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Mount Vernon’s Hometown Newspaper • A Connection Newspaper April 25, 2013 Aerial Spraying Program Criticized and eventual death of many trees County targets in the older sections of the county. canker worm However, some Mount Vernon area residents and non-profit en-

Photos by moth. vironmental advocates expressed concern about the potential im- By Gerald A. Fill pact on humans, pets, wild birds, The Gazette and all insects and the timing and Louise Krafft cost benefit of the program. Some espite concerns voiced by raised the issue of the priority; residents and the should it have been approved by D the Board of Supervisors (it was Audubon Society, Fairfax County conducted aerial and by unanimous vote) ahead of

/The Gazette ground spraying on Monday, April other programs suffering from 22, using the pesticide Bacillus budget cuts, and whether the thuringienisis (Bt) to kill the can- county staff consulted sufficiently ker worm moth in six areas of the with locally affected residents. Mount Vernon Magisterial District, County urban forest coordinator Asher Ager, Henry Wild and Quinn Bloom smooth out the piles of mulch just including the Hollin Hall and Paul Troy Shaw, responding to ques- added to the front garden at Hollin Meadows. Spring Parkway area in the Fort tions about the adequacy of infor- Hunt neighborhood. mation outreach, said, “This past Hollin Meadows Celebrates Earth Day Spraying was also conducted in February and March we conducted other areas of southeastern Fairfax Mount Vernon area informational hearings, including at Sherwood irl Scouts held a used book sale and Woods and Vines offered a variety of spring plants County. Some 1,965 acres were Hall library and in the Tauxemont also added the last few boxes of this for sale. Students and volunteers took turns dis- scheduled to be sprayed overall. neighborhood. We also sent out a season’s cookies on the table at the tributing mulch to all the planting beds in the Surveys conducted by the county G letter to residents, and businesses annual Earth Day celebration at multiple school gardens. Bricks for a border in last year indicated that the canker in the affected area describing the Hollin Meadows Math and Science Focus School the back garden were available for painting in worm moth has dramatically program and asking whether or on Saturday, April 20. The events started with the courtyard and work progressed on the build- grown in numbers and, if not con- the Run/walk the Dig It Dash at 9 a.m. Holly ing of an outdoor classroom in the back garden. trolled, will cause the defoliation See County, Page 6 Fredona Gartlan Dies A life dedicated to helping the needy.

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Javier Johnson, Johnny Brown, redona Manderfield Lawrence Mercado, Jonathan Portillo Gartlan, a longtime advo- and Bryan Balanta fill wheelbarrows Hollin Meadows principal Jon Gates F cate for those suffering with mulch for the schoolyard and greets Del. Scott Surovell in the class- from mental illness, died April 22, classroom garden at Hollin Meadows. room garden. 2013 at her home in Mason Neck. She was 85 and had suffered in recent years from Alzheimer’s Dis- ease. The cause of death was an apparent heart attack. She was the wife of the late state

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This drawing illustrates the layout of Woodlawn School after renovation. The area outlined by the heavy black lines is the current footprint of the oldest buildings in the complex. The plan calls for their demolition, however the schools staff is revisit- ing that matter.

Drawing from Fairfax County Public Schools Woodlawn School: History Lessons in New Classrooms

tion to continue on schedule,” McKay said Residents ask school system to save part of building. on Monday. Cluster 4 Superintendent Deborah Tyler By Michael K. Bohn has agreed conceptually with the need for The Gazette a compromise. “We decided to ask the ar- chitects to look again at the plans,” said he planned renovation of Tyler, “and see if they can keep as many of Woodlawn Elementary School the historic features as possible.” T has become a topic of discus- The current facility is an amalgam of sion between Fairfax County structures built during the past 75 years. Public Schools staff members and local Classrooms date from 1938, 1947, 1952, elected officials. At the heart of the discus- 1956, 1968 and 1987. They are stitched sion is the school system’s proposed reno- together with hallways, all crowded with vations to the school. Those plans call for students and staff. A visitor can see the

Photo by demolition of the original school structure, changes in materials and design by walk- which opened in 1938 in the Engleside ing from one end to the other, much like an neighborhood near Route 1. That facet of archeologist looking back through the lay- the plan may change soon. K. Bohn Michael ers of an old city. The demolition plans caught the atten- tion of Lee District Supervisor Jeff McKay IN MARCH, school administrators and fa- and state Del. Scott Surovell. McKay, who cilities managers were pursuing approved attended the school as a child, has since plans to renovate the school, which had proposed a compromise that would preserve scored poorly in a 2008 facility assessment two of the original classrooms and the old survey. Those plans called for the razing of front entrance as a separate structure. “This The building that faces Highland Lane is the original 1938 part of the the 1938 and 1947 structures and building would preserve a part of our community’s facility. Multiple officials have recommended saving a portion of the history, but still allow the planned renova- structure for history’s sake. See TryingTo Save, Page 7 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 25 - May 1, 2013 ❖ 3 People

Carwash Fundraiser West Potomac High School Girls Varsity Softball team held a carwash fundraiser, Saturday, April 13, at the Aldersgate Church parking lot. The participants included (back row, from left) Lee Harrington (assistant coach); Taylor York; Jayne Orleans; Maddy Bolger; Hannah Graham; Olivia Manous; Annabelle Miller; Maddie Miller; Serina Davenport; Craig Maniglia (head coach), and (front row, from left) Sydney Maniglia; Hayden Maniglia(Mascot); Megan Jackson; Hannah O’Neil; Kate Gre- gory; Nikki Minnis and Raven Williams; T. Bolger. The caption last week incorrectly identified the team’s sport.

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Ringmaster Brian Wild introduces each of It just isn’t a circus, without a trained the Circus Acts to the audience at St. elephant. St. Aidan’s elephant is named Aidan’s on April 19. Grant. Kindergarten Circus at St. Aidan’s

Brave animal tamers Sophia and Charlie watch over the lions and tigers on parade for the excited audience. The lions and tigers were Matthew, Kelly, Henry and Ian.

One of three tightrope Every circus needs clowns. Julia, John, and Nora were walkers performing in the the fun clown trio. circus. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 25 - May 1, 2013 ❖ 5 News Where Should Farmers Market Be? the vendors. Three potential locations vying to be location of 30-year-old market. “It could be great, and very helpful to us,” said Naresh Bhatt, manager of Dishes of By Michael Lee Pope be very happy with unless there’s an aw- spaces and the increase of vehicles enter- India at Belle View Shopping Center. “We The Gazette fully good reason or people support it,” said ing and exiting the library parking lot along could definitely buy local produce and use Mount Vernon Supervisor Gerry Hyland. with the numerous pedestrians in the park- it in the restaurant.” n the world of real estate, agents will “Presently, I’m not convinced that is the ing lot, accidents have become the norm,” The shopping center parking lot has been Itell you it’s all about “location, location, case.” explained the Consumers Affairs report to used in the past for community use such as location.” That’s why a debate is unfold- Hyland pointed out that the decision rests the committee. “Actual incidents are more selling Christmas trees and wreaths. Sup- ing behind the scenes in Mount Vernon in the hands of the Fairfax County Park frequent than previously thought.” porters say the spot offers great visibility about the proper venue for the Mount Authority, which has the final say as to for the market because it’s along two major Vernon Farmers Market. whether or not the market moves. Last THE MARKET DATES back about 30 roads, Fort Hunt Road and Belle View Bou- Some say the market should stay at the month, the Mount Vernon Council of Citi- years, boasting a successful mix of local levard. It has ample parking because it’s one Sherwood Regional Library. Others say it zens Associations approved a resolution to growers from the region. Now the future of of the largest lots in the area. And it would should move to the Mount Vernon RECenter move the farmers market from the the market has been called into question, bring potential customers for other busi- on Belle View Boulevard. Yet another group Sherwood Regional Library to the Mount various interests across the community are nesses and restaurants to the shopping cen- says the market should be located at the Vernon RECenter. According to the news- vying for dominance. Members of the Belle ter. Belle View Shopping Center. letter of the Mount Vernon Council of Citi- View Merchants Association say that the “Some people have some problems about “I’m going to be disinclined to move the zens Associations, the move is a needed way shopping center proves a perfect venue for the adequacy of the parking at the library,” most successful farmers market in Fairfax to deal with changing circumstances. the market, especially because several of the said Hyland. “At times, you’ll have difficulty County from a location that people seem to “With the limited number of parking restaurants could use fresh produce from finding a space, but generally it’s adequate.” Fairfax County Targets Canker Worm Moth by Air From Page 1 is also being conducted in the Richmond of its research on the human health effects to be harmful to people and animals …. I not they wanted to opt out of the program. area and in the Charlotte, N.C. area. of aerial and ground spraying of Btk am always skeptical of these claims — when We then followed up with a postcard to af- The U.S. EPA published an assessment in (Kurstaki variety): “Btk are likely to cause there are harmful consequences of aerial fected residents announcing the dates of the a Report issued on Sept. 28, 2011 (EPA-HQ- irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory spraying it is usually disclosed down the spray program.” Street signs posted in the OPP-2011-0705, Case #0247): “The Agency tract; however, serious adverse health ef- road. … Aerial spraying in our neighbor- Fort Hunt area also announced the program. believes that Bt … likely is a substance that fects are implausible.” hood has the potential to affect children and would not produce any effect in humans Not everyone agrees with the safety as- adults years from now and we wont know SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH on the Bt pesti- similar to an effect produced by a naturally surances , or the need for the program it; I just think that it is more prudent and cide provides evidence that there are no sig- occurring estrogenic substance.” This as- which has been in use in the county since safe for all concerned to conduct very fo- nificant adverse affects on humans or pets. sessment documented 40 cases of adverse 2003. cused ground spraying,” Reiley said. Studies have illustrated that small numbers effects on humans and pets; 11 were pets; Liz Reiley, long time resident of the Paul Catherine Voorhees, Hollin Hall resident, of humans and pets have been adversely 29 on humans. The circumstances on hu- Spring Parkway neighborhood, wrote to said, “ We shorten the hours of access to affected, but not in sufficient numbers or mans included accidental spraying of those Shaw, enclosing excerpts from a Journal of our libraries and cut other county programs circumstances to warrant preventing its EPA doing the actual spraying, and minor aller- Pesticide Reform report that raises questions yet go ahead with an aerial and ground registration and use in the U.S. for agricul- gic reactions on those in the direct line of about the health effects of the Bt spray pro- spray pesticide program of questionable tural or urban/suburban tree protection the spray. A U.S. Department of Agriculture, gram. priority.” The Audubon Society sent a letter reasons. The urban forest Bt spray program Forest Service Report concluded as a result “Its alleged (the Bt spray program) not See Aerial Spraying, Page 10 Fredona Gartlan: A Life Dedicated To Helping the Needy From Page 1 Paul Gartlan (Gilda), and Joseph V. Gartlan Sen. Joseph Gartlan, and the mother of six 3d. A Life of Service children. Fredona Gartlan was the first Grandchildren include Patrick Gartlan, Fredona Gartlan Record of Service and Leadership: president of the Mount Vernon Mental Kendall Gartlan, Rachel Gartlan, Aubrey ❖ First President of the Mount Vernon Mental Health Center Board and long-time mem- Gartlan, Paul Gartlan, Caitlin Gartlan, and Health Center Board ber of the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Olivia Steele. ❖ Member of the Fairfax–Falls Church Commu- Services Board. Together, she and her hus- During her lifetime, Fredona Gartlan was nity Services Board ❖ Member of the Northern Virginia Mental band provided decades of leadership in also an active volunteer in many aspects of Health Institute Advisory Board Northern Virginia for those suffering from community life in Fairfax County, includ- ❖ Chair of the Association of Community Ser- mental illness, cognition disabilities, and ing at her children’s schools, civic associa- vices Boards ❖ addictions. In recognition of their years of tions and with the Wilton Woods and Hal- Member, Board of Visitors of George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate service, the Fairfax County Board of Super- lowing Point Garden Clubs. ❖ Member, Woodlawn Plantation Council visors named the Mount Vernon Mental Her children wrote: “Our mother was part ❖ Board of Directors, New Hope Housing in Al- exandria Health facility in 2010 the Joe and Fredona Fredona and Joe Gartlan of the greatest generation of moms who Gartlan Center for Community Mental selflessly devoted their lives to raising their Health. including her husband, to get involved in children, supporting their husbands, and George Braunstein, executive director of improving community mental health ser- supporting their schools and communities. Backlick road, Springfield. The funeral will the Fairfax–Falls Church Community Ser- vices. She was an extraordinary and gracious be held Monday, April 29, 10:30 a.m. at vices Board, said, “Thanks to Fredona Every day people come to the CSB’s Joe woman, a great friend and a champion for Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 8710 Gartlan’s many years of community leader- and Fredona Gartlan Center for Community the health and well-being of those who were Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria. ship and advocacy, Fairfax County has a Mental Health (in Mount Vernon) and find mentally ill and homeless.” Immediately following the funeral ser- strong local network of community mental help. They may not have known Fredona, Fredona Gartlan’s children also expressed vice, burial will be at Mount Comfort Cem- health services that is helping thousands of but their hope is her legacy.” their deep thanks to Sookhee Lee, who pro- etery, 6600 South Kings Highway, Alexan- people, of all ages, on the road to recovery Survivors include a brother, Grover J. vided great comfort, care and joy to their dria. and health. “Bud” Manderfield of Alexandria, and chil- mother during her illness. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be It was her early involvement in mental dren, Michael Gartlan, Anne Gartlan Steele Viewing will be held on Sunday, April 28, made to New Hope Housing, 8407-E, Rich- health advocacy that inspired many others, (Ed), Joan Gartlan, Peter Gartlan (Janet), 3-6 p.m. at Demaine Funeral Home; 5308 mond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309.

6 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 25 - May 1, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Fort Hunt Animal Hospital Open House & Adoption Event! Sunday, April 28, 2013 from 1:00 pm–4:00 pm. Trying To Save Part of Building This is a FREE event. King Street Cats, Oldies But Goodies Cocker Spaniel Rescue, Dirty Paws From Page 3 waiting for the schools staff for recommendations. Photography, Happy Faces Face Painting, “We asked them to be as creative as possible in search- Occasionally Cakes, and more! • Food and drinks will structures. As of that time, according to FCPS spokes- ing for a way to both preserve a part of the old build- be available, plus plenty of activities: Hospital Tours, man John Torre, the plans had been submitted for ing and provide a healthy learning environment for Facepainting, Raffles, Pet Adoptions, Pet Photography, permit approval, but funding had yet to be secured. the students.” and more! Invite your friends, family, “I was disturbed when I first heard about the Woodlawn principal Dawn Hendrick voiced her and neighbors. We look forward to schools staff’s plans, McKay said on March 18. “I was position on the reconstruction through Torre: “The seeing you all – pets included! disappointed that FCPS officials were initially against renovations will provide Woodlawn students with a a compromise regarding historical preservation.” safe, clean learning environment. The building and 1900 Elkin Street, Alexandria, FCPS pressed forward, and on April 2, Torre of- classrooms will be technologically ready for learn- VA 22308 • 703-360-6100 King Street Cats fered the following in an email: “The design has been ing. The renovations will also make the facility ADA A Cat Welfare Organization forthuntanimalhospital.com vetted with the school board member, county super- friendly and staff will have accommodations that visor, various members of the design committee and make work easier.” at a community meeting. The planning and design process has been ongoing for the past two years.” THE IDEA of a compromise appeals to the students’ An important matter, which may have complicated parents. Woodlawn PTA president Shavonta Green- the coordination issues that McKay mentioned, is that Floyd addressed the issue Monday: “The PTA is PUBLIC NOTICE the Woodlawn facility is in the Mount Vernon dis- pleased with the recent developments. We have yet Please be advised that a brief fireworks display will take place trict, but many of the students live in Lee district. to issue a formal position, but we support the con- as part of private events at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Tyler said that her decision to ask for alternative cept of balancing some historical preservation with on the following date: plans arose from a meeting that she had on April 8. the much-needed renovations. The needs of the stu- Sunday, April 28, between 9:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. She discussed the original designs with FCPS facili- dents and teachers come first, and we hope any com- (5 minutes) ties manager Jeff Plantenberg, school board mem- promise will not delay the renovation schedule.” bers Dan Storck (Mount Vernon) and Tammy The surrounding community also favors some Derenak Kaufax (Lee). Platenberg left that session means of historic preservation. “We had no input The Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association thanks you for your tolerance with a request to revisit the demolition plans. during the planning process,” said Karen Pohorylo, and apologizes for any disruption. To receive Mount Vernon fire- McKay said that he was unaware of Tyler’s initia- president of the Engleside Civic Association. “But we works notifications via e-mail, write to [email protected]. tive when he scheduled a separate meeting on April certainly support a compromise on this and we’ll find 16. Storck and Kaufax could not attend, but McKay, a use for the older building if the county will save it.” Surovell, Platenberg and Fairfax County History Com- Woodlawn School enjoys a rich history. The Quak- mission chair Gretchen Bulova discussed possible ers who bought Woodlawn Plantation in 1846 started options. “I’m pleased that we could reach a happy a school the following year in the miller’s cottage at solution among us,” McKay said of the group’s rec- George Washington’s gristmill. Later, after the Friends ommended compromise. built their meeting house in 1851, the students met Surovell said this week that he was pleased that there. Courtland Lukens, owner of Engleside Farm, FCPS will reconsider the plans now that they have and E. E. Mason, son of John Mason who purchased heard from the community. “The Route 1 corridor Woodlawn from the Quakers in 1853, donated land has a unique concentration of historic sites,” he said, for a two-room school in 1869. “and I think it’s important to try to save them.” The school burned in 1917, but the county quickly Storck wrote of his next steps in an April 16 email: rebuilt it on the same site. The current school Funeral & Cremation “I will be holding a follow-up meeting with school opened in 1938 on land purchased from Engleside and interested community members after I have re- Farm. Over the years, Woodlawn teachers and prin- Services ceived the options, costs and timing impacts that I cipals have come from many of the Quaker families have requested from staff. This should be in the next who were important to the vibrancy of the commu- couple of weeks.” nity — Gillingham, Lukens, Wilkinson, Cox, School Board member Kaufax also said that she is Buckman and others.

In commemoration Earth Day with Raptors of Earth Day, on April 20, at the Belle Haven parking lot area, the Friends of Dyke Marsh and Jefferson Funeral Chapel the U.S. National 5755 Castlewellan Drive, Alexandria, VA 22315 Park Service co- sponsored an infor- 703-971-7400 mation and educa- tion session about • Local Family OwnedOperated. raptors (birds of prey) that frequent • Convenient to Neighborhoods. the Mount Vernon • New Facility/ Full Service Funeral Home parkway region. The with Traditional Chapel and Large live raptors avail- Visitation Rooms. /The Gazette able for up close • Substantial Savings without Sacrificing the viewing were a screech owl and a Quality of Caring Service. species of falcon. • Courtliest and Professional Caring Staff. In addition to the

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An independent, locally owned weekly Investigative reporting, in depth coverage, Award Winners newspaper delivered Special Award: Best in Show, Non-daily Artwork to homes and businesses. education writing, photography, art, design, ❖ Jean Card, Laurence Foong and Craig Sterbutzel, Published by Fairfax Connection: Informational Graphics, Parks Local Media Connection LLC sports, garner Virginia Press Association honors. in Fairfax County. First Place Winners 1606 King Street ❖ Victoria Ross, Springfield Connection: In-depth or Alexandria, Virginia 22314 he Connection Newspapers won her dramatic breaking news photo, a helicop- Investigative Reporting, Immigration ❖ Nicholas Horrock, Alexandria Gazette Packet: In- Free digital edition delivered to dozens of awards from the Virginia ter rescue at Great Falls Park. See the award depth or investigative reporting, Potomac Yard your email box. Go to Press Association, with winners winning photo at ❖ Jean Card, Laurence Foong and Craig Sterbutzel, connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe T Fairfax Connection: Informational Graphics, Parks announced on Saturday, April 20, www.connectionnewspapers.com/photos/ in Fairfax County in Norfolk. 2012/jun/11/18271/. ❖ Nikki Cheshire, Great Falls Connection: Breaking NEWS DEPARTMENT: The Connection project, Insiders Guide to the Bonnie Hobbs won first place for public News Photo, Rescue at Great Falls To discuss ideas and concerns, ❖ Parks of Fairfax County, published in our New- safety writing in the Centre View and second Deb Cobb, Mount Vernon Gazette: Online Slideshow, Call: 703-778-9410 Daily Patrols Take to the Water e-mail: comers and Community Guides, won a top place for public safety writing in the Fairfax ❖ Deb Cobb, Reston Connection: General news photo, [email protected] honor of Best in Show for Art. The project also Connection. Judges said: “Although the cases Freezin’ for a Reason ❖ won first place for informational graphics. featured in these entries were sensational, Laurence Foong and Michael Lee Pope, Alexandria Steven Mauren Gazette Packet: Informational Graphics Editor, 703-778-9415 Spearheaded and researched by Jean Card, which made them interesting in and of them- ❖ Bonnie Hobbs, Centre View North: Public Safety [email protected] who also designed the pages, with pho- selves, the writer maintained the read- Writing ❖ tography by Craig Sterbutzel and map ers’ interest by her excellent Kenneth Lourie, Arlington Connection: Column Michael Lee Pope Editorial Writing Reporter, 703-615-0960 design by Laurence Foong, Insiders storytelling ability. The stories not only ❖ Alex McVeigh, Oak Hill/Herndon Connection: [email protected] Guide to the Parks led judges to say: conveyed facts but also emotion. The Education Writing, The Human Element of Learning @MichaelLeePope ❖ “This is chock-full of information. It probably coverage was comprehensive and thorough Michael Lee Pope, Arlington Connection: Multimedia News Report, Secret Police Jeanne Theismann leaves readers with no unanswered questions. with no questions left unanswered.” ❖ Michael Lee Pope, Alexandria Gazette Packet: 703-778-9436 Colors and typography work well together. The Alex McVeigh won first place for Education Business and Financial Writing [email protected] ❖ down-page photo and text wrap features are Writing, first published in the Oak Hill- Michael Lee Pope, Mount Vernon Gazette: Breaking @TheismannMedia News Writing nice touches.” Herndon Connection. Second Place Winners Jon Roetman A multi-part series on immigration spear- Photographer Deb Cobb won first place for ❖ Montie Martin, Alexandria Gazette Packet: In-depth Sports Editor, 703-224-3015 headed by Victoria Ross won first place for in- an online slide show of coverage of daily pa- or investigative reporting, Guns From the South [email protected] ❖ Jean Card, Mount Vernon Gazette: Page Design @jonroetman depth or investigative writing. The Connection trols on the water in the Mount Vernon Ga- ❖ Bonnie Hobbs, Fairfax Connection: Public Safety devoted multiple pages in multiple editions for zette. See it at Writing Louise Krafft ❖ multiple weeks to exhaustive reporting on im- www.connectionnewspapers.com/photos/gal- Louise Krafft, Mount Vernon Gazette: Picture Story Photographer or Essay, Mount Vernon Graduation 2012 [email protected] migration. “This entry clearly stood out above leries and search for Daily Marine Patrols. Cobb ❖ Louise Krafft and Jeanne Theismann, Alexandria the rest in this category,” said judges of Ross’s also won first place for general news photo for Gazette Packet: Combination Picture and Story, work. “The author portrayed an excellent mix her photo of “Freezin’ for a Reason,” the polar Memorial Day ADVERTISING: ❖ Craig Sterbutzel, Burke Connection: Sports News For advertising information of data and human stories in covering all of bear plunge into Lake Anne. Photo, Santiago Valdez e-mail: the facets of this topic. It was obvious she spent Mike Pope won first place for breaking news ❖ Jeanne Theismann, Alexandria Gazette Packet: [email protected] a great deal of time working on this in-depth for coverage of “New Leadership at Gunston Headline Writing ❖ Jeanne Theismann, Alexandria Gazette Packet: Julie Ferrill series. This was extremely comprehensive, well Hall.” Column Writing. Display Advertising, 703-778-9446 rounded and objective. This was not just re- Pope also won third place for continuing ❖ Steven Mauren, Geovani Flores, Stuart Moll, [email protected] ports, numbers and data but a terrific compi- coverage for “Horses and Graves Versus Road Laurence Foong and Jean Card, Mount Vernon Gazette: Special Sections or Special Editions: Helen Walutes lation of human stories, personal experiences, Widening” in the Mount Vernon Gazette, and Insider’s Guide. Display Advertising, 703-224-3028 challenges and a great deal of hope.” See the third place for Mount Vernon Health, Science ❖ Kemal Kurspahic, Amna Rehmatulla, Chelsea Bryan, [email protected] entire immigration package at and Environmental Writing Portfolio. Laurence Foong, Stuart Moll and Geovani Flores, Great Falls Connection: General Makeup. Andrea Smith www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/Immi- The staff of Great Falls Connection won sec- Third Place Winners Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 gration/. ond place for overall excellence (general ❖ Michael Lee Pope, Alexandria Gazette Packet: In- [email protected] Alexandria Gazette Packet reporters took all makeup). Judges said: “Although the tabloid depth or investigative reporting: Looking Behind the Numbers Debbie Funk three awards for In-depth or Investigative Re- format and general design has a ‘features’ feel, ❖ Laurence Foong, Alexandria Gazette Packet: Page National Sales porting in their division, one circulation cat- this is a beautiful paper. The text, use of color Design 703-778-9444 ❖ egory above the Connection papers. Nicholas and section delineation makes it very easy to Laurence Foong, The Fairfax Connection: [email protected] Informational Graphics Horrock won first place, In-depth or investi- read and follow both news and features. All ❖ Mary Kimm, Fairfax Connection: Editorial Writing; gative reporting, for a multi-part series on cover selections draw you in.” Winners in- five editorials about education Publisher ❖ Potomac Yard. “Great reporting job and ex- cluded Kemal Kurspahic, Amna Rehmatulla, Louise Krafft, Arlington Connection: Sports Feature Jerry Vernon Photo.Louise Krafft, Alexandria Gazette Packet: [email protected] tremely thorough,” said judges. “Well orga- Chelsea Bryan, Laurence Foong, Stuart Moll Picture Story or Essay, Celebrating the Irish. nized with great sidebars, from the Native and Geovani Flores. ❖ Michael Lee Pope, Alexandria Gazette Packet: Editor & Publisher American to the EPA angles. Writing is smooth Louise Krafft and Jeanne Theismann, Alex- Multimedia News Report, Schools in Crisis Mary Kimm ❖ Michael Lee Pope, Mount Vernon Gazette: Feature 703-778-9433 and easy.” andria Gazette Packet: Combination Picture Series or Continuing Story, Horses and Graves [email protected] Montie Martin, Alexandria Gazette Packet, and Story for Memorial Day. Judge’s comment: Versus Road Widening @MaryKimm ❖ won second place also for In-depth or investi- “A variety of great photos neatly presented Michael Lee Pope, Mount Vernon Gazette: Health, Science and Environmental Writing. Editor in Chief gative reporting for Guns From the South. helps tell the story of this important day.” ❖ Jon Roetman, Arlington Connection: Sports Writing. Steven Mauren Judge’s comment: “Very well reported, thor- Craig Sterbutzel, Burke Connection: Sports ❖ Steven Mauren, Jean Card, Geovani Flores, Laurence Art/Design: ough piece on the issue. Easy to read; organi- News Photo — Santiago Valdez. Judge’s com- Foong and Stuart Moll, Alexandria Gazette Packet: Laurence Foong, John Heinly General Makeup. Production Manager: zation flows well. Good quotes.” Michael Lee ment: “Great Exposure.” ❖ Steven Mauren, Geovani Flores, Stuart Moll, Jean Card Pope, won third place in the same category, Jeanne Theismann, Alexandria Gazette Laurence Foong and Jean Card, Mount Vernon Geovani Flores for Looking Behind the Numbers. Packet: Headline Writing. Judge’s comment: Gazette: Special Sections or Special Editions, Children’s Edition. Kenneth Lourie won first place for Column “Think you can’t say much in two words? This CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 Writing. Judge’s comment: “An exceptionally entry disproves that. I particularly like ‘Bovine Circulation Manager: friendly, down-home writing style. The best of Intervention’ with the subhead ‘Del Ray’s Holy MDDC Ann Oliver [email protected] the group without a doubt.” Cow, ACT partner for local charities.” The Potomac Almanac, a Connection Newspaper located in Potomac, Md., competes in the Maryland- Laurence Foong and Michael Lee Pope, first Louise Krafft won second place for picture Delaware-DC Press Association, and won at least six place, Alexandria Gazette Packet: Informa- story or essay for her coverage of the Mount press association awards, which will be formally A Connection Newspaper tional Graphics. Vernon High School graduation. announced on May 17 at the MDDC Press awards luncheon. Susan Belford, John Byrd, Laurence Nikki Cheshire, an intern for the Great Falls Mary Kimm, third place, editorial writing for Foong, Ken Moore (2) and Staff were named as Connection, garnered a first place award for a package of education-related editorials. winners. 8 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 25 - May 1, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Letters

in the Gazette over the past two years. Last Novem- Bigger Issue Than TJ ber, the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) agreed To the Editor: to establish the OLDA on an interim basis pending Regarding TJ, you are barking at the wrong tree. the outcome of the Master Planning process. This Also, you can’t kill the messenger. Yes, indeed there decision was appropriate under the circumstances is a problem with the total educational system but and the interim OLDA has become a smashing suc- this is not a Fairfax County or a TJ issue but a na- cess. On any typical day, dozens of Mount Vernon tional issue. It may also be a cultural issue nation- residents avail themselves of this new community ally. Rather than picking on TJ per se, why are we amenity and users have been responsible stewards not talking more about fixing how we can improve of the environment, policing the OLDA, cleaning up K to Junior High so that more students can compete after their dogs and respecting park rules. for entrance to this great school. Not that it is al- Since the OLDA commenced operation, I’m un- ready highly competitive enough. aware of any evidence that operation of the OLDA As for the cultural issue, indeed the percentage of has resulted in any adverse environmental impacts. Asian Americans are quite high compared to the de- This is not surprising since the experts believe OLDAs mographics but it is a known fact that Asian Ameri- are “best management practices.” The handful of can parents consider education of children as their naysayers have been publicly silent over the past highest priority and instill in their children from early several months although next Tuesday they’ll have age the importance of education. Tiger mom discus- one more opportunity to express their opposition. sion will be a separate issue but they do definitely On that evening, April 30, at 7 p.m. at Belle View push their kids to excel in education over say par- Elementary School, the FCPA has noticed a public ticipation in sports. What is right or wrong in raising meeting where interested parties can provide com- the children is another issue. ments concerning the proposed Master Plan for TJ is doing their best to bring leaders of tomorrow Westgrove Park. As proposed, the Master Plan in- like Steve Jobs, Bill Gates et al. I am sure not long in cludes the OLDA on a permanent basis. This is a tri- the future there definitely will be Nobel Prize scien- umph for good sense and responsiveness to the tax- tists to come out of TJ. Don’t kill the messenger for payers. We worked hard to establish the OLDA and doing the right thing. Aren’t we sometimes force feed- making it permanent is now likely. ing the students to enter institutions that they can’t I encourage all supporters to attend the meeting graduate from? and provide your positive comments. To that hand- Yori Okuda ful of opponents, feel free to speak for yourselves, but if you are going to claim you speak for organiza- Prepare for Park Meeting tions or groups, be prepared to provide documenta- tion that those entities (1) actually exist, and (2) To the Editor: have provided you written authorization to speak on The Westgrove Park Off-Leash Dog Area (OLDA) their behalf specifically with regard to the OLDA. has been the subject of numerous articles and letters H. Jay Spiegel, Mount Vernon

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This osprey nest can be viewed on live video. Osprey Nest on Live Video

To the Editor: www.littlehuntingcreek.org. Several years ago, I installed Just click on the “OSPREYCAM” a wood piling and a platform button, scroll down and click about 200 feet offshore from on the blue arrow. After view- my home on Little Hunting ing a short advertisement (pro- Creek. Apparently, my choice vided by www.ustream.com), of location was attractive be- the nest image will be visible cause, every year since, an live. The website includes in- osprey pair has built a nest on formation concerning the creek the platform and raised at least and helpful links. two chicks. The female osprey has laid This year is no exception, but two eggs so far and there may after lengthy research, this be more to come. We expect year I’ve installed a camera chicks to begin to hatch from next to the nest (see accompa- mid to late May. Enjoy the nying photo) and live video is show! now viewable on my updated H. Jay Spiegel website accessible at Mount Vernon Aerial Spraying Program From Page 6 butterfly caterpillars, including species in decline. … Fall canker to the county objecting to the worms are native insects and their spraying program saying that the caterpillars appear when many Bt pesticide will not only kill the songbirds migrate through north- canker worm moth but all insects ern Virginia, including the Dyke including ones relied on as a Marsh Wildlife Preserve. Birds are source of food by wild birds, and natural predators of these insects. all moth and butterfly caterpillars, The friends of Dyke Marsh hopes including endangered ones. the county will adopt less harm- ful treatment, if one is really THE U.S. NATIONAL PARK needed.” SERVICE does not allow Bt spray- ing for canker worm on its federal COST OF THE OVERALL Bt properties along the nearby Mount spray program, according to the Vernon Parkway: “The NPS does county, is $52,000 for aerial spray- sometimes use Bt spray to treat in- ing, and $20,000 for ground spray- festations of the non-native gypsy ing. The cost includes the use of moth; it does not use the insecti- helicopters and the cost of the Bt cide on native moth populations pesticide. such as the fall canker worm or Jim McGlone, urban forester spring canker worm. Bt kills many and member of the county’s Tree other species of forest caterpillars Commission, said, “Bt is a rela- which serve as an important food tively benign bio-pesticide. ... Bt source for insectivorous migratory is a widely occurring soil bacte- birds. The NPS has documented rium that has been used since the 480 species of macro-moths within 1920s as a pesticide … and ap- the park, 11 of which are consid- proved for use in organic farming. ered rare in Virginia. One moth, … Fall canker worm emerges ear- Abrostola Urentis, is known in Vir- lier than most other Lepidoptera, ginia only in the George Washing- so effects to non-target species is ton Memorial Parkway.” minimized. … in the end I trust Glenda Booth, president of the the EPA and the state agency regu- Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve, lating pesticides to make a reason- said, “Bt pesticide broadcast from able , scientifically valid decision helicopters will kill all moth and on the safety of applying Bt.” 10 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 25 - May 1, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 25 - May 1, 2013 ❖ 11 12 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 25 - May 1, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 25 - May 1, 2013 ❖ 13 Entertainment ‘Six Degrees of Separation’ at Port City

By Jeanne Theismann The Gazette

evin Bacon is nowhere to be found. KInstead, it’s Sidney Poitier that brings together friends and strang- ers in “Six Degrees of Separation,” now playing at Port City Playhouse. The popular “six degrees of separation” theory explores the premise that everyone in the world is connected to everyone else

Photos by by a chain of no more than six acquaintan- ces, and Port City Playhouse brings play- wright John Guare’s smart dialogue to life

in a thoughtfully-executed production that J. Andrew Simmons showcases a stellar ensemble cast. “Everyone enjoys playing the ‘Kevin Ba- con’ game,” said Director Mary Ayala-Bush following the opening night performance April 19. “This play is a wonderful mélange of people’s relationships, their function and dysfunction and how all these people are searching for different types of acceptance.” Dana Gattuso is socialite Ouisa at Chaz Pando as con artist Paul in Chuck Leonard as Flan and Chaz The 1990 play was inspired by the real- Port City Playhouse. “Six Degrees of Separation.” Pando as Paul. life story of David Hampton, a con man who managed to convince a number of people Port City’s “The Soul Collector,” Pando re- gnant look at the causes and consequences through May 4 at Port City Playhouse, 1819 in the 1980s that he was the son of actor turns in the tour de force role of Paul, an of con artistry. N. Quaker Lane. For tickets or more infor- Sidney Poitier. Several of Guare’s friends effortless and manipulative con artist with- “Six Degrees of Separation” is playing now mation, visit www.portcityplayhouse.org. were caught up in the swindle and he based out a conscience. His theatrical counterpart his fictional characters on their experience. is Gattiso, who gives a stirring performance “Six Degrees” opens with the affluent Flan as Ouisa tries to make sense of Paul’s be-

(Chuck Leonard) and Ouisa (Dana Gattiso) havior. Photo by attempting to get Geoffrey (Cal Whitehurst) The bench of talent runs deep as Ayala- to invest in a Cezanne painting when a Bush brings to life a group of coddled, con- young man shows up at their 5th Avenue fused New Yorkers. Leonard masters the condo. snarky wit of Flan while Jennifer McClean Jeanne Theism Claiming to be a Harvard classmate of and Jon Poole are annoyingly fun as the their children, Paul (Chaz Pando) is bleed- victims’ spoiled offspring. Kyle McGruther ing and says he has just been robbed. and Marcus Anderson give touching perfor- Charming and charismatic, he regales ev- mances as sexually conflicted young men. eryone with tales of his screen legend fa- Produced by Frank Pasqualino with cos- ann ther, who he says will be arriving the next tumes by the award-winning team of Kit /The Gazette day. But before then, he needs money and Sibley and Jean Schlichting, Ayala-Bush a place to stay. masterfully augments Guare’s script with But all is not what it seems, despite Paul Port City’s first in-the-round production. knowing the intimates details of Flan and In the hands of the capable Port City Play- Ouisa’s life. house theater company, “Six Degrees of Members of the cast and crew of “Six Degrees of Separation” celebrate Following his breakout performance in Separation” is a sharp, funny and often poi- April 19 following opening night at Port City Playhouse.

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E-mail announcements to gazette@ to, praise, critique or dish the artists connectionnewspapers.com. Photos and who have influenced them. Free. Visit Green Fair artwork are encouraged. Deadline is www.thedelrayartisans.org for more. Goats, chicks, gardening, and green products will be fea- Art Exhibit. Through Sunday, April 28 Thursday at noon. tured at the spring Green Fair on Sunday, April 28, 12:30–3 see “Trash Talk” at Target Gallery in the Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union p.m. at the Mount Vernon Unitarian Church,1909 Windmill ONGOING St. The exhibit focuses on everyday Lane, Alexandria. A representative of the Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food and Agriculture (http://arcadiafood.org) Spring Classes common objects that are reclaimed, . Art at the Center, will discuss Arcadia’s four-acre demonstration farm on the 2804 Sherwood Hall Lane. Children recycled and transformed into art. historic grounds of Woodlawn Estate that provides a sustain- ages 6-10 can participate. Register at Free. Visit www.torpedofactory.org/ www.artatthecenter.org or 703-201- target for more. able model of agriculture and its mobile vegetable truck that 1250. Tavern Toddlers. Mondays, 10:30 serves urban low-income areas. Features of the Spring Green Art Exhibit. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday a.m.-noon. Mondays through the end Fair especially for children include baby goats from through Friday. “Spotlight,” an of April. Designed for walkers Alexandria’s Frog Pond Early Learning Center and chicks from exhibition of acrylic paintings on through 36 months and their Moose Manor Farms of Pomfret, Md. — a representative will canvas by Lukman Ahmad, will be on caregivers. Tavern Toddlers features provide information on locally grown pasture-raised chickens display in the Margaret W. and a weekly open playtime in Gadsby’s and explain the difference between store-bought eggs and lo- Joseph L. Fisher Art Gallery, 3001 N. historic ballroom. Gadsby’s Tavern cal farm fresh eggs. Environmentally friendly household Beauregard St. through Sunday, April Museum is located at 134 North products will be available for purchase and an “Eco-Nice” 28. Visit www.nvcc.edu/alexandria/ Royal St. Call 703-746-4242 or visit table will distribute information on free environmentally safe schlesingercenter/gallery.html. www.gadsbystavern.org. disposal methods for household items like paint, batteries, and Art Exhibit. Art Exhibit. Through Sunday, April 28 See Multiple Exposures on upcoming large-scale shredding programs. Admission is Gallery “Dual Show” by Eric Johnson see “Turn on Your Masters” at Del free and children are welcome. For more information email and Susan Meyers through Sunday, Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount [email protected]. Vernon Ave. The artists pay homage See Calendar, Page 15

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From Page 14 Life Drawing. Del Ray Artisans offers a May 5. Located in the Torpedo range of open life drawing sessions to Factory, 105 N. Union St. Free. Visit hone your figure drawing skills. Just www.multipleexposuresgallery.com drop-in with your supplies to draw or 703-683-2205. our live models. Fee: $8-12. View the Art Exhibit. Through Monday, May 6, calendar: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the the Torpedo www.TheDelRayArtisans.org. Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St. Student Design Competition. Come Studio 21. Linda Lawler presents see Woodlawn transformed from a “Everyday Gods and Goddesses.” historic house museum into a Free. Call 703-683-1780 or visit comfortable and stylish home for www.theartleague.org. 21st century living. Through June 16. Art Exhibit. Through May 11. Local $20. Call 703-780-4000. artist Nicholaus Aman attempts to Art Exhibit. See “Ode to express the compelling nature of the Hundertwasser” at Potomac Fiber Pacific coast through his solo Arts Gallery in Studio 18 at Torpedo exhibition, “Pacific Pulse,” at Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St. Alexandria’s Artspace 109 Gallery, See works from local artists inspired 109 N. Fairfax St. The gallery hours by paintings by Austrian painter are: Tuesday through Friday noon-5 Hundertwasser. Through May 19. p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and Free. Visit www.torpedofactory.org Sundays noon-5 p.m. for more. Art Exhibit. Through Sunday, May 26, Art Exhibit. Helen Dilley Barsalou has Thursday, Friday and Sunday noon-4 a show of 39 watercolor and collage p.m.; Saturday 1-4 p.m. at The paintings at Goodwin House, 4800 Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. See works Fillmore Ave. It is open from 9 a.m.-9 by Mary Margaret Pipkin. Free. Visit p.m. until May 21. www.mmpipkin.com. The American Horticultural Society’s Walking Tour. Saturdays in May, 9 River Farm headquarters will re- a.m., take a three-hour walking tour open to the public on Monday, April of Lee-Fendall House, Gadsby’s 29. The 25-acre gardens and grounds Tavern museum, Stabler-Leadbeater have been closed since January for Apothecary Museum and Carlyle renovations. Visitors are once again House. Meets at Lee-Fendall House, welcome to enjoy panoramic views of 614 Oronoco St., and ends at Carlyle the Potomac River, play in the House, 121 N. Fairfax St. $25/ popular Children’s Garden, check out person; $20/volunteers and friends what’s growing in the Edible group members of the four sites. Discovery Garden, wander through Tickets at www.historical the Andre Bluemel Meadow, or relax alexandria.org or 703-746-4242. in one of the many sunny and shady Art Exhibit. Through Tuesday, June nooks around the grounds. Call 703- 25, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at River Farm 768-5700 or visit www.ahs.org. Gardens, East Blvd. Come see “Elegance of Spring.” THURSDAY/APR. 25 Distillery Open. George Washington’s Distillery and Gristmill open through Art Focus Group. 7:30-9 p.m. Making Oct. 1. $17/adult, $8/child, 5 and under are free. See Calendar, Page 16

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From Page 15 $28. Call 703-914-7987 to register. 12-23 months can enjoy stories and their favorite outfit/pajamas and see the Virginia Ballet Company’s Mother Goose Time. 10 a.m. at more. Registration required, 703- listen to stories. Free. 703-746-1704. working stage rehearsal of the Don Duncan Library, 2501 746-1702 ext. 5. Poetry Reading. 6:30 p.m. at the Quixote ballet at the Ernst Mosaics - The Math and Art of Commonwealth Ave. Children ages Story Time. 4 p.m. at Barrett Branch Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. The Community Cultural Center Theater, Mosaic Making. Classes are $25 each 12-24 months can enjoy stories, Library, 717 Queen St. Children ages culminating event in Alexandria’s 8333 Little River Turnpike. Tickets or $200 for the 10 class series. A activities and more. Limited to 25 3 and up can enjoy stories and more. National Poetry Month activities, are $10 plus a $2 fee per each ticket. school or group of teachers can share children. Free. 703-746-1705. Free. 703-746-1703. Mapping Alexandria in Poems and Visit www.virginiaballetcompany.org the registration for the full series. At Story Time. 10:30 a.m. or 3 p.m. at Blockbuster Thursday. 6:30 p.m. at Pictures features readings of poems or call 703-249-8227. 2804 Sherwood Hall Ln. Call 703- Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Watch about Alexandria with Poet Laureate Poetry Performance. 7 p.m. at the 201-1250. Children ages 3-5 can enjoy stories, a movie. Free. Visit Amy Young. Free. Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Shelly Garden Stroll and Tea. 1-3 p.m. at activities and more. Free. www.alexandria.lib.va.us or 703- Theater Performance. West Potomac Bell performs slam poetry. Free. Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Registration required, 703-746-1702 746-1702. High’s Beyond the Page Theatre Theater Performance. 7 p.m. at The Spring Road. Tour some of the ext. 5. World Short Story Discussion. 7 Company will present “The New Mel Mount Vernon Theater. Watch “The glorious demonstration gardens with Story Time. 11 a.m. at Duncan Library, p.m. at Beatley Library, 1015 N. Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein” Wiz.” $12/adult; $10/student, a master gardener docent who tell 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Children Quincy St. Free. Call for title. 703- 7 p.m. Based on the 1974 film of the senior. Reservations can be made at stories of Green Spring past and ages 3-5 can enjoy stories and more. 746-1779. same name, the production is a 703-619-3259. present. Afterwards, enjoy a Free. 703-746-1705. Pajama Party.7 p.m. at Burke Branch parody of the horror genre. This Theater Performance. West Potomac traditional English afternoon tea Little One-Ders. 11:15 a.m. at Beatley Library, 4701 Seminary Road. production is recommended for High’s Beyond the Page Theatre served in our 1784 historic house. Library, 5005 Duke St. Children ages Children age 3-6 can come dressed in mature audiences only. Tickets are Company will present “The New Mel $12 and available at the door. Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein” 7 p.m. Based on the 1974 film of the same name, the production is a APRIL 25 THROUGH JUNE 2 parody of the horror genre. This Theater Performance. MetroStage, production is recommended for 1201 N. Royal St., presents “Ghost- mature audiences only. Tickets are Writer.” Performances are Thursday $12 and available at the door. and Friday at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $45-$55; SATURDAY/APRIL 27 $25/student. Visit Colonial Fun Day. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at www.metrostage.org or 703-548- Plymouth Haven Baptist Church, 9044 for tickets. 8600 Plymouth Church. Enjoy a pie baking contest, games, food, pony rides, raffle and more. Proceeds FRIDAY/APR. 26 benefit the preschool. Free. 703-360- Junior Brown. $25. The Birchmere 4370. Music Hall is located at 3701 Mount Workshop: Container Garden for Vernon Ave. Visit www.birch Shade. 9:30-11 a.m. at Green Spring mere.com or call 703-549-7500. Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. Basic Gardening: Easy Makeover Add beautiful color and texture to a Tips. 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Green Spring shady garden, patio or porch with a Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. container that thrives in the shade. This ‘Do-over’ class will help $35 per person plus $25 for supplies. determine your needs to create a Call 703-642-5173 to register and garden that matches personal style. pay fee. $10. Visit www.greenspring.org or Ballet Performance. Performances at call 703-642-5173 to register. Ballet Performance. 6:30 p.m. Come See Calendar, Page 17

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From Page 24 mere.com or call 703-549-7500. Tom Carpenter’s Cook-Off. Noon-3 p.m. THROUGH APRIL 28 at The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Exhibit. “Artistic Duo IV” will be on 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Come see the Vernon Ave. Taste samples of food exhibit at Green Spring Horticultural Virginia Ballet Company perform the Prasada-Rao from chefs around the area. There Center Gallery, 4603 Green Spring full-length Don Quixote Ballet at the will be a live auction, music and Road. Works by watercolor artist Ernst Community Cultural Center in Concert more. $50/adults; $15/child. $65 Carolyn Grossé and photographer Theater, 8333 Little River Turnpike. Focus Music in Mount buys entrance into the live broadcast Stephen Gawarecki are featured in a Adults/$30; children, students and with Food & The Beast and entrance joint show. Paintings range from seniors/$20; plus a $3 fee per each Vernon presents folk singer-songwriter Tom to the cook-off. Proceeds benefit realistic to abstract; photographs ticket. Visit www.virginiaballet Carpenter’s Shelter. Visit include his window series and moody Prasada-Rao in concert at company.org or call 703-249-8227. www.carpenterscookoff.com for landscapes. Free. Visit Community-wide Yard Sale. 8 a.m.- 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at more. www.greenspring.org or 703-642- 2 p.m. in the Mount Zephyr St. Aidan’s Episcopal Flowers in Fashion. 1-3 p.m. at 5173. community of Mount Vernon (from Church in Alexandria. Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Richmond Highway/Route 1 turn on Tickets are $18 general, Spring Road. Hear the history of Mohawk Lane at the traffic light at $15 in advance at personal adornment with flowers and MONDAY/APRIL 29 the South County Government www.focusmusic.org. interconnections between botany, Little One-Ders. 10:30 a.m. at Beatley Center, then turn right — at the garden aesthetics and clothing Library, 5005 Duke St. Children ages second street — on to Richmond design. View fabulous floral motifs in 12-23 months can enjoy stories and Avenue). Free. E-mail Ron Walker at fashion to see how their shapes and more. Registration required, 703- [email protected] or call www.ParkfairfaxNativePlantSale.org. meanings have inspired designers 746-1702 ext. 5. 703-360-0651. 703-746-1705. Global Tea Testing. Theater Performance. West Potomac through the ages. For people 13 and Baby Time. 11 a.m. at Duncan Library, Walking Tour. 2 p.m. at Fort Ward, 2 p.m. at Burke High’s Beyond the Page Theatre older. $28. Call 703-642-5173 to 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Children 4301 West Braddock Road. Learn Branch Library, 4701 Seminary Road. Company will present “The New Mel register. up to 11 months can hear stories and more about the Civil War history of Enjoy teas from all around the world Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein” Ballet Performance. 2 p.m. Come see more. Sign up half-hour before it Fort Ward and the Defenses of while learning about cultures and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Based on the the Virginia Ballet Company perform begins. Free. 703-746-1705. Washington on a soldier-led walking traditions. Register by calling 703- 1974 film of the same name, the the full-length Don Quixote Ballet at Baby Rhyme Time. 11:30 a.m. at tour of the historic fort. Free. Visit 746-1771. Tour. production is a parody of the horror the Ernst Community Cultural Center Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. www.fortward.org or call 703-746- 1 p.m. starting at the Friendship genre. This production is Theater, 8333 Little River Turnpike. Children up to 11 months can enjoy 4848. Firehouse, 109 South Alfred St. Learn recommended for mature audiences Adults/$30; children, students and rhymes and more. Free. Registration Literary Fiesta. 11 a.m. at Beatley about Alexandria’s firefighting only. Tickets are $12 and available at seniors/$20; plus a $3 fee per each required, 703-746-1702 ext. 5. Library, 5005 Duke St. Celebrate El history. Tickets are $6 for adults and the door. ticket. Visit www.virginiaballet Read, Sing & Play Baby. 4 p.m. at Dia de los Ninos with music, stories $4 for youth ages 10 to 17. Advanced Tour. 1 p.m. at Friendship Firehouse company.org or call 703-249-8227. Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen and free books. All ages welcome. reservations required. Call 703-746- 4994. Museum, 109 S. Alfred St. Learn Music. 2 p.m. at Beatley Library, 5005 St. Children up to 11 months can Free. 703-746-1702. Duke St. Listen to music by the Mike enjoy stories and more. Free. 703- Search and Rescue Dog Theater Performance. 2 p.m. and 7 about three major fires, the techniques used to fight them and Gillispie jazz quartet. Free. 703-746- 746-1703. Association.11 a.m. at Burke p.m. at The Mount Vernon Theater. the five volunteer companies of the 1702. Biography Book Club. 7 p.m. at Branch Library, 4701 Seminary Road. Watch “The Wiz.” $12/adult; $10/ early city. $6/adult; $4/youth ages Fair. 12:30-3 p.m. at the Mount Vernon Beatley Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Learn what to do if you get lost in the student, senior. Reservations can be 10-17. Reservations required, 703- Unitarian Church,1909 Windmill Free. Call for title. 703-746-1743. woods. All ages. Free. 703-746-1704. made at 703-619-3259. Native Plant Sale in Parkfairfax. 9 746-4994. Lane. Goats, baby chicks, gardening Saturday Stories. 11 a.m. at Beatley and green products will be featured Library, 5005 Duke St. All ages can a.m.-2 p.m. Largest native plant sale TUESDAY/APRIL 30 in D.C. metro area hosts a record 16 at the Spring Green Fair. Free. Email enjoy stories and songs. Free. 703- SUNDAY/APR. 28 [email protected]. Stories and Songs. 10 a.m. at Duncan 746-1702. vendors from 4 states selling native Boney James. $55. The Birchmere Flash Mob. 1-4 p.m. at the Athenaeum, Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Gary Lloyd Storyteller. 2 p.m. at perennials, shrubs, and trees for sun Music Hall is located at 3701 Mount 201 Prince St. Dress in Civil War Children ages 1-4 can enjoy stories Duncan Branch Library, 2501 or shade in historic Parkfairfax, 3601 Valley Drive. 571-232-0375 or Vernon Ave. Visit www.birch attire and participate in a flash mob. Commonwealth Ave. All ages. Free. Free. See Calendar, Page 19

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Both were recognized for consistently volunteering their time to over- see several programs which will have a di- rect impact on the overall success of the youth softball program. “Both Miriam and Cindy truly exemplify what a volunteer is all about” said Jim Miller, Softball Commis- Lifetime achievement Awards were sioner. “They took their duties to another presented to Craig Maniglia, Leslie level and the entire softball community will The ceremonial first pitch of the season thrown out by Sandy McMaster Maniglia and Karen Walker (ab- reap the benefits of their efforts for years of Fischer McMaster Homes, a league sponsor, Leslie Maniglia and Craig sent) to recognize their dedication to come.” Maniglia. The pitches were caught by Grace Moery, Farrin McMaster and and contributions to the area Three Lifetime achievement Awards were Shannon McMaster. softball programs. presented to members of the community to League Level Sponsors are Fischer recognize their dedication and contribu- McMaster Homes and MoeryLAI. Team tions to the Fort Hunt and Mt. Vernon area Sponsors are Village Hardware, Dick’s softball programs. Recipients were: West Sporting Goods, Ritter Architects, Fischer Potomac and Tsunami Travel League Head McMaster Homes, Mount Vernon Pest Con- Coach Craig Maniglia, Tsunami Travel trol, Sew N Love, Artman DJs, Hardwood League Commissioner Leslie Maniglia, and Floors Unlimited, Seaport Properties, Titan MVYAA and Magic Travel League Commis- Document and Office Solutions, KRIMMG, sioner Karen Walker. The Presentation of the Teams Ceremony PLC, Building Partnerships DC, JBG Com- was the largest ever with record numbers panies. registering for FHYAA. Together with FHYAA Softball offers spring and fall soft- MVYAA and Ft. Belvoir, FHYAA softball ball for girls ages 6 to 18. For more infor- fielded eight U9 teams (age 6-9), eight U12 mation visit www.FHYAAsoftball.org. teams (age 10-12) and five U18 teams (age 13-18). The presentation was kicked off Cindy Jackson and Miriam Miller by introducing the West Potomac Varsity receive the Commissioner Volun- and JV softball teams and was concluded teer of the Year Award for 2012. with the National Anthem. The award was presented by Com- The ceremonial first pitch of the season missioner Jim Miller and Softball was thrown out by Sandy McMaster of Board Members Kerry Daly, JP Fischer McMaster Homes, a league spon- Moery and Paul McGuire. (Daryl sor, Leslie Maniglia and Craig Maniglia. Davidson was absent.) Sports Briefs No. 4, followed by Robinson (5), Yorktown WP Baseball (6), Chantilly (7), West Potomac, Langley Ranks No. 8 (9) and South County (10). T.C. Williams, Stone Bridge, McLean, The West Potomac baseball team is

Westfield and Fairfax each received votes. Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Gazette ranked No. 8 in this week’s Northern The Concorde District has four teams Region coaches poll. ranked in the top 10, more than any other After winning three of four, the Wol- district in the Northern Region. The Patriot verines lost to South County 7-2 on April District has three ranked teams, the Liberty 12, beat Lee 2-0 on April 17 and lost to has two and the National has one. Woodson 5-1 on Monday. West Potomac West Potomac has been ranked as high bounced back with an 11-4 win against as No. 5 this season. Annandale on Tuesday, improving the Wolverines’ record to 9-5 overall and 5- 3 in the Patriot District. West Potomac Boys’ West Potomac will host T.C. Williams at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 26 and will Soccer Beats travel to face Lake Braddock on Tues- day, April 30. Annandale Madison is again ranked No. 1. Oakton The West Potomac boys’ soccer team de- Jayme Murray and the West Potomac baseball team are ranked No. 8 moved into the No. 2 spot, followed by feated Annandale 2-1 on Tuesday, improv- in this week’s Northern Region coaches poll. ing the Wolverines’ record to 5-3-1 overall defending state champion Lake West Potomac. and 2-2 in the Patriot District. The victory p.m. on Friday, April 26. Braddock at No. 3. Centreville is ranked The Wolverines will host Woodson at 7 also snapped a three-game losing streak for

20 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 25 - May 1, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Home Sales In March 2013, 108 homes sold between $1,325,000-$615,000 in the Mount Vernon area. Address ...... BR FB HB ...... Postal City ...... Sold Price ...... Type ...... Lot AC .... PostalCode 8728 PLYMOUTH RD ...... 6 ... 5 ... 2 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $1,325,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.52 ...... 22308 5101 BURKE DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $1,235,000 ...... Detached ...... 1.26 ...... 22309 6104 EDGEWOOD TER ...... 5 ... 4 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $1,120,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.19 ...... 22307 8701 EAGLEBROOK CT ...... 5 ... 4 ... 2 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $995,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.54 ...... 22308 7215 REGENT DR ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $940,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.34 ...... 22307 1202 GATEWOOD DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $870,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.40 ...... 22307 9312 OLD MANSION RD ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $855,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.38 ...... 22309 7906 WELLINGTON RD ...... 6 ... 4 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $810,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.30 ...... 22308 7118 PARK TERRACE DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $805,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.43 ...... 22307 7526 ELBA RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $800,500 ...... Detached ...... 0.38 ...... 22306 8251 COLLING RIDGE CT ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $792,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.32 ...... 22308 1111B I ST ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $700,000 ...... Townhouse ...... 22307 7405 REBECCA DR ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $700,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.36 ...... 22307 8813 NORTHERN SPRUCE LN ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $695,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.28 ...... 22309 8915 FORT HUNT RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $655,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.50 ...... 22308 1211 MORNINGSIDE LN ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $650,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.51 ...... 22308 1212 MORNINGSIDE LN ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $625,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.52 ...... 22308 9110 CONGRESSIONAL CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $622,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.62 ...... 22309 1953 MARTHAS RD ...... 5 ... 2 ... 0 ...... ALEXANDRIA ...... $615,000 ...... Detached ...... 0.40 ...... 22307 Copyright 2013 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of April 15, 2013.

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ties in Fairfax. “Everything is a hot potato. The whole Sustained low interest market is red hot, white hot.” rates and rising prices BUT HOW LONG until the extended honeymoon have energized the phase is over? And what will that market look like? According to George Mason University professor of marketplace. finance Gerald Hanweck, a lot like it has before. “The hype is, fundamentally, what you would ex- pect from a market like this,” said Hanweck. “For By Tim Peterson quite a while, this has been a terrific housing market The Gazette in Fairfax County.” Hanweck came to GMU in 1985 after spending he local real estate market is thriving, with nearly two decades in the research division at the TRealtors reporting multiple offers on homes Federal Reserve Board. Today in addition to teach- in some areas and dwindling inventory of ing MBA finance courses, he is also associate dean homes for sale. At least two things are contributing for graduate programs. to this change in the market. The professor has seen real estate go through cycle First, interest rates have been in the basement: after cycle over the decades. “It really just took time Freddie Mac reported a 30-year fixed-rate of 3.57 to allow housing prices to get on a path of rising, at percent for March this year, as opposed to 3.95 per- a rate they had in the past,” he said. cent in March 2012 and 4.84 percent in 2011 (for “When I first came here in 1968, the thought was reference, March 2005 was 5.93 percent). housing prices should always go up ten percent a Second, home prices are rising: RealEstate Busi- year. That was a rule. And in fact they did for some ness Intelligence reported a 10.23 percent increase time,” Hanweck said. in average sold price in Fairfax County between Feb- “Now we’ve hit a plateau,” said Hanweck, “to ruary 2012 and 2013. Even though inventory is where we probably should take off and start having shrinking across the county, distressed sales (fore- price rises between 4 and 6 percent a year, on aver- closures and short sales) are a smaller part of the age, for residential properties. Once we hit that, and market. that’s been happening now for several years, prices On the whole, everyone has warm fuzzies about are high enough — after they had fallen in 2005 and the market. 2006 — that people are willing to buy and sell. “It’s as healthy as it’s ever been,” said Dane Work, Enough time has passed.” an associate broker with Re/Max Preferred Proper- See Perfect Storm, Page 23

Alexandria/Mount Vernon $1,099,000 M&T Home Builders and ReMax Presidential Present New Craftsman Contemporary Custom Home 8271 Media Street, Alexandria, VA • Fairfax County 22309

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1 • 5,200 sq ft—6 BR plus, 5 ⁄2 baths, open 1st flr plan for kitchen, LR, DR, and FR • Master/Guest suite on 1st flr, full bath, walk-in closet, and walk-out to deck • Gourmet kitchen with extra wide island—granite countertops, recessed lighting • Inviting gas fireplace in FR (optional gas fireplaces in LR and MBRs) • 2nd flr: MBR suite with spa-like bathroom—separate whirlpool tub and body spray shower • Laundry room on second floor next to walk-in linen closet • 3rd flr: 1,400 sq ft for bedroom(s), fitness, game, and media rooms, office, storage • Beautiful hardwood floors on 1st floor; luxurious wall-to-wall carpet on 2nd and 3rd floors • 9-ft ceilings throughout; impressive tray ceilings in various rooms • Finished 600 sq ft, 2-car garage with auto door opener and mud room entry to house • Efficient energy-saving windows and doors; vented closets, dedicated HVAC each floor • Central vacuum system; on-demand hot water; pre-wired for TV, audio, video, and security • Shaded 20x20 deck and outdoor retreat area with access from FR and 1st flr MBR • Close to schools, Fort Belvoir, Mount Vernon Estate, and Route 1 venues M&T can design and build a custom home at a reasonable price. Come see this model. Contact: Craig Tadlock, 703-298-1156 or Brem Morrison 703-509-4193 or Gary Fitzgibbon, RE/MAX Presidential, 703-876-5347/573-2500 Directions: From Route 1(South of Alexandria), turn South onto Mount Vernon Hwy, LT on Sunny View Dr, RT on Little Hunting Creek Dr, LT on Ayers Drive to 3207, house on right. Or search the Web at 3207 Ayers Drive, 22309

22 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 25 - May 1, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Real Estate Retiring after 35 years serving the Alexandria & Washington Metro Area Perfect Storm for Appreciation with honesty and integrity. From Page 22 “If you want to move, sell now, buy now. Buying six months ago would be even better, buying a year Final 4 Weeks WHY THE DWINDLING SUPPLY? There are sev- ago would’ve been even better. But buy. Over the eral factors, according to Hanweck, which result in next year, two years, it’s going to be a good market. No Reasonable Offer Will Be Refused! people hanging on to their properties. Among them After that we’re going to see federal government cuts is a gradual increase in the number of retirees in this actually start to impact.” “I’m incredibly optimistic,” area who choose to stay in their homes. Another is said Work. “I have been for about a year and a half. Extra people simply waiting to see how high prices will It makes me look like a saint. The writing was on the 5% Discount rise. There are also more instances of business in- wall for some of this. vestors buying properties to rent. “It’s such a great opportunity for the end user, for for Mon.-Fri. But none of this should dissuade anyone from occupants,” he continued. “Everybody’s got to live Shoppers jumping into the real estate market right now, somewhere. Now is the time to lock in on something Hanweck said. “Sell. Sell and buy.” and secure it.” % Off Bulletin Board 53-72 leechamber.org or 703-360-6925. projects. Any used eyeglasses and THURSDAY/APRIL 25 hearing aides will be recycled. Meeting. 6:30-9 p.m. at Virginia Hills FRIDAY-SUNDAY/APRIL 26-28 Contact Andrea Corsillo at 703-960- EVERYTHING WE WON’T BE Administration Center, 6520 Diana Ice Skating Competition. 9 a.m. Ice 4973. MUST GO! UNDERSOLD! Lane. Colonial Republican Women skaters from around the region will Colonial Fun Day. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at will meet. Refreshments will be compete at Mount Vernon RECenter’s Plymouth Haven Baptist Church, MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR INVENTORY served. E-mail 35th annual Cherry Blossom Ice 8600 Plymouth Church. Enjoy a pie [email protected] Skating Competition. The public is baking contest, games, food, pony OF EXCLUSIVE HANDMADE RUGS or 703-624-3252. invited to watch Olympic hopefuls rides, raffle and more. Free. 703-360- Medicare 101. 3-4:30 p.m. at Martha skate. Admission is free to most 4370. SOLD AT A FRACTION OF TRUE VALUE! Washington Library, 6614 Fort Hunt events. Mount Vernon RECenter is Fashion Show. Shop with local Road. Get all questions about located at 2017 Belle View Blvd. Call vendors and browse a silent auction Medicare answered. Free. Register by Skating Director Carl Kirtley at 703- at 9:30 a.m. Fashion show begins at calling 703-324-5205. 768-3224. 11 a.m. at Aldersgate Church, 1301 Collingwood Road. Tickets are $25 FRIDAY/APRIL 26 SATURDAY/APRIL 27 and can be purchased at Application Deadline. Students can Community-wide Yard Sale. 8 a.m.- www.aldersgate.net or at the door. apply for the 2013 Mount Vernon-Lee 2 p.m. at Mount Zephyr community TAKE AN EXTRA - READER APPRECIATION Chamber of Commerce Education in Mount Vernon. SUNDAY/APRIL 28 Alexandria Gazette Partnership scholarship. Scholarships Donations. The Mount Vernon Evening Adoption Event & Open House. 1-4 Mt. Vernon Gazette are awarded to high school seniors in Lions will be collecting donations for p.m. at Fort Hunt Animal House. 20% OFF Connection Newspapers the Mount Vernon and Lee districts their White Cane Drive at the Belle Enjoy activities, pet adoptions, pursuing education in a business View Safeway between 9 a.m. - 1 hospital tours, raffles, and more. related field. Visit www.mtvernon- p.m. All money will be used for sight Free. E-mail [email protected] Waynewood – For Sale By Owner Open House – Sunday, 4/28, 2-4PM 1000 Priscilla Lane, Alexandria, VA 22308

Light and airy throughout, including office and/or in-law suite...... $799,000 Enjoy the comfort of Waynewood at 1000 Priscilla Lane, located within short distance of popular Waynewood Elementary School, Potomac River, Fort Hunt Park and the Mount Vernon Parkway and Bike Trail. Spacious home includes 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, office and/or in law suite, updated kitchen and commu- nity pool membership with tennis courts, basketball court, playing fields and picnic tables. Convenient to Old Town Alexandria, Fort Belvoir, Pentagon, Metro and other government and military offices. Private showing also available by appointment 571-338-8548 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 25 - May 1, 2013 ❖ 23 24 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 25 - May 1, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com