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Donald Trilling and his two The Scientists’ friends, Thai Phi Le, from Arlington, and Eileen National Science Foundation may Gaughran, from Alexandria, is bring investment and traffic. running his 30th Photos by Eden Br By Vernon Miles consecutive Science Foundation Impact Alex- Gazette Packet George Washing- andria?,” highlighted that while ton Parkway Clas- the NSF will bring benefits to the sic, at age 89. He is n just a few months, the Na- area, it also comes with a share of given race number tional Science Foundation problems. “one” every year own/Gazette Packet Iwill open at its new location According to Stephanie to honor his long along Eisenhower Avenue. Landrum, president and CEO of record of consecu- In September, the new building the Alexandria Economic Develop- tive runs in this will bring more than 2,000 em- ment Partnership, the Eisenhower race. ployees into the Carlyle neighbor- Valley has faced stagnation over hood. The facade is already com- the last five years after the initial plete, new residential towers are bump from the Federal Court- completed or in development house and Patent and Trademark across the street. So Alexandria is Office (PTO) wore off. left wondering: what will the new “There [wasn’t] a lot of people NSF building mean for the city? breaking ground,” said Landrum. Determination at Parkway Classic An Agenda: Alexandria panel on “So we’re already seeing signs of April 24, “Here Come the Scien- success. The announcement and inspiring race on Saturday, April 23. Four thou- tists – How Will the New National See Panel, Page 8 Over 5,000 runners sand four hundred and eighty-one runners ran 10 miles. Another 1,318 runners ran the 5K race. As participate. they did last year, Pacers Running Shops handled logistics, busing runners into the start and back ‘Skeeter’ Swift Dies at 70 By Eden Brown to their parking lots, with Two Men and a Truck Gazette Packet shuttling belongings, Starbucks offering coffee, the Remembering a National Park Service taking pictures of partici- amie Watts will be pleased when she sees pants, bands entertaining, Port City Brewing hand- basketball legend. her time for the 33rd annual George Wash- ing out beers, and local residents, volunteers, and J By Jeanne Theismann ington Parkway Classic. She cut her time security officials providing a friendly buffer along down to six hours and 20 minutes, covering the the parkway. Gazette Packet 10 miles with the kind of dedication she shows in Once again, running groups raising money for the rest of her life. Alexandria residents cheered veterans, neighbors in need, and breast cancer e was larger than life — a 6- her on as she closed in on the end of the race in were there, getting shout-outs on the public ad- Hfoot-3, 230-pound athlete Old Town. Donald Trilling, the oldest participant dress system. celebrated as one of the in the race, will be pleased he once again came in Meredith Klinger, who was running her first GW greatest legends of high school sports just short of last. His time was four hours and 51 Parkway race, and who began to run for the first in Alexandria in the 1960s. His name minutes, which is not bad for 89. time in her life this year, finished in just over two was Harley Swift, a chubby kid from The GW Parkway race again proved to be an hours with a 12:05 mile. the wrong side of the tracks who was known simply as “Skeeter.” “Alexandria is where it all started for me,” said Swift during a recent inter- Photo contributed view with the Gazette Packet. “Ever Alexandria An 18-year-old Skeeter since I can remember, I had a basket- Chris Petrock resident Donna Swift, left, playing in a of Alexandria ball in my hand. I dribbled that ball GW High School basket- Oliver holds a See ‘Skeeter,’ Page 4 won first place sign up for ball game in 1965.

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Photos by Shirley Ruhe/Gazette Packet persecution due to race, religion, nationality, By Shirley Ruhe political opinion or membership in a particular Gazette Packet social group. Asylee: An individual who is in the U.S. or at the border and has been granted asylum by an his is a time of extremes — immigration court or by the Department of State very welcoming or very Citizenship and Immigration Services. They must meet the qualifications under the refugee “Tunwelcoming for refugees,” definition. said Melanie Gray, director Special Immigrant: A person who qualifies for a of Outreach and Mission at Historic Christ green card (permanent residence) under the special immigrant program. This includes Church. “Our church started meeting about religious workers, broadcasters, Armed Forces a year ago. We knew we wanted to do some- members, Iraq nationals who worked for or on thing about refugees but we weren’t sure behalf of the U.S. government in Iraq and Afghan or Iraq nationals who supported the U.S. where we were going. As we continued our Armed Forces as translators. meetings I began to see more refugees and asylees coming into our church’s Lazarus is mostly women who never had the oppor- Financial Ministry seeking financial assis- Mohammad Yaqoobi and his wife Homa sit with Natasha Jones at the tunity to go to school or work due to cul- tance.” Alexandria Workforce Development Center on Beauregard Street getting tural or socio-economic reasons. He says in Gray said that their effort has grown in an orientation to the Virginia Initiative for Employment Not Welfare order to receive the benefits they must meet past months to include a number of other (VIEW) program. The family arrived from Afghanistan five months ago a work requirement unless they qualify for churches in the Alexandria community, and where Yaqoobi was a teacher and served with U.S. military forces. an exemption. at the last monthly meeting there were 20 But Gray says after a couple of months or more people from Grace Episcopal, served 615 refugees from more than a services such as food, clothing, furniture, although Medicaid and SNAP are still in Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill, Emmanuel dozen countries since October 1, 2016. We prescription and burial assistance as well place, the resettlement services such as Episcopal on Russell, are authorized by the U.S. Department of as rental utility assistance. In addition, the rental and subsistence assistance end, and Refugees Westminster Presbyterian, State to resettle 600 refugees a year, plus Workforce Development Center offers em- often the refugees haven’t found a job yet Commonwealth Baptist and an additional 10 percent if there is a need.” ployment assistance to help refugees tran- and can’t pay their rent or buy necessities. others. Gray says their group She explains they are capped for the year sition into the workforce. Daniel Mekibib, So the churches and local groups step in to has been working with 10 refugee families and currently they only receive Central a program manager at Alexandria’s continue the assistance until the refugees who were referred to their Lazarus Minis- American minors who are joining their par- Workforce Development Center, says refu- can get on their feet. And Gray says, as she try by Alexandria’s Department of Commu- ents or family in the greater Fredericksburg gees are eligible for the same benefits and knocks her knuckles on the wooden arm of nity and Human Services. The churches area. services that are available to U.S. citizens her chair, “It’s incredible to watch how fast provide temporary rental assistance and Before the refugees arrive, the resettle- with the exception of Medicaid which is they get on their feet. Seven out of 10 fami- such things as rides to the doctor, meals, ment agencies have rented a place for them available to refugees but not to Virginia lies are stabilized now.” children’s toys, furniture and moral support. to live and equipped it with basic necessi- male residents. Virginia’s local departments The churches work together to assign a Upon a refugee’s arrival in the United ties. They meet the refugee at the airport. of social services determine whether Care Team of two-three volunteers to assist States, the first phase is assignment to a Then they provide temporary financial as- Virginia’s refugees are eligible for public the families with everything from private voluntary group that provides re- sistance, transportation, health screening assistance. Local refugee resettlement agen- babysitting while a mother has surgery to settlement services through a cooperative and help the refugee with signing up for cies determine whether they are eligible for tutoring a child, taking the family out for agreement with the State Department. The benefits and getting their children enrolled employment services. entertainment, sharing meals, finding den- two-resettlement agencies in school as well as cultural If refugees meet the requirements of a tists, accompanying them to interviews for designated for 21 counties adjustment to American life. program, they are eligible for Temporary asylee status, refocusing resumes for Ameri- and seven independent cit- Maloof explains the re- Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), can culture. They also get tangible things ies including Alexandria are settlement and replacement Medical Assistance Program, the Supple- like a stroller “… and usually we get what Catholic Charities and program covers the first 90 mental Nutritional Assistance Program we need pretty fast.” Lutheran Social Services. A days. Employment services (SNAP), Energy Assistance Program, and Gray says a common denominator for third group, the Ethiopian including training, inter- the General Relief Program. Immigrants these families is that they are well educated Community Development viewing tips, job develop- who arrive under such categories as work and speak English. “We have an engineer Council (ECDC) was just ment and counseling are or student visas are not eligible for these and a translator. They do not want to be added to specifically handle provided for the first 180 benefits. Legislation sets the limitations on asking for help.” She says it is partly emo- special Immigrants from Af- days. In addition, Maloof length of time each benefit can be received. tional because they have been successful in ghanistan and Iraq in the says a health liaison assists Mekibib manages the Virginia Initiative their own countries and now they need Northern Virginia area. clients with ongoing medi- for Employment Not Welfare (VIEW) pro- help. Sarah Zullo, managing di- cal needs for up to three gram that provides employment-related Every month there are meetings of the rector of ECDC, says these years and a school liaison services to eligible City of Alexandria resi- Care Teams to discuss what is working well, refugees worked for the U.S. helps to register children in dents who are receiving Temporary Assis- what resources are needed, and the status military. She has never seen school and provide support tance for Needy Families benefits (TANF). of the families. “We talk about how things so many people willing to Melanie Gray, director as needed to children who He says the purpose is to assist refugees with are going financially and if a care team help refugees — “opening of Outreach and Mis- have special needs in the employment so that they can become self- member says a family needs clothing, “I their wallet, their homes. sion at Historic Christ school system, also for up to sufficient as soon as possible. He has about come up with a way to do it.” The generosity of the Ameri- Church, explains a three years. 300 currently enrolled in his TANF Program Other more informal community efforts can people is overwhelm- number of churches in The City of Alexandria of- and he estimates about 75 percent of this exist to assist refugees. Suzanne Arnold, ing.” Alexandria have joined fers a variety of assistance to total is refugees. Mekibub, a former refu- who is in charge of community outreach at Patricia Maloof, program together to work with refugees. However, there is gee from Ethiopia himself, said, “at the Cen- St. Rita Catholic Church, said, “There are director for Migration and 10 refugee families no number available on to- ter we focus on what will help them transi- so many people helping behind the head- Refugee Services for Catho- through small Care tal refugees served by these tion into the workforce.” He explains that lines.” She says she got involved four years lic Charities of the Diocese Teams assigned to programs which include the refugees generally are highly skilled ago when she got a call from a hospital of Arlington, said, “We have each family. public benefits, community with graduate degrees and another group See Helping, Page 7 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 27 - May 3, 2017 ❖ 3 News

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Skeeter Swift, left, John Wheatley (Wakefield ’64) and John Hummer (Washington and Lee state champion ’66 team) at a 2011 athletic

reunion at George ann/Gazette Packet Washington Middle School. The reunion was organized by Swift just months after his diagnosis of lymphoma. ‘Skeeter’ Swift Dies at 70 In 2010, Swift was inducted into the Ten- From Page 1 nessee Sports Hall of Fame and in 2014 was everywhere and played on every play- part of the inaugural class of inductees in ground I could find from Alexandria to D.C.” the ACPS Athletic Hall of Fame at T.C. Wil- A star athlete in football and basketball liams High School. In 2011, he organized a at what was then George Washington High multi-school athletic reunion at GW Middle School, Swift would go on to lead his un- School that drew close to 500 attendees, heralded East Tennessee State University including past players and coaches, to cel- team to a stunning upset of the Florida State ebrate the heyday of high school sports in Seminoles to advance to the NCAA Sweet Northern Virginia. 16 in 1968. A third-round NBA draft pick “I needed to do this,” said Swift, who had in 1969, Swift played professionally in the been diagnosed with lymphoma in the sum- ABA, ending his career with the original San mer of 2009 and was undergoing a round Antonio Spurs. of chemotherapy at the time. “There were On April 20, the man noted as only the so many guys I wanted to see.” second Alexandrian to play professional Following his playing career, Swift en- basketball in the U.S. died at Indian Path tered the field of industrial chemical sales, Hospital in Kingsport, Tenn. He was 70 but not before coaching at six different years old. schools in Virginia and East Tennessee, in- Born Harley Edward Swift Jr. in Alexan- cluding Oak Hill High School, an indepen- dria on June 19, 1946, Swift’s parents, dent private school, where he had a 61-1 Harley Sr. and Alene Campbell Robey, di- record. vorced before Swift entered elementary “He never saw himself as an outstanding school. coach, but he must have done something “Skeeter had to overcome some difficult right,” Campbell noted. family and community disadvantages,” said Swift is survived by his wife of 24 years, Sam Campbell, one of Swift’s former Demetria Harr; daughters Susan Swift coaches at GW, in a Facebook post. “His fa- Arnold and husband Mike, and Stephanie ther had not been in the household for years Swift and Jeff Stout; sons Steve Swift and and the family situation was simply dysfunc- wife Nicole, Scott Swift and wife Kelly, Kevin tional. He was immensely helped by the Harr and wife Stephanie, and Keith Harr coaching staff, some good teachers and a and wife Tracey; several grandchildren and family that eventually took him into their great grandchildren; brother James T. house and gave him some stability. He was Robey; and special niece Janice Harris and humbly grateful.” husband Freddie. Sports provided a refuge for Swift, who He was preceded in death by his sister, is still remembered for drop-kicking a 28- Sally Midkiff, and brother-in-law, Abe yard field goal in the opening game of the Midkiff. 1963 football season against Annandale. A celebration of life will be held Satur- “I still remember that game,” said Maria day, April 29 at 3 p.m. at the Brooks Gym Evans, one of Swift’s classmates. “Skeeter on the campus of East Tennessee State Uni- was always exciting to watch — no one versity, 1127 John Robert Bell Drive, missed many games in those days.” Johnson City, Tenn. The family will receive But basketball is where Swift exceled. He visitors from 1 to 3 p.m. prior to the ser- played three varsity seasons at GW and in vice. his junior year led the Presidents (20-3) to In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions the league title and state semifinals. He was may be made to Trinity Academy, P.O. Box the lone Virginian and non-African Ameri- 396 Blountville, TN 37617 or to the Ath- can to be named All-Met in both his junior letic Excellence Fund, ETSU Advancement, and senior year, graduating from GW in P.O. Box 70721 Johnson City, TN 37614. 1965. At ETSU, he was a three-time all-Ohio Swift, who was diagnosed with valley conference selection and 1968 player Alzheimer’s disease late last year and had of the year. recently undergone knee replacement sur- Swift was drafted by the NBA’s Milwau- gery, took his health complications in stride. kee Bucks but opted to play for the ABA “All in all, my body has been good to me,” expansion New Orleans Buccaneers, even- said Swift. “I never got hurt playing ball and tually retiring with the original San Anto- I was luckier in life than I ever deserved to nio Spurs. be. So please don’t feel sorry for me.” 4 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 27 - May 3, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News New Era for City-Schools Relationship?

over 10-15 years, beginning FY2019. The for next year’s budget process. “We should the order and years in which projects hap- Council and school joint CIP would utilize “identified available formally request input from the schools pen, the trade-off of … knowing with a real funding,” including additional revenue — now” in order to “adopt when we adopt [the degree of certainty that your project X will board consider joint as much as $11.6 million — set aside from budget on May 4], so that we don’t waste happen in year Y is an extremely useful, any tax rate increase above Jinks’ initially any time,” said Wilson. helpful item in terms of planning.” planning. proposed 2.7 cents. Except for Mayor Allison Silberberg, Other School Board members voiced ten- By Dan Brendel Other tasks — which Jinks described as council members expressed their general tative hopes at a March 23 ACPS work ses- Gazette Packet pertaining to overall “process and policy” support. sion. “What I’m really looking for is a nar- — include recommending opportunities The task force would cost an estimated rative across the two bodies that creates … ith simmering miscommunica- and methods for joint facility/site usage; $414,000 — $300,000 for experts from a empathy … for the other body’s issues,” said Wtion about long-term capital project planning and “sequencing;” “alter- consulting firm(s) and $114,000 for tem- School Board member Karen Graf. planning coming to a boil in this native delivery methods” (e.g., public-pri- porary “added backfill staffing” in the plan- “We haven’t had this sort of rational ap- year’s budget cycle, City Council and the vate partnership financing); project man- ning and zoning department. Worrying proach to a CIP that covers everybody’s School Board are considering restructuring agement; governance (e.g., “a single con- about this cost, Silberberg suggested that needs,” said School Board member Marga- their interaction. solidated Facility Construction Management existing city staff or bureaucratic structures ret Lorber. “I just think it’s a new era and The challenge stems from a statutory di- office,” or Councilman Tim Lovain’s earlier might instead assume the task force’s in- that we really do have to look ahead and vision of powers. Alexandria City Public idea of a “construction management czar tended function. do things a little differently.” Schools (ACPS) build their own budget and within ACPS”); and ongoing facilities main- “Given the Task Force’s work is short term But ACPS has also indicated certain manage their own infrastructure projects. tenance. and intense, and given staff’s limited re- qualms. “We don’t need to create more bu- The city raises the revenue and foots most Task force membership would comprise sources, having a professional firm knowl- reaucracy,” said School Board member of the bill. Neither has any authority in the “nine highly qualified, disinterested persons edgeable in facilities planning and project Christopher Lewis, echoing Silberberg. And, other’s part. Misaligned planning makes who work or live in Alexandria and who do implementation would help the process as Gentry put it, “‘joint’ means different long-term commitments unreliable, encour- not hold public office or are employed (di- move along more quickly and with more things” to different people. Some expressed aging front-loading capital projects and rectly or via contract) by either the city or expert technical assistance,” said a subse- concern about a potentially too-large scope fierce competition for resources in the near ACPS.” While ACPS Superintendent Alvin quent budget memo in reply. Or, as Coun- and city-tilted bias. term. Crawley would nominate three members, cilman Paul Smedberg put it, “We’re used “That is not [the city’s] place, to look at “We don’t really have 10-year CIPs [Capi- Jinks would exercise final approval author- to putting together these warm puppy piles line items and try to decide with us what tal Improvement Programs]. We have one- ity. The nine members would include ex- that take forever to get stuff done, and that’s we shouldn’t be doing,” said School Board year CIPs,” said Ramee Gentry, School Board perts in architecture, engineering, and ur- part of the problem.” member Ronnie Campbell. “But I do think chair. “What we are doing right now is ban planning; education; facilities planning; The budget memo continued: “The Task that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel clearly not working.” asset management; construction; finance; Force proposal was drafted to be comprised as far as working together jointly when it The new diplomacy follows Vice Mayor business; real estate development; and re- of members with technical and professional comes to space … It could really work. But Justin Wilson’s March 14 proposal to cre- lated law. The planning and zoning depart- expertise in a number of facility related ar- we have to get together and understand ate a Joint Ad Hoc Alexandria Municipal ment would temporarily reassign staff to eas, and that is not the composition of ei- what we’re going to be talking about to- Facilities Plan Steering Committee. While support the task force. ther [the Budget & Fiscal Affairs Advisory gether: it’s not line items; it’s joint ven- leaving the details vague, Wilson described Upon completing its tasks, the task force Committee] or the [City Council-School tures.” it as a “blue ribbon group” tasked with would disband. The council and school Board Subcommittee],” two existing enti- “The Long Range Educational Facilities “synthesiz[ing] those two [bodies’] visions.” board would then hash out and implement ties. “The Task Force is intended also to be Plan only looked at our stuff, and so we It would provide advisory “input” to both — or not — its recommendations, includ- ‘disinterested’ and neutral, which city staff never saw it weighed against theirs,” said the city and schools’ budget processes next ing potential new mechanisms to institu- and ACPS staff may not be in regard to the Graf. “If they sort of want to pick at our year. The council approved the proposal in tionalize lasting change. For example, at the projects for which each of those staffs are stuff, well, their stuff should be there too, conjunction with setting the maximum tax April 24 City Council-School Board Subcom- responsible.” and we should all pick at the basket to- rate. They tasked City Manager Mark Jinks mittee meeting, Wilson and Gentry dis- ACPS leaders have also generally sup- gether, of stuff that we need to do as a city.” to recommend a specific implementation cussed collaboratively formulating a new ported the concept. All in all, “we do need to find that sweet plan, which he delivered at the council’s “Redevelopment [Memorandum of Under- “There’s real value in us coming together spot of joint, collaborative planning and April 19 budget work session. standing]” and future budget guidance. and reaching a consensus on looking ahead thinking,” said Gentry. The proposed group, renamed the Ad Hoc Council discussed Jinks’ task force recom- the next 10 years: how do we prioritize and The next School Board meeting — the last Joint City-Schools Facility Investment Task mendation at length at its work session. space out all of these different projects? And before council’s probable May 4 vote — is Force, would tackle an array of interrelated Council members will consider it further then the real key is to then commit to that,” April 27, 6 p.m., in the ACPS offices at 1340 tasks. Its priority task would be to recom- and put it to a vote on a date as of yet un- said Gentry in an April 10 interview. “Even Braddock Place. Council has no further pub- mend to council and the school board a determined. But “there is a time sensitiv- if the result of that planning requires, on lic hearings before May 4. But residents can “joint” CIP — a mutually agreeable ity,” said Jinks; the task force would need both sides, not necessarily getting what communicate directly with council mem- “prioritization” of city and school projects to complete its work by “mid-fall,” in time would have been their first preference for bers via request.alexandriava.gov/CCC.

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Staff works to be Photos Courtesy of McArthur My king of King Street. By Shirley Ruhe Gazette Packet “ ake sure we have extra towels. We have Ma high school group coming; we already have a lot of special requests.” Stephane Vogel is holding his daily staff meeting with his man- agers at Kimpton Lorien Hotel and Spa on King

Street. “There will be lots of luggage. Be sure we ers have extra carts — are we ready? Make a big effort to be sure all rooms are assigned.” Stephane Vogel discusses guest interac- From left: Gaynelle Diaz, director of the ARHA Ruby “I double checked.” tions at the Kimpton Lorien Hotel and Spa Tucker Family Center, and Janyce Jefferson, RDHm, He says, “We have a university group and how to correct any problems for the MPH, dental hygienist coordinator on the Colgate People who checked out, a baby shower and future. “You can tell I am passionate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures van. “Good oral hy- At Work another social event. We’re going to about my work.” giene is the foundation of all components of health be super busy.” He reminds the staff, that is physical, psychological, social and even an “We want to be the king of King Street. teractions, to recall anything that isn’t up to stan- environmental aspect,” said Jefferson. We’re not a cookie cutter operation.” dard or requires extra attention. For instance, “if there “Yes,” one of them replies. is a guest report that room service has delivered cold “But this weekend with the number of interactions, soup, I trace back to why it was cold to be sure it Colgate Dental Van it could make us or break us so I’d like you to get doesn’t happen again.” He explains if you buy a pair these points as you work with your staff.” He ex- of shoes and they don’t fit you can take them back. plains to them that they have to be very sensitive to “But we sell memories and you can’t change a Visits Alexandria the guests because there are a lot of returning high memory.” Pretty soon Vogel will start walking around By Rikki George ARHA Ruby Tucker Family Cen- school guests. “We have new furniture and they are the lobby, the corridors, the meeting rooms. He will Gazette Packet ter. used to having a lot of gatherings so you need to interact with the housekeepers, touch base with the All participating children re- explain the them that the arrangement is different. department heads, look for any changes. “I’m in my he Colgate Bright ceived a free dental screening Any concerns as we move forward?” office only two-three hours out of 10 every day.” Smiles, Bright Futures and were taught the way to He asks Shane Conlan, executive housekeeper, to Vogel attended Les Roches International School of T mobile dental van, brush, floss and care for their stay behind. They discuss the upcoming hotel reno- Hotel Management in Valais County in the Alps where decked out with cartoons and own teeth. Children received a vation as Vogel draws a diagram in his notebook of a he got his 4-year degree. “It was very hands on.” video, cruised to Old Town Al- free toothbrush and goody bag, bedroom set with a headboard that may need to The first year was service and the second year was exandria, covering miles in the as well. Typically, the mobile change. This is the first stab at design. “We are in an kitchen. It was everything from small à la carte res- past from North Carolina to van travels to select communi- important phase now and we have to do it right. If taurant to fast food. As part of his final exam he had Pennsylvania and beyond. ties to provide services to chil- we get behind, it all stacks up at each subsequent to run an á la carte restaurant. I had to make a rack It took a turn at 322 Tancil dren in need. step.” He says Conlan spends the most time in the of lamb for four with braised cabbage. “I still remem- Court on April 21 at the Ruby Virginia Universal Lodge #1 guest rooms so his input is important. “This upcom- ber it.” He says they emphasized constant attention Tucker Family Center, to the of Alexandria, ARHA’s Ruby ing renovation is adding to everyone’s day.” to detail. He has been at the King Street location welcome of many, including Tucker Family Center, In God’s Vogel says to be in the hotel business means al- since October 2016 but with Kimpton Lorien Hotels Mayor Allison Silberberg, who Hands Ministry and the Colgate ways having to look ahead. “If you work on a day- for 10 years. Vogel waves his arms as he proclaims, offered participants a few den- Bright Smiles made this event to-day basis, you fail.” Vogel says every day he looks “You can tell I am passionate about my work.” He tal tips of her own. happen through a grant. “Citi- 40-50 days ahead at revenues. “We want to have a says his guests love an environment of care and com- “Approximately 60 children zens have to be creative to clear reflection of our product and what the compe- fort. “Luxury without pretension comes from the were signed up for the Bright bring resources [to the commu- tition is charging.” Every week he looks ahead for heart.” He adds that the hotel satisfaction rate went Futures dental van visit,” said nity],” said community activist the entire year. up from 92 percent to 94.58 percent last year. “But I Gaynelle Diaz, director of the McArthur Myers. Vogel comes to work early to review financial in- tell my teams would you like to fly on an airplane formation as well as communications and guest in- that only lands 94 percent of the time?”

Stephane Vogel, general manager at Kimpton Lorien Hotel and Spa on King Street, holds his morning staff meeting with his managers. They plan the day ahead and exchange communications to be sure they can be the “king of King Street.” From left: A group of all smiles: McArthur Myers, Gaynelle Diaz and Mayor Allison Silberberg with children at the April 21 Colgate dental mobile van event.

6 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 27 - May 3, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Equestrian Estate in Rustic Horse Community Open Sunday 4/30 1-3 G $1,399,000 EW N Stunning Estate tucked back off a private road. Enjoy five tranquil acres to entertain in this private Helping Refugees LISTIN oasis, Barn has five stalls, tack room, blue stone riding ring, water and electricity. Immaculate, four LISA sided brick home, large deck and patio, solar From Page 3 friends and people respond.” heated salt water pool and elegant wine cellar. Six Gray says money for the multi- CLAYBORNE bedrooms, four full baths, 3 half baths. A must see! emergency room about a refugee church efforts has come flowing in Close to the city but feels like the country! 10806 A “because they knew I was some- Henderson Road, Fairfax Station, Va. 22039 and to date they have received 703-502-8145 one who helped people.” Before $42,400 in donations from the she knew it, three more families 703-675-5461 congregations, one anonymous who lived close by to the first fam- $25,000 donation from a woman E-mail: ily asked for help and as word who said, “I trust you,” and [email protected] spread more and more families $17,400 in small donations. Most came. Sometimes they needed of this money is used to pay two- household items or children’s toys three months rent for the families or some emergency rent when “although we bought a high school they have not quite secured a job. student supplies and helped get a “They will sleep on the floor until car. Now he is an Uber driver and I find a bed for them.” Arnold es- doing fine. This money buys them timates she is helping 20-25 fami- 60 days of peace. They can go out lies right now. and find a job without worrying.” “But they don’t like to ask. They Gray says currently they are serv- didn’t know they would be given ing three asylees and seven refu- anything and they are entrepre- gee families with the asylees from neurs who will work at anything Eritrea, Pakistan and Egypt. “This — delivering pizza, pushing a is part of the beauty of the refu- wheelchair in an airport. But there gee ministry: Christians helping is a reverse brain drain. I’ve met people in need regardless of where four-five Fulbright scholars and they are from or what they be- when they come here they end up lieve.” working at Ross.” The next monthly meeting Care Arnold says there are so many Team group will be to plan a group people helping behind the scenes: potluck. The first potluck had 63 “We help anyone who calls for help people including the refugee fami- and churches interact to find a re- lies, the care teams and the Mus- source if they don’t have it them- lim-American societies. “There was selves. They call and I run out with food from all over — it was cool.” the welcome wagon. What I do is low key — send out an email to This is the first in a series of stories other churches, neighbors and focusing on refugees in the community. Norm Hatch Dies at 96 Norm Hatch, a Marine Corps com- bat photographer whose footage from the Battle of Tarawa won an Academy Award, died Saturday at his home in Del Ray. He was 96. Visitation will be held May 1 and 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Everly-Wheatley Funeral Home, 1500 W. Braddock Road. Interment will take place at Ar- lington National Cemetery at a later date. A full obituary will be published in next week’s Gazette Packet. — Jeanne Theismann

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 27 - May 3, 2017 ❖ 7 News Panel Analyzes Possible Impacts of NSF on Area From Page 1 “has followed as people’s leases naturally “There’s retail [in the area], but not as along Eisenhower will impact the brick and decision to move was the domino that expired,” said Landrum. “That will happen much as what’s needed,” said Cole. The new mortar retail, but said he believes they are kicked off investment in Eisenhower … at the NSF only if we build the right type of retail and grocery stores coming in with the inevitable. Eisenhower Avenue was one of Once that domino fell, almost all other par- project for people to move into; if we en- Eisenhower East development helps, but the locations approved for limited food cels [in the area] have sold. That’s why we courage [developers] to build new office Cole said the area needs more. “Those are truck usage last year by the City Council. wanted them as a catalyst. The Holiday Inn space so people can move in as leases ex- the kinds of things we will be looking at Considering the NSF was brought to Al- was closed, renovated, and reopened by a pire.” growing in the area, things that have been exandria with the help of $23 million in tax new investor. Paradigm broke ground and However, with the arrival of the major missing in the Eisenhower area. Our growth abatements over the next 15 years, there developed after the [NSF] announcement.” office comes a concern: can Eisenhower in retail is pretty significant.” were questions from the audience about Frank Cole, president of the Eisenhower support this new population? Initially, the Landrum said her only regret with the how financially beneficial the project was Avenue Public-Private partnership, was answer was no. Landrum said the new de- project was that the development in the area going to be for the city. According to wary of comparisons to the PTO. velopment would put a large demand on wasn’t worked on quicker to be available Landrum, the abatement was the first in the “People in the Eisenhower area have one local residential and hotel space. With the before the NSF moves in. city’s history. real bit of history, the PTO, to look back on,” nearby Holiday Inn already having a healthy There is another significant impact of new “The tax abatement is a big deal,” said Cole. “I think a lot of people were ex- occupancy, Landrum said the area will likely growth that Cole says the area isn’t ready Landrum acknowledged. Landrum said the pecting the NSF to be like the PTO, but a need a new hotel built in the future. for. city contracted with a real estate project little smaller. But this does not have the The area has already seen a spate of new “If there is a single concern, it’s traffic,” evaluator, Delta Associates, to do a return number of opportunities that the PTO residential growth. The luxury housing at said Cole. “Not parking, but traffic itself. on investment model for the company to brought. It brings other opportunities, but Parc Meridian, located across Eisenhower Congestion is going to be an issue there as ensure that it would be a worthwhile. “[The not a lot of ancillary businesses [the way Avenue, opened earlier in 2017. At the City years go on. Several rather large residen- city] will make $50 million off this project the PTO did]. There’s going to be some, but Council meeting on April 22, the council tial projects that by 2020 are going to bring in real estate taxes alone over 10 years, and not a lot.” approved three residential towers in the tens of thousands of new people. What they that doesn’t take into account spin off from Cole said the businesses coming in as a empty lot between Parc Meridian and the bring in is not a parking problem, but abso- other developments or the catalytic impact result of the NSF move will likely be high Eisenhower Metro Station. The new tow- lutely a traffic problem. There are plans of a building like this.” tech contracting businesses. However, ers will hold 1,200 residential dwelling underway for widening Eisenhower, but we If the government purchases the property, Landrum said many of those new tenants units and 67,000 square feet of retail space. know that has been pushed back.” Landrum said a a clause is built into the won’t move into the area immediately. Many As part of the deal to move in, the Hoffman There are infrastructure improvements contract that payment will have to be pro- of those contractors still have leases at their Company also agreed to renovate the planned with the new developments, but vided in lieu of taxes. locations that it wouldn’t make financial Eisenhower Metro plaza. Cole reiterated that unless Eisenhower Av- Before its move to Alexandria, the NSF sense to break from. Cole noted that anytime 2,000 new enue is widened the area will face a major was previously located in Ballston. The “The lesson of the PTO, what we’ve seen people show up into an area, opportunities traffic crisis. Cole also said he was worried NSF’s lease in Alexandria is for the next 15 over the last 12 years,” is that development and challenges follow. about how the new food trucks located years.

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www.AlexandriaGazette.com Preserve Buildings Truly Worth Saving @AlexGazette An independent, locally owned weekly By Bill Hendrickson newspaper delivered Also, the City Council has approved redevel- the decorative stone pilaster carved like a to homes and businesses. opment of one of the properties (1800 Mount fluted Ionic column topped by the visage of a Published by Local Media Connection LLC lexandria has relatively few Art Vernon Ave., the current home of Arlandria Native American that separates the two doors 1606 King Street Deco-style buildings from the early Floors). at the main entrance on Monroe. Alexandria, Virginia 22314 th 20 century, and only a handful of The loss of this building will be unfortunate Indeed, the Swings building includes fea- Free digital edition delivered to A your email box. Go to distinctive ones. Most are in Del in the sense that its patterned brick and stone tures that are as distinctive or even more so connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe Ray. They give the neighborhood a unique char- exterior was designed by a famous Washing- than many 18th and 19th century buildings in acter, but are potentially at risk of being lost. ton-area architect, Mihran Mesrobian, who the Old Town and Parker-Gray historic districts. NEWS DEPARTMENT: Redevelopment pressures are great every- designed the Hays-Adams Hotel and Wardman The exteriors of these latter buildings are le- [email protected] where in the city, and none of the Del Ray struc- Tower and Arcade in Washington. gally protected, with enforcement by boards Steven Mauren Editor, 703-778-9415 tures has any legal protection against demoli- Despite this, the community supported this of architectural review. The Swings building [email protected] tion. redevelopment proposal because it fit in with has no legal protection at all. Mike Salmon Assistant Editor Even the George Washington Middle School, our vision of the future of the Avenue, as set The Swings building and the Leslie Avenue [email protected] formerly the high school and one of the finest forth in the 2005 Mount Vernon Avenue Busi- warehouses were built in 1952 and 1953. They Vernon Miles Art Deco buildings in the entire Washington, ness Area Plan, and small portions of the his- may not be old, but they contribute in a fun- Reporter, 757-472-3435 DC, area, is not safe from being inappropri- toric façade will be integrated in the larger new damental way to the character and vitality of [email protected] Jeanne Theismann ately altered or even torn development. the Del Ray neighborhood. [email protected] Commentary down and replaced. An important point here is that not every In one sense, the city has already recognized @TheismannMedia In November 2013, when building considered to have historic or archi- this: It insisted that a rebuilt substation by Vir- Steve Artley Cartoonist I was president of the Del tectural merit can or even should be preserved. ginia Dominion Power located next door to [email protected] Ray Citizens Association, I organized a Del Ray But I believe that certain other buildings Swings be housed in an Art Deco style build- John Bordner Historic Preservation Conference. One key should be designated as priorities for preser- ing of the same scale. Contributing Photographer purpose was to highlight Del Ray’s Art Deco vation, that the community should be involved During planning for the city’s Waterfront [email protected] Eden Brown, Rikki George, and Streamline Moderne (a substyle of Art in setting these priorities, and that this prior- Plan, a great deal of thought and discussion Shirley Ruhe Deco) buildings. ity-setting should take place in advance of any took place about which structures had histori- Contributing Writers Nearly 150 citizens attended the conference, possible development proposal. For this to cal significance and should be preserved. In [email protected] and because of this interest, the city’s planning happen, the city will need to provide some short, priorities were set. ADVERTISING: staff agreed to fund research into 15 key build- help. This kind of process and thinking needs to For advertising information [email protected] ings, with the intent of nominating them for High on my list for priority designations be extended to other neighborhoods. Let’s fo- 703-778-9431 inclusion on the National Register of Historic would be four distinctive Art Deco warehouses cus in advance of any potential redevelopment Debbie Funk Disply Advertising/National Sales Places, an honorific designation that would on Leslie Avenue and one at 501 E. Monroe proposal on preserving those buildings that are 703-778-9444 make them eligible for state and federal reha- Avenue (corner of Leslie), now occupied by truly worth saving. [email protected] bilitation tax credits. Swing’s Coffee Roasters. Julie Ferrill Display Advertising, 703-927-1364 Unfortunately, only three property owners The Swing’s Coffee building has especially The writer chairs the City Council-appointed [email protected] agreed to allow their building to be nominated. fine architectural features. Notice, for example, Historic Alexandria Resources Commission. Tara Lloyd Display Advertising, 703-740-7128 Letters to the Editor [email protected] Andrea Smith is prohibited.” This rule applies to everyone the exemption two weeks in advance. Why re- Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 72-Hour Parking Rule — even residents who are parking in front of quire two weeks advance notice? The better [email protected] To the Editor: their homes or residents with parking permit question, however, is why such a restrictive David Griffin Marketing Assistant Alexandria City Code Section 10-4-8 states stickers. The purpose, application, and benefit time limit in the first place? Citizen feedback 703-778-9431 “the parking of any vehicle in the same place of this rule raise questions that need address- from the AlexEngage Questionnaire showed [email protected] on the streets of the city for more than 72 hours ing. greatest support for allowing continuous on- Publisher The vehicle of an Alexandria resident can be street parking longer than 72 hours and (their Jerry Vernon 703-549-0004 ticketed or towed after being parked in the even better idea) repealing the ordinance al- [email protected] same place on a city street for over 72 con- together. Editor & Publisher tinuous hours. Since the violation is for park- Louise Welch Mary Kimm [email protected] ing in the same spot, would a resident be ex- Alexandria @MaryKimm empt if their vehicle is moved one foot in ei- Editor in Chief ther direction? How does one document a Steven Mauren Art/Design: moved/unmoved vehicle? How will the city Say No to Wilson’s Laurence Foong, John Heinly, Photo by Michael McMorrow/Gazette Packet Ali Khaligh monitor this rule or is it incumbent on resi- Production Manager: dents to expose violations? Proposed Tax Increase Geovani Flores In addition to the Alexandria Personal Prop- To the Editor: Editor Emeritus: erty tax and decal fee many residents pay an I encourage the members of City Council to Mary Anne Weber

annual parking sticker fee. Even with this take a good look at the current city proposed CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 sticker, an Alexandria resident is prohibited budget before voting for Justin Wilson’s tax Circulation Manager: Ann Oliver from parking in their own neighborhood longer hike. [email protected] than three consecutive days without moving. Councilman Wilson’s proposed tax increase Why so resident unfriendly? Why is this rule will likely cost the citizens of Alexandria ap- A Connection Newspaper needed city-wide? (If to eliminate abandoned proximately $535 more in property taxes once The Alexandria Gazette Packet is distributed weekly to selected homes in the City of Alexandria. vehicles, there are rules in city code for this.) the extra fees for mandated sewer and storm Any owners or occupants of premises that do not wish to receive the paper can notify the publisher What message is this rule sending? remediation are added. This is almost by telephone at 703-778-9426 or by email to [email protected], and the Is the city discouraging the use of alterna- $340 more than the budget proposed by City distributor will be notified to discontinue service. tive transportation by mandating a vehicle be Manager Mark Jinks in February. In a city with moved or used every three days? Is the city a median income of approximately $89,134 encouraging a vehicle be used just to avoid can the citizens of Alexandria really afford a being ticketed? If the problem is limited park- $535 tax increase? What will they need to give Spring Adventure ing spaces in specific areas, shouldn’t the city up to meet their tax obligations — food, cloth- Five-year-old Colleen Bett of weigh the need for additional parking when ing, transportation? Just as the citizens of Al- Fairlington visits the Alexandria making new development decisions? exandria make hard decisions every day when waterfront on April 19. The city is considering a temporary exemp- budgeting so must the Alexandria City Coun tion of the 72-hour rule if a resident requests See Letters, Page 11

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From Page 10 responded to an average of 70 pedestrian- cil. Mr. Jinks’ budget addresses the most struck non-fatal traffic crashes in Alexan- critical of the city’s needs without overtax- dria from 2008 to 2015, but they saw 89 ing its citizens. last year (2016). I agree with Mr. Van Fleet Mark Jinks put forth a prudent budget in his April 12 letter “Enforcing Traffic that included enough money for deferred Laws” that action is needed. I also sympa- maintenance in our school system, ad- thize with Mr. Ford in his letter of April 20 dressed the school capacity issue and al- “Increase Traffic Enforcement” when he lowed enough for other priorities facing the points out that many of our most danger- city. Just as ous streets already have 25 mile-per-hour we make tough decisions on our own speed limits that are not followed by driv- budgets every day so must the City Coun- ers. As Alexandria and regional population cil. It just isn’t prudent for the council to grows, it means more chances that people expect to pay for a Christmas tree of give- walking and people biking will come into aways by overtaxing and overburdening its conflict with people driving cars. As an ev- citizens. I encourage the residents of Alex- eryday walker and bicyclist in Alexandria, andria to reach out to each council mem- I would suggest rather than enforcement, ber and voice their objections to the Justin we focus on data-driven roadway design Wilson tax increase and approval of the changes that slow traffic speeds. Mark JInks budget. First, Police and Fire Departments should Denise Dunckel regularly collect and publish the number Old Town Alexandria and severity of injuries from traffic crashes, and the types of crashes that cause those injuries. City staff needs more than loca- Walking in tion: What are the most frequent traffic sce- narios that cause injuries to people walk- Alexandria: ing? Are left-turning vehicles a dominant factor, such as the one that struck Mike Design for Safety Doyle crossing Pendleton Street in Decem- To the Editor: ber 2016? It may be right-turning vehicles, Two recent letters to the editor empha- as was the case in fatal crashes to people sized the importance of making our streets walking in crosswalks with the signal in safe for people walking. Indeed, there were September 2015 (crossing Commonwealth four pedestrian fatalities in 2016. The Al- Avenue at Braddock Road) and December exandria Fire Department reports person- 2016 (crossing Mount Vernon Avenue at nel See Letters, Page 12

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From Page 11 mal hospital that treats wildlife. Call 703- West Glebe Road). Collecting, analyzing, 400-0800 to obtain information or leave a and publishing what, where, when, why, call-back number. how, and who is critical for staff to put re- The AWLA and its Animal Services offic- sources toward solutions with greatest im- ers work in conjunction with the Wildlife pact. Rescue League and area rehabilitators. Its Second, we need to engineer our roads assistance and support, as well as that of to be slower, and layer education and en- the concerned public, help WRL better meet forcement on top of that foundation. As its mission to respond, rehabilitate and re- suggested by both Mr. Van Fleet and Mr. lease wildlife and to educate, enable and Ford, speed is usually the biggest factor in inspire Virginians to appreciate, understand crash severity, but signs and enforcement and respect the wildlife in our eco-system. are not shown to work quite as well as en- Carolyn Wilder gineering does to reduce speed. No matter Vice President how good our skills or intention, poor deci- Wildlife Rescue League sions and human error are inevitable. Nar- rower streets (shown to reduce vehicle speed), improved lighting (for visibility and Simple Answer reaction time), and other design techniques To the Editor: will both reduce crash severity and help It seems to me that a simple answer to prevent dangerous mistakes in the first two current problems is staring place. Alexandrians in the face: Ditch the junky Melissa McMahon Potomac Yard scheme, a disaster waiting for Alexandria someone feckless enough to set it in mo- tion, and use the money saved for an accel- erated Potomac River cleanup. After all, Understanding there’s plenty of unused space near our ex- isting Metro stops, and Alexandria-by-the- Wildlife Sewer is hardly the image we want to be To the Editor: projecting to our many tourists. As a member of the board of the Wildlife Beth Vodola Rescue League (WRL), I was gratified to see Alexandria the educational opinion piece about wild- life written by Barbara S. Moffet of the Ani- mal Welfare League of Alexandria. As Ms. Honest Accounting Moffet correctly noted, many baby birds and To the Editor: mammals don’t need our help at all. When Before the public sits the city manager’s people mistakenly “rescue” these babies and 2.7-cent proposed real estate tax rate in- juveniles, they are taking them from their crease plus another 3 cents City Council parents, who are best able to care for them. added over Mayor Allison Silberberg’s ob- Rehabilitators do a great job, but the par- jection plus a new “business improvement ents are even better. district” (hopefully only commercial prop- Some other things to note about wildlife: erties will be included) for Old Town plus once a nest has eggs or babies in it, it is increased trash-collection fees plus an un- against the law to remove it. Similarly, if a precedented “storm-water fee” on sewer mammal has denned under your deck or in bills equal to approximately a 2-cent real your woodpile and she has babies, you can- estate tax rate hike. not have them removed until the babies are City Hall, more than happy to drop a quar- weaned. ter-billion dollars on a new Metro station Usually, once this happens, the mother at Potomac Yard and half that on the school and children will move on — unless they system’s record capital improvement plan have a ready source of food-like the pet food (based on anticipated enrollment which you put out for the neighbor’s cat. ignores a potential unanticipated immigra- As mentioned in Ms. Moffet’s article, baby tion-enforcement enrollment drop), doesn’t squirrels on the ground may not need our think this is enough to fund stormwater help. They may have been accidentally remediation, so it has instituted this “storm- dropped while mom was moving them to water fee.” another nest. It’s best to observe to see if The most morally egregious aspect of City she comes back for the baby. On the other Coumcil’s contemplated suite of tax in- hand, if a baby or juvenile squirrel runs up creases is what City Hall has hidden. Cur- to you, follows you, is obviously injured, or rently a portion of the stormwater manage- is shivering, it does need to be rescued and ment program is partially funded by a dedi- taken to a rehabilitator. cated half-cent set-aside on the real estate The Wildlife Rescue League, an all-vol- tax rate. What became of this set-aside now unteer non-profit organization, runs a wild- that the purposes for which it was devoted life assistance hotline seven days a week are instead to be funded by the “storm-wa- from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. We receive over 5,000 ter fee?” Where did it go? On what does calls each year regarding wildlife issues. City Hall plan to spend it? Any honest ac- There is a lot of good information about counting of the proposed tax increase would specific bird and mammal issues on the acknowledge the half-cent henceforth to be voice mail messages. You can also obtain spent who-knows-how is also a sleight-of- help from their website: hand tax increase. www.wildliferescueleague.org. If further When last year’s tax increase is included, information is needed, a volunteer will call the current City Council will have jacked you back. You may be given additional ad- up taxes over a dime per hundred dollars vice, resources, contact information of a li- of assessed value, twice that for “business censed rehabilitator or the name of an ani- See Letters, Page 14 12 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 27 - May 3, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 27 - May 3, 2017 ❖ 13 Opinion COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, accessible at www.factfinder.census.gov. Consider Housing as Infrastructure To the Editor: Bureau (above) indicate that the proportion of low- To Advertise Your Faith Community, The following statement was addressed to the mayor and to middle-income households that are housing cost City Council. burdened has been rising on average — from 62 call Karen at 703-778-9422 My name is Dan Brendel. I am a parishioner of percent in the period 2005-2009 to 69 percent in St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of the period 2011-2015. I would note that many VOICE. In order to fund the Episcopal Church of teachers fall in this category, such that our request the Resurrection’s affordable housing project, we complements rather than conflicts with the schools’ ask that you allocate a fraction of any tax rate request. increase, in some combination with bonds and We have little hope of transforming this reality the add/delete. Even with the maximum rate of without funding projects like Resurrection, which $1.13, Alexandria would still have the second seems like low-hanging fruit. It is hard to imagine lowest residential and commercial taxes in North- a much more golden opportunity than a church ern Virginia. voluntarily repurposing its land, at significant cost The family “is the basic cell of society and a to itself, for an all-affordable project. Conversely, subject of rights and duties before the State or funding Resurrection would be beneficial in two any other community,” including “the right to ways. First, you would help address an immediate housing suitable for living family life in a proper need in the Beauregard. Second, more generally, way,” said John Paul II. But, he noted, “the delays you would incorporate affordable housing into this and slowness with which [society] acts” can budget and tax rate’s overarching narrative of criti- hinder these rights. cal infrastructure investment and capital planning The Housing Master Plan says explicitly that stabilization. While housing should be treated as the private market will not solve the housing cri- critical infrastructure, currently it is funded in a sis, and that “‘housing for all’ will not occur with- mostly ad hoc manner — in this case left to the out government intervention. The city has taken 11th hour — and excluded from the CIP. By ex- certain positive steps. But the simple fact remains plicitly including Resurrection in this tax increase, that we have not acted decisively to arrest a wors- you could have the distinction of leading the city ening situation for thousands of our families and in assuming a more effective, forward-leaning other residents. Several churches, including St. posture toward housing-as-infrastructure. Joseph, wrote to you describing a growing strain on their assistance ministries due to housing-re- Dan Brendel lated needs. And certain data from the Census “Me and My Mom” Alexandria Letters to the Editor To honor Mom on Mother’s Day, send us your favorite From Page 12 snapshots of you with your Mom and The Connection Improvement Program (CIP) bud- scheme” with “no accountability.” improvement district” commercial gets issued by Alexandria City Pub- We respectfully suggest that will publish them in our Mother’s Day issue. properties. lic Schools (ACPS) Superintendent some facts might clarify the issues. Be sure to include some information about what’s Dino Drudi Dr. Alvin Crawley and City Man- Alexandria needs additional sec- going on in the photo, plus your name and phone Alexandria ager Mark Jinks, and which are ondary school capacity. Rebuilding number and town of residence. now being considered by City on the Minnie Howard site is the To e-mail digital photos, send to: Council, has been particularly in- most cost-effective solution be- [email protected] Rebuilding tense. cause it requires no land acquisi- Photo prints will be returned to you if you include ACPS advocates described Mr. tion expense. The proximity of the Minnie Howard Jinks’ proposed CIP as “miserly” T.C. Williams King Street and a stamped, self-addressed envelope, but please don’t To the Editor: and “shameful.” At the other end Minnie Howard campuses will fa- send us anything irreplaceable. The rhetoric about the capital of the spectrum, ACPS has been cilitate coordinated program plan project spending in the Capital called “profligate” and “a Ponzi See Letters, Page 15 14 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 27 - May 3, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Letters

From Page 14 also overcrowded. ❖ The capacity crisis will not ning. solve itself. The ACPS CIP esti- Messrs. Crawley and Jinks esti- mates continued growth in grades mate the cost of a rebuilt Minnie 9-12 to 3,465 at King Street and Howard at $118.5 million. Accord- 960 at Minnie Howard by 2020. ing to city budget officials, the ❖ A failure to address the sec- project would probably be funded ondary school capacity crisis will through 20-year bonds at an in- lead to years of trailers, substan- terest rate of 4.4 percent. Those tial risks associated with the move- officials indicate that the annual ment of too many students at pass- tax increase for the average resi- ing times, dismissal, etc. and di- dential taxpayer (the average real minished educational effective- property assessment is $528,421) ness. is $151 per year. Communities that fall behind in Money is money and nobody addressing secondary school ca- enjoys paying taxes. However, an pacity endure unpleasant condi- additional average of $151 per tions for years. The stopgap mea- year in taxes to address the sec- sures — for example, students tak- ondary school capacity crisis ing classes in the same building in seems reasonable and prudent. early and late shifts — are never The fervor of some school sup- desirable. Alexandria should be porters and the equally intense able to solve the capacity problem. skepticism of anti-tax advocates The cost of a rebuilt Minnie and others who doubt ACPS’ mo- Howard — $151 a year on aver- tives and competence obscures age — is not too much. We urge real issues, specifically: our fellow citizens to ask the City ❖ The TC Williams King Street Council and the School Board to and Minnie Howard campuses are collaborate on a new building at not big enough to serve their cur- Minnie Howard. This is the per- rent enrollments (2,960 at King fect opportunity for City Council Street and 800 at Minnie Howard and the School Board to work to- as of March 31). The middle gether to provide Alexandria’s schools, George Washington public school students one great (1,346 students) and Francis Hammond (1,443 students), are See Letters, Page 20

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 27 - May 3, 2017 ❖ 15 Entertainment LTA Presents ‘The Fabulous Lipitones’ Musical comedy about a barbershop quartet tackles racism and other issues.

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he Little Theatre of Alexandria Photos by Howard Soroos (LTA) is presenting “The Fabu- Jerry Brown (left) and Peter Tlous Lipitones” from April 22 to Halverson rehearse a scene from May 13. “The Fabulous Lipitones.” The musical comedy depicts what hap- pens when a barbershop quartet is forced to take on an unconventional replacement struggles the most to accept the changes when one of their members suddenly dies. following the unexpected death of their lead When they meet face to face, the new guy singer. The group has been his foundation, is not what they expected. First-time LTA his emotional lodestone, and he’s not sure Director Chuck Leonard said: “When I read what he will do now that it’s different.” the show, I asked to direct it for a number He said the role was larger than others of reasons; first and foremost, I love the that he’s done, both in terms of dialogue to comedy, which is family-friendly, yet hilari- From left: Jerry Hoffman, John Brown, Peter Halverson and Gurpreet master and the complexity of the charac- ous. The subject matter is barbershop quar- Sarin rehearse a scene from LTA’s production of “The Fabulous ter. “My training and background is in vo- tet singing and I have been an a capella fa- Lipitones.” cal performance, so I’m accustomed to us- natic for decades.” ing the musical aspects of song — rhythm, He said he loves how the characters are specific. Furthermore, each character must learning a bunch of things every day — but harmony, dynamics — as means of expres- self-aware that their barbershop passions fit a specific vocal part and the actors have that’s what has made this experience so sion when telling a story. With drama, how- label them as “different,” adding: “‘The to be able to blend voices in the barbershop wonderful. It’s truly been an honor work- ever, the only thing you’re given are words Fabulous Lipitones’ celebrates the connec- style. I was incredibly fortunate to find the ing with all of the cast and crew,” he said. on a page. It’s up to the actor to transform tion of people who have a passion for some- foursome we have.” He hopes the audience has as much fun those words into something real, someone thing that mainstream society labels as Gurpreet Sarin plays the main role of watching the play as the cast and crew have the audience cares about. I was a bit in- something of an awkward niche. I think Baba Mati Singh (aka “Bob”), who hops had in bringing it to life. “I believe this play timidated by this when I first started,” he there is a building acceptance of nerds in around the stage full of energy, optimism, is about celebrating the uniqueness we have said. current society and a broadening of the humor and passion. “He loves singing and in America — I’m a firm believer that “I hope people leave with a better appre- definition of a nerd beyond science and tech dancing and interacting with people, which America is a ‘melting pot’ and that we ciation for the art of barbershop quartet types. I love to see my children and my stu- makes him an ideal candidate for ‘The Fabu- shouldn’t judge a book by its cover,” he said. singing. It’s a unique style, distinctly Ameri- dents proudly wave their flags of difference, lous Lipitones’ barbershop quartet,” he said. Peter Halverson plays the role of Phil can, with gloriously rich harmonics and but barbershop singing shows that there has “He’s a Sikh man in his 20s, who’s firm in Rizzardi, the bass who runs a health club wickedly delicious contrapuntal lines, all of long been arenas for people with shared his faith and excited at the opportunity to and fancies himself as a ladies’ man despite it infused with a wonderful joy,” he said. passions, to bond. The play also explores share his experiences with others. As the the encroaching effects of middle age. “He’s male bonding, as well as racism.” story unfolds, the rest of the characters learn brash, ambitious, and passionate. This is a The Little Theatre of Alexandria is present- He said finding the right tone for a play more about Bob’s faith and history.” frequent source of friction between himself ing “The Fabulous Lipitones” from April 22 that is so funny, but deals honestly with rac- Sarin said he was blessed to be part of and the other members of the quartet, but to May 13. Show times are Wednesdays ism, was crucial to him. “Finding actors who the LTA production for a few reasons. “One, the bonds they’ve forged through their through Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sunday mati- could play this was a challenge, which was because I truly believe in the message this shared love of barbershop quartet singing nees at 3 p.m. Tickets are $19 and $22. The made more difficult by the casting limita- play delivers. Two, because this happens to have always been able to overcome the oc- venue is located at 600 Wolfe Street, Alexan- tions,” he said. “Because of the themes of be my first play. Being my first play, I expe- casional flare-up,” he said. dria. Call the box office at 703-683-0496 or race and age in the play, the casting is quite rienced a unique set of challenges, as I was He added: “Perhaps that’s why Phil visit www.thelittletheatre.com. Calendar

Submit entertainment announcements at the U.S. Patent and Trademark The Mercy Walk Tour. Saturdays and Singing the Blues exhibit. Various 703-746-4994. at ConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar. Office, 600 Dulaney St. $175 Sundays through April 16, 2:30 p.m. hours through May 21 at the All the President’s Pups. Saturdays Photos and artwork welcome. Deadline is admission, $25 raffle ticket. Visit Tour starts at the Alexandria Visitor Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery, Torpedo 10 a.m. at George Washington’s Thursday at noon, at least two weeks be- www.ucmagency.org for more. Center, 221 King St. The Mercy Walk Factory Art Center, Studio 29, 105 Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon fore event. Water Taxi to National Mall. tour will give visitors and locals alike North Union St. Highlights the work Highway, Mount Vernon. All the Through April 16. Departing at 11:10 a feel for what it was like to live in of three featured artists Beverly President’s Pups Walking Tour, along a.m., 1:35 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. from an occupied city during the Civil Baker, Joanne Bast, and Laura the way, learn about George ONGOING the waterfront at Cameron and Union War. $13 adults; $7 children; $12 Savage. Visit Washington’s love for dogs, his dogs’ “Breaking the Glass Ceiling – The streets. Potomac Riverboat Company seniors Call 703-519-1749 or visit www.Potomacfiberartsgallery.com or unusual names, and his efforts to Sky’s the Limit” exhibit. Through offers a 30-minute direct water taxi www.alexcolonialtours.com/ call 703-548-0935 for more. improve the quality of his hunting April 30, 7-9 p.m. at 2704 Mount to the National Mall in Washington, themercywalk for more. Native Plants, Herbs, and dogs through breeding. $7. Visit Vernon Ave. at Del Ray Artisans. D.C. to access events of the National 3-Dimensional Views Artshow. Heirloom Tomatoes. Various www.mountvernon.org for more. Artists reflect on this metaphor of Cherry Blossom Festival, including Through April 23, various times at times through mid June at Mount Mercy in Alexandria Walking pushing through barriers. Visit the Blossom Kite Festival. $28 round- the Torpedo Factory Art Center, Vernon Unitarian Church Tour. Sundays at 1:30 p.m. at www.thedelrayartisans.org or call trip for adults, $16 one-way for Studio 29, 105 N. Union St. This Greenhouse, 1909 Windmill Lane. Alexandria Visitors Center, 221 King 703-838-4827. adults; $16 round-trip for children show will also highlight the work of Visit www.mvuc.org for more. St. Experience an inside access tour UCM Raffle Tickets. Ongoing, the under 12; $8 one-way for children three featured artists: Emma Bednar, Costumes of Mercy Street. Through of 19th century Alexandria. Inspired United Community Ministries is under 12. Visit Gayle Roehm, and Emma Thompson. Sept. 1, at The Lyceum: Alexandria’s by the PBS mini-series “Mercy raffling off a trip to Cancun at the www.potomacriverboatco.com/ Free. Visit History Museum, 201 S. Washington Street,” accompany a trained military ‘Give From the Heart’ Gala on May 6 water-taxi/national-mall/ or call 703- www.Potomacfiberartsgallery.com or St. To learn more about The Lyceum, historian through Civil War-era 684-0580 for more. call 703-548-0935 for more. visit alexandriava.gov/Lyceum or call Alexandria and learn the actual 16 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 27 - May 3, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment

history behind the TV show. Short tours Jones, a nurse at The Lyceum reviews.html. are $15, private tours for five are Their Fates Intertwined: The Lees hospital during the Civil War. The $149. Visit www.dcmilitarytour.com of Alexandria in the War of true story of a nurse in Alexandria for more 1812. during the war, drawing parallels Wednesday- Saturday, 10 The Lyceum: 175 Years of Local with characters portrayed in the PBS a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Lee- History. Ongoing, Monday-Saturday drama “Mercy Street,” with Fendall House and Gardens, 614 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. references to the experiences of other Oronoco St. A new exhibit on the at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington nurses, such as Anne Reading, who experiences of the Lee family in St. On view in the museum’s worked in the Mansion House Alexandria during the War of 1812 Coldsmith Gallery, the historical hospital, and Jane Woolsey, who examines the contributions of objects and images featured served at the Fairfax Seminary Alexandria’s citizens during the represent The Lyceum, the hospital. Admission is $2. Visit conflict that led to the writing of our community at work, and www.alexandriava.gov/lyceum for national anthem through the lives of commemorations and celebrations. more. this iconic Virginia family. Visit Throughout the exhibition, visitors Shield of Earth: Defending the www.leefendallhouse.org or call 703- are invited to “be the curator” and Heart of the Union exhibit. 548-1789. think about why the various artifacts Alexandria Cars and Coffee Ongoing, museum hours Tuesday invites are in the museum’s collection, and through Saturday, 10 a.m. -5 p.m., car enthusiasts to meet for coffee at about how tangible representatives of Sundays, noon-5 p.m. at Fort Ward Hollin Hall Shopping Center in front the past help tell the story of Museum, 4301 West Braddock Road. of Roseina’s, 1307 Shenandoah Road. Alexandria’s history. Free. Visit Highlights of the exhibition include Owners of classic cars, hot rods, www.alexandriahistory.org for more. military passes issued by Provost exotic cars, motorcycles and more Pick-Up Hockey. Ongoing, Marshal’s Office, construction tools, meet to share car stories and drink Wednesdays and Fridays 11:30 a.m.- and original photographs of some of coffee. Group meets the first Sunday 1 p.m. at Mount Vernon Ice Skating, Washington’s defenders. 703-746- of every month. 8:30-11 a.m. 2017 Belle View Blvd. Play hockey Fifty Years of Collecting 4848 or www.fortward.org. . Tuesday- with other hockey buffs, hitting slap Who These Wounded Are: The Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays 12- shots and learning puck handling Extraordinary Stories of the 5 p.m. Fort Ward Museum, 4301 W. skills that the pros use. Players must Mansion House Hospital Braddock Road. An anniversary have full equipment. 16 and older. exhibit. Ongoing, Tuesday through exhibit of objects from the Fort Ward Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Celtic Spring Fling Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sundays, collection. Free. Visit rec/mtvernon/ or call 703-768-3224 noon-4 p.m. at the Carlyle House On Saturday, May 13, the Celtic Spring Fling, 3-7 p.m. at www.fortward.org or call 703-746- for more. Historic Park, 121 N. Fairfax St. 4848. Medical Care for the Civil War St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church at 8531 Riverside Road. Dinner for the Washingtons Come see the site that inspired . 12 Soldier Exhibit. Ongoing at the “Mercy Street,” the new PBS’ series Games, crafts, food and drink, plenty of music and dance, p.m. at George Washington’s Mount Fort Ward museum, 4301 W. inspired by real events that took face painting, and corn hole tournament. Email Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Braddock Road. ongoing exhibit place at Carlyle House. Memorial Highway. A walking tour which features original medical [email protected] or call 703-548-4250. www.carlylehouse.org or call 703- that goes behind the scenes to find instruments and equipment from the 549-2997 out how food was prepared and Civil War period and information on served before the era of microwaves Color Disorder Exhibit. Ongoing, build energized abstract paintings. www.latascausa.com. Union Army hospital sites in and TV dinners. $5 in addition to Thursday through Sunday, noon-4 www.nfaa.org or 703-548-0035. French Movie Night. Every Thursday, Alexandria. Free. Visit estate admission. Visit p.m., Sundays, noon-4 p.m. at the Flamenco Show. Wednesdays and 7 p.m. in the back room of Fontaine www.alexandriava.gov/fortward for www.mountvernon.org for more. The Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. A Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at La more Caffe and Creperie, 119 S. Royal St. Second Thursday Music. joint exhibition of artists Katie Baines Tasca, 607 King St. Watch dancers View a French film. Free, no Alexandria’s Nurses and Hospitals Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. 7 p.m. and Amy Chan who use diverse and guitarists perform traditional reservation necessary. Call 703-535- During the Civil War. Ongoing at Second Thursday of every month. painting materials such as acrylic, flamenco. Free to attend. Call 703- 8151 or visit The Lyceum, 201 S. 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Second Thursday Music artists. The Monday Morning Birdwalk takes place weekly, rain or shine (except during electrical storms, strong winds, or icy trails), at 7 a.m. (8 a.m. November through March), is free, requires no reservation and is open to all. Birders meet in the parking lot at the park’s entrance at 3701 Lockheed Blvd. Direct questions to park staff during normal business hours at 703-768-2525. Civil War Sundays. 1-5 p.m. at Alexandria Archaeology Museum, 105 North Union St., #327. Learn more about the Civil War as it occurred in Alexandria. Find dioramas, newspaper articles and more Free. Visit www.alexandriaarchaeology.org. Doggy Happy Hour. Starting April 5, Tuesdays through October 5-8 p.m. at Jackson 20 and Hotel Monaco Alexandria, 480 King St. Doggy Happy Hour at Jackson 20 and the Hotel Monaco Alexandria offers specials on cocktails and beers plus treats and water for canine companions. Free, but drinks sold separately. Visit www.monaco- alexandria.com for more Wake Up Wednesdays featuring The Pop Up Cafe. 7-9:30 a.m. on Wednesday’s near the King Street Tunnel - Carlyle Entrance located near 2000 Duke Street near Motley Revolutionary War Encampments Fool. The cafe will feature coffee, live music to help commuters start the On May 6-7 more than 300 hundred Revolutionary War military re-enactors are camping out at George Washington’s day off right and donuts from Sugar Mount Vernon. Learn more about life in the 18th-century, discuss military techniques, and watch battle re-enact- Shack. [email protected] ments. Visit www.mountvernon.org/revwar for more.

CAMPS, CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS 6190 for more. Burgundy Farm, 5715 Sable Drive. Community Dance. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Civil War Ball. 8-11 p.m. at Gadsby’s MONDAY/MAY 1 every third Friday at Hollin Hall The Everly Brothers Experience. Paul Belasik is the author of seven Tavern Museum, 134 North Royal St. Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah 7:30 p.m. at The Birchmere, 3701 books on riding and riding theory Victorian-era ball will feature the Garden Sprouts: Nature Road. Live music. Tickets are $4. Call Mt. Vernon Ave. Visit and has worked for 45 years with waltz, Virginia Reel, and more, as Playgroup. 10-11:30 a.m. at Green 703-765-4573. www.birchmere.com for more. competition riders on national and well as live music, desserts, and a Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Life Drawing. Del Ray Artisans offers a Poem in a Pocket Day. 7:30 p.m. at world stages, as well as with cash bar. Period attire, either military Road. Nature-themed activities to range of open life drawing sessions The Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. In amateurs. $20. Email or civilian, encouraged. $45 Call 703- meet other playgroup parents one for anyone to develop life-drawing celebration of National Poetry Month [email protected] or call 703- 746-4242 or visit Monday each month. A staff member skills further. Drop-in for the session and Poem In Your Pocket Day, Wendi 395- 3299. www.gadsbystavern.org for more. is on hand to put out nature sensory and bring supplies to draw or paint R. Kaplan, Alexandria’s Poet Alexandria Earth Day. 10 a.m.-2 bins, direct games and activities or live models. Fee ranges from $8-$12. Laureate, is having a community p.m. at the Lenny Harris Memorial lead a garden walk. An adult must All skill levels are welcome. Del Ray gathering called Generating Hope. Fields at Braddock Park, 1005 Mount APRIL 29-30 accompany registered child. The Artisans is located at 2704 Mount Visit nvfaa.org or call 703-548-0035. Vernon Ave. This family-friendly Grand Opening Weekend. 10 a.m.-5 topics for May is butterflies and Vernon Ave. Visit event includes the Seventh Annual p.m. Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Mother’s Day. $6/child. Visit Upcycling Showcase, where students www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ www.TheDelRayArtisans.org for a FRIDAY/APRIL 28 Sunday at Home On Cameron, 315 schedule. from Alexandria City Public Schools Cameron St. Interior designers Susan greenspring or call 703-642-5173. The Harmony Heritage Singers Musical Tribute. 6-10 p.m. at The will present upcycling creations Nelson and Todd Martz announce the Carlyle Club, 2050 Ballenger Ave. based on the event theme,“Clean (Mount Vernon Chapter of opening of their new shop that TUESDAY/MAY 2 Barbershop Harmony Society), a Brencore Entertainment presents a Water Starts with YOU!” Visit focuses on design concepts. Visit daytime, a cappella, Chorus, tribute to the music of Marvin Gaye alexandriava.gov/EarthDay. www.homeoncameron.com or call Meet the Author. 7:30 a.m. at the rehearses on the 2nd and 4th and Teddy Pendergrass. Music by the Meet the Author. 11 a.m. at the 703-888-1475 for more. Campagna Center, 418 S. Tuesdays, monthly, at Sherwood Hall Brencore Allstars Band. $30-35. Visit Alexandria Black History Museum, The Spring Annual Barley & Music Washington St. Frank Sesno will Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood www.brencore.com for more. 902 Wythe St. Genealogist and Fest. noon-6 p.m. in John Carlyle discuss the changing role of the Hall Lane, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Newcomers historian Char McCargo Bah explores Square Park, 300 John Carlyle St. media in America and outline his the historical issues surrounding the new book, “Ask More: The Power of welcome for fun or to book for a SATURDAY/APRIL 29 Craft brews from 18 artisanal performance. Visit Ramsey Homes Redevelopment breweries, live entertainment, and Questions to Open Doors, Uncover www.HHSingers.org, or call Bruce at Yard Sale and Second Hand Project. Call 703-746-4356 for more. food vendors. The event will also Solutions, and Spark Change.” $25. 703-352-5271. Boutique. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at St. “Yet I Stand.” 2-4 p.m. at the take place again in September. Visit Call 703-549-0111 for more. James’ Episcopal Church, 5614 Old Convergence, 1801 N. Quaker Lane. www.barleymusicfest.com/ for more. Mill Road. Large Furniture, antiques, In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness THURSDAY/APRIL 27 collectibles, jewelry, electronics, Month, “Yet I Stand,” is a community WEDNESDAY/MAY 3 Super Summer Resource Fair. 6-8 appliances, children and baby clothes play about Elise, a teenager who has SUNDAY/APRIL 30 Swing Dance. 9-11 p.m. at Nick’s p.m. at William Ramsay Elementary, and toys. Call 703-780-3081 or email been sexually assaulted, the Ballet Performance: “Cinderella.” Nightclub, 642 South Pickett St. 5700 Sanger Ave. Learn all you need [email protected] for more. harrowing after-effects and how her Three seatings: noon, 3 p.m., and 6 Swing dance with Fast Eddie & The to know about ACPS summer Fairfax County Anniversary. 8:30 family and friends encourage her to p.m. George Washington Masonic Slowpokes. $10. Call 703-751-8900. enrichment programs, City of a.m.-3 p.m.,Virginia Room, City of heal. Visit www.re-creationsllc.org or National Memorial, 101 Callahan Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 call 703-209-6538. Alexandria summer camps and Drive. $12. Visit MAY 4-5 activities, library reading programs, North St. ”A Place Called Home: Annual Spring Gala Fundraiser. 6 metropolitanarts.org/ for more. local summer camps and classes. Visit Fairfax County. A 275th Anniversary p.m. at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Creating a Bird-Friendly Garden. Disney’s “High School Musical.” 7- www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation Event” is a day-long exploration of Center, 5000 Seminary Road. 1-3 p.m. at Simpson Park 10 p.m. at Mount Vernon High for more. the history of Fairfax County. Free. Fundraiser to support the Scholarship Demonstration Gardens, 420 E. School, 8515 Old Mount Vernon NOVA Student Film Festival. 6-9 Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library Fund of Alexandria. Tickets to the Monroe St. Learn tips to entice birds Road. Mount Vernon High School p.m. at Northern Virginia Community or 703-293-6227, ext 6. Gala and sponsorship opportunities and other beneficial pollinators to the Theatre Arts presents Disney’s “High College, Bisdorf Building, Room 196, Native Plant Sale. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at are currently available at yard. Master gardeners and Audubon School Musical” with characters from 5000 Dawes Ave. Visit www.nvcc.edu 1701 N. Quaker Lane parking lot. www.501auction.com/sfa. at Home volunteers will be on hand the movie, plus some new friends, as for more. Fifteen vendors from four states Individuals or businesses interested to offer tours, answer gardening they navigate first love, friends and Meet the Author. 7 p.m. at Lee selling native perennials, shrubs, and in donating goods or services to the questions, and distribute free seeds. family, their classes, and Center, 1108 Jefferson St. Former trees for sun or shade. Call 571-232- Gala and Silent Auction may contact Visit mgnv.org for more. extracurricular activities.Visit FBI investigator Robert K. Wittman 0375 or visit the Scholarship office at 703-824- Book Talk with Fred Knops. 4 p.m. mvhstheatrearts.com for more. highlights “Priceless: How I Went www.NorthernAlexandria 6730 or email at The Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. NativePlantSale.org for more. [email protected]. Undercover to Rescue the World’s Alexandria resident Fred Knops has FRIDAY/MAY 5 Stolen Treasures.” Free. Call 703- Car Show Fundraiser. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Transforming Lives Gala. 6 p.m. at written a tour book of Old Town 746-1770 for more. at West Potomac High School, 6500 the Westin Alexandria, 400 Alexandria focusing on its colonial Opening Reception. 7-9 p.m. at the Membership Night. 7 p.m. at the Quander Road. Car Show to support Courthouse Square. Auction, heritage. Sales from the books at this at Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Charles Houston Recreation Center, the graduating senior class at West cocktails, dancing and desserts to to event will benefit ACT, the Mount Vernon Ave. In this “Speak 901 Wythe St. The Alexandria Potomac High School. $20 to enter a help transform the lives of families Alexandria Library Special Collection Your Mind,” exhibit, May 5-28, artists Virginia chapter of the National vehicle, attendance is free. Visit / on the brink of homelessness by at the Barrett Branch, the Christ express the message of what they Association for the Advancement of www.angcwestpotomac.com/ for providing affordable housing through Church Foundation, and the Boy see, feel or think through art. Visit Colored People (NAACP) will host a more. Good Shepherd. $175. Visit Scouts Troop 1515. Visit www.DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits. membership night. Call 703-684- Horse Riding Clinic. 10 a.m. at Little www.goodhousing.org for more. www.nvfaa.org or call 703-548-0035. Family Game Night. 7-10 p.m. at St. 18 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ April 27 - May 3, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment

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SATURDAY/MAY 6 Spring Art Market. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. Del Ray Artisans’ Spring Art Market showcases original artwork from local artists in a wide range of mediums. Visit www.DelRayArtisans.org/ArtMarket. Water Discovery Day. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 1500 Limerick St. Water Discovery Day is a free, family-focused, community event that will give attendees the opportunity to go behind the water cycle scene to explore, learn and create through a series of hands-on activities. Visit alexrenew.com/ for more. Java Jolt Lecture. 10 a.m.-noon at Alexandria Archaeology Museum, 105 N. Union Street, #327. Jay Roberts will discuss his new book, “Lost Alexandria: An Illustrated History of Sixteen Destroyed Homes in and Around Alexandria.” Learn Opening Reception about the houses and their environs, as well as the owners and dwellers Artist Avis Fleming’s opening reception 2-4 p.m. Sunday, including Col. William Fairfax, May 7, at Printmakers Inc., Studio 325 (third floor) of the Benjamin Hallowell, Portia Lee Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St. A one-artist Hodgson, and John “Jacky” Parke Curtis. A book signing will follow the show of etchings, lithographs, monotypes, paintings and lecture. Email ceramics runs May 1 through June 28. Call 703-683-1342. [email protected] or call 703-746-4399 for more. Disney’s “High School Musical.” 2 and 7 p.m. at Mount Vernon High Chambliss St. The Northern Virginia Day takes on new meaning this year School, 8515 Old Mount Vernon Country-Western Dance Association as Huntley Meadows Park is honored Road. Mount Vernon High School event. NVCWDA members $10; non- with the Governor’s Environmental Theatre Arts presents Disney’s “High members $12; children under 18 Excellence Award Gold Medal for its School Musical” with characters from accompanied by a paying adult $5. successful wetlands restoration the movie, plus some new friends, as Visit www.nvcwda.org or call 703- project. Call 703-324-8662 or email they navigate first love, friends and 860-4941. [email protected]. family, their classes, and Seminary Organ Concert. 7:30 p.m. Meet the Artist. 2-4 p.m. at extracurricular activities.Visit at Immanuel Chapel at Virginia Printmakers Inc., Studio 325 (third mvhstheatrearts.com for more. Theological Seminary, 3737 floor) of the Torpedo Factory Art Meet the Author. 4-5:30 p.m. at The Seminary Road. Featuring organists Center, 105 N. Union St. A one-artist Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Meet Julie Vidrick Evans, Michael Lodico, show of etchings, lithographs, author Fred Knops while he discusses and Benjamin Straley. Music of Bach, monotypes, paintings and ceramics his new book “Historical Tours: Duruflé, Langlais, Persichetti, by Alexandria and Loudoun artist Alexandria, Virginia: Walk the Path Phillips, Sowerby, and Wammes. Avis Fleming, opens May 1-June 28. of America’s Founding Fathers.” All Free. Email [email protected], or call 703- Call 703-683-1342 for more. profits from this book will be donated 461-1792 for more. Choral Arts Society of to Alexandria charities: ACT for Washington. 5-7 p.m. at The Alexandria, The Alexandria Library, Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Join Scott Christ Church and Boy Scout Troop SATURDAY-SUNDAY/MAY 6-7 Tucker, the conductor of the Choral 1515. Email Revolutionary War Encampments. Arts Chamber Singers for Music for [email protected] Various times at at George Chamber Voices. 4:30 p.m. reception, or call 703-739-7778 for more. Washington’s Mount Vernon. Meet wine and cheese served. $40. Visit Hyland Humanitarian Award. 6 more than 300 hundred www.nvfaa.org or call 703-548-0035. p.m. in the Madison Building Atrium, Revolutionary War military re- Master Class Concert. 7 p.m. at U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, 600 enactors, learn more about life in the Metrostage, 1201 N. Royal St. Music Dulany St. Celebrate Honorary Co- 18th-century, discuss military direction by Joseph Walsh, featuring Chair Gerry Hyland, Former techniques, and watch battle re- Ilona Dulaski as Maria Callas. Call Supervisor, Mount Vernon District enactments. Visit 703-548-9044 for more. Fairfax County, with the inaugural www.mountvernon.org/revwar. Joe Crookston and Villa Gerald W. Hyland Humanitarian Palagonia. 7 p.m. at the George Award. Event emcee will be David Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Culver, NBC4 News4 Reporter. Visit SUNDAY/MAY 7 Callahan Drive. $18 in advance at www.ucmagency.org for more. Wetlands Awareness Day. noon-4 www.focusmusic.org/buy-tickets and Country-Western Dance. 6-9:30 p.m. p.m. at Huntley Meadows Park, 3701 for members, $20 at the door. at Lincolnia Senior Center, 4710 N. Lockheed Blvd. Wetlands Awareness

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Photo courtesy of Azeb Kif Women’s/men’s boats compete at different regattas. alf way through their season, the T.C. Williams Men’s and Women’s Crew teams trav- H The Women’s Varsity Second 8 at the Noxontown Regatta. le eled to different regattas on Saturday, April 22 and continued to build Men’s Frosh 8, in their best race of the sea- “I think the reason we won is that this ahead of Whitman. The TC Women’s Frosh and refine their boats. The Men went south son, rallied to post a second-place time of boat has a really positive energy,” contin- 8 features Ava Elkins, Lydia Greenwood, to Occoquan for the Ted Phoenix Regatta, 5:30.2, 2.6 seconds behind Oakton’s Frosh. ued Cook. “We have one goal and one Madeline Toaso, Madeleine Allen, Julia with 37 other clubs and over 270 entries. The Men’s Varsity Lightweight 8s “raced up” mindset. We’re building each other up. Clements, Felicity Brock, Lila Arnold, Alaina The TC Women and boats from half a dozen against 13 Varsity First 8s and one other light Overall, I couldn’t have asked for a better Browand, and coxswain Sara Rider. other elite rowing programs headed east to boat, posting a time of 5:09.4, 27.2 seconds way to spend my last race at St. Andrews.” Joining their more senior teammates as Middletown, Del. for Noxontown Regatta ahead of the other light boat. Other rowers on the Women’s 2V 8 include Noxontown Regatta winners on Saturday # 4 at St. Andrews School. These rain- In Delaware, the TC Women’s Second Ailysh Motsinger, Grace Fluharty, Grace were the TC Women’s Novice 8A boat, with soaked events came at the mid-point of the Varsity 8 boat led the charge with a 2.5 sec- Hogan, Emma Carroll, and Charlotte Carey, a time of 6:33.3 and a roster that included Titan rowing season, as TC gears up for the ond win over Merion Mercy and a time of and coxswain Camila Cardwell. rowers Libby Padilla, Katherine Donnellan, Virginia State Championships in mid-May 5:20.2. After the race, TC Senior Tori Cook Other senior TC Women’s boats in tight Grace Yokitis, Claire Kenealy, Anna Hill, and potential invitations to national regat- said that she and her teammates “knew the races on Saturday included the Varsity Third Katie Rose Milone, Riley Bucholz, and Olivia tas later in that month. [2V 8] category would be competitive go- 8, which posted a second-place time of Carroll, along with coxswain Caroline Miles. At Occoquan, the TC Men’s Varsity First ing into it, but we were confident because 5:46.7, 2.7 seconds behind Merion Mercy. TC dominated the Women’s Novice 8s com- 4 won their qualifying heat and finished of all the hours we spent practicing.” Team- The TC JV 4 finished third in their race with petition, with the TC Novice 8B and 8C boats second in their final with a time of 5:40.8, mates and fellow TC Seniors Caroline Hill a time of 6:33.2, behind Whitman and St. finishing second and third, respectively. 3.8 seconds behind Bishop O’Connell. The and Ella Benbow said the team “really got Andrews. In their third match this season On Saturday, April 29, the Titan Men’s Varsity Second 4 also claimed the sec- into a good rhythm and connected during against other freshmen boats, the TC Women and Men compete together again ond spot in their race with a time of 5:38.6, the race. Our boat has a strong bond, which Women’s Frosh 8 claimed their third vic- at the Charlie Butt Regatta on the 3.3 seconds behind Lake Braddock. The TC really shows on the water.” tory with a time of 5:45.5, 2.5 seconds Georgetown Waterfront. Letters to the Editor

From Page 12 about 70 percent of this narrow one-way exandria, it is not necessary to have that high school on two state-of-the-art cam- street (where cars are currently parked on ‘Yes’ to Reductions many. It’s time for you all to request a re- puses. both sides) to a two-way operation using To the Editor: duction of two deputy city managers who Yvonne and Brian Folkerts an alley on the west side of Harvard. This The mayor and City Council need to show were promoted during Rashad Young’s ten- Nancy and Marc Williams in itself would be destructive to the entire they can do the right thing and stop increas- ure. And these folks should not be moved Brooksie Koopman and Mark Eaton neighborhood, since the residents park on ing taxes wherein Alexandria has become a to another department, thus continuing to the street. If the proposed valet parking of place to live for the very wealthy. Property take a nice salary with benefits. Say “Yes” the hotel is serviced from Harvard Street, taxes are going to increase as will rents to this proposal. Proposed then the problems would be exponentially which fall under commercial property taxes; ❖ Every year the city receives thousands worse. Moreover, the Lorien and Hampton fees which are just another word for taxes and thousands of dollars from parking tick- Hotel’s Impact hotels continually block traffic to load and are going up due to the fact this town is ets which go into the general fund. It is time To the Editor: unload tour bus visitors on King Street op- run by Democrats who have no idea what to change this policy, think outside of the Despite there being a surfeit of hotels/ posite Harvard Street, which also creates it’s like to run a business and just keep cry- box and put these funds into the police bud- motels in/or around Alexandria, a devel- an additional problem for this neighbor- ing poverty. So I want to suggest the fol- get. Say “Yes” to this proposal. oper proposes to replace the almost 100- hood. lowing things for our mayor and council to ❖ City loans to various housing groups: year-old Naval Reserve Association build- Parking at this location will be an abso- say “Yes” to as they deliberate the budget Have these loans been paid back and/or ing at the corner of Harvard and King lute nightmare, since 107 parking spaces process. how long, i.e. number of years do they have Streets with a six-story, 124-room hotel with are required for hotel and office use, but ❖ Eliminate pre-k classes within ACPS to repay their loans? It is time for those an 80-seat dining room, along with some the developer can only accommodate 86 and give that money back to those provid- housing groups to start paying back their 24 business offices. Six hotels (plus a time spaces, of which 24 will be designated for ers who can provide pre-k. Have the bound- loans and not have council extend their loan share facility) are within a short walking office use. Only 62 spaces (plus three handi- aries at Jeff Houston School go back to the payments. distance to the King Street Metro. Of course, capped spaces) remain for the hotel’s 124 original boundaries so that all children who Current city needs/taxes are now at an the City Council will most likely acquiesce room guests, the expected 95 restaurant live in the neighborhood can attend Jeff all time high and our elected officials need to this developer, given the council’s past patrons, and the 60 or so workers for the Houston, eliminating busing these kids to to remember they have a fiduciary respon- history. Unfortunately, since this building is three shifts at the hotel. This is a massive other schools and save some much needed sibility about how they spend Alexandria across the street from the Parker-Grey His- parking reduction that will have a direct money. Also, decrease the amount of money taxpayers’ money. There is no getting toric District, it does not come before the impact on the neighborhood. So what does you are planning to give to ACPS for their around the huge amount of money the city purview of the Board of Architectural Re- the council do to alleviate the city’s park- CIP projects. You have the power to reduce now needs to pay for projects they have view (BAR). ing problems? They sell off several of their ACPS request for capital projects and this overlooked for so many years. They can no Harvard Street is a single, one-way street parking lots. What can go wrong with this? year they are asking for more money than longer “kick the can down the road.” And that runs from King to Cameron Street. It The City Council needs to return this pro- ever, without needing to prove how they they cannot fund projects from every group consists of some 25 two-story residences, posed development back to the drawing are spending their CIP funds and deferred in Alexandria asking for more money. most of which were built in the early 1900s. board. The mass and scale, the detrimental maintenance, which they have been ex- Hopefully, the mayor/council will not The proposed six-story hotel will dwarf the impact to the adjoining historical neighbor- tremely negligent in completing. City Man- cave as they usually do and finally get a houses directly across the street from them. hood (specifically Harvard Street), plus the ager Jink’s budget gives ACPS a 62 percent budget that might not make everyone This is not a “boutique” hotel as advertised. direct impact on neighborhood parking calls increase, the largest amount ever proposed. happy, but is responsible and show Alexan- If it were 45 rooms like the Morrison House for much closer scrutiny. Say “Yes” to reducing ACPS CIP request to dria taxpayers that they are no longer on Alfred Street, then it could be called 25 percent. “clueless,” but are listening and making the “boutique.” Townsend A. “Van” Van Fleet ❖ Currently there are three deputy city hard choices that must be made this year. The developer has proposed widening Alexandria managers. 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Stephen S. ble proof of ownership or the Newton, Manager. NOTE: items will be sold, destroyed, Objections to the issuance converted or donated. For a of this license must be sub- complete listing go to mitted to ABC no later than http://alexandriava.gov/police/ 30 days from the publishing and contact the Police Proper- date of the first of two ty Section at (703) 746-6709. required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200. Anne Finn Shoemaker 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements On Saturday, April 15, 2017, Anne Finn Shoemaker died peacefully at her home in Alexandria, VA. A longtime resident of the Mount Vernon community, she is survived by her husband of 55 years Sidney L. Home & Garden Shoemaker of Alexandria, VA and her daughters Mandi Maier of Alexandria, VA and Tara Mickelson of connectionnewspapers.com Williamsburg, VA. CONTRACTORS.com She is also survived by her sisters Victoria Finn of Philadelphia, PA and Richie Reid of Savannah, GA. TREE SERVICE TREE SERVICE She was preceded in death by her sister Carol Robertson of Savannah, GA and her parents Richard C. Finn and Mary T. Finn of Saint Simons Island, GA. Anne grew up on Saint Simons Island, GA and gradu- Quality Tree Service ated from Glynn Academy, Class of 1958. She attended Georgia Southern College in Statesboro, GA before marrying and starting her adventures as a mili- & Landscaping tary wife. Anne and Sid travelled all over the world during their Reasonable prices. Licensed & insured. many assignments with the U.S. Air Force, including one of their favorites at Tempelhof Central Airport, Summer Cleanup... West Berlin, Germany. There Anne served as Tree removal, topping & pruning, President of the Officer’s Wives Club Tours Program, shrubbery trimming, mulching, 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements which enabled her to travel all over Europe. Between leaf removal, planting, hauling, assignments, Anne worked for the late Senator Herman E. Talmadge of Georgia, as Director of gutter cleaning, retaining walls, Special Programs and Projects. In that role she flour- drainage problems, etc. ished, her love of politics realized and sense of serv- ice continued until her last day. Any opportunity to 25 years of experience – Free estimates help another, she was there. After an election loss for 703-868-5358 Senator Talmadge, Anne turned to local politics in the Alexandria area. She coordinated fundraisers and campaigned for the former Governor Charles Robb, 24 Hour Emergency former Lt. Governor Don Beyer, and former Virginia Tree Service State Senator Toddy Puller. Anne was also known for her kindness, generosity and kind words to anyone that crossed her path. A devoted wife and mother, her family was always a pri- ority. She never gave up an opportunity to surround herself with her four adored grandchildren, Olivia Maier of Alexandria, VA Gavin, Hunter and Colton Mickelson of Williamsburg, VA. In true southern fash- Employment ion she made every visit an event. Anne will be deeply missed not only by her devoted family but also by her many close friends. A memorial service will be held at Washington Farm United Methodist Church, 3921 Old Mill Road, Ivy Hill Cemetery Recruiting Alexandria, VA 22309 on Friday, May 12, 2017 at New General Manager 1:00pm. She will be laid to rest on Saint Simons • Reports to locally affiliated Board of Directors Island, GA at Oglethorpe Memorial Park at a later date. 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ummer often evokes images of pool splash- ing and backyard barbequing. For some edu- Scators though, warm weather months rep- resent a potential loss of skills acquired dur- ing an academic year. Known as “brain drain,” this FITZPATRICK HOOPS concept refers to research that shows that, on aver- age, students lose one to three months of learning when they are not engaged in academic activities 2017 Summer Camps at Episcopal High School during summer months. Academic camps can ad- dress this loss of academic skills while allowing chil- Session I dren to enjoy summer fun. July 10th-July 14th 9:00am-3:00pm “… Students have the opportunity to explore a topic in depth, without juggling competing scholas- Photo courtesy of Marymount University Session II tic demands or intramural activities,” said Dr. Janine Academic camps such as this one at July 17th-July 21st Dewitt, professor of sociology at Marymount Uni- Marymount University allow students to 9:00am-3:00pm versity in Arlington. maintain academic skills while having fun. For example, campers at Summertimes Camp at St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School in Alexandria will small groups with a low camper to counselor ratio have an opportunity to choose from a variety of spe- and guided by Marymount University Department of cialized camps ranging from physics and French to Education faculty, students, and alumni,” she said. www.fitzpatrickhoops.com zoology and rocket and space science. “Throughout each week of camp, campers will be able “Specialty camps are great ways to try new things, to choose among a variety of projects that pique their to expand horizons and to challenge yourself,” said interest. Campers will create new social connections, Jim Supple, associate dean of students and director grow academically, and develop physically. of summer programs at St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes High school students who want an in depth study School. “One of the best things about specialty of- of globalization can attend Marymount’s D.C. Insti- ferings is that there are so many. Children are natu- tute from July 9-12. During the camp, named The rally curious — specialty camps provide a way for Global Village, students will live on campus and earn children to learn more about their curiosities and college credit. Register Now! 703-683-5778, ext.2 interests.” “We will talk about how increasing global connec- Campers at 3E (Explore, Enrich, Enjoy) Summer tions shape our lives today,” said Dewitt. “Students Camp at Marymount University will explore science can expect classroom discussions that focus on a se- 29 Camps • 13 Weeks through nature and electronic gadgets, mathemat- ries of central questions followed by field trips to area Age 3 through 8th Grade ics through making boats and geodesic domes, lan- museums and site visits.” We have something for everyone! guage arts through writing stories, and fine arts For parents concerned about balancing the need to through creating dramas and cartoons. The camp maintain academic skills with the need for downtime, Preschool camp begins May 31 will be offered during two sessions: July 10-14 and Dewitt says that, “Parents can prevent academic burn- Camps for grades K – 8th run from June 26 through August 25 July 17-21 with half and full day options for stu- out by limiting the number of scheduled activities Extended Care available (8:00 – 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 – 6:00 p.m.) dents ages 6 to 12. over the course of the summer, and selecting only Payment Plans are available through May 26 Ana Lado, Ph.D., camp director and a professor at those that foster their child’s natural curiosity. Sum- Marymount, says that the goal is to give students a mer courses that allow students the freedom to se- chance to brush up on, gain or maintain academic lect different types of learning activities can be both skills in a relaxed environment. “Campers will be in energizing and fun.”

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projects and hands-on simulation to intro- Campers will get a duce core concepts of nursing. Nursing fac- ulty hope to expose students to the diverse real-world view of the career paths available to those with a de- gree in nursing. nursing profession. Urban says that students will be taught healthcare skills, such as how to take a By Marilyn Campbell blood pressure and how to check a pulse. The Gazette “We will provide … time in our nursing simulation laboratory where we have our his summer a group of high human simulators,” she said. “[Campers] school students with an inter- will have observational experiences in a T est in health care as a profes- hospital with nurses and will be given an sion will get a chance to expe- opportunity to talk with nurses we have on rience the real-world work of nurses when our faculty who have been in unique ca- they attend a nursing camp at George Ma- reer fields including a forensics nurse, and son University. a researcher who works globally in sub-Sa- “Our goal has been to introduce high haran Africa.” school students to what nursing is, and what The camp will also expose students to it is not,” said Carol Urban, Ph.D., R.N., as- new trends in healthcare. “Healthcare de- sociate professor and director, School of livery is changing and the camp is expos- Nursing George Mason University. “We find ing the students to the changing healthcare that we have students come to Mason who climate,” said Christine M. Coussens, Ph.D., declare nursing as their major, but have associate dean of Community Engagement never had any experience with nurses out- in the College of Health and Human Ser- side of their health care provider’s office or vices at George Mason University. “In the the school nurse. We want to introduce newer healthcare models, nurses will have them to nursing as a career, and the many a significant role in how and when opportunities that exist in nursing beyond healthcare is delivered and they will con working in a hospital.” The camp will provide small group See Nursing, Page 4

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From Page 3 Coussens hopes that students will leave the camp knowing the diversity of options that a degree in tinue to be leaders for ensuring the health of pa- nursing can offer. “A degree in nursing opens possi- tients and communities.” bilities for students to work in hospitals, healthcare management positions, policy positions … globally Preschool - Grade 5 DURING A TYPICAL DAY at the camp, students in clinics and with aid organizations, in forensic roles Call now to begin with Grace will spend several hours in the nursing skills labora- [and] research institutions,” said Coussens. “There tory learning basic skills and techniques. “Then they are limitless opportunities. A degree in nursing can 703-549-5067 • www.GraceSchoolAlex.org may have some time in our nursing simulation lab, open doors because of the clinical license and ana- working with a [simulated human] patient and us- lytical ability.” 3601 Russell Road Alexandria, VA 22305 ing some of those skills to prac- Admission to the nursing camp tice caring for the patient,” said is competitive because of the lim- Urban. “On another day, they will “Our goal has been ited number of available spots. spend several hours in one of the “We’ve run this camp before and local hospitals on a nursing unit, to introduce high it has been well-received,” said observing the nurses in-action, Urban. “‘Graduates’ of the camp and learning about what nurses do school students to have said that it really opened there. They may also spend some their eyes to everything a nurse time in one of our Mason and Part- what nursing is, does, and the great career poten- ners clinics, learning how nurses and what it is not.” tial that nurses have. They are care for patients in a clinic setting amazed at the various opportuni- and how valuable educating pa- — Carol Urban, Ph.D., R.N. ties a nurse can have. It also makes “Me and My Mom” tients about their health is to im- them aware that nursing is hard, proving their health. but rewarding — it isn’t just what you see in the To honor Mom on Mother’s Day, send us your favorite snapshots of you with your Mom and The Mount Vernon Gazette will publish them in our Students will also have an opportunity to engage media, it’s real work. But more importantly, they see Mother’s Day issue. Be sure to include some information about what’s in a dialogue with nurses to gain insights into real the passion that nurses have for that work, and the going on in the photo, plus your name and phone number and town of world experience. “They’ll have conversations with reward of seeing a patient and family member helped residence. To e-mail digital photos, send to: nurses about their careers and learning what educa- by the work that nurses do.” [email protected] tion and experiences they needed for that kind of a The camp will run from July 10-14. The cost is job. For example, what does a forensics nurse do?” $275. For more information, visit chhs.gmu.edu/ Photo prints will be returned to you if you include a stamped, self- asked Urban. nursing/camp/index.cfm. addressed envelope, but please don’t send us anything irreplaceable.

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