’s Hometown Newspaper • A Connection Newspaper April 26, 2012 Historic To Open at Last n Saturday, Hybla Valley villa to become OApril 21, the Fairfax County’s newest public park. first Power of Pink Debutante Ball was held in the Gunston Gym By Michael Lee Pope at West Potomac High The Gazette Ribbon Cutting School. The Power of On Saturday, May 19, officials from Pink is a young women’s the Fairfax County Park Authority will fter decades of waiting, conduct a ribbon cutting for Historic mentoring program. Historic Huntley will fi- Huntley at 2:30 p.m. The site will be Anally open its doors to open for tours from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. the public next month. Photos by Officials with the Fairfax County dusk every day. County officials Louise Krafft/ From right: West Potomac High School seniors Rebecca Park Authority are planning a May will also make the property avail- The Gazette Adams, Morgan Ramsay, Angelica Lewis and Brianna Boyd. 19 launch, a long-awaited open- able for rent, as long as the use is ing for a historic property built in determined appropriate. Educa- the 1820s by Alexandria Mayor tional programs will be offered . The old house throughout the year to schools, has been boarded up since being scouts and other groups. purchased by the Fairfax County “Buildings do talk,” said Hunt- Park Authority in 1989, when ley Meadows Park site manager county leaders set out to restore Carolyn Gamble in a 2005 inter- Rebecca the villa overlooking Hybla Valley. view. “When the Fairfax County Adams gets Since then, county voters have ap- Park Authority started investigat- some help proved two bond referendum bal- ing it, this house had a lot to say.” with her lot items worth $3 million. from “We are very excited,” said Judy RESTORATION of the property her mom, Pedersen, public information for included demolition of additions Aisha, and the park authority. “It’s been a re- that were not part of the original classmates. ally long time coming.” structure, presenting the house as The house will be open for pub- it appeared in the 1820s. The in- lic tours every Saturday through terior was renovated to provide November, and the grounds of the property will be open dawn to See Hybla Valley, Page 7

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Photo by Sylvain Richard Ian Roberts, back left, chairman of this year’s Mount Vernon/VIC CROP Hunger Walk on May 6, checks out this year’s CROP T-shirts with young people from St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 8531 Riverside Road, Alexan- dria, site of this year’s walk. Wynne Kelch, back right, a St. Aidan’s Walk The Stratford Landing Elementary School’s 5th grade Odyssey of the captain and pictured with her husband Greg, helps rally all of the Mount Mind team members are Nicholas Greve, Rhys Shallbetter, Lukas Vernon walkers for major fundraising support. Brokamp, Lindsay Johnson, Jenna Mulvihill, Mary Bell, and Lily Penn. Join Mount Vernon CROP Walk

On Their Way to Iowa ecause they walk, we walk” is the local hunger-fighting initiatives. “The rest theme of the 32nd annual Church goes to countries where people have to walk tratford Landing Elementary The World Finals will be held at Iowa BWorld Services CROP Hunger miles a day to get their food, water, fuel or S School’s 5th grade Odyssey of State University from May 23-26. The team Walk on May 6. Sponsored by medical care,” said Stewart. the Mind team, coached by Terri will be one of hundreds of teams from area churches through Ven- Walkers on May 6 will return to Bell, has qualified to go to the World Fi- across the and from over 25 tures in Community (VIC) and St. Aidan’s for a celebration with nals in Ames, Iowa. Odyssey of the Mind countries throughout the world. It will cost starting at St. Aidan’s Episco- music, snacks and juices available is a creative problem-solving competition over $9,000 to finance the team’s registra- pal Church, 8531 Riverside for a donation, and T-shirts, hats, for students ages Kindergarten through tion costs, travel expenses and room and Road, Alexandria, the CROP and plants for sale. Last year’s college. The team worked on their prob- board over the 4-day competition. Walk winds through the local Mount Vernon CROP Walk lem in the category of Weird Science. The team members are Nicholas Greve, community for 1.5 miles. Regis- gleaned $18,000 for the cause. They came in first in their division at the Rhys Shallbetter, Lukas Brokamp, Lind- tration begins at 12:30 at St. Sponsor forms for walkers are regional competition, which was held at say Johnson, Jenna Mulvihill, Mary Bell, Aidan’s, and the Walk begins at available at local churches. West Potomac High School, and also and Lily Penn. They are in the process of 1:30. Funds can be raised by walk- came in first at the state finals in New- raising funds to help get them to Iowa. “Everyone is invited to partici- ing with sponsors, by sponsor- port News on April 14. The team was also If interested in donating, send checks, pate in the CROP Walk which ing someone else, by sponsor- the only team, out of 108 competing at made out to Stratford Landing PTA (with raises funds to end hunger at home ing work on-site on May 6, or by on-line the state level, that was given the Ranatra OM noted on the check), to Stratford and around the world,” according to St. gift giving at www.cropwalkonline.org , ref: Fusca award, which is presented to a Landing PTA, attn: Terri Bell (OM), 8484 Aidan’s Walk captains Eric Stewart and Mt. Vernon Walk. team that demonstrates exceptional cre- Riverside Road, Alexandria, VA 22308. Wynne Kelch. Twenty-five percent of the The CROP Walk is a program of Church ativity at the competition. All donations are tax deductible. funds raised stay in this community, assist- World Services, an interfaith response to di- ing UCM and New Hope Housing and other sasters around the world since 1947. Hybla Valley Villa To Become County’s Newest Public Park

From Page 1 interested in taking up the cause through the ’s where he could escape the hot sum- of restoring it. In 1998, they joined Save America’s Treasures program. mer days in Old Town. public access for cultural program- forces and created Friends of His- Huntley’s hilltop location takes ming. Three learning lab spaces toric Huntley. THE HOME MAY have been used advantage of cooling breezes and and public restrooms are now lo- “The place was being held to- as a summer vacation home by Photo by its subterranean icehouse — a cated in the basement. The main gether with fairy dust and chew- Mason, who was a grandson of “for- brick dome under the ground — level includes an exhibit room, two ing gum,” said Barbara Ballentine, gotten founder” . is naturally chilly. The terraced

interpretive rooms and a period- president of the friends group. Thomson Mason served on the Louise Krafft gardens must have offered a pic- of-significance room. “That’s why we are so excited to town council in Alexandria and his turesque environment to spend a “It’s a beautiful example of the see it now looking so spectacular.” involvement in local politics in- warm summer day. federal style because of its symme- In 1998, voters approved a park cluded five terms as mayor and No one is certain how Huntley try,” said J.G. Harrington, a mem- bond that funded the preservation three terms as justice of the peace. was used. Mason acquired the

ber of Friends of Historic Huntley and redevelopment of the property, An 1807 graduate of Princeton, /The Gazette property circa 1825. But the archi- during a recent open house at the which had been abandoned and Mason was a lawyer by profession. tectural evidence suggests that site. “The design could have come was falling apart. A master plan He was also a strong advocate in part of the house may have been from a pattern book or Mason was approved by the park author- the fight to separate Alexandria built before he acquired the prop- could have designed it himself.” ity board in 2002, when $1.2 mil- from the District of Columbia. Six erty. lion was appropriated for architec- months before his death in 1838, The surrounding farmland used BY THE 1990S, the house was tural and landscape reports, stud- he was named as the first judge of The ice well at Historic to grow corn, rye, wheat and oats falling apart. Vagrants were stop- ies and design. A 2008 park bond the new Criminal Court in the Dis- Huntley is much larger on the land which is now Huntley ping at the historic house and leav- funded $1.8 million to complete trict of Columbia. Although Mason’s than most houses of the Meadows Park. Personal property ing graffiti. The building had fallen the initial work started in 2002, and primary residence was on Orinoco era, an indication the tax records indicate that Mason into disuse and disrepair, its faded U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8) helped Street — a house known as house may have been used owned 20 slaves who worked at glory offering a promise for those secure an additional $100,000 — Huntley was a second residence for large-scale entertaining. Huntley. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 26- May 2, 2012 ❖ 3 Alexandria/Old Town 121 N. Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 703-549-8700 www.weichert.com Visit Us at Weichert.com for a full Listing of Properties. Landmark Mews/Alex. $535,500 3 BR, 3 full and 2 half bath. HUGE for a town house. About 3,500 sq. ft. 3 ENORMOUS MASTER SUITES EACH WITH WALK-IN CLOSETS. Upgraded baths and kitchen. Gleaming The Eclipse/Arlington $575,000 hardwoods. Close Alexandria $365,000 Sophisticated 2 BR, 2 BA condo with NEW WOOD FLOORS to I-395, D.C., 4 BR, 2 BA. Darling and private. This house is much bigger throughout! Desirable floor plan with split bedrooms for Landmark Mall. than it looks. Delightful detached house with tons of max privacy, balcony, floor-to-ceiling windows, gorgeous Luxury Living. personality. Gleaming Hardwoods on the main level. New kitchen & baths! On-site amenities include a 24-hr Harris 6316 stainless appliances. New subway tile in the kitchen. Freshly Teeter. Blocks to Crystal City, METRO & Potomac Yards. Manchester Way painted inside and out. Private deck with treed view. 3650 S. Glebe Road, Unit #542 Julie Hall 6401 Gentele Court Christine Garner 703-587-4855 703-786-3634 Julie Hall 703-786-3634

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Photos Contributed Photos Miller, Jennavieve Miller and Annabelle Miller return the ceremonial first pitches to start the FHYAA Girls Softball Spring to Dave Evans, Ilene Dranoff and Lee Harrington. Fort Hunt Softball Volunteers Honored

West Potomac softball when they get to high school. More than 450 attend “The event put on by FHYAA for the girls softball opening ceremonies. program really made the players feel special and ac- knowledged the coaches for the many hours of vol- unteer work they put in to our program,” said Miriam he Fort Hunt Youth Athletic Association Miller, assistant coach of a U12 and U18 team. “It (FHYAA) Girls Softball Program held its was great to see all the girls interact with each other Topening day ceremonies on Sunday, April throughout the day regardless of what league they 16 at Walt Whitman softball fields. More play in or what team they are on. Everyone looked than 450 players, coaches and family members at- like they had a great time, and the weather really tended the event. FHYAA has 154 girls signed up to cooperated, too.” play softball this season in three different leagues: The event was sponsored by the FHYAA softball U9, U12 and U18. program and was free to all participants. This year’s opening day ceremony included team In addition to all the softball activities, three vol- and individual player introductions, a feast of hot dogs unteers in the Fort Hunt community were honored and hamburgers, games and activities throughout the for their years of service to a local girl’s softball league day, a special visit from the West Potomac Varsity and with the Lifetime Volunteer Award. Ilene Dranoff, Junior Varsity softball teams and a recognition pro- commissioner; Lee Harrington, and Dave Evans have gram for three lifetime FHYAA softball volunteers. been a part of Fort Hunt Softball for over 15 years. West Potomac Varsity Head Coach Craig Maniglia “So many young women in the community have also spoke to all the players and reminded them that benefited from their contributions. We feel it im- many of today’s West Potomac players originally portant to recognize them in this manner,” said Cindy played in the FHYAA softball program. Manigilia also Jackson, 18U league manager. stressed the importance of practicing often and hav- Fort Hunt Softball is a fast pitch softball program ing fun and hoped to see many of the girls tryout for for girls ages 6 through 18.

Theresa Evans, Dave Evans, Ilene Dranoff and Lee Harrington were honored at Fort Hunt Softball Opening Day Ceremony.

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VPA Award for Journalistic Integrity and Winning Entries, Free digital edition delivered to your email box. Go to Community Service; plus 44 other awards. Mount Vernon Gazette connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe See a complete list of winners on page 14. NEWS DEPARTMENT: he Connection Newspapers was ing the Alexandria Gazette Packet, Mount To discuss ideas and concerns, awarded the Virginia Press Asso- Vernon Gazette and Centre View and Potomac Call: 703-778-9410 ❖ ciation Award for Journalistic In- Almanac, won 45 awards in all. Jeanne Theismann, e-mail: T 2nd place, Mount Vernon [email protected] tegrity and Community Service last The Alexandria Gazette Packet won 17 Saturday, April 21, “for exhaustive coverage awards. Gazette, Feature Story Steven Mauren Writing, 10th Anniver- Editor, 703-778-9415 of homelessness in the newspaper’s circulation The top award winner was Michael Lee Pope, [email protected] area.” The award was announced in Roanoke who won 12 awards including first place for sary of 9-11, Judges at the press association’s annual convention. government writing; health, science and envi- comments: Good job of Michael Lee Pope writing about the 10- Reporter, 703-615-0960 The public service entries were judged by ronmental writing; in-depth or investigative Jeanne [email protected] Robert Giles, former editor and publisher of reporting; breaking news and public safety year anniversary of 9/11 Theismann @MichaelLeePope — many stories were The Detroit News and the immediate past cu- writing. Jeanne Theismann rator of the Nieman Foundation. In addition to her work on the home- written, this was one of 703-778-9436 the better ones. Nice [email protected] Giles wrote of the Connection cover- Editorial less project, photographer Deb Cobb @TheismannMedia age: won individual first place awards for work. ❖ “Its stories gave voice to the home- photo illustration for a cover depicting Louise Krafft, 2nd Steve Hibbard place, Mount Vernon Associate Editor, 703-778-9412 less. Its stories effectively portrayed the plight a vampire; for an online slide show of [email protected] of the poor living in tents and other makeshift “wounded warriors at bat,” and for general Gazette, Picture Story or Essay, Graduation Day in Jon Roetman shelters. It reported on how poverty and news photo. Sports Editor, 703-224-3015 homelessness affects children. It examined the Bonnie Hobbs won two first place awards, the Mount Vernon [email protected] causes of homelessness and explained why one for education writing and one for feature District, Judges com- @jonroetman ments: Good variety of a people don’t have a place to live even when portfolio. Alex McVeigh won first place for in Louise Krafft Louise Krafft some have a job. It reported on the role of gov- depth or investigative reporting for his cover- regular event in the Photographer [email protected] ernment and groups that advocate for the poor. age of a land use issue in Great Falls. Montie community. ❖ It provided extensive lists of community orga- Martin won two first place awards, one for Michael Lee Pope, nizations with missions to help the poor and business writing, the other for personal ser- 2nd place, Mount Vernon ADVERTISING: Gazette, Business and For advertising information homeless, and told how individuals could vol- vice writing. e-mail: unteer. The Children’s Connection won an award Financial Writing [email protected] ❖ Michael Pope, 3rd “It invited knowledgeable citizens to contrib- and judges said it was a “simple and elegant Julie Ferrill ute guest editorials that offered perspectives idea showcasing children’s artwork, a great place, Mount Vernon Display Advertising, 703-778-9446 and fresh ideas for addressing the problems of way to attract young readers.” Gazette, In-Depth Or [email protected] Investigative Reporting homelessness.” While it is gratifying and fun to win awards, Helen Walutes The online component of the homeless it reflects our mission to tell the stories of the Michael Lee Display Advertising, 703-224-3028 [email protected] project also won first place in the multimedia local community. We welcome your ideas and Pope category. Edited by Michael O’Connell, the suggestions about what we should be cover- Andrea Smith Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 project included stories, video and photos by ing now. [email protected] Victoria Ross, Deb Cobb, Robbie Hammer, Mary Kimm, Read the Winners Bonnie Hobbs and Amber Healy. [email protected], Debbie Funk Many of the winning entries are posted at National Sales The Connection Newspapers group, includ- www.twitter.com/marykimm www.ConnectionNewspapers.com/ 703-778-9444 [email protected]

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By Scott A. Surovell per trip. For someone driving five are exercising feeble leadership to solve the Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm State Delegate (D-44) days per week, 50 weeks per year, problem. 703-778-9433 that totals over $1,000. The High I supported Senator Toddy Puller and her [email protected] voted against the final state Occupancy Toll (HOT) Lanes on the colleagues who objected to a budget lacking @MaryKimm budget last week because it fails Beltway will bring more tolls, plus Silver Line funding. The Silver Line will Editor in Chief I Steven Mauren to address our needs and re- the Governor has plans to bring HOT turbocharge the Northern Virginia economy. Art/Design: flects badly-skewed priorities. It was lanes from Fredericksburg to I-395. Commercial growth in the Dulles Corridor will Laurence Foong, John Heinly, an eventful two days in Richmond. For reference, a $0.25 gas tax generate real estate tax revenues which would John Smith Production Manager: The Senate budget deadlock cen- would cost a person who drives take pressure off homeowners in our area. Jean Card tered on new funding to “buy down” 15,000 miles per year at 25 miles More importantly, the extension of the Yellow Geovani Flores tolls on the Dulles Toll Road and in per gallon $150 per year ($0.25 x Line in our area will require state participa- Hampton Roads. Hampton Roads is in revolt 15,000 ÷ 25). A driver who gets 40 miles per tion. We need to establish the precedent for CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 right now due to a public-private partnership gallon (MPG) would pay $93.75 per year. The state involvement in transit funding for the Circulation Manager: Ann Oliver the Governor negotiated for a new tunnel that overall U.S. average was 22.6 MPG last year. future of our area. The deadlock resolved when [email protected] could cost Portsmouth drivers $1,000 per year. The Governor objected to additional Silver Senator Chuck Colgan from Manassas unex- Several years ago, the Dulles Toll Road was Line funds on multiple grounds, but what this pectedly changed his vote. transferred to the Metropolitan Washington dispute really highlights is that there is simply I voted “no” on the budget for several rea- A Connection Newspaper Airports Authority (MWAA), which assumed no money. Virginia’s Transportation Trust Fund sons. responsibility for the construction of the Sil- is flat broke and the McDonnell Administra- ver Line. Tolls will double next year to over $4 tion and the legislature’s majority leadership See State Budget, Page 8

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Fairfax County officials and elected supervisors (in- Ed Simmons Jr./ Crane’s, and stationery and cluding Board Chair Sharon Bulova) met with over invitations from Vera Wang and William 200 volunteers from 36 church-based hypothermia Arthur have been extended to June 2nd shelters to ease our anxieties. We have heard rumor ✻ ✻ ✻ that the fire marshal has determined that 18 of these churches will not be able to open and operate their Scriptorium 703.549.2880 “hypothermia” ministry next year as they had in the The Gazette 309-C Cameron Street ✻ Alexandria past. This puts the hundreds of homeless individu- als who use these facilities at risk of frostbite, hypo- 10:30 - 5:30 Tues - Sat thermia and death. It was a very unsatisfying meeting and the county’s unwillingness to share specifics left me angry. I had Speaking at Sunday’s meeting at St. seen a chart supposedly prepared by the fire mar- Stephens UMC, the Rev. Keary Kincannon I’m Phillip Norris - Your Alexandria Neighbor shal that listed nine church shelters that would be questioned the fire marshal’s absence. prohibited from opening and nine shelters that that …for probably as long as you’ve would require extensive code repairs costing perhaps lived in Alexandria. My wife and I one with authority, including the fire marshal, was grew up here. I’m a finish carpenter hundreds of thousands of dollars. All the churches there to answer our most basic questions. present at this meeting were there because they had with 30 yrs. experience. When asked, the County made no commitment to My work is meticulous, and I heard rumor of the closings as well. But when pub- opening county buildings or fire houses to make up take great pride in completing jobs licly asked which church programs will be affected for the church programs in danger of being closed. on time, and on budget. Let me give and what code violations must be repaired, Robert When pressed, all Robert Stalzer would say was that you a quote on that home project Stalzer, deputy county executive, gave no specific there was no list of church programs that would be you’ve been thinking about and answers. closed (at this point). All code repair negotiations check it off your list! My prices are The churches affected, and all of us who wanted would take place in meetings between the fire reflective of the times. answers, were further insulted when no one with marshal’s office and the individual church. We were code enforcement authority was on the agenda. The encouraged to trust our County officials to work for Finish Carpentry & Trim Works fire marshal, we were informed, was traveling out the best interest of the homeless and our programs Licensed • Bonded • Insured • References Upon Request. of the country. Yet, we had been informed that our Ofc: 703.684.5215 Cell: 703.403.2994 life-saving programs are in jeopardy, encouraged to [email protected] attend a Fairfax County sponsored meeting, we pre- See Letters, Page 8 sumed would be with the fire marshal, and then no

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By Linda T. “Toddy” Puller health care system needs to become more spent. Understanding health care expen- ployees are not receiving. Patient confiden- State Senator (D-36) transparent to allow for better decision- diture patterns and measuring quality and tiality will be protected. And John M. O’Bannon, III making. Having more and better cost in- access are vital to improving access to Virginia was ranked by CNBC as the 2011 State Delegate (R-73) formation is key to improving routine health health care, reducing costs, and enhanc- “Top state for Business.” Improving health care decisions for consumers, employers, ing quality of care. care quality and value is essential to stay- he answer is “no.” The Virginia insurers, hospitals, public health officials, An APCD can lead to better information ing competitive in the long-term. To this Health Reform Initiative Advi- and policy-makers. To this end, we intro- about where to go for quality care; for in- end, the legislation passed overwhelmingly Tsory Council (created by Gover- duced bills creating an All-Payer Claims stance knowing the frequency that a pro- in a bipartisan fashion and had public sup- nor McDonnell) stated the case Database (APCD) that allows Virginia vider performs a medical procedure is of- port from hospitals, physicians, as well as for change in its 2010 report. “Virginia’s Health Information to collect medical claims ten an important predictor of the provider’s the large and small business communities. overall quality of care is average, with from insurers, third- payers, Medicaid, ability to perform that procedure well. An As we continue our move to an informa- strengths in cardiac care, hospital care gen- Tricare and Medicare (Senate Bill 135 and APCD can facilitate better-informed public tion-based economy, it is only fitting that erally, and home health. Weaknesses in House Bill 343). health decisions; identifying which regions data-driven health care information be Virginia’s quality rankings include nursing Twelve states currently have an APCD. of the state or age groups have the highest available to allow for better informed deci- home care, diabetes care, and maternal and Virginia’s Joint Commission on Health rates of diseases. This can allow scarce pub- sion-making. child health. Specifically, Virginia ranks 41st Care, on which we both serve, unani- lic health resources to be used for the most in the nation in breast cancer death rates, mously recommended establishing the Vir- pressing problems. Employers may use Puller serves as vice chair of the Joint and 35th in infant mortality. None of these ginia All-Payer Claims Database. The APCD APCD information to design benefit plans Commission on Health Care. O’Bannon also statistics measure up to Virginia ranking will allow for analysis and understanding that encourage employees to use health care serves on the Commission, as well as vice sixth, nationwide, in median family income.” of medical care that is not currently pos- providers who deliver high quality at lower chair of the House Committee on Health, As health care costs continue to take a sible, particularly related to how and costs or to target their wellness programs Welfare, and Institutions, and chair of larger portion of our paychecks, Virginia’s where Virginia’s health care dollars are to encourage the preventive care their em- Subcommittee #1. Letters to the Editor From Page 7 projects for the Fairchild property. His only site plan suffered greatly as the project be- The unreasonable opposition of SBCA and comment reported in the minutes regard- came too heavily reliant upon the high end the MVCCA to the efforts of JPI to create to serve them. I feel no confidence in our ing the demise of Kings Crossing was “JPI for-sale market.” the Kings Crossing Town Center introduced County officials when there is no transpar- [the developer that attempted to develop JPI’s proposal for Kings Crossing (as re- unexpected delays that contributed to fail- ency in their actions and they attempt to the Kings Crossing Town Center] aban- ported in the JPI document) included JPI ure of the proposed project. Since Wal-Mart divide us by setting up individual meetings doned its plan during an economic down- paying for a complete stormwater manage- is now a partial owner of the property and with churches to diminish our collective turn.” ment system and up to $500,000 for resto- the property component north of Shields authority. For those who have forgotten, although ration of Quander Brook at the Fairchild Avenue has been sold, that train has left I am deeply angered at the County’s un- JPI’s proposals all complied with the re- property. When JPI announced in March the station never to return. With numerous willingness to answer our questions. Lives quirements of the Comprehensive Plan con- 2008 that it would have to abandon the projects competing for scarce County funds, are in jeopardy. I am insulted that the au- cerning the ratio between commercial and project, the very next month, Mr. Tillett a project that could have been completed thority to give specific answers to our ques- residential components, a coalition that in- asked the MVCCA to pass a resolution urg- at no expense to taxpayers but now must tions was not present. And quite frankly, I cluded SBCA and the MVCCA demanded a ing the County to fund the park on the be carried out at significant County expense, am confused as to why the County would lower percentage of the residential compo- Fairchild property. See MVCCA Record, should be given a lower priority, particu- be so stupid to call a meeting when they nent than JPI thought was economically April, 2008. The resolution was immedi- larly where the very community that would had no answers. feasible. This among other issues caused ately enacted (E&R Resolution 2008-4). most benefit from the expenditure contrib- delays that resulted in the ultimate demise Now Mr. Tillett advocates that County funds uted to the necessity of using County funds Keary C. Kincannon of the project when an economic downturn be used to fund the stormwater controls, at for that purpose. If irresponsible actions do Pastor rendered it non-feasible. Quoting from a a cost of at least $750,000, that JPI had not result in adverse consequences, civic document released by JPI at the time (the agreed to provide at no taxpayer cost. activists will never learn from their irrespon- JPI document): “In order to appease the Civic activity is a serious business. Those sible actions and reform their behavior. Adverse Actions Spring Bank’s opposition to the overall unit who decide to involve themselves in civic Have Consequences count, JPI was forced to include large activity must understand that irresponsible H. Jay Spiegel townhouses in place of multi-family. The actions can lead to adverse consequences. Mount Vernon To the Editor: Martin Tillett understandably wants to avoid having the downfall of the proposed Kings Crossing Town Center as his legacy in the civic arena. In prior letters to the State Budget plants. Most foreclosure victims and dam- Medicaid reimbursements to providers Gazette, I’ve explained the role the Spring age were in Northern Virginia. I will write yet again. These costs will be passed Bank Community Association (SBCA) From Page 6 more about this soon. along to people with private insurance. played, under the leadership of Mr. Tillett The budget funds K-12 education at a The budget funded numerous tax and SBCA President David Dale in the de- First, in addition to the missing Silver lower level than in 2007-2008. In 2008, the credits for movie production, bee hives, mise of Kings Crossing (see my letter in the Line funding, the budget shorts North- General Assembly appropriated $6.8 billion the coal industry and wineries and August 13, 2009 Gazette) and the result- ern Virginia. Over a decade ago, the state for direct aid for secondary education. This maintained tax exemptions for yachts, ing development of a Wal-Mart store on the added a special supplement called “cost year’s budget provides $5.8 billion, while online hotel booking and oil and gas property. to compete” for Northern Virginia juris- costs are up and there are more children to drilling equipment. Our state govern- To be clear, SBCA wasn’t solely respon- dictions to help fund teacher salaries. The educate. ment, like the rest of us, must live within sible, but they were involved in the ultimate Governor zeroed this money out. The fi- The budget also funds a new $25 million its means, but it also must set the right result. See the front page article in the July nal budget only partly restored this fund- tax credit to individuals and businesses who priorities. We can do better and I hope 30, 2009 Gazette. In the April, 2012 edi- ing. The budget cut beds at the North- contribute to scholarships for “low-income to work toward a budget that spreads tion of the MVCCA Record, the minutes of ern Virginia Mental Health Institute. It families” whose children attend private the benefits and burdens of government its Environment & Recreation (E&R) Com- raided Fairfax County’s traffic fine rev- schools. The threshold for being “low-in- spending more fairly throughout our mittee report on Mr. Tillett’s presentation enue which supports law enforcement come” was set over $70,000 per year. state. regarding the Fairchild property located operations. Fifteen percent of the 44th District’s resi- I would appreciate your comments. behind the Spring Bank Wal-Mart. In the The budget also took $59 million from dents receive health care from Medicaid. Please send me an email at minutes, Mr. Tillett reported on the esti- the National Foreclosure Settlement and Eighty-five percent of those are children. [email protected]. It is and honor mated $750,000 (in 2008) cost for diverted it to rural Virginia sewage The rest are mostly elderly. The budget cuts to serve as your delegate. stormwater control and stream restoration

8 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 26- May 2, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Poetry

The following poems, submitted because April is National Poetry Month, are from Mount Vernon resident John J. Finerty. ABBA Amartey Sports is running Girls Lacrosse and Co-ed Soccer From the land of smorgasbord Where they give the peace award at Saint Louis School in July: ABBA by the world adored 2901 Popkins Lane, Alexandria 22306 Lifted once a joyous chord $25 off each camp use coupon code: BCMOUNT If you’re of a certain age Let your memory engage Close your eyes and see a stage Visit baroodycamps.com to register Super Trooper all the rage How do you spend your summer? Flaring trousers, platform shoes Scarves in blue and yellow hues, Sold-out concert, rave reviews Hits keep coming, never lose

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What’s the cost of such success Money can’t buy happiness Did we hear the SOS? Harmony succumbs to stress

ABBA, we’d still love to see ‘ya Head the cast of Mamma Mia Do a promo for Ikea (OK, that’s a bad idea)

— John J. Finerty, Jr. Anna-Frida Lyngsgad, Bjorn Ulhaeus, Benny Andersson, and Agneth Faltskog: ABBA, was by far the most successful popular music act to come from Scandinavia, having sold over 300 million records. The hit Broad-way play Mamma Mia is based on music composed by Andersson and Ulhaeus. Black Bart Further Reductions Taken! Where trails are all wooded, the high- wayman hooded Beginning Wednesday, April 25 we are reducing prices on our ENTIRE INVENTORY! Hotfoots it away with the cargo Undaunted by lawmen so vaunted Everything in the store has been reduced again! We close our doors forever in just a few who’ve sought him And jauntily taunting Well Fargo short weeks and we are pricing merchandise TO MOVE! Hurry in! Don’t wait!

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It’s twenty eight times this It’s up in B.C., where mooses run free gentleman’s crimes Far from the sea where the Norse lie Enliven the highjacking season Still every good Viking would find to In rhymes that he signs and they find his liking left behind The hiking and biking in Horsefly He opines that revenge is the reason So here’s your maneuver, go first to Two hardy detectives, relentless Vancouver effectives And if you’ve resources, of course, fly Meticulous, not to say artless Then grab your valise, and rent a Ca- Ensnare through a hankie that Illinois price Yankee Go north by northeast, up to Horse- And render the highways fly Blackbartless There’ve lots of resorts, and there’s all Upon his release did he flee to the sort of sports East And some nice tennis courts, you’ll of The chronicles cease soon thereafter course try Yet echoes the phrase that conveyed The fishing will lure you, but let me his malaise assure you “It’s only Wells Fargo I’m after” Of night life they’ll cure you, in Horse- fly — John J. Finerty, Jr Some spouses I know, say life is too “Black Bart” was the nom de guerre slow of one Charles Boles or Bolton, an And they would of boredom, of infamous stage coach robber who course, die preyed exclusively on Wells Fargo If they had to spend, more than a shipments in the gold fields of northern weekend California from 1875 to 1883. Known And beavers befriend, up in Horsefly for his gentlemanly bearing, he would occasionally leave poetic messages at Knowing my wife, who likes the night the scene of the crime. When two Wells life Fargo detectives traced a handkerchief And rather than be a divorced guy he had dropped during one of his ‘Though I’m now retired, I have not robberies back to his San Francisco aspired laundry, the elusive “road agent” was An address to acquire in Horsefly finally apprehended, and served five years in prison. — John Finerty Jr. Montebello Fairfax County’s Best-Kept Secret? Lois M. Delaney, CRB, CRS Real Estate Broker Licensed in Virginia, Maryland and District of Columbia Serving the Washington Metropolitan Area since 1978 Montebello Marketing Incorporated 703-548-5958 800-446-4187 [email protected] www.MontebelloMarketing.com

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14 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 26- May 2, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Theater ‘God of Carnage’ Grown-ups behaving badly at Signature Theatre.

By Jeanne Theismann parents of the victim. task at hand, with Lock as his in- The Gazete Over espresso and calfouti, po- creasingly ill and eruptive wife lite chit chat is quickly abandoned Annette. t begins innocently enough: as Veronica persists in pressuring As Michael, Brownstein is the ITwo New York couples oozing Annette and Alan to accept re- boorish counterpoint to Jacobson’s affected politeness meet to sponsibility for their son’s behav- rapidly unraveling Veronica. The discuss a playground scuffle be- ior. Having none of it, small irrita- hostility and humiliation hurled tween their sons. Painstakingly tions between the couples give between the couples is the stuff of attentive to social niceties, they way to more direct confrontation hilarity as rum is consumed and hope to talk things over in a calm, as the social pressure-cooker be- allegiances shift with blazing mature and rational way. gins to boil over. speed. Fat chance. Jacobson, a 12-time Helen James Kronzer’s well-designed It doesn’t take long for the Hayes Award nominee and two- set provides a sophisticated play- couples to drop the charade and time winner, leads the nimble cast room for the physical action that trade their parsed euphemisms for in a collective display of comic eventually replaces the verbal vol- boxing gloves in the Signature dexterity that leaves the audience leys in this one act, 90-minute play Theatre production of the Tony howling. where two wealthy and self-righ- Award-winning “God of Carnage.” Together with Brownstein, Lock teous couples take no prisoners. Written by French playwright and Morella, the actors play off Add in some good rum and Cuban Yasmina Reza and translated by one another with the expertise and cigars and you get an evening that Christopher Hampton, the Signa- timing of a finely tuned quartet as is anything but boring. ture production stars Vanessa Lock director Joe Calarco orchestrates “God of Carnage” is playing now and Paul Morella as Annette and their performances like a maestro. through June 24 at Signature The- Alan Raleigh, the parents of the Morella nails the smug smooth- atre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arling- Vanessa Lock (left, as Annette) and Naomi Jacobson (as offending youth, and Naomi ness of Alan, the cocksure lawyer ton. For tickets or more informa- Veronica) share a laugh and a drink in the Washington Jacobson and Andy Brownstein as who is more concerned about his tion, call 703-820-9771 or visit premiere of “God of Carnage”. Playing at Virginia’s Veronica and Michael Novak, the cell phone conversations than the www.signature-theatre.org. Signature Theatre through June 24. And Then there Was One ‘Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me’ at Port City Playhouse.

By Jeanne Theismann death or release, the three attempt unforgettable and tenderly tragic The Gazette to keep insanity at bay by imagin- performance turned in by ing movies they might make, cock- Shackleford. As Michael, he is riv- t’s been more than a quarter tails they might drink and letters eting to watch in a poignant dis- Iof a century since Irishman they might write. In one of many play of verbal wit in the face of Brian Keenan, Englishman standout sequences, Edward and the monotony of his senseless cap- John McCarthy and American Michael re-enact Virginia Wade’s tivity. Terry Anderson were taken hos- 1977 victory at Wimbledon, com- Directed by Rosemary Hartman, tage in Beirut and held in a series plete with Randall doing an up- the squalid set designed by Frank of desolate cells throughout the roarious impression of Queen Pasqualino draws the audience city. Keenan was released after Elizabeth. into the mental anguish these men more than four years in captivity “Someone” is a tour de force endure. and went on to pen “An Evil Cra- production for Randall, James and Effectively lit by a single light dling,” a chilling account of his ex- Shackleford , three remarkable bulb, the only props are water perience. actors who handle the “suffering bottles placed next to grimy mat- Inspired by conversations with and inhumanity” of their incar- tresses along with a copy of the Keenan, playwright Frank ceration with such aplomb that Bible and Quran. McGuinness adapted a fictional- audience members were moved to In the end, “Someone Who’ll ized version of the ordeal in the tears. Together they skillfully bal- Watch Over me” is a well-written, 1992 award-winning “Someone ance their grief and anger with superbly staged story of the un- Who’ll Watch Over Me,” now ex- moments of humor and camara- breakable strength of friendships pertly staged by Port City Play- derie. forged in the most dire of circum- house in Alexandria. James gives a powerful and ex- stances. Be prepared to laugh, to As strains of Ella Fitzgerald’s plosive performance, evoking the cry and to leave in awe of three of “Someone to Watch Over Me” pent up rage of a caged animal as the finest, most perfectly cali- wafts through the Lab at Conver- he wonders in despair “They’re brated performances seen on any gence, we meet Adam, an Ameri- going to kill me for oil?” stage. can doctor (David James), Ed- Randall — with a perfectly in- The Port City Playhouse produc- ward, an Irish journalist (Matthew toned Irish brogue — has master- tion of “Someone Who’ll Watch Randall) and Michael, an English fully crafted the character of Ed- Over Me” is playing now through literature professor who by his ward, a volatile and powerful per- May 5 at the Lab at Convergence, Photo by Mike deBlois own admission can be a “sancti- sonality who veers between cha- 1819 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria. David James plays Adam (the American), Matthew monious prig” (John Shackleford). risma and antagonism. For tickets or more information, Randall plays Edward (the Irishman) and John Unsure if they are awaiting Last but not least is the truly visit www.portcityplayhouse.org. Shackleford plays Michael (the Englishman) in “Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 26- May 2, 2012 ❖ 15 Theater

Photo by Doug Olmsted Mark Lee Adams (Sir Wilfred Robarts, QC), Dan Beck (Clerk of the Court), Bruce Schmid (Barrister), Jeffrey Clarke (Justice Wainright), Raedun Knutsen (Court Stenographer), John Barclay Burns (Mr. Mayhew), James McDaniel (Mr. Meyers, QC), and John Johnson (Barrister) star in “Witness for the Prosecution.” Did He or Didn’t He? The Best in Family Dining ‘Witness for the Prosecution’ opens at LTA.

By Jeanne Theismann ing barrister. Gazette Packet Robin Zerbe is compelling as Romaine, Leonard Vole’s mysterious wife and key witness in the trial. t’s 1954 and Leonard Vole stands accused of the The accused man is portrayed by Russell Silber, who Imurder of a rich elderly woman whom he be- paints Leonard as a naïve and gentle soul seeking to friended. His wife’s testimony could save him un- garner the sympathy of the jury. til she suddenly becomes a “Witness for the Prosecu- Together, Zerbe and Silber masterfully keep the au- tion” in the Agatha Christie dience engrossed in the twists thriller now playing at The Little and turns of the trial and guess- Theatre of Alexandria. ing until the very end “Did he or Leonard’s only hope is to seek didn’t he?” Food the aid of famed barrister Sir The supporting cast includes fit for a king Wilfred Robarts, who is puzzled standouts such as Jeffrey Clarke on a family budget by the circumstances surround- as the judge, Larry Grey as Dr. ing the death of Emily French, a Wyatt, Peter Alden Hyde as In- An Alexandria community fixture for more than wealthy widow who made spector Hearne and Elisabeth 100 years, the Royal Restaurant offers the best Leonard the principle beneficiary Richters as Roberts’ secretary of her estate mere weeks after Greta. in Greek, Italian and American cuisine. Enjoy meeting him. Veteran actress Cheryl burgers, steaks, prime rib, chicken, seafood, Using the audience as the jury, Sinsabaugh, making her LTA de- pasta and full salad bar complete with special Director Eddie Page moves “Wit- Photo by Doug Olmsted but, is especially delightful as the ness” along at a quick pace as victim’s loyal housekeeper Janet children’s menu items. Mark Lee Adams (Sir Wilfred facts are discovered, alibis de- Robarts, QC), John Barclay McKenzie, whose testimony bunked and motives debated as Burns (Mr. Mayhew), and punctuates the trial proceedings Leonard’s trial unfolds. Elisabeth Richters (Greta) star with chuckles. Mark Lee Adams is Sir Roberts, in “Witness for the Prosecu- With a creative revolving set by who slowly elicits crucial details tion.” John Downing, costumes by Su- from an array of witnesses in his san Boyd and wigs by Bette Wil- pursuit of proving Leonard’s innocence. Assisted by liams, “Witness” perfectly augments Christie’s surprise 734 North Saint Asaph Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 John Barclay Burns’ Mr. Mayhew, they attempt to piece ending script. together the clues to solve the crime. “Witness for the Prosecution” is playing now through 703-548-1616 • www.theroyalrestaurant.com Adams leads the cast with a commanding perfor- May 12 at the Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe Award-winning wine menu • Major credit cards accepted mance and is especially engaging to observe during his St. For tickets or more information, call 703-683-0496 courtroom scenes with James McDaniel as the oppos- or visit www.thelittletheatre.com. 16 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 26- May 2, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment

E-mail announcements to the Gazette, [email protected]. Photos and art- work are encouraged. Deadline is Thursday at noon for the following week’s paper. Call Steve Hibbard at 703- 778-9412 with questions. MONTH OF APRIL Harvest Assembly Baptist Church 25th Anniversary. At 8012 Fordson Road, Alexandria. Services are held at 8:30 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.; and 5 p.m. Special dates: ❖ April 29: Dr. David Cunningham, Dr. Regretta B. Johnson Ruffin and Bishop William Walker, Latta SC. Featuring: HABC Dance Ministries and the HABC Unity Choir Adults: $40 13 & up; Children: $20 12 & under Featuring: The Singing Angels, HABC Pastor’s Praise Team Call: 703-799-7868. NOW THROUGH APRIL 29 Childhood Memories. Works by artists inspired by their childhoods. Memories are endless: an experience, a trip, a gathering, an animal, a poem, a person or a place that brings one back to a childhood memory. Show exhibits April 6-29; Open Thursday-Sunday. Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. 703-838-4827. SATURDAY/APRIL 28 www.TheDelRayArtisans.org Native Plant Sale. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Largest native plant sale in D.C. metro area hosts 14 vendors THURSDAY/APRIL 26 from five states selling native perennials, shrubs, and trees for sun or shade in historic Parkfairfax. At 3601 Valley Drive, Alexandria. Call 571-232-0375 or African American Heroines of the Civil War. 7 www.ParkfairfaxNativePlantSale.org. p.m. Admission is $10. Join C.R. Gibbs, Historian of the African Diaspora, in a look at the inspiring Pirates of Alexandria Scavenger Hunt, achievements of little-known black women. FRIDAY/APRIL 27 Sponsored by the Alexandria Black History and more! . It’s free and open to the Museum. Admission: $10/person. At the Charles Spelling Bee. 6 to 8 p.m. Trophies awarded to 1st, public. Clockwise from the top Joe Quinn, Matt 2nd, and 3rd place winners. At William Ramsay Rebuilding Together Rebuilding Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe Street, Stover, Amin Yachnes, Angela Longo, Alexandria. Elementary School. Day. 8 a.m. Help repair 50 vulnerable ArtNight SpringHill Suites. 5 to 8 p.m. A one- Music of “Harry Potter” Films. 7:30 p.m. The Alexandria residents’ homes during Jared Walters and Alex Wong. night showcase featuring artwork from the Symphony Orchestra of Arlington will perform the National Rebuilding Day. Some 1,000 Torpedo Factory’s Art League and Alexandria’s Del music of Harry Potter from eight films. Pre-concert volunteers are needed. Event kicks off at APRIL 26, 27, 28, 29 Ray Artisans. At SpringHill Suites by Marriott activities at 6 p.m. At the George Washington First Baptist Church, 2932 King St., “Seussical the Musical.” Performed by West Potomac Alexandria Tech Center, 2950 Eisenhower Ave., Masonic Memorial Theater, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria. Contact Shawn Flaherty at High School theater department. Tickets are $12/door. Alexandria. Visit www.facebook.com/ Alexandria. Visit 703-554-3609. Performances are April 26, 27, 28 at 7:30 p.m.; April 29 springhillsuites. www.symphonyorchestraofarlington.com “Oklahoma.” 2 p.m. Benefit for Koinonia. at 2:30 p.m. At West Potomac High School, 6500 Does Mom Need to Move? 7 to 8:30 p.m. Brahms for Violin and Piano. 8 p.m. Free. At The Tickets are $20/person. At Edison High Quander Road, Alexandria. Seminar is part of its free Spring 2012 Seminars Lyceum, 201 South Washington St., Alexandria. School, Franconia Road, Alexandria. To for Family Caregivers series. At Martha Call The United States Air Force Band’s Concert purchase tickets, visit http:// Line at 202-767-5658 or visit our homepage: edisondrama.com/Koinonia.html. Washington Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Road, Appointments are required for individual CarFit Alexandria. Register online (go to www.usafband.af.mil. Magician Captain Token. 7:30 p.m. $25/advance; APRIL 28 AND 29 assessments. At Senior Center, 1500 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices and Shenandoah Road, Alexandria. Call 703-765-4573 $40/door. Fundraiser for the Optimist Club of “Swan Lake.” Sponsored by the Virginia Ballet link to caregiver series), email to sign up. [email protected], or call 703-324- Alexandria. At Patrick Henry Elementary School, Company. Performances are Saturday, April 28 at 5205, TTY 711. 4643 Taney Avenue, Alexandria. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday, April 29 at 2 p.m. The TUESDAY/MAY 1 th production includes all four acts, fully staged and Republican Forum for 8 District Candidates. SATURDAY/APRIL 28 Swing Dancing — Cancelled. 9 to 11 p.m. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Colonial Republican women and costumed, and the score by Tchaikovsky. Dancers Annual Yard Sale. 8 a.m. to noon. Tons of Christine Gilmore and Eleni Thomas will alternate Admission is $10. With the Tom Cunningham the Lee District Republican committee will host a Orchestra. At The Carlyle Club, 411 John Carlyle forum for 8th District Republican Convention furniture, household items, clothing, etc. All funds in the role of Odette/Odile. Performances will raised will support the Youth Service Project. At take place in the Ernst Cultural Center Theater at Street, Alexandria. candidates. At the Virginia Hills Administration Nanci Griffith with Guest Eric Taylor. 7:30 p.m. Center, Old Virginia Hills School, 6520 Diana Nativity Lutheran Church, 1300 Collingwood NVCC Annandale Campus. Tickets are available Road, Alexandria. Contact 703-678-9324. on-line at www.virginiaballetcompany.org or at Tickets are $39.50. At The Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Lane, Alexandria. Contact Debbie at 703-768-1934 Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Visit or [email protected] The Urban Attic Launch Party. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the box office. The Christmas Attic store unveils the ‘other side’ of Carpenter’s Shelter Cook-Off and Run. 8 a.m. www.birchmere.com or call 703-549-7500. Morrison House Presents. APRIL 27 TO 29 The Attic. The 40-year-old store is on Saturday is the Run for Shelter 10K and One- 6 to 8 p.m. Free admission. Author F. Lennox Campello discusses Edison Pyramid Show. 6 to 7 p.m. Featuring redesigning its store to create ‘two stores in one.’ Mile Fun Run. Registration for Run for Shelter 10K At 125 S. Union St., Old Town Alexandria. Call is $40; Fun Run is $20. To register, visit his controversial book, 100 Artists of Washington, students’ work from the following schools: Edison, D.C., and provides insights into the selection Twain, Bush Hill, Cameron, Clermont, Franconia, 703-548-2829 or visit www.christmasattic.com. www.runforshelter10k.com. All proceeds benefit Civil War Corps. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn Carpenter’s Shelter and its work on behalf of process, the publication of the book and the Mt. Eagle, Rose Hill. In collaboration with the subsequent eruption of controversy in the Greater Edison High Theater Department’s production of about Alexandria’s history and the Civil War homeless individuals, children, and families. The Balloon Corps in a living history program held at 10th Anniversary Cook-Off Celebration is Sunday, DC area art scene. At Morrison House, 116 South “Oklahoma.” At Edison High School, Entrance 17 Alfred St., Alexandria. Visit by the Theater, Alexandria. Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site. In 1861, a April 29, from noon to 3 p.m., at The Birchmere, civilian Balloon Corps attached to the U.S. Army 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Featuring 30 of www.morrisonhouse.com or call 703-838-8000. was organized to gather information on the area’s best restaurants offering samples of their WEDNESDAY/MAY 2 Confederate positions and movements from food, plus a live auction offering attendees the Musician Laura Warshauer. At The Birchmere, the sky. Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site chance to bid on trips, tickets, meals and more. 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Call 703-549- is located at 4301 West Braddock Road. Tickets are $40 for adults and $10 for children 7500 or visit www.birchmere.com; for tickets, call Visit www.fortward.org, or call 703-746- under 12. Visit www.carpenterscookoff.com. 4848. Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or order online at 5K Croc Trot Run. 7:30 to 9 a.m. At SUNDAY/APRIL 29 www.Ticketmaster.com. U.S. Air Force Band Concert. 7:30 p.m. Free. Island Creek Elementary School, 7855 Rocknoceros. 4 p.m. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Featuring the Singing Sergeants. At Bishop Ireton Morning View Lane, Alexandria. Tickets are $10/advance; $12/door. Join the three High School, 201 Cambridge Road, Alexandria. Duke Street Speedy Lube & Auto guys — Coach Cotton, Williebob and Boogie Call 202-767-5658 or visit www.usafband.af.mil. Maintenance Car Care Clinic. 10 a.m. Woogie Bennie —ºwho make award-winning to 2 p.m. Car Care Month is a nationwide music for the whole family. Purchase tickets MAY 2 TO 5 effort to focus motorists’ attention on the through the synagogue office, check or exact Spring Book and Media Sale. importance of vehicle care and change only. At Agudas Achim Preschool, 2908 Sponsored by the maintenance. During the Spring Car Care Valley Drive, Alexandria; call 703-998-6072. Friends of Duncan Library. Book prices $1 to $5; Clinic, we will be performing free vehicle Duncan Sheik with Suzanne Vega. Performing media $0.50 to $3. Dates are May 2 from 7-9 p.m. check-ups. The inspections include checking songs from his latest album covers 80s, theater (Friends Preview Night, membership available at fluid levels, tires, lights and other system works and early catalogue. At The Birchmere, the door); May 3 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; May 4 from components. After the inspection is 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Call 703-549- 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and May 5 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. At completed, volunteers review any 7500 or visit www.birchmere.com; for tickets, call 2501 Commonwealth Avenue Alexandria. Call discrepancies with the motorist and provide Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or order online at 703-746-1705 or SATURDAY/APRIL 28 information about proper vehicle www.Ticketmaster.com. [email protected]. Make a House Storybook. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Local maintenance and repair. FRIDAY/MAY 4 artist and writer Sushmita Mazumdar will show how she YMCA Open House. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. MONDAY/APRIL 30 Volunteer for Community Service Day makes books that are houses for all kinds of creatures Join YMCA Alexandria at 420 East Monroe Seniors, How “CarFit” Are You? 10:30 a.m. . Event and all kinds of stories. Then kids will learn how to make Avenue, Alexandria. Activities include pony With Fairfax County Police officer Allison Eggers. Combines Community Service, Fundraising-and their own “House Storybook” of a special place. For rides, train rides, mini-manicures, make a CarFit offers older adults the opportunity to check Fun. Volunteers are needed to help in community children ages 6 to 12. Cost is $15/family and includes kite station, family zumba, Face Painting, how well their personal vehicles “fit” them. service projects throughout Alexandria from 10 materials. Register at 703-746-4356. At the Alexandria Balloon Sculptures, SeaPerch underwater Individual assessments will be conducted a.m. to 2 p.m. Event information: http:// Black History Museum, 902 Wythe St., Alexandria. robotics demo, Healthy Snack Attack Shack, following this presentation at 15-minute intervals. See Entertainment, Page 18 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 26- May 2, 2012 ❖ 17 Entertainment From Page 17

springforalexandria2012.kintera.org Derby, a raffle, silent auction, cocktail reception. Musician Mike Doughty. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 81. At Pendleton Sponsored by the Junior Friends of The Campagna $25. Featuring “The Book of Drugs”: Concert, Hall, Episcopal High School, 3900 W. Braddock MAY 4, 5, 11, 12 Center. Proceeds help support programs of The Reading, Q&A. At The Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Road, Alexandria. Visit “Crazy for You.” Tickets are $5/students, seniors; Campagna Center. At Collingwood on the Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Call 703-549-7500 or www.episcopalhighschool.org. $10/adults. Presented by T.C. Williams Drama Potomac, 8301 East Boulevard Dr., Alexandria. visit www.birchmere.com. Department. Show dates are May 4, 5, 11, 12 at Visit www.CampagnaCenter.org. SATURDAY/MAY 12 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the door. The whole WEDNESDAY/MAY 9 Jazzercise Fundraiser. 10 to 11 a.m. Fundraiser family will enjoy this upbeat show, which features SUNDAY/MAY 6 Ottmar Liebert in Concert. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are where 100 percent of donations go to the a humorous plot, impressive dance numbers, and Art at Home. Noon to 1:30 p.m. and 2 to 3:30 p.m. $35. At The Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., American Cancer Society. At Waynewood unforgettable songs, including “I Got Rhythm” and (Two seatings). Tickets are $15. New Interior Alexandria. Visit www.Ticketmaster.com. Elementary Gymnasium, 1205 Waynewood Blvd., “Someone to Watch Over Me.” Design Interactive Lecture Series introduced at the DJ . 9 to 11 p.m. Admission is $6. With Alexandria. Contact Peg Frydenlund 703- 765- Torpedo Factory Art Center. Interior designer DJ Dabe Murphy. At Nick’s Nightclub, 642 South 5659 or [email protected]. SATURDAY/MAY 5 Mary Mitchell will show how to layer design Pickett St., Alexandria. “This Old House.” 10 a.m. Watch episode 2 of Alexandria Art Market. Third season begins May elements with furnishings and the visual arts to “This Old House” that was filmed in Alexandria. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. At Colasanto Park. Local create an environment unique to every home FRIDAY/MAY 11 General contractor Tom Silva heads to Alexandria artists, musical performances. Other dates: owner. At Studio 325, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Bid and Win Dinner/Auction. 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. to restore the windows in a home built by George Saturdays 6/2/12, 7/7/12, 8/4/12, 9/1/12, 11/3/ 105 North Union St., Alexandria. Visit The Cocktail Social and Silent Auction will run Washington. Afterward, plumbing and heating 12. Application available for non-DRA members. www.torpedofactory.org; or call 703-838-4565. from 6:30 to 9 p.m. A Buffet featuring London expert Richard Trethewey installs a water filter at Contact Kimberley Bush Titan Expo. 1 to 5 p.m. A community , will be Broil and Chicken will be offered from 7 to 9 p.m. a kitchen sink. Airing on WETA-TV 26. [email protected] or visit held on the front lawn of T.C. Williams High and the night will cap off with a Live Auction. Garden of Light Reception. 3 to 5 p.m. Help put www.TheDelRayArtisans.org/ArtMarket. School. Featuring games, moon bounce, bingo, Tickets are $40 each. Sponsored by the Fort an end to domestic violence by attending the Simpson Demonstration Garden Open House. food, book sale, and the ever popular car bash. All Belvoir Officers’ Spouses’ Club. At 5500 Schulz Bethany House reception. Tickets are $55/person. 9 to 11 a.m. At 420 E. Monroe Avenue, proceeds support the Scholarship Fund of Circle, Fort Belvoir. To reserve your tickets or offer At the Holiday Inn and Suites, 625 First Street, Alexandria. Tour five gardens, each of which Alexandria. T.C. Williams is located at 3330 King an item for donation contact Alexandria. Visit www.bhnv.org or 703-658-9500. demonstrates a separate theme — waterwise, Street, Alexandria. Call 703-824-6868. [email protected] or 540-847-1467. American Balalaika Symphony Spring flagstone, tufa, butterfly and scented gardening. Music for Oboe. 8 p.m. Free concert. At The Concert. 8 p.m. Tickets are $20/advance; $25/ The gardens are located between the YMCA and MONDAY/MAY 7 Lyceum, 201 South Washington St., Alexandria. door. Peter Trofimenko and The American Eugene Simpson baseball stadium. Park in the Children and Trauma. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Free. Call The United States Air Force Band’s Concert Balalaika Symphony welcome Spring with How a YMCA lot. Visit www.mgnv.org. Featuring guest speaker Margaret Dowell who will Line at 202-767-5658 or visit Peasant Went to a Fair — An ordinary tale told St. Luke’s Barbecue. 11 a.m. Besides slow-cooked discuss the connection between trauma and www.usafband.af.mil. through extraordinary music. Travel back in time North Carolina-style chopped pork BBQ, the behavior. At The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St., Benefit Concert for Haiti. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are to a place where the pace was slow, the pleasures church will be offering grilled chicken, hot dogs, Alexandria. Call 703-746-3579 or email $50. NSO Concert Master Nurit Bar-Josef and simple, and spring, a time of wonder and delight. beans, cole slaw and soft drinks. Proceeds support [email protected]. acclaimed pianist Rohan De Silva are guest artists With works by Andreyev, Tsygankov, Shalov, church activities and community outreach. St. for this National Chamber Players concert Gorodovskaya, Kachalin and more. Featuring ABS Luke’s is at 8009 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. TUESDAY/MAY 8 featuring Fritz Kreisler’s Schön Rosmarin, balalaika soloist Ekaterina Borodulina. At the Bowties & Belles, a Kentucky Derby Party. 4 to Swing Dancing. 9 to 11 p.m. Admission is $10. Liebesleid, Sicilienne and Rigaudon, “It Ain’t Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $100/patrons; $80/ With the Bay Jazz Project. At the Carlyle Club, 411 Necessarily So,” by George Gerschwin and Center, 3001 Beauregard St (NVCC Campus), individuals. Features an afternoon of watching the John Carlyle St., Alexandria. arranged by Jascha Heifetz, and Antonín DvoYák’s Alexandria. Visit www.nvcc.edu/schlesingercenter. 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20 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 26- May 2, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected] MV Boys’ Soccer Remains Undefeated Castellon’s two second-half goals lift Majors past Stuart.

By Jon Roetman Photos by The Gazette

he Mount Vernon boys’ soccer Louise Krafft team entered its April 24 con- Ttest at Stuart with an unde- feated record. The Majors, how- ever, did not appear to enter the match as a focused group. /The Gazette Head coach Robert Garza vehemently voiced his displeasure from the visitor’s side- line early in the first half as Mount Vernon littered the field with miscues. Whether it was threatening to bench a player or con- tinuously pointing out the same mistake Mount Vernon senior Amardo made by multiple Majors, Garza couldn’t Oakley scored the Majors’ first seem to reach his players. At one point, goal in a 3-1 victory against Stuart Garza told senior Amardo Oakley to “shut on April 24. him up,” hoping the team captain could make a play and put an end to the coach’s us settle down a little bit,” Garza said. “It Mount Vernon boys’ soccer coach Robert Garza said he has been pleased ranting. kind of put us back into playing our posses- with the play of sophomore goalkeeper Diego Castro. Oakley’s hustle produced Mount Vernon’s sion game and putting the ball through the first goal of the evening and eventually the gaps while he made the runs that we Majors did enough to remain undefeated. needed. … Bryan, to be honest, is the most cheted off the crossbar, but Oakley was team after the season opener to focus on Bryan Castellon scored a pair of second- skilled player on the team. He is one of the there to finish the scoring opportunity. preparing to play college soccer. Diego half goals and the Majors beat the Raiders most overlooked players in the district. He Stuart tied the game in the 44th minute, Castro, a sophomore, has taken over as the 3-1 at Stuart High School. Mount Vernon can play any position.” but Castellon’s goals lifted Mount Vernon Majors’ goalkeeper and Garza said he’s improved to 6-0-2, including 3-0-1 in the Castellon scored his first goal in the 54th to victory. pleased with the results. National District. minute, coming down the left side of the “When coach yells at us, you get a little “Diego has been a huge asset for us,” “We were trying too much,” Garza said. field to break a 1-all tie. He added a second frustrated,” Oakley said. “He told us to shut Garza said. “A lot of people counted us out “Instead of letting our game come to us like in the closing minutes. him up, so I guess we did what he told us after Lucas left. Diego has stepped in [and] we usually do, it was like we were trying to “I just got the ball and I knew I was faster to do.” he hasn’t even once tried to do the whole, force our way in there. With us putting than him and I just took it all the way,” After a tie against ‘I’ve got to fill in Bryan Castellon up top, [that] really was Castellon said about what proved to be the T.C. Williams in the for Lucas.’ Diego’s the spark right there.” game-winning goal. “I saw the goalkeeper season opener on “We could be doing better. been like, ‘I’m Di- Garza moved Castellon, a three-year var- coming up, looking for the cross and I just March 13, Mount ego, I’m the goal- sity starter who is listed as a defender, into slid it in near post.” Vernon defeated We’re starting off a little keeper; I’m just an attacking position during the game and Oakley put the Majors on the board in Westfield, going to play my the senior delivered a pair of goals. the 24th minute. Rahim Costa-Dorsey Wakefield and too flat at times. … When game.’” “With Bryan coming in, it kind of made crossed to Simond Kargbo, whose shot rico- South Lakes before Mount Vernon playing to a draw we’re playing our game, I will host defend- against Yorktown ing National Dis- on April 10. From believe we can be the team trict champion there, the Majors Washington-Lee at earned a pair of that pulls away [from the 7 p.m. on Thurs- confidence-boost- day, April 26. The ing victories Northern Region]. We play Generals defeated against teams some good ball.” the Majors 6-0 in ranked in the last year’s district Washington Post’s — Mount Vernon boys’ soccer coach final. top 10, beating Robert Garza After W-L, Robinson 2-1 on Mount Vernon will April 13 and Falls Church 5-2 on April 16. close the regular season against Chantilly, While Mount Vernon was unranked at the Hayfield, West Potomac and Edison. time of the wins, as of Tuesday night the “We’ve got to stop overlooking teams,” Majors were ranked No. 5. Robinson was Oakley said, “and come out here and play No. 8. our best game, every game, no matter what “That win over Robinson,” Garza said, “to team we play.” us, was once again [a message] to the If Mount Vernon improves on its slow Northern Region: ‘We can do this. We can starts, Garza likes the Majors’ chances. play with you guys and [don’t] overlook “We could be doing better,” he said. “We’re us.’” starting off a little too flat at times. … When Mount Vernon has been succeeding de- we’re playing our game, I believe we can Mount Vernon junior Simond Kargbo (10) goes for the ball as junior spite the loss of all-state junior goalkeeper be the team that pulls away [from the Rahim Costa-Dorsey (18) comes toward the play on April 24. Lucas Belanger, who Garza said left the Northern Region]. We play some good ball.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 26- May 2, 2012 ❖ 21 Sports

The Mount Vernon crew women’s light- weight 8 from left: Helen Sudhoff (cox- swain), Bailey Lustig, Meagan Cantwell, Michelle Werner, Raven Woody, Ginna Doss, Heiomy Beltran, Mary Robinson and Cassie Pelkey.

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The Mount Vernon men’s novice 8 from left: Joseph Morales, Connor Ross, Nathan Moore, Nicholas Clevenger, Kamaile Henderson, Carlos Giron-Garay, Nahki Oliver (coxswain) and Keanu Canda. William Benavides (not pictured)

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The Majors totaled seven hits. Senior shortstop Mount Vernon Crew Justin Boutin had a home run and a triple, and jun- Wins 3 Golds ior Jeremy Larkey had a home run, as well. Senior Austin Purkey added to the score with a single and a The Mount Vernon crew team competed in the double for two RBIs. Senior Justin Johnson also added Baltimore Invitational Regatta on Saturday, April 14. a couple of singles to the Majors’ tally for the night. The men’s novice 8, Junior Raheem Watson drove in the winning run with women’s lightweight 8 and women’s novice 4 all a sacrifice fly to right field that ended the night. earned gold medals for their first-place finishes. Mount Vernon Baseball Route 1 Basketball Wins on Tournament The Route 1 Memorial Day Classic basketball tour- Community Night nament will take place May 25 and 27 at West Potomac, Mount Vernon, Bryant and Gum Springs The Mount Vernon baseball team hosted a com- Community Center. The tournament entry fee is munity night event on April 13, and young ballplayers $300. Awards will be given to first- and second-place from the Woodlawn Little League accompanied the teams, and for 3-point and free-throw contest win- Majors to their positions during the playing of the ners. For tournament information, call 1(866) 360- National Anthem prior to their matchup with Edison. 7463 or call Gavin Palmore at 202-486-7344. One Mount Vernon won the game, 5-4. can also visit www.gsshooterz.org or Senior right-handed pitcher David Lehner was www.dominatetheglass.org. dominant with his curve ball and cut fastball, and went the full eight innings, recording nine strikeouts. 22 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 26- May 2, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 26- May 2, 2012 ❖ 23 24 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 26- May 2, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com