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www.ConnectionNewspapers.comApril 14-20, 2010 ❖ Volume XXIV, Number 15 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comArlington Connection ❖ April 14-20, 2010 ❖ 1 Crime

The following incidents, from April 1-7, were reported by the Arlington Police Department.

ROBBERY. March 31. 5100 block of S. 8th Road. On March 31 at 10:30 p.m., a man reported that he was sitting in a vehicle when an unknown subject engaged him in conversation. The victim states that the suspect then pointed a gun at him and demanded his wallet. The suspect is described as an African American male in his early 20s, 5-feet- 9 to 6-feet, 180 lbs. The male was wearing jeans, a white T-shirt, black jacket and a red hat. ROBBERY. April 2. 1200 block of S. Hayes Street. On April 2 at 4:30 p.m., a woman walking in the mall when a group of teenagers crowded around her. A male suspect felt her back pocket for her wallet and stole it. ROBBERY. April 2. 3100 block of S. 13th Street. On April 2 at 8 p.m., an unknown man entered a basement apartment and brandished a knife while demanding money. The suspect then fled. The suspect was a white Hispanic male, 5-feet-6 with a thin build and black hair worn in a ponytail. He was wearing a long black T-shirt, black pants and a bandana over his mouth. ROBBERY. April 7. 4800 block of Lee Highway. On April 6 at 11:15 p.m., a woman was walking when a male known to her assaulted her. He also stole money from her pocket. MALICIOUS WOUNDING. March 31. 1600 block of N. 18th Street. On March 31 at 10:30 p.m., a man was walking when an unknown subject ap- proached him asking for a cigarette. The suspect then assaulted the victim. The suspect is described as an African Ameri- can teenager with dreadlocks, 6-feet to 6-feet-2, 160 lbs. MALICIOUS WOUNDING. April 3. 1800 block of S. Crystal Drive. On April 3 at 2:30 a.m., several people were injured when a fight broke out at a party. One victim was hit with a glass bottle, but did not wish to prosecute. BRANDISHING A FIREARM-AR- REST. April 4. 800 block of S. Frederick Street. On April 4 at 6:30 a.m., police responded to an apartment for a fight. Investigation revealed that the suspect brandished a firearm at the victim. A 23- year-old man was charged with brandishing a firearm, reckless handling of a firearm, carrying a concealed firearm, and possession of marijuana. He was held without bond. ATTEMPTED MALICIOUS WOUNDING-ARREST. April 4. 4300 block of N. Pershing Drive. On April 4 at 3:20 a.m., an intoxicated male threat- ened several people with a knife. He was located by police. A 26-year-old man was charged with attempted malicious wounding and drunk in public. He was held without bond. ASSAULT ON POLICE-ARREST. April 3. 3500 block of S. Ball Street. On April 3 at 3:45 a.m., police responded to an apartment for an intoxicated male who entered without permission. The suspect assaulted an officer at the scene. A 31-year-old man from San Antonio, Texas, was charged with assault and battery on law enforcement and unlaw- ful entry. He was held on a $5,000 bond. ASSAULT AND BATTERY. April 1, 1200 block of S. Fern Street. On April 1 at 1 p.m., an unknown subject pushed a store employee to the ground. The suspect was an African American male, bald or shaved head, 6-foot-3 and 190 lbs. He was wearing a light colored T- shirt and jeans. ASSAULT AND BATTERY. April 4, 3600 block of Columbia Pike. On April 4 at 2 am, an intoxicated man reported that he had been assaulted by three unknown men inside a convenience store. There is no suspect description. See Crime, Page 9

2 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ April 14-20, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection Editor Steven Mauren News 703-778-9415 or [email protected] A Sane Approach Journey to Iraq and Back Injured Marine vet Dr. Lillibeth shares story Boruchow is with students. recognized as a Woman of Vision. By Bonnie Hobbs The Connection By Michael Lee Pope The Connection fter serving six years active duty with the Marines, Justin Constantine of Arlington A native of Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Lillibeth A Boruchow studied medicine at Ohio State Medical joined the Reserves. Officers School before coming to Washington, D.C. to do a were needed and he answered the call. medical residency at Georgetown University. After In early 2006, he volunteered to go to going into private practice, she became a member of the board of directors for the Arlington Free Iraq. Helping build the country’s infra- Clinic, where she established a mental-health structure, he was a civil affairs team program. She was recognized by the Commission leader attached to an infantry unit. But during the 24th annual Women of Vision awards just six weeks into his deployment, he dinner on March 31 for integrating mental health services into the Arlington Free Clinic. was shot in the head by an enemy sniper. “A bullet went behind my left ear and Maj. Justin Constantine, left, talks to students in teacher Pete Why is it important to integrate out my mouth,” said Constantine. “I was Garvey’s, right, government class at Mountain View School in Fairfax psychiatric services into medical knocked unconscious and they thought County. care? I was dead, but a Navy Corpsman saved Because the brain is the most important my life with rescue breathing and a tra- ation and serve in another country.” him another perspective on the military. part of your body, and if that doesn’t work cheotomy. He showed amazing courage Gloria Alarcon said Constantine showed “The person I saw wasn’t a statistic,” he nothing else does. And therefore, people under fire because the sniper was still them pictures of Iraq littered with trash and said. “He told us what daily life in a war don’t get that kind of integrated care in pri- firing.” having rundown schools. “It made me was like. It makes you think twice, and vate practice in medicine these days. It’s Luckily, there was no brain damage, thankful I’m in a better environment, in a it shows that these are real people; they totally separate, and most doctors recog- but Constantine, then 36, was severely nicer school and have better opportunities have wives and families — they’re not nize that a lot of people with physical ill- injured. He still has a ways to go, but to get a good education,” she said. “I work just numbers.” ness also have depression, anxiety and other he’s recovered sufficiently to get married, and pay taxes, and I think more of this psychiatric disorders. If they are not treated hold down a job, start a foundation to money should go to taking care of the WHEN CONSTANTINE was injured in concurrently with their other physical dis- help other wounded veterans and share wounded warriors.” fall 2006, he and his girlfriend Dahlia had orders, then they don’t get well fast enough. his experiences with others. Constantine said the trash was more than been dating about six months. And when Unfortunately, our society just doesn’t inte- Now a major, the Fairfax City native just unsightly. “Trash meant possible IEDs he deployed to Iraq, she went to Cam- grate psychiatric services. They separate it recently spoke to teacher Pete Garvey’s hidden,” he said. He then described an in- bridge University in England to work on out. government class at Mountain View cident to the students in which he was al- her Ph.D. in education. School. He and Garvey played rugby to- most blown up. But, he said, “When I was shot, she Why is that the case? gether at JMU, and Garvey invited him “Soldiers risk their own lives so we Ameri- dropped everything to be with me at the I think there’s a stigma against psychiat- to talk with his seniors studying civic cans can live a free, fearless life,” said stu- Naval Hospital in Bethesda.” Constantine ric care. When a psychiatric illness or a brain duty and foreign policy. And Constantine dent Jose Escobar. “These people don’t even had severe facial injuries and had a long disease is represented by behavioral made an impression. know us.” road ahead of him, but their love was changes, our society has a tough time see- “I thought of veterans as older folks “I still don’t know why the U.S. is in Iraq,” strong and they faced the future together. ing that as a medical disease. They see it as from WWII, not younger people,” said said Jheferson Robles. “But I respect what They married in October 2008 at the new a flaw in character. If it’s a brain disease, it student Ryan D’Arville. “Now I under- Maj. Constantine did.” stand more what it’s like to be in his situ- Hearing him speak, said David Chun, gave See To Iraq, Page 22 See A Sane Approach, Page 6 ‘Let’s Talk:’ Resident Encourages Internet Radio Shows

By Delia Sava his older sister and her friends conversations of cousins and skills that have served him well. The Connection introduced him to the great ‘60s friends … and play it back. It “Jumping ahead, it [internet radio] has bands, like the Beatles. And he was a fun thing to do to hear become free, quick and easy. It throws open asically anyone who has access to developed a life-long passion ourselves— it was a novelty at the gates.” According to Craig, getting “Ba telephone and a computer in a for music and fell in love with the time,” Craig said. started is just as simple as opening a new manner of 2 or 3 hours can cre- the guitar, which he learned to Then in college, “I started out e-mail account on Yahoo or g-mail and there ate an account, and start producing an play. “I just loved rock ‘n roll so at Yale and ended up at Geor- is no cost to the user or the audience. “That’s Internet talk radio program,” said John I was always listening to the gia Tech, with an undergradu- because they have figured out how to make Craig. The Arlington resident who works as radio and I remember listening ate degree in English and jour- advertising on the Web site pay for all their an addictions counselor at Inova Hospital, to talk radio programs as well,” nalism,” Craig worked at radio services.” Craig says he is not affiliated with says he sees tremendous potential for indi- he said. stations doing news and the any site but likes using viduals and organizations to use Internet During that time, Craig says John Craig summer before graduation, www.talkblogradio.com. radio to create group communication with he purchased a small reel-to- hosting a live call-in show. “That When an account is set up it receives a a target audience. reel recorder. “As a little kid, I just loved was my initiation to talk radio,” said Craig. Craig grew up in Atlanta, Ga. and says the whole process of that. I’d tape record The show gave him an opportunity to learn See Radio Show, Page 6 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ April 14-20, 2010 ❖ 3 News Five Named Allies in Prevention

ith support from returning campaign sponsor Verizon, SCAN hosted the 8th WAnnual Allies in Prevention Awards Luncheon on March 25, honoring five individuals from across Northern Virginia who go above and beyond in their efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect and support the children and families of the community. It also marked the launch of the annual Northern Virginia Child Abuse Preven- tion Campaign for April. This year campaign is Pause for a Child: www.pauseforachild.org This year’s honoree from Arlington is Robin Tarver,

with the Arlington County Department of Family Courtesy of SCAN Services. Tarver has worked with children and families in Arlington for nearly 30 years, earning a repu- tation as someone who will challenge systems when they don’t work and advocate for her clients when they might otherwise not have a voice. During her nearly three decades with the Arlington County De- partment of Family Services, she has made connec- tions with the Latino community. A fluent Spanish Arlington County Department of Family speaker, she speaks out on behalf of children and Services staff member Robin Tarver families in the immigrant community and is often received the 2010 Allies in Prevention requested by name to give presentations to Latino Award from SCAN director Diane Charles families. In addition to her regular caseload, her col- and program emcee Craig Melvin, NBC4 laborative work at the Family Center allows her to news anchor. reach pregnant teens and young mothers in the Ar- lington School System. ❖ Brittny Li, a social worker with Fairfax County. Other honorees were: ❖ Ann Van Deventer, retired director of CPS in ❖ Deborah Warren, the director of the Alexandria Loudoun County. Community Services Board. ❖ Kay Taylor, chief of services for the Prince Will- ❖ Robin Tarver, with the Arlington County Depart- iam Department of Social Services Adult and Child ment of Family Services. Protection Division.

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Reading Connection executive director Courtney Kissell, Meghan Kissell and Jeremy Louisa Fuller and Alan Jones. Thongtavee. Violent Crime Down 8.3 Percent Violent crime in Arlington de- 2009, a 0.5 percent decrease. Supporting Reading Connection clined 8.3 percent in 2009, ac- The low amount of the decrease cording to the Arlington County can be attributed to a spike in riends and supporters Police Department. Crime statis- larcenies from motor vehicles of the Reading Connec- tics show that there were fewer parts and pick pocketing. There Ftion gathered in the homicides, forcible rapes, rob- were also 297 vehicles stolen in Boeing Conference beries and aggravated assaults. 2009. Vehicle theft in Arlington Center in Rosslyn on March 11, The county’s overall crime County has not been that low for a wine tasting and silent rate dropped 3.7 percent, de- since the early 1960s. auction. Special guest, author spite an increase in property Index crimes — homicides, Rosemary Wells autographed crimes. The crime rate — the forcible rapes, robberies, ag- books. The T.C. Williams Jazz number of index crimes per gravated assaults, arsons, bur- Band provided entertainment 100,000 people — was 2,413 in glaries, larcenies and vehicle and Brian van de Graaff, weath- 2009, down from 2,507 in thefts — are the eight catego- erman for ABC7/WJLA TV, acted 2008. Arlington’s crime rate re- ries generally used by law en- as emcee. Proceeds from the mains historically low despite forcement as a standardized evening event benefit the the economic downturn. measure of the incidence of programs of the Reading Con- In 2009, there were 319 bur- crime. Arsons in Arlington are nection. glaries, an 18 percent decrease investigated by the Fire Mar- The Reading Connection from the year before. There shal and are not reported by provides services to at-risk were also 4,140 larcenies in the Police Department. children and their families. Volunteers read aloud to chil- Owner Howard O’Brien of Executive director Courtney dren at shelters and community Chateau O’Brien at Kissell and vice chair of the Habitat for Humanity centers, provide new books for Northpoint serves a glass board Ralph Kidder. Starts Project the children to keep, hosts of one of the workshops for parents encourag- red wines Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia is breaking ground ing reading and literacy develop- from the on Perry Hall condominiums on Wednesday, April 21. The devel- ment and trains family support vineyard. opment will be home to 12 families in Arlington. The families workers to promote the impor- have been selected and are beginning to invest their sweat equity tance of reading. For more hours. All Habitat homeowners are required to invest 300-500 information visit sweat equity hours in order to become a Habitat homeowner. www.thereadingconnection.org To pay for building materials, zoning and planning fees, fund- ing is currently being raised through corporate, faith and indi- Photos by Louise Krafft/Connection vidual partnerships from supporters across the area. E*Trade Financial and Freddie Mac have pledged the largest sponsorships to date. 2010 marks the 20th anniversary of Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia. Since its founding in 1990 it has built 73 homes consisting of single family homes, town homes and condominiums. For more information on the work Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia is doing in its community, visit www.habitatnova.org. Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical housing ministry dedicated to eliminating poverty housing. Zimmerman Secures Democratic Nod Chris Zimmerman, the current Vice-Chairman of the Arlington County Board, has secured the Democratic Party’s nomination for reelection to the County Board. Zimmerman was the only candidate to file the necessary petition signatures to seek the Democratic Party’s endorsement. Barbara Schmidt looks over ‘the ultimate Noreen Kissell, Eileen Tobin and Kay Plitt. golf experience’ at the auction. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ April 14-20, 2010 ❖ 5 People A Sane Approach

From Page 3 trist needs is a little different than what the internist needs. We didn’t should be treated. We treat mul- need an examining table. We tiple sclerosis. We treat strokes. needed a room where there could And we treat lots of other brain be privacy. We also needed inter- diseases. But it’s very difficult to preters just like the other services. understand that depression, anxi- But perhaps because of the privacy ety and a number of other disor- issues that come up in psychiatric ders also influence the rest of our care, we needed interpreters that bodies. could really interpret in a special way for us. So it wasn’t just a How did you go about simple process to get this all go- integrating mental health ing. But it happened, and I think services into the Arlington we were the first clinic in Virginia Free Clinic? that actually integrated psychiat- First of all I had to convince the ric services into the clinic. other doctors that it was important to have a psychiatrist on the How does this work in staff or psychiatrist present, and practice? not just therapists. It had to be I remember a man who was in- seen as a medical problem, just volved in an accident where he like other medical problems. Once lost his eye. So he couldn’t find For the fifth year, Marymount Univer- I could convince them of that, then work anymore because his depth Cleaning Up Rock Spring Park sity students have honored the I had to find psychiatrists who perception had been changed. memory of fellow Marymount students who have died with a Remembrance Day were willing to give their time. I And following this, he became sig- clean up of Rock Spring Park (5010 Little Falls Road) in Arlington. The students found that most psychiatrists nificantly depressed to the point coordinated their efforts with the Rock Spring Garden Club, and club members agreed with me, and there were where he couldn’t get out of bed were on hand to direct what needed to be done. The Arlington Park Department many psychiatrists through the in the morning. He also had phan- provided the mulch. Also present were Bill and Linda Howard, parents of Tara years who volunteered their time tom pain that was secondary to Howard ’09, who was killed in a car accident in January 2006. Tara was dedicated at the clinic. losing his eye. And so he was re- to helping others, and Remembrance Day was established by her classmates as a ferred to the psychiatry part of the day of service to Marymount’s neighbors. By cleaning up Rock Spring Park, they How did you go about clinic. And we treated him with pay tribute to her memory and to the memory of other members of the Marymount persuading the other doc- medicine as well as psycho- community who have died. tors this is important? therapy. I would say it’s really Well, there were no other free quite a success story because I clinics that had psychiatrists. They haven’t seen him for a while. But would always offer counseling. the last time I saw him, he was Producing One’s Own Talk Show And psychiatric medicines are ex- working part time and he was pensive. We felt like the psychia- feeling good about himself again. From Page 3 through a computer or a phone. utes to see a patient with a life- trists should also be part of the He was Hispanic, and among his The recorded programs are threatening illness. Patients can care of these patients. And I think peers he was seen as less of a per- Web site page for the show and archived and are available through talk to each other and find chan- the other thing is that as time went son because he didn’t have that two phone numbers. “One is your the Web site. nels of information about their on the doctors really began to rec- eye and also because he was de- host call-in number to conduct the specific health conditions … and ognize that probably about 65 per- pressed. So it was very difficult show and the other is the guest CRAIG’S INTEREST in find a community.” cent of the patients that came into for him to agree to be seen by us. number — anyone who’s on the songwriting led him to listen to a Doing a show gives the host the the clinic did have some kind of But the last time he saw us, he show as a guest or anyone who program called “Songwriting opportunity to interact with lead- psychiatric issue that had to be was very grateful that he was now wants to call in to ask a question Showcase.” Craig contacted the ers in their specific job field. For addressed. They had to find space working part time and accepted will use that number,” said Craig. host in Denver and they have be- one of his programs on smoking for psychiatrists. What a psychia- in the community again. There are two ways for an audi- come friends. “It’s not Oprah cessation, Craig interviewed a top ence to listen to a live show: Winfrey — if you call the Oprah research scientist with NIH. “An show, she’s not going to get on the easy way to get guests is to call “Flourishing After 55” phone with you,” Craig laughed. the public information officer at class, Tuesday, April 27, Thursday, He added, “You can call these a major institution or organiza- “Flourishing After 55” from Seniors only hours at Langston- April 29, 10 a.m., Lee Senior people and some of them are do- tion.” Arlington’s Office of Senior Adult Brown Senior Center weight room, Center.$3.50per drop in. Details, ing some very interesting shows.” According to Craig hosting a Programs, April 26-30. Monday, April, 26, Wednesday, Friday, 703-228-4745. Arlington senior centers: Au- 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Certified staff onsite to A video visit to Cuba with To produce a great show Craig show can be an excellent way to rora Hills, 735 S. 18th St.; Walter assist with machines. $56/16 session travel expert Ralph Driscoll, Thurs- advises choosing a compelling build a professional network. Reed, 2909 S. 16th St.; Culpepper pass. Details, 703-228-4745. day, April. 29, 10:15 a.m., Walter topic and guest(s), doing a good “Anyone who is unemployed or Garden, 4435 S. Pershing Dr.; Big Brain Academy to improve Reed Senior Center. Free. Details, job hosting by asking good ques- wants to advance their career, they Langston-Brown, 2121 N. Culpeper mental skills through Wii games, Mon- 703-228-0955. St.; Lee, 5722 Lee Hwy.; Madison, day, April 26, 1 p.m., Lee Senior Center. Relive bygone days of classic tions and marketing as well as one can do a show focused on trends 3829 N. Stafford St.; also TJ Comm. Free. Callto register, 703-228-0555. radio and TV comedy shows, can. in their job field,” said Craig. He Center, 3501 S. 2nd St., Fairlington How to interact with people Friday, April 30, 10:30 a.m., Aurora “If you are interviewing leaders says that building those relation- Comm. Center, 3308 S. Stafford St. who have dementia, Monday, April Hills Senior Center. Free. Call to reg- Strength training exercises us- 26, 1 p.m., Langston-Brown Senior Cen- ister 703-228-5722. in a certain field, then chances are ships is an excellent way to find ing weights, Monday, April. 26, ter. Free. Call to register, 703-228-5321. Music appreciation group will they will have networks and can out about new opportunities. Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m., Tho- Settling money matters before discuss works of German composer send out a notice that they are Craig is enthusiastic about all mas Jefferson Community Center. something happens will be discussed, Jacques Offenbach, Friday, April 30, going to be on be on the show.” the possibilities and plans to de- $56/16 sessions or $3.50 per class. Monday, April 26, 11 a.m., Culpepper 1 p.m., Culpepper Garden Senior Details, 703-228-4745. Garden Senior Center. Free. Details, Center. Details, 703-228-4403. Craig also sees the potential of velop free workshops to teach Pickleball games for all levels of 703-228-4403. Call Office of Senior Adult Pro- this medium to cut costs in deliv- others how to get started. “Our players, Monday, April 26 through How the brain changes during grams for free copy of 36 page, ering health care services. “Doc- country is facing enormous chal- Friday, April 30, 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 aging process, Tuesday, April 27, 1 p.m., “Arlington County 55+ Guide” tors are under tremendous pres- lenges … this is like a town hall p.m., Thomas Jefferson Community Langston-Brown Senior Center. Free. and application for 55+ Pass, Friday, Center. Free with 55+ Pass. Details, Call to register, 703-228-5321. April 30, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., 703-228- sure — they often don’t have time meeting where any citizen can 703-228-4771. Beginners full fitness exercise 4721. to talk with their patients like they show up and have a voice.” His used to — they have three min- message: “Let’s talk.”

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From Page 2 N. Taylor Street. Between 5 am on ATTEMPTED BURGLARY. April 2. March 30 and 12:30 p.m. on April 3, an 4300 block of N. Pershing Drive. On ASSAULT AND BATTERY. April 2. unknown subject broke into the base- April 2 at 3 a.m., a woman awoke to an 4100 block of N. Lee Highway. On April ment of a residence. There are no unknown subject attempting to enter 2 at 3 p.m., a pedestrian and the driver known suspects. the kitchen of her apartment. The sus- of a vehicle engaged in a physical argu- BURGLARY/ASSAULT AND BAT- pect left the scene when she called ment over a road rage issue. TERY. April 5. 1500 block of N. Quinn police. There are no known suspects. ASSAULT AND BATTERY-AR- Street. On April 5 at 11:45 a.m., two ATTEMPTED BURGLARY. April 5. REST. April 3. 4200 block of Wilson known suspects entered an apartment 500 block of N. Kenmore Street. On Boulevard. On April 3 at 2 a.m., a man and assaulted a male victim. April 2 between 8:30 p.m. and 100 p.m., assaulted a security guard and caused BURGLARY. April 5. 900 block of N. an unknown subject opened a screen the damage of property. A 23-year-old Stuart Street. On April 5, between 8 and window of an apartment. No items man from Arlington was charged with a.m. and 5 p.m., an unknown subject were stolen and there are no known assault and battery and destruction of entered an apartment and stole various suspects. property. He was held on a $2,000 electronics. There is no suspect descrip- ATTEMPTED COMMERCIAL Home Improvements and Repairs that Always Get an A+ bond. tion. BURGLARY. April 7. 3400 block of Lee Fully Insured Class A Contractor ASSAULT AND BATTERY-AR- COMMERCIAL BURGLARY. April Highway. Between 7 p.m. on April 6, REST. April 3. 3100 block of Wilson 1. 5100 block of Lee Highway. On April and 7:30 a.m. on April 7, an unknown Boulevard. On April 3 at 1:30 a.m., a 1 at 11:30 p.m., an unknown subject subject attempted to enter a business. A man assaulted security at a bar. A 24- entered a business and stole money and vehicle associated with the business was year-old Bethesda man was charged phone cards. There is no suspect de- also entered. No items were stolen and with assault and battery and drunk in scription. there are no known suspects. public. He was held on a $2,000 bond. COMMERCIAL BURGLARY. April DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY TAMPERING WITH AN AUTO- 6. 3600 block of S. Glebe Road. On April (SERIES). April 1. 2700 block of S. ARREST. April 7, 1700 block of S. Lynn 6 at 6 a.m., an unknown subject Veitch Street. Between 11:30 p.m. on Street. On April 7 at 1:30 a.m., a witness smashed a window of a business and March 31, and 8 a.m. on April 1, an saw a male attempt to steal items from stole the cash register. There is no sus- unknown subject vandalized at least a vehicle. Officers apprehended the ju- pect description. eight vehicles in the same parking ga- venile suspect and he was detained. ATTEMPTED BURGLARY. March rage. There are no known suspects. BURGLARY. April 1, 3200 block of 31. 2600 block of S. Four Mile Run LARCENY FROM AUTO (SERIES). Columbia Pike. On April 1 at 2:30 a.m., Drive. On March 31 at 3:45 p.m., a April 2. 6900 block of N. 29th Street. an unknown subject entered a business woman heard an unknown subject Between 11:30 p.m. on April 1, and 4 and stole cell phone. There are no break a window near a door in her base- p.m. on April 2, an unknown subject known suspects. ment. Entry was not gained. There is no entered at least two unlocked vehicles BURGLARY. April 2. 4600 block of suspect description. and stole GPS units. There is no suspect N. 35th Street. Between 6:30 a.m. on ATTEMPTED BURGLARY. March description. March 28, and 1:30 p.m. on April 2, an 31. 5000 block of S. 10th Street. On ATTEMPTED LARCENY FROM unknown subject entered a home and March 31 at 10 p.m., a woman broke the AUTO (SERIES). April 2. 600 block of stole various valuables. There are no front window of an apartment and at- N. Glebe Road. On April 2 between 5:30 known suspects. tempted to enter. The suspect is known. p.m. and 9 p.m., an unknown subject BURGLARY. April 2. 4300 block of ATTEMPTED BURGLARY. April 1. attempted to break into at least two ve- N. 2nd Street. On April 2 between 5:30 1900 block of S. Eads Street. On April 1 hicles in a parking garage. There are no p.m. and 11 p.m., an unknown subject between 10 am and 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspects. entered an apartment, but did not steal known person damaged the lock to an STOLEN AUTO. April 2. VA any items. No suspect description. apartment door. Entry was not gained. KEF9128 2000 Jeep Cherokee, black BURGLARY. April 3. 1300 block of There is no suspect description. 1400 block of S. Nelson Street

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ April 14-20, 2010 ❖ 9 Theater Schaeffer Directs New Musical on Broadway Recreates early days of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

By Brad Hathaway Photo by Karin Cooper The Connection ASam Ludwig, Erin Driscoll, James Gardiner, and Jenna Sokolowski in the Washington area premiere of the hit or Signature Theatre’s musical comedy “[title of show]” at Signature Theatre F Artistic Director, Eric through June 27. Schaeffer, the third shot may prove to be the charm. This week he opened the third mu- Signature’s Small sical he has directed on Broad- Photo by Joan Marcus way. The first two may not have Robert Britton Lyons as Carl Perkins, Levi Kreis as hit big, but this new one, to Jerry Lee Lewis, Eddie Clendening as Elvis Presley Musical a Charmer judge by either the rollicking re- and Lance Guest as Johnny Cash in the musical actions of audiences at New “Million Dollar Quartet” on Broadway. York’s Nederlander Theater, or A musical about writing a musical. They also get a glimpse of the ing gospel with what was called by the generally positive opin- by Brad Hathaway ions in the early reviews, may person behind the performance “race music” in the south in the that a Broadway production was The Connection have a healthy run. It is one of because Lance Guest (Cash), Levi 1950s. Whether Broadway can staged — still with just a cast of those rare shows that makes Kreis (Lewis), Robert Britton support two shows aimed at four and one keyboard player. It you wish it would just start Lyons (Perkins), and Eddie that market and, if not, which riendship and a shared pas- managed to last over 100 perfor- right over when the lights come Clendening (Presley) act as well of the two will survive, will be Fsion for musical theater are mances on Broadway and now the up. as they sing and play. determined by the box office both the subject of Signa- piece is being performed in pro- ture Theatre’s latest show and the fessional theaters around the “Million Dollar Quartet” is the Added to the mix is some dyna- figures over the next few hallmarks of the production. While country. latest jukebox-type show based mite on the female side of the led- months. Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer is Signature’s mounting brings to- on the catalogue of pop music ger as Elizabeth Stanley plays Schaeffer wisely stages the up in New York opening his own gether some very talented young icons. What icons they are (or Elvis’ girlfriend of the moment entire program as a single thrill- Broadway show, his Shirlington performers who have worked to- were)! The show recreates an who comes along for the ride and packed act rather than break- company is hosting young per- gether before and a sense of ca- actual day in 1956 when rock shakes things up with her her own ing for an intermission. The formers and creators in a musical maraderie pervades the nearly two and roll star Johnny Cash, brand of heat with Peggy Lee’s “Fe- show is listed as lasting 90 min- about musicals going to Broadway. hour intermissionless perfor- would-be star Jerry Lee Lewis, ver” and sizzle on “I Hear You utes but the performance I saw The strangely titled “[Title of mance. Sam Ludwig and James gold record holder Carl Perkins Knocking.” lasted nearly a hundred, possi- Show]” is a success story dear to Gardiner team with Erin Driscoll and superstar Elvis Presley bly a result of prolonged ap- the hearts of musical theater fans and Jenna Sokolowski. found themselves in the same THE SECOND reason the show plause after numerous rocking everywhere. It began as a project Sokolowski was in “Urinetown” recording studio at Sun Records works as well as it does is that it numbers. The story portion of of two young men who wanted to with Driscoll who was in “Sweeney in Nashville and whiled away a avoids just being some sort of live the evening actually ends rather write a musical to submit to the Todd” with Ludwig who was “Les few hours doing what musi- greatest hits compilation by add- promptly. Then Derek McLane’s New York Musical Theatre Festi- Miserables” with Gardiner. In fact, cians do — making music for ing just a touch of a story — giv- recording studio set flies up to val but didn’t quite know what to at least two of the four appeared each other’s enjoyment and ing a hint of tension and suspense reveal a bank of flashing lights, write about. So they wrote a mu- together in half a dozen shows playing a musical game of “can over the fate of the record com- and the cast launches into a 12- sical about two young men writ- over the past half decade. you top this?” pany that gave each of the stars minute blast of highlight after ing a musical for the New York Add James Gardiner’s brother The secret of the show’s suc- their starts, Sam Phillips’ Sun highlight. Each of the four rock Musical Theatre Festival. (On the Matthew to the mix. He is the resi- cess is twofold. First it is the Records. Hunter Foster plays out one more number, ending application for the festival the first dent assistant director at Signature casting of actors who are not Phillips with a smooth, southern with Levi Kreis leading every- blank to be filled in was “[Title of and takes on full direction and mere impersonators, although charm that is the glue holding the one in a no-holds barred Show]” which they kept as the choreography duties for this pro- each of the four manage spot- whole thing together. His is a non- “Whole Lotta Shakin‘ Goin‘ On,” name of their musical.) duction with a sure hand. Among on replications of their respec- singing role which means audi- which, come to think of it, suit- The musical needed a cast of four other things, he sees to it that both tive subjects. The audience does ences don’t get to hear how good ably sums up the entire show. — the two young men who were the spoken dialogue and the sung really come away feeling as if he can be with a song, something “Million Dollar Quartet” is writing it and the two young women lyrics are clear and understand they have sampled the thrill of that Signature Theatre patrons playing an open ended run at who helped them work it into per- seeing Jerry Lee Lewis wail here in Virginia know full well af- the Nederlander Theatre, 208 See Show, Page 11 formable shape. It didn’t require a away on “Great Balls of Fire,” ter his impressive performance in West 41st Street in New York. lot of scenery, just four chairs. Or- heard the unmistakable voice of “Kiss of the Spider Woman.” Tickets are $56.50 to $136.50. chestra? No, just a keyboard player a young Johnny Cash singing “I “Million Dollar Quartet” can be Where and When ❖❖❖ sitting on stage with them. Walk the Line,” rocked along assumed to draw its audience from “[Tile of Show]” plays through The show was accepted by the June 27 at Signature Theatre in with Carl Perkins’ infectious people who remember and revere Brad Hathaway reviews the- the sounds of the era of “the birth ater in Virginia, Washington and festival and was so well received Shirlington. Performances are rockabilly riffs about his “Blue Tuesday - Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., that an off-Broadway production Suede Shoes” and fallen under of rock ‘n’ roll.” As such, it has sig- Maryland as well as Broadway Thursday - Saturday at 8 p.m., followed — so they wrote addi- the spell of Elvis whether he’s nificant competition from another and writes about theater for a Sunday at 7 p.m. with matinees tional scenes about getting an off- Saturday - Sunday at 2 p.m. Tick- jumping on “Long Tall Sally,” new show this season. “Memphis” number of national magazines. Broadway production. Then the ets are $52 - $76. Call romping on “Hound Dog” or is a thoroughly fictitious piece us- He can be reached at 703-573-7328 or log on to nearly unthinkable happened. It wailing “That’s All Right.” ing a newly composed score blend- [email protected]. www.signature-theatre.org. was so well received off-Broadway 10 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ April 14-20, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar Rough Middle School, 200 S. Rough WEDNESDAY/APRIL 14 Carlin Springs Road, Arlington Committee of Arlington. Visit 100 Meets. 8 p.m. www.bmdc.org. Weekend?Weekend? Ensuring Excellence in Country Western Arlington Public Schools: Dance. Line dance A Conversation with lessons at 7:30 p.m.; Superintendent Patrick K. Waltz steps at 8 p.m.; Murphy, Ed.D. At Open Dancing from 8;30- Marymount University, 11 p.m. Cost is $0/ 2807 North Glebe Road, NVCWDA members; $12/ Dining Room, Gerard non-members. Sponsored Phalan Hall, Arlington. Go by The Northern Virginia Drag Yourself to THE BUNGALOW! to Country Western Dance Burgerita Mondays 5-8 pm www.arlingtoncommitteeof100.org. Association. At Luther Energy Conservation. 7 Jackson Middle School, 1/2 Price Burgers p.m. Climate Pilots 3020 Gallows Road, Falls Program Leads the Way in Church. Visit & Energy Conservation. APRIL 30-MAY 2 www.nvcwda.org or call Cold Drink Specials Program about four local the hot line 703-860- Peter and the Wolf — And Other Works. Presented by Completely Smoke Free • Pool Tables, Games and Darts families who are living BalletNova. Friday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, May 1 at 4941. energy-conscious lives, in 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, May 2 at 2 p.m. “Behind the Scenes” Arlington History Bike cooperation with a pre-performance seminar for children under 12 at noon on Tour. 9 a.m. Cost is $2. 1 Hour Swedish project that holds Sunday, May 2 for $5. Performance tickets are $7 - $22 Bike from one to 23 miles FREE POOL promise for reducing visiting Arlington parks Weekend (discounts for students/seniors and groups over 10) and w/lunch Earth’s greenhouse gas available at: www.BalletNova.org or call 703-778-3008. At and historic sites. Tour Brunch emissions. At Arlington Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 South Old Glebe historic locations dating 11am-3pm Central Library, 1015 N. Road, Arlington. from Colonial times to the Quincy Street, Arlington. early 20th century. Meets at the Ballston Metro Station (top of escalator), at the S.E. THURSDAY/APRIL 15 FRIDAY/APRIL 16 corner of N. Stuart Street and Fairfax Rotary Club of Arlington. Noon. Rick “A Walk With Autism.” 12 noon. The Drive. Contact Bernie Berne at 703- Endres, president of The Washington film, “Adam,” about a man with 243-0179 or [email protected]. Network, Inc., in Alexandria, will Asperger’s Syndrome, will be shown “Billiards and Brew & Great Food Too” address the Rotary Club of Arlington at followed by panel discussions about their regular meeting. At La Cote D’Or living with autism and caring for those SUNDAY/APRIL 18 Three Convenient Locations Café, 2201 North Westmoreland with autism. At Marymount Prayers for Breast Cancer Survivors Street, Arlington. Call 703-212-7100 or University’s Reinsch Library & Walkers. 10:30 a.m. service. At CHANTILLY MANCHESTER LAKES SHIRLINGTON visit www.WashingtonNetwork.com. Auditorium, 2807 N. Glebe Road, Trinity Episcopal Church in Arlington April Luncheon. 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Arlington. (2217 Columbia Pike) will include 13891 Metrotech Dr. 7003-C Manchester Blvd. 2766 S. Arlington Mill Dr. Cost is $20. With the Army Officers prayers for those impacted by breast Chantilly, VA 20151 Alexandria, VA 22310 Arlington, VA 22206 Wives Club of Greater Washington cancer and for those walking to end Area. Featured speaker is Sandra SATURDAY/APRIL 17 breast cancer (e.g., in the Avon “In It (703) 502-3925 (703) 924-8730 (703) 578-0020 O’Connell (Mrs. Ralph Lee Minker) Move Me! Arts Experience Festival. to Win It” Walk on May 1-2 or the who will discuss the lessons learned 2 to 5 p.m. A creative community Susan G. Komen “Three Day for the Visit our website: www.bungalow4u.com from the 800 letters her husband’s collaboration celebrating the arts and Cure” Walk in October). Names of Our new concept, The Bungalow AleHouse in Gainesville 571-261-9367 family exchanged during World War II. culture. Event partners will include breast cancer survivors and/or persons Now Open! At the Koran Room of the Ft. Myers BalletNova, Wayras Bolivian Dancers, who succumbed from the disease may Officers Club. Call Wendy Gifford at Arlington Community Band, Potomac be remembered by emailing those 703-903-1542 or Ruth Howell at 703- Arts Academy, Synetic Theatre, Encore names to the church office 941-1300. Stage & Studio, Educational Theatre ([email protected]). All walkers are Lunchtime Chamber Concert. Noon Company, The Reading Connection, invited to attend for special prayers to 1 p.m. Free. Selected songs from Lightbulb Learning Services, Arlington and a blessing. film. Part of the Friday Morning Music Independent Media, Arlington County Club. At the Rosslyn Spectrum, 1611 Public Schools. At Kenmore Middle N. Kent Street, Arlington. Call 703- School, 200 S. Carlin Springs Road in TUESDAY/APRIL 20 228-1850 or visit Arlington. Tickets are $10/advance, Swing Dancing. 9-11 p.m. Cost is $10/ www.arlingtonarts.org. $15/door. Advanced tickets can be person. With Scott Ramminger and the Local Food — Farms and Markets. purchased online at www.bmdc.org. Crawstickers. At the Clarendon 6:30-9 p.m. Meeting of the Holistic New Beginnings. 5-8 p.m. Free. All Ballroom, 3185 Wilson Blvd., Moms Network Arlington/Alexandria gallery artists, including eight new Arlington. Chapter. Meets at Arlington United members, will be showing new works. Methodist Church, 716 S. Glebe Road, At Arlington Arts Gallery, 5179 Lee Arlington. Visit http:// Highway, Arlington. WEDNESDAY/APRIL 21 arlalexva.holisticmoms.org. Contact: Move Me! Arts Experience Festival. Power Purge and Shred. 7 a.m. to 7 Jessica Haney, Arlington/Alexandria 2-5 p.m. Celebrates dance, visual, p.m. Residents can safely and securely Chapter Founder and Co-Leader music, theatre, and literary arts for shred and recycle unwanted and [email protected] or young people, families and seniors. outdated documents and electronics. 703-824-6167. Tickets are $10/advance, $15/door, At 20th and Bell Street, Arlington. Visit $5/students and children. At Kenmore www.crystalcity.org. Signature’s Small Musical a Charmer From Page 10 in which the cast sings about flop theater. You don’t need to under- able, pacing the performance so musicals, the program from “Glory stand all the in-jokes to enjoy the that the laughter — of which there Days” is given a featured spot. show. Whenever a reference to an is a great deal — doesn’t cover up The warmth and humor of the obscure old musical or song or important plot points. show captures the youthful blend performer crops up (which is ap- The musical is humorous and of self confidence and angst that proximately every 30 seconds) it self-referential, peppered with afflicts many in their mid-twenties. is quite clear that it is a reference dozens of in-jokes about musical It is precisely that blend, however, and just what its meaning is in- theater, the funniest of which ac- that makes it so infectiously enter- tended to be. tually is a sight gag inserted by taining. (Be forewarned, however. Besides, Ludwig, Gardner, director Gardiner about “Glory It also features some of the lan- Sokolowski and Driscoll deliver Days,” the show James co-wrote guage that twenty-somethings the lines and sing the songs with and on which Matthew was assis- tend to overuse that in more ma- such relish and enthusiasm it is a tant director that, like “[Title of ture circles is frowned upon in pleasure to go along for the ride. Show”] managed the unpredict- mixed company.) Brad Hathaway reviews theater able accomplishment of transfer- There are songs about the hopes in Virginia, Washington and Mary- ring to Broadway. Unlike “[Title of and fears of youngsters just setting land and writes about theater for a Show],” which ran for three out on their adult lives and pursu- number of national magazines. He months, “Glory Days” closed im- ing their dreams, as well as those can be reached at mediately. In the song in this show about the peculiarities of musical [email protected]. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ April 14-20, 2010 ❖ 11 ORANGE LINE Peach Milkshake at Chick-fil-A The Ballston Common Mall Chick-fil-A has Peach Milkshakes through June 26. The Peach Milkshake is made East Falls Church with real peaches and is hand- spun with Chick-fil-A’s popular “home-style” Icedream and topped with light whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.

Kinder Haus Toys Kinder Haus Toys 1220 N. Fillmore St. LaShawn Avery/The Connection Arlington Al Fresco dining at the new Northside Social on Wilson Blvd. 703-527-5929 Ballston-MU Northside Social Coffee and Wine Bar GAME DAY — Saturday, April 24, 2-4 p.m. Game play featuring award- winning games from Think Fun, Ravensburger, MindTwister and Plasmart. The Liberty Tavern team has opened Northside Social, a locally owned and Games for ages 4 to adult. Sign up at the desk or call 703-527-5929. operated coffeehouse and wine bar at 3211 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington. Once again, the Liberty team has taken on an extensive renovation of a MY KISSING HANDS — Sunday, May 2, noon to 2 p.m. Ms. Jennifer historic property, in this case the original Clarendon Citizen’s Hall, which has will make ceramic impressions of children’s hands and feet. Call or sign up functioned as an Arlington gathering place for nearly 90 years. Over the last at the desk. decade, the building has housed two coffee shops. Partners Stephen Fedorchak and Mark Fedorchak will oversee Northside STORYTIME — Every Monday and Friday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Ms. Social operations. As with The Liberty Tavern, Brian Normile of Arlington’s Laura reads new and classic stories. BCN Design/Build is also a partner. Northside Social will offer counter service breakfast, lunch, and a wine- The winter clothes are now on sale at 40 percent savings! The size friendly light dinner. The food is overseen by Executive Chef Liam LaCivita range is newborn girl to size 8 and newborn boy to size 4t. Accessories Virginia Sq-GMU and Executive Pastry Chef Robert Valencia. such as hats, gloves, socks, shoes, tights, and gloves are not on sale. Club Morning options will include freshly baked muffins and scones, Polyface cards do not apply to sale items. egg sandwiches, housemade bacon and sausages, and housemade granola and yogurt. Baker G. David King will produce 6-7 freshly baked breads on a daily basis, including Anadama, Marble Rye, and a classic Pullman Loaf. Breads will Culinaire Reopens with a New Menu be available by the slice for toasting in an array of vintage toasters, or by the Culinaire Restaurant will open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. loaf to take home. Beginning April 12 through June 16, enjoy this student-run restaurant for At lunch and into evening, salads will include Amish chicken salad on frisee lunch Monday - Wednesday. Call 703-247-3841 or email [email protected] with toasted almonds, cucumbers, pickled shallots, and marble rye crostini. for reservations. Sandwiches will include Roasted Turkey with cranberry mostarda and Ver- Culinaire Restaurant is at 1820 N. Fort Myer Dr., on the 12th floor of the mont cheddar on Anadama bread. All meats for sandwiches will be roasted in Art Institute of Washington, Arlington. Phone: 703-247-3841. house, and all breads for sandwiches will be baked in house. Two soups will be offered all day, including at least one vegetarian option. At night, options include Chicken Liver Rilettes, House-smoked Salmon with Tallula Introduces ‘The Cellar Tastings’ Clarendon onion marmalade and crème fraiche on marble rye toast, and a variety of Tallula introduces The Cellar Tastings, a weekly wine tasting led by Neigh- artisanal cheeses. borhood Restaurant Group Wine Director Juliana Santos, to be held in the Finally, sweets like Jenkins Orchard Apple Pie with Fiscalini Cheddar and restaurant’s wine room every Saturday afternoon from 1–3 p.m. Priced at Cinnamon Red Hot Velvet cake will be offered. With spring will come $20 per person, each tasting will include five wines and light, seasonal housemade soft-serve ice cream at the walkup window. canapés. Tallula and EatBar are located at 2761 Washington Boulevard in Arling- Whitlow’s ton. Visit the web site www.tallularestaurant.com or call 703-778-5051 for Whitlow’s on Wilson Bar and Grill, 2854 Wilson Blvd., Clarendon. Call 703- Tallula and 703-778-9951 for EatBar. 276-WOWE (9693)

BANDS Rosslyn Outdoor Film Festival - I Love the 90s! April 14 — William Walter and Tucker Rogers from the William Walter and The 2010 Rosslyn Outdoor Film Festival rewinds to relive the 1990s this Company Band. 9:30 p.m. to midnight. spring and summer with 19 movies that celebrate the decade. The “I Love April 15 — Taylor Carson Band. 9:30 p.m. to midnight. the 90s”. The festival returns to Gateway Park at 1300 Lee Highway at the Court House April 16 — Back to Zero. 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. foot of Key Bridge every Friday night at dusk beginning April 30 and end- April 17 — Kelly Bell Band. 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. ing Sept. 3. The event is free and open to the public. The screening is two blocks from the Rosslyn Metro and parking is available across the street SPECIALS from Gateway Park at the Atlantic Parking Garage for $3 at 1901 and 1911 Monday — 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Half Price Burgers (dine in only) N. Ft. Myer Drive after 6 p.m. Enter the garage on N. Moore Street. Tuesday — 4 p.m.-11 p.m. Taco Tuesdays. April 30 — “Clueless” (1995) Wednesdays — Half price wine. 4 p.m.-9 p.m. May 7 — “Wayne’s World” (1992) Thursday — Mug Night 4 p.m.-9 p.m. May 14 — “My Best Friend’s Wedding” (1997) Friday — $2 Off Apps May 21 — “Edward Scissorhands” (1990) Saturday and Sunday — Brunch 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Buffet starts at 10 a.m. May 27 — “Happy Gilmore: (1996) Rosslyn ❖❖❖ June 4 — “Office Space” (1999) Send your information to [email protected] or June 11 — “Cry-Baby” (1990) [email protected] June 18 — “Mrs. Doubtfire” (1993) 12 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ April 14-20, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com The Zoso building on N. Filmore St. in Clarendon.

New Destination Photos by Delia Sava/ In Clarendon The Connection

Justin Stegall, aka “Mr. Cupcake,” owner Terry Comer, selecting Myongkun Kim, owner of Bakeshop. wine at Screwtop. of Gallery Cleaners.

Chocolates at Artisan Confections. Selection of cheeses at Screwtop.

he ground floor of the Zoso Flats on N. TFilmore has come alive with retail ac- tivity. American Flatbread, Bakeshop, Kavenchy Spa Sa- lon, Gallery Cleaners, Artisan Confections, and Screwtop are now open for business.

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Wyatt and Hermes awards that The Dominion Guild, Inc. has been ning, assist American families in their were presented at the 43rd Anniversary raising funds for over 20 years for dis- efforts to build wealth and reduce debt. Celebration of Culture and Achievement tribution to qualifying projects and on April 9 in Arlington. entities serving the Northern Virginia Heidi Farrell of Arlington has be- Arthur Andrew Lopez, who re- community. This year’s annual come an independent consultant with ceived the Marta V. Wyatt Award, fundraiser, an Open House Boutiques Tastefully Simple Inc., a national created Nadar Por Vida (Swimming for and Coffee, was held at the McLean direct-sales company featuring easy-to- Life) in 2006 to give Hispanic children home of Liam and Caroline Coakley. prepare food products. 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Both previously worked at LECG firm. Boykin has been practicing law for Connection will publish them in our Mother’s Day issue. Be Hispanic-Owned Business by Hispanic and Putnam, Hayes & Bartlett, Inc. more than 30 years. In his new position Business Magazine. MicroTech employs with Bean Kinney, he will represent cli- sure to include some information about what’s going on in the more than 350 professionals (one-third Fashion designer Isabel Toledo ents in civil litigation matters. Boykin photo, plus your name and phone number and town of resi- of whom are Hispanic) who support has been selected to receive the also has experience representing clients dence. To e-mail digital photos, send to: more than 100 federal government con- Marymount University Designer of the in corporate matters, commercial real [email protected] tracts. Jimenez is also an active Year award at Portfolio in Motion 2010, estate, mergers and acquisitions and volunteer and philanthropist in his com- the annual student fashion show. The other transactional work. Kelly repre- Or to mail photo prints, send to: munity as well as on national and show and award presentation will be sents lenders as well as developers with The Arlington Connection, international projects, and encourages held on Thursday, April 22, at 8:30 p.m. respect to their real estate investments “Me and My Mom Photo Gallery,” his employees to volunteer as well. in the University’s Rose Benté Lee Cen- nationwide, including transactions in- 1606 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314 ter. A reception will precede the show at volving construction and development To celebrate the 40th anniversary of 7 p.m. of investment-grade properties. Photo prints will be returned to you if you include a stamped, Earth Day on Thursday, April 22 from 3 Marymount’s Designer of the Year self-addressed envelope, but please don’t send us anything to 7 p.m., Big Wheel Bikes will intro- Award is presented to a fashion designer Kurt Binder, CPA has joined Clifton irreplaceable. duce Pedego Electric Bicycles to the D.C. who has achieved excellence in the field Gunderson of Arlington as a partner area. The event will be at Big Wheel and has captured the imagination of in the Arlington office. 16 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ April 14-20, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ April 14-20, 2010 ❖ 17 Arlington Connection Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected] Shipley: A Pleasant Surprise for Yorktown

Shipley, did not play lacrosse in Senior leads team 2009. Shipley showed flashes of in goals despite ability during tryouts and scrim- mages, but her time away from the sitting out last game made it difficult for Bodnar to know just how much of an im- season while living pact the senior would make. “She’s got a little catching up to in New Zealand. do,” Bodnar said, “but I’m expecting to see good things from her this year.” By Jon Roetman Jump ahead to an early April The Connection evening at Greenbrier. The air is

Photo by cool — but not quite as frigid as here was a chill in the that night in March — and the Pa- night air and snow on triots are hosting rival Washing- Tthe sidelines at Green- Krafft Louise ton-Lee. The midfielder Shipley brier Stadium as runs free through the General de- Yorktown girls lacrosse coach fense and fires a shot past the W-L Anne Bodnar discussed for the goalkeeper to give Yorktown a 7- approaching 2010 season. 0 lead. Moments later, Shipley re- The Patriots had just completed /The Connection ceives an outlet pass near midfield a scrimmage in early March and and sprints down the left sideline. Bodnar was answering a reporter’s She then snaps a pass across the questions about her three return- field to senior Meghan Albrittain, ing all-district players: Hope who deposits Yorktown’s eighth Barrazotto, Libby Kane and Ashley goal of the first half. Fredericks. When asked if there Minutes later, Shipley scores were any other individuals she’d Senior midfielder Olivia Shipley is Yorktown’s leading goal scorer, despite not playing again for a commanding 9-0 ad- like to highlight, Bodnar men- her junior season. Shipley lived in New Zealand with her family last spring. vantage. tioned a senior. So much for being rusty. “I’m really optimistic for Olivia,” “Oh gosh, I knew you were go- Bodnar’s momentary memory gram, she was preparing for her she said. ing to ask me that,” the coach said loss was understandable. After five first season as varsity head coach See From New Zealand, What’s Olivia’s last name? with an uncomfortable laugh. years with the school’s JV pro- and Olivia, whose last name is Page 19 Sports Briefs

W-L Girls Lacrosse Yorktown Opens Crews Looking for Offense Season with Big Day First-year Washington-Lee girls lacrosse coach The Yorktown rowing team opened its 2010 sea- 5Qs Jenni Mac Intosh praised the Generals’ defensive ef- son with a strong showing at the Darrell Winslow fort after their April 9 game at Yorktown. But, as Regatta at Sandy Run Park, Occoquan. The Yorktown Mac Intosh pointed out, defense will only get you so women’s team won every eight-oared event they far as W-L struggled to generate offense in an 11-2 entered, taking first place in the women’s first eight, Five questions loss. second eight, freshman eight and novice eight events. “I don’t think that they played their best,” the coach The Patriot women’s first eight, stroked by senior with Yorktown said of her team. “I think that we’re doing some things Paige Monborne, cruised through the morning heats really well. They are holding the zone really well on winning by 8 seconds or “open water” over rival pow- pitcher defense. I think defense, collectively, we’re coming erhouse Robinson. The women’s second eight also Dean Johnson Yorktown senior pitcher together as a unit. But defense can’t play the entire looked very strong with an open-water win in the Dean Johnson game and defense certainly can’t win a game and heats and a three-second win in the finals over where we’re losing it is in the midfield and our of- Robinson and Thomas Jefferson. The Patriot women Q: What location is the who’s never been there? fense.” continued the overpowering performance with an- farthest from the Wash- A: The downtown area is real Mac Intosh said W-L attempted five or six shots other open-water win by the freshman women’s eight ington D.C. metro area dead. It doesn’t seem like against Yorktown, a number she wants to be around in their first competitive effort winning by 27 sec- that you’ve traveled? there’s much to do out there. 20 or 30 per contest. Annie Buckalew scored W-L’s onds over their closest rival. Even in the novice eight A: California. I was visiting first goal with six minutes remaining in the first half, the Patriot women came out on top in their flight of some schools. Q: What’s your favorite cutting Yorktown’s lead to 9-1. Dominique McNairy- five, winning by 20 seconds over their closest rivals. food? Dixon scored early in the second half to cut the Gen- The Yorktown men proved strong as well, winning Q: Who is your favorite A: Pizza [with] bacon, sau- erals’ deficit to 9-2. the men’s junior eight and third eight events and music artist? sage and cheese. Mac Intosh said the Generals need to execute with placing second in the hotly contested men’s first eight, A: Da BackWudz. I like their “confidence, communication and intelligence” on behind an impressive crew from Thomas Jefferson. beats. Q: What’s the best feel- offense. The Patriot men are the defending Virginia state ing you can have during W-L opened the season with victories over T.C. champions in the men’s first eight and in their first Q: You make yearly visits a baseball game? Williams and Stuart but lost its next four, including competitive outing of the season finished open wa- to your father’s home- A: Definitely throwing a shut- defeats against Fairfax, Dominion and Jefferson. ter ahead of the field in second place, but 10 sec- town of Milwaukee. How out and getting a win. Mac Intosh mentioned Sophie Kiendl, Sandra onds back from TJ. would you describe McCartin, Meredith Randle, Marky Duarte, Mandy Milwaukee to someone — Jon Roetman Maggio, Buckaloo and McNairy-Dixon as standouts. See Sports Briefs, Page 19

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From Page 18 with her mother and four siblings. nervous, she had a lot of ques- swims on my swim team. She Barrazotto, the 2009 National Dis- The purpose of the trip, which tions,” Bodnar said. “She was ask- barely trains year-round and then trict Player of the Year. Bodnar’s vision of success for Shipley said was planned the pre- ing me a lot of questions [about] gets in the pool in the summer and “She’s definitely always there for Shipley has been surpassed in the vious summer, was to visit her things I expected her to remem- beats kids who train twice a day.” me,” Barrazotto said. “She’s defi- early going. The senior scored a uncle. ber, but I understand she’d been One of the main differences nitely one of the people I go to. team-high 16 goals through five Shipley attended school while in gone for a year.” Shipley noticed while in New She’s really good at cutting back games, including three in an 11-2 New Zealand but did not play la- It didn’t take long for Shipley to Zealand was her schooling. She to the ball — a good team player. win over W-L on April 9. The four- crosse. When spring season rolled get comfortable. She scored a took a test at the end of the quar- She knows how to play.” time defending National District around in 2010, her preparation team-high five goals during the ter but said she had no homework Shipley is off to a hot start, but champion Patriots won four of was hardly thorough. Patriots’ season-opening win over and did not receive grades. Shipley Bodnar said she can get better. The their first five contests and, with “I tried to pass it around before West Potomac on March 16. said she realized how much she coach said Shipley can be too ag- 14 seniors on the team, appear tryouts,” Shipley said. “I kind of “I felt a little bit behind missed her friends, often commu- gressive at times, placing too much poised for another title run. hung out this summer and tried everyone,but I picked it back up,” nicating with them through Skype, of an emphasis on scoring. Still, Shipley, a standout field hockey to pass it around with people. That she said. a software program which allows Shipley has emerged as another player and swimmer at Yorktown, was about it.” “After her questions she got right voice and video conversations over threat on a team that already had did not play lacrosse last year be- Shipley had to reacquaint her- back into the flow,” Bodnar said. the Internet. high expectations. cause from January to May of self with the game. “She’s a great team player, has a “Olivia’s trying to prove that 2009 she lived in New Zealand “When she came back she was great shot, great endurance [and] WHEN SHE RETURNED to the she’s back and she’s part of this stamina. She fit right back in. It United States, Shipley brought team,” Bodnar said, “and I think Sports Briefs didn’t seem like she missed a beat back some shirts which led to hu- soon she’ll probably realize that at all.” morous confusion. she doesn’t need to score as many From Page 18 contributing to the crucial doubles Shipley played lacrosse as a “She did come back with a few goals every single game. She’s also The Yorktown junior eight, wins which decided the match sophomore. Kane, a two-time interesting T-shirts [with] weird a team player, but I think she still made up of an all-sophomore crew, were Sky Leyden (No. 1 doubles first-team all-district goalkeeper, sayings on them,” Kane said. “I needs to work on that a little bit stroked by Andrew Knizner, with Karvelas), Ben Martindale said athleticism helped Shipley guess they were New Zealand say- more.” pushed ahead of TJ for the one- (No. 2 doubles with Papavizas), return after a year away from the ings. We’d [say], ‘What does that While Shipley has room for im- length win. The Yorktown men’s and Danny Yeatman (No. 3 game. even mean?’ She’d [say], ‘It’s a provement, her abilities are now third eight finished ahead of TJ for doubles with Delacy). “Even when she tried out for New Zealand saying!’ We’d [say], clear. the first time in school history in As Yorktown approaches the sophomore year, she had never ‘Yeah, but we don’t get it.’” “Everybody knows about Hope, this category. TJ caught one of its halfway point of the season, the picked up a stick before,” Kane On the field, Shipley’s offensive and Olivia’s kind of been that hid- oars in ropes that hold together team is well-positioned in National said. “She just picked it up. She’s talents have helped ease the pres- den gem,” Bodnar said. “She’s the race course buoy line and fell District play so far, with just a a natural athlete for anything. She sure on senior midfielder shining now.” far back on the field. 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Dahlia’s been by his side throughout his precious newborn. Expenses Hunting Crest Ln, Vienna including mid century & whole ordeal. pd. Private/ Legal. Jen & Greg 22182 danish modern Teak 1-877-205-2780 furniture, sterling, mens “She helped me through some incredibly watches, painting/art glass, The future Yard sale 4/17, 8-2 3212 N. clocks, jewelry, costume tough times,” said Constantine. “We now comes one day Nottingham St. Arlington, VA jewelry, etc. Call Schefer know we can make it through whatever at a time. Antiques @ 703-241-0790. -Dean Acheson orientals, furn, Lots of stuff! challenge life throws our way.” It also Maj. Justin Constantine CLASSIFIED helped that his parents live in Fairfax City 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements and could visit him in the hospital often. “Doctors replaced my upper and lower ADAMS WAS SURPRISED by his posi- For Local… jaw with bones from my legs and did skin tive attitude, despite everything he’d been grafts from different parts of my body,” he through. And she was happy his personal •Employment said. “The end of my tongue got shot off, life turned out so well. “His injury made and I only have four original teeth left, so him realize how much Dahlia loved him,” •Employees I’m getting dentures.” she said. “She gave up her education, but •Services Constantine was initially hospitalized for gained from being with him.” six weeks and then received outpatient Still, as Constantine recovered, people •Entertainment treatment for eight months. He’s still in the stared at him because of his facial injuries. Reserves and, eventually, the Marines will They wondered what happened to him, so •Announcements assess him to see if he’s fit for duty. First, he created a line of T-shirts to reply. With •Real Estate though, he’ll have three more surgeries. “Iraq and Back” written across the front, “I have vision issues in my left eye and people would approach and ask him about •Cars have challenges running, so I doubt if I’ll his time in Iraq. deploy again,” he said. “But there are many He also realized the shirts could serve a 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements •Trucks other jobs I can do in the Reserves.” larger purpose. So at http:// •Vans iraqandback.com/about-us.php, people MEANWHILE, Constantine’s applied for a may read his story and buy his merchan- •RV’s masters from Georgetown University in dise, and part of each sale goes to four chari- National Security Studies so, for example, ties supporting America’s military person- •Boats he could work for the FBI or the Depart- nel — especially those who’ve been injured. ment of Defense on national-security issues. Constantine also established •Pets He’s also served as a military lawyer and www.AfghanistanandBack.com for troops •Yard Sales currently works on Capitol Hill as a coun- who’ve been to Afghanistan because they sel for the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Commit- face many similar issues upon returning to •Crafts tee. the U.S. that Iraq veterans do. Mountain View student Ciara Adams said “I’ve seen relatives go to war and come •Hobbies she’s living her normal life and “the war back, and they’re not the same people,” said •And More! over there doesn’t really affect me.” But student Ibrahim Fetterolf. “They’re broken Constantine’s visit to her classroom “really and I can’t connect with them, anymore. I opened my eyes.” couldn’t do it — but for Maj. Constantine 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements For All Dylan Nigond learned that the U.S. troops to cope with that, recover from injuries, get went door-to-door, talking to Iraqi civilians. married and go on with his life, walk around Your “I thought it was just shooting and war,” he in public looking like that, and still want to said. “But they helped the civilians get wa- go back [on active duty] is impressive and Advertising ter and food and also helped clean things inspiring.” up a little.” Constantine bears no ill will toward the Needs… “I told the kids the vast majority of Iraqis man who shot him. “He was there doing just wanted to have a good life and the in- his job and so was I,” said Constantine. “Had surgents weren’t going to help them rebuild the roles been reversed, I might have done It Works. their cities,” said Constantine. “I enjoyed the same thing.” speaking with the students because they Dahlia’s now an ESOL teacher and the Week may have been dealt a rough hand, and they couple lives in Arlington. Constantine, 40, needed to hear that other people may have said the whole experience brought them After Week. been, too, and have overcome it.” closer and “there are no obstacles we can’t Constantine also told them there are overcome.” He also learned that “you have many ways of giving back to their country. to tell people how you feel about them while 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 703 “I said every person has an obligation to do you can, and not put things off ’til later.” 917-6400 that, when a girl asked me why I joined the Furthermore, he said his ordeal made him Marines,” he said. “I was impressed with more compassionate. “I sometimes struggle those kids — they asked really good ques- with PTSD [post-traumatic stress disorder], Place tions.” and Dahlia encouraged me to seek treat- The person who shot him was later cap- ment and talk to people about my issues,” Your tured and turned out to be from Yemen. he said. “You never know what someone’s Until he met Garvey’s students, said struggling with, when they’re irritable to Ad Constantine, “Only the FBI had cared you. I [realize] that now and tell myself to enough to ask me how I knew he was from just let it go.” Today! Yemen. It was encouraging, because it Constantine said he and his wife also be- meant the kids were interested in what I lieve in giving back: “I’m more attuned now was saying and learned a bit. Afterward, to what our wounded warriors and their some came up, shook my hand and thanked families are going through, so we work with to your community me for talking to them, so it was a good organizations taking care of them — and, experience.” frankly, I might not have done that before.”

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