Living History on Deathbed Gunston Hall in Turmoil Following in the Wake of Major Changes

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Mount Vernon’s Hometown Newspaper • A Connection Newspaper February 17, 2011 Living History On Deathbed Gunston Hall in turmoil following in the wake of major changes.

By Michael Lee Pope tion director, Denise McHugh — a The Gazette 20-year employee at Gunston Hall whose position was terminated by unston Hall, the his- Reese at the end of January. toric home of George “Recent reductions in the GMason, has been cast commonwealth’s allocation to into a state of disarray Gunston Hall have been painful,” in recent weeks, pitting an em- Reese said in a written statement. battled executive director against “Almost every educational or cul- scores of embittered volunteers. At tural agency in the United States stake is the educational mission of is presently experiencing radical a museum home visited by thou- cuts in their annual budgets.” sands of annual tourists, one of the According to the Virginia De- crown jewels among the remain- partment of Planning and Budget, ing plantation homes of the late state funding for Gunston Hall was 18th century. reduced by $5,000 last summer. On one side of the dispute is Supporters of McHugh say this David Reese, who has been direc- hardly seems like a reason to ter- tor of the museum home on Ma- minate the position of education son Neck since 2003. On the other coordinator, especially when the side are scores of volunteers and mission of Gunston Hall is so heir allies, many of whom are call- closely tied to education. Critics of ing for Reese’s ouster. At the center of the dispute is former educa- See Turmoil, Page 7 Recalling Hamilton Community discusses accused pedophile.

By Gale Curcio has two scars The Gazette across his left wrist from what ohn Hamilton was born 39 police say was a Hamilton Jyears ago. He grew up in suicide attempt the Mount Vernon area, has after he was released on bond last a brother, David, and after his fa- year. ther died, his mother, Rose Other than that, little is known Hamilton, who is the owner of about his early years, even after Wick’s Sport Lettering, Inc., remar- talking to more than 20 people ried. who knew him, including the man He is a white male and weighs who was his most recent room- 285 lbs. Height is 6’3". His hair is mate. brown and his eyes are hazel. He See Hamilton, Page 10

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As Demetrius (Ben Juricic) sleeps, Oberon (Jon Pool) awakens Titania (Kate Reid) material. and Titania discovers Bottom (Anton Ekman). The Mount Vernon Community Time-sensitive

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information visit www.MVCCT.org Postage U.S. PRSRT STD PRSRT www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ February 17-23, 2011 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ February 17-23, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette Editor Steven Mauren News 703-778-9415 or [email protected] Volunteers for USO Program Hit Milestone Two million care packages shipped to troops.

By Michael McMorrow could be measured in pounds and tons, or The Gazette even by total miles traveled. However, the real measure is found in the reaction of

t was everyone’s day off. Yet, in the those receiving them. Photos by early morning, 100-plus volunteers “As I look upon the faces of the Marines Ientered an old Fort Belvoir ware- here, I notice the spirit of every fighting man house. On an ordinary Saturday they is lifted. Marines love free stuff, put sim- expect only a donut, a cup of coffee and ply,” wrote Sgt. G. H., 1st Marine Division. Michael McMorrow three or four hours of boring labor. But to- Another letter began by explaining that a day would not be ordinary. battalion’s supply boxes failed to arrive. The paid staff had a surprise. Everyone was living out of Volunteers were met with deco- their 3-days kit. Care packages rations and a cake so all could arrived and were combined celebrate the USO’s 70th birth- with parcels sent by families.

day. Briefs remarks were of- “(W)e were able to get those /The Gazette fered by Director Jonathon H. things out to the Soldiers the Cannon, Operation USO Care day before Christmas and it Package (OUCP), followed by was a really great Christmas for a lusty rendition of “Happy them. You don’t know how very Birthday.” much they appreciate all you From left: Old hands Henry Georgevich of Alexandria; Joe Baker of Then it was time to work. are doing to care for us Sol- Reston and Tracey Averett of Alexandria explain the ropes to newcomer Lines formed on both sides diers,” Wrote CSM M. J., 10th Karen Haas of Woodbridge. of long tables and bags with Mountain Division. personal comfort items for “With some charities, people troops far away were passed Stephen Ybarra of write a check and walk away. very items that will reach the hand of a ser- hand-to-hand. At the same USO guides volun- They never see the good hap- vice member, somewhere. That makes it Sign Up moment, recipients were on teers to their pen,” said Stephen Ibarra, the very personal.” Individuals and groups may apply to join a Fort work stations. Belvoir “stuffing party.” Patience is required for this duty in Afghanistan and Iraq, logistics specialist responsible Not wishing to limit participation to the popular activity. Write to Jonathon H. Cannon, as well as Korea, Guam, Ger- for shipping. He continued, Metropolitan Washington Area at Fort Director, Operation USO Care Package, 9455 Jack- many, Diego Garcia and even Alaska. “This program is different. The vol- Belvoir, 20 or so “stuffing parties” are held son Loop, Bldg 1415, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060. Endless ocean, frozen tundra, or heat- unteers touch the each year at bases from coast-to-coast. wracked desert, no matter the view in In the eight years of operation, Ibarra es- “My daughter-in-law started stuffing care front of our service men and women, timates that a total of 15-20,000 volun- packages because her children needed com- the care package is “a touch of home.” teers have participated. Their reasons munity service hours at school. One boy is Prepaid calling cards, toiletries, play- vary. in college now, but she kept on coming. ing cards, snacks and reading mate- “I began on a team formed by my em- Lately, she invited me to join. My husband rial are typical inserts. ployer. I’m Navy and the USO was there is buried in Arlington Cemetery so helping While the items are useful, their for me. This is one way to pay back,” ac- those in uniform seems perfectly natural,” real value lies in an unstated mes- cording to Henry Georgevich of Alexandria. said Anna Forlini of Hayfield. “I’ll keep com- sage: Folks across the U. S. remem- He added, “Besides, it’s fun.” ing as long as I ‘m able to do something ber and are grateful for your ser- “Friends told me about the program and useful.” vice and sacrifice. I was attracted because we are a military The volunteers built a couple thousand OUCP began in 2003 and last family on both sides. Right now, my daugh- care packages before noon, and went home. December the number of care ter is thinking about enlisting,” said Karen The good they did would take weeks to sur- packages passed the 2,000,000 mark. They Haas of Woodbridge. face in some distant place.

Pet Therapy’s Role at Mount Vernon Hospital Photos by Paws-itive play promotes rehabilitation. eight to 10 dogs participate. Most of our

dogs and volunteers come twice a month. Louise Krafft

By Sandy Levitz Lunner How is pet therapy used at Mount The Gazette Can you give us a brief Vernon Hospital? history of the pet therapy Our dogs visit only the patients on the

my Dowling, a certified program at Mount Vernon rehabilitation unit. Our patient population /The Gazette Atherapeutic recreation Hospital? consists of Traumatic Brain Injury, Strokes, specialist (CTRS), in her The program started about 20 Spinal Cord Injuries, Multi-trauma injuries, ninth year with Mount Vernon years ago by a recreation thera- MS, amputations, and general debility from Hospital, discusses pet therapy pist who had a strong interest in an illness. At times we may have special at Mount Vernon Hospital. Pre- using dogs to enhance a patient’s requests from other units and, if appropri- viously she worked at Johns hospital experience. Initially the ate, we can bring the dogs to their units. Diane Robertson’s dog Tiggy, an Hopkins University Hospital. program started with one dog The dogs visit patient rooms as well as English Lab, sits with Judith She earned her bachelor of sci- Therapeutic that would come once a week for therapy gyms. Miller as she awaits therapy at ence degree in therapeutic rec- Recreation patient visits. The program Mount Vernon Inova. Behind reation from Radford University Specialist evolved, and over the last sev- Miller is Therapeutic Recreation in 2000. Amy Dowling eral years we have had about See Paws-itiveSee Paws-itive, Play, Page 6 Specialist Amy Dowling. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ February 17-23, 2011 ❖ 3 News Briefs ‘Stuff Bus’ for UCM The public is invited to come out to the Beacon Mall Giant on Saturday, Feb. 19, between to 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m, to help “stuff the bus” full of food to go into United Community Ministries’ food pantry. Fairfax County Neighborhood and Commu- nity Services and the Office of Public Private Partnerships are partnering with MV Transporta- tion, Inc. and local grocery stores (Bloom, Giant, and Shoppers) to collect donations of food to assist the most vulnerable in the community. All donations will go directly to UCM. For more information on the Stuff the Bus program, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ncs or call 703-222-9764, TTY 711. Victim Recovers Items According to Mount Vernon Police, a Fairfax man tracked down his stolen property on Craigslist, met the seller at a local donut shop, and called police to have the suspected arrested on Saturday, Feb. 12. Thieves broke into a Buick sedan in the 13000 block of Pleasant View Lane in western Fairfax County during the nighttime hours of Thursday, The Webelos cheer as the cars descend the track and head to the finish line. Feb. 10 and stole two GPS devices hidden in the vehicle. The victim reported the theft to police and scanned Craigslist in hopes of finding the stolen property. After seeing an item he suspected could be his, the man contacted the seller and arranged a meeting at 2 p.m. Saturday at a donut shop on In the Race Richmond Highway. After recognizing the items were his, he called police and they responded to the scene. oy Scout Pack 1504 held its 2011 Pinewood Derby in the Fellowship Hall A 20-year-old man was charged with receiving at Aldergate Church on Fort Hunt Road. The scouts brought in their and buying stolen goods. Police are continuing the investigation to see whether this incident can be models and presented them to the race crew. The scouts took seats around B linked to others in the area. the track as scout leader John Kieghtley called the races. The scouts will Anyone with information is asked to contact continue on to the Colonial District Derby on March 12 at West Potomac High Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, School. Pack 1504 is chartered by the Waynewood PTA. e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus a message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.

People Notes

SRA International Inc., a provider of technology and strategic consulting services and solutions to government organizations and commercial clients, has awarded the 2010 Chairman’s Award for Honesty Daniel Pasquerella holds up his and Service to Al Bornmann. derby design based on the “Ice Bornmann is a Mount Vernon Cream Sandwich.” resident and a current co-chair of the Mount Vernon Council of Citizens’ Associations.

Need a vocalist for an upcoming event? Deborah Anne Kamara is a soprano Den leader John Keightley looking to save up money for prepares to announce the college, where she hopes to pursue degrees in geology and winners of the design and vocal performance. She has speed categories to the also appeared in Mount Bear Cub Scouts. Vernon High theater produc- tions (The Ghost of Christmas Present in “A Christmas Carol,” Alice Sycamore in “You Can’t Take it With You,” Rapunzel in “Into the Woods” and Gertrude McFuzz in “Seussical: The Musical”). She has performed the National Anthem for military ceremonies in Fort Belvoir, and has performed with her Madrigals Ensemble at other venues. To Nichols and Noble contact her, email [email protected]. Are Engaged Dr. Elizabeth Puscheck, a graduate of Ft. Hunt High School and the daughter of Dr. Herbert Sharon Nichols of Alexandria, announce the engage- C. and Betty L. Puscheck, West Boulevard Drive, Al- ment of her son, Stephen Nichols, to Katelyn Noble, exandria, has been selected as chair of the Wayne State University School of Medicine, Department daughter of Mary Pat and Pat Keener, of New Market, Md. of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Specialist-in- The prospective groom is a 2009 graduate of Longwood Chief of the Detroit Medical Center. Puscheck is a University and is a financial analyst for the U.S. Navy. graduate of the University of Chicago and the The bride-to-be is also a 2009 graduate of Longwood Washington School of Medicine, St Louis. She has authored more than 50 peer review articles and University and is working toward a master’s degree in held numerous nationwide leadership positions in occupational therapy at Towson University. her area of expertise. She is married to Dr. Daniel A June 2, 2012 wedding is planned. Rappolee, formerly of San Francisco, and the mother of three: Eleanor, 15, and twins Benjamen and Thomas, 12. They reside in Grosse Pointe, Katelyn Noble and Stephen Nichols Mich. 4 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ February 17-23, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People Rex Reiley MVHS Junior Named to School Board RE/MAX Allegiance Eugene Coleman, III 703-768-7730 chosen by Council. [email protected] ugene Coleman, III, a junior at Mount Alex./Hollin Hall Village Vernon High School, has been chosen as SUNDAYOPEN $399,900 the 41st student representative to Fairfax NEW 1705 Trenton Drive E Fabulous opportunity to County School Board. LISTING buy a lovely 2-level Hollin The county-wide Student Advisory Council elected Hall rambler at a 1-level him to serve a one-year term on the School Board price – it’s priced to sell beginning July 1. quickly! 3 BR, 1.5 bath, fin- “I am honored to be elected by the Student Advi- ished basement, wood-burn- sory Council. I intend to represent their voice and ing fireplace in living room, and a sunroom that over- their ideals, and speak about their concerns on the looks large, scenic backyard. Spacious eat-in kitchen w/beautiful School Board,” said Coleman. “By doing so I hope to cabinetry. Quiet tree-lined street in fantastic community less than 1 help make a good school system better and more mile to G.W. Pkwy., Potomac & 10 minutes to Old Town. Walk to responsive to the needs of my fellow students.” neighborhood restaurants, Safeway, bakery, etc. Coleman says he is interested in examining the Alexandria City possibility of restarting summer school and address- Colecroft $589,900 ing the issue of fees for high school athletics, Ad- 545 Braddock Road E. vanced Placement (AP) and International Penthouse 701 Stunning 2 bedroom, 2 bath Penthouse Baccalaurete (IB) exams. Eugene Coleman III, with MVHS student (1,599 sq. ft.) w/panoramic views of the city — Gerald A. Fill and friend, Yaphet Elaias. landscape in great location (across the street from Braddock Metro –Blue & Yellow lines). Easy access to Old Town, Crystal City & D.C. Two large bedroom suites w/vaulted ceilings, Duties Profile Country. each w/their own bathroom. Gorgeous living The role of a student representative Junior Class President room has high ceiling, gleaming hdwd floors, on the Fairfax County School Board: EUGENE COLEMAN, III Captain, Marine Corps JROTC cozy fireplace & built–in bookcases. Large Age: 17 Member, Men of Vision and Purpose walk-out balcony off of living room affords ❖ Participates as a non-voting member Parents: Martha and Eugene Coleman, program, formed to create and spectacular views & has two spacious storage closets on either side. 2 covered on the Board. Jr. encourage male leaders, help close garage spaces. Well-appointed complex has private courtyard & exercise room. Walk to restaurants, shops & nightlife. This is city living at its best – it’s a 10! ❖ Provide the members of the Board and Hobbies: Flying private airplanes; he is the achievement gap, and dispel the the public a student’s perspective on a licensed glider pilot stereotype of young African American Alex./Woodland issues before the Board — how a Academic & Extracurricular males. $619,000 pending policy or decision may affect Record: Member: Debate Team, and Founder of students. Grade Point Average: 3.9 the school’s glee club 3232 Woodland Lane ❖ Raises other concerns from students’ Enrolled in the International Member: National Honor Society, and Lovely 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath point of view. Baccalaurete (IB) Curriculum Black Student Achievement Council home on a spectacular .48 Favorite Sport: All sports; currently Volunteer: Gum Springs Youth Athletic wooded lot in prestigious participating in Lacrosse and Cross Association Woodland Park. Stunning sunroom addition in 2006. Cherry cabinets & Corian counters in large remodeled kitchen and updated baths, Jupiter Appointed to Library Board freshly painted interior and newer energy-efficient replacement windows. Spacious double carport with ample storage. Community boat ramp for water access. 5 mins to Ft. Belvoir, 15 to Metro & Old Town, ay Jupiter has been appointed by Supervi Profile 25 to Natl Airport & 30/35 to Pentagon/D.C. Jsor Gerald Hyland to the Fairfax County Alex./Riverside Public Library Board of Trustees. JAY JUPITER Estates $499,900 “I was interested in being associated with such Education: BBA City College of New York; MBA Cornell 8405 Cherry Valley Lane a fine organization and hope to help assure that University; Juris Doctor Catholic University Lovely 4 BR, 2.5 BA brick the library system would enjoy favorable oversight Employment: Currently attorney in private practice; split w/garage & spectacular sun room addition which and community support,” said Jupiter, a resident formerly worked for various federal financial regulatory agencies such as the Federal Deposit Insurance overlooks a lg, landscaped of the Mount Vernon area for 40 years. Corporation (FDIC); retired as a colonel in the U.S. yard backing to a private, “The library system is facing significant chal- Army Reserve wooded sanctuary. Furnace lenges in coping with evolving technology and Local Volunteer: PTA, Woodlawn Elementary School; & A/C replaced in 2001 & PTA, Mt. Vernon High School; Potomac Appalachian newer energy efficient win- budget constraints. I hope to provide some Trail Club; Boy Scout Troops dows thru-out. Kit appli- thoughtful support and perhaps new ideas to help Family: Married to Francine Jupiter; Adult children: ances & countertops replaced in the 2000’s. Good paint, beautiful the system cope with these challenges. David, Karen. hdwd floors accent a meticulously maintained home. 5 mins to Ft. Belvoir, commute to Alex, Ntl Airport, Pentagon/D.C. via G.W. “One area that I intend to focus on is the inter- Pkwy. This is a GEM! action between the library system, the Branch areas where mutual support of community orga- Alex./Wessynton Friend’s organization, and the Fairfax County Li- nizations with the library system can enhance ser- $599,900 brary Foundation. I also hope to propose other vices.” — Gerald A. Fill 3020 Cunningham Drive Priced Below Market for a Quick Sale! Lg 5 BR/2.5 BA Colonial w/2-car garage & Crime full unfinished bsmt in Mount Vernon’s premiere contemporary subdivision Activities reported by the Vienna police BURGLARY between 2-3 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 7. of Wessynton. This home is department through Feb. 11. A home in the 2200 block of Nothing appeared to be missing. priced to allow some updat- Windsor Road was burglarized ing. Lg covered screened BURGLARY on Sunday, Feb. 6 between 3-7 a.m. LARCENIES porch off the family rm allows you to enjoy your beautiful private An investigation determined someone bkyd. Wessynton offers a pool, tennis court,& boat launch that 4300 block of Agnew Ave. Computer A home in the 7700 block of Eagle entered through an open garage door allows a quick access to Potomac River – 5 mins. to Ft. Belvoir, 15 stolen from business. Ave. was burglarized around 9 and stole loose change from a to Old Town, Alex. p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 3. An vehicle. 4300 block of Agnew Ave. GPS and investigation determined the suspect cash stolen from vehicle. forced entry through a door and stole 3700 block of Austin Ave. Jewelry For more information: a television and video game system. BURGLARY stolen from residence. www.RexReiley.com Police are investigating and a petition A home in the 5900 block of North 1400 block of Belle View Blvd. Cell for burglary is pending. Kings Highway was burglarized phone stolen from business. Each Office Independently Owned and Operated www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ February 17-23, 2011 ❖ 5 People Courtesy Photos

This U.S. Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless dive bomber from the USS Hornet shown attacking the burning June 1942: The air crewmen seen Japanese cruiser Mikuma for the on the USS Hornet CV-8 just before April 30, 1942: USS PT-28 and USS third time on June 6, 1942 is the Battle of Midway (Ray June 4, 1942, 09:00 hours: Aircraft PT-29 escort the USS Hornet CV-8 similar to one that Ray Johnston Johnston is pictured far left on top on the USS Hornet CV-8 prepare to out of Pearl Harbor to head for the served on as a rear gunner. row). take off for the Battle of Midway. Coral Sea. Ray Johnston Remembers the Battle of Midway Photo by Gale Curcio/The Gazette emy knows where you are.” fice that wrote aircraft maintenance manu- One of the few When it was time for battle, all the planes als then moved to the Navy Headquarters crewmen still alive. went off at the same time in a tight forma- in Washington D.C. in acquisition project tion and flew together. The dive bombers management working on the procurement were the second in rotation to fly, with the of the E-2A and E-C-2A aircraft. By Gale Curcio small one-person fighter planes going out Originally from Farmville, Va., Johnston The Gazette first, and the three-person torpedo planes lived in Wellington for a long time, until he going out last. moved to Montebello in 2005. He still ther than walking his dog, The battle raged for three days and when comes to tend former neighbor Katherine Zoe, visiting with friends and it was over, they were ordered to go to Sick Ward’s garden. Ofamily, and doing some gar- Bay. They were pleasantly surprised when Some of the memories are not so pleas- dening for a former neighbor, Ray Johnston, living at Montebello, they all received a shot of whiskey. ant for Johnston. All of the fighter planes Ray Johnston likes to relax. At the age of recalls the Battle of Midway. Johnston’s pilot was shot and his helmet were destroyed during the Battle of Mid- 93, he figures that he has earned this time. split in half, but he was not injured. An- way and the crew was killed. Johnston re- When he was 24, he was drafted. His Operation, and headed back to Pearl Har- other close call came when they came in calls one of the dive bombers returning from brother told him not to go into the Army, so bor. for a landing and their plane missed being a mission and didn’t realize that the guns he joined the Navy and became Earnest R. Shortly thereafter, the commander told caught by the cables that catch the landing were charged — they went off and the crew Johnston, ARM3c. Once his platoon finished the flight crew that there would be a “ma- gear to stop the plane. To avoid crashing was killed. boot camp, they were assigned to the Mess jor sea battle.” into the fighter planes parked in front of After the battle, he and other crew were Hall in Norfolk. When asked if Johnston was nervous them the pilot pushed the throttle forward in the Officer’s Ready Room. They were told Shortly after that, they became part of the about the impending battle, he said, “I was taking off again and turning out over the to vacate the room — just in time to avoid Scouting Squadron Eight (VS-8) and as ready as I’d ever be.” side of the ship. They crashed into the wa- being hit by two or three Japanese planes shipped out towards the West Coast on the They shipped out and for a few days prior ter, ejected and were rescued; the plane that flew into the ship exploding on impact. USS Hornet CV-8. Johnston was a rear gun- to the battle, Johnston and Tappan were sank. The hangar deck was listing and all of the ner on a two-man plane with ENS Benjamin among the many planes sent out for sur- Johnston left the Navy after six years, but crew were moved to the Lexington while Tappan, Jr. as the pilot. veillance flights. returned to service after 20 months. He the Hornet was towed back into port. Johnston recalls passing through the “Two planes were sent at a time to look served for the remainder of 20 years and “I was very fortunate,” he said. Panama Canal in February 1942, docking for enemies,” said Johnson. “We flew a retired as ‘Chief’ E-7. He then joined the at Pearl Harbor and then heading towards couple hundred miles and came back after ranks of the Naval Civil Service employees Gale Curcio is an independent writer and the Coral Sea. They missed the Coral Sea four hours. When you’re out there, the en- spending three years at Pax River in the of- public relations consultant in Mount Vernon.

ing physical pain, reducing anxiety and Paws-itive Play Promotes Rehabilitation reducing boredom. Pet therapy lifts spirits, increases at- From Page 3 had patients practice walking the dog on a They have a gentle disposition and love to tention span, increases environmental leash to challenge balance. interact with all people. They have a toler- awareness, offers stress relief and low- How does pet therapy work? A recreation therapist facilitates the in- ance for those who may have difficulty us- ers blood pressure. It also provides men- Our program is two fold. We do gen- teractions by escorting the dogs and their ing their arms, can tolerate loud noises, and tal stimulation, motivates participation eral visits where the patients enjoy pet- volunteer owners. All therapists including hospital equipment. in therapies, promotes social interaction, ting and learning about the dogs for their those in occupational therapy, physical Our dogs have to be certified by Therapy physical movement, and cognitive aware- enjoyment. therapy, speech therapy, and psychology Dog International (TDI) or Canine Good ness. We also use the dogs to facilitate thera- find the dogs beneficial and will facilitate Citizen. After a dog has been certified we Animals are non-threatening and non- peutic goals. We may have a patient with therapeutic interactions as well. conduct an interview to make sure the dog judgmental, so our patients receive un- a weak upper extremity use that arm to is fit for our setting and patient population. conditional love from them despite their pet the dog. Also, patients with visual Do the pets ever work with family Volunteers usually contact us through word new disability. deficits are instructed to find the dog in members? of mouth in the community. Also, patients who miss their pets at their environment. A patient with com- Family members are active in the rehab home take comfort in visiting with our munication deficits may practice speech program. Family members are free to inter- What are the benefits of pet dogs. by giving the dog a command. A patient act with the dogs and it brings a welcome therapy to the patient? Have there with cognitive deficits may practice at- distraction. been any studies that support the For more information about therapy tending to the dog and remembering the use of pet therapy? dogs visit: dog’s name. Some low level brain injured How does a dog become a therapy There are numerous articles and research http://www.tdi-dog.org/ patients who have not responded to any dog? that support the benefits of pet therapy. Our http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/ stimuli will respond to a dog. We have I think some dogs are born therapy dogs. program benefits our patients by diminish- index.cfm

6 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ February 17-23, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News HONESTY INTEGRITY GET READY FOR SPRING Historic interpret- ADDITIONS REPAIRS MILLWORK ers say they will not • • return to Gunston ✔ LICENSED ✔ INSURED Hall until director David Reese has been replaced. RICK SHAW CONSTRUCTION, LLC

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From Page 1 ing 16-year-old Ann Eilbeck of Charles County, Md. If you do not get The Mount Vernon The Georgian mansion includes a mix of rococco, Gazette delivered to your home… Reese say he has long worn out his welcome and chinoiserie and Gothic styles, making it one of the that Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell should appoint most opulent examples of plantation life still in ex- IRST LASS AILED a new director as soon as possible. istence. Mason lived here while serving as a delegate F C M “An awful lot of people think he’s just not the right from Virginia to the Constitutional Convention, which SUBSCRIPTIONS are now available person for the job,” said former Del. James Dillard he left without signing because it lacked protection for the first time with timely postal carrier (R-41). “He has systematically thwarted the educa- for individual liberties. delivery: $30 for six months. Help us meet the costs tional effort at Gunston Hall, and he needs to go.” In 1932, Louis Hertle donated Gunston Hall to the of providing first-rate community journalism on Commonwealth of Virginia with the understanding newsprint to your household. ASIDE FROM TERMINATING the position of edu- that the property would be administered by a Board cation director and reducing the number of hours of Regents chosen by the National Society of the Call 703-778-9426 (or -9427) or e-mail for the educational mission of Gunston hall, other Colonial Dames of America. Hertle continued to live [email protected] recent changes have raised concerns. Some special on the property until his death in 1949, at which event programs and public-relations initiatives have time the property formally changed hands. A new been reduced, curtailing efforts to broaden appre- museum honoring Mason was opened to the public ciation for Mason. And several enrichment programs on April 25, 1952. Since that time, the property has have been eliminated, including a teachers’ institute, added a visitors center and a new building to house a weeklong summer camp and a popular colonial a growing collection. farm animal program. But recent years have seen a number of cuts. A “I just don’t see how he’s going to carry out the decade ago, the museum received $656,000 in state mission of Gunston Hall by cutting back on educa- money. Now, that’s dwindled down to $489,000. tion,” said Kiki Coderre, a former volunteer at the Meanwhile, money from private donations has been museum. “How can you continue a robust program increasing to meet some of that demand, increasing that used to fill 60 hours a week if you cut that down from $210,000 a decade ago to $264,000 in the cur- to 40 hours a week?” rent fiscal year. Nevertheless, officials at Gunston Hall One of the groups most outraged by Reese’s deci- say the termination of McHugh and the elimination sions is the costumed interpreters who portray his- of her position was a necessary step. toric characters at Gunston Hall, “I know people are upset about a group known as the this,” said Susan Blankenship, a Gunstonians. McHugh was popu- “It breaks my heart. spokeswoman for the museum. lar among the costumed interpret- “But this was a budget decision.” ers, and Reese’s decision to sud- But sometimes in denly terminate her position was FOR NOW, volunteers and ad- viewed with suspicion. Living his- life you have to take ministrators are at an impasse. tory volunteers say tensions first a stand when things Reese says McHugh is gone, and began when Reese euthanized a the Gunstonians have vowed not stray cat known as “Bobo,” and aren’t right, and to return to the museum until that things only got worse when Reese is gone. That leaves a dancing was forbidden at special what’s happening Gunston Hall without a George events to protect items in the Mason. And it leaves the house. now at Gunston Hall Gunstonians without a Gunston “I can’t see how a serious edu- Hall. cation program can be maintained just isn’t right.” “It breaks my heart,” said Janis at Gunston Hall in the current en- — Janis Harless, a Harless, who has portrayed Nancy vironment,” said Ted Borek, a liv- Gunstonian since 2006 Mason since 2006. “But some- ing history volunteer who per- times in life you have to take a formed in costume at Gunston stand when things aren’t right, Hall. “And without active programs that attract, en- and what’s happening now at Gunston Hall just isn’t lighten and entertain, the public won’t come, and right.” Gunston Hall risks becoming a magnificent irrel- The way Reese sees it, living history was never re- evancy.” ally central to the mission of Gunston Hall anyway. “Although living history performances are a com- THE HISTORY of Gunston Hall dates back to the ponent of some programs,” he explained in a writ- 1759, when a 34-year-old George Mason completed ten statement, “Gunston Hall is not a living history construction of a new plantation home after marry- museum.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ February 17-23, 2011 ❖ 7 Opinion

www.MountVernonGazette.com Important Step for Autism Newspaper of Mount Vernon An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered need because they live with an aging caregiver, to homes and businesses. Governor should sign bill that would require 1606 King Street are at risk of abuse or neglect, or are aging out Alexandria, Virginia 22314 limited insurance coverage for needed therapy. of foster care. See www.arcofva.org. NEWS DEPARTMENT: To discuss ideas and concerns, Call: 703--778-9410 hanks to Delegates Tim Hugo and For example, in Fairfax County Public e-mail: [email protected] Tom Rust, along with state Sen. Schools, one in 83 students has been diagnosed Cheap and Effective Janet Howell and a majority of with some form of autism, an 846 percent in- Steven Mauren T Traffic Fix: Telework Editor, 703-778-9415 members of the Virginia crease since 1997. Last year, the [email protected] General Assembly, for passing a bill Editorials county’s human services department While National Telework Week officially began Monday, Feb. 14, last month’s commut- Michael Lee Pope that would require some insurance announced that local government’s fis- Reporter, 703-615-0960 companies to provide limited but criti- cal health would be greatly impacted ing-home debacle probably did more to push [email protected] individuals, governments and companies to cally important coverage for therapy for chil- by providing services to the rapidly growing Steve Hibbard dren with autism. percentage of young adults with autism diag- contemplate real teleworking measures than Associate Editor, 703-778-9412 [email protected] Now, Gov. Bob McDonnell should sign the noses. any other advocacy. bill into law. 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But it only [email protected] do something, we risk leaving these kids in the intellectual disabilities and more options to live takes one hiccup (a man threatening to jump of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge or an inch of ADVERTISING: darkness.” in the community, it’s important to remember To place an advertisement, call the ad Behavior therapy at an early age can make that it’s not just a question of moving some badly timed snow) to bring the region to a department between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. the difference between a child who speaks and current residents out of training centers. standstill and worse. interacts and a child who is non-verbal. But Families across Northern Virginia and the Telecommuting can also be good for the en- Display ads 703-778-9410 vironment, good for employee morale, good Classified ads 703-778-9411 the therapy, often not covered at all by insur- state are stretching budgets, going into debt Employment ads 703-778-9413 ance, can cost $20,000 a year or more per child. and hanging on by their fingernails as they care for families, good for productivity. And anything that decreases the chances of a 10-hour Julie Ferrill Consider the heartbreak of one family who for family members with intellectual disabili- Display Advertising, 703-778-9446 was able to afford therapy for one of their chil- ties who should have “waivers” providing for commute or being stranded overnight on the [email protected] George Washington Parkway is a step in the dren with autism. Unfortunately, the family has services in the community. Helen Walutes two children with autism. Right now, more than 6,400 Virginians with right direction. Display Advertising, 703-224-3028 [email protected] As they become adults, children with autism intellectual and related developmental disabili- The technology exists to make this work. will cost Virginia more if they don’t receive ties are on waiting lists for community-based Andrea Smith - Mary Kimm, Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 early intervention services. services, according to the Arc of Virginia. [email protected] [email protected] And this is a growing problem. Nearly 3,000 of these individuals are in urgent Barbara Parkinson Employment Advertising 703-778-9413 House Budget Fails Schools, Transportation [email protected] Publisher By Scott Surovell sible policy-making is not sustainable. scholarships. I will not vote to fund wineries Jerry Vernon State Delegate (D-44) The House amendments also use and private schools while we cut our public Editor & Publisher $150 million of General Fund money schools. Mary Kimm he Budget took center stage to transportation to fund a “Transpor- The House budget amendments also allowed Editor in Chief this week in Richmond. Vir- tation Infrastructure Bank” designed localities to use Pre-School Initiative monies Steven Mauren T Photography: ginia budgets in two-year to float more bonds, i.e., to borrow. to fund full-day kindergarten, basically taking Louise Krafft cycles. We passed the “big” budget Transportation in Virginia has been money from poor families to fund full-day kin- Art/Design: Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, last year. This year, the legislature historically funded with cash, not dergarten in more affluent areas instead of sim- John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, tweaks it to address changes in rev- borrowing, and with gas taxes, 30 ply funding education directly. The House bud- John Smith Production Manager: enue or policy. Under our system, the percent of which are paid by people get also prohibits stem cell research which will Jean Card Governor proposes his amendments first, then who don’t live in Virginia. impede progress in curing diseases and limit the House and Senate pass competing mea- Virginia’s General Fund money pays for opportunities for research and development CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 Circulation Manager: sures which are then worked out in a confer- schools, colleges and public safety. Most Gen- and job growth in Virginia. Ann Oliver ence committee and passed at end session. I eral Fund money we send to Richmond does Finally, since the General Assembly failed to voted no to the House amendments this week not come back because Northern Virginians fully fund state employee (including teachers) CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, L.L.C. because of several serious flaws. make more money and the state only funds 19 pension obligations over the last decade, Vir- Peter Labovitz First, the House reduced percent of our school budget. Dipping into ginia has a $17 billion unfunded pension li- President/CEO Richmond education spending by $92 General Fund money instead of the Transpor- ability. This is about one-half of a year’s worth Mary Kimm million over what the Gover- tation Trust Fund for roads not only compro- of spending. The Governor proposed to stop Publisher/Chief Operating Officer Report 703-778-9433 nor proposed — a $6 million mises schools, colleges, and public safety, but the damage by undoing a 1983 agreement [email protected] cut for Fairfax County. The it means that Northern Virginia taxpayers where state employees agreed to forego a raise Jerry Vernon House also voted to mandate stricter physical would pay for even more for downstate roads and restructure the state pension plan to re- Publisher/Executive Vice President education requirements — an $18 million than already — in this state, services that ev- quire employees to contribute five percent to- [email protected] mandate — but provided no additional fund- eryone in Virginia should support. I stood up ward their pensions and to give them a three Wesley DeBrosse ing. The state mandated standards of learning and spoke out against this on the House Floor percent raise. The House and Senate Budgets Controller (SOL) testing be taken online this year — an and will continue to do so because it is not basically rejected this proposal although in Debbie Funk $8 million unfunded mandate. If the state fair. different ways. Either way, this is a ticking time National Sales, 703-778-9444 [email protected] keeps mandating without funding, then Fairfax The House also passed a $2 million winery bomb that will ultimately affect our bond rat- County will have to choose between higher real tax credit and a $25 million tax credit for cor- ing. We need to start funding these obligations Jeanne Theismann Special Assistant to the Publisher estate taxes or deferring the complete imple- porations funding private school scholarships. now instead of continually pushing them off 703-778-9436 menting full-day kindergarten. I voted against A tax credit means lost revenue and this one is on to our kids. [email protected] $34 million of unfunded mandates for Fairfax like asking every four-person Virginia family A Connection Newspaper County Public Schools. This kind of irrespon- to write a $12 check to fund private school See State Budget, Page 9

8 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ February 17-23, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion State Budget Skips Route 1 From Page 8 the drums now for the widening of U.S. 1 and extension of the Yellow Line. Look for Finally, last week, the Virginia Chamber me standing on a box on a street corner in of Commerce announced their Top 50 Richmond with a megaphone. Transportation Projects in Virginia. U.S. 1 Good government requires your involve- and a Yellow Line extension were not on ment so please be in touch or come visit in the list. These projects will never happen Richmond so I can best represent you in the without the support of the broader business General Assembly. As always, you can find community or statewide leadership. I hope more information regarding my bills or my the Governor and his team can help the agenda on my blog – The Dixie Pig downstate business community better un- (scottsurovell.blogspot.com). It is an honor derstand our needs. We must start beating to serve as your state delegate.

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From Page 1 ing home didn’t mean they were kidnapped. “He never had that [distractions]. He was “He kept to himself,” said Don Essex, who We relied on other parents and coaches to a nice-looking kid, but had no girlfriends,” shared a townhouse with him for eight drive our kids from time to time — we all said McIntosh. “Looking back, he was just years. “He went his way and I went mine. helped each other out. Despite being para- watching the boys who were age 8 through He had friends over very rarely.” noid about children’s safety I knew in my 12.” Essex was out of town when Hamilton heart that nothing bad could really happen McIntosh was responsible for purchasing was arrested in May 2009, and when asked to any of the kids we knew; bad things hap- all the shirts for the league, and while if he had any idea what was going on, said, pened in other places to other people. Hamilton technically worked for Wick’s “God no, I wouldn’t have lived with him if I “One of the coaches, one of the people Sports Lettering, McIntosh always dealt had known.” always at the local field or gym to help, was with Rose Hamilton. Essex said that other than having an en- John Hamilton. He knew everyone, and “We had 800-900 shirts and I had to make tire team over for pizza occasionally, everyone knew him. He was larger than life sure that it was right,” said McIntosh. Hamilton was never alone with a boy, and not only because he stood 6 feet 3 inches Mike Lewan was the equipment manager Essex was as surprised as most people when tall, but because of his personality. Parents for the baseball league for eight years and Hamilton was arrested. felt good about this young man taking such he initially did his ordering with Hamilton. Hamilton was charged with six felonies an interest and being such a big help. Who He found that Hamilton wasn’t very reli- involving sexual crimes against children. else wanted to mow the fields and clean up able when it came to delivering orders. Following his arrest, Hamilton was initially after games? John’s positive attitude and “People want their stuff when they want held without bond. However, he was later engaging smile made everyone that knew their stuff,” said Lewan. “John would say released from jail on $32,000 bond. him feel good and safe. that it was coming, but he didn’t deliver.” On Aug. 17, 2009, the grand jury indicted “My kids played travel sports as they got When Lewan started working with other him on all six counts, and he was slated to older, and we didn’t see John Hamilton that vendors, Hamilton asked for a second enter his pleas on Oct. 7, 2009, in Circuit often, but he was still a presence: his pic- chance, but even with that, Hamilton still Court at 10 a.m. However, when he failed ture in a team photo at the local gas sta- couldn’t deliver. to appear, Judge Randy Bellows issued a tion, in the aisles of a local grocery store or “He was a likeable guy, but unusual and bench warrant for his arrest and nationwide behind the counter at Wick’s Sports Letter- odd,” said Lewan. “Some people didn’t like extradition was approved. John Hamilton as an umpire in his ing. My kids were huge fans of European him. He wasn’t much more than a kid and Hamilton avoided capture until Aug. 25, younger days. soccer, and at Wick’s they would add the a little immature. He was a good coach, but 2010 when he was finally arrested by the name of the player and his number to a jer- a poor sport and questioned calls and took Polish Border Guard as he tried crossing into Nolan, who worked for America’s Most sey, just like the professionals. John was advantage of the rules occasionally. the Czech Republic. Fairfax County police, Wanted (AMW) at the time, was upset when always helpful and friendly. I didn’t think “I can’t say that I suspected anything and the U.S. Marshals Service and the U.S. De- he didn’t show up for his court date. In No- twice when he would ask, “Mrs. Nolan, how never saw anything that concerned me, but partment of Justice then began the process vember 2009, she contacted the Fairfax are your boys?” in retrospect, why would a young man dedi- of having Hamilton extradited back to the County Police Department about the possi- “Thinking back, I was one of the thou- cate so much time to working with kids? U.S. where he was denied bond and is be- bility of doing a segment about Hamilton sands that thought they knew John but Had we known, we would have done some- hind bars. Hamilton is scheduled to begin on AMW to help find him. never gave thought to what he did on his thing.” a jury trial, March 29, in Circuit Court. “They called me back within an hour and own time. It didn’t matter — we trusted Herb Lea ordered merchandise from we had airtime within three weeks,” she him. Hamilton for his landscaping business. He FROM 1989-90, Hamilton became in- said. “In May 2009, I was shocked when I heard also knew Hamilton from coaching and volved in basketball, spring (Little League) The first airing about Hamilton on AMW on the news that John Hamilton had been umpiring alongside him. baseball, and Fall ball baseball. As a bas- was a mere eight and a half seconds, but arrested, accused of sexually abusing young “I spent a lot of time with John and was ketball ref, he refereed girls basketball as even that brought in tips to the FCPD boys. John had put on a lot of weight since absolutely floored when I heard the news,” well. He served as a building director, run- Hotline. The next airing was a month later, last time I saw him, but there he was in a said Lea. “I never would have guessed it.” ning the gyms for basketball games and deal when Hamilton was featured on the Fifteen mug shot. The news rocked all of us in the Lea’s son played baseball and knew the with the community, the parents, the Seconds of Shame. The most extensive seg- Mt. Vernon area to its core. Could it be true? boy who initially approached the police. Lea schools, the players, and the refs. ment was aired in February 2010. Could it be the same John Hamilton that said that he did think it odd that a single Hamilton was also a groundskeeper for This final airing was a full re-enactment was so familiar to everyone who had chil- man would commit the amount of time he baseball, mowing and grooming the fields with victims and parents (with identities dren that grew up in local youth sports? did with the boys. for at least a year before he was listed as concealed) talking about their experiences. How could this happen in our small, close- Lea heard the stories about Hamilton tak- head groundskeeper in 1995. “We couldn’t have done it without the knit community? ing the boys camping, but said, “I never saw In addition to the above, Hamilton man- help of FCPD and Detective Jeremy Hinson,” “As the summer months passed, daily lives a situation when my son could have been aged or assistant coached several end of said Nolan. moved on as everyone waited for the crimi- approached.” season all star teams in baseball. As an Nolan shared her thoughts about the in- nal justice system to work and bring him to “He was using it for other reasons — that’s umpire, he umpired the District IX Virginia cident on AMW’s website. “Just a few miles trial that would prove his innocence or guilt. the tragedy of it,” said Lea. “It’s anger that Little League playoff games, including Dis- from Washington, D.C., but far away from The story disappeared in the headlines un- everybody feels.” trict finals. He umpired at least one Virginia the problems and crime of big city life, we til October when the Mt. Vernon area was Little League playoff game in the State Tour- raised our three children. We felt safe in rocked again when the news reported that AS QUICKLY as Hamilton appeared on the nament. that not only did we know our children’s John Hamilton had failed to appear in court scene, after 10 years, it seems that he dis- Cheri Nolan and her husband, David, friends, but also their parents. They were to enter his plea of guilty. How could this appeared as quickly. His participation in knew Hamilton because their two sons our neighbors and our friends. Coaches be? FHYAA seems to end in 2000. He went to played basketball with the Fort Hunt Youth were also a part of our lives because they “I knew immediately I had to help bring work for Bishop Ireton High School where Athletic Association (FHYAA) and David too cared about our kids. They volunteered him to justice. Why would an innocent man he was dismissed and then to West Potomac coached for several years. Hamilton worked their time, and we cheered on our kids from run? This will be a riveting story for AMW High School, where he was also dismissed. as the building director during basketball the sidelines. As the seasons changed so did viewers, but one that is deeply personal for Bishop Ireton principal Tim Hamer, said, season. He was responsible for opening and the sports, but the constant was the coaches me, an AMW producer.” “Our records indicate that John Hamilton closing the building before and after games. that came back year after year. Life was was an assistant baseball coach at Bishop “We saw him every week, and he always good; crime didn’t touch the parents and AS COMMISSIONER of the basketball Ireton High School during the 1999 season. said, ‘Hi Mrs. Nolan, how are you?’ He was children in this part of Fairfax County. Noth- league at the time, John McIntosh hired We have no further information about his always jovial, friendly, outgoing and articu- ing bad ever happened here — so we Hamilton as the building director. tenure.” late. We never thought about what he did thought. He did that job for four or five years, and William Simmons, athletic director at after he left the gym. In hindsight, all the “Because of my affiliation with America’s McIntosh was surprised, because unlike Bishop Ireton, said, “Last year, a former BI red flags were there — he was always tell- Most Wanted, my kids thought I was the other people who had the job and didn’t assistant baseball coach from the 1999 sea- ing you how great your kids were and he most paranoid mother in the world: Just pay attention while they were working, son, John Hamilton, was arrested. At that was always there.” because they were five minutes late com- Hamilton was not distracted by friends. See Hamilton, Page 19

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By Jeanne Theismann said Debbie Shuey of Archerfish, a CES ex- The Gazette hibitor for the last three years. “We’ve had far more people stopping by this year than etting a lot of attention at this the last two.” year’s Consumer Electronics Homeowners can use Archerfish to view GShow were several Northern live video via computer, smart phone or tab- Virginia companies who were let devices, as Shuey demonstrated by moni- among the more than 2,700 exhibitors dis- toring the cameras at Reston Skate Quest playing some of the world’s most cutting cameras from the show floor in Las Vegas. edge home technology trends. Debuting at CES this year was the Archer- This year was all about the “apps” as more fish Solo Flood Light Adapter, which allows than 150,000 people from around the world the camera to be installed by screwing it descended on the Las Vegas Convention into an existing flood light socket. Center last month for the 2011 Consumer “We’re continuously developing products Electronics Show. to help consumers keep an eye on the places Homeowners can have more control over that matter to them,” said Cernium presi- their homes using many newly developed dent Craig Chambers. smartphone applications, getting real time www.myarcherfish.com information from home security systems even when not at home, controlling room Skip West, founder of Fairfax Station-based MAXSA Innovations, displays temperatures, raising and lowering window his latest home technology solutions at the Consumer Electronics Show shades or even starting dinner or the laun- Tablet Times Two, in Las Vegas last month. West teaches the course “From Geek to dry from anywhere with an internet con- Entourage Gazillionaire” at George Mason University. nection. McLean-based Entourage Systems used Both the Entourage and Pocket Edge are they are. this year’s CES to launch the Pocket Edge, dual screen e-reader, Android-based tablet “We hired 11 people, all between the ages Surveillance Systems, a portable version of its bestselling Entou- computer, notepad and audio/video re- of 21 and 35,” said Carl Guerreri, president Archerfish rage Edge. corder and player. Connected to the of parent company Electronic Warfare As- “We just launched last year and are do- internet, it can manage any connected home sociates, a government defense contractor. For homeowners looking for a home sur- ing very well, especially internationally,” security system or smart appliances. Prices “I told them to wander the world for a year veillance system, Reston’s Cernium Corpo- said Entourage vice president Doug start at $349. to come up with an idea that best utilized ration has developed the Archerfish Solo, Atkinson. “As a consumer device, we are just www.entourageedge.com our technology.” an IP-based wireless camera that emails getting started and are excited to be here.” The result is the Simplicikey lock, a re- video clip to your smart phone or computer The mission is to provide an all-inclusive mote control electronic deadbolt. whenever it senses unusual activity. personal technology device that combines MAXSA, Going Green “We wanted to make something worthy “There’s been a lot of interest in the Solo,” the functions of several products into one Skip West is no stranger to the crowds of of a front door,” said D’Vell Garrison, vice solution. the Consumer Electronics Show. president of sales and marketing. “The lock “This is my eighth year here and it just is all metal with a carbon core center keeps getting better,” said West, founder deadbolt, concealed light-up keypad and re- and president of the Fairfax Station-based mote key fob that works from up to 50 feet MAXSA Innovations. “I love inventing new away. … It’s great seeing all the first adapt- products and this is the place to introduce ers’ eyes light up when they see the lock.” them to consumers.” West debuted a dozen “I started early this morning and haven’t new items at this year’s show, most focus- stopped talking since,” said Simplicikey ing on “green” technology. president Jason Pizzillo. “But people love “We now have solar powered motion ac- the product and it’s been a great show.” tivated flood lights, along with our solar www.simplicikey.com walkway lights for decks, stairs and drive- ways,” West said. “We’ve been taking lots Capital Home & Garden of orders and getting a great response.” MAXSA also offers laser garage parking Show, Feb. 25-27 systems and personal devices such as a re- flective safety vest with 16 LED lights. The Capital Home & Garden Show “I sold my last company but didn’t like will feature hundreds of displays and being retired,” said West, who teaches the exhibits this year, with a special empha- course “From Geek to Gazillionaire” at sis on “Going Green.” Exhibitors include George Mason University. “I love helping all aspects of home design and improve- students develop their ideas into success- ment, gardening, kitchen and bath re- ful companies.” modeling, flooring, roofing,doors, win- maxsainnovations.com dows, fencing, pools, interior and exterior lighting, home entertainment, interior designs and much more. Get First Impressions, ideas, investigate new products, gather information and meet the professionals Simplicikey who can help. If the employees of Herndon-based start- Herndon-based Simplicikey president Jason Pizzilo, right, demonstrates Dulles Expo Center, Feb. 25 – 27, up Simplicikey all look young, it’s because the new locks to Oracle’s Joel Storm at the Consumer Electronics Show. www.capitalhomeshow.com. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ February 17-23, 2011 ❖ 15 Mount Vernon Gazette Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected] Mount Vernon’s Floyd Wins Region Title Three Majors place at Northern Region Tournament.

By Jon Roetman Cory Smith, suffered an ankle injury in a previous The Gazette match and could not compete, giving the region championship to Floyd via medical default. usty Floyd thought his chances of win- “I was more relaxed the whole day watching the ning the 171-pound region title ended matches,” said Floyd, knowing he had the title Dwhen Chantilly’s Bernabe Mejia took the wrapped up. “It’s really a shame what happened to Mount Vernon grappler to the mat with Cory. He’s a great wrestler. It would have been a good 25 seconds remaining in the third and final period match between us two. … Going into my semifinal of their semifinal match. Mejia scored two points for match, I knew he was injured, so I took my semifinal the takedown and led 3-1 with little time remaining match as the finals. I just pretended it was the finals for a comeback. match because I knew it would be.” Desperate for quick points, Mount Vernon head coach An- Floyd attempted a high-risk ma- thony McDuffie called Floyd’s neuver, using a kick roll he had “I could hear my semifinal win “the most amazing practiced for years. However, for thing” he’d seen since 2003, when the move to work against Mejia’s coach celebrating so an athlete he coached won a state claw hold, Floyd had to roll the title in triple overtime. Floyd’s re- wrong way, opening the potential much I knew I had gion title helped Mount Vernon Photo by for him to end up on his back. to have gotten more finish seventh with 65 points. The Floyd didn’t have time to think Majors had three grapplers place about the risks if he wanted a than the reversal.” — Trey McClure was runner-up at Craig Sterbutzel chance to win. - Mount Vernon 171-pounder 152 and Eriq Dahlum finished In dramatic fashion, Floyd fifth at 103 — and the team fin- rolled Mejia onto his back, scor- Dusty Floyd ished second among National Dis- ing two points for a reversal and trict schools. two near-fall points for a 5-3 lead. “We finished seventh — that’s the most important

“I saw him on his back after I rolled him and I was thing,” McDuffie said. “We wanted to finish top 10 /The Gazette like, ‘Is this happening?’” Floyd said. “I wasn’t sure if [this year] and top five next year. We had to have I got the two back points or not. I could hear my three [placers].” coach celebrating so much I knew I had to have got- McClure’s loss to Lee’s Konbeh Koroma in the 152- ten more than the reversal.” pound final left the Mount Vernon grappler frus- Floyd surrendered an escape point in the closing trated, but McClure said he would use it as motiva- seconds and won a 5-4 decision in the semifinals. tion. Mount Vernon senior Trey McClure, right, finished 152- The victory equated to a win in the finals, however, “[I’ll] just take it to states,” he said of the emotion, pound region runner-up to Lee’s Konbeh Koroma on as Floyd’s championship opponent, Lake Braddock’s “and do better.” Saturday at Fairfax High School.

Sports Briefs Mount Vernon Mount Vernon girls head coach Courtney Coffer re- Mount Vernon ceived co-Coach of the Year honors. Sophomores Tif- Boys Win fany Webster, Kelly Loftus and Taylor Dunham were Girls Advance named to the first team, freshman Chanel Shannon was The No. 2 Mount Vernon boys basket- named to the All-Rookie Team and Loftus and freshman The top-seeded Mount Vernon girls ball team defeated No. 7 Hayfield 51-39 Samantha Porter were named to the All-District Defen- basketball team secured a berth in the on Feb. 14 during the opening round of sive Team. Juniors Lafatima Gray and Elizabeth Northern Region Tournament with a the National District Tournament, clinch- Owusuwaa received honorable mention. 76-7 victory over No. 8 Stuart on Feb. ing a berth in the regional tournament. 14. The Majors faced No. 3 Yorktown on Taylor Dunham scored 22 points and Feb. 16. Results were not available prior West Potomac Boys

Submitted photo dished four assists for Mount Vernon. to the Gazette’s deadline. The champi- Samantha Porter finished with 12 onship game will be held at 8 p.m. on End Season points and five rebounds, Kelly Loftus Feb. 18 at Washington-Lee High School. The No. 6 West Potomac boys basketball team lost to scored 10 points and Tiffany Webster No. 3 Annandale 73-58 on Feb. 15 during the opening added nine. round of the Patriot District Tournament, ending the The Majors tied a season-best for National District Wolverines’ season. points allowed. Mount Vernon beat West Potomac sophomore Basketball Honors Stuart 75-7 on Jan. 11. swimmer Hellen Moffitt Mount Vernon senior Jesse Konadu West Potomac Mount Vernon faced No. 4 Hayfield won the Northern Region in the district semifinals on Feb. 16. earned National District boys Player of title in the 100Y butterfly, the Year honors after reaching the 1,000- Girls Fall Short Results were not available prior to the earning All-American Gazette’s deadline. The tournament point mark in his career. He was also The No. 7 West Potomac girls basketball team lost to consideration with a time named to the All-Defensive Team. No. 2 South County 60-32 during the opening round of championship game will be held at 6 of 55.55 seconds. p.m. on Feb. 18 at Washington-Lee Mount Vernon’s Juwan Bullard re- the Patriot District Tournament on Feb. 15, ending its High School. ceived second-team honors. Dion Har- season. ris, Michael Lewis and AJ Tracey received honorable mention.

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Observing Politics in Action Two students from Mount Vernon High and three students from West Potomac High recently traveled to Richmond to participate in the 44th District Young Leaders Pro- gram, sponsored by Del. Scott Surovell. The students — Eric Myhre and Elizabeth O’Hara from Mount Vernon High and Shannon Frydenlund, Trevor Jenne, and Matt Kosonavich from West Potomac High — met with state policymakers, toured the Capitol and the executive mansion, observed a floor session of the General Assembly, Your Home…Your Neighborhood… and watched legislation being presented in committee. They attended subcommittee and committee meetings Your Newspaper and observed debate on a number of amendments, including allowing felons to vote, constitutionalizing the state debt limit, repealing the state’s gay marriage ban, and ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment. www.connectionnewspapers.com Support for Teens Mount Vernon Kiwanis Club (MVKC) Past Presi- Visit These Houses of Worship dent Bruce Malkin presents a check Join A Club, Make New Friends, or Expand Your Horizons... for $600 on Feb. 3 to Larry Padburg, UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH….703-765-5003 HOPE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST...703-960-8772 GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN Director of Develop- CHURCHES—AFRICAN METHODIST CHURCH-ELCA….703-548-8608 EPISCOPAL ZION IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, ment, and Chris Christ the Saviour ALLEYNE AME ZION CHURCH…703-548-3888 MISSOURI SYNOD…703-549-0155 CHURCHES—ANGLICAN MESSIAH EVENGELICAL LUTHERAN Bramante, Volun- Anglican Church CHRIST THE SAVIOR... 703-953-2854 CHURCH, ELCA...703-765-5003 ST. ANDREW & ST. MARGARET NATIVITY LUTHERAN teer Coordinator, at “To Love & Serve the Lord with OF SCOTLAND… 703-683-3343 CHURCH, ELCA….703-768-1112 Gladness & Singleness of Heart” CHURCHES—APOSTOLIC ORTHODOX New Hope Housing to continue to further the goals of its LOVE OF CHRIST CHURCH…703-518-4404 SAINT APHRAIM SYRIAC…201-312-7678 Teen Program, which offers healthy and safe activities to Location – Washington Mill E.S. CHURCHES—BAPTIST ALL SAINTS OF AMERICA...703-417-9665 ALFRED STREET BAPTIST CHURCH…703-683-2222 the teenagers in the low income housing and homeless 9100 Cherrytree Drive COMMONWEALTH BAPTIST CHURCH…703-548-8000 CHURCHES—PRESBYTERIAN CONVERGENCE CREATIVE COMMUNITY OF FAITH... 703-998-6260 CALVARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH...703.768.8510 shelters that NHH manages. Visit Worship Service – 10 a.m. DEL RAY BAPTIST CHURCH…703-549-8116 ALEXANDRIA PRESBYTERIAN DOWNTOWN BAPTIST CHURCH…703-549-5544 CHURCH…703-683-3348 Inter-generational Sunday School – after service FIRST AGAPE BAPTIST www.mtvernonvakiwanis.org. COMMUNITY OF FAITH…703-519-9100 OLD PRESBYTERIAN Vicar, The Rev. Huey J Sevier FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH MEETING HOUSE…703-549-6670 OF ALEXANDRIA…703-684-3720 HERITAGE PRESBYTERIAN…703-360-9546 PROVIDENCE- ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH…703-683-2565 MT. VERNON PRESBYTERIAN…703-765-6118 www.christthesaviouranglican.org SHILOH BAPTIST…703-683-4573 WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN Bulletin Board MT. PLEASANT BAPTIST CHURCH...703-256-1239 CHURCH…703-549-4766 VICTORY TEMPLE…703-370-2233 703-953-2854 PLYMOUTH HAVEN BAPTIST...703-360-4370 CHURCHES—UNITED METHODIST ALDERSGATE UNITED METHODIST...703-765-6555 To have a notice listed, e-mail gazette@ 746-4848 or visit www.fortward.org. CHURCHES—BRETHREN BEVERLY HILLS COMMUNITY GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH…703-548-1808 UNITED METHODIST...703-836-2406 connectionnewspapers.com. Call Steve ALEXANDRIA CHURCH OF GOD...703-548-5084 Volunteer to drive older adults to DEL RAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH...703-549-2088 Hibbard at 703-778-9412 with questions. medical appointments in the BUDDHISM FAIRLINGTON UNITED METHODIST Alexandria area. Contact Volunteer THE VAJRAYOGINI BUDDHIST CENTER...202-331-2122 CHURCH....703-671-8557 Good Shepherd CHURCHES—ROMAN CATHOLIC ROBERTS MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST GOOD SHEPHERD Solutions at 703-324-5406, TTY 703- CHURCH...703-836-7332 ONGOING CATHOLIC CHURCH…703-780-4055 449-1186 or Catholic Church ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH…703-836-3725 ST. ANDREW’S UNITED METHODIST Fort Ward Museum is registering for [email protected]. ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC CHURCH…703-765-4421 CHURCH…..703-751-4666 Mass Schedule ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH…703-836-4100 TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH…703-549-5500 WASHINGTON FARM UNITED its annual Civil War Kids’ Camp, a Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ CHURCHES—CHRISTIAN Saturday Evening Weekdays METHODIST...703-780-4696 week of learning and fun for boys olderadultservices/volunteer- (Mass or Communion HIS KINGDOM MINISTRIES... 703-313-5029 5:00 pm; 6:30 pm (en Español) FIRST CHRISTIAN OF ALEXANDRIA WASHINGTON STREET UNITED and girls ages 8 to 12. Participants solutions.htm. Service) 9:00 am (followed by Rosary) CHURCH... 703-549-3911 METHODIST CHURCH…703-836-4324 explore the lives of Civil War soldiers Sunday Children’s Liturgy of the Word CHURCHES—CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCHES—UNITARIAN and civilians with marching, drilling, 7:30; 9:00; 10:30 am; 12:00 Noon Sundays (Sept.-July) during 9:00 am FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST MT. VERNON UNITARIAN...703-765-5950 ALEXANDRIA...703-549-7973 SATURDAY/FEB. 19 Mass (English) CHURCHES—UNITY reenactor guest appearances, games, 2:00 pm (en Español) Sign Language Interpreter CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH MT. VERNON...703-768-2494 UNITY IN ALEXANDRIA…703-931-8507 crafts and other activities. Civil War Stuff the Bus Event. 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 pm Mass (starts Sept. 12) Sunday at 9:00 am Mass Kids’ Camp runs Monday, June 27, 4:30 p.m. Fairfax County CHURCH OF CHRIST SYNAGOGUES 8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria VA, 22309 ALEXANDRIA CHURCH OF CHRIST…703-836-3083 AGUDAS ACHIM CONGREGATION…703-998-6460 through Friday, July 1, from 9 a.m. Neighborhood and Community Tel: 703-780-4055 Fax: 703-360-5385 www.gs-cc.org CHURCHES—EPISCOPAL SYNAGOGUES—ORTHODOX to 1 p.m., at Fort Ward, 4301 West Services and the Office of Public Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH...703-683-0798 CHABAD LUVAVITCH OF ST. AIDAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH...703-360-4220 ALEXANDRIA-ARLINGTON…703-370-2774 Braddock Road. Registration is Private Partnerships are partnering ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH... 703-780-3081 limited to 24 participants, spaces fill with MV Transportation, Inc. and ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH...703-765-4342 SYNAGOGUES—REFORM quickly, and applications are local grocery stores (Bloom, Giant, ST. MARK EPISCOPAL CHURCH...703-765-3949 BETH EL HEBREW CONGREGATION…703-370-9400 accepted on a first-come basis. and Shoppers) to collect donations of CHURCHES—LUTHERAN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST EPIPHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA….703-780-5077 OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Registration, including souvenirs and food to assist the most vulnerable in b BETHANY LUTHERAN….703 765-8255 ALEXANDRIA I WARD...703-683-7577 healthy snacks, costs $200 per child, our community. Look for the Fastran and there is limited scholarship Bus. 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Parade Day

Photos by Jeanne Theism Photos LTA crew members Jim Hutzler, Marg Soroos, Charles Dragonette and Open Houses Margaret Snow perform a parody of “Oliver!” at the LTA wrap party Feb. 5.

On Monday, Feb. 21, the day of the George Washington Birthday Parade in Al- exandria, several Historic Alexandria sites It’s A Wrap for ‘Oliver!’ will be hosting special open houses with free admission. ore than a few tears were shed as The Choreographer Heidi Zufall ❖ Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 North Little Theatre of Alexandria continued Royal Street, and the Stabler-Leadbeater M shows off her certificate of appre- its long tradition of hosting a closing- Apothecary Museum, 105-107 South Fairfax ciation for her work in “Oliver!” Street, will both be open from 11 a.m. to 4 night wrap party after the final performance p.m.; the Friendship Firehouse Museum, of the musical “Oliver!” 107 South Alfred Street, will be open from “We all lost it when James started crying 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and The Lyceum, during the final curtain call,” said Anna Alexandria’s History Museum, 201 South Washington Street, will be open from 10 Maria Machosky of James Woods, who a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors may tour these his- played the title character in the show and toric sites for free on this day. was a cast mate of her son Joseph. “The kids have been like a family for five months so ❖ Also open from noon to 5 p.m. is the Historic Alexandria History Center & Mu- it’s very sad for all of them to be saying seum Store, 101 North Union Street, where goodbye tonight.” you can stop in and get dressed for the pa- Highlighted by a parody of the show by rade in 18th-century style! Make a tricorn hat to take with you, get your picture taken the normally behind-the-scenes producers with the George and Martha Washington and crew, the Feb. 5 party recognized the cut-out, and try on 18th-century clothing. year-long efforts of the all-volunteer LTA production team and cast. Cast members Michael Schlesinger and Did you know that Thomas Jefferson cel- ebrated his inauguration in 1801 in the “You have been an amazing group to work Mike Baker present director Roland Gadsby’s Tavern ballroom? What was a with,” said co-producer Eddie Page to the 15 Branford Gomez with an autographed popular tavern beverage of the time? What Cast member Joseph children that were part of the cast. “I hope cast photo at the LTA wrap party for was considered luxurious for overnight ac- Machosky, 7, with director that 50 years from now you’ll remember the “Oliver!” Feb. 5. commodations in the 18th century? Visitors —Jeanne Theismann to Gadsby’s Tavern Museum will find out at Roland Branford Gomez. special times you had here at LTA.” the place George Washington dined and danced. At the Apothecary, which opened in 1792, visitors will see its unique collection of herbs George Washington Parade on Feb. 21st and botanicals, while discovering the important role the Apothecary played in early Alexandria. Among featured display items eorge Washington, the nation’s first will be documents from Martha Washing- Gpresident, will be honored on the ton, our country’s first First Lady, one of 279th anniversary of his birth with several famous customers who relied on the a parade in his hometown of Alexandria, Apothecary. on Monday, Feb. 21, from 1 to 3 p.m. in ❖ At the Friendship Firehouse, first built Old Town. in 1855 and remodeled in 1871, see hand- The George Washington Birthday Parade, drawn fire engines, leather water buckets, the largest and oldest in the country cel- axes, sections of early rubber hose and other historic firefighting equipment. The Friend- ebrating this Founding Father, will wind its ship Fire Company, established in 1774, was way through the historic streets of Old Town Alexandria’s first volunteer fire company, where Washington lived, worshiped and and the restoration of Friendship’s distinc- conducted business. Annually the parade tive cupola was just completed last year. includes thousands of participants includ- ❖ At The Lyceum, Alexandria’s History ing historical, community and youth groups, Museum, stop in for the special program bands, horses and canines. Spectators line “Meet the President” before the parade. At 11 a.m., Brian Hilton will portray President the brick sidewalks along the one-mile pa- Woodrow Wilson and discuss events of the rade route. time of his presidency, 1913 to 1921, before Events throughout the weekend in Alex- taking questions from the audience. And andria will celebrate Washington’s legacy before or after the parade, guests can ex- with an historic reenactment at Fort Ward plore The Lyceum’s exhibitions. Fife Band marching in last year’s George Washington Birthday Parade. For more information about these events, Park, the Birthnight Banquet & Ball at please visit www.historicalexandria.org. Gadsby’s Tavern, a 10-K race, the first ever free admission to historic sites on parade prise Birthday Party for General Washing- one-mile race just before the parade, plus day. Historic Mount Vernon presents a Sur- ton daily through the weekend. 20 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ February 17-23, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fine Arts

NOW THROUGH FEB. 20 Restaurant MARCH 3 TO APRIL 10 inMOTION by Artist Sandi Parker. “Bare Bones/Ruth Trevarrow.” Français Parker’s collection of oil paintings Show contains a collection of presents a vibrant celebration of powerful shapes and lines that dare and Arlington high school teen athletics, us to see a lush beauty in bare bones. with almost every high school sport Bar Artist’s Reception is Sunday, March 6 represented. At Cassatt’s Café and from 4 to 6 p.m. At The Athenaeum, Gallery, 4536 Lee Highway, 201 Prince Street, Alexandria. Visit OW PEN UNDAYS Arlington. N O S www.nvfaa.org. for NOW THROUGH FEB. 27 MARCH 4 TO 27 John M. Adams — Finding Zero. Beyond Form: Expressing Art John M. Adams’ work activates the Exhibit. Artist’s reception is Friday, perceptual connection between artist, March 4 from 7 to 10 p.m. All-media object (or environment), and viewer. Brunch show exploring the color, energy and Dinner At the Athenaeum, 201 Prince Street, & simplicity inherent in abstract Alexandria. 703-548-0035. Visit artwork. Details at nvfaa.org. Wednesday Nites www.TheDelRayArtisans.org or NOW THROUGH FEB. 27 [email protected]. All Bottled Wine Mixing Bowl. Examines Immigration NOW THROUGH MAY 1 Half Off and Diversity in America. 16 artists Exhibition of Commemorative were invited to submit work for Wares. Features ceramic wares that consideration addressing their reflect the Alexandria community’s personal views on immigration and keen interest in current and historic diversity in America today. At The Water Marks: Barry D. Lindley’s Solo Exhibit of Water- Book Your Next Party events. At the Lyceum, 201 South Target Gallery in the Torpedo color Paintings Washington Street, Old Town in Our Private Room Factory. Visit Alexandria. Open Monday through www.torpedofactory.org. Great Rates Available MARCH 10 – APRIL 4, 2011 Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and NOW THROUGH FEB. 27 Water Marks. Watercolorist Barry D. Lindley creates striking paintings portraying Sunday, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. $2 the effect water has on natural and man-made objects. Opening reception and admission. Call 703-746-4994 or visit Lunch Love Letters Exhibit. A collection of Meet the Artist is Thursday, March 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Artist’s Talk is www.alexandriahistory.org. Sunday and Tues-Fri love-inspired artworks paired with Saturday, March 26 at 1 p.m. On Display in the Art League Gallery. artist’s love letter. At the Del Ray NOW THROUGH MAY 7 Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Artist Horace Day. “Style and Ave., Alexandria. Visit Scope Gallery at The Torpedo Wednesday through Sunday from 11 Dinner Identity: Black Alexandria in the www.TheDelRayArtisans.org Factory. Monday through Sunday a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 703-549-6006. 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[email protected]. 548-1789. Visit www.leefendallhouse.org. EVERY FRIDAY Washington Metropolitan Grown & Sexy Happy Hour and Philharmonic. 3 p.m. Free. At SATURDAY/FEB. 26 Comedy Show. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Bishop Ireton High School, 201 Life Line Screening. Get screened to reduce your Hosted by comedian Ed Blaze. Cambridge Road, Alexandria. risk of having a stroke or a bone fracture. Ladies free until 9 p.m. Men $10/ Pre-concert lecture at 2:15 p.m. Packages start at $139. At Emmanuel Episcopal $15. At Weyone Lounge, 5801 Duke Marine Chamber Church, 1608 Russell Road, Alexandria. To St. # E100, Alexandria, located in Orchestra. 2 p.m. The schedule an appointment, call 1-877-237-1287 the back of Landmark Mall. Call Compleat Percy Grainger. At the or visit www.lifelinescreening.com. 202-321-0867. Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Ensemble Gaudior. 7:30 p.m. Ensemble Gaudior Hall and Arts Center, NVCC, presents “Barroca Nova” (Music in the Key of 3001 N. Beauregard St., Light) – chamber music by Scarlatti, Leclair, NOW THROUGH MARCH 16 Alexandria. Call 703-845-6156 Buxtehude, and Handel among others. Tickets Shakespeare Shenanigans! or www.schlesingercenter.com. are $20/adults; $15/seniors. At St. Luke’s Wednesdays 11:30-1 p.m. At the Episcopal Church, 8009 Fort Hunt Road, Little Theatre of Alexandria in Old MONDAY/FEB. 21 Alexandria. Call 703-395-2899 or visit Town. Geared for the older adult, Surprise Birthday. Free www.ensemblegaudior.com. participants will discuss, read, and admission. Celebrate the 279th Prohibition Night Fundraiser. 8 p.m. to 10 perform scenes from Shakespeare. birthday for George Washington. p.m. Tickets are $45/advance; $55/door. At Lee- Non actors welcome. Email Heather Daily from Feb. 19 through Feb. Fendall House Museum & Garden, 614 Oronco Sanderson at [email protected] or 21, the party features “General St., Alexandria. Call 703-548-1789. call the Little Theatre at 703-683- Washington” receiving birthday U.S. Army Concert Band. 7:30 p.m. Free. With 5778, ext. 2. cheers, 18th-century music and guest artist Steve Houghton, percussion. At the birthday gifts presented from his Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts 18th-century friends. On Center, NOVA Campus, Alexandria. Visit FEB. 18-20 Saturday, Feb. 19, and Sunday, www.usarmyband.com. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Feb. 20, have a taste of Lecture. 1 p.m. Cost is $10. Historian Carroll R. Feb. 18, 19 at 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 20 at Washington’s favorite breakfast Gibbs presents, “Whirlwind Coming: African 3 p.m. Performed by MVCCT and Photo by Judith Beermann — hoecakes swimming in butter Americans in the District and Alexandria during directed by Tiffany Ford. Tickets are and honey with “the General” the Civil War.” At Fort Ward Museum, 4301 $10/adult; $8/seniors and students. Navy Secretary Benjamin Stoddert (John Curd) and First himself! The weekend leads up West Braddock Road. Call the Museum at 703- For tickets, call 703-360-0686. At Lady Abigail Adams (Bonnie Fairbanks) at Halcyon to a grand holiday party for the 746-4848 to make reservations. Visit Heritage Presbyterian Church, 8503 House, Stoddert’s Federal residence on Prospect Street first president on Monday, Feb. www.fortward.org. Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. Visit 21, with free admission, military www.MVCCT.org. overlooking the Potomac River demonstrations, the new “Surprise Birthday Party” FEB. 26-27 THURSDAY/FEB. 17 celebration, and a wreathlaying Mattress Sale Fundraiser. Saturday 10 a.m. to Great Books Discussion Group SUNDAY/FEB. 20 ceremony at Washington’s tomb. 5 p.m.; Sunday noon to 5 p.m. All sizes of Meeting. 7 p.m. At the Beatley Abigail Adams Historical Re-Enactment. 4 p.m. Free. The Colonial past Visit www.MountVernon.org. At mattresses available. A West Potomac High Central Library, 5005 Duke Street, meets the present when Abigail Adams and Benjamin Stoddert, the first U.S. Mount Vernon. School All-Night Graduation fundraiser. At the Alexandria. There will be a Secretary of the Navy, discuss matters of their lives and concerns through an Parade Day Breakfast. 9 WPHS Main Lobby, 6500 Quander Road, discussion of the three “ode” poems hour-long historical re-enactment at the Lyceum on the eve of President’s Day. a.m. The Friendship Veterans Alexandria. All profits go directly to the senior by John Keats. Call Bill Scouton at At the Lyceum, 201 South Washington Street, Old Town Alexandria. Fire Engine Association invites class fund. 703-931-3559. the public to join in their Eighteenth-Century Dance breakfast on the day of the MONDAY/FEB. 28 Classes. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Cost is $30/series or Genealogist Char Bah. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is George Washington Birthday Parade. Tickets are “Alexandria and the Civil War: Pride and $12/class. Learn the dances of Jane Austen, $5. During Black History Month, discover your $30/person. Funds raised will benefit the Shame in Black and White.” Reception at George Washington, and Abigail Adams in own family history with expert techniques for Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association. At 6:15 p.m., Dinner ($25 members/$30 Gadsby’s Tavern Museum’s historic ballroom. At tracing African-American ancestors. At the the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 625 First nonmembers) at 6:45 p.m.; Program 7:15 p.m. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 North Royal Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe Street, Alexandria. Contact Bill Kehoe at 703- Dinner reservations required. With Ronald Street. Reservations are requested and can be Street, Alexandria. Call 703-746-4356 or visit 751-6416. Beavers, Civil War Historian; Andy Evans, made by calling 703-746-4242 or www.alexblackhistory.org. Meet Woodrow Wilson. 11 a.m. Free. Community Activist and Comedy Counselor; www.gadsbystavern.org. George Washington’s Birthnight Supper President Wilson will be brought to life by actor Lillian Patterson, Retired Curator, Alexandria and Ball. Cocktails, a unique silent auction, Brian Hilton, who will discuss his views on Black History Museum; and Laura Trieschmann, SATURDAY/FEB. 19 raffle, seated dinner and live music. Hosted by events of the time of his presidency, 1913 to Director, Survey and Documentation at EHT Broadway Night. 8 p.m. The Hayfield Choir the Neighborhood Friends of Mount Vernon. 1921. At The Lyceum, Alexandria’s History Traceries. Special Guest, Barb Winters, author Boosters present Broadway Night 2011. Tickets are $175. To attend, call 703-799-8647 museum, 201 South Washington Street, Old “Letters to Virginians.” Holiday Inn Eisenhower Complimentary Dessert Reception at 7 p.m. and for reservations. At Historic Mount Vernon. Town, Alexandria. Visit Metro Center, 2460 Eisenhower Avenue. Contact entertainment by the Hayfield High School Jazz www.alexandriahistory.org or call 703-746- Sherry Brown, 703-548-7089 or Band. Tickets are $10/adults; $7/students and FEB. 19-21 4994. [email protected]. seniors. At the Rebeca S. Wilburn Auditorium, George Washington Birthday Celebration Hayfield Secondary School. Weekend. A city-wide celebration including the Steven Gellman in Concert. 8 to 10 p.m. At St country’s largest parade celebrating George TUESDAY/FEB. 22 Elmo’s Coffee Pub, 2300 Mt. Vernon Ave., Washington, a 10k race, the Birthnight Banquet Mount Vernon at Home. 2 p.m. Information Alexandria. Call 703-739-9268. and Ball, historic sites offering free admission, Session. At Sherwood Regional Library, and more. Throughout Old Town, Sherwood Room, 1st Floor. Membership and Alexandria. Call 703-991-4474 or volunteer information and presentation. visit Call 703-303-4060 or email www.Washingtonbirthday.Net/ [email protected]. events. Quilting Lecture. 12:30 p.m. Free. Pictorial Art Quilter Laura Wasilowski presents “I Quilt, Therefore I Am” to Mount Vernon Quilters SUNDAY/FEB. 20 Unlimited. MVQU meets at Hollin Hall Senior Dream Wedding Event. 3 p.m. Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road, Alexandria. Bridal fashion show, wedding Contact: [email protected]. vendors, complimentary appetizers, photo booth, auction of bridal services. At the St. George Gallery, WEDNESDAY/FEB. 23 115 N. Alfred St., Alexandria. Swing Dancing. 9 to 11 p.m. Admission is $6. DJ Proceeds benefit VITAL VOICES Dance Party with DJ Dabe Murphy. At Nick’s Global Partnership, an Nightclub, 642, South Pickett Street, Alexandria. international, non-profit Abrakadoodle Innovative Art Class. 1:30 p.m. organization that works with At the Hermitage in Northern Virginia, 5000 women and human rights. Visit Fairbanks Ave., Alexandria. Call 703-797-3800. www.VitalVoices.org. Barbershop Concert. 3 p.m. The 40-member Harmony Heritage THURSDAY/FEB. 24 Singers present patriotic music in “Oscar Night” Gala Benefit. 7 to 10 p.m. An SATURDAY/FEB. 19 honor of President’s Day. At Mount evening of Hollywood glitz and glamour, Black History Month Cruise. To celebrate Black History Month, Vernon Unitarian Church. A free- featuring an Oscar Raffle, Silent Auction and the Spirit of Washington is offering an educational lunch cruise, will offering will be taken to Cocktail Buffet, the event promises to be a aimed to remember those who have influenced African-American benefit UCM. Contact Ron Brandt, sellout! The event will raise funds for the Center culture. A DJ will provide live entertainment in tribute to 703-765-4779, for Alexandria’s Children (CAC), a public-private notable African-American artists such as Duke Ellington, Marvine [email protected]. partnership dedicated to the elimination of child Gaye, Michael Jackson, Miles Davis and Diana Ross to name a “Ready for Spring” Event. 2 abuse. Ticket start at $125 each. Tickets are few. The lunch cruise will feature the Grande Buffet with p.m. to 5 p.m. Find products like available at [email protected] or assorted salads and sides, entrees like the Wild Alaskan Salmon, Airbonne, doTerra, lia sophia, 703-746-6008. At Belle Haven Country Club, SUNDAY/FEB. 20 Herb-Roasted Chicken, Three-Cheese Pasta Al Forno and desserts Miche Bags, Thirty One and Willow 6023 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. Folk Singer Pierce Pettis. 7 p.m. With special like the New York-style Cheesecake and Sweet Chocolate House. Purchases will benefit the Story Time. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Designed guest Rj Cowdery. At Church of the Mousse Truffle. The cruise boards at 11 a.m. and cruises from Lee Fendall House Museum and for young children and caregivers, features story Resurrection, 2280 N. Beauregard St., 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The cost is $40.90 per person and guests Garden. Contact Jeri Hesson at time and a craft. Fee is $3/family. At the Lee- Alexandria. Tickets are $18 general, $15 in can make reservations at 866-302-2469. 703-350-2385 or Fendall House Museum and Garden. Call 703- advance at FocusMusic.org.

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