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Mount Vernon’s Hometown Newspaper • A Connection Newspaper April 5, 2012 Above and

Beyond Photo by Firefighters honored

Angela Ballard for Huntington rescue efforts.

By Jeanne Theismann And Alex McVeigh /Fairfax County Fire and Rescue The Gazette

he water was swiftly rising as two women were frantically try- Ting to evacuate the Arlington Terrace neighborhood during the flash flooding that devastated the Hun- tington area on Sept. 8, 2011. As first re- sponders from Penn Daw Fire Station 11 arrived on the scene, they realized that one of the women was eight months pregnant First responders from Penn Daw Fire Station 11 gather for a photo following the Fairfax County Valor and the other was clinging to her 2-week- Awards ceremony March 21 in McLean. The men were honored for their rescue efforts during the flash old newborn baby. flooding of the Huntington area last September. Lt. Thomas Flint and Technician Robert Pickle made their way to the women and the women as she was being swept away tington were Technicians James Furman, the Towns of Herndon and Vienna, were were able to secure the infant in a car seat. by the surge. As the second woman washed John Guy and Shannon Reed, Medic Eli given awards. As the water quickly became neck-deep, by, Flint used his legs to catch her, with all Bredbener, Capt. Glenn Mason and Thirty-five responders were given Bronze Pickle was able to carry the infant over his three holding on until other Station 11 crew Firefighter Rodney Washington, who all or Silver Medals of Valor, whose children head to safety in the second floor of a members were able to reach them. received Certificates of Valor Awards. will receive post-secondary education schol- nearby house. For their acts of heroism in that day, Pickle Held at the Hilton McLean Tysons Cor- arships from the Valor Scholarship Fund, a At the same time as Flint was attempting and Flint were honored March 21 with Sil- ner, the Chamber recognized 108 of the 501(c)3 foundation. To date, more than to lead the two women to dry ground, a ver Medals of Valor at the Fairfax County county’s first responders at the 34th Annual $250,000 in scholarships has been awarded. sudden swell of water overtook them and Chamber of Commerce Valor Awards, the Valor Awards. Members of the Fairfax The flash flooding of Sept. 8, a result of 6 swept them off their feet. Flint was able to highest award presented at the ceremony. County Police Department, Sheriff’s Office, to 10 inches of rain that deluged the area, take hold of a street sign and grab one of Also honored for their rescue efforts in Hun- Fire and Rescue Department, as well as from See Firefighters, Page 7 Schoolyard Prostitution Ring Join in County Transit Study he Fairfax County De- that work together to improve/ U.S. Attorney: Underground Gangster Crips led Tpartment of Transpor- facilitate movement through- tation has launched its out the county, as well as how prostitution ring that spanned Northern Virginia. 2050 Countywide Transit Net- these transit modes can be work Study. This study includes phased-in and funded over a survey of the public to develop time. By Michael Lee Pope prostitution, and used violence and threats to keep recommendations for where In Southeast Fairfax Develop- The Gazette them working as indentured sex slaves,” said U.S. Metrorail should be extended, ment Corporation’s recent sur- Attorney Neil MacBride in a written statement an- where streetcars, light-rail or vey of opinions about Rich- he high school girls were threatened with nouncing the arrests. “The sex trafficking of young other transit modes are appro- mond Highway, the over- violence if they attempted to leave. They girls is an unconscionable crime involving unspeak- T priate, and where dedicated whelming majority of respon- were sexually exploited by customers of the able trauma.” lanes that allow buses to move dents wished to see improved sex trafficking operation as well as the men who ran Court records reveal a violent underworld in North- faster could be built. The study traffic conditions. Here is a the prostitution ring. One 16-year-old girl was raped ern Virginia, one in which young women are raped will recommend transit im- at the Springfield Mall. Another had sex with two and sold into a life of slavery as gang members greet provements in various corridors See Transit, Page 6 members as part of a “gang initiation.” According to each other with a “Crip handshake.” The court file is federal prosecutors, the whole operation was led by a paper trail of rape, armed robbery, drug running, a team of former Fairfax County public school stu- arms trading and racketeering. It’s a story that un-

dents who were part of a violent gang known as the folds across Northern Virginia, from the halls of 4/6/12 Requested in home in Requested

Underground Gangster Crips. School records show Fairfax County high schools to a Travel Lodge in Old material.

that the suspects attended Lee High School in Spring- Town where the gang leaders arranged illicit meet- Time-sensitive

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U.S. Postage U.S. “These gang members are alleged to have lured up at a bus stop in Alexandria to solicit door-to-door STD PRSRT many area high school girls into the vile world of See Prostitution, Page 6 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 5-11, 2012 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 5-11, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette Editor Steven Mauren News 703-778-9415 or [email protected]

Horton the Elephant and Mazie La Bird: Ryan Walker and Rachelle Husband.

West Potomac Prepares Wickersham Brothers (clockwise from top): Joe Quinn, Matt Stover, Amin Yachnes, Angela Longo, Jared Walters ‘Seussical the Musical’ and Alex Wong. he West Potomac Theatre Department, La Bird) and Julia Warren (Cat in the Hat). Joining headed by Philip Lee Clark, will present these actors is Waynewood sixth grader Aubrey T“Seussical the Musical” in the school’s Blount in the role of JoJo, the boy with a big imagi- Springbank Auditorium with perfor- nation. mances for the public beginning April 25. Tickets are $12 at the door. Performances will be The show follows the adventures of such well- held on April 25 (ScoutShow) at 5 p.m., April 26, 27 known characters as Horton the Elephant, the Cat in and 28 at 7:30 p.m. and April 29 at 2:30 p.m. West the Hat, Yertle the Turtle and The Whos down in Potomac High School is located at 6500 Quander Whoville as the show integrates storylines from more Road. than 20 Seuss books into the script. The cast is com- prised of more than 40 West Potomac students as Jojo: well as 30 younger actors from eight neighboring Aubrey elementary and middle schools. This group of actors Blount is led by seasoned performers and West Potomac se- Contributed photos niors Ryan Walker (Horton the Elephant), Maddie White (Gertrude McFuzz), Rachelle Husband (Mazie Area Health Students Win State Awards at Conference welve Health and Medical Sciences ❖ James Merideth in Medical Math, fifth place in Career Health Display, McLean mentarian. Tstudents from Fairfax County Pub- Fairfax County School of Practical Nursing High School and Falls Church Academy. HOSA is a national student organization lic Schools won awards at the 32nd (postsecondary). The HOSA Bowl team, represented by endorsed by the U.S. Department of Edu- annual HOSA (Health Occupations Students ❖ Lourdes Sandoval in Medical Spelling, West Potomac Academy, advanced to the cation that provides leadership develop- of America) State Leadership Conference Fairfax County School of Practical Nursing third round of competition. Sarah ment opportunities and recognition to held recently in Williamsburg. (postsecondary). Loughridge of West Potomac High School, Health and Medical Sciences students. Students winning first place awards in- Also winning awards were: Grace Oforiwaa of Mount Vernon High Students enrolled in Health and Medical clude: ❖ Sarah Musa, second place in Prepared School, and Victoria Hammond of West Sciences courses at Falls Church Academy ❖ Marissa Cucinotta in Medical Photog- Speaking and fourth place in Clinical Spe- Potomac High School made up the HOSA and West Potomac Academy participated in raphy, West Potomac High School and West cialty, West Springfield High School and Bowl Team. competitive events and leadership activities Potomac Academy. Falls Church Academy. Winners earning first, second, or third during the three-day conference. The ❖ Michelle Feghali in Job Seeking Skills, ❖ Sofia McMullen, third place in Sports place awards are eligible to participate in courses represented include Physical Robinson Secondary School and Falls Medicine, West Potomac High School and the HOSA National Leadership Conference Therapy and Occupational Therapy and Church Academy. West Potomac Academy. which will be held June 20-23 in Orlando. Practical Nursing. ❖ Yona Lindenbaum in Physical Therapy ❖ Trisha Racho, third place in Extempo- In addition, Patricia Goldberg of West Students interested in health careers are and the Barbara James Service Award, West raneous Poster, West Potomac High School Springfield High School and West Potomac encouraged to contact their school counse- Potomac High School and West Potomac and West Potomac Academy. Academy was awarded Outstanding State lors or call 571-423-4552 for more infor- Academy. ❖Allison Crowers and Lorrayne Rivera, Leader and was elected HOSA State Parlia- mation. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 5-11, 2012 ❖ 3 Alexandria/Old Town 121 N. Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 703-549-8700 www.weichert.com Visit Us at Weichert.com for a full Listing of Properties.

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Warming up after lunch, the campers respond to a little improv session. Spring Break Camp at Children’s Theatre

he Heroes were on stage competing against stages at Mount Vernon Community Children’s Tthe Villains in a rehearsal of “Family” Feud Theatre’s Spring Break Camp. MVCCT also offers while across the hall a sequel to the “Gin- summer camp programs for youth and teens. For gerbread Boy,” the “Gingerbread Girl” was in early more information visit www.mvcct.org

The bakers, Mimi and Clare, tweak the cheeks of the newly made gin- gerbread girl, Claire, as she awakes.

Rapunzel waits with the other Heroes to Rumplestiltskin introduces herself as the be called onstage for the “Family Feud.” last member of the Villain’s team. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 5-11, 2012 ❖ 5 News U.S. Attorney: Prostitution Ring Spanned Northern Virginia

From Page 1 organization. Rival gang members are at- in Arlington for men to pay them for sex. tacked to assert territorial dominance. One Suspects ❖ “This situation is every parent’s worst court document included a passage detail- Justin “Jae” Strom, 26, of Lorton: driver for the enterprise. Last attended Interagency Charged with leading the Underground Gangster Alternative School in 2003. nightmare,” said Virginia Attorney General ing a “Crip walk,” which federal prosecu- Crips in Fairfax County. Last attended Lee High ❖ Henock “Knocks” Ghile, 23, of Spring- Ken Cuccinelli. “It also demonstrates that tors describe as a dance used by gang mem- School in Springfield in 2004. field: Charged with using his Toyota Four-Runner human trafficking can happen anywhere, bers to show pride in their gang member- ❖ Michael “Loc” Tavon Jefferies, 21, of SUV to transport the girls to appointments with cli- and that it is a very real danger here in Vir- ship. Another court record detailed how one Woodbridge: Charged with handling the money, ents. Last attended classes at Lee High School in serving as an armed bodyguard and driving the 2005. Last attended Lee High School in 2005. ginia.” gang member hid cash from others by stuff- girls to appointments. Withdrew from Lee High ❖ Christopher Sylvia, 22, of Springfield: ing it behind a picture frame. School in Springfield in 2007. Charged with serving as a driver for the operation. THE CRIPS ORIGINATED in Los Ange- ❖ Donyel “J-Dirt” Dove, 27, of Alexan- Withdrew from Bryant High School in Alexandria les in the late 1960s and early 1970s, even- COURT RECORDS paint a disturbing pic- dria: Charged with serving as a bodyguard and in 2008. tually making its way to the East Coast and ture of gang members using Internet sites setting up a splinter group known as the such as Facebook, Craigslist.com, tional violence. Another girl, identified as Victim Five, told Underground Gangster Crips. The Northern Backpage.com and DateHookUp.com. One “We cannot and shall not tolerate these prosecutors that her head was slammed Virginia syndicate has a documented his- of the advertisements entered into evidence acts,” said Fairfax County Police Chief David against the window of a vehicle when she tory of attempted murder, assaults, rape, shows a scantily clad woman “down to have Rohrer. “And we will continue to investigate refused to ingest cocaine. After she was robberies, thefts, narcotics distribution and a good time.” The Internet activity helped and pursue those who harm others, espe- forced to ingest the drug against her will, obstruction of justice by threatening a wit- undo the prostitution ring, however, pro- cially our children.” Strom used a knife to slash her forearm ness. It’s a system that’s based on a care- viding federal investigators with Internet Another girl involved in the ring was when she refused to perform oral sex. Then fully calculated system of responsibilities, protocols, profile information and text mes- picked up by Alexandria police officers as he took her to an apartment where he forced punishments and rewards. One of the driv- sages that are now part of the evidence in she was soliciting on a corner with two other her to have sex with 14 different men. She ers who transported the girls to jobs, for the case. But the prostitution ring did not prostitutes in the city. Court records show later told prosecutors Strom collected about example, was allowed to have free sex with rely on the Internet. Many of the girls were the Alexandria cops charged her with an $1,000 from the men. The next morning, the prostitutes. recruited in person at bus stops and Metro outstanding warrant for a probation viola- according to court records, one of the gang “Trafficking in humans, especially for the stations. One girl, identified in court papers tion in the Fairfax County Juvenile and members told her she was a “whore” and a purpose of underage prostitution, is among as Victim One, had sex with gang leader Domestic Relations District Court. Most of “slut,” and that she “got what she had com- the most insidious of crimes,” said Special Justin Strom in the woods behind a Metro the girls involved in the ring were under ing.” “Like many, particularly those of us Agent in Charge Charles Hosko. “Together station. According to court documents, she 18, and court records detail how the Strom who are parents of young women, I am with our partner agencies, and with the explained he “needed to see if it was good had an affinity for young women. angered and saddened by the facts of this assistance of the community, the FBI will first.” As she was groomed into the organi- “Witness One stated that he and other case,” said Rohrer. “Prostitution and traf- leave no stone unturned in our effort to zation in the spring of 2009, she was told (Underground Gangster Crips) members ficking are not victimless crimes.” track down those who exploit our children she would get $25 for vaginal sex and $20 and associates often commented on how A spokesman for the United States Mar- and engage in human trafficking.” for oral sex. Court records show she was Strom recruited young girls and employed shals Service said that mug shots would only Previous court cases show a pattern in given marijuana, cocaine and ecstasy be- them as prostitutes,” one court document be available in cases of what he called “ex- which gang members are required to com- fore being prostituted. When she tried to noted. “Witness One recalled on one occa- treme public interest.” Although a request mit acts of violence in order to get into the leave the prostitution ring, she says, Strom sion that he and other UGC members asked was submitted to the federal agency, no gang and advance their status within the choked her and threatened her with addi- Strom why he ‘messes’ with young girls.” images were shared. Crime Report

Activities reported by the Mt. Vernon police depart- overnight hours. 1600 block of Belle View Blvd. Beer from from business. ment through March 30. The victim reported someone entered the business business. 8300 Richmond Highway. Wallet from while closed and stole cash. Forced entry was 3100 block of Brosar Court. License plates business. DESTRUCTION made through a window. from vehicle. 7600 block of Richmond Highway. Debit card 8700 block of Richmond Highway, March 22, 6100 block of North Kings Highway, March 6700 block of Cavalier Drive. Toys from from business. 10 a.m. The victim reported someone broke the 21, 4:10 a.m. Officers responded for an alarm residence. 6300 block of Richmond Highway. Cell phone lock to a storage area and made entry. It did not and found an open door. Suspects forced entry 3100 block of Clayborne Ave. License plates from business. appear anything was stolen. through the front door and stole cigarettes. from business. 7900 block of Richmond Highway. Cell phone 6700 block of Queens Road, between March 8600 block of Conover Place. Girl Scout from business. 13-21. The homeowner reported someone Cookies from residence. 7100 block of Richmond Highway. License CARJACKING entered and stole several cases of Girl Scout Cyrene Blvd./ Snowpea Court. Tools from plates from vehicle. 8800 block of Teresa Ann Court, March 26, cookies. An entry point was not determined. vehicle. 7700 block of Richmond Highway. Tools from 12:10 p.m. As the victim parked his car, the 7800 block of Liberty Springs Circle. Tire business. suspect approached and demanded the car keys. from vehicle. 7300 block of Richmond Highway. Backpack The victim refused and was pushed to the LARCENIES 3600 block of Mount Vernon Memorial from business. ground. The suspect took the keys and drove 2600 block of Arlington Drive. Bicycle from Highway. Tools from construction site. 7700 block of Richmond Highway. Cell phone away. residence. 8400 block of Richmond Highway. Plants from business. 3400 block of Austin Court. Purse from vehicle. ROBBERY 1600 block of Belle View Blvd. Razors from UCM Receives Grant from Foundation 8000 block of Richmond Highway, March 16, business. 9:50 p.m. The victim was approached and asked 7400 block of Mount Vernon Square. Beer nited Community Ministries was referrals and activities tailored to each for money. The victim refused and allegedly a from business. 49-year-old male of Baltimore followed and 5800 block of North Kings Highway. Beer recently awarded a grant of child’s specific needs. from business. U assaulted the victim and fled with a wallet and $15,000 from the Devotion to Chil- Devotion To Children is a 501(c)(3) non- cell phone. Suspect was charged with robbery. 5800 block of North Kings Highway. Beer dren Foundation. These funds will support profit organization dedicated to fulfilling 7900 block of Richmond Highway, March 19, from business. 11 p.m. The victim was walking home from 6500 block of Qunader Road. Cell phone from approximately 30 low income children in the needs of children ages birth to six, so work when several young men attacked. They school. the Early Intervention and Prevention pro- that they may become mentally, physically pushed, punched and kicked the victim and 6700 block of Richmond Highway. Cell phone gram that is part of UCM’s Bryant Early and emotionally healthy members of soci- ultimately took his cell phone and wallet. He from business. received minor injuries. 7900 block of Richmond Highway. Learning Center. ety. Founded in 1994 in Falls Church, DTC Televisions from business. The Bryant Early Learning Center pro- has collaborated with many like-minded 7300 block of Richmond Highway. Drinks SHOPLIFTING/ ASSAULT from business. vides safe, affordable, and developmental organizations in the provisions of childcare, 6200 block of North Kings Highway, March 7600 block of Richmond Highway. Personal childcare for children 6 weeks to 5 years of health and educational services for needy 16, 9:50 p.m. The business employee witnessed documents from business. age. It is located in the Bryant Alternative families and their children. a man take items, conceal them and walk out 6300 block of Richmond Highway. Scissors High School in Alexandria and has been UCM helps community members fight without paying for them. When approached the from business. suspect dropped the items, pushed the employee 8200 block of Richmond Highway. Hair dryer providing childcare and family services poverty, hunger and homelessness by pro- and fled. and an electronic device from business. since 1986. viding emergency food and financial assis- 8200 block of Russell Road. Water from business. The Early Intervention and Prevention tance, quality early childhood education, BURGLARY 6700 block of Woodstone Place. Glasses from Program provides health and developmen- employment services, community centers 7400 block of Richmond Highway, March 27, vehicle. tal screenings for infants and toddlers, with and other human services. 6 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 5-11, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News La Petite Hairstylists Specializing in ❦ Hair Style & Cut ❦ Highlights ~ Foil/Cap Firefighters Honored for Rescues ❦ Perm ❦ Hair Extension From Page 1 BEFORE Brazilian Blowout AFTER brought numerous calls for wa- ter-related rescues and 18 Fairfax • Japanese Perm County Fire and Rescue personnel Hair Straightening were honored for their efforts that day. 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Thomas Flint, left, is presented with the Silver Medal 5 BR, 3.5 BA, open and are at their worst, our first re- of Valor by Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Chief Ronald bright floor plan, freshly JUST LISTED! sponders are at their best.” Mastin for his rescue efforts in the flash flooding of the painted, new carpeting, gorgeous imported Italian Huntington area last September. marble flooring, gleaming hardwood floors, upper level optional au pair suite/guest suite and more! Completely remodeled Technician Robert gourmet kitchen with Pickle, left, receives granite counters, tile back-splash, ceramic tile flooring, the Silver Medal of and stainless steel appliances! This home is great for Valor from Fairfax entertaining! Don’t miss this incredible opportunity! County Fire and Call today to schedule a showing! Rescue Chief Ronald Mastin for his rescue efforts in the flash flooding of the Hun- tington area last September.

Photos by Angela Ballard Fairfax County Fire and Rescue

Fairfax County Launches Transit Network Study

From Page 1 that allow residents to take the survey and share chance for local residents to voice that opinion their opinions. There will be additional opportu- directly to county leaders. nities for public involvement throughout the du- For more information on the 2050 Countywide ration of the study. Transit Network Study, visit The study is anticipated to take approximately www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fcdot/2050transitstudy. 18 months, with an estimated completion On that website there are links on the right side timeframe of summer 2013.

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Call for Mother’s Day @MtVernonGazette Please Share Photos, and Father’s Day. An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. Published by very year at this time, the Ga- Email photos, including the full Local Media Connection LLC zette puts out the call for pho- names of the people in the picture, the tographs of moms and their approximate date and location the pic- Share Your Poetry: 1606 King Street E Alexandria, Virginia 22314 children, grandmothers and ture was taken, the ages of the chil- April Is Poetry Month their children and grandchildren. Most dren and sentence or two about the Free digital edition delivered to pril is National Poetry Month. We invite local your email box. Go to years, we’re lucky enough to receive some people and/or event. connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe photos include four generations — great- Father’s Day is June 17; soon it will Apoets of all ages to send in submissions for in- grandma and all the rest. be time to send photos of Dads and clusion in our papers and/or online. Are you a poet? The Gazette will print poetry submitted by readers NEWS DEPARTMENT: Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13, and children, grandfathers and children To discuss ideas and concerns, once again the Gazette will publish a se- and grandchildren. this spring, and occasionally throughout the year. Email Call: 703-778-9410 your poem to [email protected]. Be e-mail: lection of Mother’s Day photos, celebrat- You can upload your photos on our [email protected] ing the mothers who make so many things website at sure to include the poet’s name and address (we’ll print possible in families, businesses, commu- www.connectionnewspapers.com/ your town name, not your full address). Photos of the Steven Mauren poet are also welcomed. Editor, 703-778-9415 nities, schools and other institutions in mothersday or email them to [email protected] local neighborhoods. [email protected]. Michael Lee Pope Reporter, 703-615-0960 [email protected] Commentary @MichaelLeePope

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ast week, I received a report from the lection system failures), sew- The Center for Watershed Protection says Jon Roetman Virginia Department of Environmental age discharges in unsewered that stream quality is threatened when water- Sports Editor, 703-224-3015 L [email protected] Quality (DEQ) regarding Mount Vernon areas, urban runoff/storm shed development exceeds 10-15 percent of @jonroetman and Lee’s rivers and streams. The annual assess- sewers and wastes from pets, impervious cover or one house every one to ment reports are disturbing and continue to show waterfowl and wildlife other two acres. The Little Hunting Creek watershed Louise Krafft Photographer our rivers and streams are in poor health. than waterfowl. has 25 percent impervious cover; the Belle [email protected] According to the Chesapeake Bay Each estuary Haven watershed, 32 percent. Foundation’s analysis of the data, 71 percent (embayment) in the 44th District is impaired Redevelopment can actually help and the ADVERTISING: of Virginia’s streams violate state water qual- for fish consumption due to PCB’s and the state County is upgrading infrastructure. The state For advertising information ity standards along with 94 percent of all es- recommends limiting fish consumption to no also needs to participate by reconfiguring e-mail: [email protected] tuaries (tidal parts of Hunting Creek/Cameron more than two meals per month. The sources storm water outflows when roads are rebuilt. Run, Little Hunting Creek, Dogue Creek and of PCBs listed are toxics, clean sediments, com- Homeowners can help by reducing impervi- Julie Ferrill Display Advertising, 703-778-9446 the Potomac River). Every embayment and bined sewer overflows, contaminated sedi- ous surfaces and doing things as simple as [email protected] stream monitored in my delegate seat violated ments and unidentified upstream sources. cleaning up after pets. state water quality standards. The larger question is how do we remedy DEQ’s monitoring does not even cover litter Helen Walutes Display Advertising, 703-224-3028 Here are the specifics for our local streams. this? The stormwater infrastructure in our part which is also a massive problem in our com- [email protected] Paul Spring Branch has elevated levels of e-coli of the county is entirely outdated due to the munity. Last year, the Friends of Little Hunt- Andrea Smith on five of 12 samples taken where it crosses un- age of most development. Most county ing Creek removed 127 bags of trash from one Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 der Sherwood Hall Lane and an impaired macro- stormwater control requirements in effect to- site in three separate cleanups in 2011 alone. [email protected] invertebrate community (e.g., crawfish, water day post-date the development of our area. The Last week, a group hauled 100 bags of trash Debbie Funk bugs and other indicators of a health stream). county channelized many streams and con- out of Dyke Marsh. National Sales The sources of impairment are “unknown.” The verted them into concrete troughs designed to On Saturday, April 14, from 12 to 4 p.m. as 703-778-9444 stream is impaired for recreational uses. whisk water away, instead of letting it natu- part of the Alice Ferguson Foundation Potomac [email protected] Little Hunting Creek has elevated levels of rally infiltrate into the ground. Many wetlands River Cleanup, I am sponsoring a cleanup of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB’s) and is im- which normally act as natural filters and ab- Upper Little Hunting Creek before it flows east Publisher Jerry Vernon paired for fish consumption and aquatic life sorptive “sponges” were filled or drained. The under Route 1. I walked the creek last week in [email protected] from toxic pollutants, combined sewer over- inexorable expansion of impervious surfaces the creek I and saw hundreds of bottles and Editor & Publisher flows, contaminated sediments, and unidenti- like parking lots, roofs and roads has created plastic bags, over 20 discarded shopping carts, Mary Kimm fied upstream sources. too much polluted runoff. two mattresses, chairs, tables, a scooter and 703-778-9433 [email protected] The data for Dogue Creek is incomplete , but This approach has effectively turned our other trash. To sign up, RSVP online at my @MaryKimm DEQ’s findings show impairment for fish con- streams into sewers and even a small amount newsletter, The Dixie Pig, at sumption. of rain can effectively turn a stream like Paul scottsurovell.blogspot.com or send me an Editor in Chief Steven Mauren Hunting Creek/Cameron Run, which is fed Spring, Little Hunting Creek, Quander Brook email at [email protected]. Art/Design: in part by Quander Brook, has elevated e-coli or Dogue Creek into a toilet bowl — pushing It is an honor to serve as your delegate. Laurence Foong, John Heinly, John Smith Production Manager: Letters to the Editor Jean Card Geovani Flores Is Current roads. Whenever a tax increase is meals tax may make matters tial and that those essential pro- proposed by politicians, the rea- worse. grams and services are achieving CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 soning almost always is for ser- Regardless of the merits of the their desired objectives and are Circulation Manager: Spending Valid? Ann Oliver vices that people will respond fa- meals tax, the Fairfax County administered efficiently and at [email protected] To the Editor: vorably. Recently, I have been re- Board of Supervisors should defer minimum costs to taxpayers. The March 22-28, 2012 Mount ceiving discount coupons from any consideration of a meals tax Based on past actions the Board Vernon Gazette front page article nearby restaurants and a gift card until all board members who are of Supervisors has not acted in the A Connection Newspaper “Hyland Calls For a Meals Tax” as inducements to visit those res- inclined to support such a tax cer- best financial interests of taxpay- that would impose a 4 percent tax taurants. Such inducements indi- tify to the taxpayers that all county ers. For example: In 2007 the on meals that is for education and cate that business is slow and a programs and services are essen- See Letters, Page 9

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Underwood Custodio Connor Mount Vernon Knights of Columbus Scholars The Mount Vernon Knights of Columbus have selected its Outstanding Young Man and Outstand- ing Young Women for 2012. They each will receive a $1,250 scholarship grant. ❖ Sarah Jane Underwood, daughter of David and Mary Underwood. Sarah will be graduating from West Potomac High School with an outstanding academic record. Also, she is an outstanding track star. ❖ Helen Custodio, daughter of David and Jeanette Custodio. Helen will be graduating from West Potomac High School with an outstanding record. ❖ Dylan Connor, son of Eamon and Isabel Walls (both from Ireland). Dylan will be graduating from Bishop Ireton High School in June with an outstanding record.

Letters to the Editor

From Page 8 and amenities far nicer than ex- crease any taxes particularly dur- Board purchased 672 unit pected by most taxpayers who pay ing the current weak U.S. Wedgewood Apartments in for this subsidized housing.” economy. Also, in addition to the Annandale for $107.5 million but The amenities include “… re- Board of Supervisors certification the assessed value was only $49.5 sort-style swimming pools with I mentioned earlier, I strongly urge million or only 46.05 percent of fountains and heated spas; men’s the Board to appoint an indepen- the purchase price. Renovation and women’s cabanas with show- dent study team that includes ex- costs would add to the taxpayer ers; executive business centers perienced business men and burden. Lamond property of with computers, printers and women to make a top to bottom 17.9082 acres in Mount Vernon internet access; clubrooms with review of all county organizations, was purchased for $4.6 million kitchen, fireplaces, televisions programs and services to provide with an assessed value of only $1.5 with DVDs; 24-hour athletic cen- information to the Board and pub- million and another smaller parcel ters with stereo systems and tele- lic that the county is doing every- in Mount Vernon was purchased for visions; billiard room, barbeque thing possible to keep financial $980,000 with an assessed value grills, outdoor gazeboes and in- demands to a minimum while pro- of $65,635. Before the parcel could door basketball courts.” viding essential programs, services be used, another $1.4 million had Is that what “affordable hous- as efficiently as possible and at to be spent to clean up the fuel con- ing” is supposed to include that is minimum cost. tamination in the land. In these subsidized by hardworking county I urge everyone to call your su- cases, if the assessment were cor- taxpayers’ dollars? pervisor and let him/her know your rect the county paid way too much. The Lamond property men- views. This is an appropriate time If the purchase price was correct, tioned earlier sits vacant. Accord- since the Board is considering the the assessments resulted in less tax ing to the County tax assessment County Executive’s proposed bud- revenue. In either case, the taxpay- records, the current assessment get. You can obtain your supervisor’s ers are the losers. value is $11 million. Since this phone number by call the Clerk to Open House April 14 • 11–1 P.M. In June 2011, the Thomas property and other vacant land the Board at 703-324-3151. You can Jefferson Institute for Public Policy owned by the Board of Supervi- get a copy of the housing report issued a report disclosing the sub- sors, tax revenue is being lost be- “Subsidized Luxury in Fairfax sidizing of “affordable housing” cause the land is off the tax rolls. County” mentioned above by call- that is actually for “luxury units.” The Board could probably sell ing 703-440-9447 or email Pictures in the report shows the some of the vacant land it owns to [email protected]. housing units involved are very increase real estate tax revenue Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Biofeedback/Psychology, plush costing county taxpayers un- because the land would be on the Frank Medico necessarily. The report states “… in tax rolls once again. The one time Mount Vernon Naturopathy, Reiki, Rolfing, Massage, Yoga Fairfax County the idea of ‘afford- revenue derived from the sales and and Zen Meditation. able housing’ has created a counter- continuing real estate taxes there- productive housing situation which after could be sufficient to avoid Choose Meet our practitioners and experience are not what the vast majority of any tax increase that adds to the Right Path some of our work! taxpayers expect from their govern- heavy financial burden of many ment. To the Fairfax County Gov- struggling to make ends meet. To the Editor: ernment ‘affordable housing’ can I urge the supervisors to care- On March 24, the Fairfax County include upper income communities fully consider any proposal to in- See Letters, Page 21 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 5-11, 2012 ❖ 9 Wellbeing

Local allergists offer Surviving Spring Allergies suggestions for coping. By Marilyn Campbell Allergist Dr. The Gazette Saba Samee, of Alexan- he Washington region’s unsea- dria & sonably mild winter led to the Clinton Tearly arrival of spring. While Allergy many delighted in the balmy Associates, temperatures and blossoming flowers, some advises who suffer from allergies began sneezing allergy earlier than usual. sufferers to “The pollen started coming out early and take a a lot of people were blindsided by their al- shower after lergy symptoms,” said allergist Dr. Heidi entering Isenberg-Feig, a Potomac resident and al- their home lergist at Johns Hopkins Community Physi- Photo by Marilyn Campbell to wash cians in North Bethesda. “The tree pollen away pollen from skin and hair. count has been high already which is un- usual.” Dr. Jean The American Academy of Allergy, Glossa, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) estimates medical that 35 million Americans suffer from al- director lergies due to pollen and mold. Symptoms for the include sneezing, a stuffy or runny nose Fairfax and itchy, watery eyes. This allergy season County is expected to last longer and be more in- Cherry blossoms and tulips made an early appearance this spring. Commu- tense than usual. Local allergists offer strat- Experts say those who are allergic to pollen can expect an intense and nity egies for surviving spring allergy season. prolonged allergy season. Health “Although there is no cure for allergies, Care symptoms can be managed,” said Dr. Jean Alexandria & Clinton Allergy Associates. Feig. Network, ❖ Glossa, medical director for the Fairfax “Leave your purse or book bag at the front Use air filters to help create a pollen- Molina County Community Health Care Network door. Don’t drop them on the sofa or bed free home. “Ensure that the filters fit prop- Healthcare and Molina Healthcare. “It is possible to because they are all covered in pollen. The erly and are changed regularly,” said advises same goes for shoes.” Samee. reduce or eliminate exposure to allergens. allergy sufferers to consider wear- ❖ Use sunglasses to defend against pol- ❖ Know the pollen count. “This infor- Minimize walks in wooded areas or gardens ing a mask when mowing the lawn len. “If you have problems with itchy, wa- mation is readily available on the web or and stay indoors as much as possible on hot, or gardening. dry, windy days when pollen counts are tery eyes, wear sunglasses when you’re out- the weather section of the news,” said highest. Think about wearing a mask when side and avoid being outside on windy days Isenberg-Feig. The National Allergy Bureau Dr. Heidi mowing the lawn or gardening and don’t if you can,” said Samee. (NAB) tracks and reports current pollen Isenberg- hang linens or clothes out to dry.” ❖ Stay ahead of allergies. “If you are and mold spore levels. A local pollen count someone who suffers from allergies, try to can be found at http://www.aaaai.org/glo- Feig, an allergist TIPS TO HELP manage symptoms: take your medicines before things get too bal/nab-pollen-counts.aspx with Johns ❖ Decrease your contact with pollen. “The bad,” said Samee. “If you wait until you’re Hopkins best way to do that is to close the windows absolutely miserable the medicines don’t “IF YOU NEED long lasting relief, nasal Community of your car and house,” said Isenberg-Feig. work as well.” sprays and allergy shots may be recom- Physicians, “Even if it is a nice day, the pollen count ❖ Eat fruits and vegetables judiciously. mended,” said Glossa. “However, if symptoms says that can still be a little high.” Pollen can drift Many people with seasonal allergies also persist for more than a week or two and tend this year’s through open windows and settle onto car- suffer from pollen food allergy syndrome. to reoccur, make an appointment to see your spring pet and upholstery. “Some people experience itching hands or doctor. The good news is that most allergies allergy ❖ Take showers at the end of the day. mouth or a scratchy throat if they eat cer- are not lifelong conditions. By following your season could “Shower and change clothes as soon as you tain raw fruits or vegetables because of the doctor’s advice and taking control of your en- be more get home to wash pollen from your hair and cross-reaction between the pollen and cer- vironment, allergies shouldn’t keep you from severe than skin,” said allergist Saba Samee, M.D. of tain fruits and vegetables,” said Isenberg- enjoying springtime.” usual.

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as the gritty and brave Father ‘On the Barry, who defies the system rather Waterfront’ at than be a pawn in the ruthless kill- ings. Dewberry brings a heroic The American strength to a performance that builds to a brilliant crescendo as Century Theatre. he risks his life in the fight for jus- tice. By Jeanne Theismann Caitlin Shea is excellent as the The Gazette naïve but feisty Edie Doyle, whose brother was murdered with the t has been hailed as one of the unwitting help of Terry. Shea and greatest movies of all time, Powers share a palpable connec- I tion as Edie brings out a tender- winning eight Academy Awards for an all-star cast that in- ness and consciousness in Terry’s cluded Marlon Brando, Eva Marie heart where none existed before. Saint, Lee J. Cobb and Karl In a production filled with no- Malden. But for playwright Budd table performances, other Schulberg, himself an Oscar win- standouts include Graham Pilato ner for Best Story and Screenplay, as the reporter who chronicles and the 1954 film version of “On the eventually breaks open the corrup- Waterfront” was never quite the tion of the docks, Christopher Her- Photo by Dennis Deloria story he wanted told. ring as Charlie “The Gent” Malloy, From left: William Hayes, Christopher Herring, Bruce Rauscher, Daniel Corey, Joe Having had subtle changes and Tyler Herman, who admirably Cronin, Cyle Durkee and Jack Powers in a scene from “On the Waterfront.” made to the script by director Elia and seamlessly tackles four roles, Kazan, Schulberg beginning with the murdered Joey took the unusual Doyle. step of adapting “I know I have this “I love my his work to a cast,” said stage play more specter hovering Akerley on than 40 years af- opening ter the iconic film above me...I wasn’t night. “There debuted. It is this allowed to see the are chal- often overlooked lenges in this version of the movie so that I can space but the Photo by Dennis union violence production Deloria and corruption on bring my own has turned Caitlin Shea and the docks of New out extremely Jack Powers in York that is pre- nuances to the well.” “On the Water- sented by The Rounding front.” American Cen- role.” out the cast tury Theatre, now — Jack Powers are Daniel playing at Corey, Joe Gunston Theatre II in Arlington. Cronin, Cyle Durkee, Christopher Director Kathleen Akerley has Holbert and William Haynes. With assembled a brilliant ensemble the exception of Powers, Dewberry cast to tell Schulberg’s story of the and Shea, the entire cast flawlessly kid who “coulda been a con- tackles multiple roles within the tender,” fighter Terry Malloy who show, a testament to the immense reluctantly becomes a hero for fac- talent of the ensemble. ing down mob boss Johnny Elizabeth Jenkins McFadden Friendly. (scenic design) and Marianne In the central role of Terry, im- Meadows (lighting design) com- mortalized by Marlon Brando in bine to powerful effect to trans- the film, is Jack Powers, a new- form the intimate theater from comer to American Century. grim waterfront dock to church “I know I have this specter hover- sanctuary to tenement rooftop. ing above me,” Powers said follow- They say evil only triumphs when ing the opening night performance good men do nothing. When those March 30. “I wasn’t allowed to see same men stand up for what they the movie so that I can bring my believe in, they show evil for what own nuances to the role.” it really is — cheap and malicious, In the menacing role of Johnny and The American Century Theatre Friendly is the award-winning production of “On the Waterfront” Bruce Alan Rauscher, one of the finally provides the gritty and pow- most talented and versatile actors erful drama Schulberg always in the region. Rauscher is riveting hoped it would be. as the brute fury boss and provides “On the Waterfront” is playing a fierce performance while not let- now through April 28 at Gunston ting his character turn into a cari- Theatre II, 2700 S. Lang St., Ar- Photo by Jeanne Theismann cature of evil. lington. For tickets or more infor- Christopher Herring, Tyler Herman, Graham Pilato and Bruce Alan Rauscher celebrate Matt Dewberry joins Rauscher mation, call 703-998-4555 or visit March 30 at the opening night cast party of The American Century Theatre production as a leading presence in the play www.americancentury.org. of “On the Waterfront.” 14 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 5-11, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Theater Notes from the Artistic Director “Be Careful! The Sharks Will Eat You!” By Carolyn Griffin MetroStage

atrons ask how do I come Pup with a season of plays and musicals, and I always respond that every single show has a different story of how it got to my desk. Favorite actors bring their favorite plays to my attention and if I fall in love with the play, it feels like a match made in heaven. Our reputation for launching new musicals (chamber size musicals- four to six characters, no more than five musicians, unit set) means I get a lot of demo tapes 1964: Courtesy of Jay Alvarez sent in my direction. “Be Careful! The Sharks Will Eat You!” at MetroStage. As we open our newest produc- tion of “Be Careful! The Sharks Will Eat You!,” it has a great story be- the comments from audience mem- doms awaiting them across the hind it and feels like it was meant bers who had experienced the in- Caribbean Sea. to be. To begin, I get an email blast credible artistry and heart of the We all know that the family from broadwayworld.com daily writer and actor Jay Alvarez con- makes it across which makes it all with all the up-to-date theater in- vinced me that I might have just the more remarkable that the au- formation one could desire. But it stumbled upon a gem. dience is on the edge of its collec- just doesn’t get opened and read Requesting the script came tive seats as the story unfolds. That every day. That is why it is so in- next. The story is Alvarez’s own is a tribute to the performer and a credible that the day “Sharks” was story of his family escaping testimony to the fact that this is a featured, I opened the email and Castro by boat in the moonless universal story that will touch ev- was immediately intrigued. One- night when he was 4 years old. eryone regardless of his or her man shows work brilliantly on our Of course, the title comes from country of origin. small intimate stage with its raked what his mother says to him on It is always exciting to open a theatre audience. In addition, Cuba the boat. The accompanying new show and for me the oppor- is a really hot topic right now and photo captures the moment in tunity to present new material that its acclaim as Best Solo Performance 1964 with Jay resting in his covers a broad range of subjects at the 2011NY International Fringe mother’s arms surrounded by and stories in a range of genres Festival and Best of Fringe at the family, probably unaware at that continues to drive me, motivate Hollywood Fringe Festival made me age that they were risking their me and reward me even after 28 very curious. The internet with all lives trying to escape to the free- years at MetroStage. Bittersweet Wins 8th Annual Rum Punch Challenge Bittersweet was the big winner with its “Pomander Punch” on March 24 at the Eighth Annual Great Rum Punch Challenge at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, beating out runner-up Gadsby’s Tavern Restaurant, the defending champ Dogfish Head, and worthy com- petitors Bacardi, FireFlies, and RedRocks. This is the third win for Bittersweet, which took top hon- ors in 2007 and 2009. Rum Punch Challenge guests enjoyed the many different styles of punches but also a wide range of food from local establishments including Gadsby’s Tavern Restau- rant, Bittersweet, R&R Catering, RedRocks and FireFlies. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum Society provided the “Designated Drivers” punch, American Whiskey Trail, an edu- City of Washington. The tavern and many local businesses do- cational experience into the cul- served as the premier gathering nated to the silent auction. Guests tural heritage and history of spir- place for residents — including toured the historic ice well and its in America. To learn more, visit George Washington — and visitors learned about the importance of www.americanwhiskeytrail.com. to eat, drink, learn, and influence ice in the 18th and 19th centuries. In the late 18th and early 19th history. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum is The origins of the Great Rum centuries, Gadsby’s Tavern was the located at 134 North Royal Street Punch Challenge came from the center of social and political life in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. Museum’s participation in the in Alexandria and the new Federal visit www.gadsbystavern.org. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 5-11, 2012 ❖ 15 Fine Arts

THURSDAY/APRIL 12 watercolors, and pastels, both abstract and representational. His colorful Spring Awakening. 6 to 9 p.m. post-impressionist landscapes are Free. Browse Open Studios, reflective of a wealth of experience Interact with Artists, and Enjoy abroad. More details are at Refreshments. Free. Part of the www.MarkDorman.net. 2nd Thursday Art Night. At The Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 NOW THROUGH APRIL 29 N. Union St., Alexandria. Visit Japan’s Gift to Nature. Solo www.torpedofactory.org; or call exhibit of Oriental Brush Paintings 703-838-4565. celebrating 100th anniversary of NOW THROUGH APRIL 27 planting of the cherry trees in D.C. Art Word Incarnate. The Gallery at exhibition at Green Spring Gardens Convergence presents “Word Park, 4603 Green Spring Road, Incarnate” featuring Visionary Alexandria. Meet the artist’s reception Artist Anita Breitenberg Naylor. is Sunday, March 25 from 1 to 3:30 Come explore as biblical passages p.m. Visit www.Greenspring.org. Put Us to are brought to life and rearranged NOW THROUGH APRIL 29 visual images to provide a focal The Garden Path. The Test point for contemplative thought. Consistency and Artist Reception, Saturday, April Change in Botanic Art. The Garden 21st from 5–7 p.m. At the Gallery Path contains works by members of ❦ Selection at Convergence, 1801 N. Quaker the Botanical Art Society of the Lane, Alexandria. Call 703-998- National Capital Region (BASNCR), 6260. Visit and is curated by botanical artist ❦ www.convergenceccf.net. Marcia DeWitt. Service Special Programs include: ❦ NOW THROUGH MAY 6 Textured porcelain platter by ❖ A gallery talk with Karen Coleman: Price “In Medusa’s Company.” Martin Karcher of the District. The Path of Botanic Art on Sunday, April 1 at 4 p.m. Ceramic artist Judith Kornett’s ❖ works at the Schlesinger Center APRIL 30 TO MAY 28 Children’s Workshop: Flowers, Margaret W. & Joseph L. Fisher Moody Mud: Gentle to Geometric. A Textures, and Leaves Ceramic Guild show that runs at the Scope Saturday, April 14 at 3 p.m. Come Taste the Difference Gallery at the Alexandria Campus ❖ of Northern Virginia Community Gallery, 105 North Union St., ground floor Janet Egan Design Trunk Show College. Opening Reception Studio 19, Alexandria. Call Scope Gallery at (during Alexandria’s Historic Garden Two Convenient Alexandria Locations Saturday, March 31, from 3 – 5 703-548-6288 or visit Tour) on Friday, April 20 at 4 to 7 p.m. with Artist’s Talk at 4 p.m. www.torpedofactory.org/galleries/scope. p.m. / Saturday, April 21 from 10 Open 7 days a week a.m. to 5 p.m. NOW THROUGH JUNE 25 At the Athenaeum. Free, but space is Bradlee Belle View Mark Dorman is the featured artist at River Farm, the limited so call 703-548-0035. 3690J King Street 1600A Belle View Blvd. headquarters of the American Horticultural Society, for the APRIL 2 TO 29 months of April, May, and June 2012. His exhibit, “Color in The Kiln Club Annual Show. Featuring works by clay artists. 703.820.8600 571.384.6880 Nature” will be on view beginning April 2 through June 25. Novie Trump, a Northern Virginia sculptor, will judge the Dorman is a professional artist, journalist, and art critic. He show. Reception and awards presentation on April 12 from studied drawing and painting with Manlio Guberti in Rome, 6:30 to 9 p.m. At the Scope Gallery, 105 North Union Street, www.unwinedva.com studied at Atelier, Le Grande Chaumiere in Paris, the ground floor Studio 19, Alexandria. Call 703-548-6288, visit Corcoran Museum School, and at the Maryland Institute of www.torpedofactory.org/galleries/scope.htm and the Arts. He has won numerous awards for his oil paintings, www.kilnclubwdc.com

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APRIL 5, 6, 8 Hospital for Children Pediatric Oncology Programs Messiah Lutheran Church with emphasis on children’s invites you to Holy Week access to education, services. promoting physical exercise ❖ April 5 — Maundy Thursday and activities, and at 7:30 p.m. maintaining connections ❖ April 6 — Good Friday at with family and friends 7:30 p.m. while the children are ❖ April 8 — Easter Celebration hospitalized. Youth activities at 10:30 a.m. $10, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Messiah Lutheran Church is at Adult activities $25 ($30 at 6510 Fort Hunt Road door), from 6:30-10 p.m. Alexandria. Call 703-765-5003 Walk-ins without tennis $10. APRIL 6 TO 29 Silent Auction, Raffle, Food & Beverages and more. At Childhood Memories. 7950 Audubon Ave., Works by artists inspired by Alexandria. Call 703 360- their childhoods. Memories 7300. Visit www.mtvac.net. are endless: an experience, a trip, a gathering, an APRIL 13 AND 14 animal, a poem, a person or Spring Garden Market. a place that brings one back Aiden White as Huck Finn and James Woods Vendors from throughout to a childhood memory. as Tom Sawyer. the mid-Atlantic region will Show exhibits April 6-29; be selling a wide variety of opening reception April 6, APRIL 14 TO 22 plants as well as garden 7-10 p.m. Open Thursday- Tom Sawyer.” supplies and garden art. Sunday. Del Ray Artisans, “ MVCCT presents the play “Tom Sawyer,” Friday, April 13 from 9 a.m. 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., featuring 54 actors ages 8-18. Directed by Frank Pasqualino; to 6 p.m.; Saturday, April 14 Alexandria. 703-838-4827. Musical Direction by Cathy Manley. Tickets are $10/advance; from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. AHS www.TheDelRayArtisans.org $12/door. Show times are April 14, 20, 21 at 7:30 p.m.; April 15 and 22 at 3 p.m. At Carl Sandburg Middle School, 8428 members-only preview night SATURDAY/APRIL 7 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. Visit www.MVCCT.org. is Thursday, April 12 from 4 to 8 p.m. Hosted by the Eggstravaganza. 1 to 4 p.m. American Horticultural . Activities include Arts & Crafts and basket making with an Society. At River Farm headquarters. Call 703-768-5700. egg hunt as the final activity. At the Gum Springs Community Center, 8100 Fordson Road, Alexandria. Call 703-360-6088. APRIL 14 TO 22 Free Lecture. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Civil War: Northern Virginia “Tom Sawyer.” MVCCT presents the play “Tom Sawyer,” 1861. Sponsored by the Friends of Local History. At featuring 54 actors ages 8-18. Directed by Frank Pasqualino; Alexandria Library, 717 Queen St., Alexandria. Call 703-746- Musical Direction by Cathy Manley. Tickets are $10/advance; 1706. $12/door. Show times are April 14, 20, 21 at 7:30 p.m.; April “Arms of the Pilgrims — John Alden.” 1 p.m. View the 15 and 22 at 3 p.m. At Carl Sandburg Middle School, 8428 actual rifle carried by John Alden as he stepped off the Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. Visit www.MVCCT.org. Mayflower in 1620 and hear about other arms carried by the Pilgrims. Free. Advanced reservations required. At the SATURDAY/APRIL 14 Collingwood Library and Museum, 8301 East Blvd. Dr., Potomac River Watershed Cleanup. 9 a.m.-noon. At Dyke Alexandria. Marsh Wildlife Preserve, the Belle Haven Picnic area, off Great Vigil of Easter. 7:30 p.m. Fire, drama, mystery, George Washington Memorial Parkway in the Mt. Vernon area baptism, music and more: this service, on the holiest night of of Fairfax County. Sponsored by the Friends of Dyke Marsh the church year, has it all. Music is provided by both our (FODM), the National Park Service, and the Alice Ferguson Children’s Choir and our Adult Choir, as well as Foundation. Meet at the entrance to Dyke Marsh’s Haul Road, congregational hymns. Bring bells to ring at the triumphal near the Belle Haven south picnic area. Wear sturdy shoes, moment when we celebrate Christ’s resurrection, and uncover long pants, sun protection and gloves. Cleanup supplies the alleluias that the children hid away for Lent. At Emmanuel provided. Visit www.fodm.org, or call the National Park Episcopal Church, 1608 Russell Road, Alexandria. Call 703- Service Information Line at 202-619 7222. 683-0798 or [email protected] The Best in Family Dining Singer Lera Lynn with Joan Osborne. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are Firearms Discussion. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Free admission. Doug $35. At The Birchmere Music Hall, The Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Wicklund, senior curator for the National Firearms Museum, Vernon Ave., Alexandria. will display John Alden’s actual rifle and talk about it and Magi-Whirl 2012. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with strolling other arms carried by the Pilgrims on the Mayflower. At the magicians; showtime at 7:30 p.m. Las Vegas Style Family Collingwood Library and Museum, 8301 East Blvd. Drive, GALA Magic Show staged by Ring 50 of the International Alexandria. RSVP by April 5 to Brotherhood of Magicians and Bishop Ireton High School. Five [email protected]. Be sure to provide your world-famous magicians — one from Argentina. Tickets are full name and the name(s) of any guests. Presented in $12/adults, $10/seniors and students; $15/door — family partnership with National Firearms Museum in cooperation packs available. At Bishop Ireton High School. Visit with The Mayflower Society. www.magi-whirl.org/gala/ Cleve Francis and Friends. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $32.50. At BPAC Ride. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Take part in a 13-mile ride the Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., from Old Town to National Harbor. Meet at Founders Park, Alexandria. Call 703-549-7500. Visit www.clevefrancis.com. Oronco and N. Union Streets, Alexandria. RSVP: SUNDAY, APRIL 8 [email protected]. The Grandest Congress: The French and Indian War in Easter Flowering of the Cross and Egg Hunt. 8 a.m. and Alexandria. Noon to 4 p.m. Donation of $5. Spring, 1755: 10:30 a.m.; egg hunt at 11:50 a.m. Celebrate Christ’s Major General Edward Braddock, Commander-in-Chief of His resurrection at Emmanuel Episcopal – enjoy special music at Majesty’s Forces in North America convened a meeting of five Food both services from the Adult and Children’s choirs (children colonial governors at John Carlyle’s Alexandria home. Among sing at 10.30 a.m. only). Children of all ages are invited to fit for a king Braddock’s objectives was to secure funding for his upcoming help flower the cross as a sign of Christ’s resurrection. Stay on campaign against the French. Carlyle called this gathering “the on a family budget for an Easter Egg Hunt in the church grounds. At Emmanuel Grandest Congress … ever known on the Continent.” Peek in Episcopal Church, 1608 Russell Road, Alexandria. Call 703- on the meeting inside and enjoy the sights and smells of 18th- 683-0798 or [email protected] n Alexandria community fixture for more than century style food being prepared for a grand dinner for A TUESDAY/APRIL 10 Braddock and the Governors. Costumed interpreters will be 100 years, the Royal Restaurant offers the best on site to answer your questions. Swing Dancing. 9 to 11 p.m. Admission is $10. With the Soul Growing Flowers and Vegetables in Containers. 1:30 to in Greek, Italian and American cuisine. Enjoy Tones of Swing. At the Carlyle Club, 411 John Carlyle St., 3:30 p.m. Learn how to grow flowers and vegetables in pots, Alexandria. planters or other containers for maximum beauty and burgers, steaks, prime rib, chicken, seafood, WEDNESDAY/APRIL 11 bountiful crops on your deck, balcony, porch or patio. pasta and full salad bar complete with special Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension, with the DJ Dance Party. 9 to 11 p.m. Admission is $6. With DJ Dabe support of Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia. At the Murphy. At Nick’s Nightclub, 642 South Pickett St., children’s menu items. Duncan Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave., Alexandria. To Alexandria. register, call 703-228-6414 or email [email protected] or THURSDAY/APRIL 12 visit www.mgnv.org Explore Alexandria’s Firefighting History. 1 p.m. Tickets Explore Activities for Seniors. 10:30 a.m. At Chinquapin are $6/adults; $4/youth. The walking tour, “Blazing a Trail: Park Recreation Center, 3210 King St., Alexandria. Visit Alexandria’s Firefighting Past.” As they walk through Old www.seniorservicesalex.org or call 703-836-4414, ext. 13. Town, participants will learn about volunteer firefighting in FRIDAY/APRIL 13 early Alexandria and stop at historic buildings that once served as fire stations. At Friendship Firehouse, 107 South Music for Brass Quintet. 8 p.m. Free. At The Lyceum, 201 Alfred St., Old Town Alexandria. Visit South Washington St., Alexandria. Call 202-767-5658 or visit 734 North Saint Asaph Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 www.friendshipfirehouse.net or by calling 703-746-4994. www.usafband.af.mil. George Washington’s Whiskey for Sale. 10 a.m. George Mt. Vernon’s Helping Hands. 4:30 to 10 p.m. Third-annual 703-548-1616 • www.theroyalrestaurant.com Washington’s home, Mount Vernon, will have the limited tennis charity event for youth and adults will be held at the edition George Washington Rye Whiskey available for sale on Award-winning wine menu • Major credit cards accepted Mount Vernon Athletic Club. It will benefit Inova Fairfax See Entertainment, Page 18 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 5-11, 2012 ❖ 17 Entertainment From Page 17

April 14 at 10 a.m. This is a limited edition rye beginnings of the Living Legends of Alexandria Vernon At Home is a nonprofit organization that April 24 and May 5, starting at 2 p.m. At the LAT whiskey made at George Washington’s project and tell the stories behind some of the helps residents in the Mount Vernon community at Convergence, 1819 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria. reconstructed distillery – 600 bottles are available portraits at an Artist’s Talk at the Dr. Oswald “age in place” Wednesday, April 18 and May 2 at for sale. Each 375 ml bottle retails for $95; Durant Memorial Center for the performing and 2 p.m. at Sherwood Regional Library. Volunteer APRIL 20 AND 21 purchases are restricted to two bottles per person. visual arts. Thirty-seven black and white portraits opportunities are available. Call 703-303-4060 or Colin Hay in Concert. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30. The whiskey will be available for sale in person — the Legends of 2008, 2009 and 2010 — are on mountvernonathome.org At The Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., only at the Distillery & Gristmill site gift shop and view at the Center through July. The Durant Alexandria. Call the Birchmere at 703-549-7500 or The Shops at Mount Vernon. The whiskey sale Center, 1605 Cameron Street, is open Monday THURSDAY/APRIL 19 visit www.birchmere.com; for tickets, please call hours are: Mondays through Saturdays from 10 through Friday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Visit Author Katie Truitt. 4 to 6 p.m. Will sign copies of Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or order online at a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. www.AlexandriaLegends.com. her book, The Hillbilly Debutante Cafe. At Hollin www.Ticketmaster.com. Swing Dancing. 9 to 11 p.m. Admission is $10. Hall Pastry Co. & Shop, 7920 Fort Hunt Road, SUNDAY/APRIL 15 Featuring the band, All Wheel Jive. At The Carlyle Alexandria. SATURDAY/APRIL 21 Family and Friends Day. 11 a.m. With Guest Club, 411 John Carlyle St., Alexandria. Pollen as a Window Into the Past. 7:30 p.m. See Raptors Up Close. 10 a.m.-noon. For Earth Speaker: Reverend Sonja Flye-Oliver. At Roberts Mount Vernon Genealogical Society. 1 p.m. How Ecologists Use Pollen to Reconstruct Past Day, at Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve, at the Belle Memorial United Methodist Church, 606-A South Free. Speaker Robert D. McLaren presents a Vegetation. Dr. Emily Southgate will illustrate how Haven Picnic area, off George Washington Washington St., Alexandria. Call 703-836-7332. lecture on DNA Testing for Genealogy: The Basics. paleoecologists use the unique characteristics of Memorial Parkway in the Mt. Vernon area of Claudia Schmidt and Dulcie Taylor. 7 p.m. Meets at the Hollin Hall Senior Center, Room 112, pollen preserved in sediments as a window on the Fairfax County. Sponsored by the Friends of Dyke Tickets are $18/general; $15/advance. At Church 1500 Shenandoah Road, Alexandria. Contact past. At Green Springs Gardens, 4603 Green Marsh, the National Park Service, and the Raptor of the Resurrection, 2280 N. Beauregard St., Phyllis Kelley at 703-660-6969 or Spring Road, Alexandria. Visit www.vnps.org. Conservancy of Virginia. The Raptor Conservancy Alexandria. Visit www.focusmusic.org. call 703- [email protected]. will bring live raptors for close-up encounters. 501-6061. APRIL 19, 20, 21, 22 Meet at the Belle Haven picnic area near the bike WEDNESDAY/APRIL 18 Spring Book Sale. The Friends of the Beatley path. Visit www.fodm.org, or call the National MONDAY/APRIL 16 Usonian Architecture. 9:30 a.m. Free. The Central Library in Alexandria host “It’s Raining Park Service Information Line at 202-619-7222. Concert. 7:30 p.m. Free. Featuring the U.S. Air Force Alexandria/Mount Vernon Antiques Club will Books, Hallelujah.” Preview is Thursday, April 19 Nourish & Flourish Spring Luncheon and Band-Concert Band and Singing Sergeants. At feature Mr. Peter Christiansen, a long-time docent, from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Continues Friday, April 20 Fashion Show. Sponsored by the United Hayfield Secondary School, 7630 Telegraph Road, speaking about the “Usonian” Pope-Leighey from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, April 21 from Methodist Women. Tickets are $20/person. At Alexandria. Call 202-767-5658 or visit House, situated on the grounds of the Woodlawn 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, April 22 from 1 to 4:30 Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1301 www.usafband.af.mil. Historical Home. Mr. Christiansen is an authority p.m. Prices: paperbacks $1; hardbacks $3. At the Collingwood Road, Alexandria. Proceeds benefit Masters of Tradition. Celebrating the art of Irish on Frank Lloyd Wright and will speak about the Charles E. Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St., Rising Hops United Methodist Church and UMW music with seven of Ireland’s most compelling man and this type of architecture. At Hollin Hall Alexandria. Call 703-746-1702 or visit Missions in Cambodia. For tickets, visit musicians, including Fiddler Martin Hayes and Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road, www.alexandria.lib.va.us. www.aldersgate.net. singer Iarla O Lionaird. Will appear at The Alexandria. Global Youth Service Day. Children and youth Birchmere Music Hall, The Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Swing Dancing. 9 to 11 p.m. Admission is $10. APRIL 20 TO MAY 5 will address critical issues in their communities. Vernon Ave., Alexandria. With the band, King Teddy. At Nick’s Nightclub, “Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me.” Tickets are More than a dozen nonprofits are offering projects 642 South Pickett St., Alexandria. $18/adults; $16/military, seniors and students; throughout Fairfax County. Locally, more than TUESDAY/APRIL 17 Mount Vernon At Home. 2 p.m. Virginia’s premier $14/groups of 10. Show times are Fridays and 700 youth and families are expected to give back Nina Tisara Discussion. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Artist- “Village” is holding it’s spring information sessions Saturdays, April 20 to May 5, plus Tuesday, May to the local community. To view a project near photographer Nina Tisara will speak on the every other Wednesday in April and May. Mount 1. In addition, there will be matinees on Saturday, you, visit www.volunteerfairfax.org. Visit These Houses of Worship Join A Club, Make New Friends, or Expand Your Horizons… Good Shepherd Christ the Saviour Catholic Church Come Worship with us Anglican Church HOLY WEEK Mass Schedule “To Love & Serve the Lord with Bethany Lutheran Church Gladness & Singleness of Heart” b Saturday Evening Weekdays 2501 Beacon Hill Road, (Mass or Communion 5:00 pm; 6:30 pm (en Español) Location – Washington Mill E.S. 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18 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 5-11, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Obituaries

Irene Marie Pippin Jerome Nathan Sonosky

erome (“Jerry”) Sonosky, a lawyer of the marginalized. In college Jwhose 40-year legal career started he worked on Harry S. Truman’s in the House of Representatives serv- 1948 presidential campaign and ing his hometown congressman and con- as a congressional staffer for cluded as a partner with the law firm of Congressman Blatnik, he used Hogan Lovell (formerly Hogan and his time back in the district to Hartson), died March 22, 2012, at Mount work on the national election Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center campaigns for Eugene at the age of 82. He died from complica- McCarthy to the Senate in 1958 tions related to Parkinson’s Disease. and John F. Kennedy’s campaign Jerry was born in Chisholm, Minn. on July for the presidency in 1960. He 18, 1929. He graduated from his beloved was also involved and a mem- Chisholm High School in 1947. He was a ber of the Virginia Democratic member of the Minnesota State debating Party. The last active role he Jerome Sonosky with Robert Kennedy. and oratory championship teams in both took in a campaign was Sen. high school and college. He attended Robert F. Kennedy’s presidential Carleton College from 1947 to 1950 and sioned by President Kennedy in his March campaign in 1968. Jerry was at the Ambas- received his bachelor of arts degree from 1962 Special Message to the Congress on sador Hotel on the night of June 5, 1968 the University of Minnesota in 1952. That Protecting the Consumer Interest. He coor- and was in the room Senator Kennedy was rene Marie Pippin, nee Sangiolo, died same year, he moved to Washington, D.C. dinated the 1963 hearings on pesticide heading to when he was assassinated. in Boston, Mass. on March 25, 2012 af and worked as a fiscal control clerk in the safety which included testimony from “Si- His love of politics was not confined to I U.S. Department of Justice’s Tax Division, his career, it also shaped his personal life. ter a long illness. She was born on July lent Spring” author Rachel Carson; the 1966 7, 1964 in Framingham, Mass. Irene is for- while attending law school at night. He re- Ribicoff-Kennedy hearings on the Federal As a Georgetown law student in 1954 he merly of Carlisle, Mass. and also lived for ceived his juris doctorate from Georgetown Role in Urban Affairs which was the only joined some fellow law students for a blind 10 years in Alexandria. She most recently University Law School in 1956 and was a occasion in which the Rev. Martin Luther date with a group of women at nearby Trin- resided in Groton, Mass. Irene spent 8 years member of the D.C. and Minnesota bars. King, Jr. testified before the U.S. Congress; ity College. During a group discussion re- living in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands from Jerry’s career on Capitol Hill and with the and the 1965-1966 auto safety hearings garding Sen. Joe McCarthy, Jerry met his 1968 -1973 and 1981-1984, where she en- Kennedy Administration during the 1950s which included the investigation of General future wife — they were the only two people tered high school as a senior and graduated and 1960s allowed him to participate in the Motors’ surveillance of Ralph Nader who at the table that thought McCarthy was in 1982. While working on Kwajalein she nation’s emerging consumer and environ- served as a consultant to the subcommit- dangerous. In 1958 he married Catherine met her future husband David who was mental protection movements. Halfway tee. Legislation reviewed by the committee Elaine Kelley of Worcester, Mass. They had working for GTE at that time. through law school, he joined the staff of and examined in many of the subcommit- five children. One of his greatest pleasures Irene obtained a bachelor of science de- his hometown Congressman John A. Blatnik tee hearings included passage of the laws came when his four children were of vot- gree from University of Massachusetts and (DFL-MN) as a legislative assistant in 1954. to establish the Department of Housing and ing age and they all went to the polls to- worked for M.I.T Lincoln laboratory in Lex- He worked on national issues leading to Urban Development, the National Motor gether to vote in a national election. At that ington, Mass. for several years. From 1998 enactment of the Federal Water Pollution Vehicle and Highway Safety Act of 1966, time, Virginia was still very much a red state to 2008 Irene lived in Alexandria with her Control Act and creation of the national and establishment of the Department of and Jerry beamed with pride when he en- family and contributed greatly to the com- highway system. In 1961, he joined the Transportation. tered the voting room, announcing that the munity. She enriched the science learning Kennedy Administration as a special assis- In 1967, Jerry left public service and went Democrat votes had arrived. of students at St. Mary’s School by found- tant to the Assistant Secretary for Legisla- into private practice representing Mercedes His marriage to Elaine and his involve- ing the Hands-On-Science program there. tion in the Department of Health, Educa- Benz of North America in the area of trans- ment in their children’s lives led him to com- She was a Girl Scout leader and developed tion and Welfare. While continuing his work portation law and as its regulatory and leg- munity service as a member and president several science programs at the Presbyte- on water pollution, he expanded his scope islative counsel. In 1968, he joined Hogan of St. Mary’s Grade School PTA in Alexan- rian Pre-School in Alexandria. During the to emerging issues associated with air pol- and Hartson, then Washington’s oldest law dria and finance chairman of the Good summer Irene ran the Summer Arts-In-The- lution, radiation control, auto accident pre- firm, as a partner and was a member of the Shepherd Catholic Church in Mount Vernon Park program and started a basketball camp vention, dangerous prescription drugs, and firm’s Regulatory and Environmental Law during the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. Jerry at the Waynewood Recreational Center. enhancing the regulatory powers of the Section, specializing in regulatory and leg- and Elaine made their home in Stratford Irene also catered and hosted the Mass of Food and Drug Administration. islative developments affecting the automo- Landing, near Mount Vernon and in the Remembrance at Good Shepherd’s Catho- The majority of his time at HEW was spent tive industry. From 1967 to 1970, Jerry was 1980s and 1990s enjoyed spending time at lic Church for six years. on passage of the Drug Industry Act of 1962, an adjunct professor at Georgetown Univer- “Quinson,” their home away from home in She is survived by her husband of 25 the first major overhaul of the 1938 Food sity School of Law. He introduced a semi- the Outer Banks, N.C. that they shared with years, David Pippin, and their children, son and Drug Law. The Act greatly expanded nar on “Law and Social Change,” which their friend and partner Father Thomas David L. Pippin and daughter, Victoria E. FDA’s powers to ensure the safety and effi- dealt with the law and consumerism, envi- Quinlan. After retirement, he joined Elaine Pippin. She was the loving daughter of Tho- cacy of the nation’s drug supplies. Prior to ronmentalism, race relations and urban af- in their shared passion for antiques; open- mas L. Sangiolo and the late Sylvia the law’s adoption, he was part of the team fairs. ing an antique shop in Waldorf, Md., where Sangiolo, of Groton, Mass. and sister of that stopped the further distribution of tha- He retired in 1995 at the age of 66. In he was able to dabble in his many hobbies Valerie C. Noey of Barrington, R.I. She was lidomide in the United States. In a 1974 lieu of a retirement celebration, he re- and interests: political memorabilia, clas- preceded in death by her brother, Thomas interview with the National Library of Medi- quested that the funds go instead to a schol- sic toys, stamps, historical books and arti- M. Sangiolo. Irene was the beloved daugh- cine, he recalls advising Kennedy to tell the arship he helped establish in honor of facts, sport memorabilia, and trains. ter-in-law of David and Judy Pippin of Lex- American public to look in their medicine Chisholm, Minn., elementary school doctor Jerry is survived by his four children, Paul ington, Mass. and sister-in-law to Matthew cabinets — advice Kennedy apparently fol- Archibald (“Moonlight”) Graham, who was of Alexandria, Mary (David) McCullough of and Stephanie Pippin and Karen and Todd lowed, warning the public to return the a principal character in the book “Shoeless Vienna, Ellen Carey of Stamford, Conn., and Kadis, Eric Pippin and Robert Noey. Irene is drug if found. Joe,” that was made into the movie “Field Colleen of Alexandria, two grandchildren, also survived by her nieces and nephews, In 1963 he moved to the U.S. Senate with of Dreams.” The scholarship is awarded to John and Matthew McCullough, his sister Clark and Ethan Kadis and Grace Noey. newly-elected Sen. Abraham Ribicoff (D- Chisholm High School graduates who have Mary Marge Friedman of Plymouth, Minn., Services were held at the Dolan Funeral CT) and worked first on the Senate Sub- “demonstrated outstanding service to their and many loving nieces and nephews, Home 106 Middlesex St. Chelmsford, Mass. committee on Reorganization and Interna- community and school and who possess grand- and great-grand nieces and neph- 01863 on Friday, March 30. A Funeral Mass tional Organizations of the Senate Commit- remarkable potential for the future,” accord- ews, and many dear friends. He was pro- was on Saturday, March 31 at St. Catherine’s tee on Government Operations and then ing to the fund’s web site. ceeded in death by wife of 50 years Elaine of Alexandria Church, 107 North Main became staff director and general counsel Throughout Jerry’s life, he was passion- Sonosky, son John, son-in-law Kevin Carey, Street Westford, Mass. A reception followed to the Subcommittee on Executive Organi- ate about politics, whether local, state or and brothers Leon and George Peck, and at the Church Parish Center. zation of the Committee on Government national. It combined his dedication to the sisters Grace (Sam) Rocklin, June (Archie) In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for Operations. The subcommittees worked to law and his belief that government has a Weinberg, and Tess (Harry) Goldenberg and donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. implement many of the programs envi- moral obligation to protect and take care his parents, Olga Sachs and Henry Sonosky. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 5-11, 2012 ❖ 19 Mount Vernon Gazette Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected] West Potomac Senior Belanger Throws No-Hitter Wolverines win spring Ferri drove in a run with a double and se- nior Dan Jarrell plated a pair with a triple. break tournament West Potomac added seven runs in the third and four runs in the fourth. on home field. The victory evened the Wolverines’ record at 4-4. By Jon Roetman “The season hasn’t gone the way we ex- The Gazette pected it to go so far,” Murray said, “but

Photos by this just raises the bar, gets our confidence est Potomac senior Josh up.” Belanger focused on the With a talented and experienced roster, basics prior to his first start West Potomac entered the season with its

W Louise Krafft on the mound this season, sights set on finishing near the top of the but that didn’t stop his teammates from super-competitive Patriot District. The Wol- playfully encouraging the right-hander to verines stumbled out of the gate, however, put forth a memorable performance. starting 2-4 with district losses to West “We kind of joked about throwing a no- Springfield and Woodson, along with losses hitter before the game,” Belanger said. “I /The Gazette against McLean and Oakton. didn’t really have any expectations. [I just Sullivan is in his seventh season as West wanted] to come out and do well, throw Potomac head coach. He said the Wolver- strikes [and] get the win.” ines have finished fifth five teams under his As it turned out, Belanger didn’t need watch and eighth once, and the sudden expectations, first-pitch strikes or a consis- West Potomac jump in expectations might have contrib- tent breaking ball to give his fellow Wol- senior Josh uted to the team’s slow start. verines the career-best effort they were Belanger threw a “Maybe part of our problem was we looking for. five-inning no- overhyped ourselves and put too much pres- Belanger threw a five-inning no-hitter hitter against sure on ourselves,” he said. “We honestly against Falls Church on March 31 as the Falls Church on expected to compete for the Patriot District Wolverines cruised to a 17-0 victory during March 31. championship this year. When you say that the opening round of the Alexandria spring with the likes of Lake Braddock, South break tournament at West Potomac High County, Woodson and West Springfield, School. The Wolverines went on to beat that’s saying something.” George Mason 14-4 in the semifinals on West Potomac West Potomac has responded to its slow April 2 and defeated Woodson 11-3 for the senior Sean start with a four-game winning streak, in- tournament championship on April 3. Trenchard is cluding a district win over Annandale, to Belanger’s first no-hitter wasn’t pretty at one of the improve its record to 6-4. The Wolverines times. No. 21 often fell behind, throwing a Wolverines’ have a deep pitching staff, led by Murray, first-pitch strike to just five of 18 batters, top hitters. Jarrell, Belanger and William & Mary-bound but he found ways to get outs. He struck Andrew White, and a potent lineup led by out five Jaguars and had a hand in four put Murray and Trenchard. stop, threw 38 of 62 pitches for strikes. He that can throw strikes — even if he falls outs, including catching a screaming line “To now say we’re going to compete for walked one, hit a batter and allowed two behind a little bit … and make the other drive hit directly at him. [first or second in the district], that’s a lot Jaguars to reach third base. Falls Church team put the ball in play, Josh is the guy “I had trouble throwing first-pitch strikes, of pressure on the guys,” Sullivan said. had a runner on third with one out in the who can do it. He is a battler.” but I was able to battle back and get ahead,” “They want it — they want it desperately fifth, but Belanger struck out the last two The West Potomac lineup provided plenty Belanger said. “I didn’t really have any — but we’ve just got to see if we can put batters of the game. of run support, scoring six in the first in- offspeed pitches. I was just really working everything together. I think we’ve got the “I was surprised he was as sharp as he ning. After a run-scoring sacrifice fly by se- the fastball. I had good location — I kept it talent. Can we do it? I don’t know.” was, honestly,” West Potomac head coach nior Sean Trenchard, the Wolverines plated down.” West Potomac will host South County at Jim Sullivan said. “He’s always been one of five two-out runs, including a solo home Belanger, whose primary position is short- 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11. our go-to guys. When we need somebody run by junior Jayme Murray. Senior Todd Sports Briefs trict and will play at 6:30 p.m. on Wednes- West Potomac day, April 11 at home against defending Softball Starts 9-1 champion South County. Two days later, West Potomac will travel to face Lake The West Potomac softball team con- Braddock. cluded its appearance at the Madison spring Photo by break tournament with three consecutive victories, improving its record to 9-1. West Potomac Girls’

The Wolverines defeated Annandale 10- Louise Krafft 3 on March 31 and beat Mount Vernon (6- Lax Undefeated 0) and Lee (11-10) on April 2 at Madison. The West Potomac girls’ lacrosse team is West Potomac started the tournament with off to a 5-0 start, including a 13-12 victory a 15-1 home victory against Edison on against Annandale in the Patriot District

March 24, and suffered its first loss of the opener on March 28. Jordyn Elliot scored /The Gazette season against Centreville, 9-7 on March 31 four goals for the Wolverines, while Liz at Madison. Quin, Emily Hauptle and Madison Condon West Potomac is averaging better than 11 each had two. Nicole Farino, Annmarie runs per contest and has scored at least 10 Wood and Karley Zdebski each had one. in seven of 10 games. West Potomac returns to action at 7:15 The West Potomac softball team, seen against Edison on March 24, has The Wolverines are 4-0 in the Patriot Dis- p.m. on April 13 at home against Lee. won nine of its first 10 games. 20 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ April 5-11, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Letters 3RD ANNUAL

From Page 9 have another request. I ask all It has not been my goal to join MOUNT VERNON HELPING HANDS Republican Committee (FCRC) those who support liberty and the club atmosphere of Congress. held an extremely successful con- freedom, and all who desire pros- My focus remains working to help TENNIS CHARITY EVENT vention at West Springfield High perity and opportunity for all, to move our nation forward. To- School. With over 1000 attendees, do more than ever to support our gether we can create effective, sus- FRIDAY, APRIL 13 this is the largest convention any- candidates in the upcoming elec- tainable solutions to the chal- one can recall the Fairfax GOP ever tions. This is the year to get out lenges confronting our community 4:30–10:00 P.M. having, and it is a sign of great and be as active as possible. Vol- and our nation. things to come in 2012 and be- unteer more than ever, donate Whether we discuss health care, yond. more than ever, communicate with jobs, the economy, education, ac- Mount Vernon Athletic Club I am honored to have been others more than ever, and of cess to higher education, environ- 7950 Audubon Ave., Alexandria VA 22306 elected FCRC chairman at the con- course: Vote! Our nation’s future mental stewardship or traffic, we vention, and look forward to serv- depends on it. need solutions. ing our County and our Party over Feel free to contact me at We need serious leaders who lis- Benefiting Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children the next two years. [email protected] if you are interested ten and take responsible action. Pediatric Oncology Programs Please permit me to use the in volunteering. I look forward to We need public servants who Mount Vernon Gazette to extend an exciting and consequential reach out across our community YOUTH 4:30 – 6:30 P.M. $10 a special thank you to Republicans year, and to serving you all for the listening to the people. Tennis Drills and Games • Obstacle Course from the Mount Vernon and Lee betterment of our community. I will continue working to help Free T-Shirt, Food, Beverages & Much More! Districts, who turned out in great strengthen the culture of listening numbers to support me at the con- Jay McConville as an ordinary American, a con- ADULT 6:30 – 10:00 P.M. $25 ($30 at door) vention. It was wonderful to have Chairman cerned neighbor who cares, listens Tennis Pro Exhibition • Round Robin Tennis • Silent the support of so many neighbors, Fairfax County Republican and takes responsible action. I will and I owe you all a debt of grati- Committee continue as a community advocate Auction • Racquetball • Food, Beverages & Much More! tude. I will certainly serve the en- serving on public committees at the Free Baby-sitting with Parent Participation tire County, but I know my under- state, regional and local levels. standing of our area will benefit Radle Endorses I encourage everyone to support For more information on the event us here as well. Shuttleworth Bruce Shuttleworth. Mr. or to register on-line, visit our Web site: This is a critical year for the Shuttleworth is a true gentleman United States of America. It is up To the Editor: who will represent the Democratic www.mtvac.net (Mt. Vernon’s Helping Hands) to us to decide which path we will When I made the careful deci- Party well in fighting for those who or call 703 360-7300. choose for the future. Will we con- sion to enter the Democratic Con- can’t fight for themselves; battling th Special Thanks to: tinue on the path envisioned by gressional [8 district] primary, for those who too often battle for our Founders, fought and died for my goals were to help address the us in faraway lands, and govern- by our Patriots for over 235 years, serious needs of the American ing as an honest broker. As a and both nurtured and cherished people, invest in our future, en- former fighter pilot, strategy con- by every generation of Americans? hance our quality of life, instill sultant and businessman, he will Or will we choose another path, confidence in our nation, prevent help provide solutions to the many one that, in the words of President future government shutdowns, challenges confronting our nation. Obama, will be dedicated to “fun- and expand opportunity for every Thanks to everyone who has damentally transforming” our na- American. supported me and my family tion? I ask each person to consider After spending the past several throughout this important time. very carefully which path he or she days in discussions with family It’s now time to move forward with will support. I further ask to and friends, after personally shar- a fresh start, and I look forward choose the path of our Founders, ing with over 1,700 neighbors why to supporting Mr. Shuttleworth the path of liberty, freedom, and I am standing as a Democrat, I have with a plan for positive action. economic prosperity. decided to discontinue my 2012 As the chairman of the Fairfax campaign to represent Virginia’s Will Radle County Republican Committee I 8th Congressional District. [email protected]

At Regional Science Fair Megan McKinney, a junior at Mount Vernon High School stands next to her fin-

ished project Photo by board in the Robinson Second- ary School field house just before Deb Cobb/ the start of the 57th Fairfax

County Regional The Gazette Science and Engineering Fair on March 16. McKinney com- pared the rate at which different types of grass absorbed nitrogen. The goal would be to plant grasses that would reduce detrimental runoff into important watersheds.

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