Uptick in Student Absentee Ballots Might Indicate Higher Turnout

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Candidates Take the Podium at Lee Uptick in Student Mount Vernon Chamber Breakfast Absentee Ballots Might

By Mike Salmon Indicate Higher Turnout The Connection By Imani Thaniel lthough the Washing- Capital News Service Aton Nationals playoff victory at 1 a.m. that n addition to hitting the Traditionally, voter turnout is morning was still fresh on books this fall, more Vir- highest during presidential many minds, the candidates Iginia college students may elections and drops during state at the Mount Vernon-Lee hit the polls next month, elections. For instance, 72% of Chamber of Commerce can- according to the Virginia Depart- registered voters participated in didate forum had other ment of Elections. the 2016 presidential election, things to highlight, ranging Virginia Department of Elec- but turnout for the 2017 guber- from transportation, the tions data show that 10,923 natorial election fell to 48%. minimum wage and abortion students in Virginia have applied That same year, the second when they took the podium for absentee ballots this year. highest number of absentee early on Oct. 10 at the Belle That’s more than double the votes, 496,452, were filed. Haven Country Club. number of absentee ballot Perhaps this election is pre- Del. Paul Krizek (D-44) is applications (4,878) received in dicted to spur higher voter running against Richard 2015, the last year all 140 seats turnout in part because it Hayden in the 44th District, were up for reelection in the includes over 30 competitive which encompasses most of At the education breakout group, school board member General Assembly, according to races. Further, redistricting maps Mount Vernon. Krizek grew Karen Corbett Sanders discusses school needs. Christopher Piper, commissioner gave an advantage to some up in the area, went to Photos by Mike Salmon/The Connection of the department. House Democrats, who hope to Groveton High School back Residents (including students) wrest back the slim majority when it still existed, and has have requested 66,219 applica- Republicans hold — in both been in office four years as a tions for absentee voting, chambers. delegate. “Our school system according to state election data. As of Sept. 30, Virginia had is probably the best in the Records show that 62,605 5,612,769 registered voters. In country,” he said, before talk- absentee ballots were filed four the 2015 election, nearly 5.2 ing about a bill he’s brought years ago. As of today, the state million residents registered to up before the assembly to has filed 24,766 absentee vote and a little over 1.5 million, protect seniors when they ballots; it remains to be seen or 29%, actually voted. are banking. how many more are returned. Erin Burke Brown, the voter “I had a successful four Piper said absentee ballots registration and turnout chair for years,” he said. “It’s an honor have increased in popularity. VCU Votes, which promotes to serve you.” Last year, voters submitted voter engagement at Virginia Richard Hayden took the 287,763 absentee ballots, the Commonwealth University, said stand, and talked about highest number of votes in the it remains to be seen whether potholes, business and the Delegate Paul Krizek (D-44) state during a non-presidential young voters will show up to the difficulty raising minimum touts his record of accom- Republican candidate for election based on the data polls. wage. “I’m honored the Re- plishments in the four House of Delegates District available since 1976. The 2008 “It depends on whether young publican party has chosen years at the House. 44, Richard Hayden. presidential election had the people are fired up to want me to be their candidate,” highest rate of absentee voting things to change and have their he said. There has been a proposal afloat for in the Army for 15 years, and another 13 years of recorded in Virginia, with voices heard,” Brown said. the minimum wage to be $15 an hour, but he experience working for the Department of De- 506,672 absentee votes submit- The last day to register to said that “will break the back of small busi- fense. He is against some of the government “in- ted. vote is Oct. 15. Applications nesses.” trusions,” as he called it. “Using absentee voting is a for absentee ballots can be The wage a business pays should be determined Tran was not present at the event. “I disagree good indicator of potential found online or by visiting the by the market, he said. “Government can’t come very strongly with her initiatives,” he said. “We turnout, and if you look at local registrar’s office. The in and force that, it has to be the market,” he said. need to build a true opportunity society here in previous elections and compare deadline to request an absen- The recent money taxpayers have received from Virginia,” he said. it to today there has been an tee ballot by mail is Oct. 29. the Commonwealth of Virginia was the result of a After the speeches, everyone broke into small increase in this election and The deadline to vote in- Republican effort, Hayden said. groups to discuss topics, which included transpor- overall,” Piper said. person absentee is Nov. 2. Next were life issues, and this led to his stance tation, commerce, education and environment. It

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Hayden supported. “I’m a grandfather because I cussion for the chamber. home in Requested material.

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supported her,” he said. “We wanted to try something different, you get Ti Next up was Steve Adragna, who is running a one-on-one chance to speak with the candi- Postmaster:

against Kathy Tran (D-42) in the 42nd district, dates,” said Chamber President Stanley Koussis. Attention

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2 v Mount Vernon Gazette v October 17-23, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Obituary WWII Veteran Philip K. Lundeberg Last survivor of the Frederick C. Davis dies at 96.

Photo by Jeanne Theism By Jeanne Theismann The Gazette

hivering in the frigid waters of the North Atlantic, Philip Lundeberg Sstruggled for hours amid the ocean swells as the USS Frederick C.

Photos contributed Davis slipped quickly into the murky waters below. It was April 24, 1945, and the ann/The Gazette Davis had just been torpedoed by a Ger- man U-boat, becoming the last warship sunk in the Battle of the Atlantic. Lundeberg was just 22 years old at the time, a Navy Ensign and the youngest of only three surviving officers aboard the Philip Lundeberg aboard the USS Frederick C. Davis just Davis when it was hit less than a week be- weeks before it was hit by a German torpedo and sunk in fore the end of fighting in Europe during the North Atlantic during World War II. Lundeberg was World War II. On Oct. 3, the decorated vet- one of just 27 survivors. eran and last remaining survivor of the Davis died at his home in the Waynewood Philip Lundeberg, seated, with his wife section of Alexandria. He was 96. Eleanore and son Karl in his Waynewood The Frederick C. Davis had been deployed home last November. A veteran of World War to the western Atlantic in early 1945. The II, Lundeberg died Oct. 3 at the age of 96. ship served as a coastal convoy escort and anti-submarine patrol and in mid-April W. Knox Naval History Lifetime Achieve- joined a special surface barrier force formed ment Award in 2013, established by the to protect the Atlantic coast from the threat Naval Historical Foundation to honor the of German submarines during Operation memory of the naval historian Commodore Teardrop. It was one of these, U-546, that Dudley Knox, and to recognize the lifetime hit the Frederick C. Davis on the forward achievements of historians of the United port side. States Navy. Within minutes, the ship broke in two and He served as president of the United efforts to preserve the buoyancy of the stern, States Commission on Military History from where the damage was less and the major- 1974-1981. He was also the organizing ity of survivors were located, failed. Her chairman for the International Congress of survivors – only 27 out of a crew of 192 — Maritime Museums at London in 1972, and abandoned the ship, with a loss of 115 men. a secretary of the International Committee “I think I was in shock,” Lundeberg re- on Museum Security of the International called prior to being presented with the Council of Museums. Additionally, he was Alexandria Chamber of Commerce 2018 a member of the National Trust for Historic Salute to Veterans Distinguished Patriot Preservation’s Committee on Maritime Pres- Award. “We did our best to murmur words ervation. Lundeberg’s scholarly writings, his of encouragement to each other but we involvement in national and international could still feel the rumbling of depth charges military history organizations, and his con- below us.” Philip Lundeberg and survivors of the USS Frederick C. Davis warship tributions to maritime history established Born June 14, 1923, Lundeberg would go struggle in the icy waters of the North Atlantic in April of 1945. him as one of the foremost historians of his on to spend more than 40 years in military generation. service, completing his doctorate at Harvard of the Frederick C. Davis, U-546 and the hood among survivors at sea. Friend, foe Lundeberg is survived by his wife of 66 University in 1954 and teaching at the U.S. rescue boats involved. or rescuers, it becomes a close fraternity.” years, Eleanore, son Karl Lundeberg, sister Naval Academy before being hired by the “There is a shared history of survivors of Lundeberg, an active member of the Andrea Lundeberg Ross, and two grand- Smithsonian Institution in 1959. He rose to Frederick C. Davis and U-546 that has con- American Legion Post 24 in Alexandria, was daughters, Marika Julia Lundeberg and the position of curator in the National Mu- tinued even after the passing of many par- a recipient of the Bronze Star, the Purple Annika Kjersti. A memorial service was held seum of American History and over the ticipants,” Lundeberg said prior to last year’s Heart and several campaign medals. Addi- on Thursday, Oct. 10 at St. Luke Lutheran years organized reunions of the survivors Veterans Day tribute. “There is a brother- tionally, he received the Commodore Dudley Church, in Silver Spring, Md. Burke & Herbert Bank Names Recipient of ‘Hundreds for Homes’ Sponsorship urke & Herbert Bank has named hockey season to Homestretch. 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4 v Mount Vernon Gazette v October 17-23, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Tom Lovejoy of PBS Nature Series to Present “A Wild Solution to Climate Change,” Sunday, Oct. 20 World renowned expert on 30 years of work on the interaction being the specter of mass extinctions. biodiversity Tom Lovejoy will present “A tween climate and biodiversity, he Warming oceans put coral reefs at risk; Wild Solution to Climate Change” at 1 brought worldwide attention to tropical droughts and wildfires severely damage p.m., Sunday, Oct. 20 at Mt. Vernon deforestation and published the first critical habitats and cause billions of Unitarian Church, 1909 Windmill Lane, estimate of global extinction rates. He dollars of damage to human communi- Alexandria. originated the concept of debt-for-na- ties and infrastructure. Lovejoy will discuss the dramatic and ture swaps, produced groundbreaking Lovejoy’s presentation is hosted by damaging effects of climate change on work on the effects of fragmenting for- Mt. Vernon Unitarian Church’s Climate the Earth’s biodiversity and offer prac- ests, and worked with the United Action Team, recently launched by the Alex/Riverside Estates $599,900 tical and effective solutions for reducing Nations Foundation, the World Bank, congregation as a year-long project to 1-4 those impacts, as well as how saving and the Global Environment Facility. increase awareness and action around 8508 Cherry Valley Lane Prestigious Riverside Estate’s Large carbon-dioxide-absorbing forests can Lovejoy is currently a Senior Fellow at reversing climate change based on the OPEN & Popular Concord Model – 5BRs, slow climate change. the United Nations Foundation and uni- Drawdown model created by Paul 3BAs – 2 Car Garage w/many Lovejoy, later the founder of the PBS versity professor at George Mason Hawken. Register at eventbrite.com/e/ SUNDAY upgrades: Brand new double pane series Nature, introduced the term “bio- University’s Environmental Science and 74578948643 for this free event open to windows in 2019, New HVAC & logical diversity” in 1980, one of the Policy Department. the community. Refreshments will be HWH in 2018, beautiful upgraded reasons many consider him the “godfa- Rapidly warming global temperatures served. For more information, contact kitchen in 2007. Refinished hdwd ther of biodiversity.” During more than are putting stress on many species, rais- [email protected]. floors, bright sky lights in both the kitchen & hall bath. 20 year old roof w/30 year shingles. A beautiful & sturdy deck looks over a lovely landscaped & fenced-in backyard. This is a gem, priced well & will sell fast. Alex/Mt. Zephyr $476,000 8541 Mt. Zephyr Dr. Great price for this lovely two level solid NEW PRICE all-brick home with garage on 1/3 acre in Mt. Vernon community. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths. OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 Renovated eat-in kitchen, spacious and open, with sliding glass doors to private backyard. Charming front living room with ample windows, and wood burning fireplace with white, colonial style mantel. Spacious lower level has finished family room w/ 2nd fireplace and a bonus workroom. Conveniently located near Ft. Belvoir (10 mins), GW Parkway and Potomac River, Old Town Alexandria, Pentagon, and D.C.

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Alex/Wessynton $527,500 3102 Cunningham Drive Investors or Homeowners who want to SOLD build sweat equity: here it is! Solid bones but needs a total make over. Popular model (The Meadow) in sought after water oriented Wessynton community of contemporary homes. 4 bedrooms, 3 Baths, large kitchen, separate dining room, living room with fireplace. Master suite. Family Room w/fireplace. Lots of storage and workspace in basement. Amenities include tennis courts, community swimming pool, walking paths, and boat ramp on Little Hunting Creek which flows to the Potomac River. A half mile to Mount Vernon Estate and the George Washington Parkway.

Alex/Engleside $1,300,000 8734 Lukens Lane 4.128 acres zones R-2 for sale. There are 2 lots: 4/0 acres w/house (Tax UNDER CONTRACT Map 1101 01 0043) and .128 acre vacant land (1101 01 0043A). House on Property sold “AS IS” and NO AC- CESS given or allowed. Land Value only. Water, sewer, gas, electricity available. This land is adjacent to the houses on Halley Farm Ct. which were built in the 2010-2011 time frame.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 17-23, 2019 ❖ 5 News George Washington Chapter, The Great Pumpkin Patch Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution, Immanuel To Honor Three Compatriots fundraiser he George Washington Chapter, Virginia Society, Sons of supports Tthe American Revolution, will be honoring three chapter compatriots interred at the Pohick Episcopal Church Cem- local charities. etery, 9301 Richmond Highway, Lorton, Virginia at 12 Noon on By Jeanne Theismann Saturday, Nov, 16, 2019. The three compatriots are Robert Gazette Packet Armstrong, Scott Crampton, and Robert Duncan. Robert Duncan was the first President of the George Washington Chapter in 1954 and later served as Virginia Society SAR President in 1960-61. harlie Brown would be impressed. The

His wife, Marion Moncure Duncan, was the President General of Photo by Janet Barnett/Gazette Packet the Daughters of the American Revolution. The public is welcome Clegendary pumpkin to this solemn ceremony honoring these men. The Sons of the patch sponsored by American Revolution was founded in 1889 which also marked Immanuel-Church-on-the-Hill the 100th anniversary of George Washington taking the oath of opened for business Oct. 6 with a office of the President of the United States. The charter was es- volunteer bucket brigade unload- tablished by an Act of Congress and signed on 9 June 1906 by ing thousands of pumpkins ready SAR Compatriot President Theodore Roosevelt. It is the largest for sale to benefit local and inter- male lineage society in the U.S. and consists of 50 societies with national charities. th more than 500 local chapters, several international societies with Now in its 26 year, the Pump- over 33,000 members. Prominent members have included six- kin Patch fundraiser features teen U.S Presidents, Winston Churchill, and King Juan Carlos I of pumpkins sustainably grown on a Spain. All members have proven descent from either someone Navajo Indian Reservation near who provided military service during the Cause for Independence, Farmington, N.M., and trucked or provided material or financial support to the cause. Patriot across the country for sale in Al- ancestors are both male and female. The objects of our society Airman Christopher Thorne with his wife Kiara and son exandria. are to be patriotic, historical and educational. Contact Paul Camden choose the perfect pumpkin Oct. 13 at “The pumpkin patch is a won- Walden, George Washington Chapter, Virginia Society, Sons of Immanuel-Church-on-the-Hill’s annual Pumpkin Patch. derful ministry for many reasons,” the American Revolution, phone 703-346-2091, email The pumpkin patch is open seven days a week through said the Rev. Randy Alexander, [email protected] Oct. 31 and sales help benefit local charities. Rector of Immanuel. “The entire parish is involved. It’s our welcom- ing door to the community and it gives us the resources to do God’s charitable work.” All net profits from the pumpkin patch support the church’s outreach activities at the community, regional and international levels. Last year, over 25 charities received support ranging from Alex- andria charities working with homelessness and education, to regional anti-poverty programs, to international work including a children’s ministry in Haiti, nurses training in the Democratic Repub- lic of the Congo, and a hospital in Gaza. Local charities benefitting from the sale include ALIVE!, Carpenter’s Shelter, Inova Alexan- dria Hospital, Senior Services of Alexandria, Christ House and Community Lodgings. All sizes of pumpkins are available, from small hand-held “spookiesÓ to large pumpkins for jack-o-lanterns. Also for sale are homemade soups, baked goods and knitwear. The Immanuel-Church-on-the- Hill Pumpkin Patch is located at 3606 Seminary Road and open seven days a week through Oct. 31. www.immanuel-on-the- hill.org.

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Photo IDs can be Republicans) District 35 A Connection Newspaper used to vote up to one year after Rachna Sizemore Heizer (endorsed by Mark L. Keam (D), incumbent, unop- School Bond Ballot Question Democrats) posed the ID has expired. Acceptable This is the text of the public Vinson Palathingal (endorsed by Repub- forms of valid identification: Vir- school bond question that will be licans) District 36 ginia driver’s license, Virginia Ilryong Moon, incumbent (withdrawn) Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum, incumbent, on the Nov. 5, 2019, general elec- Karen A. Keys-Gamarra, incumbent (en- unopposed DMV-issued photo ID, United tion ballot: dorsed by Democrats) States passport, Employer-issued Shall Fairfax County, Virginia, con- Braddock District, School Board District 37 photo ID, Student photo ID issued tract a debt, borrow money, and is- Zia Tompkins (endorsed by Republi- David L. Bulova (D), incumbent, unop- cans) posed by a school, college, or university sue capital improvement bonds in Megan O. McLaughlin, incumbent (en- located in Virginia, Other U.S. or the maximum aggregate principal dorsed by Democrats) District 38 Virginia government-issued photo amount of $360,000,000 for the pur- L. Kaye Kory (D), incumbent, unop- ID, Tribal enrollment or other poses of providing funds, in addition Dranesville District, posed School Board tribal photo ID, Virginia Voter to funds from school bonds previ- Anastasia S. Karloutsos (endorsed by Photo ID card ously authorized, to finance, includ- Republicans) See Election Day, Page 11 8 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 17-23, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Passing the Le Refuge tradition Moving Back: Moving Forward from father to daughter ottles of Beaujolais Nouveau for the last 36 years sit on shelves on Bthe walls of Le Refuge on Wash- ington Street. They are inter- spersed with pictures from World War II donated by customers, a wood carving from the grandfather in France and lids from boxes of cheese “that you used to be able to bring back from France.” Anne-claire Fregnan, now full time manager of Le Ref- uge, points to a wooden lid on the wall; brie was my mother’s favorite cheese.” Anne-claire says her parents came to America in 1976 and worked in other places, her father at Le Gaulois in D.C. and her mother in the French restaurant that previously occupied the space where Le Refuge is located today. Back then they were wedged between an establishment advertising facials on the corner and a shoe store next door. But Anne-claire and her father think many things in Alexandria seem the same today. Photo by Shirley Ruhe/Gazette In 1983 Jean Francois Chaufour and his wife Francoise opened Le Refuge. Anne- claire was born two months later. Her father remembers they opened on a Friday night and had 30 covers. “It was crazy because he didn’t know what to expect the first night.” He quickly turned Le Refuge into his concept of “fine dining but in a casual atmosphere.” But Anne-claire explains her father devi- ated from the traditional French dining ex- Le Refuge on opening in 1983 with owners Jean Le Refuge today with daughter Anne- perience because he thought you shouldn’t Francois Chaufour and Francoise. claire Fregnan have to wait between courses. “He thought you should sit down and order a drink and are very well known for our onion soup.” worked so hard, a place where you could get it right away.” You should be able to have She says, “There is a couple who moved to be with your friends. It was so comforting a good dining experience in an hour and a Ashburn over 10 years ago who still return to so many people.” half so you could have a nice meal and then once a month for the onion soup. … And “We would all have dinner together at go to the Kennedy Center or Little Theatre you know it can take two hours to get here table 30 over there in the corner.” Her fa- of Alexandria. “And he believed your glass on a Friday night.” vorite dinner was hearts of palm and veal of Sancerre or Côtes de Rhône should be Anne-claire started coming to the restau- Normandy with cream, mushrooms and

Photo Contributed priced appropriately.” rant on Friday and Saturday nights when brandy. “I would fall asleep on le banquette Also Chaufour believed in consistency. she was about seven years old. “Oh my gosh. and my parents would sit chit chatting with The menu has changed little since the res- I lived in here. I remember the garlic smell the customers. They all lit cigarettes and taurant opened. Anne-claire says they had hit when you walked in. And people were See Le Refuge, Page 17 bouillabaisse (her mother’s favorite), Do- happy. My mother walked in with a huge ver sole, frog legs and Beef Wellington along smile.” She says, “My parents wanted to Anne-claire Fregnan, her husband, with onion soup on the original menu. “We create an atmosphere for people who had Hugh and their daughter, Savanna Oysters Meet Oktoberfest at Shirlington’s Shucktoberfest By Hope Nelson shorter supply than intended, this year also be on hand for some non-oyster fare. The Gazette Shucktoberfest has ensured a plentiful sup- Shucktoberfest operates on a ticket sys- IF YOU GO ply of the bivalves. tem. While entrance to the festival is free Shucktoberfest Village at Shirlington, 2700 S. Quincy St., Ar- ore oysters, more tents, even a “Probably double the oyster tents is go- for passersby, in order to try the food and lington food truck: Welcome to the sec- ing to be the largest difference from last drink, guests need to belly up to the cash Oct. 19 M Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. ond annual Shucktoberfest, year,” said Copperwood marketing director register. Each ticket is $35, which earns hosted by Copperwood Tavern and taking Mackenzie Ryan. “People were really upset guests 10 tasting tickets. Each ticket is good Tickets: $35 for a package of 10 tasting tickets; $300 for a VIP entry. place in the Village at Shirlington. Satur- that it took so long … to get an oyster, so for a 5-ounce tasting of beer or two oys- day, Oct. 19, 2019, 11a.m. – 5 p.m. we made that a top priority this year.” ters. The event, which has its origins with the In terms of raw numbers: That means fes- Coming with a group? Shucktoberfest young at heart can play a round of cornhole longtime Capital City Brewing’s Oktoberfest tival-goers will have their choice of 25,000 also offers VIP packages. A $300 price tag or giant Connect Four; little friends can also event, has taken a new angle and gotten oysters this year, served a number of differ- nets guests 80 event tickets to disperse partake of face-painting and balloon art. new life over the past couple of years as ent ways, including champagne shooters. among the group, as well as an eight-per- At its heart, the event runs on volunteers, Copperwood has taken the mantle from the Along with the oysters, breweries will be son table, eight commemorative beer mugs and this year Shucktoberfest sports 200 fallen Cap City and made the event its own. well-represented at the event. About 50 lo- and a private test. Of five existing packages, volunteers from various civic and sport “The main event is obviously the oysters cal and regional craft brewers, including two have already been sold, Ryan said. groups, as well as individuals who just want and the beer tent,” said Copperwood Old Ox, Devil’s Backbone, 2 Silos and Fair Shucktoberfest aims to be a family- to pitch in. And pitch in they will: Organiz- Tavern’s Lindsey Shields. And while last Winds, will be on hand to pour their wares friendly festivity, and along those lines, the ers are expecting 3500 to 4500 people, year, oysters were in high demand and, thus, for guests. The Meggrolls food truck will Kid Zone will be hopping. Those young and Shields says. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 17-23, 2019 ❖ 9 No one ever visits Hill House, especially not after dark. One of the best ghost stories of our time, this story is a chilling and mystifying study in mounting terror. Come join us – if you dare. SHOW DATES: OCT. 19 – NOV. 9, 2019

Little Theatre of Alexandria 600 Wolfe Street • 703-683-0496 www.thelittletheatre.com

Make sure that costumes are fire resistant, use reflective tape and opt for face paint instead of masks to help keep children safe this Halloween. Parents or other adult should accompany children under 12. Keeping Children Safe on Halloween

Adding glow-in-the-dark or reflective tape can help. Safety advocates offer tips “Children should carry a flashlight or glow stick so that they can see and be seen,” she said. “Parents ranging from costumes to should make sure that costume is flame resistant and they should add a reflective component.” trick-or-treating. The costume itself shouldn’t have accessories that pose hazards, says Franks. “For example, if your cos- By Marilyn Campbell tume includes a sword or knife, make it out of foam The Connection or cardboard or something flexible,” she said. When out-and-about trick-or-treating on Hallow- rom princesses to superheroes, within the een, retired pediatrician Julia Baker, MD, advises next two weeks, as Halloween approaches, parents to accompany children under the age of 12. Fmany children will be choosing a costume. “Parents know their children best and should use As children express their creativity with the their own judgement when it comes to allowing a help of wigs and light sabers, public safety advocates child to go trick-or-treating [without an adult],” she are encouraging caution both in costume selection said. Parents should make a plan with their child and mapping-out a Halloween about the route they’ll take so night route. they’ll know where to find them “There are several components “The same basic in an emergency situation. They to safety, first make certain the should also agree on the time costumes are well-fitted so they rules of pedestrian when a child should be back at aren’t a tripping hazard,” said safety also apply on home.” Tammy Franks, senior program Children should carry a cell manager for Home and Commu- Halloween. Cross the phone so that parents can con- nity Safety at the National Safety tact them if necessary, says Baker. Council. “Instead of masks that street in crosswalks, “Parents should definitely be able could obstruct their view try us- to reach their children on Hallow- ing non-toxic face point.” stay on the sidewalk een,” she said. “As hard as it It’s possible to use face paint that might be these days, parents it free of toxins, but doesn’t sacri- … and walk instead should stress to their children the fice a creative disguise, says Aieda danger of texting and keeping Turner of costume supply store of running when their head buried in their phones Total Fright in Arlington. “Mehron crossing the street so while trick-or-treating.” face paint is completely safe and Staying in well-lit areas and it’s made of aloe vera and cucum- that you don’t trip.“ trick-or-treating with a group of ber and doesn’t have any alcohol —Tammy Franks, Home and friends can help make Halloween which can irritate a child’s skin,” activities safer. “The same basic she said. “Almost all children’s cos- Community Safety at the rules of pedestrian safety also tumes made now, even elaborate National Safety Council apply on Halloween,” said costumes, are fire resistant.” Franks. “Cross the street in cross- When children are trick-or-treating without a par- walks, stay on the sidewalk instead of running ent, says Franks, drivers should be able to see chil- through yards and walk instead of running when dren, especially if they are wearing a dark costume. crossing the street so that you don’t trip.”

10 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 17-23, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion District 53 Marcus B. Simon (D), incumbent, unop- Election Day posed From Page 8 District 67 Karrie K. Delaney (D), incumbent, unop- District 39 posed Nick O. Bell (R) Vivian E. Watts (D), incumbent District 86 Ibraheem S. Samirah (D), incumbent, District 40 unopposed Dan I. Helmer (D) Timothy D. “Tim” Hugo (R), incumbent Virginia State Senate District 41 District 30 Eileen Filler-Corn (D), incumbent Adam P. Ebbin (D), incumbent, unop- John M. Wolfe (I) posed Rachel D. Mace (L) District 31 District 42 Barbara A. Favola (D), incumbent, un- Kathy K. L. Tran (D), incumbent opposed Steve P. Adragna (R) District 32 District 43 Janet D. Howell (D), incumbent Mark D. Sickles (D), incumbent Arthur G. Purves (R)

District 44 District 33 Paul E. Krizek (D), incumbent Jennifer B. Boysko (D), incumbent Richard T. Hayden (R) Suzanne D. Fox (R)

District 45 District 34 Mark H. Levine (D), incumbent, unop- J. C. “Chap” Petersen (D), incumbent, posed unopposed

District 46 District 35 Charniele L. Herring (D), incumbent, Richard L. “Dick” Saslaw (D), incum- unopposed bent, unopposed

District 47 District 36 Patrick A. Hope (D), incumbent, unop- Scott A. Surovell (D), incumbent, unopposed posed

District 48 District 37 Richard C. “Rip” Sullivan (D), incum- Dave W. Marsden (D), incumbent, un- bent, unopposed opposed

District 49 District 39 Alfonso H. Lopez (D), incumbent George L. Barker (D), incumbent Terry W. Modglin (I) S. W. “Dutch” Hillenburg (R)

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Experience the Nostalgia of an old-time Five & Dime Store “If we don’t have it, you don’t need it.” Hollin Hall Shopping Center 7902 Fort Hunt Rd., Alexandria, VA 22308 703-765-4110 [email protected] www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 17-23, 2019 ❖ 11 Entertainment LTA Stages “The Haunting of Hill House” Enjoy a gothic horror production just in time for Halloween. By Steve Hibbard The Gazette

o one ever visits Hill House, especially Nnot after dark. When three strang- ers are invited to join the mysteri- ous Dr. Montague at the eerie house on the hill, not even their darkest dreams could have prepared them for what awaits. Based on the 1959 gothic horror novel by Shirley Jackson, and considered one of the best ghost stories of our The cast of LTA’s “The Haunting of Hill House” in rehearsal. time, this story is a chilling and mystifying study in mounting ter- The cast of LTA’s “The Haunting of ror. The Little Theatre of Alexan- Photos by Stacey Becker Hill House” in rehearsal. The show dria (LTA) is staging “The Haunt- The Gazette runs from Oct. 19 – Nov. 9, 2019. ing of Hill House” from Oct. 19 – Nov. 9, 2019. what I agreed to produce I was in Hill House looking for a different psychic capabilities, which adds chance to laugh amid the fear, Director Maggie Mumford said horror because this is the opposite life. “She has spent all of her adult another dimension to her,” she chills, and horror.” she is an absolute nerd about all of my go-to for entertainment. life caring for her ailing mother, said. Pat Nicklin plays the role of Mrs. things Shirley Jackson (novelist), However, I knew that Alan and I with whom she had a ‘compli- Danielle Taylor plays the role of Montague, a formidable and domi- and the novel upon which this play would put together a great produc- cated’ relationship (to say the Mrs. Dudley, the housekeeper. nant woman who is a fervent be- is based is what started that tion team to do justice to this least). Searching for adventure “She’s a woman of few words who liever in her ability to communi- fandom. “I picked it up in October story,” she said. and also determined to make her doesn’t like people very much. cate with the “loving and suffer- 2016, looking for some spooky James Murphy plays the role of own choices for the first time in Taking care of Hill House gives her ing” spirits residing in Hill House. escapism, and I was expecting Luke Sanderson, the charming cad her life, she embraces her new life a certain level of job security since “She arrives with her ‘friend’ and some page turning pulp. But ‘The of the show. “Luke is a well-inten- in Hill House, despite all the warn- there aren’t any other people sidekick Arthur Parker, a headmas- Haunting of Hill House’ is deep tioned, well-educated, good-for- ing signs. However, as events in around willing to do the work. It ter of a boys’ school. They use a and dark and complex and so, so, nothing. the house become more central- also allows her to set her own planchette, otherwise known as a so funny. Though not explicitly stated in ized on her, she realizes it is harder work terms, which she greatly ap- Ouija board, to summon the spir- When I was looking for some- the script, it definitely comes to escaper her past than she proves of,” she said. its and cause chaos in their wake,” thing creepy to submit to LTA, I across that Luke has a troubled thought,” she said. Kirk Lambert plays the role of she said. wondered if there was a play ver- family history. While his parents Kathy Ohlhaber plays the role of Arthur, a macho lapdog. “He is the The Little Theatre of Alexandria sion of the book—and thank good- were most likely disappointed in Theo, the antithesis of Eleanor. headmaster of a boys’ school in is staging “The Haunting of Hill ness there was! A really good ad- the man he became, Luke seems “Although she seems to have it all New England. He is arrogant, full House” from Oct. 19 – Nov. 9, aptation too,” she said. mostly content with his lot in life, together at first glance, her per- of himself, super macho, and a bit 2019. Show times are Wednesdays In deciding to produce the show, and deals with his parental resent- sona runs deeper than red nail of a buffoon—the kind of person through Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sun- co-producer Stacey Becker said ment by pushing those memories polish and a verbose attitude – she people make fun of behind their days at 3 p.m. Tickets are $21 and she had never heard of the story to the back of his mind and lock- holds her own secrets, dreams and back,” he said. $24. before. “We were at a social func- ing them away with the swig of a self-doubts. Like many on-stage He added: “Arthur brings some The theater is located at 600 tion at the theater and Alan (Wray, flask like every other high-func- characters, she is complex, merg- levity to the dark and ominous Wolfe Street, Alexandria, VA producer) asked me to co-produce tioning adult,” he said. ing a loving, mothering attitude House as buffoons are wont to do, 22314. Call the Box Office: 703- this show with him and I happily Shannon Labadie plays the role towards Nell with sassy sarcasm and along with the brilliant Mrs. 683-0496 or visit the website at agreed. In fact, when I realized of Eleanor Vance, who comes to and an artist temper. She also has Montague, gives the audience a www.thelittletheatre.com. Calendar

Submit entertainment announce- 548-6288. Dead. It is a joyful time that helps reflections on the role of chance in many styles of band music in a ments at Art Exhibit:Twilight Zone. Through people remember the deceased and life. While some are actual games, relaxed atmosphere. Rehearsals are www.connectionnewspapers.com/Cal- Oct. 27, gallery hours at Del Ray celebrate their memory. The colors some refer to the role of games in Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the endar/. The deadline is noon on Friday. Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon and vibrancy of this holiday inspire life. Visit www.nfaa.org or call 703- Mount Vernon High School Band Photos/artwork encouraged. Ave. “Art Inspired by The Twilight artists of the Potomac Fiber Arts 548-0035. Room, 8515 Old Mount Vernon Zone” is a collection of work inspired Gallery. Themed work will be Mount Vernon Farmers Market. Road. No auditions. All instruments by the classic television series. An eligible for recognition by the jurors. Wednesdays (through Dec. 18), 8 needed. Contact Eric Leighty directly ONGOING opening reception is planned for Non-themed work will also be a.m.-noon at Sherwood Hall Regional 703-768-4172 or visit Art Exhibit: “Emotional Support: Friday, Oct. 4, 7-9 p.m. Fee exhibited. Visit Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. www.mvbands.com/join-us/. admission. Visit www.Potomacfiberartsgallery.com The McCutcheon/Mount Vernon Animals.” Through Oct. 27, daily, OCT. 1-31 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Thursdays until 9 www.DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits. for more. Farmers Market opened May 1 with p.m. at Scope Gallery, ground floor Art Exhibit: Day of the Dead. “Board | out of our minds!” an array of farm-fresh produce and Ghost & Graveyard Tour. Nightly at Studio 19 of the Torpedo Factory Art Through Nov. 3, at Potomac Fiber Through Nov. 10, gallery hours at the local foods, plus some new features 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Center, 105 North Union St. Kiln Arts Gallery, Torpedo Factory Art The Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. (fresh brewed coffee!). Visit second tour at 9 p.m. Departs from Club artists wax poetic on “Emotional Center, Studio 29, 105 North Union “Board | out of our minds!” relates to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Alexandria Visitor Center, 221 King th Support: Animals” in the St. The Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery the games we play. The included farmersmarkets. St., Alexandria. Follow an 18 - wholehearted exhibition of the exotic presents its juried show, Day of the works exhibit the creative means in Band Members Needed. Join the century costumed guide by lantern Dead. Neighbors in Mexico and which people developed board games Mount Vernon Community Band, a and domestic. Visit See Calendar, Page 13 www.scopegallery.org or call 703- Central America celebrate Day of the to reflect their thoughts and group of players who enjoy playing 12 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 17-23, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment

From Page 12 experience and even board an light through the charming streets of electric transit bus. RSVP if you Alexandria’s historic district known would like to showcase your electric Partners in Art as Old Town. On this tour, you’ll hear car by emailing Join a collegial group of artists to [email protected]. ghost stories, legends and folklore. share goals and get feedback on art- Visit the website: https:// You will also hear about unsolved work. Monthly meetings include mysteries, tales of romance and www.facebook.com/events/ discussions on exhibit opportunities, angry ghosts looking for revenge. 2448766682008935/ Appropriate for ages 9 and up. No Woodlands and Wetlands Tour. the creative process and the local art pets please. Admission: $15 for 10-11:30 a.m. At Green Spring scene. Artist can bring 1-3 works – adults; $14 for seniors, military and Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, complete or in progress – for feedback. law enforcement; $10 for children. Alexandria. (Adults) Experience All skill levels and media welcome. Visit the website: Green Spring’s wilder side. Take a Donations ($1-3) appreciated. Monthly alexcolonialtours.com. docent-led tour through the Virginia on the second Monday, 2-4 p.m. and Native Plant Garden, woodland fourth Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. at Del Ray FRIDAY, OCT. 18 stream valley and ponds, and learn Artisans gallery, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave. Garden Talk-Putting the Garden to how we protect these special places. Visit DelRayArtisans.org/partners-in- Photograph courtesy of Dawn Wyse Hurto Bed. 1:30-2:30 p.m. At Green Spring Hear about plants and wildlife, and art for more. Participants in Partners in Art meet to share their goals Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, view remnants of a globally-rare and get feedback on their artwork. Alexandria. (16-Adult) Enjoy the magnolia bog. Admire the fall display break from the summer heat as you with refreshments at the pond head back into the garden for some gazebo. $15/person. Register online end-of-season maintenance. Learn at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ from Extension master gardeners parktakes using code 900.4C7F or what you need to do to ensure that call 703-642-5173. your plants are well prepared for the Puppet Show. 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. cold weather, what needs pruning, At Oswald Durant Center, 1605 what needs transplanting and what Cameron Street, Alexandria. Tickets needs mulch. $10/person. Register are $6. Beech Tree Puppets perform online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ The Giant Turnip. An old man and parks/parktakes using code 493.0654 his wife lovingly tend their garden or call 703-642-5173. and grow a vegetable so large they can’t pull it up by themselves. This whimsical folktale is sung and told SATURDAY/OCT. 19 with hand-crafted rod and shadow Electric Vehicle Showcase. 9:30 puppets. The story celebrates caring a.m. to 12 p.m. At Thomas Jefferson for the earth and working together. High School, 6560 Braddock Road, Visit alexandriava.gov/WebTrac. Alexandria. Join Environment Civil War Shelter Program. 11 a.m. Virginia for an electric vehicle (EV) to 3 p.m. At Fort Ward Park, 4301 car show to celebrate environmental, West Braddock Road, Alexandria. consumer, and public health benefits Can you tell a Sibley tent from a dog of cleaner cars. Come learn about the tent? How did Civil War soldiers stay cars of the future and Virginia’s warm in camp? Find out the answers transition to electric cars. There will to these questions and more when be an opportunity to test drive a Fort Ward Museum presents the variety of electric vehicles on the market, ask EV owners about their See Calendar, Page 14

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 17-23, 2019 ❖ 13 From Page 13 broken items and receive free guided Entertainment assistance from volunteers. First- come, first-served. Services include living history program Civil War fabric mending, jewelry repair, lamp/ Shelter. This interpretive program small electrical appliance repairs, will explore a variety of tents and silver polishing, and more. Contact Mount Vernon shelter for Civil War soldiers. Sharon Wasserman at 703-768-6700. Reproductions of some major types of Sopranessence Fall Concert. 3-4:30 period tents will be set up and p.m. At Convergence, 1801 N. Farmers Market explained by Union Army Quaker Lane, Alexandria. interpreters, and Fort Ward’s The McCutcheon/Mount Vernon Farm- Sopranessence kicks off its fifth furnished Officers’ Hut, a typical season with “Let’s Start at the Very ers Market opened May 1 with an array of military structure in the Defenses of farm-fresh produce and local foods, plus Beginning....” (Root to Blossom) by Washington, will be open to the revisiting our roots and sharing some some new features (fresh brewed coffee!). public. A variety of camp life 17 local farmers and producers will sell of our favorite songs from past accessories, furnishings, and heating shows. From dueling Divas to the fresh, locally grown vegetables and fruits; methods for military harmonies of Puccini, your favorites meats; Chesapeake Bay seafood; breads accommodations will also be are sure to be here. Cost is pre-sale and pastries; honey, jams and jellies; displayed and discussed. Contact Fort thru Oct. 18: $20 General Admission; milk, cheese and eggs; herbs and plants; Ward Museum at 703-746-4848. $18 for Seniors/Military; $10 for and more. Wednesdays (through Dec. 24th Annual Art Safari. 12-5 p.m. At Youth. At-the-Door: $25 all tickets. 18), 8 a.m.-noon at Sherwood Hall Re- the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 Visit the website: gional Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. N. Union St., Alexandria. An www.sopranessence.org Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Alexandria tradition for almost a Country-Western Dance. At farmersmarkets. quarter-century, Art Safari returns for Lincolnia Senior Center, 4710 North a day of hands-on activities for kids Chambliss Street, Alexandria. The and families. Dozens of artists lead Northern Virginia Country-Western budding art enthusiasts in exciting Dance Association will hold a dance. and creative projects throughout the Lessons, 6-7 p.m. Open dancing, 7- building. Dress to get a little messy. 9:30 p.m. A DJ provides music. This event is perfect for children ages Couples and singles of all ages 5+. Younger children may need some welcome. Admission for NVCWDA extra help but will still have a lot of members $10; non-members $12; fun. Call 703-746-4570 or visit children under 18 accompanied by a www.torpedofactory.org. paying adult $5. Trial memberships Floral Design Workshop-Fall available at door for member level Flowers & Foliage. 1-2:30 p.m. At entry fee. Smoke-free, alcohol-free. Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green BYO refreshments. For more Spring Road, Alexandria. (16-Adult) information see www.nvcwda.org. Enjoy autumn’s rich colors and Specialty Tour: Death at the City textures by bringing them into your Hotel. 7-9 p.m. At Gadsby’s Tavern home. Learn how to create a unique, Museum, 134 N. Royal St., take-home floral design that Alexandria. Admission: $20.The City celebrates the season with the help of Tavern has been the site of many professional floral designer Betty Ann historic events, but also of macabre Galway. Learn tips and tricks of the ones. This special tour explores the trade to practice on your own designs stories of the people who breathed at home. $39/person. Register online their last breath at the hotel and the at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ scenes surrounding them. Bring your parktakes using code 30F.C61A or friends and raise a glass (drink call 703-642-5173. provided) to those who have come Fix-It Clinic. 2-4 p.m. At Martha before, from a famous actress to Civil Washington Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. Bring in your See Calendar, Page 15

14 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 17-23, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment At Long Last, Augie’s Reopens on King Street

By Hope Nelson IF YOU GO Gazette Packet Augie’s Mussel House and Beer Garden 1106 King St., Alexandria Hours: 11 a.m.-midnight Sunday-Wednesday; 11 t’s almost a law: Every renovation a.m.-1 a.m. Thursday-Saturday. project takes longer than expect. In the case of Augie’s Mussel House and tartare, tuna tartare, and more. I Admittedly, a sports-bar feel doesn’t take Beer Garden, what was intended to be a springtime reopening has become an root without a robust drink menu. Augie’s autumnal one, but Common Plate Hospi- is offering up 35 beers on tap and another tality partner Chad Sparrow says the wait 40 bottles and cans, as well as a craft cock- was worth it. tail program and wine. “We’ve completely transformed the And though the indoor dining rooms have space,” Sparrow said. “It’s unrecognizable geared up just in time for the weather to from what it was before.” turn cooler, the patio is still poised to be a What it was before, historically, was Le popular place. Gaulois, that longtime bas- “It’s definitely where everybody first goes APPETITE tion of French fare that to,” Sparrow said, even when the cooler closed in 2009. After a se- temperatures take hold. “We’re hoping to ries of openings and clo- be a nine- or 10-month-a-year patio.” sures from various businesses afterward, Following a soft launch event and a quiet Augie’s took over the space last year and opening on Oct. 7, Augie’s officially opened immediately opened its patio for seasonal Photo courtesy of Augie’s Mussel House and Beer Garden to the public on Tuesday, Oct. 8, and so far, dining while the interior renovations took Augie’s outdoor patio, which is dog-friendly, is destined to be a popular Sparrow says, the reception has been posi- place. dining and drinking space even when the temperatures dip. tive. Now, at long last, the indoor dining room “We have a great staff and really happy has opened anew, and with it the patio has Robinson Terminal that’s probably a couple the food and drink. And in those lanes, with the feedback we’ve gotten so far,” he seen a rebirth, too. 100 years old, Sparrow said. “We sanded it Augie’s is ready too. The restaurant offers said on the eve of Augie’s reopening. “But “We’ve gotten so many great modern and sealed it and put some lights into it and 10 different types of mussels, from the clas- the true test is coming in a couple days.” looks while actually adding in a lot of his- put it above the bar. It’s a really cool fea- sic (with garlic, onion, tomato and white Between the mussels, the history-meets- tory,” Sparrow said. Such looks include ture.” wine) to the Eastern shore (with corn, sau- modernity vibe and the thriving bar scene signage from the old Alexandria Marine The upstairs dining room has “more of a sage, crab broth and Old Bay), “which I inside and out, there’s a good chance Augie’s shop; a bar consisting of crushed glass formal setting,” while still remaining fairly think are going to be the biggest sellers,” will pass the exam. (mainly from empty Yuengling bottles) casual, Sparrow said. The downstairs, Sparrow said. Along with mussels, guests Hope Nelson owns and operates the Kitchen formed into an epoxy and lit up; and above meanwhile, takes on more of a higher-end can munch on housemade pretzels with Recessionista blog, located at the bar, “there’s an old wooden beam that sports-pub feel. beer cheese, five different kinds of wings, www.kitchenrecessionista.com. Email her any time we pulled out of the Potomac River” near But what guests are really there for are and heartier fare like ribeye steak, steak at [email protected]. Calendar From Page 14 War soldiers. You won’t look at this WEDNESDAY/OCT. 23 historic corner of Alexandria the Quarters of Confinement Talk. same again. Call 703-746-4242. Visit 7:30-9:30 p.m. At Alexandria’s www.shop.alexandriava.gov/ History Museum at the Lyceum, 201 events.aspx S. Washington Street, Alexandria. Concert: The Spheres. 7:30 p.m. At Cost is $5. The Alexandria Historical Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall, Society and the Office of Historic NVCC Campus, 4915 E. Campus Alexandria present a lecture by Drive, Alexandria. The Alexandria Douglas Sanford, Professor Emeritus Choral Society Celebrates its 50-year of Historic Preservation at the anniversary. Featuring composers University of Mary Washington in Gabriel Fauré (Requiem), Ola Gjeilo Fredericksburg, Virginia. Dr. Sanford (Sunrise Mass), and Alexandria’s will discuss research outcomes for the Jonathan Kolm (Pieces of Night), all Art Exhibit: Emotional Support: Animals. Virginia Slave Housing Project, a long- set for choir and strings. Brian J. Kiln Club artists wax poetic on “Emotional Support: Animals” in the wholehearted exhibition of the exotic and domestic. term effort to document, interpret, and Isaac is the Artistic Director of the The exhibit runs Sept. 30-Oct. 27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily and Thursdays until 9 p.m. at Scope Gallery, ground floor Studio 19 preserve slave-related buildings across Alexandria Choral Society of the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 North Union St. Visit www.scopegallery.org or call 703-548-6288. the state. While cabins and quarters (Alexandria), the Williamsburg represented white attempts to control Choral Guild (Williamsburg, VA), and practical and effective solutions for chance to see one of Wright’s houses aspects of enslaved African Americans’ the Founder / Artistic Director of OCT. 19-NOV. 9 reducing those impacts, as well as illuminated against a night sky. Grab lives, these occupants altered the Church Circle Singers (Annapolis, “The Haunting of Hill House.” At how saving carbon-dioxide-absorbing a drink, included in the price of the structures’ interiors and yards to their MD). Visit The Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 forests can slow climate change. The tour ticket, and walk through the own ends, finding ways to foster www.alexandriachoralsociety.org. Wolfe Street, Alexandria. Get talk is hosted by Mt Vernon Unitarian house on a leisurely, open house families and their own society. Visit the spooked by “The Haunting of Hill Church’s Climate Action Team. Free style tour with plenty of time to take website: https:// SATURDAY-SUNDAY/OCT. 19-20 House,” based on Shirley Jackson’s and open to the public. Register at stunning photos. $35. Visit alexandriahistorical.org/events/ Mount Vernon Fall Harvest Family 1959 gothic horror novel. Considered eventbrite.com/e/74578948643. www.woodlawnpopeleighey.org/ Days. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. At George one of the best ghost stories of our Contact [email protected]. The French Perspective. 7-9 p.m. At THURSDAY/OCT. 24 Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 time, this tale is a chilling and Hurricane Dorian Relief Concert. 4 The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington A Cappella Concert. 7 p.m. At The Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy., mystifying study in mounting terror. p.m. At Immanuel Chapel at Virginia Street, Alexandria. Cost is $10. The Atheneum, 201 Prince Street, Mount Vernon. Celebrate the autumn Show times: Wednesdays through Theological Seminary, 3737 Alexandria-Caen Sister Cities Alexandria.The Georgetown season with 18th-century activities Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 3 Seminary Road, Alexandria. Benefit Committee invites you to a lecture: Saxatones will perform everything for the whole family at Mount p.m. Admission: $21-24. Visit the concert to raise money for Hurricane The French Perspective on the 100 from alternative to pop to soul. Vernon. Take a horse-drawn wagon website: thelittletheatre.com. Dorian relief efforts in the Bahamas. Years War. Shakespeare’s Henry V Tickets $10 sold at the door. Free for ride and play colonial games on the No tickets for this concert. A free-will depicts the Battle of Agincourt Athenaeum members. RSVP to bowling green before heading to the SUNDAY/OCT. 20 offering will be received and people (1415) during the Hundred Years [email protected] Pioneer Farm to observe 18th- A Wild Solution to Climate give whatever they can. There will be War (1337-1453) as a heroic English century demonstrations and greet Change. 1 p.m. At Mt. Vernon a post-concert reception in the victory against improbable odds. FRIDAY/OCT. 25 General Washington. Find your way Unitarian Church, 1909 Windmill seminary’s Welcome Center. However, the battle made little Canine Halloween Cruise. 6:30 p.m. through a straw bale maze and listen Lane, Alexandria. World renowned difference and the war should and 8 p.m. At Alexandria City to the Itinerant Band play colonial biologist Tom Lovejoy will present “A TUESDAY/OCT. 22 actually be read as the story of Joan Marina, 1 Cameron Street, tunes. Sightseeing cruises are offered Wild Solution to Climate Change.” Twilight & Tipple Tours. 6-9 p.m. at of Arc’s resistance, a settled civil war Alexandria.Admission: $24.99 for at half the regular price. Admission: Lovejoy, founder of the PBS series Pope-Leighey House, 9000 Richmond and how the French state emerged adults; $15.75 ages 2-11; infants and Included in general admission ($20 Nature, will discuss the dramatic and Highway. Experience Frank Lloyd from the challenge of foreign dogs ride free. Visit adults; $12 youth). Visit the website: damaging effects of climate change Wright’s Pope-Leighey House by invasion stronger and more unified www.potomacriverboatco.com or call www.mountvernon.org. on the Earth’s biodiversity and offer twilight. This tour series is a rare https://shop.alexandriava.gov 703-684-0580. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 17-23, 2019 ❖ 15 Opinion Domestic Violence Awareness Mont By Delegate homicides reported in recent years have survivors and their families find safe, stable, Paul Krizek decreased since 1999 when data was first and affordable housing while they get back 24-hour Domestic & collected. This decrease may be attributed on their feet. Our Safe Places program Sexual Violence Hotline he month of to an increase in awareness, which is a step works with survivors in Fairfax County to October in the right direction. In order to continue help them become self-sufficient through 703-360-7273 Tmarks Do- combatting this crisis, we must promote financial planning, counseling, and legal mestic Vio- awareness of domestic violence so that vic- aid. We assist survivors regardless of in- alties should be put in place to deter this lence Awareness Month tims know they are not alone and that there come, language spoken, or immigration sta- dangerous behavior. Continuing to allow here in the Common- Paul Krizek are local organizations that will protect their tus. Through this work, I have seen what a this in Virginia with minimal punishment wealth. It was desig- anonymity and ensure they receive the help growing problem domestic violence has be- puts lives at risk. Something that everyone nated as such by the General Assembly in they need. come, and have also been exposed to many can do to support life-saving work prevent- 1989 and is an annual reminder of how In 2016 in Fairfax alone, 1,605 emergency things we can do legislatively in the Com- ing domestic abuse is to purchase a “KIDS important it is for us to continue to work to protective orders were issued against fam- monwealth to continue fighting against FIRST” or any Family and Children’s Trust prevent domestic abuse and to treat and ily or household members for acts of fam- domestic abuse. Fund (FACT) specialty license plate through support survivors across the Common- ily abuse involving violence, force or threat, During this next session, I plan to put for- the DMV, which I have written about in the wealth. and 258 children were provided with Emer- ward a bill that will increase the penalty past, participate in the tax write-off pro- Domestic violence is characterized as a gency Shelter with their parent or guard- for any person who deceptively installs or gram, or send tax deductible contributions pattern of coercive behaviors used by an ian. places an electronic tracking device and to FACT’s office in Richmond. FACT was individual to gain or maintain power and Across Virginia, 5,732 adults and children uses that device to track the location of any created by the General Assembly in 1986 control over another individual in the con- received 191,759 nights of emergency or person without their consent. With the in- to serve as a partnership between the pub- text of an intimate, dating, or familial rela- temporary shelter to escape domestic vio- creased availability of GPS devices, this lic and private sectors to raise funds for the tionship. Forms of domestic violence may lence. Every month in Fairfax County, do- method of stalking is being used more and prevention and treatment of a wide spec- be criminal (physical assault or stalking) or mestic violence hotlines receive over 240 more by intimate partners to track and con- trum of family violence. not (verbal abuse or financial control). Ap- calls with approximately a quarter of those trol their victims. This is especially concern- To report a crime, call the Fairfax County proximately 27% of women and 11% of victims requesting family abuse protective ing if victims are attempting to leave the Police Department at 703-691-2131 or, for men in the United States have experienced orders. Between 2010 and 2015, over relationship and escape to a safer location. emergencies, please call 911. If you or sexual violence, physical violence, or stalk- 400,000 calls were answered by domestic Currently, tracking an individual without someone you know is experiencing any form ing by an intimate partner. and sexual violence hotlines in Virginia. consent is only a Class 3 misdemeanor, of domestic violence, and you want to talk Sadly, 31% of all Virginia homicides in In my day job as the General Counsel for which is on par with unintentional damage about options and resources available, call 2014 were attributed to Family and Intimate Christian Relief Services here in Alexandria, to property or a monument and only is pun- the 24-hour Domestic & Sexual Violence Partner Violence. Thankfully, the number of I work every day to assist domestic violence ishable by up to a $500 fine. Harsher pen- Hotline at 703-360-7273. Obituary: Virginia Marie Cooper

June 1,1932-Oct 8, 2019 Mary Elizabeth Gibbons, sisters Young, and nephew SGT Gene ting through Mount Vernon, per- June Mary Cooper Barco, and Wilfred Cooper, Jr. And her be- severance, ability, and a seat be- irginia Marie Cooper, long Marion Estelle Cooper Burton, and loved friend and teacher Martha hind.” Vtime resident of the Mount brothers; David Lee Cooper, Gene Mary Dalton. She loved all different kinds of Vernon area, passed away Wilford Cooper, and Theodore Virginia leaves behind numerous music; and often recalled her peacefully at home on Oct. 8, Oliver Cooper, and by her grand- cousins and nieces and nephews. childhood being from a “singing” 2019. She was the beloved mother daughter, Marie Faith “Faye” She was the remaining matriarch family. She and her sisters would of Cynthia Louise Reiss, and Patti Young Burns along with her un- of the Cooper family, often send- harmonize and sing while doing Ann Price; grandmother of Vir- born infant daughter. Also pre- ing well wishes and photos to ev- the dishes. She said June was con- ginia Marie Price “Gina”, ceded in death by her beloved ery family member and their chil- tralto, Marian was alto, and she Stephanie May Reiss, and Kristen Aunts Ruth Helen Gibbons dren. She had great joy in sharing was soprano They often sang as Noel Price. Great Grandmother of Meagher, Clarine Janet Cooper her family history and acknowl- family, and grandma played piano. Demeitre Vincent Reiss, and Chris- Belt, Margaret Lauretta Cooper edging the lives of others. They would also sing Irish songs; tian Westcott Trader, and Great- Reagan, and Mildred Marie Coo- Virginia was born and raised in she was very proud of her Irish Great grandmother of Rhea Everly per Facchina; and cousin, Dorothy the Woodlawn, Mount Vernon area heritage, and the Irish Blessing Reiss “Dot” Clarine Belt and nieces off Richmond Highway and Coo- was one of her favorites Proceeded in death by parents Bonnie Sue Cooper Chumley, and per Road, so named after her fa- She got her first job at Fort Oliver Jacob Cooper “Pop” and Veronica Lee “Vicky” Cooper ther the late Oliver Jacob Cooper. Belvoir as a clerk typist. She had an honorable long career of 31 years with the Federal Govern- ment serving as a procurement Virginia Marie Cooper. professional and retired in 1987 from the Defense Fuel Supply Cen- Cooper Street was named after her ter, Cameron Station, Alexandria, late Grandfather, Frederick Cleve- VA. She loved our country, and land Cooper; the Coopers were proudly displayed the American early developers in the Woodlawn, flag on every occasion. Mount Vernon area. They built She lived in Alexandria for many many homes and lodging estab- years, and then moved to lishments; The Willows and the Sarasota, Florida, so that she could Rainbow Tourist Court in the 30s. be near the Gulf of Mexico that she The property were sold in the 60s loved dearly. She enjoyed watch- and Cooper Center, along with ing the sunsets, the warm Florida McDonalds is now where her fam- sunshine, and the crystal blue ily home used to be. waters. She took long walks on the She graduated from Mount Siesta Key beach. It was her favor- Vernon High School in 1949, ite place to sit and meditate. She where she said “I Virginia Marie loved the soft silky sand and col- Cooper, leave the answer for get- lecting seashells. 16 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 17-23, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

Le Refuge Tradition from Father to Daughter From Page 9 ing the wines and letting them age had after dinner drinks.” “because that’s what he did.” She She points in one direction ten had started working as a server in feet to the wall and says, “That Photo by Shirley Ruhe/Gazette the restaurant when she was 18 was the smoking section.” She and then gradually moved into points ten feet to the wall in the part-time management when her other direction and says, “That parents would return to France for was the non smoking section.” three months. “I didn’t sink the Today it is all non-smoking. Her ship.” But she acknowledges the father would make the drinks and assistance along the way of work the door on the weekends. Ricardo, an irreplaceable em- “That was back when they had the ployee, who has been with Le Ref- Rob Roy, French 75’s and old fash- uge for 31 years. ioned cocktails. But the Cosmo has Anne-claire says they have a lot stuck and the dirty martini and of regulars including a woman Anne-claire points to me- Manhattans.” And she adds that who has been dining there two-to- mentos crowding the walls today people flock for their signa- three times a week for twenty of La Refuge ture drink which is made with years. But they also get a lot of peach schnapps, champagne and fresh raspberries. new customers, some from France. Anne-claire says her father brought his recipes with “With the internet you can stretch your information. him to Le Refuge. He had worked in luxury hotels in You can even see our location from France on Google England and the South of France “and he had al- maps.” She adds that Le Refuge is number two out most a gift.” He had baked and cooked all the time of 900 restaurants on Trip Advisor. as a kid. His own favorite menu item is the liver with As the restaurant moves forward, Anne-claire says, caramelized onions with a veal demi glace sauce. “I have absorbed a lot of my father’s ideas. I was Now Chaufour has gradually stepped out of the raised with his concept, and I think he is proud that management of the restaurant due to health issues I embraced it on my own.” and has turned the reins over to Anne-claire who History may be repeating itself. Anne-claire says works with her husband Hugh Fregnan. Hugh’s par- their seven-year-old daughter, Savanna, now comes ents had owned Maison de Crêpes in Georgetown to the restaurant on Saturday mornings and puts the and Alexandria, and he remembers living over the fresh flowers on the tables and fills the ice buckets.” restaurant for years. She explains, “Ricardo gives her two dollars. Savanna Anne-claire now manages the everyday operations, loves it. Maybe a third generation will follow, keep ordering the fresh meat every day and fish, choos- going and not changing it.”

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 17-23, 2019 ❖ 17 No Soap. Bulletin Submit civic/community announcements at Radio. ConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar. Photos and artwork welcome. Deadline is Thursday at noon, at least two weeks before event. By KENNETH B. LOURIE THURSDAY/NOV. 7 This is a punchline to a joke I heard 50-plus Skilled Workforce Career Fair. 11 a.m. to 1:30 years ago during my adolescence. I never knew p.m. At Edison High School Academy, 5801 what the actual joke was, but somehow it was Franconia Road, Alexandria. High school thought to be funny. And so too was it funny the students and recent grads interested in other day when preparing to take a shower at construction-related trades, service industries, home, I noticed that the bar of soap waiting for manufacturing, and information technology are TLPU[OLZOV^LY^HZYHaVY[OPUHUKPUZ\MÄJPLU[ invited to attend the Apprenticeships and Skilled Workforce Career Fair at Edison Academy. The for the task at hand. I then opened the bath- fair encourages interest in the skilled career room vanity where I knew I had back up and fields that are attainable through two-year saw there was only one bar remaining. It was degree programs, certifications, apprenticeships the last hold-out of an eight pack I had bought or on-the-job training. Fairfax County high many months ago. As Maurice Chevalier sang school students, recent graduates, and their in the movie “Gigi:” “Ah. I remember it well.” parents are invited to attend this free event to And remember it well as I remember other meet business, education, and industry leaders similar bulk-type purchases. Sometimes, being from Northern Virginia who offer skilled workforce employment, education, training, and diagnosed with a “terminal” form of cancer apprenticeship programs. interferes in the most unusual way. When I buy things or make arrangements VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ÔLU[OL\ZLILULÄ[PZPU[OLM\[\YL0»SS Assistance League of Northern Virginia, a VM[LU^VUKLYPM0»SSZ[PSSILHSP]L[VHJ[\HSS`KL- volunteer nonprofit, invites community members YP]L[OLILULÄ[MYVT[OPZKH`»ZJVTTP[TLU[(Z to join the organization to participate in its involves the soap; that day in the supermarket Reading Express program. Volunteers provide aisle, I was really looking for a two- or a three- one-on-one tutoring to first grade students during the school year. To learn more contact pack, not an eight-pack, hesitating to over- VP Membership Mary Gronlund at buy when I may under-use. I suppose if I had [email protected] or Program Coordinator Lynn WSLU[`VMTVUL`HUKML^LYÄUHUJPHSJVUJLYUZ Barron at [email protected]. [OHU0KVUV^0^V\SKU»[OH]LNP]LU[OPZZVHW United Community (formerly UCM), with main W\YJOHZLHU`[OV\NO[H[HSS)\[0»TTLUV[ office located at 7511 Fordson Road, somebody else. Alexandria, seeks volunteers for Food Pantry (UKZVTL[PTLZ0KVU»[^HU[[VILTL assistance, Early Learning Center teacher aides, 0»KYH[OLYILZVTLIVK`LSZL:VTLIVK`LSZL basic needs counselors, youth tutors and mentors, office administration/data entry, and who throws a bit more caution to the wind. community outreach. Flexible hours and Somebody who damns the torpedoes and goes schedules. Opportunities for all ages to serve, M\SSZWLLKHOLHK:VTLIVK`ÔV»ZHIP[MHZ[ including community service hours. More info at and furious and less slowsky, if I can invoke ucmagency.org/volunteer-opportunities or metaphorical Comcast turtles into the conversa- email [email protected]. tion. Nevertheless, at the end of the day (at the Operation Paws for Homes, a Virginia based beginning, too), I may not be Sammy Davis Jr., 501(c)(3) organization seeks volunteers, but “I Gotta Be Me.” especially to foster dogs. See (UKºTL»PZZVTLVULÔVKVLZU»[[OYV^ www.ophrescue.org for information and all volunteer opportunities. caution anywhere, has never sworn at a torpedo RSVP, a volunteer network for seniors seeking and loves turtles, especially when they beat service opportunities in and around Fairfax hares. My approach to this excruciating cancer County, Arlington County and the City of ordeal is to keep my glass half full, compart- Alexandria, offers a wide array of opportunities for mentalize, be positive about the negative and volunteers 55 and older. RSVP volunteers enjoy not “Live Like You Were Dying,” as sung by Tim flexible schedules, free accident and liability McGraw, but to live like I was living. Which to insurance while serving, optional mileage and TLOHZTLHU[[VSP]LUVYTHSS`HZPM0KPKU»[OH]L meal reimbursement and are invited to volunteer group projects and social gatherings. To sign up stage IV lung cancer, with no bucket list or ur- for an upcoming orientation, email Carly Hubicki gency about anything; and to assimilate having at [email protected] or call RSVP at cancer into my life as just another variable, like 703-403- 5360. To learn more about RSVP, visit the weather or the Red Sox bullpen. www.rsvpnova.org. Unfortunately, and it might just be me (Oh, Line Dance Instructor needed for the Gum really), but this kind of soapy mundane minu- Springs Senior Program once a week on either [PHLKVLZVJJ\W`0»TUV[ZH`PUNWYLVJJ\W` Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Volunteer [OV\NOT`^VYSK)\[P[KVLZU»[ULJLZZHYPS` Solutions, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711. Volunteer Fairfax makes it easy for individuals occupy it because I have cancer. It occupies and families, youth and seniors, corporate P[ILJH\ZL0»TTVYLSPRLT`TV[OLY[OHU0HT groups and civic clubs to volunteer. Fulfill hours, T`MH[OLYHUKJHUJLYVYUV[P[»ZÔH[0KV(UK give back, or pay it forward through a variety being exactly who I am in spite of my diagnosis service options. Visit www.volunteerfairfax.org PZOV^0»]LYVSSLK[OYV\NO[OLZLSHZ[WS\Z or call 703-246-3460. `LHYZ0[»ZILLUHSP]PUNMVYÔPJO0YLTHPU STEM VOLUNTEERS. The American Association extraordinarily grateful and to be honest about for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) needs it: amazingly lucky. scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and physicians to assist K-12 STEM (Science, Moreover, I make the same jokes, with or Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) teachers without punchlines, do the same impressions, in the Northern Virginia Area, during the 2016- invoke the same popular culture references and 17 school year. In the 2015-16 school year, the make decisions as I always have. In addition, numbers of STEM volunteers in Northern I allocate resources, juggle funds and plan for Virginia were: Fairfax County - 40, Arlington - the future while being mindful of the present 20, and Alexandria - one. Details of the likewise as I always have. My diagnosis certain- collaboration are worked out between the S`KLÄULZTLI\[0[YÙV[[VSL[P[JVU[YVSTL teacher and the volunteer, and may involve Still, its reality seeps into every decision I make, giving demonstrations, assisting in lab experiments, lecturing on special topics, MYVTZVHW[VU\[Z0[»Z[OLLSLWOHU[PU[OLYVVT assisting with homework, etc. The hours are HUK[OLWLIISLPUT`ZOVLHJ[\HSS`[OH[»Z[OL flexible, and volunteers attend a one-day neuropathy in my feet). training in September before being assigned to Still I have to take things in stride - or else. schools. To see how volunteers are assisting When I saw that last remaining bar of soap, it their teachers, view the video clips at conjured memories of the tightrope I have to www.seniorscientist.org. To volunteer, contact walk (Leon Russell not withstanding). And it [email protected]. gave me pause: Wow, I made it through that Fairfax County’s Community Services Board is seeking volunteer office assistants. Volunteers entire pack. Now what? Soap. No radio. And so are needed to assist CSB staff with greeting it goes. guests, making reminder phone calls, data entry, filing, shredding, stocking shelves, and other duties as needed. Hours are flexible, but would Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for be during normal business hours. Visit The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/csb/viva/volunteers.htm for more. 18 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ October 17-23, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com SPECIAL SAVINGS FOR YOUR TOYOTA

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