Annual Creek Cleanup Nets 123 Bags of Trash Surovell and Friends of Little Hunting Creek Also Remove Shopping Carts

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More than 35 volunteers turned out to collect over 2,000 pounds of trash out of Little Hunting Creek. Annual Creek Cleanup Nets 123 Bags of Trash Surovell and Friends of Little Hunting Creek also remove shopping carts.

arlier this month, state Dubbed “Fairfax County’s Trashi- dated storm water system coupled cycle cleanup volunteers were also able Sen. Scott Surovell (D- est Stream” in 2007 by Fairfax with uncontrolled litter. ❖ Five tires to extract four grocery carts, bring- 36) hosted his annual County Government, the stream is Little Hunting Creek’s trashiest ❖ Over 30 balls ing the overall total to 216 shop- E ❖ Little Hunting Creek a major collector of trash, litter, section runs through the Lee Dis- Two children’s vehicles ping carts pulled from the creek Cleanup near U.S. 1 in Lee District. and foreign objects due to an out- trict area of Fairfax County in the ❖ Two lawn chairs bed in the past seven years. U.S. 1 Corridor before it crosses ❖ One snow shovel “The shopping carts are espe- U.S. 1 and passes George ❖ One baby stroller cially disappointing given that I Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate ❖ One car battery have repeatedly brought this issue Sullivan Leaves ‘Home’ on its way to the Potomac River. ❖ One radiator to Wal-Mart’s attention and they In coordination with the Friends ❖ Three computer monitors installed a cart control system. Mount Vernon at of Little Hunting Creek, Surovell ❖ Three yard signs Unfortunately, the recovered carts hosted two cleanup sites in the ❖ One $20 bill. were not equipped to function Home gains new Hybla Valley area at Janna Lee Volunteers also came upon ani- with their control system,” Avenue Bridge and at the Mount mals including mallards, Canada Surovell said. “I also warned executive director. Vernon Shopping Plaza behind the geese, snakes, turtles, minnows, Costco about this problem before Shoppers Food Warehouse. and a beaver swimming in the they built their store and asked By Gerald A. Fil More than 35 volunteers turned trash. them to install an electronic cart The Gazette out to collect over 2,000 pounds Volunteers included students control system after Fairfax of trash in 123 bags. This adds up from West Potomac and Mount County refused to mandate it ount Vernon at Home’s to over 12,000 pounds of trash Vernon High Schools and Carl through a proffer and they re- Mannual fundraising collected since Surovell, the Sandburg Middle School. Volun- fused, insisting that they had ‘dif- gala, held at George Friends of Little Hunting Creek teers also came from Arlington and ferent customers’ than Wal-Mart. Washington’s River Farm, head- and, the Alice Ferguson Founda- Prince William counties. This makes nearly 10 Costco carts quarters of the American Horticul- tion, began organizing the annual With the annual assistance of we have removed since they tural Society, honored its executive event seven years ago. Robert O’Hanlon’s Tree Service, opened.” director who will be moving out Volunteers collected primarily of the area. plastic beverages containers, dis-

The celebration included a 6/1/18

carded food containers, and plas- home in Requested

thank you and goodbye to current tic bags. This year’s trove also in- material.

Executive Director Barbara Time-sensitive

Mount Vernon at Home’s cluded odd items including: Postmaster: Sullivan and a welcome aboard to ❖ Attention

former Executive Director Four shopping carts (2

her replacement, Erica H. Frazier. Walmart, 1 Costco, 1 Shoppers #482 Permit

Barbara Sullivan (left) and VA Alexandria,

Sullivan has been with Mount Food Warehouse) PAID

new Executive Director Postage U.S. ❖ STD PRSRT See Sullivan, Page 13 Erica Frazier. Three bicycles and one tri- www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ May 31 - June 6, 2018 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ May 31 - June 6, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette Editor Steven Mauren News 703-778-9415 or [email protected] Rising Hope Refills Food Pantry Shelves

canned goods and nonperishable pounds of food over the years from Stamp Out food items. across the U.S. “We cannot thank the generos- The Rev. Dr. Keary Kincannon of Hunger ity of area residents and postal Rising Hope said, “Our partnership workers enough for feeding the with the Post Office is the largest yields supplies. hungry in our region,” Simons single one-day donation from any- said. “We received enough food to where in the community. For 20 ungry Fairfax fill our pantry and lessen area hun- years, it’s been an important re- County residents ger as we go into early summer. source for feeding our neighbors H will enjoy nourish- Many thanks to all the volunteers and friends in need.” ing food over the who coordinated getting the food Rising Hope will distribute this next few weeks thanks to Rising to us so that we can continue this food to those who visit the pantry Hope’s partnership with Stamp essential service to our neighbors.” over the next few weeks. Recipi- Out Hunger. Rising Hope’s food pantry pro- ents register with Rising Hope to On the second Saturday in May, vided groceries to 715 families in ensure that they go home with the the National Association of Letter April. In 2017, the pantry supplied food they need for their families. Carriers sponsors this drive, turn- more than $1,200,000 in food to At this time of year, a special con- ing it into the largest one-day food those in need along the Route 1 cern is that children who rely on Rising Hope Food Pantry Coordinator Kathleen Simons drive in the U.S. This year, Rising Corridor in southern Fairfax school lunches for a significant with Stamp Out Hunger bins. Hope’s new food pantry coordina- County. portion of their nutrition will not tor, Kathleen Simons, oversaw the Stamp Out Hunger celebrated its go hungry during the summer Stamp Out Hunger, visit For more information about Ris- replenishing of Rising Hope’s pan- 26th drive this year. The campaign when school is not in session. www.nalc.org/community-ser- ing Hope, visit www.rising try with nearly 15,000 pounds of has collected almost 2 billion For more information about vice/food-drive. hopeumc.org. Free Outdoor Community Concert This Saturday Eighty of Fort Hunt’s youngest residents classical themes to blues melodies com- musicians.” odist. O’Leary, a longtime professional mu- will be performing in an outdoor commu- posed by each class, all orchestrated by pro- With multiple food trucks hired (Dogs on sician, performs regularly with her band, nity concert at Nativity Lutheran Church on fessional film composer, Charlie Barnett. the Curb and Roro’s Modern Lebanese Cui- Chaise Lounge, at venues such as The Barns Saturday, June 2 from 12-4 p.m. “We have one objective with this event,” sine, as well as WestRays Gourmet ice cream at Wolf Trap, Blues Alley, and the Kennedy The performers are students of Piano Lab, said Piano Lab owner Marilyn O’Leary, “and cart) the stage is set for festive afternoon Center. She has taught piano for over 20 a music school located in Sherwood Cross- that is to provide every student with a peak and all are welcome. Interested families can years in private and group settings. ing that provides ensemble piano classes to performance moment. When the students learn more about Piano Lab and will have Piano Lab is located at 7900 Andrus Rd. ages 5 and up. The students will be per- find themselves making great music with the chance to win free summer sessions in Ste. 11 in Alexandria. They have been run- forming songs arranged for up to eight pi- their peers in an atmosphere of community the hourly raffles. ning classes since June 2017 and are cur- anos at a time with the added support of a support and celebration, they will grasp The event will be located in the parking rently enrolling for summer sessions and fall full backup band, Chaise Lounge, winners what all of their hard work has been for. lot of Nativity Lutheran church at 1300 classes. of Washington Area Music Awards for best And it is moments like these that can trans- Collingwood Road with additional parking For more information, visit: https:// jazz, swing band. The pieces range from form enthusiastic beginners into lifelong offered across the street at Aldersgate Meth- StudentsLovePianoLab.com/. WPHS Dance Team and Coach Earn Multiple Honors

The West Potomac High School Williams praised her dancer’s Varsity Dance Team and their strong work ethic and competitive coach, Gennifer Williams, won spirit, saying, “These girls worked multiple titles during their compe- hard all season and never backed tition season. down from anything that was The team was awarded first thrown at them as far as difficult place in Pom and Jazz and second choreography. They are so well place in Hip Hop and Contempo- rounded. They do not just concen- rary at the Maryland Cup Nation- trate on their competition dances, als in January. The Pom routine but they perform at football and earned the highest score of the basketball games, volunteer in the

competition among school and community, run dance workshops Photo by Gennifer W recreational teams. The team won for youth, and most of all are great the Grand Champion title and a representatives of West Potomac full paid gold bid to compete Pom High School.” in the U.S. Finals this month. Williams also was honored at The dancers continued to win at Reach the Beach, receiving the title Reach the Beach Dance Team Na- “Coach of the Year” based on tionals in Ocean City in February, nominating letters submitted by placing first in Hip Hop, Jazz, and members of her team and their illiams Contemporary and second in Pom. parents. They earned the right to compete One of the letters read, “Coach in the Final Showdown, where Gen is selfless and has a huge West Potomac High School Dance Team with West Potomac Athletic Director Aaron they scored among the top five heart. She is not just a coach but a Helmick after presenting him with their Maryland Cup Grand Champion banner. routines in the school and recre- teacher, mentor and shining ex- ter students, teammates and team inspire the girls.” West Potomac’s basketball games ational dance team division with ample to the girls.” Another letter people, giving us life lessons to The dance team continued their where they also presented Athletic Jazz (5th), Contemporary (4th), stated, “She not only teaches us carry with us.” A third said, “Her season by providing spirit-filled Director Aaron Helmick with their and Pom (2nd). to be better dancers but also bet- countless hours she gives to the dances and sideline cheering for award banners. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ May 31 - June 6, 2018 ❖ 3 Crime

The following incidents were reported by the Mount Vernon District Police Sta- tion. BURGLARY: 8351 Richmond High- way at Campbell & Ferrara Outdoor Living, May 21, 8:30 a.m. An employee reported someone entered the sheds at the business and took property. MAY 25 LARCENIES 8600 block of Beekman Place, pack- age from residence 8400 block of Blankenship Street, documents from residence 8000 block of Pantano Place, cell phone from residence 5900 block of Richmond Highway, wallet from residence 6300 block of Richmond Highway, credit cards from business 6300 block of Richmond Highway, property from business 6700 block of Richmond Highway, property from residence 6800 block of Richmond Highway, wallet from business MAY 24 LARCENIES 8600 block of Richmond Highway, merchandise from business 7200 block of Stafford Road, wallet from residence MAY 23 LARCENIES 2700 block of Arlington Drive, property from residence 5700 block of North Kings, property from residence MAY 22 LARCENIES 2500 block of Parkers Lane, cell phone from vehicle 6000 block of Richmond Highway, cell phone from residence 8400 block of Richmond Highway, cell phones from residence

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www.MountVernonGazette.com Preventing Gang Violence @MtVernonGazette An independent, locally owned weekly By Gerald E. States. based on a number of factors, including an newspaper delivered Connolly to homes and businesses. I brought that local government experience applicant’s record of implementing best prac- Published by U.S. Representative (D-11) with me to Congress and on a bipartisan basis, tices in gang violence prevention, evidence of Local Media Connection LLC I worked with former U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf to collaboration between relevant stakeholders, 1606 King Street amilies through secure federal funding for the Northern Vir- an effective grant implementation plan, and Alexandria, Virginia 22314 out our commu- ginia Regional Gang Task Force (NVRGTF). In plans for evaluating results. nity have been fact, I offered the last earmark for the NVRGTF In addition to its bipartisan support in Con- Free digital edition delivered to F your email box. Go to shaken by the re- before the House Majority abolished earmarks, gress, this proposal has the support of a di- connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe cent rise in gang activity stripping the task force of its federal funding. verse set of expert organizations, including the across the Washington re- The best thing we can do is resume funding National Alliance of Gang Investigators Asso- NEWS DEPARTMENT: gion. This is a serious issue that must be ad- for regional task forces that focus on gang pre- ciations (NAGIA) and the Coalition for Juve- [email protected] dressed with collaboration and cooperation vention, intervention, and suppression in our nile Justice (CJJ). As NAGIA notes, this legis- Steven Mauren from all levels of government. We know the communities. 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When I holistic approach to community safety by re- based approach to bear on our nation’s gang [email protected] was chairman of the Fairfax County Board of storing the federal government’s commitment violence problem.” Andrea Worker Supervisors, we worked with local law enforce- to preventing these crimes from ever being Some, most notably the President, would Contributing Writer ment, the business community, and the faith committed in the first place. have you think America must shut its borders. [email protected] and civic communities to We know that collaborative programs like the That you cannot allow immigrants into our Jeanne Theismann Commentary reduce gang crime and Task Force work. Regional task forces provide country and maintain security. We know this [email protected] gang association. 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Editor & Publisher Residents Support Improvements to Route 1 Mary Kimm [email protected] supportive of funding the projects The first funding request pro- ments now. Even though the area @MaryKimm Surovell submits highlighted in the letter (see chart vides widening from Hybla Valley is not far from D.C., it is not a de- Editor in Chief above). to Fort Belvoir and bus rapid tran- sirable area … I have been in the Steven Mauren 236 comments The first two projects high- sit from Huntington Metro Station area for over 40 years, and it’s time Art/Design: lighted in Surovell’s letter are also to Fort Belvoir. Surovell high- we get some attention to this mat- Laurence Foong, John Heinly, from residents Ali Khaligh the top two priorities for Fairfax lighted that the U.S. 1 Corridor: ter.” Production Manager: County. In 2011, Surovell worked ❖ Is only 7 miles from D.C. Brian Pate of 22309: “As a resi- Geovani Flores and demands with state Sen. Toddy Puller to ❖ Includes four nominated Op- dent whose property and daily life fund a $2 million Department of portunity Zones primed for eco- would be directly impacted, I CIRCULATION funding for Circulation Manager: Rail and Public Transit study to nomic development would love to see Route 1 widened Ann Oliver determine the correct course of ❖ Suffers the highest concentra- so that more attractive businesses [email protected] U.S. 1. action to improve conditions for tion of pedestrian deaths in Fairfax could come to our neighborhood. the U.S. 1 corridor from Alexan- County My wife, toddler son, and I A Connection Newspaper tate Sen. Scott Surovell (D- dria to the Occoquan River. That ❖ Includes Fort Belvoir struggle to find reputable estab- S36) submitted a letter to the study recommended U.S. 1 be wid- ❖ Benefits three jurisdictions – lishments to shop and eat every Northern Virginia Transpor- ened to six lanes and served with Fairfax County, Prince William weekend. We are constantly driv- tation Authority May 23 request- dual multiuse trails and sidewalks, County, and Alexandria. ing to Kingstown and Springfield ing funding for four projects in the plus a median dedicated bus rapid Residents in this part of the 36th when I feel we should have those 36th District. Surovell included transit to ultimately lay the District submitted 140 comments. options right here in our neighbor- over 230 comments he collected groundwork for a two-stop exten- Robin Kelly of 22308: “South hood.” from 36th District residents. Of sion of the Yellow Line. The project Route 1 corridor has been ignored Curtis Marshall of 22306: those comments, 95 percent were was to be broken into four phases. for decades. We need the improve- See Route 1, Page 14 6 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ May 31 - June 6, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ May 31 - June 6, 2018 ❖ 7 Sports

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8 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ May 31 - June 6, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment ‘The Nance’ Takes Center Stage at LTA Set in 1930s, show presents backstage story of performers in world of burlesque.

By Steve Hibbard time. “They’ve done their research for this Photo by Steve Hibbard/The Gazette show and realized these girls weren’t he Little Theatre of Alexandria pushed around. They were protected. If they is presenting “The Nance” from were found prostituting themselves, they TJune 2-23. The play is set in were fired. It’s set during the era of Prohi- 1930s New York, a time when it bition. No one could afford $20 to see a was easy to “play gay,” but dangerous to be Broadway show but they could afford 10 gay. A headliner called “The Nance” was cents to see the burlesque show. These girls usually played by a straight man who would were making $1,500 a month, which was a portray a campy homosexual in musical killing during the depression,” he said. vaudeville parodies. However, in this com- Chuck Dluhy plays the main character, the edy, Chauncey Miles not only plays a gay Nance, but his name is Chauncey. “Off stage man but is a homosexual himself. The Nance he’s a semi-closeted gay man in the 1930s. will take the audience into the world of bur- He’s never been good at relationships. He The cast of LTA’s “The Nance” rehearses a scene from the show. lesque and tell the backstage story of goes from man to man for his sexual con- Chauncey and his fellow performers. quests. But he has this persona on stage theater. The show is constructed in a way Chauncey I see a chance at something nice, Written by Douglas Carter Beane, the play called the Nance,” he said. “In that time, a that we do a back-stage storyline but to something more domesticated, something is about the waning days of vaudeville and straight man played gay on stage. But he’s emphasize the themes, we’re performing more my speed. And at the same time burlesque and how the decline of the two a gay man playing gay man on stage. He burlesque and comedic numbers. So, it’s a Chauncey introduces me to the world of bring about social change in 1937, said Di- meets Ned; he picks him up in an automat fun and interesting.” theater, which for me is a safe haven for rector Frank Shutts. At the time, Fiorello one night and it ends up not being a one- He hopes the audience takes away a re- the outcasts of society, at least at the time,” LaGuardia was running for re-election for night thing. They develop this more formal spect for the level for creativity and chal- he said. mayor of New York, and as his campaign relationship; he’s used to having one-night lenge that this era of theatre had and, per- He said the biggest challenge was a promise he was going to clean up the city stands. The play juxtaposes his life on stage haps even more importantly, the stigma still straight man playing a gay man. “I had gone and that meant closing them down. “They and off stage and the relationship he has faced today with segments of our popula- into this thinking it would be a straight man were getting ready for the World’s Fair so with Ned.” tion, via one’s sexual identity or cultural playing a gay man and that is the be-all- they were trying to get rid of burlesque, the Jack Stein plays the role of Ephraim, the background, and the challenge of being end-all. But it’s a lot more layered because lewd vaudeville sketches, anything that classic New York burlesque theater stage accepted in a very diverse society. I have this back story. For a long time, I was wasn’t family-friendly,” he said. manager who to keep costs low, he also does John Paul Odle plays the role of Ned, a closeted. I played the part to fit in. When I He said there’s plenty of humor in the a lot of comedy sketch work opposite his less-sophisticated cross between a city boy blend in to NYC, I let the freak flag fly,” he show and it will touch your heart if you al- cast members. “That’s the glue behind the and country bumpkin who comes to New said. low your heart to be open. “There’s music; burlesque show because the audiences are York City after having left his wife in Buf- Charlene Sloan plays the role of Sylvie, a it’s a play with music but it is not a musi- primarily there to see the strippers,” he said. falo. “Mainly because he has come to the passionate and streetwise burlesque-talking cal,” he said, including a live five-piece or- He said it’s a challenging play because it’s realization that he’s gay and knows a mar- woman as opposed to a chorus girl. “As a chestra. combining a poignant back-stage story that riage to his wife will not work out, so he talking woman, she sets up the jokes. She’s He said the cast watched the DVD of the takes place in the 1930s in a critical time of has the goal in mind to go with the flow obviously a stripper. In the show itself, in story, “Behind the Burley Q,” which inter- censorship. “So, balancing the poignancy and roll with the punches,” he said. viewed the burlesque performers at the with the story line and the joy of burlesque “I meet Chauncey at the automat and in See ‘The Nance,’ Page 19 Calendar

Submit entertainment announcements www.artsonthehorizon.org/ exhibition with a new grouping of at Del Ray Artisans. Opening Archaeology Open House. 11 a.m. at www.connectionnewspapers.com/Cal- www.ArtsOnTheHorizon.org or at the artwork. Myers is a self-taught artist, Reception: Friday, June 1, 7-9 p.m. at Shuter’s Hill site at the Masonic endar/. The deadline is noon on Friday. door on the day of the performance. who found his passion for painting Also join for the Resin Workshop Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, during his recovery from a serious (June 10) and “How to Make Art Alexandria. Get the first look at this accident. Food and drink will be While Traveling” Workshop (June year’s excavations at Shuter’s Hill, an ONGOING FRIDAY/JUNE 1 provided. Free. Visit 16). Exhibit details and workshop 18th-century urban plantation Art Exhibit. Through June 3 at The Garden Talk. 1:30 p.m. at Green www.principlegallery.com. registration can be found at located on the grounds of the George Athenaeum, 201 Prince St., Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Sunset Movie Night. 7 p.m. at Mt. www.DelRayArtisans.org/event/ Washington Masonic National Alexandria. Two Solos: Brian Road, Alexandria. Learn how to make Vernon RECenter, 2017 Belle View wanderlust. Memorial. Free. Call 703-746-4399 Williams and Sophie Blondeau. a garden both beautiful and tasty Blvd., Alexandria. This week’s show or email Williams’ paintings on metal want with the addition of edible plants. is “Guardians of the Galaxy.” Bring a [email protected]. viewers to consider if humans can Discover the many ways to blanket, beach chairs, picnic dinner. SATURDAY/JUNE 2 Outdoor Concert. 12-4 p.m. at adapt without catastrophe. Visit incorporate edibles such as veggies, Movies will start at sunset. Free. Visit 30th Annual Clean the Bay Day. 9- Nativity Lutheran Church, 1300 www.nvfaa.org/events/. berries and roots into an ornamental www.ZelsmanPowersGroup.com. 11 a.m. at Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Collingwood Road, Alexandria. About Art Exhibit: “A Sense of Herself.” landscape. $10 Call 703-642-5173 or Folk Music by David Wilcox. 7:30 Madison St. Thousands of volunteers 80 of Fort Hunt’s youngest residents Through June 3, gallery hours at the visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ p.m. at Grist Mill Park, 4710 Mt. will join together across Virginia this will be performing in an Outdoor Art League Gallery, 105 North Union green-spring. Vernon Memorial Highway, June to clean up litter along Community Concert. The performers St., Studio 21 (located in the Family Art Night. 6-9 p.m. at the Alexandria. Considered a waterways from the Eastern Shore to are students of Piano Lab, a music Torpedo Factory Art Center). Durant Arts Center, 1605 Cameron “songwriter’s songwriter,” David the Blue Ridge Mountains in school located in Sherwood Crossing Watercolorist Deborah Conn St., Alexandria. Meet and Greet at 6 Wilcox songs have been covered by celebration of the 30th annual Clean that provides ensemble piano classes celebrates inner resilience and p.m. Sponsored by the Office of the artists such as k.d. lang and many the Bay Day. Early registration is to ages 5 and up. Contact Marilyn strength through luminous, large- Arts. Reservations include one art others. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ advised. Visit www.cbf.org/clean to O’Leary, 703-887-4133 or Marilyn@ scale portraits of women in “A Sense experience, art supplies, pizza and parks/performances or call 703-324- register. StudentsLovePianoLab.com. of Herself.” soda. Choose from two art 7469. Writer’s Workshop. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Taste of Del Ray Food Festival. 1-3 experiences: Paint with Patrick the Alexandria Black History p.m. at Mount Vernon Avenue in Kirwin (ages 5 and up with adult) or Museum, 902 Wythe St., Alexandria. Alexandria. Sample menu favorites MAY 31-JUNE 16 Create a Clay Sculpture with Teresa JUNE 1-24 Led by author Sheila Moses. Learn to from award-winning restaurants at “To the Clouds.” At The Lab at Brunson (ages 5 and up with adult.) Art Exhibit: “Wanderlust.” Gallery tell a good story, what publishers the 10th Annual Taste of Del Ray. t Convergence, 1819 N. Quaker Lane, Reservations are $9/person. Children hours at Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt look for in a new author and how to Vernon Avenue and Oxford Avenue. Alexandria. Presented by Arts on the under 5 are free. To pay online, visit Vernon Ave. “Wanderlust” is an art make story ideas a reality. $15/adults; $5/children. Visit Horizon, a non-verbal interactive www.alexandriava.gov/webtrac and exhibit about adventure, travel and Continental breakfast and snacks www.visitdelray.com. theatre for children ages 0-6 written select the activity number. new experiences that celebrates the provided; bring lunch. Cost is $75 Sounds of Pohick Music Concert. 4 by Natasha Mirny. Tickets are $6 for Artist Reception: “Haven.” 6:30-9 diversity and beauty found in every which must be paid online by May 31 p.m. at Historic Pohick Church, 9301 children and adults and can be p.m. at Principle Gallery, 208 King corner of this world, both near and at shop.alexandriava.gov. Call 703- Richmond Highway, Lorton. The St. purchased online at St. G.C. Myers is returning for a solo far. The exhibit runs June 1-24, 2018 746-4356. Cecelia and St. Alban Children’s www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ May 31 - June 6, 2018 ❖ 9 Entertainment

Choirs will sing a spirited French Easter Thursday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. at Scope carol. The Pohick Pickers, an Gallery, ground floor Studio 19 of the instrumental group, will sing and Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 play a 19th century gospel hymn. The North Union St. In a celebration of a Pohick Bell Choir will ring handbills satisfying selfie, ceramics go self- and hand chimes, and the Pohick centered and self-involved, placing Early Church Music Ensemble will individualism at the forefront, with sing music from the 16th century. the priority of plates for each Call 703-339-6572, or visit personage, mugs for mavericks and www.pohick.org. clay for every character. Call 703- Country-Western Dance. At 548-6288 or visit scopegallery.org. Lincolnia Senior Center, 4710 North Chambliss St, Alexandria. The Northern Virginia Country-Western WEDNESDAY/JUNE 6 Dance Association will hold a dance. Birth of a Wetland. 10 a.m. at Lessons, 6-7 p.m. Open dancing, 7- Huntley Meadows Park, 3701 9:30 p.m. A DJ provides music. Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria. Learn Couples and singles of all ages Jeremias Fors and how geology, human land use and welcome. Admission for NVCWDA Analia Centurion wildlife created this special place. members $10; non-members $12; Learn about the park’s history and children under 18 accompanied by a enjoy a naturalist-led walk to the paying adult $5. Smoke-free, alcohol- wetland following the talk. Bring free. BYO refreshments. Visit binoculars to enhance your www.nvcwda.org. QuinTango experience. $9 per person. Call 703- 768-2525 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ SUNDAY/JUNE 3 huntley-meadows. “Bagels and Bach.” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Tango Night the Durant Arts Center, 1605 Cameron St. Enjoy classical music, QuinTango shares the stage with four world-class artists from South America, the G.W. StringTango Orchestra and the JUNE 6-30 while children become aware and Tucker Tiger Tango Dance Team. This event teams artists at the top of their game with young musicians and dancers in an Bethesda Painting Award learn how to appreciate classical evening of tango favorites such as Carlos Gardel’s “Por una Cabeza” (theme from “Scent of a Woman”) and Piazzolla’s “Oblivion” Finalists. Gallery hours at Gallery music. Light brunch will be served. and “Libertango.” Argentine tango dancers Analia Centurion and Jeremias Fors, Grammy-nominated musician Emmanuel B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave., Suite E, $9 per person. Children under 5 Trifilio, and the Guatemalan conductor Igor Sarmientos, and QuinTango are all international touring artists who take time Bethesda. Eight painters, including years old are free. Visit to teach in QuinTango’s ACPS programs. Tuesday, June 5, 7 p.m. at G.W. Middle School in Alexandria. Visit Kim Abraham of Alexandria, have www.alexandriava.gov/Arts and click www.quintango.com. been selected as finalists for the the Durant Arts Center to reserve. Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried Film Screening. 12:30-3 p.m. at PetSmart, Potomac Yards, 3351 exhibition of paintings featuring Jackson 20 will have its Beer Garden competition and exhibition produced Chinquapin Park Rec Center, 3210 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Alexandria. fanciful interpretations of classic in its courtyard, with Port City by the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment King St., Alexandria. Hometown Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation French culture, for a hands-on Brewing Company in-house offering a District. Nearly 300 artists from Habitat: Stories of Bringing Nature will have dogs for adoption at workshop. Students will be given a sampling of their local brews. Call Maryland, Virginia and Washington, Home. Learn about the benefits of Potomac Yards PetsMart in poster board with a face already 703-549-6080 or visit D.C. submitted work to the 14th native plants through the stories of Alexandria every other Sunday. positioned near the bottom-then www.jackson20restaurant.com. annual competition created to honor several hometown habitat heroes. Adopt, foster, donate or volunteer. Blondeau will encourage them to let regional painters. Visit bethesda.org. Visit www.ldcrf.org. their imagination run wild. RSVP to Email [email protected] or JUNE 4-JULY 1 visit www.alexandriava.gov/ Crazy Hair Day - Art Workshop. [email protected]. NatureCenter. 1:30 p.m. at The Atheneum. Free. Pride Beer Garden. At Jackson 20, Art Exhibit: “Selfie: Not for THURSDAY/JUNE 7 Dog Adoption Event. 1-4 p.m. at Join artist Sophie Blondeau, amid her located at 480 King St., Alexandria. Sharing.” Daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; The Sanctuary Opens. 6 p.m. at 2213

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10 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ May 31 - June 6, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment It’s the wild world of 1930’s burlesque. A time where it was better to play gay than to be gay. Join us for the D.C. area premiere of this Tony- 4 Dates to Circle in June nominated comedy, complete with song, dance, and laughs. By Hope Nelson 109 S. St. Asaph St. 7-10 p.m. $98 per person; reser- SHOW DATES: vations recommended. June 2 - 23, 2018 pecialty beer releases, multicourse wine pair- Sings with dinner, a veritable buffet of Del Ray Easy Cooking Creations Class at Spice and specialties: June is shaping up to be a busy Tea Exchange, June 19 one for festive-food-and-drink fans. Here are some Throughout the spring and summer, the Spice and of the month’s top picks. Exchange in Old Town is hosting monthly courses to help would-be chefs harness their power. This month, Little Theatre of Alexandria Taste of Del Ray, June 3 Chef Jill Siena will walk participants through “easy th 600 Wolfe Street • 703-683-0496 The 10 annual rendition of one of Del Ray’s sig- entertaining” recipes with an aim of creating a menu www.thelittletheatre.com nature events kicks June off in style. More than a perfect for a summertime party (and using ingredi- dozen restaurants are joining in the proceedings, ents from the host spice purveyor). 6:30-8:30 p.m. allowing attendees to sample the wares $35. Register by calling the store at 571-312-8505 Appetite of such varied kitchens as Southern- or emailing [email protected]. themed Live Oak Restaurant and the Mexican roots of Los Tios. When you’re “It’s Raining Cats and Dogs” Derecho done perusing the menus and enjoying unlimited Party at Port City Brewing, June 23 samples, do your civic duty and vote for the People’s If it’s summer, it’s time for Port City Brewing to Choice award. Pat Miller Neighborhood Square at release its annual Derecho Common beer, a Califor- the corner of East Oxford Avenue and Mount Vernon nia common style first brewed — by virtue of cir- Avenue. 1-3 p.m. Advance tickets $15 for adults, $5 cumstance — in 2012 once the brewery lost power for children; day-of tickets available only if the event following the storied summertime derecho. This year, isn’t sold out. Port City is putting a spin on its typical release party and turning it into a fundraiser of sorts. From 2 to 4 Paradise Springs Wine Dinner at Columbia p.m., volunteers from Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foun- Firehouse, June 14 dation will be on site for a pet adoption event, and One of the closest wineries to Alexandria, Para- all day 10 percent the proceeds from both the dise Springs is bringing its wares even closer still to Rocklands and DC Slices food trucks will benefit the the heart of Old Town for one night. The winery is Friends of Puerto Rico. There will also be a “Dunk pairing with Columbia Firehouse to offer diners a the Brewer” booth, the proceeds of which will also multicourse meal with a selection of wines for each go to Friends of Puerto Rico. 3950 Wheeler Ave. course. Start the evening with battle creek oysters Noon-10 p.m. paired with a cabernet franc/merlot rose, proceed Hope Nelson owns and operates the Kitchen Recessionista through your entrée and dessert, and taste the likes blog, located at www.kitchenrecessionista.com. Email her any of beef tenderloin and meritage wine along the way. time at [email protected]. Calendar

Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Artist Nancy Belmont, the woman behind 8th Annual D-Day Commemoration The Courage Wall, Unity, Be the Almost 74 years ago the largest air, land, and sea Light, and Soar, launches a new invasion in history took place on the beaches of experiential public art project called The Sanctuary. The public will be Normandy. Launched by General Dwight D. invited to think about their self-talk Eisenhower and including American, British, Cana- and how well their inner voice is dian, and Free French forces, it was D-Day, June 6, serving them. Then, they’ll give them 1944, the beginning of the liberation of western Eu- a “seed” (treated paint can lid) upon rope. To honor the veterans and commemorate their which they can write a positive heroic acts, the City of Alexandria has proclaimed the affirmation that they want to believe month of June as “D-Day Commemoration Month.” about themselves. They will hang The City will hold its 8th Annual D-Day Commemo- these expansive mantras along a ration events: labyrinth that will eventually hold ❖ Thursday, June 7, 7 p.m. at the Lyceum, Dr. 5,000 people’s affirmations. Aaron George of the Historical Office of the Secretary First Thursday Del Ray. 6-9 p.m. of Defense will give a lecture titled, “D-Day: The De- Dr. Aaron George Along Mount Vernon Avenue, cision to Go.” Dessert and wine reception to follow. Alexandria. Free. Every first $10 per person. Purchase tickets at www.shop.alexandriava.gov. Thursday of the month the Del Ray ❖ Saturday, June 9, 2:30-5 p.m., an official D-Day commemoration ceremony Business Association features and community event will take place on Market Square (301 King St.).This event businesses along Mount Vernon includes WWII reenactors, period vehicles, ’40s swing music from the band “Blue Avenue, special events, food and Jazz” along with exhibition swing dancing and an expected performance by the U.S. music. Each month has a different theme with activities for children, Fife and Drums Corps. There will be community booths and a “French Market” with live music and a festive atmosphere. refreshments and crafts for sale. An official remembrance ceremony with Alexan- Visit www.visitdelray.com. dria elected officials will take place at 3:30. Children are encouraged to attend. All D-Day Commemoration. 7 p.m. at activities are free. the Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Visit www.alexandriacaen.wordpress.com. Dr. Aaron George of the Historical Office of the Secretary of Defense Alexandria. Celebrate architect Frank Murray-Dick-Fawcett House, Lloyd will give a lecture titled, “D-Day: The Lloyd Wright’s birthday at the Pope- House, and The Lyceum, Alexandria’s Decision to Go.”The lecture will Leighey House. Bring your own History Museum. Concert features describe the enormous effort of picnic and party with cocktails, Cigar Box String Band – old-time planning for the D-Day invasion of desserts, jazz, and more. Cost is $35. string band music on banjo, fiddle, Normandy and the days and Visit harmonica, bass, bones, washboard, moments leading up to one of the www.woodlawnpopeleighey.org/ and suitcase. $15 suggested donation greatest decisions in military history. new-events-1/ or visit for the musicians, light refreshments Dessert and wine reception to follow. woodlawnpopeleighey.org. available, and a cash bar. Visit $10 per person. Purchase tickets at Alexandria After Work Concert www.fsgw.org. www.shop.alexandriava.gov. Call Series. 6-8 p.m. at the Murray-Dick- Opening: Bethesda Painting 703-746-4994. Fawcett House, 517 Prince St. The Award Finalists. 6-8 p.m. at Folklore Society of Greater Gallery B, 7700 Wisconsin Ave., Suite Washington and The Office of E, Bethesda. Eight painters, including FRIDAY/JUNE 8 Historic Alexandria sponsor a concert Kim Abraham of Alexandria, have Pope-Leighey Picnic and Party. 6 on the second Friday of the month been selected as finalists for the p.m. at 9000 Richmond Highway, with locations rotating between the Bethesda Painting Awards, a juried www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ May 31 - June 6, 2018 ❖ 11 Entertainment

competition and exhibition produced by House, a women’s shelter. Donations Market” with refreshments and crafts the Bethesda Arts & Entertainment of gently used items and volunteers for sale. An official remembrance District. Nearly 300 artists from are needed. Donation drop-off ceremony at 3:30. Children are Maryland, Virginia and Washington, directions on the website www.alive- encouraged to attend. Free. Visit D.C. submitted work to the 14th inc.org. To volunteer, email www.alexandriava.gov/Historic. annual competition created to honor [email protected]. Wine on the Water. 6-8 p.m. between regional painters. Visit Civil War Camp Day. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Founder’s Park and Blackwall Hitch www.bethesda.org. at Fort Ward Museum and Historic in Old Town Alexandria, 211 N. Celebrating Pride and Diversity. Site, 4301 West Braddock Road, Union St. (behind building). Wines 6:30-8 p.m. at the Durant Arts Alexandria. Camp life activities provided by Unwined, charcuterie by Center, 1605 Cameron St., include infantry, artillery drills and Society Fair, a silent auction and the Alexandria. Poetry reading firing demonstrations and more. sound of steel drums along Old celebrating the LGBT community and Suggested donation: $2 adults; $5 Town’s waterfront. $85 at its diversity. Visit the Office of the families. Call 703-746-4848 or visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/ Arts’ website at www.fortward.org. 3399930; $100 at the door. Call 703- www.alexandriava.gov/Arts, email The General’s Tour. 10 a.m.-noon at 778-0977 or visit the Poet Laureate at Lee-Fendall House Museum, 614 www.alexandriaseaport.org. [email protected], or contact Oronoco St. This guided walking tour “Justice on Trial: The Play.” 7-9 Cheryl Anne Colton at of Robert E. Lee sites in Alexandria’s p.m. at T.C. Williams High School [email protected]. Historic Old Town will address the Auditorium, 3330 King St. This Fostering the Future Gala. 7-10 complicated legacy of the production is about two civil rights p.m. at Sheraton Suites in Old Town Confederate general’s life in attorneys suing the U.S. Justice Dept. Alexandria. The theme, ‘Up, Up and Alexandria. $10 in advance; $15 at for reparations for African Americans Away’, highlights the possibilities for door. Call 703-548-1789 or visit and damages due for racial injustice youth in Alexandria. This event www.leefendallhouse.org. in america, while bringing back features entertainment, a silent and Fort Hunt Fun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Fort expert time traveler witness such as live auction, hors d’oeuvres, Hunt Park, 8999 Fort Hunt Road. Harriett Tubman, Medger Evers and cocktails, dancing, and more. All History fun day at Fort Hunt Park. Emmet Till to tell their stories. A proceeds benefit children in foster Come see blacksmiths, living history, blend of comedy, history and care or at-risk of abuse and neglect. antique cars, and farm animals. Play information with singing. Visit Call 703-746-5663 or visit traditional games or climb a climbing ticketbud.com, and search “Justice.” alexandriava.gov/DCHS. wall. Sandwiches and drinks will be Sunset Movie Night. 7 p.m. at Mt. sold. Keep pets on a leash at all Vernon RECenter, 2017 Belle View times. Free; open to all. Call 703- SUNDAY/JUNE 10 Blvd., Alexandria. This week’s show 235-1530 or visit nps.gov/gwmp. Visit with James Madison. 1-5 p.m. is “Captain America: Civil War.” Arts Fair. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Waterfront at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Bring a blanket, beach chairs, picnic Park, 1 Prince Str., Alexandria. Free. Royal St. President James Madison dinner. Movies will start at sunset. More than 80 arts and crafts vendors, will be at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum. Free. Visit food, beer and children Included in the regular museum www.ZelsmanPowersGroup.com. entertainment. Thousands of admission of $5 per adult, $3 per Mount Vernon Nights. 7:30 p.m. at residents and visitors of all ages stroll child under 12. Call 703-746-4242 or Grist Mill Park, 4710 Mt. Vernon King Street and the Waterfront Park. visit www.gadsbystavern.org. Memorial Highway. This series of They offer beer, cider and food and Author Appearance. 2 p.m. at free, public concerts features a everyone will have a chance to leave Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library, variety of musical performances their mark on a boat with paint. Visit 5005 Duke St., Alexandria. Former reflecting Fairfax County’s diversity, www.VolunteerAlexandria.org. CIA officer turned author Duane culture and community spirit. Bring a D-Day Commemoration. 2:30-5 Evans will be presenting and signing picnic dinner and a blanket and enjoy p.m.; official remembrance ceremony copies of his book, “Foxtrot in one of Fairfax County’s special at 3:30 on Market Square, 301 King Kandahar.” Visit alexlibraryva.org. summer traditions. Visit St. Official D-Day commemoration Philharmonic Orchestra Concert. 3 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ ceremony and community event p.m. at G.W. Masonic Memorial in performances/mt-vernon-nights. includes WWII reenactors, period Alexandria. The Washington VIRGINIA: vehicles, ’40s swing music from the Metropolitan Philharmonic presents band “Blue Jazz” along with an afternoon of music by Debussy, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS SATURDAY/JUNE 9 exhibition swing dancing and an Bolcom, and Dvorak, featuring the Case No.: CA1 700036M-03 ALIVE! Yard Sale. 8 a.m. at the Ice expected performance by the U.S. Washington Saxophone Quartet. $20, House, 120 South Payne St., Fife and Drums Corps. There will be general admission; children are free. IN RE:The Adoption of Eva Nicole Gilbertson Alexandria. Yard sale for ALIVE! community booths and a “French Visit www.wmpamusic.org. A minor, by Mary Ann Orzechowski ORDER OF PUBLICATION ‘The Nance’ Takes the Stage $IWHUUHYLHZRIWKH$I¿GDYLWDQG3HWLWLRQIRU2UGHURI3XEOLFDWLRQ ¿OHGE\FRXQVHOIRU3HWLWLRQHU0DU\$QQ2U]HFKRZVNLZKLFKREMHFWRI From Page 16 serves. 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It’s stereotypically portrayed in the show. 1LFKROH)LHOGVDOVRNQRZQDV%ULWWDQ\1LFKROH+DPHODSSHDUDWWKH “Being a very realistic character, my personal chal- Her numbers are ‘La Cucaracha’ and ‘Mexican Hat DERYHQDPHG&RXUWWRSURWHFWKHULQWHUHVWVDWDPRQ-XO\ lenge is trying to find a way to exude the physical Dance.’ It’s an interesting contrast to see where we’ve 6KRXOGWKHELUWKPRWKHUQRWDSSHDURURWKHUZLVHPDNHNQRZQKHU confidence you need to have to be a burlesque strip- come. Her character plays up on that. She embraces SRVLWLRQWKHQVKHLVKHUHE\QRWL¿HGWKDWDQ\DQGDOORIKHUSDUHQWDOULJKWV per. You have to be confident to strut your stuff. You that as part of her performances. She’s a little differ- ZLOOEHWHUPLQDWHG have to exude confidence and display a comfortable ent, a little spice on stage, and that’s her gimmick ,WLVIXUWKHU25'(5('WKDWWKLV2UGHURI3XEOLFDWLRQEHSXEOLVKHG way with your body. This is a stripper — you have to and she doesn’t have any problem using that as her RQFHDZHHNIRUIRXUVXFFHVVLYHZHHNVLQWKH$OH[DQGULD*D]HWWHLQ $OH[DQGULD9LUJLQLDDQGLQWKH0W9HUQRQ*D]HWWHLQ)DULID[9LUJLQLD show that confidence and ballsy attitude because performance.” DQGDFRS\EHSRVWHGDWWKHIURQWGRRURIWKH&RXUWKRXVH that’s what our audience was looking for,” she said. She adds: “As a character I’m finding that she does Danielle Comer plays the role of Joan, who is also have a lot of street smarts and she’s happy to be one (QWHU one of the strippers. “She’s the youngest of the strip- persona on stage but very true to herself and her pers so she’s there to draw the young men in. She’s friends and colleagues off stage. There is a relation- not the brightest tool in the shed; I don’t know if I’d ship and a bond between the performers off stage, -XGJH :HDVNIRUWKLV call her ditzy but she’s not as street savvy as the other which is one of the things I hope people take away characters but she doesn’t let that stop her,” she said. from this show.” She adds: “She knows how to have a good time. So being confident in your body, especially women The Little Theatre of Alexandria is presenting “The &ROOHHQ0DUHD4LQQ(VT 96% nowadays are told that a certain body is beautiful, Nance” from June 2-23. Show times are Wednesdays /RFNH 4XLQQ so it’s very hard to be confident in showing your body through Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m. Tick- :HVW%URDG6WUHHW32%R[5LFKPRQG9$ on stage when you don’t look like the ones you see ets are $19-$22. The venue is located at 600 Wolfe 7HOHSKRQH )D[ in the magazines. So that is a challenge for me,” she Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Visit the website at (PDLOTXLQQ#ORFNHTXLQQFRP Counsel for Petitioners said. “I think I’m smarter than Joan in real life so I www.thelittletheatre.com or call the box office at 703- think it’s giving her the just performance she de- 683-0496.

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Vernon at Home for eight years, and has been the architect of many changes and improvements as the aging in place concept and Village movement has grown. She has accepted a position at the national village movement level. She will serve as executive director for ap- proximately 350 senior village organizations similar to Mount Vernon at Home. Although she is moving to New Jersey, she will be visiting the U.S. Congress and Ex- ecutive Branch agencies fre- quently. When asked what will be the big challenge for the incoming director, Sullivan said it will be “cop- ing with the baby boom growth and the need for affordable senior housing.” She said the new director has a wealth of knowledge of the senior village movement having worked for 17 years as clinical case manager at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital. Frazier is married to Erik Frazier, the COO of the Anderson Ortho- pedic Clinic. They have two sons, Ben and Shep. The gala also included live and silent auction, music, food, and entertainment. For more information, visit Mountvernonathome.org. Bulletin Board

THURSDAY/MAY 31 Meet with Virginia WMATA Representatives. 7-8:30 p.m. at the Providence Community Center, 3001 Vaden Drive, Fairfax. Virginia’s representatives to the board of directors of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority will meet the public in a forum sponsored by the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission. The event will include a presentation focused on funding, governance and safety, followed by a question-and- answer session. The facility is within walking distance of the Vienna Metro station. Visit www.novatransit.org.

FRIDAY/JUNE 1 Help Children Navigate Adolescence in the Digital Age. 10 a.m.-noon at Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services, 2334 Gallows Road, Entrance 1 - Room 100, Dunn Loring. What else can parents do to keep their teenager safe on the internet? Join Richard Stegman, FCPS Educational Specialist, to learn the top internet dangers for teens and seven steps for good digital parenting. Free. Call 703-204-3941 or visit www.fcps.edu/resources/ family-engagement/parent-resource- center.

SATURDAY/JUNE 2 2018 Northern Virginia Wear Orange Rally. 7 p.m. at Market Square, 301 King St. Join Moms Demand Action, Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, faith leaders, survivors, community organizations, and business partners for our 2018 See Bulletin, Page 14 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ May 31 - June 6, 2018 ❖ 13 View to a Opinion Shrill Route 1 By KENNETH B. LOURIE From Page 6 I watch a little bit of television. Okay, maybe I watch a lot of television (probably too much if “While widening Rt 1 and implementing truth be told). And in the curse of watching that the BRT plan will certainly benefit those liv- television, like it or not, fast-forwarding or not, commercials will be seen and unfortunately ing on the Rt 1 corridor, it will also signifi- heard. Sometimes, what I see and hear causes cantly improve tax revenue for the state. me to interact with my television, verbally. And The increase in property values and influx even though this verbalization is rarely of higher end commercial interests and responded to (other than by my wife, Dina), tourists will have a positive economic im- these outbursts (again if truth be accurately char- acterized) make me feel so much better. pact on the state as a whole. Furthermore, What irritated me today – which led to this the funding of these two projects will en- column being written, was a television commer- hance the standing of Northern Virginia in cial for a cellular phone company, an (“Approved the DC/Maryland/Virginia metro area and AARP provider since 2008”) providing “exclusive benefits for AARP members” which, as I consider continue to attract the highest quality resi- my age, and associations which have value, I dents and businesses to our state.” would have to say, to quote my late father: “The Inova Mt. Vernon CEO, Dr. Donald idea has merit.” The commercial featured – Brideau said, “As a major business and among other facts and figures – endorsements from a half a dozen or so satisfied customers. health care organization, the changing eco- The praise was typical of what you might nomics are driving more patients to outpa- expect/hear; all good about everything: price, tient care. Despite aging population, inpa- service, reliability, value, etc. One woman’s com- tient service growth is stagnant and with ments however caught my attention. I believe I increasing pressure and improved clinical heard her correctly when she said: “Wild horses couldn’t drag me away from ... . “ And then off care fewer cases will be inpatient. Thus, for I went. a vibrant hospital to serve its community, Really? Are you kidding me? Rather than population growth will be necessary espe- change your cellular service, you’d consent to cially in a younger commercial population being dragged behind a team of wild horses? Do you actually mean to say that if you had your if we want to have a hospital that is finan- hands and feet bound and you risked being cially sound. The projects discussed above ripped to shreds, you still wouldn’t change carri- will grow the region in family and business ers? You can’t be serious? As Minnie Driver asked numbers thus necessitating additional hos- Matt Damon in a scene from the 1997 movie “Good Will Hunting” discussing his having stud- pital services.” ied organic chemistry “a bit”: “Are you mad? Surovell’s third funding request was for Have you completely lost your mind?” This cus- the Town of Dumfries U.S. 1 widening tomer appeared to be of sound mind but, her project. This project will widen the former comments were so ridiculous that it diminished her value as a “spokes-customer.” U.S. 1 north branch to six lanes, add bicycle I suppose however, if one were to analyze lanes and shared use paths, and reconstruct this amazingly, incredibly loyal comment (and sidewalks. Concentrating through-traffic on take it at face value), one would have to be one side will allow the town to focus com- impressed. Who wouldn’t want the kind of serv- mercial development on the other former ice whose reliability, service, value, cost, etc. was worth dying for? For me, if the choice was branch of U.S. 1 away from the traffic. It between being dragged behind a team of wild will also provide for the final segment of horses – and being torn to pieces/possibly even U.S. 1 widening through Prince William dying in the process, or changing cellular service County. This plan was universally supported companies, I’d change in a minute or as quickly as I could (given the phone calls required) to by comments from the Dumfries region of avoid this Western-era torture. This woman can’t the 36th District. be telling the truth, can she? I mean, it is televi- Finally, Surovell highlighted the need for sion where hyperbole and coercion go hand and improvements to the CSX crossing of U.S. hand with the remote, and I imagine there was a script involved. Nevertheless, her comments 1. This project is an essential component of started at the top and went up from there. bringing high speed rail service from Wash- Apparently, being reasonable isn’t part of this ington, D.C. to Richmond, Norfolk, Raleigh, commercial’s equation. Their “spokes-custom- Atlanta, and beyond. It will also enhance ers” haven’t just drunk the Kool-Aid, they’ve Virginia Railway Express Service. invited the Kool-Aid Man, pitcher and all, into their homes and offed us viewers a drink. The problem for me, other than I spend too Bulletin Board much time watching television, is that when what I’m watching tests the bounds of believabil- From Page 13 ity, be it content or especially commercials/ advertisements, it inevitably turns a positive mes- sage into a negative one. Subsequently, my take- Northern Virginia Wear Orange Rally. RSVP for the rally at bit.ly/NOVAwearsorange. away: don’t bother me with nonsense; I’m not interested. The exact opposite of the intended effect. If truth be told (yet again), I’m likely over- SATURDAYS/JUNE 2 & 9 reacting (really?) but, when a line is crossed, Aviation Adventure. 9-10:30 a.m. classroom sometimes I can’t go back, like Burt portion held at Bethlehem Baptist Church Lancaster/”Moonlight Graham” couldn’t in the Parsonage, 7836 Fordson Road. Troop 1906 1989 movie,”Field of Dreams.” offers a Merit Badge opportunity, learn about To invoke/extrapolate Capt. Woodrow F. Call opportunities in aviation. Optional opportunities from the epic, 1989 mini-series, “Lonesome to be an actual co-pilot of a flight will be Dove:” “I hate rude behavior in a man. Won’t provided. RSVP by May 31, 2018 at 703-360- tolerate it.” Well, neither can I tolerate commer- 4170, ext. 0. cials which take me for a dope. Can’t handle it. I may not be the sharpest knife in the drawer, MONDAY/JUNE 4 but I do have a little intellect and substance to Medicare 101 Seminar. 7-8:30 p.m. at draw upon even when I’m sitting on the couch Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall watching television. I haven’t completely lost my Lane. Fairfax County Insurance Counseling office mind, yet. offers objective, free information on how to navigate Medicare and save money. Free. Call Bill Vaughan at 703-324-5851 for more. Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers.

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