Vol. XXI, No. 41 Mount Vernon’s Hometown Newspaper • A Connection Newspaper October 14, 2010 Present Day Slavery in Virginia Mount Vernon Estate holds symposium on slavery and human trafficking.

By Brian Cain ing experts that explored the dif- The Gazette ferences and similarities of past slavery with modern day human he Black Women trafficking. Speakers focused on United for Action key issues such as economics, mi- T partnered with the gration and coercion. Mount Vernon Ladies’ U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10), a Association to hold the first sym- guest speaker at the symposium, posium on slavery and human traf- said many people ask him about ficking Thursday, Sept. 30, at international human trafficking. George Washington’s Mount His response: “What about right Vernon Estate & Gardens. here where we live?” State Sen. Toddy Puller, Fairfax County Board of Supervisor Chair Sharon Bulova The symposium, entitled “Sla- “It is not only in Albania, it is in and Mt. Vernon District Supervisor Gerry Hyland, Hollin Meadows Principal Jon very: Through the Eyes of George Annandale. It is not only in Thai Gates and staff members Jason Pittman and Shawn Akard along with Virginia Washington Past to Present Day Power representative Carolyn Moss. Slavery/Trafficking,” hosted lead- See Trafficking, Page 3 Dominion Power Presents Grants How Many New epresentatives of Dominion Power held a Photos by Louise Krafft/Gazette Liquor Stores? Rsmall reception in the learning garden at Hollin Meadows Elementary School on Thursday, Oct. 7. Hollin Meadows had been awarded a grant in 2009 to create a solar farm; Under governor’s proposal, the irrigation system in the learning garden is Fairfax County would likely have powered by solar and wind energy. This year’s area grant recipients are: Forest 132 retail stores selling hard liquor, Grove Elementary School in Loudoun County, Friends of the Rappahannock, H.H. Poole Middle up from just 34 now. School in Stafford County, IEC Chesapeake and Thomas E. Edison High School, Prince Williams County Public Schools, Sterling Elementary School By Stephen Groves if the plan is passed. in Loudoun County and Trinity Christian School Virginia Statehouse News Based on examples in the in Fairfax County. privatization proposal, the Senate he liquor privatization Finance staff estimated the num- T plan being pushed by ber of liquor retailers in each lo- Gov. Bob McDonnell has cality in the Commonwealth. The enough numbers in it to make a governor’s plan would sell licenses 10th-grade math story problem to retailers, increasing the number look easy, but one figure that will from 332 to around 1,000. The hit close to home for Virginians is estimates were done at the request the number of liquor retailers that

will end up in their neighborhoods See Liquor Stores, Page 5

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Dominion Power representative Carolyn material.

Time-sensitive

Moss announces to Hollin Meadows Postmaster:

staff, that in addition the seven new Attention

grants, Hollin Meadows will also receive Katie Moery hops on the dominoes in #482 Permit

Alexandria, VA Alexandria,

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Allan Price Barbara West Betty Beyea Bev Morrison Brian Murphy Christie Cook Connie Arega Dan Dose

Gordon Vivace Jakki Wyndham Jeannie Hicks Joe Williams Latisha Mapp Laura Dunkil Leslie Blair Lois Jones

Marcy Bates Maridol Garcia Mary Sellman Mary Smirnow Mary Silverson Matthew Han Michael Flowers Michael Vaughn

Noel Turner Pat Grant Paul Petefish Phyllis Haog Sharon Davis Swell Feddiman Terry Brownfield Val Klotz Not all transfer agents are pictured above. For a complete list of agents who have relocated to our office please contact Long & Foster Alex/Kingstowne Center 5911 Kingstowne Village Parkway 703-313-6500 Suite 100 www.longandfoster.com Alexandria VA 22315

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From Page 1 world banks. Workers are brought to the front brothels, also known as massage par- Along with co-sponsoring several pieces of United States and then have their passports lors, Latino residential brothels and U.S. legislation aimed at fighting human traffick- land, it is in Tysons Corner. It is in Vienna,” taken away. They work 16 to 18 hours a citizen domestic sex traffickers. “This is a ing nationally and internationally, Wolf has Wolf said. He explained there are four kinds day, do not speak the language and are not major problem in the area that we live in. also asked Neil MacBride, the U.S. Attor- of sexual trafficking. The first is domestic allowed to go outside. “It’s fairly — unfor- Almost everyone in this room, if you drive ney for the Eastern District of Virginia, to servitude. Some domestic workers live in tunately — prevalent,” Wolf said. 7 to 10 miles as you leave set up a special task force to slave-like conditions in homes throughout According to Wolf, the other kinds of here, will drive by a place combat the trafficking prob- the area. Some work for embassies and sexual trafficking are Asian commercial where young women, some “It’s fairly — lem in Northern Virginia. Wolf middle aged, some a little bit also offered other solutions to older, are sexually trafficked unfortunately the trafficking problem. and are basically slaves,” Wolf “Education — we need a told the audience. — prevalent.” better law in Virginia. We Sheila Coates, founder of — U.S. Rep. Frank have a weak law,” Wolf said. the BWUFA, a nonprofit com- Wolf (R-10) The other solution is to en- munity service organization courage civic groups to come that advocates for the con- together to provide a place for cerns of women, said Wolf was the first per- victims of trafficking — a place where vic- son she thought of when her group was or- tims can have security and receive training. ganizing the event. Coates first met Wolf Wolf cited groups such as Falls Church Pres- while he was leading the fight against byterian Church, Courtney’s House, Shared gangs. “He did a lot of cleaning up in North- Hope International and Joe Gibbs’ Youth for ern Virginia with gangs,” Coates said. Tomorrow are examples of groups that pro- Wolf is also leading the fight against hu- vide help to victims. “The community needs man trafficking in Virginia. “The way to deal to have a series of these, where young with it is you hit ‘em, and you hit ‘em, and women can go. That’s what we have to do,” you hit ‘em and you hit ‘em,” Wolf said. Wolf said.

Slave Memorial The 27th anniversary Slave Memorial wreath-laying ceremony was held at the Mount Vernon Estate on Saturday, Oct. 2.

Guest speaker Tina Frundt, executive director/founder of Courtney’s House, places the formal wreath on the Slave Memorial.

James Meier, principal at Waynewood Elementary In an F-18 School, was selected to fly with the Navy’s Blue Angels. Meier was nominated for this honor by Navy Commander Walt Hogan, father of Waynewood students Nick, Henry and Annie Hogan. The United States Navy Key Influencers Ride Along Program selects individuals who have had a positive influence on the atti- tudes and opinions of America’s school age children. On Sept. 15, Alma B. Fortson, the eldest Meier drove to Oceania Naval Air Station in Virginia Beach to take a member of the Black Women ride on an F-18 Hornet fighter jet. After the flight, Meier described United for Action attends the Richard Josey in the role of an his experience, as “One of the most incredible experiences I have ceremony, hosted by the BWUA unknown slave on the plantation ever had. I have a much deeper appreciation and understanding for and the Mount Vernon Ladies of Mount Vernon Estate. the United States Navy. The professionalism and commitment to this Association. country are second to none. An experience I will always cherish.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 14-20, 2010 ❖ 3 4 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 14-20, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News LOCAL TALLY ON LIKELY NEW LIQUOR STORES UNDER PRIVATIZATION Rex Reiley How Many New Locality Current Projected Number Number of Liquor Stores Alexandria 7 18 RE/MAX Allegiance Arlington 8 26 Liquor Stores? City of Fairfax 2 3 703-768-7730 Fairfax County 34 132 From Page 1 Falls Church 3 1 [email protected] Loudoun 11 45 Prince William 11 54 of Sen. Mary Margaret Whipple, D- Arlington. Alex./Woodland $619,000 Virginia 334 1,000 3232 Woodland Lane Areas with the highest population would have the SOURCE: Estimates from Senate Finance Staff Lovely 5 bedroom , 3.5 bath home greatest percentage of retailers. Fairfax County, which For more, see http:// NEW on a spectacular .48 wooded lot in virginia.statehousenewsonline.com prestigious Woodland Park. currently has 34 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) LISTING Stunning sun room addition in stores, would have 132 hard liquor retailers. The City 2006. Cherry cabinets & corian counters in large remodeled of Alexandria would see an increase from seven stores Mason University, said public health and safety kitchen and updated baths, freshly to 18 retailers. Arlington, which has eight ABC stores wouldn’t be affected. painted interior and newer energy would likely have 26 hard liquor retailers under the But the Marin Institute– which describes itself as efficient replacement windows. Spacious double carport with ample storage. Community boat ramp for water access. 5 mins to Ft. Belvoir, governor’s privatization plan. an “alcohol industry watchdog,” — estimated that 15 to Metro & Old Town, 25 to Natl Airport & 30/35 to Pentagon/D.C. “The vast majority [of localities] are going to have Virginia could see 220 more alcohol-related deaths Alex./Riverside Estates $559,900 … quite large increases in the number of outlets that per year, based on a 2006 study published in the jour- 3112 Battersea Lane Beautifully remodeled 4 BR, 2.5 are going to be in their communities,” said Whipple. nal Accident Analysis and Prevention reported in the BA Colonial in popular Riverside There would be one outlet for every 8,000 people. Washington Post. Estates. Updates include: totally Under the proposal, there would be 600 licenses for Another concern is how these new liquor outlets remodeled kit w/granite counters, baths, new carpet in family rm & grocery stores, 150 licenses for larger specialty stores, will fit into the community. basement. Interior freshly 150 licenses for smaller chain stores, and 100 licenses McDonnell’s aides said that liquor outlets will have painted, refinished hdwd floors on main & upper levels. New HVAC for small businesses. similar regulations as beer and wine retailers. & water heater, extensive landscaping. Great location! 6 minutes to To get a beer or wine license, retailers must apply Ft. Belvoir, 15 to Huntington Metro and Old Town, 25 to National SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE? through the ABC board. They also must face a hear- Airport & 35 to Pentagon/D.C. McDonnell’s aides insist that the increase in liquor ing in which anyone can voice objections to the li- Westgate $659,900 retailers is safe and responsible. Most retailers would cense. The board can also decide to deny the license 9010 Volunteer Drive Beautiful traditional colonial w/2- sell more than just alcohol. if the outlet would “adversely affect” the operations OPEN car side garage in fabulous Mount “You’re not talking about a proliferation of new of a school, church, or park. SUNDAY Vernon location. It is classy! Over stores,” said Eric Finkbeiner, McDonnell’s policy ad- Local governments can regulate where and at what .5 acre landscaped corner lot. Stun-ning sunroom addition. viser. “You’re talking about new shelves in existing hours beer and wine are sold, and McDonnell’s aides Hardwood floors main & upper stores.” indicated liquor would also be subject to local regu- levels. Family rm w/gas FP off kitchen. Wood FP in living room. Lovely kitchen w/Corian counters He also said that even with the increase, Virginia lation, but no details are available. McDonnell’s aide & large picture window facing scenic backyard. Sweet front porch. remains on the low end of liquor outlets per capita. Melissa Luchau said stores would be regulated with Large unfin bsmt: ample storage. Currently, the Commonwealth has the fewest num- “Virginia traditions and values,” meaning absent of Alex./Riverside Estates $499,900 ber of stores per capita in the country, at 1.4 per neon signs and excessive advertising. 3113 Battersea Lane 10,000 adults. If privatization is passed, McDonnell’s But the exact regulations would be hammered out Spectacular home on a spectacular aides estimate the number would increase to 1.8 out- if privatization can be passed in the General Assem- lot backing to deep woods. Large lets per 10,000 adults. This would only be slightly bly. Right now, McDonnell is trying to sell legislators Yorkshire model w/spacious 2-car garage. Numerous updates through- higher than the average in control states, which sits on the plan, but gaining traction with Democrat op- out to include: kit w/bump-out, win- at 1.6 outlets per 10,000 adults. ponents appears tough. dows, roof, siding, furnace, gas fire- The effects of this increase are disputed. McDonnell The governor wants to call a special session in No- place, etc. Finished basement plus large hot tub overlooking a beautiful points to a study by the Virginia Institute for Public vember to pass privatization and other reform mea- & serene back yard. Total package & priced aggressively to sell. Policy, a think tank advocating for smaller govern- sures, but said he would only do so if he has the ment. The study, done by researchers from George necessary support from lawmakers. Alex/ Mt. Vernon $474,900 8424 Washington Avenue Absolute Cream Puff! Beautiful 3 BR, 2 BA Cape Cod /FPL, 3 finished levels & spectacu- lar detached 2 car garage/workshop w/extra New Officers wide asphalt driveway. Totally updated: kit, baths, HVAC, energy efficient dbl pane win- At Kiwanis dows, refinished hdwd floors on main & upper levels, beautiful sun room addition The Lt-Governor of Kiwanis w/separate HVAC. Finished walkout basement, interior painted, screened porch-spectacu- Capital District, Division 20, lar.42 landscaped lot. 5 mins to Ft. Belvoir, 15 Huntington Metro/Old Town, 35 to D.C. Marvin Crawford of Fairfax KC, Alex./Wessynton $639,900 presided over the Installation 3020 Cunningham Drive Ceremony for the 2011 Offic- Large 5 BR/2.5 BA Colonial with 2-car ers and Board of the Mount garage and full unfinished basement in Vernon Kiwanis Club (MVKC) at Mt. Vernon’s premiere contemporary sub- division of Wessynton. This home is its Charter Night celebration on priced to allow some updating. Large cov- Oct. 6 at the Mount Vernon ered screened porch off the family room Country Club. This night be- allows you to enjoy your beautiful private backyard. Wessynton offers a pool, tennis court, and boat launch that allows quick gan the MVKC’s 58th year of access to Potomac River—5 minutes to Ft. Belvoir, 15 to Old Town Alex. community service in this area. Officers installed are: Presi- Alex./Wessynton $644,900 3008 Sevor Lane dent: Kahan Dhillon, President- Large, meticulously cared for 5 BR, 3.5 BA Elect (for 2012): Kahan Colonial w/2-car garage & finished bsmt in Mt Vernon’s premiere contemporary Dhillon, Vice President: Dr. From left: Members of the Board Dr. James Zaletel, Lee Wessynton. Pride of ownership is apparent: David Reynolds, Co-Secretaries: exterior painted in ’06, HVAC systems all Palmer, Dr. Donald Reynolds, and Paqul Mehler are replaced in past 5 yrs. Beautiful carpet over Joanne Malkin and Vivien installed by Division 20 Lt.-Gov. Marvin Crawford. (Not hdwd floors throughout main & upper lev- Peterson, Co-Treasurers: Steve els. Large picturesque windows overlook shown are Richard Peterson, Betty Puscheck, and beautiful landscaping. Lower level has rec room, den, 2 storage rms, & bath w/large Vajs and Jim Todd. Richard Keil.) Jacuzzi tub. Wessynton offers pool, tennis, basketball courts & boat launch. 5 minutes to Members of the Board of Di- Ft. Belvoir, 15 to Old Town, 25 to Ntl Airport & 30/35 to D.C./Pentagon. rectors are: Lee Palmer, Paul Zaletel, Betty Puscheck, and Rich- dent. To join, call Malkin at For more information: Mehler, Richard Keil, Dr. ard Peterson. 703-360-7725 or e-mail him at Donald Reynolds, Dr. James Bruce Malkin is the past presi- [email protected]. www.RexReiley.com Each Office Independently Owned and Operated www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 14-20, 2010 ❖ 5 6 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 14-20, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 14-20, 2010 ❖ 7 Obituary

Dorothy May Pritchard Williams Dorothy May Pritchard Williams home- Park to view the bears, moose, and other maker, volunteer, and Army wife, lived a wildlife. Her hobbies were many; she took life of excitement and wanderlust which Chinese wok cooking lessons and learned began as a young child. Her family of five to oil paint in Japan, took up ceramics drove more than 700 miles in a Model T during the long, dark winter days in Ford, over dirt roads between Kentucky Alaska, and camped during the longest and Oklahoma to visit relatives. Dorothy days of summer. She bred and raised West was born in Louisville, Ky. on May 26, Highland White terriers and Yorkshire ter- 1921 to Mary and Arthur Pritchard. As a riers also showing them in American Ken- young girl she talked of cutting and fry- nel Club Shows. She loved gardening, of- ing potatoes for a relative with a potato ten making watermelon pickles and rose chip business in Louisville. Living through the dev- hip tea, and enjoyed sewing and needlework mak- astation of the Great Flood of 1937 made a lifelong ing many costumes and afghans for her family. impression which she talked about frequently. The She continued to travel with her husband taking a Ohio River crested at 85 feet washing away their number of cruises including the QE2 across the At- possessions including her prized violin and leaving lantic, several trips overseas with WMAL radio per- her family homeless. sonalities Harden & Weaver, kissed the Blarney Stone Although she always wanted to be a nurse, she in Ireland, visited England, the Caribbean Islands, attended business school on her father’s recommen- Mexico, Hawaii, and her travels were through more dation. After finishing business school she moved to than half of the United States. Washington D.C. in the 1940s like many young She was a life member of the Friendship Chapter women, to work for the government during the war. No. 17 of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Army She often laughed about her escapades with her Officer Wives Club, a Girl Scout leader, and volun- roommates during that time. The four roommates teered in the community. A 40-year breast cancer would pull the blinds and play cards in the hallway survivor, also legally blind from her early 40s from during the “blackout” periods during WWII that re- retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration she quired all to turn the lights out. She saved war cou- didn’t let anything slow her down. She cared for her pons for weeks to buy meat at the butcher and after mother, Mary Pritchard, who lived to the age of 103. cooking it, remarked to the other girls that it was Yearning to ride on a motorcycle for years, she fi- “the best horsemeat she had ever tasted.”. Her room- nally hopped on the back of one at the age of 82, mate could not be convinced otherwise and refused with an encore ride the next year on a jet ski on the to eat the meat, even after she told her it was really Chesapeake Bay. beef. She often visited with friends living in Afton, Dorothy P. Williams died peacefully at her home at Va. and talked about going up “Walton Mountain” The Fairfax Retirement Community, Ft. Belvoir, Va. with the local state trooper to buy moonshine. on Sept. 19, 2010 at the age of 89. The cause of Dorothy married Frank S. Williams at Ft. Myer death was cardiac failure. Wife of the late Col. Frank Chapel in August 1952. This was the start of an ad- S. Williams, she is survived by daughters, Sallie (Den- venturous life as an Army Officer’s wife that took nis) Reese, Martha (Steve)ºLlewellyn, Betsy (Ted) her to Japan, Hawaii, Alaska, and across the United Porter; grandsons, Vincent Reese, Kenneth and Wil- States twice. They began their married life in Hunt- liam Llewellyn; niece, Lee Ann Meffert; caregiver, ing Towers in Alexandria, returned to the area in Marcela Reyes.ºShe was predeceased by her parents, 1968 from Alaska when Col. Williams was stationed Mary and Arthur Pritchard, and her sister Virginia at the Pentagon and then Ft. Belvoir, remaining resi- Lee Meffert. Funeral services will be held Monday, dents of Northern Virginia for over 42 years. Nov. 29, 2010, atº9 a.m. at the Old Post Chapel, Ft. Dorothy’s adventurous spirits led her to climb Mt. Myer, Va., and interment follows at Arlington Na- Fuji in Japan; the family moved to Alaska six months tional Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- after the Great Earthquake of 1964. There she took tions may be made to the Prevention of Blindness ski lessons, ice Society of Metropolitan Washington or a charity of skated, and they traveled to Mt. McKinley National choice. Crime Report

Activities reported by the Mt. Vernon nearby and charged with rape, police department through Oct. 8. BURGLARY/ DESTRUCTION OF burglary and preventing the summoning of law enforcement. The PROPERTY/ ASSAULT/ ARREST victim did not require medical SHOOTING Police arrested a man after he attention. Police responded to a report of an allegedly assaulted a 19-year-old woman and forced his way into her incident on the parking lot at the ATTEMPTED ROBBERY Huntington Metro, located at 2501 home in the 3800 block of El Camino Huntington Ave., on Monday, Oct. 4 Place around 8:18 p.m. on Monday, Three men attempted to rob around 10:24 p.m. Police were called Oct. 4. A 28-year-old male of the another man on Friday, Sept. 24 by a woman who was concerned for a 8500 block of Locust Grove Drive in around 12:22 a.m. in the 7800 block family member who failed to show Laurel, Md., was charged with of Richmond Highway. The 20-year- up after agreeing to meet at the burglary, destruction of property and old victim was also stabbed in the Metro. Police located a 32 year-old assault. The victim did not require lower body; he was taken to the man in a parking lot suffering from a medical attention. hospital by family members and gunshot wound to the lower body. treated for non life-threatening injuries. Two suspects were described He was transported to Fairfax ATTEMPTED RAPE/ BURGLARY/ Hospital initially with life-threatening as Hispanic and about 5 feet 9 inches tall. The third suspect was described injuries. The victim’s condition has PREVENTING THE SUMMONING OF since been changed to non-life as black, about 29 years old, 6 feet tall, 140 pounds and bald. threatening injuries. Anyone with LAW ENFORCEMENT/ ARREST information is asked to contact Crime A man was arrested for allegedly Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/ ROBBERY 8477, e-mail at attempting to sexually assault a 24- www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text year-old woman and preventing her A 39-year-old man was robbed on “TIP187” plus a message to CRIMES/ from dialing 9-1-1 on Monday, Oct. 4 Saturday, Sept. 25 around 2:41 a.m. 274637 or call Fairfax County Police around 10:51 p.m. in the 8000 block in the 5800 block of North Kings at 703-691-2131. of Central Park Drive. A 29-year-old Highway. The suspect was described male of the 1300 block of Ray Road in Hyattsville, Md., was apprehended See Crime, Page 9

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From Page 8 as Hispanic, about 24 years old and 5 feet 5 inches tall. He was wearing a blue shirt and black pants. The victim did not require medical attention.

OBSCENE SEXUAL DISPLAY/ ARREST Police arrested a man on Friday, Sept. 24 for allegedly touching himself inappropriately inside of his car while he was parked across from the Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School around 2:55 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 23. A 21-year-old male of the 3700 block of Buckman Road in Alexandria, was charged with obscene sexual display.

LARCENIES 9300 block of Allwood Court. Purse stolen from vehicle. 4200 block of Buckman Road. Purse stolen from residence. The Center for Skin Cancer 1800 block of Edgehill Drive. Change stolen from vehicle. 8400 block of Fort Hunt Road. Cell and MOHS Surgery phone stolen from school. 3800 block of Havenwood Place. Treatments for Computer stolen from residence. 2000 block of Huntington Ave. Basal Cell Carcinoma Squamous Cell Carcinoma DVD player and iPod stolen from vehicle. Malignant Melanoma Other Skin Cancers 8300 block of Keeler St. Power tools stolen from residence. 3100 block of Lockheed Blvd. Beer Dr. Amir A. Bajoghli stolen from business. 7500 block of Republic Court. is a board-certified and Fellowship-trained Three diamond rings and cash stolen MOHS Surgeon and skin cancer specialist from residence. 7300 block of Richmond Highway. GPS stolen from vehicle. 8130 Boone Blvd. #340 2200 Opitz Blvd. #245 7900 block of Richmond Highway. Purse stolen from business. Tysons Corner Woodbridge 7900 block of Russell Road. iPod 703-893-1114 703-492-4140 stolen from residence. 8200 block of Russell Road. Two cases of beer stolen from business. 2200 block of Whiteoaks Drive. Passport, social security card and file stolen from residence. 3100 block of Budd Way. License plate stolen from vehicle. 3100 block of Douglas St. Stereo stolen from vehicle. Funeral & Cremation 8400 block of Frye Road. Food stolen from business. 8500 block of Hallie Rose Place. Services Cash stolen from residence. 6700 block of Harrison Lane. Purse stolen from business. 9500 block of Lynnhall Place. Jewelry stolen from residence. 8300 block of Pondside Terrace. Dog stolen from residence. 6500 block of Quander Road. Purse stolen from school. 6500 block of Quander Road. Cell phone stolen from school. 6700 block of Richmond Highway. Merchandise stolen from business. 6700 block of Richmond Highway. Merchandise stolen from business. 7500 block of Richmond Highway. Jefferson Funeral Chapel Meat stolen from business. 5755 Castlewellan Drive, Alexandria, VA 22315 7700 block of Richmond Highway. Shoes stolen from business. 8000 block of Richmond Highway. 703-971-7400 Sandwiches and chips stolen from business. 8000 block of Richmond Highway. • Local Family OwnedOperated. Beer stolen from business. 8100 block of Richmond Highway. • Convenient to Neighborhoods. Cell phone stolen from business. • New Facility/ Full Service Funeral Home 8200 block of Richmond Highway. Vacuum cleaner stolen from with Traditional Chapel and Large residence. Visitation Rooms. 9100 block of Rosemary Lena Way. Wallet stolen from vehicle. • Substantial Savings without Sacrificing the 5800 block of Saint Gregorys Lane. Scooter stolen from residence. Quality of Caring Service. 3900 block of San Leandro Place. • Courtliest and Professional Caring Staff. GPS stolen from vehicle. 4400 block of Scarborough Square. Landscaping lights stolen from residence. Please call for your free brochure 9000 block of Volunteer Drive. iPod and camera stolen from vehicle. at no obligation to you.

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www.MountVernonGazette.com October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month Newspaper of Mount Vernon An independent, locally owned weekly diologist to say he would be “very concerned.” newspaper delivered Early detection still means self-exams, The biopsy of the lump confirmed the concern, to homes and businesses. 1606 King Street doctor exams and mammograms. I had an early but aggressive breast cancer. Like Alexandria, Virginia 22314 most women who are diagnosed with breast cancer, I had no family history of it. NEWS DEPARTMENT: To discuss ideas and concerns, f you are a woman with no family his- at the end of 2009 that women have My treatment, which included removing the Call: 703--778-9410 tory of breast cancer, chances are you mammograms every other year beginning at tumor, and undergoing chemotherapy and ra- e-mail: [email protected] heard the chatter that resulted from the age 50, and recommended against teaching diation, wrapped up eight months later, just I Steven Mauren report on mammograms and self-exams women to do breast self exams. The recom- more than a year ago. I had excellent care; I’m Editor, 703-778-9415 from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force mendations were rejected by many doctors cancer free. I don’t object to being called a [email protected] about a year ago with one ear. For many who specialize in breast health. survivor, but I don’t think of myself that way. 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Display Advertising, 703-778-9446 In 2008, more than 182,000 U.S. women termine whether you should check your own Building awareness and funds for screening [email protected] were newly diagnosed with breast cancer, and breasts. and treating women who otherwise might not Helen Walutes more than 40,000 women’s deaths resulted In January, 2009, I found a lump in my breast have access to care is another important out- Display Advertising, 703-224-3028 [email protected] from breast cancer. There are also significant that I knew immediately was not normal. A come of breast cancer awareness month. A disparities along economic and ethnic differ- coworker’s diagnosis of breast cancer had woman’s race or economic status in the United Andrea Smith Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 ences. For example, the 5-year breast cancer prompted me to have an overdue mammogram States should not affect her chances of surviv- [email protected] survival rate is 69 percent for black women, seven months before I found the lump, and ing breast cancer, but they do. Barbara Parkinson compared with 85 percent for white women. that mammogram was perfectly normal. The Employment Advertising Nevertheless, the U.S. Preventive Services mammogram after I found the lump showed Mary Kimm, 703-778-9413 [email protected] Task Force came out with recommendations the difference, a glowing spot that led the ra- [email protected] Publisher Letters to the Editor Jerry Vernon tion just south of Belle View El- ited the site, so I did so and was Editor & Publisher Cut Red Tape For Dog Park ementary School. What seems to amazed to see that beyond the Mary Kimm To the Editor: ested in creating an off-leash dog be a no-brainer is immersed in red chain-link gate near Fort Hunt Editor in Chief In September, I met some Mount walking park at the site of the tape seemingly intended to dis- Road, there exists an asphalt road Steven Mauren Photography: Vernon residents who are inter- Westgrove sewage pumping sta- courage the idea. I had never vis- that becomes a circle surrounding Louise Krafft a large grassy area about the size Art/Design: Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, of a baseball field. To the right of John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, the gate is a large opening where John Smith Production Manager: visitors can easily enter the area Jean Card on foot as well as a Park Authority sign providing the rules including CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 that dogs must remain on-leash. Circulation Manager: Apparently, the County requires Ann Oliver that a half-acre be enclosed by a CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, five-foot high fence to create an L.L.C. off-leash area. The County has es- Peter Labovitz President/CEO timated that such a fence would cost $55,000. Folks, a fence 150 Mary Kimm Publisher/Chief Operating Officer feet on a side (600 feet total) en- 703-778-9433 closes more than a half-acre. [email protected] Fences don’t cost $92/foot even if Jerry Vernon gold-plated. Such a fence could Publisher/Executive Vice President [email protected] not possibly exceed $12,000 ($20/ foot). Next, the County has esti- Wesley DeBrosse Tom Beattie Tom Controller mated a cost of $130,000 for a trail from the Belle View Elementary Debbie Funk National Sales, 703-778-9444 School parking lot to the site as [email protected] Photo by Photo well as $1,000,000 to provide an A Connection Newspaper This photo was taken the morning of Sept. 30 at the intersection of entrance to the park. This is truly Snapshot Waynewood Boulevard and DeWolfe Drive in Waynewood. The ridiculous. obstructed view is a police car blocking traffic. See Letters, Page 12

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The entrance to the Westgrove sewage pumping station has been perfectly adequate for County trucks but as a park $1,000,000 must be spent on access to Fort Hunt Road? All we need are a stop Mount Vernon $1,650,000 Del Ray $649,000 sign for those leaving the park and Not your typical center hall colonial this home has been Luxury ‘town-house’ style living in the heart of Del Ray. a right turn only sign. What does beautifully renovated and expanded; a perfect blend of One of 4 spacious homes, all featuring top-of-line fin- the traditional and modern. Decks offer gorgeous views ished, custom mouldings, spa-like baths and more. Steps that cost, $500? The gate is a of the Potomac River. to the Metro, and shops and restaurants of Del Ray. safety hazard and must be re- moved or opened during hours The Yerks Team • 703.760.0744 • www.yerks.com when the park is open. Only a couple of vehicles can park outside the gate and it is dangerous to re- enter Fort Hunt Road from that small area because vehicles have difficulty turning around. If the gate is open, there is ample room to park on the existing asphalt road and visitors can easily exit by turning right onto Fort Hunt Road. Perhaps one additional sign should be provided warning vehicles trav- eling north on Fort Hunt Road to watch for vehicles entering the roadway from Westgrove. There is no need for a $130,000 path from the Belle View Elemen- tary School parking lot. As men- tioned, there is already adequate parking room at the site. The site of the former Westgrove sewage pumping station is a largely untapped community re- source that appears ideal for an off-leash dog park. The only other one in our area is at Grist Mill Park. The City of Alexandria has more than a dozen dog parks. Maintain- ing the gate open during visiting hours, adding a few signs and con- structing an inexpensive fence and perhaps providing a small kiosk and garbage can are all that are needed to make such a park a re- ality. Let’s cut the red tape and cre- ate an off-leash dog park at Westgrove.

H. Jay Spiegel Mount Vernon Potential Re-location To the Editor: I take issue with Mr. Flannagan’s remarks (“Supervisors Defer on Two Land Use Proposals,” Mount Vernon Gazette, Oct 7, 2010). In the article, Mr. Flannagan is quoted: “The citizen associations, developers, the county planning staff all worked diligently to make certain that individuals, develop- ers, and others interests were care- fully considered. I am proud to report the Mount Vernon District Your Home…Your Neighborhood…Your Newspaper led the way in the entire county with 44 citizen nominations for county staff, Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors to evalu www.connectionnewspapers.com See Letters, Page 13

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By Sandy Levitz Luner Gazette Packet

Arts ❖ Entertainment ❖ Leisure t’s a long way from Nashville, but for more Ithan 40 years, the Bichmere has been a local attraction turning out international stars. Sandy Levitz Lunner/Gazette Packet “I mean people like Vince Gill, Lyle Lovett, Gary Oelze responds to a question Mary Chapin Carpenter, Alison Krauss — all during his daily meeting with the these people played here before they even had booking staff. records,” Gary Oelze recalled. “And most of them still remember ya’ you know. Like Lyle or Vince, I can call them at home if I wanted to. Lyle comes on a regular basis. Vince has been here a couple of times in the last couple of years. “We fell in love with this little girl Eliza- Sandy Levitz Lunner/Gazette Packet beth Cook and we brought her in and every- Gary Oelze reads the dedication on body loved her,” Oelze bragged recently. a Platinum Album given to him by “And I said to her the next time we bring Alison Kraus, one of the many you in you’re gonna be headlinin’ and she young talents he helped over the didn’t believe me,” he smiled. “She’s just re- years. ally catching fire.” According to Oelze, the most exciting part and Linda Ronstadt. And it’s grown from that. of the Birchmere for him and Michael Jaworek “I often say if it weren’t for The Seldom who heads the Birchmere’s booking office, is Scene, there wouldn’t be a Birchmere. I was Doc Watson and Jerry Jeff Walker finding new and young talent. just a kid 44 years ago. If I’d’ve visualized at the Birchmere in 1984. Lyle Lovett performing at the Discovering and nur- what’s going on dor. He approached Oelze in 1988 with a Birchmere. turing new talent, it now back then, it proposition. seems, has always been a probably “So there we were at “Chesapeake Concerts was at a point where thrill for Oelze. wouldn’t have Lyle Lovett Reflects it needed a club to grow artists,” Jaworek said. Oelze was fresh out of midnight going, ‘Well, happened. It’s “I told Gary I could increase and diversify the the service when he been a real learn- On The Birchmere Birchmere’s business.” bought the Birchmere in this is easy.’ Little did I ing process.” Chesapeake still earned its booking fee. n any given night a star might be April of 1966. Back then, Oelze seems to When the talent grew too big for the born at the Birchmere, notes its the Birchmere was just a realize.” have a second O Birchmere, Chesapeake booked them in a the- website. Alison Kraus, Shawn joint located behind the — Michael Jaworek sense when it ater or arena. That worked for Oelze who Colvin, Jerry Jeff Walker, Mary Chapin Car- village of Shirlington. comes to the mu- wasn’t interested in going outside the club. penter, Vince Gill and, of course, Lyle Lovett “In those days, Four sic that touches By 1997, Jaworek left Chesapeake to join the are just a few of the artists that played the Mile Run had the industrial park and all,” people’s hearts. He likes to point out that even Birchmere staff — just in time for the move Birchmere before they were widely known Oelze recalled. “So, I had a great lunch busi- though he’s had partners and other input over from Birchmere’s first Mt. Vernon Avenue artists. They are all considered good friends ness, and evening business was all the young the years, the music was always his. venue to its current location. of the Birchmere and vice versa. In a recent families out of Fairlington and Claremont. So, “I’m real proud of that,” he said. “I still ap- The Birchmere has a “Hall of Fame” — wall- telephone interview from his home in Texas, for a few years it was just a neighborhood prove all the music. Number one, because the to-wall photos and posters of Birchmere Lyle Lovett recalled the early days and why bar and restaurant.” bankroll’s my department. But now I have a alumni with personal, heart-felt signatures. he still likes to play the Birchmere. Around the late 1960s, says Oelze, the area booking office on site.” But don’t try to get Oelze or Jaworek to re- started undergoing a dramatic transforma- veal a favorite performer. Both insist they don’t When I told Gary and Michael I thought tion. WHEREAS OELZE has a sixth sense about it would be great to talk with one of the have one. “Everyone was discovering Woodbridge and music, Michael Jaworek seems to have a more performers that played the Birchmere be- “Each act on the Birchmere calendar is a fore being famous, they both thought of Dale City, and all these young families was studied approach to the business. treasure to me,” Oelze said. you. moving out, so my night business was chang- His resume dates back to 1971 while a stu- A: I’m happy to talk about the Birchmere because ing,” the Owensboro, Ky., native noted. dent at The University of Illinois. Four friends it’s just one of the best listening rooms anywhere RELAXED, feet up on his desk, Oelze makes His solution to rebuild the evening business put up $500 to bring two acts to the Univer- in the world. It really is. It was Guy Clark who in- a quick apology for the noise of this day’s troduced me to the Birchmere back in 1985 I guess. was to offer music. And by the early ‘70s, sity. They needed 500 people to break even. sound check that can be heard faintly through Guy invited me to go there with him and open for Oelze introduced a taste of his native Ken- They got about 1,500. the closed door of his modest office before he him one weekend. I was in Nashville and I flew tucky to the Birchmere with blue grass mu- “So there we were at midnight going, ‘Well, from Nashville to D.C. with Guy and we just had a continues. sic. He lured the band The Seldom Scene away this is easy.’ Little did I realize,” he said with a great time. “Personally I like singer/songwriters,” Oelze from their home club in Bethesda. They slightly ironic laugh. said. “For instance, Guy Clark, Rodney They said the next time you played the played the Birchmere every Thursday night Jaworek continued bringing concerts to his Birchmere, they co-headlined you with Crowell, people like that. And Lyle, Lyle for more than 20 years. alma mater which helped him land similar Mary Chapin Carpenter because you had Lovett. Those come to mind. “That sort of legitimized the Birchmere as work after college at the University of Ten- both just come out with records. “To me, that’s the hardest thing is to get up A: No, that wasn’t it at all. The next time they a real music venue,” Oelze said. “Just about nessee and the University of Maryland. there all by yourself and lay your soul out, booked me — and it was after my first record came every musician that played in the area would Jaworek joined Alexandria-based Chesa- out — I was scheduled to play solo. In those days you know. My all-time favorite was the late stop by to catch The Seldom Scene, and most peake Concerts in 1985 where he booked a I couldn’t afford to bring the guys who usually Mickey Newbury. But I could hardly sell a See Lyle Lovett, Page 17 would sit in. 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2, she’ll be co-headlining with Jim Lauder- dale, a singer/songwriter who penned hits for country legend George Strait. “Liz follows in the path of several artists that combine the classic and modern, not

Photo by straight-ahead country,” Jaworek said about Cook. He likens her style to that of Kathy Mattea, Hal Ketchum and Suzy Bogguss.

Sandy Levitz Lunner Of their other recent “discovery,” Jaworek said, “Joe Robinson is going to go far.” He describes Robinson as a brilliant instrumen- talist reminiscent of other guitarists like the late Michael Hedges, Keller Williams, or even Chet Atkins, whose music combines the best of pop, jazz and country. “The kid did two 30-minute sets opening for the blues band Keb /Gazette Packet Mo, which made sense because Keb was on an acoustic tour, too. And the public voted,” Jaworek shared. “The public had no idea who he is and he sold all 150 CDs he brought.” Jaworek has already started the process of bringing Robinson back to the Birchmere, and Michael Jaworek brings up a new hopes to see his return in the first quarter of issue during the 4 p.m. meeting. 2011. For those who have never experienced the Birchmere, and even for those who are regu- Founder of the bands The Country Michael’s Picks lars, Jaworek highlights a few additional up- Gentlemen and The Seldom Scene, ike his boss, Michael Jaworek is coming shows. the late John Duffy with Birchmere L quick to light up, too, when he talks Oct. 16: “This is where, as I put it, some of owner Gary Oelze back in 1981. about new talent. And, true to boss the diversity comes in. We have Paula An early shot of Vince Gill playing Gary Oelze’s promise, Jaworek has already Poundstone coming in and she always sells back with two different opening acts — Britt th the Birchmere. booked one of their recent “discoveries,” Eliza- out. She’s great — wonderful lady.” Neal on the 19 , and Kirsten Thien on the beth Cook for a return engagement. On Dec. Oct. 19-20: “Blues legend Buddy Guy comes 20th. He’s out promoting a new album.” Oct. 27-28: “One of my favorite acts, The Belly Dance Superstars, are bringing their show, Bombay Bellywood. They are the best belly dancers in North America. And they’re Lyle Lovett Reflects On The Birchmere stunning and brilliant dancers. They worked, over the years to establish themselves, as hard From Page 16 as any heavy metal road band doing eight shows in seven days. They’ve been all over played with me on the trip. the world.” I remember having this conversation with Gary Oct. 29: “I’m proud of this one — Barbara and with Michael who was working with Chapin at the time. They asked if it was OK if a local act Cook, without a doubt the doyon of Broadway opened for me. And I said well sure. They said the and cabaret. Barbara loves to work, and her folks only thing is, it’s a band. And I said well I don’t know the venue, so we made the connection — know — that’s going to be kind of tough for me the same way, over the years, I’ve played Mel since I’m playing solo. They told me who it was, and I had actually met Chapin. I remembered her Torme, Sarah Vaughn, Oscar Peterson, Karen because the very first time I played anything in the Ackers. I can speak that language.” D.C. area was in 1984, and it was a folk festival Oct. 30: “This is really cool. Tom Paxton is thing they did at the Kennedy Center and Chapin doing a double bill with Janis Ian. They are and was a show runner, and she picked me up at the airport. So I told them, yeah I know her. here, together at last. A show so hot, they They said, well, her band has offered to learn wouldn’t let it any nearer to the nation’s capi- some of your songs, and I thought this is going tol. They had to play the Birchmere, America’s from bad to worse. I was just thinking of her as the show runner, and I was thinking to myself, oh my Legendary Music Hall.” goodness. Nov. 8: “In The Bandstand! Robert Earl I said, can she just open by herself, without the Alison Kraus on the fiddle with her band Union Station at the Birchmere. Keen’s Uprising Tour, featuring Robert Earl band. And they told me, well it’s a chance for her. The first time she fiddled at the Birchmere was with The Birchmere Keen, Reckless Kelly, Randy Rogers Band. They said Steve Buckingham from CBS records was Super Pickers at the old club on Mount Vernon Avenue. It was a surprise gonna be there that night and it’s a showcase for Keen is a Birchmere regular and this time her for CBS. to Gary Oelze and Michael Jaworek the first time they heard her sing. comes from Texas with two of the hottest Lone I said OK, all right, but I’ll be fine playing by my- Star acts. A night of rockin’ country!” self. Don’t worry. And of course I got there for David’s Pub in Dallas and so he knew that the all of us a home when we were there. It was a place Nov. 15: “A rare acoustic-oriented tour by sound check and it was her band, that great band, Birchmere was right in line with those kind of that we could count on a wonderful crowd — won- Ian Anderson, leader of the timeless rock band and they had rehearsed some of my songs and they places. Guy knew that I would appreciate the derful in so many ways. Not just a listening crowd, did a sound check with me and of course they were Birchmere, I think that’s what it was. but really smart — a crowd that has high expecta- Jethro Tull. ºThe show features Tull classics great. I just couldn’t believe how good they were. tions, the kind of expectations that you sort of have plus Anderson and the band will also play And so that’s the night Chapin actually got her Any anecdotes from the early days? to rise up to. material from his solo albums and beyond!” record deal. That’s what it was. I just remember how Gary and Linda and Pudge Dec. 7: “Rickie Lee Jones will perform her that worked the door back then, just how much Do you remember the first time you How did Guy Clark find you and why did they cared about the music and about the ethic of played there? first two albums ‘Rickie Lee Jones’ and ‘Pi- he take you to The Birchmere? their place and that the place was a listening room. I remember the first time I played there very well rates’ in their entirety. These were the albums I had met Guy in Nashville and was a fan of There are very few places like that in the world. — and the crowd didn’t know who I was. That’s that firmly planted her in rock’s pantheon of Guy’s. I had dropped off one of my demo tapes at The Birchmere is kind of it — in the D.C. area for what I think speaks so well of Gary and the tone singer/songwriter stars.” CBS where Guy was a songwriter and told the sure. he set there at the Birchmere. young song plugger there that I was a big fan of But there are just a handful of those places in the The crowd wasn’t there to see me, and the crowd Dec. 27: “The 14th Annual HANK WILL- Guy’s and he passed my tape on to Guy. Guy was country — and in the world that have that kind of didn’t know me from anybody, and my set on each IAMS TRIBUTE show, once again Cathy Fink, just giving me lots of support, and I finally met him respect for the singer/songwriter and who show of those nights, couldn’t have been better for me. Marcy Marxer, Bill Kirchen, Robin and Linda and we started hanging out a little bit and he was the kind of support for the singer/songwriter that They listened and they were very supportive and I nice enough to invite me to come play the Gary Oelze always showed. just remember feeling grateful that night that I Williams and others return to celebrate the Birchmere. He was familiar with the kinds of places Gary always made you feel like you were at music by one of America’s greatest I played in Texas like the Café in Austin and Poor home when you were in his place and in fact gave See Lyle Lovett, Page 18 songwriters, country or otherwise.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 14-20, 2010 ❖ 17 Lyle Lovett Reflects

From Page 17 band. But, the very could play there. And I was so excited to hang out with first place we Guy. played as the Large Greek • Italian • American Of course, I knew about the Birchmere from my days of Band was the playing the listening rooms here around Texas. You know, the Birchmere. Yeah, it Birchmere was one of those famous places that you think, oh was the old Birchmere. It was 15 Minutes gosh, if I could ever play there then that’s how I’d know I was really making it. And it continues to be a great place to play. the beginning of a 10% OFF month-long tour from Now, the old Birchmere being a little bit smaller was so Your Total Bill with This Coupon Old Town charming. But the new Birchmere, even with its larger size, and we went from One coupon per customer. Expires 11/30/10 has the same feeling about it. there to Boston and came back through As a performer what do you think about the N.Y. and then 571-312-6690 newer location? headed west. We 7601 Fordson Road • Alexandria, VA It all speaks to the level of concern that Gary has and now kind of covered the whole country in Birchmere owner Gary Directions: South on Richmond Hwy. Right on Fordson Road at entrance to Mt. Vernon Plaza, continue Michael as well. They just always give you the impression they Oelze, center, with Mickey always want to get it right, and they want to do what’s right for March of ‘88. bearing right to stay on Fordson. Mamma’s is beside McDonalds and opposite Duron Paint. Newbury, left, and Guy For menu visit www.mammaskitchenva.com the music. And as a performer, you know, that’s just the nicest feeling in the world to have when you walk through the door. Why do you Clark. To know, have confidence that the people running the place are think you concerned about the music, about what you’re doing. haven’t come back with the Large Band? I’d love to come back with the Large Band, but it’s such a At what point did you realize you had made it? great listening room that I love, particularly when we come Oh gosh, are you kidding? I feel so lucky to have the ca- to the Birchmere these days, I bring a more scaled-down pre- reer I’ve had and to be able to do something that I love to do sentation and I still love playing in a smaller room. I always everyday of my life. But you know, I’m still working. I’m still, appreciate the musicians I get to work with so much whether Now Open! you know the music business has changed a great deal since it’s the Large Band or something scaled down. They’re all so those days, and anything you do requires looking after and talented. It’s a thrill for me every time I walk out on stage. But, requires constant thought. We’re planning a tour that will you know I do enjoy doing something with more sparse accom- start the beginning of November and go up to Thanksgiving modations. I hope it works out for me to come to the Grass Roots Station and we’ll get to go to parts of the country we didn’t get to go Birchmere next year. this summer on our tour. This weekend we get to play the closing ceremonies of The World Equestrian Games in Lex- What would you tell today’s up and comers about Restaurant & ington which I’m excited about. You can never think to The Birchmere? WiFi Coffee Bar yourself well, gosh, I don’t ever have to worry about anything. The first thing I would tell somebody is, it’s a great place to Every show you ever do is the most important show that you go listen to music. I’d say, go there and check out who’s play- have. ing there because it’s just, really, you don’t get to hear people in that kind of atmosphere often. And then I’d tell them if they All Natural World Cuisine Locally You’ve been traveling a lot with your Large Band, ever had a chance to play there, I know they’d enjoy it. sourced in partnership with which Gary and Michael say they can’t really accom- modate at the Birchmere. Lyle Lovett is currently on tour with his Large Band support- regional farmers In fact, the first time we put the band together and called it ing his most recent studio album, “Natural Forces” (Curb/Lost the Large Band was in 1988. And the very first place we played, Highway). The 15-city fall outing follows on the heels of a 535 E Braddock Rd. • 703.888.2865 and it was a 10-piece band with our entire vocal group with three horns instead of four and we didn’t have a steel guitar in the cross-country summer tour and a debut tour of Australia this past spring. — Sandy Levitz Lunner

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decorations; ornaments; painted Free. Musical performance at 8 p.m. ghostsofalexandria.blogspot.com. THURSDAY/OCT. 14 furniture; canned/preserved/ Complimentary special show cocktail Andrew McKnight and Beyond Sol Roots Performs. 7 p.m. baked goods. On the grounds of by Mie N Yu Restaurant. At Art Whino Borders. 7 p.m. Tickets are $18/ Tickets are $10. His talent Woodlawn, 9000 Richmond Gallery, 122 Waterfront Street, general; $15/advance at stretches from fiery rock to laid- Highway, three miles west of National Harbor, Md. www.FocusMusic.org. At Church of the back jazz, and from funky Mount Vernon. Call 703-780- TAG Day. T.C. Williams High School Resurrection, 2280 N. Beauregard St., innovative grooves to soulful 4000 or visit Band is conducting its annual Alexandria. Visit ballads, always drawing on a www.woodlawn1805.org. fundraiser called Tag Day. Students www.andrewmcknight.net. deep background in blues. At Ice Well Fundraiser. 7 to 10 will canvass Alexandria neighborhoods Bishop Ireton Cardinal 5K Run. 9 the Athenaeum, 201 Prince p.m. Silent auction and raffle in teams asking for money to support a.m. Online registration through Oct. Street, Alexandria. Call 703- tickets, fine food and drink. the band program. If there is no 13 at www.cardinal5krace.com. Mail 548-0035 or visit www.sol- Costumes are encouraged. Tickets answer, they will leave a Tag registration with check to BI Athletic roots.com. are $75/members and $100/non- requesting funds on the door. Boosters to Pacers of Arlington, 3100 Kindergarten Fair. 7 to 9 p.m. members. $150 per person for pre- Flea Market. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Large Clarendon Blvd., Arlington VA 22201. Alexandria City Public Schools party cocktail reception. All selection of collectibles, trinkets, Entry fees: $30 pre-registration, $35 representatives will participate proceeds benefit Gadsby’s Ice Well gadgets, books and attic treasures; Race Day. At 4001 Eisenhower Ave. in Alexandria’s annual Restoration. At Gadsby’s Tavern children’s items, toys and books; baked (Cameron Run Great Wave Pool Park). Kindergarten Fair. At Grace Museum, 134 N. Royal St., Old goods and lunch. All proceeds will be Bring canned food for United Episcopal School’s Merrow Hall Town Alexandria. Call Karen Byers donated to charities. At Trinity United Community Ministries. Call Bill Auditorium, 3601 Russell Road, at 703-836-3939. Methodist Church, 2911 Cameron Mills Simmons at 751-212-5169 or email at Alexandria. The event will be Halloween Fall Festival. 11 Road, Alexandria. Call 703-549-5500. [email protected] geared toward parents of a.m. to 4 p.m. Pumpkin patch, Burgundy Farm Fall Fair. 11 a.m. to 3 preschool-aged children. Read moon bounce, face-painting, food p.m. Free. Live performances, local MONDAY/OCT. 18 more at http:// and much more. Benefit for the artisans, delicious food, a used book College Night. 7 to 9 p.m. Fairfax www.acps.k12.va.us/ Ronald McDonald House Charities. sale, and games and prizes for kids. At County Public Schools will host news2011/nr2010100703.php . At Mason District Park, 6621 Burgundy Farm Country Day School, representatives from 300 colleges and 18th Century Dance Classes. Columbia Pike, Annandale. 3700 Burgundy Road, Alexandria. universities as well as military 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dance master Contact Community Yard Sale. 7 a.m. to 1:30 academies and business and technical Corky Palmer will lead a fun OCT. 15, 16, 22, 23 [email protected]. p.m. Sponsored by the Alexandria schools. Also, workshops on financial series of 18th-century English Fall Mulch Sale. Sponsored by Jaycees which are seeking sellers. aid, the SAT and ACT, college country dance classes in “La Boheme.” 8 p.m. Repertory Opera Theater of Mount Vernon High School. Sellers may sell anything legal readiness and career planning. At preparation for the Masquerade Washington presents G. Puccini’s “La Boheme,” fully Proceeds will help sponsor a safe (appliances, clothing, toys, books, etc.) Hayfield Secondary School, 7630 Ball on Saturday, Oct. 23. staged and sung in Italian with English Supertitles. Junior/Senior Prom. Pick-up in the except for food and drinks. The cost for Telegraph Road in Alexandria. Singles or couples are welcome Tickets are $25/adults; $20/students and seniors. Mount Vernon High School sellers is $15 per space. Seller set-up is at this beginner-level series. At Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill, 3606 Seminary parking lot. Orders of 10 bags or from 6-7 a.m. At Anthony Lane The cost for lessons is $30 for Road, Alexandria. Call 571-403-0814 or email: more will be delivered to your Elementary School, 7137 Beulah TUESDAY/OCT. 19 the series or $12 per class. [email protected] or visit house. Cost is $5 per bag – 3 cubic Street, Alexandria. Visit College Fair. 7 to 9 p.m. All Alexandria- Reservations are requested and www.repertoryoperadc.org. feet of shredded hard bark mulch. www.alexjaycees.org or call : 703-866- area high-school students and their can be made by calling 703- Contact Jeanette Kraynak at 703- 7171. parents are invited to the 15th annual 746-4242. At Gadsby’s Tavern discussion. At Mt. Vernon Unitarian 703-619-9069 or [email protected]. Steven Gellman Concert. 8 to 10 p.m. College Fair at T.C. Williams High Museum, 134 North Royal St., Church, 1909 Windmill Lane, St. Aidan’s Oktoberfest and Silent At St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub, 2300 Mt. School, 3330 King St., Alexandria. An Alexandria. Visit Alexandria. Call 703-721-0595 or Auction. 3-7 p.m. German Food and Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Call 703-739- iPod shuffle will be raffled off at the www.gadsbystavern.org. [email protected]. Music. 50/50 raffle. Kinderfest from 3- 9268. event! Read more at http:// Dig Pink Event. 5 p.m. West Potomac An Evening of Music for Brass 5 p.m. Games, Pumpkin Patch, Face www.acps.k12.va.us/news2011/ High School volleyball team is hosting Quintet. 8 p.m. Free. With the U.S. Painting. Fun for everyone. St. Aidan’s nr2010100705.php . matches to raise money for breast Air Force Band Chamber Players. At Episcopal Church, 8531 Riverside Rd., OCT. 16-17 Orchestra Concert. 7 p.m. West cancer research. There will be a baked George Washington Masonic National Alexandria. Artist Open Studios. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Potomac High School Intermediate and goods sale and drawings for raffle Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, www.staidansepiscopal.org. See various artworks by eight local Advanced Orchestras. The Advanced prizes, like spa treatments and Alexandria. Call 202-767-5658 or Big Top Country Market. 10 a.m. to 3 artists, ranging from oil, acrylic and Orchestra will perform: “Simple restaurant gift cards, during the www.usafband.af.mil. p.m. Carnival games and rides, watercolor paintings to works in wood, Symphony” by Benjamin Britten; freshman, junior varsity, and varsity airbrush tattoos, spin art crafts, cake murals, trompe l’oeil, architectural “Boisterous Bourree;” “Playful matches. The volleyball teams will SATURDAY/OCT. 16 walk, clowns and balloon animals. works, and more. In their building at Pizzicato;” “Sentimental Saraband;” donate all raffle and concessions Marketplace with local vendors and 3211 Colvin Street, Alexandria. Call and “Frolicsome Finale.” The proceeds to the Side-Out Foundation. Family Fall Festival. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. BBQ cafe from Famous Dave’s. At Heidi Mirka at 571-641-9930. Intermediate Orchestra will perform: At Armistead Booth Park, 520 Alexandria Country Day School, 2400 “Three Nigerian Dances” by Samuel Cameron Station Blvd., Alexandria. Russell Road, Alexandria. Visit SUNDAY/OCT. 17 Akpabot; “A Touch of Ireland” by Elliot FRIDAY/OCT. 15 Sponsored by the City of Alexandria. www.acdsnet.org. Paul Carr in Concert. 4 p.m. Donation Del Borgo; “Autumn Op. 8 No. 3” by “Spanglish.” Life lessons as illustrated Call 703-746-5592 or 703-746-5418. Mega Bazaar and Craft Sale. 9 a.m. of $15. Sponsored by the Committee Antonio Vivaldi from “The Four by Aesop himself, penned centuries Fall Fun Fair. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Games, to 2 p.m. Over 30 crafters, silent for Jazz at Meade. At Meade Memorial Seasons” Le Quattro Stagioni. At West ago. Presented by Alexandria City rock climbing, moonbounce, sports auction with services and new Episcopal Church, 322 N. Alfred Street, Potomac High School’s Springbank Community Theatre. The production games, field games, sack races, maze, merchandise, bake sale, door prizes Alexandria. Call 703-549-1334. Auditorium. features singing (in English and contests. At Hollin Meadows, 2310 and lunch. At Hollin Hall Senior Fall Festival. 3 to 6 p.m. Pony rides, Preschool Fair. 9 a.m. to noon. Free. Spanish) and dancing. Admission is $5 Nordock Place, Alexandria. Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road, moon bounce, games, crafts, Sponsored by the MOMS Club of with proceeds benefitting ACCT. Call Wonders of Science. 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is Alexandria. Call 703-765-4573 or TTY/ decorating pumpkins, sing-a-longs and Alexandria-NE. If you are a local 703-746-5533. At the Lee Center’s $6/person. Investigate the wonders of 711. storytelling. At Fort Hunt Preschool, preschool representative interested in Kauffman Auditorium, 1108 Jefferson 18th century science at the Stabler- Family History Workshop. 1 to 4 p.m. 1909 Windmill Lane, Alexandria. The presenting at the fair, call 678-571- St., Alexandria. Call 703-746-5533. Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, 105- . “Saving Your Stories for Seven rain date is Sunday, Nov. 7 from 2 to 5 3653. At the First Baptist Church of “Hiding” Film Screening. 7 p.m. This 107 S. Fairfax St., Alexandria. Visit Generations: A Family History p.m. Call 703-768-7584. Alexandria, 2932 King Street, film exposes the struggle North Korean www.apothecarymuseum.org or call Workshop” will give participants Pumpkin Patch Book Signing. 11 Alexandria. refugees must go through in China to 703-746-3852. helpful tips, innovative ideas and a.m. to 1 p.m. Author Michael Lee Author Talk. 6 p.m. Free. Local author find freedom. Through this film, you Nelly’s Needler’s Bazaar. 10 a.m. to 4 hands-on experience to document and Pope will sign copies of “Ghosts of Kristin Levine will talk about her will be introduced to those still in p.m. Handmade items by the Nelly’s preserve family stories. Cost is $50/ Alexandria” at the Immanuel Church- children’s book, The Best Bad Luck I hiding and learn about ways to help Needler’s, a volunteer fundraising person. At the Lyceum, 201 South On-The-Hill pumpkin patch, located at Ever Had, and discuss how kids can bring them to safety. Representatives organization with proceeds benefiting Washington Street in Old Town. Visit 3606 Seminary Road, Alexandria. A write and share their own stories. Age from LiNK, an organization that Woodlawn. Items include: quilts and www.alexandriahistory.org or call 703- portion of the proceeds to the 8 and up. At John Marshall Library, educates people on the refugee crisis in quilted items; baby gifts and toys; 746-4994. Immanuel Pumpkin Patch fundraiser. 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. North Korea, will lead the after-film clothing and jewelry; holiday Sketching with Live Model. 6-8 p.m. Call 703-615-0960 or visit

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Learn more about our exciting social programs and all the benefits of membership at an To receive Mount Vernon fireworks notifications via e-mail, upcoming coffee in your neighborhood. Call us today at 703-303-4060 for the schedule. write to [email protected] www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 14-20, 2010 ❖ 19 The The Royal Restaurant Birchmere (now smoke free) From Page 16 ticket for anybody to see Mickey “What’s for Dinner?!” because he never had a record any- You don’t have to think too hard, let us solve this classic question. body knows. He’d written over 500 In addition to our award winning menu, we have added songs that people recognized, but some popular specials that add variety for everybody taste. other singers covered them.” “Favorite acts? You mean besides Real food, for real people at reasonable prices. the one my wife is in — Four Bitchin’ Monday - Kids Night Babes? Her name is Debi Smith. That’s D-e-b-i,” Jaworek joked. Burger Night (Kids eat 1/2 price) Each child must be accompanied by adult having entree. After his wife’s band, Jaworek Tuesday - Greek Night looks for music he feels is routed in Lamb Marinated and Roasted for 3 hours, a tradition, whatever that tradition Athenian Roast Chicken, Moussaka! may be. “You can hear the music of yes- Wednesday - All American Night terday in that group’s sound today,” Meatloaf, Chicken Fried Chicken. Va. Ham he said. “Or, as another guy said, Thursday - Italian Night ‘Oh, you mean music that has a soul Lasagna, Chicken Alfredo, Calamari to it — that has substance and pas- sion and a lasting quality.’ That may Friday - Fish Night be the best way to put it.” Crab Cakes, Shrimp & Scallops over penne pasta with white sauce Of course, the music business has Saturday -Steak and Chop Night changed quite a bit over the years. Prime Rib, Lamb, Surf and Turf, Pork Chops, and Moussaka And that’s meant changes at the Birchmere. For example, Oelze Sunday notes, they’re not as free to select Brunch served 7am - 2pm opening acts for the club because Dine in or call ahead and your dinner will be ready for pick up. the agency often sends an opener Dinner hours 2:30-9:30pm with the headliner. That’s where he 730 North Saint Asaph Street and Jaworek have traditionally in- Alexandria, VA 22314 troduced their up-and-comers. (703) 548-1616 “The bands are involved more and Ample Free Parking more, always trying to make the most of their bookings,” he said. “What they’re doing is they’re sell- ing opening acts — you can be on our tour with us, but you’ve got to pay. Then they make us, the promot- Visit These Houses of Worship ers, present these people.” “Artists and promoters, our agen- Join A Club, Make New Friends, or Expand Your Horizons... das are only aligned so far,” Jaworek added. Ask this duo about some of the OPENS NEW CONCERT SEASON WITH other challenges they face these days in their business and Jaworek Christ the Saviour BARTOK, STRAUSS, STRAVINSKY AND HAYDN cites the economy. Or he laments Anglican Church “To Love & Serve the Lord with Don’t miss the Opening Concert how the weather and illnesses have Gladness & Singleness of Heart” of Eclipse Chamber Orchestra’s had an impact on their business this past year. Location – Washington Mill ES 9100 Cherrytree Drive 19th season on Sunday, October 24 at 3 P.M. But Oelze is quick to name the city of Alexandria as his biggest chal- Worship Service – 10 a.m. lenge. Inter-generational Sunday School – after service Featuring “First of all, they’re trying to say Vicar, The Rev. Huey J Sevier Bartok’s Romanian www.christthesaviouranglican.org they’re business friendly and all, which Dances, R. Strauss’ 703-953-2854 is quite contrary to any of their actions. Oboe Concerto The Birchmere pays over $300,000 a performed by year to the city in taxes,” Oelze said. William Wielgus, “Now that’s equal to anybody in this Good Shepherd Stravinsky’s town. Yet I feel I get no respect from Eight Instrumental them whatsoever. Catholic Church “Since 2005, you come to The Mass Schedule Miniatures and Birchmere and you have to pay an Saturday Evening Weekdays Haydn’s Symphony 5:00 pm; 6:30 pm (en Español) (Mass or Communion Service) entertainment tax on top of the 9:00 am (followed by Rosary) Sunday Children’s Liturgy of the Word No. 6 in D Major, ticket price.” 7:30; 9:00; 10:30 am; 12:00 Noon Sundays (Sept.-July) during 9:00 am Le Matin. According to Oelze, the state of 2:00 pm (en Español) Mass (English) Sign Language Interpreter 6:30 pm Mass (starts Sept. 12) Virginia sanctions an entertainment Sunday at 9:00 am Mass 8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria VA, 22309 Call ECO today and order your tickets at 703-635-2770 tax, but allows municipalities to Tel: 703-780-4055 Fax: 703-360-5385 www.gs-cc.org or you may purchase tickets at the door. decide whether to levy the tax. If Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves they do, Oelze says he understands, General admission is $25, Seniors $20, Students and it should be collected across the To Advertise Your Faith Community, Children admitted free to Eclipse performances. board — even from non-profits such call Karen at 703-917-6468 as symphony orchestras. The concert is presented at the George Washington Masonic National For the Birchmere, the tax re- Memorial at 101 Callahan Drive in Alexandria with free parking on site. quires not only an explanation to See Birchmere, Page 21 20 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 14-20, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment Enjoy a bit of Country in the City

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From Page 20 it’s a tax liability.” customers, but clarification and Oelze paused, went to light a ciga- extra steps when booking an act. rette then changed his mind. Oelze explained that bands get a “See that’s what happens when percentage of overall ticket price as you get me started on the city,” he part of their compensation. said. “It’s a nervous habit. And I “You’re collecting money off them, don’t even really like to smoke them. and they think they should get a I just like lighting them. That’s why piece,” he said. “So in both the of- I buy these short ones.” fer and the contract, we have to say the ticket price includes this tax. It’s SUDDENLY A loud noise from the a handicap for us in this area.” Mu- club caused floor and seats to vi- sic venues in D.C., some in Mary- brate. land and most in northern Virginia, “Oh there it is,” Oelze said with a like The State Theater in Fairfax, contented smile on his face. “That don’t pay an entertainment tax. bass check. I always love that.” “I just did some Though an FOI Act research and early riser, Oelze there’s only a few of Birchmere has Jaworek open the booking office us businesses here Address: 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave. paying — the big Phone: 703-549-7500 around 10 a.m. theater chains and Website: www.birchmere.com every day there’s the Birchmere, Oelze a show. They are said. “Well, Nick’s Restaurant on in regular contact by phone until Picket — but they don’t sell much. Oelze heads into the club by 4 p.m. And I’m thinking, I’m gonna ques- for equipment load-ins and a daily tion the legality of that.” meeting with Jaworek. Years ago, Oelze says there are some 30 busi- he says, he used to stay with the nesses that sell tickets but don’t pay bands until the bitter end. a tax. “Maybe that’s what made me old,” “I don’t want to blow the whistle he joked. “Anyway, because of my on anyone, I just want us all to come staff I was bragging about, I have together and show the city how ri- the luxury of getting out early, but I diculous this is. never leave before the show starts.” “It’s just that they slapped it on Oelze says people talk to him and it’s not even being policed or about the Birchmere being his anything. We’ve always taxed the legacy. “I never understood it for meals we serve. But now, a tax on the longest time. I think it comes our own tickets! And we have to pay with age, you know,” he said. “You for the license to have the privilege start to realize that there is such a to do so. I feel very wronged.” thing as a legacy. In a recent meeting about rede- “I just enjoy doing it. I’m very velopment of Mount Vernon Av- lucky. Most people don’t have a job enue, Oelze was talking to council- they love going to every day. Every man Rob Krupicka, whom he counts day’s different. The Birchmere’s a as a friend. living, breathing thing, I don’t think “I told him that when BB King or it’s just a stagnant institution. Lyle Lovett play Wolf Trap it’s ‘the “I’m appreciating it more and arts.’ And in the city of Alexandria, more, you know.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 14-20, 2010 ❖ 21 Home Some Ways To Make Kitchen Remodeling Easy

accessories, air conditioners, au- Plan well and use the dio, barbeques, compactors, de- right people. humidifiers, dishwashers, dis- posals and dispensers, electric ranges, freezers, gas ranges, By Gale Curcio hoods, laundry, microwave, re- The Gazette frigerators, small appliances, water treatment, and more. ention the words kitchen For tile needs, check out Re- and remodeling in the same naissance Tile & Bath in Old Msentence and it’s enough to Town, Alexandria. With the aes- make most people panic. thetic vision and design talents However, a basic kitchen remodeling project of owners David O’Neil and does not have to be a nightmare. A little Randy Ruppel, Renaissance Tile homework goes a long way. & Bath has experienced extraor- Think local and think small. While there dinary growth from the begin- is nothing wrong with “big box” stores, the ning. They opened their Atlanta stores that are smaller and locally owned showroom over 13 years ago, may have the same price or be just a little and have since opened design bit higher. The added benefit is that you will studios in Charlotte (1997), probably get more individualized service Nashville (1999) Alexandria with one of these smaller places — plus you (2004) and most recently, Dal- will be shopping locally. las in 2008. The most important thing when planning In addition to the founders’ vi- out a kitchen is to find somebody who can sion, providing outstanding cus- design the space. Larger projects that re- With the wall tomer service is vital to their cus- quire extending the original footprint of the between kitchen tomers’ experience. To that end they house will most likely require an architect, and dining room have focused on educating custom- but for the smaller projects, a kitchen de- removed, there is ers about their tile and bath prod- signer will most likely suffice. much more open ucts for any home or commercial ap- As with most kitchen stores, Southern space. plication. Kitchens will design the space for Amy Scheinman, one of the de- homeowners with the understanding that sign consultants in the Alexandria at least most of the items are purchased Before the store, likes getting just the right from Southern Kitchens. kitchen was combination for her customers to Bob and Bill Rymiszewski started South- renovated. make sure that they get the best look ern Kitchens about 11 years ago. Bob had and feel. worked at St. Clair Appliances for many Flores Remodeling, a local con- years before deciding to use his expertise Photos by tractor, specializes in kitchens and to start his own business. They carry a vari- Gale Curcio/ baths. Jose Flores provides profi- ety of cabinet lines such as Medallion, Corsi, The Gazette ciency in carpentry, plumbing, elec- Habersham, Wellborn and Mouser and trical work, painting, drywall and countertops by Silestone, Corian and the more traditional styles. Customers can kitchen and bath products. more. Having all the skills in one person CaesarStone. find lighting to show off their landscaping They carry a variety of products, such as eliminates the need to wait for multiple con- Southern Kitchens has a staff of profes- prowess, creating the tractors and moves the job along quickly. sionals available Monday through Friday to indoor mood they’ve Ana Flores is a quick painter and does many answer any of questions. Do not forget to been looking for, or other jobs. Both The couple is detail ori- ask about the discounts that they can offer. light up the driveway More ented and will often suggest additional fin- They are insured and licensed. for security. They offer Alexandria Lighting and Supply is located at 701 N. ishing touches to make sure that the job is Rymiszewski thinks outside the box and well-known brands Henry Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. For more informa- perfect. sees the space in a different way than the such as Progress Light- tion, call 703-548-2320 or visit novice homeowner. He will come up with ing, Quoizel, Murray www.alexandrialighting.com. IF THE KITCHEN project calls for some the most practical use of space with a de- Feiss, Kenroy, Kim reupholstering of furniture, then Haw Sok sign that is fresh. Lighting, and Lutron. Bray & Scarff - Appliance & Kitchen Specialists have lo- Yi is the person to call. Formerly a seam- Not only does Southern Kitchens sell cabi- They recently cations throughout the Washington, DC region. The local stress with Abbott’s Upholstery, Haw Sok nets and countertops, but they also sell started staying open store is at 6733 Richmond Highway and can be reached at and her husband, Hanson, started their own high-end appliances, hardware, faucets, until 7 p.m. on 703-660-1060. For more information, call 1-800-486-3744 business since 1992. sinks and other kitchen items. Wednesday evenings or visit www.brayandscarff.com. Working in a garage on their property, this to make it easier for couple can take a tired and tattered piece LIGHTING NEEDS can all be found at homeowners to get to To contact Jose Flores, contractor @ Flores Remodeling, of furniture and turn it into a work of art. Alexandria Lighting & Supply. A family- the store. call 540-760-4456. Their customers come through recommen- owned business for over 50 years, Alexan- dations by existing customers, many of dria Lighting was started by Edward APPLIANCES can be To contact Haw Sok Yi, upholsterer, call 703-799-3404. whom have been with Haw Sok and Hanson Delman, and is now run by his son, Eric purchased at Bray and since they first started the business. Delman. Scarff, which has loca- Renaissance Tile and Bath is located at 816 N. Fairfax This article only mentions a handful of Customers will find everything from low tions throughout the Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. They can be reached at 703- dealers, but there are many other reputable voltage recessed, track and outdoor light- Washington, D.C. 549-7806 or by visiting www.renaissancetileandbath.com. dealers in this area. The goal of this article ing to dimmers and dimming systems. They area. Steve Collum is to encourage people to look for local con- also have all those hard-to-find light bulbs, works in the local Southern Kitchens is located at 2350 Duke Street, Al- tractors. plus the latest on energy efficient lighting. store on Richmond exandria, VA 22314 and can be reached at 703-548-4459 Their line of indoor and outdoor lighting Highway. They sell top or by emailing [email protected] or by visiting Gale Curcio is an independent writer and products varies from the contemporary to quality appliances and www.southernkitchens.net. public relations consultant in Mount Vernon.

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By Jon Roetman seven guys in the box (against West The Gazette Potomac’s spread offense) and we’re still kind of squirting through and making hon- est Potomac running back Bran- est yardage.” Wdon Johnson sat on the bench Sophomore Dennis Hunter (6 feet 3, 300 and started drinking water af- pounds) played left tackle for West ter his 52-yard touchdown run gave the Potomac, senior Dan Carriker (6-4, 300) Wolverines a three-score lead against was the left guard, junior Tommy Friederich Woodson in the third quarter. Johnson’s run (5-10, 240) was the center, junior Agyenim

Photo by was so nifty, however, assistant coach Chuck Agyei-Boateng (6-0, 210) was the right McCullough felt the junior deserved to up- guard and senior Jesse Fico (6-5, 260) was grade his means of hydration. the right tackle.

Johnson vaulted over a Woodson de- Johnson was the star of an offensive Richard Maple fender before racing into the end zone, part shootout, scoring on runs of 20, 55, 52 and of a 236-yard, four-touchdown effort for the 22 yards. West Potomac led 19-0 and kept running back, who led West Potomac to a scoring points but couldn’t shake the resil- 50-36 homecoming victory on Oct. 8. ient Cavaliers. Woodson pulled to within “You deserve Gatorade,” McCullough said five early in the third quarter when an 8- West Potomac running back Brandon Johnson rushed for 236 yards and as he approached Johnson on the sideline, yard run by Jon Stokes cut the Cavalier four touchdowns against Woodson on Oct. 8. handing him a bottle of blue electrolyte re- deficit to 26-21. But West Potomac re- plenishment. “What the hell was that? sponded with a 15-yard touchdown pass Where did that come from?” from Dimitrijevic to Jalen Dawson and The win improved West Potomac’s record Henderson said the team hopes to remain According to Johnson, the play started Johnson’s stylish run to take a 40-21 lead. to 4-2, 3-0 in the Patriot District, good for a competitive while working to secure a play- ominously as quarterback Nik Dimitrijevic The Wolverines led by at least 12 the rest first-place tie with Lake Braddock. After the off berth and battle for the district title. Next called the wrong play at the line of scrim- of the way. game, Henderson said the Wolverines broke up for West Potomac is a road game against mage. But the running back and his offen- West Potomac had nine plays of at least down the season into a three-act play. Lee at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 15. sive line made the best of it. 20 yards and forced six Woodson turnovers. Games 1-3 were for getting used to their Last season, the Wolverines won their “I just saw the hole,” Johnson said. “I cut back “I don’t even know how many turnovers offense — quarterback Dimitrijevic is a first- opener against Mount Vernon but things and then I just had to do what I had to do.” we had, how many big plays that we gave year full-time varsity starter — while the quickly went south. Losses against Westfield West Potomac head coach Eric Henderson up and that’s what we try and do — limit team’s defense carried the load. West and Chantilly snowballed and the team fin- praised Johnson and credited the Wolver- our turnovers and prevent the big play and Potomac went 1-2, beating Mount Vernon ished 2-8. This year, West Potomac has so ines offensive line for the team’s big day on we did neither of those,” said Woodson head and losing to Westfield and Chantilly. far found a way to turn things around the ground. coach Trey Taylor, whose Cavaliers fell to Henderson said he felt the Wolverines “These kids are much more resilient — “He just got better as the game wore on,” 2-4. “That being said, the score was much were evenly matched with opponents 4-6 nothing against last year’s kids — but said Henderson, who coached in his second closer than I would expect it to be for play- (West Springfield, South County and they’re just much more resilient than last game after suffering a heart attack and miss- ing like we did. But until we eliminate mis- Woodson) and they hoped to jump out to a year’s kids,” Henderson said. “These kids ing the team’s Sept. 24 contest at West takes, we’re going to lose football games.” lead in the district during the three-game have more sweat equity in the program. Springfield. “Those last couple of touch- Dimitrijevic threw two touchdown passes stretch. West Potomac did just that. They did a lot more in the offseason than downs (were great). At the same time, with- and ran for another. Dawson Daryl The final act involves the Wolverines’ fi- last year (and) you don’t want to let down out those guys up front (we wouldn’t have Copeland each scored a receiving touch- nal four regular season games (Lee, T.C. because you put so much into it. It’s just a had the same success). W.T. Woodson had down and tallied more than 100 yards. Williams, Lake Braddock, Annandale). different tone to the team.” Sports Briefs

ferent team in 2010 after graduating five MV Field Hockey seniors who earned first- or second-team Loses to Yorktown all-district honors. Junior forward Allie Schray, Mount Vernon’s leading scorer as a Members of the Mount Vernon field sophomore last season, has stepped up as a hockey team scurried into position as the leader and team captain. final 20 seconds of their Oct. 7 contest

“I’ve definitely had to take on a lot more Photo by Louise Krafft/The Gazette against Yorktown ticked away. The Majors, responsibility, both me and [senior captain] facing a one-goal deficit, had a corner op- Bailey [Braun]. We both had to bring the portunity and this was likely their final scor- team together and, since we’ve been play- ing chance. ing the longest, be the moms of the team.” Mount Vernon passed the ball near the Sophomore midfielder Jane Heller is also top of the circle, but the team’s final shot a captain. attempt was disrupted and the contest came Mount Vernon concludes the regular sea- to a close. The Majors suffered their sec- son on the road against Stuart at 4:30 p.m. ond 1-0 loss in National District play, drop- on Oct. 15. ping their district mark to 3-2. — Jon Roetman “The play went where it was supposed to go,” Mount Vernon head coach Jessica Hebel said, “but the shot was missed. It hap- MV Football Suffers pens. It’s frustrating.” Sophomore Serenna Schantz and the defending National District cham- Mount Vernon is the defending district First District Loss pion Mount Vernon field hockey team entered Wednesday’s action with a champion, but the Majors are a much dif- See Sports, Page 24 3-2 district record. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 14-20, 2010 ❖ 23 Sports From Page 23 The Mount Vernon football team sent every Wednesday for the com- lost to Hayfield, 14-10, on Oct. 8, ing week. Distances vary but run- Q: What do you dropping the Majors to 2-4, 2-1 in ners can expect between four and like to do in your the National District. Mount eight miles. free time? Vernon is tied for second with To join the Mount Vernon Milers, 5Qs A: Hang out with Washington-Lee, one game behind send Lee Britton an e-mail at friends, practice field 3-0 Yorktown. [email protected] to be put on Mount Vernon hockey and practice The Majors will travel to face W- the e-mail list. other sports. L at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 15. junior forward Fort Hunt MVHS 5K Allie Schray Q: What is your The Mount Vernon High School Basketball favorite movie? 5K Turkey Trot and Wellness Registration Q: What location is the farthest from the A: “Anchorman.” It’s Walk will take place on Nov. 13 Washington, D.C., metro area that you’ve so funny and it’s so rain or shine. Registration is at Registration is open for the Fort traveled? quotable. 7:30 a.m. and the race starts at Hunt Youth Athletic Association A: Portland, Ore., to visit family this summer. 8:30 a.m. General registration winter basketball season. Those Q: Do you have any plans for after high fee is $35. Teachers or students interested may register at Q: Who is your favorite music artist? school? with a valid ID card can partici- www.fhyaa.org. The league is for A: Taylor Swift. She’s close to my age and I like A: I definitely want to try to play field hockey pate for $25. The race begins at boys and girls ages 6-18. 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