Vol. XXI, No. 15 Mount Vernon’s Hometown Newspaper • A Connection Newspaper April 15, 2010 Hospital’s Finances: Better Than Ever Inova Mount Vernon emerges stronger from fight to stay open.

By Julia O’Donoghue time. The Gazette “The fact that the hospital was not profitable was one of the rea- hen Inova Health sons Inova gave for looking at clos- System an- ing it,” said Supervisor Gerry Wnounced it was se- Hyland (D-Mount Vernon). riously consider- But community outcry caused ing closing its the health sys- 200-plus bed tem to rethink its Mount Vernon “Mount Vernon decision. In Hospital eight 2004, Inova years ago, has really turned a committed to in- money was a big vesting $100 factor. corner, financially million into Inova, which and in terms of renovating the operates several Mount Vernon highly regarded quality of care.” facility with the hospitals in — Barbara Doyle, hopes of chang- Northern Vir- ing the facility’s ginia, is a non- Mount Vernon Hospital CEO financial course. profit organiza- Six years later, tion. Even so, the hospital on Inova’s initial investments in Parkers Lane had never covered its Mount Vernon hospital appear to own costs and the situation ap- peared to be getting worse with See Inova, Page 4 Armed Resistance Open-carry advocates planning a ‘Restore the Constitution Rally’ Monday at Fort Hunt Park.

By Michael Lee Pope about the U.S. Constitution. Con- The Gazette voys of protesters will drive up the parkway to Gravelly Point, where ozens of armed protesters the armed demonstrators will be Dfrom across the country within sight of the Capitol as air- are headed to Northern planes fly overhead in the flight Virginia next week, staging a rally path of National Airport. The at Fort Hunt Park that will include

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More photos, page 21. Postage U.S. PRSRT STD PRSRT www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 15-21, 2010 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 15-21, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Week in Mount Vernon Athletic Club Hosts Fund-Raiser The Mount Vernon Athletic Club is hosting its 1st Annual Children’s Charity Event, “Mount Vernon’s Helping Hands,” on Saturday, April 24, 4-6:30 p.m. for children and 7-10 p.m. for adults. See the registration form online at http://mtvac.net/events or take one at the club’s front desk. Register before April 19, and receive one free raffle ticket. All proceeds will benefit the Inova Fairfax hospital For Chil- dren Pediatric Oncology Program. Shelter Hosts Rabies Clinic

Photos by The Fairfax County Animal Shelter will take its low-cost rabies vaccination clinic on the road to reach the pets of South County residents by hosting its April 18 low-cost rabies clinic at the Mount

Vernon RECenter, 2017 Belle View Blvd. from 2-4 p.m. Gale Curcio The cost for rabies shots at the clinic is $12 per dog, cat or ferret. All pets will receive a one-year rabies vaccine. To obtain a three-year vaccine, citizens must bring their pet’s rabies certifi- cate showing the animal’s current rabies vaccination and vacci-

/The Gazette nation expiration date. Rabies certificates will be issued, no tags. All dogs should be on leashes and all cats and ferrets should be in carriers. Fairfax County 2010 dog licenses will be sold separately at the clinic and cost $10. per dog. Cash or checks only will be accepted at the clinic. No credit Felicea Meyer-DeLoatch, Lee Braun, Robert Hines, Art Monk and Kahan Dhillon. cards. The clinic is a partnership with the Mount Vernon RECenter and is being sponsored by the Fairfax County Animal Shelter and Deepwood Veterinary Hospital. Monk Emphasizes Service For more information about the rabies clinic at the Mount Vernon RECenter, call 703-830-1100. Community responds with MVCCA’s 2010 Award Winners attendance and attention The Mount Vernon Council of Citizens’ Associations, Inc., has named the recipients of its 2010 Citizen of the Year, Organization at UCM’s Business of the Year, and Student of the Year awards. Joan McLellan is the Citizen of the Year, and has served for Leadership Breakfast. many decades as her community’s conscience and voice on the full range of social justice issues that affect the members of the By Gale Curcio Stratford Landing Citizens Association and the citizens of the Mount Vernon Magisterial District. She has been actively involved The Gazette with the MVCCA Special Committee on Affordable and Workforce Housing, the Heritage Presbyterian Church Missions Committee ynthia Hull, executive director, United and Ventures in Community (VIC). Community Ministries, and Art Monk, former Washington Redskin’s wide re The Organization of the Year is the Friends of Dyke Marsh. In C Cynthia Hull notes that the need for ser- ceiver and NFL Hall-of-Famer, have 1969 an act of Congress established Dyke Marsh as a wildlife vices keeps growing. preserve under the management of the National Park Service. something in common. They both grew up in fami- The Friends of Dyke Marsh was created in 1976 as a membership lies where giving back to others was part of growing non-profit organization to ensure the continuation, preservation up. and restoration of Dyke Marsh. This group became active on the As such, Hull selected social work as her initial Hill, pushing for improved legislation to protect the Marsh. They career path, and while Monk is known best for his work with local elected officials and community leaders, advo- football prowess, he has also spent a lot of time giv- cating for the Marsh’s wetlands because they are important to ing back to the community. the success of watersheds in the area. The featured speaker at last week’s Behind-the- The Student of the Year is a new award for MVCCA, and two Scenes Look at UCM, Monk was part of a presenta- recipients were selected for 2010 — Jasmin Lawrence from Mount tion designed to educate business leaders and com- Vernon High School and Rachel Lau from West Potomac High munity members about the work that UCM does. School. They work very hard at school, are very active in their Monk explained how his original teammates, also churches, and have interests that they share outside of school known as The Over-The-Hill Gang (so named due to and church. Challenges that might defeat other young people bring the large number of veteran players on the team) out the best in these two young women. Jasmin is very active in expected all the players to be involved in commu- nity service. her church, and volunteers at a recovery clinic. Her wish is to Niki Wanner shows the different food become a rehabilitation counselor and eventually open her own “Two years playing with those guys — they were tough,” said Monk. They played hard and demanded supplies given to homeless clients versus clinic. Rachel is active in her church and Girl Scouts. She is also a those with homes. very accomplished theater techie, working at her high school, perfection. They also had a heart for serving in their her church, and with other groups in the Mount Vernon area. communities — and expected all of us [players] to All of these outstanding awardees will be recognized at the do the same.” hands-on community service. MVCCA Gala being held on May 1 at the Hampton Inn and Suites, “Community service didn’t mean much to me when Monk helped found the Good Samaritan Founda- at the intersection of US 1 and Fort Hunt Road. Reservation form I came to D.C.,” said Monk. “But the whole idea of tion with some of his Washington teammates; the is available at www.mvcca.org. helping was familiar — I was raised with that. My foundation provides youth with the environment parents were always cooking, always providing, al- needed to equip them with the skills, training and ways giving something.” resources necessary to compete successfully in soci- Monk went on to talk about the growing demand ety through the Student Training Opportunity Pro See News, Page 25 for social services, and that it’s hard for people to See Monk, Page 7 understand their needs. That’s why he got into more www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 15-21, 2010 ❖ 3 News Inova Mount Vernon Finances Improving

From Page 1 a huge plus for us,” said Doyle. According to Hyland, the relationship be paying off —literally. between hospital management and staff has If business continues at its current pace also improved, particularly under Doyle’s for the rest of 2010, the hospital will finish leadership. the year “in the black” for the first time since “The nursing staff and other employees it opened in 1976. are staying there for longer periods of time,”

“Last year, we came very close to break- Photo by he said. ing even, very close. Right now, it is early in the year but we are way ahead of our THE RENOVATION, new staff and tech- [financial] plan already,” said Barbara nology investment have been targeted in

Julia O’Donoghue Doyle, chief executive officer of Mount certain medical fields where Mount Vernon Vernon Hospital. Hospital has developed a reputation for expertise and excellence. SEVERAL FACTORS have contributed to Mount Vernon’s Joint Replacement Cen- the hospital’s financial upswing. ter and Rehabilitation Center are now Starting in 2008, Inova engaged in a $14 ranked among the top programs of their million physical renovation of Mount /The Gazette type in the country. Last year, The Joint Vernon hospital. Commission, a national hospital organiza- “The facility was aged. It really needed a tion, awarded Mount Vernon Hospital a renovation of its lobby areas so that people “gold seal of approval” for outstanding care. would view it as state-of-the-art,” said Su- “We underestimated the impact of that pervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee), who is chair award. The volume of joint replacements of the Southeast Fairfax Health Planning Officials said the newly renovated and significantly more efficient emer- that we are doing is significantly up from Task Force. gency room is one reason Mount Vernon Hospital generates more rev- last year. We have had joint replacement Mount Vernon has not only modernized enue than it did in the past. patients from every state in the nation and the entrance and lobby to the hospital but 31 other countries,” said Doyle. as brought in new equipment, such as cut- Inova to make it a better facility. The bot- Doyle. The hospital has also hired more Inova is also hoping to gain recognition ting edge technology for breast care and tom line is that it wasn’t what Inova thought nurses to permanent staff positions, instead for its Breast Care Institute and Wound treatment. The health system expanded the it should be,” said Hyland. of picking them up through temporary con- Healing Center at the Mount Vernon site. radiology department at Mount Vernon and INOVA has also aggressively recruited tracts. “Mount Vernon has really turned a cor- brought the MRI machine into the building new staff for Mount Vernon hospital. “With people losing their jobs, more ner, financially and in terms of quality of from a trailer where it used to be housed. A new spine surgeon, for example, has nurses are coming back into the workforce “There was a commitment on the part of attracted several patients to the facility, said looking for stable positions. That has been See Inova, Page 22 ‘Restore the Constitution Rally’ at Fort Hunt Park From Page 1 THE RALLY IS NOT interest, Almond realized been contacting Del. Scott Surovell (D-44), being welcomed by some that parking would be a whose district includes Fort Hunt Park. He event, dubbed by organizers as the “Restore in Northern Virginia. The problem for the size of said that his experience with Second the Constitution Rally,” is an effort to draw Rev. Keary Kincannon, the expected crowd. Amendment advocates is that they know the attention to the law allowing gun owners pastor at Rising Hope So he added a second law very well, and that he doesn’t expect to openly carry firearms at National Park United Methodist site — Fort Hunt Park, the any problems. Yet he said he’s also troubled Service sites while drawing attention to Church, said he thought spacious picnicking loca- by some of the rhetoric being used by the what organizers say are concerning viola- the idea of bringing tion in Fairfax County on demonstrators online, including language tions of the Constitution. weapons to a rally repre- the parkway. This is from protesters about taking loaded fire- “We wanted to be as close to D.C. as pos- sents a threat to civil or- where all the speeches arms “step up to the edge” of the border sible,” said Daniel Almond, a Georgia real- der. Although he planned between Virginia and the Dis- estate agent who applied for the permit to counter-demonstration trict of Columbia. conduct the rally. “The Constitution is be- with placards and leaf- “It seems more like an “I don’t think they are doing ing violated and ignored in many instances.” lets, he said he backed their cause any favors by using Almond plans to come bearing arms. For down after being ap- exercise in language like that,” said starters, he’ll be packing an unloaded rifle. proached by the Mount Surovell, who taught his chil- He’ll also be wearing a bandoleer with rifle Vernon District and the intimidation than dren how to ride a bicycle in ammunition. Then there’s the loaded pistol Park Police and asked to constitutional rights.” Fort Hunt Park. “There are bet- that he’ll keep holstered during the rally. stand down. ter ways to get your point That’s all perfectly legal as of Feb. 22, when “They made a persua- Daniel Almond — Del. Bob Brink (D-48) across, like writing a letter to a new law took effect requiring the National sive argument to me that the editor.” Park Service to conform to state gun laws. my showing up would lend credence to their will take place, and the largest crowds will On the other end of the parkway, Del. Bob Because the event will take place on fed- protest,” said Kincannon. “Basically if I assemble. Unlike the vast majority of other Brink (D-48) agrees. His district includes eral property, the National Park Service and showed up to protest their protest, it would National Park Service sites, alcohol is al- Gravelly Point, another site where protest- the United States Park Police have the re- give them what they wanted and I don’t lowed at Fort Hunt Park. The blend of guns ers are preparing to gather. Brink said that sponsibility to maintain order. The Park want to do that.” and alcohol has become a concern for some he welcomes dissenting opinions, and he Service turned down the offer from Fairfax Almond chose April 19 to commemorate neighborhood residents, many of whom has no problem with people who want to County to coordinate local police assistance. the anniversary of the “Shot Heard Round have contacted Mount Vernon Supervisor express their ideas about the Constitution. “Certainly, having firearms mixed in with the World” in Massachusetts that started the Gerry Hyland to express their concerns. Yet he is uncomfortable with that message visiting crowds would cause us some Revolutionary War. His original plan was to “That’s an obvious concern,” said Hyland. coming at the point of a gun. pause,” said Dottie Marshall, superinten- conduct the event at Gravelly Point, where “I’m kind of holding my breath at the pros- “It seems more like an exercise in intimi- dent of the George Washington National he could benefit from Virginia’s gun laws pect of mixing guns and alcohol.” dation than constitutional rights,” said Parkway. “At this point, we are faced with while still in sight of the Capitol. But as Brink. “They don’t need to brandish a gun following the law.” more and more people began expressing CONCERNED RESIDENTS have also in order to achieve a redress of grievances.”

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6 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 15-21, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Mount Vernon Paint Company Importance of Giving Back to Community (703) 768-1975 From Page 3 Get Involved gram (STOP). “The fund-raising events I ap- For more information on UCM, peared at were nice, but I felt I visit www.ucmagency.org or call needed to do something more,” 703-768-7106. said Monk. “I wanted to see re- sults. So I rolled up my sleeves and grave,’” she said. got involved — I saw the need. It Nikki Wanner, development di- does something to you. It shows rector, United Community Minis- how blessed we are and how much tries, explained that there is much we take for granted.” more to UCM than the Back Porch Monk likes the fact that money Thrift Store and emergency ser- given to UCM is “kept right in your vices. She spoke about the backyard.” workforce development center; neighborhood and community de- HULL EMPHASIZED the need velopment programs; early child- when she said that, “We continue hood development assistance; and to expand the number of people housing programs. Carolyn Russo, Elaine Kolish and Pat Goode welcome Art we serve. We are pedaling as fast She gave some statistics — last Monk to UCM. as we can, trying to keep up with year, UCM served 13,193 people, the increase in need.” and said, “This was our biggest dent, UCM board of directors, has done well since then. $4.00 OFF She also spoke about some of year and it continues to increase.” spoke about how she learned Herb Lea, director of community Per gallon of any the programs offered at UCM: Monk’s appearance at UCM was about UCM many years ago when programs, closed the presentation working with children who are at facilitated by Kahan S. Dhillon, Jr., she was able to help one of her by speaking about one of UCM’s Regal Product high risk for sexual abuse; offer- UCM board member. When he in- students get the assistance that clients. He was a gentleman from Must be presented at time of purchase. ing after-school programs for teen- troduced Monk, he explained how they so desperately needed. Dan Ghana, who was in desperate need agers; providing parents with af- he grew up with Art Monk as a role LaMay, Dan’s Van Lines, was of work, but needed help transfer- FREE fordable day care options for their model, and said, “I wouldn’t be helped by UCM when he attended ring his references. With some Drop Cloth and children; and delivering food and where I am without him as a role one of their microenterprise help from UCM, that process was prescriptions to the elderly. model.” courses. That was what he needed completed and he is now gainfully Sanding Sponge “We serve people from ‘cradle to Felicea Meyer-DeLoatch, presi- to launch his own business and he employed at Gaylord Hotel. 6229 Richmond Hwy Must be presented at time of purchase.

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Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, Vienna, Helen Walutes WIDE OPEN: Virginia Celebrates Women in the What will MINDS WIDE OPEN accomplish? www.wolftrap.org Display Advertising, 703-224-3028 Riverdance: Farewell Tour, Jun 2-6, 2010, The [email protected] Arts, with planning underway three years ago. First and foremost, we hope to raise the vis- Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the The celebration began March 1, 2010 contin- ibility of the arts industry in our state. Of equal Performing Arts, Vienna, www.wolftrap.org Andrea Smith Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 ues through June 30, 2010. importance is building more collaboration [email protected] Through the regional meetings, local gath- within the Virginia arts and cultural commu- the entire cultural sector of our state. Plan at- Barbara Parkinson erings, email listserves, and speeches and pre- nity. We hope that MINDS WIDE OPEN: Vir- tend as many of our wonderful events as pos- Employment Advertising sentations at every possible opportunity, we ginia Celebrates Women in the Arts will lead sible between now and the end of June. Visit 703-778-9413 [email protected] invited every artist in the state, every arts or- to many more partnerships and alliances within our Web site at www.vamindswideopen.com. Publisher Letters to the Editor Jerry Vernon Editor & Publisher new Attorney General (“Cuccinelli duties of the Attorney General is college and university administra- Mary Kimm Protecting to “enforce laws that protect busi- tors that they lack similar legisla- Misleads on Costs,” editorial, April Editor in Chief 8) attacks him on several fronts — nesses and consumers.” To wit: In tive authority to enforce specific Steven Mauren Taxpayers challenging Obamacare, he is en- anti-discrimination policies with Photography: all the while inferring he cannot Louise Krafft, Robbie Hammer To the Editor: also multitask. forcing recently enacted bipartisan regard to sexual orientation. Ac- Art/Design: Like so many of Ken Cuccinelli’s legislation that prohibits coercing tion against federal regulations on Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, Yet, in Kimm’s scattershot dis- John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, critics, Mary Kimm is now search- paragement, she actually hits on citizens to buy health care insur- emissions are rooted in concerns John Smith ing for a crime to match the ad- ance against their will. He is pro- held by trusted institutions from Production Manager: the validity of Cuccinelli’s actions Jean Card monishment she seems to think he while apparently not realizing it. tecting taxpayers from potential chambers of commerce to the Con- deserves. Kimm’s shot against our no-win lawsuits by pointing out to gressional Budget Office that regu- Editor Emeritus: She notes that one of the 14 stated Mary Anne Weber latory overreach to combat yet- unproven man-made climate CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 change will negatively affect the Circulation Manager: Ann Oliver economy and our safety. Being out front in these efforts CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, is nothing for Virginians to be “em- L.L.C. Peter Labovitz barrassed” about. These are ac- President/CEO tions in which state-level officials Mary Kimm nationwide are similarly engaged. Publisher/Chief Operating Officer What is not yet proven, and can- 703-778-9433 [email protected] not yet be proven from his three- month tenure, is that Ken Jerry Vernon Publisher/Executive Vice President Cuccinelli is shirking his responsi- [email protected] bilities on things such as consumer Wesley DeBrosse protection and legal assistance. Controller Kimm is welcome, and should be Bicycle Safety Debbie Funk Members of Fairfax County Police Department’s Bike Team taught children taking encouraged, to revisit this at a National Sales, 703-778-9444 [email protected] part in United Community Ministries’ afterschool program at Creekside Village later date — when it is more ap- about bike safety on March 31. After the presentation, the police officers helped propriate. A Connection Newspaper the youngsters fix broken bicycle parts and pump up flat tires. David W. Almasi See Letters, Page 10

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From Page 8 11 to 13 percent on average, or $2,100 a year for middle-class families. According to an analysis by members of Worthy Undertaking the House Budget Committee, it will in- To the Editor: crease the deficit by $662 billion over the The editorial [“Cuccinelli Misleads on next 10 years. Costs” of April 8] opines that the Virginia The Associated Press has reported that Attorney General has embarrassed us by companies are considering dropping pre- putting us in the national spotlight by de- scription drug coverage for retirees, forc- claring recently passed landmark legislation ing them into a Medicare plan. as unconstitutional. It also states that the According to the Medicare Chief Actuary, efforts add injury to insult by not annotat- Gerry Connolly’s law will put 33 million ing the costs of these efforts. I suggest that people, many of them seniors, in danger of the article misrepresents the key issues at losing traditional Medicare. stake in the arguments against the passage It will also destroy the military’s TRICARE of this legislation. I cannot think of any system, which is a disservice to our veter- other worthy effort for our Attorney Gen- ans, their families and those currently serv- eral to undertake than to challenge the con- ing overseas. stitutionality of this legislation. And I for There is no question that our health care one do not have any concern of the cost of system needs some reform. This is the only this effort. We are at great risk of losing our major segment of our economy where personal liberties and loss of our states choices are not in the hands of the con- rights if this legislation is allowed to stand. sumer. However, what we do not need is So I say to the Attorney General, “Go for it” the health care bill that passed, which in- and I am behind you 100 percent! I am cer- creases deficit spending, creates a whole tainly not embarrassed by the Attorney new entitlement program, negatively im- General’s actions. pacts our job creators – small business – and Edward Little results in government-run health care. Alexandria The people of America deserved an open and transparent process focused on bipar- Need To Repeal tisan commonsense solutions to health care problems that lowers costs and offers Health Care Reform greater access to affordable health care. We need a plan that fixes what is broken and To the Editor: keeps what is working and not a massive U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly said he would new government program. vote for the health care reform bill only if it Commonsense health care reform in- met these tests: cludes: Will it bring down premium costs for Free-market solutions such as health sav- families and small businesses? ings accounts and pooling by small busi- Will it reduce the deficit? nesses and cooperatives to allow all Ameri- Will it protect their choice of plan and cans access to affordable, private health doctor? care. Will it improve access to care? Implementation of tort reform to reduce Will it protect and improve Medicare? the presence of frivolous lawsuits that drive It failed all those tests, but he voted for it up the cost of insurance for medical practi- anyway. tioners. According to the non-partisan Congres- sional Budget office, Gerry Connolly’s See Letters, Page 11 health care plan will increase premiums by

Day School Olympics Aldersgate Day School hosted its own Day School Olympic Games on Feb. 25. Pictured are 4-year-olds in Cathy McPeek’s class with their gold medals.

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One Nation My House

When did Old Glory cease to wave If there is a surface, for all of us, the free and the brave? I will fill it up. How did we become a country so divided If there is an empty spot, that we have lost our being as a nation it will hold my cup. united? We, a nation, formerly of mixed hues, If there is an answer, are now half in reds, the others in it’s lost beneath debris. blues. Hyper-partisanship grasps our land. And if it is disorganized, A nation divided on itself cannot stand. it belongs to me.

To counter a president it considered so — Fonda Bell Miller divisive, Alexandria a new motto, “Hope and Change” proved decisive. The election of Barack Obama from the Midwest Watching over posited an opportunity to settle the Generous Community nation’s unrest. Washington Members of the Mount Vernon Kiwanis Club asked shoppers enter- With eloquent rhetoric, he offered a ing the Hollin Hall Safeway on Fort Hunt Road on March 27 if they new way A bitter wind snaps the flags would donate some dry food items to the UCM’s Food Pantry on to the many who listened to hear each And the cold bites at my nose and their way out. The generosity of the Hollin Hall community usually word he would say. fingers. results in about 1,000 pounds of food and hundreds of dollars in The frozen Potomac is a bare glimpse donations to UCM each of the five times a year the club holds its So where are we now with this “Hope through the trees food drives at the Hollin Hall Safeway, which has a most cooperative and Change?” As I place the evergreen wreath, ever management and staff over the years. Pictured are Mount Vernon Are we more transparent? Are we any present here. Kiwanis Club members staffing their collection positions. more sane? I stand before his tomb, its walls We have a triumvirate in Obama, Pelosi, protecting me from the icy blast and Reid. Because he stood crossing the frozen Letters Do we have more confidence in those Delaware protecting us. who lead? From Page 11 professionals because they took all the best Or are we concerned that all of the The heavens pour forth a fresh torrent plants. Cindy has filed a police report, but government’s heft And the water gushes out the down- Eliminating restrictions on competition if anybody knows anything about this lowly echoes too closely the call of the Far spouts, between health insurance companies in dif- crime, I’m sure that the police would ap- Left? Flowing down the pavers, greening the ferent states and expanding the portability preciate a call. Alas, the law professor has flunked his grass, budding the trees. of plans. Gale Curcio own test: The water puddles around my boots; Free-market-based insurance exchanges Doesn’t he know that, when America many of his soldiers had no shoes. that individuals could access for coverage. works together, she works her best? I stand with him in the rain, speaking to Using technology to reduce the fraud and Reform Health An Obama adage that history proves his guests. waste in the system. but laments, Because he stood with his men in the Increasing the length that children are Care Reform able to stay on their parents’ plans. “Elections do, in fact, have conse- mud, reassuring them. To the Editor: Options for those with pre-existing con- quences.” Congressman Connolly states in his ditions to access health care. The sun beats down baking the bricks March 25, Mount Vernon Gazette opinion Health care reform should not increase The Democrats and Republicans have Behind my back and beneath my feet. piece that he voted for the health care re- the federal deficit and the government created their own ballast. Sweat trickles down my brow as I form package “After careful and thorough should not be making health care decisions. Fortunately, America is better than the answer the questions. review of the legislation. I was satisfied that Those choices are best left between patients names on her ballots. “He is on the right; the eagle as his the final reform package met each of those and their doctors. As your representative Many of us believe, under God, we are seal.” tests” (Constituents’ concerns) that are: to Congress I will work tirelessly to repeal one nation. The marble firm and cool, as he was bring down premium costs for families and this bill and to bring about commonsense, Seemingly, we are sentenced to wait out guiding a nation’s future. small businesses, reduce the deficit, protect real health care reform that returns health this Administration. I stand before him now, a guide to their choice of plan and doctor, improve care decisions and choices to the consumer. We need to disinfect ourselves of the others about his past. access to care and protect and improve Pat Herrity partisan germ Medicare. The leaves lay scattered across the Herrity, a Fairfax County supervisor, is running that presently defines this presidential for the nomination to be the Republican candidate First, if the reform package did all those term. grounds in the 11th congressional district. things and they are good for Americans, We need to recover President Like his enemies scattered before him. why did he vote to exempt the Congress, Washington’s definition of “Americanism” A plane drones lazily above, birds and the President and certain of their staff from that recognizes America by her unity, squirrels chatter about. How Low the provisions of the bill? rather than her factionalism, If peace has a sound, you can hear it at Can One Go? Second, does Congressman Connolly re- and make us unto ourselves to be true Mt. Vernon. ally believe that spending about a trillion under the one flag of the Red, White, Millions are drawn here, so different, To the Editor: dollars or more and cutting $523 billion and Blue. yet alike in Respect. Cindy Spak was already struggling to from Medicare will reduce the deficit and I watch over him as he watched over us, make ends meet with her local gardening won’t harm benefits for seniors, respec- — Patrick Rhoads and stand a little taller. company, GreenSpace. She had spent the tively? past couple of weeks organizing her inven- Third, here are some data for you to con- — Tricia O’Neill-Politte, tory in preparation to reopen for the sea- sider and ask yourself if they meet the above Historic interpreter at Washington’s son. When she came to work recently, she stated criteria for Congressman Connolly’s Tomb noticed some petals leading to the parking vote for the reform package: lot. She soon realized that somebody had According to media reports, the cost of broken in the night before and stolen $400 worth of merchandise. They appeared to be More Letters, Page 12 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 15-21, 2010 ❖ 11 Letters

From Page 11 interfere with the doctor/patient conformance with the site’s opera- the health care bill will total relationship that Congressman tions for many years; (2) the state- $2.5 trillion and not the nearly one 526 N. Fayette Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 Connolly conveniently does not ment will be made that the site 703-684-4550 www.pototomackcompany.com trillion dollars as published by its discuss such as creating 159 new should be maintained in the long proponents. Based on past govern- government organizations or ser- term as a sewage pumping station APRIL CATALOGUE AUCTION ment estimates, the $2.5 trillion vice, according to media reports, (with an amendment to the staff SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2010 ~ 10:00AM estimate is more realistic. For ex- to administer and set rules for alternative approved that will en- WINE SESSION, SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 2010 ~ 1:00PM ample, Medicare’s estimated cost health care providers, etc. In other sure that the only type of public EXHIBITION OPEN NOW ~ APRIL 15-24 when established was to be $12 words, some Washington bureau- facility permitted on the site will billion by 1990 but its actual cost crat coming between the patient be a pumping station); and (3) a was $98 billion or about 8 times and doctor. statement concerning possible greater than predicted. I urge everyone to become in- residential use, should the site be According to the Chief Actuary formed as you can about what is surplused, will be deleted. I had for Medicare, 8.5 million seniors in the health care bill and be ready urged that a sentence be added and disabled people are at risk of to help do whatever is reasonably making clear that there will be no losing the Medicare Advantage necessary to repeal the “Historic public access to the site. Marianne plan. The average annual benefit Achievement” and reform health Gardner, chief of the County’s loss of 11 million seniors and dis- care that covers preexisting con- Policy & Plan Development abled people in Medicare Advan- ditions, increases competition to Branch, assured the Task Force tage plan is $816. Twenty percent reduce costs by allowing the pur- that this language was unneces- 600 bottle collec- of hospitals would become unprof- tion of wine and chase of insurance anywhere in sary because, as a matter of arts and crafts pot- itable after Medicare spending the USA, provides incentives to all County policy, the public is barred tery from the col- lection of R.W. cuts. If they go out of business, people to help them obtain health from access to County properties “Johnny” Apple, more shortages of facilities will Jr.; renowned New George care insurance, strengthens the such as pumping stations. I am York Times political Washington probably results in rationing. Very doctor/patient relationship, im- pleased with this result because, and food writer handwritten & signed bad for all concerned. proves health quality delivery for it will ensure that the Little Hunt- letter According to the Congressional everyone at reasonable costs and ing Creek Pumping Station will praising the service of an Budget Office, premium increase strengthens control of health care remain undisturbed into the fu- infantryman for the average family will be “Johnny Apple was one of the world’s most in the decisions between patients and ture. None of its acreage will be opinionated and discriminating gastronomes. American $2,100 by the end of the doctors instead of placing deci- declared open space or conveyed He wasn’t someone who tolerated inferior Revolution; wines or mediocre food. Anything he collected dated June President’s current term of office sions with Washington bureau- to a third party outside County in his own cellar he planned to drink and 18, 1785 and some insurance companies crats. control, there will be no park or enjoy. Now another lucky person may be the beneficiary of his connoisseurship and hope- predict that health care insurance Frank Medico walking path through the site that fully, will take as much pleasure from drinking some of these gems as Johnny would have.” premiums will increase for indi- could compromise its security or Patrick O’Connell viduals ranging from 54 percent the safety of visitors and none of The Inn at Little Washington to 111 percent. Also, according to Protecting the site will be developed for any- the minority House Ways and Pumping thing other than expansion of Means Committee, 16,500 new pumping station infrastructure. IRS agents are to be hired to en- Station Site A similar result occurred con- force the penalty or new tax pro- cerning the MVCCA’s nomination To the Editor: vision of the health care bill. With regarding the Dogue Creek Pump- On April 13, the Mount Vernon such dire news, how can Congress- ing Station (6MV) although the APR Task Force considered several man Connolly realistically state vote was not quite unanimous. Comprehensive Plan nominations that health care premiums will be Another MVCCA nomination, of note. My nomination (10MV) reduced? 13MV, was considered. This one and that of the MVCCA (9MV) Also, the Congressional Budget concerns a proposal to create a concerning the Little Hunting Office estimates that 8 to 9 mil- “campus” at the Mount Vernon Creek Pumping Station were con- lion will lose their employer plan. Hospital, police and fire stations, sidered together. The Task Force According to media reports, Burke & Herbert Bank and adja- voted unanimously (19-0-0) to some small businesses complain cent service station, Sherwood approve the staff alternative. that the taxes to be imposed on Hall Library and Whitman Middle If finally approved by the Plan- them will cause them to either lay School. ning Commission and Board of Su- off workers or not hire. The laid Staff pointed out that the pro- pervisors, the Comprehensive Plan off workers probably will be at posed increase in intensity from will be amended in the following some risk of losing their health .35 FAR (floor area ratio) to .50 care coverage. respects (1) designation of the site There are other provisions that as a treatment plant will be See Letters, Page 13 changed to a “pumping station” in

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From Page 12 FAR would add over 12,000 daily vehicle trips. Readers will recall that an increase of more than 5,000 daily vehicle trips trig- gers a transportation study (cost- ing at least $15-20,000) that must be paid for by the nominator (MVCCA) prior to submission to the Planning Commission. Several residential neighbors expressed their opposition to the nomination in light of the dramatic traffic im- pacts. A lawyer for the hospital ex- pressed interest in the proposal but indicated some changes would have to be made to garner the hospital’s support. County Staff opposed the proposed increase in FAR. Task Force member Katherine Ward made a motion to defer vote on the nomination to later this month - the motion was approved. Ms. Ward was an MVCCA Co-chair when their nominations were pro- posed, formulated and filed. She does not recuse herself (nor do other MVCCA-affiliated Task Force members) when the Task Force considers MVCCA nominations. If the FAR is not reduced to bring the increase in daily vehicle trips below the daily 5,000 threshold, a transportation study will be re- quired (that the MVCCA cannot afford to pay). From the hospital’s lawyer’s comments, it appears that an FAR at or about the proposed .50 level will be required to sat- isfy the hospital’s future plans for expansion. Since the hospital ap- pears to be a prime target to pay for the transportation study, they have leverage to extract amend- ments to the proposal. However, I surmise Supervisor Hyland will not support a dramati- cally increased FAR, given adja- cent neighborhood opposition. I estimate that increasing the FAR to .40 would not trigger a trans- portation study. If such an increase is acceptable to the adjacent neigh- borhoods (even though this is less than the hospital would like), the nomination has potential to be approved. H. Jay Spiegel Mount Vernon Bulletin Board

SUNDAY/APRIL 18 Low-Cost Rabies Clinic. 2-4 p.m. Cost is $12 per dog, cat or ferret. Dog licenses will be sold separately for $10/dog. At the Mount Vernon RECenter, 2017 Belle View Blvd., Alexandria. Call 703-830-1100.

WEDNESDAY/APRIL 28 Become a Foster Parent. 6-7:30 p.m. The UMFS Northern Virginia Regional Center will offer an orientation for prospective foster parents. At 6335 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria. Participants will learn about training and support provided by UMFS to foster families. Contact UMFS at 703-941-9008. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 15-21, 2010 ❖ 13 14 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 15-21, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 15-21, 2010 ❖ 15 News Politicians Put General Assembly Session Behind Them

By Gale Curcio Puller said, “This was the first The Gazette time in 10 years that we were sol- idly united — we were very suc- uring this week’s cessful in bringing back money [to Newsmakers Busi- this area].” D ness Lunch, state Ticer was also glad that it was Sen. George Barker over, but added, “The budget cer- was asked what surprised him tainly wasn’t the budget we would about his first time working in the have liked to have.” General Assembly. His response Albo, who referred to himself as was that “it went so well.” As it the “token Republican” [in the turns out, this is not just the senti- group of six], had a different take

ment of a new senator, but the on it, saying, “I’ve never seen any- Photo by concurrence of veteran Virginia thing like it — it was quite bru- officials as well. tal.” During the lunch that was spon- He broke down the process into sored by the Mount Vernon-Lee easy to understand numbers and Gale Curcio Chamber at Belle Haven Country explained how the three major Club, Sen. Linda “Toddy” Puller, players weighed in and how it was Sen. Patricia “Patsy” Ticer, Del. resolved.

Dave Albo, Del. Mark Sickles and “Last year, we budgeted $15B /The Gazette Del. Scott Surovell and Barker all for general funds. We were $1B gave their thoughts on the 2010 short and then another $1B be- Virginia General Assembly session. cause of federal funding. That left This year’s session convened on us $2B short — or 15 percent of Janu. 13, running for 61 days un- the budget. The Governor cut $1B, til concluding on March 14. It was and raised fees State Sen. Linda “Toddy” Puller, Sen. George Barker, Sen. Patricia “Patsy” Ticer, Del. a budget session, so the legislature “I didn’t like what the governor Dave Albo, Del. Mark Sickles and Del. Scott Surovell gather with Michael Gailliot, vice- spent a lot of time dealing with the did,” said Albo, “but he showed president, Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce. state’s financial problems, and ul- what he had to do.” timately approved a budget with “The Senate version cut $1.5B tutional amendment that will al- Ticer introduced the measure other material or biological matter many cuts and new fees. and raised $500M in fees. The low the General Assembly to au- that would prohibit the issuing of are tested and analyzed requiring “The budget was clearly the House cut $2B, showing that if you thorize localities to grant property a permit for coal surface mining water, direct ventilation, and spe- main focus — if anybody had said have to live within your means, tax relief for homeowners not less operations unless certain condi- cialized piped utilities, are critical we could do it …,” said Barker. this is what happens.” than 65 years of age or perma- tions relating to the disposal of to drawing biotech firms to Virginia. “We closed the hole, balanced the “In the end, we split the baby in nently and totally disabled, as well waste materials are met. While she Surovell worked on several bills budget and brought more money half and approved $250M in fees,” as the one that increases the per- knew that this bill didn’t have relating to local businesses includ- back for Fairfax County Public said Albo. missible size of the Revenue Sta- much chance of passing, she said, ing one that changes the civil pen- Schools — and only a day late. All of the senators and delegates bilization Fund by 50 percent of “I wanted to start the conversa- alties for unstamped cigarettes; There were no significant cuts in sponsored different bills and the Commonwealth’s average an- tion; it is an important issue.” one that establishes a joint sub- public safety or healthcare ser- amendments, with varying suc- nual tax revenues derived from Sickles sponsored the bill charg- committee to study the creation of vices. I’m pleased that we got out cess. Puller sponsored the consti- income and sales taxes for the pre- ing a 50-cent fee for prepaid wire- a U.S. Route 1 Corridor; and an- of town before they realized what tutional amendment directing the ceding three fiscal years. less E-911 charges. He is also work- other that designates Route One we had done.” General Assembly to exempt from All three of these amendments ing to make sure that Virginia de- in Virginia as an historic landmark. Sickles agreed, saying, “It was taxation the real property of cer- will likely appear on the ballot to velops Wet Laboratory spaces. “I hope that this will bring new an invigorating session — I’m glad tain veterans. be approved by the voters in the These types of lab, defined as labo- attention and new interest to to be home.” Barker’s name is on the consti- November 2010 election. ratories where chemicals, drugs, or Route One,” said Surovell. People Notes Volunteer Fairfax and the Fairfax the Fairfax County Department Presenting ‘Peter Pan’ County Board of Supervisors will of Family Services, and is nomi- Mount Vernon Community Children’s Theatre honor local volunteers at the 18th nated for the Benchmark 250 annual Fairfax County Volunteer award. will present the musical “Peter Pan” through April Service Awards, Friday, April 23, at ❖ Janet Jacobi volunteered 18 at Carl Sandburg Middle School. Cast mem- the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls at the Sherwood Regional Li- bers are drawn from the following schools: Bur- Church. In Mount Vernon, the fol- brary, and is nominated for the lowing residents have been Benchmark 250 award. gundy Farm, Clermont ES, Carl Sandburg MS, Fort nominated: ❖ Neil Burke volunteered at Hunt ES, George Washington MS, Gesher Jewish ❖ Barb Williams volunteered at Habitat for Humanity of North- Day School, Grace Episcopal, Hollin Meadows ES, the Sherwood Regional Library, and ern Virginia, and is nominated homeschools, John Hanson French Immersion, is nominated for the Benchmark 250 for the Youth Benchmark 100 award. award. Mark Twain MS, Maury, Mount Vernon HS, Se- ❖ Bev Morse volunteered at the ❖ Sheila Sheehan volun- ton Home Study, Silverbrook ES, Springfield Es- Sherwood Regional Library, and is teered at the Sherwood Regional tates ES, St. Bernadette, St. Louis Catholic School, nominated for the Benchmark 250 Library, and is nominated for the St. Mary’s Catholic School, St. Stephens and St. award. Benchmark 250 award. ❖ Campbell “Cam” Gibson ❖ Susan Hitch volunteered Agnes, Stratford Landing ES, Swanson, volunteered at the Volunteer Learn- at the Sherwood Regional Li- Waynewood ES, and West Potomac HS. Preschool ing Program, and is nominated for brary, and is nominated for the and Elementary age children will receive a free the Adult Volunteer 250 Hours & Adult Volunteer 250 & Over prize when they come dressed as their favorite Under award. award. ❖ Emily Wilson volunteered at character in “Peter Pan.” Tickets are $8 for stu- Childhelp Children’s Center of Vir- Torria Baker, a preschool dents and seniors and $10 for others and are avail- ginia, and is nominated for the teacher at the NAEYC-accredited Daniel Scalph as Captain Hook and Emily able for purchase online at www.mvcct.org or call Benchmark 250 award. Inova Mount Vernon Hospital ❖ Whitworth as Peter Pan star in the Mount 703-360-0686. Organized groups receive a dis- Emma Montgomery volun- Child Care Center is being recog- teered at the Sherwood Regional nized for her work by being Vernon Community Children’s Theater’s count and can order group tickets by calling 703- Library, and is nominated for the featured as the cover story of the production of “Peter Pan.” 360-0686. Benchmark 250 award. April/May issue of NAEYC’s ❖ Erika Macias volunteered at Teaching Young Children (TYC). 16 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 15-21, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Theater Arts ❖ Entertainment ❖ Leisure Schaeffer Directs New Musical on Broadway Recreates early days of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

By Brad Hathaway Photo by Karin Cooper The Gazette Sam Ludwig, Erin Driscoll, James Gardiner, and Jenna Sokolowski in the Washington area premiere of the hit or Signature Theatre’s musical comedy “[title of show]” at Signature Theatre F Artistic Director, Eric through June 27. Schaeffer, the third shot may prove to be the charm. This week he opened the third mu- Signature’s Small sical he has directed on Broad- Photo by Joan Marcus way. The first two may not have Robert Britton Lyons as Carl Perkins, Levi Kreis as hit big, but this new one, to Jerry Lee Lewis, Eddie Clendening as Elvis Presley Musical a Charmer judge by either the rollicking re- and Lance Guest as Johnny Cash in the musical actions of audiences at New “Million Dollar Quartet” on Broadway. York’s Nederlander Theater, or A musical about writing a musical. They also get a glimpse of the ing gospel with what was called by the generally positive opin- by Brad Hathaway ions in the early reviews, may person behind the performance “race music” in the south in the that a Broadway production was The Gazette have a healthy run. It is one of because Lance Guest (Cash), Levi 1950s. Whether Broadway can staged — still with just a cast of those rare shows that makes Kreis (Lewis), Robert Britton support two shows aimed at four and one keyboard player. It you wish it would just start Lyons (Perkins), and Eddie that market and, if not, which riendship and a shared pas- managed to last over 100 perfor- right over when the lights come Clendening (Presley) act as well of the two will survive, will be Fsion for musical theater are mances on Broadway and now the up. as they sing and play. determined by the box office both the subject of Signa- piece is being performed in pro- ture Theatre’s latest show and the fessional theaters around the “Million Dollar Quartet” is the Added to the mix is some dyna- figures over the next few hallmarks of the production. While country. latest jukebox-type show based mite on the female side of the led- months. Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer is Signature’s mounting brings to- on the catalogue of pop music ger as Elizabeth Stanley plays Schaeffer wisely stages the up in New York opening his own gether some very talented young icons. What icons they are (or Elvis’ girlfriend of the moment entire program as a single thrill- Broadway show, his Shirlington performers who have worked to- were)! The show recreates an who comes along for the ride and packed act rather than break- company is hosting young per- gether before and a sense of ca- actual day in 1956 when rock shakes things up with her her own ing for an intermission. The formers and creators in a musical maraderie pervades the nearly two and roll star Johnny Cash, brand of heat with Peggy Lee’s “Fe- show is listed as lasting 90 min- about musicals going to Broadway. hour intermissionless perfor- would-be star Jerry Lee Lewis, ver” and sizzle on “I Hear You utes but the performance I saw The strangely titled “[Title of mance. Sam Ludwig and James gold record holder Carl Perkins Knocking.” lasted nearly a hundred, possi- Show]” is a success story dear to Gardiner team with Erin Driscoll and superstar Elvis Presley bly a result of prolonged ap- the hearts of musical theater fans and Jenna Sokolowski. found themselves in the same THE SECOND reason the show plause after numerous rocking everywhere. It began as a project Sokolowski was in “Urinetown” recording studio at Sun Records works as well as it does is that it numbers. The story portion of of two young men who wanted to with Driscoll who was in “Sweeney in Nashville and whiled away a avoids just being some sort of live the evening actually ends rather write a musical to submit to the Todd” with Ludwig who was “Les few hours doing what musi- greatest hits compilation by add- promptly. Then Derek McLane’s New York Musical Theatre Festi- Miserables” with Gardiner. In fact, cians do — making music for ing just a touch of a story — giv- recording studio set flies up to val but didn’t quite know what to at least two of the four appeared each other’s enjoyment and ing a hint of tension and suspense reveal a bank of flashing lights, write about. So they wrote a mu- together in half a dozen shows playing a musical game of “can over the fate of the record com- and the cast launches into a 12- sical about two young men writ- over the past half decade. you top this?” pany that gave each of the stars minute blast of highlight after ing a musical for the New York Add James Gardiner’s brother The secret of the show’s suc- their starts, Sam Phillips’ Sun highlight. Each of the four rock Musical Theatre Festival. (On the Matthew to the mix. He is the resi- cess is twofold. First it is the Records. Hunter Foster plays out one more number, ending application for the festival the first dent assistant director at Signature casting of actors who are not Phillips with a smooth, southern with Levi Kreis leading every- blank to be filled in was “[Title of and takes on full direction and mere impersonators, although charm that is the glue holding the one in a no-holds barred Show]” which they kept as the choreography duties for this pro- each of the four manage spot- whole thing together. His is a non- “Whole Lotta Shakin‘ Goin‘ On,” name of their musical.) duction with a sure hand. Among on replications of their respec- singing role which means audi- which, come to think of it, suit- The musical needed a cast of four other things, he sees to it that both tive subjects. The audience does ences don’t get to hear how good ably sums up the entire show. — the two young men who were the spoken dialogue and the sung really come away feeling as if he can be with a song, something “Million Dollar Quartet” is writing it and the two young women lyrics are clear and understand they have sampled the thrill of that Signature Theatre patrons playing an open ended run at who helped them work it into per- seeing Jerry Lee Lewis wail here in Virginia know full well af- the Nederlander Theatre, 208 See Show, Page 20 formable shape. It didn’t require a away on “Great Balls of Fire,” ter his impressive performance in West 41st Street in New York. lot of scenery, just four chairs. Or- heard the unmistakable voice of “Kiss of the Spider Woman.” Tickets are $56.50 to $136.50. chestra? No, just a keyboard player a young Johnny Cash singing “I “Million Dollar Quartet” can be Where and When ❖❖❖ sitting on stage with them. Walk the Line,” rocked along assumed to draw its audience from “[Tile of Show]” plays through The show was accepted by the June 27 at Signature Theatre in with Carl Perkins’ infectious people who remember and revere Brad Hathaway reviews the- the sounds of the era of “the birth ater in Virginia, Washington and festival and was so well received Shirlington. Performances are rockabilly riffs about his “Blue Tuesday - Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., that an off-Broadway production Suede Shoes” and fallen under of rock ‘n’ roll.” As such, it has sig- Maryland as well as Broadway Thursday - Saturday at 8 p.m., followed — so they wrote addi- the spell of Elvis whether he’s nificant competition from another and writes about theater for a Sunday at 7 p.m. with matinees tional scenes about getting an off- Saturday - Sunday at 2 p.m. Tick- jumping on “Long Tall Sally,” new show this season. “Memphis” number of national magazines. Broadway production. Then the ets are $52 - $76. Call romping on “Hound Dog” or is a thoroughly fictitious piece us- He can be reached at 703-573-7328 or log on to nearly unthinkable happened. It wailing “That’s All Right.” ing a newly composed score blend- [email protected]. www.signature-theatre.org. was so well received off-Broadway www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 15-21, 2010 ❖ 17 Calendar

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SATURDAY, APRIL 24 Native Plant Sale. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Largest native plant sale in D.C. metro area hosts 14 vendors from five states selling perennials, shrubs, and trees. Parkfairfax parking lot, 3601 Valley Drive, Alexandria. Call 571-232-0375 or visit Elsie’s Magic Skillet www.home.earthlink.net/~sknudsen/. RESTAURANT E-mail announcements to the Gazette, and how to respond to the threat of and dancing to live music. Black Tie [email protected]. Pho- climate change. Sen. Patsy Ticer will optional. Tickets are $150 ($175 if tos and artwork are encouraged. Deadline talk about legislative efforts in the purchased after 3/26/10); $100 Next is Thursday at noon for the following week’s General Assembly. At Aldersgate Generation ticket price (Age 40 and THEN United Methodist Church. paper. Call Steve Hibbard at 703-778-9412 under). Visit http:// with questions. An Evening of Music for Strings. 8 www.goodhousing.org. At the Crowne p.m. Free. With the U.S. Air Force Plaza, 901 North Fairfax Street, “Very friendly place. Band Chamber Players Series. At Alexandria. FRIDAY AFTERNOONS George Washington Masonic National Herb and Wildflower Sale. 8 a.m. to 4 I always see Tea Dances. 1-3:15 p.m. Group class Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, p.m. The Friends of Carlyle House from 1-1:30 p.m. Ballroom, Latin and Alexandria. Call 202-767-5658 or visit Garden Day Herb and Wildflower sale somebody I know” Swing music. $11/person. At the www.usafband.af.mil. will feature both culinary and Dance Studio Lioudmila, 18 Roth Bag Swap. 7-9 p.m. Free. Bring “gently decorative Herbs from the Mount MV Gazette 7/3/2009 Street, 2nd Floor (off Duke Street), used” or an “un-favorite” bag and swap Vernon Greenhouses. In addition to the Alexandria. Call 703-751-8868. it out for something “new-to-you.” At herbs, local artisans and crafters will Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount be selling a variety of handcrafted art, Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Contact jewelry, herbal, food and other nature AND NOW? THURSDAY, APRIL 15 Theresa Kulstad, 703-283-0399 or related products. At Carlyle House 18th Century Dance Class. 7:30-9:30 [email protected] or Karen Historic Park, 121 N. Fairfax Street, p.m. Cost is $12. At Gadsby’s Tavern Schmitz, 703-232-4526 or Alexandria. Museum, 134 N. Royal Street, [email protected]. Earth Day Every Day. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Alexandria. Visit Come celebrate with NCM as they www.gadsbystavern.org or call 703- SATURDAY/APRIL 17 highlight the importance of creating 746-4242. wildlife habitats in your own backyard. Djesben. 7-9 p.m. Free. Djesben includes College Survival 101: Building the Learn how to create colorful butterfly Same as THEN! a trio of multi-instrumentalists whose Tools for Success. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 gardens and make a butterfly feeder backgrounds guarantee to delight with p.m. Free for students; $20 for parent and other crafts at the Launch Zone! At a variety of styles: jazz standards, workshop. The goal is to educate and the NCM Launch Zone at the National bebop and bossa nova. At the Torpedo prepare minority and at-risk juniors Harbor. Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St., and seniors for the challenges of Traditional college life ahead. Sponsored by the Alexandria. Call 703-838-4565 or go to www.torpedofactory.org. Northern Virginia Urban League Young APRIL 17, 18 Professionals Network. At Northern “Peter Pan.” Sponsored by the Mount American Virginia Community College Vernon Children’s Community APRIL 15, 16, 17 (Alexandria Campus), 3001 North Theatre. Show times are April 9, 10 Spring Garden Market. District II Beauregard St., Alexandria. and 17 at 7:30 p.m.; April 11 and 18 at Garden Clubs “Carpe Diem — Seize Registration forms available online at 3 p.m. Tickets are $8 and $10. Cooking www.nvulypn.org. the Day” Standard Flower Show. Preschool and Elementary age children Alexandria Horticultural Society (AHS) Flea Market. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. In will receive a free prize when they Members’ Night is Thursday, April 15 addition to the Flea Market, there will come dressed as their favorite from 4-8 p.m. The public sale is Friday, be baked goods, books, a children’s character in Peter Pan. At Carl COMFORTABLE SETTING April 16 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and corner, collectibles, attic treasures, Sandburg Middle School, 8428 Fort Saturday, April 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 lunch and more. Proceeds will go to Hunt Road, Alexandria. Visit p.m. At River Farm, 7931 East local charities. At Trinity United www.mvcct.org. Call 703-360-0686. and FRIENDLY SERVICE Boulevard Drive, Alexandria. Call 703- Methodist Church, 2911 Cameron Mills 768-5700 Road, Alexandria. Call 703-549-5500. EXCELLENT VALUE 10-Year Anniversary of Beatley SUNDAY/APRIL 18 Central Library. 9 a.m.– 5 p.m. Maurice Lyles. 4 p.m. $15 donation. APRIL 16-18 Open House at Beatley Central Library, Sponsored by the Committee for Jazz 20th Annual Art Show. The exhibition 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria. Call at Meade. At Meade Church, 322 N. Breakfast Served All Day hours are: Friday, April 16, 1-8 p.m.; 703-519-5900 or Alfred St., Alexandria. Call Gwendolyn Saturday, April 17, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; www.alexandria.lib.va.us. Halford at 703-920-3997. LUNCH OR DINNER MILITARY Sunday, April 18, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Soldier-Led Walking Tours. 10 a.m. Low-Cost Rabies Clinic. 2-4 p.m. Cost exhibition and sale will include and 2 p.m. Free. At Fort Ward Museum is $12 per dog, cat or ferret. Dog SENIOR CITIZENS paintings and sculpture by many area and Historic Site, 4301 West Braddock licenses will be sold separately for For 2 ~ $22.00; artists. Cash or check only; 20% tax Road, Alexandria. Call 703-746-4848 $10/dog. At the Mount Vernon DISCOUNT deductible. Visit or visit www.fortward.org. RECenter, 2017 Belle View Blvd., 1 Appetizer www.stpaulsalexandria.com. At St. Tavern Dog Contest. 1 to 4 p.m. Alexandria. Call 703-830-1100. 2 Entrees 10% OFF Paul’s Episcopal Church, 228 South Pitt Hosted by Gadsby’s Tavern Museum Pianist Edward Newman. 4 p.m. Free. Street, Alexandria. Society. Registration is $35. At Market Will showcase piano compositions 2 Desserts When mention this ad Square, 301 King street, Old Town from a variety of styles and eras, Alexandria. Call 703-823-1395 or visit including Classical, Romantic and 20th FRIDAY/APRIL 16 www.gadsbystavernmuseum.us. Century Russian. At the Lyceum, 201 The Bland Contest. 7:30 p.m. Grand Ball. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets are South Washington Street in Old Town 8166 Richmond Hwy. Alexandria, VA 22309 Sponsored by the Northern Virginia $45/person, $50/door. Live music, Alexandria. Lions Clubs, District 24-A Level. Open dance instruction, a special Queen’s Jewish Genealogy Society of 703-360-0220 for any vocalist or instrumentalist cake and dessert collation, “gaming,” Greater Washington. 1:30 p.m. attending elementary, junior or senior and a cash bar. At Gadsby’s Tavern Business meeting; 2 p.m. Program. high school. At the Alexandria Lyceum, Museum, 134 North Royal Street, Old Free to JGSGW members. “What It HOURS 201 S. Washington Street, Alexandria. Town Alexandria. Call 703-746-4242 Was Like to Arrive in America Through Mon-Thu 7AM - 9PM • Fri-Sat 6AM - 9PM “Coal Country” Screening. 7 p.m. or visit www.gadsbystavern.org. Ellis Island.” At Beth El Hebrew Representatives from several Good Shepherd Housing — Dreams Congregation, 3830 Seminary Road, Sunday 6AM - 2PM organizations will be on hand to show Do Come True Gala. 6-11 p.m. the connection between coal mining Features cocktails, dinner, auctions See Calendar, Page 19 18 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 15-21, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar From Page 18 Benefit Concert Alexandria. Visit http:// Contact Joann Manzek, ASID at 703- For United Commnuty Ministries (UCM) www.jewishgen.org/jgsgw/ 731-4968. Don White with Nick Annis. 7 Earth Day Celebration. 10 a.m. Thursday, May 6, at 7:00 p.m. p.m. Heartfelt original songs and to 2 p.m. This year’s theme is “Teach humor (especially for parents of (Green), Learn (Green), Live Aldersgate United Methodist Church teens). Tickets are $18/general, (Green).” At Ben Brenman Park, $15/advance at 4800 Brenman Park Drive, www.FocusMusic.org. At Church Alexandria. Visit of the Resurrection — FOCUS, www.alexearthday.org. 2280 N. Beauregard St., Rummage Sale. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Alexandria. Contact Kay Coyte at Hollin Meadows Elementary School’s [email protected] or 703-501- Care and Share Committee will be 6061. hosting their second annual German Masterworks. 2 p.m. rummage sale at the Earth Day Free. The U.S. Marine Band with Celebration. Books, toys, housewares, Capt. Michelle Rakers, conducting. clothes and more. At Hollin Meadows At the Rachel M. Schlesinger Elementary School, 2310 Nordok Concert Hall and Arts Center, Place, Alexandria. NVCC, Alexandria Campus. Call Alexandria’s Largest Flea 703-845-6156 or Market. 150-plus families have www.schlesingercenter.com donated furniture, kid/baby gear, FRIDAY/APRIL 23 toys, electronics, sporting goods, household items and more. Early MONDAY/APRIL 19 Hip Hop Artist Freeze Solo. 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. At the Weyone Lounge, Landmark Mall, admission is 8 a.m. ($10); general Duncan Book Discussion Alexandria. For ages 21 and up. The show is admission is 9 a.m. (free). Everything Group. The book to be discussed hosted by Jo’Iyce of AroundDaBlock. 50 percent off after noon; free after 2 is “Charming Billy” by Alice p.m. At Mount Vernon Recreation European based, bass-baritone singer, Robert Hale, returns to area to join forces with the exceptional McDermott. At the Duncan Library, author, to speak. 7 p.m. Free. At Center, 2701 Commonwealth Avenue, vocal talents of soprano, Julie Davis. Chicago-area pianist, Ovid Young, will appear as accompanist 2501 Commonwealth Avenue, Burgundy Farm Country Day School, Alexandria. Visit www.mvbigflea.com. 3700 Burgundy Road, Alexandria. Visit for Mr.Hale and Ms. Davis. Alexandria. Call Ruth at 703-838- Spring Modern Dance Performance. “Their combination of internationally recognized artistry and deep spiritual sensitivity 4566. www.burgundyfarm.org. 7 p.m. All new works by local 15th Annual Spring Golf Outing. Duncan Book Sale. 7-9 p.m. At Duncan choreographers. Tickets are $10/ is as moving as it is rare.” –Dr. Michael Crabtree, SMU Noon check-in; 1 p.m. shotgun start. Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave., adults, $5/ages 12-17. At George Players participate in an 18-hole best- Alexandria. This is a Friends Preview. Washington Middle School, 1005 Mt. From Mozart and Broadway to hymns and spirituals – something for everyone! ball scramble with prizes awarded for $10 for non-Friends. Call 703-838- Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Visit things such as the longest drive, 4566. www.ccpdance.org, Tickets; $25.00 per person • $20.00 Seniors • $10.00 Students closest-to-the-pin, and lowest score. At [email protected]. Call 703-683- Order online: the Mount Vernon Country Club. APRIL 21-24 2070 Aldersgate United Methodist Church Sponsored by the Campagna Center. Grace on the Road: Silent and Live www.ucmhaledavissevenbrite.com “Godspell.” 7:30 p.m. West Potomac 1301 Collingwood at Fort Hunt Road Contact Justin Wright at 703-224-2344 Auction. 7-9:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 or by phone: or [email protected]. High School presents the musical by and include tasty tidbits and beverage. Alexandria, VA 2208 Stephen Swartz and John Michael Items up for bid will include Tinga Heritage Presbyterian Church at Tebelac. April 21, 22, 23 and 24th at Tinga art from Tanzania, Washington Heritage Presbyterian Church 703-360-9546 TUESDAY/APRIL 20 7:30 p.m. in the Kogelman Theater. Nationals baseball tickets, a week at a Doggie Happy Hour. 8 p.m. Join Tickets are $10. At West Potomac High beach house, and tea for 20. To Co-Sponsor Checks, cash and VISA/MC accepted Aveda and Potomac Conservancy staff School, 6500 Quander Road, purchase tickets in advance, contact You are invited to a reception after the performance to meet the artists. Alexandria. for cocktails, enter to win raffle items, Eleanor Reed Special thanks to the Mount Vernon Gazette. and visit pet psychic Gena Wilson, [email protected]), Cindy Sketchy the sketch artist and the THURSDAY/APRIL 22 Diehl ([email protected]), or Barkley Bar for some puppy snacks. All Theresa Lewallen proceeds will benefit Potomac Gardening for All Ages. 6-8 p.m. ([email protected]). Conservancy, the Aveda Southeast Clever and practical ways to continue Grace Episcopal Church, 3601 Russell Earth Month partner as part of Aveda’s (or start) this great hobby, even when Road, Alexandria. Call 703-549-1980. Earth Month clean water campaign. At your body is losing its bend-ability. 2010 Spring UCM Gala. 6 to 11 p.m. Hotel Monaco, 480 King Street, Includes creative ways to inspire Benefits the United Community Alexandria. younger members of the family. At Ministries. This year’s theme is ‘UCM in Author Martha Grimes. 7 p.m. Will Marina Towers, 501 Slaters Lane, Bloom: Helping Our Community discuss and sign her new Richard Jury Alexandria. With Master Gardener Flourish’ and includes cocktails and a novel, The Black Cat. At Barnes & Jane King, resident of Del Ray and Vice formal dinner. At the Mount Vernon Noble Potomac Yards, 3651 Jefferson Chairman, Alexandria Commission on Country Club, 5111 Old Mill Road, Davis Highway, Alexandria. Aging. Sponsored by AHA! At Home in Alexandria. Tickets are $125 and can Aveda Earth Month Doggie Happy Alexandria. be purchased by calling 703-768-7106 Hour. 5-8 p.m. Join Aveda and Duncan Book Sale. 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. or online @ www.ucmagency.org. Potomac Conservancy staff for thirst- At Duncan Library, 2501 Helping Hands Fund-Raiser. 4-6:30 quenching cocktails, enter to win raffle Commonwealth Ave., Alexandria. Call p.m. for Kids; organized tennis 7-10 items, and visit pet psychic Gena 703-838-4566. p.m. for adults. Round Robin Tennis, Wilson, Sketchy the sketch artist and U.S. Navy Concert Band Performs. tennis drills, fastest serves, and games. the Barkley Bar for some puppy snacks. 7:30 p.m. Free. Featuring the winner Proceeds benefit the Inova Fairfax All proceeds will benefit Potomac of the 2010 Navy Band High School Hospital for Children Pediatric Conservancy. At Hotel Monaco, 480 Concerto Competition. At the Rachel Oncology Program. At Mount Vernon King Street, Alexandria. Visit M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Athletic Club, 7950 Audubon Ave., www.potomac.org. Center, Northern Virginia Community Alexandria. Call 703-360-7300. Mount Vernon Genealogical Society College, Alexandria. Call 202- 433- 7th Grade Sneak Preview. 5-6 p.m. For Meeting. 1 p.m. Free. Professional 2525, or visit www.navyband.navy.mil. seventh-graders and their families. At researcher Sharon Hodges presents U.S. Army Band. 7-9 p.m. Free. At the Bishop O’Connell High School, Upper “City Directories.” Meets at the Hollin Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Gym, 6600 Little Falls Road, Arlington. Hall Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Union St., Alexandria. Call 703-838- Visit www.bishopoconnell.org or call Road, Room 112, Alexandria. Call 4565 or go to www.torpedofactory.org. 703-237-1433 Harold McClendon at 703-360-0920 or [email protected]. FRIDAY/APRIL 23 APRIL 24 AND 25 Mount Vernon High School’s Golf Wine and Pottery Auction. Collection WEDNESDAY/APRIL 21 Scramble. Hosted by the Parent of Bon Vivant Food Writer R.W. Apple. Dough-Raiser. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. For Council for the Class of 2010, will be at Wine will be sold along with 100 items Jackson Dundon, who has a brain Fort Belvoir Golf Club to support the from Apple’s collection of Arts and tumor and is the grandson of All Night Grad Party. Flyer can be Crafts pottery by artisans such as Alexandria’s former Mayor Kerry downloaded at Rookwood, Roseville and Fulper. At Donley. Supporters can call and order www.MVHSClass2010.com or e-mail the Potomack Company, 526 North pizza and mention that they would like [email protected]. Fayette Street in Old Town Alexandria. their order to benefit “Jackson.” SATURDAY, APRIL 24. Call 703-684-4550 or visit Domino’s will donate $2 of Jackson’s www.potomackcompany.com. orders to the “Jackson Dundon Big Sale. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hosted by Recovery Fund.” At City of Alexandria Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore and Domino’s Pizza Stores: Alexandria the Washington Metro Chapter of the SUNDAY/APRIL 25 West / Landmark; North Old Towne; American Society of Interior Designers. Family Tour Days at Gadsby’s and Skyline. Designer donated items for sale Tavern Museum. 1-4 p.m. Families Swing Dancing. 9-11 p.m. Cost is $10. include wall hangings, fabrics, trim, are invited to tour the historic tavern With the band, Smokin’ Polecats. At cabinets, blinds, shades, architectural as Junior Docents, volunteers from Nick’s Nightclub, 641 South Pickett details, countertops, tile, curtain rods, grades 3 through 6, share their Street, Alexandria. furniture and much more. All proceeds enthusiasm for history with your NurtureShock: The Inverse Power go to Habitat for Humanity. At family. At 134 North Royal Street. Call of Praise. Ashley Merryman, co- ReStore, 7770 Richmond Highway 703-746-4242 or visit (behind Gold’s Gym), Alexandria. www.gadsbystavern.org. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 15-21, 2010 ❖ 19 Fine Arts Old Town Paint & Plaster LOCALRELIABLE PROFESSIONAL PROMPT FRIDAY/APRIL 16 Bag Swap. 7-9 p.m. Bring “gently used” or an “un-favorite” Interior/Exterior Quality Painting bag and swap it out for something “new-to-you.” At the Del Plaster/Drywall Install & Repair Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria. Check www.TheDelRayArtisans.com. Contact Carpentry/Trim Crown Moldings Theresa Kulstad, 703-283-0399 or [email protected] or Karen Schmitz, 703-232-4526 or [email protected]. Pressure Washing Deck Maintenance Whole Home Makeovers Budget Remodels SATURDAY/APRIL 17 Workshop. Art Theory and Developing the Artistic Identity. Enhancing The Value of Real Estate 10 a.m. to noon. $10/members, $12/non-members. At the Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Call Today! Alexandria. Contact Matthew Cuenca at 703-768-1726 or [email protected]. Visit 703-683-0044 www.thedelrayartisans.org. “Conversing” woodfired stoneware stat- Or Email [email protected] ues by Elke Seefeldt of Arlington. NOW THROUGH APRIL 25 Kiln Club Annual Juried Show. Scope Gallery hours are APRIL 26 TO MAY 23 Monday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with Above the Curves: A ceramic celebration of women through Thursdays open until 9 p.m. At 101 North Union Street, earthy forms. Curves are presented in clay art as Washington ground floor Studio 19, Alexandria. Call 703-548-6288 or Ceramic Guild potters embrace womanly organic forms with visit www.torpedofactory.org/galleries/scope.htm delicate and intricate clay detailing. At the Torpedo Factory Art Center’s Scope Gallery. The gallery is located on the APRIL 27 THROUGH JUNE 27 ground floor Studio 19, 101 North Union Street Alexandria. Hours are Monday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Paintings of the Potomac Valley Watercolorists — with Thursdays open until 9 p.m. Call Scope Gallery at 703- Green Spring Gardens Show. Free. Opening reception is 548-6288 or visit www.torpedofactory.org/galleries/scope Sunday, May 2 from 1-3 p.m. at the Horticulture Center. At and www.vamindswideopen.org Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria. Call 703-642-5173. http://www.marymount.edu/academic/artandsci/ barrygallery/ APRIL 21-25 Young Artist Showcase. Featuring work by Alexandria high school students to be held at the Torpedo Factory’s Target NOW THROUGH APRIL 26 Gallery. Reception and awards ceremony is Sunday, April Works by Anne Marchand. The Luminous Exhibition — 25 at 4:30 p.m. At Target Gallery, Torpedo Factory Art where art and the universe merge. Luminous is part of the Center, 105 North Union Street, Alexandria; call 703-838- Crystal City BID’s ARTFUL program. 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NOW THROUGH APRIL 25 NOW THROUGH APRIL 26 Art in the Gardens. Free. Featuring the watercolors of From Meadow to Marsh. 6:30-8:30 p.m. New works by Marni Maree and photographs of Jefferson Evans. Open landscape painters Jill Garity and Mollie Vardell. At the noon to 4:30 p.m. daily. At Green Spring Gardens Park VanderZee Gallery, 105 South Lee Street, Old Town Horticultural Center, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria. Alexandria. Call 703-683-1814. Call 703-642-5173 or visit www.GreenSpring.org.

NOW THROUGH APRIL 25 What’s Your Bag? This show explores the “Bag as Art” in all mediums and interpretations — handbags, backpacks, tea WEDNESDAY/APRIL 28 bags, suitcases, sacks, paper or plastic. Closing reception Alexandria History Awards. Thomas E. Crocker will Sunday, April 25 from 3-6 p.m. Numerous workshops and receive the 2010 T. Michael Miller Alexandria History events scheduled. At the Del Ray Artisans gallery at the Award at 7:30 p.m. at the Lyceum, 201 South Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Washington Street in Alexandria. Ruth Lincoln Kaye Alexandria. Visit www.thedelrayartisans.org. and the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Lee A. Earl will receive special awards. Senator Patsy Ticer will present the NOW THROUGH APRIL 26 2010 Alexandria High School History Awards to Christopher Aplin of T.C. Williams High School, Annual Student Art and Design Exhibition. At Christopher H. Ring of Bishop Ireton High School, Marymount University’s Barry Art Gallery. The works Charles Austin Boyd of Episcopal High School, and presented in the juried show have been judged in a number Mathias F. Heller of St. Stephens/St. Agnes High of disciplines including Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Fashion School. Keynote address by Robert G. Stanton, Design, and Interior Design. The Gallery hours are 10 a.m. former Director, National Park Service. Reception. to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 10 a.m. to Open to the public. Free. No reservations. Call 703- 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday. At the Reinsch Library, Main 746-4994 or www.alexandriahistorical.org. Campus, 2807 North Glebe Road, Arlington. Contact Judy Bass, the Barry Gallery curator, at 703-284-1561 or visit Signature’s Small Musical a Charmer From Page 17 in which the cast sings about flop theater. You don’t need to under- able, pacing the performance so musicals, the program from “Glory stand all the in-jokes to enjoy the that the laughter — of which there Days” is given a featured spot. show. Whenever a reference to an is a great deal — doesn’t cover up The warmth and humor of the obscure old musical or song or important plot points. show captures the youthful blend performer crops up (which is ap- The musical is humorous and of self confidence and angst that proximately every 30 seconds) it self-referential, peppered with afflicts many in their mid-twenties. is quite clear that it is a reference dozens of in-jokes about musical It is precisely that blend, however, and just what its meaning is in- theater, the funniest of which ac- that makes it so infectiously enter- tended to be. tually is a sight gag inserted by taining. (Be forewarned, however. Besides, Ludwig, Gardner, director Gardiner about “Glory It also features some of the lan- Sokolowski and Driscoll deliver Days,” the show James co-wrote guage that twenty-somethings the lines and sing the songs with and on which Matthew was assis- tend to overuse that in more ma- such relish and enthusiasm it is a tant director that, like “[Title of ture circles is frowned upon in pleasure to go along for the ride. Show”] managed the unpredict- mixed company.) Brad Hathaway reviews theater able accomplishment of transfer- There are songs about the hopes in Virginia, Washington and Mary- ring to Broadway. Unlike “[Title of and fears of youngsters just setting land and writes about theater for a Show],” which ran for three out on their adult lives and pursu- number of national magazines. He months, “Glory Days” closed im- ing their dreams, as well as those can be reached at mediately. In the song in this show about the peculiarities of musical [email protected]. 20 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 15-21, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Community

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Army Reserve Pfc. Theodore J. Willy has graduated from the Air Force Air Force Airman Lacey N. Blanchard has graduated from Basic Institute of Technology, Graduate Freebern graduated from basic mili- Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, School of Engineering and Management tary training at Lackland Air Force Base, Okla. He is the son of Helene Blanchard at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Day- San Antonio, Texas. of Sage Drive, and Ted Blanchard of ton, Ohio. She is the daughter of James She is the daughter of Kirt Forrest of Tilbury Road, both of Alexandria. M. and Nancy A. Willy of Cameron Mills Long Valley Road, Penn Valley, Calif., Blanchard is a 2009 graduate of Thomas Road, Alexandria. The lieutenant re- and sister of Deidra Daniel of Sunny Edison High School. ceived a bachelor’s degree in 2005 from Vien Drive, Alexandria. Freebern is a the University of Notre Dame, South 2001 graduate of Bear River High Air Force 1st Lt. Christina J. Bend, Ind. School, Grass Valley, Calif.

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ball], I called for it and he just let it go,” Mount Vernon Rodriguez said. “I fell, but I still fought for boys soccer team it and shot the ball in. I was watching the ball go in laying down.” off to 6-0 start. Mount Vernon defeated Falls Church the following evening, 3-2, to improve its record to 6-0, 2-0 in the National District. By Jon Roetman The Gazette THE MAJORS entered 2010 with the motto “new year, new look, new attitude.” t is tradition for members of the Photos by After blowing a pair of leads last season Mount Vernon boys soccer team to during a playoff loss to Yorktown, Garza I follow their coach on a run from the decided it was time to blow up the team’s

locker room to the field prior to a Louise Krafft philosophy. The Majors use new formations, home game. Head coach Robert Garza approach practices and games with a new maintained the tradition on April 12 by confidence and even sport new kits. Sev- leading the Majors to the field before their eral returning players were let go and contest against Centreville. younger athletes, like freshmen Simond

He did so with a broken left foot. /The Gazette Kargbo (midfielder) and Lucas Belanger Garza, who suffered a hairline fracture (goalkeeper), have seen extensive playing while playing soccer one day prior, removed time. his protective boot before the run and put The result is, to this point, an undefeated it back on for the game. But exhibiting season. toughness didn’t stop there for the coach, The biggest difference this season is “the who told the Majors during a halftime Mount Vernon junior Francisco Mount Vernon sophomore Bryan change in the whole attitude of the team,” speech they needed to pick up their play Rodriguez, left, battles for the ball Castellon (8) is hugged by his senior captain Dylan Bischoff said. “This is during the final 40 minutes. If Garza could against Centreville’s Pat Luke teammates after tying the game at my fourth year and in the past we never run on a broken foot to maintain tradition, during the Majors’ 3-2 win April 12 2 with a goal in the 51st minute. had real good chemistry. Practices were al- he expected the Majors, who during the at MVHS. ways disruptive. This year, the team’s finally opening half fell behind for the first time right of the goal, found the net after ini- come together.” this season, to suck it up. 2 in the 74th minute, the forward pulled tially falling to the ground. He fell again Against Centreville, Mount Vernon twice Mount Vernon responded to its coach, himself off the ground just long enough to after striking the ball, but at that point he fell behind by a goal. A header by senior highlighted by the effort of junior captain score the deciding goal in a 3-2 victory over was able to sit back and enjoy the result. Francisco Rodriguez. With the game tied at the Wildcats. Rodriguez, positioned to the Sophomore Bryan Castellon “chested [the See New Look, Page 24 Sports Briefs Five questions with Majors, Wolverines to MV Softball Wins Third 5Qs Mount Vernon senior Compete in All-Star Games Straight Mount Vernon senior basketball player Skylar Jones The Mount Vernon softball team won its third con- defender Dylan Bischoff will participate in the Capital Classic on April 15 at secutive game on April 12, a 26-2 defeat of Falls Q: What loca- American University’s Bender Arena. Jones will play Church. The Majors travel to face Wakefield at 6 p.m. tion is the Q: As a soccer for the Suburban All-Stars, who will face the District on April 16. farthest from player, how do All-Stars at 6 p.m. the Washington you react to Mount Vernon’s Robert Smith and Tre’ Ferguson Mount Vernon Girls D.C. metro area people with a and West Potomac’s Martez Redfearn and Keevyn that you’ve negative percep- Hankins will participate in the 2010 Northern Re- Soccer Falls to Centreville traveled? tion of the gion All-Star boys basketball game festivities on April A: I went to sport? The Mount Vernon girls soccer team dropped to 3- 24 at Wakefield High School. Players from the Pa- Panama this past A: I hate when I 2 with a 6-0 loss to Centreville on April 12. The Ma- triot and Liberty districts will face athletes from the summer. My sister hear that kind of jors had won consecutive games prior to the loss, National and Concorde districts. There will also be a did a volunteer pro- stuff: when people beating Falls Church (2-0) and Marshall (2-1). The dunk contest and 3-point shootout. gram down there, say, ‘Soccer players Majors travel to face Yorktown at 7 p.m. April 16. Hankins and Redfearn will compete in the dunk working all summer, so I went dive, they do all this.’ They just contest, which begins at 6:30 p.m. The game starts to visit. see stuff off the pros, little high- at 7:30 p.m. West Potomac Girls lights. They’ve never been to a Q: What is the best real high school game. Half the Mount Vernon Baseball Lacrosse Drops 2 of 3 feeling one can have people that talk about it never The West Potomac girls lacrosse team lost to during a soccer game? come out to one of our games. Wins Alexandria Tourney Woodson 18-5 on April 9, beat Lee 15-2 on April 10 A: Probably scoring a goal … … One of my friends, he always especially from the sweeper thought soccer was soft. He The Mount Vernon baseball team defeated Hayfield and lost to George mason 15-11 on April 12. The position, because it’s pretty came to one game last year and 7-1 on April 9, giving the Majors a 3-1 record against Wolverines host West Springfield on April 19. rare. his whole mindset changed teams participating in the Alexandria City Champi- about the sport. onship tournament and the tourney title. WP Boys Soccer Loses Q: You’ll be studying Mount Vernon, Hayfield, West Potomac, St. The West Potomac boys soccer team fell to 2-4 with engineering at Virginia Q: What’s your favorite Stephen’s/St. Agnes, Bishop Ireton and Episcopal a 1-0 loss to Annandale on April 12. The Wolverines Tech next year. What are movie? participated. Mount Vernon defeated West Potomac, host Lee at 7 p.m. on April 16. you most looking for- A: “Armageddon.” It just gets Bishop Ireton and Hayfield and lost to Episcopal. ward to about the transi- everything in there: action, sad- Hayfield’s loss was its first of the season. tion? ness, humor. Mount Vernon travels to face Wakefield at 6 p.m. A: Meeting new people and April 16. See Sports Briefs, Page 24 broadening my horizons. — Jon Roetman www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 15-21, 2010 ❖ 23 Sports New Look, Look Attitude From Page 23 all for love of the game. It’s noth- Adam Garrity gave the Wildcats ing personal. It’s just playing a 1-0 lead in the 18th minute, but hard.” Kargbo answered with a ball in the Kargbo, Amardo Oakley and upper right corner of the goal from senior captain Dannish Decardi- 30 yards out to tie the score in the Nelson scored goals for Mount 25th minute. Another Garrity Vernon during its victory over Falls header put Centreville up 2-1 two Church. minutes later, an advantage the Castellon, Bischoff, Damaro Wildcats would take into halftime. DaCosta, David Heller and keeper Castellon tied the score at 2 Belanger are key defensive play- when he chipped the ball over the ers for the Majors. Rodriguez, Centreville goalie in the 59th Kargbo and Nery Cruz –Lainer are MVHS Football Team Takes Time to Volunteer standouts at midfield or forward. minute. Seventeen members of the Mt. Vernon High School Football Team served as volunteers Kargbo showed Garza what he “We played good,” Kargbo said. on March 31 for the Lose the Training Wheels Camp held at the Lee District Recreation had as a junior high athlete. “All the guys gave it all they got. Center. Lose The Training Wheels is an opportunity for children with disabilities to “He practiced with us once as Even when we were down we still develop the skills and confidence they need to ride a two-wheel bike for the first time, an eighth-grader,” Garza said, didn’t give up.” giving them a sense of accomplishment and independence. Many people view learning “and embarrassed our whole start- to ride a bike as a rite of passage. However, for many of the camp’s participants this ing defense.” AGGRESSIVE PLAY and dis- would not be a reality without the camp. agreements with a referee’s calls Whether Mount Vernon can led to emotional play on both maintain its new approach could Sports Briefs sides. In the end, it was the Ma- have a lot to do with the Majors’ jors celebrating. long-term success. As far as con- From Page 23 Awards Banquet “I’ve been here for four years tinuing their pregame tradition of and that was definitely the most coach running with players? Sportsman’s Club Meeting The Alexandria Sportsman’s Club will hold its 55th intense game I’ve ever played in “I guess I will keep taking the annual awards banquet May 18 at the Westin Hotel The Alexandria Sportsman’s Club will host a meet- my life,” Bischoff said. “The lead boot off, it’s tradition,” Garza at 400 Courthouse Square. Sal Sunseri, assistant head ing April 20 at the Old Dominion Boat Club. The changes, just going back and forth wrote in a text message. “I always coach of the national champion University of Ala- guest speaker will be former Maryland basketball and tying it up and [the game] tell my players to suck it up so bama football team, will be the guest speaker. standout and NBA player Walt Williams. coming down to the last minutes they are expecting me to as well.” Tickets are $60 per person. To purchase tickets or Social hour begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting like that, it gets real intense. Mount Vernon’s next home for more information call Richard Downs at 703-647- begins at 7:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the People’s emotions kind of get in game is against Yorktown at 7 1205 or 703-677-1266 or e-mail him at public and free food and beverages will be served. the way of their playing, but it’s p.m. April 16. [email protected].

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ALEX/HUNTINGTON AREA $440,000 WALK TO METRO OPEN Extremely attractive home, hardwoods thru main level. Superb Dr. Gabriela Chavarria, Ph.D. talks with Lisa Guide and master bath. Finished lower level walks out to brick patio. SUN 1-4 PM Mollie Passacantando. Chavarria has been mentoring Mollie in her bee research and project development for the past two years.

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It’s all been done ...NEW Kitchen, New Granite countertops. he fourth grade stu- Stainless steel fridge, cooktop & double ovens. Lovely hard- dents at Hollin Mead woods. Easy care TREX DECK. 4 Bedrooms - 3 Baths. T ows Elementary School attended a spe- cial presentation Tuesday, April 13, CALL GEORGE CANDELORI - 703-780-0547 on bees given by Dr. Gabriela Chavarria, Ph.D. of the Natural Resource Defense Fund and Dr. Open in Waynewood, Sunday 1-5pm Sam Droege, a research scientist For more details on any of these Waynewood Homes, at the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Re- Call GEORGE CANDELORI - 703-780-0547 search Center. The students are taking part in a solitary bee monitoring project. ALEX/WAYNEWOOD $719,000 The program was designed by the SUPERB COLONIAL/CAPE two scientists as part of a new na- Beautifully udated and presented, featuring remodeled kitchen, tional bee monitoring program. granite counters & sub-zero fridge. Lovely hardwoods through- The bees being observed are soli- out, plus hard-to-find main level bedroom. This is a must see. tary, Osmia, non-stinging bees. They do not live in hives and colo- nies like honey bees. They some- USGS research scientist, Dr. ALEX/WAYNEWOOD $798,000 times live in the ground and have Sam Droege, shows the THE MUST HAVE KITCHEN been found in the woodland area students one of his bee All brick beauty with side load garage. Sought after huge country of the Hollin Meadows garden. catching nets. Droege is kitchen with granite counters, brick hearth fireplace and tons of The scientists designed a fabri- currently working on workspace. Large rooms throughout, hardwood floors, cated housing unit that will also collecting information for a 3 fireplaces situated on lovely landscaped lot. attract the bees made of thin bam- Native Bee Survey. boo stems. The students have been making these habitats and placing Passacantando and Jacob and ALEX/WAYNEWOOD $684,000 them in the gardens around the Cecilia Brower’s “Let A Thousand PERFECT 5-LEVEL SPLIT school. These solitary bees are Flowers Bloom” science and advo- Featuring Master bedroom suite on its own private level, this all important pollinators of flowers cacy project. brick home has been meticulously maintained and comes com- and fruit tree. The students will In 2008, as a fourth grader, plete with hardwood floors and remodeled kitchen with granite monitor and record what kind of Mollie Passacantando won the counters. bees are nesting and the times that Gloria Barron Prize for Young He- they start and stop. Students at roes for spearheading a national ALEXANDRIA SO $529,900 Stratford Landing Elementary letter writing campaign to protect BIGGER THAN IT APPEARS School are also participating in the polar bears. The campaign re- Brick all around with two level addition on back. Hardwood floors thru main rooms. Dream master suite with huge bedroom, this program. sulted with the polar bear being fireplace, luxury bath, walk-in closet and private balcony over- The bee monitoring program is placed on the Endangered Species looking large rear lawn with in-ground pool. part of Stratford Landing Elemen- list. The cash prize was given on tary School students Mollie condition that it be used for edu- cation and advocacy CALL JOSE FLORES 703-509-4778 purpose. And “Let A HEIDI KABLER 703-850-2558 Thousand Flowers Bloom” was born.

Call for information about licensing. $100 discount on licensing class tuition The two visiting “Bee Doctors” brought boxes Day and Evening Classes beginning April 19, 2010 of specimen bees to show Contact: Heidi Kabler, 703-360-7400 the students.

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