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one of the factors cited by both Not scheduled Inova Mount Vernon Hospital ad- for use until 2011. ministrators and the Southeast Health Planning Task Force as a contributing factor to the By Chuck Hagee hospital’s revenue shortfall. Gazette Both Mount Vernon and Lee district supervisors Gerald Hyland

/Gazette fter nearly seven and a and Jeffrey McKay, as well as half years, the replace McKay’s predecessor Dana Ament for Woodlawn Kauffman, have sought approval Road, permanently of a replacement road. It has been closed following the Sept. 11, a primary topic of Base Realign-

Louise Krafft 2001 terrorist attacks, is now un- ment and Closure (BRAC) discus- der under way. Work on the long- sions since that process began in awaited Richmond Highway/Tele- 2005. graph Road connector officially Photos by Photos commenced Jan. 5 when the Fed- UNTIL ITS CLOSURE, TeenSpace youth perform a song written especially for the event called, “Because eral Highway Administration Woodlawn Road was widely used of Him” The song points out that “Martin Luther King paved the way for Obama” (FHWA) issued a notice of con- by area traffic as a route between and was performed in English and in Spanish. struction. Telegraph Road and Richmond The closure of Woodlawn Road, Highway through a portion of Fort due to security concerns associ- Belvoir. Since then traffic has had Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ated with Fort Belvoir, has irritated residents and local officials. It was See Mulligan, Page 26 Protecting Streams Triple watershed meeting held at Huntley Meadows.

By Chuck Hagee and Four Mile Run watersheds and Gazette drew about 40 interested citizens to the scheduled two-hour session. atershed management The meeting was part of an ongo- and planning remains ing process to develop comprehen- Kaneko Ahn collects Sally Waller, director of the Kiwanis Club president W an ongoing challenge sive watershed management plans donations for the center United Community Minis- Bruce Malkin spoke of for both concerned Fairfax County for each of Fairfax County’s 30 wa- at the conclusion of the tries’ Sacramento Commu- many activities available citizens and the county’s Depart- tersheds. program. nity Center, opens up the at the center through the ment of Public These meetings community forum. Kiwanis Club. Works and Envi- are a tool to iden- ronmental Ser- “There is a lot of tify and address vices Stormwater issues affecting Management frustration with the environment Attempted Robbery in Hybla Valley Area staff. That was ap- and to protect parent at the Jan. the county and and restore 62-year-old woman was the victim of an at- able to open the car door, police reported. 14 public input state when trying streams and other Atempted robbery on Sunday, Jan. 11, in the The suspect ran toward Finch Street, met up with meeting on three water resources, 3400 block of Audubon Avenue in the Hybla two other males and all three fled, according to po- county water- to cope with according to Fred Valley area of Mount Vernon District, according to lice. The primary suspect was described as black, in sheds. Rose, PE, chief, Fairfax County Police. his late teens, about six feet tall, wearing a black, Held at Huntley environmental Watershed Plan- At approximately 8:25 p.m. the woman had hoodie sweatshirt and dark colored pants. The other Meadows Park ning and Assess- parked her car when a man approached and two suspects were described as black males in their community cen- issues ….” ment Branch, knocked on the window. When she lowered the late teens. ter, the public — Martin Tillet, vice See Water- window, the suspect brandished a handgun and Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime meeting focused president, Spring Bank sheds, demanded her purse. The victim closed the win- Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), or call on the Belle Ha- Page 26 dow and the suspect fled on foot when he was un- Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131. ven, Dogue Creek Community Association www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 22-28, 2009 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette Editor Steven Mauren News 703-917-6431 or [email protected] Budget Dominates Increased environmental legislation offers bright spot at legislators’ town meeting.

By Chuck Hagee Gazette

tate Sen. Linda T. “Toddy” Puller (D-36) kicked off the joint Legisla- Stive Town Meeting with Del. Kistin J. Amundson (D-44) last Saturday with a plea for voters to get out and vote in

Photo by the Feb. 3 special election for chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. “We can’t let happen in Fairfax County what happened in Alexandria,” she said re- Chuck Hagee Photos by Chuck Hagee/The Gazette ferring to the contested race in the 46th First place winners of Del. Kristin J. Amundson’s (D-44) (center, back) House of Delegates District for the seat re- annual art contest for elementary school students display their creations linquished by former Del. Brian Moran. That for the audience at the South County Government Center attending the special election ended up with a 17-vote Legislative Town Meeting of Amundson and state Sen. Linda T. “Toddy”

/The Gazette spread between the Democrat and Repub- Puller (D-36). lican candidates leaving the district without representation at the commencement of the 2009 General Assembly session due Amundson Honors Junior Artists to the ongoing challenge. By Chuck Hagee As for that new session of the General Del. Kristin Amundson (D-44) Gazette Assembly, which got under way officially opens the joint Town Meeting with Jan. 14, Puller said, “Most of what we are state Sen. Linda T. “Toddy” Puller ive budding artists received recogni- going to be doing this year is not going to (D-36) with her annual art contest tion last Saturday morning from Del. be fun. In the House [of Delegates] it’s go- F for elementary school students. Kristin J. Amundson (D-44) prior to ing to be very partisan.” a joint legislative town meeting with state That was buttressed by Amundson when together. We aren’t like Washington. We Sen. Linda T. “Toddy” Puller at the South it came to evaluating the proposed increase can’t just print money. We have to have a County Government Center on Richmond in the cigarette tax. “I don’t think I’ll even balanced budget,” Reese said in outlining Highway. get a chance to vote on this. This is going Kaine’s legislative priorities for this session. Each of the fourth and sixth grade stu- to be a regional vote much more than a Some of the legislative areas she touched dent winners had submitted entries to party vote,” she said. upon included: Amundson’s annual contest, which she ini- ❖ “Legislators from the tobacco growing No excuse absentee voting, which has tiated in 2000, to promote and recognize areas of the state are absolutely opposed to “been introduced by the Governor,” will art in elementary schools. This year’s theme this and I believe will not let it come to a provide anyone the opportunity to vote in was “What I like best about living in the vote. And, they are joined by the people who person prior to a given election day with- 44th District.” signed the no tax pledge,” out having to meet existing Elementary school students living in the Amundson said. absentee voting require- district are encouraged by their art teach- “I think it will pass the “Most of what ments. ers to create individual works depicting the ❖ Senate. But, the Speaker of we are going to Economic develop- theme. Winning entries are framed and dis- the House has already an- ment: “We have been fortu- played in and immediately outside nounced that he is against nate to have had some good Suzanne Parrish, artist and art be doing this Amundson’s General Assembly Office in teacher, introduces the first place it,” Puller added. economic development wins Richmond throughout the legislative ses- Gov. Timothy Kaine has in the state. The Governor winners of Del. Kristin Amundson’s year is not going sion. (D-44) annual art contest for proposed raising the ciga- is seeking a $5 million in- Several local artists judge the entries. rette tax from the present crease in this budget item,” elementary school students at the to be fun.” Each first place winner receives a trip to commencement of the Legislative 17 cents to 30 cents. All the she said. Richmond to be recognized and a $100 sav- — State Sen. Linda T. ❖ Town Meeting held by Amundson new revenue would be “Transportation funds ing bond. dedicated to Medicaid and “Toddy” Puller (D-36 have just plummeted. and state Sen. Linda T. “Toddy” The works of the first place winners and Puller (D-36) would generate an esti- People driving less is an those of all 85 second place winners will be mated $155 million, according to the legis- overall good thing but it also means less on display at the Sherwood Regional Li- ❖ Jennifer Tieu, fourth grade, Hybla Val- lators. revenue coming in from the gasoline tax,” brary, Sherwood Hall Lane, during March. ley Elementary School, for her painting of according to Reese. A special reception for them will be held the view from the Piazza, or porch, of Mt. ❖ JOINING Puller and Amundson for the There is no reduction planned for edu- there March 22 at 2 p.m., according to Vernon Mansion. Town Meeting at the South County Govern- cation funds in K through 12 in this bud- Suzanne Parrish, a local artist/teacher who ❖ Aaron Moorer, fourth grade, Riverside ment Center on Richmond Highway were get. But the upcoming budget proposes cuts oversees the project. Elementary School, for his painting of his Barbara W. Reese, deputy director of policy, in the areas of administrative positions, ac- “Announcing these winners is really one own home. Governor’s Office, and Nikki Rovner, deputy cording to Reese. of the fun things we get to do every year. ❖ Connor Sadler, fourth grade, ❖ secretary, Natural Resources, Governor’s The 2010 Fiscal Year budget cuts have Their work is amazing and a prime example Waynewood Elementary School, for his Office. Reese started her presentation by been made in school construction “to have of the excellence of our Fairfax County painting of “George,” the eagle that nested referring to last Wednesday’s headline in the the money to keep teachers in the class- school system,” Amundson said. near the Woodrow Wilson Bridge during Richmond Times citing the loss of 30,000 room,” Reese said. This year’s winners came from five construction. more jobs due to Circuit City’s decision to schools throughout southeastern Fairfax ❖ Katie Panagopoulos, sixth grade, go into liquidation. IT TURNED a little more upbeat when it County. They were: Stratford Landing Elementary School, for “This is going to be the longest and deep- came to Rovner’s presentation. “This is an ❖ Tyler Choi, fourth grade, Fort Hunt El- her painting of the Mount Vernon Mansion est recession since the Great Depression. exciting year because Governor Kaine is ementary School, for his painting of the which detailed every pane of glass in all the This is a time when we all have to work See Legislators, Page 9 dock at Mt. Vernon Estate. windows facing the Bowling Green. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 22-28, 2009 ❖ 3 News

Photos by Chuck Hagee/The Gazette U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne formally announces the nomination of Mount Vernon Estate for inclusion on the World Heritage List during a press conference in front of George Washington’s home. Nominated for World Heritage

Decision on Kempthorne said. “If both of these sites are approved, as we expect they Mount Vernon Estate will be, they will join the other 20 U.S. site and 878 sites worldwide that are now part of the World Heri- to be announced in tage List. These include the Grand Canyon, the Statue of Liberty, and Yellowstone National Park,” he said. summer of 2010. See Nominated, Page 21

By Chuck Hagee Gazette

ount Vernon Estate & Gardens was officially nominated Mon- Mday, Jan. 12, for the World Heri- tage List by U.S. Secretary of Inte- rior Dirk Kempthorne during a ceremony on the Estate’s Bowling Green with George Washington home in the background.

“Today is a very special occasion in the long history of this great American home.” — Brian Hook, assistant secretary, U.S. State Department

“For the first time in 15 years, the United States is submitting to the World Heritage List, the official list of the world’s most significant and cultural sites,” Kempthorne said in making the nomination official. “The two sites we are nominating include Mount Photo by Chuck Hagee/The Gazette Vernon — America’s first home — and the spec- Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens Executive tacular Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Director James Rees emphasizes the impor- Monument in Hawaii. This is indeed a very spe- tance of Mount Vernon being nominated for cial place and special time for all of us,” inclusion on the World Heritage List. 4 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People Quality Service-Personal Attention Rex Reiley A Local Doctor’s Tribute RE/MAX Allegiance Inauguration and Martin 703-768-7800x123

Luther King, Jr., honored Alex/Mt. Vernon $799,000 9301 Old Mansion in song. Stunning Southern Colonial on quiet wooded cul-de-sac backing to historical Mt. Vernon Estate! By Chuck Hagee Coveted waterfront community, Gazette Riverwood is bordered by Mt. Vernon Estate, Potomac River & prestigious Washington Woods. Meticulous, one family home his past Monday and Tuesday offers 4 BRs, 2.5BAs, family rm w/FPL off lg eat-in kitchen, Americans witnessed a confluence spacious 2 car garage & lg dry bsmt. You won’t find a better lot & location. Easy commutes to Ft. Belvoir, Reagan T of American history in the inaugu National Airport, D.C. & the Pentagon. ration of America’s first African American President and the celebration of Alex/Mt.Vernon $599,900 Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. 9326 Craig Avenue Large brick 5BR, 3BA split with 2 That confluence was most evident in the car garage on .4 acre lot in lovely music engulfing both events. From the multi- Mt. Vernon area with lots of performer concert at the Lincoln Memorial Jan. trees. 2 fireplaces, energy efficient replacement windows, beau- 19 to the marching bands parading down Penn- tiful refinished hdwd floors on sylvania Avenue the afternoon of Jan. 20 to the From the Web site: civilrightsmuseum.org main level, new carpeting, landscaped fenced rear lot with inaugural balls that night, there was music in huge deck off sunroom addition, freshly painted interior and the air. intertwined with Cleveland’s music and words which exterior. Superbly priced so renovate kitchen/baths to your desire. Great commute in minutes to Ft. Belvoir, Alex, Old But, there was one particular piece of music, commence with: Town, DC/Pentagon. written by a local physician and blended, “You marched from Selma to Washington hand in through technology, with the words spoken by hand for freedom’s sake, with faith in God and hope Alex/Mt. Vernon $484,900 President Barack Obama during his acceptance in man a sleeping nation yet to wake. You were a 8426 Cherry Valley Lane Large, lovely, 5BR, 3BA Split in speech in Chicago’s Hyde Park on election night, soldier in the battle of justice, fighting a battle we popular Riverside Estates. that bridges the chasm from “dream” to reality. all had to win, where a man is judged on character Riverside’s largest split w/ 2 car “Martin” was written in 1983 by Dr. Cleveland and deeds and not on the color of his skin.” garage. Spacious FR w/FPL & Francis, presi- “When I heard it I wanted to do it with various beautiful sun rm addition. Neutral carpets over hdwd floors dent of Mount artists. They performed the song and it was one of on main lvl & upgraded berber on lower lvl. Kit remodeled “It just came to me. Vernon Cardiol- the best songs I ever produced,” Harley said, speak- in late 90s. Professional landscaping. Great location – walk to ogy Associates. ing from Nashville on Monday afternoon — Martin Ele and High schools. Commute in minutes –Ft. Belvior (5), It just flowed out.” The original Luther King Day. Hunting Metro & Alex (12), National Airport (25) Pentagon and — Cleveland Francis, Jr., version is one of “Then after the election in November I tried to think D.C. (32). M.D. and musician/composer the main offer- of something to do to commemorate Barack Obama’s Alex/ Pinewood Lake $292,500 ings on the CD election and most particularly his acceptance speech 4332 Birchlake Court “March On” pro- in Chicago that night. I put some of his words with Beautifuly updated 3/4 bedroom town house with 2.5 baths. Located on a duced and distributed by the National Civil King’s words and Cleve’s song and everyone who quiet cul-de-sac with wonderful views Right Museum in Memphis, Tenn. The newly heard it went wild,” Harley said. of the lake. Shows like a model – released blended version can be heard and newer carpeting and light fixtures. purchased on the museum’s Web site FRANCIS HAS performed his song “Martin,” which Meticulously maintained & great loca- civilrightsmuseum.org. he originally co-produced with Moses Dillard, at the tion, by the lake. Commuting minutes: Ft. Belvoir (5), Old Town & Martin Luther King Center in Atlanta, the National Huntington Metro (12), Ntl Airport “MARTIN LUTHER KING’S death was a very Theater in Washington, D.C., and at the U.S. Capi- (27) Pentagon & D.C. (32). traumatic experience for me. Now I’m a suc- tol. cessful doctor and I wanted to create a tribute “They wrote about it in Jet Magazine. And, then it Alex/ Belle View $209,850 to him,” Francis said sitting in the physicians’ just faded away until Dillard called me in 1993 and 6603 East Wakefield Drive #A2 lounge of Inova Mount Vernon Hospital last said the song had surfaced at the Civil Rights Mu- Sunny 1st floor unit with Sunday afternoon. seum,” Francis said. “And, now there is this new en- washer/dryer in the building. Immaculate condition. Great “When I sent the piece to music producer hanced tribute to our new president.” Price! Only 2.5 blocks to shop- Moses Dillard in Nashville he called me back It was performed at the museum by a 200-voice ping center. Also walk to recrea- and asked me how long it took me to write it. I choir. On the CD album arrangement by Harley and tion center (indoor pool and ice said just minutes. It just came to me. It just musician Derrick Lee, the lead vocals include such rink). Superb community amenities including outdoor pool, flowed out,” Francis said. performers as Patti Austin, Vanessa Williams, Cybill tennis, basketball, volleyball, tot lots and picnic areas. GW Pkwy and bike path down the street. 4 minutes to Old Town “He was in tears and said, “This is the song.” Shepherd, Daryl Coley, Will Downing and Francis, and 20 minutes to Ft. Belvoir. Perfect location & price! He also told me that he had played it for Mrs. himself. King and she said that of all the songs written But Francis is no stranger to the ironies of life. Born Alex/Riverside Estates $2,300 honoring her husband, “This was the one,” and raised in the cajun country of Louisiana outside 8338 Bound Brook Lane Francis said. New Orleans, Francis became absorbed by the mu- Popular Riverside Colonial with finished basement. Refinished hard- But, that was in 1983. “Martin” remained sic coming from his radio. RENTAL popular for a while and became one of the But, as an eight year old with no musical instru- wood floors in main level and car- musical standards of the civil rights movement. ment, he could only dream of the songs trapped pet over hardwood on upper Then it faded from view — until Sanchez Harley within his soul. That is until he got up the nerve to level. Spacious family room off kitchen. New ceramic tile foolr in kitchen & replacement of Warner Brothers Records decided to produce ask his mother for a guitar. windows thru out. Large bedrooms, 2 fireplaces plus a car- “March On” for the 25th Anniversary of the In rural Louisiana, in those financial circumstances, port. Walk to Ele & H.S. – 5 mins to Ft. Belvoir-25 mins to National Civil Rights Museum. that was no blithe request. However, his mother saw NTL Airport – 30 min to Pentagon. a dual opportunity — further her son’s musical am- FOLLOWING THIS PAST November’s Presi- bitions and require him to study very hard to reach, dential election, Harley also decided to blend what she perceived, a higher goal. Both happened. For more information portions of Obama’s acceptance speech with www.RexReiley.com Each Office Independently Owned and Operated segments of King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, See A Tribute, Page 25 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 22-28, 2009 ❖ 5 6 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Mount Vernon Paint Company Hyland Calls for Constituent Aid (703) 768-1975 By Chuck Hagee needs to determine if there is any financial Environmental Quality Advisory Council re- Gazette assistance, tax credits, deductions or other pro- cently used this methodology during a public grams available to address recurring costs as- hearing on its annual report. uring last week’s Fairfax County Board sociated with ADU ownership to ensure “It was the first time Fairfax County has per- Dof Supervisors’ meeting, Mount sustainability and long-term success of the pro- mitted live testimony from a satellite location. Vernon District Supervisor Gerald gram,” he said. From all accounts, it proved to be a successful Hyland requested actions to aid affordable “The county should also determine if there meeting and those who provided testimony housing residents and homeowner associa- are any amendments to state or county codes enjoyed the shorter commute,” Hyland said. tions, assess the cost of video conferencing that would provide greater flexibility to the “However, I know that this comes at a cost, meeting, and making sure Verizon knows associations in managing the assessment and both in staff time and equipment. For the board where they can and collection of fees to consider this in better times, I believe it is cannot dig on private which would amelio- necessary for us to know the financial impact,” property to install “Our residents should rate this issue,” Hyland he said in requesting a cost analysis of provid- FIOS. said. ing the service. “Many homeowner know what their rights are To accomplish this associations are deal- and who to contact if they he requested that WHEN IT CAME to Verizon’s installation of ing with increases in county staff study the underground cable for their FIOS equipment, maintenance responsi- experience problems with impact of increased Hyland asked that the Office of Public Affairs bilities because of fore- fees on units pur- and Consumer Protection Division prepare and closed properties and utility installation.” chased through the distribute information on owner property decreases in revenue — Gerald Hyland, ADU program and rec- rights and points of contact “should they ex- $4.00 OFF because of these va- Mount Vernon District Supervisor ommend steps to aid perience problems with utility installation.” cant homes. Owners of individual Hyland noted that he and other supervisors Per gallon of any property purchased homeowners and ho- have fielded a number of constituent com- Regal Product through the county’s ADU program are espe- meowner associations caught in this dilemma. plaints about Verizon subcontractors making Must be presented at time of purchase. cially impacted since they pay a relatively attempts to “trespass and dig” on private prop- greater share of their income toward these NOTING the dire economic situation and the erty where there is no easement. dues,” Hyland said. projected county budget shortfall, Hyland re- “Our residents should know what their rights FREE The goal of the ADU program is to provide quested that county staff “provide a cost esti- are and who to contact if they experience prob- Drop Cloth and housing for families and individuals who make mate and implementation plan” to allow vari- lems with utility installation,” he said. “Verizon Sanding Sponge considerably less than the Washington Metro ous county meetings to take testimony from 6229 Richmond Hwy Area median income, Hyland said. “The county video conferencing locations. He noted that the See Residents, Page 8 Must be presented at time of purchase.

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By Chuck Hagee He said, “My budget advisory group has been work- Gazette ing hard ... to find ways to raise County revenues — starting with moving our fines and fees into a more s Fairfax County “subsidizing parking violators?” realistic balance.” IThat was the question posed by Lee District Su- pervisor Jeffrey McKay to the Fairfax County McKAY ALSO made two announcement to his con- Board of Supervisors during its first meeting of the stituents. One was that he will chair the board’s Leg- new year last week. islative Committee, replacing former Board Chair- “In these challenging times, we need to use every man Gerald Connolly, now a member of the U.S. tool at our disposal to ensure we don’t fall prey to House of Representatives, and will move up from the law of unintended consequences. I specifically co-chair to chair of the Community Revitalization and refer to our County parking ticket collection,” he said. Reinvestment Committee. He will continue to chair Most parking offenses are set by the County Code the Transportation Committee. at $40 with an extra $20 penalty for late payment, “I am very pleased to have these assignments. They according to McKay. “We may have reached the point cover issues of key importance to Lee District and where the cost of issuing a ticket — the salary of the Fairfax County. police officer and associated administrative costs — These are critical areas in these difficult times when is higher than the actual fine,” McKay said. we are buffeted by the national and state financial To bring the amount of the fine more in line with meltdown,” McKay said. those costs, McKay requested that staff review the Finally, McKay announced that he will host “the current fees and “report to the board on which of traditional Lee District New Year’s open house” on those fees can be increased to both provide a higher Saturday, Jan. 31, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the com- level of deterrence and to fully cover the costs of munity room of the Franconia Government Center, County enforcement and collection.” 6121 Franconia Road. Residents Need County’s Support From Page 7 In addition to disseminating the property owner needs to continue to ensure compliance with state information, Hyland also requested that county staff laws and control the abusive behavior of their sub- meet with Verizon representatives to help remedy contractors. Obviously not enough is being done.” “problems associated with the FIOS installation.”

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8 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Legislators Discuss State Budget From Page 3 pacted by this goal. That’s why it will be difficult to get some of these energy efficiency bills passed,” she focusing on the environment. There are a variety of said. legislative proposals this year on environmental is- Rovner also noted that most of Virginia’s renew- sues,” she said. able energy requirements are voluntary — not man- “One of the primary reasons we have greenhouse datory. “The Governor wants to look at the connec- gases is due to our energy use. If we can get a handle tion between cleaner energy and more jobs,” she said. on that we will be able to significantly reduce those “We are trying to move away from food-based en- greenhouse gases,” Rovner said. ergy sources such as ethanol and more toward other “Our goal by 2025 is to make Virginia 19 percent sources. We are also looking at potential tax credits more energy efficient. Utilities will be the most im- for development of renewable energy,” Rovner said.

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THURSDAY/JAN. 22 Pain Management. Dr. Talal Ghazal is holding a lecture to discuss pain management at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, at 7 p.m., 2501 Parker’s Lane. To attend this free lecture, contact Inova HealthSource at 703- 750-8800. Holistic Moms Network. 7:15 p.m. at Burke Library, 4701 Seminary Road. Learn about the group, meet other moms and more. Visit www.holisticmoms.org or 877-HOL- MOMS.

WEDNESDAY/JAN. 28 Health Talk. 7 p.m. at Sunrise Assisted Living at Mount Vernon, 8033 Holland Road. Hear “Do You or a Loved One Suffer From a Heart Condition?” by Jason Morda, M.D. and Lynn Weir. Free. RSVP to 703- 780-9800.

THURSDAY/JAN. 29 Energy Talk. 7 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson High School, 6560 Braddock Road. Hear about energy efficiency. Free. 804-335-0915.

SATURDAY/FEB. 7 Tax Assistance. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Bryant Alternative High School, 2709 Popkins Lane. Households that have a total income of $40,000 or less can get free assistance with federal and state tax returns. Childcare available. 703-660-2000.

WEDNESDAY/FEB. 11 Shoulder Pain. Dr. Sameer Nagda, will be discussing new ways to treat shoulder problems at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, at 7 p.m., 2501 Parker’s Lane. Call Inova HealthSource at 703-750-8800 to register for this free lecture.

MONDAY/FEB. 16 Trial Class. Yoga in Daily Life, 2402 Mt. Vernon Ave., can drop in for free trial classes. Meditation and lunchtime yoga also offered. Visit www.yogaindailylifeus.org or 703- 299-8946 for schedule.

WEDNESDAY/FEB. 18 Joint Replacement Advancement. Dr. Kevin Fricka, will be discussing the latest advancements in joint replacements and osteoarthritis at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, at 7 p.m., 2501 Parker’s Lane. Call Inova HealthSource at 703-750-8800 to register for this free lecture. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 22-28, 2009 ❖ 9 Opinion www.MountVernonGazette.com Newspaper of Mount Vernon An independent, locally owned weekly Two steps for more open- newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. ness in General Assembly. 1604 King Street Watch Them Live Alexandria, Virginia 22314 his year for the first time, Virgin- More than one-third of all legislation pro- Health. Levels of secondhand smoke are up to NEWS DEPARTMENT: ians can check in on what their posed in the Virginia General Assembly dies in five times higher in restaurants than in homes To discuss ideas and concerns, Call: 703--917-6431 Tstate representatives are up to with subcommittee. And in previous years, the votes with smokers, according to the American Lung Fax: 703-917-0991 out a trip to Richmond. of the subcommittee members were not re- Association. e-mail: The House of Delegates and the Sen- corded. There was no accountability If the General Assembly doesn’t pass legisla- [email protected] ate of Virginia will offer live streaming for legislators who “tabled” proposals tion banning smoking in restaurants, it should Steven Mauren Editor, 703-917-6431 video of the 2009 legislative session, Editorial that were important to Virginians. at least allow localities the power to restrict [email protected] broadcasting from each chamber every This year, subcommittee votes will smoking within their borders. Chuck Hagee day of the session. be recorded and available on the General Reporter, 703-549-1216 The daily broadcasts will begin when each Assembly’s Web site. It’s an important step. CONSTITUENT VIEWPOINTS [email protected] body convenes. The House of Delegates and Senate of Vir- Michael Lee Pope Reporter, 703-615-0960 The 2009 legislative session Virginia General TIME FOR SMOKING RESTRICTIONS ginia operate a toll-free message center to ac- [email protected] Assembly convened Jan. 14, and will run 45 Gov. Tim Kaine (D) is promoting legislation cept calls from citizens who want to express Rebecca Halik days. that would ban smoking in restaurants in Vir- an opinion on legislation. The messages are Editorial Asst., 703-917-6407 Go to http://legis.state.va.us/. Links for ginia. We support his efforts. relayed to the members’ offices as requested. [email protected] Julia O’Donoghue streaming video and also an audio-only option, Secondhand smoke kills 1,700 Virginians per Call the Constituent Viewpoint line at 800-889- Education & Politics, 703-917-6433 are appropriately front and center. year, according to the Virginia Department of 0229. [email protected] Ken Moore Courts & Projects, 703-917-6417 Letters to the Editor [email protected] Mark Giannotto Nothing Private on the Web Sports Editor, 703-917-6409 [email protected] By A. L. Williams generally through pictures, of our peers mak- Time To Heal ADVERTISING: The Gazette ing stupid decisions. While it may not be the To place an advertisement, call the ad action itself, the potential negative aspect is Watersheds department between 9 a.m. and ecently, I took a history quiz and I was often the fact that it is available for the world To the Editor: 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. asked an interesting question: Was to see. On Jan. 14, the Fairfax County Stormwater Display ads 703-838-0302 R Planning Division (FCSPD) hosted the first Classified ads 703-917-6400 everything Abraham Lincoln did in his Almost every high school and college stu- Employment ads 703-917-6464 life in preparation for his future political ca- dent has either a Facebook, MySpace or an Belle Haven, Dogue Creek, and Four Mile Run Julie Ferrill reer? It started me thinking: Is everything we equivalent personal networking Web page. Watersheds Issues Forum. The goals of the Display Advertising, 703-927-1364 [email protected] do today going to affect our futures? As a col- Everything can be documented; everything can FCSPD to restore streams, improve water quality and reduce neighborhood flooding through Ginger Krup lege post-graduate, one could find one’s life be spread via computers and cell-phones; and Display Advertising, 703-702-1372 drastically altered with the uncovering of a bad everything can be just a click away. Documen- development of a Watershed Plan are worthy [email protected] decision of one’s youth. tation of our every act is ever-present whether objectives that if accomplished will do much Andrea Smith OK, we’ve all done “stuff” it’s a home movie for your private entertain- to aid in the restoration of the Potomac River Classified Advertising, 703-917-6401 One Teen’s [email protected] that’s questionable, on the ment or a secret/unknown, uncensored tap- and Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Voice A successful plan will also restore public trust Barbara Parkinson edge of common sense. Maybe ing exposed to the world through cell phones, Employment Advertising we do it because we’re teens, YouTube, Facebook, and other similar Web in local, state and federal government and their 703-917-6418 maybe just because it feels fun at the time. sites. agencies to accomplish something more than [email protected] the green washing tactics of the past several Some have gotten away with it, but more and Life is being documented in ways never Publisher more we’re being caught by the click of a cam- thought possible by previous generations. Long decades in which six billion taxpayer dollars Jerry Vernon era. So why aren’t we getting smarter about gone are the days when the actions of youth were spent with no progress and a public ad- Editor & Publisher our behavior when faced with the obvious? If went unnoticed; we are all proud to live in mission in late 2008 that 20 years of progress Mary Kimm you go to a party and drink, do drugs, dance what has come to be known as “iGen” (Internet reports painted “Too Rosy a Picture” as pollu- Editor in Chief tion reduction deadlines passed unmet. Steven Mauren naked or moon your friends, then expect to Generation) but when the ramifications be- Photography: have pictures of yourself holding beers plas- come too personal we are quick to consider To their credit, representatives of FCSPD Louise Krafft, Robbie Hammer spoke frankly about the challenges ahead and Art/Design: tered all over Facebook. How do you think that this privilege less desirable, or useful than be- Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, will influence your future? What about apply- fore. I believe answered as best they could the skep- Laurence Foong, John Heinly, ing to college, or a job or even if you decide to ticism expressed by many citizens represent- John Smith, Stu Moll, Wayne Shipp Production Manager: run for a political office? Our parents could go EVERYONE SEEMS to have the feeling: “It ing the three watersheds. Several important Jean Card points were raised that in the view of this par- to parties and be the entertainment and when won’t happen to me.” But in our generation Editor Emeritus: the laughter and gossip died down it was for- of mass media, did you really think no one was ticipant will result in no progress with this ven- Mary Anne Weber gotten. Even something as seemingly trivial as looking? This really is the time when we need ture unless they are fully addressed. It was stated several times that economics CIRCULATION: 703-917-6481 pushing someone in the hall or getting into a to be responsible for our own lives, in a way Circulation Manager: fight — physical or verbal— could put you in different than before. And one other thing to under the current fiscal crisis would be a fac- Ann Oliver a bad position if the confrontation is caught be said about this is, if you think it’s unfair tor in plan implementation and that even though Fairfax County has a penny tax pro- CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, on camera, which is always nearby on our cell your parents didn’t warn you, they couldn’t L.L.C. phones. Things that compromise your charac- have because they have no frame of reference gram for stormwater management projects, Peter Labovitz President/CEO ter often catch up to you. for the effect today’s technology would have these funds could be diverted elsewhere. Wa- tersheds are, by the services they provide, es- Mary Kimm on our teen indiscretions. Publisher/Chief Operating Officer WITH TECHNOLOGY so common in our How we act, and the documentation, is also sentially ecological utilities. They are a form 703-917-6416 lifestyles, our privacy is being compromised; having an effect on our near future — college. of natural infrastructure that by our shortsight- [email protected] edness and development practices have been Jerry Vernon however, this is a small price to pay. The ben- The College of William & Mary’s Senior As- Publisher/Executive Vice President efits of technology far outweigh the small per- sistant Dean of Admissions Steve Hairston rendered non-functional. If federal, state and 703-917-6404 centage who abuse the privileges. It has en- stated, “Our office, all college admissions of- local officials are broadminded and creative [email protected] hanced our lives by allowing us to do exactly fices, are technologically savvy. If a student thinkers, they can make application for money Wesley DeBrosse Controller the same thing that can take us down — send- conveys negative info — because the internet coming from Washington D.C., intended to create jobs, jump start the economy and to re- Debbie Funk ing fun pictures to relatives is great. But, when information is public — different actions could National Sales, 703-518-4631 it’s used against us — whether you are respon- be taken.” build aging infrastructure needed to fix these [email protected] sible for the content being viewable, or some- While other schools do not look beyond the watersheds. The stormwater systems on the John Lovaas one else is — is when it becomes an enemy. Richmond Highway corridor and in other older Special Assistant for Operations On a regular basis, we see documentation, See Privacy, Page 28 See Letters, Page 30 A Connection Newspaper 10 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion Somber Times By Kristin Amundson Delegate (D-44)

lthough the opening day of Athe General Assembly is always filled excitement, the 2009 first day was also marked by some harsh realities. Our economic situation remains challenging, our needs are increasing, and now more than ever, we must work together to find solutions to the problems faced by Virginians across the Commonwealth. The first order of business, after swearing in two new members (more on that later), was the as- signment of com- Richmond mittees. I remain a Report member of the Technology Com- mittee, the Health, Welfare and Institutions Commit- tee, and of the powerful Rules Committee. In addition, I was honored by my colleagues to be elected as vice chairman of the House Democratic Caucus. Later that night, Governor Kaine gave his State of the Common- wealth address. It was a rather somber affair, but one in which the Governor took time to praise the resilience and strength of Virgin- ians, even in tough times. “We are serving in one of the most difficult times in our nation’s recent history,” the Governor said. “But we must be mindful that our pres- sures are no greater than those that our citizens are facing every day ... It is my hope that the size of the challenge ... will inspire our best efforts to cooperate in find- ing the best solutions.” Come Taste the Difference The latest economic forecast tells us that the upcoming biennial Bradlee Shopping Center budget may be out of balance by 3690J King Street as much as $3 billion. Unlike Con- Alexandria, VA 22302 gress, the General Assembly is required by law to adopt a balanced 703.820.8600 budget. That means that this www.unwinedva.com shortfall must be closed either through reductions in spending or Open 7 Days a Week through increases in revenue. Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. With the exception of a 30-cents- Sunday 12-5 p.m. per-pack tax increase on cigarettes (which would bring Virginia’s cigarette tax to half the national aver- SOUTH AMERICAN WINE TASTING age), the Governor’s budget closes that budget gap with service re- Saturday, ductions. His goal was to protect th essential services. So while the January 24 , 2–5 P.M. Governor has for the first time pro- Taste Malbecs from Mendoza, Carmenere posed some cuts in K-12 educa- from Chile, Uruguayan Tannat, and more tion, his proposals focus on support personnel in central office alongside a sampling of meats and positions, not on teachers and cheeses from our gourmet selection. principals. See Legislature, Page 28 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 22-28, 2009 ❖ 11 Alexandria/Old Town 121 N. Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

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tures an 18-hole, par 72 golf course, as well The Sporting as tournaments and golf lessons. Contact Golf Course Manager Craig Palm with ques- Life tions. Alexandria Greendale Golf Course 6700 Telegraph Road Sportsman’s Club 703-971-3788 www.co.fairfax.va.us/parks/greendale Meets monthly at Old Dominion Boat Club. Greendale is a municipal course in Fairfax The Alexandria Sportsman’s Club is a County. It features an 18-hole, par 70 course charitable organization which honors the as well as lessons, on 148 acres of rolling student-athletes of the Alexandria commu- grounds with asphalt cart paths. nity. The organization, established 50 years ago, holds meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at the Old Dominion Boat Club (1 King Street, Alexandria). Special Play Soccer guest speakers from the local sports com- Gunston Recreational Micro Soccer Fields (Grist munity highlight the monthly get-togethers. Mill Park) Refreshments are provided at the meetings. 703-360-7013 and 703-313-8530 www.playgunstonsoccer.org/fields.php All adults, 18 and older, who love sports Photo by Join one of the many micro soccer teams are encouraged to attend. The that play two seasons (fall and spring) on organization’s annual showcase event is the these fields. Also enjoy the playground and Awards Night meeting in May where the top picnic areas and let your dog enjoy the dog KrafftLouise athletes of Alexandria’s high schools are park. honored. To learn more about the organization or get information on an upcoming Alexandria Soccer Association meeting, call Alexandria Sportsman’s Club

Member Steve Lehman 703-470-4301 /Gazette (cell). Swim Forever Alexandria Masters Swimming [email protected] Fort Hunt Sportsman www.alexandriamasters.com U.S. Masters Swimming is a national or- Alexandria Potomac Little League at the Bucknell Elementary School Association ganization which promotes swimming for field. adults over 18 years old. They offer struc- 703-360-3134 with friends in the shallow waters of the Founded in 1963, Fort Hunt Sportsman tured coached workouts with Curl-Burke Enlist in a Swim Club. Workouts are held throughout play pool. Little ones will enjoy the tad pool. Association raises money and presents The park also features a deluxe miniature the year at various local pools and empha- Coaching Clinic awards to athletes and teams for the schools golf course with a pond, a nine-station bat- size fitness, conditioning, and stroke me- Alexandria Youth Sports Office in the West Potomac High School pyramid ting cage, picnic shelters, and a special chanics. Swimming abilities range from 703-838-4345 and Fort Hunt Youth Athletic Association. event pavilion. The group holds a dinner meeting on the beginning lap swimmers to college. The Alexandria Department of Recre- second Thursday of each month at rotating ation, Parks and Cultural Activities offers locations. For information and a meeting Land a Kick-Flip coaching clinics for individuals — with or Catch a Wave in the Pool without experience — who are interested schedule, contact Rick Genuario at 703-360- Schuyler Hamilton Jones Skatepark Cameron Run Regional Park 3540 Wheeler Ave. in coaching youth sports. The clinics — for 3134. 4001 Eisenhower Ave. 703-838-4343 those who coach baseball, cheerleading, 703-960-0767 www.nvrpa.org/cameron.html Visit the Schuyler Hamilton Jones Skate- basketball, softball, and football — are held Pohick Bay Regional Park Cameron Run Regional Park offers a va- board Park on Duke Street at the intersec- two times seasonally (spring, summer, fall, riety of recreation facilities in an urban area, tion with Quaker Lane. The 11,000 square winter) at the Lee Center. Sessions are held Golf Course including Great Waves water park. Catch a foot park features 6- and 4-foot half-pipes, evenings and are two hours long. There are 10301 Gunston Road wave in the wave pool, twist and turn down a fun box, a 3-foot spine, and rails. It is free two types of coaching training offered — 703-339-8585 and open from dawn to dusk, seven days a Certification through the National Youth www.nvrpa.org/pohickbaygolf.html four-story water slides, take a plunge down week. Sports Coaches Alliance; and ‘Pursuing Vic- Pohick Bay Regional Park Golf Course fea- speed slides, splash in the splash pads, play tory With Honor,’ which focuses on sports- Attend the Opening Day of Little League Hit Golf Balls at a manship. See 101 Ways, Page 18 Alexandria Little Someone once wrote that “Time be- Computerized gins on Opening Day.” There is some- Driving Range League thing special about Little League Open- ing Day ceremonies each spring. Ball- TopGolf 703-739-4444 playing boys and girls gather for the 6625 South Van Dorn St. www.alexandriabaseball.com 703-924-2600 festivities attired in their brilliant col- www.topgolfusa.com ored uniforms. They, along with par- Golfers of all skill and experience levels Alexandria Potomac ents/guardians, family members and have the opportunity to work on numerous Little League community members, celebrate the aspects of their game — chip shots with a start of a new ball season. Visit one of nine iron, or long drives. What makes the (formerly Bucknell Little League) 703-768-5588 the local Little League Opening Day TopGolf experience original is the fact that http://eteamz.active.com/apll/ festivities next spring. Local leagues in- golfers receive immediate feedback through clude Woodlawn, Alexandria Little the use of a computerized scoring system Fort Hunt Little League League, Alexandria Potomac Little which measures length and accuracy of League, and Fort Hunt. Who knows, shots. Golfers can shoot at various flagged 703-798-0893 one might even feel younger for it and target areas in the large, open range, then decide to catch some of the Little measure the results of their shot on a small Woodlawn Little League League baseball and softball action electronic scoreboard located right next to 703-780-9682 throughout the playing season. It’s the shooting area. Also on site are two www.woodlawnlittleleague.com never too early to ‘Play Ball! TopGolf miniature golf courses. Arts ❖ Entertainment ❖ Leisure www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 22-28, 2009 ❖ 13 14 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 22-28, 2009 ❖ 15 16 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 22-28, 2009 ❖ 17 Calendar

E-mail calendar announcements to the and learn about their lives. Free. 703- 7630 Telegraph Road. Tickets are $8 Mount Vernon Gazette, gazette@ 339-2385. in advance, $10 at the door. Visit connectionnewspapers.com. Photos and Bay View Sunset Walk. 4 p.m. at www.hayfielddrama.com to purchase artwork are encouraged. Deadline is Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High tickets. Thursday at noon for the following week’s Point Road, Lorton. Observe animals Author Reading. 11 a.m. at Barnes paper. Call Rebecca Halik at 703-917- as they get ready for bed. Free. 703- and Noble, 3651 Jefferson Davis 6407 with questions. 339-2385. Highway. Susan Crites will read from Wild For Winter Waterfowl. 10:30 her book “I Love You More Than a.m. at Mason Neck State Park, 7301 Rainbows.” Free. FRIDAY/JAN. 23 High Point Road, Lorton. Observe swans, ducks and other waterfowl. Wee Ones Storytime. 10:30 a.m. at SUNDAY/JAN. 25 Hooray for Books!, 1555 King St. Free. 703-339-2385. Children ages 2 and under enjoy Gardening Lecture. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Open House. 1-4 p.m. at songs and stories. Free. Visit at Green Springs Gardens, 4603 Commonwealth Academy, 1321 www.hooray4books.com or 703-548- Green Spring Road. Learn about how Leslie Ave. For students entering 4092. to start a garden, design one and grades 6-12. Visit Time for 2s. 10 a.m. at Beatley more. $160 includes all three lectures www.Commonwealthacademy.org or Library, 5005 Duke St. Ages 24-36 and afternoon workshop or $15/ 703-548-6912. months can enjoy stories and more. lecture. Bring lunch. Registration Wintering Animals. 1 p.m. at Mason Free. Registration required, 703-519- required, 703-642-5173. Neck State Park, 7301 High Point 5900. Wildlife in Winter. 1-3 p.m. at Road, Lorton. Observe swans, ducks Music Performance. 9 p.m. at 219 Huntley Meadows. Children ages 5- and other waterfowl. Free. 703-339- Restaurant, 219 King St. Music by 10 can play games, make crafts and 2385. Rick Whitehead Trio. $5/person. more. $4/child. Registration Magestic Eagles. 3 p.m. at Mason 703-549-1141 for reservations. required, 703-768-2525. Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Theater Performance. Hayfield In the Jungle Storytime. 11 a.m. at Road, Lorton. Observe these birds Secondary School’s Middle School Hooray for Books!, 1555 King St. and learn about their lives. Free. 703- Drama Department will present the Children ages 2 and up enjoy songs 339-2385. musical “Oliver!” at 7:30 p.m. in the and stories about jungle friends. Wild For Winter Waterfowl. 10:30 Rebecca S. Wilburn Auditorium, Free. Visit www.hooray4books.com a.m. at Mason Neck State Park, 7301 7630 Telegraph Road. Tickets are $8 or 703-548-4092. High Point Road, Lorton. Observe in advance, $10 at the door. Visit Kristin Levine Book Launch. 3 p.m. swans, ducks and other waterfowl. www.hayfielddrama.com to purchase at Hooray for Books!, 1555 King St. Free. 703-339-2385. tickets. Children ages 10 and up can meet Wildlife in Winter. 1-3 p.m. at Alexandria author and hear her read Huntley Meadows. Children ages 5- from her new book “The Best Bad 10 can play games, make crafts and SATURDAY/JAN. 24 Luck I Ever Had.” Free. Visit more. $4/child. Registration Needlework Workshop. 10 a.m.- www.hooray4books.com or 703-548- required, 703-768-2525. noon at Carlyle House, 121 N. 4092. Music Performance. 3 p.m. at Fairfax St. Learn about 18th-century Saturday Stories. 10:30 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, needlework and start a project. $20/ Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. All 2701 Cameron Mills Road. Hear person includes a tour. Beginners and ages can enjoy stories. Free. music of Bach with organ, hymns and intermediate. Reservations required, Registration required, 703-519-5900. more. Free. Visit www.wpc-alex.org 703-549-2997. Theater Performance. Hayfield or 703-549-4766. Magestic Eagles. 2:30 p.m. at Mason Secondary School’s Middle School Candlelight Yoga. Experience Drama Department will present the relaxing and rejuvenating yoga with Neck State Park, 7301 High Point The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra will perform Sunday, Road, Lorton. Observe these birds musical “Oliver!” at 7:30 p.m. in the Rebecca S. Wilburn Auditorium, See Calendar, Page 19 Jan. 25 at 4 p.m. at The Lyceum.

18 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar Via Veneto From Page 18 Mother Goose Time. 9:30 a.m. at 703-838-4242. Barrett Library, 717 Queen St. For Story Time. 10 a.m. or 3 p.m. at will be offering a New Fixed Menu Mon., Tues. & Wed. Carissa Ciuca, Sundays at 6:30 p.m. at children ages 12-24 months. Free. Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Mindful Hands, 211 King St., $60 for 703-838-4555. Children ages 3-5. Free. 703-519- evenings featuring selected entrees, house salad, home- 6 weeks. Drop-ins welcome. Call Stories to Grow On. 11 a.m. at 5900. made bread & a full bottle of White or Red wine Carissa Ciuca at 843-906-8784. Barrett Library, 717 Queen St. for Book Sale. Noon-9 p.m. at Duncan Music Performance. 4 p.m. at The children ages 2 and up. Free. 703- Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. 32.99 per couple Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Hear 838-4555. Browse a variety of books. Free. 703- music by the Alexandria Symphony Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. at 838-4566. (plus tax & gratuity) Orchestra. Free, donations accepted. Episcopal High School, 3900 W. Short Story Discussion. 7 p.m. at 703-505-0700. Braddock Road. Hear the National Burke Library, 4701 Seminary Road. Chamber Players. Free. Visit Call 70-519-3498 for story titles. MONDAY/JAN. 26 www.episcopalhighschool.org or 703- Free. 933-4135. Storytime. 4 p.m. at Barrett Library, Hollin Hall Shopping Center Wildlife in Winter. 1-3 p.m. at 717 Queen St. Children ages 3-5 1309 Shenandoah Rd. Alexandria, VA Huntley Meadows. Children ages 5- years. Free. 703-838-4555. 10 can play games, make crafts and WEDNESDAY/JAN. 28 703-765-6661 Hours: Mon-Fri Lunch 11:30 - 3pm • Sun-Thurs Dinner 5-10 • Fri & Sat Dinner 5-10:30 more. $4/child. Registration Book Sale. 7-9 p.m. at Duncan required, 703-768-2525. Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. FRIDAY/JAN. 30 Little One-Ders. 10 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. Browse a variety of books. Free. 703- Wee Ones Storytime. 10:30 a.m. at at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. 838-4566. Hooray for Books!, 1555 King St. Children ages 12-23 months can Pajama Party. 7 p.m. at Burke Library, Children ages 2 and under enjoy enjoy stories and more. Free. 4701 Seminary Road. Children ages songs and stories. Free. Visit Registration required, 703-519-5900. 3-6. Free. 703-519-6000. www.hooray4books.com or 703-548- Family Tale Night. 7 p.m. at Beatley Mother Goose Time. 9:30 a.m. at 4092. Library, 5005 Duke St. All ages. Free. Barrett Library, 717 Queen St. For Book Sale. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. at Duncan 703-519-5900. children ages 12-24 months. Free. Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Baby Time. 10 a.m. at Duncan Library, 703-838-4555. Browse a variety of books. Free. 703- 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Children Stories to Grow On. 11 a.m. at 838-4566. up to 11 months. Free. 703-838- Barrett Library, 717 Queen St. for Workshop. 7-9 p.m. at First Baptist 4566. children ages 2 and up. Free. 703- Church, 2932 King St. Free workshop 838-4555. for parents and teachers. Visit TUESDAY/JAN. 27 Presentation. 7 p.m. at Virginia Tech www.celebratecalm.com for more. Alexandria Center, 1021 Prince St. Music Performance. Alexandria Time for 2s. 10 a.m. at Beatley Discuss “Parks, Open Space and resident Chris Gekker will perform at Library, 5005 Duke St. Ages 24-36 Recreation Lands: A Report.” Free. noon at the Summer School Museum, months can enjoy stories and more. 703-706-8132. 17th and M Streets, N.W., Free. Registration required, 703-519- Washington, D.C. Hear poetry and 5900. music by Eric Ewazen, Katherine Stories and Songs. 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. THURSDAY/JAN. 29 Gekker, and others, all with ties to at Duncan Library, 2501 Cool Papa’s Party. Enjoy a musical Alexandria. Free. Commonwealth Ave. Children up to odyssey at MetroStage, 1201 N. The Boston Brass. 7:30 p.m. The age 4. Free. Registration required, Royal St. Call 703-548-9044. brass quintet will perform in 703-838-4566. 18th Century Dance Lessons. 7:30- Springbank Auditorium at West Tuesday Tots. 11 a.m. at Burke 9:30 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern Potomac High School, 6500 Quander Library, 4701 Seminary Road. Museum, 134 N. Royal St. Learn Road, Alexandria. $10/person. Children ages 2-3. Free. 703-519- from instructors. $12/class or $30/ Seating is limited. 703-718-2586, or 6000. series. Reservations recommended, e-mail [email protected].

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From Page 13 Young Athletes Can Improve Their Game Photo by Nannie J. Lee Memorial Recreation Center 1108 Jefferson St. KrafftLouise 703-838-4345 Children can learn the basics of their favorite sport by attending a Fun-

damentals Clinic through /Gazette the Alexandria Depart- ment of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities. Local coaches or volun- There are many options for youth sports, including soccer. teers will teach youngsters the way to play the game the right way through the teaching of Get Into the Swing Jazz it up with basic playing techniques. They will also learn the importance of good Of Things Jazzercise sportsmanship. Whether it’s learn- The StrikeZone Academy Hollin Hall Senior Center ing more about hoops, baseball, 826 South Pickett St. 1500 Shenandoah Road softball, or football, youngsters 703-823-0061 703-765-0142 www.thestrikezoneacademy.com www.jazzmtvernon.com will gain a greater appreciation of The indoor facility is the ideal Jazzercise combines elements of their sport. place for players to practice their jazz dance, resistance training, baseball and softball skills year Pilates, yoga, kick-boxing, to cre- Attend Amateur/Pro round. Three batting cages are ate effective programs for people available for teams, along with of every age and fitness level. In- Boxing Events ‘Iron Mike’ automatic pitching crease muscle tone, flexibility, bal- Dennis Porter machines. And there are other ar- ance, strength and endurance us- Charles Houston Recreation Center eas to practice pitching and fielding easy-to-follow movements. 901 Wythe Street ing. There are batting, fielding, Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to 703-838-4234 The Alexandria Boxing Club is and catching instructors for begin- class and register; managers are located at The Fred Smith Center, ner-level players on up through there to advise. Begin at any time. high school aged players. which is an extension of the Charles Houston Recreation Cen- Playing War Is The ter. Every weeknight, members of Join the Horsey Set the ABC team — both pro fighters Woodlawn Stables Better Than Royal Restaurant and amateurs — practice their 8907 Richmond Highway (now smoke free) craft under coach Dennis Porter. 703-780-4344 Fighting War The ABC team competes in numer- www.woodlawnstables.com Eagle and Empire Game Shop With a summer horsemanship ous boxing fights throughout the 8405-D Richmond Highway camp and group lessons for those 703-360-5363 “What’s for Dinner?!” year — either in the metro area or over eight years, and classes for Players of miniature war games statewide. During the last two You don’t have to think too hard, let us solve this classic question. adults and children, Woodlawn gather at this shop to play each years the team captured first place In addition to our award winning menu, we have added Stables has been teaching English other. Games played include at the USA/Virginia State Tourna- saddle riding for more than 25 Warhammer Fantasy, Warhammer some popular specials that add variety for everybody taste. ment Championships in Arlington. years. For the required goods, trot 40K, Warmaster Ancients, Flames Real food, for real people at reasonable prices. There is a true love and passion on over to an associated store, of War and Command Decision. for the sport at ABC. To visit a Woodlawn Stablery, which pro- Meetings are on Friday nights, the Monday - Kids Night practice session or to find out vides English tack, riding apparel weekend and sometimes Wednes- Burger Night (Kids eat 1/2 price) Each child must be accompanied by adult having entree. when local “Fights Night” events and accessories, as well as Breyer day nights. Free, one needs to are scheduled, call Dennis Porter. Tuesday - Greek Night model horses, from 8405-J Rich- bring one’s own pieces. Call the Lamb Marinated and Roasted for 3 hours, mond Highway in Potomac Square shop on Wednesdays to find out Athenian Roast Chicken, Moussaka! Hit the Ice (703-360-2288). the weekly schedule. Wednesday - All American Night Mount Vernon Recreation Center 2017 Belle View Blvd. Meatloaf, Chicken Fried Chicken. Va. Ham 703-768-3224 Rock On Knitting Nights Thursday - Italian Night Ever see one of those “Peanuts” Sportrock-Alexandria Knit Happens TV specials where Snoopy easily 5308 Eisenhower Ave. 127A North Washington St. Lasagna, Chicken Alfredo, Calamari 703-836-0039 glides across the ice as flawless as 703-212-7625 The closest to a mountain range www.knithappens.net Friday - Fish Night any Olympian skater? Well, it’s Alexandria has is the 12,000 The self-described Nirvana for Crab Cakes, Shrimp & Scallops over penne pasta with white sauce harder than it looks even if “good square feet of indoor climbing knitters shop Knit Happens hosts ol’ Snoopy” makes it look easy. But Saturday -Steak and Chop Night walls at Sportrock Alexandria. A a Knit n’ Nosh 5-7 p.m. the first what a great sport to learn, and Prime Rib, Lamb, Surf and Turf, Pork Chops, and Moussaka thorough calendar of course offer- Friday of every month, and is open what a way to cool off during the ings for children and adults of all late — until 8 p.m. — every Sunday hot months. To find out about ice- age levels, and the opportunity to Wednesday for quality after-work Brunch served 7am - 2pm skating lessons at Mount Vernon walk in and take a beginners’ class knitting time. New classes every Dine in or call ahead and your dinner will be ready for pick up. Rec Center, go to: on the spot, makes any time the quarter allow anyone over 14 to Dinner hours 2:30-9:30pm www.FairfaxCounty.gov/parks. Or, right time for a climb. learn how to cast on and cast off, 730 North Saint Asaph Street get a hold of a free Parktakes or practice for intermediate purl- Alexandria, VA 22314 magazine by calling 703-222- ing. (703) 548-1616 4664. Ample Free Parking

20 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Lois M. Delaney, CRB, CRS Montebello Marketing, Incorporated www.montebellomarketing.com Nominated for World Heritage 703-548-5958 or 800-446-4187 From Page 4 Vernon is of international significance. We 5902 Mount Eagle Drive, Suite 1607/1608 $859,500 couldn’t use George Washington’s signifi- THE UNESCO WORLD Heritage Commit- cance and legacy. We had to look at the site Stunning views of the tee will consider the nominations and an- itself regardless of Washington,” said Den- countryside from three nounce their decision in the summer of nis J. Pogue, PhD, associate director, Pres- glass enclosed terraces. 2010. Chosen sites are designated under the ervation, Mount Vernon Estate, who had the This rare unit with 2545 sf World Heritage Convention, of which the lead role in producing and assembling the boasts of 4 bedrooms, fam- United States was the prime architect. 165 page nomination application. Interior’s National Park Service is the prin- “Mount Vernon is one of the best pre- ily room with its own bis- cipal technical agency for U.S. participation served sites of British colonization in tro kitchen, 3 bathrooms, in the Convention. America. And, we are uniquely qualified to indoor parking and tons of “Thanks to the Mount Vernon Ladies As- represent that element of history,” Pogue upgrades. On-site swim- sociation, Mount Vernon Estate has retained said. ming, tennis, bowling, res- more of its original buildings than any other “Today is a very special occasion in the taurant and shuttle to Metro make this ideal place to call home. of the U.S. sites,” Kempthorne said. There long history of this great American home. (FX6904737) is a core of 16 surviving 18th-century struc- George Washington created it and it falls tures situated within a landscape of associ- to us to promote it. This nomination brings ated gardens, fences, lanes, walkways and us full circle,” said Brian Hook, assistant 5904 Mount Eagle Drive, Suite 1610/1612 $675,000 other features. secretary, U.S. State Department. The nomi- Kempthorne, a former Idaho U.S. Sena- nation will be submitted through the State Don’t miss seeing this tor and two-term governor, lived about a Department to the World Heritage Center one of a kind unit with mile from Mount Vernon Estate while serv- in Paris, France. beautiful Potomac River ing in the Senate. His children graduated views. This 2165 sf unit from Mount Vernon High School. “ALTHOUGH WE fully realize this is only has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, “When I was in the Senate I would often a nomination, we will be very thrilled and just walk over here to sit on the porch and honored to become a World Heritage site. separate laundry room, read and look out at the Potomac River. It About 70 million visitors have toured Mount garage and two balco- is truly a beautiful spot,” he told the group Vernon. In 2008 alone we welcomed nies. It, too, comes with seated on the Bowling Green on the cold 1,150,000 visitors, including 18,000 on a on-site swimming, ten- but bright sunlit afternoon. single day,” said James C. Rees, executive nis, bowling, restaurant and shuttle to Metro. “We had to make the case why Mount director, Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens. (FX6917536)

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 22-28, 2009 ❖ 21 The County Line Candidates Look at Raising Tax Rate houses up and selling them. Bulova, Herrity take different approaches on other budget issues. The foreclosure crisis has a direct impact By Julia O’Donoghue on the county budget since Fairfax County PATRICK HERRITY (R) SHARON BULOVA (D) Gazette acquires the bulk of its revenue through Age: 48 Age: 60 Current Home: Clifton/ Current Home: The residential real estate taxes and those col- oth major political party candi- Centreville Cloisters of Fairfax lections are linked to home value and as- Hometown/Grew Up In: Hometown/Grew Up In: sessment. dates for Fairfax County chairman Springfield, Va. Pikesville, Md. agree the Board of Supervisors Education: Virginia Tech., Education: University of B B.S. in Accounting Virginia (classes via Fort HERRITY, who is one of just two Republi- will have to at least consider rais- (1982) Belvoir extension campus), cans on the Board of Supervisors, is more ing homeowners real estate tax rate to ad- Family: Wife Nancy and Northern Virginia dress the locality’s looming budget crisis two high school children Community College, critical of the way Fairfax has handled its next year. Professional business management budget crisis. experience: chief (1977) The county should have been more will- “When we adopt a budget, there will be financial officer at Arrowhead Global Solutions, Family: husband Lou DeFalaise, two adult a reconciliation to close the projected short- government contractor (2005- present) children, three grandchildren ing to make cuts in its current budget cycle fall and it will include a discussion of a tax Political experience: Springfield District Professional experience: book keeper, sales as soon as next year’s financial picture be- Supervisor (2008-present) and office manager gan to look so dire. Instead, Bulova and rate adjustment,” said Braddock District Civic experience: former executive committee of Political experience: Braddock District Supervisor Sharon Bulova, the Democratic Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, former Supervisor (1987-present), former aide to other supervisors opted to wait until the nominee for the position. board member of Northern Virginia Technology Annandale District Supervisor Audrey Moore situation got worse, he said. Council, youth athletics coach (1984-1987) Herrity has called for more budget trans- The Republican nominee, Springfield Dis- Civic experience: founding member of Virginia trict Supervisor Patrick Herrity, said it is Railway Express Operations Board (1989 – parency. He proposed a county “blue rib- likely the county will have to raise the tax CAREY CAMPBELL (I) present), Governors Commission on Rail bon” budget commission, where a group of st Age: 52 Enhancement for the 21 Century (2004 – citizens would provide advice on how to rate. But Herrity also committed to lower- present) Current Home: North adjust Fairfax’s budget. Herrity also wants ing the actual amount of taxes most resi- Springfield dents pay, a promise Bulova did not make. Hometown: North to put details of county expenses online for This year, real estate assessments will Springfield CHRISTOPHER DECARLO (I) residents to peruse, he said. Education: University of Age: 50 When it comes to budget cuts, Herrity has have dropped significantly for many house- Maryland, B.A. Current Home: Fairfax holds, enough that the county could raise (European Division) Hometown: Greenwich, proposed scaling back Fairfax County’s af- the real estate tax rate but not the actual University of Freiburg, Ct. fordable housing program – which has re- Germany Education: Georgia ceived over $20 million annually in recent amount of taxes paid by citizens, according University of Kentucky – Institute of Technology, to Herrity. business and accounting coursework toward years. He wants to limit the scope of Fairfax “Due to the extent of the shortfall, it is Professional experience: Accountant electrical engineering County’s housing program to focus only on Political Experience: State Chairman, degree; George Mason people “really in need,” such as those with likely the tax rate (but not the actual taxes Independent Greens of Virginia; National University coursework paid by homeowners) will need to be in- Chairman, Draft Michael Bloomberg toward business mental disabilities or development chal- creased this year,” he said on his Web site. Civic Experience: North Springfield Civic administration degree; lenges that would make it difficult for them Association Board Member, North Springfield North Virginia to take care of themselves. PTA member, past vice president of the Fairfax Community College THE TWO major political party candidates County Federation of Civic Associations Family: wife Kathleen and The county currently offers housing to will face Independent Green Party candi- five children, ages 2 years old to 10 years old some people near or below the county’s Professional Experience: president of DeCarlo median household income. The Springfield date Carey Campbell and Fairfax business technology] and economic development,” Enterprises Inc., which sells propane gas to over owner Christopher DeCarlo in a special elec- said Davis, about the 1994-1995 county 1,000 customers in Fairfax County. supervisor also voted against the board’s de- tion for county chairman Feb. 3. budget. cision to purchase foreclosed homes. The previous chairman, U.S. Rep. Gerry With a voter turn out of 17.8 percent, the in the past, said Bulova. “The increase in “We are competing with the private sec- Connolly (D-11), vacated the position ear- Democrat, Providence District Supervisor demand and spending in these areas has tor. … We need to focus on the people that lier this month to join the U.S. Congress. Kate Hanley, beat the Republican, Spring- nothing to do with inflation,” she said. truly need help,” said Herrity. Fairfax County government’s leadership field District Supervisor Elaine McConnell, In terms of cuts, Bulova said she hopes to Over the long term, Herrity hopes to help has to close the $650 million funding gap to become county chairman that year. take actions similar to the 1990s when there the county budget by increasing Fairfax’s in Fairfax’s $3.3 billion budget for fiscal year Davis said this year’s special election for was a major downturn in revenue and board commercial tax base. Commercial property 2010, which starts July 1. The financial hole chairman could be a referendum on the su- members eliminated services like satellite owners tend to contribute more money in is larger than the combined budgets of the pervisors’ approach to the budget, especially tax offices and small “storefront” library real estate taxes than they use in county police, fire and rescue, sheriff, library, parks since Bulova has been intimately involved kiosks, she said. services, he said.Currently, only 17 percent and recreation and health departments. with the county finances as the board’s bud- Without seeing county executive Tony of Fairfax’s tax base is commercial. Herrity “This is the most serious get committee chair for Griffin’s budget proposal, would like to increase that number to 25 downturn I have experi- more than a decade. the supervisor could not percent, he said. enced since I have been on “When it comes to the point to specific cuts she In addition to educa- the board,” said Bulova, “We need to focus budget, voters will get a would support at this “This is the most tion, Herrity said he is who was first elected in on the people that say very early on because time. serious downturn most concerned about 1987. of the election,” he said. “It’s still a little bit early. cuts to the public safety The circumstances sur- truly need help.” The two major political We need to give the I have experienced budget. rounding the county county executive his op- — Pat Herrity party candidates, Bulova chairman’s special election and Herrity, agreed that portunity to put some- since I have been AS FOR the two inde- are similar to 14 years ago the integrity of Fairfax thing on the table first,” pendent candidates, when, in 1995, the sitting county chairman, County Public Schools, which normally re- she said. on the board.” Campbell said keeping Tom Davis (R), left the Fairfax board to join ceives more than half of Fairfax’s annual Bulova is pleased with — Sharon Bulova, Fairfax County Public Schools “strong” would be the U.S. Congress, triggering a February spe- budget, should be a top priority. the way county officials elected in 1987 cial election to replace him. and the board addressed his number one priority. Just like the Democrats in 2008, the Re- BULOVA said human services would also the county budget crisis so He would also focus on publican Party had made significant gains another budget priority if she were to be- far. Fairfax started hosting community meet- trying to build one lane of light rail on the at the national and local level in 1995 and come county chairman. ings about the budget in the early fall and Capital Beltway. appeared to have the advantage in Fairfax has seen a greater demand and has engaged residents earlier than the DeCarlo, who announced his candidacy chairman’s race. Fairfax County’s budget need for human services programs, espe- county usually does, she said. Jan. 10, said the county’s main problems and economic situation, like today, was also cially since the region started to face a fi- The supervisors recently implemented were “outrageous taxes” and over-regula- tough and residents had just endured a nancial downturn. With the faltering more programs focused on preventing home tion. He also said elected officials had ceded round of cuts to county services. economy, it is likely people will need even foreclosure and purchased 10 foreclosed control of the government to special inter- “I cut everything except [information more from those programs than they have properties, with the intention of fixing the est groups. 22 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Home Sales 12/01/08 ~ 12/24/08 Winter Address ...... BR FB HB . Postal City .. Sold Price .. Type ...... Lot AC ...... Subdivision 8709 FORT HUNT RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA .. $1,400,000 ... Detached ...... 0.52 ...... PLYMOUTH HAVEN 7218 LUDWOOD CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $860,000 ... Detached ...... 0.26 ...... POPKINS FARM ESTS 1797 RAMPART DR ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $845,000 ... Detached ...... 0.25 ...... 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Detour road caused by closing of exit ramp from Eisenhower Avenue connector from the Beltway’s Inner Loop. Eisenhower Exit Ramp To Close for Six Months he pain continues for Capital stated: “Exit ramp from Eisenhower Avenue Eisenhower Avenue by taking either the be detoured to make a left onto South Van Beltway travelers as a result of connector from the Beltway’s Inner Loop (I- north Telegraph Road/Pershing Road exit, Dorn Street then a right onto Eisenhower Tthe Woodrow Wilson Bridge 95/495 Southbound) to be closed for 6 2.5 miles before the Eisenhower Connector Avenue. Project. And this one is “for six months or more as of 9 a.m. Thursday, Janu- exit, or the Van Dorn Street exit, two miles The exit ramp from the Beltway’s Outer months or more.” ary 22.” after the Eisenhower Connector exit. Loop to Eisenhower Avenue Connector and As President Barack Obama was proclaim- The reason given was so that the ramp From North Telegraph Road/Pershing the on-ramps from the Eisenhower Avenue ing a new day for America, the Woodrow “can be rebuilt to accommodate the widen- Road exit, traffic will be detoured to make Connector to the Inner and Outer Loops will Wilson Bridge Project return to the old day ing of the Beltway,” according to Johanna a right onto Stovall Street and right again remain open, according to Jones. — delay and frustration. The project an- Jones, public information, WWB Project. onto Eisenhower Avenue. nouncement issued at 3:40 p.m., Jan. 20, Inner Loop traffic will be rerouted to From the Van Dorn Street exit, traffic will — Chuck Hagee Help Your Child Do Better in School! Make this your child’s best school year EVER! When it comes to helping kids with the new school year, no one does it better than Huntington. 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SAVE $50 OFF DIAGNOSTIC TEST 4057 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030 • 703-385-7387 24 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Obituaries A Tribute From Page 5 John Walker Gray, Jr. member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Mr. Craig was born in Corning, New York “I’ve been playing music since I was nine. where he served on the Vestry. on June 21, 1918 and graduated from Syra- It took her a year to save enough money to John (Jack) Walker Gray, Jr. of Alexan- He was a kind and thoughtful person who cuse University. Upon graduation he joined buy me a Silverton guitar from the Sears dria died on Jan. 14, 2009 at the age of 78 always brought out the best in those around IBM in Boston as an IBM salesman. On Dec. and Roebuck catalogue,” Francis said. after a brief illness. He was born in Atlanta, him. He was well respected by his col- 20, 1941, shortly after the attack on Pearl He not only became accomplished in Ga. and spent his childhood in Newport leagues and had many friends. He was al- Harbor, he enlisted as an aviation cadet and music he also studied hard — went on to News, VA. He was the son of John Walker ways happiest with his family and friends began pilot training in January 1942 at graduate from Southern University in Ba- Gray and Nellie Sears. at his “county house” in Lottsburg, Va. He Maxwell Field Army Air Corps Field in ton Rouge, the College of William and Mary He received his bachelor of science in had a deep faith in God. Montgomery, Ala. He earned his pilot wings, in Williamsburg, Va., with a master’s degree business administration from Virginia Poly- He is survived by his wife of 56 years, as both a twin and four-engine pilot, and in biology, and the Medical College of Vir- technic Institute in 1952. That same year Nancy L. Gray, three sons and daughters- his 2nd Lieutenant commission in January ginia. He did his residency at George Wash- he married Nancy Valentine Lumpkin of in-law, John W. Gray III and Kimberley of 1943. ington Medical Center. Newport News, Va., and served two years Redmond, Wash.; Burton S. Gray and In October 1943, Lt. Craig married Miss However, that dual ego, the natural born in the United States Air Force. He earned Donna of Springfield, Va.; David B. Gray and Fariss Fraser of Montgomery. After serving musician, also demanded time on the stage his bachelor of laws from the University of Phyllis of Alexandria, Va. and four grand- four years in the Army Air Corps, he was of life. Thus evolved Dr. Cleveland Francis, Virginia in 1957, where he was a member children who knew him as PawPaw. He is discharged as an Army Air Corps captain/ a recognized and heralded cardiologist, and of the Law Review. They settled in Alexan- also survived by his brother and sister-in- pilot in December 1945. He and Mrs. Craig Cleve Francis, head of his own renowned dria in 1957 where they raised their three law, Dr. and Mrs. F. Bradley Gray of returned to Boston where Mr. Craig rejoined musical group “Cleve Francis and Friends.” sons. Irvington, Va. IBM as a salesman. In 1952, Mr. Craig was In either role Francis is dealing with the He practiced law in Washington, D.C. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be promoted to a number of IBM marketing human heart — saving it for another day of with the firm Covington and Burling before made to the Alexandria Rotary Foundation, and staff positions with assignments on the toil or massaging it for another round of moving to the law department of Norfolk P.O. Box 230666, Alexandria, VA 22320 or east coast, including New York City, Miami melancholy introspection and joy of life. His and Western Railroad. He spent 35 years in The Salvation Army of Alexandria, P.O. Box and Washington, D.C. He retired in August appearances, with his band, at Alexandria’s the Bell System, initially with C & P Tele- 2245, Alexandria, VA 22301. Demaine Fu- 1983 after a distinguished 44-year career nationally acclaimed Birchmere, which be- phone Company and later as corporate vice neral Home in Old Town Alexandria is han- in IBM marketing of data processing ma- gan in the mid-1980s, offers a glimpse into president of Federal Governmental Rela- dling the arrangements. chines. this man’s dualism and personal journey. tions at American Telephone & Telegraph Mr. and Mrs. Craig are long time mem- Francis, cardiologist and musician, did (AT&T). He served on the Board of Trust- Charles Craig bers of Belle Haven Country Club. During not physically attended the inauguration of ees of INOVA Health System for 18 years, his career at IBM, Mr. Craig and his family President Barack Obama but his spirit and including chairman of Mt. Vernon Hospi- Charles H. Craig, husband of Fariss Craig, left Alexandria four times, but they always his music were everywhere. As expressed tal. He served on the advisory boards of father of Michael Craig and Nancy Craig returned, establishing new residences each by both Dr. Cleveland Francis, the cardiolo- the Salvation Army in Alexandria and the Blackburn, all of Alexandria, and grandfa- time. gist, and Cleve Francis, the ever present Pamplin School of Business at Virginia Tech. ther of Craig Blackburn of Alexandria and A memorial service was scheduled to be musician/composer: “My hope is that this He was a member of Rotary International, Blanton Shauinger of Portland, Ore., died held Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009 at St. Paul’s song will become part of all future Dr. Mar- Belle Haven Country Club, and the Metro- at his home Jan. 13, 2009 after suffering Episcopal Church in Alexandria. Interment tin Luther King, Jr., celebrations as well as politan Club of Washington, D.C. He was a cardiac arrest. He was 90 years old. will be in Arlington National Cemetery. used in schools across the nation.”

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Illegal dumping is common along Richmond Highway, according to a report by Martin Tillet, vice president of the Spring Bank Community Association.

Speaking Out on Watersheds From Page 1 things as shopping carts, carpeting, furniture, bed springs, a microwave oven, and clothing,” he stated Stormwater Division. “This was one of our better in his presentation. meetings,” he said. “There is a lot of frustration with the county and “We are attempting to streamline the public in- state when trying to cope with environmental is- volvement process. The main purpose of these meet- sues governed through regulatory agencies,” Tillet ings is to get the public input,” Rose said. said. He noted that he had voluntarily passed out That is also the primary purpose for Martin Tillet, notices of the meeting to various Route 1 businesses vice president of the Spring Bank Community Asso- but stated that the county should be doing more to ciation, and a local environmentalist. Prior to the involve the business community. meeting he presented the department with an ex- The next step is the establishment of a Watershed tensive analysis of just one aspect of the Belle Ha- Advisory Group, according to Rose. “This group will ven Watershed — Quander Creek. be composed of 12 to 20 representatives of the vari- “A total of 2.62 tons of trash and debris has been ous watersheds. It is anticipated they will meet some- removed from Quander Creek. This included such time in late February or early March,” he said. Mulligan Road Officially Under Way From Page 1 FHWA HAS RECOMMENDED the following for new Mulligan Road, now known as Old Mill Road, to to use Telegraph Road to its intersection with the reduce its environmental and historical impact as well Fairfax County Parkway then to the latter’s intersec- eliminating the need to take and residences or busi- tion with Route 1.This has resulted in traffic enter- nesses: ing Route 1 well south of the Woodlawn Road inter- ❖ Realign Old Mill Road with Mount Vernon Me- section with Route 1, immediately north of Fort morial Highway at the intersection of both with Route Belvoir’s Pence Gate. 1, The new road, presently designated Mulligan ❖ Shift Mt.Vernon Memorial Highway away from Road, will parallel the north side of Woodlawn Plan- the Woodlawn Plantation stables property, tation and intersect with Route 1 at the latter’s in- ❖ Reduce the amount of land required from the tersection with Route 235, Mount Vernon Memorial Woodlawn Plantation National Historic Landmark by Highway. 2.24 acres, To be done in two phases, construction on Phase I ❖ Add two lanes and a median for better turning is scheduled for completion the summer of 2010. access, and Opening the road to the public will not occur until ❖ Add a new entrance driveway to Woodlawn Plan- Phase II is completed in 2011, according to Jack Van tation. Dop, senior technical specialist, Eastern Federal Two of the key aspects of the plan are: The trans- Lands Highway Division, FHWA. fer of 2.5 acres at Fort Belvoir’s existing Woodlawn “Phase I includes rough grading, drainage and Gate to the owners of Woodlawn Plantation and that bridge construction for a 1.7 mile, four-lane road the entire project is designed to minimize environ- with accommodation for on-road bicycle use and a mental impact to the surrounding area including trail, from Pole to Telegraph roads, just south of Huntley Meadows Park. Hayfield Secondary School,” Van Dop said. “The ultimate project will include the construction “Phase I construction will be limited to Fort Belvoir of a four-lane divided roadway with a median on a property. However, paving and connections to Tele- new alignment, construction of new bridges and large graph and Pole roads as well as opening the road to culverts at stream crossings/wildlife passages” and the public will not occur until Phase II is completed,” an array of other work, according to FHWA. The he said. Widening Telegraph Road from Beulah project will be funded by the Defense Access Roads Street to Leaf Road will also be completed as part of Program, in conjunction with other federal, state and Phase II. local sources, according to FHWA.

26 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports The Kings’ Court Mount Vernon junior stars as basketball player and principal’s daughter.

By Mark Giannotto King has grown accustomed to being the The Gazette center of attention around the hallways these days — even if it means blushing a ount Vernon girl’s basketball bit after her mom does what she considers player Tracy King freely ad- “crazy stuff.” Mmits to being embarrassed “Everyone knows me as the principal’s when her mother tries to act daughter … but sometimes she’ll try to cool by dancing in front of her friends. Then dance at the pep rallies and that’s embar- again, when that means her mom’s moves rassing because she doesn’t know how to are being broadcast to the whole school, it’s dance,” said King before a recent practice.

Photos Courtesy of a little easier to empathize with the younger “She tries to be funny but I don’t really care King. anymore because people think it’s funny.” The junior is in the position of not only Her mom will only admit that, “A couple establishing herself the star player for the days on the morning news I may have done Majors as they’ve reeled off a remarkable a few dances that she wasn’t too happy 14 straight wins following a season-open- about.” ing loss to South County, but doing so while also being the daughter of Mount Vernon’s THE FAMILY AFFAIR goes beyond mother Terry Henderson principal, Nardos King. and daughter, though. Tracy’s older brother “Everyone knows me as Sitting just nine points from eclipsing the was a three-sport star at Mount Vernon a 1,000-point mark for her career heading few years ago. And before Nardos King took the principal’s daughter.” into Wednesday’s game against Yorktown, over as Mount Vernon principal three years — Mount Vernon junior Tracy King ago, Tracy’s father, Stan King, was also a coach for the Mount Vernon girl’s team. Due to county regulations, he had to step down Mount Vernon junior Tracy King is the daughter of the school’s princi- as coach once his wife became principal, pal, Nardos King, and has also been the star of the girl’s basketball but he still coaches his daughter during the team during its 14-1 start to this season. AAU season. “When it comes to her status on the bas- “She has such an outgoing personality them of late. For instance, King never kept ketball team, I’m mom,” said Nardos King that everyone is just drawn to her,” said track of her point totals in past seasons and about her relationship with Tracy, who is Henderson. “But you wouldn’t know it from only realized she was closing in on 1,000 districted to go to Lee High School, but talking to her because she’s so humble. She’s points when an assistant coach told her she came to Mount Vernon with her mother. “I really made my job very easy.” 29 away. Now she’s excited for Wednesday cheer the whole team on the same because after watching an opposing player reach they’re all my kids. When you’re principal KING’S PERSONALITY is probably best 1,000 points in the past. you take on that role. I’m not pressed for described as easy going and while her sta- “They stop the game and give you the ball my daughter to be the star.” tus at school as star basketball player and and I thought that was cool,” she said. She’s had no choice this season, though, principal’s daughter often puts her in the Still, mom is worried how King will react as Tracy King has averaged close to 20 limelight, it’s hard to tell from being around Wednesday night with even more pressure points per game while making her Majors her. on her shoulders, just four or five field goals one of the biggest surprises — and threats Last week, Henderson jokingly wondered away from reaching the milestone. — in the Northern Region. if his practices were becoming too easy as “I hope she doesn’t get nervous,” said First-year coach Terry Henderson made he watched King munch on a peanut butter Nardos King, adding that several family the preseason decision to switch King from sandwich minutes before she took the floor. members are coming into town for the oc- “She’s really made my job very the point guard position, where she played King simply shrugged off the comment with casion. “We want to win the game, that’s easy,” first-year Mount Vernon freshman and sophomore year, to a more a smile on her face. more important than the 1,000 points.” coach Terry Henderson said of natural wing position. Alongside Jalinda It seems that go-with-the-flow nature is Chances are the nerves will be no worse star player Tracy King and the Venable, a transfer from Paul VI, King says what makes her and her team so successful than when she senses mom is about to bust Majors’ 14-1 record this season. she’s “more comfortable” there. with the spotlight shining so brightly on a move again. Sports Briefs

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Many attendees were trash containers and dumpsters properly 703-892-8648 maintained and secure. Others are slovenly GUTTER A&S astonished that the Virginia Department of AL’S HAULING LANDSCAPING Transportation (VDOT) was not present. It and demonstrate little or no effort to main- PINNACLE SERVICES, Junk & Rubbish Planting • Mulching • Sodding is a no brainer to conclude that all of the tain an orderly presence. The trash on these HOUSE •GUTTER CLEANING Concrete, furn.,office, Patios • Decks • Retaining Walls properties make their way into the storm •SMALL REPAIRS yard, construction debris Fall Clean-Up • Drainage Solutions impermeable surfaces with adjoining storm CLEANING •SCREENING Low Rates NOVA drains and into the streams. SERVICE •POWER 703-360-4364 water infrastructure under VDOT control Exc. Refs., Have Own WASHING 703-863-7465 At some businesses the parking surfaces Supplies (optional), 703-802-0483 have an impact on our watersheds. It was Flexible Hours GROUP RATES are crumbling and the grit and residual AVAILABLE pointed out that VDOT is a state agency and 703-433-2023 FREE EST ANGEL’S TREE & HEAVY a county agency cannot tell a state agency macadam wash into the storm drains. RICK’S TRASH HAULING Fairfax County has zoning enforcement HANDYMAN HANDYMAN what to do. VDOT is invited to participate HAULING POWERWASHING PAINTING •Mulch regulations covering these abuses but en- Yard Debris Decks Interior-Exterior •Clean-up Grounds but attendance or participation is up to Furniture Sidewalks Deck Staining •Leaf Removal forcement is lax and in my view by com- Appliances Houses Gutter Cleaning them. RCL HOME REPAIRS Concrete etc Mobile Homes etc Gutter Guards 703-863-1086 plaint with proactive effort non-existent. Handyman Services New#- 571-312-7227 I have a suggestion to our Northern Vir- FREE ESTIMATES Zoning enforcement is another agency that Springfld • Burke • Kingstowne 703-360-5252 ginia legislative delegates and senators and RicksHauling1@ aol.com has a role in developing and implementing Light Electrical • Plumbing • ROOFING to Governor Kaine. Why don’t they demand Bathroom Renovation • Ceramic Tile • that VDOT be a part of this and other such a viable watershed plan. IMPROVEMENTS Roofing & Siding Drywall Repair watershed restoration processes? Any plan- A watershed plan that engages all of the (All Types) stakeholders is far more likely to succeed 703-922-4190 Soffit & Fascia Wrapping ning or project implementation excluding The New Gutters VDOT is half baked and taxpayer money and result in addressing the pervasive and LIC. www.rclhomerepairs.com INS. HANDYMAN Chimney Crowns systemic problems under the purview of A DIVISION OF NURSE CONSTRUCTION Leaks Repaired down the drain. No job too small federal, state, and local government agen- IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS HOME INSPECTION LIST Another missing stakeholder was the 703-975-2375 Fairfax County Office of Community Revi- cies, politicians, corporate citizens and the REPAIRS, CERAMIC TILE, talization and Reinvestment. The Belle Ha- taxpayers of Virginia. Anything less is as the STRONG PACE CONSTRUCTION PAINTING, DRYWALL, TREE SERVICE 15 Yrs Class A VA Lic. ven Watershed and areas of the Dogue famous scientist Einstein said, “Insanity: CARPENTRY, CUSTOM doing the same thing over and over again • Additions •Kitchens ANGEL’S Creek watershed are adjoining the Rich- WOOD REPAIR, LT. PLUMBING & TREE & HEAVY and expecting different results.” TRASH HAULING mond Highway corridor, a designated revi- • Basements •Comm Offices ELECTRICAL, POWER WASHING •Mulch talization district. Their goal is to bring re- Martin Tillett •Decks •Painting •Drywall Since 1964 •Clean-up Grounds Alexandria •Leaf Removal development and business investment to We Accept VISA/MC •Windows & Wood Repairs 703-863-1086 the corridor. Their understanding of how 703-441-8811 New#- 571-312-7227 703-644-5206 • 703-750-0749 previous development and land use plan- Let Capitalism Work ning or lack thereof led to the degraded Do what you can, with what you streams we have today gives them the foun- To the Editor: have, where you are. M. C. Lynch dation upon which to seek environmentally Congressional politicians are at it again. Home Improvement -Theodore Roosevelt Apparently, many of them believe that the Family Owned & Opererated responsible corporate citizens to locate and U.S. can spend itself out of a recession that Rotten Wood, Wind Damage, Trims, PAINTING PAINTING build within the corridor. Windows, Doors, Deck, Stairs, Vanity, To their credit, JBG Rosenfeld the current they helped create by pushing Freddie Mac Basement Framing, Garbage Disposal, developer looking to do redevelopment at and Fannie Mae to make mortgage loans to Painting, Power Wash, Siding Repairs. FALL SPECIAL the Kings Crossing site in the Belle Haven people who couldn’t afford them. Thus, the Licensed, Bonded, Insured 10% to 20% OFF All Services watershed was present at the meeting. The downward spiral labeled the housing cri- 703-266-1233 cost to repair the stream killing stormwater ses. Nuance Painting Inc. infrastructure on this site is cost prohibi- These politicians should be aware that Family Owned and Operated tive and compels the developer to focus on overspending only puts the country deeper A&S Construction Serving Northern Virginia for Over a Decade in debt to a point where it might collapse Winner of American Painting Contractors a by-right development plan that does not • Basement Finishing Residential Top Job Award require a stormwater infrastructure up- just like many businesses and families, un- • Retaining Walls • Patios Residential and Commercial Services fortunately, have experienced during the • Interior and Exterior Painting grade. That is an unacceptable plan to the • Decks • Porches (incl. • Faux Finishing community and if followed results in a fail- current recession. The Government already screened) • Erosion & • Drywall Hanging, Finishing and Repairs ure of the FCSPD plan for restoring that has a trillion or more of debt and is consid- Grading Solutions • Interior Moldings Crown-Chair Rail-Shadow Boxing ering adding another trillion in the name • Exterior Trim Repair/Replacement portion of the Belle Haven watershed that • French Drains • Sump Pumps • Decks cleaned and Sealed includes Quander Brook. of recovery. • Driveway Asphalt Sealing • General Contractor Services Why this Congress and other government • For Evaluation and Consultation Call The Office of Community Revitalization 703-863-7465 and Reinvestment is the arm of county gov- officials are afraid of doing what has worked LICENSED 703-437-3037 ernance that is supposed to develop creative effectively in the past and that is meaning- Licensed Insured On the web at www.nuancepainting.com financing and tax incentives to assist de- ful tax cuts for everyone including busi- LAWN SERVICE LAWN SERVICE We Accept velopers in overcoming cost prohibitive in- nesses that pay taxes. Three presidents, frastructure as a means to invest in revital- Kennedy, Reagan and Bush, cut taxes and ization districts. It is high time that this end tax revenue boomed. But, Congress went J.E.S Services ROOFING ROOFING of Fairfax County was on the receiving end on a spending spree and that’s the prob- LANDSCAPE & CONSTRUCTION of some of the creative financing strategies lem. It seems that Congress is very good at CALIBERCALIBER ROOFING that are seemingly always available to spending, spending and spending. •Patios •Walkways I urge the Congress to do the right thing •Cedar Shakes •Shingles places like Tyson’s Corner, Centreville and •Retaining Walls the Route 66 and Dulles corridors. This is a and cut taxes as three presidents did and •Drainage Problems •Repairs •Reroofs case of one county agency FCSPD asking let capitalism do its job. Also, work to bal- •Flat Roofs the Office of Community Revitalization and ance the budget for the sake of all of us •Landscape Makeovers including future generations. Licensed & Bonded Reinvestment to be stakeholders or the Call: 703-912-6886 Board of Supervisors telling them to par- Free Estimates 703-968-9871 ticipate. Frank Medico A recent walkabout along Quander Brook Mount Vernon 30 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ January 22-28, 2009 ❖ 31 Real Estate Mortgage Closing Services Insurance

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ALEX./MOUNT VERNON $599,000 MOUNT VERNON FOREST $579,000 HAYFIELD CHARMER! $560,000 MOUNT VERNON FOREST SPECIAL Spacious, featuring 4 BR & 3 full BA. Walk-out lower level with Stunning 4 bdrm/2 bath meticulously maintained home Superbly Maintained Six Bedroom, 4 Full Bath Rambler sited separate suite, 2nd kitchen, sunroom & deck, two fire- w/spacious rms & many updates! Everything has been on .71 Acre Corner Lot in Historic Mount Vernon. Full Finished places, two-car carport, circular drive, fenced back yard, Walk-Out Basement, Remodeled Kitchen & Baths. 5 Minute new roof. Dir: From Mount Vernon Mansion, take 235 w, L done for you. Close to 2 Metro stops, 5 mins. to Ft. Drive South to Ft. Belvoir, Easy Access to All Points North Via on Cherrytree Drive, R Continental Drive to 9115. Belvoir, I-395 & I-495. GW Parkway. Dir.: From Mount Vernon Mansion, take 235 w, L CALL JOYCE CLEVENGER 703-780-4012 on Cherrytree Drive to 9015. View listing on www.homesdatabase.com/joyceclevenger Call Lesa Jones 703-851-5243

ALEXANDRIA $347,500 ALEX. SOUTH A COMMUTER’S DREAM $322,900 Energy efficient with 3 BR, 2 BAs, 5 YEARS YOUNG 2 half BAs on 3 levels with fenced UNDER Well-designed w/2-car backyard and quiet deck. Move-in rear-load garage. ready with neutral colors. Inside the OPEN1-4 SUN PM CONTRACT SOLD Beltway, steps to bus stop and a Hardwood entry foyer, short ride to Metro. Home warranty. open Main level, lots of Dir. from Ffx Pkwy & points south: sunshine. REO property. North Rich Hwy, R Shannons Green 3 BR / 2.55 BA. Dir: 95N, Way, L Lamberts Ln. Dir. from ALEXANDRIA $675,000 Fort Belvoir exit 161, turns Woodrow Wilson Bridge North: STUNNING VALUE! into Richmond Hwy, L South Rich Hwy, L Shannons Green Way L Lamberts Ln. All brick 5 BR/3.5 BA, center hall Colonial w/2-car grg, placed in a Frye Road, private setting, new kit. lg mstr ste, au pair/in-law suite. Odessa on Mins. to Metro, Old Town, I-395, I-495 and Woodrow Wlsn. L to 4604. CALL MICHELE WILSON 571-224-4592 Call Lesa Jones 703-851-5243 CALL TIANA JACKSON 703-470-6887 www.gotomichelewilson.com

BELLE VIEW OFFICE 703-765-4000 / 1612 Belle View Boulevard, Alexandria, VA 22307 ALEXANDRIA $194,000 MOVE-IN OPEN1-4 SUN PM OPEN1-4 SUN PM CONDITION OPEN1-4 SUN PM Gleaming HW floors, updated BA, freshly painted, immacu- ALEXANDRIA SOUTH $225,000 late, nice view of trees. Public trans. avail. Amenities: Pool, ALEXANDRIA $197,000 GREAT STARTER HOME RESORT-STYLE LIVING Brick rambler w/gar. Freshly painted, gleaming hdwd flrs, & tennis, picnic grove, garden plots. Dir.: G.W. Pkwy. So., large fenced yd. Owner will consider closing cost assistance right Belle View Blvd., left Wakefield Dr. to bldg. Condo fee includes all utilities & many amenities, or rent w/option to buy. Call Linda Sweeney 703-203-1005 6641, Unit #307. lovely 1 BR w/updated kit, & bath, ww carpet. DIR: From Old Town GW Pkwy So, R Belleview Blvd/Beacon ready to move in. GW Pkwy So, R BelleView Hill Rd, L Route 1, L Memorial St. Or from Beltway: Route 1 CALL LINDA SWEENEY 703-203-1005 OR 703-360-8470 So just past Beacon Mall, L Memorial St to 2812. Blvd. L Wakefield Dr. to Bldg 6621 Unit 412.

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