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Agents of Change Help Shape Students from around County Budget county officials, a question-and- Fairfax County recognized Citizen ideas answer session, and small group brainstorming. for promoting peace. on budget and The breakout groups were a chance for individuals from the By Tim Peterson services sought. community to have a discussion The Gazette with county representatives about By Tim Peterson which government services they fter a friend of South County High School The Gazette felt were more or less valuable, as Asenior Sakira Coleman was sexually as- well as long-term ideas for reduc- saulted while running on a local public espite a damp, dreary ing county costs. path, Coleman decided to take action and started Saturday morning, Fairfax County’s Chief Financial the “Fight for Your Right to Run at Night” program. Dseveral dozen people Officer Susan Datta gave an over- “I don’t like feeling helpless,” Coleman said. “This turned out at the view of the FY2016 budget, high- is about raising awareness.” Photos by Tim Peterson/The Gazette South County Government Center lighting the county’s heavy reli- The senior has also served as president of the Amina Nahavandi (right), a senior at the for the first of two community dia- ance on real estate taxes and school service club “Stallions Lend a Hand” and Islamic Saudi Academy in Mount logues on the proposed budgets underperforming local economy volunteered at Greenspring Retirement Commu- Vernon, is announced by Dr. Margaret for Fairfax County government and housing market as factors con- nity, a workload that in addition to actual school- Fisher (left) at the Student Peace Awards and schools. The meeting along tributing to the projected budget work requires “no sleep ever” to maintain. of Fairfax County and recognized for her Route 1 began in the morning, fol- shortfall. Coleman and 22 other peace-promoting students peace-promoting work with Model lowed by a similar event at the “Fairfax County is clearly seeing and student organizations were recognized March United Nations, the Community Service Fairfax County Government Cen- the impact of the Sequester and 15 at the Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County, Club and Muslim Student Association. ter in the afternoon. Both were problems going on at the federal held at Mountain View Alternative High School in hosted by Board of Supervisors level,” said Datta. Centreville. From anti-bullying event organizers would be donated in their name. Chairman Sharon Bulova. “This is a stalled recovery,” to student association presidents and volunteers Guest speaker Vickie Shoap, restorative justice “When we adopt the budget, we Bulova said. “It’s important to look in the community, the student leaders were cho- specialist for Fairfax County Public Schools, ad- are investing in the priorities of at all services; are there different sen for exhibiting high moral and civic values. dressed the audience once the students were rec- our community,” Bulova said in ways for us to grow and proceed “The number of ways to peace is limited only by ognized. her opening remarks. The format into the future?” the human imagination,” said Dr. Margaret Fisher “When I looked at what these students have for the event included explanatory with the Peace Awards coalition as she opened the done,” said Shoap, “I was humbled and lifted. presentations of both budgets by See Budget, Page 5 program. “Seemingly endless suffering in the world There is hope for the future.” can give way when we join our strengths together.” Shoap referenced the nonviolence and civil dis- The peace awards started in 2006 with one high obedience that characterized the work of the Rev. Homeowner Shoots school and faith-based sponsorship. The event has Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, commenting that “We’re grown such that now each public high school and all fighting for human rights. three private schools in Fairfax County may select “We’re change agents,” she continued. “It’s hard Burglary Suspect students for the awards and there are 14 faith- to talk about things that are difficult in their com- based and secular sponsors. munities.” But, Shoap said, “You’re connected to a harges are pending an in- Police apprehended the injured This year schools were also able to select orga- growing global community of peacemakers.” Cvestigation for a 27-year- suspect after he retreated on foot to nizations to honor, including: the Anti-Bullying Though mostly upperclassmen were recognized old northern Virginia Telegraph Road and tried to hail a Committee of Cedar Lane School in Vienna, the with peace awards, Seungmin Lee of Rocky Run man who was shot while allegedly school bus going by the intersection. Dare to Care anti-bullying group of Hayfield Sec- Middle School represented the next wave of peace- attempting to enter a private resi- After being taken to a hospital, ondary School in Alexandria and The Peer Media- makers. His artwork was featured on the back of dence on the 5700 block of Lenore the suspect’s injuries were de- tion Program of J.E.B. Stuart High School in Falls the event’s program and won first place in the Lane in Alexandria, according to scribed as non-life threatening. Church. Fairfax Lions Club 2014 Peace Poster Contest. Fairfax County Police. Fairfax County Police encourage As students were called to the stage in the Moun- Lee used colored pencils to depict a red, white Officers responded to a report anyone with information to con- tain View auditorium, they received a copy of Mark and blue dove flying over a globe and a peace sign, of a burglary around 8:40 a.m. on tact Crime Solvers: online at Andreas’ book “‘Sweet Fruits from a Bitter Tree.” with hands of various skin tones reaching towards March 17. They identified the ho- www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org, by Along with a monetary award, each student also it. meowner as a 48-year-old man, texting “TIP187” plus a message chose a charitable organization to which $100 “It’s about people sharing, understanding each who shot the stranger in the up- to CRIMES(274637) or by calling other, that peace is beautiful,” said Lee. per body with a handgun. A stun 1-866-411-TIPS(8477). Wadia Mahzabeen, a Sakira Coleman commented that although the gun, the apparent weapon of the senior at West Potomac students receiving awards have done a lot for pro- suspect, was also recovered. — Tim Peterson High School, demon- moting peace and reducing violence, “There’s al-

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From the Fort Hunt Elementary tive speakers, while others School PTA’s bi-weekly publication, have learned the language El Zorro. through years of schooling and exposure. ver the past two-and-a-half Lisa Rubenthaler is the decades, about 1,000 Fort partial-immersion lead OHunt students have moved on teacher. She teaches Fort from their primary schooling Hunt’s fourth-grade im- years having learned more than just the mersion students and is in three Rs. They also came away speaking her third year in her posi- Spanish. tion. Rubenthaler fell in This year, the school celebrates the 25th love with Spanish language anniversary of its inclusion in the Fairfax and culture during a high- County Public Schools World Language school visit to Spain, going Immersion Program. on to study Spanish in col- In 1990, 52 Fort Hunt first-graders started lege and moving to Madrid learning half of the day (language arts and for a three-year stint after social studies) in English and the other half graduation. She says el- (math, science and health) in Spanish. Fort ementary students pick up Hunt was among seven pilot schools in the language quickly without school district for partial-day immersion. even realizing what they During the following years, Fort Hunt have learned and they are added one grade level at a time to the pro- not afraid to make mis- gram and now has 350 students learning takes or experiment with Spanish immersion in grades 1 through 6. the language. “For those The school admits 75 new students to the students who continue immersion program each year using a with Spanish in high school county-wide lottery system. Immersion stu- it also gives them a major dents are assessed on their language knowl- advantage in the work edge during third and sixth grades. force and gives them access Photo Contributed Today, 16 Fairfax County elementary to many different countries Fort Hunt Elementary Spanish immersion teachers (from left): Isabel Gonzalez, Daviel schools participate in the World Languages and cultures,” she said. Cruz, Rachael Smith, Juana Miller, Lisa Rubenthaler, Rosa Callejas, Stephen Halliday Immersion Program, seven of them teach- Isabel Gonzalez has ing Spanish, while the rest teach French, been teaching Spanish immersion at Fort tures at an early age will help immersion Veronica Lindeman has been teaching for German, Japanese or Korean. Hunt for 16 years and is currently teach- students get a broader view of the world, eight years at Fort Hunt and she says Span- ing second-grade. “I not only get to teach as well as give them better opportunities ish is literally “in her blood.” Lindeman was TEACHING CHILDREN a new language students my favorite subject, math, but also for college and careers. “An English-only born in Peru. Her mother was from Madrid through instruction in other disciplines re- my native language,” Gonzalez said. She world is becoming something of the past,” and both her father and her late husband quires a special skills set for the instructors was born and raised in Spain and moved she said. had careers as diplomats. Lindeman said who do this every day. Some of Fort Hunt’s to the United States in 1998. Gonzalez said Juana Miller has worked as part of Fort there are both cognitive and academic ben- eight Spanish immersion teachers are na- exposure to different languages and cul- Hunt’s immersion program for seven years, efits to learning a second language. Stu- six years as an instructional dents who learn a second language become assistant. This is her first year more flexible and creative and often better as an immersion teacher. A master and understand their own native native Spanish-speaker, Miller language in the process. was born in Lima, Peru. She Rosa Callejas has been filling in for said she enjoys witnessing Lindeman this year. She’s a native Spanish children who had no experi- speaker of Salvadorian nationality and has ence with Spanish make studied Spanish from 7th grade through progress in speaking and un- college. She was secretary for the National derstanding the language. Spanish Honor Society in high school. “Be- “Learning a new language ing a part of the Fort Hunt Spanish immer- opens children’s minds to dif- sion program this year has been a great ferent cultures and teaches experience to share my passion for the lan- them to appreciate the valu- guage.” able things that people of dif- Daviel Cruz is in his second year at Fort ferent nationalities and cul- Hunt and teaches 6th grade Spanish immer- tures have to offer,” Miller sion. Cruz was born and raised in Puerto said. Rico, where Spanish was his first language. Stephen Halliday is in his “The rewarding part about teaching Span- second year at Fort Hunt. He ish to elementary students is being able to teaches 5th grade Spanish im- see the thrill young children get from learn- mersion. He was born and ing Spanish and how proud they are of Photo courtesy of Los Quetzales raised in Arizona, near its bor- themselves,” he said. Los Quetzales dancers showcase the traditional dance of the state of Jalisco, widely der with Mexico. He later lived Rachael Smith is in her first year teach- known worldwide as the “Mexican hat dance.” The original name is “jarabe in Mexico for a while. He says ing Spanish immersion at Fort Hunt. Ms. tapatio,” meaning melodies of the Jalisco people. he loves the cultural aspect of Smith grew up surrounded by Spanish the immersion program and speakers and Spanish culture. While attend- watching students learn about their culture ing Middlebury College, she participated in To Perform in relation to other cultures. He feels the im- a Summer Spanish Immersion Program and To commemorate Fort Hunt’s 25-year connection with Spanish-language countries, the PTA will host mersion experience will help students com- did a portion of her student teaching at Raul an assembly for all students featuring the D.C. Mexican dance ensemble Los Quetzales. They will per- form Wednesday, March 25 with their lively music, colorful costumes and dance numbers with links to municate better in a society that now con- Pavón Bilingual Bahá’í School in the moun- several regions of Mexico. For more information about the group, visit www.quetzales.org. siders Spanish its second language. tains of Otavalo, Ecuador. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ March 19-25, 2015 ❖ 3 NEW LISTING Old Town NEW LISTING Old Town JUST LISTED Alexandria/ $1,125,000 $795,000 Alexandria House $535,000 214 Franklin St. 413 Green St. 400 Madison St. Unique blend of Delightful 3 BR, 3 BA #1810. 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4 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ March 19-25, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News HugeHugeHuge BookBookBook andandand ArtArtArt SaleSaleSale Help Shape County Budget Treasures of donated estate art and high-value books at bargain prices From Page 1 FY2016 advertised budget. Fiction/Non-Fiction Nature Art • History Bulova and Datta explained the county conducts However, some of the unfunded, identified needs Literature Home/Gardening Travel its own “lines of business review,” an evaluation of include lower class size, a family and early child- Cookbooks Philosophy Science all county programs and staff that began in January hood education program, and student technology and PLUS: Beautiful & memorable children’s books, puzzles, games to attempt to identify “right-sizing” for future rev- connectivity. Special Sale: Rare art and prized personal enue growth. The school board is scheduled present its budget possessions from estates of local collectors The proposed county budget already includes a to the Board of Supervisors April 7, with public hear- Thurs., March 26, 1-5 P.M. reduction package of $26.9 million. ings on that budget as well as the county’s to be held Fri. & Sat., March 27 & 28, 10 A.M.–3 P.M. “We’ve reduced effectively nearly every agency in April 7-9. April 28 is the proposed for the county to Fairfax County,” said Datta. adopt its budget, followed by the school board adopt- Mount Vernon Unitarian Church 1909 Windmill Lane, Alexandria, VA 22307 • Dirs.: www.mvuc.org Even with the reductions, Fairfax County is still ing its budget May 21. forecast to undercut what the Fairfax County Public For more information on the proposed county bud- Schools board has asked for in its proposed budget: get, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/budget. More infor- a projected transfer shortfall of $14 million. mation on the Fairfax County Public Schools budget Kristen Michael, assistant superintendent for finan- can be found at www.fcps.edu.news/fy2016.shtml. cial services with FCPS, explained the school system Citizens are encouraged to participate and speak Rex Reiley has managed to cut over $55 million from its FY2015 in the public hearings. To sign up, call the Clerk to approved budget expenditures, as reflected in the the Board’s Office at 703-324-3151 or 703-324-2391. RE/MAX Allegiance First Meeting Set for Police Commission 703-768-7730 With endorsement, albeit non-unani- tion of police-involved incidents.” A current list of the commission mem- [email protected] mous, from the Board of Supervisors, The 34-member commission is com- bers and more information on the the ad hoc commission organized by prised of 10 citizens, nine police commission itself is available at Alex./Yacht Haven board chairman Sharon Bulova to re- representatives, five legal authorities, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ $875,000 view Fairfax County Police Department three academics and consultants, five policecommission. 4505 Dolphin Lane practices will hold its first meeting members of the media and two county The public meeting is scheduled to OPEN 4,000 sq ft of renovated luxury March 23. staff members, not including commis- take place March 23 at the Fairfax SUNDAY A statement from Bulova’s office said, sion chairman Michael Hershman and County Government Center, rooms 9 in this 5 BR/4 BA Split – “The commission will recommend Bulova. Though not on the original list and 10, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The gov- Updates: Kitchen, all 4 baths, changes, consistent with Virginia law, presented by Bulova, a recent addition ernment center is located at 12000 spectacular cherry hdwd floors which would help Fairfax County to the commission membership is Government Center Parkway in Fairfax. – Great room opens to beautiful achieve its goal of maintaining a safe Salvatore Culosi. Culosi’s son, Dr Future meetings are tentatively sun rm addition which opens to community, ensuring a culture of pub- Salvatore “Sal” Culosi, Jr., was killed by scheduled for April 27, May 18 and June spectacular 35K deck which lic trust and making sure our policies a Fairfax County Police officer Jan. 24, 22, all at the same time and location. overlooks unbelievable custom provide for the fair and timely resolu- 2006 outside his Fair Oaks townhouse. — Tim Peterson landscaped back yard. Walk to fantastic marina, clubhouse and pool. Two updated HVAC systems plus tankless HWH – the list goes on and on. Nothing better in all of Mount Vernon! Alex./Riverside Terrace Mid $500’s 3414 Ramsgate Terrace

COMINGSOON Meticulously updated & main- tained 3 BR/3 BA home. Remodeled kitchen, baths & refin- ished hdwd floors. A lovely new deck is accessed from the kitchen & overlooks a beautiful, land- scaped back yard. The lower lvl is finished to perfection w/an invit- ing family rm, wood-burning fpl, a den w/a wet bar, & a bedrm w/a spectacular bath complete w/Jacuzzi tub, knotty pine closet & ceramic tile flr & walls. A large one-car garage also offers additional storage. This home is truly unique & special & only 5 minutes to Ft. Belvoir. Alex./Riverside Estates Low to Mid $500’s 8505 Wagon Wheel Road COMINGSOON Beautiful 5/6 BR, 4 BA split on one of Riverside’s largest lots. Welcome to a freshly painted interior & stunning, refinished hdwd flrs. Replacement win- dows plus a nice addition which can serve as a formal & separate dining rm or an in-law-suite complete w/a wheelchair-accessible bath & shower. A finished lower lvl offers 2 BRs, bath, large family rm w/wood-burning fpl & a large utility/laundry rm. 5 minutes to Ft. Belvoir (S) & 15 to Old Town (N). This is a GREAT BUY! Alex./Mt. Vernon Manor $380,000 8717 Falkstone Lane SOLD Builders, Contractors: A Handyman Special! Come see I-495 this 3-level Colonial in pres- tigious Mount Vernon Manor. Great bones, lovely lot but needs a complete makeover.

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MT. VERNON MEMORIAL HWY MEMORIAL VERNON MT. Each Office Independently Owned and Operated Adopt/Donate/Volunteer OOD HALL LN. SHERW www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ March 19-25, 2015 ❖ 5 Obituary Larry Myron Wheeler Larry Myron Wheeler, Lt. Col Wheeler his daughter, Mike USMC (Ret. Reserves), died March Wheeler his brother, Karen 5, 2015 at Hospice Savannah. Wheeler his sister-in-law, Derek Son of Essie Myrtle Smith and and Jon Wheeler his nephews, Lewin Wheeler, Larry was born John Scott McDonald and Rose- and raised in Alma, Ga. He gradu- mary Holton his cousins. In late ated from the University of Geor- April, the family will celebrate his gia in 1954, where he was a mem- life at two services, one at the ber of the Pi Kappa Alpha frater- Alma Methodist Church and the nity. Upon graduation, he joined other at Skidaway Island United the U.S. Marine Corps and was sta- Methodist Church. tioned at Quantico, Va. For those who are moved to For over 40 years, he lived in memorialize him in some way, the Alexandria and worked in Wash- family suggests a gift to the ington, D.C. Employed by U.S. Skidaway Cat Program (non- Sen. Richard Russell (D-Ga.) and profit), Jane Von Rutenberg, trea- later by U.S. Rep. Jack Brinkley (D- surer, 2 Moonbill Lane, Savannah, 3-Ga.) as his administrative assis- GA 31411, where Larry was a vol- tant, Larry also served early in his unteer and supporter along with career as Secretary of the Senate Joan, or to St. Jude’s Children’s and assistant to Interior Secretary Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Stewart Udall. He finished his ca- Place, Memphis, TN 38105. reer at Hughes Aircraft as their Fairhaven Funeral Home, Hubert congressional liaison. C. Baker Chapel, Savannah, Ga., Survivors include Joan Wheeler is in charge of arrangements. See his wife of 57 years, Roxann www.fairhavenfuneralhome.net. Volunteers Needed

For these and other volunteer opportu- volunteer pianist,and front desk nities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or volunteer. visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults ❖ The Hollin Hall Senior Center and click on Volunteer Solutions: needs a DJ, a ballroom dance instructor to teach a class on ❖ The Mount Vernon Adult Day Thursday afternoons, and an Italian Health Care Center needs instructor. volunteer English and Spanish- ❖ The Gum Springs Senior Center speaking social companions, a needs a Spanish teacher.

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Old Town 600 Lee Street South, Alexandria, VA Del Ray 215 E. Bellefonte Ave, Alexandria, VA Amazing location! Plan on playing in the park next door Two – 2BR self-contained rental units in the heart of Del or watch the River from your windows in this 4-level brick Ray. Easy access to shops, restaurants & Braddock Metro. Photos by Tim Peterson/The Gazette end TH w/tons of light. Open concept, renovated, 4 br, Freshly renovated, generous yard and 6-7-car parking. 3.5 ba. $1,199,000 $895,000 From left: Del. Scott Surovell (D-44) talks with supporters and Mount Bonnie Rivkin CBmove.com/AX8496964 Charles York CBmove.com/AX8425511 Vernon residents Lyn Snodgrass, Alan Edelstein and Jim Seeley at Surovell’s campaign kickoff for Virginia state senator. Del. Surovell Kicks Off Campaign for Senate Seat

ount Vernon residents George Washington Park 806 West View Terrace, Stratford on The Potomac 8406 Porter Lane, Alexandria, VA Alexandria, VA Rarely Available, Randall Model, 5 Lyn Snodgrass, Alan Just a short stroll to the King Street Metro, this 4BR + bedrooms on one level, 3.5 baths, gourmet kit., updated Edelstein and Jim 2BA brick colonial features hardwood floors, 2 fps + baths, 1-car garage and even comes with a second lot! M delightful screened porch. $765,000 Close to all major commuter routes. $739,000 Seeley engaged Del. Donnan C. Wintermute CBmove.com/AX3025157 Bonnie Rivkin CBmove.com/FX8571702 Scott Surovell (D-44) in a banquet room of The Landing restaurant in Woodbridge. “He’s been trying to do things down in Richmond,” said Seeley, who came to The Landing to support Surovell kicking off his campaign for state sena- tor representing the 36th district. “He’s thoughtful and he’s a winner,” Seeley Del. Scott Surovell (D-44), left, kicked added. off his campaign for 36th district Surovell, a longtime Mount Vernon senate seat on March 14, with help Open Sun 2-4pm Fairlington Villages Mount Vernon Sulgrave Manor 4212 Old Mill Road, resident and graduate of Mount Vernon from current Sen. Toddy Puller (D-36), 4826 30th Street S, Arlington, VA Fairlington Villages! Alexandria, VA Large, nicely updated, 6 bedroom, 4 bath High School, first announced his inten- right. Rarely available Dominion 3-level town house. 3Bed/2Ba, home in Mount Vernon. Beautiful back lot with pool and gleaming hardwoods, custom moldings, granite, stainless, privacy! In law suite with its own private driveway and tion to run shortly after the current fully finished basement/storage/2 parking spots. $550,000 entrance. A great value! $549,000 36th district Sen. Linda “Toddy” Puller (D) form, highlighting working for transporta- Lyssa Seward CBmove.com/AR8570734 Karen Leonard CBmove.com/FX8569758 announced she would not seek re-election. tion upgrades and redevelopment of the This event on March 14 marked the official Route 1 corridor, getting better funding back Virginia Village 1115 campaign kickoff. to students in the area, striving for economic Portner Road, “When you lose somebody like that, those fairness and expansion of Medicaid, and Alexandria, VA Stunning 2 are huge shoes to fill,” said Sen. Chap taking steps forward on environmental is- bedroom, 2 bath, Petersen (D-34), and Surovell “understands sues such as solar energy and stormwater 3-level town house in Old Town. the history of the Commonwealth.” management. Hardwood floors, Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-49) spoke to the “There are 200,000 people in this senate fabulous kitchen, fireplace, MBR 33 percent of the 36th district who speak a seat,” Surovell said, “and only about w/vaulted ceiling, language other than English at home. “This 100,000 are registered to vote.” Many of private patio and community is forgotten far too often,” he the rest, being children and adolescents too 2 assigned parking Palazzo at Park Center 4560 Strutfield Lane #1408, Alexandria, spaces. $549,000 VA GORGEOUS TOP-FLOOR unit will go fast! ONLY 1 TRAFFIC LIGHT TO said, adding that he believes Surovell has young to vote, Surovell confirmed his dedi- Karen Leonard I-395! Gorgeous & bright kit & newly renovated mstr ba w/dual vani- been a great advocate for that population. cation to represent all of them. CBmove.com/ ties, soaking tub, quartz countertop & huge walk-in closet. California AX8567919 Closets! TWO MSTR SUITES! VAULTED CEILING, FP & HUGE BALCONY! Great Puller also gave Surovell her full endorse- When he first got to Richmond as a del- sunsets! $312,900 Carolyn Saenz CBmove.com/AX8570544 ment. “He really is a product of Mount egate, he recalled, and walked into the state Vernon,” she said. “I’m thrilled to have Scott capitol with the aged statue of George running for my seat.” Washington, “the reality of it all hits you in Surovell followed Puller at the podium the face. It’s not about politics, it’s about and praised her work representing the real people.” 22,000 veterans living in the 36th district. The first few days, he said, you won- “They’ve had no fiercer advocate than Sen. der: “How did I get here. After a few days, Puller,” he said. “And she’s been a tremen- you ask how did all these other people dous advocate for the Route 1 corridor.” get here?” The current delegate went on to outline some of the bedrocks of his campaign plat- — Tim Peterson www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ March 19-25, 2015 ❖ 7 Opinion

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Family Matters Prevent colon cancer for self and loved ones.

By Megan Beyer tors like tobacco use, obesity and heavy over 50 of average risk get screened. A percent higher and mortality rates are about drinking, as well as family history. colonoscopy allows medical professionals to 50 percent higher than those in Caucasians. t may never feel like a “good time” to March is National Colorectal Cancer examine the entire colon and remove any Healthy living is a vital step to cancer have a colonoscopy. You might have Awareness Month. There is no need to be polyps (pre-cancerous growths) before they prevention and can lower risk for colorectal Ialready used the excuse that the uncomfortable talking about colorectal can- ever become cancerous. cancer. preparation day before a colonoscopy cer. Make this a conversation When colon cancer is found Maintain a healthy weight and stay ac- is unpleasant and cuts into your busy sched- topic in your family and encour- early, it is more treatable, and the tive by exercising regularly for 30 minutes ule — and then you put it off another year. age them to speak with their Commentary five-year survival rate is 90 per- at least five times a week. Eat a nutritious But momentary discomfort or inconve- health care professionals about cent. If you cannot or will not have diet low in red and processed meats (such nience is a small price to pay for saving your getting screened. Nearly every- a colonoscopy, there are a variety as bacon or sausage) and full of fruits, veg- life. one has lost a loved one to cancer, and of other screenings available, such as a vir- etables and whole grains. Colorectal cancer is the second leading colorectal cancer is a disease that takes too tual colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy or Do not smoke and only drink alcohol in cause of death from cancer in the United many lives each year. This year an estimated double-contrast barium enema. Talk to your moderation. Use these tips to live a healthier States. Only 40 percent of colorectal can- 132,700 people will be diagnosed with health professional about what is best for life today, and share this information with cer cases are found in the early stages when colorectal cancer. Worse, nearly 50,000 you. family and friends. it is most treatable. Consider the implica- people will die from it. In 2014 about Some people need to start screening ear- Colorectal cancer is treatable, especially tions of not getting screened, or of a family 136,830 people are predicted to be diag- lier because they are at a higher risk of co- if caught early. Talk with your family and member putting off screening until it is too nosed with colorectal cancer in the United lon cancer — they have personal histories loved ones about ways to reduce their late. If you are over 50 years old and of States, and about 50,310 people are pre- of colorectal cancer, pre-cancerous polyps colorectal cancer risk. Visit average risk, you should get screened for dicted to die of the disease. Don’t become a or inflammatory bowel disease; family his- www.preventcancer.org for more informa- colorectal cancer. Those at higher risk may statistic. Start taking preventive steps to- tories of colorectal cancer, polyps or a he- tion about cancer prevention and early de- need to be screened earlier. And colorectal day. reditary colorectal cancer syndrome; or tection. cancer, long thought of as a disease of older Determine your family history of cancer have Type 2 diabetes. Megan Beyer is the wife of U.S. Donald S. Beyer adults, has been rising in young adults — and talk with your health care professional Colorectal cancer incidence and mortal- Jr. (D-8) and is a member of Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program of the Prevent Cancer which makes it especially important for about colorectal cancer screening options. ity rates are highest in African-American Foundation. All statistics are provided by the Ameri- people of all ages to be aware of risk fac- Experts recommend both men and women men and women; incidence is about 25 can Cancer Society. The Top 20: A 2015 Legislative Summary – Part II

By Scott A. Surovell with a parent in the #13 – Voting Restricted probationers are not abusing prescription State Dehegate (D-44) military to help children We passed legislation requiring mail-in drugs (Y). of military families can absentee voters to provide copies of photo his is Part II of my column regard- get federal aid (Y). identification unless they are active duty #17 - Off-Label Prescription Drugs Ting the Top 20 legislative highlights military (N). We passed legislation to expand termi- from the 2015 General Assembly #11 - Limiting “Big nally-ill patients’ access to investigational session. Last week, I discussed the top 7. Brother” #14 - Autism Insurance drugs, under a physician’s supervision if an Here are the rest. We passed legislation We passed legislation that will help about experimental drug has cleared the first limiting warrantless col- 5,000 Virginia children ages one thru 10 phase of clinical trials but has not yet re- #8 - Uber Legalized lection of personal in- receive health insurance coverage for au- ceived final approval by the U.S. Food and The legislature authorized ride-sharing formation by law enforcement unrelated to tism treatments (Y). Drug Administration (Y). services such as Uber and Lyft. See my prior pending criminal investigations (Y). This columns about problems with these services includes license plate readers and other #15 - Medical Marijuana & Legal #18 – Ethics “Reforms” (N). types of passive data collection. We passed Hemp We passed legislation creating a $100 gift legislation prohibiting the use of drones for We approved a bill legalizing the posses- limit, but lifting the $250 overall cap on #9 – Child Care Regulations law enforcement without war- sion of oil derived from marijuana donations from a single donor (Y). We also Strengthened rants except in emergencies and Commentary for people diagnosed with severe prohibited gifts and contributions to the We lowered the threshold for state regu- for training exercises (Y). epilepsy (Y). We also legalized in- Governor while negotiating grants. lation of childcare facilities from six to five dustrial hemp so we can go back children excluding the proprietor’s kids and #12 - Justice for Sterlizations to exporting ropes and sails or something #19 - Tax Refunds required criminal background checks for all We appropriated $400,000 to compensate (Y). We abolished the unsound policy requir- employees and volunteers (Y). survivors of the state’s eugenics program ing that tax refunds be issued on debit cards which sterilized more than 8,000 people #16 – Heroin Crisis (Y). #10 - Veterans between 1924 to 1979 at $25,000 per per- Heroin use and overdoses are on the rise. We passed bills to establish two new vet- son. (Y). We passed legislation creating immunity #20 - State Song erans care centers in the state (Y) and to In 2002, then-Gov. Mark R. Warner of- from prosecution for certain persons report- Virginia might finally have not just one, allow veterans to receive certain academic fered “the commonwealth’s sincere apology ing overdoses in progress (Y). but two state songs – “Our Great Virginia” credits at community colleges for training for Virginia’s participation in eugenics.” He We also expanded a pilot to encourage and “Sweet Virginia Breeze” (N). and educational programs they completed called it “a shameful effort in which state the use of opioid overdose counteractant during their military service (Y). Another government never should have been in- drugs by law enforcement (Y) and granted Please email your feedback and sugges- bill would require the Department of Edu- volved.” Virginia would be the second state, probation officers access to Virginia’s Pre- tions at [email protected]. It is an cation to determine how to track students after North Carolina, to compensate victims. scription Monitoring Program to ensure honor to serve as your state delegate. Bulletin Board

From Page 8 operate a powerboat in Virginia, 7079 an enrollment form. 8:30 a.m. at Holiday Inn Express, Maryland or the District of Columbia, 6055 Richmond Highway. Learn how and movement, kids will get an age- proof of completion of an approved SUNDAY/MARCH 29 to use applications like Facebook, FRIDAY/APRIL 3 appropriate walk through Holy Week. boating education course must be Palm Sunday. 8:30-10:30 a.m. at St Twitter and Instagram, and how to Good Friday Service. 7:30 p.m. at St Free. Call 703-360-4220 for more. carried by the operator of the boat. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 8531 measure success. Free. Visit Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 8531 SATURDAY/MARCH 28 Flotilla 25-8 of the US Coast Guard Riverside Road. Free. Call 703-360- www.sfdc.org. Riverside Road. John’s passion gospel Auxiliary offers a boater’s education 4220 for more. Maundy Thursday Agape Meal. 6-8 is at the center of the Good Friday Boater Education Course. 8 a.m.-5 course that meets the mandatory p.m. at St Aidan’s Episcopal Church, service. Seminarian Morris p.m. at the Mt. Vernon Knights of boating education requirements of all 8531 Riverside Road. Fellowship Thompson will preach. Free. Call Columbus Hall at 8592 Richmond states. Contact Jean Ponton, THURSDAY/APRIL 2 meal and prayer service. Free. Call 703-360-4220 for more. Highway, Alexandria. To legally [email protected] or 703-362- “Social Media Marketing, Part 1.” 703-360-4220 for more. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ March 19-25, 2015 ❖ 9 10 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ March 19-25, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ March 19-25, 2015 ❖ 11 The Right Fit: Choosing a Summer Camp How parents can ensure positive summer experiences for their children.

By Marilyn Campbell around,” she said. “Meet the counselors if The Gazette possible.” There are also options if parents want hough the official start of spring their children to enjoy typical camp activi- is still days away and the frigid- ties like swimming and arts and crafts com- Tity of winter is still recent on the bined with academics. For example, Wright minds of many, Janelle Wright, chose an English program at St. Andrew’s a Potomac, Md., mother of two, has already Episcopal School in Potomac for her daugh- mapped out the summer for her children. ter. Wright did research before signing up her “[Our] summer programs encompass aca- 13-year-old daughter, Corrine, in an aca- demics for credit or enrichment and the arts demic camp geared toward boosting her En- [including] visual, performing and culi- glish composition skills, and enrolling her nary,” said Monique McMillan-Jackson, di- 12-year-old son, Teddy, in a camp for chil- rector of summer programs. St. Andrews dren whose needs fall just outside the norm. also offers sports and technology camps. Indeed, experts say social interactions, a Campers who attend Summer at chance to have fun and an opportunity to Norwood in Potomac can expect to “camp fill the time between family trips are just outside the lines,” said Kevin Rechen, di- some of the benefits of summer camps. rector of auxiliary programs at Norwood There are camps for every child, no mat- Photo courtesy of Summer at Norwood School. The school’s camps run the gamut ter their needs. When choosing a summer camp, parents should consider signing up from art, science, technology and adventure “I spoke to the camp and shared with their children with friends to decrease the chance of loneliness. to academics, dance, sports and theater. them up front that my son might need help socializing with other kids,” said Wright. might not be the time for embarking on a Johnson, Ph. D., of Commonwealth Acad- SOME DAY CAMPS are structured to al- “He might need directions repeated to him. new activity, however. “Summer camps may emy in Alexandria. “Consider the length of low parents to choose the week their child I did that so I could drive away in peace not be a time to have kids do something time for each activity.” will attend camp based on the camper’s in- knowing that he’d be fine. It’s different for completely new,” she said. “For example, if Johnson advises that parents try coordi- terests. my daughter because she doesn’t have any a child has never played golf, you might not nating their child’s attention span with the “We have a theme for every week that is challenges. I don’t have to call the camp want to invest money in a golf camp if you camp’s schedule. “Match camp schedule packed with field trips and special events” and talk to them like I do with my son.” aren’t sure your child will enjoy it. A child with body clock of the child,” she said. said Fred Lowery, owner of Kiddie Country needs to feel like this is not school where “Schedule afternoon camp for children who in Burke, which is running 11 weeks of WHETHER A CHILD is typical or falls they are struggling to learn a new activity.” naturally sleep late in the mornings, for ex- camp this summer. “All of the camp activi- slightly outside the norm, doing a bit of re- The most important thing is for parents ample.” ties are related to the theme. There are field search and exercising forethought are good to do their research. trips to the Maryland Science Center, a ideas when selecting summer programs. In “Interview the camp director, said Lois INFORM THE CAMP’S STAFF if a child Washington Mystics game, Reptiles Alive fact, advanced planning and registration for McCabe, head of school for The Diener has allergies, medical needs or phobias. For and Hershey Park. On site, we have every- summer camp is essential in the Washing- School in Potomac. “What does the day look special needs children, Johnson says camp thing from mad science to jugglers to swim- ton, D.C., region, say educators. like? How structured or unstructured is it? counselors and directors should be “aware ming.” “It’s important to find an activity that kids It is good to have a mix of both.” of a child’s specific learning disabilities, and Traditional camp experiences, like oppor- already like to do. It’s summer so kids This is particularly true for children with trained in how to teach children with learn- tunities for socializing with peers, are still should have fun,” said Linda Gulyn, Ph.D., special needs. “You want to make sure the ing disabilities, present directions, teach found in specialty camps. professor of psychology at Marymount Uni- camp understands the needs of special multiple strategies for learning new skills “As [campers] learn to identify, measure versity in Arlington. needs children,” said McCabe. “You don’t and always incorporate hands-on learning and combine ingredients, they are also “Choose a camp where they won’t feel want to throw them in this big unstructured activities.” learning important life skills, working to- lonely. It helps to sign them up with a buddy, environment with other kids and hope for For children who are prone to feeling gether as a team and ultimately creating a especially in late elementary and middle the best. You want to make sure your child’s anxious about going to camp, Johnson sug- delicious meal,” said Jennifer Bashaw, cur- school so they’ll have one or two people at peer groups understand your child.” gests parents do a practice run to camp and riculum development coordinator at Tiny camp they already know. That really does “Parents should consider a camp that taps visit the campus or building. “This will ease Chefs, Inc. “Children leave our camps with matter.” into their child’s strengths, the size of the first day anxiety and give the camper self a greater confidence in their kitchen skills If choosing a specialty camp, summer groupings during the day,” said Susan J. confidence that he or she knows his way and personal creativity.”

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of the dialogue and the emotions behind I’ve really tried to draw those out so the Jane Austen’s tale the words was a challenge. relevance, and at times the rather biting “Also, one has to maintain the very for- humor, doesn’t get lost just because we don’t of manners and mal stance and gestures appropriate to the talk that way anymore.” period.” But because “Pride and Prejudice” She said the emotional cadences of the misunderstanding is so popular, “My portrayal has to stand up story are so timeless, and this is one of the against the preconceived idea of Mr. Bennett most enduring love stories of all time, pre- in class-conscious that many members of the audience will cisely because it is at its heart the story of have based on having read the book or seen love’s ability to break down barriers. “We England. other actors in the part.” can all stand to be reminded of that every Whitehurst said he hopes audiences will now and again.” By Steve Hibbard find the same pleasure in the play that fans Gary Cramer plays Mr. Collins, a cousin The Gazette of Jane Austen find in her novels — and of Mr. Bennet’s who he has never actually will get the chance to immerse themselves met before. Cramer said, “From the start, it ldersgate Church Community The- in a world very different from their own — is clear that he’s not going to be picky about ater (ACCT) is putting on “Pride and a highly stratified society in which conven- which daughter he targets ... anything

A Photo contributed Prejudice,” Jane Austen’s classic tale tional behavior was strictly enforced. young and female will do nicely if she is ‘an of manners, love and misunderstanding in Heather Norcross is playing Mrs. Bennett, active, useful sort of person.’” class-conscious England in the early 19th a mother and matchmaker with five adult Being a bit pompous, lecherous, oily and century. Directed by Mary Ayala-Bush, the daughters. tone deaf in the ways of wooing, Cramer show runs through March 29. “She understands little about proper man- thinks that his character is in the script for The play follows the humorous conse- ners and loves to talk,” Norcross said. “Her comedy relief purposes. quences of matchmaking gone wrong (and greatest joy in life would be seeing all her “Some of Mr. Collins’ distinct habits are right) among the five Bennett sisters — Cal Whitehurst and Heather girls married and [she] will do anything clearly indicated in the script, but the fun Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Catherine and Lydia Norcross star in “Pride and Preju- possible to see that happen.” and challenging side of bringing an already — who have been raised well aware of their dice,” through March 29, at She said the challenges in the role were quirky character to life is to add my own mother’s fixation on finding them husbands Aldersgate Church Community the sheer number of lines and a short re- spin to it without changing the dialogue or and securing set futures. Theater. hearsal schedule pocked with bad weather. the author’s intent.” Ayala-Bush said “Pride and Prejudice” “Couple the amount of lines with anti- “As hard as it may be for some to accept provides an opportunity to showcase won- quated language, an accent, and a charac- the old-fashioned courtship behaviors, so- derful characters and situations, and she motivations and the rationale for what each ter voice — that was a challenge,” she said. cial niceties, and restrictions put upon loves presenting period plays that allow you character is saying and doing in this play. Jenni Patton plays Elizabeth Bennett, the women as shown in this play, it offers a good to transport yourself to a specific time and In addition, the period of the piece requires “independent daughter” who is opinion- opportunity to learn a bit about how these place in the past. specific manners, posture and accents to ated, strong-willed and smart, and with thing were done in ‘the good old days.” He “It’s adult playacting at its best,” she said. convey the time, situation and location. great heart for the people she cares the most added, “It may even generate some after- She said the play condenses a large novel Cal Whitehurst plays Mr. Bennett, an up- about. show discussion about how much (or how into two hours of acting with multiple sub- per middle-class landowner in 19th Century “She is very self-possessed, and isn’t afraid little) things have really changed for the plots, a large cast, each with their own England and a father of five daughters. Be- to speak her mind or stand up for what she better in terms of setting the foundations agenda. cause he doesn’t have a son, under the terms wants — but she is also gracious enough to for a good marriage since then.” “With a cast of 16, it’s important to have of his estate, the property will pass to a admit when she’s wrong,” said Patton. each of the actors understand and create cousin after his death. She said a challenge was working with ACCT is presenting “Pride and Prejudice” the characters’ backstory in order to allow “He finds the highly feminine atmosphere Jane Austen’s language and giving it life for through March 29 in the Wesley Hall of the dimensions of the character to show on in the house a bit overwhelming and often a modern audience. Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1301 stage and to better engage with the other retires to his library for a little peace and “It could so easily be stiff and boring, but Collingwood Road, Alexandria. The show characters.” quiet,” Whitehurst said. it certainly doesn’t have to be,” she said. runs Fridays, 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 p.m. and She added that a great deal of time was He said speaking with an upper-class En- “There are cultural nuances that aren’t ob- 8 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are spent in understanding the relationships, glish accent while not losing the meaning vious to a modern reader at first blush, and $10-$15. Visit www.acctonline.org. Calendar

Email announcements to gazette@ Virginia Community College, 4915 Visit www.principlegallery.com. animal-themed, fundraising exhibit. request, receive for free Alexandria’s connectionnewspapers.com. Include date, East Campus Drive, Alexandria. “In Art Show. Through May 3 at Cove, 805 Both nonprofits receive a percentage “Key to the City” pass, which grants time, location, description and contact for and of the Land” is a two person King St., Alexandria. Cove will of each sale. Also showing, but not access into nine historic sites and event: phone, email and/or website. Pho- exhibition of recent work in paintings partner with ArtSee to open the for sale, will be UpCycle’s Fur-Vor museums in Alexandria-a $26 added tos and artwork welcome. Deadline is by Clive Pates and ceramics by doors of their Alexandria location for project community-based student- value. Visit Thursday at noon, at least two weeks be- Virginia Rood Pates. Visit a reception featuring the work of recycled dog art. Visit www.PresPassport.Monticello.org for fore event. www.nvcc.edu/schlesingercenter/ Alexandria artist, Pete McCutchen. www.TheDelRayArtisans.org/GWW more. Gallery for more. The work on display shares for more. Fifty Years of Collecting. Tuesday- “Four.” Through Sunday, March 29 11 McCutchen’s “Geometrics” series. Alexandria Cars & Coffee invites car Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays ONGOING a.m.-6 p.m. at The Associates Gallery, Visit cove.is for more. enthusiasts to meet for coffee at noon-5 p.m. Fort Ward Museum Studio 319, at the Torpedo Factory, Nine Paintings from John Hollin Hall Shopping Center in front 4301 West Braddock Road. An “Considering Harm.” Through 105 North Union St., Alexandria. The Chapman. Through May 25, 9 a.m.- of Roseina’s, 1307 Shenandoah Road. anniversary exhibit of objects from Saturday, March 21 at The Gallery at Torpedo Factory gallery presents 4 p.m. at the Donald W. Reynolds Owners of classic cars, hot rods, the Fort Ward collection. Free. Visit Convergence, 1801 N. Quaker Lane, “Four,” featuring photographer Julie Museum and Education Center exotic cars, motorcycles and more www.fortward.org or call 703-746- Alexandria. Artist Pamela Flynn Patrick, mixed media artist Kara Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon meet to share car stories and drink 4848. presents an exhibition titled Hammond, painter Jill Finsen and Highway, Mount Vernon. Nine coffee. Group meets the first Sunday Dinner for the Washingtons. Noon “Considering Harm.” This art project painting/mixed media artist Barbara unique paintings by the Virginia born of every month. 8:30-11 a.m. at George Washington’s Mount focuses on the issue of gun violence Muth. TAG will present a new show artist John Gadsby Chapman (1808- George Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon and bringing awareness to our each month. Visit torpedofactory.org 1889) illustrating landscape scenes Vernon has joined Thomas Memorial Highway. A walking tour community. Visit for more. important to George Washington’s Jefferson’s Monticello and James that goes behind the scenes to find www.ourconvergence.org or Art Exhibit. Through Tuesday, April biography are on view. Visit Madison’s Montpelier to expand the out how food was prepared and www.pamelaflynnart.com for more. 14. Sunday and Monday, 12-5 p.m.; www.mountvernon.org. “Presidents Passport,” Virginia’s served before the era of microwaves “In and of the Land.” Through Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, “Paws ‘N Claws for Art.” Runs premier presidential trail. As an and TV dinners. $5 in addition to Sunday, March 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, through May 31 at Vola Lawson added bonus to this year’s program, estate admission. Visit and during performances at The 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at Principle Gallery, Animal Shelter, 4101 Eisenhower visitors to the Alexandria Visitors www.mountvernon.org/ for more. Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & 208 King St. Artist Kevin Fitzgerald Ave., Alexandria. Del Ray Artisans Center at 221 King St. showing or Second Thursday Music. Arts Center, Margaret W. and Joseph presents a collection of coastal and Animal Welfare League of purchasing a ticket to any of the Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. 7 pm. L. Fisher Art Gallery at the images painted in the tonalist style. Alexandria teamed up to present this three presidential estates will, upon Second Thursday of every month. Alexandria Campus of Northern 14 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ March 19-25, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment

Visit nvfaa.org to view concert at the door on the day of the torpedofactory.org/event/march- calendar and listen to upcoming performance. Box office: 703-967- 150/ for more. Second Thursday Music artists. 0437. Visit The Oak Ridge Boys. 7:30 p.m. at The Monday Morning Birdwalk has www.ArtsOnTheHorizon.org for The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon been a weekly event at Huntley more. Ave. Tickets $59.50. Visit Meadows since 1985. It takes place www.birchmere.com or call 703-549- every week, rain or shine (except 7500. during electrical storms, strong THURSDAY/MARCH 19 Swing Dancing. 7:30-9:30 p.m. at winds, or icy trails), at 7 a.m. (8 a.m. “A Breath of Spring.” 6-8 p.m. at Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 November through March), is free of Artfully Chocolates, 506 John Carlyle Shenandoah Rd. Local band leader charge, requires no reservation, and Drive, Alexandria. Art Exhibit and Owen Hammett will direct the Mount is open to all. Birders meet in the reception featuring the art of Vernon Swing Band. Tickets are $4 at parking lot at the park’s entrance at Alexandria artists Eric Nelson and the door. Call 703-765-4573. 3701 Lockheed Blvd. Direct questions Nancy Ziegler with complimentary to Park staff during normal business appetizers and chocolates and wines hours at 703-768-2525. available for purchase. Door prizes FRIDAY-SUNDAY/MARCH 20-22 for the first 50 guests. Free, open to “Bye Bye Birdie.” Friday and the public. Call 703-346-8699 or Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. MARCH 5-APRIL 6 email [email protected] at Heritage Presbyterian Church, “Reconstructing the Landscape.” for more. 2709 Popkins Lane, Alexandria. Rock Through April 6 at The Art League, Living Legends. 6 p.m. at Patent and and roll heart throb Conrad Birdie Studio 21 in the Torpedo Factory Art Trademark Office Madison Building, comes to Sweet Apple, Ohio, to Center, 105 North Union St., 600 Dulany St. Attend an exhibition bestow his #1 fan with a goodbye Alexandria. “Reconstructing the of “Living Legends of Alexandria,” an kiss before entering the Army. $12. Special Commissioner’s Public Sale of Fairfax Landscape” feautres large-scale ongoing photo-documentary project Purchase tickets at www.mvcct.org. abstract paintings by Claudia about the city. Tickets are $45 County & Fairfax City Tax Delinquent Real Estate… Cappelle. Visit www.theartleague.org through March 12; $50 through or call 703-683-1780. March 17; $55 at the door. Visit SATURDAY/MARCH 21 www.alexandrialegends.com. Firehouse Museum Tour. 11 a.m.- Annual Children’s Concert. 7:30- noon at Friendship Firehouse AT AUCTION! MARCH 6-29 8:45 p.m. at Northern Virginia Museum, 107 S Alfred St. Families “DREAM ON!” Runs through Sunday, Community College, Alexandria are invited for an in depth tour of the Tuesday, March 31, 2015 @ 11 A.M. March 29 at Del Ray Artisans Gallery, Campus, Rachel M. Schlesinger Friendship firehouse. Attendees will 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria Concert Hall and Arts Center, 5000 also learn about firehouse procedures at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse Entrance Local area artists use any media to Dawes Ave. Rescheduled due to and equipment. $5 for adults, $4 explore and express their dreams in snow, the The Northern Virginia ages 10-17. See 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax VA 22030 the “DREAM ON!” exhibit at Del Ray Community College NOVA www.friendshipfirehouse.net. Artisans gallery. Using their Alexandria Band, the John Adams Gourmet Cheese Tasting. 2-5 p.m. At the request of the Special Commissioner, & by Order of imaginations, artists interpret their Elementary School Orff Ensemble at Balducci’s Alexandria, 600 The Circuit Court of Fairfax County, Virginia, the following dreams—from weird to wonderful, and the George Mason and Jefferson- Franklin St. Partake in gourmet described real estate will be offered to the highest bidder scary to surreal. Visit Houston Elementary Schools Jazz cheese tastings, and learn more www.thedelrayartisans.org or call Band will perform a variety of about the craft of cheesemaking from at PUBLIC AUCTION... 703-838-4827. musical selections. Free. Call 703- experts. Free. Visit Parcel 1 (Molly L. Schwartz, et al.): 5900 Grayson Street, 845-6252. www.balduccis.com. Concert. 8 p.m. at the Lyceum History Studio Recital. 3-4 p.m. at the Springfield; 0.217+/- Acre, Improved. SATURDAY-SUNDAY/MARCH 7-22 Museum, 201 S Washington St., Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St., Tax Map #: 0803-02240001 March150. Through Sunday, March 22 Alexandria. The United States Air Alexandria. Andrew Wilson Trumpet in the Target Gallery at Torpedo Force Band-Brass Quintet presents a Studio Recital: Andrew Wilson and Factory, 105 N. Union St., concert of music for Brass Quintet. students (trumpet) and Karin Firsow Alexandria. The exhibition will Free. Call The United States Air Force (piano), perform works by Scarlatti, feature 200+ works of original art by Band’s Concert Line at 202-767-5658 Sousa, Sachse, Mouret, and Barker. local arts, all created on 10" square or visit www.usafband.af.mil. Free. Call 202-258-0822. panels and sold for $150 each, until Country-Western Dance. 6:30 p.m. the night of the Art Party on March at Lincolnia Senior Center, 4710 20, when all the work is discounted THURSDAY-SATURDAY/MARCH 19-21 North Chambliss St., Alexandria. to $100. Visit torpedofactory.org/ Bassist Cheikh Ndoye. 8 p.m. and 10 Lesson, 6:30 p.m.; dancing, 7-9:30 event/march-150/ for more. p.m. at Blues Alley Jazz Club, 1073 p.m. A DJ provides music. Couples Parcel 1 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, and singles welcome. Admission for Parcel 1 D.C. Alexandria resident and bassist NVCWDA members $10; non- MARCH 12-APRIL 10 Cheikh Ndoye will perform alongside members $12; children under 18 Parcel 2 (Mohammed N. Shirazi, et al.): 10503 West Drive Michael Graves Memorial Exhibit. Senegalese singer and musician accompanied by a paying adult $5. Library hours at Beatley Central Baaba Maal and Friends for a Smoke-free, alcohol-free. BYO #D, Fairfax; Fairfax Professional Village Condos. Library, 5005 Duke St. The architect “Cultural Affairs Show.” $45. Visit refreshments. Visit www.nvcwda.org Tax Map #: 57-4-20-4C and designer of the Charles E. www.bluesalley.com. or call 703-860-4941. Beatley, Jr. Central Library, Mr. Tom Rush. 7:30 p.m. at The Parcel 3 (Mohammed N. Shirazi, et al.): 4242 Chain Michael Graves, passed away on Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave. FRIDAY/MARCH 20 Bridge Road #C, Fairfax; Fairfax Professional Village March 12, 2015. The Library has Folk singer Tom Rush will perform. Condos. Tax Map #: 57-4-20-6C devoted a memorial table of his work Opening Reception. 6:30-9 p.m. at Tickets are $39.50. Visit along with a feature on the Principle Gallery, 208 King St. Join www.birchmere.com or call 703-549- Parcel 4 (Mohammed N. Shirazi, et al.): 4242 Chain Alexandria Library website. Visit tonalist painter Kevin Fitzgerald for 7500. www.alexandria.lib.va.us. the opening reception of his annual Bridge Road #D, Fairfax; Fairfax Professional Village solo exhibit. Free. Visit Condos. Tax Map #: 57-4-20-7D www.principlegallery.com. SUNDAY/MARCH 22 MARCH 24-MAY 3 Washington’s Irish. 7-9 p.m. at in the Wonders of Science. 1-4 p.m. at The Parcel 5 (John Samuel Jackson, et al.): 6313 Old Dominion Art Exhibit. Torpedo Factory Art Robert H. and Clarice Smith Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Drive, McLean; Chesterbrook; 0.438+/- Acre. Center, 105 North Union St. Two Auditorium, Mount Vernon Estate, Museum, 105-107 South Fairfax St., new exhibits will be on display at the 3200 Mount Vernon Highway, Mount Old Town, Alexandria. The Tax Map #: 0313-01-0070 Multiple Exposures Gallery by artists Vernon. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Apothecary Museum hosts a day of Susan Meyers and Colleen George Washington’s Mount Vernon 18th-century natural and medical Henderson. Visit invites guests to explore the history science exploration and www.torpedofactory.org. related to the Irish during the demonstrations. Discover curious Revolutionary War with a objects, from poison bottles to performance by Derek Warfield and dragon’s blood, and find out how MARCH 11-29 The Young Wolfe Tones. A reception they were used – and if they worked. Blossom’s Rainbow. Runs through featuring Irish food will take place in This hour-long program includes a Sunday, March 29. 10:30 am. at The the Vaughn Lobby following this tour of the museum, with new groups Parcel 5 Athenaeum, 201 Prince St., performance and cultural music beginning every 30 minutes. Alexandria. Wednesdays-Fridays and discussion. $75 per person. Visit Recommended for 3rd grade and Sundays. In the show, a painter’s mountvernon.org/irish for tickets. older. $6, children and adults. brush sets a young cherry blossom’s March150 Art Party. 7-11 p.m. in the Reservations recommended, space is world into motion. Infused with Target Gallery at Torpedo Factory, limited. Visit Visit Our Website for Full Details! whimsical dance, vibrant colors, and 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Target www.apothecarymuseum.org or call dynamic live music, join Blossom on Gallery is raising money for special 703-746-3852. www.AtAuction.Biz • 540-899-1776 her journey from the red mountains exhibitions and outreach Book Talk. 2 p.m. at The Athenaeum, down to the indigo city in this new programming with the 5th Annual 201 Prince St. Join Garrett Peck and Auctioneers: Dan Pegelow #667 piece that celebrates Japanese Exhibition Fundraiser, March150. Portner’s Brewhouse for a beer-and- & Buddy Updike, CAI #83 culture. Best for children ages 2-5 $15 advance, $20 at the door. The book double header to elebrate Special Commissioners: and their families. Arts on the exhibition will feature 200+ works of Garrett’s sixth book, “Walt Whitman Taxing Authority Consulting Services, PC Horizon is a theatre company that original art by local arts, all created in Washington, D.C.: The Civil War P.O. Box 31800, Henrico, VA 23294 #651 produces original work exclusively on 10" square panels and sold for and America’s Great Poet.” After the for children ages 0-6 and their $150 each, until the night of the Art book talk, Peck will lead a short (804) 545-2377 families in Northern Virginia and the Party on March 20, when all the walking tour of the historic Andrew DC metro area. $8, tickets online or work is discounted to $100. Visit Wales Brewery sites in Old Town. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ March 19-25, 2015 ❖ 15 Entertainment

Free. Visit www.nvfaa.org. Salsa, Meringue, Rumba, Cha-Cha the journey of Charlotte Browne, a presentations on new arts-related Future Visions: Dystopia vs. and Samba. $15. Call 703-505-5998 British widow and mother who projects. After an interactive MARCH 30-APRIL 25 Utopia. 2-4 p.m. at the Beatley or email [email protected]. served as matron of the British Army communal dinner, they vote and the Art Exhibit. The Torpedo Factory, The Central Library, 5005 Duke St., in North America during the Seven chosen presenter receives an on-the- Associates Gallery, studio 319, 105 Alexandria. Will the future will look Years’ War. Free. Visit spot grant. Tickets are $15 for dinner North Union. Ceramics artist Bev more like The Hunger Games or Star TUESDAY/MARCH 24 www.alexandriahistorical.org. and a vote. Visit ourconvergence.org. Andrews, painter Ann Noel, mixed Trek? Join in to celebrate all of the “Corsica and Sardinia.” 10 a.m. at Orchestra. 7 p.m. at The George media artist Gail Spencer Saour and books and movies that show the Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Washington Masonic Memorial fine arts photographer Jo Ann Tooley range of possible futures. Trivia, Shenandoah Road. Conne Rubinstein THURSDAY/MARCH 26 Theatre, 611 King St. The Symphony will present work for an exhibit titled crafts, music, prizes, and more. presents the first in a series of Art and Book Sale. 1-5 p.m. at Mt. Orchestra of Northern Virginia “Layers.” Visit torpedofactory.org. Costumes encouraged. Ages 9 and “travelogues.” Free. Reservations Vernon Unitarian Church, 1909 presents “Les Misérables.” Visit up. Call 703-746-1751 for more. required, call 703-765-4573. Windmill Ln, Alexandria. Find art, www.sonovamusic.org for more. NAACP Women’s History Month Army in British North America. children’s books, and individually TUESDAY/MARCH 31 Event. 2-5 p.m. at Charles Houston 7:30 p.m at The Lyceum, 201 S priced books. Visit the Hollin Hall Cookie Class. 6 p.m. at The Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St. Washington St. Historian Erica Mansion for flat-rate prices on books, SUNDAY/MARCH 29 Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Larry The Alexandria Virginia chapter of Nuckles presents a lecture on the puzzles, CDs, and DVDs. $5 a bag on Dance in the Gallery. 2 p.m. at The Calvert leads a class on how to make the NAACP will celebrate Women’s journey of Charlotte Brown, a British Saturday. Visit www.mvuc.org. Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Take a hand-decorated sugar cookies. All History Month with Alexandria widow and mother who served as SWAN Day. 7 p.m. at The Athenaeum, sneak peek at the group’s spring supplies included. $45 for the native, author and community matron of the British army in North 201 Prince St. Poet Shelly Bell will concert lineup. Free. Visit general public, $35 for NVFAA activist Nisa Harper who will discuss America during the Seven Years’ War. host an evening of poetry, dance, www.nvfaa.org. members. Visit www.nvfaa.org, email her second book, “The Legacy of $5. Visit shop.alexandriava.gov/ music and the visual arts by women Exhibit Reception. 2-4 p.m. at [email protected] to RSVP. Fathers…..The Pain, The Power, and Events.aspx. artists. Tickets are $15. Visit Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 the Promise.” Free. Call 703-684- National Chamber Players. 7:30 www.nvfaa.org. North Union St. Two new exhibits 6190. p.m. at Pendleton Hall, Ainslie Arts Air Force Band Concert. 8 p.m. at will be on display at the Multiple WEDNESDAY/APRIL 1 Winter Warmer Tea with Rebecca Center, Episcopal High School, 3900 Lyceum History Museum, 201 S Exposures Gallery by artists Susan Swing Dance. 9-11 p.m. at Nick’s Ramsay Reese. 3-4:30 p.m. at West Braddock Road. Gustav Washington St. The United States Air Meyers and Colleen Henderson. Nightclub, 642 S Pickett St. The Gadsby’s Tavern Restaurant, 138 Mahler’s Das Lied von der Erde Force Band-Woodwind Quintet and Attend the reception. Visit Kelley Walters Band will provide the North Royal St., Alexandria. Sip a arranged for chamber orchestra by Chamber Trio offer a public concert. www.torpedofactory.org for more. music for a night of swing dancing. special blend of tea from Gadsby’s Arnold Schoenberg and Rainer Riehn. Free. Visit www.usafband.af.mil. 10th Annual Spring Forward. 6-9 $10. Call 703-359-9882 or visit Tavern Museum, “take” a cup of Guest vocalists will be Patricia Green, p.m. at Union Street Public House, www.gottaswing.com. American Heritage Chocolate, and mezzo soprano, and Gordon Gietz, 121 S Union St. Nonprofit eat period-inspired delicacies, both tenor. Free. Call 703-933-4135 or SATURDAY/MARCH 28 Community Lodgings is hosting their sweet and savory, with your 21st- email [email protected]. Eggstravaganza at Four Mile Run. annual Spring Forward event THURSDAY/APRIL 2 century friends. $35 per person all 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Four Mile Run featuring a silent auction, live music, Tango Concert. 7:30p.m. at The inclusive. Reservations are required. Farmers and Artisans Market, 4109 an open bar, and dinner. Tickets are Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. To make reservations and purchase TUESDAY/MARCH 24-MAY 31 Mt. Vernon Ave. This is an early $50 in advance, and $65 at the door. QuinTango with guest Carina Losano, tickets, call 703-746-4242 or visit “Intricacies” Exhibit. Various Times Easter event featuring a visit by the Email [email protected]. will perform an interactive concert shop.alexandriava.gov. Ticket also at Convergence, 1801 N. Quaker Ln. Easter bunny and several Easter egg and a Q&A. Visit www.nvfaa.org. includes a tour at 2:15 or 2:45 prior Artist-Photographer Nina Tisara hunts for children. Free. Visit to the tea. unveils her “Intricacies” exhibit, a theaterchurch.com. MARCH 29-APRIL 26 collection of mosaics. Visit CRAVE Micro-Granting Dinner. 5-8 “Art and Story.” Through April 26 at FRIDAY-SUNDAY/APRIL 3-5 www.ourconvergence.org. p.m. at The Lab at Convergence, Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Easter Egg Hunt. Friday, 3 p.m.; MONDAY/MARCH 23 1819 N. Quaker Lane. The Torpedo Ave., Arlington. Del Ray Artisans Saturday, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., Ballroom Dance Class. Beginning Factory Art Center and Convergence presents artworks illustrating the 2:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 12:30 p.m. class 7-7:45 p.m., advanced class WEDNESDAY/MARCH 25 will host a CRAVE (Creating power of art and story. Visit and 2:30 p.m. at The Lee-Fendall 7:45-8:30 p.m. at The Athenaeum, History Lecture. 7:30 p.m at The Resources for Artistic Vision and www.TheDelRayArtisans.org/GWW. House, 614 Oronoco St. $12 for 201 Prince St. Gary Stephans teaches Lyceum, 201 S Washington St. join Engagement) micro-granting dinner. children 12 and younger, $5 for all the Fox Trot, Waltz, Tango, Swing, historian Erica Nuckles as she relates Attendees hear four short others. Visit leefendallhouse.org.

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26 Antiques Do what 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements We pay top $ for STERLING, you can, with LEGAL NOTICE ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS MEN'S WATCHES, Pursuant to the provision of section 4-1-16 of the code of REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NUMBER 15-02-03 OBITUARY JEWELRY, COSTUME what you have, the City of Alexandria, the Alexandria Police Department JEWELRY, FURNITURE, where you are. located at 3600 Wheeler Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304 is The Alexandria City School Board dba Alexandria City Public PAINTINGS AND CLOCKS. now in possession of unclaimed bicycles, mopeds, Schools is seeking competitive proposals from qualified Offer- Schefer Antiques -Theodore lawn equipment, money, scooters, and other items. All ors to provide furniture, fixtures, equipment and related serv- 703-241-0790 Roosevelt persons having valid claim to the property should file a claim to ices. [email protected] the property with reasonable proof of ownership or the Sealed Proposals with the notation RFP# 15-02-03 Furniture, items will be sold, destroyed, converted or donated. For a Fixtures, Equipment and related services will be received in the complete listing go to http://alexandriava.gov/police/ and Central Procurement Office, 1340 Braddock Place, Suite 620, 101 Computers 101 Computers contact the Police Proper-ty Section at (703) 746-6709. Alexandria, Virginia 22314, on or before 3:00 pm, April 8, 2015. The time of receipt shall be determined by the time clock stamp in the Procurement office. Proposals appropriately re- 21 Announcements 21 Announcements ceived will be opened and the names of the firms responding Julia Anne Perry Pattie, age 103, of Alexandria, will be read aloud. RFP documents may be obtained at the VA, passed away March 11, 2015. She was born HDI above Procurement Office or by calling 703-619-8181, or by OBITUARY downloading the RFP from the ACPS website at May 16, 1911 in Orange, VA to Frank B. Perry and COMPUTER SOLUTIONS Robert “Rob” Michael Kearnes, 37, a resident http://www.acps.k12.va.us/financial- Lula Inez Perry. She is survived by Currell L. Pattie of Cape Coral since 1986, formerly of Alexandria, VA, services/purchasing/bids.php and his wife Carol Pattie; 3 grandchildren: JENNIFER SMITH ❖ Serving the Area Since 1995 passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015 in Cape Coral. He Jennifer Brazendale (Carl), David Pattie (Laura), was born July 25, 1977 in Alexandria. He is survived by his ACPS reserves the right to cancel this RFP and/or reject any and Brian Pattie; 3 great grandchildren: Luke or all offers and to waive any informalities in any proposal. mother, Pamela Kearnes of Cape Coral; his sister, Lori Brazendale, Hannah Brazendale, and Sydney Kearnes of Cape Coral; a brother, Skip Kearnes also of ➣ Speeding Cape Coral; two aunts, Laura Saville of Strasburg, VA and Chris Guy Pattie. Dawn Zacharias-Speakman “AD” of Cape Coral; five nieces Procurement Manager Up Slow and nephews, Melinda Kearnes of Cape Coral, Brooke Julia was a true Christian, loving and giving to all. Kearnes of Fairfax, VA, Casey Kearnes of Fredericksburg, Julia received her Master’s Degree from Duke Computers VA, Katie Kearnes and Zack Kearnes both of Locust Grove, HOW TO SUBMIT ADS TO VA; his former wife, Angela M. Kearnes of Cape Coral; two University. She was a natural born teacher and a step children, Kevin McDermott and Kaila-Ann Merricks both beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and ➣ of Cape Coral; many, many cousins; his life-long best friend, great-grandmother. She cherished her neighbors Troubleshooting Newspapers & Online Dave Knollmueller; as well as his 4 legged children, Bear and was generous to all who passed her way. She ➣ ➣ and Cane. CLASSIFIED • CHOOSE 1 TO 6 ZONES will be missed by those privileged to know her. Virus Removal Computer Setup E-mail [email protected] Funeral Services will be held 11:00AM, Saturday, March 21, or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 571-265-2038 2015 at Grace United Methodist Church, 13 SE 21st Place, A visitation will be held Sunday, March 15, 2015 Cape Coral, FL 33990 with Pastor Joe Wingard officiating. EMPLOYMENT • CHOOSE 1 TO 6 ZONES from 2-5 PM at Everly Wheatley Funeral Home. [email protected] Interment will follow at Coral Ridge Cemetery, 1630 SW E-mail [email protected] Services will be held at First Baptist Church, Pine Island Rd., Cape Coral. or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 Alexandria, VA, Monday, March 16 at 10 AM. She will be buried at The Graham Cemetery, Orange, 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements VA at 2 PM.

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OBITUARY LARRY MYRON WHEELER, LT. COL USMC (RET. RESERVES) SAVANNAH, GEORGIA SAVANNAH - Larry Myron Wheeler, Lt. Col USMC (Ret. Reserves), passed on March 5, 2015 to be with the Lord at Hospice Savannah. Son of Essie Myrtle Smith and Lewin Wheeler, Larry was born and raised in Alma, Georgia. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1954, where he was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. Upon graduation, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps and was stationed at Quantico, VA. For over 40 years, he lived in Alexandria, VA, and worked in Washington, D.C. Employed by Georgia Senator Richard Russell and later by Georgia Congressman Jack Brinkley as his administrative assis- tant, Larry also served early in his career as Secretary of the Senate and assistant to Interior Secretary Stewart Udall. He finished his career at Hughes Aircraft as their Congressional liaison. Survivors include Joan Wheeler his wife of 57 years, Roxann Wheeler his daughter, Mike Wheeler his brother, Karen Wheeler his sister-in-law, Derek and Jon Wheeler his nephews, John Scott McDonald and Rosemary Holton his cousins. In late April, the family will celebrate his life at two services, one at the Alma Methodist Church and the other at Skidaway Island United Methodist Church. For those who are moved to memorialize him in some way, the family suggests a gift to the Skidaway Cat Program (non-profit), Jane Von Rutenberg, treasurer, 2 Moonbill Lane, Savannah, GA 31411, where Larry was a volunteer and supporter along with Joan, or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Fairhaven Funeral Home – Hubert C. Baker Chapel 7415 Hodgson Memorial Drive Savannah, Georgia 31401 912-927-1999

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ALEXANDRIA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette Packet Notice of Public Hearing REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NUMBER 15-02-11 The Alexandria Community Services Board is The Alexandria City School Board dba Alexandria City Public Schools would like to issue the following change to this previ- holding a public hearing to receive comment on ously advertised Request for Proposal to provide an Electronic the needs of Alexandrians with mental illness, Professional Development Management System. intellectual disability or a substance dependency, and on the proposed Plan of Services (Perfor- The proposal opening date has been changed to on or before 3:00 pm, March 23, 2015. mance Contract), available at www.alexandriava.gov/dchs. The hearing will be Chris Guy Thursday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m. at 720 North Saint Procurement Manager Asaph Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. To sign up to speak or to send comments, call 703.746.3523 or The future comes email Donielle Marshall. Comments can also be one day at a time. faxed to 703.838.5070. -Dean Acheson

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For job descriptions [email protected] or fax to went to something day.” and locations go to: else and it was Cole finished www.bellnursery.com/careers 703.765.7801. what we were capable of, Kelly’s chance to with nine saves. shine today and she but this year we have a Shortly after Technogen, Inc. (formerly Syscom took advantage of winning last Technologies Inc) has openings for the positions: the opportunity and target on our back, so we season’s state Software Engineer (Teh 215) w/Master’s in Engg (any), Comp. Sci, Comp Apps, Tech- she did great.” championship, nology or rltd to work on design, dvlp, implement, maintain & test business functions & Kaylahave a lot of work to do.” Rick Sofield or- web apps. Dvlp, create & modify general comp apps. Duperrouzel scored — Bishop Ireton senior Kelly Mathews dered T-shirts for Senior Software Engineer (Teh 216) w/Bachelor’s in Com Sci, Analytical Sci (any), Engg two goals for summer workouts. (any), Techno. or rltd & 5 yrs of exp. to work in web & mainframe software. Dvlp, im- Ireton, and Luzik, The shirts have a plement apps, solutions. Dvlp program, project & bus knowledge, Implementing result- Charlotte Sofield and Lexi Ledoyen each target on the back, symbolizing what the ing solutions to meet contract deliverables. Cardinals would face after their 2014 ac- Senior Software Engineer/.Net (Teh 217) w/Bachelor’s Comp. Sci., Analytical Sci.(any), had one. Luzik and Charlotte Sofield each Engg (any), Techn. or rltd & 5 yrs of rel. exp. to design & dvlp. (MVC) web apps from had an assist. complishments. He said Ireton has the same the reqmts identified & documented. Code automated test scripts using .Net test frame- Charlotte Sofield, the 2014 WCAC Player “six games in May” mentality, when the Car- work. Perform app analysis, design, dvlp, code, debug, test, deploy & support QA & of the Year and University of North Caro- dinals try to improve during the regular sea- Production environments using Oracle techs like Java, JSP, Java Beans, PL/SQL, etc., lina signee, said Ireton’s defense, including son before winning three WCAC tourna- & Microsoft techs like ASP.Net, ADO.Net, SQL Server Integration Services, etc. the performance of sophomore goalkeeper ment games and three VISAA state tourna- Software Engineer/.Net (Teh 218) w/Master’s in Com. Apps, Comp. Sci., Engg (any), Amelia Cole, propelled the Cardinals to vic- ment games. Techn. or rltd & 1 yr of exp to design, dvlp, implement various web apps & SQL Server Ireton passed its first test of the 2015 sea- dvlpmt using SQL Server, ASP.Net, C#, AJAX Pro, AJAX.NET, XML, Web services, Vis- tory. ual Studio.NET, ADO.NET, Share Point Services, JavaScript, VB Script, IIS & XML. son, beating a fellow nationally-ranked Perform SQL server admin tasks & write stored procedures, Triggers, Users defined team. Next up for the Cardinals is a home function & fine tuning. game against Roland Park Country School Senior Software Engineer/Java (Teh 219) w/Bachelor’s in Comp Sci, Analytical Sci JROTC (Baltimore) at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March (any), Engg (any), Tech or rltd & 5 yrs of exp to perform software installations & up- West 21. Roland Park Country School is ranked grades to JAVA, J2EE app servers running on diff operating sys (LINUX, UNIX and Potomac No. 8 by USA TODAY. Windows). Supports the J2EE app servers WebLogic, JBoss & Oracle Appl. server Cadet “We have talked about how different it is (OAS). Monitors & tunes the sys using mentoring tools to achieve optimum perf levels.

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