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Mount Vernon’s Hometown Newspaper • A Connection Newspaper February 9, 2012 Bracing for Change Whether called Route 1, Richmond Highway or Hyland Highway, it won’t be the same. By Michael Lee Pope The Gazette

hat’s in a name? As W William Shakespeare once wrote, a rose by Dirty Ned/Sherlock any other name would smell as Holmes (Shawn Moses) sweet. Then again, the bard never and Andrew Schurr as Dr. got stuck in traffic. If he did, he Grimesby Roylott wait in might have something to say about the wings to be called on the stretch of road connecting Fort stage for a dress re- Belvoir to Alexandria. hearsal on Tuesday It definitely has something of an evening. identity crisis. Mount Vernon District Some people insist on calling it Supervisor Gerry Hyland Route 1, an antiseptic designation opens the Feb. 4 town that includes the entirety of a thor- meeting. Sherlock oughfare that stretches up and down the east coast. During the longtime supervisor, rejecting the Holmes 25th annual Mount Vernon town congressman’s offer. hall last weekend, Supervisor Gerry Hyland explained that he RICHMOND HIGHWAY was at On Stage Photos by preferred the name Richmond the center of Hyland’s “virtual bus Highway, indicating that Route 1 tour,” the highlight of the annual he Mount Vernon had unsavory connotations. And town hall meeting on the state of Community

Louise Krafft yet it was U. S. Rep. Jim Moran the Fairfax County magisterial dis- Children’s Theatre T (D-8) who suggested the most trict. Donning his traditional bus will present “The Ad- radical designation. driver’s jacket, Hyland presented venture of the Speckled Band fea- “I’ve got a suggestion for Route a series of PowerPoint slides to turing Sherlock Holmes” on Feb. 1,” said Moran. “We should call it indicate that the region’s central 11, 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. and /The Gazette Hyland Highway.” business district is on the verge of Feb. 12, 19 at 3 p.m. in the Fel- “Thanks but no thanks,” said the See Hyland Page 5 lowship Hall of Heritage Presby- terian Church, 8503 Fort Hunt Road. Tickets are $10, available at the door only.

The play is adapted by Tim Kelly Morgana (Katelyn McConville) attempts to loosen the Photos by from a short story by Sir Arthur grip of Dr. Roylott’s (Andrew Schurr) hands from Conan Doyle. around her neck.

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Emma Harris as Helen /The Gazette Stoner talks with her fiancé Captain Louis Lynwood Gorham of the Fairfax County Park Authority, Armitage (Ian U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly, Delegates Mark Sickles and Munro) Scott Surovell are introduced by Supervisor Gerry Hyland.

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2 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ February 9-15, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Valentine’s Day Inspire Love from a Clinical Point of View Love Therapists discuss “You may breathe in a more … with a few the ins and outs comfortable way. Hugging will good words. bring your blood pressure down. of love on Being in love and being physi- cally involved with another per- By Montie Martin Valentine’s Day. son is good for your health.” The Gazette All of the therapists warned By Maya Horowitz against basing a relationship oses are red and chocolates The Gazette solely on chemical or physical Rtaste great, I like your style, factors, however, citing the idea let’s go on a date. Corny, sin- his Valentine’s Day, as of love at first sight. cere, pleasant or tongue in check, the Alexandria couples express “There’s much more to love gift of words is a unique present for T their affection in their own than the chemistry,” said Cook. that special someone this Valentine’s ways, trained psychologists Therapists’ advice: Opening up more than “It’s a nice way of starting a re- Day. from across the region shed light on what flowers. lationship but it’s ultimately For those who find love poetry dif- makes love last. about knowing each other. We ficult and intimidating, advice from “Commitment,” said Susan Davis, LCSW, many couples think their problem is com- must go further than that.” Amy Young, Alexandria’s Poet Laure- BCD, the co-director of the Family Therapy munication, often underlying these issues All also agreed that the old saying is true, ate, and Kelly Cherry, Virginia’s Poet Institute of America, which she founded is a power struggle, sometimes over who “it is better to have loved and lost than never Laureate, should help overcome the with her husband, Dr. Donald Davis in 1978. makes the most money. to have loved at all.” initial hesitations. “If people want to make it work, they can.” So how can these problems be resolved? “If you’re going to love somebody, you’re “Find something you have in com- She explained that in the past, the default As therapists, these love experts all recom- vulnerable to loss,” said Cook. “The only mon with someone else, start with idea was to stay together despite any issues, mended that couples come in for counsel- way to avoid that is to live a life of loneli- what’s known,” said Young. “Keep it but in recent times couples have been will- ing. ness. And we use loneliness as a form of simple and as concrete as possible. ing to call it quits more readily. “Don’t wait too long to get some help,” punishment in the prison system — it’s ac- Express your heart through the world “Trust is number one,” said Senovia Ross, said Padgett. “There’s no shame in getting tually painful.” you both can see, hear, smell, touch LMFT at Free Yourself Therapy in Old Town. help and it’s not anybody’s fault when we “Love gives you fond memories and also and taste.” “Clear communication that’s fluid. Continu- get stuck. It’s not about blaming. The aver- knowledge about yourself that you wouldn’t It doesn’t take a master wordsmith ing to spend quality time together.” age couple waits something like six or seven have otherwise,” said Davis. “And after all, Linda Padgett, resident at Mount Vernon years before getting help after their rela- life is a matter of having many, many dif- A List of Love Family Therapy Associates and Wakeful Liv- tionships is in serious trouble. It’s so much ferent experiences that change you and According to Alexandria’s Poet Laureate ing Center and Sundar Cook, Psy.D., clini- harder to repair things after so many years mold you and that you lose in the sense that Amy Young, would-be bards attempting to write a love poem from scratch might con- cal psychologist at Old Town Professional of hurting each other.” change can’t happen without loss of some sider a list poem. Begin a list poem with a Psychology LLC, agreed that the key to a Cook said there is rarely an inciting event kind.” repeating phrase such as “I love you like …”, lasting relationship is openness and respon- for couples to seek counseling, but more About Valentine’s Day, Ross said, “it’s just “You remind me of …”, or “When I think of siveness. often there is a series of “small, seemingly one day but it should occur more than once you, I think of ….” Although the poem does not have to rhyme, rhythm is recommended. “It’s interesting because what we know insignificant events that cause a breach in a year.” Ending a poem with “I love you” never hurts. about what creates a loving bond is no the relationship.” Cook said, “It’s a nice symbol of loving longer a mystery,” said Cook, referring to But short of seeking professional help, the relationships. I think love is sort of the fuel to write a love poem. Rhyme, meta- openness and responsiveness. “Openness is therapists advised a few basic skills to keep of life, we don’t go far without it. It’s nice phor and formatting are details that self-disclosing and revealing. When you relationships on track. to have reminders out there that love is can be ignored as long as there’s a think about what intimacy is at the deepest “It’s a question of kindness, to yourself there for the taking. It taps into something personal touch. level, it’s complete knowing of one another. and the other person,” said Davis. “Gener- very core for us.” According to Cherry, the three ba- And when they are making themselves ally there aren’t really villains in the world. Padgett said, “I’m sure Valentine’s Day can sic rules of a Valentine’s Day love known and being open, they need to feel It’s not very useful to think about blame or cause problems for couples if there’s expec- poem are to focus on your friend or like the other person is responding to what fault. The issue is who are you, what do tations that aren’t expressed and they aren’t lover, rhyming is optional, and to keep they are saying.” you want out of life and is that compatible met. It can be a source of problems for it clean unless you are a master of Padgett and Cook described the break with what the other person wants to do with couples but can also be an opportunity to subtlety. down of a relationship into a cycle of mis- their life and you only find that out if you’re express in a deeper way what maybe you “It doesn’t have to be brilliant, just trust. willing to listen.” don’t express every day.” something your friend will be pleased “Being stuck in a cycle where your needs “Schedule quality time together on a con- Despite all their experience with relation- with,” said Cherry. “To be safe, attach aren’t getting met so one person is feeling sistent basis,” said Ross. “This could con- ship troubles, the therapists interviewed it to a bouquet of flowers or a box of uncared about and unloved and pursing the sist of playing a board game together, shar- were optimistic about the fate of love in the chocolates.” other partner who feels not good and there- ing a book together and having discussions, modern world. A dressed up poem can win affec- fore withdraws,” said Padgett. certainly going out on a date, going for “It’s very possible to have the loving rela- tion just as much as the words them- Both Padgett and Cook noted that it is walks.” tionships that we all need and desire,” said selves. While a handwritten note adds usually the woman who protests and attacks Asked if there is a chemical component Cook. If we can take a risk by being open. a personal touch, a nice font on nice and needs to soften her anger whereas it is to love, Cook and Davis responded with a If we can soften our anger. If we can do paper can also charm. The extra touch the man who withdraws and needs to be resounding yes. those things that are required and rebuild is important because it shows thought- taught to reengage (in a heterosexual rela- “Absolutely, we know that all our relation- our hearts, we can find the love that we ful consideration. tionship). ships and behaviors have some sort of neu- want. It’s no longer a mystery, don’t give If all else fails simply use the words “Underneath the anger is a host of vul- ral and anatomical basis to it,” said Cook. up hope.” from poetry greats in a way to make nerable feelings like fear and anger,” said “Love can be its own reward. It’s too reduc- “Cherish your relationships,” said Padgett. them personalized. Cut and paste lines Cook. tionist to say all love is a chemical reaction, “They’re very important for your health and from an array of poems and include Ross said communication is often the but when two people find ways to engage longevity. Do whatever it takes.” the poet names on the back. The re- problem. “Everyone tends to want to get each other, there are chemical, emotional Sundar Cook, Psy.D can be reached at sult is a unique and personalized work their point across and when they do the and psychological reactions.” 571-327-0194 or www.sundarcook.com. that can convey meaning in ways a other person tends to become defensive and “Having a physical relationship changes Senovia Ross, LMFT can be found at 703- simple Hallmark Card is unable to. their wall goes up and the breakdown of our biochemistry in ways that are very con- 957-7874 or www.freeyourselftherapy.com. “Poetry can say something in ways communication occurs and they don’t get ducive to a good relationship: cortisol lev- Linda Padgett, resident, can be reached at you can’t say in prose,” said Young. anywhere,” said Ross. els go down, endorphins go up and people 703-468-8797. Susan Davis, LCSW, BCD can “The value of poetry is to see the world Davis disagreed, saying that although tend to handle things better,” said Davis. be found at 703-549- 6000 or www.ftia.net. with another set of eyes.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ February 9-15, 2012 ❖ 3 Alexandria/Old Town 121 N. Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 703-549-8700 www.weichert.com Visit Us at Weichert.com for a full Listing of Properties.

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4 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ February 9-15, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Rex Reiley Academy Hosts RE/MAX Allegiance Health Fair 703-768-7730 [email protected]

The West Potomac Academy Photo by Alex. $559,000 Health Classes hosted the sec- 8808 Northern Spruce ond day of their annual health NEW Perfection!! Best value by far in Mount care fair for the children in the Vernon for the mid $500,000 range. Louise Krafft LISTING Head Start Program at the high Beautiful 4 lvl split, each more spectacu- school on Feb. 3. lar than the other. Kitchen renovated last Academy students in dental year, granite, cherry, SS etc…Roof, HVAC, & windows all replaced. Interior & exte- careers, medical assisting, occu- rior freshly painted-baths remodeled, pational-physical therapy and /The Gazette hdwd flrs refinished, spacious 2 car garage. Lovely sun rm overlooks professionally pharmacy tech introduced the landscaped yd. 5 mins to Ft. Belvoir, 30 mins to Pentagon 35 mins to D.C. This is a 10!! children to a doctor’s check-up, Alex./Belle View $214,900 a visit to the dentist, the need 6708 Wakefield Dr-A2 to take medicine when recom- NEW Lovely well maintained 2BR unit in popular Belle View. Beautiful mended by a physician and a LISTING lesson in physical exercises to hdwd flrs, updated bath-newer Keily brushes the teeth of Jeffery the alligator stove and D/W. Short Sale but keep the body active and well. expect expedited process. VHDA has already done the BPO. You may be greeted by Cody the very friendly family golden lab. 15 minto Ft. Belvoir, 5 mins to Old Town, Alex. Priced for quick bank approval. Call Listing agent for details. Hyland Hosts His Virtual Bus Tour Alex./Belle View $244,900 From Page 1 outlined how the system is strug- 6628 Wakefield Dr. B1 dramatic change. gling to cope with the demands of Stunning 2 Bedroom Condo in First, there’s the $180 million a steadily growing student body. Belle View. Beautifully renovated widening project that will trans- In the short term, he said, the kitchen w/stainless steel appli- ances, custom cabinetry, Italian form a four-lane road to a six-lane county is ready to open a new ceramic flooring, European gran- road from Telegraph Road to middle school in the South County, ite counters. New replacement Woodlawn. which he suggested should be windows. Refinished hardwood flooring. Crown moulding, It’s a Then there’s the long-awaited named for an author, writer or beauty! Ample and convenient parking behind building. North Hill property, which is ex- poet. In the long term, he said, the Alex./Sulgrave Manor pected to finally have a site plan county has to deal with the crush $360,000 approved in March. The old Mul- of students. 4213 Adrienne Drive tiplex movie theater will be demol- “Our Kindergarten class this Reduced price to Bank’s counter on ished in the next few weeks, and year is the largest Kindergarten previous offer which was just rejected. Bank is ready to roll but we need this it will be replaced by a new Costco class ever,” said Storck, who rep- price for the SS. Lovely home on a in spring of 2013. There’s the old resents the Mount Vernon District great .71Acre lot. The heavy lifting Dairy Queen property that’s been on the School Board. “As those kids with the bank is done. Bring an offer rezoned for a retail shopping cen- rise through the grades, they are of $360,000. Sold As Is but you can do a H.I. for “go,no go”. Good Bones, huge potential, 5 min to Ft Belvoir, 25 to Ntl Airport,30/35 to Pentagon/D.C. ter. And Wegman’s will open in the going to need support.” Mount Vernon District spring of 2014. School Board member Alex./Riverside Estates “As many of you know, I like THIS YEAR’S town hall repre- Dan Storck $409,900 Wegman’s,” said Hyland. “I prob- sented the end of an era, as County UNDER 8507 Wagon Wheel Road Lovely, updated, 5 BR/3 BA Split, ably like Wegman’s too much.” Executive Tony Griffin is set to step economic recovery is underway in CONTRACT walking distance to elementary & The virtual tour featured stops down this spring. Before that hap- Fairfax County. And the county’s high schools. Double pane windows, at Fort Belvoir and several school pens, however, he will propose his economic health would only im- freshly painted interior, & beautifully sites. That meant that the “bus” oc- final budget, which is sure to be- prove more if the Federal Bureau refinished hdwd floors on main level. casionally stopped to pick up ce- come the central focus for the Lower lvl offers 2 spacious bedrooms, of Investigation chooses an aban- full bath, family rm w/fpl, large utility/ workshop & walkout to a lovely lebrity passengers. First on board coming months. Griffin said that doned Springfield site as the site screened porch. Great location. 5 mins to Ft. Belvoir, 25 to National Airport. was Col. John Strycula, garrison 2012 will be the second year that of its new headquarters. Stafford/Aquia Harbour commander of Fort Belvior. He property assessments will be posi- “That kind of planning really $2,250 talked about changes that are tak- tive overall, indicating that the makes sense,” said Griffin. WATERFRONT! Multiple decks & ing place at the installation as a RENTAL beautiful dock for your boat! result of the 2005 Base Realign- Gorgeous sun room looks out over ment and Closure Commission rec- decks, dock & water! Ideal for enter- ommendation. In addition to add- taining! Beautiful water views from United Community Ministries Master bedroom, kit & sun rooms. ing a huge medical facility and cre- Fighting poverty, hunger and homelessness since 1969 4BR/2.5BA, 2FPLs, MBR w/sitting ating a new museum, the installa- room plus 2 car garage. This home is like a vacation retreat. Owner licensed realtor. tion added hundreds of new em- UCM provides food to more than 100 hungry families every day— ployees and contributed to the and we need your help to do it. Our food pantry always needs: Alex./Berkshire East gridlock that was already plagu- • Canned meat and tuna fish • Tomato sauce $356,900 ing Richmond Highway. • Canned soups • Cereal 5845 Berkshire Court SOLD Lovely 3 BR/2.5 BA Town House— “BRAC is a very unique word in • Canned fruits • Oatmeal the English language,” said replacement double pane windows, • Canned vegetables • Macaroni and cheese neutral beige wall-to-wall carpet on Strycula. “It’s a noun and a verb. • Pasta • Peanut butter main & upper level plus a huge To some people, BRAC is still a • Rice • Jelly family room on lower level w/walkout to a beautiful patio & four-letter word.” UCM’s food pantry is located at 7511 Fordson Road, When Hyland’s virtual bus landscaped, fenced backyard. Walk to Huntington Metro, minutes to I- Alexandria, VA, 22306, and accepts food donations Monday 495, 5 mins to Old Town, 15 mins to Ft. Belvoir (S), National Airport(N). stopped to pick of School Board through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm and the first Sunday of every month, member Dan Storck, concerns 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information: moved from overcrowded streets UCM is thankful for the generous www.RexReiley.com to overcrowded classrooms. Storck support of the Mount Vernon Gazette. Each Office Independently Owned and Operated www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ February 9-15, 2012 ❖ 5 Letters

State Sen. Toddy Puller meets with Rising Hope members (from left) Wally Bell, Jerome Smith, George Thigpen and Joy Stribling.

Many members of Rising Hope tour the State Capitol and receive an on-site history To Serve lesson on Feb 2. All People Rising Hope is not about simply serv- pass bills that include and lift up the poor who are homeless, disabled, unemployed To the Editor: ing our community by providing free ser- and marginalized and not exclude them and working poor, and on fixed incomes. Every year, for the last 25 years, United vices. We provide food, clothing, shelter, from society. We were telling our legislators not to for- Methodists from across Virginia converge and emergency services but the whole We were there to meet with our delegate, get about us. on the General Assembly on a specific day point is to love people in such a way that Scott Surovell, and our senator, Toddy in February to share our concerns about they will want to get involved in extend- Puller, to let them hear from the voices of Rev. Keary C Kincannon where our faith connects us with the issues ing that love to all corners of our com- some of the least among us. We brought 25, Rising Hope Mission Church in our communities and the broader soci- munity, especially those most in need. predominately, low-income members of Ris- A United Methodist Congregation ety. That includes making sure our legislators ing Hope. There were those in our group 8220 Russell Road

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6 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ February 9-15, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion Montebello Socially Conservative Measures Advance Fairfax County’s Best-Kept Secret? Lois M. Delaney, CRB, CRS By Toddy Puller sociated with conservative views. State Senator (D-36) As I mentioned last week, one of Real Estate Broker my most important bills is SB 135 Licensed in Virginia, Maryland and District of Columbia eneral Assembly: Right turn” was the that would create a Virginia All Serving the Washington Metropolitan Area since 1978 heading of a Richmond Times-Dis- Payer Claims Database. An edito- Montebello Marketing Incorporated “Gpatch editorial last week. It reflects rial also ran in the Richmond pa- 703-548-5958 800-446-4187 many of the changes I mentioned in per supporting this legislation stat- my previous article. ing it could save health care costs [email protected] As the editorial states: “Elections do have conse- and improve delivery of health www.MontebelloMarketing.com quences. That’s doubly true in the state Senate, where care. It was referred to the Senate Republicans have assumed control of committees that Committee on Education and Health Care Subcom- once bottled up socially conservative measures.” mittee on Health Care. This legislation is “backed by The Senate Courts of Justice Committee passed businesses big and small, the state’s hospitals and legislation to repeal Virginia’s one-gun-a-month bill. the Medical Society of Virginia.” The only large group Currently Offered A bill to require an ultrasound before a woman can that is not supporting the bill is Virginia’s largest in- Delightful 2 bedroom, 2 bath, F model, 1195 have a legal abortion passed. A surer, Anthem. House panel sent on a voter ID bill. My bill calling for stricter oversight over the state- sf, plus glass enclosed terrace. Montebello’s Richmond amenities include in/outdoor pools, tennis Report Senate Bill 6 to drug test aid to wel- owned Gunston Hall was “carried over” at my re- fare recipients passed out of the Sen- quest. The Gunston Hall Board of Regents has agreed courts, bowling alley, private shuttle to ate Rehabilitation and Social Ser- and announced that an education coordinator will Metro/shopping, dry cleaning, beauty salon, vices Committee on a party-line vote 8-7. And a be hired. Last year, the long-time education coordi- cafe, convenience store and tons of planned House plan moved forward to disallow payment for nator was fired. Gunston Hall is owned by the state. activities. And, its pet friendly! Affordably an abortion for a low-income woman expecting a My bill stipulated a stricter oversight of the adminis- priced at $284,000. baby with a deformity. tration by the Gunston Hall Board of Regents, cho- Shown by appointment. “There is not a great deal Democrats can do to sen by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of thwart these actions, either. Republicans have a huge America and appointed by the Governor of the Com- majority in the House of Delegates and, thanks to monwealth. I’m hopeful Gunston Hall will be able to Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling, the 20-20 tie in the Senate can move forward to provide outstanding historical edu- be broken by him on most issues, except the budget, cation on George Mason and the Bill of Rights and judges and Constitutional Amendments.” And the continue to be an important part of the local com- Times-Dispatch ends its editorial, “But for now, Re- munity. publicans in Richmond can claim almost a monopoly Please contact me on issues of interest to you: P.O. on power. And that has consequences — for good Box 73, Mt. Vernon, VA 22121, [email protected], 703- and ill.” This editorial appeared in a paper more as- 765-1150, or 1-804-698-7536.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ February 9-15, 2012 ❖ 7 Opinion Guns, Abortion and Voter Suppression Dominates By Scott A. Surovell I introduced legislation several states who passed similar law al- ers to be present instead of allowing the State Delegate (D-44) to authorize the Virginia ready. current practice of an open meeting. I gave Department of Taxation We passed legislation repealing Virginia’s a floor speech detailing my opposition to he last week of January brought to adopt a similar pro- “One-Gun-A-Month” law that was adopted these bills. You can watch it online on my a quickened pace to the legisla- gram. Cheating on state to cut off illegal gun running to New York. blog The Dixie Pig at Ttive process as committees taxes can be unique rang- We also passed legislation prohibiting scottsurovell.blogspot.com. worked to push bills through ing from selling untaxed Fairfax County from banning firearms in Eleven-percent of adults in the United committee. We are required to complete all heating oil as diesel fuel Fairfax County parking lots and also pro- States do not have identification. Virginia work on bills from our own Chamber by to lying about a Virginia hibited Fairfax County from destroying guns issues 500,000 license suspensions every “Crossover” on Feb.14 which means they domicile. My legislation purchased in local gun buy-back programs. year and 20,000 Virginia licenses are re- must be reported out of committee by Feb. was reported out of subcommittee unani- I voted against all of these measures. ported lost every year. I watch deputies 10. mously, passed the full Finance Committee, We voted to prohibit public funding of take licenses in Court every day. I do not First, several of my bills have continued and is pending in Appropriations. abortion to women if a doctor certifies that believe your constitutional right to vote to move through the sys- I have two bills that were continued to “the fetus will be born with a gross and to- should depend upon whether you brought tem. Two of my bills have the 2013 Session for study. One asks VDOT tally incapacitating physical deformity or a picture ID to a polling place and can Richmond passed to the Senate. My to study using highway right of ways for with a gross and totally incapacitating men- spend four hours at the Fairfax County Report legislation to streamline fil- solar energy production. The other creates tal deficiency.” While I recognize that some Government Center on a workday after an ings in child custody and a new cause of action against private enti- people have moral objections to govern- election defending your identity. Voter visitation cases was unani- ties that sell information relating to crimi- ment funded abortion, I viewed this legis- impersonation is non-existent and felony mously approved by the Courts of Justice nal charges where individuals were found lation as extremely unfair to low-income charges are a sufficient deterrent. The De- Committee but stalled in Appropriations innocent and the records expunged. I hope women. partment of Justice will be required to ap- due to the current budget and the cost of to pass them in 2013. I have several other We passed legislation requiring all voters prove this measure due to Virginia’s his- reprogramming state computers. bills that are still pending. without valid identification to cast “provi- tory of racial discrimination. We will see Tax cheating costs our country billions of I was very concerned about the amount sional ballots.” “Provisional ballots” are what happens. dollars. In 2006, the Bush Administration of legislation we are passing that has noth- counted on the day after the election in the This week brings more: the “Tim Tebow” and Congress created a program that re- ing to do with turning our economy around, Fairfax County Government Center after the bill, death penalty, immigration, Castle quired the Internal Revenue Service to pay transportation, education, healthcare or the Electoral Board conducts a hearing regard- Doctrine, anti-Sharia Law bills, and private rewards to individuals who provided infor- issues that most of my constituents iden- ing the validity of each ballot. Voters must school tax credits. Good government re- mation that led towards the collection of tify as priorities. First, we voted to require show up to plead their individual case. We quires your involvement so please send me delinquent taxes. Other states adopted simi- criminal defendants to pay for their own also passed new legislation allowing only your feedback. It is an honor to serve as lar programs. translators. The Department of Justice sued the voter and party and campaign observ- your state delegate.

8 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ February 9-15, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Letters Funeral & Cremation Support This Living Tribute Services To the Editor: Hull for UCM Fund” as a living Cynthia Hull, our dear execu- tribute in her honor. Donations to tive director, has been diag- the fund will support the work of nosed with terminal cancer. To UCM, which serves over 13,000 those who know her, Cynthia is men, women and children each a passionate advocate who has year. dedicated her life to the service Contributions to the fund may of others, most recently in her be sent to UCM at 7511 Fordson nearly five years at United Com- Road, Alexandria, VA 22306. munity Ministries (UCM). She Please note Cynthia Hull Fund in is a woman who believes in a the memo line. shared humanity that binds us At the same time as we recog- all together. For Cynthia, this nize Cynthia for her tireless and Jefferson Funeral Chapel humanity underscores the re- selfless dedication to UCM and 5755 Castlewellan Drive, Alexandria, VA 22315 sponsibility that all of us have others, she has expressed her cer- Cynthia Hull to work together towards a bet- tainty that UCM will continue to 703-971-7400 ter community, in particular for be our community’s safety net and that Cynthia so embodies, with those who need help to move a driving force behind the health UCM’s staff, volunteers, funders • Local Family OwnedOperated. from poverty, hunger and of southeastern Fairfax County and countless community advo- • Convenient to Neighborhoods. homelessness to a life of hope well into the future. UCM’s deputy cates continuing to serve in the • New Facility/ Full Service Funeral Home and greater prosperity. executive director, Elizabeth best interests of UCM’s program In recognition of Cynthia’s McNally, will assume the role of participants. with Traditional Chapel and Large contributions to our commu- acting executive director during Visitation Rooms. nity, and at the suggestion of this time of transition. We will Douglas J. Kennett, • Substantial Savings without Sacrificing the Supervisor Gerry Hyland, UCM move forward in the spirit of President Quality of Caring Service. has established the “Cynthia shared teamwork and core values UCM Board of Directors • Courtliest and Professional Caring Staff.

These courses were systematically I hope that our members of Con- Please call for your free brochure Valued removed from the Fairfax County gress — U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly, Local Park school system over the past sev- and Senators Webb and Warner — at no obligation to you. eral years, forcing students to will stick with the current law, To the Editor: choose between general education which requires the Pentagon to cut This letter is in response to H. classes and Advanced Placement its budget by nearly $1 trillion over Jay Spiegel’s suggestion that the classes when neither level may the next decade — twice what the Lamond property be sold to fund have been suitable. Secretary is proposing. the development of the North Hill Every child will benefit for years Over the last decade, the Penta- Park. I choose not to address his to come from having the appropri- gon budget has grown by 100 per- The Best in Family Dining recommendation of selling one ate level of instruction. Kate, who cent. Some of that growth was to “local serving park” to fund an- has a job and other interests, gave pay for the wars, but a lot of it other “local serving park”. He fur- up much of her own time, includ- went right into the Pentagon bud- ther states that the “Lamond prop- ing many nights away from her get. Right now, we are all having erty has been largely unused.…” family, to bring these needed edu- to cut back. The Pentagon should Lamond Park, now McCutcheon cational options to our children. have to as well. Park, is one of 34 parks in the Her own children are close to fin- Mount Vernon District that is des- ishing high school: she did this William Zaccagnino ignated as a neighborhood or com- selflessly for the community. Alexandria munity park. McCutcheon Park is As Helen Keller said, “I am only classified as a community park — one, but still I am one. I cannot do “a smaller local serving park .... everything, but still I can do some- Support Funding and consists of casual play facili- thing; and because I cannot do Alzheimer’s ties and natural areas fragments.” everything, I will not refuse to do I walk through McCutcheon Park Food something that I can do.” Thank Project fit for a king almost everyday and encounter you Kate! others doing so. Unused? Maybe To the Editor: on a family budget Today, 5.4 million Americans are by Mr. Spiegel but not by the com- Jennifer Brower living with Alzheimer’s disease, n Alexandria community fixture for more than munity it was meant to serve. Alexandria A including 130,000 Virginia resi- 100 years, the Royal Restaurant offers the best Susan Palmer dents. By 2050 as many as 16 mil- in Greek, Italian and American cuisine. Enjoy Alexandria Need To lion Americans will have this dis- ease that slowly steals memories, burgers, steaks, prime rib, chicken, seafood, True Champion Cut Back independence, autonomy and so pasta and full salad bar complete with special To the Editor: much more children’s menu items. To the Editor: At a time when budgets are Now the nation’s sixth leading All students attending Fairfax tight, and programs and services cause of death, Alzheimer’s is un- County Public Schools and their in our community are being cut matched in the scale of its devas- parents owe a debt of gratitude to back, the Pentagon budget keeps tating human and economic im- a true champion. While a commit- getting bigger. The Secretary of pact There is no other chronic dis- tee of people worked to restore Defense announced on Jan. 26 ease that affects so many without honors, it is due to the heroic ef- that he plans to slow the rate of a way to cure, prevent or even forts of Kate van Dyke that the growth for the Pentagon budget, slow its progression. 734 North Saint Asaph Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 School Board voted on Thursday, One in three Americans know but even under this proposal in 10 • www.theroyalrestaurant.com Jan. 26, 11 to 1 to restore all five years the Pentagon budget would 703-548-1616 Award-winning wine menu • Major credit cards accepted honors courses in the fall of 2012. still be bigger than it is today. See Letters, Page 10 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ February 9-15, 2012 ❖ 9 Opinion

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[email protected] address home schoolers’ access to sports, home Virginia’s long standing law restricting gun Steven Mauren schooled students should also be able to take in Richmond Editor, 703-778-9415 some classes in school without having to be purchases to one a month was overturned this [email protected] While all Fairfax, Arlington and Alexandria enrolled as a full-time student. week. senators voted against a bill that forces voters Michael Lee Pope There is good reason to change the “bright In the Senate, all Alexandria, Arlington and Reporter, 703-615-0960 to provide one of a short list of identification white line” of student or non-student in public Fairfax senators voted against the repeal. In [email protected] in order to vote, the bill passed 20-to-20. Here’s @MichaelLeePope schools, all or nothing. Students have a vari- the House of Delegates, Barbara Comstock and how: 02/06/12 Passed Senate (20-Y 20-N); 02/ ety of educational needs. 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parently, the latter repairs aren’t fered to tell us who attended, but member associations voted on the practice out of the City of Alexan- Financial necessary. She also expressed that doesn’t provide a published, resolution at the MVCCA Council dria and into Fairfax County was Consequences skepticism concerning the County readily findable historical record. meeting, noting that this number the large disparity in the gross re- estimate of $15-$18 million to Ms. Cox defended the practice likely represents from 1050 to ceipts tax in the two jurisdictions, To the Editor: take over this responsibility. With of conducting meetings by telecon- 7000 households. Thus, Supervi- 59 cents per $100 in Alexandria In last week’s Gazette, two let- almost 300,000 single family de- ference by stating (as I also men- sor Hyland should take note that as compared to 31 cents in Fairfax ters were published critical of my tached and attached private resi- tioned) that the telephone infor- at three people per household, the County. Our taxes are lower than letter in the prior edition concern- dences in Fairfax County (290,846 mation is provided in the MVCCA MVCCA resolution “represents” those in Alexandria and Arlington ing the MVCCA’s passage of a reso- according to the county website) record. Conducting public meet- the views of in the range of 3,000 — let’s keep it that way. The main lution encouraging the County to I believe the estimate is low. ings on a telephone inherently lim- to 20,000 of the 125,000 Mount thrust of my letter was that such a take over responsibility for main- Queenie Cox also wrote in to try its public participation. It also Vernon District residents. Perhaps resolution has financial conse- tenance of sewer lines at locations to justify the MVCCA’s actions. She eliminates the ability to use visual my suggestion that the resolution quences for County taxpayers. It beyond the property of the home- is the chairman of the Consumer aids such as overhead projectors be accorded “zero deference” was was irresponsible of the MVCCA owner, under the adjacent street. Affairs Committee that originated and video screens that are often a little low, but not by much. to enact such a resolution with Mary Tracy wrote about prob- the resolution in question. Ms. Cox necessary in discussing issues in Ms. Cox pointed out that Alex- little apparent concern for those lems she has had with her sewer conceded my point about the fact connection with demonstrative andria and Arlington County ramifications. I stand by that as- line. The gist of her complaint is that her committee does not report exhibits. Not everyone is even maintain the sewer line beneath sessment. that the County apparently re- attendance figures in the MVCCA aware of the existence of the public streets and stated that this placed the main sewer line under record, but defended this omission MVCCA. Despite this, the MVCCA justifies Fairfax County doing the H. Jay Spiegel her street and this caused prob- as not required by the MVCCA purports to exert an inordinate same. One reason I moved my law Mount Vernon lems with her sewer line. Of Bylaws. The fact that stating the amount of influence on public course, if the County causes dam- attendance is not required does policy decisions in our community. age to a property owner’s sewer not justify refraining from doing Ms. Cox criticized the estimate line, the County should be respon- so. If a resolution is approved by a of the cost to the County of $15- Write sible. The MVCCA resolution committee under circumstances $18 million to implement the makes no such distinction. In the under which the quorum require- MVCCA resolution as “very pre- The Gazette welcomes views on any public issue. MVCCA resolution, all sewer line ment was not met, that resolution liminary” according to a disclaimer The deadline for all material is noon Friday. Letters must be signed. problems under a public street is illegitimate. It is important to accompanying the information Include home address and home and business numbers. Letters are become the responsibility of the maintain a historical record that furnished by the County. This be- routinely edited for libel, grammar, good taste and factual errors. Send to: County, regardless of cause. may be viewed in future years to ing the case, why did the MVCCA Letters to the Editor During a telephone conversation verify the legitimacy of actions irresponsibly enact a resolution The Gazette with Ms. Tracy this week, she in- taken. Ms. Cox stated that a quo- based upon “preliminary” informa- 1606 King St. formed me that she paid for sewer rum did exist when the resolution tion? Couldn’t the MVCCA have Alexandria VA 22314 repairs under her property but no Call: 703-917-6444. was voted upon by her committee, waited until more definitive infor- By e-mail: [email protected] repairs have been performed un- but didn’t state who attended nor mation was provided? Ms. Cox der the adjacent public street. Ap- how many attended. Ms. Cox of- also defended the fact that only 14

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By Marilyn Campbell Designers use Valentine’s Day cards to make garland The Gazette and ornaments creating a Cupid-worthy accent piece. Photo by Marilyn Campbell hether planning a dinner party for friends, a roman- Wtic meal for two or a break- fast surprise for children, local designers say simple accents can cre- ate a festive atmosphere on Valentine’s Day. First on the list of suggestions: originality. “I feel that things like oversized balloons and little bears with stuffed hearts have been overdone so much that I would maybe stay away from those,” said Angela Phelps of Le Village Marche in Arlington. “Look for things that are more creative.” One way to make guests or family feel special is with lightly scented conversation Photo by Marta Locklear heart candles and soaps. “They’re cute and Alexandria-based floral designer Gerry Rogers of quirky,” said McLean resident Penelope Bell Petal’s Edge Floral Design says tulips and gerbera daisies can be colorful alternatives to roses in Accents for creating a festive atmosphere for children See To Sweeten, Page 17 Valentine’s Day arrangements. on Valentine’s Day are plentiful. Remodeling: An Opportunity To Follow One’s Passion

signed and built so that a father could Adding that share his knowledge and interest in cars personal touch. with his sons. Sports fanaticism often drives remodel- ing design. Sometimes, modestly designed By Joshua Baker trophy areas for displaying family victo- Special to the Gazette

Copyright Bob Nar ries are included. Other times, whole rooms pay homage to (most often out of aving remodeled thousands of town) favorite college or professional Hprojects over the past 25 years, sports teams. Real stadium seats, painted our clients’ reactions tell us that murals of favorite scenes, and custom some of the most successful projects often flooring made to look like ball fields are address a specific passion or interest. Folks all a part of the fun. seem to be spending more and more time od Photography & BOWA Are salt-water aquariums your thing? at home not only working, but also enrich- While they aren’t for everyone due to the ing their lives through personal interests. significant maintenance, technology and To that end, today’s remodeling design of- investment required, some homeowners ten includes developing new areas for pur- find the colors and peaceful setting capti- suing a variety of passions. Here are some vating. For one local enthusiast we in- local examples: stalled a 7,000-gallon live coral reef. The A breakfast room addition was carefully weight of the aquarium required the floor planned to also function as a bird watch- be reinforced with steel beams, a crane was ing area. The foundation was specially de- needed to set the glass tank, and a sepa- signed to allow the existing trees to remain Classic car gets a classic space as part of this whole house BOWA renova- rate control/filter room was added. in close proximity, and great care was tion in Arlington. Many designs incorporate a trend to- taken to preserve the surroundings dur- wards enjoying and collecting wine. A very ing construction. A professional arborist was each with his (or her) own specifications. piece of art. Other garage projects are fo- efficient and relatively inexpensive ap- engaged to manage the health of the trees Some garage additions, whether attached cused on automobile maintenance and re- proach is to purchase specialized wine re- in the six months prior to construction to or detached, are effectively museums. One pair. These often have automatic lifts, simi- frigerators. These vary in size from small ensure the addition had an almost such addition was designed as an antique lar to your local repair shop, which allow under-counter units, appropriate for a treehouse feel. car barn, including four-inch thick, rough for easy access and even provide additional There are a wide range of car enthusiasts wood floors, and individual bays for each storage. One Great Falls garage was de- See Remodeling, Page 17

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From Page 16 fresh flowers,” said Phelps. “You can do a white theme with little bits of red. [Valentine’s Day table settings] of the Dandelion Patch in Reston, Vienna, Leesburg don’t always have to be all red, and it doesn’t always and Washington, D.C. “I would put them in a pow- have to be roses.” der room for guests if you’re having a Valentine’s Floral designer Gerry Rogers of Petal’s Edge Floral Day gathering. You could display them in a small Design in Alexandria says floral options are plenti- soap or cylindrical glass vase.” ful. “February is a great time of year for flowers. We’re Designers say subtle home accents can be used to starting to get a lot of spring flowers back in,” said express affection. “You can display Valentine’s- Rogers “Things like anemone and tulips and some- themed glass plates that can be used to hold candy times even peonies and sweet pea. Gerbera daisies or a little glass heart,” said Judy Philactos of Peri- can be a playful or colorful choice, and orchids are winkle in Washington, D.C. Small glass hearts can great for someone who likes something a little more be grouped or scattered on an accent table as an exotic.” expression of love. Potomac-based floral designer Evelyn Kinville sug- Phelps recommends Valentine-themed vintage gests looking to nature for inspiration. “You can cre- postcards, which can be used for more than corre- ate an arrangement that looks like you went out for spondence. “[These] glittering greetings are fun for a walk in a woodsy area and found some nice vines decorating as well.” and grasses,” said Kinville of Behnke’s Florist in Photo by Philactos strings lace-trimmed, heart-shaped Potomac. “You can mix those with roses or hydran- Valentine’s Day cards to make a garland that can be geas. These arrangements make nice accents for end hung on a mantle to add burst of color. She also loops tables or coffee tables.”

Marilyn Campbell a ribbon through the cards and hangs them on a There is an abundance of choices for even for the metal photo tree to create a Cupid-worthy accent youngest celebrants. “Valentine’s-themed cupcake piece. liners are nice for children,” said Phelps. The cup- Decorative candles can create an air of romance cakes can be displayed on a wide-rimmed, footed or festivity. “I’ve used pink, lightly scented bubbled cake plate and tied with a colorful ribbon. glass candles,” said Phelps. “If you put three or four Some designers say no Valentine’s Day is complete of those together, I think they look really, really nice.” without candy, and it is possible to get creative with When it comes to the table, Phelps suggests mov- sweets. “There are heart-shaped candies made from When it comes to Valentine’s Day sweets, designers say ing beyond red. marzipan or coated with a red-hued, white choco- get creative. Heart shaped chocolates made with “I think if you are decorating a table for a roman- late shell and filled with Calvados or raspberry marzipan or coated with a red-hued, white chocolate not tic dinner, you can never go wrong with candles or ganache,” said Philactos. only taste great, but are beautiful to display. Remodeling

From Page 16 kitchen or bar area, to large full- size units most often installed in unfinished areas of the basement. For the wine aficionados, fully con- ditioned wine rooms with custom- made wood racking for storage have become common in luxury homes. And for a really nice touch, these rooms are designed to in- clude a tasting area or even full- size dining areas, similar to many stylish restaurants. Art collections, whether pop or classical, often drive remodeling design decisions. For example, hallways are widened to create galleries and sophisticated spe- cialty lighting is installed, based upon the type of art work, natural light etc. One such project in Great Falls involved creating a generous gallery to feature original antique movie posters. So the questions remains, what’s your passion? By working closely with an experienced design build remodeler who has access to a whole host of specialty designers and experts, your dreams of an at- home museum, sanctuary, tasting room, etc. may well be within reach. Joshua Baker is founder of Bowa Builders. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ February 9-15, 2012 ❖ 17 Photos by Louise Krafft/The Connection Local REAL ESTATE 2 1500 Collingwood Road, Top Sales in Mount Vernon — $1,850,000 December 2011

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20 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ February 9-15, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment George Washington Birthday Celebration Feb. 18-20: Washington’s Birthday Weekend includes Washington’s Birthnight Banquet & Ball, Medeira Wine Tasting, and 10-K run.

housands will join in the revelry for 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., 703- the 280th anniversary of George T 746-4242 Washington’s birth in his hometown Tickets: $12 per class/$30 for series of Alexandria. The city celebrates the In preparation for George Washington’s Birthnight General’s birthday throughout the month Banquet & Ball, learn 18th-century English coun- try dancing from expert dance instructors. of February with more than a dozen festive events, including the largest George Wash- Feb. 12, 19 and 26 ington birthday parade in the country, free Walking with Washington Tours admission to historic sites, 18th-century Every Sunday in February dance classes, popular walking tours, and 1 p.m. (tour lasts about 90 minutes) even a Cherry-themed challenge among lo- Location: Meet at the fountain at Market Square (near the intersection of King & Royal Streets) cal restaurants. Tickets: $10 (pay at the site when you take the Twenty restaurants are competing in the tour, no advance reservations) Fourth Annual Cherry Challenge, creating It’s back, after a hiatus last year! Did you know that dishes and cocktails featuring cherry reci- there are over 140 places in Alexandria today that are associated with George Washington? This tour pes in celebration of one of the most cher- is designed to show you some of them and improve Washington’s Birthnight Banquet & Ball nel Daniel J. Choike, Base Commander, Marine ished legends surrounding George Washing- your knowledge of Washington and his hometown, 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Corps Base Quantico; Alexandria’s Town Crier; ton. A popular vote will determine the win- Alexandria. To check event status due to weather Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., 703- George and Martha Washington; the Mayor of Al- ners, and those restaurants will receive rec- conditions, visit www.washingtonbirthday.net/sta- 746-4242 exandria; and the Parade Grand Marshal, Patsy tus or call 703-829-6640 Tickets: $100 and up for banquet and ball, $50 for Ticer. There will be an opportunity to sign a cov- ognition at the parade. ball only; reservations required, 703-746-4242 enant document to show your support for our Throughout George Washington Birthday Feb. 5 to 11 Participate in a reenactment of the 1798 and 1799 troops. Weekend, Feb. 18 to 20, a variety of events 4th Annual Cherry Challenge balls George Washington attended to celebrate his will celebrate Washington’s legacy, includ- Restaurants throughout Alexandria birthday. Colonial attire encouraged but not re- George Washington Birthday PARADE MILE http://www.washingtonbirthday.net/cherry-chal- quired. Dancing lessons are available prior to the 12:30 p.m. rain or shine ing an historic reenactment at Fort Ward Ball. For the first time there will be live Tweeting Old Town Alexandria Park, the Birthnight Banquet & Ball as well lenge In honor of George Washington’s birthday, some 20 at the Birthnight Banquet & Ball through $20 per runner as a Medeira Wine Tasting (Washington’s Alexandria restaurants are creating unique menu @JohnGadsby using the hashtag #GWBall. Be a part of the second running of the Parade Mile. favorite drink) at Gadsby’s Tavern, plus a items featuring cherries in celebration of one of the Run occurs just before the parade on the parade most cherished legends surrounding our first presi- Sunday, Feb. 19 route. Special winter fleece beanies will be given 10-K race with a 2-K fun run. to preregistered race participants. Start Time: dent. Each restaurant will develop its own cherry Revolutionary War Reenactment at Fort On Monday, Feb. 20, the George Wash- cocktail, appetizer, entrée, or dessert. Try them all 12:30 p.m.; Start & Finish Location: The parade Ward Park (Free) reviewing stands at King and Royal streets. Please ington Birthday Parade, the largest and old- and vote for your favorite. Winners are given spe- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Skirmish at 2 p.m.) est in the country celebrating this Found- cial recognition at the George Washington Birthday note that you must be able to finish the mile in 15 Fort Ward Park, 4301 W. Braddock Rd. minutes or less. Absolutely no strollers or pets. ing Father, will wind its way through a one- Parade. Participating restaurants include The Ma- Historic camp and tactical demonstrations through- jestic, Virtue Feed & Grain, Bittersweet, Dishes of mile route along the historic streets of Old out the day including a Revolutionary War skirmish George Washington Birthday Parade India (last year’s “dessert” winner), Fontaine Caffé between the Redcoats and the Colonial Army. Town from 1 to 3 p.m. Annually the parade & Creperie, Gadsby’s Tavern Restaurant, Indigo 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. includes thousands of participants includ- Landing, King Street Blues Old Town, Murphy’s Old Town Alexandria Madeira Wine Tasting with George Wash- The nation’s largest George Washington birthday ing historical, community and youth groups, Grand Irish Pub (last year’s “mains” winner), Piz- ington zeria Paradiso, Ramparts, RedRocks Pizza parade marches a one-mile route through the bands, horses and canines. 3 to 5 p.m. streets of Old Town Alexandria. With nearly 3,500 Napoletana, Shooter McGee’s, St. Elmo’s Coffee Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., 703- Parade day starts off with the Friendship Pub, Tempo (last year’s “starters” winner), The participants including historical groups, youth from 746-4242. scouting groups and animals, this is still a local, Veterans Fire Engine Association Breakfast Jamieson Grille, The Light Horse Restaurant, T.J. Tickets: $45 per person Stones, and Whole Foods Market. community parade in honor of one of the City’s featuring Gen. Barry McCaffrey and the first favorite sons. The parade starts at 1 p.m. at the appearance of George Washington, followed The weekend of George Washington’s birthday, intersection of Gibbon and S. Fairfax streets. The Saturday, Feb. 11 enjoy his favorite drink as you toast birthday by a ceremony honoring the unknown sol- reviewing stand is located near City Hall’s Market Swordsmen’s Rendezvous wishes to him! At Gadsby’s Tavern Museum’s Ma- Square, at the intersection of King and Royal dier of the revolutionary war in the court- 1 hour tours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. deira Wine Tasting, taste four Madeira wines streets, and ends at Wilkes and S. Royal streets. yard of the Old Presbyterian Meeting House. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., 703- produced by Blandy’s, a family-owned business See www.washingtonbirthday.net for maps and 746-4242 since 1811 and learn about Madeira production as additional information. At 11:30 a.m. at Market Square, a new spe- you taste it with food pairings. cial event will take place — the Armed Tickets: $6 per person, ages 5 and up En garde! Experience this unique living history Free admission to historic sites on Mon- Forces Community Covenant Ceremony to program as you learn a skill all 18th-century gentle- Monday, Feb. 20 day, Feb. 20: honor our nation’s veterans, active military, men must know – swordplay! The program Breakfast & Meeting of the Friendship Vet- ❖ George Washington’s Mount Vernon Es- and their families with entertainment, includes re-enactment of 18th-century swordplay erans Fire Engine Association tate and Gardens, 3200 Mount Vernon games and activities for children, military and a display of 18th-century weapons. This popu- 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Memorial Hwy., 703-780-2000 lar family event will include some audience Holiday Inn & Suites, 625 First St. ❖ The Lyceum: Alexandria’s History Mu- vehicles, demonstrations, informational participation as you practice your newfound tal- Tickets: $30; purchase at www.friendshipfire.net seum, 201 S. Washington St., 703-746-4994 booths and displays. ents. or by calling 703-751-6416 ❖ Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., A one-mile race, the George Washington The Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association 703-746-4242 ❖ Birthday Parade Mile, will take place just Saturday, Feb. 18 sponsors this meeting at the Holiday Inn & Suites Friendship Firehouse Museum, 107 S. Alfred St., 703-746-3891 George Washington Birthday Classic 10-K where a hearty breakfast is served. Those in atten- before the parade. Historic sites will offer ❖ Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, Race and 2-K Fun Run dance are treated to the first appearance of the day free admission throughout the day, includ- 105-107 S. Fairfax St., 703-746-3852 Race Starts at 8 a.m. (rain or shine) by George Washington and an address by Gen. ❖ Carlyle House, 121 N. Fairfax St., 703-549- ing Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Stabler- Cost per runner: $35; after Feb. 9: $40 Barry McCaffrey. 2997 Race headquarters is the U.S. Patent and Trade- Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, Carlyle ❖ Christ Church, 118 N. Washington St., 703- mark Office, access from Eisenhower Avenue Armed Forces Community Covenant Cer- House, Friendship Firehouse Museum, The 549-1450 between Elizabeth Lane and John Carlyle Street. emony Lyceum: Alexandria’s History Museum, and Start and finish will be in front of the Madison 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. historic Christ Church. Building on Eisenhower Avenue. Certified race- Market Square (King & Royal Streets, Alexandria) Feb. 25 & 26 Call the Events Hotline 703-829-6640 or course through Eisenhower Valley. Cash prizes, Join us as we honor our Nation’s Veterans, Active Tea with Martha Washington Military, and their families with entertainment, go to VisitAlexandriaVA.com T-shirts and refreshments will be provided for run- 3 to 4:30pm ners, with the proceeds benefiting George games and activities for children, military vehicles, Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., 703- Washington Birthday Celebration. Maps, parking, demonstrations, informational booths and displays. 746-4242; Feb. 9 and 16 and Metro access information may be found at Dignitaries attending include Colonel John J. Tickets: $25 per person; $20 per person in groups Strycula, Garrison Commander, Fort Belvoir; Colo- 18th-Century Dance Classes www.washingtonbirthday.net. of six or more. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ February 9-15, 2012 ❖ 21 Fine Arts

FEB. 8 TO MARCH 4 Gallery West Presents. The 15th Annual National Juried Fine Arts Competition for 2012. The juror is Edward J. Reed, a critically acclaimed, international-award-winning artist. Reception: Saturday, Feb. 11 from 5 – 8 p.m. At Greek • Italian • American Gallery West, 1213 King Street in Old Town Alexandria. Visit www.gallery-west.com. FEB. 8 THROUGH MARCH 22 “A Palette of Paper - the Collages of Megan Coyle.” Valentine’s Day Menu… Artist talk on Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. The Center for the Arts, Caton Merchant Family Gallery in Manassas, will feature Alexandria resident Megan Coyle’s collage art in a solo $30/person exhibition called “A Palette of Paper.” Coyle’s show will display portraits of people, animals, as well as landscape Appetizers (choice of one) and cityscape collages. • Fried Feta Martini ( cubes of feta deep fried and served on a bed THURSDAY/FEB. 9 of mixed greens and balsamic drizzle • Calamari Fritti Made With Love. 6 to 9 p.m. Free. Fall in love with a • Mediterrean Plate, (grape leaves, roasted olives and feta unique work of art as you browse open studios and slices with oregano) galleries and enjoy an evening, complete with flowers, candy, live music, and more. At the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Visit Entrees (choice of one, includes salad) www.torpedofactory.org; 703-838-4565. • Beef Medallion- filet mignon sautéed with portabella mushrooms and reduced in a creamy Marsala sauce served with roasted potatoes FEB. 13 TO MARCH 25 and vegetable. Cuba Revisited, 2011. Karen Keating, member of Multiple • Kotopoulo- chicken marinated with rosemary, thyme, oregano slow Exposures Gallery, will be exhibiting new images from her roasted with lemony flavored potatoes. most recent trip to Cuba, April 2011. Reception is Sunday, • Lobster Ravioli- tossed with a lobster base alfredo sauce, covered March 4 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.; Artist’s Talk is Thursday, with mozzarella and baked March 15 from 7 to 8 p.m. At Multiple Exposure Gallery, • Parmesan Crusted Salmon- seared with a flaky parmesan crust and Studio #312. served with sun dried tomato couscous and vegetable. NOW THROUGH FEB. 19 Dessert (choice of one) Fears and Phobias. What does it mean to be fearful – to • Limoncello-lemon sorbet, with lemon liqueur served in a champagne glass. live and cope with a phobia? The 21 artists in the gallery’s • Hazelnut Ganache – mini hazelnut cake with ganache latest exhibition explore their own interpretations of • Espresso Crème Brulee – custard tart topped with caramelized sugar various fears and phobias. At the Target Gallery at the & espresso Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 North Union St., NOW THROUGH MARCH 4 Alexandria. At the www.torpedofactory.org/target “An Affair to Remember.” Embrace artisan handmade NOW THROUGH MARCH 11 creations made with a little love in February at Scope 571-312-6690 GA Gardner: Interconnections. Gardner uses the vibrant Gallery in the Torpedo Factory Art Center. Kiln Club show colors and energy of his native Trinidad and Tobago in his at the Scope Gallery, 106 North Union Street, ground floor, 7601 Fordson Road • Alexandria, VA paintings and mixed media works to address our often Studio 19, Alexandria. Call the Scope Gallery at 703-548- complicated relationship with mass communication. Artist’s 6288 or visit www.torpedofactory.org/galleries/scope.htm For menu visit www.mammaskitchenva.com reception is Sunday, Jan. 29 from 4 to 6 p.m. At The Athenaeum, 201 Prince St., Alexandria. Hoecakes & Hospitality: Cooking with Martha Washington

Beginning Feb. 18, Mount Vernon in- ciation with George and Martha Wash- the Marquis de Lafayette, to Abigail vites visitors to experience a ington. Adams, to artists including Charles behind-the-scenes look at the In the exhibit, visitors will learn how Willson Peale. Recipe cards featuring Washingtons’ kitchen through the new the first “first lady” managed to feed the modern versions of Washington fa- exhibition, Hoecakes & Hospitality: hundreds of guests — in a world with- vorites will be available for visitors to Cooking with Martha Washington. On out refrigerators, microwaves or take home and try in their own kitchens. display inside the Donald W. Reynolds running water. The Washingtons were The exhibition takes a closer look at Museum, this exhibition celebrates food known as taste setters for the new na- the slaves who worked in Mount at Mount Vernon and Martha tion. Guests at the Washingtons’ dinner Vernon’s kitchen and includes a detailed Washington’s role as early America’s table varied from foreign dignitaries like timeline of the cooks’ 16-hour day. premier hostess. Following food from the Estate’s field to kitchen to table, visi- tors will see recipes and cookbooks that Martha treasured, pots that simmered in her kitchen, and fine tablewares that Mount Vernon Celebrates Black made Mount Vernon’s dining room fit for a president. For the first time ever, visitors to the Museum will experience History Month in February Put Us to scents as they explore the exhibition — smelling cinnamon, coffee, herbs and The Test warm bread. Hoecakes & Hospitality: In observance of Black History Month, Feb. 1-29, Mount Cooking with Martha Washington is in- Vernon interpreters highlight at the slave quarters the lives and cluded with general Estate admission: contributions of the slaves who built and operated the planta- ❦ Selection adults, $15; children ages 6-11, $7; and children under 5 are admitted free. This tion home of George and Martha Washington. The refurbished exhibit closes Summer 2013. slave quarters building is now open. Reproduction clothing, ❦ Service Hoecakes & Hospitality: Cooking with Martha Washington features more than tools, furniture, cookware, ceramics, toys, and personal acces- ❦ Price 125 fascinating objects amassed from sories outfit the space to emphasize the living conditions and Mount Vernon’s collections, other insti- experiences of enslaved people as skilled craftsmen, house tutions and private lenders. Among the highlights are the Washingtons’ dinner slaves, and laborers on the Mansion House Farm. bell, heart-shaped waffle iron, a vente- Throughout the month, a 12 p.m. daily Slave Life at Mount Come Taste the Difference sized mug of Chinese porcelain, coffee Vernon tour explores the lives and contributions of the slaves mill, three-foot olive jar, presidential who lived at Mount Vernon. A wreathlaying and presentation Two Convenient Alexandria Locations dinner invitations and other kitchen items. In addition to displaying Martha occurs daily at the slave memorial site throughout the month Open 7 days a week Washington’s cookbook, the exhibition of February at 1 p.m. Black History Month activities are in- will feature George Washington’s ac- Bradlee Belle View count of the food staples used by the cluded in regular Estate admission: adults, $15; children ages 3690J King Street 1600A Belle View Blvd. household. Few 18th century domestic 6-11, $7; and children under 5 are admitted free. utensils survive today; most wore out Events, programs, and activities are subject to change. 703.820.8600 571.384.6880 from service and were discarded since they had little monetary value. Martha Public Information: 703-780-2000; 703-799-8697 (TDD); Washington’s descendants carefully pre- http://www.MountVernon.org www.unwinedva.com served many objects from Mount Vernon’s kitchen because of their asso- 22 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ February 9-15, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment

NOW THROUGH FEB. 26 Art Games. ‘Get your game on’ at Used Book Sale. 10 a.m. at www.alexandriacoinclub.com. Del Ray Artisans’ Art Games on to 5 p.m. At Kingstowne Clarinetist Richard Stotlzman. With the ASO Love, Politics & Scrabble. The Games People Friday, Feb. 10, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Library, 6500 Landsdowne and Mozart’s Requiem. Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday Play, juried art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans, where Art Bingo will be played Centre, Alexandria. Call at 3 p.m. Tickets are $35/adults; $30/seniors; inspired by the games people play throughout life. after an artful mixer game. $7 703-339-4610. $10/students. At the Rachel M. Schlesinger Del Ray Artisans’ opening reception is Friday, Feb. donation; light refreshments; Bishop Ireton Dance. Concert Hall and Arts Center, 3001 N. Beauregard 3, 7-10 p.m. This juried show explores the adults 18 +. 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. St., Alexandria. numerous games people play in life, whether www.TheDelRayArtisans.org Featuring the bands, Black power, Monopoly, manipulation, poker, Angry Moon Tonic and Big Bad FEB. 11 THRU 19 Birds, baseball, or gossip. The community is SATURDAY/FEB. 11 JuJu. Sponsored by the BI Sherlock Holmes: The Adventure of the invited to ‘get their game on’ at Art Games on Feb. Community Open House. 10 Athletic Boosters Club. Cash Speckled Band. Feb. 11, 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. 10 and Game Talks on Feb. 25. The exhibit and a.m. to 2 p.m. Citizens can learn bar and hors d’oeuvres. At Feb. 12, 19 at 3 p.m. Presented by the Mount Marketplace, with artful Valentine Cards, closes about plans for Alexandria’s Bishop Ireton School Gym, Vernon Community Children’s Theater. At Feb 26. www.TheDelRayArtisans.org or 703-838- Beauregard Corridor at a free 201 Cambridge Road, Heritage Presbyterian Church, 8503 Fort Hunt 4827. Community Open House, to be Alexandria. Tickets at door Road, Alexandria. Tickets: $10 available at the THURSDAY/FEB. 9 held under white tent at the are $25/person; $50/ door only. Visit www.MVCCT.org. Shops at Mark Center, 1452- couple. Online tickets at Kevin Dudley with Special Guest Rickie 1480 North Beauregard St., www.liveatbishopireton.com. FEB. 11 AND 12 Simpkins. 7 p.m. Cost is $10. Born in Dallas, Alexandria. Representatives from Genealogy Lecture. 11 Living Legends and Alexandria Symphony Texas, now residing in Virginia, Kevin plays guitar the property owners for the a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $5. Orchestra Collaboration. ASO is presenting “A and sings about love, death, diners and most redevelopment sites and their Genealogist Char Bah will Prescient Revelation,” Saturday, Feb. 11 at 8 p.m. everything in between. At the Athenaeum, 201 consultants will be on hand to examine the family histories and Sunday, Feb. 12 at 3 p.m. at the Rachel M. Prince Street, Alexandria. Call 703-548-0035 or THURSDAY/FEB. 9 answer questions about the of four Alexandria women Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center, 3001 visit nvfaa.org. Beauregard Corridor Plan. Kevin Dudley with Special Guest who were influential in the North Beauregard Street, Alexandria. The concert Valentine’s Wine Reception. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. “Alexandrians Have a Heart.” Rickie Simpkins. 7 p.m. Cost is city’s African American features Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto and Requiem. Jane Cahill of The Winery will discuss sparkling Valentine’s Weekend Clothing $10. Born in Dallas, Texas, now community. At the The 2012 Living Legends of Alexandria portraits and dessert wines popular for Valentine’s Day. and Canned Food Drive. 9 a.m. residing in Virginia, Kevin plays Alexandria Black History will be unveiled for the first time on Feb. 11 at the Tickets are $30. At the Lee-Fendall House to 1 p.m. Sponsored by guitar and sings about love, death, Museum, 902 Wythe St., in Alexandria Symphony Orchestra’s concert. For Museum, 614 Oronco St., Alexandria. Call 703- Councilman Frank Fannon. Held diners and most everything in the Parker-Gray Historic tickets to the concert, see http:// 548-1789 or visit www.leefendall.org. in the parking lot at 225 South between. At the Athenaeum, 201 District in Alexandria. Call www.alexsym.org/buyTix.shtml. Musician Kevin Dudley. 7 p.m. Will perform Henry Street in Old Town behind Prince Street, Alexandria. Call 703- 703-746-4356 or visit The 2012 Legends are: Bob Calhoun, Al Grande, “Texarkana Diner.” With guest Rickie Simpkins on the Suntrust Mortgage building. 548-0035 or visit nvfaa.org. www.alexblackhistory.org. Harry “Bud” Hart, Wendy McGann John, William fiddle and mandolin. At the Athenaeum, 201 S. Donations will go to Christ Swordsmen’s “Bill” Kehoe, Allen Lomax, Jimmie McClellan, Pat Prince St., Alexandria. House, Carpenter’s Shelter and Rendezvous. Every half Miller, Mike Oliver, Lillian Stanton Patterson, Made With Love. 6 to 9 p.m. Free. Fall in love with ALIVE Food Bank. Contact John hour between 11 a.m. and Joseph S. Shumard, The Steuerle Family, and the a unique work of art as you browse open studios O’Neal at 703-927-0846. 4 p.m. Admission is $6/person, ages 5 and up. team of Dorothy Turner and Gwen Menefee- and galleries and enjoy an evening, complete with Chairman’s “Giving Back” Gala. Sponsored by Reservations are required and can be made by Smith. flowers, candy, live music, and more. At the the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce. VIP calling 703-746-4242. At Gadsby’s Tavern Mattress Sale Fund-raiser. West Potomac High Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St., Champagne Reception 5:30-6:30 p.m. (separate Museum,134 North Royal Street, Old Town School is holding a Mattress Sale Fund-raiser. Alexandria. Visit www.torpedofactory.org; 703- registration required or upgraded table purchase); Alexandria. Visit www.gadsbystavern.org. Profits go to the 2012 All-Night Graduation 838-4565. Gala Reception 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Gala Dinner, Alexandria Coin Show. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will Celebration and Dance Team. Featured are Pillow- FRIDAY/FEB. 10 Dancing and Live Auction 7:30 p.m. - Midnight. At be 50 tables with U.S. coins and currency, world Top, Plus Top, Orthopedic, Latex and Memory the Westin Alexandria, 400 Courthouse Square, coins, banknotes, ancient coins, hobby books, gold, Foam Sets. Prices start: Twin $199; Full $289; Superdance Assembly. 8:30 a.m. A 12-hour dance Alexandria. silver, medals, tokens and collectibles. This is Queen $299; and King $499. Email marathon fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Recital: For Art, For Love. 7:30 p.m. With Karin open to the public. An educational presentation is [email protected]. The ANGC web site is Foundation at Bishop O’Connell High School. The Paludan, soprano; Wes McCune, piano. Tickets are provided. Prizes and coins are given away for http://wphs-ang.weebly.com/index.html 12 hours is packed with live bands, DJs, games $20/adults; $15/seniors; $10/students and attendees. At the Hampton Inn & Suites on the and much more. At Bishop O’Connell High School, teachers. At St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 8009 Fort corner of the I-495 beltway and Route 1, 6600 Little Falls Road, Arlington. See Entertainment, Page 24 Hunt Road, Alexandria. Call 703-765-4342. Alexandria. Visit the Alexandria Coin Club website

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SUNDAY/FEB. 12 1108 Jefferson St., Alexandria. To followed by a Living History program WEDNESDAY/FEB. 15 register, call 703-228-6414 or e-mail featuring a Fashion Show of 18th Basket Bingo. 2 p.m. A set of Alexandria/Mt. Vernon [email protected]. Visit http:// Century Clothing and a Presentation 20 bingo cards and a door Antiques Club Meeting. mgnv.org on Deportment. Presented by the prize ticket are included with 9:30 a.m. Free. Features Historic Pohick Church Docent Guild. admission. Proceeds support Marvel Luykx with her antique Tickets are $25/adults; $10/children. the Class of 2012 All-Night Valentines collection. Learn THURSDAY/FEB. 16 At Pohick Church, 9301 Richmond Grad Party. At Mount Vernon the history, and how the Beverley Hills Garden Club. 10 a.m. Highway, Lorton. High School cafeteria (door tradition of celebrating to noon. Meets in the Fellowship Hall Mardi Gras Fundraiser. 7:30 to 10 #4), 8515 Old Mount Vernon Valentine’s Day evolved. Bring of Westminster Presbyterian Church, p.m. The Mount Vernon District Road, Alexandria. To your own antique Valentines to 2701 Cameron Mills Road, Alexandria. Democratic Committee sponsors this purchase tickets, contact share. Sponsored by the Mount The program will be “Garden Therapy” event to raise funds to elect Democrats Paula Weinberg at Vernon Antique Arts and members will be creating small in the Mount Vernon District. At Don [email protected] Association. At Hollin Hall floral designs to donate to Goodwin Beyer Volvo, 7416 Richmond Highway, or call 703-298 Senior Center, 1500 House. Supplies will be provided and Alexandria. Victorian Valentines. 1 to 4 Shenandoah Road, Alexandria. a light lunch will be served. Beverley George Washington Birthnight p.m. Explore the customs of Call 703-765-4573. Hills Garden Club meetings are held on Banquet and Ball. 5:30 p.m. to 11 Valentine’s Day at the Lee- Swing Dancing. 9 to 11 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at 10 p.m. The evening includes a three- Fendall House Museum, 614 Admission is $10. With the a.m. at Westminister Presbyterian. All course 18th-century banquet by Oronoco Street. Practice your band, The Thrillbillies. At are welcome. Gadsby’s Tavern Restaurant, English romance etiquette and make a THURSDAY/FEB. 9 Nick’s Nightclub, 642 South Plants and Pollinators: A Perfect country dancing, toasts, a special 18th- craft to take home. Pickett Street, Alexandria. Partnership. 7:30 p.m. Laura Beaty, century style dessert collation, and African American Dollhouses. Take in the memories of Admission is $5 per person. “Ask The Expert” Lecture. VNPS Potowmack Chapter propagation character re-enactors – including the historic Parker-Gray neighborhood with this Call 703-548-1789 or visit 6 p.m. Free. Join Corey chair will present a slide lecture that General and Mrs. Washington. “After- exhibition of miniature dollhouses by Sharon J. Frazier www.leefendall.org. Wallach, MD, for a community will feature the bloom sequence of five” attire is encouraged; period and Linwood M. Smith at the Alexandria Black History Capitol Steps Perform. 7 p.m. class entitled “New Treatment local natives and highlight their costumes are optional. Tickets are Museum, 902 Wythe Street, Alexandria. Guests will have Tickets are $40. Net proceeds Options for Lower Back Pain.” importance to local pollinators. At $100/person; $50/ball only. At the opportunity to meet Mrs. Frazier and Mr. Smith at support the Alexandria At Inova Mount Vernon Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Gadsby’s Tavern Museum,134 North the opening reception, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Country Day School’s eighth- Hospital. Call 1-855-My-Inova Spring Road, Alexandria. Call 703-642- Royal Street in Old Town Alexandria. reception is free and open to all, and those wishing to grade class trip to Puerto (694-6682) or visit inova.org/ 5173. Call 703-746-4242. Rico. At Bishop Ireton H.S. attend are asked to RSVP by calling 703-746-4356. Visit asktheexpert to register. The Marsh in Winter. 1 to 3 p.m. Free. Theater, 201 Cambridge www.alexblackhistory.org. Hospitality Summit. 8 FRIDAY/FEB. 17 A nature walk at the Dyke Marsh Road, Alexandria. To order to10:30 a.m. The Southeast Open House. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit West Wildlife Preserve, led by Martin Ogle, tickets email or call Shirley www.thecarlyleclub.com. Fairfax Development Corporation Potomac Academy’s career and Chief Naturalist at Potomac Overlook Shammas: [email protected] TUESDAY/FEB. 14 (SFDC) presents “Staying Power: The technical education classes; meet with Regional Park. Will discuss winter tree or 703-405-4836. Future of Lodging and Hospitality on instructors; talk with students; become and plant identification, look for ducks, Paul Robeson Play. Actors Hugh Employment and Volunteer the Richmond Highway Corridor.” At a business partner. At West Potomac geese and eagles, and examine winter Staples and Michael Hill will bring Opportunities for Seniors. In the SpringHill Suites, 6065 Richmond Academy, 6500 Quander Road, marsh ecology. Meet at 1 p.m. at the Paul Robeson to life in a one-night conjunction with the monthly senior Highway in Alexandria. Contact SFDC Alexandria. Call 703-718-2750. entrance to the Haul Road (the performance of “Paul Robeson, A Play lunch program at Christ Church, 118 at 703-360-5008 or visit www.sfdc.org. Artist Trading Card Night. 7 to 9 p.m. walking path into DMWP), just south by Philip Dean Hayes” at the Carlyle North Washington St., Alexandria. Visit Starting Your Vegetable Garden Make and swap artist trading cards of the Belle Haven parking lot. Call Club, 411 John Carlyle Street, www.seniorservicesalex.org or call Indoors From Seed. 6:30 to 8:30 from playing cards. Led by Theresa 703-329-1748 or visit www.fodm.org. Alexandria. A dinner will begin at 5 703-836-4414, ext. 13. p.m. Learn the basics of successful Kulstald. Refreshments. Free. Adults Virginia Grand Military Band. 8 p.m. p.m., followed at 7:30 p.m. by the 90- Burlesque-a-Pades. 7:30 p.m. Tickets plant propagation, including seed 18-plus. At Del Ray Artisans, 2704 A Salute to Karl L. King and Leonard B. minute show. After the performance, are $29.50. At the Birchmere, 3701 selection, requirements for Mount Vernon Avenue. Smith. Admission is $20. At the Mr. Staples and Mr. Hill will answer Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. germination, tips on transplanting, and www.TheDelRayArtisans.org Rebecca S. Wilburn auditorium at questions from the audience. Tickets Tickets are available at the importance of hardening plants Hayfield Secondary School, 7630 are $65/play and dinner; $30/play www.ticketmaster.com or call 800- before moving them outdoors. At the SATURDAY/FEB. 18 Telegraph Road, Alexandria. Call 703- only. Call 703-548-8899 or visit 745-3000 or call 703-549-3701. Nannie J. Lee Memorial Rec Center, Colonial Tea. 2 to 4 p.m. The tea will be 426-4777 or visit www.vgmb.com. SUNDAY/FEB. 19 Marty Nau Quartet. 10:55 a.m. Part of Worshipful Jazz Sunday at Heritage Presbyterian Church. Always held prior to Lent, this is a community favorite Visit These Houses of Worship that features non-traditional worship with jazz and gospel music. Heritage Presbyterian is located at 8503 Ft. Hunt Road, 703-360-9546, Join A Club, Make New Friends, or Expand Your Horizons... www.heritagechurchva.org. Barbershop Harmony Concert. 3 p.m. Free, offering taken for United Community Ministries. In classic Good Shepherd barbershop style, the 40-member Christ the Saviour Harmony Heritage Singers do favorite Catholic Church songs from days gone by such as “Delta Anglican Church Dawn” and the Beach Boys hit, Mass Schedule “To Love & Serve the Lord with “Barbara Ann.” In honor of Presidents Gladness & Singleness of Heart” b Saturday Evening Weekdays Day, there will be patriotic music, 5:00 pm; 6:30 pm (en Español) (Mass or Communion including “America” and “Battle Hymn Location – Washington Mill E.S. Service) 9:00 am (followed by Rosary) of the Republic.” The men’s chorus, 9100 Cherrytree Drive Sunday Children’s Liturgy of the Word also known as the Mount Vernon Sundays (Sept.-July) during 9:00 am 7:30; 9:00; 10:30 am; 12:00 Noon Mass (English) Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Worship Service – 10 a.m. 2:00 pm (en Español) Sign Language Interpreter Society, presents over 25 performances Inter-generational Sunday School – after service 6:30 pm Mass (Starts Sept. 11) Sunday at 9:00 am Mass a year in the Washington area. At Mount Vernon Unitarian Church, 1909 8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria VA, 22309 www.christthesaviouranglican.org Windmill Lane, Alexandria 22307. Call 703-953-2854 Tel: 703-780-4055 Fax: 703-360-5385 www.gs-cc.org 703-765-4779. Email Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves [email protected]. Baroque to Jazz. 4 p.m. Virginia b Chamber Orchestra’s Winter Concert. 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ALFRED STREET BAPTIST CHURCH ALEXANDRIA CHURCH OF GOD MISSOURI SYNOD…703-549-0155 MT. VERNON PRESBYTERIAN ALEXANDRIA CHURCH OF CHRIST MESSIAH EVENGELICAL LUTHERAN …703-765-6118 Washington Metropolitan …703-683-2222 ...703-548-5084 …703-836-3083 Philharmonic. 3 p.m. Admission is $20. Cesar Franck’s Symphony in D minor. At Bishop Ireton High School, To Advertise Your Faith Community, call Karen at 703-917-6468 201 Cambridge Rd., Alexandria. Call 703-799-8229 or visit www.wmpamusic.org.

24 ❖ Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ February 9-15, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected] Mount Vernon Wins District Wrestling Championship

from me if I win it,” Floyd said. “Someone Seniors Floyd, Marino can come along and break that [wins] improve combined record. It’s still cool and everything, but no one can take away a regional or state cham- record to 94-3. pionship.” McDuffie called Floyd a “joy to coach” and said the grappler has what it takes to wrestle By Jon Roetman Photo by at the Division I level. The Gazette “We want him to win the state champi- onship,” McDuffie said, “but he’ll still be one

ount Vernon senior Cody Craig Sterbutzel of my all time favorites if he doesn’t.” Marino pinned his oppo- John Victoria started the district finals on Mnent in the second period a positive note for Mount Vernon, winning of the 126-pound final at the 106-pound title via 3-1 decision against the National District wrestling meet and W-L’s Narankhuu Ganbaatar. While the Ma- headed for the door. jors held a sizeable lead heading into the

Eager to celebrate his district title, Marino /The Gazette finals — one opposing coach came over to realized he had paperwork to deal with. congratulate McDuffie prior to the finals — After diverting to the scorer’s table to sign McDuffie said he wasn’t comfortable until his name, Marino darted out of the Stuart Victoria’s victory. High School gym and let loose a celebratory “I would like to think we still would have “Woooo!” won — might not have been [by] 40 points, “It feels awesome,” Marino said. “This was Mount Vernon senior Dusty Floyd won his third district title on Feb. 4 it might have been 20 points,” the coach my last chance to get it since it’s my senior and improved his season record to 51-0. said, “but that was what got us back to year. My brother (Joey Marino) being a two- where I could be happy.” time district champ, I’m just happy I can Cody, we took [the team] to North Stafford Northern Region championship and fifth- Tasi Mathias won the 195-pound title for finally get one.” and wrestled [on Jan. 7]. It was the worst place finish at states. Mount Vernon and Nathan Haro captured Cody Marino was one of five Majors to beating we took this year. The only time we “I didn’t really expect to be undefeated,” the 220-pound championship. win an individual championship on Feb. 4 got beat by double digits was against Free- Floyd said. “I expected I was going to find Mathias is one of three junior transfers and Mount Vernon cruised to its first team dom South Riding and it was without Cody someone in North Carolina or Maryland, who have played a major role in Mount title since 2009, when the Majors finished Marino. It was evident when we got on the somewhere, and they would beat me. It’s Vernon’s success. Vika Mathias finished run- in a first-place tie with Edison. bus: We should have just turned around and not so much that I’m undefeated, I think ner-up in the heavyweight division at dis- Led by seniors Dusty Floyd and Marino, went back because that’s how much he it’s the fact I won regionals last year that tricts. Xavier Craig (182 pounds) has also Mount Vernon amassed a 39-3 record in means to the team.” [makes me] think some guys are going to competed this season for the Majors. dual meets during the 2011-12 season. On Marino’s victory in the district final be gunning for me, but I’m going to be “We knew this was our year,” Marino said. Saturday, the Majors continued their domi- against W-L’s Jose Vasquez improved his ready.” “We’ve lost to Edison by a couple points for nance, finished 39 points ahead of runner- season record to 43-3. While Marino re- On Jan. 25, Floyd became Mount Vernon’s the last two or three years. We had three up Washington-Lee. mained impressive, Floyd remained unbeat- all-time leader in victories, surpassing Tony transfers come in and they just fell perfectly “[Marino is] always pumped,” Mount able, improving to 51-0 with a second-pe- Martinez’s record of 147 set in 2003. Next into place.” Vernon head coach Anthony McDuffie said. riod pin against Hayfield’s Vernon Hadley on Floyd’s list — his main goal — is win- The Northern Region meet will be held “He’s the emotional leader. Dusty’s the point in the 170-pound final. Floyd captured his ning a state championship. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10-11 at Hayfield main, he is the emotional leader. Without third district title to go with last season’s “That’s something people can’t take away Secondary School. Sports Briefs finished third on beam (8.675, tie), fourth defensive back for West Potomac. He led West Po’s Thompson on bars (8.725) and ninth on floor (9.0). the Wolverines in receiving yards, touch- Headed to Regionals “That was her best meet of the year,” West downs and interceptions during his senior Potomac head coach Pete Novgrod said. “… year, helping West Potomac to a share of West Potomac’s Monica Thompson took We upgraded the tuck tsuk to a pike tsuk, the Patriot District championship and a re- a chance at the Patriot District gymnastics which helped a lot — she won vault with gional playoff victory against Chantilly. meet by attempting a vault she had never it. That was fantastic.” While primarily a defensive contributor thrown during competition. Missing two of its all-around competitors as a junior, Jenkins torched the opposition The result helped earn the sophomore an due to injury or illness, West Potomac fin- as a receiver, as well, during his senior sea- all-around berth to regionals. ished fourth with a score of 118.9. Lake son. West Potomac head coach Eric Thompson’s piked Tsukahara vault re- Braddock won the team title with a total of Henderson called Jenkins the best pure ath- ceived a first-place score of 9.4 and helped 140, followed by Woodson (136.1) and Lee lete in the Patriot District. Jenkins earned her to a fourth-place finish in the all-around

/The Gazette (131.15). The top two teams advance to all-region and all-district honors as a re- on Feb. 2 at Lake Braddock Secondary regionals. ceiver and was named all-district as a de- School. Thompson’s all-around total of 35.8 — Jon Roetman fensive back. edged Woodson’s Rachel Talento by one- tenth of a point. The top four all-around competitors advance to regionals. West Po’s Lescher “I was really excited because I haven’t West Po’s Jenkins Craig Sterbutzel [attempted] that vault [in a competition] To Run for Navy before,” Thompson said. “I was kind of ner- To Play DB at West Potomac senior Dale Lescher has vous going into it but it worked out for me Rhode Island compiled a decorated resume as a high Photo by Photo well. … In practice, If you don’t go for it school student athlete, receiving numerous West Potomac senior Tyrone Jenkins West Potomac sophomore you can always try again. At the meet, you accolades in cross country and track while signed a letter of intent to play football at Monica Thompson qualified for really have to go for it. I’m glad I did.” maintaining a 4.42 GPA. Next year, Lescher the University of Rhode Island. He received regionals with a fourth-place Thompson advanced to regionals on bars will have a chance to shine at the collegiate a full scholarship and will play defensive finish in the all-around at the and beam as a freshman. This year, she’ll level. back for the Rams. Patriot District gymnastics meet be competing in all four events. Along with Jenkins was a standout wide receiver and on Feb. 2 at Lake Braddock her first-place finish on vault, Thompson See Sports Briefs, Page 26 Secondary School. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ February 9-15, 2012 ❖ 25 Sports

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West Potomac senior Tyrone Jenkins received a full scholarship to play West Potomac senior Dale Lescher will compete in cross country and football at the University of Rhode Island. track at the U.S. Naval Academy. Sports Briefs From Page 25 Andrew Sutherland (152 pounds), Will bested the former meet record with a time fourth), Corey Rosenberg (1000, fourth), Rupp (160) and Zach Prinzbach (182) each of 2:55.96. Marc Lotterie (500, fifth), Colleen Boyle Lescher will run cross country and track finished second in their respective weight Tyrone Jenkins captured titles in the triple (3200, fifth), Crispin Bernier (1000, sixth), for the U.S. Naval Academy. She has com- classes. Ian Thompson (113), JJ Perez (120) jump (43 feet, 7 inches) and long jump (21 Katie Genuario (1600, sixth), Kelly Slatery peted in both sports at the varsity level since and Nick Africano (170) advanced with feet, 4 1/2 inches). Brady Corum took home (high jump, sixth) and Stephen Banks (55 her freshman year, earning 11 letters to this third-place finishes and 126-pound Anthony the 3200 championship — his first indi- hurdles, sixth) also qualified for regionals, point. Lescher has received all-district hon- Africano finished fourth. vidual title — with a time of (9:55.19). which will be held Feb. 18 at George Ma- ors 14 times, all-region accolades on eight Led by first-year head coach Mike Dale Lescher (1600, third and 3200, son University. occasions and earned all-state honors six Cummings, West Potomac’s showing at dis- times. She was the 2011 Patriot District tricts was an improvement over last year, champion in the 3200 meters and a mem- when the Wolverines sent one grappler (Th- School Notes ber of the 2011 state champion 4x800- ompson) to regionals. meter relay team. Lescher, a team captain Send announcements to the Mount Vernon Gazette, by e-mail to [email protected]. Deadline is Thursday at noon for the following week’s paper. Photos are encouraged. Call Steve Hibbard at in cross country and track since her junior 703-778-9412 with questions. year, helped the 2011 cross country team West Potomac to its second straight district title and the Thrives At Indoor The next presentation for Partners For The following local residents were recently program’s first Northern Region champion- Safe Teen Driving is Friday, Feb. 10, in the named to the Dean’s List at the College of William MVHS Little Theatre from 8:45-10:15 a.m. The and Mary for the spring 2011 semester: ship since 1994. Lescher was also named Track Districts doors will open at 8 a.m. and close promptly at the ❖ Megan Cleary from Alexandria; West Potomac’s 2011 Fall Female Scholar start of the presentation. Both the parent and the ❖ Faith Le from Alexandria; Led by Sarah Jane Underwood’s record- Athlete. teen must attend the meeting to receive credit for ❖ Melanie Rogers from Alexandria; setting performance, the West Potomac girls’ completion. Registration is required and a $30 fee ❖ Benjamin Singer from Alexandria; and boys’ indoor track teams captured four assessed for private school, home schooled stu- ❖ Rebecca Gallahue from Alexandria; ❖ Patriot District championships during dis- dents or FCPS students enrolled in the 11th grade. Isabel Hardee from Alexandria; Seven WP Wrestlers Contact CaSandra Davis Perrilliat at 703-619-3313 ❖ Sara Suarez from Alexandria; tricts last week at Episcopal High School. or [email protected]. ❖ John Thompson from Alexandria; Qualify for Regionals Underwood won the 1000-meter title ❖ Cady Wiltsie from Alexandria; Seven members of the West Potomac with a time of 2 minutes, 53.79 seconds, Aidan Wheeler Mosley is a recipient of the breaking the meet record of 2:58.8 set by Dean’s Award for academic excellence during the Tickets are on sale now for Basket Bingo, wrestling team earned a berth to regionals 2011 fall term at Colgate University, where Mosley which will be held in the Mount Vernon High with their performance at the Patriot Dis- West Springfield’s Huma Husain in 2003. is a member of the Class of 2014. Mosley, a gradu- School cafeteria on Sunday, Feb. 12, to raise funds trict meet on Feb. 2-3 at Annandale High Underwood, whose time is the 10th fastest ate of West Potomac High School, is the son of to help reduce ticket costs for the seniors’ All Night School. ever by a high school girl from Virginia, held Peter B. and Kathleen L. Mosley. Grad Party. Doors open at 1 p.m. with first game off Lake Braddock’s Sophie Chase, who also played at 2 p.m.

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