September 27, 2012 Mount Vernon’s Hometown Newspaper • A Connection Newspaper FallFun FallFun FallFun Musician and craftsman Robert Mouland introduces Victoria to the playing of a harpsichord at the 18th Century Colonial Market and Fair at Mount Vernon on Sunday, Sept. 23. Mouland built the harpsi- chord out of walnut with a spruce soundboard. Musician and craftsman Robert Mouland introduces Victoria to the playing of a harpsichord at the 18th Century Colonial Market and Fair at Mount Vernon on Sunday, Sept. 23. Mouland built the harpsi- chord out of walnut with a spruce soundboard. Photo by Louise Krafft/The Gazette
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Musician and craftsmanRobert Mouland introducesVictoria to the playing of aharpsichord at the 18thCentury Colonial Marketand Fair at Mount Vernonon Sunday, Sept. 23.Mouland built the harpsi-chord out of walnut with aspruce soundboard.
Musician and craftsmanRobert Mouland introducesVictoria to the playing of aharpsichord at the 18thCentury Colonial Marketand Fair at Mount Vernonon Sunday, Sept. 23.Mouland built the harpsi-chord out of walnut with aspruce soundboard.
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The lanes of the marketplace echoed thenames of the five farms on GeneralGeorge Washington’s estate in MountVernon: Muddy Hole Farm, Dogue Run
Farm, Union Farm, River Farm and Mansion Farm.The lanes were lined with booths from 43 artisansand craftsmen featuring woodcraft, furniture,soaps, baskets, ceramics, textiles, glass, botanicals,jewelry, wigs, bookbinding, metalcraft, papercraft,
brooms, paintings and a silhouette artist. The FirstVirginia Regiment was out in the field doingmaneuvers while musicians entertained.
The Market Square stage featured the GreatEquilibrist and Juggler Signora Carmella Bella,Otto the Swordswallower, Punch & Judy: theJames Rose Puppets, Dr. Balthazar with MiracleMedicine for Man and Beast and audiences withGeneral Washington.
Enjoying 18th Century ColonialMarket and Fair at Mount Vernon
The Colonial Marketplace was bustling with activity on Sunday after-noon, Sept. 23.
Dan Kenefick of the Ship’s Com-pany Shanty Band performs.
Silhouette artist Lauren Muneyfinishes up a set of paper profiles.
Signora Carmella Bella walks the slack rope, juggling aset of knives.
Bill Buser of the 1st Virginia Light Dra-goons gets his orders from Captain of the1st Virginia Marshall Smith.
General Washington (Dean Malissa) greetsa young lad at the fair. Washington toldthe boy that he too used to have a headfull of reddish-brown hair.
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News
See Planetarium, Page 9
By Michael Lee Pope
The Gazette
It’s been almost a decade since the planetariumat Carl Sandburg Middle School wasmothballed, and now school officials say a po-tential renovation of the facility will not be part
of a $44 million renovation scheduled to start laterthis year. The decision is a blow toparents who had been hoping togenerate support for renovating theplanetarium, which was constructedwhen Sandburg was a high school.Now that it’s a middle school, ad-ministrators say, “It’s not in our cur-riculum,” said Terrence Yarborough,who has been principal at CarlSandburg Middle School since 2010.“Even if it was fixed and operational, then we wouldhave to start talking about extra funding for staff-ing. People have to be trained and then have to havethe time to put on shows.”
Years ago, the planetarium had shows for elemen-tary school students and high school students fromthe area. Neighborhood residents recall going toholiday-themed shows in December. Now that the
planetarium has gone dark, school administratorshave found other uses for the facility. Last year itwas a computer lab. This year it’s a classroom usedfor tutoring space. Now that administrators havedecided against renovating the planetarium, it seemsdoubtful that it will ever be a planetarium again.
“I’m disappointed,” said Del. Scott Surovell (D-44),who attended the planetarium as a child. “If we wantto get serious about math and science education,especially among poor and minority students, thiswould be the way to do it.”
THE CARL SANDBURG planetarium was con-structed in a different era. The Cold War was push-ing educators to pump up education in science and
technology, initially prompted by theSoviet launch of Sputnik. But sev-eral changes happened over theyears to undercut the planetarium,chief among them was the changein use of the building from a highschool to a middle school. Becausethe type of material covered in aplanetarium is not covered in middleschool, school officials say, allocat-
ing resources to it would not be a wise investment.“I think it would be a valuable educational tool,”
said Sue Bernstein, president of the Carl SandburgPTA. “I’m sure the science teachers would love touse it.”
Earlier this year, PTA member Diane Morey met
Carl Sandburg MiddleSchool facility will not bepart of school’s renovation.
Planetarium Mothballed Indefinitely
“It’s not inour curriculum.”
— Terrence Yarborough,principal, Carl Sandburg
Middle School
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By Montie Martin
The Gazette
The Woodrow Wilson Bridge HalfMarathon is back for its third install-ment on Sunday, Oct. 7, and it hascome a long way since the early days
of shoestring budgets.With a prize purse of $15,000 for top winners, as
well as bonus perks for semi professional Americanathletes, the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathonhas much to offer.
Despite the notable talent the race attracts, orga-nizers remain committed to a half marathon open toall. Nowhere is this more evident than the 18 run-ners set to compete this year who are visually im-paired or blind.
“When we created the race in 2010 we figured wereally wanted to make a difference,” said SteveNearman executive director of Endurance EnterprisesLLC and founder of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge HalfMarathon. “We received a generous grant from theNational Industries for the Blind the following year,and the race has just blossomed.”
Organizers hope to meet a long-term goal of 100racers who are visually impaired or legally blind.Long distance racing closes the misperception gapof people who are visually impaired or blind, anddemonstrates the abilities of a minority group dis-proportionately affected by unemployment.
“People who are blind or visually impaired have alot to gain from running in a race,” said MikeJohnson, a spokesman for the Alexandria-based Na-tional Industries for the Blind. “There are many mythsand misconceptions about the abilities of people whoare blind, and running a half marathon is just one ofmany ways to showcase that people who are blindor visually impaired are as capable as their sightedcounterparts.”
For Richard Hunter, the reigning half marathonrecord holder in the B2 division with the UnitedStates Association of Blind Athletes, the benefits ofrunning transcend the physical. “Usually visuallyimpaired people are bound logistically, they movearound slower with a white cane or guide dog. Whenthey run with a sighted guide they are running fastand able to go where they are not really able to oth-erwise,” said Hunter. “Running gives visually im-paired people a sense of freedom.”
Challenges to running for people who are visuallyimpaired or blind often include an inability to linkup with sighted guides. For those who do, the con-nection is deeply rewarding.
“Volunteers really make a huge difference in thelives of people with vision loss,” said Hunter. “Vol-unteering is an opportunity to transform the lives ofpeople who are visually impaired, and at the sametime transform their own life.”
The Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Mara-thon begins at the Mount Vernon Estateand finishes across the Woodrow Wilsonbridge at the National Harbor. Race day isOct. 7, starting at 7:30 a.m. For moreinformation visit: wilsonbridgehalf.com.
Racers at the startgates of the
Woodrow WilsonBridge Half Mara-
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the Mount VernonEstate and ends at
National Harbor.
For Racers, A Bridge Not Too FarWoodrow Wilson BridgeHalf Marathon set for Oct. 7.
DetailsRegistration for the Woodrow Wilson Half Marathon will
remain open up to race weekend. Expect road closures alongthe George Washington Memorial Parkway and WoodrowWilson Bridge on the day of the race. For more informationvisit: wilsonbridgehalf.com. For those interested in guidedrunning with people who are visually impaired or blind, theCdifferent Foundation provides a platform for linking up. Formore information visit Cdifferent.org.
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Changes in Virginia’s voter identifi-cation rules are causing confusionin many quarters, and some vot-ers might be tempted to stay home
rather than deal with a difficult situation. Whatabout your 92-year-old mother who hasn’tdriven in almost a decade? Do you need toschlep her to the DMV to get her a photoID before November?
Slow down, there are alternatives, in-cluding a current utility bill, bank statement,government check or paycheck indicating thename and address of the voter.
Acceptable forms of identification include:Virginia voter identification card (due to ar-rive in the mail next week); current utility bill,bank statement, government check or paycheckindicating the name and address of the voter;valid Virginia driver’s license; military ID; anyFederal, Virginia state or local government-is-sued ID; employer issued photo ID card; con-cealed handgun permit; valid student ID issuedby any institution of higher education locatedin the Commonwealth of Virginia.
How important is it for Virginia voters to turnout on or before Nov. 6? As a critical “battle-ground” state, Virginia will be key in deter-mining who will be the next President of theUnited States. Who will represent Virginia inthe U.S. Senate is also too close to call. Sincepolling shows that there are very few unde-cided voters in the Commonwealth, every eli-gible voter will want to be sure to cast a bal-lot. Turnout in Northern Virginia could deter-mine who is president and which party con-trols the U.S. Senate.
This is a high-participating, politically en-gaged area.
Fairfax County, with a population of just
more than 1.1 million people, has 717,105 reg-istered voters as of Aug. 31, 2012.
And consider that in 2008, 79 percent ofFairfax County’s registered voters turned outat the polls.
The City of Alexandria has a population ofabout 144,000 with 103,445 registered voters
as of Aug. 31, 2012.Arlington has a population of about
216,000 and 160,326 registered votersas of Aug. 31, 2012.
When you consider the sheer numbers ofpeople likely to go to vote on Election Day,wouldn’t it make sense to go and vote early?
Virtually every voter in Virginia is eligible tovote absentee, which includes voting in-per-son absentee at a variety of locations. Absen-tee voting began Sept. 21 and will continuethrough Nov. 2.
There are many reasons that voters are al-lowed to vote absentee, but the most broad ofthese applies to almost anyone with a job: “Anyperson who, in the regular and orderly courseof his business, profession, or occupation, willbe at his place of work and commuting to andfrom his home to his place of work for 11 ormore hours of the 13 that the polls are open(6 a.m. to 7 p.m.).
See http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/absentee_voting/index.html for a complete listof acceptable reasons to vote absentee, linksto download a request for an absentee ballotand other instructions.
You can download an absentee ballot andmail it to your local voter registration office,or you can vote “absentee in person.”
To vote on Election Day, you must be regis-tered at your current address no later than Oct.15, 2012. You can check your registration sta-
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Editorial
Elise Kolle, harpist andstudent at West PotomacHigh School, delightsattendees with a musicale.
Enjoying perfect weather Sunday, Sept. 23, some pacifistscelebrated “homecoming” on their two acres of tranquility sur-rounded on three sides by the U.S. Army. The ReligiousSociety of Friends, commonly called “Quakers,” set the rootsof Woodlawn Meeting in the 1840s beside Route 1 on farm-land mostly to become Fort Belvoir.Walls of the meetinghouse built dur-ing 1851-53 still display graffiti ofbored Union soldiers stationed therein the Civil War.
Despite these military contexts,Deborah Haines, Clerk of the Meet-ing, describes the site, and especiallythe historic meetinghouse, as a “poolof peace.”
Group membership numbersabout 100, with regular worship at-tendance hovering at 40 or 50. Thisyear’s homecoming is judged a greatsuccess since 80 partook of worship,food, music and, of course, friend-ship.— Michael McMorrow
Rebecca Musso, budding naval archi-tect, instructs students in the fine artof building “apple boats.”
DeborahHaines, Clerk,discussesWoodlawnMeeting.
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PUBLIC NOTICEPlease be advised that a brief fireworks display will takeplace as part of private events at George Washington’s
Mount Vernon Estate, Museum & Gardens on thefollowing dates:
Friday, Sept. 28 between 9:30 P.M.–10:00 P.M. (10 minutes)Monday, Oct. 1 between 9:00 P.M.–9:30 P.M. (3 minutes)
Wednesday, Oct. 10 between 7:15 P.M.–8:00 P.M. (3 minutes)The Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association thanks you for your
tolerance and apologizes for any disruption. To receiveMount Vernon fireworks notifications via e-mail, write to:
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Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)Short Range Projects and Real Property Master Plan Update
U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Public Scoping MeetingThursday, October 11, 2012
South County Center8350 Richmond Highway (U.S. Route 1)
Alexandria, VA 223095 pm to 9 pm
Find out about the Army’s plans to implement short-range projects from 2013 to 2017 and update Fort Belvoir’sReal Property Master Plan through 2030. The EIS will evaluate the potential environmental and socioeconomic effectsassociated with the proposed action and will consider a range of alternatives, including no action.
Stop by between 5 pm and 9 pm to view displays and learn about the proposed short-range projects and the RealProperty Master Plan. The meeting will be an open house, with short presentations at 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 pm.Fort Belvoir staff will be available to answer your questions. In compliance with the National Environmental PolicyAct, the Army, federal, state, and local agencies, federally recognized tribes, individuals, and organizations that havean interest are urged to participate.
At the meeting, give the Army input on the issues and alternatives that should be addressed in the EIS. Both writ-ten and oral comments will be taken. A court reporter will be available to record oral comment. If special assistance isneeded for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, or you have questions about the scoping meeting,please call the Fort Belvoir Public Affairs Office at 703-805-5001.
After the meeting, written questions or comments may be submitted by mail to: Fort Belvoir Directorate ofPublic Works, Environmental and Natural Resources Division, Re: Real Property Master Plan EIS, 9430 JacksonLoop, Suite 200, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5116; or by e-mail to: [email protected] deadline for submitting written comments on the scope of the EIS is October 25, 2012.
Visit the EIS web page at www.belvoir.army.mil/environdocssection2.asp for more information and to follow theprogress of the EIS.
ONGOINGUCM’s Back Porch Thrift Store is in need of donations of
furniture. UCM will pick up furniture, as well as otherlarger donations, or they can be dropped off at the back ofthe store Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.To arrange for pick-ups, call 703-768-7106, ext. 320.Located at the Mt. Vernon Crossroads Shopping Center at7838 Richmond Hwy.
Volunteers Needed. AARP Tax-Aide, a free, nationalvolunteer-run tax counseling and preparation service forlow to moderate income and elderly citizens, is currently inneed of volunteers to electronically complete and filefederal and state income tax forms for the 2013 tax season.The program will offer free five-day training using IRScomputers and software. Volunteers become IRS CertifiedTax Counselors after completing the training and passingthe IRS examination. Trainings sessions will be held inAnnandale, Centreville and Alexandria in December 2012and January 2013. Volunteers interested in the programshould visit: www.aarp.org/taxaide.
EVERY THURSDAYDance for Parkinson’s Disease. 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. At
Heritage Presbyterian Church, 8503 Fort Hunt Road. Thosewith Parkinson’s and caregivers are welcome. No danceexperience necessary.
THURSDAYS/SEPT. 27 AND OCT. 4“Quench Your Curiosi-Tea.” 1 p.m. Free and open to the
community. Each session is different. 1500 ShenandoahRoad. Call 703-765-4573 to reserve a seat. Reasonableaccommodations will be provided upon request. Call 703-324-4600, TTY 711.
SEPT. 28-30Food Drives. To conclude Hunger Action Month, Giant Food
of Landover, Md. will host Giant Food Community FoodDrives at all of its neighborhood locations during storehours. Food banks across the region are in need of
Food DriveBrady Gould helps his mom, Amber, withthe food donation baskets on Saturdayafternoon, Sept. 15, at the Hollin HallSafeway before heading off to t-ball prac-tice. UCM (United Community Ministries)is working to fill their food pantry. Mem-bers of the Mount Vernon Kiwanis solic-ited donations from shoppers at the super-market. The wish list includes: PB&J, tunafish, canned fruit, rice, dry milk, beef stew,canned vegetables, cereal, baby food,spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, spam, cornedbeef hash, and macaroni and cheese. UCMis located at 7511 Fordson Road.
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Planetarium Mothballed Indefinitely
with school officials to see what could be done torenovate the planetarium. Morey is also chairwomanof the Holin Meadows Partnership for Science andMath Education, and she offered school administra-tors money from the nonprofit to train teachers onhow to use the facility. But administrators determinedthat a number of expensive upgrades would beneeded, including a new air-conditioning unit, a newentrance and a new exit. In addition to that, specialpaint would be needed for the inside of the dome.
“As a supporter of science education and a parent,I would love to see the planetarium renovated,” said
Morey. “But the timing is not great considering therenovation, and we may have to wait until that’s over.”
YARBOROUGH SAID no plans currently exist torenovate the planetarium, and it will continue to beused as classroom space indefinitely. Although someparents are eager to see the facility reopened, theprincipal said he’s not hearing from many parentson the issue.
“There’s not a grassroots movement to save theplanetarium,” said Yarborough. “It would be nice tohave, but I’m looking at the curriculum and the must-haves at the school, and the planetarium is not amust-have.”
Mount Vernon resident JaySpiegel found an injuredred tailed hawk in hisbackyard on Sept. 15. Withthe assistance (above) ofSteve Chaconas, and Ani-mal Control Officer PaulineO’Connor, the injured
osprey was captured and taken to a rehabilitation facility.The hawk, being cared for by Kent Knowles of the RaptorConservancy of Virginia, is expected to make a full recoveryand will soon be released into the wild. Seewww.raptorsva.org; the organization accepts contributions.
The hawk was discoveredby Acappella Beau. Hecame within inches of itssharp talons beforethinking better of it.
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Fall Fun
Oktoberfest season comes but oncea year, so be sure to attend anynumber of Oktoberfest events
around Northern Virginia. Celebrations in-clude traditional Bavarian bratwurst, fam-ily fun, live bands and fine brews.
The Oktoberfest at Capital City Brew-ing Company will be held in ShirlingtonVillage Saturday, Oct. 6 from noon to 7 p.m.Tickets are $25, and include a 4-ounce sam-pler cup plus 10 redeemable beer tickets.Visit www.capcitybrew.com.
Virtue Feed and Grain will host anOktoberfest in Alexandria at 106 S. UnionSt, on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 11:30 a.m. to9 p.m. Visit www.virtuefeedandgrain.com.
Fort BelvoirOktoberfest, hosted byMRW, will be heldThursday, Oct. 4through Sunday Oct.7. Tickets and festivalhours vary by day. Visitwww.belvoirmwr.com.
Snallygaster , abeer festival hosted byRustico, will take placein D.C. at Yards Park,3rd and Water streets,SE, on Saturday, Oct.13, from 1-5 p.m. Tickets are $25 and in-
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German sausages and sauerkraut are served up in the food tent at the annual Ft. Belvoir Oktoberfest in 2011.
O’zapst ist!The traditional opening toast in Ba-
varia is reserved for the mayor of Munichonce he taps the first keg at noon. Criesof “it is tapped!” will fill the beer tents asthousands await their first stein.Oktoberfest is the hallmark German fes-tival celebrated in Bavaria during the finalweeks of September. In 1994 the eventwas modified to coincide with Germany’sUnity Day on Oct. 3, when East and WestGermany reunited after decades of sepa-ration as a result of the Cold War.
Bands, bratwurst, andbrews to celebrateBavaria
CelebratingOktoberfest
clude 25 redeemable tick-ets good for brews andfood. Visitwww.snallygasterdc.com.
The Northern Vir-ginia Brewfest will beheld Saturday and Sun-day Oct. 20-21 from 11a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Spe-cial Events Center at BullRun Regional Park inCentreville. Visit http://novabrewfest.com/fall/.
Lasso will speak about his bookDemocracy on Trial: The Case for theDefense, at the Beatley CentralLibrary, 5005 Duke St. Visitwww.alexandria.lib.va.us or call 703-746-1702.
Dance Party with DJ DabeMurphy. 9-11p.m. Nick’s Nightclub,642 South Pickett St. $6.
SEPT. 27 THROUGH NOV. 11Wax Works. The exhibition will
feature six artists whose work beginsat the definition of ‘encaustic’ andexplores the application,functionality and versatility of wax asa medium. Opening Reception:Sunday, Sept. 30, 4-6 p.m. Free. TheAthenaeum, 201 Prince St. Visitwww.nvfaa.org.
FRIDAY/SEPT. 28Levi Lowrey to open for The
BoDeans at the Birchmere. Visitwww.levilowrey.com. The BirchmereMusic Hall is located at 3701 MountVernon Ave. Visitwww.birchmere.com or call 703-549-7500.
Green Spring Gardens. BasicGardening: Grow Lush Ferns. 4603Green Spring Rd. Code: 290 4822301. 1:30-2:30 p.m. $10. Join us atGreen Spring Gardens to learn moreabout growing ferns from a MasterGardener and walk through thegarden to see them. Register atwww.greenspring.org or call 703-642-5173.
Free Yoga Class. 9-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-noon, and 2-3 p.m. Introduction tothe exercise and health benefits ofDahn Yoga which is located at 1630King St. Call 703-684-7717.
SATURDAY/SEPT. 29Green Spring Gardens. Invasive
Plant ID and Native Alternative. 4603Green Spring Rd. Code: 290 4893201. 9 a.m.-noon. $35. In thisworkshop Kristen Sinclair and BrendaSkarphol, curatorial horticulturist,focus on invasive plant identificationboth in the classroom and the fieldand provide native alternatives toplant instead. Register atwww.greenspring.org or call 703-642-5173.
Community Health Fair. 8:30 a.m.-2p.m. Get screened, gather the mostrecent information on various healthissues and learn how to take bettercare of yourself and your loved ones.Free mini lectures, panel discussions,ask-the-doctor sessions, informationand counseling. At Alfred StreetBaptist Church, 301 S. Alfred St. Call703-683-2222.
71st Annual Historic AlexandriaHomes Tour & Marketplace 10a.m.-3 p.m. Tour some of the city’srestored and decorated homes in theheart of Old Town. Marketplace willbe held at St. Paul’s EpiscopalChurch, 228 S. Pitt St.
An Evening of 18th Century
Games and Diversions 8-10 p.m.Admission: $50. Carlyle House, 121N. Fairfax St. Call 703-549-2997.Light hors d’oeuvres and drinks andtours of the house.
Kaleidoscope for Kids 10 a.m.-4p.m. A two-day event includingtheater, musical performances,dance, poetry, visual arts projects,kaleidoscope-making and book-making workshops. Durant ArtsCenter, 1605 Cameron St.
Smithsonian Museum Day Live.Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, AlexandriaArchaeology Museum, and theStabler-Leadbeater ApothecaryMuseum will be offering freeadmission to anyone presenting aMuseum Day Ticket, available todownload at www.smithsonian.com/museumday. Visitwww.gadsbystavern.org,alexandriaarchaeology.org, andapothecarymuseum.org.
Flea Market. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. TrinityUnited Methodist Church, located at2911 Cameron Mills Road. Children’sitems, including toys and books, inaddition to baked goods and lunch.
All proceeds donated to localcharities. Call 703-549-5500 or [email protected].
Native Plant Sale. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Largest native plant sale in DC MetroArea hosts 11 vendors from fourstates selling native perennials,shrubs, and trees for sun or shade inhistoric Parkfairfax. 3601 ValleyDrive, Alexandria. Call 571-232-0375or visitwww.ParkfairfaxNativePlantSale.org.
Fall Concert. 8 p.m. Peter Trofimenkoand The American BalalaikaSymphony open the 2012-2013Concert Season with AutumnFantasies, featuring acclaimedRussian balalaika soloist DemitriShvetsov, and fantasy themes byRussian composers still unknown tomost American audiences. The U.S.Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Halland Arts Center, 3001 Beauregard St.Visit www.nvcc.edu/schlesingercenter/. Tickets: $20 inadvance, $25 at the door, $15 forseniors, students and groups. Cash
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Metropolitan FineArts Center of Alexan-dria is hosting their 13thannual family openhouse on Sunday, Sept.30 from 1-4 p.m., fea-turing free dance andfitness classes for allages, seminars andworkshops, arts andcrafts vendors, perfor-mances, a meet andgreet with center staff,as well as refreshments.
The open house is anopportunity for familiesto learn more about thecenter’s lessons and in-structors. Classes in-clude: ballet, Pointe,hip-hop, jazz, Irishdance, contemporary,combination classes oftap/ballet or jazz/tap;musical theater, acting, as well aspiano and guitar lessons.
Founder and executive director,Melissa Dobbs, was classicallytrained at Duke Ellington Schoolof the Arts in Washington, D.C.,George Mason University and theRoyal Academy of Dance in Lon-don, where she became a regis-tered teacher. Metropolitan Fine
Dance Center Hosts Family Event
Arts Center offers high quality per-forming arts training in a groundbreaking, holistic learning envi-ronment that cultivates creativity,builds community and empowersstudents.
Metropolitan Fine Arts Center islocated at 6450 Landsdowne Cen-tre. Visit www.metrofinearts.comor call 703-339-0444.
Edyth Barton administers aflu shot to Barbara Heron atthe Alfred Street BaptistChurch Health Fair in 2011.The 2012 Health Fair will takeplace Saturday, Sept. 29 atAlfred Street Baptist Church,301 S. Alfred St. Call 703-683-2222. Free mini lectures,panel discussions, ask-the-doctor sessions, informationand counseling.
Dr. Camille McGann, right,discusses breast cancertreatments with Renae
Crutches and AshleyParham at last year’sAlfred Street BaptistChurch Health Fair.
Alfred StreetBaptist ChurchHealth FairReturns Saturday
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and checks only at the door. Visitwww.ABSorchestra.org orwww.InstantSeats.com.
Farm to Table. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Dinelike a president at Mount Vernon’snew event, featuring dinner withproduce from Washington’s Garden.Tickets are $175, space is limited.Visit www.MountVernon.org or call703-780-2000.
The Second Annual Rock & Stroll.noon-4 p.m. Rock & Stroll is acommunity service and fundraisingevent that benefits area serviceproviders who help homeless and at-risk neighbors. Participants gettreated to Thank You picnic lunch,musical entertainment, games, andprizes. At Cameron Run RegionalPark, Eisenhower Avenue. Visitwww.rockandstroll.net.
Breast Weekend Ever. 7:30 p.m.Alexandria’s own Fusebox will befollowed by Bride Dressed in Black (9p.m.) and The Créme (10:30 p.m.) atthis fundraiser to fight breast cancer.Lucy’s ARL is located at 2620 S.Shirlington Road. Visit lucysARL.comor call 703-521-3800.
Free Yoga Class. 11 a.m.-noon and 2-3 p.m. Introduction to the exerciseand health benefits of Dahn Yogawhich is located at 1630 King St. Call703-684-7717.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY/SEPT. 29-30Art Sale and Exhibit. The Kingstowne
Area Artists will exhibit and sell itswork on Sept. 29 from 11 a.m.-5p.m., and on Sept. 30 from 12-4 p.m.at the Snyder Center, 6450 South
Van Dorn St. Free and open to thepublic. Refreshments served. Visitwww.kingstowne.org.
SUNDAY/SEPT. 30Matinee Film. 2 p.m. Beatley Central
Library Sunday Matinee Film Seriesfeaturing: Wag the Dog (R). TheCharles E. Beatley Central Library,5005 Duke St. Visitwww.alexandria.lib.va.us or call 703-746-1702. Free and open to thegeneral public. Refreshments served.
Green Spring Gardens. Tea atDownton Abbey. 4603 Green SpringRd. 1-3 p.m. $27. “Downton Abbey”portrays the intertwined lives ofEdwardian aristocrats and theirservants during a period of changingworld order. Hear about life upstairsand downstairs at Downton. Call703-941-7987 to register.
Shovels & Rope to open for Asleepat the Wheel. 7:30 p.m. Tickets onsale now. The Music Hall. Visitwww.shovelsandrope.com.
Olde Towne Dogge Walke. 9-11a.m. “A Salute to Dogs in Service.”Market Square. $25 per registeredwalker. $40 per non-registeredwalker. This event is both afundraiser for a public charitycommitted to helping our Nation’sveterans through canine therapy andservice dogs and a celebration ofwell-trained dogs and their lovingowners and handlers. Register atwww.doggewalke.com.
Estate Sale. 9:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. TheBeth El Hebrew Congregation isholding an online estate sale ofJudaica at http://betheljudaicaestatesale.org. You mayalso attend a sale in person at the
Beth El Hebrew Congregation at3830 Seminary Rd. Individual piecesare being sold from $35 up to$1,750.
THROUGH SEPT. 30‘It Runs in the Family’ art exhibit.
Artists explore many ways art runs infamilies; presenting collections oftheir own and their family’s artworks.Details atwww.TheDelRayArtisans.org.
Target Gallery Celebrates 25Years. The gallery presents 25, anall-media exhibition featuring workthat responds to world events thathave occurred over the past 25 years.Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N.Union St. Visitwww.torpedofactory.org/target orwww.torpedofactory.org/target.
MONDAY/OCT. 1Los Lobos performing ‘Kiko’ live
w/ Amy Helm at the Birchmere.$49.50. Visit www.loslobos.org,www.amyhelm.com. The BirchmereMusic Hall is located at 3701 MountVernon Ave. Call 703-549-7500 orvisit www.birchmere.com.
TUESDAY/OCT. 2Keiko Matsui at the Birchmere $39.50.
Visit www.keikomatsui.com. TheBirchmere Music Hall is located at3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Visitwww.birchmere.com or call 703-549-7500.
Alexandria arts non-profit Access through the Artsintroduces a new children’s festival that is part ofthe fall Kaleidoscope arts celebration throughout theCity called Kaleidoscope for Kids Arts Festival. Thechildren’s festival will take place the weekend of Sept.29-30 at the Durant Center for the Arts, Alexandria’smulticultural center for the performing and visualarts.
The inaugural event is geared specifically for chil-dren of all ages, and their families, complete with aline-up of nationally and critically acclaimed artistsand performers andplenty of hands-on activi-ties.
Acclaimed artists andperformance groups par-ticipating in the festivalinclude urban dancecompany Urban Artistry,Arlington-based SyneticTheatre, national Latinoperforming arts centerthe GALA Hispanic Theatre, and renowned children’ssongwriting program Kid Pan Alley. The festival willoffer plenty to see, hear, and do for children and fami-lies from a kaleidoscope making workshop, anorigami workshop, puppet parade, art car painting,
Kaleidoscope for Kids Arts Festival Premieresto a bookmaking workshop with Family Legends,strolling artist and Bolivian dancers. Visitors can getlunch or a snack from local area food trucks in thepicnic area or walk to nearby King Street restaurants.
Kaleidoscope for Kids is part of the bigger fall artscelebration called Kaleidoscope. Kaleidoscope, nowin its second season, is an initiative designed to fo-cus interest on the thriving visual and performingarts in and around the City of Alexandria. A collabo-ration of the Alexandria Arts Forum and Accessthrough the Arts, that focuses on visual and perform-
ing arts in Alexandriafrom Labor Day to Hal-loween. Visitors can en-joy theater, music anddance performances aswell as art exhibitionsthroughout the city.
Tickets are $30 for aday unlimited eventspass; $10 for single per-formance. Families can
enter a sweepstakes to win tickets via theFestival’s Facebook page http://
w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / K a l e i d o s c o p e VA /app_28134323652. A complete list of scheduledevents is located at http://www.artskaleidoscope.org.
DetailsKaleidoscope for Kids Art FestivalSaturday, Sept. 29Sunday, Sept. 30The Durant Center for the Arts1605 Cameron Street, upper King StreetMetro accessible at the King Street stationTimes for activities and performances varyVisit www.artskaleidoscope.org for tickets and information.
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• Mondays.........Italian Class and Toastmasters• Tuesdays ........Complimentary chocolate grappa with dinner entrée• Wednesdays..Jazz Night with Bob Williams• Fridays............Sophisticated Swing with Betsy Ruderfer• Saturdays ......Accordion and Piano with Roberto• Sundays .........European Style Brunch
Fall Fun 2012
Swingin’ Lincolns. 9-11 p.m. At theCarlyle Club, 411 John Carlyle St.$10. Smooth, classic Americansongbook standards. Visit http://dc.gottaswing.com.
Free Concert. 7:30 p.m. NationalChamber players, members of theNational Symphony Orchestra withKenneth Slowik. At Pendleton Hall,Ainslie Arts Center, Episcopal HighSchool, 3900 W. Braddock Rd. Call703-933-4135 or [email protected].
Free Art Discussion. “Literary Lightfrom Cuba: The enduring creativityof Ediciones Vigía”Jeanne Drewes, Chiefof Binding andCollections at theLibrary of Congress,will discuss EdicionesVigía, a collective ofbook artists inMatanzas, Cuba, whichproduces books of bothhigh literary andartistic value. She willalso share works fromher current collection.Morrison House, 116South Alfred St. Visitwww.morrisonhouse.com or call 703-838-8000.
OCT. 2 THROUGH NOV. 30Art Exhibition. The Gallery at
Convergence presents “pitture eparole” (“Paintings and Words”), asolo exhibition from artist, LynneElizabeth Heiser. A portion of allsales benefit Convergence programsincluding Artist’s Way, ConvergenceShared Artists Studios, and the LabAll Ages. Opening reception on Oct. 6from 7-9 p.m. [email protected] or call703-915-0917 to RSVP. Call 703-998-6260 or visitwww.convergenceccf.net.
WEDNESDAY/OCT. 3DJ Dance Party with DJ Dabe
Murphy. 9-11 p.m. At Nick’sNightclub, 642 South Pickett St. $6.Visit nicksnightclub.com or call 703-751-8900.
Free Film Series. 6:45 p.m. DuncanLibrary in Del Ray will present CrissCross, the fifth film in its free Noir atDuncan film series. Post-screeningdiscussion begins at approximately 9p.m. at St. Elmo’s, 2300 MountVernon Ave. Seating is limited to 40viewers. The Library is located at2501 Commonwealth Ave. Call 703746 1705.
OCT. 3 THROUGH NOV. 4Pulse4Artists – “4 Ways Of Color”
11 a.m.-6 p.m. Gallery West, 1213King St. The opening reception willbe Saturday, Oct. 13 from 5-7 p.m.Call 703-549-6006 Visitwww.Pulse4Artists.com.
OCT. 4 THROUGH NOV. 5Free Art Exhibit. “Tierra y Memoria”:
Striking Paintings & Linocuts by JuanE. Hernandez G. Opening reception isOct. 11, 6:30-8 p.m. 105 North UnionSt., Studio 21 (located in theTorpedo Factory Art Center). Visitwww.theartleague.org or call 703-683-1780. Gallery Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m; Thursdaysopen until 9 p.m.; Sunday, noon-6p.m.
OCT. 5 THROUGH 28Sweet n’ Salty Art Exhibit. Artists
were asked to “give in to theircravings” to create dynamic andinteresting interpretations of thistheme. Visitwww.TheDelRayArtisans.org.
OCT. 5 THROUGH NOV. 11Sculpture Exhibition. “Discipline of
Edge” will be on display in theMargaret W. and Joseph L. Fisher ArtGallery, located in the Rachel M.Schlesinger Concert Hall & ArtsCenter at the Alexandria Campus ofNorthern Virginia CommunityCollege. The opening reception isscheduled for Saturday, Oct. 6, from4-6 p.m. with curator’s talk at 5 p.m.The gallery hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m.,Monday through Friday and duringperformances.
SATURDAY/OCT. 6“Mind your Health” 5K Run/Walk
hosted by Mental Health America.Event starts on October 6 at 8 a.m. atBluemont Park, 339 N. ManchesterStreet , in Arlington, Virginia.Registration is $25 through August31 and $30 beginning September 1through race day. Online registrationis available through the MentalHealth America website atwww.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/mindyourhealth5k. Sponsorshipopportunities are also available. Forthose wishing to be a sponsor, pleasecontact Julie Burke [email protected] tolearn more.
17th Annual Art on the Avenue 10a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Celebrating thediversity of Del Ray, this annualstreet festival along Mount VernonAvenue has 300 juried artists, threestages of music, children’s artactivities (scarecrows and pumpkinpainting) and restaurants sellingtheir specialties. At Mount VernonAvenue between Bellefonte andHume streets. Call 703-683-3100
Jewelry Workshop. 2-3 p.m.Beginners will learn about basicjewelry making at the AutumnInspirations Jewelry Workshops(limited to 12 participants).Sponsored by the Friends of theBeatley Central Library, 5005 DukeSt. Call 703-746-1702 to sign up.
Yard Sale. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. AlexandriaSalvation Army Women’s Auxiliarywill hold a yard sale at 1804 MountVernon Ave. Antiques, collectibles,books, paintings, electronics, clothesand toys. Rain or shine. Call AnnMueller at 703-913-0191.
Historic Huntley Open House. 2-4p.m. Visit Historic Huntley, aFederal-style villa built in 1825 forThomson Francis Mason, a grandsonof George Mason. After many years,the site has been restored and is nowopen to the public. Enjoy informaltours and light refreshments. FreeAdmission. Rain or shine. 6918Harrison Ln.
Spooky Saturdays at theAthenaeum. 1-2 p.m. Featuringmask making. Free. Recommendedfor children 6-9. The Athenaeum islocated at 201 Prince St. Visitwww.nvfaa.org.
OCT. 6 THROUGH 28Exhibition. Homage: Past Influences.
Reception is Oct. 11, 6-8 p.m.; jurortalk with Brooke Seidelmann at 7p.m. Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105N. Union St. Visitwww.torpedofactory.org/target.
SUNDAY/OCT. 7Matinee Film. 2 p.m. Beatley Central
Library Sunday Matinee Film Seriesfeaturing: Iron Jawed Angels(unrated documentary). The CharlesE. Beatley Central Library, 5005Duke St. Visitwww.alexandria.lib.va.us or call 703-746-1702. Free and open to thegeneral public. Refreshments will beserved.
Pet Blessing. 2 p.m. Messiah LutheranChurch invites people and their petsto the “Blessing of the Pets” with anice cream social to follow. 6510 Ft.
Hunt Rd.
MONDAY/OCT. 8Tift Merritt (Band) atthe Birchmere. $25. Visitwww.tiftmerritt.com.The Birchmere MusicHall is located at 3701Mount Vernon Ave. Visitwww.birchmere.com orcall 703-549-7500.
WEDNESDAY/OCT. 10Author Series. 7-
8:30p.m. The Beatley Central Librarypresents Sisters in Crime. Meet fivenew mystery writers at 5005 Duke St.Call 703-746-1702.
THURSDAY/OCT. 11Art Night at the Torpedo Factory
6-9 p.m. Free. Browse open studiosand galleries, interact with artists,and enjoy refreshments at this freeevent held on the second Thursday ofeach month. Torpedo Factory ArtCenter, 105 N. Union St. Call 703-838-4565 or visitwww.torpedofactory.org.
Second Thursday Music: DanielleWestphal & Ken Giese. 7 p.m.$10. At the Athenaeum, 201 PrinceSt. Tickets are available online atnvfaa.org or at the door.
OCT. 12 & 13Music Event. 7:30 p.m. Singer-
songwriter Dar Williams will performat The Birchmere, co-headlining withLoudon Wainwright III. Visitwww.darwilliams.com. Tickets are$45. The Birchmere Music Hall islocated at 3701 Mount Vernon Ave.Call 703-549-7500 or visitwww.birchmere.com.
SATURDAY/OCT. 1317th Annual Alexandria Arts
Safari 12-4 p.m. Free. The TorpedoFactory Art Center hosts the 17thannual Alexandria Arts Safari, a freeday of hands-on arts and craftsactivities for kids and their families.Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N.Union St. Call 703-838-4565
River Fest. 4-7 p.m. Live Music. Boats.Fare. Refreshments. 2 Duke St. OldTown Alexandria Waterfront. $55/ticket or $100/couple. Visitwww.alexandriaseaport.org. or call703-549-7078.
Music Event. 8-10 p.m. David W.Jacobsen will play at St Elmo’s CoffeePub. 2300 Mount Vernon Ave. Call703-739-9268. All Ages. Visit http://davidwj.com.
St. Louis Community Fair. 10 a.m.-3p.m. Events include pony rides, giantmoon bounces, tons of games, rockwall, arts & crafts, BINGO, food, beertent, vendors, and an apple pie bake-off. All are welcome. Small fee foreach activity. Call 703-799-4844.Held at St. Louis School, 2901Popkins Ln.
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Art at the Center ClassesEvening Drawing. Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Focus on improving
drawing skills through fun activities that explore seeing anddrawing from observation.
Art in the Afternoon. Wednesdays or Thursdays, 1:15-2:30 p.m.Fridays 4-5:15 p.m. This studio class is designed for artists age 4-6and includes an introduction to paint, clay, collage and drawing.
After School Studio. Wednesdays or Thursdays, 4:15-5:45 p.m.This studio class is designed for artists ages 7-12 and includesinstruction and studio work in paint, clay, collage and drawing.
Art at the Center is located at 2804 Sherwood Hall Lane. Visitwww.artatthecenter.org or call 703-201-1250.
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Fall Fun
Virginia Is for Lovers, and Apple-Lovers
Ida Red, Nittany, Gala, Pink Lady orHoney crisp: whether you like yourapples tart or sweet, there areplenty of apple-picking orchards
and farms to pick from within an hour’sdrive of Northern Virginia. For many
Apple season in full swing; Grab a basket and pick your own.
Virginia1 MARKER-MILLER ORCHARDS
A family favorite, Marker-Miller Orchards hassomething for everyone in the family. Relax onthe front porch in wooden rocking chairs, pack apicnic lunch and enjoy eating in the midst of thelush orchards, or go on an adventure to pick-your-own apples. Every weekend throughOctober, the market is open where apple-loversline up to get fresh apple cider donuts (a must-have). There’s also hand-dipped apple ice creamand cider slushees. On the weekends, there arewagon rides, the cow train and a huge play areafor children.
3035 Cedar Creek Grade, Winchester540-662-1980Markermillerorchards.com
2 CROOKED RUN ORCHARDCrooked Run Orchard is a small family farm on the
outskirts of Purcellville in Loudoun County.Many families go to this orchard for the simplepleasure of apple-picking. There are no mazes orwagon rides or kiddie trains. Owners Uta andSam Brown grow the food; you pick it. There isno entrance or parking fee. There’s only acharge for the food. Children also enjoy theorchard’s “table of things.” Yes, that’s whatchildren call it. There are several “table ofthings,” that include bones, snake skins, nests,
dried bats or frogs, turtle shells and “anythingelse we find that’s interesting during the year,”Brown said.
37883 E Main Street, Purcellville, 540-338-7445Crookedrunorchard.com
3 VIRGINIA FARM MARKETVirginia Farm Market began in 1952 as small
roadside stand selling homegrown freshpeaches. The market has grown to include abakery, a gift shop featuring wood baskets andlocal preserves, and apples, apples and moreapples. Taste the “jug-your-own” apple cider.Look for the big red barn located on Route 522north of Winchester.
1881 N. Frederick Pike, Winchester, 540-665-8000Virginiafarmmarket.com
4 STRIBLING ORCHARDThe Stribling farm and orchard has been in the
Stribling family for almost 200 years. Beginningin September through November, the farm hasfresh apples, cider and all sizes and shapes ofpumpkins. In addition to apple-picking, visitorscan enjoy beautiful views of the Blue RidgeMountains, Stribling Farm’s historic buildingsand many farm animals.
5 VALLEY VIEW ORCHARDAn historic property located in Virginia’s “Hunt”
country near Middleburg, the historic ValleyView Farm is the home of Virginia PerfectionOrchard, which boasts six different varieties ofapples for picking. Worth seeing is the estate’smanor house with a formal English Gardensituated in the middle of 500 acres ofmeadowlands and mountains, and is now thesite for weddings and other special events.
6 THE APPLE HOUSEAlthough it’s not an orchard, The Apple House has
been a landmark for families and school groupssince the 1960s. Located at the northernentrance to Skyline Drive, the family-ownedbusiness is known for homemade apple butterdonuts, crisp apples and apple crisps.
4675 John Marshall Hwy, Linden, 540-636-6329Theapplehouse.net
7 GREAT COUNTRY FARMS18780 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont, VA 20135540-554-2073 [email protected]
Maryland8 BUTLER’S ORCHARD
For 60 years, this family farm has becomeknown for its apple picking as well as its popularfall festival. In addition to apple orchards,there’s a market and bakery, featuringeverything “apple,” a country store, hay rides,slides and tons of pumpkins.22200 Davis Mill Road, Germantown301-972-3299Butlersorchard.com
9 ROCK HILL ORCHARDRock Hill Orchard, located in the Agricultural
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10 HOMESTEAD FARMThe Allnutt family has farmed in Montgomery
County since 1763, when James Allnuttpurchased 746 acres by the Potomac River.Homestead Farm consists of 230 acres of James’original purchase. Today, the Allnutt familycontinues the family farming tradition. Visitorscan pick their own apples, or enjoy Homestead’shomemade caramel apples. The Little CountryKitchen features apple pie, cider and freshvegetable soup.
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families, apple-picking has become a falltradition, providing a fun outdooractivity and healthy food. Grab a basketand pick your own. Many of the orchardsand farms listed below also host specialevents, fall festivals, hayrides and other
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Fairfax County Fire Chief Ronald L. Mastin and Assistant Chief of Opera-tions John J. Caussin flank Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber honorees: EMT/Medic of the Year Capt II James “Jamie” Lee, Company Officer of theYear Capt. I Steve Norris, Firefighter of the Year Master Technician Cliff“Chip” Sweeney and Continuous Service Awardee Technician RobertHicks,. Not pictured is Volunteer Firefighter of the Year Capt. DeborahVolker.
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department honorees: EMT/Medic of theYear Capt II James “Jamie” Lee, Company Officer of the Year Capt. ISteve Norris, Firefighter of the Year Master Technician Cliff “Chip”Sweeney and Continuous Service Awardee Technician Robert Hicks. Notpictured is Volunteer Firefighter of the Year Capt. Deborah Volker. Withthe honorees are Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber Chairman Michael Gailliot(Hilltop Golf Club) and President Barbara Doyle (Inova Mount VernonHospital).
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The Mount Vernon-Lee Cham-ber of Commerce honoredpublic safety personnel at its5th Annual Police and
Firefighters Tribute held Friday evening,Sept. 21, at the Belle Haven CountryClub. Barbara Doyle, CEO of Inova MountVernon Hospital and president of thechamber welcomed police, emergencymedical personnel, firefighters and theirfamilies to this community celebration ofdedication, valor, and service. ScottThuman, with ABC 7/ WJLA TV served asthe guest emcee for the event. TheTribute Sponsor was Super Walmart ofKings Crossing, and store managerWilliam Hunsucker.
Red Stripes sponsors include Ourismanof Alexandria, Burke and Herbert Bank,Tony Riolo and Dominion Virginia Power,Tim Sargeant. White Stars sponsorsincluded Inova Mount Vernon Hospital;Redmon, Peyton & Braswell, LLP withattorney Dan Rinzel, and ProgressiveFirefighter of Fairfax County Local 2068,John Niemiec, president. Blue Bannersponsors were Occasionally Cake, SabrinaCampbell; Four Sales Ltd., DanielSaunders; Mount Vernon Athletic Club,Aaron Volbrecht; Paul Spring RetirementCommunity; Mount Vernon Nursing &Rehabilitation Center; Baywood Hotelswhich owns and operates on RichmondHighway Springhill Suites; Holiday InnExpress, and the new Candlewood Suitesand the Belvoir Federal Credit Union,Stephanie Crabtree. Tribute committeemembers included co-chairs, SabrinaCampbell, Occasionally Cake and RachelCarter, a Realtor with Coldwell Bankers;Captain Randy Joyce, commander of theMount Vernon Police Station; the Rev.Grant McIntosh, Fairfax County Fire andRescue Department and Captain WillieBailey, Fairfax County Fire and RescueDepartment.
Chamber Honors Police and Firefighters
Mount Vernon Police Station honorees: Detective ofthe Year David E. Koenigsberg, Police Office of theYear MPO Mark Yawomicky and Continuous ServiceAwardee MPO Greg Kotterman. With the honorees areMount Vernon-Lee Chamber Chairman MichaelGailliot (Hilltop Golf Club) and President BarbaraDoyle (Inova Mount Vernon Hospital). Not pictured isVolunteer of the Year Woulter K. (Van) Vanderwal.
Fort Belvoir Public Safety honorees: Fort BelvoirPublic Safety – Fort Belvoir Firefighter of the YearJames T. Wade and Ft. Belvoir Police Officer of theYear Gregory Bush. With the honorees are MountVernon-Lee Chamber Chairman Michael Gailliot (Hill-top Golf Club) and President Barbara Doyle (InovaMount Vernon Hospital).
2012 Public Safety Personnel honor-ees: Franconia Police Station – Detec-tive of the Year Monica A. Meeks,Police Officer of the Year PFC BrookeWright, Auxiliary Police Officer DanWenger and Continuous ServiceAwardee 2nd Lt. Paul G. Cuzzolino;Mount Vernon Police Station – Detec-tive of the Year David E. Koenigsberg,Police Office of the Year MPO MarkYawomicky, Volunteer of the YearWoulter K. (Van) Vanderwal andContinuous Service Awardee MPOGreg Kotterman; Fort Belvoir PublicSafety – Fort Belvoir Firefighter of theYear James T. Wade and Ft. BelvoirPolice Officer of the Year GregoryBush; Fairfax County Fire & RescueDepartment – Volunteer Firefighter ofthe Year Capt. Deborah Volker, Con-tinuous Service Awardee TechnicianRobert Hicks, Company Officer of the
Photos by Louise Krafft/The Gazette
Year Capt. I Steve Norris, Firefighter of the Year Master Technician Cliff “Chip” Sweeney and EMT/Medic of theYear Capt. II James “Jamie” Lee. With the honorees are Chamber Chairman Michael Gailliot (Hilltop Golf Club)and President Barbara Doyle (Inova Mount Vernon Hospital).
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By Jon Roetman
The Gazette
The night before the WestPotomac Wolverines and LakeBraddock Bruins met in a pas-sionate Patriot District football
contest on Sept. 21, former teammatesCaleb Henderson and Demornay Pierson-El took part in some friendly banter overthe phone.
In 2011, Henderson and Pierson-El weresophomore standouts for a high-poweredWest Potomac offense. Henderson was thequarterback and Pierson-El a receiver for aWolverines team that won a share of thedistrict title and reached the Division 6Northern Region semifinals.
One year later, Henderson is the triggerman for the Lake Braddock offense andPierson-El has moved to running back forWest Potomac. He’s also a safety on theWolverines defense. While the two remainfriends, on Friday they were foes battlingto stay atop the district standings.
“He called me for about an hour last night,telling me about how he was going to [in-tercept] me,” Henderson said after Friday’sgame.
Pierson-El made good on his prediction.In fact, he picked off Henderson twice. Butwhen the game was over, it was the first-year Bruin signal caller who had the lastlaugh.
Lake Braddock defeated West Potomac,37-23, on Friday night. It was the first timeHenderson and hisbrother, Jon, a seniorlinebacker, returnedfor a game at WestPotomac High Schoolsince they transferredfrom the Alexandriaschool to LakeBraddock during the2011-12 school year.Their father, EricHenderson, was thehead football coachat West Potomac from2004 through the2011 season before being informed hewould not return. The Henderson familymoved to Burke and Eric became the LakeBraddock defensive coordinator. FormerWolverine assistants Sean Brooks and DaveMurray also joined the Bruins staff.
West Potomac, led by first-year headcoach Jeremiah Davis, scored a touchdownon the game’s opening drive and led, 16-7,at halftime. But Lake Braddock respondedin the second half and pulled out the vic-tory, improving its record to 2-2, including2-0 in the district. West Potomac fell to 3-1,including 1-1 in the district.
Caleb Henderson accounted for 388 yards
of offense and fourtouchdowns. He com-pleted 25 of 40 passesfor 246 yards, twotouchdowns and threeinterceptions. He alsocarried 20 times for 142yards and two scores.His 1-yard touchdownrun in the third quartergave Lake Braddock a21-16 lead it would notrelinquish.
“There’s so much spot-light on Caleb and pres-sure, I said just playwithin the scheme, takethe plays when theycome to you and once hedid that and settleddown, he did a heck of ajob,” Lake Braddockhead coach JimPoythress said. “WithDemornay and Caleb,you might be seeing thetwo best individual play-ers in the region on thefield at one time.”
Caleb Henderson said the experience ofplaying at his former school was emotionalduring and after the game.
“The emotion was definitely high becausethese guys are my brothers,” Caleb saidabout his former Wolverine teammates.“I’ve known them since I was 4. I just missthem a lot. It sucked to have to hold someof them and watch them cry.”
What was it like in the handshake line?“It was sad,” Caleb said. “I’ve got to be
honest, it was sad. I miss them all.”What was it like on the field?“That’s just friends playing backyard foot-
ball,” he said. “It’salways going to bechippy. It’s alwaysgoing to be rough.”
Jon Hendersonwas part of a LakeBraddock defensethat limited WestPotomac to sevenpoints in the sec-ond half.
“I played with[West Potomac] forthree years. They’relike brothers to
me,” he said. “When I came to LakeBraddock, they accepted me as a family andas a team member. I didn’t want to let …my team down by coming back to this placeand losing.”
Davis said the Wolverines didn’t focus onthe return of Caleb, Jon and Eric Hendersonduring practice last week.
“To be very honest with you, everythingthat went into this [week] is the same thingthat went in last week,” Davis said. “Wewere facing a district opponent and … therewas nothing about anything that happenedin the past; we didn’t even talk about it thisweek. The emotion came from Braddock
[beating] them last year in the district,[wanting to] beat Braddock [and] keep uson a role. We’re undefeated, don’t let itstop.”
Pierson-El finished with 109 yards of of-fense and three touchdowns, but only 21yards and one score came in the second half.
“For the past week, we’ve been lookingat ways just to stop Demornay, whether itwas just double-teaming him or putting anextra man out on the outside for the sweep,”Jon Henderson said. “Demornay’s a goodplayer and I’ve played with him for twoyears, but when we have a better defense,one man isn’t going to stop the whole de-fense.”
Pierson-El carried 18 times for 96 yardsand two touchdowns. He also caught twopasses for 13 yards and a score, and hauledin two interceptions on defense. Pierson-Elcarried seven times for eight yards in thesecond half and said his lack of productionin the second half wasn’t a product of theLake Braddock defense.
“Our offensive line was frustrated andonce our offensive line gets frustrated, westart pointing fingers,” Pierson-El said.“How does an empire fall? Within. Ourempire fell within.”
West Potomac opened the game with afive-play, 65-yard drive, capped by a 35-yardtouchdown run by Pierson-El. On LakeBraddock’s first possession, the WestPotomac defense stuffed Caleb Hendersonfor no gain on a fourth-and-one play fromthe Lake Braddock 29. Despite taking overwith great field position, West Potomaccouldn’t capitalize, but the Wolverines laterextended their first-quarter lead to 10-0 ona 28-yard field goal by kicker Chris Blewitt.
West Potomac led 16-7 when Pierson-Elcarried for a 1-yard touchdown with 6:32remaining in the first half.
“To say I wasn’t a little nervous at half-
time,” Poythress said, “would be an outrightlie.”
Lake Braddock scored on the openingpossession of the second half, matching 80yards in eight plays. While the Bruins oftenmoved the ball with short-to-intermediatepasses, Henderson ended this drive with a48-yard scoring strike to Jong Yoo, who fin-ished the game with seven catches for 110yards.
After Lake Braddock added a touchdownand a safety, the Bruins extended their leadto 30-16 when Alexander caught a passfrom Henderson and broke loose for a 24-yard touchdown with 6:16 remaining in thefourth. Moments later, Lake Braddock fanschanted “Thanks for the quarterback.”
West Potomac pulled to within sevenwhen quarterback Caleb Williams hitPierson-El with a 12-yard touchdown passwith less than four minutes remaining, butLake Braddock drained most of the clockon its final possession, capped by a 10-yardtouchdown run from Trevor O’Brien.
“If we lost this game, I wouldn’t have goneout for the rest of the season,” CalebHenderson said. “I would have stayed athome, watched film [and] I would havemade sure we won every other game. Nowthat we won this game, we can exhale abit. They were definitely one of the topteams in our district. We just had too manyplayers, I guess.”
Lake Braddock will host T.C. Williams at7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 28. West Potomacwill travel to face Annandale.
During a postgame interview, CalebHenderson displayed playful frustrationwhen informed Pierson-El had interceptedhim twice. Later, outside the West Potomaclocker room, Pierson-El talked about hispickoff prediction.
“That was just a little game,” he said. “…He’s still my boy.”
While Pierson-El won the friendly gameinside the game, it was Henderson’s Bruinswho came out on top in the big picture.
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