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Photo by By Chuck Hagee Gazette

Louise Krafft rivers on the Capital Beltway, traveling in the area of the Tele- Dgraph Road Interchange Project, as of Monday, July 28,

became technological and sociological /Gazette Packet guinea pigs. They have unknowingly volunteered their driving psyche to the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Project and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). An innovative traffic management system, dubbed Variable Speed Limit (VSL), is now Haley Maxwell tries out the hula hoops at the sixth annual Luau hosted by Amanda Jordan. The benefit in effect on the Inner Loop from the Mary- was to raise money for the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research. For more see page 10. land shoreline through the Telegraph Road Interchange work zone and on the Outer Loop and from the Springfield Interchange through that work zone. It’s primary purpose is to keep traffic moving by slowing it Foreclosure Hot Spots on Route 1 down intermittently as bottlenecks develop. This will be done through the eyes of 18 strategically placed roadway sensors and There seems to be more acceptance than anger this time around. cameras monitored 24/7 from a control center at the WWB Project headquarters on By Chuck Hagee Foreclosures in Fairfax County homebuyer base and led to home price 600 600 Eisenhower Avenue in Alexandria. As the Gazette SOURCE: Realty Trac, GMU Center for Reginal Analysis escalation,” according to the COG re- specially trained observer sees a backup 552 port. Between March 1, 2007 and Feb- occurring at a given spot on their flat screen n a rare Saturday session July 26 the 500 500 ruary 29, 2008, more than 15,000 monitors they have the ability to change the U. S. Senate joined the U.S. House 444 homes went into foreclosure through- I 400 400 of Representatives in passing legis- out the Washington Metropolitan Area, See Slower, Page 25 371 lation to aide home owners facing the COG reported. Art 300 300 Former Vice Mayor Andrew Macdonald prospect of foreclosure. President Bush But, it is not only the owners of fore- An Authentic Space emerges to launch a new gallery.

P has agreed to sign the bill. closed properties that suffer, according By Michael Lee Pope rapher in his own right who made a name hoto 200 200 Gazette Packet for himself as an artist before launching a

political career with an unsuccessful cam- C ontributed hat was once the cluttered paign in 2000 and then getting elected in However, as helpful as the legislation 183 to COG, “Neighborhoods suffer as fore- office of an elected official 2003. When his personal life began falling Whas been transformed into apart in early 2007, the strains of public Alexandria’s newest art gal- life became too much for him and he 146 lery, a space where former Vice Mayor An- abruptly resigned, prompting a special elec- may be, it is not the be all and end all of closed properties often attract vandal- drew Macdonald can launch the next incar- tion in which Justin Wilson was elected to 100 115 100 nation of his public persona — art mogul. fill the remainder of Macdonald’s term. Af- 103 Over the past few months, Macdonald has ter the resignation, Macdonald’s wander- been quietly finding his way back into pub- lust took him to Antarctica, where he met lic life after his unexpected resignation from an Australian photographer named Valery the housing market meltdown. That will 21 24 27 ism, crime, and unhealthful conditions.” City Council last year, renovating his old Muhin on a cruise ship. 12 60 office into a gallery and filling a vacant po- Macdonald was lecturing on geology; sition on the board of the Old Town Civic Muhin was driving zodiacs. Both were Association. He’s also hard at work with working on the ship so they could spend occur when market inventory decreases 0 0 Foreclosed properties also can have an friends from the Athenaeum to document their free time photographing the Antarc- Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb the history of the building. On Aug. 8, he tic wilderness. The two struck up a friend- will host the grand opening of AHM Gal- ship, and now Muhin’s photographs of ab- lery, a quiet second-floor over Old Town original life in Australia will become the pre- substantially, now estimated nationally 07 08 adverse impact on adjacent property val- Coffee, Tea and Spice that takes its name from Macdonald’s initials. “Once I got rid of all the clutter — the political clutter — I started to Valery Muhin will be the artist for MacDonald’s first exhibit. at an 11 month supply, time on the mar- ues. think about how I could create an art gallery that had a real perspective,” miere show at the AHM Gallery. The “A gallery is a retail space,” said Frank said Macdonald, an Alexandria native show opens with a 6 p.m. reception Poland, who owns the first-floor Coffee, Tea who was a member of the City Coun- on Aug. 8 and will run at the gallery and Spice. “Someone needs to be there, ket decreases in the most hard hit areas, But, as they also note the Washington Although most of the foreclosures in cil from 2003 to 2007. “It took a long through Sept. 15. minding the store or it’s not going to work.” time to decide what I wanted to focus “A lot of these traditional commu- on.” nities are collapsing,” Macdonald said MACDONALD INTENDS for his gallery The tagline of AHM Gallery is “cel- as he scans a series of Muhin’s im- to be a successful retail venture, and he has and prices, which elevate equity, again be- regional market is better off than many oth- Northern Virginia have occurred in the out- ebrating authentic places,” a mission ages. “These photographs have an installed new hardwood floors and a light- statement Macdonald said will inform authentic quality to them that cap- ing system to properly display the art. Al- the choices he makes in terms of what tures the kind of perspective I want though he plans to show his own work kind of art will be displayed. He’s al- that gallery to have.” about once a year, most of the art displayed

P ready talked to some friends from h The gallery is lo- gin to escalate without triggering a sharp ers throughout the nation. The reasons be- lying areas, western Fairfax, Loudoun and at AHM Gallery o

t cated in a building Greenpeace about displaying an exhibit o will be the work of

featuring photographs of whaling. And b known as the “Car- “The gallery is a y others. To empty

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warning. Other potential themes could never the purpose K acquired another

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f passions, such as environmental conser- f was built in 1830 t use as an office

/ about it.” vation and historic preservation. The first G by the Atchison and installed a a — Andrew Macdonald The new legislative bailout applies to the and the resilience of this area’s economy, ferred to as “hot spots,” they also empha- show will take place in August, with an z Lumber Company e professional-grade

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“The gallery is a business, but I also have P house for windows and sashes. he used to print all of Muhin’s images for a c Macdonald first acquired the sec- a perspective about it,” Macdonald said as k the premiere show. e national mortgage picture. As noted in the which still relies heavily on federal govern- sized, “There are several neighborhoods a Van Morrison CD played quietly in the t ond-floor studio space in 1998. “Andrew took some time to focus on him- background. “I have a particular love of Although he intended to use the self and do the things he needed to do,” ald photography, but I don’t want the gallery rew MacDon space as a gallery, he ended up e Mayor And said Boyd Walker, who managed Former Vic reception on to necessary be limited to photography.” allery with a using the space as an office as Macdaonld’s 2003 campaign. “So I’m look- pens up his g opening sentence of a recent Washington ment activities even though it has become across the COG region where foreclosure o his public career dominated an ing forward to the re-emergence of Andrew 8. MACDONALD IS a well-regarded photog- Aug. increasing amount of his time. Macdonald into public life.” Fine Arts Area Council of Governments (COG) report much more diversified. activity was moderate in 2007 but is rising See “All Fired Up” from Aug. 5 Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. Art Other Items New and Upcoming through Sept. 1 at Enamelists Gal- and technology merge in this exhibit. Elizabeth Stone Gallery is clos- lery, 105 N. Union St. Look for red and Free. Visit www.thedelrayartisans.org. ing its Old Town Alexandria location Exhibits movement. Free. Visit and moving all sales to the Internet. www.torpedofactory.org or 703-838- See “Juried Member Show” 4565. Ongoing Exhibits on the housing/mortgage situation, “The “The foreclosure problem has been driven dramatically.” Visit www.elizabethstonegallery.com to from Aug. 5 through Aug. 31 at view items for sale. Call 703-706-0025 Multiple Exposures Gallery, 105 N. Multiple Exposures Gallery pre- to request additional information or See “Where in the World Is…” sents the member show through Aug. Union St. See photography by Arlington from Aug. 5 through Sept. 7 at Fi- images of art not currently on the site. residents Kit and Gary Putnam. Free. 3 in the Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union ber Gallery in Torpedo Factory, 105 N. St. Free. Visit www.torpedofactory.org Visit www.torpedofactory.org for more. Union St. Free. Visit United States is in the midst of the largest by subprime mortgages and speculative ac- Among these impending “hot spots” is the Call to Artists: Springfield Art or 703-683-2203. Guild invites all artists to exhibit in the www.torpedofactory.org or 703-838- See art by Yasuko Riggs and 4565. The Greenspring Garden juried art show Ginny Oetjen-Gerdes from Aug. “Gifts from the Sea” will be on from Aug. 25 through Oct. 27. Need to 20 through Sept. 17 at Kingstowne display through Aug. 3 at Fiber Gal- receive work by Aug. 25. Go to See “Board Walk: An Art and lery in the Torpedo Factory, 105 N. See Foreclosure, Page 24 Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre. Free. www.Springfieldartguild.com or call Technology Journey” from Aug. 8 Union St. Artwork features animal, veg- foreclosure crisis in recent times.” tivity, both of which broadened the 703-339-4610. Arts ❖ Entertainment Donnalynne at 703-644-6677. through Aug. 31 at Del Ray Artisans etable and mineral. Free. 703-838-4565. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 31 - August 6, 2008 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 31 - August 6, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette Editor Mary Anne Weber News 703-917-6431 or [email protected] Funeral: Overflow Crowd, Heartfelt Tributes The man and public servant, is honored for his character.

By Chuck Hagee token of our support for the Gazette family. Joseph Gartlan fell in love and stayed in love here is a saying, “Eagles don’t with all that he champi- flock. You have to find them one oned — family and causes. Tat a time.” That may be true. The Gospel guided Joe’s But, eagles can draw a flock to entire life,” Hillyard told them. Particularly if he is a natural born the audience. leader. “Joe Gartlan’s life teaches That was proven beyond a shadow of a us that integrity and char- doubt last Wednesday afternoon, July 23, acter are always a part of at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in both our public and private Mount Vernon District when an overflow lives. At the base of what crowd packed the main church and an ad- we do here today is Chris- joining room to pay their last respects to tian love. Love conquers former State Senator Joseph V. Gartlan, Jr. everything — even death,” It was truly a gathering of eagles, as well as Hillyard said. everyday citizens. With the latter being at Those sentiments were the heart of his 28 years of public service in echoed by former Virginia the Virginia State Senate. Governor Gerald L. Baliles Gartlan died July 18 at Inova Mount who described Gartlan as, Fredona Manderfield Gartlan (center), wife of former State Senator Joseph V. Gartlan, Vernon Hospital after a short illness. He was “A public servant, private Jr., is aided by family members as she leaves Good Shepherd Catholic Church follow- 82. man, and friend of many. ing the Mass of Christian Burial her late husband. The 90 minute Mass of Christian Burial His insistence on goals of- encompassed both a tribute to his years of ten prompted me to refer to him as Saint ers of persuasion, vocal new constituent.” service as well as to the life he lived and Joe The Gartlan. He never found an ad- Baliles noted that those “Joe loved his Citing Gartlan’s par- the standards he set, for both himself and equate substitute for public service.” characteristics sprang ticipation on the Citi- those who would be his friends and those Referencing Gartlan’s influence and pow- from his “keen intellect Catholic faith and the zens Alliance Rescue be befriended. In the words of that exerted Effort, CARE, created to William Shakespeare, describing power far be- Democratic party.” preserve and enhance the life and death of another yond” his —Father Matthew Hillyard, Inova Mount Vernon Senator in his play Julius Caesar, thirty sixth OSFS Hospital when it was “His life was gentle, and the ele- Senatorial rumored that Inova ments so mixed in him that Na- District. “I Health System planned ture might stand up and say to appreciated most of all his integ- to close it, Hyland noted the irony of the all the world, “This was a man.” rity and commitment,” Baliles timing of Gartlan’s death. On the night that But Joseph Gartlan’s gentleness said. IHS representatives met with CARE’s off did not impede a fiercely dedi- “Joe Gartlan’s genetic code was spring, the Southeast Health Planning Task cated approach to accomplishing a man of many personal drives. Force, July 16, to guarantee the hospital’s the goals he felt would make the His first rule was “Be a legislator future, Gartlan was unexpectedly absent. world a better place, especially of unbending principles. The first Unbeknownst to his fellow Task Force mem- when it came to aiding those he of which was remain flexible at bers he was a patient in that very hospital a viewed as inordinately vulner- all times,” according to Baliles short walk from the Mount Vernon Govern- able and the environment. As and drawing more laughter. ment Center meeting site. stated by Father Matthew “He believed strongly that we “Joe’s service on the Task Force was a Hillyard, one of four participat- are all stewards of this earth. major factor in our success. Preserving ing priests, at the outset of the None of his efforts were more sig- Inova Mount Vernon Hospital was the last service celebrating Gartlan’s life, nificant than those on behalf of victory he achieved,” Hyland said. “Joe loved his Catholic faith and mental health,” Baliles said. Hyland had established a special web site the Democratic Party.” He was followed to the podium for people to send their remembrances of

The latter was attested to by Photos by by Mount Vernon District Super- Gartlan. He read a number of them to the the presence of two former Vir- visor Gerald Hyland who recalled audience including one from State Senator ginia governors, past and present that his first encounter with Linda T. “Toddy” Puller who succeeded cabinet members, State and lo- Gartlan was as a young lawyer Gartlan in representing the 36th Senatorial cal legislators, and various rep- Chuck Hagee who faced off against the very ac- District. resentatives of the Democrat es- complished late Senator while ar- In closing Hyland thanked the Gartlan tablishment. The former was evi- guing a case in a Loudoun County family for “sharing Joe with all the people.” denced by the service itself. Court room years ago. “That was He assured them, “We love him. We miss Father Hillyard also noted that something I will never forget,” he him. But, we will never forget him.”

/Gazette he was surprised to see the said. When it came time for the family re- Gartlan family seated on the right Speaking of Gartlan’s involve- sponse, Father Charles McCoart, Jr., pastor, side of the church. “They always ment in a myriad of local causes Good Shepherd Catholic Church, spoke for sit on the left side, as would be following his retirement in 2000 them. He thanked all those in attendance expected of such a devout Demo- A 12 member Fairfax County Motorcycle Police escort from the Virginia Senate, Hyland and those who could not be present for all cratic family,” Hillyard stated to precedes the funeral procession leaving Good Shep- acknowledged, “Joe never really “their support and outpouring of love.” the crowd’s enjoyment. herd Catholic Church following the Mass of Christian retired. When he came to Mason “Our presence here is a small Burial for former State Senator Joseph V. Gartlan, Jr. Neck I gained a very active and See Gartlan, Page 5 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 31 - August 6, 2008 ❖ 3 The County Line

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Photos by Julia O’Donoghue and What’s in a Name? Town of Graphic by Laurence Foong/ Herndon Gazette Reston Residents diverge on mailing address changes. McLean Vienna By Julia O’Donoghue ing address because they don’t feel any as- Herndon Gazette sociation with the city, said their supervisor. Chantilly Town of City of he rejection in Richard Seltzer’s “I regularly get complaints about it. … Vienna Oakton Falls Church voice could be heard loud and The ‘Alexandria portion of Fairfax clear through the receiver of the County’ is a community of its own. T Falls Church telephone July 16. … When we say we live in Alexan- Seltzer, president of the Civic Association dria, we want people to know Fairfax of Hollin Hills, lives in Alexandria. Period. that means Fairfax,” said McKay. Centreville Fairfax He didn’t seem happy to hear other people, Still, the community is divided Annandale like Mount Vernon Supervisor Gerry on the issue. There are other county City of Hyland, might think otherwise. “Alexandria” residents — especially Alexand “These homes have been here since the those in the northeast tip — who are Clifton Burke late ‘40s and ‘50s and they have always been oriented to the City of Alexandria and like in Alexandria,” said Seltzer, whose neigh- to be identified with it. Town of Springfield borhood is a mile south of Old Town. “When I say we live in Alexandria out- Clifton “My personal opinion is I like being part side the Beltway, people know exactly Fairfax Alexandria of Alexandria,” he said. where we live,” said Seltzer. Station Like Hollin Hills, Caulley Deringer’s com- OF COURSE, Seltzer and his neighbors are munity, Belle Haven, is located right out- not, technically, a part of the City of Alex- side of Alexandria. Deringer, who is the Silvio Krvaric, andria. Hollin Hills is lo- president of Belle Haven president of the cated in Fairfax County, Citizens Association, said subdivision’s homeowner’s even if it has an Alexan- his neighbors would association, in an e-mail. Lorton dria mailing address. probably be adverse to “To us, the risk of confu- Many eastern Fairfax the change in address as sion between the various write in residents have Alexan- well, though the commu- parts of Herndon is small. Kingtowne, Va., it dria postal codes, a situ- nity has not discussed … I guess if the residents gets to the same ation that causes confu- such a proposal. of the Town of Herndon place. It is just sion, according to the would like to change its not that big of a deal if it Fairfax County Board of THE ISSUE of mailing mailing address Herndon says Kingstowne or Alex- Supervisors. During a Some think that the Mantua addresses appeared less Town, Va. that would be andria as long as it has meeting earlier this community should have the divisive in areas of Fairfax up to its residents,” he Residents who live in Belle the right ZIP code,” said month, Hyland floated option of using “Mantua, County like Herndon and wrote. Haven would likely be McKay. the idea of contacting the Va.,” as a mailing address. Vienna. opposed to changing their Other large community U.S. Postal Service and Unlike Alexandria, resi- UNLIKE Kingston address from “ developments could be in- surveying his “Alexandria” constituents to dents in the Town of Herndon and the Town Chase, another portion to “Mount V Alexandria” terested in a similar ar- see if they would like to change their mail- of Vienna are also considered county con- of the “county only” ernon.” rangement. ing address to something else, like “Mount stituents and are represented by supervi- Herndon community has al- Roger Cryan, president of Vernon, Va.” sors on the county board. Town citizens in ready developed a different mailing ad- the Mantua Citizens Associa- The Fairfax County board backed both places are surrounded and outnum- dress. Residents in the large section of tion, said it would make sense for his com- Hyland’s request, with several supervisors bered by their “county only” counterparts Herndon with the ZIP code 20171 also goes munity, which shares “Fairfax, Va.,” postal saying they understood his concerns. In who share the same mailing address. by the mailing address of Oak Hill, Va. code with the City of Fairfax, to be able to addition to Hyland, Mason District Super- “The town is about 15,000 in population. The change took place in December of use “Mantua” and “Fairfax” interchangeably visor Penny Gross and Lee District Supervi- … And greater Vienna is about 60,000. We 1999, when the Oak Hill post office opened, as a mailing address. Mantua takes up sor Jeff McKay also live in and represent can’t support our commercial said Joan McDonald, who nearly the entire 22301 ZIP code, on its county residents in the Alexandria area. district by ourselves,” said works at the branch. own, he said. Other supervisors said they have similar Edythe Kelleher, a Vienna Town “Developers wanted it to be “Mantua shows up on a lot of maps, even problems in other communities — like council member. called Oak Hill for more pres- before other places recognized by the post Fairfax, Herndon and Vienna — which share The town opens a lot of its tige. … but the utility bills still office,” said Cryan. a mailing address with a neighboring town services, including classes at say Herndon. They don’t rec- He added: “This is not really an issue that or city. the community center, to ognize Oak Hill,” said deserves an awful lot of energy or expense.” Vienna residents living outside McDonald, who has worked for Some people believe real estate values BUT THE QUESTION over mailing ad- the town and some residents the U.S. Postal Service for 20 and prestige drive community discussions dresses is about more than where taxes are are not quite sure whether they years. over mailing addresses. Yet Realtors said the sent. It is also about a community’s iden- live in the town or not, she said. McDonald remembers when name of a community rarely has a lasting tity. “People are confused all the there was only the post office impact on its reputation and a community’s “I think the Mount Vernon District’s iden- time. If they pay a second tax in downtown Herndon. Now association with certain areas can change tity is lost with the same designation as the bill, they know they are in the there are three — Herndon, over time. For example, many locals used City of Alexandria. We are different from town,” said Kelleher. The Oak Hill post Reston and Oak Hill. to associate the mailing address “Lorton, the city and a distinction is needed. I would Many residents of the office is a branch of Va.,” with the D.C. prison and trash dump love to see us have a Mount Vernon mail- “county only” portion of the larger Herndon THIS IS ALSO true in one 10 years ago. But now, young families have ing address instead of Alexandria,” said Herndon said they would be post office. area of eastern Fairfax County. moved in and consider it an attractive place Mack Rhoades, president of the Hunting- opposed to having their mail- Kingstowne, a development to live, said Jill Landsman, with the North- ton Community Association, in an email. ing address changed. with an Alexandria mailing address, has ern Virginia Realtors Association. Most people in Rhoades’ community would Occasionally, new residents of the been told it can use “Kingstowne, Va.,” “There was a time when neighborhoods probably vote for the change, he added. Kingston Chase neighborhood are confused. postal address because the Kingstowne de- in Lorton were depreciating and everything Many Lee District constituents, who do Some assumed that they would be part of velopment takes up almost all of the 22315 else was appreciating. Now, the Lorton ad- not live in Mount Vernon, would also like the Town of Herndon and would not have ZIP code. dresses are comparable to other Fairfax to see a change from the Alexandria mail- to purchase trash collection services, wrote “It is technically Alexandria, Va. but if you neighborhoods,” said Landsman. 4 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 31 - August 6, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Buying or Selling? Let Rex’s experience work for you. Rex Reiley RE/MAX Allegiance 703-768-7800x123 Alex/Mt. Vernon $689,900 9200 Forest Haven One of the most admired homes in all of Mt. Vernon has finally come on the market!This beaut 6BR, 4BA, 2FPL, Cape Cod also boasts a large 2 car gar & a stunning family rm addition. Perched on a magnificent, landscaped .5 acre lot, it overlooks both Grist Mill Pk & Washington Mill Pk & is only 1 mile from Mt. Vernon Est. 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Lg formal Living rm, led by a phalanx of Fairfax County Motorcycle Po- freshly painted w/gas FPL. Finished bsmnt w/5th BR & Rec rm. Lg, land- “The family feels extremely fortunate to have had lice, accompanied his body to Mount Comfort Cem- scaped corner lot w/fenced back yd. Joe for all these years. As his one granddaughter de- etery on South Kings Highway where it was interred. Alex/Wessynton $619,000 scribed him, “he was awesome,” Father McCoart said. Following the burial the family held a reception at 8806 Anne Tucker Lane “His life was exceedingly well lived. And, good or the Belle Haven Country Club. Lovely 4 bedrooms, 3 bath contempo- bad you always knew where Joe Gartlan stood and In addition to his wife of 58 years, Fredona rary on a quiet cul-de-sac in premier where you stood with him,” he said. Manderfield Gartlan, Senator Gartlan is survived by water-oriented Wessynton. 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Alex/Riverside $475,000 8318 Bound Brook Lane Meticulous – Turn Key – Attention to Detail 3 terms that help describe this SOLD “One of a Kind” home. Totally updated: kit, baths, HVAC, exter & inter freshly painted, new carpeting over hdwd flrs, all new energy efficient windows, new gar opener, gas fpl, beaut sun rm addn, lovely 2 tiered deck overlooking magnificent landscaped & fenced yd. See complete list of updates in brochure at home. 2 miles to Ft Belvoir-1 mile to GW Pkwy – walk to Ele & High schools. This is a 10. For more information www.RexReiley.com Each Office Independently Owned and Operated www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 31 - August 6, 2008 ❖ 5 People Dean Norton: A Mount Vernon Treasure The award-winning horiculturalist manages the gardens of the country’s first president.

By Michael K. Bohn estate’s livestock operations. Moreover, he The Gazette does all of this with unfailing good cheer. “I love it here,” he admitted recently. “There is no greater honor than to work at ropical storms, drought. such a beautiful and historic place.” He also Cicada swarms, foxes, confessed that he is more of an administra- Thungry deer. Fungal dis- tive horticulturist now, often chained to his eases, scale, blight. Per- desk answering e-mails instead of tending haps not the Four Horsemen of the to plants. “I still walk the grounds every- Apocalypse, yet these challenges will day and meet with my team, which, by the test anyone caring for 500 acres of way, is the best in the historic gardens busi- grounds and gardens. And oh yes, ness.” tend the trees and flowers while a Highly regarded by his peers, Norton lec- million people a year mill about the tures on the subject of “historically appro- place. priate plants” throughout the country and Photos by Michael Bohn Dean Norton abroad. Now the vice president of the has met these Southern Garden History Society and he “There is no tests success- will assume the presidency next year. The greater honor fully at George Garden Club of America presented Norton Washington’s with their medal for conservation in 1994. than to work Mount Vernon The Daughters of the American Revolution Estate and Gar- gave him a similar award in 1999, and the at such a dens. The di- American Horticulture Society gave him rector of horti- their 2006 Professional Award. He has ap- Mount Vernon’s director of horticulture, Dean Norton, in front of the beautiful and culture there peared on The Today Show, Good Morning mansion. since 1980, America, and each cable channel dealing historic Norton calls with homes, gardens, and history. American horticulture.” actively supports their education. This fall upon a full-time “Working with Dean and his staff has been Jim Rees, the estate’s executive director, will mark the eleventh year that Norton has place.” paid staff of one of the highlights of my six years with echoed Underwood’s acclaim: “George been a PTA president—four years at —Dean Norton twenty-three the American Horticulture Society,” said Washington had some terrific gardeners in Woodley Hill School, four at Walt Whitman and a few vol- Tom Underwood, the society’s executive the eighteenth century, but none would Middle School and three at Mount Vernon unteers to manage both the fifty-acre director. “His passion for his work and his have held a candle to Dean.” High School. He nurtures his community’s parcel open to the public and 450 sense of humor make him a great ambassa- Norton, 55, started at Mount Vernon as a children as well as flowers. acres of field and forest. He also su- dor for Mount Vernon, the community, and Boy Scout playing taps at Washington’s Coincident with its recent expansion of pervises the green house and the tomb. In 1969, while a sophomore at Fort exhibition buildings, the estate dramatically Hunt High School, increased the landscaped portions of the he volunteered as a public area. Norton created a list of his- garden intern. After torically appropriate plants for the land- graduating from scape architect, and the results are spectacu- Clemson University lar. Sixty-five large trees form focal points with an ornamental in the newly planted areas. Arlington real horticulture degree, estate executive and philanthropist Robert he joined the staff at H. Smith funded the “Big Tree” project. “I Mount Vernon in traveled with Mr. Smith to a nursery in New 1977 as the box- Jersey during the winter of 2005 to select wood gardener. He the trees,” Norton said. “Each was about became the estate’s thirty feet tall and weighed over four tons, horticulturist three including the root ball. We paid between years later. $17,000 and $25,000 for each tree. They Norton met is fu- gave the new areas instant maturity.” ture wife when he Norton seems as comfortable with public hired her to be an visitors as he is with visiting royalty and intern. “She was dignitaries. He has a ready smile and kind too cute to let get word for everyone, yet is a rigorous and away,” he said devoted steward of the General’s gardens. smoothly, likely His influence pervades the grounds and having used that all recognize his contributions to one of the line before. area’s most visited landmarks. “Dean is a Susanne Schrage- true Mount Vernon institution and his green Norton and Dean thumbprint is evident everywhere on the live with their four estate,” praised Boyce Ansley, Regent of the daughters in the Mount Vernon Ladies Association. Woodley Hills Thinking of the old story about the neighborhood, just cobbler’s wife, I asked Norton what sort of blocks from his of- garden he keeps at his home. “A simple fice. Maintaining one,” he said. “I naturalized it with native Norton observes while two of his staff trim hedges in the parterre (ground level garden that his hobbies are shrubs and plants. That’s about all I have with gravel paths) in Mount Vernon’s “pleasure garden.” his children, Norton time for.”

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said Don Mela, another City of Walker said the Medicare Residents say they Alexandria resident. U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8) program would start to run are concerned about and former U.S. Comptrol- deficits this year and projects MORAN (D-8) agrees with ler General David Walker its trust fund will go entirely dry a “debtors culture.” Mela, Schimpf and other resi- spoke about the federal by 2019. dents critical of the federal government’s ballooning “In 11 years, Medicare will government and Americans debt July 28. not be able to pay for its ben- By Julia O’Donoghue personal spending habits. efits. … I want you to think Gazette “The United States has 4.5 about what you were doing 11 percent of the world’s popu- years ago. I remember what I lexandria resident Marilyn lation and consumes 26 per- was doing and it wasn’t that Schimpf has concerns about the cent of the world’s resources. long ago,” said Walker. A United States economy. China has 20 percent of the Fewer businesses are offering Americans and the federal world’s population and con- health care and those that do government need to stop sending money sumes two percent of the have cut back on other kinds of overseas. Elected officials also need to find world’s resources,” he said. benefits because of the rising a way to reduce health care costs, she said. The congressman invited cost of insuring employees, said “If you don’t curtail medical costs, the David Walker, former U.S. Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette the expert. He advocates that [country’s] debt is going to continue to Comptroller General and head of the Gov- country’s fiscal situation called “I.O.U.S.A.,” the government develops over time a uni- grow,” said Schimpf. ernment Accountability Office, to speak that will be released locally in August. versal health care plan that covers “basic Her sentiments echoed those of many about the impact of the federal and essential health care costs.” people in the crowd attending U.S. Rep. Jim government’s growing debt on the future. WITHOUT A DOUBT, Walker said the He added: “We are the only country on Moran’s town hall entitled “An Economy on Walker is president of the Peter G. Peterson largest threat to the United States economic earth that has no budget for health care.” the Brink: A Legacy of Debt, Its Impact on Foundation, a nonpartisan organization stability is rising health care costs. Walker also advocates a ban or severe Our Children, and How We Can Break the dedicated to addressing financial problems “This is the thing that could bankrupt restrictions on prescription drug advertise- Cycle,” at T.C. Williams High School July that could threaten the United States well America. Health care costs,” said Walker. ments. The federal government is already 28. being, he said. The growth of Social Security is only a mi- buying prescription drugs at higher price Several people said Americans have to Since March, Walker has traveled to 40 nor problem by comparison and, even if the for some of its health care programs because change their mindset when it comes to con- cities and over half of the states educating United States pulled out of Iraq entirely of companies’ advertising programs. sumption and saving. people on what he believes is the possibil- tomorrow, it would only reduce the United “We are paying for prescription drugs and “People have got to get interested in do- ity of American financial meltdown. He pro- States financial problem by about five per- we know some of the cost is attributable to ing something. The crunch is coming soon,” moted a new documentary about the cent, said Walker. advertising,” said Moran.

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students should be exposed to hands-on age basis, so that students from different Start by nurturing passion for science in science, field work in the natural world and geographic locations in the county have young students from all backgrounds. experiments that will light up the interests guaranteed access to the school. And en- of young minds. couraging students who qualify for free- Of course we know that the current cur- and-reduced meals, students who are from hy does it matter how many That commission recommended that ad- riculum is supposed to accomplish this, and poor families, is also critical. students of different ethnic missions look at students more holistically that high stakes testing in elementary school Real passion for science, the kind of pas- Wor racial groups apply or are and depend less on strict cutoffs of grade has also put more focus on certain areas. sion that results in young men and women accepted to Fairfax County’s point averages and test scores. But we wonder whether the focus on test- choosing careers in science, is not measured world-famous math and science magnet We don’t really know how that “holistic ing has forced more of an academic, paper in test scores and grades. It’s measured in school? approach” has worked in the admissions and pencil approach, rather than investing enthusiasm and attention. If as school board The problem isn’t so much what happens trenches. The initial pool of applicants to in the excitement of discovery. members say, they want to see TJ add to at Thomas Jefferson High School for Sci- be considered has about doubled, but the But by having a list starting in first grade the number of people who go on to be lead- ence and Technology. In a county of more number African-American and Latino appli- and moving forward through elementary ers in math and science, they’ll have to find than a million people, and more than cants has, if anything, decreased. school of students with passion for science, a way to foster and measure passion and 165,000 public school students, the The 2004 commission found black the schools will have data and resources to interest. population at TJ is a drop in the Editorial students accounted for 1.1 percent nurture these students. It’s a powerful mo- A recent proposal to have a 3.0 grade bucket. of TJ’s students and Hispanics mak- tivator for a teacher to tell a student as point cutoff for applicants is not a step in What matters is how the county ing up 2.4 percent. And though one young as six or seven or eight that he or that direction. is nurturing passion and talent for math, out of five students in Fairfax County is poor she has a special talent or love for science, — Mary Kimm, science and other subjects in all 137 elemen- enough to qualify for free and reduced-price or math, and that the student might want [email protected] tary schools and then in its 26 middle meals, only one out of every 100 students to consider being a scientist when he or she schools. at TJ is poor by the same standards. grows up. Applying to TJ In 2004, a Blue Ribbon Commission ad- The student population granted admis- Focusing on individual children in el- dressed concerns about under-represented ementary schools that have the highest per- Eighth grade students who live with their sion for fall 2007 was about 1.86 percent parent or legal guardian who resides full- minority groups at Thomas Jefferson High African-American (nine students) and 2.06 centage of poor children is also essential. time in a participating school district (the School for Science and Technology. The percent Hispanic (10 students). This sort of approach will result in more counties of Fairfax, Arlington, Fauquier, under represented groups are African- It’s time for schools to consider each in- students, of all races and economic back- Loudoun, or Prince William or the city of Falls Church) are eligible to apply to Thomas American and Latino students, who do not dividual student. Every first grade teacher ground, excelling in math and science Jefferson High School for Science and Tech- apply for admission in numbers propor- in every elementary school should be asked across the board, not just at TJ. nology. See http://www.fcps.edu/news/ tional to their enrollment in the school sys- to identify a half-dozen to a dozen students But in addition, half the slots at TJ should tj.htm, or http://information.tjhsst.edu/ad- tem. who have interest in math and science. All be assigned by middle school, on a percent- missions/ Letters to the Editor

Unfortunately, increased expectations do the problem at Ballston. First, Metro had Ballston caused major delays on bus routes Navigtion Dangers not always lead to increased funding. Our no way to communicate the cancelation of where problems did not before exist and To the Editor: region’s Metro Bus and Metro Rail systems this bus to passengers waiting at the many was a poor solution to the underlying rail As an avid boater on the Potomac River, I are under stress and running near capacity. stops along the route, and this diversion also service problem. I depend on Metro ser- am alarmed by the pilings located in the With Metro ridership surging, I question prevented the bus from making its next vice because I choose not to own a car. I middle of the channel on the south side of Metro’s ability to respond to even minor scheduled return trip from Hunting Tow- want our region to have a reliable, flour- the Wilson Bridge. The problem with these disruptions in service. Take my experience ers. The bus that was diverted would re- ishing public transportation network. With- pilings, other than being an eyesore, is that on Metro Bus last Saturday as an example: quire at least 20 minutes to travel from the out a combination of better oversight and they are not lit at night. They are an acci- I exited the Pentagon Metro Station at Pentagon to Ballston Station and would be management, full funding commitments by dent ready to happen to any boater who around 11:15 am Saturday, July 19 to board able carry at most 55 passengers, when all regional jurisdictions, and a willingness cruises through the channel at night. the 11:26 am 10A bus to Hunting Towers. hundreds of people were stranded. Since of citizens to pay into the system, the fu- I would prefer that these large, rusting When the bus arrived, a Metro field em- Metro has a bus yard in the Ballston area ture of Metro looks bleak. steel posts be taken out of our river but if ployee approached the bus before any of that doesn’t operate on weekends, it would Kim Herter that is not possible, at least put some lights the waiting passengers could board and told have made much more sense to open up Alexandria on them for the safety of night-time boat- the driver that the bus was being diverted that yard and use the empty buses there to ers. to provide shuttle service to passengers provide shuttle service. Additionally, Metro Write LaDonna Hale Curzon stranded at Ballston station because it had was running Blue and Yellow line trains Alexandria The Gazette welcomes views on any to be temporarily closed due to a train mal- between Pentagon City and Braddock Road public issue. The deadline for all material function. The Metro field employee an- once every 36 minutes because of sched- is noon Friday. Metro Under Stress nounced to me and the other waiting pas- uled track maintenance, so passengers left To the Editor: sengers that the 11:26 am departure was stranded by this bus diversion did not have Letters to the Editor Call: 703-917-6431. With gas prices over $4 a gallon, many being cancelled and that the next bus would the option of riding the train farther south By e-mail: people are looking to public transit to meet leave at 11:56 am. to catch a bus in the opposite direction. [email protected] the region’s future transportation needs. This was not an appropriate solution to Metro’s response to the problem at

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The interior of Tubby’s Chili Parlor and Ice Cream Mom and Pop Shop Welcomes Neighbors A locally owned business Where and When Tubby’s Chili Parlor and Ice Cream is located at attempts to still give a 8723 Cooper Rd Alexandria, It is open Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays 4 p.m. mom and pop feel to the to 9 p.m. Mount Vernon area. “20 years ago it was strictly ice cream and we Brittney Ferguson changed it over,” said Claudia, “we can’t do ice cream Gazette only.” But “we follow the Tubby’s receipt, the original Tubby’s receipt” that is made with “a batch freeze om and Pop’s restaurants are the lo- machine” said Claudia. Ice cream flavors include cally owned food stops where people chocolate, vanilla and strawberry but “we do serve Mlook for a family oriented atmo- smoothies” said Claudia,. sphere. Among these locally owned The restaurant also gives a little southern taste with Mom and Pop restaurants in the Mount Vernon area the chili, hamburgers, hot dogs, and Barbeque that is Tubby’s Chili Parlor and Ice Cream located on the can be found on their menu along with their home- corner of Cooper Road and Richmond Highway. made desserts. This Mom and Pop venue has been in business for When asked their specialization, Claudia said over 20 years, as the menu describes, and remains “North Carolina Barbeque” made with vinegar and to be the local stop that people know. spices. Mike said “We bake our bread too.” Mike Elliott, a customer, said “we come here When asked what he normally orders, Elliott said frequently…since they have been open. But I have “The Chili Mac or the hamburger… [or] the choco- known them since I was a little kid.” late custard.” The Chili Mac Claudia said includes The locally owned restaurant has had “two or three “chili with Spaghetti noodles, sour cream, and owners and we took it over” said Mike Hill, who is a cheese” and can be customized by the diner’s prefer- co-owner of Tubby’s Chili Parlor and Ice Cream. “We ence. just took over the first of May,” said Claudia Hill, his Claudia Hill said it is “a place for people to go that’s wife and co-owner. not very expensive. We try to keep our price down.” said “I worked for a guy who built restaurants” As an example, she said the “cheapest thing is like a and this was one of them. In fact, “a lot of people hamburger [$ 4] or a chili dog [$ 2.50] combo.” around here know him” said Claudia Hill referring When asked the most expensive item, she said “there to Ralph Roof, a retired business man. really isn’t…We really wanted to do something But this restaurant is among many businesses people could afford.” which are locally owned by the Hills. For instance, Besides their customer- based community, the Hills Claudia Hill said she also owns Johnny Mac’s Rib also want to help the Mount Vernon community. Shack, which is a couple miles down the road, and Claudia Hill said “We try to do things to support the Krazy Cuts, which resides within the same shopping local schools. It helps the school and helps the kids.” center as Tubby’s Chili Parlor and Ice Cream. As an example, she said she was helping schools Its “a comfortable place” said Mike Hill acknowl- sports by participating in a discount card for local edging the room. Claudia Hill said “It brings people businesses which can be purchased through school back to the 1950s thoughts” from the bar stools and athletes for sports such as basket ball. tables. With the atmosphere of the small restaurant Mom and pop bring a personal touch to custom- and the family management, including their son ers. And they show us the bits and pieces of the his- Jimmy Hill, Tubby’s Chili Parlor and Ice Cream pro- torical community that remains. Claudia said “It vides a very personal experience. brings friendliness in.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 31 - August 6, 2008 ❖ 9 Community

Jeb Brewer greets party hostess Amanda Jordan at the gate. Luau Night

manda Jordan hosted her sixth annual Luau last Saturday evening, this time to raise funds for the Hirshberg Founda Ation for Pancreatic Cancer Research. The luau offered food including the traditional pig roast, hula dancers, Lionel Ward and the New World Band, plus games for the children. By the time the party began they had raised $5,100.

Scott Walton dances with his daughter Amber.

Calabash served up a feast for the luau, roast pig, cole slaw, fresh fruit salad and more.

Amanda Jordan dances with her dad Edward “Bud” Jordan of Alexandria/ Collingwood.

Raymond D. Robinson and his daughter Photos by Rachel. Louise Krafft Gazette James Brewer Jr. and Addley Saimbert Jr. try their skills out on a rocking surfboard at the luau.

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the property. He was charged with four Mount Vernon District Station, 2511 Parkers 20, were described as black wearing black Home Rental Scam counts of grand larceny by false pretense Lane, Mount Vernon District, or call him at T-shirts and blue jeans. One was between 5 Info Sought and three count of burglary. 703-360-8842. He can also be reach via feet 6 inches and 5 feet 8 inches tall with With the investigation ongoing, detectives email at [email protected]. an average build. The other was between 5 Richard K. Hiner, 31, would like to hear from anyone who may feet 10 inches and 6 feet tall with an aver- of 1585 Kacy Court, have additional information on these rental age build. Catlett, VA, was ar- home scams. Convenience Store rested by Fairfax Count Police in connection Robbed Arrest Made In with a series of rental Police Seek Two employees of the Super High Mini- Hybla Valley home scams between Citizens’ Aid Mart, 7708 Gunston Plaza, were robbed at July 13 and 18, accord- gunpoint on Thursday, July 24, at approxi- Armed Robbery ing to police. The al- Richard K. Captain Michael Kline, commander, mately 10:32 p.m., according to Fairfax Wilfredo Rodriguez-Quinteros, 31, of no leged scams involved Hiner Mount Vernon Station, Fairfax County Po- County Police. The suspect fled on foot from properties in the lice, is seeking the public’s assistance in lo- the rear of the store after forcing one of the fixed address, was arrested by Fairfax Franconia, Rose Hill, cating a witness to the attack of a off-duty victims to open the rear door. County Police and charged in the armed and Huntley Meadows areas. police officer on July 13. The witness ap- The suspect was described as white, in robbery of a 30 year old man as he walked Police were notified of four separate inci- parently recorded the incident and subse- his 20’s, about five feet seven inches tall in the 3300 block of Sparrow Court around dents where potential rentors were de- quent arrest of the accused on their cell and weighing an estimated 165 pounds. He 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 24. frauded of money after signing contracts on phone but left the scene before they could was wearing dark jeans and a black mask. Rodriguez-Quinteros allegedly ap- rental homes. In each case the victims found be identified. proached the victim with a hand gun and the rentals advertised on Craigslist, accord- At approximately 9:40 p.m. on July 13 demanded money. When the victim ac- ing to police. an officer from the Mount Vernon District Suspects Sought In knowledged he did not have any money, the After reportedly contacting Hiner, the Police Station was assaulted at the Route 1 7-11 Robbery suspect slapped the victim and fled, police person identified in the Craigslist advertise- Ladson Lane bus stop on the Springfield reported. The victim was not injured, po- ment, the victims toured the home, signed Gardens side of Route 1, according to Kline. Police are seeking two suspects in the rob- lice said. The suspect was transported to a rental contract, and provided payment The suspect was arrested. bery of a 7-11 store at 8010 Richmond High- the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. toward the rental. They later learned that “During the course of the investigation, way on Friday, July 25, at approximately In each of the crime cases police are ask- Hiner was not affiliated with the proper- one witness indicated that there was an- 12:30 a.m. Two men entered the store ing that anyone with information contact ties and that the homes were actually bank- other witness who appeared to be record- armed with a handgun, demanded money, Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411- owned and in foreclosure, according to the ing the case on a cell phone video camera. assaulted the 52 year-old clerk, and fled TIPS(8477), or email at www police report. The witness left without providing informa- with an undetermined amount of cash.The .fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus Detectives, posing as potential rentors, tion on who they were or how to contact victim was transported to Inova Mount your message to CRIME/274637 or call responded to the ad and arrested Hiner them,” Kline said. Vernon Hospital and treated for non life- Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131. when he arrived for the meeting after de- Police are requesting that this witness threatening injuries, according to police. termining that he had no affiliation with contact Sergeant Robert Blakley at the The suspects, between the ages of 18 and —Chuck Hagee Washington’s Whiskey Available Aug. 4 eorge Washington’s whiskey ery and Gristmill on Aug. 9 and 10. tumed dramatic performances. would have been the setting for debate will once again be available for Due to Virginia ABC laws, the Estate is Visitors will witness young men debating when people took their grain to be ground G sale beginning Aug. 4. The allowed to sell the whiskey only from Mon- at the Gristmill whether to take up arms and exchange information. commemorative whiskey sets day to Saturday between the hours of 10 against their fellow citizens of the new na- Fast forward in time and meet contain a shot glass and a 50 mL bottle of a.m. and 10 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 tion. See what happens when the irascible Washington’s distiller, who reflects five years whiskey consisting of 11 different whiskey p.m. to 6 p.m. miller tries to convince the young patriots after the rebellion on how the Whiskey Re- brands blended and aged at Mount Vernon The re-enactment of The Whiskey Rebel- to stay home. bellion solidified the laws of the country. Estate in 2005. lion occurs just two days after the anniver- When President Washington ordered up Tour the Gristmill and Distillery as costumed The gift set, at $25 each, is available for sary of President George Washington’s proc- militia forces to enforce taxation on whis- workers operate both buildings. Enjoy the purchase in person with a valid ID at the lamation that called out the militia in 1794 key distillers in Pennsylvania, it was the first tastes of food made from cornmeal, and Shops at Mount Vernon or at Washington’s to enforce the law and quell the Pennsylva- test of federal authority in the nation’s purchase cornmeal ground at the Gristmill. restored distillery next to the Gristmill on nia rebellion which occurred due to oppo- young history. The defense of the constitu- It’s all included in the regular admission Route 235, three miles from the Estate. It sition to a tax on whiskey production. It tional powers of the federal government to Washington’s Distillery and Gristmill at makes its debut just in time for the “Whis- includes a military encampment, military was at stake, and, gristmills, which served $4 for adults; $2 for youth ages six to 11; key Rebellion” reenactment at the Distill- drills, music, open-hearth cooking, and cos- as community centers in the 18th century, and free for children age five and younger. Mount Vernon Bulletin

To have a notice listed in the Bulletin, e-mail or visit www.inova.org for more information. Fairfax County Public Library’s 2008 Summer Read- to the work of Habitat and we are in need of more [email protected]. Call Rebecca ing Program. The library invites kids from preschool volunteers. Call the store today at 703-360-6700 Halik at 703-917-6407 with questions. Seniors 50 years of age and over are eligible to to high school to enjoy the magic of reading this or stop by. For more information visit: enter the 2008 Northern Virginia Senior summer. The program runs through August 30. www.restorenova.org. On Tuesday, Aug. 19, the Mount Vernon Ge- Olympics to be held Sept. 20-Oct. 2. Registration Preschoolers through sixth graders read 15 books. nealogical Society (MVGS) will meet in room information is available now at local senior centers, (Children can have books read to them.) Students This year, from March through September, 112 of the Hollin Hall Senior Center,1500 community centers, senior residences or by calling in grades 7-12 read eight books. Visit the library’s Mount Vernon Archaeology will be excavating Shenandoah Road. The meeting will start at 1 p.m. 703-228-3600, ext. 9996. They can also be down- Web page at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library. in the Upper Garden, one of two walled gardens that and is free and open to the public. The meeting will loaded online at www.novaseniorolympics.com. flank the western approach to George Washington’s feature a presentation entitled “ Trades, Occupation, Registration deadline is Sept. 5. home. Washington created the garden during his Business: How Did They Make A Living.” Additional Mount Vernon Nights. Listen to a variety of 1775 redesign of the Mount Vernon grounds, trans- information about the meeting and MVGS can be The Northern Virginia Long-Term Care music at 7:30 p.m. on Friday nights at Grist Mill forming a circa 1760 rectangular garden into an found at http://www.MVGenealogy.org/. Any ques- Ombudsman Program is seeking persons who Park, 4710 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway. Free. elliptical space bounded by a brick wall as well as a tions about the program should be directed to are diplomatic, assertive, and good communicators Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances greenhouse and slave quarter to the north. Harold McClendon at 703-360-0920 or to serve as volunteer ombudsmen. Volunteers are for more. Opportunities to volunteer are available Monday [email protected]. assigned to a specific local nursing home or assisted- through Friday; in addition, we will be working on living facility in the City of Alexandria and make The Northern Virginia Habitat ReStore, Saturdays during the months of July and August. The Mount Vernon Hospital Auxiliary is weekly visits, meeting one-on-one with residents. located at 7770-G Richmond Highway, Alexandria, Work hours are between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. A typi- currently accepting applications for adult volun- For further information and to obtain an applica- VA (behind Gold’s Gym), sells new and used build- cal week includes lab work on Monday and field teers. A variety of positions are available and every tion, call 703-324-5422, or visit ing and home improvement materials to the work Tuesday through Friday; lab work is also car- effort is make to match the volunteer’s availability, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/LTCOmbudsman. general public. All proceeds benefit Habitat for ried out on rain days. Contact Curt Breckenridge at interests, and abilities. The hospital is located at Humanity of Northern Virginia. The ReStore is run [email protected] or 703-799-6303 2501 Parkers Lane in Alexandria. Call 703-664-7260 Sign-up for “Master the Art of Reading,” the by volunteers that dedicate their time and energy if you would be interested in volunteering. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 31 - August 6, 2008 ❖ 13 14 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 31 - August 6, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 31 - August 6, 2008 ❖ 15 16 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 31 - August 6, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 31 - August 6, 2008 ❖ 17 Crime 16-Week Ultimate

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Former Vice Mayor Andrew Macdonald

An Authentic Space emerges to launch a new gallery. PhotoContributed By Michael Lee Pope rapher in his own right who made a name Gazette Packet for himself as an artist before launching a political career with an unsuccessful cam- hat was once the cluttered paign in 2000 and then getting elected in office of an elected official 2003. When his personal life began falling Whas been transformed into apart in early 2007, the strains of public Alexandria’s newest art gal- life became too much for him and he lery, a space where former Vice Mayor An- abruptly resigned, prompting a special elec- drew Macdonald can launch the next incar- tion in which Justin Wilson was elected to nation of his public persona — art mogul. fill the remainder of Macdonald’s term. Af- Over the past few months, Macdonald has ter the resignation, Macdonald’s wander- been quietly finding his way back into pub- lust took him to Antarctica, where he met lic life after his unexpected resignation from an Australian photographer named Valery City Council last year, renovating his old Muhin on a cruise ship. office into a gallery and filling a vacant po- Macdonald was lecturing on geology; sition on the board of the Old Town Civic Muhin was driving zodiacs. Both were Association. He’s also hard at work with working on the ship so they could spend friends from the Athenaeum to document their free time photographing the Antarc- the history of the building. On Aug. 8, he tic wilderness. The two struck up a friend- will host the grand opening of AHM Gal- ship, and now Muhin’s photographs of ab- lery, a quiet second-floor over Old Town original life in Australia will become the pre- Coffee, Tea and Spice that takes its name from Macdonald’s initials. “Once I got rid of all the clutter — the political clutter — I started to Valery Muhin will be the artist for MacDonald’s first exhibit. think about how I could create an art gallery that had a real perspective,” miere show at the AHM Gallery. The “A gallery is a retail space,” said Frank said Macdonald, an Alexandria native show opens with a 6 p.m. reception Poland, who owns the first-floor Coffee, Tea who was a member of the City Coun- on Aug. 8 and will run at the gallery and Spice. “Someone needs to be there, cil from 2003 to 2007. “It took a long through Sept. 15. minding the store or it’s not going to work.” time to decide what I wanted to focus “A lot of these traditional commu- on.” nities are collapsing,” Macdonald said MACDONALD INTENDS for his gallery The tagline of AHM Gallery is “cel- as he scans a series of Muhin’s im- to be a successful retail venture, and he has ebrating authentic places,” a mission ages. “These photographs have an installed new hardwood floors and a light- statement Macdonald said will inform authentic quality to them that cap- ing system to properly display the art. Al- the choices he makes in terms of what tures the kind of perspective I want though he plans to show his own work kind of art will be displayed. He’s al- that gallery to have.” about once a year, most of the art displayed

Photo by ready talked to some friends from The gallery is lo- at AHM Gallery Greenpeace about displaying an exhibit cated in a building will be the work of featuring photographs of whaling. And known as the “Car- “The gallery is a others. To empty he recently spent some time in Antarc- Louise Kr riage House” al- his gallery space of tica documenting the ravages of global though that was business, but I also personal clutter, he warning. Other potential themes could never the purpose acquired another of the structure. It have a perspective include some of Macdonald’s longtime afft room upstairs to passions, such as environmental conser- was built in 1830 use as an office

/Gazette Packet about it.” vation and historic preservation. The first by the Atchison and installed a show will take place in August, with an Lumber Company — Andrew Macdonald professional-grade opening reception slated for Aug. 8. as a storage ware- printer — one that “The gallery is a business, but I also have house for windows and sashes. he used to print all of Muhin’s images for a perspective about it,” Macdonald said as Macdonald first acquired the sec- the premiere show. a Van Morrison CD played quietly in the ond-floor studio space in 1998. “Andrew took some time to focus on him- background. “I have a particular love of Although he intended to use the self and do the things he needed to do,” photography, but I don’t want the gallery acDonald space as a gallery, he ended up said Boyd Walker, who managed er Vice Mayor Andrew M to necessary be limited to photography.” Form using the space as an office as Macdaonld’s 2003 campaign. “So I’m look- opens up his gallery with a reception on his public career dominated an ing forward to the re-emergence of Andrew MACDONALD IS a well-regarded photog- Aug. 8. increasing amount of his time. Macdonald into public life.” Fine Arts

See “All Fired Up” from Aug. 5 Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. Art Other Items New and Upcoming through Sept. 1 at Enamelists Gal- and technology merge in this exhibit. Elizabeth Stone Gallery is clos- lery, 105 N. Union St. Look for red and Free. Visit www.thedelrayartisans.org. ing its Old Town Alexandria location Exhibits movement. Free. Visit and moving all sales to the Internet. www.torpedofactory.org or 703-838- See “Juried Member Show” 4565. Ongoing Exhibits Visit www.elizabethstonegallery.com to from Aug. 5 through Aug. 31 at view items for sale. Call 703-706-0025 Multiple Exposures Gallery pre- Multiple Exposures Gallery, 105 N. See “Where in the World Is…” to request additional information or Union St. See photography by Arlington sents the member show through Aug. images of art not currently on the site. from Aug. 5 through Sept. 7 at Fi- 3 in the Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union residents Kit and Gary Putnam. Free. ber Gallery in Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Visit www.torpedofactory.org for more. St. Free. Visit www.torpedofactory.org Call to Artists: Springfield Art Union St. Free. Visit or 703-683-2203. Guild invites all artists to exhibit in the www.torpedofactory.org or 703-838- See art by Yasuko Riggs and 4565. The Greenspring Garden juried art show Ginny Oetjen-Gerdes from Aug. “Gifts from the Sea” will be on from Aug. 25 through Oct. 27. Need to 20 through Sept. 17 at Kingstowne display through Aug. 3 at Fiber Gal- receive work by Aug. 25. Go to See “Board Walk: An Art and lery in the Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre. Free. Technology Journey” from Aug. 8 www.Springfieldartguild.com or call 703-339-4610. Union St. Artwork features animal, veg- Arts ❖ Entertainment Donnalynne at 703-644-6677. through Aug. 31 at Del Ray Artisans etable and mineral. Free. 703-838-4565. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 31 - August 6, 2008 ❖ 19 Theater WANTED First Time Buyers

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nyone who was old enough in 1962 to be aware of the possibility of Anuclear war still remembers the way the whole world held its breath as John Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev struggled with the issue of Soviet missiles in Cuba. It may seem like ancient history to people under the age of around fifty-five, but it remains burned in the memories of their elders, just as the memories of September 11, 2001 are indelible for today’s generations. That is why the current offering of the American Century Theater is so compelling. It is a docudrama of the first order, a quality piece of theater that, at the same time, is a way to recapture the emotions of a moment now long past and to examine events that de- termined the futures of so many millions. Jon Townson plays a youthful John Kennedy Cast from left to right: John Tweel as Robert opposite Kim-Scott Miller, whose more senior Kennedy, Brian Razzino as Andrei Gromyko, John Khrushchev is a revelation. So many people Townsend as John Kennedy and Kim-Scott Miller know so much about JFK (or at least think as Nikita Khrushchev. they do) that he’s a familiar quantity even now, half a century after his rise to political promi- nence. Khrushchev, on the other hand, is a distant the stage where Khrushchev’s office is located, he’s memory. For most, the image of him banging his shoe Soviet Ambassador Dobrynin and Marshal on the table at the United Nations may be all that is Malinovsky. In all roles, he takes full advantage of known of the man besides the fact that he was the the opportunity to deliver sharp lines in striking situ- Soviet leader during the tense days of October, 1962. ations. Miller provides a fully Playwright Robert M. McElwaine fleshed-out portrait of built this tense drama on the public Khrushchev as a committed record, the many memoirs and histo- communist whose faith in his Where and When: ries that have been published and per- cause and the strength of his sonal interviews with many who were The American Century Theater’s pro- homeland is admirable. It is duction of “The Titans” plays through party to the events. He has crafted a a remarkable piece of acting, August 16 at Theatre Two in the chronological play that takes the turning a cartoonish memory Gunston Arts Center, 2700 South Lang events one step at a time from the first into an understandable per- Street. Performances are Thursday - Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. with mati- time Khrushchev and Kennedy met, son. nee performances Saturdays and which was before Kennedy was The play presents some of Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $23 - elected President, right on through the the people surrounding the $29. Call (703) 998-4555 or visit moment when the two — in the fa- www.americancentury.org. principals as well. John mous quote attributed to Secretary of Tweel captures Robert State Dean Rusk — went “eyeball to Kennedy’s ability to make a eyeball” and “the other guy blinked.” serious point with a flippant comment ,and, together (A superfluous final scene captures the reaction of La Petite Hairstylists with Townson, gives a fine rendition of the rapport Khrushchev to the news of the assassination of Presi- between the brothers. Brian Razzino is less success- dent Kennedy a mere 13 months after their confron- Beautiful Color & Perm ful turning Khrushchev’s advisor and sounding tation.) board, Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko, into The production has a no-nonsense, substantial feel Japanese Thermal something more than a functionary but the script to it under the efficient direction of Jack Marshal. It doesn’t give him a lot to work with. is an opportunity for some to revisit the emotions of Straightening It falls to the fifth member of the cast, William forty-five years ago and for others to grasp in human Aitken, to portray all the others on both sides of the terms a vivid moment in Cold War history. Pedicure & Manicure struggle. On the U.S. side, he is Adlai Stevenson, Waxing who delivered the famous “I am prepared to wait Brad Hathaway reviews theater in Virginia, Wash- until hell freezes over for an answer” speech at the ington, D.C., and Maryland as well as Broadway, and 1703 Belle View Blvd, Alex. United Nations, and Air Force General Curtis LeMay, edits Potomac Stages, a Web site covering theater in 703-765-4744 whose faith in the use of air power to prosecute the region (www.PotomacStages.com). He can be Ample free parking policy was clearly belligerent. On the other side of reached at [email protected].

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This year’s Irish Festival is on Saturday, Aug. 2 from noon-7 p.m. at Waterfront Park, near Prince Street. This photo is from last year’s event.

E-mail announcements to the Alexan- and 1792 City Hotel during the Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. dria Gazette Packet, summer season with costumed guides Children up to age 5 can bring lunch [email protected]. as you experience the tavern as and enjoy a short movie and stories. Photos and artwork are encouraged. patrons did more than 200 years ago Free. 703-971-0010. Deadline is Thursday at noon for the fol- before the advent of electricity. Tours Lunch Bunnies. Noon at Sherwood lowing week’s paper. Call Rebecca Halik are every Friday night, June Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. at 703-917-6407 with questions. through August, from 7 p.m. to 10 Children ages 1-5 can bring lunch p.m. Tickets are $5 per person ages 5 and enjoy stories. Free. 703-765- and up. Tours last approximately 30 3645. OTHER ITEMS minutes, with the last tour starting at 9:15 p.m. Call ahead to confirm tour The Alexandria Choral Society SATURDAY/AUG. 2 announces auditions for the Adult date. For more information, call 703- Lee District Nights. Chorus. Auditions will be held Aug. 5 838-4242 or visit 7:30 p.m. at from 6-9 p.m. and Aug. 9 from 11 www.gadsbystavern.org. Hayfield Elementary School, 7633 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Aldersgate United Telegraph Road. Hear SingCo Methodist Church, 1301 Collingwood On Mondays, Aug. 25, Sept. 29, Oct. 27, Rhythm Orchestra perform. Free. Road. Sign up for an audition time at and Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. Green Spring 703-324-SHOW (7469). Family The Fruits of Summer: Tomatoes www.AlexChoralSociety.org. If you Gardens will be having Story Time and Peppers. have any questions about the for children of all ages 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at audition process, e-mail where there will be stories and Green Springs Gardens, 4603 Green [email protected]. activities. Free. For more information Spring Road. Learn gardening secrets visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ from Cindy Brown, Green Spring gspg Horticulturist, and taste some ONGOING tomatoes and peppers. $18 for Children enter a world of fantasy and Adults. Visit www.faircounty.gov/ parks/gsgp Every Monday and Friday through Aug fables when costumed interpreters Gadsby’s Tavern Day. 1-5 p.m. at 11-15 and 18-22 Green Spring weave three tales together during Mount Vernon’s Gadsby’s Tavern, 134 N. Royal St. Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, outdoor Free. Take tours, dance and more. Alexandria will be having Butterfly storytelling session, “Once Upon a www.gadsbystavern.org or 703-838- Lab to teach children ages 6-12 to Time at Mount Vernon”, held every 4242. raise their own butterflies. $ 135 for Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. through Sept. 27 Railroad Days. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the students, includes supplies and light and 11:30 a.m. Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. snacks. Call 703-642-5173 to at the George Washington: Pioneer Browse through miniature towns, register. For more information visit Farmer site. “Once Upon at Time at valleys and more. Free. Hand-on www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gspg Mount Vernon” is included in regular Estate admission: adults, $13.00; Thomas the Tank engine area. www.alexandriahistory.org or 703- Every Tuesday and Thursday youth ages 6-11, $6.00; and children 838-4994. through October from 5- 8 p.m. at under 5 are admitted free. Visit Friendship Firehouse Festival. 9 Hotel Monaco Alexandria, enjoy www.mountvernon.org or 703-780- a.m.-2 p.m. at the firehouse, 100 Doggie Happy Hour. Enjoy doggie 2000. block S. Alfred St. Free. Look at treats and human treats. Historic Mount Vernon will have antique and modern fire equipment, booths, food and more. Now! Complete Print Editions On Sundays from noon-5 p.m., visit the special commemorative whiskey sets Aug. 4 Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. at Waterfront and see history- available for sale beginning ! Hayfield Elementary School, 7633 inspired performances near the The set includes a shot glass and a 50 Online! Telegraph Road. Hear music by Doug Torpedo Factory; do a “meet and mL bottle of whiskey consisting of 11 Bowles and His SingCo Rhythm greet” of early Alexandria residents different whiskey brands blended and The full print editions of all 18 Orchestra. Free. Visit and travelers near the Waterfront aged at Mount Vernon in 2005. The www.singcomusic.com or 301-927- Connection Newspapers are and lower King Street. Free. Visit gift sets are $25 and are available for 0133. www.historicalexandria.org for more. purchase in person with a valid ID at now available on our Web Site the Shops at Mount Vernon or George Fruits of Summer: Tomatoes and Peppers. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Green in PDF format, page by page, On Saturdays through Aug. 16 from Washington’s Distillery. Visit Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring 1-3 p.m., children ages 8-12 years www.mountvernon.org or 703-780- identical to our weekly Road. Learn how to grow tomatoes can learn how to create a garden 2000. from a local horticulturist. $18/ with hands-on activities and will be newsprint editions, including person. Register at 703-642-5173. able to grow a garden. $10/student. print advertising. Go to FRIDAY/AUG. 1 Martial Arts: Family Affair. 11 a.m. At Green Spring Garden, 4603 Green Mount Vernon Nights at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Spring Road. To register, 703-642- . Listen to a www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Landsdowne Centre. All ages can 5173. variety of music at 7:30 p.m. on Friday nights at Grist Mill Park, 4710 enjoy demonstrations and more. NS and click on “Print Editions.” INT EDITIO Free. 703-339-4610. PPRINTR EDITIONS See Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Mount Vernon Memorial Highway. Royal St., in a whole new light – Free. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ parks/performances for more.’ See Calendar, Page 22 M lantern light. Tour the 1785 tavern Friday Flicks. Noon at John Marshall www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 31 - August 6, 2008 ❖ 21 Calendar Catch The Best At From Page 21 Road. Children ages 13-23 months information visit The Village Wharf www.faircounty.gov/parks/gsgp Housewarming 1753. Noon-4 p.m. at can enjoy songs and stories. Free. Music Performance. Dagmar and The • Carlyle House Historic Park, 121 N. 703-768-6700. Ph: 703-765-0661 Fax: 703-765-6761 Martha’s Movie Madness. Seductones will perform at 7 p.m. at Fairfax St. Enjoy moving day and the 2 p.m. at Fort Ward Park, 4301 West Braddock birth of John and Sarah Carlyle’s son. Martha Washington Library, 6614 Road. Free. 703-883-4686. Breakfast: Mon - Sat 7-12 Free. 703-549-2997. Fort Hunt Road. Children ages 6-12 Theatre Performance. Morningstar Irish Festival. Noon-7 p.m. at can enjoy film and popcorn. Free. Productions presents “Cheaper by the Specials: Mon - Dinner 12oz Prime Rib $14.95 Waterfront Park, 1A Prince St. 703-768-6700. Dozen” at 7 p.m. at Plymouth Haven Celebrate with everything Irish Baptist Church, 8523 Fort Hunt Tues -”Burger Nite” 8oz Burger 1/2 Price including food, music and more. WEDNESDAY/AUG. 6 Road. $7/adult; $4/child, senior or Free. Visit www.alexandriava.gov or Music Performance student. 703-577-3966. Wed: Ladies Nite - Red Hats Welcomed 703-838-4844. . 7:30 p.m. at Lee District Park Amphitheater, 6601 Garden Stroll and Tea. 9 a.m. – 11 Ample Free Parking Hours: Mon. - Thur. 7am - 10:30pm Telegraph Road. Hear Citizen a.m. at Green Springs Gardens, 4603 7966 Fort Hunt Road Fri. - Sat. 7am - 1:30pm SUNDAY/AUG. 3 perform. Free. 703-922-9841. Green Spring Road. Take a relaxing Benefit Concert stroll though the gardens and enjoy a Railroad Days. 1-5 p.m. at the . 6:30 p.m. at Mount Alexandria, VA 22308 Sun. 11am - 10:30pm tea at the Historic House. Individuals Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Vernon Presbyterian Church, 2001 and groups are welcomed. $25 for www.thevillagewharf.com Browse through miniature towns, Sherwood Hall Lane. Bring canned or individuals For more information valleys and more. Free. Hand-on nonperishable food to benefit UCM. visit www.faircounty.gov/parks/gsgp Thomas the Tank engine area. www.mvpconline.org or 703-765- Theatre Performance. 7:30 p.m. at www.alexandriahistory.org or 703- 6118. Anime Night. Plymouth Haven Baptist Church, 838-4994. 6 p.m. at John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. 8523 Fort Hunt Road. See “Cheaper Children ages 13-18 can watch anime by the Dozen.” $7/adult; $4/child. MONDAY/AUG. 4 and discuss favorites. Free. 703-971- 703-577-3966. Book Discussion. 12:15 p.m. at What’s the Matter? 10:30 a.m. at 0010. Enjoy a Cozy Candlelit Dinner Day at the Beach. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Martha Washington Library, 6614 2:30 p.m. at Landsdowne Centre. Adults discuss Fort Hunt Road. Children ages 6-12 Kingstowne Library, 6500 “The Finest Lebanese Cuisine” “Ciao America” by Beppe Severignini. can learn about fizz, foam and flash. Landsdowne Centre. Children ages 6- Free. 703-339-4610. 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T.C. Williams’ class of 1998 is holding its 10-year high school Funeral & Cremation reunion on Saturday, Aug. 2 at the Academic Boosters Elect Leaders Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge Ron Fitzsimmons has been elected president of Mount Services in Arlington. For details, call 1-800- Vernon High School’s Academic Boosters Corporation (ABC) for 655-7971 or go to the 2008-2009 school year. He is joined by Gayle Wood, first vice www.GreatReunions.com. president; Jill Carrick, second vice president; Meg Knemeyer, trea- surer; and Tara Whitworth, secretary. Morningstar Productions A non-profit organization founded in 1985, ABC’s mission is presents “Cheaper By The Dozen” to enhance the school’s academic environment, according to Aug. 7-9 at Plymouth Haven Bap- Fitzsimmons. Composed of parents, students, teachers and ad- tist Church. Showtimes are Aug. 7 ministrators, one of ABC’s most popular initiatives is the Teacher at 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Grant Program, which provides money to teachers and adminis- and Aug. 9 at 7:30 p.m., with a trators for various projects that might otherwise go unfunded. matinee at 2 p.m. Cost is adults/$7 “This is going to be another tough budget year for the school and seniors/Children/$4. The and we hope to raise even more money to supplement the fine church is located at 8523 Fort Hunt work of our teachers,” said Fitzsimmons. Jefferson Funeral Chapel Road, Alexandria. Contact Gina 5755 Castlewellan Drive, Alexandria, VA 22315 Smithers at [email protected] or 703-577-3966. cine), National Merit University of students have won Merit Scholar- 703-971-7400 Oklahoma scholarship. ship awards in 2008. Lauren Cook of Alexandria ❖ Rathna Ramamurthi of • Local Family OwnedOperated. was named to the Dean’s List at St. TJHSST (law), National Merit New Community and Recreation • Convenient to Neighborhoods. Olaf College for spring semester of York University scholarship. Services’ Teen Services Divi- • New Facility/ Full Service Funeral Home the 2007-08 academic year. The ❖ Melanie Szwajkowski of sion is offering five summer camps Dean’s list recognizes St. Olaf stu- TJHSST (law), National Merit for Teens. While basically free, at- with Traditional Chapel and Large dents with a semester grade point Northwestern University scholar- tending teens will need to provide Visitation Rooms. average of 3.75 or higher on a 4- ship. their own lunch and there is a • Substantial Savings without Sacrificing the point scale. Lauren is the daughter ❖ Cayla Wallwork of TJHSST small fee for field trips. The camps Quality of Caring Service. of Mr. and Mrs. Steven W. Cook of (chemistry), National Merit New run now through Aug. 7, running • Courtliest and Professional Caring Staff. Alexandria. York University scholarship. from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Ten- College-sponsored Merit Scholar- tative sites are at the following Some 14 Fairfax County ships provide between $500 and middle schools — Poe, Hughes, Please call for your free brochure Public Schools graduates from $2,000 annually for up to four years Liberty, Irving and either Sandburg the class of 2008 were named win- of undergraduate study at the insti- or Twain. Each camp is limited at no obligation to you. ners of college-sponsored scholar- tution financing the scholarship. to 60 participants. Call 703-324- ships by the National Merit Schol- Nationwide, approximately 8,300 TEEN (8336), TTY 711. arship Corporation (NMSC). 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GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH…703-548-1808 ALEXANDRIA CHURCH OF GOD...703-548-5084 b call Karen at: (703) 917-6468 Geoffrey Miller of TJHSST (medi- b www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 31 - August 6, 2008 ❖ 23 News Foreclosure Hot Spots on Route 1 From Page 1 decline. Banks are not necessar- Route 1 corridor, known lo- Foreclosures ily good at property mainte- cally at “The Highway,” from the The greatest number of foreclo- nance. They are letting some of Capital Beltway to Lorton. It en- sures in southeastern Fairfax County them just deteriorate,” he said. compasses portions of both for the period March 1, 2007 to “I may start carrying a face Mount Vernon and Lee Districts. February 28, 2008 according to COG masks when going into some of were in the following areas: However, most of the downturn these properties. One I went into is on the western side of the cor- Mount Vernon/Lee districts: 438 recently, an entire basement wall ridor in Lee District with rela- Springfield: 228 was covered with mold,” tively little in Mount Vernon Dis- Lorton: 101 Dougherty said. trict on the eastern side. “Many of the properties look One of the maps included in the COG report shows like someone had just given up and moved out. In a heavy concentration of foreclosures situated in the Fact, some were being improved and the work just area from Hybla Valley in the north to the edge of stopped. They probably ran out of money,” he said. Fort Belvoir in the south. And, by far, the greatest “Many of the buyers who are interested in these number of these properties are condominiums. In homes seem to be first time buyers. They are prima- several cases entire buildings have gone into fore- rily younger couples,” Dougherty said. closure. “Obviously, the foreclosures are primarily impact- THERE ARE OTHER factors affecting the housing 1-866-579-8009 ing two primary groups. Those who have a lower situation as well. income than the overall economy and those that took The price of gasoline is definitely impacting the on mortgages that they could not afford in the first decision making process of home buying — how far place,” said Lee District Supervisor Jeffrey McKay. people have to drive. Being close in, such as Mount “Although there are some groups of new housing Vernon and Lee districts, is viewed as a definite plus in certain areas that have been hit by the foreclo- by many potential home buyers, according to COG. sure situation, many of the homes in Lee District are Many of the homes now in foreclosure were sold older, smaller homes that were viewed as starter on the subprime model to immigrants who may not “The only way to make sure people homes,” he said. have fully comprehended the economic realities of That fact became obvious by driving through the their mortgage. This combined with the crackdown, you agree with can speak is to area of Lee District bordering the Route 1 corridor in some areas, on illegal immigrants has exacerbated with the greatest number of foreclosures. In survey- a deteriorating phenomenon. support the rights of people you ing 12 single family and townhouse properties, iden- However, in the case of BRAC and the projected don’t agree with.” —Eleanor Holmes Norton tified as foreclosed in a 22 page property listing sup- estimate of 19,000 plus incoming personnel, this porting the COG report, none was a new home and entire scenario may prove to be a plus for Prince most were single story homes. William County, one of the highest foreclosure juris- However, none was identified on the sign outside dictions in the metropolitan area. It has been specu- How to Get Your Mount Vernon as a foreclosed or bank owned home. Those identi- lated from BRAC’s inception that many incoming fication had been removed. Each had only a regular personnel would move to Prince William County People, Event and Business News real estate company sign near the curb stating “For rather than Fairfax County due to lower home prices. Sale.” With an estimated 6,000 to 7,500 homes now in into the Mount Vernon Gazette Also none of the homes surveyed were boarded foreclosure in Prince William County, coupled with up or had an unkempt appearance, both of which, its proximity to Fort Belvoir, that predicted prefer- Business Notes • Business People • People Page as pointed out by the COG report can lead to unde- ence for Prince William over Fairfax county could The Mount Vernon Gazette contains notes and news briefs sirable results. “If homes are boarded up that can become even more attractive to many incoming BRAC about local businesses, people and events every week. While we present a variety of problems,” said Mount Vernon personnel. It could change the entire foreclosure cannot guarantee that every person, business or event about which District Supervisor Gerald Hyland. equation in favor of Prince William County in juxta- we receive information will appear in the paper, here is the “Fortunately, in Mount Vernon District we have not position to Fairfax County. information we need for your news to be considered. We welcome been as adversely affected as other areas. The main photographs of successful, recent events and people whose In recent weeks the sale of existing homes has be- challenge is finding ways to assist people to stay in accomplishments or awards are submitted. Be sure everyone in the gun to increase in Prince William County compared photograph is identified. their homes. That’s what we are attempting to do at to the same period in 2007. However, there is no in- What is News? Awards; community service; celebrations; the Board of Supervisors,” he said. dication of whether or not the new owners are con- anniversaries; obituaries; career promotions; new initiatives; major nected to the BRAC. accomplishments; new locations; special events such as: scouting THIS FORECLOSURE cycle is different from oth- Assessing the overall economic picture before the award ceremonies; nonprofit fundraisers; concerts; exhibits and ers, according to Steve Dougherty, a ReMax real es- Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce in March shows; classes; seminars; book signings; youth sports notices, tate agent whose territory includes the Route 1 cor- 2008, John McClain, director, Center for Regional activities and awards; service club notices; religious notices, etc. ridor. There doesn’t seem to be the anger that nor- Analysis, George Mason University, speaking on the Your release must include: mally goes with being foreclosed, according to topic, “Washington Area Economic Outlook,” cau- • Name of Person, and Business, Organization or Event Dougherty. tioned his audience, “Things are not always what they • Address of the Business, Organization or Event “Before, when someone lost their home to fore- seem. We have to be careful about perceptions.” • Day of the Week, Date and Time of Event closure, in many cases, they would deliberately dam- Whether the nation was in a recession at that time age the property before leaving. We aren’t seeing • Name and Phone Number for More Information or fast approaching one would not be known until that now. There doesn’t seem to be the same level of all the figures are in about this time — midway • Three Paragraphs Describing Your News…Who, What, emotion as in previous foreclosures” he said. through the year. And, that evaluation will include a Where, When and Why “Many of the foreclosures now seem to be people variety of benchmarks ranging from oil to food to Please submit your calendar information at least two weeks before who figured they would be in the property two years housing, according to McClain. your event. Clear photographs from similar previous events are or less. They seem to have known they couldn’t af- Looking ahead from now to 2011 McClain identi- always welcome. All events should be open to the public. We give ford a mortgage rate increase and treated the home fied five key economic indicators to watch: consumer first priority to free events. Send listings to: more as a two year rental than an ownership,” spending; a shortage of qualified workers; oil prices; Mount Vernon Gazette Calendar, Dougherty said. an increase or decrease in federal spending; and 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102. However many of the foreclosed properties are de- changing strengths and weaknesses in the real es- Or Fax to 703-917-0991. For more information, teriorating and that is exacerbating the neighbor- call 703-917-6444. tate market. hood situation, according to Dougherty. One of the As COG stated, “The Washington, DC region ulti- biggest problems is mold forming on the walls of mately will emerge from this foreclosure crisis, in www.connectionnewspapers.com the basements. large part due to its resilient economy. The regional “In many cases, banks are letting the properties economy is fundamentally strong.” 24 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 31 - August 6, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Join us for the 2008 Slower Is Faster From Page 1 speed limit several miles before the congestion thus allowing traffic to filter out rather than continue to gridlock. Known as the “Go with the Flow” Variable Speed Limit Sys- tem, this procedure, hopefully, will keep traffic moving rather than sitting. “At least that’s the theory,” John Eckert, Renaissance Technologies, Inc., explains said Ronaldo T. “Nick” Nicholson, the visual monitoring operations center that will over- VDOT Wilson Bridge project man- see the new Variable Traffic Improvement System. ager and regional transportation program director, introducing the experimental VSL seven mile portion of I-95 between the Springfield system at a press conference July 24. Interchange and the Maryland shore. When conges- “VSL has proven successful in Europe, moving driv- tion begins to build, the VSL system will offer cur- ers with greater efficiency and safety. Implementing rent delay-time estimates on the strategically placed VSL at the Telegraph Road Interchange promises to highway signs, according to VDOT’s plan. ease the way for travelers during construction and A new “Go with the Flow/Stay In the Know” sec- will serve as an excellent test bed for possible de- tion on the bridge project Web site, ployment elsewhere,” Nicholson said. www.wilsonbridge.com, will inform motorists prior However, he readily admitted this was an “experi- to departure about real-time travel speeds via a color- ment,” not only in the use of the technology but also coded map, estimated delay times and other infor- in trying to change the driving mentality of regional mation to aide travelers in making route decisions. motorists. That, he conceded, may prove more of a This system is “adaptive” in that it responds to real- challenge than implementing the technology. time data in making adjustments to speed limits. Most “We are trying to change the habit of drivers rush- other VSL systems are “time of day” systems, they ing to the front of a back up when they see a lane meter traffic speeds at pre-specified times of day loss coming up. If we can change that habit there when volume typically increases. will be fewer crashes and both the drivers and our Under this system the speed limit will change in construction workers will be safer,” he said. five to 10 mile per hour increments. Once changed, Nicholson also admitted, “This is the most urban the speed limit will not change until at least 20 min- setting in which this technology has been tried. We utes have elapsed, according to the VDOT plan. decided to apply it to this project to see if we can re- educate area motorists on how to drive through this CONTROL CENTER OPERATION responsibilities, construction corridor.” emanating from the WWB Project headquarters, will Using a funnel and a cup of rice, John Undeland, include: automated speed limit posting; police noti- WWB Project spokesperson, demonstrated the VSL fication of speed limit changes who will then enforce concept. “If I pour all the rice into the funnel at once the new speed limit five minutes after the change, it clogs up and nothing gets through. But, if I pour sharing information with VDOT’s Smart Traffic Cen- the rice slowly the grains pass through quickly,” he ter; and collecting data to share with the Virginia said. Transportation Research Council to evaluate VSL ef- “We are trying to avoid instant gridlock. The ulti- fectiveness and implementation mate pay off will be that traffic will get through the Instituting the $3 million VSL system is seen as an construction area faster and safer,” Undeland said. opportunity to provide active traffic management in The safer part involves the Project’s partners in this a very congested work zone and enhance safety for experiment — the Virginia State Police as well Mary- motorists by reducing the potential of rear-end type land State Police and Alexandria and Fairfax County collisions and overall traffic at any given moment in police. They will be enforcing the changing speed a work zone. The cost includes hardware, software, limits. installation, training and operations support. “VSL has the potential to move traffic effectively The system is leased and maintained by the pro- and safely — but only if drivers comply. Posted vary- vider, Renaissance Technologies, Inc., ing speed limits will be strictly enforced by officers Mechanicsburg, PA., for two years, with the option working within the VSL zones. But we will not be to renew for a longer period or to purchase the sys- operating speed traps,” said Lt. Eric Reiley, Virginia tem, according to VDOT. Reach Your Community State Police. But, the greatest VSL challenge will be changing motorists’ mindset, according to Undeland, who em- You Can Have a Successful THE VSL SYSTEM will be used only during tem- phasized the need for Project and community infor- porary lane closures and will not be operative dur- mation outreach. “This won’t work unless the mo- Advertising Program that ing inclement weather, recurring congestion, an in- torists comply,” he said. cident management situation or peak hours of traf- “We need them to understand this system will ac- itsInto fic, according to an explanatory presentation by tually get them to their destination faster and safer. F Nicholson. We are also getting the word out on this up and down Your Advertising Budget. The minimum speed reduction will be to 35 miles the eastern seaboard because we know we are not per hour. It will be announced to motorists through only dealing with local drivers,” Undeland said. a series of signs well before the point of congestion, “We see this as a unique opportunity to manage according to Marcelino Romero, VSL operations chief. traffic since all the major Northern Virginia highway “We will also have overhead flashing signs to draw projects are now underway. VDOT really jumped at motorists’ attention,” he said. the opportunity to implement this technology as a 703-838-0302 Drivers will be informed of varying speed limits way of increasing safety for everyone,” Nicholson www.connectionnewspapers.com through changeable highway signs posted along the said. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 31 - August 6, 2008 ❖ 25 Sports Wilson Plays in U.S. Junior Amateur Virginia downs Carolinas team behind strong local showings. Photos Courtesy of Mich

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Courtesy of Kara Spence orrest Wilson, an Alexandria resident, played in the 2008 United FStates Junior Amateur Champion ship on July 21-26. While he didn’t make it into match play, he certainly en- ael K. Bohn joyed himself. “It was the greatest golf experience of my life,” he said after returning home from Shoal Creek Golf Club in Birmingham, Ala. “I thought I played pretty solid,” he said, The 24-member Virginia team won the 52nd annual Virginia-Carolinas “but putting, my caddie, and the course women’s team matches —its fifth victory in the last six meetings. length were the biggest problems. I used one of Shoal Creek’s regular caddies and I Forrest’s two medal rounds. The family lives at Four Streams in Bealsville, Md. “Steve took his advice on the greens, which were in the Mount Vernon area of Alexandria. worked on my set-up and posture, and also fast. Looking back, that was a mistake. I At a sectional qualifier at the Naval Acad- had me make my swing plane more verti- should have trusted my own reads.” Alexandria’s Forrest Wilson, 16, emy golf course on June 17, Wilson earned cal.” The caddie arrived late with Wilson’s recently played in the national his way into the championship field. He shot clubs for second-round tee time, costing the junior golf championship. 74-71-145 to tie for medalist honors, and SIX NORTHERN VIRGINIA players con- player an immediate two-stroke penalty. finished five strokes ahead of Brinson tributed to the Commonwealth’s victory “He also dropped a club in a hazard that “Also, I was amazed at the talent of some of Paolini, winner of the 2007 Virginia Junior over a combined North and South Carolina day. That was another two strokes. The two the players. A lot of them already have spon- and 2008 Virginia Amateur. golf team July 21-23 in Myrtle Beach, S.C. penalties sort of threw me off.” sors and get free equipment.” The atmo- Virginia won with a 55.5-43.5 margin at The The USGA set up the course at a pro-level sphere and player perks impressed Wilson Wilson played well during the 2007 high Dunes Golf and Beach Club. Springfield’s 7,251 yards for the event, which was open as well—brand new Titleist ProV1s on the school season last fall, but did not finish Mimi Hoffman was the team’s playing cap- to boys under eighteen with handicaps 6.4 practice range, private player locker room, high in district and region individual com- tain during the three-round tournament. and under. “It was a long, hard course,” free Smoothies and food, free housing in petition. He credits his dramatically im- Alexandria residents Linda DiVall (6.5 Wilson said. “I had to hit driver and 3-wood private homes. “It was the real deal. I felt proved play on maintaining a positive atti- points) and Shelley Savage (6) paced the into some of the par 4s. Worse, the Bermuda like a pro on the PGA Tour.” tude on the course, and two lessons with local contingent in two four-ball rounds and grass rough was five or six inches deep. It Forrest and his father Scott, a wealth PGA professional Steve Bosdosh. One of one of captain’s choice (scramble). Joan just grabbed the ball.” management advisor, drove to Alabama in Golf Magazine’s top one hundred instruc- Gardner (Alexandria), Susan Podolsky (Al- “I really learned a lot about champion- time for the practice rounds. His mother, tors in America, Bosdosh schools many of exandria), and Kay Tyler (Springfield) also ship golf, though,” Wilson acknowledged. Linda, and sister Elizabeth flew down for the top area juniors at the Member’s Club contributed points.

Sports Briefs Post 24 Loses in Cardinal AAA Girls Team Mount Vernon First Round After winning eight games to acquire the Hires New Girls seventh seed in the American Legion District Wins Florida Tournament 17 tournament, Alexandria Post 24 dropped Basketball Coach its single-elimination play-in game on July Terry Henderson, a former boys junior 24. Alexandria Post 129 ousted Post 24 with he Cardinal AAU Junior Division runner-up in the same national tournament varsity coach and varsity assistant has been a 7-6 victory, before bowing out in the first hired as the varsity girls basketball coach at round on Saturday. girls recently won the Youth Bas- last years as 15-year-olds. Two AAU seasons T Mount Vernon, according to reports. The tournament championship game is ketball of America (YBOA) Na- ago, the girls have also finished as runner- Henderson replaces Dwight Trimmer, a scheduled for Friday at 7 p.m. at Lake tional Championship in Polk County, Fla. up in a Division II national tournament. former two-time state championship winner Braddock and a possible winner-take-all The Mount Vernon-based Cardinal AAU club The Cardinal team concluded the AAU at Robinson who resigned after the season. game would be Saturday at 7 p.m.. The win- Trimmer coached for only one season, re- ner advances to the state tournament in defeated the Georgia Blue Heat, 59-45, in season, which runs throughout the spring placing Kenny Farmer for the 2007-2008 Stuarts Draft, Va. the championship game on July 10. and summer, with a 53-17 record. During season. Earlier this month, Post 24 was repre- Coached by former Mount Vernon girls the past three seasons, they have a com- Trimmer led the Majors to the district title sented by pitcher/centerfielder Basil Badley coach Stan King and assistant Carroll bined record of 165-40. game, only to be upended Edison, 77-61, in (Mount Vernon), in the league’s all-star the Lady Eagles’ fifth straight National Dis- game. Up the road, Post 129 had four play- Payton, the team, comprised of 16 and 17- The roster consisted of players almost trict title. Mount Vernon, led by a core of ers in the all-star game Pitcher/shortstop year-olds, went undefeated throughout the exclusively from the Northern Region. underclassmen dropped the opening round John Roberston and T.C. Williams’ Marc five day tournament. Yorktown’s Charity, Lee’s Patricia and game in the Northern Region Tournament to Grosser, Pike Brynildsen and Sam Alexander Tracy King, an all-district standout for Priscilla Moseh both played, along with eventual finalist W.T. Woodson at home. were the Post 129 stars. Mount Vernon last season and the daugh- Edison’s Brittney Speller, Meagan Chesley, The Majors ended the season with a 15-10 Post 129, comprised of players from record, a three-win improvement from the Bishop Ireton, T.C. Williams and St. ter of the head coach, was named the Ayrielle LeGrande and Ashley Potts. 2006-2007 season. It was the second time Stephens’s & St. Agnes finished eighth in the tournament’s most valuable player. Her high Locally, West Potomac’s Kiara Artis played, since 2004 that the Majors had eclipsed the league standings with a 12-17 record. Post 15-win mark. 24, comprised of players from Hayfield, school teammate, Janae Jackson and Paul as did Jackson and King. Henderson becomes a head coach for the Edison, Mount Vernon and West Potomac, VI’s Jalinda Venable were selected to the Mountain View’s Abrishiel Lockett and first time. He spent two previous seasons as finished 8-20, good enough for ninth in the all-tournament team, while point guard Venable were the only players not from a boys varsity assistant at Edison before trans- 10-team league. LaNia Charity, from Yorktown, was honored Northern Region school. ferring to Mount Vernon last season. —Eric J. Gilmore with the Hustle Award. The core of the Cardinal team finished as —Eric J. Gilmore —Eric J. Gilmore

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Swimmers race in the 50 Meter Freestyle during the NVSL District meet at Lee- Graham pool on July 26.

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Local pools compete Reanna Dona, and Dale Lescher, also fin- at districts, ready for ished fourth (2:14.86). IN THE NVSL diving meet, Mansion all-star meet. House’s Jim Kuhn won the senior boys division title, while Kaylyn Krzmien (Senior he Northern Virginia Swim Girls), Ian Thompson and Luke Cochran League (NVSL) held their divi- (freshmen boys) and Hailey Fisher (fresh- T sion championship meets on man girls) qualified for the upcoming all- July 26, with various Mount star meet, which will be held on Aug. 3 at Vernon and Alexandria-based swimmers. the Dunn Loring Pool. Matthew Kuhlik of the Chesterbrook Swim Team competes in the 50 qualifying for the upcoming all-star meet. Divers competed in the following four age Meter Freestyle. The NVSL also hosted divers from 47 teams groups, with freshmen (10-and-under) , in the league’s Division 8 championships, juniors (11-12), intermediates (13-14) and which included first-place showings from seniors (15-18). divers at Mansion House in Division 2, In Division 4, Hayfield Farm’s Eliot Hayfield Farm in Division 3, and Stratford Barnhart (intermediate boys) was the lone The Mount Recreation Association in Division 7. winner and automatic all-star qualifier. Vernon-area Three swimmers set various NVSL records Anise Muir (junior girls) and Kelly Kalkus Riverside — recorded over a 53-year period — at the (intermediate girls) both finished in third Gardens meets. place and are all-star alternates. Tsunami In the Division 10 Championships at In the Division 7 meet, Stratford’s Louis coaches Mosby Woods, Janet Hu swam the 11-12 Litchford set a new intermediate boys stan- celebrate girls 100-meter individual medley (1:07.81), dard with a 129.95 score. Marina Endahl their NVSL breaking the former record of 1:07.93 set (freshmen girls) and Colleen O’Hara (inter- Division 10 by Ashley Danner of Cottontail in 2003. The mediate girls) both finished second in their co-champion- record was Hu’s 13th NVSL record. age categories and will head to Dunn ship trophy. In the Division 2 meet at Tuckahoe, Eva Loring, while Monica Thompson (freshmen Greene swam the 13-14 girls 50-meter back- girls), Ian Thompson (junior boys) and stroke in a new record time of 30.59. Greene Jillian Kelly (intermediate girls) all finished bettered the former record of 30.64 set in in third and are all-star alternates. Courtesy of Delia Sullivan 2003 by Katy Hinkle of Donaldson Run. A little while later at Tuckahoe, Sean Fletcher swam FORMER HOLLIN MEADOWS swimmer the 15-18 boys 50-meter butterfly in 25.28 Chad Chadbourn, a 2006 Mary Washing- breaking his own record time of 25.49 that ton College graduate met Jenna Balkus, a he established earlier this year on June 28th. graduate of the College of William & Mary, /Gazette In the Division 9 Championships at who swam for the Hiddenbrook Hurricanes A swimmer Walden Glen, Elizabeth Hall of Poplar Tree while both were serving for the Peace Corps. competes swam the 15-18 girls 50-meter butterfly in So the NVSL alums spent three days in the 50 a time of 28.94, tying the record set by Mary teaching children swimming techniques in Meter

Quinn of Forest Hollow in 1984. the small community of Buenos Aires, Costa Robbie Hammer Freestyle Locally, the Waynewood Dolphins sent six Rica. Chadbourn and Balkus recently orga- during the teams to the recent All-Star Relays on July nized a swim camp for 7-12 year-olds dur- Northern 16. The girls 8-and-under medley relay of ing the annual school vacation. With the Virginia Abigail Grillo, Haleigh Hopper, Jenna Mar- help of six Peace Corps volunteers, the by Photo Swimming tin and Meaghan Corridon finished fourth, Northern Virginia natives taught basic League as did the 8-and-under girls freestyle relay. aquatic skills to 50-plus youth in the small District Nicole Alderman, Martin, Grillo and Hop- town, approximately six miles from Puerto meet at per were included on the freestyle team. Limon and the Atlantic Ocean. Lee-Gra- The girls 13-14 medley relay, comprised ham pool of Brittany Alderman, Samantha Clifford, —Eric J. Gilmore on July 26.

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