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By Michael Lee Pope Northern Transportation Renée Ruggles The Gazette Authority will be able to spend about $300 million of it as its eople in Mount Vernon members see fit. And Fairfax P have been talking about County would also get new rev- widening Route 1 for de- enue through an increased sales

/The Gazette cades. Studies have been funded, tax, which could also be used for and money to widen part of it has the Route 1 corridor. been secured from the federal gov- “We are not going to the bank ernment. But little has been ac- yet because we don’t have a dol- complished — so far. Many people lar in hand yet,” said Lee District Experienced Rebuilding Together volunteers and firefighters from Mount Vernon who are stuck in traffic every day Supervisor Jeff McKay. “The gov- Station #9, worked together to build the ramp. Preparations began on March 11. hope the historic ernor could still transportation veto this. It package that the “I think that there could still be Volunteers Build Wheelchair Ramp General Assem- challenged in bly sent to Re- are many demands court. And so publican Gov. we’re not setting Firefighters Bob McDonnell on that money. up a plan here to might finally go spend the partner with provide funding There are a lot of money.” Rebuilding to widen the corridor all the areas around the LEGISLATORS Together. way from region that would HAVE BEEN Woodlawn to arguing about irefighters from the Hybla Valley. like to see the transportation Mount Vernon Fire Sta- “I think that funding for tion #9 worked with Nina Schneider is the there are many money spent there, years, and the F demands on last-minute the group Rebuilding homeowner who re- and Route 1 is Firefighter Eric Russell Together on March 13, building a ceived the new wheel- that money,” compromise on started the process to get wheelchair ramp for a local resi- chair ramp. She is con- said Edith going to be the transporta- the wheelchair ramp for dent on Bluebird Lane unable to fined to using a wheel- Kelleher, execu- tion package Nina Schneider. She had leave her home. chair for multiple health tive director of competing provided a sur- to depend on the Fire Rebuilding Together-AFF, a non- related reasons. She the Southeast prise ending to Department to carry her profit organization, provides criti- expressed appreciation Fairfax Develop- amongst many the 2013 Gen- out of her home, each cally needed home repairs and to regain some of her ment Corpora- eral Assembly time she had to leave. modifications. independence. tion. “There are needs.” session last a lot of areas — Edith Kelleher, executive month. The around the re- agreement, gion that would director, Southeast Fairfax struck on the like to see the Development Corporation last day of the money spent 46-day session, there, and Route 1 is going to be illustrated a political division that competing amongst many needs.” transcended party affiliation or The agreement now under con- even regional ties. The vote in the sideration would provide about Senate was 25 to 15, with state $850 million in revenue for trans- Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-30) in oppo- portation. Part of it would go to sition and state Sen. Toddy Puller the Silver Line and part of it would (D-36) in support. go to high-speed rail. That means

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Mount Vernon High School career specialist Old Dominion University representative Brit- Nora Elshiekh asks Stratford University market- Audrey Jones answers questions from Jamie tany Jones answers questions from student ing liaison Ernest Lissabet about the degrees Anderson. Andy Ness. available at the school. Mount Vernon Hosts Life after High School Expo

ore than a dozen businesses, colleges, public safety, trade Munion and military repre- sentatives participated in “Life after High School Expo” at Mount Vernon High School on Tuesday, March 19. The representatives set up tables outside of the high school cafeteria during all the lunch periods and were available to answer questions about career opportunities, edu- Photos by cation and training. The event was organized by Mount

Vernon High School career specialist Audrey Louise Krafft Jones.

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers journeyman /The Gazette lineman Donald R. Atkins explains the apprenticeship program that the union offers to students com- ing out of high school. For more information on the program visit Christina Wagner, Cydney Rudolf, Cynthia Foulke and Jamie Anderson www.albat.org compare notes at the Expo.

Regina Sanders from Community College helps senior Walton Williams sign up for class placement tests for his first quarter at NOVA. Sanders spends a day a U.S. Marine Sgt. Corey J. Quill, U.S. Navy Petty Officer Barry Massey, Shreyas Kumbhar week at the high school working with seniors who will and Trey Eden and fellow Mount Vernon schoolmates pose for a photo at the Expo. attend NOVA after graduation. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ March 21-27, 2013 ❖ 3 News

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Students dance their way under the limbo pole as their parents check over their bids in the silent auction. ‘Going for the Green’ he Fort Hunt Elementary School PTA held a silent auction and evening of fun for Tthe school community on Friday, March 15, The hallway and gym were filled with tables laden with class baskets and auction items. In the gym a deejay played music for the students and their friends and parents. Next door a magician demonstrated Ft. Hunt Elementary School teacher Cire Jones leads a group of students his skills. Down the hall, children filled the teachers lounge for a chance to get their arms in some interpretive line dancing. and/or face painted. Proceeds from the Silent Auction support PTA-sponsored programs at the school. Some of this year’s programs include: classroom technology, after-school enrichment programs, field trips and more. The auction committee included: Tracy Hutchinson, Allison Verich, Mimi Green, Mar- garet Gerdeman, Susan Fleischman and Elisa Schlacter.

West Potomac High School student Wake Coulter paints faces on the arms of a young student in the teacher’s lounge at Ft. Hunt Elementary School. The children form a circle to watch Cire Jones and a child perform at the annual silent auction.

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Email announcements to gazette@ presents the Honorable Artur Davis, [email protected]. Episcopal Church, 8531 Riverside Documentary. 7 p.m. at Mount connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is former member of the U.S. House of Road. Donate new or lightly used Vernon Unitarian Church, 1909 Thursday at noon. Representatives, 7th District, baseball and softball equipment on Windmill Lane. Watch “American Alabama. Appetizers and desserts WEDNESDAY/MARCH 27 behalf of the Cal Ripken, Sr. Meat.” Free. Refreshments provided. will be served. RSVP to Workshop. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Lincolnia Foundation. Collected items will be 703-721-0595. THURSDAY/MARCH 21 [email protected]. Senior Center, 4710 N. Chambliss St. given to disadvantaged players in the Enjoy a workshop on “Staying Home: Baltimore area. South County Task Force for SUNDAY/APRIL 14 Human Services. 7 p.m. at Verdia Making Smart Choices for Easy SATURDAY/MARCH 23 Living.” Topics include home CROP Walk. Registration begins at 1 A. Haywood Conference Center, 8350 WEDNESDAY/APRIL 3 Richmond Highway. Join Mount Open House. 1-4 p.m. at Mount modifications, avoid frauds and p.m. and the walk begins at 1:30 Vernon Supervisor Gerry Hyland and Vernon Athletic Club. Check out scams and more. Light refreshments Grow Your Business Network. 8-10 p.m. at Heritage Presbyterian Patricia Harrison, Deputy County Fitness on Demand and browse will be served. Free, but seating is a.m. at Belle Haven Country Club. Church, 8503 Fort Hunt Road. Enjoy Executive for Human Services, for a classes such as Zumba, pilates and limited so registration required. Hosted by the Mount Vernon-Lee a 1.6 mile walk through the briefing and discussion of the Fairfax more. Free. Register online at http:// Chamber of Commerce and the community, sponsored by area County Fiscal Year 2014 budget. Presentation. 1-3 p.m. at Lorton aarp.cvent.com/ Greater Springfield Chamber of churches. Proceeds benefit local Community Library. Muslim Women MakingSmartChoicesforEasyLivingVA Commerce. Enjoy a buffet breakfast hunger-fighting initiatives. Visit in STEM (Science, Technology, or 1-877-926-8300. and networking. $25. Reservations at www.cropwalkonline.org for more. FRIDAY/MARCH 22 Engineering and Mathematics) wwwmtvernon-leechamber.org. Event. 6:30-9 p.m. at the Virginia Hills presentation. A light lunch will be served. Space is limited, RSVP by SATURDAY/MARCH 30 Administrative Center, 6520 Diana FRIDAY/APRIL 5 See Bulletin Board, Page 7 Lane. Colonial Republican Women March 22 to Collection. 1-5 p.m. at St. Aidan’s 4 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ March 21-27, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

Community leaders and residents attended the Safeway Spring Social on March 14, celebrating the re-opening of the renovated Safeway in Belle View. Mike Nguyen is the store’s manager. Renovated Safeway Re-Opens in Belle View

idst the celebration on said Shirley Marshall, UCM execu- Photos Contributed MMarch 14 of the re- tive director. “We appreciate our opening of its remod- longstanding partnership with eled store in Belle View, Safeway Safeway and its customers for food Inc. recognized United Commu- drives and all the generous sup- nity Ministries for its impact on the port that helps keep our client- community with a $1,000 dona- choice Food Pantry well-stocked. tion. Together, we are changing lives “On behalf of everyone at UCM, and building a better community.” State Del. Scott Surovell we are honored to be selected to The store has been closed for addresses the crowd at be part of this community celebra- construction during the past six the ribbon-cutting for the tion for the beautiful new store,” months. renovated Safeway.

Gregory Ten Eyck, Safeway Inc. director of public affairs and government relations (East- ern Division) presents a $1,000 check to Shirley Marshall, executive direc- tor at United Community Ministries. From left are: Del. Scott A. Surovell, Ten Eyck, Marshall, and state Sen. Adam Ebbin. At podium is event Master of Ceremonies Jeff Goldberg, Virginia Bureau Chief for ABC7/ WJLA-TV and

Photo courtesy of UCM courtesy Photo NewsChannel 8. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ March 21-27, 2013 ❖ 5 People

Shredding Fundraiser Fairfax County Crime Solvers hosted a shred event fundraiser last

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Photos Courtesy of UCM Vernon District Police Station. Cornerstone Records Management, the Louise Krafft event sponsor, brought a shedding truck to shred the papers and documents on site. Donations ben- efited the Fairfax County /The Gazette Crime Solvers reward fund. Learn more by visiting www.fairfaxcrime Opportunity Neighborhood: Mt. Vernon solvers.org. More than 45 families attended the second organizing event for Opportunity Neighborhood: Mt. Vernon on the evening of Feb. 28 at Riverside Elementary School. Opportunity Neighborhood combines government, school, community, Troop 1906 Gains business, faith, and nonprofit leaders in a coordinated focus to engage children and parents. The event was hosted by Fairfax County Government, Fairfax County Public School, and United Community Ministries. Participating organizations Its First Eagle Scout included Department of Neighborhood and Community Services, Department of Health, , Office for Women and Domestic and Sexual Violence, mmanuel Karem Edward Progreso Literacy and Citizenship Center, Saved by Grace Cancer Foundation, ELewis, the youngest son of School Readiness Services, and Woodlawn Little League. David W. Lewis and Merriam Uplay-Lewis, is the first Josh Colman of the Mt. Vernon REC Eagle Scout for Boy Scout Troop Center (left) discusses summer camp 1906, co-chartered by Bethlehem options with Lloyd Tucker (right), Baptist Church and in conjunction manager, Fairfax County Department with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, of Neighborhood and Community XI Alpha Lambda Chapter. Services, Region 1. For more infor- Emmanuel’s Eagle Scout Project mation about Opportunity Neighbor- was a beautification project in the hood: Mt. Vernon, contact Evin Mt. Vernon Lakes community in McFadden at Alexandria. He replaced shrubbery [email protected] or with 13 new Knock Out Roses with phone 703-768-7106, ext. 33. the support of family, friends and the community. Emmanuel Karem Edward Emmanuel is a senior at Thomas Lewis Edison High School. He has a 4.00 grade point average, taking prima- also attained the highest rank in rily International Baccalaureate Boy Scouts. courses, and is vice-president of Troop 1906 meets every Satur- the National Honor Society of day morning from 9 to 10:30 a.m. High School Scholars. He works at Bethlehem Baptist Church part time at Crest Cleaners in church parsonage, Kingstowne Shopping Center. located at 7836 Fordson Road, Emmanuel plans to pursue a ca- Alexandria. The troop is looking reer in international relations or for new members ages 11-17 years international business and plans to of age, who want to have fun and apply to the , adventure, gain leadership expe- Princeton University, among other rience, and learn how to handle colleges and universities. life’s challenges and responsibili- This is the second Boy Scout ties. Parents are welcome to be Eagle in the Lewis family as trained leaders or to volunteer to Emmanuel’s older brother, Daniel support the Scouting activity. Military Note

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Air Force Airman Davon T. Marion graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Marion is the son of Michelle In Concert Marion of Mosby Street, Alexan- Singers from the five West Potomac choirs, three Sandburg groups and elementary dria. He is a 2010 graduate of For- singers from Belle View, Groveton, Hollin Meadows, Fort Hunt, Stratford Landing, est Park High School, Woodbridge. Waynewood and Hybla Valley all performed at last month’s West Potomac Pyramid Concert. More than 400 students participated in this annual event highlight the vari- ous choral programs within the school pyramid. All of the students joined together in performing the final number, “Bonse Aba,” which is a traditional Zambian song. 6 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ March 21-27, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Bulletin Board Open a new career path – in just two years*! From Page 4 www.aarp.org/taxaide. Become a Nurse. TUESDAY/APRIL 16 ONGOING Genealogical Society. 1 p.m. at School Board Member, Dan Storck, Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Mount Vernon District representative, Our next RN program begins May 6th, 2013 Shenandoah Road. “The Jones Jinx: hosts community office hours the Tracing Common Surnames.” Free. second Saturday of each month: Conveniently located in Alexandria, Virginia, Global Health College is a private Visit www.mvgenealogy.org or 703- Sherwood Hall Library: 1-3 p.m. school dedicated to preparing the next generation of healthcare providers. 866-2478. Members of the community are invited to stop by to ask questions or to discuss concerns. No appointment FRIDAY/APRIL 26 necessary. If you have any questions Application Deadline. Students can about the community office hours, apply for the 2013 Mount Vernon-Lee please contact Dan Storck at Chamber of Commerce Education [email protected] or his assistant, Partnership scholarship. Scholarships Barb Larsen at are awarded to high school seniors in [email protected]. the Mount Vernon and Lee districts Band musicians, young and old, are pursuing education in a business invited to join the Mount Vernon related field. Visit www.mtvernon- Community Band. Rehearsals are leechamber.org or 703-360-6925 or Tuesday 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the Mount high school career centers for Vernon High School band room, applications. 8515 Old Mount Vernon Road. There are no auditions. The Mount Vernon Community Band is a nonprofit Why choose Global Health College? SATURDAY/APRIL 27 community service organization that Community-wide Yard Sale. 8 a.m.- has performed in the Mount Vernon • Affordable tuition 2 p.m. at Mount Zephyr community area since 1978. 703-768-4172 or • Financial aid available for those who qualify in Mount Vernon. www.mvbands.com. • High NCLEX pass rate Alzheimer’s Association support groups provide a place for people • LPN and RN programs that begin year round MONDAY/MAY 6 with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers, (Associate Degree in Nursing) 6th Annual Maj. Douglas A. family members, and/or friends to Zembiec Memorial Golf share valuable information, • Average class size Tournament. 1 p.m. at Belle Haven caregiving tips and concerns • Modern simulation labs Country Club,6023 Fort Hunt Road. throughout the Alzheimer’s journey. Benefits “Build a House Project.” Groups are facilitated by trained • Flexible schedules, designed for the working professional $350/golfer. Call 703-823-2696 or group leaders and are ongoing, free • Fully accredited by ACICS, NLNAC (for practical nursing only) visit www.pscharities.org. and open to the community. There is a meeting on the second Thursday of and certified by SCHEV the month at 7:30 p.m. at Good *Depending on number of college credits already earned. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Shepherd Catholic Church, 8710 The Fairfax County Park Authority is Mount Vernon Highway. Call the Call and register today: (703) 212-7410 seeking volunteers to support iCan Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Shine, a five-day camp that teaches Helpline at 703-359-4440 or 800- 25 S. Quaker Lane, Alexandria, VA 22314 children with disabilities to ride two- 272-3900 before attending a group wheel bicycles. The camp will be held for the first time to verify meeting during Fairfax County Schools’ spring information, obtain directions or break, March 25-29 at Lee District other information about the group. A RECenter in Franconia. Besides complete list of all groups in the making a difference that will last a National Capital Area region can be lifetime, volunteers will also earn one viewed at www.alz.org/nca. free RECenter day pass for each camp Postpartum Support Virginia session worked (10 pass limit). sponsors a free, bi-monthly support Volunteers must be at least 15 years group for women suffering Visit These Houses of Worship old. For more information, call depression and/or anxiety during Adapted Aquatics Coordinator pregnancy or in the first year Join a Club, Make New Friends, or Expand Your Horizons… LeeAnn David at 703-324-8565 or following childbirth. Meets on the send an email 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each [email protected]. month at Inova Alexandria Hospital, Volunteer to host an exchange Health Education Center, rooms 1-2, student for the school year 2013- 4320 Seminary Road. Contact co- Christ the Saviour 14. These foreign teens (15-18 years moderator Susan Doyle at Anglican Church old) want to attend high school here [email protected] or 571-403- in Northern Virginia, and experience 0673. “To Love & Serve the Lord with life as an American teen. They are The Boy Scout Troop 1906 is Gladness & Singleness of Heart” looking forward to becoming an seeking members. They meet every active member of their new host Saturday morning at 9 a.m. at Location – Washington Mill E.S. family. Academic Year in America Bethlehem Baptist Church Parsonage, 9100 Cherrytree Drive (AYA) is a non-profit organization, 7836 Fordson Road. Visit b b Worship Service – 10 a.m. and the Department of State does not www.boyscouts-ncac.org/colonial for Inter-generational Sunday School – after service allow us to pay our host families. If more. interested in welcoming a new family UCM’s Back Porch Thrift Store is in member into your heart and your need of donations of furniture. UCM www.christthesaviouranglican.org home, visit www.academicyear.org will pick up furniture, as well as 703-953-2854 or if you would like to find out more other larger donations, or they can be about hosting astudents, call local dropped off at the back of the store coordinator Louise at 540-286-1561. Monday through Saturday, from 10 Fairfax County needs a Meals on a.m.-5 p.m. To arrange for pick-ups, Wheels coordinator for the call 703-768-7106, ext. 320. Located Good Shepherd Mount Vernon area. Contact Fairfax at the Mt. Vernon Crossroads County’s Volunteer Solutions at 703- Shopping Center at 7838 Richmond b Catholic Church b 324-5406, TTY 703-449-1186, Hwy. Mass Schedule [email protected], Training Courses. The American Red or visit Volunteer Solutions at Cross in the National Capital Region Saturday Evening Weekdays www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ will host training courses in CPR, 5:00 pm; 6:30 pm (en Español) (Mass or Communion Service) 9:00 am (followed by Rosary) olderadultservices and click on First Aid, and AED in the Alexandria Sunday volunteers. and offices. These classes Children’s Liturgy of the Word 7:30; 9:00; 10:30 am; 12:00 Noon Sundays (Sept.-July) during 9:00 am AARP Tax-Aide, a national volunteer- offer a two-year certification. Classes 2:00 pm (en Español) Mass (English) run tax counseling and preparation range from $70-$110 and are 6:30 pm Mass (from Sept. 9 Sign Language Interpreter service for low to moderate income available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, until mid June) Sunday at 9:00 am Mass and elderly citizens, needs volunteers Thursdays, or Saturdays. Advance 8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria VA, 22309 to electronically complete and file registration is required. To register Tel: 703-780-4055 Fax: 703-360-5385 www.gs-cc.org federal and state income tax forms for a class or find another class in for the 2013 tax season.The program your area, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or b Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves b offers free five-day training using IRS visit redcross.org/takeaclass. computers and software. Volunteers Dance for Parkinson’s Disease. become IRS Certified Tax Counselors Thursdays, 1:30-2:30 p.m. At after completing and passing the IRS Heritage Presbyterian Church, 8503 To Advertise Your Faith Community, call Karen at 703-917-6468 examination. Training sessions will Fort Hunt Rd. Those with Parkinson’s be held in Annandale, Centerville and caregivers are welcome. No and Alexandria in Jan. 2013. Visit dance experience necessary. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ March 21-27, 2013 ❖ 7 Opinion

www.MountVernonGazette.com Say Yes to Health Coverage @MtVernonGazette An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered Governor, state panel must accept coverage for to homes and businesses. Published by 400,000 Virginians without health insurance. Local Media Connection LLC 1606 King Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 ore than 140,000 residents of ing less than about $15,000 per year and fami- the next eight years, plus provide significant Fairfax County have no health lies earning less than about $31,000 per year, numbers of new jobs and economic growth, Free digital edition delivered to your email box. Go to Minsurance. That’s more than 13 to low income teens who lose Medicaid when according to multiple reports including the connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe percent of the slightly more they turn 19, and adults with disabilities not Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association. than 1 million people who live in the wealthi- currently eligible. Expanding health care is a job creator, and NEWS DEPARTMENT: est county in the nation. It isn’t as if there is no health care cost for would add tens of thousands of new jobs. To discuss ideas and concerns, Arlington and Alexandria have similar percent- these currently uncovered residents. Right now, Virginia stands to lose more than $9.2 bil- Call: 703-778-9410 ages of uninsured. they access health care when they are very sick lion in federal funds over the first five years of e-mail: [email protected] These are some of the 400,000 people in by going to an emergency room, where the the new law if it opts out of the provision that Virginia who could receive health coverage hospital spreads the cost of care around. But expands Medicaid. Steven Mauren under an expansion of Medicaid if only this is inefficient, expensive and un- Turning away federal money to provide Editor, 703-778-9415 [email protected] officials in the Commonwealth are gra- Editorial healthy. Expanding Medicaid coverage healthcare to uninsured Virginians makes no cious enough to accept on their behalf. would allow far less expensive preven- more sense than declining federal funds for Michael Lee Pope Virginia’s current eligibility require- tative care and lead to better health transportation because you don’t like the feds Reporter, 703-615-0960 [email protected] ments for Medicaid are so strict that although outcomes. Uninsured people don’t receive pre- telling you to wear your seatbelt. @MichaelLeePope it is the 11th largest state in terms of popula- ventative care; they seek treatment later in ill- If Gov. Bob McDonnell and members of a tion and 7th in per capita personal income, nesses when the costs are much higher, and General Assembly panel considering whether Jeanne Theismann 703-778-9436 Virginia ranked 43rd in Medicaid enrollment the consequences in terms of lost days at work to accept funding to expand Medicaid decide [email protected] as a proportion of the state’s population and and other productivity are also much higher. against this benefit for 400,000 Virginians, @TheismannMedia 47th in per capita Medicaid spending, accord- Expanding Medicaid to 133 percent of the perhaps they and their families should go for Jon Roetman ing to a 2013 Fairfax County report. poverty level would generate state general a year without health insurance as well. Sports Editor, 703-224-3015 Virginia has the option to add new cover- fund savings and new revenues that would [email protected] age, at least 90 percent funded with Federal total more than $2 billion and more than off- — Mary Kimm, @jonroetman [email protected] dollars, that would extend to individuals earn- set the state’s share of expansion costs over Louise Krafft Photographer [email protected] Letters to the Editor ADVERTISING: location of funds collected. Those who voted yer” who is also a real estate developer did For advertising information All in All, e-mail: against the bill failed to persuade the rest of not buy the property which was close to River- [email protected] A Failure the northern Virginia delegation to stand their side Gardens pool from the heirs before build- ground and demand what is right for north- ing, but simply affixed his name to the prop- Julie Ferrill To the Editor: Display Advertising, 703-778-9446 ern Virginia and the rest of the Commonwealth. erty as their representative or trustee. Accord- [email protected] The recently passed Virginia transportation To find out how your state delegate and state ing to Fairfax County records, the property funding bill HB 2313 is not favorable to north- senator voted on HB 2313, go to web site actually changed hands well after the house Helen Walutes ern Virginia. It eliminates cents per gallon tax Display Advertising, 703-224-3028 Lis.Virginia.gov. You can also access the House was built. The adverse possession trial resulted [email protected] at the pump that is estimated to generate $4.5 Appropriation web site, http:// in each of the three adjoining neighbors on billion during the 5 years ending 2018 and HAC.Virginia.gov to get easy to read and un- Buckboard obtaining the 50-foot right of way Andrea Smith imposes new taxes that generate an estimated Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 derstand data on taxes and allocations to be- behind their property. A fourth neighbor sepa- [email protected] $5.9 billion during the same period. The new come better informed and to use the data if rately obtained 25 feet, thus allowing the re- taxes include sales taxes, regional sales taxes, you have questions for your delegate and state maining 25 feet (currently lot 91A) to be pur- Debbie Funk car taxes, personal property taxes, vehicle National Sales senator. chased from the heirs and added to the Gosnell 703-778-9444 taxes, vending machine taxes, hybrid taxes, parcel. [email protected] heavy equipment taxes, commercial taxes. ho- Frank Medico Regarding the arborist assisting in the beau- tel taxes and diesel fuel taxes. But, the bill con- Mount Vernon tification of the lot, the two majestic oaks that Publisher tinues the long-standing history of shortchang- remain are in fact on V.D.O.T. property and we Jerry Vernon ing northern Virginia in allocating taxes col- pray they are not removed. They are well over [email protected] lected to localities. The transportation alloca- About ‘Building 100 years old and stand as the last barrier to Editor & Publisher tion formula always favored the southern part the stream of traffic noise along Ft. Hunt Road. Mary Kimm of Virginia and in at least one instance for ev- On History’ 703-778-9433 ery dollar of gas taxes collected in Northern To the Editor: [email protected] Susan Fannon Burroughs @MaryKimm Virginia and sent to Richmond, northern Vir- Contrary to the impression made by the ar- ginia only received 20 cents on the dollar. So ticle [“Building on History,” The Gazette, March Editor in Chief after years of being shortchanged it continues 14] on the house being built along Ft. Hunt Steven Mauren Art/Design: under HB 2313. But, what makes matters Road, the bulk of the property involved is an Laurence Foong, John Heinly worse, HB 2313 imposes only on the Northern abandoned Clarence Gosnell parcel that was Production Manager: Virginia Region, a 0.7 percent sales tax, .25 deemed unbuildable during the development Write Jean Card Geovani Flores percent per $100 grantor tax and a 3 percent of Riverside Gardens by Gosnell’s company in The Gazette welcomes views on any public transient occupancy tax to help pay for its own the mid-60s. It was an outlot because the trol- issue. The deadline for all material is noon transportation needs because, according to one ley right of way divided it from the rest of the Friday. Letters must be signed. Include home CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 address and home and business numbers. Circulation Manager: top elected Virginia official, it can afford to pay neighborhood. Gosnell did not seek to find the Letters are routinely edited for libel, gram- Ann Oliver for its own transportation needs. heirs of Benjamin Hunter, and in fact, no one mar, good taste and factual errors. [email protected] The northern Virginia delegation consisting located these heirs until the neighbors who Send to: of Democrats and Republicans failed northern sought adverse possession posted legal notices. Letters to the Editor Mout Vernon Gazette A Connection Newspaper Virginia interests and taxpayers. Those who The Hunter heirs responded and settled with 1606 King St. ❖ Alexandria VA 22314 voted for the bill failed because they caved to several neighbors. Call 703-917-6444 or email: the southern part of the state on taxes and al- Our research indicated that the “local law- [email protected]

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Email announcements to The following students at Virginia ing in economics, science in the College [email protected]. Tech were named to the dean’s list for of Science. Jenie H. Nguyen is a fresh- Deadline is Thursday at noon. Photos are the fall 2012 semester: Mishell A. man majoring in biological sciences in welcome. Siles Borda is a junior majoring in the College of Science. Alexander J. human nutrition, foods and exercise in Park is a freshman majoring in univer- The following students enrolled at the College of Agriculture and Life Sci- sity studies. Erika L. Weidman is a Virginia Tech were named to the dean’s ences. Jwalita Veeramachaneni is a senior majoring in biochemistry in the list for the fall 2012 semester: freshman majoring in accounting and College of Science. Mitchell S. Samantha L. Cooper is a senior ma- information systems in the Pamplin Col- Youmans is a freshman majoring in joring in food science and technology in lege of Business. Hope H. Wentzel is general engineering in the College of the College of Agriculture and Life Sci- a sophomore majoring in Animal and Engineering. Sydney J. Erickson is a ences. Christina L. Devine is a senior poultry sciences in the College of Agri- senior majoring in Spanish in the Col- majoring in engineering science and culture and Life Sciences. Christina B. lege of Liberal Arts and Human mechanics in the College of Engineer- Williams is a senior majoring in chemi- Sciences. Ryan G. Morrison is a ing. Kelsey M. Dressing is a senior cal engineering in the College of freshman majoring in general engineer- majoring in architecture in the College Engineering. Tania C. Zeisler is a se- ing in the College of Engineering. of Architecture and Urban Studies. nior majoring in geography in the Michele J. Newby is a freshman ma- Arthur H. Genuario is a senior ma- College of Natural Resources and Envi- joring in English in the College of Liberal joring in building construction in the ronment. Julia E. Zukowski is a Arts and Human Sciences. Robiel M. College of Architecture and Urban Stud- junior majoring in physics in the College Ande is a sophomore majoring in busi- ies. Alexander C. Gheesling is a of Science. Philip J. Daniel is a fresh- ness information technology in the junior majoring in political science in man majoring in university studies. Pamplin College of Business. Allison S. the College of Liberal Arts and Human Peter T. Raum is a senior majoring in Biache is a sophomore majoring in Sciences. Philip A. Helm is a junior physics in the College of Science. human nutrition, foods and exercise in majoring in general engineering in the Girum Z. Tessema is a sophomore the College of Agriculture and Life Sci- College of Engineering. Casey P. majoring in general engineering in the ences. Jenkins is a junior majoring in commu- College of Engineering. Laura A. nication in the College of Liberal Arts Vilhauer is a senior majoring in bio- The following students at Virginia and Human Sciences. Dylan M. chemistry in the College of Agriculture Tech were named to the dean’s list for Keightley is a freshman majoring in and Life Sciences. Robert J. Calvey is the fall 2012 semester: Ali M. Buhisi SATURDAY APRIL 6, 2013 university studies. Saskia R. Kroesen a senior majoring in architecture in the is a junior majoring in business informa- $15 admission in advance is a sophomore majoring in human nu- College of Architecture and Urban Stud- tion technology in the Pamplin College trition, foods and exercise in the College ies. Michael L. Chung is a senior of Business. Alan Cai is a sophomore $18 admission at the door of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Dou- majoring in biological sciences in the majoring in university studies. $13 seniors, students under 14 yrs glas P. Magill is a junior majoring in College of Science. Gwendolyn M. Cardiff is a sopho- psychology in the College of Science. more majoring in general engineering in Featuring Las Vegas style magicians: Corinne C. Mayer is a senior major- The following students at Virginia the College of Engineering. Bradley N. International Illusionist – Brad Ross, Location: ing in biological sciences in the College Tech were named to the dean’s list for Cotrina is a senior majoring in biologi- Int’l Acclaimed Magician – Juliana Chen, Bishop Ireton High School of Science. Kelly D. McFarland is a the fall 2012 semester: Kellie M. Del cal sciences in the College of Science. Premier Renaissance Magician – Master Payne, 201 Cambridge Road, Alexandria, VA junior majoring in history in the College Signore is a sophomore majoring in Christianne E. De La Cruz is a Master Magician – John Carlson Door opens at 6:30 p.m. of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. human development in the College of sophomore majoring in accounting and Magical Emcee – Eric Henning Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. Peter information systems in the Pamplin Col- Anna Wissler has been named to Francis S. Guevara is a freshman lege of Business. Rebecca A. Huber is Order tickets at www.Magi-Whirl.Org/Gala or at the door the 2012 fall semester dean’s list at majoring in history in the College of Lib- a freshman majoring in accounting and Military in uniform admitted free. Lafayette College. eral Arts and Human Sciences. Christine R. McCoy is a senior major- See School Notes, Page 17

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Debra Knight wears Kay Barnes’ hat, which she bor- Mary Baker wears a small rowed. These women are about to nibble a variety of food. black hat with net. At English Tea, Rising Hope Fetes Volunteers “The ladies of Rising Hope really rose to the occasion.”

By Ed Simmons, Jr. here,” said Barnes. The Gazette Among the guests was volunteer Icilda Rattigan who has donated time serving in the mission’s clothes ust for fun, about 40 Rising Hope volun- closet called “From Rags to Riches.” Originally from teers were treated on Friday, March 15, to Jamaica, she said she loved “the beautiful English Ja semi-formal English tea party complete setting” and enjoyed feeling “accepted and appreci- with white tablecloths, china cups and sau- ated.” cers from England, and an array of dainties to nibble. “It was so pleasant just to sit and chat,” she said. “I “The ladies of Rising Hope really rose to the occa- just felt good, like among friends and family.” sion. They all turned up in dresses and hats,” said Another guest was long-time volunteer and church Kay Barnes, Rising Hope’s resident Englishwoman member Mary Baker, who said, “I just enjoyed the who is director of missions. Thanks to volunteers and ladies sitting around drinking tea. I had a little hat donations, Rising Hope United Methodist Mission on my head, a little black hat with a hairnet.” She’s Church aids the poor along the Route 1 corridor. volunteered in the kitchen and on numerous com- Events to thank the volunteers are held about every mittees. six months. “It made me feel wonderful, very important after “One thing I think is remarkable,” said Rising my years of volunteering,” said another volunteer Hope’s pastor, the Rev. Keary Kincannon, “is that most Dale Turner, who’s helped in the office. “I was hon- of the volunteers today are from the community that ored to be there. Everybody had a great time social- Rising Hope serves. We also have many more who izing.” come from supporting churches within the commu- “Many that need our assistance,” said Kincannon,

nity.” “also volunteer in our services as a way of giving Contributed Ph Colluding on the tea party scheme were staffers back. Rising Hope is not about freebies or handouts. Venisa McCormick, Sula Tyler and volunteer We are about building an organization where rich Maryellen Rodgers who made the triangular cucum- and poor, black, white and Hispanic, housed and ber sandwiches. Other nibbles included strawberries homeless can work side by side to bring solutions to and other fruits, diminutive egg salad sandwiches, those in need. We are purposefully manifesting the cookies and meat pastries. values of the Kingdom of God to bring healing to otos The tea leaves themselves deserve mention, being our community.” a Yorkshire tea from Taylors at Harrogate, England. “We had such a lovely afternoon,” said Barnes. “It Tea Party organizer Kay Barnes (standing) poses with “It’s a black tea stronger than what you have over was a little bit of England that came to our world.” volunteers Pam Heath and Debra Johnson. Will Route 1 Improvements Follow Transportation Agreement? From Page 1 “They all have one thing in common — be as much as $200 million. That means Belvoir as part of the Base Closure and Re- they didn’t want to compromise,” said Albo competition will be fierce among regional alignment Commission. That added thou- “There’s no question that more money (D-42). “They all wanted everything one interests if the governor approves the plan. sands of new commuters to an area that’s would allow more projects to be addressed,” hundred percent their way.” “I didn’t much like the plan,” said Puller. already notoriously clogged. said Ebbin. On the House side, Del. Scott “ But you can’t turn it down when it’s all “We have a bunch of new employees com- Surovell (D-44) opposed and Del. Dave ESTIMATES VARY as to how much money you are going to get.” ing to Fort Belvoir,” said Kelleher. “In fact, Albo (R-42) voted in favor of it. He says it would take to widen the parts of Route 1 One issue that might become part of the there are more employees at Fort Belvoir the people who voted against the plan made that have not already received funding. argument for allocating the funding to than the Pentagon. Most people don’t real- for some strange bedfellows. Considering other similar projects, it could Mount Vernon is the recent addition to Fort ize that.” Your Home…Your Neighborhood…Your Newspaper www.connectionnewspapers.com

14 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ March 21-27, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ March 21-27, 2013 ❖ 15 Retiring after 35 years serving the Alexandria & Washington Metro Area with honesty and integrity. EVERYTHING WE WON’T BE MUST GO! UNDERSOLD! The Sound of Music Enhancing your child’s music education Extra during Music in our Schools Month and beyond. 5% Discount By Marilyn Campbell Photo courtesy of the Heights School for Mon.-Fri. The Gazette Shoppers rom the powerful sounds of a high school band Fto the soothing melodies sung in a kindergar- ten music classroom, local music educators are using the month of March to raise awareness of the benefits of learning music. In fact, the National Association for Music Educa- tion (NAfME) designates March as Music In Our Schools Month, and local music educators echo the significance of the annual celebration. Local musicians and music educators say “The reason Music in our Schools Month is so im- parents can encourage and inspire portant is because it heightens awareness … that children’s musicality with simple activities school music programs help provide important and at home. healthy musical alternatives to the sometimes dis- turbing messages that children inadvertently hear in education, math and science are not seen in a com- the … music they may encounter in popular culture,” plete picture. How else do you teach a student to said Brian C. Wuttke, Ph.D., director of music edu- think and create? With the arts, music and other cation at in Fairfax. forms, we can teach our students to think, create Even if formal music lessons are not an option, and imagine.” local musicians and music educators say that par- Shannon Melideo, Ph.D., chair of the Education TAKE AN EXTRA - READER APPRECIATION ents can encourage and inspire their children’s mu- Department at Marymount University in Arlington, Alexandria Gazette sicality with simple activities at home. “Research says exposure to music should be a priority. “[It] is Mt. Vernon Gazette suggests that parental involvement in a child’s mu- critically important,” she said. “Sure, you want them Connection Newspapers 15% OFF sic activities can not only pique a child’s interest in to listen to ‘your music’ as a parent, but listen to as music, but it can positively impact motivation and much diverse music as possible and talk about it in- achievement in music,” Wuttke said. formally.” So how can parents support a child’s musical tal- Lasko agrees and encourages parents to look for ent or interest? “I think playing music with your kids local performances that are designed for young au- or a free digital subscription to one or all would be the number one way to enhance their mu- diences. “Lots of children love to attend musical per- F sicality,” said Elizabeth Lasko of the National Asso- formances that are geared toward their own age, of the 15 Connection Newspapers, go to ciation for Music Education. “Of course, a parent may especially if there is fun interaction between the per- www.connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe not play an instrument, but there is always singing.” formers and the audience,” she said. “Many commu- Lasko encourages parents to allow children to ex- nities offer inexpensive performances. Some [are Be the first to know – get your periment with instruments. “As kids, we used to sing offered] at schools. Seeing kids their own age or paper before it hits the press. with our grandmother’s player piano,” she said. slightly older perform music can be very inspiring “Singing with recorded music is another option. for children.” Complete digital replica of the Learning songs from different eras and genres can Parents don’t even have to leave home to find print edition, including photos open up new worlds to kids.” According to Lasko, musical inspiration. “For young children, simple, and ads, delivered weekly inexpensive percussion instruments like shakers or everyday household items can be used to make a tambourines can help children develop rhythm while functional musical instrument that the child can deco- to your e-mail box. having fun. rate and compose a song on,” said Wuttke. Questions? E-mail: “Music education is as important as math and sci- He added that parents should encourage their chil- ence because it is all related,” said Kevin Strother, dren to participate in school music programs. “Praise goinggreen@connection Ph.D., Music Department head, The Heights School the student for their efforts,” he said. “Ask the stu- newspapers.com in Potomac, Md. “Without the arts, education is in- dent to sing or play a song on an instrument they complete and the student is not whole. Without music are working on in school for family members.”

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Photos by Louise Krafft/The Gazette

West Potomac pitcher Billy Lescher, seen during a scrimmage against Bishop Ireton, Sophomore pitcher Stormy Zyzyk and the Mount Vernon threw a perfect game against Mount Vernon on March 14. softball team defeated West Potomac 9-8 on March 15.

two home runs and finished with five RBIs against the Sax- West Potomac will travel to face Woodson at 6:30 p.m. West Potomac’s Lescher ons. on Friday, March 22. Throws Perfect Game West Potomac was scheduled to face Woodson on Wednesday, after The Gazette’s deadline. The Wolverines The West Potomac baseball team’s 2013 season got off will host Oakton at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Stone Bridge at 2 to a perfect start. p.m. on Saturday and Hayfield at 4 p.m. Monday during West Potomac Girls’ Junior pitcher Billy Lescher threw a five-inning perfect West Potomac’s spring break tournament. Lax Gets First Win game against rival Mount Vernon on March 14 as the Wol- Mount Vernon lost to Lee 7-6 on March 15 and beat verines defeated the Majors 11-0 in their season opener. Wakefield 6-5 on March 19. The Majors will travel to face The West Potomac girls’ lacrosse team defeated McLean Lescher struck out 10 and recorded five Hayfield at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 21. 13-9 on March 13, improving its record to 1-1. The Wol- groundball outs. verines will travel to face Hayfield at 7:15 p.m. on April 3. Sports Offensively, A.J. Melvin, Jayme Murray, Alex Briefs Hauser and David Wagner each had two hits Mount Vernon Softball for the Wolverines. Hauser, Wagner, Brett West Potomac Boys’ Schaefer and Michael Barnes head had two RBIs. Beats West Potomac Suffers 2 1-Goal Defeats The following night, West Potomac improved to 2-0 with The Mount Vernon softball team opened its season with a 7-1 victory at Langley. Senior pitcher Paul McClure earned a 9-8 victory against rival West Potomac on March 15. The West Potomac boys’ lacrosse team opened its season the win for the Wolverines, allowing four hits while strik- Four days later, the Majors opened National District play with an 11-10 loss to McLean on March 13. Two nights ing out 10 in five innings. Junior Michael Barnes pitched by beating Wakefield 8-3 on Tuesday. later, the Wolverines lost to Centreville, 11-10. the final two innings for West Potomac and struck out five. Mount Vernon will travel to face Hayfield at 6 p.m. on West Potomac will face St. Vincent Pallotti in Laurel, Md., Murray, who will play at George Mason next season, hit Thursday, March 21. at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 23. School Notes

From Page 10 ter. Kathryn is a junior majoring in bi- will represent the school district at the Junior Group Performance, “Helen School; Katie Rippy of Mount Vernon ology/pre-med. state level of the National History Day Keller.” High School; Cathy Boivin, Craig information systems in the Pamplin Alexandra Lee Butler, a senior at competition in Hampton on April 20. Giomar Burgos-Rosario, Brown, Leigh Shipman, and Ron College of Business. Katherine E. Clemson University, is spending the These students placed first or second in Whitman Middle School, Junior Indi- Maggiano of West Springfield High Huffman is a freshman majoring in Spring semester studying in Bilbao, their category at the District 5 National vidual Documentary, “Jackie Robinson: School; and Melissa Chesney and business in the Pamplin College of Busi- Spain. Butler is a management major at History Day competition, held recently First African-American Baseball Player.” Erin Sogolow of Whitman Middle ness. Mussie Kebede is a freshman Clemson. at Mount Vernon High School. School. majoring in meteorology in the College Brianna Ragland, Mount Vernon Two hundred and fifty students from of Natural Resources and Environment. Paul Fiesel, a senior history major High School, first place, Senior Indi- eight Virginia school districts and five The Mount Vernon High School Zachary T. Kiszka is a junior major- has been named to the University of vidual Exhibit, “Black Panther private schools, including 95 students Chamber Orchestra, comprised of ing in accounting and information Dallas dean’s list for the fall 2012 semes- Movement.” from Fairfax County Public Schools, the most advanced string instrument systems in the Pamplin College of Busi- ter. Dara Webb, Mount Vernon High competed in the District 5 competition players at MVHS, performed at the Dis- ness. Meagan A. Mann is a senior School, second place, Senior Individual to present their research based on the trict Ten Orchestra Assessment on majoring in management in the Pamplin Anastasia C. Voellm, the daughter Documentary, “The Great Sioux War.” 2013 theme, Turning Points in History: Friday, March 8. Orchestras are scored College of Business. William H. of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick R. Voellm of Ashley Barrow, Mount Vernon People, Ideas, Events. There were more on a scale of one to five: one being su- Mirone is a senior majoring in history Alexandria, has been named to High School, second place, Senior Indi- than 160 entries in the categories of perior, five being poor. The music in the College of Liberal Arts and Hu- Randolph-Macon Academy’s dean’s list vidual Exhibit, “Arthur Ashe.” documentary, exhibit, performance, played is also classified for difficulty on man Sciences. Eileen H. Phan is a for the second quarter of the 2012-13 Roncs Etame-Ese, Victoria website, and historical paper. a scale of one to six: one being very easy sophomore majoring in civil engineering school year. Anastasia is a senior. Brightwell, and Diego Castro, Many FCPS teachers supported Na- and six being professional level reper- in the College of Engineering. Erik F. Mount Vernon High School, second tional History Day programs in their toire. The MVHS Chamber Orchestra Saunders is a senior majoring in pub- Connor James Mack Lenio was place, Senior Group Website, “The As- classes. The teachers who supported the received an overall rating of one (supe- lic and urban affairs in the College of named to the dean’s list for the fall 2012 sassination of JFK: Enhancement of FCPS students listed above include: rior) for their program of grade five Architecture and Urban Studies. semester at Washington University in St. Presidential Security.” Vonda Peterson of Lake Braddock music from all three assessment adjudi- Louis. Lenio is enrolled in the Honorable Mentions were awarded to Secondary School; Laurie Hartt of cators. This is the first time in recent Kathryn Dianne Lucas was named university’s College of Arts & Sciences. the following FCPS students: Lorton Station Elementary School; history that an MVHS orchestra has gar- to the president’s list at the University of Katie Harroun and Lara Mike Hardy of Madison High School; nered a score of superior at this South Carolina for the fall 2012 semes- Students from Mount Vernon schools Mitchell, Whitman Middle School, Eric Heffelmire of McLean High difficulty level. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ March 21-27, 2013 ❖ 17 703-917-6400 Employment Zone 3: • Alexandria Classified Zone 3 Ad Deadline: • Mount Vernon Tuesday Noon

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E-mail announcements to gazette@ a weekly open playtime in Gadsby’s connectionnewspapers.com. Photos and historic ballroom. Gadsby’s Tavern artwork are encouraged. Deadline is Museum is located at 134 North Thursday at noon. Royal St. Call 703-746-4242 or visit www.gadsbystavern.org. Art Exhibit. Through May 11. Local ONGOING artist Nicholaus Aman attempts to Art Exhibit. Through Sunday, March express the compelling nature of the 24. Multiple Exposures Gallery in the Pacific coast through his solo Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St., exhibition, “Pacific Pulse,” at will showcase work by three new Alexandria’s Artspace 109 Gallery, artists: Tim Hyde, Soomin Ham and 109 N. Fairfax St. The gallery hours Fred Zafran. Each artist will are: Tuesday through Friday noon-5 showcase the world around us. Free. p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and Visit www.torpedofactory.org for Sundays noon-5 p.m. more. Occupied City: Life in Civil War Art Exhibit. Through Monday, March Alexandria Exhibition. At The 25. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Lyceum, Alexandria’s History Saturday. Come see the art of Museum, 201 South Washington Kathleen Stafford at the Alexandria Street. Open daily through Black History Museum, 902 Wythe September, this exhibit traces life in St. Free. Visit Alexandria following Virginia’s www.alexblackhistory.org or call decision to secede from the Union in 703-746-4356. May 1861. See how Robert E. Lee’s 50th Annual Needlework hometown was transformed literally Exhibition. Through Sunday, overnight from a prosperous March 31. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. commercial port into a supply, Wednesday through Monday. At the hospital, and transportation center Historic Woodlawn, 9000 Richmond for the Union Army, and find out why Highway. $10/adults; $5/students Alexandria became a destination for through grade 12; free/children 5 African Americans seeking freedom. and under. Visit http:// Explore the experiences of woodlawn1805.org/50th-annual- Alexandrians and others who lived needlework-exhibition/ or call 703- here during this tumultuous time, 780-4000. through their own words, as well as No Admission. Through Sunday, in period photographs and collections March 31. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday items. The Lyceum is open Monday Spring Classes through Saturday and 1-3 p.m. through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 Registration is now open for spring classes beginning April 1. Art at the Center is located at 2804 Sherwood Hall Lane. Sunday. No admission charge at the p.m. and Sunday, from 1-5 p.m. Call 703-201-1250 or visit www.artatthecenter.org. Lee-Fendall House Museum Suggested admission is $2. Visit throughout March. Located at 614 www.alexandriahistory.org or call Oronoco St. Visit 703-746-4994. Mother Goose Time. 10 a.m. at mansion. www.leefendallhouse.org or call 703- Duncan Library, 2501 Program. 10 a.m. in the Helen Wilson MARCH 22 THROUGH APRIL 28 548-1789. THURSDAY/MARCH 21 Commonwealth Ave. Children ages Community Room of the Franconia Theater Performance. Through 12-24 months can enjoy stories, Art Exhibit. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday Government Center, 6121 Franconia Sunday, March 31. “Ladies Swing the An Evening with Rickie Lee Jones. activities and more. Free. 703-746- through Friday. “Spotlight,” an Road. Learn about the historic Blues,” a world premiere by Thomas 7:30 p.m. in the Music Hall at the 1705. exhibition of acrylic paintings on house on Telegraph Road. W. Jones II and William Knowles at Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Story Time. 10:30 a.m. or 3 p.m. at canvas by Lukman Ahmad, will be on Free. Metrostage, 1201 N. Royal St. Visit www.birchmere.com or 703- Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. display in the Margaret W. and Saturday Stories. 11 a.m. at Beatley Explore the jazz folklore, mythologies 549-7500 for tickets. Children ages 3-5 can enjoy stories, Joseph L. Fisher Art Gallery, 3001 N. Library, 5005 Duke St. All ages can and backstage stories of the ’40s and Art Focus Group. 7:30-9 p.m. Puppets activities and more. Free. Beauregard St. Visit www.nvcc.edu/ enjoy stories and songs. Free. 703- ’50s with four legendary jazz divas as in the classroom — creating Registration required, 703-746-1702 alexandria/schlesingercenter/ 746-1702. they gather to commemorate the characters to tell stories. Classes are ext. 5. gallery.html. passing of jazz legend Charlie Parker. $25 each or $200 for the 10 class Story Time. 11 a.m. at Duncan Library, Performances are Thursdays and series. A school or group of teachers 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Children SUNDAY/MARCH 24 Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 3 p.m. can share the registration for the full ages 3-5 can enjoy stories and more. SATURDAY/MARCH 23 Music. Madeleine Peyroux performs at and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. series. At 2804 Sherwood Hall Ln. Free. 703-746-1705. An Evening with Tom Rush. $39.50. 7:30 p.m. in the Music Hall at the and 7 p.m. Tickets $50 (students Call 703-201-1250. Matinee Series. 4 p.m. at Burke The Birchmere Music Hall is located Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. $25). For tickets call 800-494-8497 Presentation. 6:30 p.m. at the Art Branch Library, 4701 Seminary Road. at 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Visit $55. Visit www.birchmere.com or or visit www.metrostage.org, League Gallery, located in the Watch “The Avengers”. Free. 703- www.birchmere.com or call 703-549- 703-549-7500. Groups/Info 703-548-9044. Fully Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St. 746-1704. 7500. Ladies 18th-Century Tea. 3 p.m. or accessible, free parking. Representatives from the Alice Story Time. 4 p.m. at Barrett Branch Vinyasa Yoga Session. 10-11:30 a.m. 3:15 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern Art Exhibit. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. “State of Ferguson Foundation will discuss Library, 717 Queen St. Children ages at Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Museum, 134 N. Royal St. Sip the Emergency,” Sabyna Sterrett’s their initiative, in conjunction to the 3 and up can enjoy stories and more. Vernon Ave. Instructor Isabella museum’s special blend and eat exhibition of woven repurposed exhibit “State of Emergency.” Free. Free. 703-746-1703. Gutfreund will give an intermediate period-inspired delicacies. $35/ plastic bags and products, will be Visit www.theartleague.org or call Paws to Read. 5:30 p.m. at Beatley skill level class. $15. Register by person. Reservations required. 703- featured in The Art League Gallery, 703-683-1780. Library, 5005 Duke St. Children in March 18 at www.TheDelRay 746-4242. at 105 N. Union St. Through April 1. Artisans.org. Film Fest. In honor of Women’s History Free. Visit www.theartleague.org or Trunk Show. Noon-6 p.m. at Vintage Month watch “Julie & Julia” at 2 p.m. call 703-683-1780. Mirage, 117 S. Columbus St. Features at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Art Exhibit. See “Process: Trunk Show at Vintage Mirage Selma Karaca and her Spring 2013 Free. Visit www.alexandria.lib.va.us Photography” at The Athenaeum, 201 line of hand-made clothes. Free. Visit or 703-746-1702. Prince St. Features established and Elinor Coleman’s Vintage Mirage will present Selma Karaca and her Spring www.vintagemirage.com or 703-535- Concert. 3 p.m. The Washington emerging talent displaying a wide 2013 line of Hand Made Clothes for a One Day Trunk Show, Saturday, March 8200. Metropolitan Philharmonic will variety of picture taking devices 23, 12 noon to 6 p.m. An established Turkish designer currently based in New Dance Performance. 8 p.m. Jane perform at Bishop Ireton High ranging from large print to electron York City, Karaca’s signature style includes dresses, tunics, skirts, and vests. Franklin Dance presents Three School, 201 Cambridge Road. microscopy. Over 15 types of Vintage Mirage, 117 South Columbus Street, Alexandria. 703-535-8200 or degrees of JFD at Woolly Mammoth Featuring the world premiere of equipment are represented. Through www.vintagemirage.com. Theatre Company, Melton Rehearsal James Kazik’s Symphony, among April 7. Free. Visit www.nvfaa.org for Hall, 641 D St. Tickets are $25 at the other works. In addition, World more. door; $20 in advance. Visit renowned piano virtuoso Thomas Spring Classes. Art at the Center, www.janefranklin.com or call 703- Pandolfi will perform Edward 2804 Sherwood Hall Lane. Children Model Railroad Club. 10 a.m. at grades 1-6 can read to friendly dogs. 933-1111. MacDowell’s D Minor Piano ages 6-10 can participate. Register at Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Registration required, 703-746-1702 Dance Performance. 8 p.m. at Duke Concerto. $20 General Admission www.artatthecenter.org or 703-201- Shenandoah Road. The club presents x5. Ellington Theatre, 3500 R St., N.W., tickets, ages 18 and under attend 1250. “The Story of the New York Central Book Club. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library, Washington, D.C. The Metropolitan free. Visit www.wmpamusic.org. Art Exhibit. Through Tuesday, April Railroad - History of the 20th 5005 Duke St. Free. Call 703-746- Fine Arts Center Youth Tap Ensemble Civil War Sunday. 1-5 p.m. at 23. Open Friday-Wednesday 10 a.m.- Century LImited.” Free. 703-765- 1743 for title. will perform at the 5th Annual DC Alexandria Archaeology Museum, 6 p.m. and Thursday 1-9 p.m. 4573. Tap Festival All Star Concert. Visit 105 N. Union St. See an original May Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery Lecture. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library, www.dctapfestival.com for tickets. 26, 1861 edition of the “New-York announces the opening of the juried 5005 Duke St. “Preserving FRIDAY/MARCH 22 Madison Inaugural Banquet. 8 p.m. Tribune” detailing Col. Elmer show “Sculptural Elements.” Located Alexandria’s African American Performance. Phil Perry performs at at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Ellsworth’s death in Alexandria, a located in Studio 18 of the Torpedo Heritage: The Development of The Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Royal St. $150 banquet and Peeps diorama, and other exhibits. Factory Art Center at 105 North Freedmen’s Cemetery Memorial” is Mount Vernon Ave. Visit reception. Black tie or 1813 attire. Free. Visit Union Street. Free Admission. Visit the topic. Free. For further www.birchmere.com or 703-549- Visit visitalexandrava.com to register. www.alexandriaarchaeology.org or www.Potomacfiberartsgallery.com or information, contact Kimberly 7500 for times, pricing and tickets. Book and Art Sale. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 703-746-4399. call 703-548-0935. Nathaniel at 703-746-1770. Book and Art Sale. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Mount Vernon Unitarian Church, Tavern Toddlers. Mondays, 10:30 Book and Art Sale. 1-5 p.m. at Mount Mount Vernon Unitarian Church, 1909 Windmill Lane. Browse art, a.m.-noon. Mondays through the end Vernon Unitarian Church, 1909 1909 Windmill Lane. Browse art, children’s books, puzzles, cds and MONDAY/MARCH 25 of April. Designed for walkers Windmill Lane. Browse art, children’s children’s books, puzzles, cds and more. Proceeds benefit church Music Performance. Travis Tritt through 36 months and their books, puzzles, cds and more. more. Proceeds benefit church activities. Everything is half price in caregivers. Tavern Toddlers features Proceeds benefit church activities. activities. the church and $5 a bag in the See Calendar, Page 22 20 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ March 21-27, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment

“Alexandria - The Waterfront by Moonlight” Paul McGehee Original at Old Town Gallery Paul McGehee announces the completion of his newest painting “Alexandria - The Waterfront by Moonlight,” a dramatic night scene of the view from the dock in Old Town Alexandria. Followers of the “Paul McGehee Art” Facebook page have already seen a sneak preview over the past few months as a “work in progress.” The original oil is available for purchase and is now on display at Old Town Gallery, 109 N. Fairfax St.

From Page 21 for title. Free. 703-746-1702. discuss the medieval pilgrimage known as “The Way,” The Camino de Santiago, and shares stories and performs at 7:30 p.m. at The Birchmere, FRIDAY/MARCH 29 photos from her trek. Free. Visit 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. $55/ Music Performance. 8 p.m. at The www.morrisonhouse.com or 703- person. Visit www.birchmere.com or Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. The 838-8000. 703-549-7500 for tickets. United States Air Force Band will Author Event. 7 p.m. at Beatley Little One-Ders. 10:30 a.m. or 11:15 perform music for soprano and Library, 5005 Duke St. Bill a.m. at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke clarinet. Free. Visit Schweigart will discuss his book St. Children ages 12-23 months can www.usafband.af.mil for more. “Slipping the Cable.” Free. 703-746- enjoy stories and more. Registration 1702. required, 703-746-1702 ext. 5. SATURDAY/MARCH 30 WEDNESDAY/APRIL 3 TUESDAY/MARCH 26 Cleve Francis. 7:30 p.m. $32.50. The Birchmere Music Hall is located at Music. Carolina Chocolate Drops Time For 2s. 10:30 a.m. at Beatley 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Visit performs at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Library, 5005 Duke St. Children age www.birchmere.com or call 703-549- Hall at the Birchmere, 3701 Mount 24-36 months can enjoy stories and 7500. Vernon Ave. $25. Visit more. Free. Registration required, Easter Egg Hunt. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at www.birchmere.com or 703-549- 703-746-1702 ext. 5. Fountains at Washington House, 7500. Baby Rhyme Time. 11:30 a.m. at 5100 Fillmore Ave. All ages can hunt Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. for eggs. RSVP by March 28. 703- Children up to 11 months can enjoy 291-0190. THURSDAY/APRIL 4 rhymes and more. Free. Registration Opening Reception. 2-4 p.m. see Comedy Performance. Jon Lovitz, required, 703-746-1702 ext. 5. Multiple Exposures Gallery “Dual Tim Meadows and Chris Kattan will Game Night. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library, Show” by Eric Johnson and Susan perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Music 5005 Duke St. Children ages 8-12 Meyers. Located in the Torpedo Hall at the Birchmere, 3701 Mount can play with their friends. Free. 703- Factory, 105 N. Union St. Free. Visit Vernon Ave. $69.50. Visit 746-1702. www.multipleexposuresgallery.com www.birchmere.com or 703-549- or 703-683-2205. 7500. MARCH 26 THROUGH MAY 5 Book Signing. 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Dumbarton Oaks Estate and Park. Great Harvest Alexandria, 1711 9:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Meet at Green Art Exhibit. See Multiple Exposures Centre Plaza. Rachel Brame and Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Gallery “Dual Show” by Eric Johnson Roderic Brame will sign copies of Road. Get away to Dumbarton Oaks and Susan Meyers. Located in the their book “Mighty Titans.” Free. historic estate in Georgetown. Tour Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St. Visit www.alexandria- the historic house and gardens, have Put Us to Free. Visit greatharvest.com for more. lunch at a local park, and spend the www.multipleexposuresgallery.com Book Signing. 3-5 p.m. at St. Elmo’s afternoon exploring Dumbarton Oaks The Test or 703-683-2205. Coffee Pub, 2300 Mt. Vernon Ave. Park, the work of landscape designer Rachel Brame and Roderic Brame Beatrix Farrand. $95. Visit WEDNESDAY/MARCH 27 will sign copies of their book “Mighty www.greenspring.org or call 703- ❦ Selection Titans.” Free. Visit 642-5173. Time For 2s. 10:30 a.m. at Beatley www.stelmoscoffeepub.com for Library, 5005 Duke St. Children age more. ❦ Service 24-36 months can enjoy stories and Saturday Stories. 11 a.m. at Beatley FRIDAY/APRIL 5 more. Free. Registration required, Library, 5005 Duke St. All ages can Opening Reception. 7-10 p.m. “Turn ❦ 703-746-1702 ext. 5. enjoy stories and songs. Free. 703- on Your Masters” at Del Ray Artisans Price Spanish Story Time. 1 p.m. at 746-1702. Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. All The artists pay homage to, praise, abilities and all levels can join in for critique or dish the artists who have stories. Free. 703-746-1702. TUESDAY/APRIL 2 influenced them. Free. Visit Lego Family Night. 7 p.m. at Beatley Chasing the Bloom in Southern www.thedelrayartisans.org for more. Come Taste the Difference Library, 5005 Duke St. The whole Appalachia. 7:30-8:30 p.m. at family can enjoy an evening of Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Two Convenient Alexandria Locations creative play. Free. 703-746-1702. Spring Road. Become an armchair APRIL 5-28 tourist through mountains of Art Exhibit. “Turn on Your Masters” at Open 7 days a week THURSDAY/MARCH 28 Virginia, North Carolina, and Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Tennessee. Don Hyatt will lead us on Mount Vernon Ave. The artists pay Bradlee Belle View Story Time. 10:30 a.m. or 3 p.m. at a tour of his favorite native azaleas, homage to, praise, critique or dish 3690J King Street 1600A Belle View Blvd. Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. rhododendrons, and wildflowers as the artists who have influenced them. Children ages 3-5 can enjoy stories, they come into flower in the wild. Free. Visit www.thedelrayartisans.org 703.820.8600 571.384.6880 activities and more. Free. $15. Visit www.greenspring.org or for more. Registration required, 703-746-1702 call 703-642-5173. ext. 5. Event. 6-8 p.m. at Morrison House, 116 www.unwinedva.com Blockbuster Thursday. 6:30 p.m. at S. Alfred St. Maureen Lauran will See Calendar, Page 24 Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Call www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ March 21-27, 2013 ❖ 21 Entertainment

From Page 22 umami, its history, health benefits, Concert. 4 p.m. New Dominion Chorale and the taste research science behind will perform Thomas Beveridge’s it. Sample umami-rich foods and “Yizkor Requiem,” along with several FRIDAY-SATURDAY/APRIL 5-6 learn how to use its attributes to works by Felix Mendelssohn at the Rachelle Ferrell. $59.50. The enhance your cooking. $27/person. Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall Birchmere Music Hall is located at Visit www.greenspring.org or call and Arts Center, 3001 North 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Visit 703-642-5173 to register. Beauregard Street. $30/adults; $25/ www.birchmere.com or call 703-549- Annual Rum Punch Challenge. 7- seniors; $5/children and students. 7500. 9:30 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern Tickets are available through Museum, 134 N. Royal St. Try six www.newdominion.org/. different creations while bidding on Film Fest. In honor of Women’s History SATURDAY/APRIL 6 silent auction items. $50/person. Month watch “Frida” at 2 p.m. at World Magic Gala Show. 7:30-9 Proceeds benefit the education and Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Free. p.m. at Bishop Ireton High School, preservations programs of the Visit www.alexandria.lib.va.us or 201 Cambridge Road. Features four museum. Go to visitalexandriava.com 703-746-1702. magicians from around the world. to register and information. Performance. New Dominion Chorale Visit magi-whirl.org/gala for tickets. Craft Workshop. 2 p.m. at Beatley will perform at 4 p.m. at Rachel M. Proceeds benefit the International Library, 5005 Duke St. Adults can Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Brotherhood of Magicians and Bishop learn how to make soaps in an ice Center. “Yizkor Requiem” by Thomas Ireton High School’s Theater. tray. Free. 703-746-1702. Beveridge will be performed. $30/ Opening Reception. 4-6 p.m. at the adult; $25/senior; $5/student, child. Margaret W. and Joseph L. Fisher Art Visit www.newdominion.org. Gallery, 3001 N. Beauregard St. Meet APRIL 6 THROUGH APRIL 30 artist Lukman Ahmad. Featuring Art Exhibit. See works by Bud Kurdish Sitar and Saz music by Jani Hensgen, 14 paintings reflecting the APRIL 10 THROUGH APRIL 28 Dylan and Azad Yalcin. Visit impressions he found in Palestine at Art Exhibit. See “Trash Talk” at Target www.nvcc.edu/alexandria/ The Gallery at Convergence, 1801 N. Gallery in the Torpedo Factory, 105 schlesingercenter/gallery.html. Quaker Lane. Free. 703-998-6260. N. Union St. The exhibit focuses on Garden Markets. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at everyday common objects that are Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green reclaimed, recycled and transformed Spring Road. Local growers have SUNDAY/APRIL 7 into art. Free. Visit shrubs, native plants and Artists’ Show & Tell. 2 p.m. at The www.torpedofactory.org/target. wildflowers, ornamental grasses and Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Meet unusual perennials and annuals. Call some of the creators of the “Process: 703-642-5173. Photography.” Many of the artists THURSDAY/APRIL 11 Workshop: Ikebana Flower “Remains of a Jetty,” by Craig J. Sterling, 16 x 16”, will bring the equipment they used Art Focus Group. 7:30-9 p.m. Arranging. 9:30-11 a.m. at Green Pigment print on paper, Zero 2000 pinhole camera and talk about the processes they Building Observation skills through Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring (camera obscura), 2011 used to create their art. Free. Visit drawing — explore connections Road. Learn the rich symbolism and www.nvfaa.org for more. between drawing and building and fundamentals of Ikebana flower Reception. 1-:30 p.m. “Artistic Duo IV” ways to encourage observation skills arranging and take home an Process: Photography will be on exhibit at Green Spring through drawing. Classes are $25 arrangement of your own. $35. Horticultural Center Gallery, 4603 each or $200 for the 10 class series. Register by March 28. Call 703-642- The Northern Virginia Fine Arts Society presents Process: Photography, through Green Spring Road. Works by At 2804 Sherwood Hall Ln. Call 703- 5173. April 7. Sunday, April 7 at 2 p.m., many of the artists will participate in an Artists’ watercolor artist Carolyn Grossé and 201-1250 Tasting Party: Umami Means Show & Tell where they will bring the camera used to shoot the image in the show photographer Stephen Gawarecki are Opening Reception. 6-8 p.m. at ‘Delicious.’ 10 a.m.-noon at Green and talk about their processes. At the Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Visit featured in a joint show. Free. Visit Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St. Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring www.nvfaa.org. www.greenspring.org or 703-642- Juror talk with Maren Hassinger. Road. Explore the savory taste of 5173. Free. Visit www.torpedofactory.org.

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Colonial Springs Alexandria $339,900 $709,000 7804 Colonial Springs. 309 Wilkes Street. The 3-Lvl TH with 3 BRs, 2.5 charm of 1840 with all the modern conveniences of the BAs, Eat-in Kitchen 21st century. Original wood leading to deck. Finished floors, wood-burning FP & a walk-out basement with private brick patio well- fenced-in backyard. One- located in the SE quad. of Old car garage. Beautiful Town. Updates incl. roof, HVAC & outstanding Kitchen remodeled baths. BRICK w/beautiful granite counters, FRONT, Minutes to G.W. stainless steel appl. & tile PKWY, METRO, Old Town, flooring. Fully updated bath Alexandria $384,900 3738 Ingalls Avenue. Fantastic opportunity to have a beautiful BELTWAY, D.C. & Shopping incl. concealed stack W&D, end unit that is perfectly updated & renovated. NEW kitchen jetted tub, granite topped Centers. WONDERFUL w/Silestone, New HVAC, wood flrs, upgraded baths. This is a gem! vanity, ceramic tile & custom COMMUNITY. Side entrance end unit lives like a house. Kit features pass-thru to cabinets… dining, U-shaped cabinetry, all upgraded. Tons of storage in pull- Kerrie Price Bob Bazzle OPEN SUNDAY down attic. Full size washer/dryer. Easy parking cul-de-sac. Hop 703-901-2778 703-599-8964 on bus or I-395... Julie Hall 703-786-3634

Arlington $449,000 4439 34th St. S. Absolutely stunning! The Clarendon model you have been waiting for. This home has been fully renovated from top to bottom. Features include refinished hardwood floors, Gourmet kitchen, Old Town $875,000 crown molding, recessed Alexandria $269,000 lighting. Bright basement 922 South Saint Asaph Street. Walk to cafés, shops 203 Yoakum Pjwy #719. Gorgeous condo with many upgrades and schools from this delightful new listing offering 3 including bath-rooms, kitchen, built-ins,and much more. Condo fee with a guest room and includes ALL UTILITIES! Free shuttle to the Metro, commuter bus stop full bath. This home is BR, 2.5 BA, 2 fireplaces and parking. Warm wood outside the front gate, gated community, extra storage, community meticulously maintained! floors + sensational rear FR addition. Private patio ctr, pools, beauty salon, convenience store, tennis courts, jog/walk path, Tot lots/playground, fitness center, sauna, picnic/grilling and Cary Garcia garden. Diann Hicks 703-628-2440 more! Beverly Tatum 703-585-9673 703-505-9513

OPEN SUNDAY Woodbridge $1,200,000 Springfield $599,000 Mount Vernon $730,000 8804 Leyton Place. Sought-after Cardinal Forest Colonial. Largest 3451 Sun Up Way. Just Like New 1 year old home. 4 BR, 4 BA 11165 Cardinal Ridge Court. Amazing move-in-ready model with 5 bedrooms up! Quiet cul-de-sac, landscaped yard and property on 10 beautiful acres. Once you walk in, you’ll deck. All of the big things done – new roof, new HVAC, freshly open floor plan on Quiet Cul-de-sac. Large 2-car garage, Gas stove and FP, 2-Story Foyer, Kitchen has Granite counters with never want to leave. Gourmet kitchen, Wine cellar, media painted, new windows, refinished HDWD FLRS and new carpet. Finished basement and fenced yard. Easy commute to D.C. and gorgeous dark cabinets. Sun-filled breakfast room/sunroom room, high ceilings and more – you have got to see this Pentagon; Community pool and tennis. attached to kitchen leading to backyard deck—perfect for home! Teresa Jackson 703-307-0582 Dawn Gurganus 571-237-6151 entertaining! Marsha Belvis 703-283-0765

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