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By Gerald A. Fill national free school lunch pro- The Gazette gram by offering discounted high speed internet service. t a ribbon-cutting cer- They were joined by local and emony attended by state elected and appointed offi- Aabout 100 people on cials, including: Chairwoman of Monday, June 3, at the the Board of Supervisors, Sharon Murraygate Village Community Bulova, state Sen. Toddy Puller, Center located near the Hybla Val- and Delegates , Jim Mount Vernon High School princi- ley Shopping Center off of Rich- Scott, Vivian Watts, Kaye Kory, pal Nardos King crowns Sabrina mond Highway, Cox Cable execu- Acting Chairwoman of the Federal Evan as Prom Queen. More prom tives from Fairfax County, North- Communication Commission Mi- Prom Royalty photos, page 18. ern , and their national gnon Clyburn, Wonhee Kang, re- Mount Vernon High School principal offices, announced the launch of gional director, Fairfax County Nardos King crowns John Victoria as Connect2Compete Virginia, a na- Region, Boys & Girls Clubs of Prom King. The school’s prom was held Photos by tional non-profit program to pro- Greater Washington, with partici- Friday, May 31, at the Sheraton Na- Louise Krafft vide broadband internet access in pating children from the Boys & tional Hotel in Arlington. The Gazette their homes to families with chil- Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, dren (K-12) who participate in the See Cox Acts, Page 7 Does Mount Vernon Need Two Farmers Markets? “With the limited number of having a second farmers market ket.” Survey to consider potential parking spaces and the increase of would work.” for another weekly event. vehicles entering and exiting the The shopping center parking lot THE SURVEY is currently being library parking lot along with the has been used in the past for com- conducted, and it’s expected to last numerous pedestrians in the park- munity use such as selling Christ- three or four weeks. The results By Michael Lee Pope at the library,” said Mount Vernon ing lot, accidents have become the mas trees and wreaths. will determine whether or not The Gazette Supervisor Gerry Hyland. “Then norm,” explained the committee Supporters say the spot offers enough interest and support is they would reach out to see if report. “Actual incidents are more great visibility for the market be- available to launch a new farmers espite a vocal faction of there are farmers who are able to frequent than previously thought.” cause it’s along two major roads, market at a different location. If Dsupporters who were support it.” Fort Hunt Road and Belle View organizers decide to pull the trig- pushing to move the Back in March, the council ap- THE MARKET DATES back Boulevard. It has ample parking ger, the new farmers market would Mount Vernon Farmers Market proved a resolution to move the about 30 years, and has now because it’s one of the largest lots likely be conducted on a different from the Sherwood Re- grown to include a mix in the area. day than the existing market to gional Library to the of local growers from And supporters could bring po- avoid creating competition for Belle View Shopping “It could be that somebody from the region. Now the fu- tential customers for other busi- vendors and customers. Center or the Mount ture of the market has nesses and restaurants to the shop- “The one at the current location Vernon RECenter, the the private sector could come in been called into ques- ping center. “Another option would has a number of issues dealing Fairfax County Park Au- and do this rather than having tion, various interests be to have some private organiza- with parking and timing and the thority has determined across the community tion come in and run a new mar- potential for an accident,” said that the 30-year-old the government being involved are vying for domi- ket,” said Hyland. “It could be that Christopher Low, co-chairman of market will stay put. nance. Members of the somebody from the private sector the council. Now members of the and running the market.” Belle View Merchants could come in and do this rather “So what we are looking at is an Mount Vernon Council — Mount Vernon Supervisor Gerry Hyland Association say that the than having the government be- alternative location for a second of Citizens Association shopping center proves ing involved and running the mar- farmers market.” Consumer Affairs Com- a perfect venue for the

mittee is conducting a survey to farmers market from the market, especially because several

see if the community can support Sherwood Regional Library to the of the restaurants could use fresh 6/7/13

a second farmers market on a dif- Mount Vernon RECenter. Support- produce from the vendors. home in Requested material.

ferent day. ers viewed the move as a way to “I would have really liked to Time-sensitive “If there’s a lot of interest in do- deal with changing circumstances. have seen the market moved here Postmaster:

ing that, then I think the next step Members of the Consumer Affairs to the shopping center,” said Attention

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would be to approach the Park committee cast the issue as a way Naresh Bhatt, co-owner of Dishes VA Alexandria,

PAID Authority to see if they want a to deal with a growing concern of India at Belle View Shopping Postage U.S.

similar type of operation we have about safety. Center. “I’m not really sure that STD PRSRT www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ June 6-12, 2013 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ June 6-12, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette Editor Steven Mauren News 703-778-9415 or [email protected]

Photos by Louise Krafft/The Gazette

Members of the Alexandria Division of the U.S. Sea Cadet Corps present the colors at the special citizenship ceremony at Gunston Hall on May 25. Pictured are: Alexander Bello (Key Middle School), Michael Wohl (Madison High School), Nikolas van Leer (Forest Park High School) and Samuel Wohl (Madison High School). The 51 candidates stand and recite the Oath of Allegiance to the U.S. Gunston Hall Celebrates 51 New Citizens

oan nghênh, Ahlan’wa sahla, Bienvenido …and wel- come” said First Regent of Gunston Hall Wylie Raab “Hin her closing remarks on May 25 at Gunston Hall. Raab welcomed the 51 new U.S. citizens in a special citizenship ceremony held at George Mason’s home. The citizens rep- resent 28 countries from four continents.

Members of National Society of the Colonial Dames of America-DC stand to sing “America the Beautiful” as the Mount Vernon Brass perform.

National Society of the Rosemary Hibbitts joins Colonial Dames of America- Agnieszka Paulina other family and friends DC patriotic services com- Pawelkowska displays her taking photos of the new mittee chair Carolyn certificate of citizenship. citizens. Abshire leads the new citizens in the pledge of U.S. Marine Kofi Amponsah Boateng and Jager Singh allegiance. Bathla recite the Oath of Allegiance. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ June 6-12, 2013 ❖ 3 LONG & FOSTER® ALEXANDRIA • KINGSTOWNE CENTER

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4 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ June 6-12, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Rex Reiley Encouraging RE/MAX Allegiance 703-768-7730 Volunteers [email protected] The Mount Vernon Demo- crats held an event on May Alex./Mt. Vernon $462,000 15 at Pane e Vino 8620 Curtis Avenue Lovely, spacious 4 BR/3 BA Split in Ristorante in Lorton to get the heart of Mt. Vernon – Hard- their volunteers focused wood floors throughout main level, on this year’s elections. It eat-in kitchen with ceramic tiled floor. Walkout lower level offers a also gave the volunteers a family room w/wood FPL, new car- chance to meet Democratic pet and new sliding glass door to a Gubernatorial candidate large, fenced backyard. Also, a 4th BR, 3rd bath and den. 5 minutes to Ft. Belvoir, 15 mins to Old Town, 25 Terry McAuliffe and the to Ntl Airport and 30 to D.C./Pentagon. Priced for a quick sale. two candidates seeking the Alex./Riverwood $799,900 Democratic nod on June 3709 Carriage House Ct 11 for Attorney General, OPEN Large, Stunning & Updated Brick and Mark Colonial w/Anthony in-ground pool SUNDAY surrounded by a beautiful, profes- Herring. At left, Del. Scott sionally landscaped yard. Prestigious Surovell addresses the Riverwood’s larger model. Main level crowd of about 85 people. offers both a family room & library/ Photo Contributed Photo office w/2 FPLs. Hdwd floors on main & upper level w/4 large spacious BRs. Lower level w/huge rec room & large unfinished utility room w/plenty of stor- age. Luxury living – Only 5minutes to Ft. Belvoir, 30/35 to Pentagon/D.C. Alex./Hollin Hall $469,900 Reflecting on Recent Legislation 7926 New Market Road Absolutely lovely home w/over $130k 20 percent of our long-term needs, and makes us in recent improvements in great loca- Surovell cites roads money the only state in the USA cutting gas taxes; finances tion! Stunning front porch and Family Room addition in 2009 by custom and Medicaid expansion. roads with highly regressive levies that have no re- builder. Slate floor on front porch and lationship to transportation; codifies regional fund- back patio. Replacement windows. New in 2012 & ’09: large shed, cedar ing mechanisms into our laws and regulations that fence, driveway, roof, dishwasher, By Gerald A. Fill will prove to be bad precedents in future years, and hot water, stove, humidifier. Beautful backyard. It’s a gem! Waynewood The Gazette once again fails to address ’s inad- Elementary, close to G.W. Parkway, Potomac River and minutes to Old Town. equate representation on the Commonwealth Trans- Alex./Stratford Landing $579,900 eflecting back on this past General portation Board.” 2409 Wittington Blvd. Surovell’s current attention during the recess pe- Beautiful 4 BR, 3 BA 2-garage contempo- Assembly’s actions Del. Scott Surovell (D- rary home w/lovely WATER view from mas- R ter bedroom balcony of Little Hunting 44) believes the most important legislative riod includes the following two measures that were Creek. Why pay $1,000,000+ for water accomplishments in the last session of the General introduced by him in the last session and referred views when you have it across the street Assembly were: for additional study. They are: from your quiet corner location? Open floor plan, soaring cathedral ceiling ❖ Passing a transportation money bill. ❖ Legislation which would prohibit public school w/skylights in living & dining rms. ❖ Expansive, replacement windows allowing Advancing Medicaid expansion by creating a spe- systems from implementing online learning programs for lots of light. Huge master bedroom suite on upper lvl. Lovely remodeled eat-in cial committee to approve Medicaid expansion if sev- without first ensuring that all public school students kitchen w/42" cabinets & granite. Wall of windows in breakfast area overlooking back- yard, as well as deck off of kitchen. Hardwood floors throughout. This one is a Gem! eral conditions are met, including establishing cost have their own computers and broadband access. controls and flexibility in managing Medicaid over- Surovell said, “Many of my constituents living on or Alex./Hollin Hall Village $549,900 all. The state Senate Finance Committee projects near Richmond Highway do not have computers or 1505 Dare Court Beautiful Brick Front-to-Back 33,381 jobs will be created by Fiscal Year 2021 due broadband; this is also a problem across Virginia. It Split w/4 BRs, 3 BAs, 2 gas to the additional money brought into the health care is wrong for any public school system to make any FPLs, located on a quiet cul-de- delivery system. learning tool available that cannot be equally ac- sac. Major ticket items replaced/ ❖ Legislation making texting while driving a pri- cessed by lower income families.” The bill was re- updated: roof, furnace, A/C, hot ferred to the Joint Commission on Science and Tech- water heater, hdwd floors refin- mary offense and clarifying that it also can be charged ished, baths, windows, kit appli- as reckless driving. nology. ances and painting. It’s a Cream Puff! Waynewood Elementary, 10 Surovell said the most significant accomplishment ❖ Legislation to amend the Virginia Freedom of minutes to Ft. Belvoir (S), 10 minutes to Old Town (N). in the last session was working to pass a House of Information Act to clarify and establish that the State Alex./Riverwood $784,900 Delegates Budget Amendment that helped to secure Corporation Commission is subject to the FOIA. If 3713 Riverwood Road enacted this would have the effect of reversing a Vir- $2 million of funding for the U.S. Route 1 Multimodal OPEN Fabulous 6 BR, 3.5 BA Colonial in Alternative Analysis. ginia Supreme Court opinion that the SCC is not prestigious riverfront community of SUNDAY Riverwood. 3 finished levels, updated The plan which emerges from this analysis, accord- subjected to the provisions of FOIA. Surovell said, & expanded kitchen w/plenty of stor- ing to Surovell, “will lay the necessary legal ground- “The SCC determines how much you pay for elec- age – large sunroom addition w/wrap- tricity, phone, gas, and water service … regulates around deck overlooking a beautiful, work for all road and transit improvements for the fenced back yard. 425 SF of storage next 20-30 years.” banks, securities, and corporations … they should below sunroom – remodeled baths – Ironically, his biggest legislative disappointment be subject to sunshine and transparency laws just finished walkout lower level w/2 BRs, rec room, den and full bath. 5 minutes to Ft. Belvoir, 15 mins to Old Town, Alex, 25/30 mins to Pentagon/D.C. was in what the transportation legislation did not like the rest of the .” The bill accomplish, despite its unquestionable importance was referred to the Commission on the Freedom of Alex./Riverside Est. $799,900 after years of delay. Surovell said, “The bill only funds Information Act. 8312 Wagon Wheel Road Stunningly updated 4 BR, 2.5 BA WATERFRONT Colonial w/3 fin lvls backing to Little Hunting Creek offers Business Notes amazingly beautiful views of nature, teeming w/wildlife. Rec rm opens to a large deck & patio, perfect for enter- Email announcements to Clubs Inc. American Horticultural Soci- toward the advancement of goals taining. A paradise in your own home. [email protected]. ety Executive Director Tom Underwood and purposes of National Garden Also, remodeled baths, & kitchen Deadline is Thursday at noon. Photos accepted the award at the National Gar- Clubs Inc. w/granite counters. Refinished hdwd floors. 5 mins to Ft. Belvoir, 15 mins to welcome. den Clubs’ annual convention. The The American Horticultural Soci- Old Town/Huntington Metro. This is a spectacular value for waterfront! Award of Excellence, National Garden ety was selected to receive the The American Horticultural Clubs’ highest honor, is awarded to an award because of its long-running For more information: Society has received a 2013 Award individual, organization, or institution national outreach and education www.RexReiley.com of Excellence from National Garden that has made a significant contribution programs. Each Office Independently Owned and Operated www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ June 6-12, 2013 ❖ 5 Alexandria $709,000 711 Norfolk Lane. Shows like a Model Home. Close to 2,600 sq. ft. 4 Levels Including Optional 4th Level Loft, 19 x 16 Kitchen with Fireplace, Wood Floors, Deck for Grilling. 2 Large Master Suites each with Private Bath, Jacuzzi Jets And Walk-in OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 Closets. Master has Vaulted Alexandria $425,000 Ceilings and a Beautiful Loft. 1st Belle Haven $1,799,000 8789 Mill Towns Ct. Why watch HGTV? Come see this beauty! Level has an Office or Den, 2106 Wakefield Court. Fabulous 6 bedroom, 3.5+.5 bath center hall Brick townhome with garage, built in 2004 with 37K+ in upgrades French Doors and Full Bath, Colonial with 5 fireplaces, 4 finished levels and attached 2-car garage. in the last year! Spacious & bright, featuring renovated kitchen and Ideal for entertaining with elegant foyer, exquisite mouldings & new wood & carpet. Private, tranquil view of trees from both the Guest Room. 2-Car Garage… architectural details throughout. Amazing Chef’s kitchen with breakfast deck and the Georgetown-inspired brick, fenced patio. Mins. to Ft. Gary W. Chute room & adjoining family room. Spacious Owner’s Suite with NEW luxurious Belvoir, future Wegmans! www.8789MillTownsCourt.com. 703-371-9926 bath. Walk-out lower level recreation room & game room. Lovely yard with Cindy 703-593-1418 • Leslie 703-400-3010 UNDER CONTRACT deck & patio. Christine Garner 703-587-4855

OPEN SUNDAY OPEN SUNDAY OPEN SUNDAY Del Ray $1,295,000 Stratford Landing $490,000 Alexandria $850,000 309 E. Raymond Avenue. Dream Home! Stunning 5 Bed/ 2.5 Bath, Detached 8603 Camden Street. Charming 3 BR/3 BA 3-level 6915 Andover Drive. Stunning 2-level Rambler—4 bedrooms Family Home Just Steps to Del Ray’s Mount Vernon Avenue Boasts an Open Colonial on large well-maintained corner lot. Has a large on main level and guest suite on lower level. Formal living room, Gourmet Kitchen, Finished Attic, Wine Cellar, Expansive Fully Fenced Backyard, dining room, & kitchen with SS and granite. Glass-enclosed Great Porch & Patio – Perfect for Entertaining! Two-Car Garage & Private 4th not-to-code bedroom in the basement. Formal living sunroom will be your favorite room! LL spacious family room Driveway for Off-Street Parking. More Info: www.HomesofAlexandria.com room with fireplace and built-in bookshelves. with French doors to patios, pool, hot tub, and pergola for easy Bobi Bomar 703-927-2213 Hosted by Mary Hurlbut 703-980-9595 entertaining. Susan Fitzgerald 703-402-3298

FIRST OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 OPEN SUNDAY Springfield $465,000 Alexandria $371,900 Alexandria/Mount Vernon $435,000 6336 Demme Place. Private, large, bright end town house 1023 N. Royal #109. Stylish and sophisticated 1 BR/ 1704 Shenandoah Rd. HOLLIN HALL VILLAGE CHARM, UP- with open floor plan & garage that backs to trees. Free DATED! One-level convenience with large addition! Beautifully 1 BA condo. Built in 2007. Private street entrance with renovated kitchen, warm wood floors, fireplace. Treed, shuttle to Metro. NEW windows, appliances, lights, fresh charming front yard. TWO garage parking spaces. Low fenced yard with patio. Minutes to shops, restaurants, G.W. paint and new carpet. www.6337DemmePl.com condo fee. Perfect location! Parkway. Details at: www.1704ShenandoahRd.com Cindy 703-593-1418 • Leslie 703-400-3010 Sue Feinthel 703-819-1964 Cindy Baggett 703-593-1418 Leslie Rodriguez 703-400-3010

3 LEVELS Old Town Greens $845,000 1673 Hunting Creek Dr. One light to D.C., Stunning NV Home Randolph Model, 3 bdrms, 3.5 baths, beautiful wood floors, extensive molding, Berber carpet, gourmet kitchen, granite counters, new OPEN SUNDAY COMING SOON Jenn-Air floating glass apppliances, fireplace Alexandria Alexandria $649,900 w/granite surround deck 229 Adams Avenue. 4 Bed/2 Bath, Detached Family Home Just 27 E. Walnut Street. 3 Bed/2 Bath, Detached Del Ray & lower lvl. professionally Steps to Del Ray’s Mt Vernon Ave Boasts a Gourmet Kitchen, Bungalow Features Welcoming Front Porch, Hardwood designed patio, 2-car Finished Attic, Partially Finished Lower Level, Fully Fenced Backyard, Floors, Finished Lower Level and Spacious Fully Fenced garage. Screened-in Porch—Perfect for Entertaining! Private Driveway for Backyard. Steps to Braddock Road Metro. More Info: Gary Chute Off-Street Parking. More Info: www.HomesofAlexandria.com www.HomesofAlexandria.com Bobi Bomar 703-927-2213 Bobi Bomar 703-927-2213 UNDER CONTRACT 703-371-9926

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Scott Surovell has intro- will increase to 77 percent in the next decade. 5755 Castlewellan Drive, Alexandria, VA 22315 ❖ duced legislation that, if enacted, would prevent a 76 percent of K-12 teachers assign internet-based home- work that students without broadband and digital skills are public school system “digital divide” by prohibiting struggling to complete. 703-971-7400 the use of innovative information technology in all ❖ 30 percent of all Americans-approximately 100 million Virginia public school systems unless the local school people — risk becoming increasingly isolated from contem- • Local Family OwnedOperated. districts could verify that the technology devices, e- porary life because they lack the internet service and digital skills necessary to use it effectively. • Convenient to Neighborhoods. books and other innovative technology was avail- able to all students. The bill has been referred for • New Facility/ Full Service Funeral Home study to the Joint Commission on Technology and Fairfax County.” with Traditional Chapel and Large Science. In response to the inequalities inherent in the ac- Visitation Rooms. The Fairfax County school system has been sup- cess to technology by low income families and their • Substantial Savings without Sacrificing the portive and was represented at the Cox announce- children, the public school system has formed an Quality of Caring Service. ment event by Assistant Superintendent for Infor- Information Technology Committee which is consult- mation Marybeth Luftglass. Describing the scope of ing with parents and community leaders and study- • Courtliest and Professional Caring Staff. the affected families and children, John Torre, pub- ing ways in which digital learning systems can be lic information officer for the public school system fully integrated into the school system’s planning, Please call for your free brochure said, “There are 47,188 children currently enrolled budgeting, and curricula. Later this year the school in the Fairfax county public schools who are eligible system staff will prepare a report with recommen- at no obligation to you. for the free and reduced lunch program. That is 26 dations for fully integrating digital learning and for- percent of the total public school student body in ward it to the School Board for their consideration. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ June 6-12, 2013 ❖ 7 Politics Two Races, Four Candidates Competition in June 11 Democratic primary for lieutenant governor and attorney general.

By Michael Lee Pope which is quite a feat,” said Chopra in a press The Gazette release. The selection of Jackson as the Republi- orthern Virginia will dominate can standard bearer has changed the dy- the choices for statewide of- namics of the race, which has suddenly be- Nfice when Democrats head to come much higher profile than it would the polls on June 11 for a otherwise be. Democrats are eager to cam- statewide primary to select candidates for paign against Jackson, using his past state- lieutenant governor and attorney general. ments as a template to portray the Republi- Former Democratic National Committee can ticket as a party against choice for chairman Terry McAuliffe will be unopposed Aneesh Chopra Justin Fairfax women and civil rights for gays. That means as the party’s choice for governor, leaving the choice facing Democrats is which of the the longtime McLean resident to face Re- he launched his campaign back in Decem- dent, a graduate of the Kennedy School of two candidates on the Democratic side publican Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli ber, he indicated his campaign would focus Government at and the would be the best person to face Jackson. this fall. on the social issues that dominated the con- father of two girls. He served as Virginia’s “I think it helps Chopra,” said former state “Terry McAuliffe is not the most highly troversial 2012 session, which put Virginia Secretary of Technology under Democratic Democratic Party chairman Brian Moran. regarded Democrat, and a lot of Democrats in the national news media spotlight as well Gov. until 2009, when President “Northam would have been a choice for are frustrated by that choice,” said Univer- as the late-night comedy shows. tapped Chopra to be the Democrats who were concerned about sity of Mary Washington political science “Republicans used their majority to nation’s first chief technology officer. When electability. Now that’s less of a concern, so professor Stephen Farnsworth. “But he will launch an all-out assault on women, work- he formally launched his campaign back in people will be more willing to go with what have some material to paint the Republi- ing families and the LGBT community,” he March, he tried to re-appropriate his repu- their hearts and minds are telling them.” can ticket as too conservative for Virginia.” said in an e-mail to party steering commit- tation as a high-tech innovator in a politi- Republicans were going to use a statewide tee members to launch his campaign. “As I cal context. THE RACE FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL primary to select their candidates until Tea spoke on the floor of the Virginia Senate to “I decided to run for the post as I firmly is traditionally difficult for Democrats, who Party supporters backing Cuccinelli seized defend a most basic right of women — the believe our state government can be must battle the perception that Republicans control of the executive committee last year right to control their own bodies and per- smarter, faster, better, and fairer for all Vir- are the law-and-order party that has candi- and changed the rules. The party decided sonal health — I was struck by how far ginians,” he said in a written statement. dates who are tough on crime. The last to ditch the primary in favor of a conven- Virginia’s government had strayed from its Earlier this month, Chopra became the Democrat to hold the office was Mary Sue tion to determine candidates, a decision that most fundamental mission of improving the first down-ticket candidate to start airing a Terry, who was first elected to the position prompted Lt. Gov. to drop out lives of all Virginians.” television commercial. The 33-second spot in 1985 and then reelect in 1989. That of the race and condemn titled “Escalator” shows means Republicans have held the position the direction of the party as Chopra staying in place as he since 1990. too extreme. When Repub- climbs up a down elevator. “Democrats know this is an uphill climb,” licans gathered in Rich- “Terry McAuliffe is not the most highly The image is supposed to act said Moran. “That’s why it’s so important mond earlier this month to regarded Democrat, and a lot of Democrats as a metaphor for the eco- to for primary voters to pick the right per- nominate Cuccinelli, they nomic plight of middle class son to be on the ticket.” also selected a virtually un- are frustrated by that choice. But he will Virginians, women seeking to The winner of the Democratic primary for known candidate for lieu- rise in their careers, and the attorney general will face state Sen. Mark tenant governor — conser- have some material to paint the Republican rise of college tuition costs. Obenshain (R-26), who won his party’s vative black pastor E.W. “The Richmond Republi- nomination during a convention fight Jackson, who has compared ticket as too conservative for Virginia.” cans want us to give up,” he against Del. Rob Bell (R-58). Although Planned Parenthood to the — University of Mary Washington says as he begins to ride back- Obenshain’s nomination as the Republican Ku Klux Klan and called political science professor Stephen Farnsworth ward down the escalator. choice for attorney general did not gener- gays “sexually twisted.” “But we can’t let that hap- ate as much press as the lieutenant gover- “This is further evidence pen.” nor candidate, Obenshain’s speech to del- that making decisions like that can have On the campaign trail, Northam has egates sounded many of the same themes unintended consequences,” said University called for a ban on assault weapons and a THE RACE FOR LIEUTENANT GOVER- — opposing a woman’s right to choose, sup- of Virginia Center for Politics analyst Geoff requirement for universal background NOR is normally a sleeper because the role porting the Second Amendment and going Skelley. “If Jackson proves to be a liability checks on all firearm purchases in Virginia. is the least visible of all the statewide of- after Democratic President Barack Obama for the ticket, Republicans will probably He has also suggested that elected officials fices. But this year is different for two rea- at every opportunity. look back on the decision to shift to a con- should be required to report of gifts to fam- sons. One is the split in the Virginia state “President Obama, the next time your vention with some remorse.” ily members, which would have required Senate, which is evenly divided between 20 rogue IRS targets the Virginia Tea Party, you Democrats have two contenders for the the governor’s daughter to report the Republicans and 20 Democrats. That means going to have to deal with me,” Obenshain lieutenant governor spot, state Sen. Ralph $15,000 tab for catering and flowers she that the next lieutenant governor will have said to thunderous applause. Northam (D-6) and former U.S. Chief Tech- received from Star Scientific CEO Jonnie a tie-breaking vote determining the balance nology Officer Aneesh Chopra. In the race Williams — who also contributed money to of power in the Senate. Another reason this MARK HERRING is a Leesburg resident for attorney general, Democrats will select the attorney general’s campaign that went year is different is because winner of the and graduate of the between state Sen. Mark Herring (D-33) unreported at first. Northam’s proposal Democratic primary for lieutenant gover- School of Law who runs a private practice. and former federal prosecutor Justin would also lower the threshold of personal nor will go head to head with Jackson. A former member of the Loudoun County Fairfax. investments that must be disclosed from Northam and Chopra wasted no time in is- Board of Supervisors, Herring was first $10,000 to $5,000 as well as create an in- suing statements about the Republican can- elected to the state Senate in a 2006 spe- RALPH NORTHAM is a Virginia Military dependent ethics panel with subpoena pow- didate. cial election. He has a bachelor’s degree and Institute graduate and U.S. Army veteran ers. “E.W. Jackson is fighting tooth and nail master’s degrees from the University of Vir- who is currently a pediatric neurologist. “The people of this commonwealth de- with Ken Cuccinelli to move Virginia back- ginia, and he is the father of two. He Northam is currently an assistant professor serve better than Governor McDonnell and wards by imposing an extreme social launched his campaign for attorney general of neurology at Eastern Virginia Medical Attorney General Cuccinelli’s recent impro- agenda onto the Commonwealth,” said almost a year ago, saying it’s time to “get School and father of two. One of his major prieties,” Northam said in a statement is- Northam in a press release. politics out” of the attorney general’s office. legislative accomplishments during his time sued in April. “Jackson’s extreme views are far to the “Over the last three years, we’ve watched in the state Senate was championing legis- right of Virginia voters. In fact, Jackson is lation to ban smoking in restaurants. When ANEESH CHOPRA is an Arlington resi- far more extreme than Ken Cuccinelli — See Voters Head, Page 9 8 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ June 6-12, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Residents Learn about Immigration Reform

Forum provides would receive by two to one.

Photo by Ross Sylvestri/The Connection One of the parts of the proposed immi- information about gration that is currently being worked out in the Senate deals with providing the 11 a national debate. million undocumented immigrants in the U.S. pathway permanent residency and citi- zenship. While some critics have labeled the By Ross Sylvestri bill as giving “amnesty” to these immigrants, The Gazette Don Lyster, director of the National Immi- gration Law Center’s Washington office, said efore the Senate Judiciary Com- that there are many requirements that those mittee approved an immigration who fall under this category must meet in Bbill on Tuesday, May 21, several order to apply for permanent residency. dozen residents of the Eighth Under the proposed Senate bill, undocu- Congressional District attended a forum at mented immigrants would be able to apply Kenmore Middle School in Arlington a week for a program called Registered Provisional earlier to learn about the various and com- Immigrant (RPI) status. Some of the things plex parts of immigration reform. U.S. Rep. , far right, speaks at a forum on immigration reform required by applicants include being in the U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8) started the with members of the panel to his right. country, before Dec. 31, 2011, maintain con- forum off by speaking of one area of com- tinuous presence in the U.S. until the day mon ground between both sides of the im- of application, have a job or be in school, migration reform debate. Jackson told of how the she grew up liv- “Our economy is the strongest when ev- settle any unpaid taxes, and can’t have com- “To most objective observers, from across ing a typical life in the U.S. attending school, ery individual is able to reach the greatest mitted a felony, and pay a $500 fine. After the political spectrum, it’s clear that our from elementary school to college, and ex- economic potential that they have as an six years, they would be able to reapply for current [immigration] system is outdated, periencing major life events such as birth- individual,” said Oakford. RPI once they meet certain requirements. is flawed, is inefficient, and, I believe, is un- days, Christmases, and her wedding. He said just giving legal status to the es- Once 10 years have passed, they would be fair,” said Moran, speaking at the forum he “The main difference was that I grew up timated 11 million undocumented immi- able to apply for permanent residency once sponsored titled “Building a Stronger Na- undocumented, I grew up living in fear that grants in the U.S. would create on average they have met another set of requirements. tion: Reforming Our Broken Immigration all I have, all that I’m learning, all that I am 121,000 jobs annually over a 10-year pe- Another aspect that the bill deals with is System.” would be taken away because I don’t have riod. He said it would raise the incomes of border security and enforcement. Accord- Moran sought to explain how this debate a piece of paper,” said Jackson. the undocumented workers who would ing to a summary of the bill provided by is pertinent to his district, which he de- Jackson spoke of how growing up un- spend more of their money on consumer Moran’s office, the Secretary of Homeland scribes as “a diverse microcosm of the documented she “lived in hiding,” despite goods. “That’s going to send out a huge Security must develop a plan to achieve a world” due to the fact that over 27 percent the fact that the U.S. is a country where ripple effect throughout the whole “90 percent effectiveness rate for apprehen- of its population is foreign-born. “you’re taught to shine and to be the best economy” because businesses will see in- sions” of those trying to enter the country The audience also heard from Gabrielle you can be.” creases in sales and will lead to more people illegally through the southwestern border. Jackson of Alexandria, who came to the U.S. Members of the panel each gave argu- being hired. Also, immigrants would not be able to ap- as an undocumented immigrant from ments in favor comprehensive immigration Oakford, however, said that one of the ply for RPI status until such a plan has been Trinidad and Tobago when she was 9 years reform as well as explaining the bill that is costs of giving legal status and citizenship put into action. old. She recently received a two-year work currently being debated by the Senate Ju- to the immigrants that are currently docu- However, according to Kristian Ramos, authorization permit through the Deferred diciary Committee. mented would be able to access government the policy director of the 21st Century Bor- Action for Childhood Arrivals executive or- Patrick Oakford, a researcher at the Cen- social programs such as Social Security. der Initiative at NDN, a center-left think der signed by President Barack Obama last ter for American Progress, a liberal think- However, he said the Congressional Bud- tank, says that much progress has already year, which applies to undocumented im- tank, said that immigration reform is also get Office had found that the amount of been made in securing the U.S. border with migrants like her who came to the country tied to several other issues such as the taxes paid by these immigrants would be Mexico and some parts of it are already at as children. economy and job growth. larger than the amount of benefits that they a apprehension rate of 90 percent. Voters Head to Polls for Democratic Primary June 11 From Page 8 ing his time in office, from going after a Annandale, a graduate of Columbia Law didacy in September, Herring was al- climate change scientist at the University School and the father of two. He served as ready a candidate and House Minority Attorney General Cuccinelli pursue an of Virginia to suing the federal Environmen- an assistant U.S. attorney before deciding Leader Ward Armstrong was consider- ideological crusade that is out of step tal Protection Agency and taking on the fed- to run for elected office. Back in 2000, he ing a bid for the office himself. with the mainstream,” Herring said in eral in court. Last worked on Vice President ’s presi- Armstrong decided against a campaign, his campaign announcement. “Time af- month, Herring sent a letter to the public dential campaign. Then, in 2004, he was leaving the race between Herring and ter time, the attorney general has abused integrity section of the Department of Jus- assistant to vice presidential candidate John Fairfax. Since that time Fairfax has won the powers of his office and twisted the tice seeking an inquiry into financial deal- Edwards during John Kerry’s presidential a number of straw polls, gaining momen- law to advance his personal political ings between Virginia supplement maker campaign. Although this is Fairfax’s first tum in a race that has now become more agenda, which has been costly to tax- Star Scientific, McDonnell and Cuccinelli. campaign for elected office, he said his ex- competitive than many had anticipated. payers and costly to the credibility of the “The gifts and the cozy relationship be- perience as a law clerk and prosecutor “It is a shame that Ken Cuccinelli has office.” tween these individuals and this company makes him suited for office. repeatedly misused the powers of the Herring said he was inspired to run have raised serious concerns in Virginians’ “It’s not something I would have to learn office for partisan gains, and failed to when Cuccinelli issued a legal opinion minds, especially because Star Scientific has to do on the job,” said Fairfax during a can- make the protection of Virginia’s fami- early in his term that said the boards of business before the state,” said Herring in didates’ forum in March. “I know how to lies and businesses his number one pri- visitors at the state’s universities and a written statement. “Governor McDonnell win in that court. I know how to be suc- ority,” said Fairfax when he launched his colleges could not include sexual orien- and Attorney General Cuccinelli have cessful in the court. We need an attorney campaign last year. “That must, and will, tation as a part of their nondiscrimina- crossed a line.” general who has those tools, has that expe- change. As the only federal prosecutor tion policies. Herring said it was part of rience and has those skills.” in the race, I have the skills, experience, a pattern that Cuccinelli developed dur- JUSTIN FAIRFAX is a resident of When Fairfax formally announced his can- and energy to bring about that change.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ June 6-12, 2013 ❖ 9 Opinion

www.MountVernonGazette.com Respecting Parents’ Roles @MtVernonGazette An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered Parental notice is key board addressed appeals to reform our disci- stolen property would never be recovered if to homes and businesses. pline process to be less punitive and more hu- they didn’t jump on the kids to confess. That Published by to school mane and effective. It formed a special com- children would collude on false stories. Local Media Connection LLC munity committee of 40 members, about half They claim “justice” would be delayed be- 1606 King Street discipline reform. FCPS staff, and many others with expertise in cause we give them bad contact information, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 child behavior and development. The board but the school nurse typically is able to reach Free digital edition delivered to By Caroline G. Hemenway thus acknowledged that discipline and its ef- parents using information from the emergency your email box. Go to Fairfax Zero Tolerance Reform fects on our kids and their families was of keen contact form we carefully fill out each fall. A connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe interest to their constituents. form like this can be used for discipline issues. ost Fairfax County parents as- The committee met weekly for five months They argue parents should just trust princi- NEWS DEPARTMENT: To discuss ideas and concerns, sume that they will be called beginning last October, held five community pals to have their kids’ best interests at heart. Call: 703-778-9410 before their child is questioned forums, and sought input from experts, spend- Where, in all this, do principals trust parents? e-mail: M [email protected] for something that could ruin ing hundreds of hours of work. In March, it The cases keep rolling into us: Kids who wit- their academic career, just as they are when delivered 52 solid recommendations for nessed a fight now being charged with involve- Steven Mauren their kid is sick or injured. That is not the case. change, agreed to unanimously or by large ma- ment and suspended for as many as 10 days. Editor, 703-778-9415 On June 6, at its 7 p.m. meeting, the school jorities. The final report and recommendation Kids caught under the influence of marijuana [email protected] board is taking up several measures that would are located here: http://www.fcps.edu/dss/ now being recommended for expulsion and out Michael Lee Pope improve the school system’s disciplin- ips/srr/committee/index.shtml. of school for months. Children as young as 10 Reporter, 703-615-0960 ary process, among them an amend- The code of student behavior being charged with sexual assault for saying [email protected] Commentary @MichaelLeePope ment that would require school ad- (Student Rights and Responsibili- something about underwear. Children with ministrators to contact parents before ties) only requires that “the princi- Down Syndrome being coerced into signing Jeanne Theismann their child is interrogated or told to make or pal will make a reasonable effort to notify par- things they don’t understand. After the com- 703-778-9436 [email protected] sign statements for behavior that could lead ents or guardians at the earliest opportunity mittee presented its recommendations to the @TheismannMedia to a suspension or expulsion. There are clear regarding student disciplinary actions.” Too board at a March 20 work session, staff deliv- exceptions for cases of immediate danger and often, this happens only after school officials ered their version. Many items were similar, Jon Roetman Sports Editor, 703-224-3015 schools would remain safe and secure. have gathered enough so-called evidence to but key ones were omitted or opposed, like [email protected] Parental primacy — our right to determine “convict” students of incidents as minor as parent notification. Many principals then @jonroetman the fate of our own children — is on the docket classroom disruption or “defiance.” Meantime, fanned out to their schools arguing against it. Louise Krafft and it is up to us to claim it. there is nobody there to advocate for the child, They also lobbied against a recommendation Photographer Today, children across the county are pulled tell her she has a right to remain silent, or oth- to institute a proven intervention program [email protected] into administrator’s offices or school police erwise have her back. Worse, a shamefully dis- called Second Chance for first-time drug users offices and questioned, sometimes for hours, proportionate number of black, Latino, poor, like the successful one in Arlington County. ADVERTISING: For advertising information for incidents they’re implicated in or witness and disabled students are suspended or rec- (The majority of discipline hearings cases that e-mail: to. Large authority figures loom over them, ommended for expulsion. keep kids out of school for weeks are for first- [email protected] they report, and they are told things will go A critical committee recommendation asks time pot use.) The board is officially taking up Julie Ferrill better for them if they cooperate, especially if the board to make it policy that parents be the staff recommendations at the June 6 meet- Display Advertising, 703-778-9446 they spill the beans on schoolmates. They are notified before questioning to make sure they ing. School Board members Sandy Evans (Ma- [email protected] supposed to know they can leave or refuse to are part of the process from the very start. son) and Elizabeth Schultz (Springfield) have Helen Walutes answer, but all their lives, they’ve been told if While schools act “in loco parentis,” this only amendments supporting the committee’s par- Display Advertising, 703-224-3028 they leave the school building without permis- applies when parents are not there. By delay- ent notification recommendations. If we care [email protected] sion they will be punished. All their lives ing notification, administrators deliberately about being partners with schools, we must Andrea Smith they’ve been told to trust these school author- interfere with parents’ rights to raise and pro- make sure they get our support. Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 ity figures. Children comply. They say what tect their own children. We must contact all our elected school board [email protected] they feel they must just to get out of that in- Principals are the main opponents of parent members (at the www.FCPS.edu website) or Debbie Funk timidating situation, sometimes providing false notification. For the last year, many have told show up on June 6 to remind them just for National Sales confessions, as history shows. their staff and PTAs that schools would become whom they works. Us. Parents and guardians. 703-778-9444 One year ago, after years of community ad- imperiled if parents were notified. They claim Not principals. Us. The people most important [email protected] vocacy and two student suicides, the school parents would make their children lie. That to the lives of our own children. Publisher Jerry Vernon [email protected]

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CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 Circulation Manager: Ann Oliver Margaret, Patrick and Maureen Rita worked [email protected] Leslie and Mario Aleixo greet shoppers in their front together to sell off the remaining houseware yard during the community yard sale. items at the family home. A Connection Newspaper Yard Sale Season Dozens of families participated in a multi-family yard sale on Saturday, May 4, in Mount Vernon. From Waynewood to Collingwood Road, signs blossomed on light poles directing shoppers to the next sale.

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aturday, May 25, was a beautiful, albeit windy Sday on Mason Neck, and I had the honor of participating in a very moving ceremony con- ducted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Ser- vices and hosted by Gunston Hall, home of George Mason. The special citizenship ceremony included 51 new Americans, formerly of 28 different coun- tries. Commentary The program began with Mrs. Wylie Raab, First Regent of Gunston Hall, reminding the new

citizens that, “democracy is not a spectator sport.” Photo Contributed The presentation of colors was by local high school students, who are part of the U.S. Sea Cadet Corps, Alexandria Division, and then the national anthem was performed by the Mount Vernon Brass with ev- eryone joining in to sing. Sarah Taylor, District Director of the USCIS, led the new citizens in the Oath of Allegiance. There are State Sen. Puller was one of the speak- few moments that make one feel as patriotic as hear- ers at the citizenship ceremony at ing dozens of people recite that simple pledge to cut Gunston Hall on Saturday, May 25. their previous ties and loyalties and declare fidelity to the U.S. One shining example was a young man, cal elections?” he asked. formerly of Ghana, who has already been serving After walking the audience through the responsi- the U.S. as a Marine Lance Corporal. When asked bilities placed upon the citizen, he ended with a quote during his interview what it will be like to become from President Obama, “For more than two centu- an American citizen, he remarked “Just like being a ries, this nation has been a beacon of hope and op- Marine — awesome!” portunity ... generation after generation of immi- David Mercer, a George Mason descendent and grants have come to these shores because they be- Alexandria lawyer, was the ceremony’s keynote lieve that in America all things are possible.” speaker. Mercer is a direct descendent of John Mer- After David, I had the honor of speaking and shared cer, the uncle and guardian of George Mason. David a little Memorial Day history with everyone. Three gave a moving and patriotic speech. He did a great years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the job of telling the new citizens the importance of par- Grand Army of the Republic established Decoration ticipation in democracy, quoting Supreme Court Jus- Day. General John A. Logan declared Decoration Day tice Louis Brandeis, “The only title in our democracy should be observed on May 30. The first large obser- superior to that of President is the title of citizen.” vation was held that year at Arlington Cemetery. He went on to say that the process of democracy General and Mrs. Grant presided over the ceremo- in order to succeed depends on all of us. “To protect nies. Members of Grand Army of the Republic mean- freedoms and liberty — we as citizens must partici- dered through the cemetery placing flowers on the pate in the democratic process and in our communi- graves of both Union and Confederate soldiers. Me- ties. How else will our elected officials hear us un- morial Day was finally declared a national holiday less we actively engage in our federal, state and lo- in 1971, designated to be the last Monday in May.

At Ribbon- Cutting Military Child Education Coalition board member Patricia Shinseki distributes MCEC coins to Mount Vernon High School students. The U.S. Department of Education cel- ebrated the open- ing of an art and writing exhibit of works by military- connected students

Photo Contributed Photo in April at its headquarters in Washington, D.C. Following a presentation by the Marine Corps JROTC Color Guard from Mount Vernon High School, students from the school performed vocals, bagpipes and original poetry.

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June 11, 2013 ….” with my report on my use of a Act of The voters of House District 44 sound meter at the OLDA. Ms. Goodwill deserve a good, godly, moral Detweiler stated that “the sound choice. If we do not give it to them, [from dogs in the OLDA] flows To the Editor: who will? down the hill and across the prop- When I was driving to work this To review my offer in its entirety, erty line.” What hill? The eleva- morning (Thursday, May 30) visit www.mountvernonstates tion of Westgrove Park closest to around 8:15 a.m., three young man.com. River Towers is about the same as adults had stopped traffic in both that of the River Towers property. directions on the George Washing- Joseph A. Glean Moreover, while sound does radi- ton Parkway just north of the Shell Prospective candidate for the ate outwardly from its source, Station and south of Old Town. Sit- Virginia House of Delegates, sound intensity diminishes as the ting in this back-up, all I could see District 44. square of the distance. Imagine were the three persons walking you are within a building next to across the parkway in front of lines the end zone of a football field. of stationary cars. My initial You look to the opposite end zone thought was a jogger trying to Who Speaks which abuts the end zone of an- cross the parkway had been hit. For Majority? other football field. At the far end Slowly, as the line of cars crept zone of the second football field, forward, I saw the real cause of To the Editor: a dog is barking. Is this a distur- the back-up. Mary Jo Detweiler’s letter bance worth complaining about? A beaver wanted to get to the [“Nothing Secret about Friends This is the distance from the OLDA other side of the George Washing- Group”] in last week’s Gazette to the nearest River Towers build- ton Parkway and the three young characterized my letters as “rants.” ing. My prior letter pointed out, adults must have been jogging on Since my letters typically provide with photographic evidence, that the bicycle path and stopped the documented facts, they are hardly only 14 windows of one River traffic, saving this beaver’s life. By “rants.” Notably Ms. Detweiler’s Towers building are visible from the time I drove by the beaver, he/ letter disagreed with my allegation the OLDA. The allegation of a sig- she had nearly reached the coun- that the so-called “Friends of nificant sound disturbance requir- try club side of the parkway. Westgrove Park” (FOWP) is a se- ing remediation is pure fiction. I don’t know the identities of the cret organization and, in so doing, Each of us in the Mount Vernon three persons. provided an e-mail address per- community lives with unwanted Seeing this act of goodwill made mitting readers to be added to a disturbances. I live across the my day complete, and it was still list of those who receive their “oc- street from my community’s pool not 8:30 a.m. casional communications.” I am and tennis courts. I often hear the The National Park Service may unaware of this information being sounds of tennis balls being hit late want to consider adding a new previously offered the general into the evening. I wouldn’t think sign at this location alerting driv- public. Apparently, my “rant” to complain and demand that the ers to the potential of a beaver served a useful purpose. If you are courts be closed at dusk, particu- crossing the road. just curious and want to do noth- larly since they were there when ing more than sign up to monitor my house was built. Ms. Paul Cooksey FOWP’s activities, you should Detweiler’s solution at Westgrove Mount Vernon specify in your e-mail that FOWP Park? In the same letter, she incon- should not count you as a sup- sistently (1) expresses the desire porter. to “maintain” the alleged “wildlife Candidacy Ms. Detweiler speculated that corridor between Mt. Vernon Dis- her advocacy against the Off-Leash trict Park and Dyke Marsh,” and Offered Dog Area (OLDA) “annoy[s]” me. (2) requests installation of “sound I defend Ms. Detweiler’s right to To the Editor: barriers.” If there were, in fact, the state her personal opinion. What “wildlife corridor” Ms. Detweiler Del. Scott Surovell (D-44) is ex- does annoy me and others is her pected to be re-elected in Novem- claims exists, wouldn’t “sound bar- persistent effort to convey the false riers” block it? In fact, as pointed ber, and rumor has it, the Repub- impression that her views are licans do not intend to oppose. out in previous letters, there is no shared by a significant percentage such wildlife corridor. Between The following excerpt — a snap- of Mount Vernon residents. The shot of my opinion on the subject Mount Vernon District Park and FOWP name was clearly chosen to Dyke Marsh the following barriers — comes from a letter, delivered suggest an affiliation with earlier this week, to Chairman Jay to such a wildlife corridor exist: Westgrove Park. The Fairfax The Mount Vernon District Park McConville, Fairfax GOP: County Park Authority (FCPA) “Virginia is teetering on the edge bike path, Fort Hunt Road, the does not recognize such affiliation. fence surrounding Westgrove Park, of a moral crisis. We are under at- This is true even though FCPA has tack on all fronts, by those intend- the four-lane George Washington no specific criteria to so recognize Parkway and its bike path. The ing to corrupt and forever alter the an organization. A FCPA official conscience, character, and destiny parkway and Fort Hunt Road informed me that they apply “com- aren’t part of a “wildlife corridor.” of our Commonwealth. mon sense” to such determina- “We cannot simply stand by and Rather, they are animal “killing tions. Common sense has led them fields” as evidenced by numerous do nothing … If there are no other to conclude (correctly) that FOWP takers, I urge you to consider the dead animal carcasses frequently should not be so recognized. found there. possibility of listing me as your Ms. Detweiler also took issue nominee. The deadline is 7 p.m., The Master Plan for Westgrove Park should include the OLDA as Write a permanent feature. This is what the vast majority of Mount Vernon The Gazette welcomes views on any public issue. The deadline for all material is noon Friday. Letters must be signed. Include home address residents want. and home and business numbers. Letters are routinely edited for libel, grammar, good taste and factual errors. H. Jay Spiegel Email [email protected] Mount Vernon

14 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ June 6-12, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People SFDC Names New Marketing Manager Southeast Fairfax Development Corporation has named Lindsey A. Doane as its new marketing and communications manager. Lindsey’s experience in Fairfax County includes serving as an in- tern for Chairman Sharon Bulova of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, as well as working as a camp director for the Fairfax County Park Authority. A lifelong resident of Oakton, Lindsey attended Fairfax County Public Schools and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology. Lindsey graduated magna cum laude with honors in political sci- ence from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pa., where she worked with Envision Lehigh Valley and the Lehigh Valley Economic Devel- opment Corporation as a focus group leader for community meet- ings concerning the future direc- tion of the region. SFDC is a non-profit organiza- tion established to revitalize the Richmond Highway corridor from the Capital Beltway to Fort Belvoir. Visit www.sfdc.org.

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Prom court princesses Jane Esther Mann, Prom court prince Robert Decarei-Nelson, Prom court prin- Heller and Emily Whitworth. cess Sabrina Evans and Mount Vernon High School principal Nardos King. Kelly Loftus and Tamara Warren Hollywood Nights at Mount Vernon Prom

Edna Conteh Keyana Dunn Raven Woody, Jennifer Amuiaw and Gabbi Jones relax samples a choco- Photos by with sodas outside the Sheraton National Hotel ballroom late covered Louise Krafft/ Chandria De Lilly, Antoinette Hagood and at the May 31 prom. strawberry. The Gazette Daryl Newton Bulletin Board

Email announcements to gazette@ Shenandoah Road. Features a Colonial Republican Women plus $20 for supplies. Register at connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is TUESDAY/JUNE 11 presentation by John Philip Colletta Meeting. 6:30-9 p.m. at Virginia www.greenspring.org or call 703- Thursday at noon. Basic Home Maintenance To-Dos. entitled “Hacks and Hookers and Hills Administration Center, 6520 642-5173. 1 p.m. at Hollin Hall Senior Center, Putting Up Pickles: Snares of Diana Lane. Refreshments will be 1500 Shenandoah Road. Learn how Yesteryear’s English.” Free. Visit served. E-mail VOLUNTEERS NEEDED THURSDAY/JUNE 6 to fix typical household problems. www.MVGenealogy.org or 703-866- [email protected] The Mount Vernon Adult Day Do More in 24. 4-6 p.m. at St. Aidan’s Free, reservations required, 703-765- 2478. or 703-624-3252. Health Care Program needs a Episcopal Church, 8531 Riverside 4573. volunteer to greet people and answer Road. Good Shepherd Housing and phones one day per week from 10:30 WEDNESDAY/JUNE 19 FRIDAY-SUNDAY/JULY 26-28 a.m. - noon to star as soon as Family Services is hosting a free SATURDAY/JUNE 15 event to raise awareness and funds County Forum. 7-9 p.m. at South Fort Hunt High School 50th possible. Contact Fairfax County’s for homeless families. Will include Workshop: DIY Plant Markers. County Center, 8350 Richmond Anniversary. Celebrate the school’s Volunteer Solutions at 703-324-5406, chalk drawing, door prizes, music 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Green Spring Highway, Conference Room 221. 50th anniversary with events every TTY 703-449-1186, and more. Donations of books Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. Share ideas on ensuring the county day. To have access to all the [email protected], encouraged. 703-768-9404. Look at creative ideas for plant labels continues to be a liveable,lifelong information and events, register at or visit Volunteer Solutions at from frugal to decorative and then community for its growing older www.fhhs-alum.org. There will be www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ use your creativity to make some to population. Visit gatherings at local restaurants, olderadultservices and click on FRIDAY/JUNE 7 take home. $35/person. Register at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults dinner and dancing, music and more. volunteers. Documentary Showing. 7 p.m. at www.greenspring.org or call 703- or 703-324-5411 to register. There will be a cook-out on Sunday MVUC Hollin Hall Fireplace Room. 642-5173. at Fort Hunt Park, vintage car show, Community Day. 1-5 p.m. at Martin live entertainment by local bands Watch “12th and Delaware,” where FRIDAY/JUNE 21 the two sides of the abortion debate Luther King Jr. Community Park, including alumni of the school. For a Correction literally face one another in Fort 8115 Fordson Road. Enjoy food, Golf Tournament. 2 p.m. at Ft. list of hotels and full event listings, Pierce, Fla. Free. 703-721-0595. moonbounce, train, finger printng Belvoir Golf Course. Register for the visit www.fhhs-alum.org. In last week’s “West services, music and more to celebrate Fairfax County NAACP Inaugural Potomac Choral Department Gum Springs 180-years. Golf Tournament. $100/golfer. MONDAY/JUNE 10 Rental clubs available. Includes SATURDAY/JULY 29 To Present ‘Playlist,’” the list dinner. Visit fairfaxnaacp.org for Enchanted Miniature Dish Garden of participating schools Open House. 3-5 p.m. at Stratford TUESDAY/JUNE 18 Landing Elementary. Celebrate the more. Workshop. 9:30-11:30 a.m. at should have included Belle years of service to the school and Mount Vernon Genealogical Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Society Meeting. 1 p.m. at Hollin Spring Road. Create a little mini View Elementary School. community by retiring principal and THURSDAY/JUNE 27 four teachers. Free. Hall Senior Center, 1500 garden to take home. $45/person 18 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ June 6-12, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment

218 N. Lee St., Suite 101, have walk around the estate, and learn created 2D and 3D artworks on the about canine life at Mount Vernon. themes of pride and equality. Hours $5/for the tour plus the general are Wednesday through Saturday 11 admission for owners. Dogs are free. a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday from noon-5 Visit www.mountvernon.org or 703- p.m. Visit www.facebook.com/ 780-2000. WorkhouseStudio4 for more. Art Exhibit. “Music In Art” art exhibit June 7 through June 30 at Del Ray THURSDAY/JUNE 6 Artisans gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Garden Stroll and Tea. 1-3 p.m. at Ave. Artists explore how songs, music Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green genres influences their art in various/ Spring Road. Tour some of the mixed media. Visit gardens with a master gardener www.TheDelRayArtisans.org for docent who will tell stories of Green more. Spring past and present. Afterwards, Art Exhibit. Through Sunday, July 14, enjoy a traditional English afternoon see “Hair Apparent” in the tea served in the 1784 historic house. Athenaeum Gallery, 201 Prince St. It $28. Call 703-914-7987 to register. is a multimedia exhibit featuring Do More in 24. 4-6 p.m. at St. Aidan’s sculpture, photography, performance Episcopal Church, 8531 Riverside and assemblage. Free. Road. Good Shepherd Housing and Art Exhibit. Open through Aug. 3, Family Services is hosting a free “Living Legends of Alexandria: event to raise awareness and funds African American Activists” is on for homeless families. Will include display at the Alexandria Black chalk drawing, door prizes, music History Museum, 601 Wythe St. Free. and more. Local author Alexis Conti Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.- will read from her new book. 4 p.m. Visit Donations of books encouraged. 703- www.alexblackhistory.org or 703- 768-9404. 746-4356. D-Day Remembrance. 6-8 p.m. at

Photo by Distillery Open. George Washington’s Market Square. Memorabilia from Distillery and Gristmill open through World War II will be on display. Free. Oct. 1. $17/adult, $8/child, 5 and 703-489-7717. under are free. Story Time. 10:30 a.m. or 3 p.m. at Occupied City: Life in Civil War Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St.

Chris Banks Alexandria Exhibition. At The Children ages 3-5 can enjoy stories, Lyceum, Alexandria’s History activities and more. Free. Museum, 201 South Washington Registration required, 703-746-1702 Street. Open daily through ext. 5. September, this exhibit traces life in Little One-Ders. 11:15 a.m. at Beatley Alexandria following Virginia’s Library, 5005 Duke St. Children ages Playwright Michael Hollinger, second from left, joins actors Susan Lynskey, Paul Morella decision to secede from the Union in 12-23 months can enjoy stories and and Helen Hedman for a talk back following the June 1 performance of “Ghost writer” May 1861. See how Robert E. Lee’s more. Registration required, 703- hometown was transformed literally 746-1702 ext. 5. at MetroStage. overnight from a prosperous Friends’ Book Sale. 1:15 p.m. at commercial port into a supply, Burke Library, 4701 Seminary Road. hospital, and transportation center Buy books and help support the for the Union Army, and find out why library. 703-746-1704. Alexandria became a destination for Paws to Read. 5:30 p.m. at Beatley Playwright Visits for Talk Back seeking freedom. Library, 5005 Duke St. Children in Explore the experiences of grades 1-6 can read to friendly dogs. Alexandrians and others who lived Registration required, 703-746-1702 Hollinger and his wife, actress Megan Bellwoar, here during this time, as well as x5. ‘Ghost-Writer’ extended period photographs and collections Writing Triage. 6:30 p.m. at Beatley currently reside in Philadelphia and had not seen a items. Open Monday through Library, 5005 Duke St. Get a resume to June 16. production of the play for several years. Bellwoar Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and or writing project reviewed and get originated the role of Myra at the Arden Theatre in Sunday, from 1-5 p.m. Admission $2. suggestions on how to improve it. Visit www.alexandriahistory.org or Free. 703-746-1742 to register. 2010. call 703-746-4994. Pajama Party. 7 p.m. at Burke Branch ichael Hollinger, the playwright behind “For an actor to actually get to discuss a play, a Life Drawing. Del Ray Artisans offers a Library, 4701 Seminary Road. “Ghost-Writer,” paid a visit to Alexandria role, an experience with the playwright is really a range of open life drawing sessions to Children ages 3-7 can come dressed M hone figure drawing skills. Drop-in in their favorite outfit/pajamas and to see the MetroStage production of his gift,” Griffin said. “I am just sorry our director John with your supplies to draw our live listen to stories. Free. 703-746-1704. play and participate in a Talk Back following the June Vreeke, who lives in Seattle, was not here to experi- models. Fee: $8-12. View the Garden Stroll & Tea. 1-3 p.m., at at 1 performance. ence the interest, the enthusiasm and the deep re- calendar at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green www.TheDelRayArtisans.org. Spring Road. Tour demonstration “It is very exciting to have a playwright attend a spect the playwright, the actors and the audience all The West End Farmers Market will gardens with a master gardener production of his play on your stage,” said had for the work on our stage.” run Sundays from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. docent; afterwards, enjoy a MetroStage artistic director Carolyn Griffin. “The Talk “Ghost-Writer” has been extended through June 16. through November. Located at Ben traditional English afternoon tea Brenman Park, browse food, crafts served in a 1784 historic house. Ages Back was quite riveting as he and the actors talked For tickets or more information call 703-548-9044 or and more. Visit 13 and older. $28. 703-914-7987 or about what influenced his work and the actors spoke visit www.metrostage.org. www.westendfarmersmarket.org for www.greenspring.org. of favorite moments in the play and provided insights more. Twilight Concert. 7:30-8:30 p.m. at — Jeanne Theismann John Carlyle Park, 300 John Carlyle into each of their characters.” St. Concert by the Alexandria Singers SUMMER CAMPS and others. Free. 703-746-5592. Mt. Vernon Community Children’s Theatre Summer Camp. Children Calendar can participate in either a one-week FRIDAY/JUNE 7 all-day session July 22-26 or a two- Friends’ Book Sale. 10:15 a.m. at E-mail announcements to Art Exhibit. Through Sunday, June 16, 4:30 p.m. and at the Horticulture week session, with the option of Burke Library, 4701 Seminary Road. [email protected]. see artwork by Sandy LeBrun-Evans Center are Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.- either morning, afternoon or all day Buy books and help support the Photos and artwork are encouraged. and Danny Conant at Multiple 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, noon-4:30 from July 1-12 (no 4th) or July 29- library. 703-746-1704. Deadline is Thursday at noon. Exposures Gallery in the Torpedo p.m. Visit Aug. 9. Children will learn about all Basic Gardening: Herb Gardening. Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St. potomacvalleywatercolorists.org for aspects of theatre through games, 1:30-2:30 p.m.at Green Spring Free. Hours are Thursdays from more. rehearsals and a final showcase. Visit Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. ONGOING noon-9 p.m., all other days from 10 Art Exhibit. Through Tuesday, June www.mvcct.org/camps.php or 703- This overview of herbs will cover the Summer Classes. Art at the Center, a.m.-6 p.m. Visit 25, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at River Farm 360-0686. basics of herb gardening including 2804 Sherwood Hall Lane. Children www.torpedofactory.org for more. Gardens, East Blvd. Come see The American Backstage Company site selection, planning, preparation ages 6-10 can participate. Register at Student Design Competition. Come “Elegance of Spring.” is offering a variety of summer and plant selection. $10/person. www.artatthecenter.org or 703-201- see Woodlawn transformed from a Art Exhibit. Eight painters, including classes and workshops, many which Register at www.greenspring.org or 1250. historic house museum into a Alexandria artist Christine Gray, have are free. Located at 5380 Eisenhower call 703-642-5173. Code: 290 282 Theater Performance. MetroStage, comfortable and stylish home for been selected as finalists for the Ave. Visit 2701. 1201 N. Royal St., presents “Ghost- 21st century living. Through Sunday, Bethesda Painting Awards. Their www.americanbackstage.com for a Comedy. 8 p.m. or midnight at Old Writer.” Performances are Thursday June 16. $20. Call 703-780-4000. works will be on display through full listing. Town Theater, 815 King St. Jonathan and Friday at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 5 Watercolor Exhibit. Through Sunday, June 29 at Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Kite performs. Buy tickets at June 23, see “Paintings of the Ave., Suite E, Bethesda. Free. Gallery www.oldtowntheater1914.com/ p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 SATURDAYS THROUGH JUNE 29 p.m. and 7 p.m. through Sunday, Potomac Valley Watercolorist” at hours are from noon-6 p.m. home.html or 703-544-5313. June 16. Tickets are $45-$55; $25/ Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Wednesday through Saturday. Art Walking Tour Devoted to Dogs. 10 Music Performance. 9:30 p.m. at Old Spring Road. Hours at the Historic Exhibit. Through Sunday, June 30, a.m. at Mount Vernon Estate. All student. Visit www.metrostage.org or See Calendar, Page 20 703-548-9044 for tickets. 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From Page 19 Jog Town Theater, 815 King St. Hear Blue Hike Dogs. Buy tickets at www.oldtowntheater1914.com/ home.html or 703-544-5313. Opening Reception. 7-10 p.m. see Swim the “Music In Art” art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery, 2704 Mount Play Vernon Ave. Artists explore how songs, music genres influences their art in various/mixed media. Visit Awesome daily small group adventures in fresh air www.TheDelRayArtisans.org for more. & open spaces for puppies to seniors. Includes pick- Music Performance. Fuse Box will perform 4-6 p.m. at the Virginia up/drop-off. Please call for free consultation! Florist at Hollin Hall Shopping Center, 7908 Fort Hunt Road. Free. Linda at 703-650-5115 • www.fundogfitness.com 703-765-0701.

SATURDAY/JUNE 8 Program. Mount Calvary Baptist Church, located at 2221 Emmett Drive. Come to a community/health day program. Rain date June 29. www.mountcalvarybaptist.com. Mrs. Madison’s Ball. 8-11 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St. Enjoy live music, special dessert collation and a cash bar. $45/ advance; $50/door if available. Visit www.gadsbystavern.org or 703-746- 4242. Civil War Fort Day. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site, 4301 W. Braddock Road. Watch re- enactors set up camp, lead drills and more. Tours will be at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. $2/person or $5/family. Visit www.fortward.org or 703-746-4848. Friends’ Book Sale. 10:15 a.m. at Burke Library, 4701 Seminary Road. Buy books and help support the library. 703-746-1704. Saturday Stories. 11 a.m. at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. All ages can enjoy stories and songs. Free. 703- 746-1702. Saturday Matinee. 1:30 p.m. at ‘Music In Art’ Duncan Library, 2501 Exhibit runs June 7-30 at Del Ray Artisans gallery. Opening reception Commonwealth Ave. Watch a family scheduled for Friday, June 7, 7-10 p.m. This all-member exhibit explores friendly movie. Free. 703-746-1783. the relationship between music and art by showcasing artists’ interpretations Watercolor Workshop: of music in art in a variety of media. Celebrate Music In Art and find out Backgrounds. 9:30-3:30 p.m. at what songs, musical artists, and musical genres have influenced Del Ray Ar- Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. A demonstration by tisans members’ artwork. Visit www.TheDelRayArtisans.org. watercolor artist Carolyn Grosse Gawarecki followed by a workshop session in painting gray-background florals for intermediate and 12 can register to read aloud to a Book Signing. 2 p.m. at Barnes and experienced beginners; bring a bag reading therapy dog. Registration Noble Potomac Yard, 3561 Jeff Davis lunch. $72/person. Register at required, 703-339-4610. Highway. Stephen Harding will www.greenspring.org or call 703- Hear at Martha’s. 2 p.m. at Martha discuss and then sign copies of his 642-5173. Code: 290 230 4901. Washington Library, 6614 Fort Hunt book “The Last Battle: When U.S. and Comedy. 8 p.m. or midnight at Old Road. Ages 13 and up can hear local German Soldiers Joined Forces in the Town Theater, 815 King St. Jonathan poets read and discuss their work. Waning Hours of World War II in Kite performs. Buy tickets at Free. 703-768-6700. www.oldtowntheater1914.com/ Europe.” Book Sale. home.html or 703-544-5313. 10 a.m. at Kingstowne Grand Opening and Free Classes. Library, 6500 Landsdowne Center. JUNE 8-17 Find items for all ages. 703-339- Free yoga classes start at 8:30 a.m. at JFK Presidential Yacht Tours. Take Radiance Yoga, 701 Prince St. Walk- 4610. Wag A Tale. a free tour of Honey Fitz, located at ins welcome. Visit www.radiance- 10:30-11:30 a.m. at yoga.net or 703-535-8282. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre. Children ages 5- See Calendar, Page 22

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From Page 20 Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. Hear about how women in the North and South leapt into the war Family Fun Alexandria City Marina adjacent to effort by raising funds through Founders Park, 351 N. Union St. Visit charity fairs and how fundraising Good Shepherd Housing & Family Services is host- www.visitalexandriava.com/ empowered the women who ing a free event to raise awareness and funds for honeyfitz or 703-746-3301. organized them. $28. Call 703-941- homeless families Thursday, June 6, 4-6 p.m. Art at the 7987 for reservations. Center will be hosting chalk drawing as part of the fes- JUNE 8-29 Performance. Marc Cohn performs tivities. Local author, Alexis Conti will read from her with Rebecca Pidgeon at 7:30 p.m. at new book “One Blue Shoe” and will donate 30 percent Theater Performance. See The Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 of the proceeds of the book sales from that day to Good “Twentieth Century”at the Little Mount Vernon Ave. $45. Visit Shepherd Housing. Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St. www.Birchmere.com or 703-549- A family-friendly event including chalk drawing, Performances Wednesdays through 7500. door prizes, music, a visit from the fire department and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 Watershed Friendly Garden Tour. more. Books will also be collected to be given to chil- p.m. Visit www.thelittletheatre.com 1-5 p.m. around Mount Vernon, or 703-683-0496 for tickets or dren in need. All the money raised stays in the including Mount Vernon Unitarian community. This event will be held at St. Aidan’s Epis- information. Church, two schools, a community copal Church, 8531 Riverside Road. Call garden and several homes. The tour 703-768-9404. SATURDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 8-30 highlights facilities that feature rain gardens, native plants, solar panels Art Exhibit. See the exhibit “Food: and more. Visit www.fairfax Friend or Foe,” which examines the county.gov/nvswcd/gardentour.htm complex relationship we have with for a list of locations. Free, and can 12-23 months can enjoy stories and farmers’ markets. Free. 703-746- Fort Hunt Road. Adults can discuss food. Showcases 19 works by artists be started at any location on the list. more. Registration required, 703- 1704. “The Known World” by Edward P. from all over the country. Free. Civil War Sunday. 1-5 p.m. at 746-1702 ext. 5. Child and Me Yoga. 10:30 a.m. at Jones. Free. 703-768-6700. Located at Target Gallery, Torpedo Alexandria Archaeology Museum, Baby Rhyme Time. 11:30 a.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Mother Goose Time. 10:15 a.m. at Factory, 105 N. Union St. Visit 105 N. Union St., #327. See an Beatley Central Library, 5005 Duke Landsdowne Centre. Children ages 1- Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen www.torpedofactory.org/target. original May 26, 1861, edition of St. Children up to 11 months with 3 can use yoga poses to imitate St. Children ages 12-24 months can “The New-York Tribune” detailing adult. Free. 703-746-1702. animals and more. Bring a yoga mat enjoy games, rhymes and more. Free. Read, Sing & Play Baby. 4 p.m. at or beach towel. Free. Registration 703-746-1703. SUNDAY/JUNE 9 Colonel Elmer Ellsworth’s death in Alexandria, a Peeps diorama Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen required, 703-339-4610. Time For 2s. 10:30 a.m. at Beatley Sunday Film Fest. 2 p.m. at Central illustrating Ellsworth’s death, a St. Children up to 11 months can Books and Ideas. 7:30 p.m. at Library, 5005 Duke St. Children age Library, 5005 Duke St. Free. Watch cocked and loaded Wickham musket enjoy stories and more. Free. 703- Sherwood Library, 2501 Sherwood 24-36 months can enjoy stories and “Calendar Girls.” Visit discarded in a privy during the 746-1703. Hall Lane. Call for title. Free. 703- more. Free. Registration required, www.alexandria.lib.va.us or 703- 1860s, and more. Free. Visit Interfaith Book Club. 7 p.m. at 765-3645. 703-746-1702 ext. 5. 746-1702. www.alexandriaarchaeology.org or Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Read Tuesday Tots. 11 a.m. at Burke Bike Day. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. during the call 703.746.4399. nonfiction works that strive to find Branch Library, 4701 Seminary Road. West End Farmers Market at Ben common ground through recognizing TUESDAY/JUNE 11 Children ages 2-3 can enjoy stories Brenman Park. Local Motion and and celebrating common values. Second Tuesday Book Group. 7 and more. Free. 703-746-1704. Arlington Rides will be at the market MONDAY/JUNE 10 Free. Call 703-746-1743 for title. p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Stories to Grow On. 11 a.m. at giving out biking maps and goodies. Meet the Artists. 10 a.m.-noon at Let’s Talk Books. 7 p.m. at Barrett Landsdowne Centre. Discuss “Ladies Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen Used bikes will be for sale, and River Farm. Meet the artists of “The Branch Library, 717 Queen St. of Liberty” by Cokie Roberts. Free. St. Children age 2 and up can enjoy repairs will be offered by Phoenix Elegance of Spring.” For more Discuss “Bossy Pants” by Tina Fey. Visit secondtuesdaybook stories and more. Free. 703-746- Bikes. Visit www.westendfarmers information, call 703-768-5700 or Free. 703-746-1703. group.blogspot.com or 703-339- 1703. market.org for more. visit www.ahs.org. Summer Cooking. 7 p.m. at Burke 4610. Baby Rhyme Time. 11:30 a.m. at All the Fair Ladies: Civil War Library, 4701 Seminary Road. Learn Evening Book Group. 7 p.m. at Little One-Ders. 10:30 a.m. at Beatley See Calendar, Page 23 Fundraisers. 1-3 p.m. at Green Library, 5005 Duke St. Children ages how to use produce bought at local Martha Washington Library, 6614

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From Page 24 make it into a Free tours on Father’s Day for all handmade fathers and grandfathers at the storybook to Carlyle House Historic Park, 121 N. Beatley Central Library, 5005 Duke St. take home. Fairfax St. $5/adults; $3/children Children up to 11 months with adult. Pride Party ages 5-12. Contact [email protected] Free. 703-746-1702. Reception. 6-9 or call 703-549-2997. Paws to Read. 5:30 p.m. at Duncan p.m. the artists Hair-Centric Events. Noon-4 p.m. at Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. of Studio 4, Old Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Holly Bass Children in grades 1-6 can read to Town, 218 N. will perform “Come Clean,” a friendly dogs. Registration required, Lee St., Suite ritualized performance in which 703-746-1705. 101, have strangers are invited to wash the Game Night. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library, created 2D and artist’s hair and engage in structured 5005 Duke St. Children ages 8-12 3D artworks on dialogue. Poet and performance artist can play with their friends. Free. 703- the themes of Shelly Bell will become a touchable 746-1702. pride and art exhibit, allowing others to explore equality. Hours her hair and identity. Amber Robles WEDNESDAY/JUNE 12 are Wednesday Gordon will invite attendees to through participate in her elaborate Hair Rising Words, Rising Images. 10:30 Saturday 11 Shrine. Free. Visit nvfaa.org or 703- a.m. at Sherwood Library, 2501 a.m.-7 p.m. and 548-0035. Sherwood Hall Lane. Discuss “Night” Sunday from Sunday Film Fest. 2 p.m. at Central by Elie Wiesel. For children ages 12- noon-5 p.m. Visit Library, 5005 Duke St. Free. Watch 17. Free. 703-76-3645. www.facebook.com/ “The Bucket List.” Visit Older Adults Book Group. 2 p.m. at WorkhouseStudio4 www.alexandria.lib.va.us or 703- Kingstowne Center for Active Adults, for more. 746-1702. 6500 Landsdowne Centre. Discuss Book Signing Father’s Day Celebration. 8:30 “Years of Wonder” by Geraldine and a.m.-1 p.m. during the West End Brooks. Free. 703-339-4610. Discussion. 4 Farmers Market at Ben Brenman Mother Goose Time. 10:15 a.m. at p.m. at The Park. Fathers can get their picture Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen Gallery at taken with a throne, a crown and St. Children ages 12-24 months can Convergence. robe. Visit enjoy games, rhymes and more. Free. Mike Stavlund www.westendfarmersmarket.org . 703-746-1703. will sign and Film. 2 p.m. at Beatley Library, 5005 Time For 2s. 10:30 a.m. at Beatley discuss his book Duke St. Watch “Bucket List.” Free. Library, 5005 Duke St. Children age “The Reshaping 703-746-1702. 24-36 months can enjoy stories and of Faith in a Year more. Free. Registration required, of Grief.” Free. 703-746-1702 ext. 5. Workshop: THROUGH JUNE 16 Stories to Grow On. 11 a.m. at DIY Plant Art Exhibit. See “Under the Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen Markers. 9:30- Microscope” at Potomac Fiber Arts St. Children age 2 and up can enjoy 11:30 a.m. at Gallery, Torpedo Factory Art Center, stories and more. Free. 703-746- Green Spring 105 N. Union St. In the exhibit, 1703. Gardens, 4603 artists draw inspiration from small Spanish Story Time. 1 p.m. at Emmet Swimming Album Debut Green Spring life forms, sub-atomic particles and Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. All Fairfax’s emmet swimming is celebrating the release of “This Kid Walks Into A Bar…”, their first Road. Look at other items we cannot see with the abilities and all levels can join in for studio album release in more than a decade. The album features five new songs along with two creative ideas for naked eye. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. stories. Free. 703-746-1702. plant labels from except Thursdays when it is open 1-9 Matinee Series. 4 p.m. at Burke previously unreleased tracks from emmet’s earlier years. The new songs were recorded and produced by emmet’s longtime producer, mentor and friend, frugal to p.m. Visit www.potomacfiber Branch Library, 4701 Seminary Road. decorative and artsgallery.com for more. Watch “The Hobbit.” Free. 703-746- Washington Area Music Hall of Fame Producer, Marco Delmar. The result is vintage emmet swim- ming, seven songs that cross genres, themes and styles and refuse to be put into a conventional then use your 1704. creativity to box of style or chronology. The band will celebrate the release of “This Kid Walks Into a Bar...” Lego Family Night. 7 p.m. at Beatley make some to MONDAY/JUNE 17 Library, 5005 Duke St. The whole by playing an album release party on Saturday, June 15 at the Birchmere at 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave. take home. $35/ Music Performance. See Tommy family can enjoy an evening of Showtime is 7:30 p.m., all ages, tickets are $20. Visit www.birchmere.com. person. Register Emmanuel with Anthony Snape at creative play. Free. 703-746-1702. at 7:30 p.m. at The Birchmere Music www.greenspring.org Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. $45. THURSDAY/JUNE 13 or call 703-642- Visit www.Birchmere.com or 703- 746-1702 ext. 5. “Conscious Evolution” by Denise 5173. 549-7500. Lecture. 7:30-9 p.m. at Green Spring Tasting Party: Coffee Cupping. 10 Evening Storytime. 7 p.m. at Martha Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. Crime Prevention Tips. 5 p.m. at Philipbar at Margaret W. and Joseph Burke Library, 4701 Seminary Road. L. Fisher Art Gallery, located in the a.m.-noon at Green Spring Gardens, Washington Library, 6614 Fort Hunt The Potowmack chapter of the 4603 Green Spring Road. Taste a Road. Children ages 1-5 can wear Virginia Native Plant Society will The ACPD Crime Prevention Officer Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & will give tips on how to stay safe at Arts Center, 3001 N. Beauregard St. selection of specialty brews to discern pajamas and enjoy stories and discuss “Celebrating the Natural the nuances that give each a activities about bedtime. Free. Communities of VA,” including plant home, on vacation and even around The exhibit blends nature with the city. Free. 703-746-1704. science and technology. Visit signature flavor and hear the story of Registration required, 703-768-6700. roots and their fungal partners. Free. coffee’s transformation from bean to 703-642-5173. Library Speed Dating. 7 p.m. at www.nvcc.edu/schlesingercenter. Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Book Tango Performance. 7 p.m. at beverage. Reception. 6-8 p.m. enjoy a juror talk Performance. Margot MacDonald TUESDAY/JUNE 18 with April Wood and see the exhibit lovers can share love of books to find Minnie Howard Auditorium, 3801 W. a literary better half. Prizes will be Braddock Road. QuinTango will opens for Emmet Swimming at 7:30 Swing Dance. 9-10:30 p.m. at The “Food: Friend or Foe,” which p.m. at The Birchmere Music Hall, Carlyle Club, 411 John Carlyle St. TK examines the complex relationship awarded. Free. 703-746-1751 to perform with student performers. reserve a spot. Free. Visit www.quintango.com or 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Visit the DJ provides the music. Free. Visit we have with food. Showcases 19 www.Birchmere.com or 703-549- www.gottaswing.com or 703-35- works by artists from all over the Pajama Party. 7 p.m. at Burke Branch 703-548-6811. Library, 4701 Seminary Road. 7500. 9882. country. Free. Located at Target Music Performance. 8 p.m. or 11 Partners in Art. 7 p.m. at Little Gallery, Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Children ages 3-6 can come dressed in their favorite outfit/pajamas and FRIDAY/JUNE 14 p.m. at Old Town Theater, 815 King Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St. Union St. Visit www.torpedo St. Hear Dana Fuchs. Buy tickets at Support Carlyle House Historic Park factory.org/target for more. listen to stories. Free. 703-746-1704. PBS Documentary Screening. 2 p.m. at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke www.oldtowntheater1914.com/ while enjoying a night at the theatre. Second Thursday Music. 7 p.m. at home.html or 703-544-5313. $30. Enjoy a reception at 7 p.m. and Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Tom St. Watch “Guilty Pleasures,” which FRIDAY/JUNE 14 takes a look at why romance novels Music Performance. See Emmet at 8 p.m. watch “Twentieth Century.” Dews performs with Henry Cross and Swimming at 7:30 p.m. at Birchmere, Tickets must be purchased in Ron Goad. $10. Visit nvfaa.org or Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the Birchmere are so popular and “Biblioburro: The Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Donkey Library,” which showcases a 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave. All ages advance by calling 703-549-2997. 703-548-0035. welcome. $20. Visit Music Performance. 8 p.m. at Old Come see HEM perform. $25. Visit Columbian library. Free. 703-746- www.hemmusic.com. 1702. www.birchmere.com for tickets. Town Theater, 815 King St. Hear Live Saturday Stories. 11 a.m. at Beatley WEDNESDAY/JUNE 19 Jazz. Buy tickets at Opening Reception. 6-9 p.m. eight painters, including Alexandria Library, 5005 Duke St. All ages can Performance. 7:30 p.m. at Lee District www.oldtowntheater1914.com/ JUNE 14 THROUGH JULY 21 enjoy stories and songs. Free. 703- Park. Robin & Linda Williams will home.html or 703-544-5313. Christine Gray, have been selected as finalists for the Bethesda Painting Art Exhibit. See “Conscious Evolution” 746-1702. perform. Visit www.fairfax Jazz Evening. 6-9 p.m. at locations on Summer Reading Open House. county.gov/parks/performances. King Street near the waterfront. Awards. Their works will be on by Denise Philipbar at Margaret W. display at Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin and Joseph L. Fisher Art Gallery, 10:30 a.m. at Martha Washington Concert. Noon-1 p.m. at Canal Center There will be interactive art Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Road. Learn Plaza, 44 Canal Center Plaza. Music activities, live music and art Ave., Suite E, Bethesda. Free. located in the Rachel M. Schlesinger Performance. 7 p.m. at Athenaeum, Concert Hall & Arts Center, 3001 N. all about the 2013 Summer Reading by Cathy Ponton King. Free. 703-746- receptions. Some locations are free, Program for children ages -15. Free. 5592. but some have a charge. Visit 201 Prince St. Ellouise Schoettler will Beauregard St. The exhibit blends perform a one-woman piece about nature with science and technology. Door prizes and refreshments Swing Dance. 9-11 p.m. at Nick’s secondthursdayoldtown.com. provided. 703-768-6700. Nightclub, 642 S. Pickett St. The Story Time. 10:30 a.m. or 3 p.m. at Arlington National Cemetery. A Visitwww.nvcc.edu/ coffee and dessert reception will schlesingercenter/ for more. Wag A Tale. 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Hula Monsters provide the music. Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Kingstowne Library, 6500 $10. Visit www.gottaswing.com. Children ages 3-5 can enjoy stories, follow. $10. Visit nvfaa.org or 703- 548-0035. Landsdowne Centre. Children ages 5- activities and more. Free. SATURDAY/JUNE 15 12 can register to read aloud to Registration required, 703-746-1702 Comedy. 7 p.m. or 10 p.m. at Old THURSDAY/JUNE 20 Town Theater, 815 King St. Chris Workshop. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at The Chester, a reading therapy dog. ext. 5. Registration required, 703-339-4610. Garden Stroll & Tea. 1-3 p.m. at Little One-Ders. 11:15 a.m. at Beatley Barnes performs. Buy tickets at Alexandria Black History Museum, www.oldtowntheater1914.com/ 902 Wythe St. Adults and children Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Library, 5005 Duke St. Children ages Spring Road. Enjoy traditional 12-23 months can enjoy stories and home.html or 703-544-5313. work together to choose a “legend” in SUNDAY/JUNE 16 Opening Reception. 7-9 p.m., see their family, write their story, and English afternoon tea. $28. Call 703- more. Registration required, 703- Carlyle House Tours. 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Email announcements to gazette@ represent Virginia at the national com- Mickayla Noel of Alexandria will of Alexandria. major, was named to the spring 2013 connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is petition in Nashville in May. attend Interlochen Arts Academy, a fine dean’s list. Thursday at noon. Photos are welcome. The following students also received arts boarding high school. The daughter Edmund Hammond and Caleb awards at the state conference: Mount of Ronald and Evette Noel will study Williams have been admitted to Saint Lily Noguchi has been named to the Army Cadet John T. Rice has re- Vernon High School: Beatrice Asuaa creative writing. Augustine’s University for the fall semes- dean’s list at Randolph College. ceived the George C. Marshall Award and Eva Asumadu, silver in advocacy; Previously, she was a student at ter. from the Virginia Military Institute in Jessica Montoya and Angelica Bishop Denis J. O’Connell. Kathleen Taylor has been named Lexington, Va. The Vanderbilt Univer- Santiago, silver in applied technology; Colin Chadduck graduated from to the dean’s list at Randolph College. sity student is the son of Julia Rice of Isaac Castro-Aranda, Carlos Rice, Julia Larsen, a junior at Connecti- Emory & Henry College. Alexandria, and William Thomas Rice of and Estevan Vega, bronze in culinary cut College, took part in “Into The Daniel Christopher Alexander Annapolis. He graduated in 2009 from arts; Danielle Allen, gold in job inter- Woods,” a Theater and Music Depart- The following students graduated earned a bachelor of science in business West Potomac High School. view; Brianna Ragland and Franqui ment production, held April 25-28 in from Hampden-Sydney College: Carlos administration: marketing from Bryant Pierce, silver in illustrated talk; Karla Tansill Theater at Connecticut College. Alberto Galicia graduated with a B.A. University. Fairfax County Public Schools stu- Vasquez, bronze in focus on children; Larsen played the part of Voice of the in psychology and Spanish. A graduate dents won awards at the Family Career Lexi Halstead, silver in recycle and Giant and served as props designer for of Annandale High School, he is the son Lisa Bryan received a bachelor of and Community Leaders of America redesign; and Anika Arviso, Shahara the production. Larsen is a 2010 gradu- of Mr. and Mrs. Federico Galicia of Al- arts degree in sociology from University state conference held recently in Vir- Simmons and Natalie Allen, bronze ate of Oakcrest School, and is the exandria. of Northern Colorado. ginia Beach. Ten of the winners will in life event planning. daughter of Cynthia and Kenyon Larsen Zachary Tyler Hellmuth gradu- ated with a B.A. in economics. A Tyler Kimbel received a doctorate graduate of Bishop Ireton High School, of philosophy, counselor education and he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett A. supervision from University of Northern Hellmuth III of Alexandria. Colorado.

Erykah Moorer of Mount Vernon William Staples received a bach- High and Aaron Moorer of Whitman elor of general studies in liberal arts and Middle built the winning car in the 2013 sciences from University of Kansas. Science Museum of Virginia Junior So- lar Sprint competition. They entered the Kate Schneider from West competition as members of the South Potomac High School is a recipient of a County Youth Network, an organization 2013 Celebrate Fairfax Community that promotes STEAM (science, technol- Spirit Scholarship. ogy, engineering, the arts, and math) to students and offers quality programs Kevin Sumner Stewart has been and activities that empower young named to the dean’s list at The Citadel, people. The Military College of South Carolina, for academic achievement during the Suzanne K. Parrish, from Hybla spring semester of the 2012-2013 aca- Valley Elementary School was awarded demic year. a Certificate of Study for her participa- tion in the Kennedy Center’s Changing Sarah Conrad was inducted into Education Through the Arts program. Kappa Delta Pi, an international honor society in education that is dedicated to At Final Convocation on April 25, scholarship and excellence in education. Hampden-Sydney College senior The Alpha Gamma Delta Chapter at George Forrest Allen received the Mary Baldwin College encourages mem- James Madison Award, given to a politi- bers to take active roles in promoting cal science major for outstanding worthy educational ideas and practices. scholastic achievement. A Venable Scholar, he serves as a John Stehl, a sophomore communi- Resident Advisor. He is a member of the cation major; Megan Von Kolnitz, a honor society Phi Beta Kappa (academ- sophomore marine science major; and ics), the College Republicans, the Fly Blake LeBlanc a senior management Visit These Houses of Worship Fishing Club, and the Beta Theta Pi so- major, all earned dean’s list status for cial fraternity. He recently received the the spring 2013 semester at Coastal Join a Club, Make New Friends, or Expand Your Horizons… James Madison Public Service Certifi- Carolina University. cate from the Wilson Center for Leadership. Bethlehem Ramet graduated with A foreign affairs major, Forrest gradu- a bachelor of arts in political science Christ the Saviour ated from West Potomac High School from Quinnipiac University. and is the son of George and Susan Allen Anglican Church of Alexandria. Caroline T. Kelly received a bach- “To Love & Serve the Lord with elor of arts in French from Clark Gladness & Singleness of Heart” The following students graduated University. from Coastal Carolina University: Location – Washington Mill E.S. Constance Darlington, graduated Anson Lee received a masters de- b 9100 Cherrytree Drive b Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor of gree in public administration from Worship Service – 10 a.m. science in exercise and sport science. Marist College. Inter-generational Sunday School – after service Jesse Jarvis graduated with a bach- elor of arts in graphic design. Blake Emily Laubach was awarded dean’s www.christthesaviouranglican.org LeBlanc graduated Cum Laude with a list honors for academic achievement bachelor of science business administra- during the spring 2013 semester at St. 703-953-2854 tion in management. Mary’s College of Maryland.

Andrew Huerta graduated from Marissa Manderfield received a Bob Jones University with a bachelor of bachelor of arts degree from Curry Col- Good Shepherd science degree in biology. lege. b Catholic Church b Reza Hemayati was recently Liana Pardini graduated from the Mass Schedule awarded a Ph.D in computer science University of San Diego with a from the Harpur College of Arts and bachelor’s degree in political science. Saturday Evening Weekdays Sciences at Binghamton University. 5:00 pm; 6:30 pm (en Español) (Mass or Communion Service) 9:00 am (followed by Rosary) The following area students were Sunday Michael R. Hull graduated from named to Clemson University’s dean’s Children’s Liturgy of the Word 7:30; 9:00; 10:30 am; 12:00 Noon Sundays (Sept.-July) during 9:00 am Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Pa. list at Clemson University for spring 2:00 pm (en Español) Mass (English) 2013 : Jacob Thomas Alexander, a 6:30 pm Mass (from Sept. 9 Sign Language Interpreter Andrew Garden made the general engineering major; Melissa until mid June) Sunday at 9:00 am Mass president’s list both fall and spring se- Christine Beaty, a political science 8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria VA, 22309 mesters at Clemson University for major; William Dill Rogers III, an Tel: 703-780-4055 Fax: 703-360-5385 www.gs-cc.org 2012-13. He is a freshman and a 2012 industrial engineering major; Amanda Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves graduate of West Potomac High School. Michelle Smith, a philosophy major; b b and Emily Anne Smoot, who is ma- Linda McCargo is a May graduate joring in pre-business. of Lycoming College. McCargo gradu- To Advertise Your Faith Community, call Karen at 703-917-6468 ated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s Allison Cappelletti graduated degree in German. from Chatham University with a bach- elor of arts in English. Andrew Huerta, a senior biology 26 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ June 6-12, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Schools

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Nominees for Lead Actor in a Musical: Jack Gereski (South County’s Musical Nominees: Jack Ladd (Bishop Ireton’s “Something’s Afoot”), “The Music Man”), Jeffrey Warren (Washington-Lee’s “Guys and Dolls”), Michelle Huey (Walt Whitman’s “Anything Goes”), Alex Poirier Ben Roberts (West Potomac’s “Young Frankenstein the Musical”), Alex (Loudoun Valley’s “Urinetown”), Anna Barr (Robinson’s “Hairspray”), Stone (McLean’s “Rent”). Not pictured: Elgin Martin (Thomas S. Ben Roberts (West Potomac’s “Young Frankenstein the Musical”). Wootton’s “Ragtime”). Cappies Gala on Sunday, And the Winners Are … June 9, at Kennedy Center. he 14th Annual Cappies Gala from the nominated plays. The entire show and Orlando, and three in Canada, with Wiz,” Mount Vernon High School will take place at 7 p.m. on Sun- will be aired on Cox Cable “Red Apple” more cities who are preparing to start up in ❖ Female Vocalist: Katie Carbone, “Young Tday, June 9, in the 2,400-seat Channel 21 later in the summer. the fall. Strauss, who died in 2007, said: Frankenstein the Musical,” West Potomac Concert Hall at the John F. Throughout the year, the Cappies pro- “High school theater is the real youth cul- High School Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. gram is driven by over 380 area high school ture in America, and someday, these kids ❖ Supporting Actor in a Musical: David Performers, critics and tech crews from theater student critics who attend each are going to revitalize Broadway. They’re Jarzen, “Young Frankenstein the Musical,” 56 high schools in Northern Virginia, Mary- other’s shows, write reviews for newspapers the next great theater generation.” West Potomac High School land and Washington, D.C., will receive 37 and TV, and serve as “Cappies” awards Tickets to the gala are only available only ❖ Lead Actor in a Musical: Ben Roberts, “Cappie” awards, in a glamorous atmo- judges. On May 11, approximately 300 stu- through Cappies high school theater depart- “Young Frankenstein the Musical,” West sphere that Cappies (Critics and Awards dent critics voted for Cappie awards, ments. Potomac High School program) co-founder and Capitol Steps co- through a digital, student-designed voting Local nominees include: ❖ Song: “Together Again,” “Young Fran- founder Bill Strauss used to call “part Tonys, process. Launched in Northern Virginia in ❖ Featured Actor: Eddie Perez, “Young kenstein the Musical,” West Potomac High part Final Four.” Casts of nominated shows 1999, by Bill Strauss and Judy Bowns, Frankenstein the Musical,” West Potomac School and the performers of nominated songs will Cappies programs are now underway in 11 High School ❖ Musical: “Young Frankenstein the Mu- present musical numbers as well as sketches U.S. cities, including Cincinnati, Kansas City ❖ Male Dancer: Bryan Azucena, “The sical,” West Potomac High School. ‘The Wiz’ at MVHS ‘Young Frankenstein the Musical’ at WPHS Bby Sophy Meudt brought different talents to the Heritage High School table. The Lion (Justin Atkinson) By Katie Halverson could perform musical feats from yodeling to belt- was easily a crowd favorite with Robert E. Lee High School ing out other songs. ake a look through your his comedic delivery of lines and The role of the hilarious Igor, whose grandfa- emerald colored glasses the immense personality he f you’re blue and you don’t know where to go ther worked for Frankenstein’s grandfather, and T to, go to West Potomac High School’s produc- who wished to do the same, was filled by David and see a parade of mis- brought to the role. The Tin Man I chievous munchkins, some soulful (Logan Beveridge) showed tion of Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein the Jarzen. The young actor had comedic timing that singing, and a truly heart- strength in dancing as he Musical.” The musical comedy is full of perfected many jokes of the show, and filled production of “The Cappies was featured with a tap solo laughs about the classic horror story, from Cappies seemed to deliver great physical and sur- Wiz” by Mount Vernon High Review in his song “Slide Some Oil the mad scientist and his monster to a short Review real comedic actions with ease. School. to Me.” Lastly the Scarecrow visit from Dracula, too. A standout performer among the smaller, This high-energy excep- deserves high praise for his The musical is based on Brooks and Gene featured roles was Eddie Perez in the role tionally amusing show first struck utter commitment and effective Wilder’s 1974 film, similarly titled “Young Fran- of the blind hermit. He sweetly delivered a short the stage in Baltimore on Oct. 21, stage presence. He proved to not kenstein.” The show opened on Broadway in late song about wanting someone to talk to, and sud- 1974. It was soon after introduced only be vocally skilled but also de- 2007 and closed after 484 performances, with a denly receiving a visit from the monster himself, to Broadway, where it won seven veloped a strong character, includ- national tour beginning in September of 2009. The played by Dan Evans. Tony Awards, including best mu- ing the way he walked and moved show opens with Transylvanian villagers celebrat- Acting blind as a bat, Perez was able to imple- sical. “The Wiz” was destined for about the stage. ing the death of Doctor Victor von Frankenstein, ment great physical comedy in pouring hot soup success, with music and lyrics by The tech elements of this show but then worrying that they are still in danger due all over the monster, smashing a glass in his hand, Charlie Smalls and book by Will- were decent. The lighting was well to his one living relative, grandson Frederick Fran- and burning him in attempts to light a cigar. The iam F. Brown. It’s a remixed ver- executed, specifically the angelic kenstein. Frederick is ashamed of his family name, pair was able to create a well-working visual jux- sion of the classic tale of sweet green lights of Oz. The sound had but after being alerted that he must settle his taposition, with Evans’ panicked flailing about and little Dorothy and her dog Toto a few issues, but the actors were grandfather’s estate, he heads to Transylvania, Perez’ calm as day actions. swept into the mystical Land of Oz, able to overcome them. The pit eventually falling into the footsteps of his ances- The show’s pit orchestra performed the music accentuated with powerful vocal band was extremely small, but also tors among musical numbers and highly sugges- of the show commendably, sounding as one unit riffs and much more attitude. very talented. They never had any tive hilarity. and maintaining a very smooth sound through- Headlining this dedicated cast problems and balanced well with The cast was led strongly by Ben Roberts and out the production. was Courtney Kramer in the role the actors, never overshadowing. Katie Carbone in the roles of Frederick Franken- The cast of West Potomac High School’s show of Dorothy. She was adorable to The best aspect of this show, stein and his assistant, Inga. The two showed con- put on a hilarious production with great timing, watch on stage and adequately overall was that it was clear the genial romantic chemistry, which intensified the and was able to handle certain mature themes very carried the role. Each actor in the actors were having fun on stage. comedy of their explicitly suggestive moments. well. Their rendition of “Young Frankenstein the foursome of friends easing their Despite a low budget and other Carbone was able to strongly support the musical Musical” proved that anyone can be a lovable way down the road to Oz had limitations, the cast prevailed to numbers with a strong, controlled voice, which comic, even those who might seem like monsters. strengths and weaknesses, but put on an entertaining show. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ June 6-12, 2013 ❖ 27 People

Photos by LaShawn Avery-Simon/The Gazette Bike to Work Day Local residents enjoy riding their bikes on the Mt. Vernon bike trail on Bike to Work Day. Tour on Phone Hollin Meadows Elementary School was recently awarded the Judges Award for creating an application for smart phones of a tour of the school garden. Hollin Meadows participated in the 2013 NOVA outside, an environmental action showcase event that focused on what schools are exploring and participating in outdoor learning. Schools from Fairfax County, Arlington, and Alexandria City show- cased their entries at the event which was held at George Mason University. Hollin Meadows participants included Jason Pittman, science teacher; Jennifer Finnegan, out- door education teacher and students Patrick McKaig, Adam Neulight and Kiki McDonnell.

Mark R. Baldwin repairs a bike for local Ryan Perry also repairs a bike for those bikers on their way to work on May 17. on their ride to work.

Fatima Sajjad is undecided between her love of the color of sea green and the jeweled bodice line of two dresses. A Thousand Dresses Princess for a Night got un- derway at West Potomac High School last month with gifts and donations of at least a thou- sand gowns, dresses, shoes, clutch bags and cosmetics for the prom season. The community rallied and major support came from dona- tions at Top It Off, Gold’s Gym, Heritage Presbyterian Church, Hollin Hall Dry Cleaners, ‘Statement of 4Everly After Bridal & Formal, Good Shepherd Catholic Conscience’ Church, Aldersgate United Betty Glaze plays per- Membership of the Mount Methodist Church and Sew Per- sonal shopper for one of Vernon Unitarian Church fect Windows. the students in the dress- voted overwhelmingly to Leslie Basinsky of Mount ing rooms. support a “statement of Bill Alsmeyer-Johnson of Vernon High School helped co- Edison High School for next MVUC Minister, the Rev. conscience” on legislation the MVUC Social Justice ordinate the event at West year. 4Everly After donated 5 Kate Walker addresses the to require background Council proposed the Potomac High School. Basinsky new gowns that were given to annual meeting. checks and other restric- statement of conscience on is also coordinating with Alfred students selected by the senior tions on gun sales at its gun legislation to the Street Baptist Church and advisors. annual meeting May 5. congregation. 28 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ June 6-12, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected]

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Senior forward Simond Kargbo, seen against Oakton on May 31, and the Mount Vernon boys’ soccer team Mount Vernon goalkeeper Lucas Belanger jumps to catch the ball against Oakton in the advanced to the state semifinals by beating Forest Park Northern Region championship game on May 31. on Tuesday. Mount Vernon Boys’ Soccer Advances to State Semifinals “We came in ready to play, focused on Winning in what we had to do,” Mount Vernon head penalty kicks. coach Tony Garza wrote in a text message. “We knew Forest Park was going to be tough. When we went up 4-1, we became he Mount Vernon boys’ soccer complacent with our lead and became too team held a 4-1 lead over For- relaxed, hence the reason we had to go to Test Park with 14 minutes re- PK’s.” Mount Vernon will face Central Re- maining in their Virginia AAA gion runner-up Midlothian at 8 p.m. on Fri- state quarterfinal match on Tuesday. day, June 7 at Westfield High School. The Then things got interesting. winner advances to the state championship Forest Park scored three goals in the final game at 3 p.m. on Saturday at Westfield. 14 minutes to force overtime, but Mount “I’m proud of what the boys have done Vernon pulled out the win in penalty kicks, by coming together as a team,” Garza wrote. advancing to the state semifinals. “It’s a tough battle and we need to make Simond Kargbo, Emmanuel Nolasco, sure we answer the call when the whistle Rahim Costa-Dorsey and Miguel Luna each blows.” scored a goal for Mount Vernon. Kargbo, Mount Vernon lost to Oakton 3-1 in the Erik Rodriguez, Costa-Dorsey and Daniel Northern Region championship game on Obour converted their penalty kicks, and May 31. The Majors have won nine of 10 goalkeeper Lucas Belanger made three since losing to Hayfield during the regular Mount Vernon senior Erik Rodriguez slides in against an Oakton player saves during the shootout. season on May 2. on May 31. Military Notes

Army Master Sgt. Stephen A. of Alexandria, recently graduated from versity of Scranton’s Class of 2011 who battalion, Bravo Company, 4th Combat Army Pvt. Savana R. Scroggins Burnley graduated from the U.S. Army the U.S. Coast Guard Recruit Training were commissioned as second lieuten- Engineer Battalion based out of has graduated from One Station Unit Sergeants Major Academy at Fort Bliss, Center in Cape May, N.J. ants in the U.S. Army during Roanoke. This exercise is one of many Training at Fort Leonard Wood, El Paso, Texas. Burnley is an air defense commencement exercises on campus. Joint Theater Security Cooperation Pro- Waynesville, Mo., which included basic artillery senior sergeant and has served Air Force Airman Cameron P. Mathewson has been assigned to the grams the U.S. Military participates in to military training and advanced indi- in the military for 18 years. He is the son Piontek graduated from basic military Transportation Corps. foster good relations with allies while vidual training. Scroggins is the of Stephen and Lucretia Burnley of Al- training at Lackland Air Force Base, San building cross-military joint efforts. daughter of Christina Lawrence of Alex- exandria. The master sergeant Antonio, Texas. Piontek earned distinc- Julianne Tortoano has been com- andria, and niece of Kebbie Banks of graduated in 1989 fro Bishop Ireton tion as an honor graduate. He is the son missioned as a second lieutenant in the Air Force Airman 1st Class Fredericksburg. High School, Alexandria. of Alice Piontek of Clifton Farm Court, U.S. Army after successfully completing Jessa R. Gatchalian graduated from Alexandria. The airman graduated in the Army Reserve Officers’ Training basic military training at Lackland Air Navy Seaman Robert P. Navy Ensign Megan E. McGarry, 2008 from West Potomac High School, Corps program. She is the daughter of Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. She is Hankinson, nephew of Joseph E. Garr daughter of retired Air Force Col. Brian Alexandria. William T. and Mary Ann Tortolano of the daughter of Marivel Reyes of Alex- of Alexandria, recently completed U.S. J. and Elizabeth N. McGarry of Alexan- Alexandria. Tortolano graduated in andria. Navy basic training at Recruit Training dria, was recently commissioned upon Air Force Airman Angel L. Bush 2007 from Bishop Ireton High School Command, Great Lakes, Ill. graduation from Reserve Officer Train- graduated from basic military training Alexandria. Army Pvt. Vanessa Y. Alvarado ing Corps Program with Naval Reserve at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, has graduated from One Station Unit Navy Midshipman Anton C. Ek- Officers Training Corps Unit, University Texas. He is the son of Dale Collier of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Training at Fort Leonard Wood, man, son of Catherine J. and Craig R. of Notre Dame. She is a 2011 graduate Alexandria, and nephew of Debbie Theodore J. Kent, son of Gretchen Waynesville, Mo., which included basic Ekman of Alexandria, completed Plebe of Notre Dame with a BBA degree. Forbes of Kissimmee, Fla. Rhedmon of Alexandria and Thomas military training and advanced indi- Summer at the Naval Kent of Richmond, recently participated vidual training. Alvarado is the daughter Academy. Ekman is a 2011 graduate of Coast Guard Seaman Christo- Sara Mathewson of Alexandria in Exercise African Lion held in Mo- of Rafael A. and Dina E. Alvarado of pher J. Graves, son of John S. Graves was among the 13 members of The Uni- rocco, Africa, with members of his Alexandria. See Military, Page 30 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ June 6-12, 2013 ❖ 29 Sports

Military Notes From Page 29 graduate of West Potomac High School, Bishop Ireton High School. and joined the Navy in April 2007.

Navy Midshipman Emma G. Navy Seaman Ronald J. Pieper, Ferris, a 2010 graduate of Thomas a 2009 graduate of Mount Vernon High Jefferson High School, recently com- School, Alexandria, recently completed pleted Plebe Summer while attending U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit the United States Naval Academy. Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Pieper completed classroom study and Navy Midshipman Philip J. practical instruction on naval customs, Song, a 2011 graduate of Thomas first aid, firefighting, water safety and Jefferson High School, Alexandria, re- survival, and shipboard and aircraft cently completed Plebe Summer while safety. attending the United States Naval Acad- emy. Air Force Airman Cody A. Ferguson graduated from basic mili- Navy Midshipman Anthony D. tary training at Lackland Air Force Base, Juren, a 2010 graduate of Episcopal San Antonio, Texas. Ferguson is the son

Courtesy photo High School, Alexandria, completed of Stephanie Hardwick of Madison Plebe Summer while attending the Heights, and Jeffrey Ferguson of \Alex- United States Naval Academy. andria.

Navy Midshipman Robert S. Justin Pelletier from Alexandria, Beydler, a 2011 graduate of Bishop serving with the Headquarters and Ireton High School, completed Plebe Headquarters Detachment, 102nd Mili- Summer while attending the United tary Police Battalion, was promoted to States Naval Academy. the rank of Captain in the New York At AAA State Championships Army National Guard. The West Potomac track and field team competed in the AAA state track and field Navy Midshipman Jake Dang, son of Ngoc- Anh Pham of Alexandria Army Pvt. Yohance J. Austrie has championships at Todd Stadium in Newport News this weekend, with Lozie Goolsby and Tom Dang of Annandale, completed graduated from basic combat training at competing in the high jump, Mychael Gyamfi competing in the discus and Ke’Shaun Plebe Summer while attending the Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Austrie is Davis competing in the 100-meter dash. The women’s distance team was represented United States Naval Academy. Dang is a the son of Nuella and Jerome Austrie of 2011 graduate of Annandale High Alexandria. He is a 2007 graduate of by Katie Genuario in the 3200 and 4x800, and in the 4x800 Lauren Price, Sophie School. Mount Vernon High School. Passacantando, Katie Murray, Meredith Barber, Melanie Bomberg. Jenn Dietz, Jack Coffey, Dena McCraith, Chris Faircloth and Caitlin Keen coached the West Potomac Navy Petty Officer 2nd Claas Air Force Airman Ryan T. state participants. Katie Genuario placed second in her section and 13th in the state Brian P. Krivonak, son of Leanne Russell graduated from basic military Krivonak of Alexandria, participated in training at Lackland Air Force Base, San overall. Pictured: freshman Meredith Barber, junior Katie Genuario, senior Sophie detainee handling training while con- Antonio, Texas. Russell is the son of Passacantando, sophomore Lozie Goolsby, senior Lauren Price, sophomore Melanie ducting a certification exercise off Catherine McDonald of Alexandria, and Bomberg and junior Katie Murray. Southern California. She is a 1998 John Russell of Churchton, Md.

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.comLocal Media Connection LLC ❖ Local Media Connection LLC onlineSenior at Living www.connectionnewspapers.com June 2013 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ 1 2 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ Senior Living June 2013 Local Media Connection LLC ❖ www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Senior Living Happiness and Fulfillment in Golden Years Mental health experts share factors that contribute to contentment. By Marilyn Campbell daughters in Annandale, who are The Connection 68 and 71,” said Brown, who also has five grandchildren and nine n most evenings, 96- great-grandchildren. “My family is year-old Dorothy “Dot” so important to me. We have so O Brown can be found much fun together and now we playing Scrabble or a all live within a half-hour of each game of bridge. A retired nurse who other. There isn’t a week that goes relocated to Vir- by that we don’t get together.” ginia from Penn- While Brown partly attributes “You have to sylvania 11 years her well-preserved mental and ago, Brown physical fitness to genetics, she keep busy makes it a point says her lifestyle and attitude also to walk at least play a role. “You have to keep busy and active one mile each and active and you have to perse- and you have day and takes vere,” she said. “There are days two Zumba or when I don’t feel like getting out, to persevere. low-impact aero- but I have to push myself. I am bics classes each glad to be 96 years old and still I am glad to week. She at- able to walk without any help.” tends services Mental health professionals say Photo contributed be 96 years regularly at St. the keys to happiness as one gets Matthews United older include involvement in so- old and still Methodist cial activities or community and Church in religious groups, maintaining a able to walk Annandale, vol- network of friends and regular with out any unteers her time exercise. Lisa Jackson-Cherry, for projects like Ph.D., a professor of psychology Dot Brown, 96, holds two of her great-grandchildren, Harper and Eamon. Mental help.” cooking and serv- and chair of the department of health experts say that strong familial relationships contribute to one’s overall sense of well-being. — Dot Brown ing meals for oth- counseling at Marymount Univer- ers, and says her sity in Arlington, suggests “taking wide circle of up a new hobby or seeking out a career report contentment with their lives. “Every- brought them joy and strength,” said Ioana friends and close-knit family are her change that brings a sense of meaning.” body is unique, but overall happiness comes Boie, Ph.D., an assistant professor of coun greatest sources of strength. In fact, experts say many of Brown’s daily if people continue to do things that they “I moved here to be closer to my activities are common among seniors who have done over their lifetime that have See Happiness, Page 6 Senior Center Enriches Mount Vernon Life airfax County is rich with senior liv bridge,” Ellis said. “Bridge is supposed to Participants in the programs have a big She encourages seniors to get involved Fing centers, according to Julie Ellis, be great for the mind. Some people have say in what is offered at the center, as there by visiting the Hollin Hall Senior Center for Director of the Mount Vernon Cen- been playing for is a 12-person Ad- Creative Retirement in person or by check- ter. The Mount Vernon Center, Hollin Hall years — people visory Board with ing out the programs at Senior Center for Creative Retirement, just live for bridge.” “The local trips are very elections every www.hollinhallseniorcenter.org. celebrated its 30th anniversary in January. Being so close November. Ellis, who has been the director for 12 to the District, popular. We are so fortunate Where there —Ashley Simpson years, said the Health Awareness and physi- travel opportuni- used to not be a cal fitness programs are what bring most ties are easy for to be so close to D.C. There cost to gain access senior citizens to the center for their initial Fairfax County se- are museums, the theater to senior centers visit. nior centers to co- like Hollin Hall, “One thing that brings people through the ordinate, espe- and ball games.” now there is a $48 doors, I know it is scary for some people, is cially for the Alex- — Julie Ellis, Director of the Mount annual fee for our Health Awareness programs and the andria centers Fairfax County exercise-physical activities,” Ellis said. All like Mount Vernon Center residents and a 13 “senior centers [in Fairfax County] are Vernon. $100 annual fee if Senior Living required to have certain programming, “The local trips are very popular,” Ellis you live outside the County. some have more than others. One center said. “We get a certain amount per year. We If there is anything she could change is produced by may have Thai chi, one may not. Some are so fortunate to be so close to D.C. There about Fairfax County’s senior centers, Ellis Connection Newspapers might have low impact yoga where others are museums, the theater and ball games.” said she would lower the age definition of www.ConnectionNewspapers.com do not.” Ellis said the Hollin Hall Senior Center “senior” so more people could benefit from She said there are also popular activities for Creative Retirement would not be what all centers have to offer. For more information, for people who are not looking for exercise it is without the volunteers. Ninety-nine “My cohorts and I would like to lower the call 703-778-9431 or email opportunities. There are activities at all the percent of the programs are volunteer run, age to 50,” Ellis said. [email protected] centers for the mind and the body. which she said “really adds to the quality She said that summer activities are con- “The second most popular activity is of the programming.” sistent with the rest of the year’s offerings. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com ❖ Local Media Connection LLC Senior Living June 2013 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ 3 Senior Living Older Residents Active and Prepared Reflect on Decades

Aging-in-place More By Ken Moore Ellen Breen, of Potomac, used to solutions aid senior’s Sun Design Remodel- The Almanac read a book every week, but can’t ing frequently sponsors read now because of vision prob- workshops on Aging-In- decision to stay put. Place solutions. Call lems. 703-425-5588 or visit llen Breen turned 95 on “Oh, I miss reading the head- www.SunDesignInc.com. May 5, 2013. Her grand- lines,” she said. So she turns to the By John Byrd E daughter plans to be mar- television to keep up with current ried in September. news. y mother spent the last “If I am alive, I am going,” Breen “We lived in historic times,” two years of her life in a said. Breen said. There were so many “Mnursing home,” said Connie Sorrentino, Her grandchildren call her Rah things that happened.” northern Virginia native 70, (center) re- Rah. “I love it. It’s one of my favor- A big memory from her child-

Connie Sorrentino, who recently turned 70. Photos by views plans to ite sounds. When they say it it re- hood, she said, was Lindbergh “You never know what’s ahead. I spent a introduce aging-in- ally means something.” crossing the Atlantic, and seeing couple of years looking at retirement homes, place innovations Dennis Lewis is 75. He had a Lindbergh in person at Dupont then decided that the immediate problem into her kitchen stroke 15 days before his 70th Circle. was adapting my current house so it’s easier Beth Walters and several bath- birthday. “I was 9 years old. I had a cousin to use.” rooms with Sun “If I had it to do over again, I’d who was 19,” she said. “She took Sorrentino, who lives alone, practices yoga Design drink twice as much water and half me by the hand and we ran from and observes a strict vegetarian and fish diet, Remodeling’s as much soda, I think it would have her mother’s house on N Street, said she has “no stiffness” and is quite ac- Mindy Mitchell made a difference in triggering the and got there just in time to see tive in local church and civic groups. (left) and designer stroke,” Lewis said. Lindbergh greet the crowd.” Counter high drawers instead of overhead cabinets; cabinets pulls and “Still, since I’ve decided to stay put, I’m Kim Kruskamp. Lewis, of Potomac, says he’s When the Lindbergh baby was sharper more focused lighted are among the simple but effective aging- making changes that will make it easier for grateful he had made plans to see kidnapped, “that was a horrible in-place solutions that have made it easier for Sorrentino to use her me to sustain myself happily for years to a friend that Saturday afternoon thing. That made a big impression kitchen. come,” she said. five years ago. on me.” Along these lines, the retired economist learn that the firm’s expertise includes re- Mitchell said that an aging-in-place design “I had the stroke at 4 in the Breen worked as a secretary to has been working with Mindy Mitchell, cer- designing homes to meet aging-in-place re- is far more economical and practical when everything I need with minimal challenge,” high pull-out drawers for regularly-used items, reduc- a lower curve for easier access. Traditional and hand- morning. I tried for 45 minutes to one of the United States Supreme tified aging-in-place specialist at Burke- quirements. it’s rolled into an already planned remodel- said Sorrentino. ing the need for out-of-reach overhead cabinetry. held shower faucets simplify bathing. The faucets move nine inches,” Lewis said. Court Justices, Harold Hitz Burton. based Sun Design Remodeling, planning out “We’re seeing many more seniors explor- ing project — which is the course Sorrentino Mitchell said that the changes can seem Small hard to grasp knobs will be replaced with cabi- themselves feature adjustable levers rather than knobs. His friend came over to meet at Her work with the Child Welfare the future of a home in Arlington she’s oc- ing ideas that will help them continue to live is following in the current makeover of her discrete to outsiders, but they “make all the net pulls. Sharper, more concentrated lighting in key The floor will be surfaced in non-slip tile. the agreed-to time hours later, and League was her greatest passion. cupied for more than 30 years. Recently, the independently in their own homes,” said kitchen, several bathrooms and other parts difference in reducing the ergonomic exer- locations provides the visual support needed to move “Working out the details is fascinating,” Sorrentino found Lewis incapacitated. His She helped investigate the treat- design-build firm remodeled several rooms Mitchell. “Sometimes we’re called in when of the circa-1950s rambler. tions of daily life.” about confidently. said. “The best part, though, is interior design that friend saved his life, Lewis said. ment of adopted children and po- in Sorrentino’s four-bedroom ranch; she was mobility issues have become inescapable. “I’m remodeling several high-use spaces; In place of overhead kitchen shelves, for In two bathrooms, plans call for precisely located perfectly integrates all these new features. I don’t want More than one in five Americans tential adoptive parents. pleased with the outcome, and gratified to But it’s always easier when you plan ahead.” it’s a plan that makes it easier for me to do instance, Mitchell is recommending counter- vertical and horizontal grab bars. The shower will have the house to look ‘senior-friendly’—just pretty.” will be 65 or older by 2050, accord- “You could not believe the things ing to Spencer A. Rathus. we found, horrible, terrible things,” “Those who are in late adulthood she said. “It opened my eyes, I was blacked-out large are the most rapidly growing seg- a little girl out of convent school. More sections of Fairfax ment of the American population,” There were also good stories, very Staff at Foster Remodeling County for five according to Rathus’ textbook on good stories, but it opened my eyes Rogers’ Retirement Dream Solutions periodically offer workshops on home remodeling memorably hot and Human Growth and Development. to life. I had no idea such things generators that have to be worked out be- topics. Call 703-550-1371 or visit humid days. Lewis, a journalist, worked 16 existed. … It gave me perspective Aging-in-place remodel required a generator, tween the contractor and the gas company,” www.FosterRemodeling.com. “We were actually years for the Washington Star as a on my own life, with my children.” much to relief of their neighbors. Rogers recalled. out of town when radio columnist, then the Washing- Religion is critical in Breen’s life. “I was aware of plans like mine that hadn’t the power failed,” ton Times as a television critic, and “That I think is the most impor- worked well for the homeowner. I wanted said Rogers. “But when I walked through my front finished his career with the Bureau tant thing,” Breen said. “We don’t By John Byrd master bedroom suite.” enough power to keep the house running door two days into the outage, my generator was on, of National Affairs. know what’s in store for us. It’s very Then, too, the master shower would be a for days at a time, but the technology is still the house was cool, and all the electrical systems were Lewis loves politics and musicals, frightening, I think so, and it is also ed Rogers, 73, recently completed a “roll-in” design, suitable for a wheelchair if evolving and relatively few contractors have working just fine.” acting and journalism. He still exciting.” Tsenior-friendly makeover to his needed. mastered it.” The rest of the neighborhood was another story. writes local theater reviews and According to Rathus, “successful home, with the help of a master Doors and hallways would be wider, in Then Rogers met David Foster, president “My neighbor’s basement flooded when his sump sends news pegs via email to agers tend to be optimistic. Retain- builder to meet his often challenging tech- compliance with the Americans with Dis- of Foster Remodeling Solutions in Lorton, a pump stopped,” said Rogers. “People were dealing friends and family about current ing social contacts and building nical requirements. abilities Act specifications. There would be veteran builder with a track record in home with spoiled food, no lights, no phone — and no air events more than 20 times a day. new ones also contributes to a posi- Rogers, a former Navy pilot, had lived in convenient grab bars near the tub. generator solutions. conditioning during some of the hottest temperatures “My life was changed when I was tive outlook, as does continuing 18 houses all over the world before settling “But I also insisted on a way to keep our “David came highly recommended, but it in years.” a teenager, I learned to debate in with one’s athletic activities, when in a circa 1960s ranch in Vienna with his systems operating in the event of a power was meeting him that proved decisive,” said Ever the good neighbor, Rogers organized a relief high school,” Lewis said. “I learned possible, and one’s artistic and cul- wife and children in the early 1980s. The failure,” said Rogers. “We’re a bit off the Rogers. “His love of building impressed me. effort at once, supplying power support where needed, how to debate, how to make argu- tural activities.” traditional brick rambler had previously main road and have been through long out- As we started walking through the house even clearing refrigerator space so nearby friends ments for or against any point of been owned by a local farmer whose family ages. You want to avoid this kind of thing as together, I could see that he understood my could preserve their frozen foods. view.” DENNIS LEWIS HAS ADVICE Wanda and Ted Rogers in front of their remodeled home. had worked a nearby spread for generations. you get older.” vision.” “We’d invite neighbors to sit in the air condition- Successful agers form emotional for younger generations. The house was conventional, but solidly Complicating matters were several tech- days a time without need for refueling. parent to everyone.” ing, and watch the news or check their emails. We goals that bring them satisfaction, “Find what you’re good at, find constructed. Still, as Rogers and his wife, nical questions. For instance: what was the THE STARTING POINT: a 2,553 square- “The call for a generator in a retirement In Rogers’ case, Foster specified a state-of-the-art were like a local community center,” he said. according to Rathus. “Successful what is important to you, find what Wanda, settled into their 70s they recog- appropriate size and performance capabil- foot, three-bedroom ranch on two acres, and dream home struck a chord with me” said unit, one powerful enough to run all of his client’s The larger satisfaction to Rogers, though, is that agers may no longer compete in matters, what are your talents,” he nized several aspects of the home that ity of a home generator adequate for pow- a conversation regarding the best options for Foster. “We have a sizable seniors clientele, electrical needs for about a week without changing his computer, internet and security systems contin- certain athletic or business activi- said. wouldn’t be ideal in retirement. ering the substantially enlarged home the accommodating a master bedroom suite, a so I’ve been steadily servicing the growing gas or oil. ued to perform as usual. “It’s a relief to know that ties. … Instead, they focus on mat- “Develop your level of confi- “We were looking for long term comfort Rogers now envisioned? spacious gourmet kitchen, a two-car garage demand for this type of application — ab- And the timing couldn’t have been more perfect. you’re connected to the outside world — especially ters that allow them to maintain a dence to where you will be an im- and security,” said Rogers. “That meant the “The more I looked into it, the more I re- with a second floor studio and a home gen- sorbing the learning curve just as the prob- Shortly after the project’s completion in spring in an area-wide emergency. Five days is a long time sense of control over their own pact player,” he said. “You have to usual wish-list — upgraded kitchen, larger alized that there are a lot of issues with home erator adequate for powering everything for lems with the power grid have become ap- 2012, the now-infamous derecho in early July to be cut off.” lives.” believe in yourself.”

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Wayne Jackson bathing and toiletry routines without as- e are seeing more seniors sistance. “Wchoosing to stay in their The result is what is known in the in- homes than ever before,” says dustry as a “wet room”—a completely wa- aging-in-place specialist Russ Glickman. terproofed space that includes a curbless “This is partly a function of the fact ag- level-access shower, conveniently located ing-in-place solutions are improving, but grab-bars, and counter space designed for Russ Glickman recently completed a “wet room” for a senior who is now we’re also learning — as a society — that easy wheel chair maneuverability. mostly in a wheelchair. The solution includes a curbless shower, wheel- good universal design well-integrated into The key to a curbless shower design is chair accessible counter surfaces and a pull down arm that facilities the home can work for the entire family.” floor grading and tile layout, Glickman says. access to the toilet. Glickman points to ramps and walkways The floor is framed to support a very gentle perfectly integrated into porches and ve- in designing a master bathroom for a wheelchair — to live a fully independent slope that keeps water flowing towards the randa; wheelchair friendly dining counters Lorton-based senior who had recently life in his own home.” drain. that double as serving stations and clean- transitioned to a wheelchair. Glickman, who has operated Glickman A weight-tested, pull-down metal arm up stations when needed; wider doorways “Here we have an individual who has Design/Build for 30 years, understands such assists the owner in moving back and forth and grab bars that prove convenient for ev- lived in the same house for 25 years,” household challenges first-hand. When his between the wheelchair and the toilet. eryone. Glickman said. “His son occupies the same son, Michael, was diagnosed with cerebral The wet-room’s finishwork features skid- Of course, there can also be challenging residence, so there was really no thought palsy almost two decades ago, Glickman proof ceramic tile, an ADA-compliant door- technical considerations. In an assignment of moving into a nursing facility. My goal set about acquiring several certifications way, a sink with a wheel-chair friendly L- completed just last month, the remodeler was to execute a plan that enables a capable in universal design specialties; after 15 shaped counter surface and plenty of bar- collaborated with an occupational therapist mature male — who happens to be in a years of enabling seniors and people with rier-free room to move about. ‘Age in Place’ to Satisfy Evolving Needs From Page 6 without navigating stairs, yet still have turning radius can greatly improve maneu- restrictions hamper the ability to add on deeply connected to their neighbors and ample space upstairs for visiting chil- verability for someone with limitations, but square footage for a master suite or other the property’s ideal location. So instead of dren and guests. This type of remodel- also feels spacious for the active family. area, there are alternative options to help uprooting and leaving their home’s rich his- ing project is ideal because it is often It’s a reality that many people will endure a family stay in their home. There may be tory for a new property, couples are seizing unobtrusive, allowing homeowners to some kind of temporary mobility challenge seldom-used space on the first floor that the opportunity to transform their beloved remain living in their home during con- in their life, perhaps from surgery rehabili- can be reconfigured into a cozy master home into a space that fits their specific struction with minimal disturbance. tation or an accident, so it makes sense to suite with the expert eye of a design-build short- and long-term needs. Sometimes this design your home in a practical, universal team. decision involves revamping existing space DETAILS THAT MATTER way to accommodate such unpredictable Regardless of emotional attachment to or incorporating a user-friendly residential When making renovation plans, espe- circumstances. If needed, first-floor laun- the family home, homeowners being in- elevator into the home. In many cases cially for a person using a wheelchair or dry facilities and outdoor ramps also add volved in the remodeling process allows couples opt to add ground-level space in a walker, ensure there is enough space. Wider convenience to the new space. With all of them to create a space that best mirrors way that complements the home. doorways and hallways, as well as large these changes, it is important to maintain their individual needs to age gracefully and curb-less showers with grab bars and hand- the current look and feel of your home as with less stress. A ‘SUITE’ ADDITION held shower heads are common features much as possible, so consider choosing Transforming a home to accommodate The most common “aging in place” tran- even for families without a disabled mem- materials and colors that match the style of the later years in life creates a place that sition involves adding a more accessible ber. Other popular requests with noted value the rest of your home. is easier to manage without giving up the second master suite to the first floor. include appliances with lever doors, varied opportunity to reminisce, or surrendering This convenient change allows a couple countertop heights, and minimal steps OVERCOMING BARRIERS the cherished role of hosting distant family to go about their day-to-day lifestyle through passageways. Creating a five-foot In instances when a small lot or zoning and friends.

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