25 Cents Vol. XX, No. 28 Mount Vernon’s Hometown Newspaper • A Connection Paper July 23, 2009 Rattling State’s Cash Jar Governor commits to working toward expanding dental coverage to uninsured adults.

By Michael Lee Pope The Gazette

s Washington grapples with health-care re- Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette Aform, Willie Jackson is Rev. Tuck Bowerfind of St. Luke’s Episcopal in Mount facing his own health- Vernon and Rev. Keith Savage of the First Baptist Church care crisis. He must choose be- in Manassas question Gov. Tim Kaine on action that tween paying for a place to stay might be taken on VOICE’s proposals. or scraping together enough money to fix his seven rotting Jackson told his story to Demo- meeting at T.C. Williams High teeth. It’s a choice that illustrates cratic Gov. Tim Kaine and 1,100 School this week to address the difficult real-world decisions participants of a new interfaith Virginia’s lack of dental care for people without dental insurance religious group known as Virgin- low-income residents and the per- face every day. ians Organized for Justice and sistent delays in processing natu- Photos by Louise Krafft/Gazette “My teeth are loose,” said Jack- Political Participation —ºknown as ralization applications of Northern Last one on the bus to the White House, outdoor son. “They are so loose, I have to VOICE. The group, which was cre- Virginia residents. After hearing education coordinator Shawn Akard waves farewell. be very careful about what I eat.” ated last October, called a mass See Faith Groups, Page 6 Off to the White House $3 Million for Route 1 Expansion Hollin Meadows students County will pay accept Obama garden invitation. Correspondence to design six-lane The following summarizes the letters of correspondence marking the his- tory of the Board of Supervisors’ effort to obtain the necessary commitment hirty students from highway for to complete the studies necessary to move forward on an enhanced Route 1 Hollin Meadows El- corridor road, light rail, enhanced bus, or combination to prepare for the in- T crease in vehicular traffic beginning in 2011. ementary School two-mile stretch. May 25, 2006: Letter from VDOT to Katherine Ichter, County Department boarded a yellow bus with of Transportation, committing $1 million to fund the transit study but plac- their principal Jon Gates and By Gerald A. Fill ing the location study on hold. Eventually this money was reallocated to other priorities by VDOT. 10 chaperones for a trip July The Gazette July 25, 2007: Letter from the Board of Supervisors to the Secretary of 16 to the White House. Transportation and Director of Rail and Public Transportation requesting an About two weeks ago, the ecause of the lack of com- explanation as to why the requested and agreed upon transit study has not principal received a call mitment by the Virginia been initiated. No explanation has been received by the board. from the office of the First B Jan. 28, 2008: Letter from the Board of Supervisors to the Secretary of Department of Transporta- the Department of Transportation requesting an explanation for why the tran- Lady, Michele Obama, in- tion and knowing the military base sit funding is no longer available and why the study has not been initiated. viting the students on a realignment is on schedule to be No response has been received as of July 21, 2009. tour of the White House completed by 2011, the Board of gardens. Word was Supervisors approved $3 million sent out to the current last week for a Route 1 highway leaves 7.4 miles of the Route 1 sis of the road, light rail, and/or students to enter a expansion design for six lanes and highway north of Rte. 235 to the bus needs to accommodate the See County Funds, Page 6 lottery; 220 students a median and turnaround lane for Beltway needing a transit analy- replied and 30 were a two-mile section of Route 1 be-

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2 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 23-29, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Park’s Project Under Way Design for wetlands restoration almost complete, approval process to begin.

By Gerald A. Fill The Gazette

/The Gazette espite Park Authority cutbacks in staffing Dand revenue, the Wet- lands Restoration Project for Huntley Meadows Park

Ansley LaBarre is on schedule. Supported by Bond referenda in 2004 and again in 2008, the park project is immune Photo by Photo from current cutbacks. Nationals pitcher John Lannan sits with volunteers The restoration project is the from the Washington Humane Society to encourage first of its kind at the park and, pet adoption outside Richmond Highway’s PETCO according to county and citizen on Saturday. supporters, is vital to the long- term survival of the park as a non- tidal wetlands habitat. Huntley Meadows Park, located Lannan Pitches for Pets in the southern Fairfax county area off Route 1, encompasses 1,480 acres of wetlands, forests, and Nationals pitcher talks about meadows that is teeming with a pet ownership at local PETCO. diverse wildlife population accord- ing to park literature and citizen advocates who regularly visit the By Ansley LaBarre Lannan regarding dog owner- park. Permanent inhabitants in- The Gazette ship, “it’s a lot of responsibility.” clude deer, turkey, beaver, and This responsibility is funda- more than 200 species of birds. It variety of wide-eyed mental to the Humane Society’s is the only non-tidal freshwater Aerial view of Huntley Details Aand furry fans greeted message. Julie Conway, chief wetlands habitat in the region, and Meadows Park. Washington National’s development officer for the So- is annually visited by 200,000 visi- Huntley Meadows Park is open every pitcher John Lannan at the ciety, acknowledges Lannan’s tors. up in the marsh habitat of the park day of the week except Tuesdays. PETCO on Richmond Highway support of their organization “The park is a fragile ecosystem are major problems. The restora- Park Hours: Dawn to dark, but vary last Saturday, where Lannan enhances his ability to act as a which is being stressed by urban tion project is a timely effort that with the seasons. Please call: 703- joined the Washington Hu- role model for young fans. development. Asphalt driveways, we are confident will address a 768-2525 Directions: Richmond Highway, Route mane Society to sign auto- “If kids see pro-athletes lov- concrete sidewalks, lawns, pesti- variety of development encroach- 1; take Lockheed Boulevard to the graphs and promote respon- ing animals, they’re going to cides, storm water and non-point ment problems and give us valu park entrance on the left on Harrison sible pet adoption. love animals, too,” said Conway. runoff, and pollutants dumped Lane See Paek’s Project, Page 5 Citizen Support: Lannan’s agent Todd The Humane Society had its into the feeder streams which end www.friendsofhuntleymeadows.org Wiseman noted the event is part “Adoption Mobile” parked out- of the effort to get the major- side the PETCO during Lannan’s league pitcher involved with the visit to encourage the adoption community. Lannan spent two of young dogs. And Lannan was hours signing autographs, dol- just as enthusiastic about engag- ing advice for young baseball ing the animals as he was fans, players, and scratching ears. who often brought along their Lannan admits he didn’t have own pets. While the 24-year-old much exposure to animals as a does admit he is not crazy about child aside from the occasional cats, he nevertheless welcomed Kevin low-maintenance gerbil.ºBut a multitude of Nats enthusiasts Munroe, when his grandmother rescued — young, old, with fur or scales Huntley their first dog, Lannan was — to join him. Meadows hooked.ºThe pitcher bought a Lannan acknowledged one of Park French bulldog-beagle mix the best parts of being a pet- Manager named Bailey last owner is their ability to bring a October.ºHowever, the traveling family together, as happened required with a Major League with his own dog Bailey. baseball team makes it difficult “You don’t just get a pet tem- for him to give Bailey constant porarily,” said Conway. “They care, so he relies on the support are a part of your family and of his family to lend a hand. they’re part of your family for “It’s a lot of work, ” said life.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 23-29, 2009 ❖ 3 4 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 23-29, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Rex Reiley RE/MAX Allegiance Park’s Project Under Way 703-768-7730 From Page 3 Upcoming Events [email protected] Alex./Mount Vernon $529,900 able tools for preservation and management of the July 25 and 26: “Bug Lovers Paradise” for children 4 years 9326 Craig Avenue park that we don’t have now,” said Park Manager and up, 10 a.m.-noon. No reservations required. Large brick 5 BR, 3 BA split w/2-car July 30: “Nature Detectives – Butterflies and Moths” for Kevin Munroe. garage on a .4 acre lot in lovely Mt. children 3-5 years, 10 a.m. Reservations required. Vernon area w/lots of trees. 2 fire- Wetlands restoration doesn’t happen overnight. It Aug. 6: “Young Explorers – Natures Treasures” for children: 6- places, energy efficient replacement has taken county managers years of effort to bring 9 years, 10 a.m. Reservations required. windows, beautiful refinished hdwd September-October: “Wild Side Wagon Rides” - A tractor them to this historic point in the life of the park. floors on main level, new carpeting, ride with a park naturalist to look for and learn about birds, landscaped fenced rear lot w/huge Before Munroe became the park manager two years wildflowers, butterflies, waterfowl, etc., for families with deck off sunroom addition, freshly painted interior & exterior. ago, Gary Roisum was the manager for 30 years be- children ages 6 and up. Superbly priced so renovate kitchen/baths to your desire. Easy fore retiring. Munroe credits Roisum as instrumen- commute to Ft. Belvoir, Alex, Old Town, D.C./Pentagon. tal in making the restoration project a reality. “Be- for years in promoting the need for the wetlands res- Alex./Stratford $559,900 cause of Gary’s vision and commitment, we have an toration project and influencing the design. Approxi- 8716 Linton Lane opportunity to sustain the marsh habitat for the long mately 200 citizens commented on the design. Lovely 4BR, 2.5 BA Colonial w/brick OPEN front & carport. Very competitively term future,” Munroe said. “The design was modeled after other successful priced in mid 500s. This is not a But according to Munroe, the project is not with- marsh restoration projects elsewhere in the U.S.,” SUN. 1-4 short sale or bank owned. Family room w/fireplace off the kitchen. out its problems. Primarily the permitting process said Norma Hoffmann, a member of the Friends of Hardwood floors on the main & upper will require perhaps a year to obtain all the neces- Huntley Meadows. “The key to preserving Huntley levels w/partial, unfinished basement sary environmental approvals before the actual con- Meadow’s diversity is to control the rise and fall of which can be finished off or left as a workshop/storage area. Just down the street from Ft. Hunt Elem. Minutes to Ft. Belvoir & struction work can be started. the water in the marsh in the park; with the comple- Huntington Metro. The complexity and unique environmental require- tion of this restoration project, and with continued ments of the water control system design will be a dedicated stewardship of the park, we will preserve Alex./Mount Vernon $619,900 9005 Nomini Lane major hurdle in the permitting process that involves and protect the park and its many inhabitants for Large, stately Colonial w/2-car garage federal, state, and county government agencies, he many years.” OPEN on quiet cul-de-sac. Beautifully updated said. The design of the restoration project has re- Munroe said, “On behalf of the Park Authority and SUN. 1-4 kitchen opens to breakfast area & family quired public and expert consultation, and the work Huntley Meadows Park we cannot be more excited room w/fireplace. Gorgeous hdwd of a civil engineering firm. The design work is al- about this historic project. With the help and sup- flrs.Huge bedrooms. Spacious master bedroom w/lg dressing area & walk-in most completed and now the approval process is the port of the community, we will do our part to make closet. Private, landscaped backyard w/new exquisite patio-great for enter- next step. a sustainable wetlands habitat a reality for genera- taining. Unfinished basement offers ample storage. Scenic commute along Environmental activists have played a major role tions yet unborn.” G.W. Parkway—Ft. Belvoir, Old Town, Ntl. Airport, D.C. & Pentagon. Alex/Mount Vernon $539,900 9413 Forest Haven Lovely, renovated, 4BR, 3BA Rambler on a OPEN huge .59 acre private & wooded lot.

Mount Vernon SUN. 1-4 Prestigious Yacht Haven Estates is a pre- miere waterfront community w/one of the finest marinas in N. VA. 3000 sq.ft. ram- Paint Company bler w/updated kitchen & baths, refinished Funeral & Cremation hdwd floors on main level & new ceramic tile floor & carpet in lower lvl. Freshly (703) 768-1975 painted interior& exterior. This is a finely polished pearl! 5 minutes to Ft. Services Belvoir, 15 minutes to Alex, 25-30 minutes to Nat’l Airport, Pentagon or D.C. Alex/Woodlawn Terrace $239,900 8214 Ackley Street Charming Cape Cod on a large, fenced .25 acre lot. Beautifully updated kitchen and baths. Nice addition with family room and work- shop. Shows very well. Sold as is. 3 minutes to Ft. Belvoir, 15 minutes to Metro and Old Town, Alex. Short Sale, subject to third party approval. Alex./Hollin Hall Village $375,000 CT 2100 Shenandoah Road Jefferson Funeral Chapel Lovely, updated 2BR + Den Rambler 5755 Castlewellan Drive, Alexandria, VA 22315 UNDER on a large beaut Hollin Hall lot- Numerous updates: kitchen w/C.T. CONTRA floor, cherry cabinets & granite 703-971-7400 counters – Newer roof & plumbing, replacement windows & an updated bath – Private, fenced, beaut garden • Local Family OwnedOperated. patio. Waynewood Elementary, easy commutes to Old Town, Ft. • Convenient to Neighborhoods. Belvoir, Ntl Airport, Pentagon and D.C. • New Facility/ Full Service Funeral Home with Traditional Chapel and Large The 2009 Economic Stimulus Package includes a $4.00 OFF tax credit of up to $8,000 FOR FIRST-TIME home Visitation Rooms. Per gallon of any buyers and those who haven’t owned a home in • Substantial Savings without Sacrificing the three years. Now is a great time to make your Regal Product Quality of Caring Service. 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That’s why VOICE leaders said after the meeting they counted the governor’s commitment to rattling the cash jar as an important victory —ºeven if the governor stopped short of promising he would find funding for the issue. “To be honest, I would have liked to hear him say he was going to put it in the bud- get,” said Kerry Kincannon, pastor of Ris- ing Hope United Methodist Mission Church. Photo by Louise Krafft/Gazette “But I understand his constraints.” Gov. Tim Kaine takes the stage at T.C. Williams joining over 20 religious leaders from Prince William, Fairfax and Arlington Counties and the City of Alexandria and U.S. Sen. Jim Webb’s Chief of Staff Paul Reagan. THE OTHER ISSUE on the agenda Mon- day night at T.C. Williams High School was The religious leaders also pressed the was able to persuade elected officials in VOICE was founded on Oct. 5, 2008 as a the persistent federal delays in processing senatorial proxies for greater accountabil- Alexandria and Fairfax County to maintain multi-faith, multi-racial, non-partisan coa- naturalization applications of Northern Vir- ity from the United States Citizenship and funding levels for affordable housing and lition of religious organizations seeking so- ginia residents. Although Virginia’s two Immigration Service on processing citizen- expand dental coverage locally through the cial justice. Participating groups include a United States senators were unable to at- ship, permanent residency and asylum ap- Northern Virginia Dental Clinic. In the fu- range of the Northern Virginia religious tend the meeting because of business at the plications form families in Northern Vir- ture, VOICE leaders say, they would like to community, and has grown from 40 mem- Capitol, their representatives were pre- ginia. The audience gasped when one meet with U.S. Department of Homeland ber organizations to 48 since it was created. sented with 200 individual cases VOICE woman explained that she wasn’t able to Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to press Leaders say the focus of the group is to ad- leaders said demanded their attention. And attend the funeral of her son in Indonesia for speedier processing of applications for vocate for low-income residents of North- they pressed for speeding up the process- because she was told she would not be able citizenship, green cards and political asy- ern Virginia —ºspecifically on issues per- ing time in Northern Virginia, which lags to return to the United States. Kaine agreed lum. In the future, leaders say, the group taining to affordable housing, immigration behind other areas of the country. that the woman deserved better. will seek to broaden its advocacy for main- and health care. “We have an immigration backlog in this “How hard is it?” the governor asked, his taining affordable housing in Northern Vir- “VOICE has shown we are willing and able part of the county that just doesn’t happen voice cracking with emotion. “It’s not that ginia. One of the key areas where they plan to use our power network with elected offi- in other parts of the county,” said hard.” to focus their efforts in Mount Vernon is a cials to craft solutions to improve the lives Kincannon. “We’ve heard of cases that can site off Popkins Lane in the area of Woodley of all our families and communities,” said take a year or more to process. That’s just SINCE ITS CREATION in October, the Hills Trailer Park known as “North Hill.” Leonard Hamlin, one of the chief clergy too long, especially for families that might multi-faith organization has been pushing “We are not a single-issue organization,” leaders of the organization. “It is in times not be able to pay a second application fee for a number of specific action items across said Kincannon. “And we plan to be around like these that we need to stand up with after the first one expires.” the political spectrum. Earlier this year it for a while.” the most vulnerable.” County Funds Design of Two-Mile Route 1 Expansion

From Page 1 construction of an upgraded Route 1 for this projected increase in vehicular traffic. The segment for five or six years, or 2014-15. History U.S. Army’s traffic consultant, Jim Curran, The six-year time frame for a two-mile Transportation Studies, including transit Completed in 2003, this study recommended estimated peak hour vehicular traffic on segment of Route 1 means improvements needs for the Rte.1 Corridor: phased implementation of enhanced bus ser- Route 1 north and south of Fort Belvoir will in the much longer 7.4 mile stretch of high- 1994: VDOT Route 1 Corridor Study vice. It also concluded that light rail was a Study completed in 1997; Board of Supervi- long-term possibility. Fort Belvoir expansion increase from 1,800 vehicles per hour to way from the Route 235 and Route 1 inter- sors approved a six-lane road from the Beltway was a consideration at this point. 2,300 vehicles per hour. The traffic analy- section north to the Beltway will lag even to Rte 235 north/Buckman road; and a six-lane sis was completed in 2007. further behind since transit analysis has yet road and two HOV outside lanes ( one in each 2004: VDOT Route 1 Location Study to be funded and the length of roadway direction) from Rte. 235 North/Buckman road Fairfax County and Prince William County re- to the Alexandria city line. The Board also en- quested and VDOT commissioned a multi-year NOW THAT the funds have been made upgrade is almost four times the distance dorsed local and express bus service. location study including environmental assess- available by the supervisors to design the of the Fort Belvoir section of Route 1. ment. The study concluded that transit highway expansion, when can military em- With the completion of the Fort Belvoir 2000: No.Va. Transportation Commis- expansion was needed, however, it should not ployees and dependents, Mt.Vernon area expansion well underway and projected to sion Rte. 1 Corridor Bus Study preclude the need to construct the proposed Further defined the scope and magnitude of Route 1 highway improvements. The Steering residents, and other area travelers expect be fully operational by 2011 or 2012, the transit needs in the corridor. It was completed committee approved the location plans for two the work to be completed ? Katherine Ichter, southern Fairfax county community will be in 2001 and served as the basis for the develop- of the three segments of Route1; the third a county transportation official, estimated confronted with difficult traffic problems ment of the Richmond Hwy. Public Transit northern segment should be held in abeyance that it may take two years to complete the Corridor initiative. until the completion of a long-term transit study “far beyond what currently exists today,” for this segment. design, two more years to acquire the land according to Ichter. 2003: WMATA Fort Belvoir to Hunting- needed for the highway expansion, and one ton Metro Station Transit Improvement Fall, 2004: Route 1 Cross-Section See History, Page 7 more year to relocate utilities. Thus, the BRAC MILITARY spokesman Don Carr Study area is unlikely to see the completion of See $3 Million, Page 7 6 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 23-29, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News $3 Million for Route 1 Expansion From Page 6 dents; retired military and dependent family). and BRAC hospital representative Dr. Richard Repeta ❖ Wounded Warriors Transition Rehabilitation provided these people projections of daily, weekly, Complex (288 patients); up to 35 percent are pro- and annual visits to the Fort Belvoir main post on jected to be combat and non-combat related patients Route 1 beginning 2011: from Iraq and Afghanistan. No projections available ❖ Total employees coming daily to the Fort Belvoir on families visiting annually for this new facility. Main Post: 3,400. In addition, plans are in the works to locate a new ❖ Patient visits at new Ft. Belvoir hospital: 500,000 military museum. One of the site options being con- annually; or 4,000 per week. sidered is at the main post of Fort Belvoir. The mu- ❖ Eligible medical beneficiaries in the northern seum would be of interest to visitors from through- Virginia service area who may be coming to the Fort out the United States. One BRAC spokesman projected Belvoir Hospital: 225,000 (active duty and depen- up to 400,000 visitors annually to the museum. History From Page 6 lanes or a light rail option could be accommodated within the right-of-way cross- section. Analysis Study 2004: Funds Requested for Transit Study This was a joint community-staff committee which recom- Board of Supervisors requested VDOT funding for the long- mended that light rail could be accommodated within the term transit study. To date this money has not been made same right of way as a six- or eight-lane cross-section on Route available. No analysis of the alternatives or the basis for the 1 by eliminating two travel lanes, ie., either two additional alternatives. Loval Man Arrested for Threatening Federal Judges

FBI officials arrested Stephen H. Rosenberg, 51, at bia Division of the U.S. District Court of South his Alexandria home on July 15 after Rosenberg Carolina, Persichini said. threatened to kill federal judges in South Carolina A South Carolina federal grand jury indicted through e-mail communication, according to Joseph Rosenberg on July 7, 2009. He is charged one Persichini Jr., of the FBI. count of “knowingly transmitting in interstate Since appearing in federal court in South Carolina commerce” e-mail communications threatening to on May 11, 2009, Rosenberg, a plaintiff in his civil kill judges in South Carolina. He is also charged case against South Carolina and the United States, with one count of threatening to influence and has sent numerous threatening e-mails to the fed- intimidate a federal judge. eral judge that presided over his case in the Colum- — Ken Moore

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8 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 23-29, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 23-29, 2009 ❖ 9 I’m Phillip Norris - Your Alex Neighbor Opinion for probably as long as you’ve lived in Alex. My wife and I grew Now one of the largest colleges out “dumbing down” the curricu- up here. I’m a finish carpenter NOVA Truly in the country with more than lum or “letting students slide.” On w/28 yrs. experience. Is a Gem 60,000 students, NOVA has the contrary, it offers the inquisi- My work is meticulous, and I evolved into much more than it tive student a rare opportunity to take great pride in completing To the Editor: was originally. explore the academic world with- jobs on time, and on budget. Let I read your editorial in the Mt. Now, NOVA provides a quality out bankrupting the family bud- me give you a quote on that Vernon Gazette regarding North- academic program for those seek- get. ern Virginia Community College project or repair you’re thinking about. My prices are reflective of the times. ing the introductory courses dur- Your editorial highlights NOVA this morning with more than usual ing the normal first two years at as the hidden academic gem Finish Carpentry & Trim Works interest. I may not have a unique the university level. And it does within our midst, a gem that ap- Licensed • Bonded • Insured. perspective on NOVA but believe so at less than one-third the cost pears to be growing at exponen- References Upon Request. it may be at least unusual. Thir- of the four-year universities. tial rates as more and more fami- Cell: 703.403.2994 Ofc: 703.684.5215 teen years ago, I decided to teach NOVA’s agreement with the state’s lies seek academically acceptable [email protected] at the high school level, as a sec- outstanding universities for guar- alternatives to the outrageously ond career. To receive my certifi- anteed acceptance after two suc- expensive four-year institutions in cation credits, I enrolled at NOVA cessful years at NOVA provides the area. — at age 55 — and was immedi- students with an inexpensive ately impressed by the quality and route to achieve the dream of a Bill Rhatican professionalism of every instruc- four-year degree. It does so with- Alexandria tor I had. Many of them, in fact, also taught at nearby four-year institutions so the education I re- ceived at NOVA was at least equal Write to what I would have received at George Mason or any of the area The Gazettewelcomes views on any public issue. universities. The deadline for all material is noon Friday. Letters must be signed. While at NOVA, a professor sug- Include home address and home and business numbers. Letters are gested I take graduate courses at routinely edited for libel, grammar, good taste and factual errors. Send to: George Mason, which I did and successfully completed a graduate Letters to the Editor degree in American history. Now, The Gazette having retired again — from 1606 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314 teaching at West Potomac High Call: 703-917-6431. School — I am now an adjunct instructor at NOVA, Woodbridge. By e-mail: [email protected] So I have gone full cycle at NOVA.

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By Erica Kicak-Vanderhoeven The Gazette

t was a friendly atmosphere as online pals finally met up in person, intro- Iducing themselves by their screen names, except for the occasional in- terruptions of yaps, snuffles, and cries of Arts ❖ Entertainment ❖ Leisure “what are you doing? Come back here!” About 70 humans and more than 100 silky Yorkshire Terriers met at Sheraton Suites Old Town on North St. Asaph Street over the weekend for the International YorkieTalk Meetup.

Photos by Louise Krafft/Gazette by Louise Photos FROM THURSDAY to Sunday, they came Maggie takes a stroll through the Daisy is accompanied by Lea from as far away as Arizona and Canada — lobby of the Sheraton Suites. Moelk. mostly middle-aged ladies — with their 7- pound blue and gold Yorkies strapped to their arms, some carrying them in rolling baskets and even Barbie totes. The weekend’s events began with a Doggie Happy Hour with dog treats and appetizers followed by a Doggie Cruise on Thursday evening. Other highlights were Q&A sessions and the fashion show on Sat- urday. The catwalk featured female Yorkies Tavern Day Is at in everything from an purple and gold LSU cheerleader’s outfit to lacy gowns complete Gadsby’s Tavern with accessories from doggie boutiques. “Macho” male Yorkies modeled outfits from Museum Aug. 1 green army camouflage, complete with cus- tom dog tags, to more dapper dogs in black Have you passed by Gadsby’s Tavern and white miniature tuxedos. There was Museum hundreds of times and never gone even an owner/dog pair in matching orange in? Take this opportunity and experience and black, tiger print dresses. life in the 18th century, as well as learn Some ladies took dog training seminars about the educational volunteer opportu- called agility for dogs. Some were excited nities at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum on Sat- by the chance to learn more about their fa- urday, Aug. 1, from 1-5 p.m. at Gadsby’s vorite breed. Maggie and Cory Ciampa. Bubba looks around to see who is Tavern Day. Admission is free. “I thought this would be a great place to to be joining him in the park. Tavern Day Open House at Gadsby’s Tav- learn more about Yorkies,” said Margie of ern Museum will feature continuous tours Clinton, Md., who has owned her Yorkie, of the historic site by costumed guides, the Mimi, for 17 months. Others wanted the opportunity to learn to dance like George chance to meet in person with those they’d and Martha Washington, and much more. connected with so much online. “We’ve been This year’s highlights include enlightening through a lot,” says Bo, from Havre de 18th-century science experiments con- Grace, Md., who came with her “babies” — ducted in the Assembly Room. Light refresh- Hotrod and Maggie Mae — of the members ments will be served. Combine this with the of the YorkieTalk forum. “He went through Friendship Firehouse Festival and have a surgery. Everyone’s been so supportive. I’ve great day in Old Town Alexandria. just cried on everyone’s shoulders.” As America began as a nation during the late 18th century and emerged in the 19th YORKIETALK posts can be about basic dog century, Gadsby’s Tavern was the center of care questions to general discussions about social and political life in Alexandria as well anything — even non-canine topics like as the new Federal City of Washington. The decorating and reality TV. Breeders go onto tavern served as the premier gathering place YorkieTalk to find homes for their litters. for residents — including George Washing- Many of the Yorkies at the Meetup were ton — and visitors to eat, drink, learn, and actually related. An important feature of the influence history. Tavern keepers John Wise forum is doing rescues of Yorkies in shel- and John Gadsby hosted balls, perfor- ters. mances, and meetings, and their accommo- “I posted about a dog on dogfinder in dations were known as the best by travel- Texas, who was blind in one eye and she Emmett and Cindy Hice ers near and far. was actually adopted by someone on Gadsby’s Tavern Museum is located at 134 YorkieTalk,” said Renata, from Des Moines, meetup. Participants were very pleased with Roxie heads back to the elevators North Royal Street in the heart of Old Town Iowa. “I have a lot of posts,” she says with a the location. “I love this area. It’s so nice. to change her dress for playtime in Alexandria and is owned and operated by laugh, “probably more than anyone in this Every store is so dog friendly,” said Kelli, the park. the City of Alexandria. Call 703-838-4242 room.” who came down from Buffalo, NY, with her To join the forum or to learn more, go to or visit www.gadsbystavern.org. This year was YorkieTalk’s second-annual sister and their two Yorkies. www.yorkietalk.com. 14 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 23-29, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Theatre Video Added to the Bard Firebelly augments Hamlet with camera, screen.

By Brad Hathaway The Gazette $2 off for a foursome $1 off a Jumbo Bucket with this coupon t is always a pleasure to find with this coupon Ia theater company that Expires 8/31/2009 Expires 8/31/2009 stretches its reach, giving art- ists challenges and, at the same •Softball/Baseball Batting Cages time, audiences a fresh look at •Bermuda Grass Tees some familiar works. With a new •Lessons by PGA Professionals view of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” John Bonner (center) of Chantilly plays an easy-to-follow young Hamlet. Arlington-based Firebelly Produc- 11801 Leesburg Pike, 703•430•8337 tions continues to meet its mission Herndon, VA www.woodysgolf.com tion as he uses a screen at of giving young performers and Owned & Operated by the back of the stage to dis- designers meaty material on which Woody Fitzhugh play live images of many of to cut their teeth, but the results Former PGA TOUR player the scenes from video cam- don’t give audiences a lot of new eras both hand held and insight into a classic work. mounted on the set. These Did they reach a bit too far? No. images don’t often add a Not really. They manage to provide great deal to the proceed- a clear and consistently watchable ings and often distract when presentation of a complex and attention should be focused convoluted story, but they don’t on the action. However, the add a lot to one of the theater’s pre-taped (or filmed) scene most oft-produced dramas. of Ophelia’s off-stage death “Hamlet” has been something of by drowning is both effec- a staple for quite a few centuries tive and particularly memo- now. First penned at the start of rable. the 17th century (or perhaps even Since video technology is the end of the 16th) the story of visible during the produc- the prince of Denmark who feigns tion, it seems proper that madness in order to unmask his this is a modern-dress father’s killer has been on local mounting of the venerable stages multiple times in recent sea- classic, using street-style sons, many with satisfying produc- clothing for many of the tions and some with stunning Stephen J. Hoochuk men, but putting the queen ones. in some outfits that look a Firebelly’s is more a middling of first understanding the mean- bit like out-of-date prom dresses. one. Lead actor John Bonner of ing of the measured verse and then Stephen Frost provides an almost Chantilly makes an easy-to-follow communicating that meaning to cinematic musical score that, in young Hamlet driven by a thirst modern audiences. Best at this in keeping with Fernandez’s approach, for revenge when his uncle this cast are Steven J. Hoochuck, sounds at times like the soundtrack Claudius murders his father the as the felonious uncle Claudius; of a Hollywood movie. King and marries his mother, Charles St. Charles, as Polonius, a No production of “Hamlet” can Queen Gertrude. The King may be court advisor who goes with the truly work without close attention dead before the play begins, but flow; and Charley Mann, as his son being paid to the combat skills of Matthew Friedman stalks the ram- Laertes, who seeks his own revenge the troupe. Here, in the small black parts as his ghost before re-appear- when Hamlet mistakenly stabs his ing in the role of one of Hamlet’s father thinking it is the king hiding box Theatre on the Run where no famous friends as one half of the behind a curtain. seat is more than four rows from the pair of Guildenstern and stage, it is even more important. Rosencrantz. THE PLAY only provides two roles Firebelly was fortunate to obtain the The 400-year-old text often falls for women but they are certainly services of Andrew Pecoraro as on modern ears as a bit of heavy solid roles. Sonia Justl delivers a “fight coordinator,” who makes sure going but the cast here does its job high-octane mad scene as Hamlet’s that the final scene in which Bonner, girlfriend, Ophelia, while Shelby as Hamlet, and Mann, as Laertes, Sours hits a few nice highly emo- go at it with poisoned swords and Where and When tional notes as the Queen. daggers. The Firebelly Productions’ The production is under the di- ❖❖❖ “Hamlet” continues through Aug. rection of Michael Ryan Fernandez, Brad Hathaway reviews theater in 9 at Arlington’s Theatre on the Run, 3700 South Four Mile Run who is currently working on his Virginia, Washington and Maryland as Drive. Performances are Thursday masters at the Film School at DePaul well as Broadway, and edits Potomac – Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday University after graduating from Stages, a Web site covering theater in at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 -$15. George Mason’s Theatre Depart- Call 703-409-2372 or log on to the region (www.PotomacStages.com). www.firebellyproductions.net. ment. His interest in film and video He can be reached at Brad@Potomac technology is clear in this produc- Stages.com. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 23-29, 2009 ❖ 15 Calendar Come home to Andersen© E-mail announcements to the Gazette, [email protected]. Photos and artwork are encouraged. 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ONGOING NOW THROUGH LABOR DAY Michael Jackson’s Patent and Trademarks. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open exhibit of Michael Jackson’s patent and trademarks. At the National Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum, Madison Building, 600 Dulaney Street, Alexandria, in the atrium. Call 571-272-0095. The Third Annual Alexandria Film Festival is soliciting entries from U.S. and international filmmakers. The festival will be held Sept. 24–27 AUG. 7-30 at the George Washington Memorial Illuminations, an exhibit of painting, photography, gardening, and painted glass, Masonic Temple. This year, the Film will be on view at the Del Ray Artisans gallery from Aug. 7-30. The works are by Festival is partnering with members of the DRA Board of Directors who have volunteered in that role for at Withoutabox, the film industry’s least two years. Opening reception will be held on Friday, Aug. 7 from 7–9 p.m. premier online service platform. To It is free and open to the public. 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Andersen Warranty • Professional Installation • Free Estimate Hooray for Books! Children’s Bookstore, 1555 King St., Alexandria. POST BUILDERS, INC • 703-780-1051 THURSDAY/JULY 23 SATURDAY, JULY 25 www.hooray4books.com Music at Twilight Concert. 7:30 African Heritage Cultural Festival. Summer Chamber Music Series. 3 p.m. The Alexandria Harmonizers 1-7 p.m. The music, culture, and food p.m. Free. Pianist Alex Beresovsky. (Barbershop) will perform. At Fort of Africa takes center stage as the Washington Metropolitan Ward Park, 4301 W. Braddock Rd. City of Alexandria hosts the African Philharmonic Association. At The Concerts are cancelled in the event of Heritage Cultural Festival. Featured Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St., inclement weather and subject to performances include the Prince Alexandria. change without notice. Call the William County Players, SAMO’O and Fort Hunt Concert. 7-8 p.m. The Special Events Hotline at 703-883- the band JFC, with Caribbean sound; Mount Vernon Brass Ensemble will 4686 or visit www.alexandriava.gov/ Elikeh, Afro funk music; Phaze II present a free concert at Fort Hunt recreation. Jazz; and Nu-Era with contemporary Park. Visit www.mvbands.com or call Cocktails and Conversation. 6-8 R & B. In addition, the festival 703-768-4172. p.m. $35/person. Led by The features youth performances by Protocol School of Washington- Recreation Center participants, The certified Susanna Theo, the program Church groups and other local young JULY 27-31 focuses on artful conversation skills talent. Alexandria African Heritage Del Ray Artisans Summer Art for business/social networking. Tours will be offered between 10 Camp. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. At the Del Ray Royal Restaurant Discussion will include the do’s and a.m. and noon, originating from the Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon don’ts of positive conversation; how Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson St. Call Avenue, Alexandria. Kids can get eco- (now smoke free) to correctly handle food and drink 703-838-4844 by Friday, July 24. At creative with this one week camp while networking; and answer Market Square, 301 King St. Call which includes painting, drawing, questions like “how can one back 703-883-4686 or visit collage, games and more. There is a fee “What’s for Dinner?!” away form the incessant talker.” At www.alexandriava.gov/recreation. that includes professional artists and Indigo Landing Restaurant, 1 Marine Beatrix Potter Storytime. Ages 3 instructors, art supplies, and healthy You don’t have to think too hard, let us solve this classic question. Drive, Alexandria. Contact Katherine and up. 11:30 am. Snuggle up in lunches and snacks. The camp is In addition to our award winning menu, we have added Turner at storytime corner and read about limited to 26 students. Call 693-838- [email protected] or 703- Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, and a 4827 orwww.thedelrayartisans.org. some popular specials that add variety for everybody taste. 548-9227. host of our other favorite friends! Bob Brown Puppets. 3:30 p.m. Free. 703-548-4092. Hooray for Real food, for real people at reasonable prices. Presents “Old MacDonald’s Farm.” Books! Children’s Bookstore, 1555 WEDNESDAY/JULY 29 Recommended for children ages 2 & King St., Alexandria. Stories in the Park. 11 a.m. Join the Monday - Kids Night up. At Barrett Library, 717 Queen St., www.hooray4books.com Alexandria Library, for ages 2 and up. Alexandria. Call 703-838-4555, ext. 3. In Section 7 of Fort Ward Park, 4301 Burger Night (Kids eat 1/2 price) Each child must be accompanied by adult having entree. W. Braddock Road. In case of extreme JULY 25-26 heat or rain, the event will be at the Tuesday - Greek Night FRIDAY/JULY 24 Auditons. For “Inherit the Wind,” Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library, Lamb Marinated and Roasted for 3 hours, Ms. Virginia Senior America Saturday, July 25 from 2-4 p.m., and 717 Queen St. Call 703-838-4555. Athenian Roast Chicken, Moussaka! Pageant. 2-4 p.m. Free admission Sunday, July 26 from 7–9 p.m. At Steve Smith & the Meteors Concert. but suggested donation of $10. Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 7 p.m. Blues music at the Ben Brenman Wednesday - All American Night Contestants are Diane Roberts of 1301 Collingwood Road, Alexandria. Park Amphitheater, 4800 Brenman Staunton, Sue Athanas of Virginia The director will be casting 10-15 Park Drive, Alexandria. Come enjoy a Meatloaf, Chicken Fried Chicken. Va. Ham Beach, Charlotte Allen of Falls males (ages 18 - 65), 5-7 females folk rock concert featuring Wes Tucker Church, Maureen Ribble of (ages 20 - 65), and 2 children (male - & the Skillets. Concerts are cancelled Thursday - Italian Night Alexandria, Joan Phillips of Roanoke age 13 and female, age 12). All roles in the event of inclement weather and Lasagna, Chicken Alfredo, Calamari and Judith Mudd-Krijgelmans of are open. Call 703-660-2611 or go to subject to change without notice. Call Reston. The pageant will be co- www.acctonline.org. 703-883-4686 or visit Friday - Fish Night hosted by Pinky O’Neil of Reston and Festival for Bug Lovers. 10 a.m. to www.alexandriava.gov/recreation. Crab Cakes, Shrimp & Scallops over penne pasta with white sauce Jim Seeley of Mt. Vernon. At the Lee noon. At the Visitor Center at Center Kauffman Auditorium, 1108 Huntley Meadows Park. $4 per child. Jefferson St., Alexandria. The winner Family-oriented exhibits, crafts and JULY 29-31 Saturday -Steak and Chop Night of Friday’s pageant in Alexandria will games. On Saturday, July 25 from 8- Clio’s Kids: A History Mini-Camp. 9 Prime Rib, Lamb, Surf and Turf, Pork Chops, and Moussaka compete for the title of ‘Ms. Senior 9:30 p.m. families can walk the park a.m. to noon. At The Lyceum, 201 S. America’ in Atlantic City. Call 703- after dark with a bat expert Carolyn Washington Street, Alexandria. Camp Sunday 425-7258 or go to Gamble. $6/adults, $4/children. On is for ages 5 through 7. It introduces Brunch served 7am - 2pm www.msvirginiasenior.com. Sunday, July 26 from 11:30-12:30 children to American history and life in Pablo Antonio y La Firma. 7:30- p.m., Ed Eder will introduce families to historic Alexandria through artifacts, Dine in or call ahead and your dinner will be ready for pick up. 8:30 p.m. 13-piece Latin band ambush bugs, owlflies and silk moths. story-telling, singing and dancing, Dinner hours 2:30-9:30pm specializing in salsa, cumbia, Call 703-768-2525. At 3701 Lockheed crafts, old-fashioned games, and visits 730 North Saint Asaph Street bachata, regaeton and merengue. Blvd., Alexandria. to historic places. Advanced Performing as part of the Mt. Vernon registration is required and there is a Alexandria, VA 22314 Nights summer concert. At Grist Mill SUNDAY/JULY 26 fee that includes snacks and souvenirs. (703) 548-1616 Park, 4710 Mt. Vernon Memorial Where’s Waldo Event. Ages 6 and up. Call 703-838-4994 Ample Free Parking Hwy., Alexandria. Concerts are 2 p.m. Can you find Waldo? Stop by orwww.alexandriahistorical.org. 16 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 23-29, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Home Sales June 2009 $3,700,000 ~ $254,000 Address ...... BR FB HB . Postal City .. Sold Price .. Type ...... Lot AC ...... Subdivision 816 ARCTURUS ON THE POTOMAC .. 3 ... 4 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA .. $3,700,000 ... Detached ...... 0.95 ...... WELLINGTON Connolly Opposes 4705 DOLPHIN LN ...... 4 ... 4 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA .. $1,200,000 ... Detached ...... 0.49 ...... YACHT HAVEN EST 3805 WASHINGTON WOODS DR .. 5 ... 4 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $995,000 ... Detached ...... 0.41 ... WYCLIFFE ON THE POTOMAC 908 CLIFTON DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $945,000 ... Detached ...... 0.67 ...... WELLINGTON WOODS 1220 TUDOR PL ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $850,000 ... Detached ...... 0.40 ...... MARLAN HEIGHTS Tax on High Incomes 5108 REMINGTON DR ...... 6 ... 3 ... 2 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $825,000 ... Detached ...... 0.53 ...... MT VERNON TERRACE 6917 BAYLOR DR ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $810,000 ... Detached ...... 0.27 ...... WESTGROVE 8304 RIVERTON LN ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $790,000 ... Detached ...... 0.25 ...... MANORS AT MT VERNON 9313 OLD MANSION RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $780,000 ... Detached ...... 0.39 ...... RIVERWOOD Connolly: U.S. should pursue more 11261128 GLADSTONE PL ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $779,000 ... Detached ...... 0.34 ...... WELLINGTON 6423 TENTH ST ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $775,000 ... Detached ...... 0.28 ...... NEW ALEXANDRIA savings in health care costs before 8301 CROWN COURT RD ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $763,000 ... Detached ...... 0.28 ...... RIVERSIDE 7219 STAFFORD RD ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $744,685 ... Detached ...... 0.50 ...... HOLLIN HILLS 2212 GLASGOW RD...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $735,000 ... Detached ...... 0.44 ...... HOLLIN HILLS turning to additional taxes. 3618 SOUTH PL #10 ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $725,000 ... Detached ...... COURT AT MT VERNON 3407 BURGUNDY RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $720,000 ... Detached ...... 0.28 ...... BURGUNDY WOODS 9301 OLD MANSION RD ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $705,000 ... Detached ...... 0.38 ...... RIVERWOOD By Julia O’Donoghue 1906 OLD STAGE RD ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $670,000 ... Detached ...... 0.27 ...... RIVERSIDE GARDENS Connolly. 8402 FELTON LN ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $660,000 ... Detached ...... 0.29 ... COLLINGWOOD ON POTOMAC The Gazette Still, the original version of the 2302 LONDONDERRY RD ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $635,000 ... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... STRATFORD LANDING Democratic Party’s health care re- 7701 TAUXEMONT RD ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $635,000 ... Detached ...... 0.43 ...... TAUXEMONT 6031 WOODMONT RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $625,000 ... Detached ...... 0.17 ...... BELLE HAVEN .S. Rep. Gerry form plan called for a surtax that 1122 WAYNEWOOD BLVD ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $607,000 ... Detached ...... 0.32 ...... WAYNEWOOD Connolly (D-11) or increases from one percent for 8420 SULKY CT ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $600,000 ... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... RIVERSIDE GARDENS 1201 CEDAR DALE LN ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $590,000 ... Detached ...... 0.54 ...... BOULEVARD ACRES U ganized other fresh those making between $350,000 7725 TAUXEMONT RD ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $590,000 ... Detached ...... 0.46 ...... TAUXEMONT man Democrats to to $500,000 to over five percent 4114 WESTMAN CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $579,000 ... Detached ...... 0.28 ...... WOODSTONE 1527 BELLE HAVEN RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $570,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.07 ...... OLDE BELHAVEN TOWNE oppose a component of his politi- for people earning more than $1 8023 FAIRFAX RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $570,000 ... Detached ...... 0.21 ...... HOLLIN HALL VILLAGE cal party’s health care proposal million. 3912 WOODLEY DR...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $555,000 ... Detached ...... 0.50 ...... WOODLEY HILLS that would have raised taxes on After the objections of Connolly 7030 BEDROCK RD...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $553,500 ... Detached ...... 0.23 ...... WOODSTONE 2509 APPIAN CT ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $545,000 ... Detached ...... 0.28 ...... MILWAY MEADOWS individuals earning $280,000 or and some other Democrats, House 2202 YARDLEY CT ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $515,000 ... Detached ...... 0.26 ...... RIVERSIDE PARK HESSICK more per year and households speaker Nancy Pelosi has proposed 8403 STOCKADE DR ...... 5 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $513,000 ... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... COLLINGWOOD SPRINGS 5809 QUEENS GATE CT ...... 5 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $500,000 ... Detached ...... 0.22 ...... NORTON SQUARE earning $350,000 or more per bumping up the tax threshold to 7507 ELBA RD ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $500,000 ... Detached ...... 0.35 ...... HOLLIN HILLS year, even though these house- individuals earning $500,000 and 7934 BAYBERRY DR ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $500,000 ... Detached ...... 0.35 ...... SHERWOOD HALL holds are among the wealthiest families earning $1 million. 8645 GATESHEAD RD ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $500,000 ... Detached ...... 0.35 ...... MT VERNON MANOR 6418 BLUEBILL LN ...... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $499,000 ... Detached ...... 0.25 ...... BELLE HAVEN TERRACE one percent in the country. Though Connolly would like to 1808 COOL SPRING DR ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $497,000 ... Detached ...... 0.26 ...... COLLINGWOOD SPRINGS “Why are we talking about new avoid a new tax altogether, he said 1912 SHANNON CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $495,000 ... Detached ...... 0.30 ...... HOLLINDALE 2409 APPLE HILL RD ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $495,000 ... Detached ...... 0.27 .. WILLIAMSBURG MANOR NORTH taxes at all? We spend twice as Pelosi’s new proposal is more pal- 6412 16TH ST ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $485,000 ... Detached ...... 0.25 ...... NEW ALEXANDRIA much on health care as any other atable than what was originally 7916 NEW ORLEANS DR ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $470,000 ... Detached ...... 0.26 ...... HOLLIN HALL VILLAGE industrialized nation already,” said proposed. 5706 PALIN PL ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $465,000 ... Detached ...... 0.34 ...... HICKORY KNOLL 8226 CENTRAL AVE ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $465,000 ... Detached ...... 0.09 ...... VERNON HEIGHTS Connolly, who thinks there are It would have less of an impact 1510 SHENANDOAH RD ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $459,000 ... Detached ...... 0.25 ...... HOLLIN HALL VILLAGE more ways to wring cost savings on small business owners, who 2307 NORDOK ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $457,000 ... Detached ...... 0.34 ...... KIRKSIDE 7607 FORT HUNT RD ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $449,900 ... Detached ...... 0.50 ...... WELLINGTON HEIGHTS out of the current health care sys- sometimes have to report their 8808 GATESHEAD RD ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $435,000 ... Detached ...... 0.52 .. EASTGATE AT MOUNT VERNON tem. company’s earning as personal in- 5903 MOUNT EAGLE DR #308 .... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $415,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... MONTEBELLO 8709 LEA LN ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $410,000 ... Detached ...... 0.50 ...... MARY LEA PARK The congressman said the phar- come, he said. 4327 FERRY LANDING RD ...... 3 ... 1 ... 2 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $410,000 ... Detached ...... 0.50 ...... YACHT HAVEN EST maceutical companies have put With a household cut off of 6710 BEDDOO ST ...... 5 ... 4 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $408,000 ... Detached ...... 0.20 ...... BEDDOO HEIGHTS $85 billion worth of savings on the $350,000, the original tax plan 8403 WAGON WHEEL RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $403,000 ... Detached ...... 0.25 ...... RIVERSIDE ESTATES 2451 MIDTOWN #713 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $400,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... HUNTINGTON table in terms of health care sav- would also have affected some of 7416 FAIRCHILD DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $390,000 ... Detached ...... 0.21 ...... HYBLA VALLEY ings and the hospitals have offered Connolly’s constituents, since the 6906 DUKE DR...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $389,000 ... Detached ...... 0.21 ...... BUCKNELL MANOR 8317 ORVILLE ST ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $385,000 ... Detached ...... 0.50 ...... TIMOTHY PARK up $130 billion. But the insurance congressman represents one of the 3651 RANSOM PL ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $380,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... HUNTLEY MEADOWS industry has not offered up any wealthiest congressional districts 6726 KINGS HWY ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $375,000 ... Detached ...... 0.34 ...... COUNTRY CLUB ESTS cost savings so far, even though in the nation. Connolly said that 2817 SCHOOL ST ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $370,000 ... Detached ...... 0.19 ...... PENN DAW VILLAGE 1809 SHENANDOAH RD ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $370,000 ... Detached ...... 0.23 ...... HOLLIN HALL VILLAGE profits for the country’s top 10 in- about 14 percent of households he 6919 DEER RUN DR ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $365,500 ... Detached ...... 0.15 ...... DEER RUN CROSSING surance companies have increased represents earn more than 8536 MOUNT ZEPHYR DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $365,000 ... Detached ...... 0.43 ...... MT ZEPHYR 3363 BEECHCLIFF DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $357,500 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... HOLLY ACRES by 428 percent over the last de- $200,000 annually. 2441 HUNTINGTON PARK DR...... 4 ... 2 ... 2 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $354,900 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ... PAVILIONS AT HUNTINGTON cade, he said. The bulk of Connolly’s district is 6930 COLUMBIA DR ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $351,000 ... Detached ...... 0.17 ...... BUCKNELL MANOR “The insurance companies have in Fairfax County, where the me- 7555 GREAT SWAN CT ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $350,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... HUNTLEY MEADOWS 4620 ODESSA DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $348,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... SKYVIEW PARK not put a dime on the table. … We dian annual household income 8449 HALLIE ROSE ST ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $341,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... SKYVIEW PARK should be looking at new taxes as was $102,460 in 2007. In that 5903 MOUNT EAGLE DR #1415 .. 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $340,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... MONTEBELLO 7008 COLGATE DR ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $340,000 ... Detached ...... 0.17 ...... BUCKNELL MANOR a last resort. We need to look at same year, the nation’s median 8416 ROSEMONT CIR ...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $330,000 ... Detached ...... 1.14 ...... WOODLAWN ACRES savings first before we consider 6510 10TH ST ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $329,000 ... Townhouse ...... BELLE VIEW See Connolly, Page 18 6376 CHIMNEY WOOD CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $326,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... SOUTH KINGS STATION revenue enhancement,” said 5845 MONTICELLO RD ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $323,000 ... Duplex ...... 0.09 ...... JEFFERSON MANOR 2325 RIVERVIEW TER ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $322,000 ... Duplex ...... 0.09 ...... HUNTINGTON 7950 HAMMOND ST...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $322,000 ... Detached ...... 0.32 ...... MT VERNON VALLEY Fimian Runs Against Connolly Again 5942 MONTICELLO RD ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $310,000 ... Duplex ...... 0.09 ...... JEFFERSON MANOR 2451 MIDTOWN AVE #1207 ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $300,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... HUNTINGTON Local businessman Keith Fimian cal race two years ago. 7983 AVERY PARK CT ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $300,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... AVERY PARK 4718 LAURIEFROST CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $300,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... SKYVIEW PARK announced that he will run for Connolly had served Fairfax 2608 FAIRVIEW DR ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $295,000 ... Detached ...... 0.59 ...... FAIRVIEW Virginia’s 11th District seat in the County chairman, the highest 6641 WAKEFIELD DR #703...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $292,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... RIVER TOWERS U.S. House of Representatives elected office in local government, 7829 MOUNT WOODLEY PL ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $290,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... MT WOODLEY MANOR 6414 14TH ST ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $290,000 ... Detached ...... 0.15 ...... NEW ALEXANDRIA again in 2010. for five years and had been a mem- 7129 VANTAGE DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $285,000 ... Detached ...... 0.21 ...... STONEYBROOKE Fimian, a Republican, lost to U.S. ber of the Fairfax County Board of 5901 MOUNT EAGLE DR #701 .... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $280,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... MONTEBELLO 7131 COLD SPRING PL ...... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $280,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... WOODSTONE Rep. Gerry Connolly (D) by about Supervisors since 1995. 2805 WOODLAWN TRL ...... 6 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $275,000 ... Detached ...... 0.52 ...... HYBLA VALLEY FARMS 11.5 percentage points in the 2008 Fimian had never run for or held 7808 SCHELHORN RD...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $275,000 ... Detached ...... 0.78 ...... HYBLA VALLEY FARMS election. Connolly replaced Repub- elected office before. 8124 NORWOOD DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $275,000 ... Detached ...... 0.33 ...... MT VERNON WOODS 3403 ELMWOOD DR...... 3 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $270,000 ... Detached ...... 0.20 ...... BURGUNDY VILLAGE lican Tom Davis, who decided to But Fimian outperformed Re- 6612 BOULEVARD VW #C1 ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $270,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... BELLE VIEW retire after 14 years in the office. publican presidential candidate 3004 HERITAGE SPRING CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $267,900 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... VILLAGE AT GUM SPGS 5903 MOUNT EAGLE DR #1003 .. 1 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $265,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... MONTEBELLO The 11th Congressional District John McCain in the 11th Congres- 3203 PIPER LN...... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $260,000 ... Detached ...... 0.26 ...... HYBLA VALLEY includes most of central and south- sional District. President Barack 6705 WAKEFIELD DR W #B1 ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $257,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... BELLE VIEW 3425 BEECHCRAFT DR ...... 5 ... 2 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $255,000 ... Detached ...... 0.26 ...... HYBLA VALLEY ern Fairfax County as well as part Obama (D) beat McCain by about 4332 BIRCHLAKE CT ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $255,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 ...... PINEWOOD LAKE of Prince William County. 15 percentage points in the district 4506 GAGE RD ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $255,000 ... Detached ...... 0.26 ...... MT VERNON VALLEY Even though Davis had held the compared to Connolly’s 11.5 per- 7925 RUSSELL RD ...... 3 ... 1 ... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA ..... $254,000 ... Detached ...... 0.25 ...... FAIRFIELD seat as a Republican, Connolly was centage points over Fimian. Copyright 2009 Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. thought to have a significant ad- For more information on MRIS, visit www.mris.com. vantage over Fimian in the politi- — Julia O’Donoghue To search for a home online, visit www.HomesDatabase.com. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 23-29, 2009 ❖ 17 News It’s time for your summer break.

Photos by Louise Krafft/Gazette Clair Cushman with her Principal Jon Gates talks with the Arnolds before leaving friends Blessing and Mary- on the bus. Jane Ojuah. Mount Vernon Athletic Club Spa Pro Students Visit White House Garden From Page 1 Bernstien reports that after emerged from the surroundings started writing copy, Sue clearing security, the students with oxygen and first aid. The stu- $45 Massage Bernstien and outdoor-education toured the south lawn and the gar- dent, accompanied by the principal, coordinator Shawn Akard began den. The new White House Chef was taken to the infirmary in the the editing process and media spe- Sam Cass joined them on the tour, White House where the student was Summer Special cialist Linda Carter, on summer explaining the new garden and cared for. Before leaving the White leave from the school, returned to inquiring about the garden at House to join the class, the student put a book together for the first Hollin Meadows. Bernstien also and the principal were taken to lady. The book illustrated the origi- recalled that one student was over- watch President Obama leave on his nal plans and work by the parents, come by the heat of the day. Upon helicopter for a meeting. faculty and students on creating her falling on the grass, over a half After the tour the students the school garden. dozen secret service officers walked to Lafayette Park for lunch. Visit These Houses of Worship Connolly Join A Club, Make New Friends, or Expand Your Horizons... From Page 17 household income was about $50,007, according to the U.S. GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN Good Shepherd CHURCH-ELCA….703-548-8608 Census. Christ the Saviour IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI, SYNOD…703-549-0155 Even if they are among the Anglican Church Catholic Church MESSIAH EVENGELICAL LUTHERAN wealthiest households in the coun- “To Love & Serve the Lord with CHURCH, ELCA...703-765-5003 Mass Schedule NATIVITY LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA….703-768-1112 try, Connolly said his constituents Gladness & Singleness of Heart” Saturday Evening Weekdays ORTHODOX should not be considered in the 5:00 pm; 6:30 pm (en Español) (Mass or Communion Service) Location - Washington Mill ES 9:00 am (followed by Rosary) SAINT APHRAIM SYRIAC…201-312-7678 same way as Hollywood movie 9100 Cherrytree Drive Sunday Children’s Liturgy of the Word ALL SAINTS OF AMERICA...703-417-9665 7:30; 9:00; 10:30 am; 12:00 Noon Sundays (Sept.-July) during 9:00 am moguls or investors on Wall Street. Worship Service - 10am 2:00 pm (en Español) Mass (English) CHURCHES- PRESBYTERIAN 6:30 pm Mass (Starts Sept. 13) Sign Language Interpreter CALVARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH...703.768.8510 “These people have not inher- Inter-generational Sunday School - after service Sunday at 9:00 am Mass ALEXANDRIA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH…703-683-3348 Vicar, The Rev. Huey J Sevier 8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria VA, 22309 OLD PRESBYTERIAN MEETING HOUSE…703-549-6670 ited their wealth. … We are not Tel: 703-780-4055 Fax: 703-360-5385 www.gs-cc.org HERITAGE PRESBYTERIAN…703-360-9546 talking about Rockefellers,” he www.christthesaviouranglican.org MT. VERNON PRESBYTERIAN…703-765-6118 Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH…703-549-4766 said. 703-953-2854 UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCHES- ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHES-UNITED METHODIST Connolly is also worried about HOPE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST...703-960-8772 GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC CHURCH…703-780-4055 ALDERSGATE UNITED METHODIST...703-765-6555 the piling-on effect of President ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH…703-836-3725 BEVERLY HILLS COMMUNITY UNITED CHURCHES- AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL-ZION ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH…703-836-4100 ALLEYNE AME ZION CHURCH…703-548-3888 METHODIST...703-836-2406 Barack Obama’s tax policy on DEL RAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH...703-549-2088 CHURCHES-CHRISTIAN those in the upper income brack- Christ the Saviour Anglican Church CHURCHES-ANGLICAN FAIRLINGTON UNITED METHODIST CHRIST THE SAVIOR... 703-953-2854 HIS KINGDOM MINISTRIES... 703-313-5029 CHURCH....703-671-8557 ets. The president already intends Invites You To Our ST. ANDREW & ST. MARGARET FIRST CHRISTIAN OF ALEXANDRIA ROBERTS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST 3rd Annual Blue Grass Sunday in the Park OF SCOTLAND… 703-683-3343 CHURCH... 703-549-3911 CHURCH...703-836-7332 to let George W. Bush’s tax cuts for ST. ANDREWS UNITED METHODIST July 26, 2009 CHURCHES- APOSTOLIC CHURCHES-CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH…..703-751-4666 those who make over $250,000 LOVE OF CHRIST CHURCH…703-518-4404 FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH…703-549-5500 annually expire in 2011. This Gospel Worship Service at 11:00 am ALEXANDRIA...703-549-7973 WASHINGTON FARM UNITED CHURCHES- BAPTIST in Pavilion D at Fort Hunt Park CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH METHODEST...703-780-4696 means that wealthier people will ALFRED STREET BAPTIST CHURCH…703-683-2222 MT. VERNON...703-768-2494 BAPTIST TEMPLE CHURCH…703-548-8000 WASHINGTON STREET UNITED METHODIST (Rain or Shine) DEL RAY BAPTIST CHURCH…703-549-8116 CHURCH…703-836-4324 automatically see a tax increase, Be our Guests at the Family Picnic DOWNTOWN BAPTIST CHURCH…703-549-5544 CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCHES- UNITARIAN regardless of whether the health FIRST AGAPE BAPTIST COMMUNITY OF FAITH…703-519-9100 ALEXANDRIA CHURCH OF CHRIST…703-836-3083 MT. VERNON UNITARIAN...703-765-5950 following the service FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ALEXANDRIA…703-684-3720 care surcharge is added or not. PROVIDENCE- ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH…703-683-2565 CHURCHES- EPISCOPAL CHURCHES- UNITY Music by Heaven’s Mountain Band SHILOH BAPTIST…703-683-4573 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH...703-683-0798 UNITY IN ALEXANDRIA…703-931-8507 “If all we were talking about is MT. PLEASANT BAPTIST CHURCH...703-256-1239 ST. AIDAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH...703-360-4220 VICTORY TEMPLE…703-370-2233 ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH... 703-780-3081 SYNAGOGUES this surcharge, it would be a dif- PLYMOUTH HAVEN BAPTIST...703-360-4370 ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH...703-765-4342 AGUDAS ACHIM ferent situation. You have to look ST. MARK EPISCOPAL CHURCH...703-765-3949 CHURCHES-BRETHREN CONGREGATION…703-998-6460 CHURCHES- CHURCH OF GOD GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH…703-548-1808 at it in context,” said Connolly. ALEXANDRIA CHURCH OF GOD...703-548-5084 SYNAGOGUES-ORTHODOX CHURCHES-LUTHERAN CHABAD LUVAVITCH OF U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10), BUDDHISM EPIPHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA….703-780-5077 ALEXANDRIA-ARLINGTON…703-370-2774 who represents northern and west- THE VAJRAYOGINI BUDDHIST CENTER...202-331-2122 EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH….703-765-5003 SYNAGOGUES- REFORM ern Fairfax, is opposed to several of Staunton Virginia BETH EL HEBREW aspect of the health care proposal, To Advertise Your Faith Community CONGREGATION…703-370-9400 Bring Your Lawn Chairs call Karen at: (703) 917-6468 including the suggestion of a tax increase, said Dan Scandling, Wolf’s chief of staff. 18 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 23-29, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports 5 2

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The skinny on the best bike paths around the A Guide to Walk Alexandria, “the Commonwealth bike Alexandria/Mount Vernon area. path is one of the oldest and longest on- street bike trails in the city.” The trail offers Alexandria Eisenhower Avenue Metrorail Station and residents of the Rosemont, Del Ray, and course, the Potomac River. The balconies continues through Eisenhower Valley along Arlandria neighborhoods easy and safe bi- include benches, bike racks, viewing tele- Cameron Run until it reaches Cameron Run cycle access to Old Town and the King Street Biking scopes, and informational displays detail- Regional Park, at which point it becomes the Metrorail Station. Biking ing the history of the region. Holmes Run Trail. The trail offers cyclists and pedestrians access to Ben Brenman Park, 5 Four Mile Run Trail By Tommy Hill 2 Mount Vernon Trail Beatley Central Branch Library, and the Wil- The Four Mile Run Trail breaks away from The Gazette One of the oldest bike trails in the region, liam Ramsay Recreation Center. The trail the Mount Vernon Trail just north of the the Mount Vernon Trail follows the Potomac also provides visitors the opportunity to ex- Potomac Yard Shopping Center and contin- 1 Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail River along a nearly 18-mile expanse from perience Alexandria’s natural beauty, with ues along Four Mile Run through Arlington One of the newest additions to the Theodore Roosevelt Island to George such features as Clermont Natural Park, County. The Trail allows Alexandria cyclists region’s bike trail network, the Woodrow Washington’s historic country estate. The Brookvalley Park, the Jerome Buddy Ford access to the 45-mile Washington and Old Wilson Bridge Trail spans the Potomac River, trail allows cyclists a safe and scenic route Nature Center, and Dora Kelly Nature Park. Dominion Trail that extends from Arling- linking Alexandria’s Mount Vernon Trail through Old Town and along the Alexan- The City of Alexandria is currently conduct- ton through Vienna, Herndon, Leesburg, with the Potomac Heritage Trail in the dria waterfront, with views of the Kennedy ing a $750,000 project to construct a pe- and Purcellville. Potomac Waterfront Community. “I used Center, Lincoln Memorial, and Gravelly destrian and bicycle crossing of the stream to have to ride 13 miles out of my way, all Point Park. “Along the trail, you really get that would link the Holmes Run Trail with 6 Route 1 Path the way into the District, just to reach the a sense of the beauty, both natural and man- bike trails in Fairfax County. Unveiled this year is a new expanse of trail Mount Vernon Trail,” said avid cyclist Jo- made, of the Washington Area,” said David stretching from the Huntington Metrorail seph Robinson of Fort Washington. “Now I Struhs, a Memphis, TN, native who comes 4 Commonwealth Path Station to the Washington Street Embank- can go from my home in Maryland to the to D.C. often and considers the trail one of The Commonwealth Path is a 1.5-mile on- ment of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, where bike trails in Alexandria in under 20 min- the region’s highlights. street pathway that begins at Common- the trail connects with the Mount Vernon utes.” Along the trail are three “bump-out” wealth Avenue’s intersection with King Trail and the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail. balconies where pedestrians and bicyclists 3 Holmes Run and Cameron Run Street in Old Town and extends to Four Mile The path provides pedestrians and cyclists can take in the views of Old Town, National Bike Trails Run. “Since Commonwealth is such a wide from Old Town safe and easy access to the Harbor, the District of Columbia and, of The Cameron Run Bike trail begins at the avenue,” said Jerry King, president of Bike- Huntington Metro Station. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ July 23-29, 2009 ❖ 19 703-917-6464 Zone 3: • Alexandria Employment Zone 3 Ad Deadline: Classified • Mount Vernon Tuesday 4 p.m.

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Fax cover letter including buildings, sidewalks, parking, access roads, and necessary doctor AAHA-certified animal hospital. COMPANIONS & utilities to accommodate the personnel and functions of unit head- quarters, two companies of Warriors in Transition and a Soldier and Comp pay, flex hours. pd trng and friendly CNA’s NEEDED and resume to (703) 563-9305. Family Assistance Center (SFAC) that would assist both soldiers staff. Please call 703-451-1995 or Fax housed at the Warrior in Transition Unit Complex and additional re- Enable seniors to live independently in their own covering soldiers residing off post. Approximate sizes of the new fa- resume to 703-451-9597 homes with our non-medical companionship and home cilities include 194,400 square feet (SF) for the barracks, 15,000 SF care services. Rewarding P/T days, evenings, weekends, for the SFAC, 31,000 SF for the administrative and operations facili- ty, and 412 new parking spaces. The new facilities would accommo- live-ins, medical benefits offered. date the use by 412 warriors, with 36 personnel staffing the SFAC Home Instead Senior Care. and 137 personnel for administration. Call Today: 703-750-6665 The Environmental Assessment (EA) evaluated the proposed action Alternative, which sites the project in an area north of 9th Street, on Internships the former South Post golf course. A No Action (No Build) alterna- tive also considered by the Army would not meet the need to provide adequate new facilities meeting current standards for care of Warriors Administrative Assistant In Transition at Fort Belvoir. Two sites along Gunston Road were considered in earlier phases of the planning process. These alterna- tives were not carried forward in the EA as they were considered un- Available Christ Church, Alexandria seeks AA reasonable alternatives. The Army Material Command site was dis- missed due to limited future growth and does not have adequate to support education and evangelism space without encroachment on sensitive natural resources. The Di- Unusual opportunity to rectorate of Public Works site was dismissed as an alternative due to efforts. Organization, communication its greater distance from hospital and safety concerns for wounded learn many aspects of the and detail skills must be excellent. soldiers crossing a major roadway. Respond in writing to Michelle Cox, 118 Environmental Consequences: The EA identified and evaluated the newspaper business. following potential impacts: N Washington St, Alexandria 22314 or Transportation and Traffic: It is anticipated that the proposed ac- tion would adversely affect two intersections during the a.m. peak Internships available in [email protected]. hour and one intersection during the p.m. peak hour. The proposed action would not adversely affect transit operations in the area or ad- versely affect bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Construction traffic reporting, photography, from the proposed action would average less than 6-percent of the to- tal construction traffic at Fort Belvoir during the period through 2015 research, graphics. and would not be a significant impact Air Quality: Air pollutant emissions from the proposed action would Opportunities for students, not be significant and would be below de minimis levels for general conformity. During construction of the proposed action, the restric- FREE TRAINING AND TUITION tions outlined in the Construction Performance Plan for the Reduc- and for adults considering tion of Air Emissions for Implementation of 2005 Base Realignment Real Estate Classes Now Forming! and Closure Recommendations and Related Army Actions at Fort Join our elite team and receive the best training, technology, Belvoir, Virginia would be implemented to offset cumulative im- change of career. Unpaid. and marketing as well as a full package of Real Estate services. pacts. We are committed to our agents so you can work hard for Natural Resources: The proposed action would not have significant Email internship@connec your clients and produce more business with higher earnings. impacts on renewable natural resources, wetlands, resource protec- Be Your Own Boss Today!! tion areas, topography, or soils. 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The proposed action would have minor impacts to surface water. Plans for stormwater management, stormwater pollution prevention, COLLEGE STUDENTS and sediment and erosion control would mitigate these effects. The proposed action is not located in floodplains and will have no effect.

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General assignment reporter to cover The EA concluded there would be minimal impacts for land use plans, aesthetics, coastal zone management, noise, socioeconomics, Arlington and/or Mount Vernon, and community facilities and services as a result of the proposed ac- writing news, business, feature sto- tion. ries and more. We will consider a Summary of Environmental Impacts: The proposed action would part-time reporter who would write a not generate significant impacts on human health or the environment. set number of stories per week, or Conclusion: On reviewing the EA and other project information, the Installation Commander at Fort Belvoir has concluded that the pro- freelance, paid by the story. Ability to posed action would not have a significant effect on the human envi- ronment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement is not need- provide digital photos to accompany ed. stories also required. Low pay, but Notice of Availability: The public may review the EA at the Direc- fascinating beat and rare opportunity torate of Public Works, Fort Belvoir, Virginia; the John Marshall Public Library; Kingstowne Public Library; Lorton Public Library; to work in journalism. Aspiring Sherwood Regional Library; City of Fairfax Regional Library, Van reporters without published clips can Noy Library; or on the installation web site at apply for a 4-6 week internship (un- http://www.belvoir.army.mil. Interested parties may submit written comments for consideration on paid). Please email cover letter, or before 30 days after publication of newspaper announcements on resume, three clips and a few story 23 July 2009, to Commander, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir, 9430 Jackson Loop, Suite 100, ATTN: Directorate of Public Works, Fort ideas to Mary Kimm, at Belvoir, VA 22060-5116 or e-mail comments to [email protected]. For more information, con- E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] tact Mr. Patrick McLaughlin, Chief of Environmental and Natural Resource Division, at 703-806-4007.

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