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Mount Vernon’s Hometown Newspaper • A Connection Newspaper May 8, 2014 Board Adds Early Voting Site Residents can cast absentee ballot at Mount Vernon Government Center.

By Janelle Germanos for an 11th district primary, or a The Gazette 10th district primary, it does not serve the residents of the 8th dis- fter Del. Patrick Hope trict,” Hope stated in the April 18 and Del. Scott Surovell press release. Aencouraged the Fairfax On April 28, the Fairfax County County Electoral Board Electoral Board unanimously to open more in-person early ab- voted to establish an early voting sentee voting centers, early voting center in the 8th congressional will soon be available for the Con- district.

Photos by Janelle Germanos/The Connection Germanos/The by Janelle Photos gressional primary in June at the Surovell points out that unlike At the public hearings on the Fairfax County budget, several citizens urged the Board Mount Vernon Government Cen- Falls Church, the city of Alexan- of Supervisors to consider a meals tax in order to continue to “Invest in Fairfax.” ter. dria and Arlington, the other lo- Hope released a press announce- calities in the 8th district, Fairfax ment calling for an early voting County is not a compact geo- center in the area, citing the fact graphical region. Thus, more than Meals Tax Possible for County that the only in-person absentee one in-person absentee ballot lo- voting location is at the Fairfax cation is necessary for residents IN VIRGINIA, counties are only able to establish a County Government Center, which who live far from the Fairfax Tax could generate meals tax with a voter referendum. can be up to a 90-minute round County Government Center, which At a rate of 4 percent, a meals tax could generate trip for Mount Vernon residents. is located just east of Fair Lakes. $88 million in revenue. at least $88 million. Many cities within and around “This is unacceptable. I under- “It’s practically in Centreville. I Fairfax County have a meals tax. stand that Fairfax has not tradi- was pretty upset about that be- By Janelle Germanos “Several of our surrounding jurisdictions have a tionally had early vote locations cause I thought it would minimize The Gazette meals tax, but the Town of Clifton, Prince William other than the main government the amount of Fairfax County resi and Loudoun counties do not. I have and will con- center for primaries. However, t a public hearing on the 2015 budget, Fairfax tinue to be adamantly opposed to a meals tax and while that may have worked well See Absentee, Page 23 ACounty resident Kimberly Adams joined nu- any referendum on this issue as it is directed at a merous other individuals who urged the single industry. I believe this is the wrong time to Board of Supervisors to consider a meals tax. add another tax on our county residents and while “To have the quality of life that we’ve come to de- some of it will be paid by visitors the bulk will be Animal Instinct pend on in Fairfax County, we must move the needle paid by our county residents,” Springfield District closer to the regional average when it comes to taxes. Supervisor Pat Herrity wrote in an email on April th We must not be afraid to look for new streams of 30. Democrats in 8 district primary revenue, such as a meals tax for instance,” Adams In April 1992, voters struck down a meals tax pro- told the Board of Supervisors at the budget hear- posal that appeared on the ballot in Fairfax County. divided over focus on animal rights. ings. “Never have I actually thought, well, there’s a “There has been a growing sentiment during re meals tax in Alexandria, so I’ll drive 10 more min- By Michael Lee Pope office, Moran has worked to re- utes into Fairfax and order my pizza. I go to the place See Meals Tax, Page 8 The Gazette- quire detailed labeling of fur gar- that’s convenient and where I want to eat.” ments and ban the sale of “animal Echoing the concerns of citizens like Adams, Board andidates in the Demo- crush videos.” He’s also supported of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova announced Ccratic primary for Con- efforts to improve animal care the establishment of the meals tax referendum task gress have a wide range standards on farms and worked force on April 22, which will study this possible of views on animal rights, an is- with the U.S. Department of Agri- source of revenue and make a recommendation to sue that has become one of the culture to enforcement of humane the Board of Supervisors by June 17. legacies of retiring U.S. Rep. Jim “Throughout the past months as this board and Moran (D-8). During his years in See Democrats, Page 8 the community have deliberated on the advertised

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task force. STD PRSRT www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ May 8-14, 2014 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ May 8-14, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News MVHS Featured in Career Tech Celebration Preparing students for 21st-century workforce.

Photos by By Veronica Bruno The Gazette

ount Vernon High School Veronica Bruno Career and Technical Edu- Mcation (CTE) students and staff from the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) gave a tour of their training program at the school the morning of April 23. The ACTE /The Gazette program is part of the school’s affiliation with the International Baccalaureate Ca- reer-related Certificate program, an in- depth curriculum that helps students prepare for careers in high-demand fields. CTE student Nana Asumadu gave a tour of the kitchen used for the Tamara Derenak Kaufax, Fairfax The agenda began with welcome remarks culinary group demonstration to Robin Khan, Communications and School Board vice chair and Lee from MVHS CTE and ACTE leaders as well Marketing Manager for International Baccalaureate Organization and District member, thanked everyone as the school’s principal, Nardos King. The Brendan Desetti, Legislative Liaison for ACTE. for coming to the event. organization broke off into two separate groups to illustrate demonstrations in two Education, ACTE, IBCC, and school admin- dedicated fields: Culinary and education. istrators and participants. Through a ques- The culinary group performed an “Iron tion-and-answer session, students described Chef”-style cook-off in the high school their experiences as challenging and fulfill- kitchen. The second group took the panel ing. Among the areas being studied in the on a tour of the school’s pre-school facili- program are business, accounting, interna- ties. Jessica Sabbahi told the group that tional culture, ROTC, culinary arts and edu- going through the program gave her a “bet- cation. ter feel for teaching.” She added that the CTE training works to facilitate student curriculum had provided fundamental help engagement and prepare them for the 21st with resume- writing and creating lesson century workforce. Data provided by ACTE plans. The education facilities include a shows that students who participate in CTE community pre-school that provides instruc- courses are more likely to graduate high tion for neighborhood children. The school school, attend post-secondary educations also includes a daily Head Start program and perform better on standardized tests. Nathaniel Ogden, seated as well. “CTE helps us develop and grow as we’re with Kristina Gehrki (a Nardos King, principal for Mount Vernon The group reconvened for a panel discus- making these decisions,” said participant marketing teacher at the High School, spoke about the need for sion including Fairfax County school Board Charles Evans. school), spoke about the including more girls in the program. Vice Chair and Lee District Member Tamara For more information about the program, importance of the program Seated to her left was Catherine Derenak Kaufax and U.S. Department of visit http://www.acteonline.org/. at the panel discussion. Imperatore, ACTE’s research manager.

CTE Education participant, Jessica Sabbahi, gave a demonstration of the education training she and the other students received in the program. They also gave a tour of Emmanuel Nolasco, a Sports Marketing participant in the the on-site pre-school in Mount Vernon High School where they practiced their train- program, answered questions from the panel during the ing. Audience members included Brendan Desetti, (from left) ACTE Legislative Liason forum portion of the event. Seated to his left was Chris- Lina Perez, ACTE Marketing and Membership Manager Sabrina Yen, ACTE Graphic tian Rodriguez. Also pictured were participants (from left Designer Lourdes Jatigo, ACTE Marketing Coordinator, and Megan Healy, Virginia in background) Davon Ferguson, Berhane Alemayehu, Department of Education Director of STEM. Gery Fabrega, Nasser Yasin and Austin Eich. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ May 8-14, 2014 ❖ 3 Springfield $397,000 9004 Giltinan Ct. Beautiful totally remodeled 3 level Townhome in Lake Community. Lake has boat ramp access. Fireplace in Family Room, Bay window, JUST LISTED new carpet, hardwood, JUST LISTED island Kitchen has Parkfairfax $269,999 granite. Deck is on main Old Town $810,000 1729 Preston Road. This sun-filled Garfield model with private back level. New window, 317 Hearthstone Mews. Terrific brick garage Townhome patio boasts the very best in Parkfairfax. This ready-to-move-in one with $100K of owner upgrades 1 block from the Potomac bedroom, one bath unit features gleaming parquet floors, updated vinyl HVAC & all appliances. and 2 lights from D.C. Kitchen completely renovated in windows, stackable washer/dryer, extended kitchen cabinetry, designer A 10+ 10+! fixtures, and updated French doors leading to the beautiful fieldstone 2013. Koi pond and garden patio on kitchen level. Deck outdoor patio. More information at www.JennifirSellsHomes.com Mary Smith with Potomac views on 4th level. This Townhome really Jennifir Birtwhistle 703-835-1256 JUST LISTED 703-626-9207 MUST be seen. JoAnn LaFon 703-618-2500

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4 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ May 8-14, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Rex Reiley RE/MAX Allegiance 703-768-7730 [email protected] Alex./Riverwood $799,900 3801 Riverwood Road

OPEN Beautiful Colonial w/2-car garage in sought-after Riverwood. SUNDAY Meticulously maintained, newly remodeled kitchen (2014) w/granite counters & double oven. Updated baths, 3 Fpls, freshly painted interior, refinished hdwd flrs. Cedar shake roof. 600 sq.ft. of storage & workshop in bsmt. Extensive landscaping. Shows beautifully.

Photo by Blocks to Mt. Vernon Estate and GW Pkwy. 5 minutes to Ft. Belvoir Alex./Riverwood $820,000 3716 Carriage House Court Spectacular 6 BR/3.5 BA Colonial in OPEN Sydney Kashiwagi Prestigious Waterfront Community of SUNDAY Riverwood. 4,000+ sq ft of remodeled living space. Loaded with upgrades, must see to believe, plus a beautiful In- Law Suite on main level. Stunning hdwd floors, light and bright w/great flow – perfect for entertaining. Quiet, private w/absolutely incredible landscaping. Classy, spacious and TLC! 5 minutes to Ft.

/The Gazette Belvoir, 15 mins to Old Town Alex, 25 mins to Ntl Airport. Mt. Vernon’s Finest! Alex./Yacht Haven $859,900 4505 Dolphin Lane 4,000 sq ft of renovated luxury in OPEN this 5 BR/4 BA Split – Updates: SUNDAY Kitchen, all 4 baths, spectacular cherry hdwd floors – Great rm Fairfax County police warn residents to not park their cars in vacant dark areas. opens to beautiful sun rm addition which opens to spectacular 35K deck which overlooks unbelievable custom landscaped back yard. House designed for independent living on either level. Two updated HVAC systems plus tankless HWH – Airbag Thefts on the Rise the list goes on and on. Nothing better in all of Mt. Vernon! Alex./Riverside Estates a matter of a few minutes, even in broad daylight. $574,900 Doesn’t take long to steal. 8426 Cherry Valley Lane “All it takes is a special tool to break into it and OPEN just pop it,” said Townsend. Stunning, upgraded 5 BR/3 BA Split By Sydney Kashiwagi SUNDAY – Riverside’s largest split foyer Fairfax County police spokeswoman Shelly model. Beautiful sunroom addition, The Gazette Broderick says that although the majority of cars remodeled kitchen and lower level bath, freshly painted interior and robbed in Fairfax were locked, thieves did not hesi- exterior, refinished hardwood floors his year, Fairfax County has become one of tate to smash the cars’ windows to take the airbags. on main level, new carpet/ceramic the biggest suppliers of stolen airbags for When airbags are stolen, she says that they are also tile on lower level. Spacious 2-car garage and utility rm/work shop. This T home has it all. 5 minutes to Fort Belvoir, 25 to Pentagon. Virginia’s auto-parts black market. often sold to repair shops. Since January, more than 50 airbags have been Unlike other stolen auto parts, it’s often difficult Alex./Mt. Vernon Terrace stolen in Fairfax County alone, and, in April, Arling- to tell whether or not an airbag has been stolen. $595,000 ton reported that a dozen airbags had been stolen. 5108 Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy If your airbag is stolen, Townsend recommends Stunning 5 BR, 3 BA brick Cape, “There’s a huge demand for it on the black mar- contacting your insurance provider immediately. remodeled from top to bottom on ket,” said AAA Mid-Atlantic an absolutely spectacular .53 acre But for those who are getting lot. Updated kit & baths w/beautiful Spokesman John Townsend. “It’s new airbags installed, Townsend family rm addition across the back one of the hottest items in terms opening to a beautiful deck. “There’s a huge says that to ensure the airbag you Replacement windows, refinished of auto parts.” are getting wasn’t stolen before, hdwd flrs, fully finished w/o basement to a huge patio overlooking expan- sive fenced back yard. An amazing setting – 5 minutes to Ft. Belvoir, 20 Brand new airbags typically run demand for it on you should always go to a repu- mins to Old Town & 30 mins to Ntl Airport – Gorgeous, Gorgeous Home. for about $1,000, but a stolen one table auto body shop and purchase Alexandria City can cost anywhere from $50 to the black the airbag directly from the dealer Cameron Station $689,000 $200 according to the National market…it’s one of or manufacturer so that it’s sealed 5242 Tancreti Lane Insurance Crime Bureau. And each when you get it. Townsend also Cameron Station’s finest offering! Beautiful 4 level brick townhome, year, about 50,000 airbags are sto- the hottest items in recommends that drivers always end unit, with 2 car garage. len from around the country, ask their insurer to take a second Gorgeous upgrades throughout and meticulously maintained. Spacious, which cause an annual loss for terms of auto look at the airbag before it’s in- open floor-plan, gourmet kitchen drivers and insurers of about $50 stalled. with granite and SS, high ceilings, hardwood floors, beautiful bathrooms, Trex decking, dual zone HVAC, million. parts.” “If you buy [an airbag] that’s etc. It’s a 10! Fabulous location inside the Beltway, close to Old Town, A manager of an auto body re- — John Townsend, AAA Mid- been compromised, it can compro- Pentagon, National Airport, and D.C. Community shuttle to nearby Metro. pair shop in Fairfax says that for Atlantic Spokesman mise your safety and not only your Alex./Mt. Zephyr $487,500 the past five years that he’s worked safety but the safety of your pas- 8529 Richmond Ave Large, beautifully updated 4 BR, at the repair shop, he has seen at sengers and anyone else you have 2.5 BA Split w/large spacious 2-car least one to two customers come in each year who riding in the car,” said Townsend. garage. Updated kit w/cherry cabi- nets & Corian counters. 2.5 have had their airbags stolen. He said that he mostly So far, Broderick says that no other airbag thefts updated baths w/12" ceramic tile sees Honda vehicle owners come into the shop be- have been reported since the April 4-10 stealing flrs & newer vanities & mirrors. cause the airbags were stolen from their cars. Replacement double pane windows spree, but that Fairfax residents should never leave throughout plus lovely screened According to Townsend, airbag theft is especially valuables out in their vehicles, or park in dark va- porch overlooking large land- prevalent in the region because cars are often about cant areas. Broderick recommends that if residents scaped bkyd w/beautiful privacy fence. 5 minutes to Ft. Belvoir, 15 to Old Town, 25 mins to Ntl Airport. Short Sale – In great condition, Super Buy! 10 years old, and once a car is more than 5 years see any suspicious activity in their neighborhoods, old, he says that parts become more valuable than to call police immediately. For more information: www.RexReiley.com the car itself. Anyone with information about these airbag thefts Each Office Independently Owned and Operated But regardless whether a car is old or young, is asked to contact Fairfax County Crime Solvers at Townsend says that thieves can steal airbags in just 1-866-411-TIPS(8477). www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ May 8-14, 2014 ❖ 5 Private Yacht Charter News Alexandria’s Yacht for All Occasions! Corporate Events, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Reunions Potomac Belle Ideal for up to 35 guests - Docked in Old Town (703) 868-5566 www.potomacbelle.com

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Bringing Spring Cheer to UCM Families Girl Scout Troop 1838, based in the Belle View Elementary School area, spent part of their school spring break on a service project to prepare festive Easter Baskets for families in UCM’s Transitional Housing program. They organized an Easter Egg Hunt for the children at the group’s monthly Life Skills dinner, with several Brown- ies and Cadettes helping out as well. Feeling Repercussions of Winter dictions that did not have to add on any full make Schedule adjustments for up days at all. This year, APS students missed only nine days of school, and therefore were able to in- Northern Virginia public stead turn their early release days into full days of school to meet the state’s 990 hours of mandatory school students. instruction. “It’s great that we didn’t have to make up so many By Sydney Kashiwagi hours,” said Ida Olkkonen, a mother of two at The Gazette Arlington’s Key Elementary School. But other public school jurisdictions like Fairfax, his winter, thousands of area students were were less fortunate this winter. Fairfax students Tgiven more days off than expected. Day af- stayed home for 11 days, and had to add on five ter day, parents, students and faculty re- make-up days this year, which has taken away five ceived notice that school had yet again been can- days from summer. celled due to the heavy snow and cold weather, which FCPS Public Information Officer John Torre says Greek • Italian • American forced students and faculty to watch one of the cold- that after March 17, which was the final day that est and heaviest winters since the 2010 school was cancelled, every possibility was explored Snowmagedden from home. before they were forced to add on another day into But even though all of the snow has melted and summer. Mother’s Day ~ All Day! summer is right around the corner, public schools Virginia public schools have the option of filing an across the region are still feeling the repercussions appeal waiver to the state’s department of educa- Featuring ~ Dining in the Garden of winter. tion to try to avoid extra make-up days, but although “My kids had a great year despite Mother Nature’s FCPS’ considered requesting for a waiver, the VDOE better efforts,” said Jessica Wehrman, a mother of said that FCPS would not be given one. Brunch 8:30 - Noon two Maury Elementary School students in Alexan- June 25 is now the last day of class for Fairfax dria. students, an extension that parents like Nishta Gupta, Lunch 11:00am - 4pm To meet the state’s 180 days, or 990 hours of man- an Edison High School mother of two, thinks is un- datory education instruction, schools across North- necessary. Dinner from 4pm ern Virginia and Maryland had to come up with plans “They should have more days built into the sched- to make up for the days they missed during the heavy ule,” said Gupta, who is thankful that she and her snow. family did not have any travel plans this year. “It’s Mother’s Day Dinner Specials Beginning at 4pm Alexandria City public school students missed 10 not a good idea to make them up.” Filetto di Funghi- beef medallions sauteed with portabella mushroom days of school this year because of the winter Montgomery County was another public school reduced in an creamy marsala wine served with broccolini rabe. weather. Since ACPS has 183 days of school, which jurisdiction that had to make up days to account for Lamb Kapama- lamb shank braised slowly in a cinnamon-garlic include built-in make-up days, ACPS was able to meet the 10 days of school that were lost during the win- tomato base sauce. Chicken Limoni- chicken sauteed with artichokes and reduced in a lemony white the state requirement by using those built in make- ter. wine sauce, served over a bed of angel hair pasta. up days and adding minutes to its middle schools in “Every week it was storm, after storm, after storm, Shrimp Scampi- shrimp sauteed with garlic, tomatoes and tossed in a white wine order to finish the school year according to sched- so we had to find some way to make up some of buttery sauce with angel hair. ule. But had any more days been missed, ACPS would those instructional days that were lost if we did not have needed to make up another day into summer. receive a waiver,” said Gboyinde Onijala, a MCPS ** Ask your server about our Specialty Desserts** Wehrman says that she was relieved to find out spokeswoman. that her children did not have to stay in school longer But in April, Maryland’s state superintendent 571-312-6690 than they needed. “You start making summer plans granted MCPS a waiver that allowed them to go four around January or February,” said Wehrman. “That’s days less than the mandatory days of instructions if 7601 Fordson Road • Alexandria, VA when summer camps start registration, and camps MCPS held just two make up days. For menu visit www.mammaskitchenva.com have varying refund policies.” The last day of school for MCPS will now be a half- Arlington was one of the few public school juris- day of instruction on June 13. 6 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ May 8-14, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ May 8-14, 2014 ❖ 7 News Democrats Divided on Approach to Animal Rights From Page 1 slaughter requirements. Now that he’s stepping down, though, advocates for animal rights may be losing one of their key supporters. “To a certain degree, I imagine that most candidates running for office want to be their own person,” said Geoff Skelley, ana- Photo by lyst with the University of Virginia Center for Politics. “But I think you could probably put animal rights supporters who make that

Michael Lee Pope a priority issue in the same wing of the party as environmentalists, and so this is not the kind of issue candidates can ignore.” When asked about his position on animal rights, former Lt. Gov. Don Beyer said he was a fan of the 1975 book “Animal Libera- tion” by Australian philosopher Peter Singer, /Connection which argues against discrimination based on species. Since launching his campaign for Congress, Beyer has called on supporters to join a petition started by U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) urging the U.S. Fish All 10 candidates for the Democratic primary to replace longtime U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8) gather at George and Wildlife Service to withdraw its plan Mason School of Public Policy in Arlington this week. to weaken Endangered Species Act protec- tions for gray wolves. “To a certain degree, I imagine that most candidates ning puppy mills. If elected, he said, he “I continue to be strongly concerned would crack down on the industry. about animal testing, especially as you move running for office want to be their own person. But I “I wrote an article that said if you hate up the chain with dogs and cats and rab- puppies, here’s your your candidate,” said bits. It’s just not right to put them through think you could probably put animal rights Levine. “They put them in cages, like, one pain and torture just for human testing,” on top of another, which is awful.” said Beyer. “And I’ve already promised Jim supporters who make that a priority issue in the Moran that if I win, I will join the animal LAST WEEKEND, animal rights support- rights caucus.” same wing of the party as environmentalists, and so ers rallied at the Capitol against breed-specific legislation targeting. For example, WHEN ASKED ABOUT animal rights, sev- this is not the kind of issue candidates can ignore.” Prince George’s County bans residents from eral candidates were not so sure whether — Geoff Skelley, analyst with the University of Virginia Center for Politics owning pit bulls. Many animal rights advo- they would join the caucus or not. Former cates say breed specific laws are difficult to Urban League of Northern Virginia presi- Charniele Herring (D-46), for example, said TWO OF THE CANDIDATES pledged enforce and that no evidence exists to prove dent Lavern Chatman said she would ask she admires Moran’s recent efforts to limit that if elected they would go after puppy that they make communities any safer. for Moran about advice as to which cau- the use of exotic circus animals. But she said mills, commercial dog breeding operations, When asked about breed-specific legisla- cuses she would join other than the Con- she had no specific agenda on animal rights that have been strongly criticized by ani- tion, only one candidate — former Navy gressional Black Caucus. Alexandria Plan- at this point in the campaign. Alexandria mal rights supporters. That could be signifi- pilot Bruce Shuttleworth — said he opposed ning Commissioner Derek Hyra said he had Mayor Bill Euille said he supports Moran’s cant in the next Congress, when legislators efforts to target pit bulls. no plans to join the Congressional Animal efforts, although it’s not an issue he’s fo- might consider proposed regulations allow- “Some of the nicest dogs I’ve ever met Protection Caucus. cused on. State Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-30) ing puppy mills to sell dogs over the have been pit bulls,” said Shuttleworth. “If “I probably would set my sights on other said he wants to continue Moran’s existing Internet. a pit bull becomes less nice, it’s probably issues,” said Hyra. “I would absolutely sup- legislative agenda on animal rights. “I’d like to shut the puppy mills down, because of the environment, and there’s no port a caucus like that. I don’t know if I “I’ve talked with Jim about the need to frankly,” said Hope. “A bill that’s passed in reason we should be prejudiced against any would necessarily be the best candidate to preserve the gray wolf and his work on la- a couple of states is devocalization of cats animal breed.” join that caucus.” beling fur,” said Ebbin. “But one of the and dogs. I’d like to ban that practice out- One candidate said he supports breed- Several candidates said they were proud things that we’ve got to do is follow through right.” specific legislation. that Moran had developed such a strong on Jim’s legislation to make sure that chick- During last year’s campaign, Mark Levine “I think pit bulls are cruel,” said business- portfolio on the issue, and they hoped to ens, when they are processed, are not boiled said he wrote an op-ed criticizing attorney man Satish Korpe. “They are a danger to continue his work although they didn’t have alive, which is not just a animal rights issue general candidate Sen. Mark Obenshain (R- society many times if they are not con- any plans to pursue specific legislation. Del. but is also a health issue.” 26) for his stand against regulating or ban- trolled.” Meals Tax Could Generate $88 Million in Revenue

From Page 1 eral times in the past, said that voters need “Invest in Fairfax” coalition, said at the bud- and that there was pressure from school to be better informed this time as to why get hearings that the extra revenue is advocates to consider a meals tax. cent years for our board to once again they should vote for the tax. needed for Fairfax County services that citi- “Will it pass if it’s put on the ballot? I don’t allow the voters to decide whether or not “To be quite frank, the last time we put it zens depend on. know. I think it’s unlikely, to tell you the they wish to avail themselves of this addi- to referendum, there was almost silence on “If you can afford to eat out in a nice res- truth,” McKay said at the event. tional source of revenue. Reasons for urg- the side of why we were asking people to taurant, you can afford to pay the four per- The meals tax referendum task force in- ing this include the desire to diversify the do it. Most important, the questions should cent tax,” she said. cludes a coalition of organizations within revenues we have available to fund schools, be what are we going to do with the money the county, including the Mount Vernon-Lee public safety, parks, libraries and human ser- if it passes and we have a meals tax,” Hyland AT A RECENT Mount Vernon-Lee Cham- Chamber of Commerce, the Fairfax Educa- vices,” Bulova said. said. ber of Commerce event, Lee District Super- tion Association, the Fairfax County Taxpay- Mount Vernon District Supervisor Gerry Adams, who is president of the Fairfax visor Jeffrey McKay told members that ers Alliance, and the Federation of Citizens Hyland, who has proposed a meal tax sev- Education Association and part of the new Fairfax County needs to diversify its revenue Associations. 8 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ May 8-14, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Fairfax County School Board Help Control Invasive Plants Addressing Budget Shortfall t a May 16 free workshop, the U.S. Budget shortfall is $17 million. ANational Park Service will train volunteers in how to control invasive plants and protect the George Washington he Fairfax County School Board a good recommendation for taking care Memorial Parkway’s landscapes, Tis considering options to close a of our employees and making some long- biodiversity, native plants and local prop- $17 million shortfall in their term commitments to our employees erty values. 2015 budget. Superintendent Karen that I think are very, very important,“ The workshop will be held 9:30 a.m. to Garza presented the board with possible Garza said. 12:30 p.m., at the Mount Vernon Govern- adjustments at a work session on April The new recommendations also pro- ment Center, 2511 Parkers Lane, Alexan- 28. vide money for AP/IB student fees, dria. Bring a lunch for 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 The school board is set to adopt their which means students will not have to p.m. Field training will take place from 1:30 final budget on May 22. On April 29, the pay for them, as was suggested in the to 3 p.m. at Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve. Board of Supervisors approved the FY earlier proposed budget. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water and dress 2015 budget, including a school trans- “Unless we pay for the fees, we can- for the weather. Tools will be provided. fer of three percent, short of Garza’s re- not require students to take the test,” The workshop is free, but sign-ups are ap- quested 5.7 percent increase. Garza said. “It gives you the opportunity preciated. According to Garza, $30 million is ex- to measure the effectiveness of the pro- Contact Erik Oberg at 703-289-2542 or pected from the state, leaving the bud- gram, and otherwise you are not going email [email protected]. get shortfall at $17 million. to have a true effectiveness measure.” The event is cosponsored by the National “This ballgame would be so different Garza said paying for the AP/IB test Park Service (www.nps.gov/gwmp) and the right now if it weren’t for the additional fees is a good investment. Friends of Dyke Marsh (www.fodm.org). $30 million that we are anticipating from “Yes we know that many of our fami- The National Park Service manages the the state,” Garza said. “It would be much lies can afford those fees, but we have a

parkway, but it is overrun with invasive Photo by more dire.” lot of families where both parents are plants like English ivy, porcelain berry and A recommendation was also made to working two jobs and some of our stu- bush honeysuckle. Invasive plants pull delay step increases until November, dents take up to six tests,” Garza said. down native trees and outcompete native which would save $12 million. “Students see this as an additional bar- plants, reduce shade, diminish wildlife habi- Booth Glenda “We know that we will have insuffi- rier that we don’t need to put in front of tat and obscure views. cient revenue to implement the full com- them.” pensation package that we had talked — Janelle Germanos A tree by the Mount Vernon Park- about before, but we believe that we have way is covered in English ivy.

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www.MountVernonGazette.com Yes to the Meals Tax Referendum @MtVernonGazette An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered means that most homeowners will be paying pervisors approved the referendum, it could to homes and businesses. Voters could decide on hundreds of dollars more in property taxes appear on the November ballot. Published by Local Media Connection LLC regardless of their ability to pay. It’s interesting that historically, Fairfax the tax in November. In Virginia, localities have only the powers County voters overwhelmingly give the thumbs 1606 King Street explicitly granted to them by the General As- up to authorizing capital improvements to Alexandria, Virginia 22314 conomic diversification is worthy sembly. In Northern Virginia, the economic schools, parks and roads via bond sales, but in Free digital edition delivered to goal. All of your eggs shouldn’t be engine of the state, this has translated into 1992, voters said no to the meals tax. It will your email box. Go to connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe Ein one basket. All of your revenue heavy dependence on the real estate property be up to elected officials and advocates for shouldn’t come from one source. tax to fund everything, because localities are schools, parks, libraries, public safety and hu- NEWS DEPARTMENT: In Fairfax County, adding a meals tax at the allowed few revenue options. man services to help make the case for the in- To discuss ideas and concerns, same level as Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Fairfax County has a task force studying the crease. Call: 703-778-9410 Church and the City of Fairfax, 4 percent, could possibility of holding a required referendum (Taxing income is a power the Common- e-mail: [email protected] generate $88 million a year. The county esti- to let voters decide on adding a meals tax. It wealth of Virginia retains for itself, and it is a mates that 25-30 percent of the meals taxes would applied to “ready-to-eat foods and bev- mechanism that sends money from Northern Steven Mauren Editor, 703-778-9415 collected would be paid by non-county resi- erages wherever they are sold,” but not vend- Virginia to other parts of the state while forc- [email protected] dents. ing machines. ing Northern Virginia localities to depend on Michael Lee Pope The inability to implement alternative rev- Former Board Chairman Kate Hanley and property taxes.) Reporter, 703-615-0960 enue sources will mean continued dependence former Board Chairman and U.S. Rep. Tom [email protected] on one basket. The combined increase in the Davis will chair the task force and report back — Mary Kimm, @MichaelLeePope real estate property tax rate and home values to the Board of Supervisors in mid June. If su- [email protected] Jeanne Theismann 703-778-9436 [email protected] @TheismannMedia

County Budget Falls Short for FCPS Jon Roetman Sports Editor, 703-224-3015 [email protected] By Ilryong Moon generated through- divide it by the number of full time equivalent @jonroetman Fairfax County School Board Chairman out the year, go into teachers, we should get a class size of 12.” As the ending balance our class size is not as such, he alleges that ADVERTISING: he Fairfax County Board of Supervi- which we use to our teachers must be doing administration. For advertising information

sors (BOS) continues to state that edu Photo courtesy FCPS fund the following This canard has been raised before by Super- e-mail: T [email protected] cation is its top priority but its actions year’s bud- visor Herrity and it is irresponsible for clearly do not match its words — not when get. him to continue to deliberately mislead Julie Ferrill Editorial Display Advertising, 703-778-9446 county spending next year will increase by 3.6 Supervi- the public by using deceitful teacher- [email protected] percent while Fairfax County Public Schools’ sor Herrity student ratios in his comments. Helen Walutes (FCPS) budget is projected to increase by just suggests eliminat- This doesn’t result in purposeful con- Display Advertising, 703-224-3028 1.6 percent over last year’s adopted budget. ing pay raises for versation, but rather distracts the community [email protected] Overall, FCPS will receive 52.4 percent of the administrators to from the real issue of fully funding schools. To Andrea Smith county’s budget, down from 52.7 percent this Ilryong Moon save $13 million. clarify once again, “full time equivalent teach- Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 year. While this percentage change seems The cost of provid- ers” are much more than classroom teachers. [email protected] small, that equates to more ing a step increase for all employees is $41 They also include special education teachers, Debbie Funk Commentary than $12 million that FCPS million. Of that amount, the cost for the ad- English for Speakers of Other Languages teach- National Sales would have received. ministrative positions in schools is $1.7 mil- ers, instructional coaches, speech therapists, 703-778-9444 [email protected] In his April 22 newslet- lion and central administrators account for guidance counselors, librarians, music, physi- ter to residents, Supervisor Pat Herrity makes $300,000. To achieve his goal of $13 million cal education teachers, and more. Although Publisher several misleading assertions about the FCPS in savings, pay raises would need to be denied these professionals do not have assigned class- Jerry Vernon budget. He suggests that the School Board al- to employees who directly serve students in- rooms, they are all teaching and working di- [email protected] ready has available funding to meet the school cluding advanced academic resource teachers, rectly with students. Editor & Publisher system’s needs, beyond the amount that will work experience teachers, instructional sup- It takes more than a single classroom teacher Mary Kimm be transferred from the county and state. We port teachers, school counselors, librarians, au- to provide a well-rounded and full education 703-778-9433 [email protected] would like to correct these misperceptions. diologists, physical and occupational thera- for FCPS students. @MaryKimm Supervisor Herrity suggests increasing the pists, English for speakers of languages teach- Moving forward, it’s critical in budget dis- Editor in Chief salary “lapse rate” (a salary lapse occurs dur- ers, professional technical project teachers, cussions that disingenuous arguments are not Steven Mauren ing a job vacancy). FCPS’ budgeted lapse sav- public health attendants, public health train- used to refute or support one’s position. This Photography: ings are based on historical trends. FCPS has ing assistants, school-based technologists, psy- should not be seen as a School Board versus Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel Art/Design: taken several steps to adjust compensation chologists, social workers, school clerical, Board of Supervisors debate. We are partners. Laurence Foong, John Heinly accounts in the FY 2015 budget including us- school custodial, and school administration. The School Board will continue to work closely Production Manager: ing lower salaries to budget for vacant posi- Supervisor Herrity also claims that many of with the Supervisors in an effort to develop Geovani Flores tions and for new positions due to enrollment our teachers are doing administration instead long-term sustainable funding for FCPS and growth. Whatever is remaining in the compen- of teaching. He states that if we “take the total to meet the expectations of the community to CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 Circulation Manager: sation accounts, combined with other savings number of students in the school system and maintain our world-class school system. Ann Oliver [email protected] Bulletin Board A Connection Newspaper Email announcements to gazette@ Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road. Branch, 5519 Franconia Road. Alexandria. 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From Page 10 and registration visit auditions.html for the youth Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 www.wmpamusic.org/wmyo- MONDAY/MAY 19 orchestra and www.wmpamusic.org/ Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. auditions.html for the youth Voter Registration Deadline. For wmco-auditions.html for the concert Benefit for the Turning Point SATURDAY/MAY 10 orchestra and www.wmpamusic.org/ the June 10 Democratic primary orchestra. Visit wmpamusic.org. Suffragist Memorial Association Spring Vendor Fair and Yard Sale. wmco-auditions.html for the concert election for U.S. House of features keynote by author Eleanor Yard sale 7 a.m.-1 p.m. in the orchestra. Visit www.wmpamusic.org Representatives. To register or Clift, live auction, wine pull and parking lot, fair 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in for more. update address, visit http:// TUESDAY/MAY 20 “Petticoats in Politics,” a one-woman the cafeteria at Mount Vernon High Conversation on Teen Stress. 10 vote.virginia.gov or call 703-746- Lions Dinner Meeting. 6:30 p.m. at musical. Tickets are $100. Visit School, 8515 Old Mount Vernon a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Hayfield Secondary 4050. Pema’s Restaurant, 8430 Richmond www.suffragistmemorial.org. Road. The PTSA hosts the spring School, 7630 Telegraph Road. Orchestra Auditions. 4:30-9 p.m. in Hwy. Dr. Leslie Lesner shares vendor fair and yard sale. Vendor “Community Conversation on Teen the Ainslie Arts Center at Episcopal information on hearing problems and tables are $25, tables for yard sale Stress: Fostering Wellness and High School, 3800 West Braddock hearing aides at the Mount Vernon THURSDAY/MAY 29 are $10. Concurrent yard sale 7 a.m.- Resiliency” features Dr. Brad Sachs, Road. Auditions for the Washington Evening Lions dinner meeting. Sports Physicals. 6-7:30 p.m. at 1 p.m. in the parking lot, with psychologist and author, more than Metropolitan Youth Orchestra and Socializing at 6:30, dinner at 7. Call Mount Vernon High School, 8515 proceeds to benefit the All Night 60 breakout sessions and resource the Washington Metropolitan Concert Andrea Corsillo at 703-960-4973. Old Mount Vernon Road, Alexandria, Grad Party. For fair, contact Dana exhibit. Light lunch included. Free Orchestra, both for young musicians. entrance #1. $50 pre-registered, Melvin at [email protected], for but registration encouraged, visit For complete audition information, walk-ins $60, checks made payable to yard sale contact George Vargas at www.fcps.edu/dss/summit/ requirements and registration visit WEDNESDAY/MAY 21 MVHS. Physical forms at [email protected] or Kay Martinez index.shtml. www.wmpamusic.org/wmyo- Fundraiser Dinner. 6:30-9:30 p.m. at www.fcps.edu/sports. at [email protected]. Community Office Hours. 10 a.m.- noon at the Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Hwy. and 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Office hours with Dan Storck, Mount Vernon District School Board Member for Fairfax County Public Schools. Stop by to ask questions or to discuss concerns, no appointment necessary. Contact Dan Storck at [email protected] or Mary Ellen Hook at [email protected].

WEDNESDAY/MAY 14 Candidate Event. 7 p.m. at Guarapo, 2039 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Meet and greet with the 8th District Democratic candidates hosted by the Democratic Asian Americans and the Democratic Latino Organization of Virginia. Free, open to the public, light snacks will be served. Drinks and dinner can be purchased. RSVP is requested at http://ht.ly/wvwPv. Bird Banding Presentation. 7:30 p.m., at the Huntley Meadows Park Visitor Center, 3701 Lockheed Blvd. Dr. Bruce Peterjohn, Chief of the USGS Bird Banding Laboratory- Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, will present information that has been learned from banding birds. Free. Call 703-768-2525.

FRIDAY/MAY 16 Rye Whiskey Sale Begins. 10 a.m. at the Shops at Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy., and the Distillery & Gristmills gift shop, 5514 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy. Made at George Washington’s reconstructed distillery with authentic recipe and process. Bottles for sale at $95 each in person only. Visit www.mountvernon.org/ WhiskeySale. Invasive Plant Training. 10 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., meeting at the Mount Vernon Government Center, 2511 Parkers Lane. National Park Service biologist Erik Oberg will conduct a training on how to identify and control invasive plants. Wear sturdy shoes. Free, but reservation requested at 703-289-2542 or [email protected].

SATURDAY/MAY 17 STEM Career Festival. 8:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. at Mount Vernon High School, 8515 Old Mount Vernon Road. Students age 9-18 and parents are welcome to explore science, technology, engineering and math career options by meeting professionals and participating in activities. Free, registration encouraged; visit https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/2014-nova- stem-career-festival-full-steam-ahead- in-2014-tickets-10413734761. Orchestra Auditions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Immanuel Church on the Hill, 3606 Seminary Road. Auditions for the Washington Metropolitan Youth Orchestra and the Washington Metropolitan Concert Orchestra, both for young musicians. For complete audition information, requirements www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ May 8-14, 2014 ❖ 11 Opinion Spring Update on Transportation Improvements

By Scott A. Surovell team is currently evalu- next spring/summer at the latest. plete. Delegate (D-44) ating which transit option is the best option NEIGHBORHOOD PAVING FUTURE AREA IMPROVEMENTS pring has arrived which means a for our community. Other significant paving work that was A few people have asked me when we can beginning to the construction sea The two-stop Yellow bid and contracted before the winter has expect to see the results of the transporta- Sson. Here’s an update regarding Line extension to Hybla begun in the Kirkside, Mason Hill, and tion tax increases passed last year. The new transportation improvements in Valley with bus rapid Hollin Hills neighborhoods. I have posted taxes became effective on July 1, 2013 so our area. transit to Woodbridge a map showing this year’s paving operations we have not seen 12 months of revenue yet. or the “Hybrid Option” in the 44th District on my blog — The Dixie Additionally, the law requires $100 million U.S. 1 WIDENING is the best choice to Pig at scottsurovell.blogspot.com. per year to be dedicated to the Silver Line Last week, the Federal Highway Admin-- bring the redevelopment, traffic, environ- for three years, so much of the new rev- istration (FHWA) started construction to mental, and quality of life benefits to our SHERWOOD HALL LANE enue is already allocated. Anyone navigat- six-lane U.S. 1 from Mt. Vernon Memorial community. More than 400 people have In February of 2013, several people coming the potholes on Fort Hunt Road or see- Highway to Telegraph signed my petition urging the consultants plained about increased speeds and illegal ing the hay that grows in our medians dur- Commentary Road and reserve tran- to accept this option. Please sign my peti- driving behaviors on Sherwood Hall Lane. ing the summer, can appreciate how large sit right-of-way in the tion and post up your comments at bit.ly/ At the request of Supervisor Hyland, I asked the secondary road maintenance backlog is center. The project will take two years and extendyellowline. the Virginia Department of Transportation today and VDOT is playing catch-up to get is funded by the federal government thanks Additionally, state Sen. Toddy Puller se- (VDOT) to investigate options for increas- our roads back up to speed. to U.S. Rep. Jim Moran. cured a $4 million in the senate budget ing traffic safety. Finally, the planning process for the road which would accelerate the planning, en- After a public hearing and considering allocations is ongoing and the Common- JEFF TODD WAY/MULLIGAN ROAD gineering, and funding process for whatever public input, the Fairfax County has recom- wealth Transportation Board is implement- OPENING option is recommended. We are fighting to mended to VDOT that Sherwood Hall Lane ing new “objective” metrics to allocate road In September 2014, Jeff Todd Way will ensure its inclusion in the final budget. be restriped to include bike lanes its entire spending. I have concerns about the objec- open between U.S. 1 (Roy Rogers) and Tele- length and that roadside parking be main- tivity of the formula which I have raised and graph Road finally restoring cross-county FORT HUNT PAVING tained. Additionally, a separate discussion debated on the floor of the House since this connectivity between Woodlawn and In my last online constituent survey, Fort is ongoing about the addition of one or two idea was first proposed in 2010. Notwith- Hayfield after access through Fort Belvoir Hunt Road was voted most in need of pav- crosswalks to provide better access to Hollin standing, there are many good things hap- was shut down 13 years ago. Listen for the ing in the community. It was originally Meadows Elementary School along with pening in our area on the transportation loud sigh of relief in 22309 after opening. scheduled for paving in 2014, but 2014 other improvements to facilitate safer pe- front and I am hopeful we will see some winter weather expenses were double the destrian movement across the road. big changes over the next decade. It is an U.S. 1 TRANSIT anticipated amount and VDOT has sacri- VDOT has advised me that paving on honor to serve as your state delegate. 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Balloons were flown May 2 to demonstrate to the community just how tall the proposed debris height, wind turbines and berm will be. In this picture, the height of the wind turbines is shown. A view of the Lorton landfill from a nearby community. Balloon Test Shows Height of Proposed Landfill Application

cation because they say the green energy ture for the solar component, they must pay penalty cause in the application, that if for Landfill public hearing components that EnviroSolutions is propos- $3 million to Fairfax County. whatever reason, we do not install and op- ing in return for being able to keep the land- Lynch believes it is easier for erate one of the four green energy technolo- is on May 13. fill open past 2018 are distractions. EnviroSolutions to just pay the buy-out pro- gies, we have to pay money. It’s the equiva- “It’s a smoke screen to cover up massive visions, so the green energy components lent of what it would cost for us to do it,” By Janelle Germanos expansion,” said Lynch, whose office at will be nonexistent and the community will Mehan said. The Gazette Gunston Commerce Center is near the land- be left with a landfill. fill. But Mehan said in an interview in March THE PUBLIC HEARING will take place f the EnviroSolutions application to Some residents, including South County that EnviroSolutions is committed to the on May 13 at 4:30 p.m. in the board audi- extend the life of the landfill in Lorton Federation president Nick Firth, disapprove green energy components. torium of the Fairfax County Government Iis approved by Fairfax County Board of the new application because a 2006 “Because they brought this up, there’s a Center. of Supervisors on May 13, just how EnviroSolutions application was already tall will the debris look to those from the approved in 2006, in which a park would ground? Just how tall is 395 feet, anyway? be built on the landfill after it closed in The proposed height was demonstrated 2018. to anyone within the area on Friday, May But Conrad Mehan, EnviroSolutions’ di- Sisters Open Tutoring Service 2, who could catch a glimpse of the landfill rector of government relations, has said that off of Interstate 95 and Furnace Road when due to liability issues, they are unable to bove Grade Level of Northern Vir- a balloon test was conducted. take ownership of the park. Aginia recently opened its doors; Balloons were flown to give residents a On March 28, EnviroSolutions announced a business born from two North- general idea just how tall the landfill and that it made changes to its application, re- ern Virginia sisters, Elizabeth Colon and 70-foot berm will be if the current applica- ducing the requested extension of the land- Christa Huntley of Alexandria. Both new tion is approved. fill from 2040 to 2032, and also reducing moms of infant daughters, they joined Three balloons were flown at 395 feet, the height of the landfill by 36 percent of their passions for education and children. showing the proposed final debris elevation 412 feet that had been approved. Above Grade Level of Northern Vir- height. Two balloons showing the height of When the application was voted on at the ginia provides an in-home tutoring ser- the wind turbines, which will be 180 feet April 3 Planning Commission meeting, com- vice for kindergarteners through 12th on top of the landfill’s final elevation, were missioners added on a list of issues they graders, including a free skills assess- Photo Contributed also flown. Five balloons were also shown believe the Board of Supervisors should look ment. The program uses an in-home pro- Christa Huntley (left) and Eliza- at the proposed 70-foot berm. at before approving the application. fessional tutor, diagnostic evaluation and beth Colon, sisters and co- Mount Vernon Planning Commissioner specialized teaching curriculum. owners of Above Grade Level, THE BALLOON TEST occurred a week Earl Flanagan voted against the application, Colon and Huntley come from diverse Northern Virginia. and a half before the Fairfax County Board citing a number of concerns and saying the career backgrounds. While Colon con- of Supervisors is holding a public hearing landfill did not serve as the proper gate- ducted employee training in the corpo- and daughter. on the application to extend the life of the way to Fairfax County and that wind tur- rate world, Huntley delved into criminol- Huntley received her master’s degree landfill past the previous agreed upon date bines could negatively affect the bald eagle ogy and forensic research for the gov- in forensic psychology from Marymount in 2018. Mount Vernon District Supervisor population at nearby Mason Neck State ernment. With more and more schools University and dual bachelor’s degrees Gerry Hyland is opposed to the application. Park. dealing with budgetary constraints and in criminology and psychology from The EnviroSolutions application to extend “There are more benefits to the county large student-to-teacher ratios, both saw Florida State University. Huntley lives in operation of the landfill until 2040 was the by denying than approving this application,” a need for individual in-home tutoring. Alexandria with her husband and infant subject of a Planning Commission public Flanagan said. Colon graduated from Penn State Uni- daughter. hearing in late February that lasted until 3 Lynch, who plans on speaking at the pub- versity with dual degrees in international For more information on Above Grade a.m. lic hearing on Tuesday, cites the buyout pro- politics and Spanish and resides in the Level of Northern Virginia, call 571-620- Many Lorton residents, including business visions in the new application. For example, Fredericksburg-area, with her husband 0245 or visit www.AGLNOVA.com. owner Bill Lynch, are opposed to the appli- if EnviroSolutions fails to provide infrastruc- www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ May 8-14, 2014 ❖ 13 Opinion

Letter to the Editor Easing Overcrowded Roadway So as the buzz dies down from Connect April, we’re challenging community members: How will you be a By Jim Moran A 32 foot-wide median With a Child connection for a child? U.S. Representative (D-8) is also being set aside to To the Editor: We encourage you to take on accommodate future As we read recent news stories this responsibility. That is how pre- key section of Route 1 is finally getting some growth and enable the po- on children suffering through ne- vention works and families thrive. Arelief. Chronic congestion, compounded by tential for light rail or bus glect, a local coach charged with Here’s what you can do: the 2005 BRAC decision which brought an rapid transit along the sexual abuse, and families strug- ❖ Schedule special time to catch influx of nearly 13,000 new military and civilian Route 1 corridor. gling to find services and shelter, up with your own child or a child personnel, plus a brand new hospital that can re- The economic viability we couldn’t help but wonder—was in your community. Take a walk, ceive many more new visitors, has made commuting of the Route 1 corridor de- there someone in each child’s life toss a ball or eat a meal together. in this part of Fairfax County more difficult. pends on a robust trans- who could have been a positive ❖ Take notice when a child or Thankfully, the federal govern- portation infrastructure connection and made a differ- family is struggling. Smile and ment recognized that its role in that meets the needs of ence? The truth of what we work praise the child or parent — ac- Commentary addressing BRAC induced con- commuters and local busi- for and promote at SCAN is that knowledge that parenting is a gestion was not only appropriate nesses. These improvements will increase the qual- the simple, everyday interactions tough but rewarding job. but necessary. Marking the start ity of life for those who live and work in the sur- with kids do make a difference in ❖ Create opportunities in your of an ambitious project that will use $180 million in rounding communities. Improved transit through their health, safety and happiness. community for families to build federal investment, I joined Fort Belvoir Garrison Fort Belvoir and reduced overall congestion will en- That’s why we launched our new new connections in safe, support- Commander Colonel Gadson, U.S. Rep. Gerry hance access to the Fort Belvoir Hospital for thou- community education campaign, ive environments. Connolly, state Sen. Toddy Puller, and Fairfax County sands of patients, wounded warriors, and their fami- Kids Need Connections, during ❖ Connect with kids by volun- leaders to break ground on widening this main thor- lies. National Child Abuse Awareness teering. oughfare on April 28. This day was a long time coming and would not Month in April. We have additional ideas on our Scheduled for completion in 2016, the Virginia have been possible if not for tireless work of Eastern As teen advocate Josh Shipp website. Visit www.scanva.org/ Department of Transportation will use the $180 mil- Federal Lands Highway Division, who administered says, “Every kid is one caring adult kidsneedconnections to learn lion secured through an earmark I placed in the 2011 the project, VDOT, Fairfax County, Fort Belvoir, Sen. away from becoming a success more, or consider joining us for defense spending bill to expand a 3.5 mile segment Toddy Puller, Delegates Scott Surovell and Mark Sick- story.” We couldn’t agree more. We SCAN’s upcoming Volunteer Ori- of Route 1/Richmond Highway between Mount les, Chairman Bulova, Supervisors McKay and know positive adult-child connec- entation on May 22. Vernon Memorial Highway and Telegraph Road. Hyland, and Garrison Commander Col. Gadson. I am tions are critical to keep children Thanks to every community In addition to widening the road from four lanes pleased to have been a part of this process, bringing safe. We know that when a child member who made April such a to six, intersections will be improved with new traf- federal economic assistance funds for a project that feels loved and supported by mul- success. Now the real work begins. fic signals and turn lanes that will shorten commuter will continue making Northern Virginia one of the tiple adults, they learn to value Sonia Quinonez times and ease congestion on the overcrowded road- best places to live, work, and raise a family in the themselves and feel empowered to Executive Director way. country. succeed. SCAN of Northern Virginia

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Email announcements to gazette@ special three-hour walking tour of connectionnewspapers.com. Include date, Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, the time, location, description and contact for Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary event: phone, email and/or website. Pho- Museum, Lee-Fendall House Museum tos and artwork welcome. Deadline is & Garden and Carlyle House Historic Thursday at noon, at least two weeks be- Park. $35. Visit fore event. www.AlexandriaVA.gov/ GadsbysTavern. All Alexandria Reads. Spring events ONGOING mark Alexandria’s annual one book, one community campaign. Adults are Art Exhibit. Through June 2, Courtney invited to ready the recently S. Hengerer’s acrylic paintings on republished “When Washington Was wood panels are on display for the in Vogue,” a once-lost novel by exhibit “Playground” in Studio 21 of Edward Christopher Williams which the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 depicts the vibrant social life of North Union St. Opening reception to Washington D.C.’s upper class meet the artist Thursday, May 8, African Americans during the Harlem 6:30-8 p.m. Visit Renaissance and jazz age. Younger www.theartleague.org or call 703- readers are invited to read the 683-1780. picture book, “Harlem’s Little Art Exhibit. Through June 22, “Words Blackbird,” by Renée Watson or the and Letters” in the Athenaeum chapter book, “Bud, Not Buddy,” by gallery, 201 Prince St. This Christopher Paul Curtis. More than multimedia show from regional

50 related activities are planned Photo Contributed artists uses text as a component of through May; for full list of programs visual art. Opening reception Sunday, visit www.alexandria.lib.va.us. May 11, 4-6 p.m. Visit Spy Program at Mount Vernon. 3 www.nvfaa.org. p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Student Art Exhibit. Twenty T.C. June 1. Learn about spying during Williams High School students the Revolutionary War, including selected as this year’s National Art concealment codes, invisible ink and Honor Society inductees exhibit double agents. Self-guided programs artwork through May 11 at Del Ray with map provided. Free with Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. admission. Visit Visit www.TheDelRayArtisans.org. Alexandria-based QuinTango will be honored May 13 with the 2014 Award for www.mountvernon.org/spy. Art Exhibit. “Sound of Butterfly,” a Art Exhibit. Through June 8 at the Artistic Excellence at the GALA Hispanic Theatre’s annual Noche de Estrellas ben- solo exhibition of new work by Schlesinger Center Margaret W. & Soomin Ham, a photographer and efit. Joseph L. Fisher Gallery, 3001 N. multimedia artist. Through May 11 at Beauregard St. Meditations on the Multiple Exposures Gallery, Studio Boundless, an exhibit of acrylic 312, Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 paintings on yupo paper by Arlington N. Union St. Gallery hours are 10 artist Kimberly DiNatale. Gallery QuinTango Honored for Artistic Excellence a.m.-6 p.m. except Thursdays, 1-9 hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. p.m. Call 703-838-4565 or visit Visit www.nvcc.edu/ www.torpedofactory.org. Alexandria-based QuinTango will be honored cluding six Alexandrians. schlesingercenter/gallery.html. Photography Exhibit. “Threesomes,” Art Exhibit. “Women Legends of May 13 with the 2014 award for Artistic Excel- An active member of Alexandria’s arts commu- photography by Maureen Minehan in Alexandria: 2007-2013” art exhibit lence at the GALA Hispanic Theatre’s annual nity and Arts Forum, QuinTango has created in- sets of three standalone images. On will be on display at Prudential display in the Multiple Exposures Noche de Estrellas benefit recognizing arts, com- novative arts education programs for the city’s PenFed Realty, 300 N. Washington Gallery at the Torpedo Factory, 105 St., suite 100. The exhibit will munity and philanthropic leaders from the Wash- youth since 2009. With support from the Alexan- North Union St., Alexandria, May 13- showcase portraits from the Living ington region. dria Arts Commission and RunningBrooke Foun- June 22. Open daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Legends of Alexandria project with except Thursday, 2-8 p.m. Opening Held at the National Center for Latino Perform- dation, the group has worked with students at selected works from the Del Ray reception Sunday, June 1, 2-4 p.m. Artisans. Show runs through June 27. ing Arts, the event will honor individuals and or- Ramsay Elementary School, Mount Vernon Com- Art Exhibit. See “Spirit of Place: Dyke Hours are Mondays-Fridays 9 a.m.-5 ganizations that have made significant contribu- munity School, John Adams Elementary School Marsh,” an exhibition of photography p.m. Visit www.thedelrayartisans.org by Anthony Peritore and sculptural tions to the artistic community in the Washington and Charles Houston and Mount Vernon Recre- for more. works by Megan Peritore through Art Exhibit. “Printed Painted Potted,” metropolitan area. ation Centers. This year QuinTango taught work- May 18 in the Crossroads Gallery, Avis Fleming’s one-artist show of QuinTango, a chamber tango quintet comprised shops on Tango and Soccer to students at Tucker located in Goodwin House Bailey’s etchings, lithographs, monotypes, Crossroads, 3440 S. Jefferson St., of two violins, bass, cello and piano, has initiated Elementary School and coached young string stu- paintings and ceramics features Falls Church. Free. landscapes of Ireland, Maine and thousands of new fans to the music of tango by dents in All-City Sinfonia on the art of playing Theatre One-Man Shows. Through Louisiana and birds, people and dogs. engaging audiences with their sizzling fusion of tango music. May 25, two shows will be performed Through June 30 at Printmakers Inc., in repertory at MetroStage, 1201 N. traditional South American tango repertoire and QuinTango’s award-winning artistry can be Studio #325 in Alexandria’s Torpedo Royal St. The Thousandth Night by Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St. classical chamber music style. heard at the Music at Twilight concert at 7:30 p.m. Carol Wolf and starring Marcus Kyd, Open daily 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Call 703- Under the leadership of long-time Alexandria on June 12 at John Carlyle Park. The concert fi- and Underneath the Lintel by Glen 683-1342. Berger starring Paul Morella will be resident and violinist Joan Singer, QuinTango has nale will feature the Tucker Tango Team and All Historical Exhibit. Through August at performed on Tuesdays and the Alexandria Black History grown from a local music group to an interna- City StringTango orchestra performing with Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., Thursdays Museum, 902 Wythe St. “Sit Down tionally recognized touring ensemble who have QuinTango. The concert is free and sponsored by and Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 3 and Take a Stand” commemorates or 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sundays at 3 performed at The White House, Kennedy Center, Alexandria Parks and Recreation. Tickets for the the 1939 library sit-in of five African and 7 p.m. Tickets $50 (students American men and its mastermind, Lincoln Center Plaza, theaters in Uruguay, Argen- May 13 GALA Hispanic Theater’s Noche de Estrella $25) at 800-494-8497 or Samuel Tucker. One of the earliest tina, Mexico, France, Costa Rica and throughout are available at www.galatheatre.org. www.boxofficetickets.com. Visit occasions of individuals using the sit- www.metrostage.org for more. the United States. This summer QuinTango will in as an act of civil disobedience in Children’s Theater. Arts on the — Jeanne Theismann the modern civil rights movement. tour Costa Rica, bringing 25 fans with them, in- Horizon presents “Sunny and Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Licorice” at The Lab at Convergence, Call 703-746-4356. 1801 N. Quaker Lane. Show is 30 Doggy Happy Hours. 5-8 p.m. at minutes and best for ages 2-5. Jackson 20 and Hotel Monaco specifically on Washington’s month. 8:30-11 a.m. request, receive for free Alexandria’s Performances are 10:30 a.m. May 30, Alexandria, 480 King St. Thursdays landmark achievements as a Songwriter’s Showcase. Every “Key to the City” pass, which grants June 4-6 and June 11-13; and 10 and during the summer. Free, drinks sold landscape designer combining rarely- Tuesday at 8 p.m. at The Old Town access into nine historic sites and 11:30 a.m. May 31, June 7 and June separately. Treats and water for dogs, seen original documents, artwork, Theater, 815 1/2 King St. Features a museums in Alexandria - a $26 14. $8 tickets, purchase online or at with pet boutique and service and books with period garden tools, different Songwriter’s Association of added value. Learn more at the door. At each show the group will vendors. Portions of proceeds benefit landscape photography, and a scale Washington artist each week. Visit PresPassport.Monticello.org. collect non-perishable food and People. Animals. Love. Visit model of the Mount Vernon estate. www.theoldtowntheater.com for Art Exhibit. See “Sit Down and Take a canned good for Community www.Monaco-Alexandria.com/ Included in admission $18/adult; tickets. Stand: Samuel W. Tucker and the Lodgings. Visit alexandria-hotel/doggy-happy- $17/senior citizen; $9/child age 6- George Washington’s Mount 1939 Alexandria Library Sit-In” at the www.artsonthehorizon.org/sunny- hour.html. 11; children under 5 are free. Visit Vernon has joined Thomas Alexandria Black History Museum, and-licorice or call 703-967-0437. New Exhibit. Mount Vernon invites www.mountvernon.org for more. Jefferson’s Monticello and James 902 Wythe St. The exhibit focuses on Historic Attic and Alley Tours. 9 visitors to explore George Alexandria Cars & Coffee invites car Madison’s Montpelier to expand the the life of famed civil rights attorney a.m.-noon through May 31 at the Washington’s design for the grounds enthusiasts to meet for coffee at “Presidents Passport,” Virginia’s Samuel Wilber Tucker, and highlights Lee-Fendall House Museum & of his estate, through a new Hollin Hall Shopping Center in front premier presidential trail. As an the role of Robert Strange, who was Garden, 614 Oronoco St. or at the exhibition, “Gardens & Groves: of Roseina’s, 1307 Shenandoah Road. added bonus to this year’s program, a runner between the library and Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. George Washington’s Landscape” at Classic cars, hot rods, exotic cars, visitors to the Alexandria Visitors Tucker’s office, keeping Tucker Royal St. The curious are invited to Mount Vernon through Jan. 12, motorcycles and more meet to share Center at 221 King St. showing or abreast of developments. The exhibit visit rarely seen spaces at four of 2016. Gardens & Groves is the first car stories and drink coffee. Group purchasing a ticket to any of the runs through August. Free. 703-746- Alexandria’s historic sites on this museum exhibition to focus meets the first Sunday of every three presidential estates will, upon 4356. 18 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ May 8-14, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment

where students can explore and learn included in Kaleidoscope reflect the many facets of the performing and psychology and use of colors. $5 in CAMPS, CLASSES & WORKSHOPS visual arts. Visit, Book Signing advance, $7 at door. Contact Summer Aquatics Classes. For www.metropolitanarts.org. [email protected] or 703-718- youth and adults, including Martial Arts Camps. Potomac Kempo “Mount Vernon Revisited,” part of Arcadia 2636 for more. swimming lessons, aqua aerobics, teaches Shaolin Kempo, a blend of Publishing’s popular Images of America series Lifeguard Training, Swim Team Japanese Karate and Chinese Kung by local authors Jessie Biele and Michael K. Fundamentals and 2013 Gold Fu. Potomac Kempo’s locations will Bohn, boasts more than 200 images show- FRIDAY/MAY 9 Division Champions Wahoos Youth host a camp “virtual tour” of China casing the history of Mount Vernon. The Farm to Table Dinner. 6:30-10 p.m. Swim Team. Register online at July 14-18 at the new Huntington modern history of the site is highlighted at Mount Vernon Estate. Reception, www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation or location, 5914 N. Kings Hwy.; and as well, showing how the development tour and four-course dinner with in person at the Registration and Japan, July 21-25 at the Foxchase of Route 1 and the George Washing- products cultivated and produced on Reservations Office, 1108 Jefferson location, 4617 Duke St. For children ton Memorial Parkway in the 20th the Estate. Wine pairings included. St. Contact Claudia Spencer at 703- age 5-12. Campers will learn about century contributed to today’s eco- Tickets are $175 including tax and 74605414 or art, cuisine, history and language. nomic development and growth in gratuity. Call 703-780-2000 or visit [email protected]. Morning and afternoon sessions or the Mount Vernon area. Meet the www.MountVernon.org. Pre-School Studio. 9:30-11:30 a.m. at all-day option. Visit authors for a booksigning Saturday, Art at the Center, 2804 Sherwood www.potomackempo.com/summer- May 10, 11a.m.-1 p.m. at Costco, 7940 Rich- Hall Lane. June 9-19, Mondays- camp or call 703-206-8064. FRIDAY-SATURDAY/MAY 9-10 Thursdays children ages 4-6 attend Metro Club After-School Program. mond Hwy. “Mount Vernon Revisited” is also School Musical. 7:30 p.m. at T.C. for explorations of clay, collage, Through June, the Metropolitan available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and Williams, Main Campus, 3330 King drawing and painting as well as School of Arts presents an after- online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at 888-313- St., in the main auditorium. “A creativity, problem solving, school program for grades 1-6. The 2665 or at www.arcadiapublishing.com. Chorus Line,” a PG-13 show not collaboration and fun. Call 703-201- program is located at both the Lorton suitable for young children. $5 for 1250 or visit studio at Workhouse Arts Center, ACPS students, staff and senior www.artatthecenter.org. 9517 Workhouse Way and in citizens; $10 adults. Call 703-824- History Camp. The Lyceum, Alexandria at 5775 Barclay Drive. on 105 N. Union St. Photographers Henderson. The event is free for 6800. Alexandria’s History Museum, is now Programs will focus on the arts, and enthusiasts of all skill levels are USPH Wine Club Members and $10 registering for a camp for children including music, dance, theatre, yoga invited to share work, ideas, and for non-members. The $10 event fee ages 5-7. The camp runs Tuesday, and academics, as well as designated questions at this free workshop held will be applied to the purchase of any SATURDAY/MAY 10 July 29-Thursday, July 31, 9 a.m.- homework time. The program will on the last Sunday of each month, of the wines offered. Tapas will be Spring Fair and Yard Sale. 8 a.m- noon at the Lyceum, 201 S. run Mondays, 1-6 p.m., and Tuesday- except December. No reservations. served. Purchase tickets at https:// noon at Mount Vernon High School, Washington St. Clio’s Kids Mini- Friday, 3-6 p.m. Tuition runs from Call 703-683-2205. usph.webconnex.com/ 8515 Old Mount Vernon Road. Camp engages children in American $130-150. Call 703-339-0444 or visit Theater Camp. Mount Vernon may8winetasting. Community yard sale and 40 vendors history and life in historic Alexandria www.metropolitanarts.org. Community Children’s Theatre will offering jewelry, Pampered Chef, through artifacts, storytelling, Life Drawing. Del Ray Artisans offers a hold sessions starting June 30 to handbags, fabric creations, crafts, singing, crafts, old-fashioned games range of open life drawing sessions Aug. 22. There are two-week sessions THURSDAY-FRIDAY/MAY 8-9 gourmet coffee and teas, infused oils, and visits to nearby historic places. for anyone to develop life-drawing with morning, afternoon or all day Student Dance, Film and Theater sports memorabilia, vintage leather, Cost is $105, which includes snacks skills further. Just drop-in for the sessions, and one-week sessions that Festival. 7 p.m. at the West skin care and wellness products, and souvenirs. Advance registration session and bring your supplies to go all day. To register, visit Potomac High School Springbank children’s stuffed animals, clothing, is required. Call 703-746-4994 or draw or paint our live models. Fee www.mvcct.org. Auditorium, 6500 Quander Road. books, crocheted baby blankets, visit www.alexandriahistory.org. ranges from $8-$12. All skill levels West Potomac Academy Dance and Tupperware, baked goods and more. Youth Summer Classes. Beginning are welcome. Del Ray Artisans is Professional Television Production Monday, July 7, Metropolitan School located at 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. THURSDAY/MAY 8 students are teaming up with West Park Re-opening. 10 a.m.-noon at of the Arts offers pre-professional Visit www.TheDelRayArtisans.org for Spanish Wine Tasting. 6-8 p.m. at Potomac High School’s Beyond the Huntley Meadows Park, 3701 summer dance, music theater and a schedule. Union Street Public House, 121 Page Theatre Company to produce Lockheed Blvd. Fairfax County Park acting camps, as well as a wide Photography Workshop. 10:30 a.m.- South Union St. Tasting led by “Kaleidoscope: Many Colors, One Authority re-opens the park after a variety of youth summer camps noon at Multiple Exposures Gallery Spanish wine expert Fletcher Festival.” All dances, films and plays year-long wetland restoration.

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Guided, behind-the-scenes walking tours Commonwealth Ave. Author and begin at 11:15. Visit education E. Ethelbert Miller presents www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ “Langston Hughes and the Harlem huntley-meadows-park/ Renaissance.” Free. Contact Kimberly restorationproject.htm or call 703- Nathaniel at 703-746-1770. 324-8662. Alexandria Art Market. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Colasanto Park, 2704 Mount TUESDAY/MAY 13 Vernon Ave. Local artists will Art Discussion. 7 p.m. at Beatley perform. Browse artwork by local Central Library, 5005 Duke St. artists and more. Visit Decorative arts specialist Oscar www.TheDelRayArtisans.org/ Fitzgerald will lead a discussion of ArtMarket for more. the art deco movement in the United House and Garden Tour. 11 a.m.-5 States. Visit www.alexandria.lib.va.us p.m. in Del Ray, begins at A Show of or call 703-746-1751. Photos by Louise Krafft/Gazette Packet Hands, 2301 Mount Vernon Ave. Singers Master Class. 7-9 p.m. at Biennial event serves as a fundraiser Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill, 3606 for neighborhood projects and the Seminary Road. Master class with Alexandria Scholarship Fund. $20 in Alex Fletcher, who will provide advance, $25 day-of. Visit feedback to singers on the verge of www.delraycitizens.org or come to careers including Q&A, presented by the Del Ray Farmers Market April 26 the Singers’ Theater of Washington. and May 3. Volunteers welcome. Free. Visit www.singerstheatre.com. Contact [email protected]. Book Signing. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at WEDNESDAY/MAY 14 Costco, 7940 Richmond Hwy. Jessie Book Discussion. 7 p.m. at Beatley Biele and Michael K. Bohn, authors of Central Library, 5005 Duke St. Meet “Mount Vernon Revisited,” a pictorial author John Muller who will discuss history of the Mount Vernon his book: “Frederick Douglass in community. Visit Washington, D.C.: The Lion of www.arcadiapublishing.com. Anacostia.” Visit Mothers Day Fashion Show and www.alexandria.lib.va.us or call 703- Dinner. 4-7 p.m. at the Gum 746-1751. Springs Community Center, 8100 Fordson Road. Live entertainment by This year’s Del Ray Al Muntzie and the Renaissance THURSDAY/MAY 15 Gospel Singers. Tickets range from Genealogy Discussion Group. 7 House & Garden Tour $7 for seniors to $25 for couples, p.m. at Beatley Central Library, 5005 includes the garden at discounts for advance tickets. Contact Duke St. Guest speaker Char the YMCA on Monroe Sharlene Jones at 571-332-1006 or McCargo Bah will demonstrate Judy Garnett at 703-919-5143. techniques for researching African- Avenue, “a work in American genealogy. Visit progress.” www.alexandria.lib.va.us or call 703- SUNDAY/MAY 11 746-1751. Mother’s Day Tea at Carlyle Live Music. 7:30 p.m. in the Music House. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Hall at the Birchmere, 3701 Mount Carlyle House Historic Park, 121 N. Vernon Ave. Paul Storm to open for Fairfax St. Call 703-549-2997 or visit John Hodgman. Visit 2014 Del Ray www.nvrpa.org/park/ www.paulandstorm.com or carlyle_house_historic_park for more. www.Birchmere.com. House & Garden Tour Civil War Sunday. 1-4 p.m. at the Save the date for Saturday, May 10 and the Alexandria Archaeology Museum, 2014 Del Ray House & Garden Tour. This 105 North Union St., #327. Explore THURSDAY-SATURDAY/MAY 15-17 year’s tour highlights 10 houses plus two fea- the Civil War in Alexandria with School Musical. 7:30 p.m. at exhibits and artifacts. Free. Visit Burgundy Farm Country Day School’s tured gardens, a “work-in-progress” and a www.alexandriaarchaeology.org or Loft, 3700 Burgundy Road, hospitality tent at the Del Ray United Meth- call 703-746-4399. Alexandria. The school’s 8th grade odist Church. Tickets are $25 at the Del Ray Mother’s Day Museum Tours. 1-5 students fill roles on- and off-stage in Variety Store or Farmers Market. For more p.m., at Old Town historic sites: the “Wizard of Oz”. $5 at the door, information and to purchase tickets online, Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. $1 for children. Visit visit www.delraycitizens.org. Proceeds ben- Royal St.; Stabler-Leadbeater www.burgundyfarm.org. efit the Alexandria Scholarship Fund and Apothecary Museum, 105-107 S. community projects funded by the Del Ray Fairfax St.; or the Friendship Citizens Association. Firehouse Museum, 107 S. Alfred St. FRIDAY/MAY 16 In honor of Mother’s Day, mothers Alexandria Library Closed. All enjoy free admission. Visit branches closed for staff training. www.VisitAlexandriaVA.com/ Visit www.alexandria.lib.va.us. calendar-of-events/spring. Wine Tasting. 6-9 p.m., at Mount Mother’s Day Open House. 1-4 p.m. Vernon Estate. Mount Vernon’s Wine at Friendship Firehouse Museum, 107 Festival & Sunset Tour celebrates the S. Alfred St. Tour the firehouse for history of wine in Virginia with free. A photographer will take exclusive evening tours of the portraits of families next to historic Mansion and cellar, appearances by equipment. Children will receive a “George and Martha Washington,” fire hat. Visit www.alexandriava.gov/ and live jazz. $38. Visit FriendshipFirehouse or 703-746- www.mountvernon.org/winefestival, 4994 for more. or call 703-780-2000. Art Exhibit Opening Reception. 4-6 Family Fun Night. 7-10 p.m. at p.m. in the Athenaeum gallery, 201 Chinquapin Park Recreation Center Prince St. “Words and Letters” runs and Aquatics Facility, 3210 King St. May 8-June 22. The multimedia show Bring a pool float. Pool games from regional artists uses text as a include beach ball relays, water component of visual art. Visit basketball and floating obstacle www.ext.vt.edu. FriendshipFirehouse or 703-746- featuring selections by Beethoven, www.nvfaa.org. course. Swimming skill assessments Ballet Performance. 11 a.m. and 1 4994. Mozart, Gounod and Verdi plus for youth, a lifeguard skill p.m. at the George Washington Wine Tasting. 6-9 p.m., at Mount special guests Anita Johnson and demonstration and proper lifejacket Masonic National Memorial Theater, Vernon Estate. Mount Vernon’s Wine Matt Harding. $5 youth (18 and MONDAY/MAY 12 sizing lesson. Sign-ups for summer 101 Callahan Drive. “Coppelia,” will Festival & Sunset Tour celebrates the under); $10 students; $20+ adults. Barbeque and Bluegrass Bash. 6- camps and Wahoos Youth Swim be performed by the Metropolitan history of wine in Virginia with Visit, www.AlexSym.org, or call 703- 8:30 p.m. at the Waterfront Market & Team will also be available on site. Youth Ballet. The show is geared exclusive evening tours of the 845-6156. Cafe, 7 King St. Celebrating 10th $4 per person. Visit toward young audiences who can Mansion and cellar, appearances by enjoy a ‘meet and greet’ with the “George and Martha Washington,” anniversary of ACT for Alexandria to www.alexandriava.gov/c/8437. SUNDAY/MAY 18 benefit its programs; $50 in advance, characters after. Tickets $7.50, visit and live jazz. $44. Visit $65 at the door. Visit www.metropolitanarts.org. www.mountvernon.org/winefestival, Tea Tasting. 2 p.m. at Beatley Central www.actforalexandria.org. SATURDAY/MAY 17 Firefighting in Civil War or call 703-780-2000. Library, 5005 Duke St. Explore and Live Music. 7:30 p.m. at the Plant Sale. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Space Alexandria Walking Tour. 1-3 Live Music. 8 p.m., at the Rachel M. taste teas served during the roaring Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. #13, Green Spring Gardens, 4603 p.m. at Friendship Firehouse Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts 20s and time of Prohibition. The Birchmere is proud to present Green Spring Road. Perennials, Museum, 107 S. Alfred St. Learn Center, 3001 N. Beauregard St. In Presented by certified Tea Specialist Kina Grannis in concert. $20.00 Visit natives and more. Grown in the about firefighters and firefighting partnership with the National Gallery and Chef Laurie Bell. Call 703-746- www.birchmere.com or call 703-549- gardens of Virginia Cooperative during the Union occupation. For of Art, the Alexandria Symphony 1728 to register. 7500. Extension Master Gardeners and in people age10 and older. $6/adults; Orchestra will close its 70th season Garden Picnic. 4-6 p.m., at 1909 History Seminar. 7:30 p.m. the VCE Demonstration Gardens in $4/age 10-17. Reservations required, with pieces known to inspire Windmill Lane. Join Fort Hunt Duncan Branch Library, 2501 Arlington and Alexandria. Visit www.alexandriava.gov/ renowned artist Edgar Degas, Preschool & the Mount Vernon 20 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ May 8-14, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment Photo courtesy of Metropolitan School of the Arts

Unitarian Church for a wonderful $245 all-access pass, $70 for students and children free. Call 703- ‘Coppelia’ afternoon of storytelling and musical weekend pass May 24-25; military 426-4777 or visit www.vgmb.com. performances in our enchanted discounts. Visit Live Music. 7:30 p.m. in the Music Metropolitan School of the walled garden. Proceeds from Stories www.gifilmfestival.com. Hall at the Birchmere, 3701 Mount Arts will premiere their first and Music in the Garden will benefit Vernon Ave. Vertical Current to open spring ballet, “Coppelia,” per- the joint Natural Playground Project for Eric Roberson. Visit formed by the Metropolitan of Fort Hunt Preschool and the TUESDAY/MAY 20 www.Birchmere.com. Youth Ballet on Saturday, May Mount Vernon Unitarian Church. In Live Music. 7:30 in the Music Hall at 17, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the case of rain, the event will be held in the Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon George Washington Masonic Na- the Chapel/Rainbow Room. Visit Ave. Blackmore’s Night. $39.50 Visit SATURDAY-SUNDAY/MAY 24-25 tional Memorial Theater in www.forthuntpreschool.com/events. www.blackmoresnight.com or Sunset Celebration. 6-8:30 p.m. both Alexandria. “Coppelia” is the Wine Tasting. 6-9 p.m. at Mount www.Birchmere.com. days, at George Washington’s Mount story of Swanhilda, a young girl Vernon Estate. Mount Vernon’s Wine Historical Show. 7:30 p.m. at the Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon who appears magically to bring a Festival & Sunset Tour celebrates the Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. The Memorial Hwy. Evening tours of the doll to life. The show is geared history of wine in Virginia with Alexandria Historical Society mansion, with wine and desserts toward young audiences who exclusive evening tours of the presents a show with “Rosie the available for purchase on the lawn. may also enjoy a “meet and Mansion and cellar, appearances by Riveter,” portrayed by actress Mary Music, dancing, games and wagon greet” with the characters after “George and Martha Washington,” Ann Jung. Free. Visit rides. $18 adults, $12 children, free the show. Tickets are $7.50, visit and live jazz. $38. Visit www.alexandriahistorical.org. ages 5 and under; requires separate www.metropolitanarts.org. www.mountvernon.org/winefestival, ticket from daytime admission and or call 703-780-2000. annual passes are not valid. Visit Live Music. 7 p.m. at Convergence, FRIDAY/MAY 23 www.mountvernon.org. 1801 North Quaker Lane. Folk-pop Live Music. 7:30 p.m. in the Music trio Brother Sun performs. $20, $18 Hall at the Birchmere, 3701 Mount for advance sales and members. Call Vernon Ave. Jenn Grinels will open SUNDAY/MAY 25 703-380-3151 or visit for 10,000 Maniacs. Visit Live Music. 7:30 p.m. in the Music www.focusmusic.org/ www.Birchmere.com. Hall at the Birchmere, 3701 Mount $4/age 10-17. Reservations required, concerts_alexandria.php. Vernon Ave. The Revelations to open www.alexandriava.gov/ for Eric Roberson. Visit FRIDAY-SATURDAY/MAY 30-31 FriendshipFirehouse or 703-746- FRIDAY-SATURDAY/MAY 23-24 www.Birchmere.com. Choir Performances. 8 p.m. at 4994. MONDAY/MAY 19 Choir Performances. 8 p.m. at Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill, 3606 History Lecture. 7 p.m. at the Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill, 3606 Seminary Road. The Singers’ Theater Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Roman Seminary Road. The Singers’ Theater WEDNESDAY/MAY 28 of Washington present Verdi’s “I SUNDAY/JUNE 1 Honor versus Modern Morality. Learn of Washington present Verdi’s “I Live Music. 7:30 p.m. in the Music Lombardi,” the Lombards on the First Photography Exhibit Opening how Roman honor and modern Lombardi,” the Lombards on the First Hall at the Birchmere, 3701 Mount Crusade. $20, $15 students and Reception. 2-4 p.m. in the Multiple morality differ through an Crusade. $20, $15 students and Vernon Ave. Amelia White to open seniors. Visit Exposures Gallery at the Torpedo examination of historical texts, seniors. Visit for Brandy Clark. Visit www.singerstheatre.com or contact Factory, 105 North Union St. societal myths and archaeological www.singerstheatre.com or contact www.Birchmere.com. [email protected]. “Threesomes,” photography by findings. Free. Visit http://nvfaa.org. [email protected]. Maureen Minehan, on display May 13-June 22. THURSDAY/MAY 29 SATURDAY/MAY 31 Live Music. 7:30 p.m. in the Music MONDAY-SUNDAY/MAY 19-25 SATURDAY/MAY 24 Live Music. 7 p.m. at the Athenaeum, Firefighting in Civil War Hall at the Birchmere, 3701 Mount Film Festival. Venues in Alexandria Military Band Concert. 7:30 p.m. at 201 Prince St. Bayanist Volodymyr Alexandria Walking Tour. 1-3 Vernon Ave. Del Ray’s own Rock of and Washington. The 56-film GI Film the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Marunych and domrist Natalia p.m. at Friendship Firehouse Ages Music presents ROAMfest ’14. Festival includes advanced screenings Hall, 3001 N. Beauregard St., Marunych perform Eastern European Museum, 107 S. Alfred St. Learn $15.50. Call 703-838-2130, or email and world premieres, showcasing Alexandria. Works included “Victory and Russian folk music with the about firefighters and firefighting [email protected]. battlefield scenes and issues facing at Sea,” “Hymn to the Fallen” and Washington Balalaika’s Great Russian during the Union occupation. For Visit http://roamrockandroll.com or returning GIs on the home front. “America the Beautiful.” Adults $15, Folk Orchestra. $10. Visit nvfaa.org. people age10 and older. $6/adults; www.Birchmere.com.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ May 8-14, 2014 ❖ 21 Schools Hollin Meadows Elementary School Celebrates Earth Day

Chesapeake Native’s plant display got a lot of attention. The non-profit had native plants for sale and information about opportunities to visit and volunteer at their greenhouse.

Community volunteers were hard at work on the grounds of Hollin Meadow Elementary Hollin Meadows stu- School, during its 9th dents were out, spread- Annual Earth Day on ing mulch and weeding, April 26. The garden, during the school’s which is a centerpiece Earth Day event. They of the school’s educa- spend a lot of time in tion program, provides the garden, which has a different option for been incorporated into parents looking to be their educational pro- involved with their gram. children’s school.

Photos by Renée Ruggles The Gazette

Arcadia’s Mobile Market, housed in the bright green bus, came to the event bringing fresh applesauce and information about its different fresh Whole Foods sushi demon- food programs. stration table was popular. Children learned to make Chloe Harris, a high school student, is working with Hollin Meadows their own healthy sushi Elementary, on composting, as her Gold Award Project. Rachel, who is rolls from Emily (left) the learning about gardening, at home, was finding all the worms in the marketing team leader and composting box. Little brother Christopher looked on, preferring to Chericia, a demonstration hold treats from the baked goods table. coordinator. 22 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ May 8-14, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Early In-person Absentee Voting Available in Mount Vernon From Page 1 dents who might participate in the primary, as compared with Alexandrians and

Arlingtonians,” Surovell said. Veronica Bruno/The Gazette Now, voters will have the opportunity to cast an early in-person absentee ballot from June 2 through 7, on weekdays from 3:30- 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Mount Vernon Government Center. The decision came a week after a lively discussion on Surovell’s Facebook page, which included conservation with Fairfax County Electoral Board member Brian Schoeneman. Schoeneman pointed out in the discus- Del. Patrick Hope, who is running sion that those residents unable to make the to replace U.S. Rep. Jim Moran in trip to the Government Center could con- the 8th Congressional District, sider mailing in their ballot, but Surovell urged the Fairfax County Electoral said it’s not that easy, as filling out the ap- Board to open more in-person plications by mail can be time-consuming early voting locations. and somewhat confusing. “A lot of times absentee ballots are re-

Janelle Germanos/The Gazette jected for stupid things, like if you didn’t put your middle initial on the envelope,” Surovell said. There is a serious question as to whether absentee voting forms are accessible for some of his constituents along the west side of Route 1, Surovell said. Google Maps “A lot of my constituents on the west side The 8th Congressional District, Delegates Patrick Hope and Scott of Route 1 maybe don’t have a printer at Surovell point out, is not compact geographically and needs more than home, they don’t have internet, they don’t one early voting center. have computers — the idea that they can just download a form and print it is not real- Del. Scott Surovell says that the Still, early voting will only be available for those voters. Unfortunately they are still istic,” he said. “Many of them wouldn’t know early voting location at the Mount at two locations in Fairfax County. expected to go long distances to vote early where to go get an absentee ballot applica- Vernon Government Center will “I am thrilled that working alongside Del. in person.” tion is they’re needed. And a lot of time when hopefully make it easier for Mount Scott Surovell, we were able to expand ac- Surovell said he thinks the in-person ab- you go to the government centers, they’re Vernon residents to vote early. cess to voting for the over 100,000 regis- sentee early voting at the Mount Vernon all out, especially close to election time.” tered Fairfax County voters in the southern Government Center will make it easier for Surovell announced his endorsement of up for Fairfax County voters when it comes districts,” Hope said in a press release on Fairfax County residents to participate in Hope, the only candidate in the 8th con- to something as simple as voting, it worries April 28. “This is a great step forward for the primary. gressional primary who spoke out about this me as to whether they’ll stand up for them south county. However, I would have liked “Fairfax County is so big and spread out, issue, on April 30. when it’s time to get money for metro or to see even more hours and a location for so they should have more than one loca- “If all these other candidates from Arling- time to fight for the widening of Route 1,” northeastern Fairfax as well and I’m disap- tion, but I don’t think they have the money ton and Alexandria aren’t going to stand Surovell said. pointed that no location could be opened in their budget to do so,” Surovell said. George Washington’s Library Selects New Class of Fellows

he new Fred W. Smith National Li Library safeguards original books and tion.” Kristen D. Burton, Ph. D. candidate in jamin C. Lyons, Ph. D. candidate in U.S. history, brary for the Study of George Wash manuscripts and serves as a center for schol- history, University of Texas, Arlington, “John Columbia University, “John Jay and the Law of T Barleycorn vs. Sir Richard Rum; Alcohol, the Atlan- Nations in the Diplomacy of the American Revolu- ington at Mount Vernon has se- arly research, leadership training, and edu- tic, and the Distilling of Colonial Identity, tion.” Dr. Holly A. Mayer, History Department lected 18 established and emerging schol- cational outreach. 1650-1800.” Erin E. Eisenbarth, Ph.D. candi- chair, Duquesne University, “Congress’ Own: The ars to serve as its newest class of fellows. The following scholars have been named as part date in decorative arts, design and material culture, 2nd Canadian Regiment’s War for Independence.” The fellowship recipients will utilize the of the Library’s 2014-2015 class and are listed with Bard Graduate Center in New York, “Imagining the Mary Richie McGuire, Ph. D. candidate in sci- their proposed topic of study: Founding Fathers: The Kountze Collection of ence and technology studies, Virginia Tech, resources available at Mount Vernon and ❖ Recipients of six-month fellowships: Kate George Washington Memorabilia and the Forma- “Translating Natural Knowledge in an Age of Revo- its new Library to conduct research in resi- Elizabeth Brown, Ph. D. candidate in American tion of American Identity.” Brendan J. Gillis, Ph. lution: Tobacco, People, and Science in Benjamin dence between September 2014 and August history, University of Virginia, James C. Rees Fel- D. candidate in history, Indiana University, Henry LaTrobe’s Virginia Journals 1795-1798.” 2015 in six-month, three-month, and one- lowship on the Leadership of George Washington, “George Washington as Imperial Magistrate: Jus- Brett Palfreyman, Ph. D. candidate in Early “Defining the Contours of Executive Authority: tice of the Peace, Local Authority, and Revolution American history, Binghamton University, “Peace month terms. Washington, Hamilton, and Development of the in Virginia.” Dr. Nicholas P. Wood, adjunct pro- Process: The Reintegration of the Loyalists in Post- During the course of their studies, these Prerogative Power in Early Republican Law.” Dr. fessor, University of Virginia, “Considerations of Revolutionary America.” Craig Bruce Smith, Ph. scholars will uncover new insights on the Bruce A. Ragsdale, director of the Federal Ju- Humanity and Expediency: The Slave Trades and D. candidate in U.S. history, Brandeis University, dicial History Office, James C. Rees African Colonization in EAR Antislavery.” “Rightly to be Great: Ideas of Honor, Virtue and life, leadership, and legacy of Washington Entrepreneurship Fellowship funded by the Donald ❖ The recipients of one-month fellowships: Dr. Ethics among the American Founders.” Dr. John and the era in which he lived. Their pro- W. Reynolds Foundation, “George Washington at Denver Brunsman, assistant professor of his- H. Sprinkle, Jr., research faculty member, Uni- posed research topics range from the slave the Plow: Agriculture and Leadership in the Age of tory, The George Washington University, “Citizens versity of Maryland, Architecture Planning & trade, to Washington’s role in early-Ameri- Revolution.” Dr. Dana John Stefanelli, Ph. D. and Subjects: British Naval Impressment in the Preservation, “Frances Payne Bolton and the Pres- in history, “Building America’s Capital: George Revolutionary Atlantic.” Dr. Cassandra Good, ervation of George Washington’s ‘Overview.’” Dr. can agriculture, to the process of defining Washington’s City and the Economic Development assistant editor of the Papers of James Monroe, Timothy D. Walker, associate professor of his- executive powers. of the United States.” University of Mary Washington, “George tory, University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, The fellowship program is an educational ❖ Recipients of three-month fellowships: Washington’s Descendants and the Politics of Fam- “Commercial Relations between Mount Vernon initiative of the Mount Vernon Ladies’ As- Michael A. Blaakman, Ph. D. candidate in Early ily in Early America.” Michael Hattem, Ph. D. Estate and Portugal: Commodities, Ports & Mer- American history, Yale University, “Speculation candidate in history, Yale University “‘Their history chants.” sociation, which opened the new 45,000- Nation: George Washington and His Fellow Land as part of ours’; History Culture and Historical To learn more about the Library fellows, visit square-foot Library in September 2013. The Speculators in the Age of the American Revolu- Memory in British America, 1720-1776.” Ben- MountVernon.org/Fellows2014. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ May 8-14, 2014 ❖ 23 News

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Jackie Davis, educational specialist with the National Parks Service, met T.C. Williams International Academy students at Dyke Marsh, Belle Haven T.C. Williams International Academy students removed several invasive Marina. plants within Dyke Marsh, including honeysuckle and English ivy. Learning about Nature for Community Stewardship Day Students took part in various Earth Week activities throughout the area.

pproximately 370 stu- of Alexandria’s Department of Rec- dents from the new In- reation, Parks and Cultural Activi- Aternational Academy at ties, Friends of Dyke Marsh, the T.C. Williams High National Park Service, Earth School took part in Earth Week on Sangha, Alexandria City Public Friday, April 25. International Schools and INOVA hospital in the Academy students broke into endeavor. In addition, there were groups across the area to partici- many volunteers with the school pate in Earth Week activities along and affiliated organizations as well the George Washington Memorial as teachers that came out to guide Parkway. the students in conservation activi- Students were instructed in the ties. planting of native trees, aquatic The International Academy at plant restoration, litter clean-up, TC is a two-year program designed boat building, wetland manage- to help recent immigrants to the ment, water quality testing and U.S. in the area. This was the boat building. school’s first Community Steward- TC partnered with the Alexan- ship Day field trip. dria Seaport Foundation, the City — Veronica Bruno Sarah Gamble, a park ranger with the Na- tional Park Service, walked T.C. Williams International Academy students to the focus areas in Dyke Marsh.

Students posed questions to volunteer Fred Huntington at Windmill Park about various wetland solutions Ned Stone, a volunteer with for the area. Friends of Dyke Marsh described the differences between native and invasive plants in the area and how Photos by to spot them within the marsh for Veronica Bruno removal and re-planting. Gazette Packet 24 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ May 8-14, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Despite Advances, Many Virginians Remain Uninsured

timates, without the Affordable Care Act Affordable Care Act about 1.3 million Virginians would lack health insurance. expands coverage, “It’s an excellent first step,” said Del. Scott Surovell (D-44). “It takes time for people but more than to fully understand what’s out there and what’s available. We’re talking about people 800,000 still have no who are struggling with medical expenses health insurance. and jobs and don’t have lots of time.” By Michael Lee Pope ALTHOUGH THE NEW statistics show The Gazette some progress in Virginians without insurance selecting a plan through the federal marketplace, most of the attention in re- ince the federal marketplace for cent weeks has focused on the political fight health insurance became available over expanding Medicaid. For the first two though the Affordable Care Act, S years, the federal government would pick more than 216,000 Virginia resi- say the states that run their own exchanges some of the highest concentration of adults up 100 percent of the cost for that program. dents have selected a plan. But that’s only have better information because they ask and children without health insurance. After 2020, though, Virginia would be on a small fraction of the 1,030,000 Virginians for the information in a variety of ways, Manassas Park City, for example, has the the hook for providing 10 percent of the who currently don’t have health insurance. creating a balanced range of responses. By highest concentration of uninsured adults cost of the program. So what is the state of the uninsured in that measure, the percentage of people who in Virginia, 28 percent. Manassas Park City “That’s $240 million in today’s dollars, but Virginia? sign up for marketplace health insurance also has the third highest rate of uninsured by 2020 that’s going to be about $400 mil- That’s difficult to answer, partly because had no previous insurance about 70 per- children in Virginia, 11 percent. Meanwhile, lion because of Medicaid inflation,” said some key statistics are not yet known and cent to 75 percent of the time. information compiled by the Urban Insti- Del. Dave Albo (R-42). “It took me 15 years the politics of the Affordable Care Act are “That is still way over half of them being tute shows that Fairfax County has 136,000 to get money for roads, and every time we still unfolding. About 400,000 of those who previously uninsured, which is a good thing residents who lack health insurance. had a surplus almost all of it got eaten up do not have health insurance “If you look at the rate by Medicaid. So there’s a lot of us that don’t are awaiting the conclusion of people without health want to obligate Virginia to something we of the budget showdown insurance in Fairfax “What is happening to the uninsured in can’t afford in the future.” currently underway in Rich- County, it doesn’t look that Supporters of expanding Medicaid say mond, where Republicans Virginia really sits in the House of Delegates. high,” said Deborah Virginia can’t afford turning down the deal, and Democrats are split Oswalt, executive director in part because money from taxpayers will about the wisdom of accept- Will they agree with the Senate and the of the Virginia Health Care be taken regardless of whether it’s spent in ing federal money to expand Foundation. “But if you the commonwealth or not. Medicaid, a program that governor and accept large infusions of look at the raw number of That means Virginia taxpayers will be offers health insurance to people without health in- federal money to expand Medicaid coverage funding Medicaid expansion in New York those who live in poverty or surance, that’s a lot of and California while low-income people in with disabilities. State offi- people.” for the commonwealth or not?” Virginia continue to suffer. cials say 470,000 of those Supporters of the Af- — Len Nichols, director at the Center for Health Policy Research By one estimate, that means about $2 bil- without health insurance are fordable Care Act say the lion would be collected here in Virginia and eligible for the marketplace, and Ethics at George Mason University law has already started diverted to help expand Medicaid in other although it’s unclear how making progress for the states. many of the 216,000 who have signed up by my lights,” said Len Nichols, director at uninsured in Virginia. For example, people “What is happening to the uninsured in for a marketplace plan already had insur- the Center for Health Policy Research and can no longer be denied coverage because Virginia really sits in the House of Del- ance and were just looking for a better deal. Ethics at George Mason University. “Of they have a preexisting condition. egates,” said Nichols. “Will they agree with The most recent data from the Depart- course, the number that would be covered And the mandate that employers offer the Senate and the governor and accept ment of Health and Human Services sug- who were previously uninsured would more health insurance to their workers have re- large infusions of federal money to expand gests that 87 percent of enrollees were un- than double that if Virginia would expand moved people from the rolls of the unin- Medicaid coverage for the commonwealth insured before signing up. But federal offi- Medicaid.” sured. Plus allowing adult children to stay or not? At the moment, the choice and fate cials only collect information about exist- on their parents’ plans until the age of 26 of the uninsured is up to them. At some ing coverage when the recipients qualify for ESTIMATES FROM the Census Bureau has already helped many people keep in- point, again, it will be up to the voters.” a subsidy or tax credit. As a result, some show that parts of Northern Virginia have surance they would have lost. By some es-

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Realtor teams say Photo courtesy of The Goodh working together can work. By Marilyn Campbell The Gazette

llison Goodhart has a vivid child-

hood memory: pulling a wagon an Leavitt Afilled with pumpkins and her art Group younger sister around her family’s Del Ray neighborhood in Alexan- dria, helping to promote her parents’ real Mother-daughter real estate team Betsy and Susan estate business. Today Allison Goodhart Leavitt of the Old-Town Alexandria based McEnearney From left: Sue, Amanda and Allison Goodhart de- works alongside her mother as part of Old Associates’ Leavitt Team have been in business to- scribe themselves as close-knit. Sue and Allison, who Town Alexandria-based Goodhart Group of gether for 14 years. They strive to prevent business are part of The Goodhart Group, say a strong relation- McEnearney Associates Inc., Realtors. transactions from jeopardizing their relationship. ship is one of the keys to their success in business. While mother-daughter business relationships can be difficult to navigate, especially in a competitive business like real estate, Allison Goodhart started at the bottom working for Washington Fine Properties, to daughter loves to say she is also a member several local mother-daughter teams have of her parents’ business, however. “One join her in the residential real estate busi- of the Schuman Team.” figured out how to navigate the tricky wa- good thing is that I started in an admin po- ness. ters. In light of Mother’s Day this Sunday, sition,” she said. “Having worked my way “After having a child, I wanted to figure BETSY AND SUSAN LEAVITT of the they share their insights about what makes up gives me more credibility with the cli- out how to be a great mom and take my McEnearney Associates Leavitt Team in Old their relationships work, humorous stories ents. career to the next level at the same time,” Town Alexandria have been a real estate about their roads to success and advice for The Goodhart family, which also includes said Dodek whose daughter was 2 when she team for 14 years. Their partnership was others. another daughter Amanda, 24, describes and Schuman formed Washington Fine formed due to Susan Leavitt’s unhappiness “During the fall, I would go up to the door themselves as close-knit, one of the keys to Properties’ Schuman Team, which is based at work. She had received a master’s de- and offer pumpkins with one of my parents’ their successful business relationship. “We in Potomac, Md. “I wasn’t sure that com- gree in international relations at Johns cards while my parents stood across the did everything with our kids,” said Sue mercial real estate would have afforded me Hopkins School of Advanced International street and watched,” said Allison Goodhart, Goodhart. “We just really enjoyed our chil- the kind of flexibility that residential real Studies and spent 14 years working on Wall who is now 28 and has held her Realtor’s dren and wanted to be with them. We’re estate does. My mother gave me an oppor- Street, but something was missing. license since the age of 19. just a very close family.” tunity to be the kind of mother she was to “I thought about switching my career to After graduating from Dickinson College, They do, however, face challenges in busi- me: a full-time mother while also being a the public sector. Well, after realizing that Allison Goodhart went to work for her par- ness. “One thing that parents need to do is career woman. I don’t have to miss any of the bureaucracy was more than I wanted ents because they needed assistance. “This establish that there is a partnership. She is my daughter’s milestones. to deal with, my mom suggested real es- wasn’t planned,” said Sue Goodhart. “My in on all of our decisions,” Sue Goodhart “I get to hear about all the daily nuances tate,” said Susan Leavitt. “She had been an husband and I had been in been in busi- said. “I have to remember that I can’t make that take place with my daughter and her agent for over 20 years at this point and ness for 22 years. We just really needed help comments about the dress she’s wearing husband and my granddaughter,” said was one of McEnearney Associates, Inc.’s the year that Allison graduated from col- that a boss or coworker wouldn’t make. I Schuman. “It’s wonderful to be able to see first agents.” lege.” can’t say, ‘Did you brush your hair this morn- my daughter spend time with her daughter The Leavitts said it takes work to keep ing?’” “We have different styles,” said the way I did with my kids. It makes me so their business relationship from damaging Allison Goodhart. “We’re often blunt with proud.” their personal relationship. “Just like a mar- each other in a way that if it wasn’t my mom Schuman also credits her daughter for riage, remember that one transaction is not I probably wouldn’t be.” modernizing her business. “Betsy has taken worth jeopardizing the relationship,” said

Photo courtesy of Betsy Schum Sue Goodhart and her husband Marty me kicking and screaming into the age of Betsy Leavitt, explaining that in represent- decided that they wanted to grow their busi- technology. Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest ing clients’ best interests, they’re often “on ness and thought that Allison was the ideal have now become part of my vocabulary.” different sides of the table, which can get choice. “I can say that Allison is phenom- Schuman and Dodek keep both their busi- heated, but we seem to be able to resolve enal. She’s got a great sense of how to run ness and personal relationships healthy with those … cases.” a business. She’s very organized and on top mutual respect. “I try not to pull rank,” said They also try to capitalize on each other’s of things,” said Sue Goodhart. “From my Schuman. “We look at each other as pro- strengths. “Mine is energy,” said Susan point of view, the hardest part is stepping fessionals. Betsy calls me ‘Marsha’ rather Leavitt. “I take buyers around in Maryland, back and allowing my daughter to shine and than Mom. It makes our relationship at D.C. and Virginia. Betsy knows the market not dominate the business.” work much more professional.” inside out and is familiar with all the build- “We try to start each day fresh,” added ers, the neighborhoods, the histories of the

an Dodek MOTHERHOOD WAS actually one of the Dodek. “There are days that don’t work as area, so her expertise and knowledge is in- driving forces behind the formation of the smoothly as the next, but we have made it valuable.” Susan Leavitt says the greatest Schuman real estate team. Marsha a point to focus on each new day and each lesson she’s learned during their 14-year Schuman and her daughter Betsy Schuman new task. We are very busy, so we just don’t partnership is the complexity of the real Marsha Schuman, Betsy Schuman Dodek began working as a real estate team have time to not get along.” estate business. “It is very complicated to Dodek and Rebecca Dodek make in 1995. Then, four and half years later, Their relationship works so well that do correctly,” she said. “You must act as a up the Potomac, Md., based Dodek decided to pursue a career in com- they’re often mistaken for sisters, much to consultant for the client, outlining choices Schuman team of Washington Fine mercial real estate, which would allow her the duo’s amusement. “Every once in a and the probability of certain outcomes of Properties. “My 5-and-a-half-year- to meld both her sales experience and law while when we are meeting with new cli- making those choices. Our job is to educate old daughter loves to say she is degree. ents, they think we are sisters, not mother clients so that they feel comfortable and in also a member of The Schuman Ten years later, Dodek decided to accept and daughter, and Marsha glows,” said control of their real estate transition, Team,” says Dodek. an invitation from her mother, who was now Dodek. “And, my 5-and-a-half-year-old whether it is buying or selling.” 26 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ May 8-14, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Wellbeing May is Better Speech Addressing Hearing Loss and Hearing Month! “What?” May is Better Hearing and Speech Month. Massa and Associates is celebrating healthy hearing with... By Marilyn Campbell The Gazette • Interactive demonstrations of the latest technology in hearing devices n any given workday, • Free Adult Hearing Screenings you might find Ar- Dr. Michael O ael Massa lington resident Erin Massa • Special Offers on Hearing Devices Weiner sitting in a family-friendly examines restaurant causally coloring or Vivian Where: Inova Healthplex playing games with a young child. Graeves in 6355 Walker Lane (lobby), At first glance, she might be mis- his Mount taken for any young mother enter- Vernon Alexandria, VA 22310 taining her offspring while they office. wait for a meal. In actuality, When: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Weiner, who is a speech-language each Wednesday in May pathologist, is employing what she describes as an innovative ap- of Dr. Mich courtesy Photo (May 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th) proach to therapy that involves earlier you detect a hearing loss, we have so many baby boomers,” Two convenient ways working with a child in his or her the sooner you can take steps to he said. “Inner ear hearing loss is natural environment. hopefully decrease the impact of the most common type of loss.” to have your free screening: “Real-time therapeutic sessions the loss on communication. Early Sudden hearing loss is another Stop by on Wednesdays in May or help children develop skills that detection of hearing loss is most common hearing disorder that they can effectively apply to day- important with infants and chil- usually occurs in one ear. “With call for an appointment 703-922-4262. to-day life,” said Weiner, of Erin’s dren as hearing is critical to de- sudden hearing loss, time is of the Place for Therapy in North veloping speech and language essence,” said Massa. “The person Potomac, Md. skills and learning.” needs to be seen right away. Stud- Hearing loss affects more than Edge points to research from the ies show that they have a better 36 million Americans. During the National Institute of Health, Na- chance of recovering if treatment month of May, Better Hearing & tional Institute on Deafness and begins right away.” Speech Month, Weiner and other Other Communication Disorders, When it comes to treatment, speech and hearing professionals which shows that speech and lan- advancements in hearing devices are working to raise awareness guage development begins in the now include the latest digital and about communication disorders first six months of life and children Bluetooth technology, which can and the treatments that are avail- who get treatment early develop connect patients to their electronic able. better language skills than those devices, such as a television, a “Most people don’t realize how who don’t. computer, a smart phone or cellu- the loss of hearing is interfering There are certain signs that tell lar telephone phone, as well as with their lives,” said Michael V. parents their children might be induction loop systems found in Massa, AuD., of Massa and Asso- experiencing hearing loss. “Is the theaters. ciates, Doctors of Audiology, with child responding to their name “Hearing devices have gotten offices in Springfield and Mount when the child isn’t looking at really good with digital technol- Vernon. “Hearing loss is usually you?” asks Weiner. “Are they ogy. How well a person is going to gradual and a spouse or family speaking as much as their peers? do with a hearing device is depen- member will notice it first.” Are they saying ‘What?’ a lot? Do dent on the type of hearing loss,” Massa says that while hearing they seem to be reading your lips? said Massa, who has been practic- loss is most common in people If a fire truck with its sirens on ing for more than 30 years. “For- aged 50 and older, it can affect pa- goes by does the child look up? Are tunately most people can be tients from newborns to the eld- they having problems speaking at helped by hearing devices. It is erly. Recognizing the warning the right volume?” extremely important for those signs and finding the proper treat- Hearing loss in newborns can be people to be seen by a doctor of ment can be life-altering. “People hereditary or congenital, said audiology.” come back and say ‘if I had known Massa, but it is often caught early how much this would have helped, because of state laws that require I would have come to see you newborn hearing screenings. “At much earlier,’” said Massa. birth we can tell if a child’s hear- MOUNT VERNON INTERNAL MEDICINE (MVIM) ing is normal or not and this is is accepting new patients! • Call 703-780-2800 EARLY DETECTION IS CRITI- critical because they have to de- CAL. “Hearing loss can affect one’s velop speech,” said Massa. The Physicians & ability to communicate with and Staff of MVIM would engage others in the community,” MASSA SAID THAT the number like to introduce said Jeffrey Edge, rehabilitation of Americans with hearing loss has Ana Born M.D., & services manager for the Fairfax doubled within the past 30 years. Heidi Tastet M.D. Ana Born, M.D. County Health Department. “The “Some of that is due to the fact that Stephanie Carleen Gary Davidson, Lauren Jost, Carter, M.D. Tylenda, M.D. M.D. NP Details Mount Vernon Internal Medicine has been providing quality care to patients 14 years ❖ Massa and Associates, Doctors of Audiology offers free hearing screenings and older in the Northern Virginia area since 1976. We have offices in Lorton, during May. Visit www.massaandassociates.com. ❖ The Fairfax County Health Department’s Speech and Hearing Clinic provides Alexandria, Springfield, and now Lake Ridge. Heidi Tastet, M.D. hearing and speech screenings and evaluations for children and adults living in Fairfax County. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hd/speech/speechservices.htm. 8109 Hinson Farm Rd #504, Alexandria, VA 22306 • Near INOVA Mt. Vernon Hospital ❖ National Institute of Health, National Institute on Deafness and Other Com- Please call 703-780-2800 to schedule an appointment. • Mon-Fri.: 7:00 am–5:00 pm munication Disorders — www.nidcd.nih.gov/Pages/default.aspx www.mtvernoninternalmedicine.com ❖ American Speech-Language-Hearing Association — www.asha.org www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ May 8-14, 2014 ❖ 27 Mount Vernon Gazette Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected] MVHS Coach Garza Not Pleased with ‘Lazy’ Majors Defending state champions lose to undefeated W-L. By Jon Roetman The Gazette

ightning forced the Washington- Lee and Mount Vernon boys’ soc- Lcer teams off the field Monday for an hour-long delay. When the Generals and Majors returned to action, one team came out ready to work, while the performance of the other group led to its head coach calling the team “lazy.” W-L sophomore Maycol Nunez scored off a Michael Katz corner kick in the 34th minute, Katz added an insurance goal mo- ments later and the Generals defeated the defending state champion Majors 2-0 in a weather-shortened match at Mount Vernon Photos by Louise Krafft/The Gazette High School. With the victory, W-L wrapped up the National District title. Teams from the former National District have continued recognizing a champion after the VHSL’s six- class realignment based on record against former district opponents. W-L, which is now in Conference 6, finished with a 5-0-2 record against teams from the former Na- tional District. Mount Vernon, which is now in Conference 13, is 1-2-3 against former National District opponents. “We’ve actually battled this all season long,” said Mount Vernon head coach Tony Garza, who won the 2013 AAA state title in Mount Vernon junior Vandyke Gyau, left, leaps for a Mount Vernon goalkeeper Diego Castro kicks the ball his first season with the program. “Since header during a May 5 match against Washington- during the Majors’ May 5 game against Washington- after the fourth game, it seems like, second Lee. Lee. half, the boys just come out like the game’s opponents 43-8 and have held the opposi- Vernon, along with senior goalkeeper Di- up,” he said. “The tournament is what already over. They have no desire to finish tion scoreless in seven contests. Meanwhile, ego Castro, junior defender Vandyke Gyau counts the most. I look at the regular sea- playing the game. … We’re a very lazy team. Mount Vernon’s record dropped to 2-4-4. and freshman forward Mauricio Sanchez, son as a tune-up, getting them ready for I hate to be negative that way, but we’re a After a 1-0-3 start, the Majors 1-4-1 over Garza said. Sanchez is the team’s leading the tournament. The tournament starts in very lazy team. They’re still riding the high their last six games. goal-scorer with six. two weeks. We talked after the game and of last year’s state championship win, [but] “The biggest thing is that the team chem- Last season, Mount Vernon started 3-7-1 there’s a great chance, we’re hoping, that that was last year, not this year. istry is not there,” Garza said. “It’s too much before winning 11 of its final 12 games and we’re taking all this aside and fixing the “As you can see from today’s game, to individual work out there. … The biggest capturing the AAA state title. With the little nicks here and the nicks there and every clear that we have, we are just basi- thing, honestly, that’s on their mind is they postseason approaching, Garza is hoping putting everything back together … so we cally jogging out while the other teams are like to hear their names being called from the Majors, who now compete in Group 5A, can make a run again.” forcing themselves out quickly, they’re quick the stands from the girls and that’s the prob- can turn things around and make a run. The Majors will travel to face Stuart at 7 to the ball [and] we’re just being reactive lem that we’re having right now, is too much “I look at the regular season as a tune- p.m. on Thursday, May 8. to everything. We’re just a lazy team right ego.” now.” It hasn’t all been bad for the Majors. Garza School Notes The game would eventually be called due praised the play of freshman midfielder Email announcements to gazette@connection to poor field conditions with 25:27 remain- Christian Osorio, who has played for the newspapers.com. Deadline is Thursday at noon. Pho- ing in the second half, but not before the D.C. United Academy. Osorio’s first action tos are welcome. Generals scored a pair of goals. Play was for the Majors was April 8 against South West Potomac High School student T. Lucas originally suspended due to lightning with Lakes, Mount Vernon’s third game of the Makinen took third place in the Planetary and Photo Contributed 23:15 remaining in the opening half and season. Earth Science category at the Virginia State Science the teams locked in a scoreless tie. When “The boy’s fantastic,” Garza said. “… He’s and Engineering Fair in Lexington, Virginia. Lucas play resumed, W-L took advantage of the wondered what impact less Arctic Sea ice coverage a great distributor, he has great field vision, would have on the Earth’s absorption of solar ra- wet grass field late in the first half as Nunez [his] foot skill is really good, too, when he’s diation and investigated whether the ice caps are scored his team-leading 25th goal of the on [his] game, but he gets pretty frustrated a mirror of the earth. His comparison of various optical properties of season off a Katz corner kick that came in when other people aren’t moving to the ball. low. ice and snow formations resulted in his winning 1st He does a lot of work and puts the ball on place in Northern Virginia Regional’s and 3rd place Lucas Makinen “We knew we had to put a couple goals stride for people, but when people aren’t in the State Planetary and Earth Science category in in case the game got cancelled,” Katz said, at the Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair making runs for him, he gets a little frus- With 11 Fairfax County Public Schools students in Lexington, VA. “so we came out, tried to win and won the competing at the state level, Nena Abernathy of trated.” Lucas has been invited to present his results at district title.” Mount Vernon High School won first place and Junior midfielder and team captain various organizations such as The Optical Society The victory improved W-L’s overall record Daniel Obour has played well for Mount of America, NOVAC (Northern Virginia Astronomy to 10-0-2. The Generals have outscored Club), and the CIA. See School Notes, Page 31 28 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ May 8-14, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Me & My Mom A gallery of photos submitted for Mother’s Day.

Sharon Bulova’s daughter Karin with her first child, Board of Supervisors chairman Finnian (“Finn”) in Seattle on Sharon Bulova: “Just minutes after June 23, 2011. giving birth to my daughter Karin in 1971. I was 24 and we are in Fairfax Hospital.”

Amy Friedrich Serr, formerly of Alexandria, with her four children Jill Levy with daughter in March: clock- Stephanie, 9, enjoying the beau- wise from bottom tiful spring weather. is Amy, her sons Noah, Enoch and Amanda Chandler of Alexandria Elijah, and her with daughter Claire on the beach daughter Desire. in Rehoboth on July 4, 2012.

Availability of Environmental Assessment (EA) and Draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FNSI) for Construction of Skills Training Facility U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir, Virginia The Army has prepared an EA that considers the proposed construction of a Skills Training Facility at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. This facility will enable consolidation of existing training activities at Fort Belvoir into a new 96,000 square foot building on a 10-acre parcel at the Davison Army Airfield area of the garrison. The proposed development activity includes surface parking for up to 180 vehicles and internal site improvements required to support 190 personnel at the facility. The EA considered the effects of the project on land use, plans, coastal zone management, natural resources, socio- economic factors, traffic and transportation, air quality, and utility systems and concluded that the project is not expected to result in significant adverse environmental impacts. Therefore, in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, preparation of an environmental impact statement is not required. The EA and FNSI may be viewed online at: www.belvoir.army.mil/environdocssection2.asp. Paper copies of the EA and draft FNSI are available for review and comment at the Fort Belvoir Van Noy Library and the following Fairfax County, Virginia libraries: John Marshall Branch, Kingstowne Branch, Lorton Branch, and Sherwood Regional Branch. Comments on the EA and draft FNSI should be submitted to: Commander, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir, ATTN: Public Works, 9430 Jackson Loop, Suite 100, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060- 5116; or by e-mail to: [email protected]. Comments must be received no later than 30 days after publica- tion of this Notice of Availability. Subject to review and considera- tion of comments submitted by individuals, organizations, or agencies during the comment period, the Army intends to issue the final FNSI at the conclusion of the comment period and to proceed with the proposed action. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ May 8-14, 2014 ❖ 29 703-917-6400 Zone 3: • Alexandria ClassifiedClassified Zone 3 Ad Deadline: • Mount Vernon Tuesday Noon

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CLASSIFIED Ruth Lincoln Kaye, age 95, of Alexandria Virginia, DEADLINES research historian and musician, died April 30, 2014, with Zones 1, 5, 6...... Mon @ noon family by her side. Zones 2, 3, 4...... Tues @ noon Ruth was born to the Reverend Dr. and Mrs. C. Arthur Lincoln E-mail ad with zone choices to: classified@connection on December 3, 1918 in Buffalo, New York. She graduated from Daytona High School in 1935 and received a BA in Eng- newspapers.com or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 lish, History and a Certificate in Music from Randolf-Macon College 1939. She married the late Merwin Whitcomb Kaye in EMPLOYMENT 1953 and had three children, all living: Merrie Lincoln Kaye, Ar- DEADLINES thur Lincoln Kaye and Larisa Elizabeth Kaye Hinton. Zones 5, 6...... Tues @ 11:00 Ruth was passionate about music. She attended college on a Zones 1, 3...... Tues @ 4:00 piano scholarship and was a piano teacher from 1944 - 1957. She was a member of the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church choir for Zone 2...... Wed @ 11:00 fifty years. Ruth also had an avid interest in history and geneal- Zone 4...... Wed @ 1:00 ogy. She was a member of the Society of Mayflower Descend- ants as well as other organizations including the National Ge- E-mail ad with zone choices to: classified@connection nealogical Society, the Alexandria Historical Society and the newspapers.com or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 National Trust for Historic Preservation. She was elected 2010 Alexandria Historian of the year. Ruth was the author of nu- ZONES merous historical writings including over 300 local house histories, the History of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Legends and Zone 1: The Reston Connection Zone 4: Centre View North Folk Tales of Old Alexandria and many local and national ge- The Oak Hill/Herndon Connection Centre View South nealogies. Zone 2: The Springfield Connection Zone 5: The Potomac Almanac The Burke Connection Zone 6: The Arlington Connection A family and friends visitation will be held in Norton Hall at St. The Fairfax Connection The Vienna/Oakton Paul's from 5-7 pm on Friday, May 9. The funeral service will The Fairfax Station/Clifton/ Connection be at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 11 am on Saturday, May Lorton Connection The McLean Connection 10, with interment at the church cemetery on Wilkes Street. In Zone 3: The Alexandria Gazette Packet The Great Falls lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The St. Paul’s The Mount Vernon Gazette Connection Foundation, 228 S Pitt St, Alexandria, VA 22314.

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