators Toddy went to Richmond to Puller and Adam Ebbin as well as lobby for stronger gun House and Senate members of laws on Monday, Jan. 19. Letters to the Editor

From Page 10 In December, after 13 deferrals of the have consistently sought to convince Super- equate screening and some sidewalk exten- county; they do not even monitor tree mor- decision, perhaps an all-time record, Brett visor Hyland to withdraw the incumbent’s sions into the community as we considered tality. Nor have they shown that the spray- Kenney, the supervisor’s chief aide, stated name from consideration in private com- and discussed proffers. Why shouldn’t ing program is improving the health of our that the supervisor intends to finally decide, munications to his office, only resorting to Spring Bank negotiate for such proffers like forests and woodlands, or that it is a smart for the board’s Jan. 27, 2015 meeting, public pronouncements and communica- everyone else? use of county taxpayer funds. With no sci- whether or not he will reappoint the incum- tions to the Board of Supervisors as a whole Asking the developer to comply with the entific evidence and no measure of effec- bent. as a last resort when Supervisor Hyland did language of the comprehensive plan call- tiveness based on the stated purpose of the Supervisor Hyland indicated that he is not respond to communications. He has ing for a mixed use development with a program, the county has not met its bur- seriously considering the incumbent’s activ- never responded in writing to any opponent ratio of 60 percent residential and 40 per- den of proof to justify continuing this costly ism in the local Democratic Party as an im- to address their concerns. Not once. cent retail/office combined was not treat- program. portant criterion in the decision-making Given the lengthy delay in decision mak- ing the developer as a candy store. That It is high time for Fairfax County to cease process. It has been suggested to him that ing, the overwhelming evidence opposing sticking point was the focus of the South- its misguided and expensive insecticide the political views of the incumbent, regard- reappointment and Supervisor Hyland’s east Fairfax Development Corporation spraying program against the Fall Canker- less of those views, should have no bearing refusal to communicate with opponents, (SFDC) then under the leadership of Presi- worm, which is doing more harm than good on a decision concerning appointment to a opponents of reappointment have created dent Rick Neel and Executive Director Becky to our local parks and wooded areas. Until board taking decisions directly affecting the a website where all the evidence can be re- Witsman and the Fairfax County planning then, Fairfax County Park managers and private property rights of taxpayers. A Free- viewed at one location. The website is at staff. When Spring Bank voted not to op- homeowners can best conserve their trees dom Of Information Act (FOIA) request of www.NoGerry.com. I suggest interested pose the development, the ratio agreed to and wildlife by specifically opting out of the the supervisor’s office revealed not a single community members visit the website and was 67 percent residential and 33 percent spraying program. letter in support of reappointment of the educate themselves on the issues. Supervi- retail/office. SFDC was still advising Spring incumbent. Not one. sor Hyland has the right to reappoint the Bank to hold out for the comprehensive plan George C. Ledec, Ph.D. On several occasions over the past year, I incumbent. His constituents should ques- ratios of 60/40. Spring Bank compromised Alexandria have been asked by Supervisor Hyland’s tion his judgment if he does so. On Jan. 15, with the developer and voted not to oppose. office to attend a meeting with only Super- 2015, I wrote Supervisor Hyland’s office to Mr. Spiegel lists what he says were sig- visor Hyland and the incumbent in atten- inform him of the website and asked him nificant concessions made by the developer Opposition dance to discuss the issues involved. I have to reveal his decision concerning this ap- after two years of negotiations. The first repeatedly declined this invitation, explain- pointment. As of Jan. 20, I have received three are not concessions. State law pro- To Appointment ing that (1) excluding other opponents from no reply. vides that revisions to the Comprehensive To the Editor: the meeting is inappropriate, and (2) it is Plan and rezoning applications need not be In November 2013, Supervisor Hyland unseemly to require me to “litigate” the is- H. Jay Spiegel made/granted when the public facilities are decided to reappoint an incumbent to their sues in Supervisor Hyland’s office, to de- Mount Vernon inadequate. Also, when such is the case, seat on the county’s Wetlands Board, a bate the incumbent where the facts are so local government has the authority to in- board that takes decisions concerning clear and documented. I consulted with sist the developer address such inadequa- whether to permit development, by taxpay- another supervisor, a Democrat, and they County Treats cies. Fairfax County required the combina- ers, of their environmentally sensitive lands concurred with me that the suggestion of tion of road, utility and storm water up- adjacent county streams, creeks and rivers. such a meeting is unseemly. Mount Vernon grades if they were to get their rezoning A number of people wrote Supervisor Refraining from reappointing the incum- application approved. Hyland to express their opposition to this bent would not leave the position vacant. Differently Items four and five are one in the same reappointment, including some writing him The incumbent could be replaced by a cur- To the Editor: and not concessions. The comprehensive months earlier. Over the ensuing months, rent alternate to the board. The alternate is It is odd that Mr. H. Jay Spiegel [“Squan- plan called for the consolidation of the the documentary evidence opposing reap- a skilled environmentalist by education and dered Oportunity,” Mount Vernon Gazette, Fairchild property into the project for the pointment became a taller and taller pile, by work experience as a senior official of Jan. 15] refers to a community trying to purpose of transferring the development and month after month, Supervisor Hyland the EPA. She would instantly become the seek proffers from a developer as a shake rights from that land parcel to the land deferred the Board of Supervisors decision most qualified person on that board. down given that many Mount Vernon com- fronting Richmond Highway in order to in- on this important issue, while refraining The self-proclaimed “Leader Who Listens” munities have benefited by obtaining com- crease the floor to area ratio (FAR) permit- from addressing the serious concerns of isn’t listening, and inexplicably isn’t com- munity infrastructure needs through prof- ting greater density on the project site. The opponents of reappointment. municating. Opponents of reappointment fers. We sought traffic-taming controls, ad- See Letters, Page 20 12 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 22-28, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 22-28, 2015 ❖ 13 Entertainment LTA Presents ‘The Game’s Afoot’ A hybrid of an Agatha Christie murder

mystery and a Ken Ludwig modern farce. Photo by Matt Liptak

By Steve Hibbard group of people isolated by weather, or on The Gazette a train or ship or plane (in this case, it’s a snowstorm) — combined with the farcical he Little Theatre of Alexandria is escapades for which Ludwig is famous. An Tpresenting the witty and fast-paced inspector calls, and the false confessions, “The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for red herrings, and … well, I’m not going to the Holidays,” Jan. 17 through Feb. 7. ruin it for you.” The full cast of The Little Theatre of Alexandria’s production of “The Directed by Frank Pasqualino and pro- John Henderson plays the role of Will- Game’s Afoot.” Front row (L to R): Aggie Wheeler (Maureen R. duced by Rachel Alberts and Bobbie Herbst, iam Gilette, who was a famous actor and Goldman), Daria Chase (Melissa Dunlap), Martha Gillette (Patricia Spen- this whodunit play takes you back to 1936 playwright in the late 19th and early 20th cer Smith), and Madge Geisel (Pam Kasenetz). Back row (L to R): Simon and the Connecticut mansion of William centuries. The playwright Ken Ludwig cre- Bright (Joe Quinn), William Gillette (John Henderson), Inspector Harriet Gillette, the actor known for his portrayal ated a fictional story using as background Goring (Michelle Fletcher), and Felix Geisel (Chuck Leonard). of Sherlock Holmes. Add in a blizzard and some facts about Gillette — that he wrote a a house full of guests and murder can’t be Sherlock Holmes play with the blessing of us in the cast is to take our very theatrical cere, shallow, jealous, loving, witty, foolish, far behind. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and starred in it characters through all these onstage and off- and highly stressed,” he said. “Throughout, Director Pasqualino said the play is a cross for several decades, and that he became stage transitions,” he said. “Also, given the Felix reacts largely, perhaps letting his ‘ham’ between Agatha Christie, the queen of the wealthy and designed a castle for himself fast pace of the story, and the sometimes actor qualities overshadow wisdom.” murder mystery, and Ken Ludwig, the crown in Connecticut reflecting many of his eccen- strenuous physical actions that the charac- Maureen R. Goldman plays Aggie prince of modern farce. “Put them together tricities. ters must perform during the play, this piece Wheeler, a woman who is excited about life and you have ‘The Game’s Afoot,’” he said. He said Ludwig has altered a few of the challenges all of us in the cast to maintain and has an exuberance that is infectious, “It’s always a good sign, when I’m pre- details from Gilette’s life for his suspense- a very high level of energy and focus but at the same time she really wants to be sented with a comedy to direct, that I laugh ful, comic and farcical play. He added the throughout the show.” loved. “Finding the qualities that make her out loud on the first reading,” he said. “‘The short Sherlock Holmes play-within-a-play Patricia Spencer Smith plays Martha real and flawed are the most fun to play Game’s Afoot’ offered me that pleasure. It’s that we see in Ludwig’s play is a broad take- Gillette, William’s mother who is sometimes because they make her relatable to the au- a fun piece of whodunit nonsense, peopled off from Gilette’s play, rather than an ac- impatient with her son’s behavior and dience and make her story that much more by some of our favorite kinds or characters: tual scene from it. fiercely protective of him. “She delights in compelling,” she said. theater folks behaving badly. There are in- He said the characters are forced to re- the theatrical, and might not always be what flated egos, grand gestures, melodramatic spond quickly to a series of rapid unex- she seems to be,” she said. The Little Theater of Alexandria presents moments of wounded pride, boundless pected developments in the plot, sometimes Chuck Leonard plays Felix Geisel, the “The Game’s Afoot” through Feb. 7. Tickets bitchiness and great camaraderie.” continuing to perform them theatrically, and character he was most drawn to when he $19-$22. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Pasqualino said “‘The Game’s Afoot’ man- sometimes behaving very differently from saw “The Game’s Afoot” at The Kennedy Sundays, 3 p.m. The theater is located at 600 ages to be a loving embrace of the Agatha their theatrical personas. Center a few years ago. “Felix offers a great Wolfe St. Call 703-683-0496 or visit Christie formula of murder mystery — a “So one of the major challenges for all of range to an actor — at different times sin- www.thelittletheatre.com. Calendar

Email announcements to gazette@ Exposures Gallery, looking beyond exhibition, “Gardens & Groves: purchasing a ticket to any of the been a weekly event at Huntley connectionnewspapers.com. Include date, the literal representation of objects to George Washington’s Landscape” at three presidential estates will, upon Meadows since 1985. It takes place time, location, description and contact for explore their edges and the space Mount Vernon through Jan. 12, request, receive for free Alexandria’s every week, rain or shine (except event: phone, email and/or website. Pho- that surrounds them. Visit 2016. Gardens & Groves is the first “Key to the City” pass, which grants during electrical storms, strong tos and artwork welcome. Deadline is www.multipleexposuresgallery.com museum exhibition to focus access into nine historic sites and winds, or icy trails), at 7 a.m. (8 a.m. Thursday at noon, at least two weeks be- or call 703-683-2205 for more. specifically on Washington’s museums in Alexandria-a $26 added November through March), is free of fore event. Signature Tour. 2 p.m. or various landmark achievements as a value. Visit charge, requires no reservation, and other availability. Through Thursday, landscape designer combining rarely- www.PresPassport.Monticello.org for is open to all. Birders meet in the Feb. 12 at Mount Vernon Mansion, seen original documents, artwork, more. parking lot at the park’s entrance at ONGOING 3200 Mount Vernon Highway, Mount and books with period garden tools, Fifty Years of Collecting. Tuesday- 3701 Lockheed Blvd. Direct questions Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays to Park staff during normal business Tavern Toddlers. Weekly open Vernon. During a guided exploration landscape photography, and a scale noon to 5 p.m. Fort Ward Museum hours at 703-768-2525. playtime continues every Monday. tour of the Mansion, visit areas not model of the Mount Vernon estate. 4301 West Braddock Road. An 10:30-11:30 a.m. Gadsby’s Tavern normally open to guests, including Included in admission $18/adult; anniversary exhibit of objects from Museum, North Royal Street, the basement and the third floor $17/senior citizen; $9/child age 6- the Fort Ward collection. Free. Visit CAMPS, CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Alexandria. Caregivers, toddlers where Martha Washington retired 11; children under 5 are free. Visit www.fortward.org or call 703-746- Tavern Toddlers. Every Monday (walkers through 3 years) and after the death of her husband in www.mountvernon.org for more. Alexandria Cars & Coffee 4848. (except Federal Holidays) 10:30- visiting relatives are welcome to play, 1799. $5/per person in addition to invites car Dinner for the Washingtons. Noon 11:30 a.m. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, read, dance and color in the historic general admission. Hours vary. Visit enthusiasts to meet for coffee at at George Washington’s Mount 134 North Royal Street, Alexandria. ballroom. No reservations required. mountvernon.org for more. Hollin Hall Shopping Center in front “Beyond the Board” Art Exhibit. Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Join other families with toddlers Each week costs $7 for a group of of Roseina’s, 1307 Shenandoah Road. Memorial Highway. A walking tour (walkers through 36 months) to have three, which must include one adult, Through Feb. 22. Prudential PenFed Owners of classic cars, hot rods, that goes behind the scenes to find fun in Gadsby’s historic ballroom. and additional people are $3. A Realty, 4900 Seminary Road, exotic cars, motorcycles and more out how food was prepared and Playtime features a craft table, book three-visit pass costs $18. On Alexandria. Del Ray Artisans’ meet to share car stories and drink served before the era of microwaves corner, toys and group dancing. $7 Monday, Feb. 16 Tavern Toddlers presents “Beyond the Board.” A coffee. Group meets the first Sunday and TV dinners. $5 in addition to for a group of three. Visit will be closed due to President’s Day. portion of artists’ sales go to the of every month. 8:30-11 a.m. George Washington’s Mount estate admission. Visit www.alexandria.gov/gadsbystavern www.gadsbystavern.org or 703-746- PenFed Foundation, supporting Vernon www.mountvernon.org/ for more. or call 703-746-4242. 4242. active military families, veterans and has joined Thomas Second Thursday Music. Photography Workshop. 10:30 a.m.- “The Space Between.” Through Feb. their families. Visit Jefferson’s Monticello and James Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. 7 pm. noon at Multiple Exposures Gallery 2 at the Multiple Exposures Gallery, www.thedelrayartisans.org/shows/ Madison’s Montpelier to expand the Second Thursday of every month. on 105 N. Union St. Photographers The Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 gww/ for more. “Presidents Passport,” Virginia’s New Exhibit. Visit nvfaa.org to view concert and enthusiasts of all skill levels are N Union St., Studio 312. Mount Vernon invites premier presidential trail. As an calendar and listen to upcoming invited to share work, ideas, and Photographer Janet Matthews visitors to explore George added bonus to this year’s program, Second Thursday Music artists. questions at this free workshop held presents a portfolio of new work in Washington’s design for the grounds visitors to the Alexandria Visitors The Monday Morning Birdwalk has on the last Sunday of each month, this solo exhibit at the Multiple of his estate, through a new Center at 221 King St. showing or

14 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 22-28, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment 2ND ANNUAL Boys & Girls Club Fairfax Casino Night except December. No reservations. Food & Drink Call 703-683-2205. Friday, March 6, 2015 Life Drawing. Del Ray Artisans offers a Alexandria Winter Restaurant Week, Jan. 23-Feb. 1. FIrst-time range of open life drawing sessions participants include BRABO Tasting Room, with its casual Belgian fare, The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner for anyone to develop life-drawing alongside Alexandria newcomers City Kitchen and Mackie’s Bar & Grill, as skills further. Drop-in for the session well as Old Town favorite Taverna Cretekou. Restaurants in neighborhoods and bring supplies to draw or paint throughout Alexandria, including Old Town, Del Ray and the West End The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater our live models. Fee ranges from $8- offer a $35 three-course dinner or $35 dinner for two; select locations Washington/Fairfax Region help offering lunch from $10-20 per person. Visit $12. All skill levels are welcome. Del hundreds of at-risk youth every day Ray Artisans is located at 2704 www.AlexandriaRestaurantWeek.com for a menu flip-book or reservations. Mount Vernon Ave. Visit Grand Opening. Monday, Jan. 26, 5-10 p.m. at 606 North Fayette St., OF GREATER WASHINGTON right here in Fairfax County. www.TheDelRayArtisans.org for a Alexandria. Chefs Christophe and Michelle Poteaux re-open Bastille’s FAIRFAX COUNTY REGION schedule. doors at its new location with dinner service only, but will add lunch, brunch and all-day café service in the coming weeks. Visit Casino Night is a fun-filled evening featuring: www.bastillerestaurant.com or call 703-519-3776. • Full complement of staffed gaming tables including Texas Hold ’em, THURSDAY/JAN. 8-FEB. 22 Old Town Farmers Market. 7 a.m.-noon, Saturdays year round. Local Black Jack and Craps, Roulette Exhibition “Unearthed | farmers and artists have been selling products there since 1753. Located at Unleashed.” In the Athenaeum Market Square, 301 King St. Call 703-746-3200 or email • Fabulous dinner buffet * open bar * amazing raffles, live and silent auction Gallery 201 Prince St., Alexandria. [email protected]. • Celebrity Emcee with music and dancing. An exhibition of the works of Michael Del Ray Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-noon, Saturdays year round. Features Gessner and Joanne Kent. Gessner’s fresh vegetables and fruits in season, meats, eggs, fresh pasta and sauces, The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner mixed media sculptures reference a Amish cheese, yogurt, bakery goods and more. Located at the corner of 1700 Tysons Boulevard, McLean, Virginia 22102 • On the Silver Line variety of natural forms. Kent’s East Oxford and Mount Vernon avenues. Contact minimal works with thickly applied [email protected] for more. Tickets: www.bgcgw.org/fairfax/casino-night/ paint and wax appear to be a reflection on organic elements and Friday, March 6, 2015 artifacts. Free. Visit www.nvfaa.org for more. Alexandria. “Bessie’s Blues,” features Following tea, enjoy a self-guided 6:30-11:30pm Bernardine Mitchell, Roz White, TC exploration of the estate and Tickets: $95.00 per person, Carson and a cast of actors and decorative arts found in the Donald $175.00 per couple FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS/JAN. 16-30 musicians who will tell the story of W. Reynolds Museum and Education Special Overnight Guest Room Rate “Smellin’ Up the Den.” At Port City Bessie Smith through a musical Center. $30 for adults, $20 for youth Playhouse, 1819 Quaker Lane, odyssey of the blues. Performances (12 and under), includes tea, lite at the Ritz-Carlton for Alexandria. The classiest potty humor are Wednesday-Friday, 8 p.m.; fare, and general estate admission. Friday March 6, 2015 -- $119.00 in the DMV. Audiences will be Saturday, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 3 Visit www.mountvernon.org. treated to an hour–long whirlwind of and 7 p.m. $55-60. Visit Annual Lee Birthday Celebration. hysterical vignettes. $18-$24. Visit metrostage.org or call 800-494-8497. 4 p.m. at Lee-Fendall House and www.redknightproductions.com or Gardens, 614 Oronoco St., Alexandria. Annual observance of the www.portcityplayhouse.com. FRIDAY/JAN. 23 birthdays of Henry “Light Horse We invite your organization to consider sponsorship Junior Brown. 7:30 p.m. at The Harry” Lee and Robert E. Lee. Ranger opportunities for our 2nd Annual Boys and Girls Clubs THURSDAY/JAN. 22 Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Matthew Penrod of Arlington House of Greater Washington, Fairfax Region Casino Night. “When the United States Spoke Tickets $25. Visit birchmere.com or National Historic Site will speak on French.” 7 p.m. at The Lyceum, 201 call 703-549-7500. continuing restoration efforts at The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington/Fairfax Region help boys S. Washington Ave., Alexandria. The Beer Dinner at the Mount Vernon Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s and girls of all backgrounds build confidence, develop character, and acquire Alexandria-Caen Sister City Inn. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Learn how beer family for 20 years. $5 per person in skills fundamental to becoming productive, civic-minded, responsible adults. Committee presents François was brewed and enjoyed in early advance or $7 at the door. Visit BGCGW provides a safe and positive environment for our youth. Furstenberg, Professor of History, America at this event co-hosted by www.leefendallhouse.org or call 703- Johns Hopkins University, who will Old Ox Brewing Company. Guests 548-1789. speak about his book. Book Signing will enjoy a reception, beer tasting and a four-course menu paired with with wine and dessert reception to FRIDAY-SATURDAY/JAN. 24-25 follow. RSVP online at http:// specialty beers by the Mount Vernon whentheunitedstatesspokefrench.eventbrite.com . Inn with commentary by staff. Old The Taste & Style of George Free admission. Contact Julia Sylla at Ox Brewing Company is a family Washington. 2 p.m. Mount [email protected] or 202- owned and operated commercial Vernon’s first fine arts tour offers 203-0177. brewery located in Loudoun County. guests the chance to appreciate a The Noctonals Concert. 8 p.m. at the $100 per person (includes tax & lesser known quality of George Athenaeum, 201 Prince St., gratuity). Visit Washington – his keen eye. This tour, Alexandria. Contemporary a cappella www.mountvernon.org/inn for more. which includes the mansion as well music performed by recent graduates as the museum, explores Washington’s tastes and his selection from the University of Virginia, SATURDAY/JAN. 24 Virginia Tech, and Wheaton College. of decorative fine arts for his home. $15 admission. Call 703-548-0035 or Tea with Martha Washington, 2-3 This tour is included in admission, visit www. nvfaa.org for more. p.m. at Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount visitors must register for a tour ticket Vernon Highway, Mount Vernon. online or at the ticket window. Listen to Martha Washington’s stories Limited capacity. Visit THURSDAY/JAN. 22 about life at Mount Vernon while www.mountvernon.org for more. enjoying a selection of lite fare “Bessie’s Blues.” Through March 15 See Calendar, Page 18 at MetroStage, 1201 North Royal St., prepared by the Mount Vernon Inn. TrattoriaTrattoria dada FrancoFranco Authentic Roman Cuisine in a traditional Italian setting Old Town Alexandria Restaurant Daily Specials • Mondays: Italian Class • Fridays: Open Mic with Daryl Ott 3-Course Dinner with Wine • Saturdays: David Redskin on the $29.95 for Two Piano with Franco Monday–Thursday • Daily Lunch Special $9.95 305 S. Washington Street Live Opera… Old Town Alexandria 703.548.9338 Every Month Trattoria-Dafranco.com Next Opera Night is Jan. 25

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From Page 15 script to objects on display. Call 703- Washington’s tastes and his selection 746-4242 or visit of decorative fine arts for his home. shop.alexandriava.gov for more. This tour is included in admission, visitors must register for a tour ticket Plan B: SUNDAY/JAN. 25 online or at the ticket window. “Romantic MasterWorks.” 3 p.m. at WEDNESDAY/JAN. 28 Limited capacity. Visit Gallery Show Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall Swing Dance, 9-11pm, at Nick’s www.mountvernon.org for more. Potomac artist Tory Cowles, who and Arts Center, Northern Virginia Nightclub, 642 South Pickett Street, is also an artist in residence at Community College, 4915 East Alexandria. $10. Since forming in SUNDAY/FEB. 1 Alexandria’s Torpedo Factory, has Campus Lane, Alexandria. Current 2009, the Andy Poxon Band has work on display at Washington, concertmaster of the Dallas played at various venues and festivals Philharmonic Performance. 3 p.m. D.C.’s Gallery plan b. Other artists Symphony Orchestra and AYPO up and down the east coast. The at The George Washington Masonic alumnus, Alexander Kerr, will band plays a variety of originals and Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, with work appearing with Cowles’ perform the Barber Violin Concerto covers, mixing elements of blues, Alexandria. The Washington include Aster da Fonseca, Gary and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6. soul and country. For more Metropolitan Philharmonic welcomes Fisher, Rod Glover, Anne Manley with the American Youth information on swing dance classes, pianist Thomas Pandolfi along with and Sook Young Lee. The show runs Philharmonic. Adults, $20; seniors dances, and special events, call 703- trombonist Brian Bourne as featured through Sunday, Feb. 8, Wednes- and students,$10 at the door or 359-9882 or visit musicians for their February day-Saturday, noon-7 p.m. and online. Call 703-642-8053 or visit www.gottaswing.com. performances of Franz Liszt’s Les Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Gallery plan b is www.aypo.org for more. Preludes, Brahms’ Piano Concerto located at 1530 14th St. NW. Call Presidential Salon. 3-4:30 p.m. at and the world premiere of Sparkling #811 by Tory Cowles 202-234-2711 for more. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 North SATURDAY/JAN. 31 Dialogue for trombone and strings. Royal St. Join President James Tea with Martha Washington, 2-3 Adults, $20; 18 and younger, free. Madison, as presented by John p.m. at Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Visit www.wmpamusic.org or call Douglas Hall, to discuss the recent Vernon Highway, Mount Vernon. 703-799-8229. is hands-on training with all supplies period is included for those new to Battle of New Orleans and the arrival Listen to Martha Washington’s stories included. $45. Visit nvfaa.org or call collecting. Additionally, there is a of the Treaty of Ghent in the context about life at Mount Vernon while 703-548-0035. raffle for Gold & Silver coins. Visit of his own time, and be a witness to enjoying a selection of lite fare MONDAY/FEB. 2 www.alexandriacoinclub.com or the events of the year of 1815. prepared by the Mount Vernon Inn. History Lecture. 7 p.m. at the email [email protected]. Reservations are recommended. $15 Following tea, enjoy a self-guided Athanaeum, 201 Prince St., FRIDAY/FEB. 6 Tea with Martha Washington, 2-3 per person, $10 for high school/ exploration of the estate and Alexandria. As Saint Valentine’s Day “Elements” Art Exhibit Opening p.m. at Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount college students. Madeira, Port and decorative arts found in the Donald approaches come learn about love, Reception. 7-9 p.m. at Del Ray Vernon Highway, Mount Vernon. other libations will be available for W. Reynolds Museum and Education lust, and magic in the ancient world Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Listen to Martha Washington’s stories purchase. To purchase tickets, visit Center. $30 for adults, $20 for youth from Egyptian love poems to the Ave., Alexandria. Gallery hours are about life at Mount Vernon. $30 for shop.alexandriava.gov or call 703- (12 and under), includes tea, lite origins of our Valentine’s Day in the Thursdays 12-6 p.m.; Fridays- adults, $20 for youth (12 and under), 746-4242. fare, and general estate admission. Roman Empire. Adult content: not Saturdays 12-9 p.m.; Sundays 12-6 includes tea, lite fare, and general Jeffrey Osborne. 7:30 p.m. at The Visit www.mountvernon.org. appropriate for children. Free. Visit p.m. Visit estate admission. Visit Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. nvfaa.org or call 703-548-0035. www.TheDelRayArtisans.org. www.mountvernon.org. Tickets $69.50. Visit birchmere.com The Beverly Hillbillies. 7:30 p.m. at or call 703-549-7500. FRIDAY/JAN. 31-SATURDAY/FEB. 1 MVCCT, Heritage Presbyterian The Taste & Style of George MONDAY/FEB. 5 SATURDAY/FEB. 7 Church, 8503 Fort Hunt Road, Washington. 2 p.m. Mount Larry Calvert Cookie Class. 6-8 p.m. Coin Show. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at at the Alexandria. After accidentally TUESDAY/JAN. 27 Vernon’s first fine arts tour offers at the Athanaeum, 201 Prince St., Springfield American Legion Post striking it rich with oil, watch the New Exhibit. 12:35 p.m. at The guests the chance to appreciate a Alexandria. Join cookie artisan Larry 176, 6520 Amherst Ave., Springfield. whole Clampett family find their way Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Meet lesser known quality of George Calvert as he makes hand-decorated The coin show features 50 tables in this new land inhabited by movie the curator of The Lyceum’s new Washington – his keen eye. This tour, sugar cookies. Six different cookies with a variety of coins, currency and stars and the fabulously wealthy. exhibit, Explore the Attic, and learn which includes the mansion as well per student will be supplied for numismatic collectables. Prizes to the $12. Purchase tickets at how an exhibit goes from concept to as the museum, explores creating and taking home. This class first 500 visitors. An instruction www.mvcct.org.

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18 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 22-28, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports Senior Guard Hill, Rebounding Propel Titans in Second Half Photos by Louise Krafft/The Gazette TC beats West Potomac to improve to 5-1 in Conference 7.

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uring the first half of Tuesday’s game against West Potomac, a Dmember of the T.C. Williams cheerleading team periodically implored the Titans to crash the boards, shouting “rebound!” from her position near the baseline. At halftime, T.C. Williams head coach West Potomac head coach David Houston III and the Bryan Hill talked to his team about “effort Wolverines fell short against T.C. Williams on Tuesday. and doing the right things,” including the Titans’ need to hit the glass. Whether members of the T.C. Williams “In the first half, [Coach Hill] told boys’ basketball team listened to their coach our guards we have to help the or a fellow student on the cheer squad, the Titans played the second half as if they bigs rebound more. Once that heard the message loud and clear. The Titans out-rebounded the Wolverines happened, once we started to in the second half and turned a three-point halftime lead into a 64-52 victory at T.C. rebound, that’s when we started Williams High School. The Titans held a 20- 17 second-half rebounding advantage, in- getting more breaks and more cluding nine offensive boards. “In the first half, [Coach Hill] told our opportunities at the basket.” guards we have to help the bigs rebound — T.C. Williams senior Andrew Hill more,” T.C. Williams senior guard Andrew West Potomac sophomore Khalil Williams Diggins Hill said. “Once that happened, once we West Potomac didn’t make things easy, goes up for a shot against T.C. Williams on Tuesday. started to rebound, that’s when we started however. The Wolverines out-rebounded getting more breaks and more opportuni- the Titans 17-12 in the first half and lim- win over Lee for a violation of team rules, ing him. Most teams are sticking on him.” ties at the basket.” ited Andrew Hill, one of T.C. Williams’ top finished with a game-high 19 points, includ- Sara knocked down a pair of free throws The victory improved T.C. Williams’ scoring threats, to four points during the ing a floater that gave T.C. Williams a 56- to cut the T.C. Williams lead to 56-50 with record to 8-4, including 5-1 in Conference first 21 minutes of the contest. Sophomore 44 advantage with five minutes left. 2:43 left in the fourth quarter, and scored 7. The Titans have won seven in a row af- guard Khalil Williams Diggins’ transition “It was my teammates driving and kick- inside to cut the Wolverines’ deficit to 58- ter starting the season 1-4. bucket gave the Wolverines a 17-16 lead ing,” Hill said, “and getting me an open 52 with a little more than a minute remain- with 6:20 left in the second quarter and shot.” ing, but the Titans closed the game on a 6- West Potomac entered halftime trailing 30- After the game, Coach Hill recognized his 0 run. Sports Briefs 27. guard’s offensive outburst late in the third Houston said the Wolverines played a role The second half was a different story as quarter, but also offered the senior a re- in their own demise by shooting 13-for-25 West Potomac T.C. Williams led by as many as 15 points, minder to be humble. at the free-throw line. aided by a nine-point outburst by Hill near “Last week, Mr. Hill didn’t play because “Our stuff works when we run it. I saw Softball Clinic the end of the third quarter. he committed an infraction against a team that,” Houston said. “Our stuff works, our West Potomac will host a winter “It was just a matter of us playing with a rule and we were able to be successful with- defense, we forced them to take bad shots, softball clinic in the main gym at West bit more energy and intelligence,” Coach out him, which is the sign of a good team,” we cleaned up the glass in the first half. … Potomac High School. Hill said of the Titans’ second-half perfor- Coach Hill said. “We were able to gain a We saw some good things. Some of our guys Session 1, for grades 2-6, will be mance. “We have a stretch ahead of us, with certain level of confidence without [Hill]. didn’t play as well as we expected them to held from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. this being the initial game, that is very im- He knows our success doesn’t hinge on his play — didn’t reach their average. Sara, he 25 and Feb. 1. portant to us. We’re trying to win as effi- effectiveness, but obviously he was able to shot a low percentage tonight. Williams shot Session 2, for grades 7 and up, will ciently as possible, with the least amount turn it up in that stretch … and it enabled a pretty low percentage tonight. They didn’t be held from 6-8:45 p.m. on Satur- of effort, and that takes basketball IQ and us to extend the lead and we were able to reach their season averages. I think when day, Jan. 31 and Feb. 7. intelligence to do it. We’re a work in ice the game away.” we see [the Titans] again, it will be much The clinic is designed to prepare progress and we’re attempting to improve Tavaris James and Jordan Jones also different.” softball players for upcoming seasons, in every game and myself and my coaching reached double figures for T.C. Williams, T.C. Williams will travel to face Woodson with an emphasis on fielding, hitting, staff are trying to make every aspect of the each finishing with 11 points. on Friday, Jan. 23. The Cavaliers are the base-running, pitching and catching. game a teaching moment to raise their bas- James, Jones, Hill and Tyrese Randall two-time defending “big school” region Cost is $100 in advance or $125 at ketball IQs in order to play basketball effi- each grabbed six rebounds for the Titans. champion and each team is 5-1 in the Con- the door. Single sessions can be at- ciently.” West Potomac junior forward Jamie Sara ference 7 standings. The Titans won the first tended for $40. Each camper receives The Titans led 39-33 late in the third quar- finished with 16 points and 13 rebounds. meeting, 63-53, on Jan. 9 in Alexandria. The a clinic T-shirt. ter when Andrew Hill started to take over. Senior guard Chris Cheng knocked down following night, the Titans will travel to face Contact West Potomac head coach After being held to just four points through four 3-pointers, scored 15 points and Hayfield at 6:30 p.m. On Jan. 27, T.C. Wil- Craig Maniglia at 703-360-3545 or 21 minutes, No. 1 knocked down a 3-pointer grabbed six boards. liams will host West Springfield, which on 703-283-7608, or assistant coach Lee with 2:42 left in the period, and then con- “I thought the looks [Cheng] got in the Dec. 12 handed the Titans their only con- Harrington at 703-765-2080 for more verted a pair of three-point plays to extend first half weren’t open, I thought he just made ference loss of the season. information. the Titans’ lead to 48-33. them,” West Potomac head coach David West Potomac (6-9, 2-4) will travel to face Hill, who sat out of the Titans’ Jan. 16 Houston III said. “They did a good job play- South County at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 22-28, 2015 ❖ 19 Letters

From Page 12 it hardly seemed fair to provide such incen- initiative a few years ago through the APR Home & Garden Fairchild property could not be developed tives in Tysons and not on Richmond High- process, nominated various land holdings since Fairfax County had revised their re- way. Sadly, Fairfax County was unwilling to in close proximity to the Huntington Metro connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com source protection area (RPA) maps and provide Tax Increment Funding incentives Station for transit-oriented development. most of the Fairchild property with the pres- in Mount Vernon. Many of these projects have begun and oth- ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL ence of the Quander Brook headwaters was Communities north of Beacon Hill Road ers are in planning stages. These projects now designated an RPA. The developer be- to the beltway in the Mount Vernon Plan- are the source for the increased population came acutely aware of the RPA status after ning District are home to around 25,000 projections in the neighborhoods north of illegally bulldozing their way through the residents and can expect to grow by another Beacon Hill Road. FCPA will not be able to site and was sanctioned by Fairfax County 15,000 residents by 2040 according to afford to purchase land that has a steadily to mitigate the damages by planting new Fairfax County. The communities south of growing price tag in this area. They should Recessed Lighting Ceiling Fans Licensed/Bonded/Insured trees. Beacon Hill Road to Fort Belvoir also have take the free land that is available and pro- Phone/CATV Office 703-335-0654 The comprehensive plan called for the around 25,000 residents but will grow by cure the remaining vacant undeveloped RPA Computer Network Cabling Mobile 703-499-0522 Fairchild property to become a community around 5,000 residents by 2040. Commu- land following Quander Brook all the way Service Upgrades Hot Tubs, etc… [email protected] serving park with some mitigation of the nities north of Beacon Hill Road have fewer to Belle Haven Park and beyond to Hunt- than 60 acres of Fairfax County Park Au- ing Creek to establish a stream valley re- steep slopes and ravines caused by erosion. GUTTER GUTTER A fair swap and in the end, the developer thority (FCPA) land while communities source park with trails from Kings Crossing embraced the idea of a community serving south of Beacon Hill Road have over 600 to the existing trails at Richmond Highway park as an amenity that would give their acres of FCPA land. It is not chutzpah to and the beltway. They should partner and GUTTER CLEANING ask for more community serving parkland work with the Fairfax County Storm Water Gutters and Downspouts Cleaned project a special cachet. There simply were Small Repairs • Gutter Guards in an area that is deficient of such resources Division to share the costs to repair and no concessions imposed by Spring Bank. PINNACLE SERVICES Throughout the process, Spring Bank was and being planned for more density and restore this natural resource area. They growth. Elected officials, the MVCCA and have partnered with each other to do such lic/ins 703-802-0483 free est. more an observer to negotiations between email [email protected] SFDC and Fairfax County backing them to FCPA should be advocating for more park restorations elsewhere in Fairfax County, so web: lawnsandgutters.com keep the developer in compliance with the and recreation opportunities for residents why not here? The Spring Bank Commu- Friendly Service with a Friendly Price! comprehensive plan. in this rapidly urbanizing area of Mount nity Association is asking that FCPA and all Vernon. Why aren’t they? of the other stakeholders in making the The Tax Increment Funding (TIF) which HANDYMAN HANDYMAN Mr. Spiegel calls Revitalization Tax Abate- There are town center style developments Fairchild property a community serving re- ment was brought up during the early meet- coming to the Kings Crossing area now in source based park to meet and engage in ings. Spring Bank and SFDC supported this the form of a mixed use project at the old the Mount Vernon way of solving problems as a way to give incentives to the developer. Shoppers Penn Daw Plaza and in adjoin- as was the philosophy of former Mount The TIF made sense as the same incentive ing, newly built and additional proposed Vernon Supervisor Warren I. Cikins. They was being used to plan redevelopment in residential and mixed use developments have done such processes elsewhere, so why Tysons Corner. It was Fairfax County that surrounding the original proposed Kings not here? said no each time the issue came up. I told Crossing Town Center. The Mount Vernon Martin Tillett Supervisor Hyland during one meeting that Council of Citizens Association (MVCCA) Mount Vernon

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Banks PUBLIC NOTICE items. VOLUNTARY REMEDIATION PROGRAM (VRP) ACTIVITY VDEQ VRP Case 617 2601 Londonderry Road Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business ****** Potomac Yard Landbay G, Parcel H as Verizon Wireless is proposing to collocate a wireless tele- AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Article K (ALEXAN- City of Alexandria, Virginia Alexandria, VA 22308 communications facility at the height of 162 feet on the roof of DRIA COMMISSION FOR THE ARTS), Chapter 4 (COMMIT- an existing apartment building located at 2727 Duke Street, TEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS), of Title 2 (GENERAL Participant (703) 989-1616 Alexandria, VA 22314. Public comments regarding potential ef- GOVERNMENT) of the Code of the City of Alexandria, Virgin- fects from this site on historic properties may be submitted ia, 1981, as amended. LBG Parcel H, L.C.C. c/o The JBG Companies within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Geo-Tech- 4445 Willard Avenue, Suite 400 Guitar, Tenor Banjo, and Mandolin Instruction nology Associates, Inc., ATTN: Kirti Rajpurohit, NEPA Special- The proposed ordinance revises the qualifications for members Chevy Chase, MD 20815 ist, 43760 Trade Center Place, Suite 110, Sterling, Virginia, • Master of Arts in Music of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts and amends the 20166 or submitted by telephone to Ms. Rajpurohit at (703) Commission’s functions, powers and duties. The subject property is participating in the Virginia Voluntary • Studied with NBC/CBS staff musician 478-0055. Remediation Program (VRP) administered by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). 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Remedial actions to mitigate po- OBITUARY allow the release of treated wastewater into a water body and in fiscal year 2015. tential risks to human health and the environment from the allow the reuse of reclaimed wastewater in the City of Alexan- contaminants have been proposed by LBG Parcel H, L.L.C. c/o dria, Virginia. ****** The JBG Companies and accepted by DEQ. The remedial ac- AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Title 9 (LICENSING tions consist of: a groundwater use restriction; installation of an Public comment period: January 16, 2015 to February 16, impervious surface cap or a minimum 2-feet thick clean soil 2015 AND REGULATION), Chapter 12 (TAXICABS AND OTHER cap, an Impacted Material Management Plan; an Environmen- VEHICLES FOR HIRE), of the Code of the City of Alexandria, tal Health and Safety Plan; institutional controls such as an Op- Permit name: Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Virginia, 1981, as amended. erations and Maintenance Plan for engineering controls, and Permit – Wastewater issued by DEQ, under the authority of the vapor mitigation controls or clearance by a vapor intrusion in- State Water Control Board The proposed ordinance: (1) modifies the requirement for two- vestigation/risk analysis. A Certification of Satisfactory Com- way dispatch notice radios; (2) prohibits drivers from smoking pletion of Remediation will be requested of the VDEQ VRP for APPLICANT Name, address and permit number: in cabs; and (3) prohibit drivers from using cell phone devices the site. Questions or comments regarding this notice will be City of Alexandria, Virginia Sanitation Authority while transporting passengers. accepted for 30 days from the date of publication and should d/b/a Alexandria Renew Enterprises be addressed to the contact below: 1500 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314 ****** VA0025160 PUBLIC HEARING on the management plan for Fort Ward John Diehl Park and Museum Area. Environmental Consultants and Contractors, Inc. This facility is an Extraordinary Environmental Enterprise par- 43045 John Mosby Highway Henry Peyton Noland ticipant in Virginia’s Environmental Excellence Program. Chantilly, VA 20152 Was born April 22, 1924 in Vicksburg, Project description: City of Alexandria, Virginia Sanitation Au- ****** [email protected] Mississippi to Henry Peyton and Florence thority d/b/a Alexandria Renew Enterprises has applied for a THE PUBLIC IS ADVISED THAT AMENDMENTS OR ADDI- (703) 327-2900 TIONS MAY BE MADE TO PROPOSED ORDINANCES Lenora (Martin) Noland. He died on January 10, reissuance of a permit for the public Alexandria Renew Enter- WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION. IT IS RECOMMENDED 2015 in Alexandria, Virginia, where he and his prises Water Resources Recovery Facility. The applicant pro- William Lindsay poses to release treated sewage wastewaters from residential THAT PERSONS INTERESTED IN ANY OF THESE ORDI- Virginia Department of Environmental Quality wife had settled in the 1950s. areas at a rate of 54 million gallons per day into a water body NANCES OBTAIN FREE FULL-TEXT COPIES FROM THE [email protected] Known by Henry professionally and Peyton to and reuse reclaimed wastewater for landscape water features CITY CLERK AT CITY HALL. JACKIE M. HENDERSON, (804) 698-4521 family, he was attending Mississippi State and non-bulk irrigation. Biosolids from the treatment process MMC, CITY CLERK College (now MSU) when Pearl Harbor was will be land applied and/or blended in the production of a soil amendment. The facility proposes to release the treated sew- attacked. He left school to join the Navy in 1943 age in the Hunting Creek in City of Alexandria in the Potomac and served in the Pacific as an electrician’s River watershed. A watershed is the land area drained by a riv- 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements mate. After the war, he returned to Mississippi er and its incoming streams. The permit will limit the following 10 Storage State, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in pollutants to amounts that protect water quality: pH, carbona- Geography in 1949. He took a job with the ceous-biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, dissolved oxygen, ammonia, E. coli, nitrate+nitrite, total nitro- Wanted: Department of Interior and moved to gen, total phosphorus and total residual chlorine. The facility Garage to rent Washington, D.C., where he met another pro- will be required to monitor for total Kjeldahl nitrogen and whole fessional from Vicksburg: Miss Sarah Elizabeth effluent toxicity. for storage of an “Betty” Brien. They married at St. Alban’s Additionally, the facility maintains a pretreatment program in Antique/ Episcopal Church, Bovina, Mississippi in 1950. accordance with Part VII of 9VAC25-31. The Industrial Pre- treatment Plan for Continuous Industrial Waste Survey and the Classic car. In 1951, Peyton was doing Graduate work at significant industrial user permit boilerplate have been updat- the University of Virginia when he was recalled ed. to serve in the Korean War. He was commis- This facility is subject to the requirements of 9VAC25-820 and Contact David sioned a Lieutenant (junior grade) in 1952 and has registered for coverage under the General VPDES Water- 703-765-8983 or continued in the Naval Reserves after returning shed Permit Regulation for Total Nitrogen and Total Phospho- rus Discharges and Nutrient Trading in the Chesapeake Water- [email protected] to work for the Federal Government. He retired shed in Virginia. from the Reserves in 1967 as a Lieutenant HOW TO COMMENT AND/OR REQUEST A PUBLIC HEAR- Commander. In 1988, he retired from the ING: DEQ accepts comments and requests for public hearing Defense Intelligence Agency, but was recalled by hand-delivery, email, fax or postal mail. All comments and 21 Announcements to backfill an Air Force major deployed to Saudi requests must be in writing and be received by DEQ during the comment period. Submittals must include the names, mailing Arabia for Desert Shield/Desert Storm. He said ABC LICENSE addresses and telephone numbers of the commenter/requester Blazin Wings, Inc trading as of that recall: “I was the man behind the woman and of all persons represented by the commenter/requester. A Buffalo Wild Wings, 7732F 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements at the front – in contrast to my situation in request for public hearing must also include: 1) The reason Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, World War II, when I myself was the man at the why a public hearing is requested. 2) A brief, informal state- VA 22306-2803. The above front.” He retired again upon her return, in June ment regarding the nature and extent of the interest of the re- establishment is applying to quester or of those represented by the requester, including 1991, with 45 years’ service. the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT how and to what extent such interest would be directly and ad- OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE His wife of 62 years died in 2012. He is survived versely affected by the permit. 3) Specific references, where CONTROL (ABC) for a Mixed by his children Henry Peyton Noland Jr., of possible, to terms and conditions of the permit with suggested Beverage Restaurants, Beer & Arlington, and Elizabeth Shifflett of revisions. A public hearing may be held, including another Wine on-premises license to Woodbridge, Virginia; his niece Nanette comment period, if public response is significant, based on in- sell or manufacture alcoholic dividual requests for a public hearing, and there are substan- Crocker of Birmingham and nephews T.V. beverages. Emily C. Decker, tial, disputed issues relevant to the permit. Vice President of Blazin Noland of Biloxi and Robert Britt of Contact for public comments, document requests and addition- Wings, Inc. Brookhaven; and a far-flung network of rela- al information: The public may review the draft permit and ap- NOTE: Objections to the issu- tives, shipmates, schoolmates, and countless plication at the DEQ-Northern Regional Office by appointment ance of this license must be friends old and new. or may request electronic copies of the draft permit and fact submitted to ABC no later than sheet. A Memorial Service will be held at 30 days from the publishing Name: Douglas Frasier date of the first of two required Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, Address: DEQ-Northern Regional Office, 13901 Crown Court, legal notices. Objections 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22203 Woodbridge, VA 22193 should be registered at on Jan. 31st at 2 p.m. Phone: (703) 583-3873 Email: www.abc.virginia.gov or [email protected] Fax: (703) 583-3821 800-552-3200. 22 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 22-28, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com POTOMAC 3750 Jefferson Davis Hwy. RIVER Alexandria, VA 22305

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