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25 Cents Vol. XX, No. 42 Mount Vernon’s Hometown Newspaper • A Connection Paper October 22, 2009 Battling Scams Supervisors approve awareness program, support state regulation.

By Michael Lee Pope know who’s a legitimate business Gazette and who’s not,” said Wingo, a Maryland native who founded his dam Wingo says fear of business in Washington state in scam artistry among 1992. “Right now, it’s anarchy.” Aunscrupulous tree cut- Earlier this month, the Fairfax ters in Mount Vernon County Board of Supervisors took has created an atmosphere of dis- action that might help consumers /Gazette trust that has harmed his business. determine which businesses are Wingo is the owner of Out On A legitimate and which are not. Limb Tree Service, a Fairfax The action was initiated by Su- County business that’s been in pervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee), who operation since 2002. He says issued an Oct. 5 board matter call-

Louise Krafft business was fine until this year, ing for action on the issue. McKay when fears of scam artists called for an awareness effort to prompted a resolution by the be conducted by the Department

Photos by Photos Mount Vernon Council of Citizens’ of Cable Communications to edu- Prof. Jeff Kirwan shows the students how to distinguish between the pine trees in Associations requested that con- cate residents about how to pro- Virginia. The White Pine grows clusters of five needles which is different from the tractors performing tree services tect themselves against fraudulent Virginia Pine which grows two needles in a cluster. He went on to explain how to within Fairfax County be licensed activities. His memorandum also count the branches on a pine tree limb to determine rainfall and age. or certified to perform the work. called for a review of possible state “Now businesses like mine have been harmed because people don’t See How Much, Page 13 Rainy Lesson on Trees Morton Honored for he students at Hollin Meadows Elemen Kirwan asked if they knew which kind of Maple. Ttary School received a visit last week Kirwan said they are both Sugar Maples and from author Prof. Jeff Kirwan of the are large enough for sap to be harvested now to Virginia Tech Department of Forestry. Kirwan make Maple syrup. He added that he would His Community Work was treated to lunch by the faculty and parents provide the taps and instruction for harvesting at the school. After lunch, fifth graders Sophie and cooking down the sap to make a pourable Recognition includes Rotary Adler and Carlos Fuentes gave the professor a grade of syrup. tour of the school habitat, reading and vegetable Kirwan is also co-author of “Remarkable Trees Club’s Paul Harris Fellow. gardens at the school. While in the reading of Virginia” with author and lecturer Nancy Ross By Jeffrey Aaron garden, Kirwan asked the students about the Hugo and photographer Robert Llewellyn. The construction, Morton and the identity of two large trees in the courtyard. book documents the oldest, tallest, most historic The Gazette board met one afternoon to con- Sophie and Carlos recognized them as Maples. and most beloved trees in the state. template whether to build a soar- hen Aldersgate United ing 131-foot steeple. The cost was Hollin Meadows WMethodist Church was $37,500 — $25,000 for the steeple students Sophie being constructed in and $12,500 to put it up. Adler and Carlos the 1960s, its board of trustees led Morton dispatched the runner to Fuentes show Prof. by John I. Morton had what they ask the bank for the money. The Jeff Kirwan the called a “runner.” Anytime the runner returned sooner than later remnants of the church needed money to pay for with news no one on the board school vegetable the construction, its runner would wanted to hear: forget about it. garden planted in a go to First Virginia Bank, ask for Nash Love, who as an engineer breezeway between it, and get it. See Morton, Page 23 two additions. A Nearing the completion of the cistern was built by

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Delegate hopeful Scott Surovell ran into several people he knew while campaigning in the Sherwood precinct, including Paul Solenson, who Republican Jay McConville hopes to succeed Del. Kris Amundson (D) in attended West Potomac High School at the same time as he did in the the Virginia House of Delegates 44th District. late 1980s. They’re Seeking Votes in 44th District Republican McConville is current president Democrat Surovell has roots in Mount of county’s largest youth athletics association. Vernon area and local political scene.

By Julia O’Donoghue date. But Perez had a hard time buying into By Julia O’Donoghue has held the 44th seat in the House of Del- The Gazette McConville’s altruistic explanation for seek- The Gazette egates since 2000. ing public office. “Scott is deeply committed to Mount teve Perez came out onto his porch “I have been president of the Fort Hunt hen Mount Vernon represen- Vernon because he grew up here. He is also to talk to Jay McConville, when the Youth Athletics Association for four years tative Del. Kris Amundson raising his children here, so he cares about SRepublican candidate for local and people ask me why I ever decided to W(D-44) made a late and un- the future of Mount Vernon too,” she said. state delegate showed up at Perez’s do that. The answer is I did it because it expected decision in June Amundson said Surovell is also one of the door on Ludwood Court in the Mount needed to be done,” said McConville, who not to seek re-election this year for personal most organized and hardest-working people Vernon area Sept. 19. lives in the Waynewood area. financial reasons, she immediately con- she knows. Perez, like many residents who took the Thinking the explanation was a canned tacted Scott Surovell. “He has the ability to work harder than time to talk to McConville that Saturday campaign answer, Perez pressed McConville Surovell, 38 and Fairfax County Demo- anyone I have ever seen. He seems to need afternoon, was not particularly up to date to give up the “real reason” he was running cratic Committee chairman, had helped a lot less sleep than a normal person,” said on issues that a state delegate might have for delegate. But McConville wouldn’t bud- deliver a large margin of victory in Fairfax Amundson. to tackle. But the Mount Vernon homeowner get from his original explanation, saying his to President Barack Obama in the 2008 elec- was concerned about the general direction motivation for getting elected was no dif- tion cycle, which significantly contributed SUROVELL faces Republican Jay in which government, particularly the fed- ferent than a lot of his other volunteer work. to the Democrats winning their first presi- McConville on a Nov. 3 ballot. The delegate eral government, was taking the country. “I have really learned a lot since I be- dential election in Virginia in over 40 years. seat primarily encompasses those neighbor- “I grew up in Texas and my father was a came a candidate about the lack of trust Surovell also happened to be Amundson’s hoods from the Potomac River to Fort migrant worker. Now, I am a physician. … I people have for our elected officials,” said constituent and a life-long Mount Vernon Belvoir and Huntley Meadows Park that are just want to government off my back,” said McConville, who is a newcomer to state resident. also located south of Sherwood Hall Lane. Perez to McConville. politics and was asked to run for the office. “He was the first person I thought of to It also includes a few communities that hug On a personal level, the resident appeared replace me. I considered him the ideal can- Route 1 farther north toward the City of to like McConville when he met the candi- THOUGH THE SEAT leans Democratic, didate for the district,” said Amundson, who Alexandria, such as those in the Hunting- McConville hopes to replace Del. Kris ton, Groveton, Bucknell and Belle Haven Jay McConville (R) Amundson (D) as the next 44th District rep- Scott Surovell voting precincts. th Age: 46 resentative in the Virginia House of Del- Age: 38 The 44 district is one of three open seats Grew Up In: Long Island, NY egates. Grew Up In: Tauxemont Community, Fort Hunt in Fairfax County this year. Many political Residence: Waynewood The Republican faces Scott Surovell, the area of Mount Vernon watchers believe McConville and the Repub- Family: Wife Sue, two sons, one daughter Current Community: Tauxemont Community Education: George Mason University former Fairfax County Democratic Commit- Family: wife Erinn Madden; daughters Eva (8), lican Party’s chance of winning it improved (undergraduate degree) tee chairman, in a general election for the Leia (7) and Mara (4); son Colin (2) when Amundson dropped out of the race. Employer/Work Experience: vice president at open delegate seat Nov. 3. Amundson, who Education: West Potomac High School (1989); But it is hard to imagine someone with Chandler/May Inc. (defense contractor); U.S. James Madison University (B.A. in Political Army Intelligence Officer who served in has held the delegate slot since 2000, chose Science, 1993); University of Virginia Law deeper roots or a wider breadth of experi- operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. not to run for re-election this year. School (JD, 1996) ence in Mount Vernon than Surovell. Civic Engagement: four-year president of Fort According to Amundson, the 44th District Employer/Business: Co-founder of Surovell “I grew up going to the Mount Vernon ice Hunt Youth Athletics Association; youth leader, Markle Isaacs & Levy PLC (Fairfax) Sunday school teacher and capital campaign is one of the most diverse delegate seats in Civic Engagement: Tauxemont Community cream social,” said the candidate. chair at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in the entire commonwealth. The district, Association officer (2001-2008), Fairfax County On his campaign literature, Surovell not Mount Vernon, member of two bands — Beats which snakes up Richmond Highway from Democratic Committee chairman (2008-2009); only lists what year he graduated from col Workin’ and Close to Home — who do charity member of Lee-Mount Vernon Chamber of events Commerce (2006-present); Lee-Mount Vernon Web Site: http://gojay.org See Youth, Page 4Soccer Association coach (2007-present) See Former, Page 4 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 22-28, 2009 ❖ 3 Politics Youth Athletics Association President in 44th Race

From Page 3 major government contractor,” said the can- didate. McConville’s Campaign Money Fort Belvoir Army Base to the Hunting- McConville first attended college on a Republican Jay McConville had raised about Access Project, his campaign had raised $53,992 ton and Belle Haven communities, includes sports scholarship but then decided to trans- $178,692 for his political campaign by the end of in the 22038 ZIP code and $16,690 in the 22039 September, according to the most campaign ZIP code. the longest commercial corridor in Fairfax fer to George Mason University. He paid his finance report available. In addition to contributions received from County, yet is also home to large swaths of way through school, in part, by selling run- The candidate has raised more money than his others, McConville has added a significant national parkland and protected green ning shoes at a store in the Springfield Mall. opponent, former Fairfax County Democratic amount of his own money, $24,066 as of the end space. The Republican is also a veteran, who Committee chair Scott Surovell, did in the same of August, into the race. time period. Surovell had collected about The candidate was, in fact, his campaign’s Amundson’s constituents range from served as a U.S. Army Intelligence officer $149,304 for his campaign at the end of largest individual donor through the end of people who own multi-million dollar homes in operations Desert Shield and Desert September. August, according to the Virginia Public Access along the Potomac River to those who live Storm. The candidate said the Army taught McConville’s two top earning areas for Project. For more information on campaign in trailer parks and public housing along him how to be a leader and a problem solver donations through August were in the Mount donations and spending, visit www.vpap.org. Vernon area. According to the Virginia Public the Route 1 corridor. The 44th District also early on in his life. At 25 years-old, for ex- includes some of the largest pockets of mili- ample, McConville was a platoon leader, tary veterans as well as those serving on who had to manage 45 soldiers serving Top McConville Donors active military duty in Northern Virginia. under him. Name Location Occupation/Employer Donation “People trust veterans to serve with honor Jay McConville Mount Vernon candidate $24,066 Public Opinion Strategies City of Alexandria Public Relations/Marketing $16,250 McCONVILLE SAID his own life experi- and integrity. Leadership is big deal in the Robert Ulsamer Melbourne Beach, Fl. Retired $10,000 ence should help him communicate with military,” he said. MVI Post Falls Church Movies/Music Production $6,720 residents from all walks of life who live in Grant Schneider Mount Vernon Dentist $6,350 the 44th District. AND DESPITE PEREZ’S cynicism, “People want opportunity and they want McConville does have a track record of tak- the community could hire a replacement. into a room and include everyone in a dis- to be respected by the people who repre- ing on tough volunteer assignments just to More recently, he has acted as chair of cussion. He has the ability to hear every- sent them,” he said. make sure the job gets done. the church’s annual “commitment cam- one and listen to what they to say and even- The Republican has been financially suc- In addition to serving as president of the paign” and he continues to teach Sunday tually help come up with an agreement,” cessful as an adult and lives in an affluent Fort Hunt Youth Athletics Association for the school every week, despite the rigorous said Stephen Larkin, who has served on section of Mount Vernon now. But past four years, McConville still volunteers campaign schedule he has to keep. many committees with McConville at McConville comes from a family of modest as a youth coach with the organization, the Members of the Aldersgate community Aldersgate. means. When the candidate was growing largest of its kind in Fairfax County. have not only been impressed with Larkin he normally would not be follow- up, his mother worked at a pizza parlor and When his local congregation, Aldersgate McConville’s dedication but also his ability ing the local delegate’s race so closely but, hardware store to pay the bills. United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon, to help different factions of the congrega- as a friend of McConville’s, he and several “My mother worked at a pizza store and was without a youth program director, tion reach consensus on issues. other Aldersgate community members have I am the vice president of marketing for a McConville stepped in to fill that role until “He is an excellent leader. He can come paid See McConville, Page 9 Former Democratic Chairman Runs for Delegate

From Page 3 National Register of Historic Places a few years ago. Surovell’s Top Donors Though he is a first-time candidate, Surovell is lege and law school but also the years he The neighborhood’s founders, including * Democratic delegate candidate Scott also the immediate past chairman of the Fairfax graduated from Waynewood Elementary Surovell’s grandparents, designed Surovell raised $168,151 to run for the state County Democratic Committee and several local house seat in the 44th district before the last elected officials have already donated money to (1983) and Stephen Foster Intermediate Tauxemont and built the neighborhood’s campaign finance deadline on Aug. 31, even his campaign, totaling $32,189 as of Aug. 31. School (1985). first 20 homes themselves after pooling though he had only been in the race for a few The Democrat, whose family has lived in Mount Vernon District Supervisor Gerry their resources to purchase the land in days. Mount Vernon since the early 1940s, has also Hyland (D) handed Surovell his diploma as Mount Vernon and housing construction According to the Virginia Public Access received the most money in donations from Project, a non-partisan organization that Mount Vernon ZIP codes 22308 ($25,471) and he walked across the stage during the 1989 supplies in bulk. provides disclosure of political donations in 22121 ($21,000). West Potomac High School graduation cer- Surovell, his wife and four children live Virginia, Surovell has received more money from According the Virginia Public Access Project, emony. The candidate was also in the first on the site of his grandparents original the legal field than any other industry or at www.vpap.org, here are Surovell’s top donors class to attend West Potomac for all four home and the candidate grew up a few business sector, for a total amount of $52,971. so far: Donor Location Industry/Employer Amount of Money years of high school. houses away, where his parents, who di- Amundson for Delegate* Mount Vernon political $15,000 According to his Web site, Surovell has vorced when Surovell was a child, bought Consumer Litigation Associates Newport News Trial Lawyers $7,500 worked at the Bob’s Big Boy in Beacon Mall properties with adjacent backyards. Robert J. Surovell Alexandria Trial Lawyers/ $6,000 and at Belle Haven Country Club in the Ten- One of Surovell’s daughters currently goes Surovell Jackson Colten & Dugan PC Democratic Party – Richmond Political $5,400 nis Pro Shop. to the Tauxemont Cooperative Preschool, Virginia House Caucus Though Surovell’s law firm is located in which his grandparents also helped start Puller for Senate** Mount Vernon Political $5,000 the City of Fairfax, he is a member of the and he and his father both attended. Surovell Markle Isaacs & Levy** Fairfax Trial Lawyers $5,000 Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce. Still a resident of Mount Vernon, * This is the campaign committee for incumbent Del. Kris Amundson (D-44), who decided not to run for th As an adult, he held offices in his Surovell’s father served on the Fairfax re-election in mid-June. Surovell replaced Amundson as the Democrat’s nominee for the 45 House of Delegates seat. community’s homeowner’s association for County Consumer Protection Commission ** This is the campaign committee for Mount Vernon state Sen. Toddy Puller (D-36) seven years and coaches his daughter’s team and his mother is active in the Friends of *** The candidate’s own law firm in the Lee-Mount Vernon Soccer Associa- Dyke Marsh. tion, where he also played as a child. “His family has always been interested in chairman to run for delegate. Surovell had also led the Mount Vernon serving the community. And they have al- Under Surovell’s leadership, one of District Democratic Committee. And back TO UNDERSTAND Surovell’s connection ways been interested in politics,” said Dena Fairfax’s congressional seats also flipped in 1991, the candidate became U.S. Rep. to Mount Vernon, one has to reach back to Andre, who grew up with Surovell’s father from red to blue, when U.S. Rep. Gerry Jim Moran’s first constituent services intern, his parents and grandparents, who have in Tauxemont and served on the Tauxemont Connolly (D-11) replaced retiring U.S. Rep. working out of the congressman’s Franconia been active in Fairfax County civic affairs, Community Association with the candidate. Tom Davis (R) last year. The Fairfax County Road office. The source of Surovell’s politi- particularly in the Mount Vernon area, for Democrats also managed to retain the cal activism may also have familial roots. more than half a century. AS MUCH as Surovell is associated with county chairman position in a special elec- “My father was in the middle of running Surovell’s grandparents were among 20 Mount Vernon, he is also associated with tion when Surovell was in charge, despite for the House of Delegates when I was “founding” families of the Tauxemont Com- the local Democratic Party. the Republicans mounting one of its stron- born,” said Surovell, whose father did not munity, a Mount Vernon neighborhood de- The candidate recently stepped down as gest countywide campaign efforts in years. veloped in the 1940s that was added to the Fairfax County Democratic Committee Prior to his work as county chairman, See Surovell, Page 9

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Newspaper of Mount Vernon An independent, locally owned weekly Find Voters Guide Inside newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. 1606 King Street Voters guide by League of Women Voters inside this week’s Gazette. Alexandria, Virginia 22314 NEWS DEPARTMENT: To discuss ideas and concerns, urn to pages 24-27 in this week’s live up to its reputation as a holiday associ- a $50 fare), safe way home. Call: 703--778-9410 Gazette to see the League of ated with drinking and driving. Since 1993, WRAP’s SoberRide program has e-mail: [email protected] Women Voters guide to the upcom- More than half the fatal car accidents over provided 44,120 free cab rides home to would- T Steven Mauren ing elections. Here you’ll find in- Halloween weekends are caused by drunk driv- be impaired drivers on specific holidays in the Editor, 703-778-9415 formation on all the candidates who will ap- ers, according to the Washington Regional Al- Greater Washington area. 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You [email protected] www.ConnectionNewspapers.com, click on We encourage Halloween celebrants to plan can mail in an application for an absentee bal- Ken Moore “latest” in the red bar and click on “Politics.” ahead, party near public transportation, bring lot by downloading it at www.sbe.virginia.gov/ Courts & Projects, 703-917-6417 Or go to www.connectionnewspapers.com/ a designated driver, or make other arrange- cms/Forms_Publications/Index.html. A ballot [email protected] allbysection.asp?cat=109. ments to stay off the roads after drinking. But will be mailed to you for you to fill out and Jon Roetman Do your part for public service by turning if all of that fails, you can call for a free cab mail back. Sports Editor, 703-224-3015 [email protected] out to vote on Nov. 3. To find your polling place ride home. Or you can vote early in person at the local and find information on what exactly will be Offered by the nonprofit Washington Re- elections office and some satellite locations. ADVERTISING: on your ballot, see www.sbe.virginia.gov and gional Alcohol Program (WRAP), the Hallow- Call the registrar or check the Web site for To place an advertisement, call the ad department between 9 a.m. and click on “voter information.” een SoberRide program will be in operation hours: 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. beginning Halloween at 10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. Fairfax County Office of Elections Display ads 703-778-9410 31, and operate until 6 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 323 Classified ads 703-778-9411 Really Scary to keep impaired drivers off the road during Fairfax, VA 22035-0081 Employment ads 703-778-9413 this traditionally high-risk holiday period. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/eb/ Julie Ferrill With Halloween falling on a Saturday night During this eight-hour period, area residents 703-222-0776 phone Display Advertising, 703-778-9446 [email protected] this year, and Halloween being the sort of holi- ages 21 and older and celebrating with alco- 703-324-2205 fax day that young adults and others can embrace hol may call the toll-free SoberRide phone 703-324-4700 for 24-hour recorded informa- Ginger Krup Display Advertising, 703-778-9447 in the midst of a recession, it could more than number 1–800–200–TAXI for a no-cost (up to tion [email protected] Letters to the Editor Andrea Smith Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 Consider [email protected] Barbara Parkinson Employment Advertising Qualifications 703-778-9413 [email protected] To the Editor: I attended the debate between Publisher the candidates for the 44th District Jerry Vernon Delegate seat last Thursday Editor & Publisher evening at the Hollin Hall Senior Mary Kimm Center. The event, sponsored by Editor in Chief several civic organizations and Steven Mauren Photography: moderated by the West Potomac Louise Krafft, Robbie Hammer High School debate team, was a Art/Design: Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, revealing discussion of various is- John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, sues amongst the three candidates, John Smith Production Manager: void of the negativity associated Jean Card with many other races. Editor Emeritus: The Independent-Green Party Mary Anne Weber candidate, Gail Parker, focused al- most exclusively on one issue; CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 Circulation Manager: namely, bringing high speed rail Ann Oliver transit to the Route 1 corridor. While relieving traffic congestion CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, L.L.C. in the area and reducing accidents Peter Labovitz and fatalities associated with ve- President/CEO hicles is an important issue (even Mary Kimm recognized by the other two can- Publisher/Chief Operating Officer 703-778-9433 didates), I am concerned that Gail [email protected] lacks the breadth of concern for Students from Hollin Meadows Science/Math Focus Jerry Vernon Supporting Solar School gather with (from left to right) Tim Sargeant, all issues affecting our district. Publisher/Executive Vice President [email protected] manager for state and local affairs for Dominion Virginia Power, Jason Pittman, The Democratic candidate, Scott science focus teacher, Melanie Bossi, parent and grant writer, and School Principal Surovell, displayed an understand- Wesley DeBrosse Controller Jon Gates. Dominion Virginia Power presented the school on Tuesday, Oct. 20 with ing of the issues and stressed his a grant for $6,775 for its solar vision project. The project will use solar electricity experience as a lawyer in a small Debbie Funk firm. He has a history of involve National Sales, 703-778-9444 as a teaching tool for students in grades K-6 to help improve students’ understand- [email protected] ing and achievement in science and math. See Letters, Page 12 A Connection Newspaper

8 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Full text for these stories can be found at More www.connectionnewspapers.com. Politics I’m Phillip Norris - Your Alex Neighbor for probably as long as you’ve lived in Alex. My wife and I grew up here. I’m a finish carpenter Surovell Focuses on District’s Needs w/28 yrs. experience. From Page 4 a less than professional tone. My work is meticulous, and I win the election. For example, one of the most recent posts on “Albo take great pride in completing The candidate’s mother also worked for Democrats Must Go”, pokes fun at Albo for a spelling error by jobs on time, and on budget. Let in the U.S. Congress for 28 years, including local U.S. stating, “That’s why we at Albo Must Go are so dis- me give you a quote on that Rep. Herb Harris (D-8), who represented Mount appointed to see that Dave [Albo] hasn’t fully both- project or repair you’re thinking about. My prices are reflective of the times. Vernon on Capitol Hill from 1975 to 1980. ered to learn English.” “My mother did a lot of the nitty-gritty, door-to- That Surovell has endorsed using this type of po- Finish Carpentry & Trim Works door precinct work. Our dinner time conversations litical tactic raises questions about whether he will Licensed • Bonded • Insured. growing up were always about politics,” said be able or willing to work in a bipartisan and profes- References Upon Request. Surovell. sional manner with people like Albo, who happen to Cell: 703.403.2994 Ofc: 703.684.5215 represent the district next to the one Surovell hopes [email protected] STILL, some Republicans have accused of Surovell to win, said Republicans. of being “highly partisan.” “He engaged in highly partisan and divisive poli- Several Democrats called Braddock District Super- tics as the Democratic Party chairman that didn’t help visor John Cook’s swearing in speech at March cer- bring our community together. … Name calling and emony offensive when the Republican implied that other tactics like that are not productive,” said all federally subsidized housing was “crime ridden,” Surovell’s opponent McConville. “drug infested,” and a societal blight. But Surovell “We have a different take on how to do things. I took his outrage with Cook farther than others. am trying to reach out and bring in all parts of the On the Fairfax County Democratic Committee blog, political spectrum,” added the Republican. Surovell accused Cook of “race baiting” and using Surovell admits he is extremely competitive, which “law and order demagoguery” during the speech. often comes out during political campaigns. But he Some Republicans asked Surovell to apologize at objects to the partisan label. the time and he refused. “The role of the chairman of the party is very dif- Under his leadership, the Fairfax County Demo- ferent from that of a candidate,” said Surovell. cratic Committee also launched Web site aimed at “As an elected official, you have to be able to work spreading negative information and attacks about with the other side. You have to be able to find com- Fairfax County’s three remaining Republican incum- mon ground,” he said. bents in the Virginia House of Delegates. Surovell added that knows Republicans who have These blogs, “www.bustrust.com” aimed at Del. committed to voting for him in the election. Other Tom Rust (R-86), “www.nomohugo.com” aimed at elected officials said they are confident Surovell Del. Tim Hugo (R-40) and “www.albomustgo.com” would not put the interests of the Democratic Party aimed at Del. Dave Albo (R-42), sometimes take on above the interests of his constituents. McConville Sees Short-changed County From Page 4 said Dan McDermott, a member of Beats Workin’ who more attention. used to live near McConville. “Were it not for the fact that this standup guy was “Jay was the only of us who had actually never running, I certainly wouldn’t have a sign in my yard been in a band before and he is the singer so he was for a candidate or have been as involved in volun- completely exposed during the first couple of per- teering for the campaign as I am,” said Larkin. formances. People were completely evaluating the band based on him but he was a complete natural. WINNING THE DISTRICT 44 delegate seat is He did very well,” said McDermott, who said considered an uphill battle a Republican. McConville’s first public singing gig with Beats As a Democrat, Amundson had no opponent in Workin’ took place in front of a crowd of approxi- 2007 and won over Republicans with double digit mately 900 people at a charity event. margins in her 2003 and 2007 elections respectively. McDermott, who said he comes from the Demo- In the last gubernatorial election, district 44 sup- cratic Party background, said McConville should also Informational ported Gov. Tim Kaine (D) with 61 percent of the appeal to people who would not normally support a Lunch vote to Republican Jerry Kilgore’s 37 percent of vote. Republican. October 27 In the 2005 attorney general’s race, 44th district “Jay’s judgment and common sense is second to RSVP voters supported state Sen. Creigh Deeds (D) with nobody’s. There is no issue or personal problem I 703-578-7201 59 percent of the vote to former Republican Attor- would not trust him to handle, whether it be in my ney General Bob McDonnell’s 41 percent of the vote. personal life or as the person who represents me and Deeds and McDonnell are now the current candi- my neighbors,” said McDermott. dates for governor in next month’s election. But slim prospects of an election win did not scare McCONVILLE also personally pledged to work with off McConville, since the candidate is used to suc- Democrats, including Mount Vernon Supervisor Gerry ceeding in challenging situations. Hyland (D), to get things done for the 44th district. McConville regularly competes in marathons and The Republican said he is particularly concerned triathlons. In 2008, he completed the Ironman about transportation funding and the lack of improve- triathlon, which is a race consisting of a 2.4-mile ments to Richmond Highway. swim, 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile run. “It is just not a modern roadway and it should be. McConville is also a singer and trumpet player in It is very difficult for people who live and work off of two bands put together by Mount Vernon residents Route 1 to get where they need to go,” said and friends who lived in his neighborhood a decade McConville, who wants to try and secure extra fund- ago. The bands, Beats Workin’ and Close to Home, ing for upgrades to the corridor. have raised approximately $100,000 for charity or- The Republican said he is particularly concerned ganizations over the years. about what will happen to traffic congestion along Of the people who joined the bands, McConville Route 1, when over 40,000 jobs are relocated to Fort was the only person, as a 30-something adult, who Belvoir within two years as part of the military Base was performing music in public for the first time, Realignment and Closure process. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 22-28, 2009 ❖ 9 Home Sales August 2009 $953,000 ~ $235,000

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Detached ...... 0.30 ...... MARLAN HEIGHTS 9320 MOUNT VERNON CIR ...... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $800,000 ... Detached ...... 0.64 ... MT VERNON ON THE POTOMAC Saturday, Oct. 24 ~ 10-5 5009 MT VERNON MEMRL HWY ..... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $760,000 ... Detached ...... 0.54 ...... MT VERNON TERRACE Sunday, Oct. 25 ~ 1-4 1222 WARRINGTON PL ...... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $750,000 ... Detached ...... 0.52 ...... MARLAN HEIGHTS Monday-Friday, Oct. 26-30 ~ 10-5 7736 TAUXEMONT RD ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $750,000 ... Detached ...... 0.46 ...... TAUXEMONT Evening Preview: 8503 CAMDEN ST ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $699,000 ... Detached ...... 0.35 ...... STRATFORD LANDING Thursday, Oct. 29 ~ 5:00-7:00 7715 KIRKSIDE DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $698,000 ... Detached ...... 0.44 ...... KIRKSIDE 526 N. Fayette Street 6405 14TH ST ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $685,000 ... Detached ...... 0.16 ...... NEW ALEXANDRIA Alexandria, VA 22314 9305 REEF CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $642,500 ... Detached ...... 0.46 ...... YACHT HAVEN EST 703-684-4550 VAAR 0704 8416 TENLEY ST ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $618,000 ... Detached ...... 0.39 ... COLLINGWOOD ON POTOMAC www.potomackcompany.com 7517 LINDBERG DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $600,000 ... Detached ...... 0.11 ...... HUNTLEY MEADOWS 1727 BELLE HAVEN RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $600,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.06 ...... OLDE BELHAVEN TOWNE 8715 LINTON LN ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $600,000 ... Detached ...... 0.24 ... STRATFORD ON THE POTOMAC 8409 MOREY LN ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $585,000 ... Detached ...... 0.37 ... COLLINGWOOD ON POTOMAC Japanese Six-panel Screen, Edo period. 8708 BRADGATE RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $575,000 ... Detached ...... 0.26 ...... STRATFORD LANDING Late 18th C./Early 19th C. Cranes in water. 3711 GREAT NECK CT ...... 6 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $575,000 ... Detached ...... 0.47 ...... WESTGATE 8127 YORKTOWN DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $565,000 ... Detached ...... 0.51 ... OAKBROOKE AT FORT HUNT 1220 MORNINGSIDE LN ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $558,000 ... Detached ...... 0.51 ...... WELLINGTON HEIGHTS Call to Consign 1205 PRISCILLA LN ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $550,000 ... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... WAYNEWOOD 703-684-4550 or email images to 7206 BEECHWOOD RD ...... 5 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $533,300 ... Detached ...... 0.47 ...... HOLLIN HILLS [email protected] 7701 KIRKSIDE DR ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $532,000 ... Detached ...... 0.54 ...... KIRKSIDE Collection of Wine 1107 CAMERON RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $525,000 ... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... WELLINGTON ESTATES 160 bottles including 2200 LONDONDERRY RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $520,000 ... Detached ...... 0.27 ...... RIVERSIDE PARK HESSICK Mouton Rothschild 1982 1117 WAYNEWOOD BLVD ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $519,000 ... Detached ...... 0.30 ...... WAYNEWOOD 7114 COVENTRY RD...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $515,000 ... Detached ...... 0.47 ...... WHITE OAKS 2309 HUNTINGTON STATION CT .... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $499,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... HUNTINGTON STATION 6715 WOODSTONE PL ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $490,000 ... Detached ...... 0.19 ...... WOODSTONE 9002 VOLUNTEER DR ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $485,000 ... Detached ...... 0.46 ...... WESTGATE 7716 FRANCES DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $475,000 ... Detached ...... 0.57 ...... HYBLA VALLEY FARMS 3767 MARY EVELYN WAY ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $475,000 ... Detached ...... 0.09 ...... VERNON HEIGHTS 7928 BAYBERRY DR ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $464,500 ... Detached ...... 0.25 ...... SHERWOOD HALL 8408 CROSSLEY PL ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $460,000 ... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... WAYNEWOOD 4112 SULGRAVE DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $460,000 ... Detached ...... 1.82 ...... SULGRAVE MANOR 8409 CHERRY VALLEY LN ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $459,900 ... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... RIVERSIDE ESTATES William Trost Richards (1833-1905) 3117 MEMORIAL ST ...... 6 ... 4 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $447,000 ... Detached ...... 0.33 ...... GROVETON HEIGHTS ‘On the Shore’ Oil on Canvas 2206 CAVENDISH DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $430,000 ... Detached ...... 0.32 ...... STRATFORD LANDING Realized: $76,375 4224 ADRIENNE DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $430,000 ... Detached ...... 0.54 ...... SULGRAVE MANOR 8238 CENTRAL AVE ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $425,000 ... Detached ...... 0.20 ...... VERNON HEIGHTS 8200 MOUNT VERNON HWY ...... 6 ... 4 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $425,000 ... Detached ...... 1.00 ...... GUM SPRING After Paul Hippolyte Delaroche (French, 19th Century) 3409 RAMSGATE TER...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $420,000 ... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... RIVERSIDE TERRACE Napoleon Bonaparte in his study, Oil on Canvas. 8226 CEDAR LANDING CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $415,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 .... HUNTINGTON AT MT VERNON 1804 MACADAMS PL ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $410,000 ... Detached ...... 0.30 ...... HOLLIN HALL VILLAGE 4424 FLINTSTONE RD ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $394,900 ... Detached ...... 0.19 ...... STONEYBROOKE 5955 EDGEHILL CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $390,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.07 ...... HUNTINGTON COMMONS 2451 MIDTOWN AVE #915 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $386,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ... MIDTOWN ALEXANDRIA STATION 2944 HUNTINGTON GROVE SQ ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $385,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... HUNTINGTON GROVE 3634 RANSOM PL ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $385,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... HUNTLEY MEADOWS 5901 MOUNT EAGLE DR #118 .... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $380,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... MONTEBELLO 5729 EVERGREEN KNOLL CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $380,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 ...... LOFTRIDGE 1907 PAUL SPRING PKWY ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $370,000 ... Detached ...... 0.28 ...... HOLLIN HALL VILLAGE 1604 SHENANDOAH RD ...... 3 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $360,000 ... Detached ...... 0.25 ...... HOLLIN HALL VILLAGE 8104 CARLYLE PL ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $355,000 ... Detached ...... 0.25 ...... HOLLIN HALL VILLAGE 5921 EDGEHILL CT ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $349,900 ... Duplex ...... 0.09 ...... JEFFERSON MANOR 3406 BLUE MALLARD LNDG ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $345,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... HUNTLEY MEADOWS 6002 WILLIAMSBURG RD ...... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $343,000 ... Semi-Detached0.09 ...... JEFFERSON MANOR 7200 PARSONS CT ...... 2 ... 2 ... 2 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $339,900 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 ...... WOODSTONE 5837 EDGEHILL DR ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $335,000 ... Duplex ...... 0.08 ...... JEFFERSON MANOR 5846 EDGEHILL DR ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $333,000 ... Semi-Detached0.08 ...... JEFFERSON MANOR 6010 MONTICELLO RD ...... 3 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $331,500 ... Semi-Detached0.10 ...... JEFFERSON MANOR 5810 NORTH KING’S HIGHWAY ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $330,000 ... Semi-Detached0.08 ...... JEFFERSON MANOR 5902 MT EAGLE DR #1601 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $330,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... MONTEBELLO 2702 ALBEMARLE DR...... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $330,000 ... Semi-Detached0.08 ...... JEFFERSON MANOR 3803 STONEYBROOKE CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $330,000 ... Detached ...... 0.28 ...... STONEYBROOKE 6524 10TH ST ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $330,000 ... Townhouse ...... BELLE VIEW 1601 OLDE TOWNE RD ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $320,000 ... Detached ...... 0.16 ...... NEW ALEXANDRIA 5918 EDGEHILL CT ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $315,000 ... Semi-Detached0.08 ...... JEFFERSON MANOR 6527 BRICK HEARTH CT ...... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $315,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... SOUTH KINGS STATION 8326 HUNTER MURPHY CIR...... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $315,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.02 ...... MOUNT VEE MANOR 6004 KINGS HWY ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $310,000 ... Duplex ...... 0.08 ...... JEFFERSON MANOR 8447 BYERS DR ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $310,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... SKYVIEW PARK 6817 DUKE DR...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $308,000 ... Detached ...... 0.17 ...... BUCKNELL MANOR 2124 FARRINGTON AVE ...... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $300,000 ... Duplex ...... 0.16 ...... HUNTINGTON 2907 BREEZY TER ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $300,000 ... Detached ...... 0.20 ...... PENN DAW VILLAGE 3715 ROXBURY LN ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $300,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.06 ...... ROXBURY OF MT VERNON 7106 WESTFIELD CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $292,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... WOODSTONE 1100 BELLE VIEW BLVD #B2 ...... 3 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $285,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... BELLE VIEW 2001 BELFIELD RD ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $272,000 ... Detached ...... 0.37 ...... HUNTINGTON METRO 2803 JEFFERSON DR ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $270,000 ... Semi-Detached0.08 ...... JEFFERSON MANOR 7961 CENTRAL PARK CIR ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $269,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 ...... PINEWOOD LAKE 6506 BOULEVARD VW #A2 ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $266,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... BELLE VIEW 7121 MASON GROVE CT #8 ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $265,000 ... Townhouse ...... GROVETON WOODS 3007 COLONIAL SPRINGS CT ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $260,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... VILLAGE AT GUM SPGS 8008 IMPERIAL ST ...... 6 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $260,000 ... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... MT VERNON VALLEY 6622 WAKEFIELD DR E #C2 ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $259,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... BELLE VIEW 3006 KINGS VILLAGE RD ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $256,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... VILLAGE AT GUM SPGS 2482 WINDBREAK DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $250,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 .. MT VERNON SQUARE TOWNHOU 3410 BEECHCRAFT DR ...... 6 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $248,000 ... Detached ...... 0.25 ...... HYBLA VALLEY 5903 MOUNT EAGLE DR#1412 ... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $247,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... MONTEBELLO 3004 KINGS VILLAGE RD ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $247,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... VILLAGE AT GUM SPGS 7405 NORTHROP RD...... 3 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $245,000 ... Detached ...... 0.23 ...... HYBLA VALLEY 3417 LITTLE HUNTING CREEK DR .. 4 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $241,143 ... Detached ...... 0.57 ...... SUNNY VIEW 3002 KINGS VILLAGE RD ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $240,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... VILLAGE AT GUM SPGS 3310 CLAYBORNE AVE ...... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $239,900 ... Detached ...... 0.26 ...... GROVETON HEIGHTS 2700 SHERWOOD HALL LN ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $237,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 ...... MT WOODLEY MANOR 8506 TOWNE MANOR CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $237,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... MOUNT VERNON TOWNES 6726 WAKEFIELD DR #B1 ...... 3 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $235,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 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From Page 8 problems across party lines. His extensive qualifications and experiences when cast- now their children our tearing it apart. experience as a decorated military veteran ing their vote. These “children” are the ones that go to ment in party politics, but I found his and successful business man demonstrates Ken White church on Sunday asking our Father for love rhetoric indicative of a confrontational, an ability to lead divergent interests towards Alexandria and compassion. Yet they are heartless partisan style of power politics not reflec- achieving a common goal. He embodies when it comes to showing compassion for tive of the sense of community we share community service, as evidenced by his ser- our less fortunate fellow Americans. No here in the Mount Vernon area. Most dis- vice as the Fort Hunt Youth Athletic Asso- Divide And Perish? matter if you agree or disagree, we should turbing to me was his apparent enthusiasm ciation president, his involvement as a To the Editor: show love and respect and do what Jesus for raising taxes and expanding government church youth minister, and his fundraising It saddens me that this country is so filled would do! God I ask that you watch over during our current tough economic times. efforts for local charities. Jay McConville with hate. It’s even more hurtful that we this great nation and help us realize that The Republican candidate, Jay has my support as our next state delegate. act like the Divided States of America. united we stand and divided we will per- McConville, had a command of the issues I thank all three of the candidates for their Should we not care that what makes us ish. Amen. and laid out his philosophy on governance interest in being our public servant, and ask great is our differences? Immigrants from Rodger Lewis — to analyze the issues and resolve the the voters to thoughtfully consider their around the world built this great nation and Alexandria

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12 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News How Much Wood Should a Woodchuck Chuck? From Page 1 regulation of tree cutters.

Mount Vernon Council of Citizens’ As “First, in Fairfax County, there vices to obtain a license from the Maryland Department of Natural regulation of tree cutters by the are clearly some tree workers tak- Resources. Although he warned Virginia Department of Profes- ing advantage of unsuspecting Atlas that creating regulation won’t stop sional and Occupational Regula- residents throught these door-to- bad work from happening, at least tion. door solicitations,” Bulova wrote. Enterprises it will give the state a chance to “Fairfax County police have re- “Second, Fairfax County takes the identify and punish those who fail Over 20 years of sponded to numerous complaints preservation of trees seriously, as to follow standards. irrigation service of exorbitant fees, poor or unnec- an important tool in protecting our “Virginia needs an expert law,” essary work and deceptive prac- environment, assisting with Licensed and Insured he said, taking a break from cut- tices, particularly affecting seniors stormwater runoff and preserving ting a branch this week. “People Services offered: or other vulnerable populations,” the character of our neighbor- who do this kind of work should • Winter Blow Out and McKay wrote. “These complaints hoods and communities.” pass a certification test and have Spring Start Up on this issue originated in the The department responded the

sociations a general liability to protect the • Sprinkler system installation Mount Vernon area of the county.” following week with a letter ex- • Sprinkler Repair and plaining that the potential for a homeowner.” McKay said that the Maintenance THE BOARD of Supervisors ap- regulatory scheme had been inves- department’s refusal of the Board • Sod installation proved McKay’s request to create tigated in 1990 and 2001. In an of Supervisors’ request leaves him • Landscape Lighting the outreach program and to ask Oct. 13 letter to Bulova, DeBoer with two options. He can either • Cistern Installation for state regulation of the issue. denied the request from the send another letter explaining how The consumer awareness program Fairfax County Board of Supervi- This tree shows damage We offer the situation has changed since launched as a result of the board’s sors. He said that in both previous scam artists can do. green friendly products 2001 and now requires a new in- action will educate residents — investigations, the board oversee- vestigation. Or he can ask mem- MENTION THIS AD particularly seniors — about how ing the department concluded that would have sent it back.” bers of the local delegation to in- AND RECEIVE A $15 to protect themselves against insufficient evidence of harm to troduced legislation to create new DISCOUNT OFF YOUR fraudulent activities. After the Oct. the public’s health, safety or wel- MEANWHILE, WINGO said he regulation for tree cutting. WINTER SHUT DOWN. 5 meeting, Chairwoman Sharon fare to justify a state regulatory would welcome regulation. He “A lot has changed in this world Bulova sent a letter to Jay DeBoer, scheme. said Virginia officials should con- CALL US TODAY AT since 2001,” said McKay. “Saying director of the Virginia Depart- “Their response was inad- sider crafting something similar to we looked into this eight years ago ment of Professional and Occupa- equate,” replied McKay. “If a the Maryland Tree Expert Law, 703-780-1101 is just really not sufficient in my tional Regulation, asking him to county agency had returned a re- which requires anyone seeking to or EMAIL opinion.” review the possibility for state quest with this kind of response, I practice or advertise tree care ser- [email protected] SCOTT SUROVELL FOR DELEGATE

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Sexual Assault in Hybla Valley

A 33-year-old woman was at- The suspect was described as tacked as she walked on a path black, in his 30s, about 5 feet 10 adjacent to the Mount Vernon inches tall, weighing approxi- Square shopping center, near the mately 170 pounds. He was wear- intersection of Richmond Highway ing a blue and gray, hooded sweat and Arlington Drive on Tuesday, shirt. Oct. 20 shortly after 7:30 a.m., Anyone with information is according to police. A man ap- asked to contact Crime Solvers by proached her from behind, threw phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e- her to the ground, pulled down her mail at clothing, and touched her inap- www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or propriately. The victim struggled text “TIP187” plus a message to and the suspect fled. The victim sus- CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax tained non life-threatening injuries. County Police at 703-691-2131.

Police Investigate Earlier Assault

A 17-year-old girl was sexually about 5 feet 7 inches tall and 145 assaulted on Tuesday, Oct. 13, ac- pounds, with short, black hair. He cording to Mount Vernon District wore a multi-colored dark, hooded police. The victim was walking sweat shirt, a multi-colored base- behind a building in the 7700 ball cap, blue jeans and mirrored block of Richmond Highway sunglasses. The suspect was seen around 8:35 a.m. when she heard leaving the area on a mountain someone running behind her. She bike. turned around and a man grabbed Anyone with information is her, touched her inappropriately asked to contact Crime Solvers by and pulled on her clothing. The phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e- victim screamed, broke free from mail at ww.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org the suspect’s grip and fled. or text “TIP187” plus a message The suspect was described as to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax Hispanic, in his late 20s. He was County Police at 703-691-2131.

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Seasonal Activities Nativity Lutheran Church, 1300 Collingwood Road, hosted its fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 17. The event featured games, crafts, bake sale, and a book sale. Grace Johnson- Hughes is making a scarecrow during Fall-Fest.

Nativity Lutheran Church Pastor Darcy A. Tillman. Photo by LaShawn Avery The Gazette

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By Brad Hathaway The Gazette

irector Roland Branford Gomez Arts ❖ Entertainment ❖ Leisure Dtook an unconventional approach to casting the role based on the fa- mous critic H. L. Menkin in the play, “Inherit the Wind,” and it paid off handsomely. As a A Concert for result, the play has three starring perfor- mances instead of the traditional two. Climate Action The two traditional starring roles, the ones played by Spencer Tracy and Frederick March The EcoVoce Ensemble, in the 1960 movie version that is still watched Alexandria’s innovative trio of so- today, are here played by Mark Lee Adams prano, flute, and piano whose spe- with his traditional fine feel for a sharp line cialty is music about nature, will and Lanny Slusher with a well-defined pro- present a benefit concert for gression in his characterization from confi- Douglas Olmsted/The Gazette 350.org’s International Day of Cli- dence to overconfidence and finally to emo- (From left to right): Mark Lee Adams, Anna Penniman, Richard Isaacs mate Action on Saturday, Oct. 24 at tionally crushing defeat. Surprisingly, Adams and Rebecca Lenehan. 3:50 p.m. at the Old Presbyterian fails to find the same progression within his Meeting House, 321 S. Fairfax Street, role which reduces his performance to a string atre Community Honors (WATCH) award for of well-delivered one-liners. Alexandria. the role of a middle-aged schoolteacher afraid It is the normally secondary role of Menkin- This concert is one of several thou- of permanent spinsterhood in the Little The- Where and When ish critic that is the real surprise of the sand climate action events occurring atre of Alexandria’s “Picnic” last year. Here The Aldersgate Church Community evening, however. Gomez gives this role, around the world in over 150 coun- she delivers the acerbic barbs of the role with Theatre’s production of “Inherit the Wind” which has been a fine piece for the likes of plays through Oct. 31 at the Aldersgate tries on Oct. 24 to draw attention to a nice level of understatement, quite a con- Tony Randall, Gene Kelly and Tony Award- United Methodist Church, 1301 the urgency for finding global coop- trast to the over emoting evident the last time Collingwood Road, in Fort Hunt, Mount winner Dennis O’Hare to a woman and the eration and solutions to our climate she worked on this stage under Gomez’ di- Vernon. Performances are Friday – Satur- performance by Rebecca Lenehan in that tra- day at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15. Call concerns. EcoVoce’s concert is the rection in “Hay Fever” two years ago. ditionally male role amply justifies his choice. 703-660-2611 or log on to only action event taking place in Al- “Inherit the Wind” is a thinly disguised Lenehan earned a Washington Area The- www.acctonline.org. exandria that day. See "Inherit", Page 22 The significance of the number 350 relates to the amount of carbon di- oxide in our atmosphere — 350 parts per million that scientists say is the Black & Red ‘Dracula’ Returns safe upper limit for life to flourish on earth. The world is currently at emigrated to the United States from 388 parts per million. The Interna- Synetic’s show their native Republic of Georgia. It had tional Day of Climate Action is in- back at Spectrum. a script that was more a synopsis of tended to raise awareness about cli- scenes by Jonathan Leveck, and Paata mate change and the need for urgent By Brad Hathaway Tsikurishvili not only directed, he por- action, encouraging people to stand The Gazette trayed the title character. together by supporting activities that The new production is again directed by Tsikurishvili but Count Dracula is ensure a safe climate future for all. aata Tsikurishvili’s Synetic The- now performed by company regular EcoVoce’s concert event will help ater scored a direct hit four years P Dan Istrate who seems at times to float achieve that awareness through its ago when it staged a thrillingly about the stage in the less violent scenes creative programming of original dramatic one-act encapsulation of the and then bursts into combat with acro- music by American composers who tale of the blood-sucking Transylvanian batic energy. have been inspired by nature. The count of legend, “Dracula,” first at The Visual effects still abound with the program will include the premiere of Kennedy Center in Washington and then opening sequence of combat featuring “Icebergs” and “Polar Sun,” two at the Rosslyn Spectrum. Graeme B. Shaw/The Gazette bodies flung right and left and subse- songs composed by Dr. Jane Now, they try to recreate that magic Natalie Berk as Mina and Dan Istrate as quent scenes either dripping with red Tavernier for this occasion. with a revised version of the piece and, Dracula. ribbons of “blood” or sparkling with a while lightning doesn’t strike a second The program features soprano bright white dress against a stark black time with as much force and shock as in Denise Freeland, flutist Susan Hayes, name sounded a bit like “Dracula” which background. guest violist Stephanie Knutsen, and 2005, there’s still enough punch left in the Irish novelist Bram Stoker used for his See "Dracula", Page 21 pianist Narciso Solero. Andrew old war horse to impress — especially when gothic novel about a vampire which has Wingfield, author and associate pro- the skills of the entire company are turned become the basis of everything from hor- fessor at George Mason University, to the more violent and physical aspects of ror movies to Broadway musicals. Where and When will provide climate commentary. the tale. Synetic’s take on the tale began as a one- The Synetic Theater production of “Dracula” This concert is made possible, in Some elements of the tale date back over act, 15-scene presentation that relied plays through Nov. 15 at the Rosslyn Spectrum, 500 years to the time of the Romanian 1611 N. Kent Street in Arlington. Performances part, by the Alexandria Commission heavily on the physical movement-based prince with a habit of impaling victims on are Thursday – Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday for the Arts. style of theater that Paata Tsikurishvili and at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 - $45. Call 800 – 494 poles in the public square, earning him the his wife Irina brought with them when they - 8497 or log on to www.synetictheater.org. name Vlad the Impaler. In Romanian, his

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E-mail announcements to the Gazette, at Eisenhower Avenue, 206 [email protected]. Pho- Swamp Fox Road, AMC Theater tos and artwork are encouraged. Deadline Parking Lot, off Eisenhower is Thursday at noon for the following week’s Avenue. Sponsored by the paper. Call Steve Hibbard at 703-778-9412 INOVA Foundation, Office on with questions. Women. Register online at www.alexcancerwalk.com. Call 703-838-5030 or email NOW THROUGH OCT. 31 [email protected] SPECIALS 16th Annual Pumpkin Sale. 10 a.m. to Re-enactment of John 8 p.m. At Immanuel Church-on-the- Carlyle’s Funeral. 7-9 p.m. At 3 Course Price Fixe, Hill, 3606 Seminary Road, Alexandria the John Carlye House, 121 N. (Corner of Seminary Road and Quaker Fairfax St. to the Presbyterian includes bottle of Italian Wine. Lane). All proceeds go directly to Church, 321 S. Fairfax St. charity (ALIVE, Carpenter’s Shelter, Sponsor: Alexandria’s Footsteps Monday to Wednesday 5PM till Close Network Preschool, New Mexico to the Past. Call Jim Bartlinski at Navajo Indians and many more). 703-549-2997. Paws for the Park. 11 a.m. to Contact Susan D. Dawson at 703-931- Lynn Hollyfield and Grace Griffith 50% off Bottle of Wine 4349 or [email protected]. 1:30 p.m. Dogs, kids and the folks who love them are invited on Wednesday Dine In Only to gather for DOGA, Pumpkin THURSDAY/OCT. 22 THURSDAY/OCT. 22 Painting, a Blessing of the Fall Marketplace. 9 a.m. to noon. Lynn Hollyfield and Grace Griffith. 7-9 Animals, K-9 Games, Musical Sit, NEW Saturday and Sunday Breakfast Shop, chat, coffee, bake sale. p.m. Free. Contemporary folk music that a fur-filled Costume Parade for Brunch Sponsored by Plymouth Haven MOPS. touches and lifts the human spirit. Part of the two and four legged contestants At Plymouth Haven Baptist Church, Thursday Nite Local Spotlight series. At the and more! At Montgomery Park, 10:30 AM til 3:00 PM corner of Fort Hunt Road and Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union 901 N. Royal St., Alexandria. Plymouth Road. Questions? Street, Alexandria. Call 703-838-4565, Sponsored by Old Town North [email protected] or www.torpedofactory.org. Community Partnership. Call Elizabeth Frommer at 703-836- A family-owned Northern Italian restaurant in Del Ray neighborhood offering JJ Hogan, marketplace coordinator @ moderately priced dishes in single and famiglia (shared) portion sizes, and [email protected]. Jairrels at 703-521-7010 or 8066 or email Big Lebowski Bash. 9 p.m. $12 [email protected]. [email protected]. a communal table for group get-togethers, gives solo diners the chance donation. Costume party and screening Opera Night. 7:30 p.m. Classic opera Rummage Sale. 8-12 a.m. Tauxemont to make new friends, or enjoy glass of wine and antipasti. of the Coen Brothers’ movie, “The Big and Broadway selections performed by Cooperative Preschool, 7719 Fort Hunt Large Wine selection with over 50 offered by the glass. members of the Washington National Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308. Toys, Lebowski,” benefitting Community Buon Appetito Family Life Services. At the Old Town Opera Company. At Bishop O’Connell clothes, bikes, electronics, household Theater, 815 King Street, Alexandria. High School. $20/adults, $10/students items, more. All proceeds benefit the Call 703-684-6000. and seniors. Visit school. http://www.tauxemont.org/ www.bishopoconnell.org/operanight School Street Ramblers. 7 p.m. An 1905 Mount Vernon Avenue or call 703-237-1462. evening of evening of bluegrass, folk, Alexandria, VA 22301 FRIDAY/OCT. 23 Carmina Burana. 7 p.m. Presented by praise and rock. Free dinner at 6 p.m. Music for Tuba. 8 p.m. Presented by the Choralis with orchestra and soloists. At Bring canned goods to be donated to 703-548-2542/703-548-2942 U.S. Air Force Band Chamber Players Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall, local shelter. At Calvary Presbyterian Series. At George Washington Masonic Alexandria campus of Northern Church. At Calvary Presbyterian Check our daily specials on-line and National Memorial, 101 Callahan Virginia Community College. Tickets Church (downstairs hall), 6120 N. sign up for our mailing list. Drive, Alexandria. Call 202-767-5658 $40, $25, $5/students. Go to Kings Hwy., Alex. Call 703-768-8510 or visit www.usafband.af.mil. www.choralis.org or 703-237-2499. or go to www.calvarypres.org. www.lastrada-ontheave.com Swing for Pink, a Breast Cancer Heritage Trail Civil War Bike Ride. Goodhart Group Pumpkin Patch. 11 Fund-raiser. 6:30 p.m. $25/ 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Explore a.m. to 1 p.m. Pick a pumpkin, sip on registration. Activities include round Alexandria’s Civil War history with cider, nibble on treats. At 4105 N. robin tennis, play the pro, tennis Alexandria Archaeology! Meet at the Garland Street, Alexandria. Call 703- games and prizes. There will be special Bike and Roll Alexandria shop for a 549-9292 or email fitness classes which include Spinning, 14.5-mile guided bike tour of [email protected]. Zumba, Kettlebells, & Court Soccer. All Alexandria’s Defenses of Washington. A Show of Hands — Locally Made The Friends of UCM proceeds will benefit breast cancer Reservations required. At Bike and Roll Craft and Artwork. 10 a.m. to 6 prevention, education, screening, and Shop, One Wales Alley. Call 703-838- p.m. Artwork by Zdzislaw (Charles) Invite You To The treatment. At Mount Vernon Athletic 4399 or e-mail Szczepanski. Mr. Szczepanski, who Club, 7950 Audubon Ave., Alexandria. [email protected]. passed away in June 2009 at the age of Visit www.mtvac.net or call 703-360- Country Market Fair. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 91, had participated in many juried Home for the Holidays 7300. Huge rides, BBQ from Del Merei Grille, and one-man shows in the Washington Taste for Giving. 7-10 p.m. $75 tickets. live band music, loads of games and area over the last 20 years. Before his Cocktail Reception and Holiday Shopping Fourteen of Alexandria’s best and most arts and crafts. At the Alexandria retirement, he worked as an architect community-minded restaurants will be Country Day School, 2400 Russell and urban planner in Europe, Canada, Friday, November 6th 5 pm - 9 pm giving a taste of their dishes, including Road, Alexandria. Call 703-548-4804 and most recently, the Washington Jackson 20, Tempo, Finn & Porter, or visit www.acdsnet.org. area. At 2301 Mt Vernon Avenue, Mount Vernon Unitarian Church Alexandria. Call 703-683-2905 or visit Cafe Pizzaiolo, Union Street Pub, Hard Artists Exhibit and Sale. Noon to 5 The Historic Home, Hollin Hall Times, Bittersweet, Del Ray’s Del Merie p.m. Kingstowne Area Artists www.ashowofhands.biz. Grill and Pork Barrel BBQ, Geranio Association will exhibit and sell its 1909 Windmill Lane work — acrylics, oils, watercolor, Ristorante, The Jamieson Grill, SUNDAY/OCT. 25 Alexandria, Virginia 22307 Overwood and Columbia Firehouse. mixed media, pastels, photography, Prince Michel Winery, Guiffre pen and ink, digital media — at the The Capitol Steps — Live. 4 p.m. At $75 per person West Potomac High School Springbank Distributors and Misha’s Coffee House Snyder Center, 6450 South Van Dorn RSVP by October 30, 2009 will supply the liquid refreshments. Street, Kingstowne. Free. Go to Auditorium. Hosted by the West Silent and live auctions will also be www.kingstowne.org or contact Ginny Potomac Crew Team. Tickets are $25/ (The full price of the ticket as well as 10% of vendor sales will go directly to UCM ) held, with a catered Pig Roast as the Sywyj at [email protected] or advance, $30/door. Purchase tickets highlight. At the Torpedo Factory in Nancy Hannans at [email protected]. online at www.wpcrew.org or by Make plans now to join Friends Enjoy shopping with the following vendors: Old Town. Order online at Christmas Bazaar. Good Shepherd calling 703-768-0165. of UCM for the 2009 “Home for 13th Annual Delray Halloween www.alexandriarotary.org or by Catholic Church’s Christmas Bazaar the Holidays” Cocktail • Usbourne Books, Shawn Pincus calling 703-535-1200. will be held on Saturday, Oct 24. If you Parade. 4 p.m. At the Mt. Vernon Ball or anyone you know is interested in Field, 2701 Commonwealth Ave., Reception and Holiday • FOR EWE, Edith Addelston participating, contact Sharon Gurke at Alexandria. Sponsored by the Delray Shopping, which will feature a • Seahorse Designs, Jennifer Hogan SATURDAY/OCT. 24 [email protected] or call 703-780- Business Association. Call Gayle Reuter wonderful array of specialty • Paperworks, Susan Hyre Concert with a Cause. 3:50 p.m. The 5673 for an application/contract. at 703-684-3535 or email vendors in the beautifully [email protected]. • Two Swans, Margaretta Danshaw EcoVoce Ensemble will perform a Apply online at http:// decorated historic home, www.CraftLister.com/ World Wine Tasting Tour. 6-8 p.m. • Miche Bag Shows, Chris Fancone Miche concert program to benefit 350.org’s Hollin Hall. This year’s one night International Day of Climate Action GoodShepherdChurchChristmasBazaar. To benefit Seniors Services of • Southwestern Silver, Karen Domenici with music about nature featuring GSCC is located at 8710 Mount Vernon Alexandria. At The Anthenaem, 201 event is a lovely way to sup- • The Perfect Buddha, Nitsa Woodward Highway Alexandria. Prince Street in Old Town. Go to port UCM, enjoy cocktails and soprano Denise Freeland, flutist Susan • NeCCandi, Carolyn Olsen Hayes, pianist Narciso Solero, and Candlelight Ghost Tours. 8-10 p.m. www.seniorservicesalex.org or call light hors d’oeuvres, spend 703-836-4414, ext. 10 • Longwood Antiques, Lynn Bartlett violist Stephanie Knutsen. Old Visitors will view the museum by time with friends -- old and candlelight while hearing the ghost Beethoven with the ASO and APAA. Presbyterian Meeting House, 321 S. new -- in the Mt. Vernon area, • Natural Design, Anne Krieg Fairfax Street, Alexandria. Call 703- stories and creepy history of the Lee- 4 p.m. Free. Featuring a chamber 549-6670 or visit www.opmh.org. Fendall House. Admission: $7/adults, music arrangement of his Piano and get a head start on holi- Thank you to these vendors for contributing Free admission, but donations $5/children ages 5-12. At the Lee- Concerto No. 4. Pianist Yuliya day decorating and shopping. 10% of their sales directly to UCM. welcomed. Fendall House Museum, 614 Oronco Gorenman, on faculty at American St., Alexandria. University and currently engaged in a Pancake Breakfast/Silent Auction. Questions, please call 703-403-4410 8:30-11 a.m. $6/adults, $3/children. Fall Into a Cure. 7 p.m. Cost is $85/ complete Beethoven piano sonata Proceeds benefit Advent’s capital person. Food, drinks and silent cycle, will be soloist along with the UCM web site: www. ucmagency.org campaign to build a new auction. At Belle Haven Country Club, following members of the ASO: To purchase tickets on-line: administration/education wing. At Alexandria. Sponsored by the DC/ Claudia Chudacoff and Allison Bailey, http://ucmhomefortheholidays.eventbrite.com Advent Lutheran Church, 2222 S. Baltimore Chapter of the UMDF. violin; Greg Ruppert, viola; Sean Arlington Ridge Road. Contact Nancy Walk to Fight Breast Cancer. 8 a.m. Special Thanks to the Mount Vernon Gazette Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. Meets See Calendar, Page 21 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 22-28, 2009 ❖ 19 Entertainment

Opening Reception: Friday Nov. 6, from 7 - 10 p.m. Exhibit Dates: Nov. 6 through Nov. 29 Del Ray Dozen Invitational Photography Show

Del Ray Artisans (DRA) members will present an exhibition of photography at the DRA gallery, in the Nicholas A. Colasanto Center at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria. The opening reception will be at the gallery on Friday, Nov. 6 from 7–10 p.m. This event is free, handicapped accessible and open to the public. The show runs from Nov. 6 through Nov. 29, 2009. The Del Ray Dozen Invitational Photography Show will highlight the work of 16 Del Ray Artisans. Unlike other shows at DRA, each participant is given a space to display a body of work. Many subjects and photographic processes will be exhibited. The show will also feature poetry by local poet Brash, with poems written expressly for the photos. For more information, contact Rob Rudick at 301-270-2323. The DRA gallery may be reached at 703-838-4827. Web site: www.TheDelRayArtisans.org.

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Neidlinger, cello; Bob Kurz, bass. At the Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St., Alexandria. Call 703-548-0885 or visit www.alexsym.org. U.S. Army Concert Band. 3 p.m. With special guest conductor Colonel Akira Takeda, Commander and Conductor of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force Central Band. At the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, NVCC, Alexandria.

TUESAY/OCT. 27 NOVA Community Chorus. 7:30 p.m. Presents Johannes Brahms, a German Requiem. $10 admission. At the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall, NVCC, 3001 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria. Call 703-845-6097 [email protected]. PART-TIME OR FREELANCE REPORTER NEEDED WEDNESDAY/OCT. 28 General assignment reporter to cover news, busi- Eat lunch or dinner to benefit the Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee From left: Charlotte Plasger, summer intern from Caen, ness, feature stories and more. We will consider a at Fontaine Caffe & Creperie, 119 S. France; Vice President Joseph Biden; Natasha Duggal of part-time reporter who would write a set number of Royal St, 11:30-2:30 p.m., and 5-9 the Alexandria Office of Communications. p.m. 10 percent of sales, and all stories per week, or freelance, paid by the story. proceeds from a silent auction, will help to support exchanges with Caen, WEDNESDAY/OCT. 28 Ability to provide digital photos to accompany sto- France — Alexandria’s Sister City since Eat lunch or dinner to benefit the Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee at 1982. Visit www.fontainecaffe.com or Fontaine Caffe & Creperie, 119 S. Royal St, 11:30-2:30 p.m., and 5-9 p.m. 10 ries also required. Low pay, but fascinating beat and call 703-535-8151. percent of sales, and all proceeds from a silent auction, will help to support rare opportunity to work in journalism. Aspiring Concert Band and Singing exchanges with Caen, France — Alexandria’s Sister City since 1982. Visit Sergeants. 7 p.m. Free. At Bishop www.fontainecaffe.com or call 703-535-8151. reporters without published clips can apply for a 4-6 Ireton High School, 201 Cambridge Road, Alexandria. Call 202-767-5658 Fendall House Museum, 614 Oronco 4 p.m. Features organists Victoria week internship (unpaid). Please email cover letter, or visit www.usafband.af.mil. St., Alexandria. Shields, Douglas Back, Carol Schaub, resume, three clips and a few story ideas to Mary WPHS Fall Concert. 7:30 p.m. Free. Music for String Quartet. 8 p.m. Free. Irvin Peterson and Julie Vidrick-Evans. The Women’s Ensemble, Symphonic Presented by the U.S. Air Force Band Wear your costume, bring the kids and Kimm, at [email protected]. Mixed Chorus, Symphonic Women’s Chamber Players Series. At the George come hear scary organ music to get in Chorus, Bella Voce and Colonial Washingnton Masonic National the ghouling mood! At Washington Singers will perform a variety of choral Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Street United Methodist Church, 115 S. works by past and present composers. Alexandria. Call 202-767-5658 or visit Washington St. Old Town Alexandria. Held in the West Potomac High School www.usafband.af.mil. Go to www.wsumc.com. Springbank Auditorium. Halloween Parade and Party. 1:30- 3:30 p.m. Parade, games and treats. OCT. 30-31 Sponsored by the Stoneybrook THURSDAY, OCT. 29 Woodlawn’s Haunted History Community Association. The Fairfax Jim Stephanson and John Previti. 7- Tours. 6-8:40 p.m. $15/person. At County Fire Department will have a 9 p.m. Free. Guitarist Jim Stephanson 9000 Richmond Highway, Alexandria. fire truck there so children can meet and bassist John Previti will treat Intersection of Richmond Highway and the firefighters. Held at the end of Cold visitors to an evening of blues, swing Mount Vernon Memorial Highway. Call Spring Lane. Call Sylvia Frazier at 703- The and jazz inspired tunes. At the Torpedo 703-780-4000 ext. 26327 to reserve 768-0769 or [email protected] Factory Art Center, part of the your space and for more information. Thursday Nite Local Spotlight series. At Edgar Allen Poe. 8 p.m. Tickets are SUNDAY/NOV. 1 Royal Restaurant 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Call 703- $15. Actor David Keltz returns to The 838-4565 or go to Lyceum’s lecture hall to recreate Edgar “Classic Broadway.” 4 p.m. Tickets are (now smoke free) www.torpedofactory.org. Allan Poe’s visit to Virginia in 1849, $25/adults, $20 seniors, $5/students shortly before he died. He performs and children. Presented by the New “The Black Cat,” “The Cask of Dominion Chorale. In addition to lush “What’s for Dinner?!” FRIDAY/OCT. 30 Amontillado,” or “The Tell-Tale Heart,” arrangements from “Kiss Me Kate,” Tom Goss Performs with Michael along with well-known poems “The “Desert Song,” and “Showboat,” the You don’t have to think too hard, let us solve this classic question. Yugo. 9 p.m. At Firelies Del Ray, 1501 Raven” and “El Dorado.” At The program includes medleys from In addition to our award winning menu, we have added Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Call Lyceum, 201 South Washington Street, “Phantom of the Opera” and the music 703-548-7200. Go to Old Town Alexandria. of Gershwin performed by piano artist some popular specials that add variety for everybody taste. www.tomgossmusic.com. Tom Pandolfi. With Sara Dell’Omo, Candlelight Ghost Tours. 8-10 p.m. mezzo-soprano and Bob McDonald, Real food, for real people at reasonable prices. Visitors will view the museum by SATURDAY/OCT. 31 baritone. At the Rachel M. Schlesinger candlelight while hearing the ghost Anthology, The Band. 8 p.m. Performs Concert Hall on the Alexandria campus Monday - Kids Night of NVCC, 3001 N. Beauregard Street, stories and creepy history of the Lee- at The Carlyle Club, 411 John Carlyle Burger Night (Kids eat 1/2 price) Each child must be accompanied by adult having entree. Fendall House. Admission: $7/adults, Street, Alexandria. Call 703-548-8899. $5/children ages 5-12. At the Lee- Halloween Monster Organ Concert. See Calendar, Page 22 Tuesday - Greek Night Lamb Marinated and Roasted for 3 hours, Athenian Roast Chicken, Moussaka! Black & Red ‘Dracula’ Returns Wednesday - All American Night Meatloaf, Chicken Fried Chicken. Va. Ham From Page 18 spoken word becomes a distrac- clude Alex Mills, giving an open and The script, however, has been tion from that other, more impres- clear performance as the British Thursday - Italian Night Lasagna, Chicken Alfredo, Calamari revisited and revised and is now sive method of storytelling the clerk who travels to Transylvania on listed as “a new play by Nathan company has mastered. assignment from his firm, and Irakli Friday - Fish Night Weinberger” with no mention of The entire company, all 14 of Kavsadze whose bug-eating inmate Crab Cakes, Shrimp & Scallops over penne pasta with white sauce Leveck’s 2005 version even though them on the small stage of the in an asylum is an unfortunate dis- it remains the 15-scene structure. Spectrum, throw themselves into traction from the central story of Saturday -Steak and Chop Night As is often the case with Synetic the scenes with flair and passion. blood lust. Prime Rib, Lamb, Surf and Turf, Pork Chops, and Moussaka ❖❖❖ productions, the show is at its Natalie Berk and Mary Werntz are Sunday most impressive when the charac- the principal women in the cast Brad Hathaway reviews theater Brunch served 7am - 2pm but it is the trio of Stacey Jackson, in Virginia, Washington and Mary- ters are not speaking at all, and Dine in or call ahead and your dinner will be ready for pick up. the incredibly precise, physically Irina Koval and Catalina Lavalle land as well as Broadway, and ed- Dinner hours 2:30-9:30pm impressive choreography of Irina who capture most eyes as its Potomac Stages, a Web site cov- 730 North Saint Asaph Street Tsikurishvili tells the story in mo- Dracula’s wives due to the blood ering theater in the region Alexandria, VA 22314 tion rather than in word. red gowns that designer Anastasia (www.PotomacStages.com). He can (703) 548-1616 Ryurikov Simes provides. be reached at Brad@Potomac This version of “Dracula” has a Ample Free Parking bit too much dialogue in it and the In addition to Istrate, the men in- Stages.com. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 22-28, 2009 ❖ 21 Theatre Unconventional Casting Works for ‘Inherit the Wind’ From Page 18 The production in ing sickly boy in “The Secret Gar- historical drama of the time in den” and one of the Rogers kids 1926 when three-time Presidential the Aldersgate in “The Will Rogers Follies” under candidate William Jennings Bryan Gomez’ direction, handles the role faced off as a prosecutor against Church hall is solid of the school child who opens the legendary defense lawyer Charles show tormenting his sister with the Darrow in a trial of a Tennessee in more than just concept that mankind is descended school teacher for violating state from either worms or monkeys and, law and teaching Darwin’s theory the three leading later, testifies in the trial. In both, of evolution. The names were his confident stage presence is of changed, not so much to protect performers. value to the production. the innocent as to free the authors As is often the case with a show to twist or bend the record for dra- and his girlfriend who is pressured directed by Gomez, the emphasis matic effect. For instance, the play into testifying against him. Rich- here is on clarity of storytelling. has the triple-try Presidential can- ard Isaacs is convincing as the fear- The result does bog down a few didate, renamed Matthew ful defendant who is, nonetheless times as the cast avoids rushing Harrison Brady, die immediately unwilling to sacrifice his principles through the less important mate- following being brought down by to avoid punishment for violating rial but it does mean that there is the crafty interrogation adminis- what he sees as an indefensible little confusion as the evening pro- tered by the attorney named statute, and Anna Penniman is ceeds. Henry Drummond. In reality, likewise impressive as her charac- ❖❖❖ Bryan died five days after the trial ter overcomes a sheltered back- Brad Hathaway reviews theater ended. ground to take a principled stand. in Virginia, Washington and Mary- The production in the Aldersgate One other performance deserves land as well as Broadway, and ed- Church hall is solid in more than to be singled out. Fifth-grader its Potomac Stages, a Web site cov- just the three leading performers. James Woods, who impressed in ering theater in the region There’s also a string of satisfying two appearances at the Little The- (www.PotomacStages.com). He can supporting performances in the atre of Alexandria over the last two be reached at roles of both the accused teacher years (he was the tantrum-throw- [email protected]. Calendar Visit These Houses of Worship From Page 21 Alexandria. Go to www.newdominion.org. Join A Club, Make New Friends, or Expand Your Horizons... Call 703-442-9404.

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22 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Morton Honored for His Community Contributions From Page 1 done for our community,” she said. And Jack Shawn, retired Mount had designed the steeple, and Vernon-Inova Hospital human re- his wife Ann, excused themselves sources director, said “you can’t from the meeting. Five minutes put your finger on” what specifi- later they returned with their cally he has done because he check to pay for the steeple. works quietly. Forty-two years later, Morton, During his 47-year membership now 85, was honored on a rainy at Aldersgate, Morton spent about Wednesday evening at a local res- 10 years as a member, vice chair- taurant for his volunteerism and man, and eventually chairman of contributions to Aldersgate and the church’s board of trustees, the Mount Vernon community. which was and is responsible for Mount Vernon Rotary Club made its financial stability, Shawn said. the non-Rotarian a Paul Harris Fel- Morton, who is member number low and state Sen. Toddy Puller Photo by 778 at Aldersgate, helped make delivered a resolution from the financial decisions regarding the Virginia House of Delegates and construction of the sanctuary and

State Senate honoring him. Jeffrey Aaron purchase of a home for its minis- Morton was humbled. ter. “This is a complete surprise,” he told a crowd of about 35 people. BUT NOW, while he and Shawn Morton, who didn’t know when are both in their mid-80s, “we

he walked into Cedar Knoll Res- /The Gazette have left it up to the young people” taurant that he was about to be to aid the church, Shawn said. honored, knew something was up. Honoring an individual outside “The only thing that gave it of the club’s membership is a first away was when my daughter for Mount Vernon Rotary Club, [Rosemary Mitchell] walked in according to Dr. D.R. Butler, who from Rocky Mount, N.C. I knew it From left to right: Mount Vernon District Supervisor Gerry Hyland, state Sen. Toddy heads the club’s Fellowship Com- was unusual,” Morton said. Puller, John I. Morton, and Dr. D.R. Butler. The Mount Vernon Rotary Club named mittee. Morton, whose friends call him Morton a Paul Harris Fellow on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Puller also presented a resolution “It’s clear,” Butler said, “every- “John I,” relayed the story as to from the Virginia House of Delegates and State Senate to Morton for his contributions body loves him. He’s a quiet star. how he got his name. to the community. He doesn’t make a lot of fuss but “There were nine of us named he gets it done. He fully recognizes ‘John’ in my third grade class. munity and church-related issues and does it,” Hyland said. people that needed help with lo- there’s no limit to what can be ac- When she called on ‘John,’ all nine spoke about their friend. “He has brought to me problems cal government,” Hyland said. complished as long as no one is of us raised our hands. She de- “John I has been a North Caro- and issues that citizens have ad- Puller jokingly called the retired worried about who gets the cided then and there to call us by lina farmer, a federal employee, dressed. He has really been a per- U.S. Dept. of Agriculture com- credit.” our first name followed by the ini- and a premiere retiree in Mount son that has been a part of his com- modities director her “visibility Rotary lists more than 1.2 mil- tial of our middle name. That’s Vernon,” said his friend Mount munity. He is a person who has person. That meant he put up lion members who work locally to when I became ‘John I’ and it Vernon District Supervisor Gerry involved himself in the affairs of signs” during her previous cam- combat hunger, improve health stuck.” The “I” is for Irving. Hyland. his community and has reached paigns. Something he has also and sanitation, provide education “Your honoree epitomizes a citi- out to help people who needed done for Hyland. and job training, promote peace, THREE INDIVIDUALS who zen who looks around the commu- help. For me he has been invalu- “I’m thankful he’s getting this and eradicate polio under its have worked with Morton on com- nity, sees what needs to be done, able for heading off issues for award for all of the things he has motto.

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 22-28, 2009 ❖ 27 Mount Vernon Gazette Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected] Wolverines Win Sloppy Game in Mathewson’s Return

yards for a touchdown, giving the Wol- back Idreis Augustus, who suffered a West Potomac verines an 8-7 lead with 4:19 remain- groin injury the previous week against upsets Lee in cold, ing. Lake Braddock. Despite Augustus’ ab- The junior got the ball on the right sence, Lee (5-2 overall, 2-2 district) wet conditions. side of the field and headed to the left picked up four first downs on the sideline before racing into the end game’s opening drive before Lopez zone. threw to a wide open Mikquan By Jon Roetman “I knew I was going to score coming Johnson off of play action for a 12-yard The Gazette into the kick return,” Copeland said. touchdown. “As I was going toward the sideline I The West Potomac defense held Lee riday’s homecoming game against kind of slipped. But as … everybody scoreless the rest of the game while Robert E. Lee marked the return else slipped, I just took it to the house.” forcing three turnovers. The Lancers Fof West Potomac quarterback finished with 183 total yards, includ- Colin Mathewson and receiver THE RETURN gave West Potomac a ing 99 rushing yards on 25 carries by Will Rosenkranz from injury. But with the surge of momentum. running back Jazmier Williams. Wolverines’ pass-happy spread offense “That’s Copeland. He’s electric,” Wol- Mathewson didn’t get many oppor- grounded by steady rainfall and a muddy verines head coach Eric Henderson tunities in his first action since sprain- field, it was up to the defense and special said. “We needed that. You want your ing the medial collateral ligament in teams to make plays. big players to make plays. … It was a his left knee Sept. 17 against Chantilly. After more than three-and-a-half quarters great return.” The senior completed 5 of 12 passes of punts, fumbles and miserable playing After the teams traded punts, Lee Photo by for 51 yards and rushed four times for conditions, Daryl Copeland and Paul faced second-and-20 on its own 13 five yards. Mathewson spent some Marinelli assured the Wolverines had a when the linebacker Marinelli inter- plays on the sideline as running backs

happy homecoming. cepted a pass and returned it 18 yards Richard Maple Darel Layne and Brandon Johnson car- A bad Lee punt snap led to a safety and for a touchdown with 2:03 to play. ried the ball off of direct snaps. Copeland and Marinelli each scored a Marinelli credited the defensive line Rosenkranz, who suffered a knee in- touchdown with the offense on the sideline for pressuring Lee quarterback Greg jury during a preseason scrimmage, — all during the game’s final six minutes Lopez, who threw the interception af- caught two passes for 18 yards. — in a 14-7 Wolverines victory at WPHS. ter rolling to his right. Layne rushed 17 times for 67 yards Lee received the game’s opening kickoff “Our defensive line, they really for the Wolverines. and marched 65 yards in 14 plays for a 7-0 pulled through,” Marinelli said. “They Daryl Copeland, seen earlier this season, West Potomac (2-5, 1-3) travels to lead. From that point it was more than 40 played their hearts out this game. They put West Potomac ahead to stay with a 60- face T.C. Williams on Saturday. Parker- minutes of offensive futility as both teams didn’t stop. They really stressed the yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the Gray Stadium has a turf field, but rain struggled in the cold, soggy conditions. The quarterback. While he’s rolling out he fourth quarter against Lee. is once again in the forecast. teams exchanged punts and turnovers un- can’t think, and I guess I was just in But even if their offense is once again til the game started to slip away from Lee the right place at the right time.” Lee coach Rob Everett said. “I give West limited by conditions, the Wolverines midway through the fourth quarter. West Potomac was held to 143 yards and Potomac a lot of credit staying in the game. showed they can still win. Facing fourth-and-17 on their own 10- no points on offense. It didn’t matter. The It was pretty impressive the way they stuck “I think [the victory over Lee] means kind yard line, the Lancers lined up to punt when Wolverines, who entered the contest on a with it. We had our chances — even with of validation of what we’re doing,” a bad snap led to punter Clinton Jones toss- five-game losing streak, found a way to beat just one touchdown — we had our chances Henderson said. “We just keep working hard ing the ball out of the back of the end zone a Patriot District opponent that was 5-1 at to ice the game and finish it off and we and keep grinding at it and keep pushing for a safety. the time. didn’t capitalize on those things.” the kids. We haven’t given up on them, they With West Potomac on the board, “You don’t lose too many football games didn’t give up on us and I’m just really proud Copeland returned the ensuing kickoff 60 when the defense doesn’t give up a point,” THE LANCERS were without star running of the kids. They really responded.” Schray Lifts MV into District Tourney Final

well the team’s younger athletes, including Schray, the only sophomore listed on Sophomore scores two goals against Edison. five freshmen. the Mount Vernon roster, was an honor- “The girls are all really supportive of each able mention all-district selection as a By Jon Roetman Tuesday’s other semifinal matchup. other,” Hebel said. “I think the seniors have forward. She credits focus as a reason The Gazette Mount Vernon lost last year’s title game really stepped up and helped [the younger she leads the team with 10 goals. to W-L. Jess Hebel, in her second season as athletes] know what to do. The younger “I just try to pay attention in practice ount Vernon sophomore Allie head coach of the Majors, said a lack of girls, they absolutely stepped up to where when we do tipping drills,” she said. “I MSchray scored her team-lead- communication was the primary reason. they needed to be. … I feel like this team try to get in the right angle when the ing ninth and 10th goals “I think that going into this game, that’s has a really good dynamic because I think ball’s coming in so I can just tap it in real Tuesday. While Schray wasn’t on varsity one of the things that we’ll really concen- they understand, ‘OK, I’m the oldest, but fast.” last season, her performance helped put trate on,” she said. “A lot of the times when that doesn’t necessarily make me the best,’ Seniors Gabby Gadson, defender, and the Majors field hockey team in a posi- we do have little problems it’s a lack of com- or ‘I’m the youngest, but that doesn’t mean Sara Duncan, goalkeeper, earned second- tion familiar to those who were in the munication. We don’t say, ‘Hey, I’m stepping that I’m down at the bottom. We’re here to- team all-district accolades for the Majors. National District championship game. up,’ or ‘I got this’ and we run into each gether.’ Hoath said the Mount Vernon needs to Schray scored twice and freshman Jane other.” “… I think they’ve really been working play with “heart” tonight against Wash- Heller added a goal as Mount Vernon de- While the Majors have struggled at times together all season.” ington-Lee. feated Edison 3-0 during the semifinal with in-game communication, Hebel said Hoath echoed her coach’s statements. “Last year, we weren’t all there,” Hoath round of the district tournament at EHS. the team’s positive interaction and under- “It’s probably the most cooperative team said of the Majors’ performance in the The Majors will face Washington-Lee at standing of roles has helped it succeed. [I’ve been on],” the midfielder said. “You district championship game. “We said we 7 p.m. today in a rematch of last season’s Mount Vernon’s experienced players, includ- can tell on the field. We practice and we were going to play, we said we were go- district championship game at WLHS. ing first-team all-district seniors Marcy talk like we’re friends. And when you get ing to play, and when we stepped on the The Generals defeated Yorktown 3-2 in Hoath, Katie Lucas and Leia Schantz, mesh on the field, we’re solid.” field, we weren’t all there.”

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