Vol. 15 No. 44 Happy Thanksgiving! Mount Vernon, Lee, and Alexandria November 23-30, 2016 50 Cents IMVH Unveils State-of-the-Art Emergency Dept. By STEVE HUNT the total $4 million needed to complete Staff Writer project. Every year, about 40,000 people come to IMVH CEO Deborah Addo noted that the the emergency department at Inova Mount ED completion occurred on the 40th anniver- Vernon Hospital for medical services. sary of the hospital and commented, “I like to That amounts to roughly 3,300 a month, think it gets a little better every year.” 769 a week and 109 every day. Addo noted that while there may not be And as of 3 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, that many local residents who require to be those arriving at the IMVH ED seeking admitted to IMVH, there are tens of thou- assistance, in some cases life-threatening, sands who use the emergency department will be being treated at the newest emer- every year. gency department in Fairfax County. “We are here for the entire community,” Tuesday evening, IMVH held a ribbon- Addo said. cutting ceremony for the Veatch Family In addition to Veatch, Addo recognized Emergency Department, a state-of-the-art Mark and Brenda Moore who earlier had facility featuring 35 all-private treatment committed $2 million to the new patient rooms, new “fast track” rooms to treat less tower at the hospital and “who lit the spark serious injuries, improved ambulance ac- for so many others,” including Veatch. cess, new cardiac emergency rooms and a Dr. Everett Embrey, chair of emergency specialized pediatric treatment area among Staff photo/Steve Hunt services at IMVH, pointed out that even be- its many amenities. Lead donor of the Veatch Family Emergency Department at Inova Mount Vernon fore the new ED opened, IMVH’s ED had The Inova Foundation noted that support Hospital, Jeff Veatch, cuts the ribbon for the new ED Tuesday, Nov. 15, just received a 97 percent patient satisfaction from generous neighbors, in particular hours before it opened at 3 a.m. on Nov. 16. With Veatch, are, from left, Del. rate — among the highest in the country. Waynewood resident Jeff Veatch, was key (D-44th), state Sen. Scott Surovell (D-36th), Mt.Vernon Supervisor He described the hospital’s ED as “truly to the major upgrade of the emergency de- Dan Storck, IMVH CEO Deborah Addo, Courtney Elliott, RN, nurse manager of the safety net of the community” and as- partment. the emergency department, Everett Embrey, MD, chair of emergency services sured attendees that when when they Veatch, a local entrepreneur, committed a (partially obscured), Ty Veatch, Sydney Veatch, Amiya Veatch, and Inova toured it following the ribbon-cutting $2 million lead matching gift to help meet president and COO Mark Stauder. See New ED Page 3 Chamber Honors First Responders By MARY PADEN Contributing Writer Fairfax County police, firefighters, and other first responders from Mount Vernon and Lee districts, as well as Fort Belvoir, were honored at an awards banquet spon- sored by the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce Friday at the Hilton Spring- field Hotel. Staff photo/Steve Hunt Twenty-one awards were presented by The Mount Vernon home where a man allegedly set a woman on fire. guest emcee Jonathan Elias of ABC7 / WJLA-TV who kept up a humorous ban- ter throughout the ceremony. Entertain- Police Say Man ment was provided by CAMMO, a band of members with military connections. Ignited Woman The awards were presented by the various Fairfax County police are searching for station commanders and by Lee Supervi- Engleside area man Lewis Edward Reeder sor Jeff McKay of Lee District and Mount who is accused of setting a woman on fire Vernon Supervisor Dan Storck. early Saturday morning. A few of the award descriptions gave Detectives have obtained a warrant for glimpses into the work of meritorious po- Reeder’s arrest and are seeking the public’s licing and firefighting. One officer was- re help in locating him following the incident warded for handling a domestic violence which occurred about 1:40 a.m. situation according to methods encouraged Police and fire units responded to a home under new crisis intervention training. in the 4900 block of Keeler Street for the Photo/Mary Paden Police Officer of the Year at the Franconia report of a house fire and a disorderly man, FCFRD Officer of the Year station, Police Officer First Class Daniel A. police reported. FCPD photo Capt. Leroy “Sam” Butler See Tribute Page 10 See Fire Page 4 Lewis Edward Reeder COMMUNITY LIFE

Courtesy photos Area Centenarians Celebrate at The Fairfax The Fairfax retirement community recently hosted a celebration for local residents in the Northern Region who are turning 100-years-old or older. There was lunch, a ceremony and a speaker, the founder of the National Centenarians Awareness Project, Lynn Peters Adler. Above, from left, at the luncheon: Kay St. John who is 101 with Clive Watson who is 102; Vera Punke who is 101 and Ray Renola who is 100; and Colonel Scudder and his sons. Scudder celebrated his 101st birthday at the party.

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Weekend Parade is the larg- For event tickets or more in- The weekend’s activities begin est fundraising activity for The formation about The Campagna at 9 a.m. Friday with the open- Campagna Center as is coor- Center and the Scottish Christ- ing of the Heather & Greens Day dinated and planned by the Ju- mas Walk Weekend go to www. sales at The Campagna Center, nior Friends of The Campagna campagnacenter.org. 418 S. Washington St. Hours of Center,which since 1970 has — Steve Hunt the sales on both Friday and Sat- urday are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sales provide the opportu- nity for shoppers to purchase a Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Auxiliary Presents: variety of wreaths, garlands and fresh heather bundles to add fes- Grand Re-Opening of tive flair to any home during the File photo Select Seconds Thrift Store holiday season. Santa greets the crowds at last year’s Scottish Walk Parade. The “Taste of Scotland” will Alexandria — A grandSaturday, re-opening of Nov. the Select 19 Seconds thrift shop be held Friday evening at a new For many Alexandria residents home tour providing the rare op- (formerlyMonday thru on RichmondFriday: 10 Highway)a.m. to 4 p.m. is planned • Saturday: for early 10 a.m. November. to 2 p.m. location this year, The Atrium the highlight of the weekend is portunity to stroll through some Look for our next ad in703 the 617 Voice 4889 for the re-opening date. Building at 277 South Washing- the Scottish Christmas Walk Pa- of Old Town’s most splendid (formerly on Richmond Highway) ton St. The event begins at 6:30 rade featuring marching units homes all decked out for the p.m. with a patron hour. General filled with the magnificent tar- holidays by acclaimed interior Select Seconds admission runs from 8 p.m. to tans of dozens of Scottish Clans, designers and local florists. 5834 D North Kings Highway 10:30 p.m. the stirring sound of Scottish The home tour run from 11 a.m. Alexandria, VA 22303 The festive event features a bagpipes and drums, Scottish to 4 p.m. Homes on this year’s Scotch tasting menu including a dancers, reenactment groups, tour are located at 314 S. Saint Now accepting applications variety of Scotches direct from Scottie dogs, elected officials Asaph St., 407 Duke St., 300 S. for Thrift Shop Volunteers. Scotland distilleries, Scottish ale and dignitaries, classic cars, and, Lee St., 208 N. Royal St., 205 sampling, beer, wine and food. of course, Santa Claus himself. S. Fairfax St., St. Paul’s Episco- The Patrons Hour features rare, The parade, which is held rain pal Church, 228 S. Pitt St., and top-shelf Scotch and passed hors or shine, starts at the corner of Historic Christ Church, 118 N. d’oeuvres. St. Asaph and Wolfe streets, Washington St. Tickets are $35. Come Dine With Us! Individual general admission traveling north across King Proceeds from all events bene- tickets are $110/person, individ- Street, and winds through Queen fit The Campagna Center’s core Lunch Hours: ual patron hour tickets are $180/ and Fairfax streets, concluding programs that assist children and Serving Luncheon person or $290/couple. at Market Square in front of Al- families from cradle to career Buffet every day In addition, a Scotch seminar exandria’s City Hall. The parade by providing high quality early Monday – Sunday: will be held at 8:30 p.m. for an is immediately followed by a learning experiences, preschool 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. additional upgrade charge of massed band concert of bagpip- programs, enrichment learn- $20/general admission or $10 ers. ing and guidance through hight patron admission. Also on Saturday is the holiday school, as well as English lan- Dinner Hours: Sunday – Thursday: 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. New ED Now Open at IMVH Friday & Saturday: 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. New ED from Page 1 Physicans, Thomas DePasquale He pointed out that IMVH al- ceremony, “you guys won’t be and Rafik Djida, Ray and Shais- ready has the best rehab program disappointed.” ta Mahmood, Matt and LeeAnn in the mid-Atlantic and the world- Then it was time to introduce “the Murrell, Edwin A. Sheridan IV, class facility could not have been man of the hour” Jeff Veatch. Mr. and Mrs. John D. Veatch, the accomplished without the part- Primary Care Doctors Group Veatch acknowledged that IMVH medical staff, Brian and nership with the community. Moore inspired him to get in- Lisa Karlisch and Asif and Sun- However, he noted that there is Mount Vernon Office (adjacent to Mount Vernon Hospital) volved and that when he realized na Mahmood, noted that Inova nothing more important at IMVH Dedicated 2616 Sherwood Hall Lane, Ste. 303 the need for a new ED at IMVH, Health System itself also made a than its emergency department. to providing 703-799-1118 “I was blessed to be able to give significant investment in the hos- “It’s the most critical resource personalized back to the community. pital upgrades. we can offer and that the commu- and comprehensive “That was a no-brainer for me,” Addo praised Inova for its “un- nity needs,” said Stauder, adding medical care: said Veatch, who added that he waivering support” of IMVH, that he planned on being there at t Preventive care recently underwent surgery there pointing out that the health sys- 3 a.m. t Immunizations t which cured him of a potentially tem has contributed $80 million “I want to see the first patient Physicals t life-threatening condition. for renovations and improve- served,” he said. Elder Care Addo, while grateful for the ments to the hospital. As for Addo, she couldn’t help Now accepting new patients support of Veatch, Moore and Inova president and COO Mark but plug the “$2 million club” and and same-day appointments. many others in community who Stauder remarked that today is assured others there and in the Bejjenki S. Chary, MD Aladdin Bolad, MD supported the project including “a day of thanksgiving for every- community that they are ready, 703-799-1118 Board Certified Board Certified members of the IMVH Auxil- thing that we have been able to willing and able to accept anyone (Internal Medicine) (Internal Medicine) iary, Commonwealth Emergency accomplish together.” who wants to sign up anytime. November 23-30, 2016 3 CRIME LOG Legislator Report The following incidents were report- cell phone from business was also charged with carrying a con- ed by the Mount Vernon District Sta- *6300 block of South Kings High- cealed weapon and Hicks was charged tion of the Fairfax County Police De- way, clothing from business with illegal possession of narcotics. Indigenous Peoples Day partment for the period Nov. 18 – 14. *2300 block of Huntington Avenue, By Del. PAUL KRIZEK who deserve to have their his- merchandise from business COMMERCIAL BURGLARY (D-44th) tory and culture acknowledged COMMERCIAL ROBBERY *2500 block of Parkers Lane, wallet Last year, I proposed legisla- and appreciated: from residence *Telegraph Road. BP Gas Station tion that designated the day *North Kings Highway (New China *6700 block of Richmond Highway, 5700 block — Nov. 11, 6:37 a.m. An before Thanksgiving as Indig- Chickahominy - Taste) — 5910 — Nov. 14, 1:25 p.m. A merchandise from business employee came to open the business man entered the restaurant, displayed *7800 block of Richmond Highway, and noticed damage to the cash reg- enous People’s Day. The day Charles City County a handgun and demanded money from cell phone from business ister. Apparently no cash was kept in before Thanksgiving is the day Eastern Chickahominy - an employee. The suspect fled with *1600 block of Belle View Boule- the register overnight, cigarettes were when the Pamunkey and Mat- New Kent County an undisclosed amount of cash; the vard, merchandise from business stolen. taponi tribes present a deer and Mattaponi - Mattaponi River/ victim was not injured. The suspect *2300 block of Huntington Avenue, turkey to the Virginia governor King William County was described as black, in his 30s, beer from business LARCENIES as part of a 338 year tradition as Upper Mataponi - about 6 feet tall and approximately *6100 block of North Kings High- their tax tribute. King William County 200 pounds. He was wearing a black way, merchandise from business *6500 block of Frontier Drive, cell The Mattaponi and Pamunkey Nansemond - Cities of Suffolk jacket, black pants and a black mask. *7700 block of Richmond Highway, phones from business have reservations based in co- and Chesapeake merchandise from business *5800 block of Kingstowne Boule- lonial-era treaties ratified by the Rappahannock - Indian Neck/ BURGLARY *7900 block of Richmond Highway, vard, merchandise from business credit card from residence *8500 block of Cinder Bed Road, colony in 1658 and their treaties King & Queen County *Pantano Place 8000 block — Nov. *8600 block of Richmond Highway, property from residence included providing this tribute Monacan Indian Nation - 16 between 9 a.m. and 3:29 p.m. Entry merchandise from business *5900 block of Wood Field Estates to the Crown, now replaced by Bear Mountain/ was forced into a home and electronics *8200 block of Russell Road, mer- Drive, property from residence the Commonwealth. The tribute Amherst County were reported missing from inside. chandise from business *5900 block of Kingstowne Towne will be ceremoniously handed Pamunkey - Pamunkey River/ Center, shoes from business over to the Governor at 10 a.m. King William County LARCENIES The following incidents were report- *7800 block of Lewis Chapel Circle, Working together with local Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) - ed by the Franconia District Station cash from residence *7900 block of Audubon Avenue, tribal leaders to find a day in Courtland/Southampton of the FCPD. *7800 block of Lorton Road, com- the calendar that would recog- County clothing from business puter from business *2100 block of Forest Hill Road, ARMED ROBBERY *6400 block of Springfield Towne nize our Virginia tribes and their Nottoway of Virginia - purse from vehicle Center, cash from business historic and current contribution Capron/Southampton County *3600 block of Drews Court, cell *Franconia Commons Drive 6300 *8400 block of Frye Road, beer from to our Commonwealth, the day Patowomeck - Stafford County phone from vehicle block — Nov. 14, 8:55 p.m. A food de- business before Thanksgiving was the *6600 block of Richmond Highway, livery driver arrived at the home with *7400 block of Mount Vernon Square day that they decided upon as My hope is that this day will an online order. The homeowner told Center, cash from business the best day to be recognized as raise awareness for Native the driver they had not placed an order, *2500 block of Parkers Lane, license Virginia’s Indigenous People’s Americans in Virginia and COMMUNITY so the driver left and continued on with plate from vehicle Day. The General Assembly educate the general public on other deliveries. At some point, a man *8000 block of Richmond Highway, unanimously voted to pass the historic and current struggles wallet from business flagged the driver down and told him legislation as a joint resolution of these tribes. The role our NOTES the online order was his. As the driver *8600 block of Richmond Highway, approached, the man displayed a hand- merchandise from business and this year is the first year In- American Indian tribes played, SFDC Thonen gun. The driver dropped the food and *6000 block of Crown Royal Circle, digenous People’s Day will be and continue to play, in shap- Awards Dec. 1 fled back to his car. The suspect picked property from vehicle commended in Virginia. ing the history and culture of the up the bag of food and fled on foot. *7700 block of Gunston Plaza, mer- I decided to sponsor the leg- Commonwealth deserves to be The Southeast Fairfax Develop- There were no injuries. The suspect chandise from business islation because Native Ameri- acknowledged and appreciated, ment Corporation will host the was described as black, He was ap- *6600 block of Springfield Towne cans are too often marginalized through learning from educa- 2016 Mary Thonen Richmond proximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, with a Center, merchandise from business through a lack of access to edu- tional resources that focus on Highway Beautification Awards on slim build. He was wearing black pants *5500 block of Vincent Gate Terrace, cation, and the problem is com- the traditions, culture and back- Thursday, Dec. 1, from 4:30 p.m. and a black, “beanie style” hat. cell phones from business pounded with a lack of recogni- ground of Native Americans. It to 7 p.m. *5700 block of Backlick Road, li- tion for the issues confronting is a day to celebrate the heritage The awards presentation will be ROBBERY WITH ARREST cense plate from vehicle held in conjunction with the grand *6700 block of Bland Street, cell Native Americans both on the of Native Americans, our Indig- opening of Towne Place Suites at Lorton Station Blvd./Harrover Place phone from business federal and state levels. There enous people, and for both na- 8632 Woodlawn Court. — Nov. 12, 8:12 p.m. A 34-year-old *6100 block of Franconia Road, cred- is an overall misinformation and tive and non-native cultures to The Mary Thonen Awards are man was shopping at a local busi- it card from business confusion about the eleven state unite so the many aspects of na- presented to local businesses that ness and saw two men outside asking *6100 block of Franconia Road, jew- recognized tribes in Virginia tive culture can be shared. demonstrate an effort to improve people for money. The man walked out elry from business the appearance of their properties. of the business and a short time later, *9800 block of Hagel Circle, license Ten businesses along the Rich- both of the other men approached him plates from vehicle mond Highway corridor, from the threatened him with a knife and de- *5900 block of Kingstowne Towne Beltway to Fort Belvoir, will be manded money. The suspects eventu- Center, liquor from business recognized, with the top three re- ally fled with the victim’s cell phone, *7600 block of Marin Woods Court, Area Woman Set on Fire ceiving trophies. after striking him in the head with the license plate from vehicle Photos of the businesses are taken handle of the knife. The victim did not *6600 block of Springfield Towne Fire from Page 1 to determine exactly how Reeder in June and July with a commit- require medical attention. He was able Center, headphones from business Firefighters put out the fire and allegedly set the victim on fire. tee of local volunteers selecting to watch the suspects get on a Fairfax *6600 block of Springfield Towne discovered a 64-year-old woman She was taken to a hospital and the winners. Criteria is based on Connector bus. He called 911 and pro- Center, wallet from business general aesthetics of the plantings who had been badly burned. police reported Saturday that her vided the bus number and a description *3300 block of Tennessee Drive, and/or accent materials such as “It appears the couple got into injuries are believed to be life- of the suspects. Officers located and medication from residence benches and fountains, as well as an argument and the suspect, threatening. stopped the bus a short distance away. how well maintained the property Lewis Edward Reeder, of the Anyone with information as to The suspects were located on the bus. STOLEN VEHICLES is throughout the year. They were positively identified and ar- same address, set the victim on Reeder’s whereabouts is asked The awards are named in memo- rested. *9800 block of Richmond Highway, fire,” police stated. to contact Det. Needels at 571- ry of Mary Thonen, a community Christian Dias, 18 and Darien Hicks, 2006 Ford F350 Fire investigators, working 221-8131. champion and long-serving board 24, both of Lorton, were charged with *7700 block of Gunston Plaza, 2001 alongside detectives, are working — FCPD report member of the SFDC. robbery and malicious wounding. Dias Honda CVR 4 November 23-30, 2016 OPINION What We Think Happy Thanksgiving By Mary Paden from the Voice What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?

Sam Ulm Alexandria “My friends and my health and my religious experiences and that I live in a country with freedom and opportunity.”

Liz Campbell Alexandria “Not the election, that’s for sure. I’m thankful for good friends during this tough time.”

John Henrehan Old Town Alexandria “That I can still play volleyball and go dancing.”

Esther Dickinson Montebello “I am grateful for having family and a circle of friends.”

Bill Cassidy Staff photo/Marlene Miller Woodstone “I still have my family and they all voted the same way so we won’t have any We Are Thankful to You, arguments over Thanksgiving dinner.” Our Loyal Readers. Denise Cruz and daughter Zoe Woodbridge Wishing you a wonderful “My family, my daughter.” Thanksgiving!

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November 23-30, 2016 5 New Emergency Dept. Opens A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Veatch Family Emergency Department at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital was held Tuesday evening Nov. 15. The event featured remarks by IHS senior vice president and CEO of IMVH Deborah Addo, Everett Embrey, MD, chief of emergency services at IMVH, lead donor Jeff Veatch, Inova president and COO Mark Stauder, and Rev. Dr. Philip Bush, chaplain manager.

Above, Everett Embry, MD, chief of emergency services at IMVH, left, took attendees on a tour of the emergency department following the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Behind him, from left are Del; Paul Krizek (D-44th), Mt. Vernon Supervisor Dan Storck, Mt.Vernon Voice co-publisher and editor Marlene Miller, and state Sen. Scott Surovell (D-36th). Right, one of the 35 all-private treatment rooms in the new emergency department.

John and Pat Veatch, parents of Jeff Veatch, speak with Anthony Burchard, center, president of the Inova Health Foundation.

Above left, one of the decontamination rooms in the emergency department. Above right, IMVH COO and Chief Medical Officer Donald Brideau, MD, and his wife, Terry.

At right, Catherine Webster, left, with Sydney Veatch, daughter of Jeff Veatch.

At far right, major supporter Ray Mahmood holds his granddaughter on his lap during the remarks.

Staff photos/Steve Hunt

6 November 23-30, 2016 ICE! Presented by The theme of this year’s SCOTTISH ICE! at Gaylord National at National Harbor is “Christmas CHRISTMAS WALK Around the World” featuring WEEKEND & PARADE dozens of huge ice sculptures representing the holiday in Heather & Greens Sales countries from the U.S. to The Campagna Center, 418 South Washington Street China to Peru and Ethiopia. Friday and Saturday, December 2 - 3 from 9 am - 4 pm ICE! features more than two million pounds of hand-carved The Taste of Scotland ice sculptures as well as a The Atrium Building, 227 South Washington Street Friday, December 2 from 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm two-story tall ice slide in a chilly 9-degree facility. ICE! The Scottish Christmas Walk Parade runs Nov. 19 through Jan. 1 Begins at South St. Asaph and Wolfe Streets (closed Dec. 5–7). Tickets are Saturday, December 3, begins at 11 am $29–$36 for ages 12 and over Holiday Home Tours and $21–$29 children 4–11. Saturday, December 3 11 am - 4 pm For more information go to ChristmasOnThePotomac.com. Deck the Halls with Santa St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 228 South Pitt Street Saturday, December 10 from 10 am - 12 pm For more information visit www.campagnacenter.org/scottishwalkweekend

The Campagna Center’s Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend is presented in partnership with Passport Auto Group, The Scottish Government, The Saint Andrew’s Society of Washington, D.C., the City of Alexandria, and the Junior Friends of The Campagna Center.

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November 23-30, 2016 7 SPORTS Wolverine Season Ends with Loss to Madison, 21-14

Senior wide out Brandan Lisenby hauls in a 2nd quarter touchdown pass as the Wolverines take the half time lead, above left. Lisenby had an electric run in the 4th quarter, above right, bringing back memories of another #5, De’Mornay Pierson-El, as he ran side line to side line looking for a break away run.

West Potomac traveled to Madison for a 2nd round playoff game last Friday night. The 7th ranked Wolverines gave Madison all it wanted before losing 21-14. Starting his first game as the varsity QB, junior Tanner Jones hit senior wide out Justine Lisenby for a quick score only to have the play called back for holding. That did not hold the high powered offense back for long as senior running back Justine Annan broke free for a 46 yard touchdown run for the early lead. Madison quickly tied the score but the Wolverines took the lead into the half after Jones hit Lisenby for a 2nd quarter touchdown. Madison quickly tied the game with a 84 yard touchdown run by Landon Thomas. With the game tied going into the 4th quarter, West Potomac had its opportunities but the ball just never bounced its way and Thomas sealed the win with a 3 yard touchdown run. The Wolverines ended their season in the 2nd round of the playoffs Senior WP RB Justin Annan ran for a with a 9-3 record. 46 yard 1st quarter touchdown.

Photos/ Richard Maple

Above, WP senior DB DaWann Steagall recovered a fumble. The Wolverine Defense helped keep the game close.

Right, the Wolverine cheerleaders kept the fans’ spirits high throughout the game.

8 November 23-30, 2016 ENTERTAINMENT ‘Fantastic Beasts,’ Fantastic Film STAY IN THE LOOP! By MICHAEL CASTLEBERRY with that of Jacob (Dan Folger), (Alison Sol) whose gift is mind- Contributing Writer an American ‘no-mag’ (in Rowl- reading, and a host of others Help Alleviate If you are J.K. Rowling, of ing’s world that’s a ‘non-magical’ too numerous to mention. It is a Harry Potter fame, if you are memorable, if somewhat bewil- Homesickness. basking in wealth and fame and dering but exciting, beginning of have nothing to do after the seven MOVIE TALK another Rowling franchise that books and eight films ... well, will probably last well beyond the what would you do??? For Rowl- sort’ that was called a ‘Muggle’ in life of this reviewer. Give your absent family members ing there was nothing else to try the Potter series). And maybe that’s a good thing than to create another character Well, that’s a predicament, isn’t since this new series should be an email subscription to the as memorable as Harry and start it??!!! taken at face value and without Mount Vernon Voice. a new slew of books and films ex- And from this start, and guided comparisons to the past of the au- panding the world of wizardry. by the magical pen of script-writ- thoress, directors, designers, ac- In Fantastic Beasts and Where er Ms. Rowling and the directo- tors, etc., but with lots of money to Find Them, Newt Scamander rial talent of David Yates (who they have certainly packed a lot For only $25/year they can keep up (the gifted Eddie Redmayne of The helmed that last slew of Potter into the first of the new fran- every week with all that is happening in Danish Girl) is his name and the films) and the whimsy of Stuart chise. world of wizardry is his game. He Yates (the production designer It’s all there if you’re a fan of Mount Vernon and Lee. is rather a low-level wizard, tasked who turned the books into sets the previous series and it won’t with roaming the world in a Sher- and artifacts) comes a fully real- hurt you if you never heard of lock-like overcoat collecting weird ized story that is at least as good Harry Potter before!! With end- And don’t forget your friends who have stuff, e.g. odd animals with fangs, as any of the Potter films. less talent and money this team moved away (or those of you who are beaks wings, small and gigantic. And rumor has it Rowling has rivals the Speilberg and Lucas Which he packs away in a magi- plans for five more in this series! camps in terms of being able to moving!). cal valise (it’s 1926 and they use The story is more than engag- do just what they want to do, ex- words like that to describe a suit- ing and the actors make all of this pense be damned! And, face it, case) that has an ‘endless bottom’ sound plausible but, as in the lat- they’re very, very good at what which means he can also shove in er, wildly successful Potter films, they do. STAY IN TOUCH, STAY IN THE LOOP. a mountain to go along with the there is just too, too much of ev- So get moving to the theater, gnats he’s been collecting. erything, e.g. actors, quirkiness, get comfortable, and enjoy your He’s an odd duck, a low-level kind subplots, characters, etc. newest offering from the ex- of wizard, doing a very odd job. You’ll meet Tina (Katherine Potter team. They haven’t lost SUBSCRIBE TO THE MOUNT VERNON Then, In New York City, some- Waterson), a police witch (don’t their talents and, if you’re a fan, how, his suitcase gets switched up ask) as well as her sister Queenie you won’t be disappointed. VOICE BY EMAIL.

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November 23-30, 2016 9 Photos/Mary Paden Left, the honorees gathered together holding their awards at the Friday night tribute dinner. Detective of the Year from the Franconia station, MPO Richard R. Henry, center, above. Mount Vernon–Lee Chamber Honors First Responders Tribute from Page 1 Robert “Bubba”Urps. Houtz “responded to a domestic Franconia Police Station win- violence call where the suspect ners: Auxiliary Police Officer of had bit and strangled the victim. the Year: Richard R. Majauskas; He found that the suspect suf- Detective of the Year: Master Po- fered from PTSD and was in a lice Officer Richard R. Henry; very agitated state. PFC Houtz Police Officer of the Year: Po- explained to the suspect that he lice Officer First Class Daniel A. was being arrested for domestic Houtz; Supervisor of the Year: violence and the suspect became 2nd Lt. Timothy M. Forrest; Mer- more agitated. The suspect began itorious Service Award: 2nd Lt. to tense up and yell to the officers Patrick J. Ronan. for something to bite on. Fairfax County Fire & Rescue While maintaining control of Department Awards: Company him, PFC Houtz and his backup Officer of the Year: Captain Le- allowed the suspect to calm him- roy “Sam” Butler; Meritorious self down by biting on a rolled Service Award: Lieutenant James up shirt and jump up and down. “Jimmy” Low; EMT/Medic of the Afterwards, the suspect was calm Year: Michael Guck; Firefighter of and compliant with the officers. the Year: James “Brodie” McKen- PFC Houtz showed great empa- dree; Volunteer Fire Fighter of the thy and restraint during a delicate Year: Anna Morgan. incident which could easily have Fort Belvoir Fire Department turned into a use of force situa- Awards: Firefighter Medic: Mike tion.” Estes; Firefighter of the Year: Captain Leroy “Sam” Butler of Phillip J. Neith; Company Officer Gum Springs, received the Fire The awardees from the Mount Vernon police station. of the Year: Stephen McDoniel. Fort Belvoir Police Depart- and Rescue Company Officer of has been involved in the techni- ment Awards: Security Guard of the Year award as the only mari- cal rescue of trapped riders on a the Year: Veronica Jones; Traffic time fire fighter. roller coaster at Six Flags Amuse- Officer of the Year: Blas Conrad ADVERTISERS — “In addition to responding to ment Park in Maryland, assisted Robert; Patrol Officer of the Year: emergency calls in the Mount in the fire suppression and rescue Christopher Metcalf; Detective THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING! Vernon/Lee District area, Captain of trapped occupants at a garden of the Year: Lisa C. Caicedo; Su- Butler and his team also patrol the apartment fire on Mary Caroline pervisor of the Year: Lieutenant. With Chanukah & Christmas County’s coastline with the only Circle, and assisted in the deliv- Ronald L. Horne II. just around the corner, it is time to fireboat in Fairfax County. Sam ery of 14 babies over his career. The ceremony was also attended ADVERTISE YOUR SPECIALS and his team also provide ma- Mt. Vernon police station by commanding officers, some of in the Mount Vernon Voice. rine support to the Coast Guard, award winners: Auxiliary Police whom helped present the awards, Mount Vernon Estate, and Gun- Officer of the Year: APO Carol including: Col. Angie Holbrooke, Go to mountvernonvoice.com and check out ston Hall.” Might; Detective of the Year: Commanding, Fort Belvoir; Major He also received a 30 years of Det.Jonathan Hartle; Police Of- Christian Quinn, Fairfax County available ad sizes and prices. Email to reserve service plaque. ficer of the Year: Police Officer Police Department; Deputy Chief the space that best fits your holiday ad needs. EMT/Medic of the Year award First Class (PFC) Thomas Duffy; Brad Cochrane, Fairfax County [email protected] winner Michael Guck operates Supervisor of the Year: Sgt. Mi- Fire & Rescue Department; and Franconia Tower Ladder 405. chael Wheeler; Meritorious Ser- Frank Hentschel, Director, Fort As a part of this company Mike vice Award: Master Police Officer Belvoir Emergency Services. 10 November 23-30, 2016 BUSINESS Hen Quarter Holds Ribbon Cutting

The “Mayor’s Table” at Hen Quarter, above left, featuring photos of current Mayor Allison Silbergberg and former Mayors Bill Euille and Kerry Donley. Above, guests enjoyed chicken and waffles.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Wednesday night for the newly-opened Hen Quarter restaurant located at 801 King St. in Old Town Alexandria. The menu features southern classics such as deviled hen eggs, fried chicken and waffles, home-style biscuits, macaroni and cheese as well as craft cocktails.

Staff photos/Steve Hunt

Above, participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony were, from left, Warren Thompson, president and CEO of Thompson Hospitably, Alexandria Mayor Allison Silberberg, Ron Hallagan, president of Pheast, Food Group, a subsidiary of Thompson Hospitality and Alexandria Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Joe Haggerty. Right, the kitchen at Hen Quarter was busy Wednesday night preparing food for guests.

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November 23-30, 2016 11 Stay with us this winter & be close to friends & family

At this time of year, we want to gather with friends and family. And it’s the time to take advantage of Paul Spring’s 3-month Special. Just pick any three months; we will provide a furnished apartment, Meals included, along with a full recreation and entertainment calendar. Monthly rental prices start at $3545.* As one of the premier retirement communities in the Mount Vernon area, Paul Spring is the perfect place to ride out winter’s harshest month. Enjoy a full social life, meals, movies, activities and musical programs… all under one roof. To learn more call (703) 768-0234.

Paul Spring Retirement Community * Please call for details. 7116 Fort Hunt Road • Alexandria, VA 22307 • (703)768-0234 • www.PaulSpring.com Some restrictions may apply.

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Now Open The Veatch Family Emergency Department of Inova Mount Vernon Hospital

A greatly expanded and updated emergency department to serve you better! The Veatch Family Emergency Department features: • 35 larger and more private treatment rooms • New pediatric treatment rooms with child-friendly amenities • 7 new “fast track” treatment rooms for fast care of less serious injuries • A beautiful, spacious lobby that includes a family-friendly play area.

The Veatch Family Emergency Department features all board-certified emergency physicians and provides rapid evaluation for every age and medical condition.

Inova Mount Vernon’s emergency team is a 2015 and 2016 winner of the “Guardian of Excellence Award” for clinical care and patient satisfaction.

The world-class care you deserve is here.

Learn more at inova.org/mountvernoned

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