Wednesday, February 13, 2013
The building was deemed safe by Fairfax County.
St. Luke's Episcopal Church reopened Wednesday afternoon after a crane collapsed on the building Tuesday morning. The Rev. Tuck Bowerfind said the building was cleared by Fairfax County around 3 p.m. Wednesday. Bowerfind told Patch the building did not suffer any structural damage, but the steeple suffered some minor cosmetic damage. Workers from B&M Tower Technology were at the church Tuesday morning working on a cell phone tower on the church steeple. A malfunction jostled two workers in a basket while it was in the air. The workers sustained non-life-threatening injuries. St. Luke's Day School was also cleared for damages, but it will reopen Tuesday due to teacher continuing education days and the President's Day holiday. Ash Wednesday …
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
After a crane collapse Tuesday, the school will remain closed while the building is inspected and the crane is removed.
St. Luke's Day School at St. Lukes Church will remain closed Wednesday after a crane toppled over onto the building Tuesday morning. Students were evacuated and sent home Tuesday morning after a crane collapse occurred while workers were attempting to work on a cell phone tower on the church steeple. Parents picked up their children early at the school. According to a church employee, the school will not reopen until after the building is inspected, the crane is removed, and Fairfax County says it’s safe to go in. The crane is scheduled to be removed Wednesday. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue received an emergency call from the scene at 10:37 a.m on Tuesday after the crane collapse. Workers from B&M Tower Technologies were at the church …
Two workers were rescued from a crane basket with non-life threatening injuries.
UPDATE (2/12/13, 5:25 p.m.): St. Luke's Day School will remain closed on Wednesday. --- Children in classes at St. Luke's Day School at St. Lukes Church were evacuated and sent home Tuesday morning after a crane collapse occurred while workers were attempting to work on a cell phone tower on the church steeple. Parents picked up their children. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue received an emergency call from the scene at 10:37 a.m. Workers from B&M Tower Technology were at the church Tuesday morning working on a cell phone tower on the church steeple. A malfunction jostled two workers in a basket while it was in the air. The workers sustained non-life-threatening injuries, said Brian Bendell, incident commander with Fairfax County Fire and …
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Thursday, January 10, 2013
Fundraiser will help area organizations combat homelessness.
The Mount Vernon community will band together to Rock Against Hunger at St. Luke's Episcopal Church on Feb. 8. The popular fundraiser features local band Black Moon Tonic. Last year's fundraiser, hosted by St. Luke's Outreach Ministries, raised more than $4,000 which benefitted UCM, Good Shepherd Housing, and New Hope Housing. Tickets may be purchased at the door: $15 adults; $10 students; children 10 and under are free. Food and beverages will be served. For more information, email nohungerhyblavalley@gmail.com
Jessie Biele
7:54 am on Friday, February 15, 2013
Thank you so much for the update Rev. Bowerfind. Thank goodness the crane operator thought quickly and was able to bring the workers to safety! -Jessie Biele, Local Editor more ›