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February 6, 2014Mount Vernon’s Hometown Newspaper • A Connection Newspaper

Supervisor Gerry Hyland opens the 27th annual Mount Vernon Town Hall. On stagealso are County Board Chair Sharon Bulova, County Executive Ed Long and FortBelvoir Commander Col. Greg Gadson.See Hyland, Page 3

See Pride Week, Page 7

By Janelle Germanos

The Gazette

Students at West PotomacHigh School are spreadingawareness of African

American History Month by host-ing events and activities that pro-mote African American cultureand history.

West Potomac’s Black StudentUnion, a club dedicated to raisingawareness to African American

culture and issues, kicked off PrideWeek on Jan. 31 with a perfor-mance by actress Morgan McCoy.

McCoy starred in the one-woman play “Evolution of a BlackGirl,” and members of the BlackStudent Union performed a dance.

According to faculty advisorShari Terry, the Black Student

West Potomac’s Black StudentUnion spreads awareness.

Students Celebrate African American Pride Week

Photo by Janelle Germanos/ The Gazette

West Potomac High School seniors and Black StudentUnion members Sandra Adade, Ayaan Mayers, Gifty Adjei,Stephanie McRinnon, Martha Bervell, and faculty advisorShari Terry dressed as their favorite African Americanicon on Pride Day as part of African American Pride Week.

Mount Vernon DistrictPlanning Commissionmember Earl Flannigan.

Former U.S. ambassador Don Beyer and his wife Megangreet Lee District School Board member Tamara DerenakKaufax.

Mount Vernon District Supervisor Gerry Hyland and chiefaide Brett Kinney prepare for the start of the meeting inthe auditorium at Mount Vernon High School.

Photos by Louise Krafft/The Gazette

By Janelle Germanos

The Gazette

Instead of a bus, MountVernon District SupervisorGerry Hyland took commu-nity members on a virtual

smart car tour this year at thedistrict’s 27th annual town hall.

Other than a slight change inname, the tour continued its tra-dition of giving a glimpse on whatis going on in the area. The vir-tual tour took town hall attendeesthrough the Mount Vernon Dis-trict, giving them an update onmajor development projects.

The tour began with a look atthe Mount Vernon Hospital expan-sion plan and Sherwood Hall Lanerestriping, which Hyland said willbe discussed at a town meeting inMarch or April.

Hyland also discussed the envi-ronmental impact study of DykeMarsh. The public will have anopportunity to comment on this ata meeting on Feb. 12 at 6:30 atIndigo Landing.

According to Hyland’s presenta-tion, the Huntington Area Trans-portation Study will begin soon,

Annual ‘Tour’Economy, development andbudget among major topics.

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and will look for ways to mini-mize traffic from Telegraph Roadto George Washington Parkway.

Hyland’s tour included a stop atthe future site of The View at Hun-tington, which will include a 390-unit multifamily residential devel-opment, an office building of fivestories and 260,000 square feet,and a hotel with 200 rooms.

Residents are still divided overthe possibility of a Sunoco Stationat the corner of Huntington Av-enue and Richmond Highway,something Hyland addressed onhis virtual tour.

The Mount Vernon Council ofCivic Organizations is opposed toSunoco building a station at thissite, where an old gas station waspreviously located.

Fairfax County Board of Super-visors Chairman Sharon Bulovaalso spoke at the town hall, look-ing back at successes of 2013 and

upcoming budget challenges.“I would say we’ve got a bit of a

mixed bag here,” Bulova said ofthe economy.

County executive Ed Long ad-dressed the economic challengesfacing the county. The advertisedbudget will be released to the pub-lic on Feb. 25, and the first publichearing will take place April 8.

Long said that there is a lot ofrevitalization going on in FairfaxCounty, and he is cautiously opti-mistic that investment will be re-flected in FY 17.

According to Long, county andschool facilities cannot be ignored,and future funding for schools willbe considered.

“What we put into the budgetis sustainable,” Long said.

The town hall meeting also in-cluded speeches by Fairfax CountySuperintendent Karen Garza andMount Vernon District schoolboard member Dan Storck.

Hyland’s Annual Town Hall Includes Community Fair

County Board Chair Sharon Bulova and County Executive Ed Long laughas Supervisor Gerry Hyland announces that he is not a candidate for the8th congressional district seat.

Mount Vernon Supervisor Gerry Hyland, Jay Spiegel, Mount Vernon ParkAuthority representative Linwood Gorham and new director of theFairfax County Park Authority Kirk Kincannon.

Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova addressesattendees of the 27th Annual Mount Vernon Town Hall.Bulova summarized successes in 2013 and talked aboutupcoming challenges in 2014, including the recoveringeconomy.

Queenie Cox, communityleader and president of theNew Gum Springs CivicAssociation, speaks at the27th Annual Mount VernonTown Hall. The event pro-vided several opportunitiesfor community leaders toask questions.

Ft. Belvoir Commander Col. Greg Gadson greetsfriends at the community fair before the startof Saturday’s Town Hall meeting.

Hollin Meadows students Luke Selnau, IanBraselman and Robbie Shriver collaborate onmaking a food battery out of a lemon.

West Potomac graduate ’09 Neil Burke is nowworking with Christian Relief Services.

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By Gerald A. Fill

The Gazette

Inova’s Mount VernonHospital medical direc-tor, Dr. Donald

Brideau, is the hospital’sinterim CEO. Former ad-ministrator Barbara Doyleleft the position to return toher home in Boston, Mass.

Brideau is a candidate forthe position and a part ofthe nation-wide screeningand selection process.

Q. In 2013, what certifications, recogni-tion, and awards did Inova Mount VernonHospital acquire?

❖ The Inova Joint Replacement Center once againwas recertified earning a Gold Seal of Approval foroutstanding care in hip and knee replacement fromthe Joint Commission. Last year the center performedover 2,000 joint replacements. The Center for Medi-care and Medicaid Services named Inova MountVernon Hospital’s Joint Replacement Center as oneof the top hospitals to perform joint replacement inthe United States.

❖ Earned recertification as a Primary Stroke Cen-ter from the Joint Commission.

❖ The Inova Breast Care Institute received a 3-year accreditation for breast care from the NationalAccreditation Program for Breast Centers.

❖ Gold Seal of Accreditation from the AmericanCollege of Radiology for Breast Magnetic ResonanceImaging.

❖ Nationally, the Inova Mount Vernon Hospitalearned the distinction of Top Performer on Key Qual-ity Measures for attaining and sustaining excellencein accountability measure performance for itsachievement in: heart fail-ure, pneumonia, and sur-gical care.

Q. In 2013 what wasthe magnitude andtype of services thehospital provided?

A. Outpatient visits(non ED): 44,176; Inpa-tient (admits) visits:8,624; ED visits: 37,359;Joint Replacement Sur-geries: 2,070; Rehab Ad-missions: 1,417; SurgicalProcedures: OP: 1,795; IPSurgeries: 2,733.

Q. For this year whatare the majorprojects you haveplanned?

A. ❖ The constructionTower expansion and thenew Operating Rooms atthe hospital are scheduledto be open in the fall of2014.

❖ Construction of a newEmergency Department isscheduled to begin thelast quarter of 2014.

❖ The Ambulatory Sur-

DetailsDonald Joseph Brideau, Jr., M.D., MMM, FAAFPNative of Passaic, N.J.Education:B.S. Chemstry, 1980 Georgetown UniversityM.D. 1984, George Washington University School of Medi-

cineMaster’s in Medical Management, Carnegie Mellon Univer-

sityPostgraduate Education in Family Practice MedicineProfessional Certification, American Board of Family Phy-

sicians; Advanced Cardiac Life Support InstructorChief Medical Officer, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, 2009

to the PresentUniversity Appointments: Assistant Clinical Professor, De-

partment of Health Sciences, George Washington School ofMedicine, & Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of FamilyPractice, Georgetown University

Personal:Married: wife: Terry, a native of Kensington, Md., who for-

merly worked as a physical therapist and serves now as amedical office administrator. Four grown children: Matt,David, Mike, and Jackie.

Leading Inova Mount Vernon

gery Center at the Inova Health Plex in Lorton isscheduled to open in June 2014.

Q. As you look ahead this year and beyondwhat message would you like to convey toMount Vernon area residents?

A. At Inova Mount Vernon Hospital we focus onpatient safety and consistently improving patientexperience while delivering high quality services toour community. As an integral part of a great healthcare system (Inova) we have at our fingertips all ofthe health care services our patients need. Whetherit is inpatient or outpatient services, our staff, physi-cians, other medical and health care professionals,and our dedicated volunteers are committed to mak-ing every patient’s experience the best it can possi-bly be. We are on a continuous journey each andevery day to make Inova Mount Vernon Hospital thebest place to give and receive excellent medical care.

Brideau

Helping the HungryDelivering food to United Community Ministries, from left,are Margaret Bowker, outreach chairperson at St. James;Shirley Marshall, executive director of UCM, and the Rev.Charles Brock, rector of St. James’ Episcopal Church. Twocarloads of food was collected during the church’s “Neigh-bors Helping Neighbors Food Drive,” held on Martin LutherKing Day of Service, Jan. 20.

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By Marilyn Campbell

The Gazette

When the clock strikes 9 onany given evening, 13-year-old twins Timothy andDanny Gulyn and their 11-

year-old twin brothers, Christopher andJonathan, know that it’s time for bed.Whether they are on vacation during thesummer or at their Arlington home on aschool night, the siblings follow a consis-tent routine that has them tucked-in at thesame time every day.

“I am a big believer in structure and rou-tine,” said the boys’ mother, Linda M. Gulyn,Ph.D., a professor of psychology atMarymount University in Arlington. “Bed-time should be absolutely rigid, the stricterthe better. We all need structure, but chil-dren need it especially.”

Researchers say going to bed at a regulartime can have a positive impact on a child’sbehavior and overall health. In fact, a re-cent study of 10,000 children by UniversityCollege London found that a child’s behav-ior improved when a consistent bedtimewas established. Local childcare experts

agree, saying a regular bedtime routine,such as a bath followed by reading, is animportant factor in establishing a consistentlights-out time.

Kathryn Cogan, Ph.D., a Bethesda-basedpsychotherapist, says that a lack of adequatesleep can affect a child’s physical health. “Ifthey don’t get enough sleep, it affects theirimmune system and their ability to pay at-tention,” she said.

Child psychiatrist Dr. Bruce P. Pfeffer, ofPfeffer Psychiatric Associates in Potomac,Md., said a structured bedtime is part ofwhat he calls “good sleep hygiene,” whichcan impact a child’s overall wellbeing. “Of-ten in my practice I see children with at-tention problems, behavior problems, irri-tability, who aren’t getting enough sleep,”he said. “I’ve had children fall asleep in classbecause of sleep deprivation.”

Experts say that while older children alsoneed a good night’s sleep, the demands ofschool and extracurricular activities canmake getting needed rest more challeng-ing. “Failing to get adequate rest can be anextreme stress on one’s body and mind, re-sulting in a frantic attempt to complete aca-demic tasks in an active rather than con-

templative manner,” said Michael S.Moynihan, head of the Upper School, TheHeights School in Potomac, Md.

Cogan stressed that teenagers actuallyneed a similar amount of sleep as newborns,“generally 12-14 hours of sleep at nightbecause they are growing so fast, and theirbrains are growing so fast. Your brain worksbetter and functions better when you havea regular sleep schedule.”

For long-term success, experts like Pfefferand Moynihan underscore the importanceof a regular bedtime routine. It should “fol-low a short time of quiet reading, along withexercise,” said Moynihan.

ESTABLISHING A REGULAR BEDTIMEcan be challenging, but not impossible.Child development experts say that a struc-tured bedtimeroutine shouldinclude a fewkey compo-nents. “Build itinto their dailyroutine and givethem a lot of ad-vanced warn-ing,” said Gulyn.“If I you justpluck up a kidfrom the middleof an activityand just say ‘Goto bed,’ that isupsetting to a child and it is not fair. Theyneed an opportunity to make the transitionpsychologically. If they’re playing a gameand they get a bedtime warning, they cansay ‘Ok, I need to finish this game beforebed.’”

When it comes to bedtime, it is impor-tant that children know what to expect, shesaid. “You have to make it consistent everynight, even on Christmas. Give them achance to decide how they want to spendtheir last half hour so they can prepare psy-chologically.”

Pfeffer said, “It is important to establisha comfortable environment for very young

children. If they start as toddlers with anestablished routine, they are comforted asthey get older by reading a book and play-ing soft music in a room that is not filledwith light. Bedtime should be very sooth-ing. They take a bath, brush their teeth andput on their pajamas. A high-energy childwill need more lead time to slow their mo-tor down. ”

Len Annetta, Ph.D., a professor in theCollege of Education and Human Devel-opment at George Mason University, said,“High energy kids need to blow off steamand tire their muscles. Routine and con-sistency are critical. It’s not easy, but youhave to shut them down at the same timeevery night and wake them at the sametime every morning. It’s not a debate. Theparent is in charge and has to stand firm

on the rules. Re-warding the childfor getting to bedand staying inbed … helps thechild know youappreciate theireffort and areproud of their ac-complishment.”

Ke n s i n g t o n -based psycho-therapist KarenPrince cautions,“Screen timemakes it harder

to fall asleep. Start the bedtime routine aminimum of an hour before the actual bed-time. It shouldn’t include television, videogames or screen time of any sort.”

While a regimented bedtime may sounddraconian, it can actually be comforting.“Children thrive on structure and expecta-tion,” said Gulyn. “For many young children,this can be a time of uncertainty, insecurityand separation anxiety. Establishing a struc-tured bedtime routine brings comfort to thechild. If you have a structured routine andstrict bedtimes, it makes it easier for a childto get to sleep and rest better throughoutthe night.”

Local experts offer suggestions for helpingyoungsters get a good night’s sleep.

Consistent Bedtimes Linked to Wellbeing in Children

Photo courtesy of Linda Gulyn

From left: Twins Christopher and Jonathan, 11, and their 13-year-oldtwin brothers, Timothy and Danny, pictured with parents Linda andPeter Gulyn have a consistent bedtime and structured bedtime routine.Experts say a regular bedtime can have a positive impact on a child’sbehavior and overall health.

“Bedtime should be verysoothing. They take a bath,brush their teeth and put ontheir pajamas. A high-energychild will need more lead timeto slow their motor down.”

— Dr. Bruce P. Pfeffer, child psychiatrist


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Schools

Union has about 30 members and is in its first year.“I don’t think any other schools in the area have one,”Terry said. “I’m still trying to figure out why.”Terry said that Pride Week is about spreading aware-ness about African American culture at West Potomac.“If each member can reach at least one person, thenthe goal is reached,” Terry said.

Club members stressed that Black Student Unionand Pride Week is not just for black students. “Wejust want to bring awareness to African Americanhistory and culture,” said Martha Bervell, a senior atWest Potomac and secretary of the Black StudentUnion. “The week is for everybody; it doesn’t excludeanyone.”

Monday, Feb. 3 was designated Pride Day, in whichstudents were encouraged to dress as their favoriteAfrican American icon.

Senior Gifty Adjei dressed as Janelle Monae be-cause she loves Monae’s music. The club’s vice presi-dent Sandra Adade dressed as Denise from The CosbyShow because she likes her style. Bervell and fellowBlack Student Union member Ayaan Mayers dressedas members of the girl group TLC.

“I dressed as Lisa Lopez from TLC because I reallylike her style,” Mayers said. “Plus, TLC really pavedthe way for other girl groups to be successful.”

On Tuesday, Feb. 4, West Potomac students signed

a banner in the cafeteria showing their support forAfrican American History.

The Black Student Union designated Wednesday,Feb. 5 as Heritage Day. Students were encouragedto dress in African American apparel. On Thursday,Feb. 6, the Black Student Union will screen “42,” amovie about African American baseball player JackieRobinson.

On Friday, Feb. 7, African American music will playover the speakers during class changes and lunch.

According to Bervell and other Black Student Unionmembers, Pride Week and African American HistoryMonth in general are about erasing ignorance.

“I still see a lot of ignorance at school,” Bervellsaid.

Group members said most social groups at WestPotomac are divided by race, but that it’s not usuallyintentional.

“It just happens, because you have a lot in com-mon,” Adjei said.

The Black Student Union is currently planning aninternational night with other cultural groups, andwill continue raising awareness to the contributionsof African Americans.

Residents of Mount Vernon looking to observe Af-rican American History Month can visit GeorgeWashington’s Mount Vernon and take a Slave Life atMount Vernon tour, now through Feb. 28. The tourexamines life as a slave at Mount Vernon.

African American Pride Week

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Members of the Black Student Union at West Potomac High School gather together afterperforming a dance at their African American Pride Week kickoff event.


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The Pet Gazette, a bi-annual themededition, will publish Feb. 26.

We invite you to send us storiesabout your pets, photos of you and/or yourfamily with your cats, dogs, hamsters, snakes,lizards, frogs, rabbits, or whatever other crea-tures share your home or yard with you.

Tell us the story of a special bond between achild and a dog, the story of how you came toadopt your pet, or examples of amazing featsof your creatures. Can your dog catch a Frisbee10 feet in the air, or devour an entire pizzawhen you turn your back for less than aminute?

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Send Photos for Pet Gazettevisit people in a nursing home? Tell us aboutyour experience.

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Send photos and identify everyone in thephoto including the pets and tell us what ishappening in the photo, and include your ad-dress (we will only print the town name).

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Opinion

It’s possible that this is not the right billexactly, and in general, we favor localcontrol. But it is wrongheaded of publicschools to force families into a take-it-

or-leave-it position.Families that homeschool their children are

likely saving localities more than$10,000 a year in operating costs andtake some pressure off overcrowdedschools. It makes sense that these stu-dents should not only have access to sports, ifthey can meet the requirements, but theyshould also have access to other extracurricu-lar activities and even some classes.

Public schools need to provide for the bestfor all students in their jurisdiction.

This is HB63.

Are We Barbarians?Testimony stated that on occasion the cloth-

ing of the person in the electric chair wouldburst into flames and the man throwing theswitch for an execution feared the person be-ing executed might burst into flames as well.

There have been problems acquiring thedrugs needed for lethal injection for execution,so the Virginia House of Delegates passed thefollowing: HB1052 Method of execution. Pro-vides that if the Director of the Department of

Corrections certifies thatlethal injection is notavailable as a method ofexecution, electrocutionshall be used instead.House: VOTE: PASSAGE

(64-Y 32-N)How local Northern Virginia delegates voted:YEAS: Albo, Comstock, Hugo, LeMunyon and

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For those who enjoy a hike or a ride throughthe Virginia countryside, it’s good to know thaton Sundays during hunting season, one canstill enjoy the outdoors without worrying aboutbeing mistaken for a deer. On Saturdays, vigi-lance, bright colors, loud talking and some-times even jingle bells hung on clothing orsaddles helps provide a sense of safety. Thisbill already passed the House of Delegates, andwill likely proceed in the Senate.

Few Thoughts on General Assembly ActionYes, allow homeschoolers accessto programs in public school.

Editorials

Most everyone has heard thestory about George Washington’sfeat of throwing a silver dollaracross the Potomac River. But,anyone who has visited MountVernon knows that the river’swidth there is clearly too wide forsuch a throw. Some historianshave noted that, and ponderwhere it might have been that thetoss actually happened.

Was it miles upstream wherethe Potomac is narrow, or was itactually a smaller river, like theupper Rappahannock, or nearbyDogue creek, which is, say, fourfeet wide in spots? Nobodyknows.

But I still stick with my owntheory: that George did, indeed,pitch a silver dollar across thewide Potomac. And if he werealive today, The Washington Na-tionals would be smart to signhim.

— Bart Hewitt

Amusings

See Bills, Page 22

By Scott A. Surovell

State Delegate (D-44)

Several of my bills moved inthe Virginia House of Del-egates last week and we saw

some political theater in Rich-mond.

Several of my ethics bills are ei-ther passing or being incorporatedinto “omnibus” ethics legislation.

This week, we learned that tax-payers have spent over $800,000defending former Gov. Bob

McDonnell before Attorney Gen-eral Mark Herring terminated histaxpayer-funded outside counsel.My legislation proposed limitingattorneys’ fees to the same ratesthat Virginia pays for court-ap-pointed counsel for individualscharged with serious felonies —$1,235 — but was modified to re-quire the Attorney General to pay“reasonable” attorneys’ fees.

I also introduced a budgetamendment at the request of theAppropriations Committee Chair-

man requiring the Attorney Gen-eral to file a report every year de-tailing outside counsel and theircosts so we can conduct closerbudget oversight of this practice.

Two of my other bills are mov-ing. One limits contributions andgifts to the governor while nego-tiating Governor’s OpportunityFund grants and a second bill pro-hibits the giving and receiving ofgifts between the Attorney Generaland litigants during pending liti-gation. I call this my “No More

Turkey Dinners” Bill becauseformer Attorney GeneralCuccinelli accepted a $1,500Thanksgiving dinner and $3,000lake house stay from Johnnie Wil-liams during pending tax litigationwith his company.

Bills Are Moving Forward in Richmond Commentary

Letter to the Editor

I urge our state and local offi-cials to give serious considerationto starting programs intended torecycle the sand they spread onour roadways each winter.

H. Jay SpiegelMount Vernon

Need Help forDog Fire VictimsTo the Editor:

On Jan. 27 at around 3 a.m. myhusband, who is a Fairfax Countyfirefighter, was dispatched to atownhouse fire in Alexandria. At

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Why NotRecycle Sand?To the Editor:

During this unusually harsh win-ter, the county and VDOT havespread on our streets an unusuallylarge amount of sand to providetraction for vehicles being drivenon icy, snowy roads. A few yearsago, I suggested to the Board ofSupervisors that they institute aprogram to collect the sand fromthe gutters of our streets everyspring to reduce siltation into ourstreams, creeks and rivers. Thissuggestion was not acted upon.

Last spring, in front of my drive-way and within 20 feet to eitherside of it, I was able to fill a 13-gallon container with all of thesand that had accumulated therethe previous winter and had notyet been washed down the stormdrain and into Little HuntingCreek. If the county wants to re-cycle that sand, I have saved it.Imagine if every homeowner liv-ing near a storm drain did thesame thing. Not only would a se-vere source of pollution and silt-ation be eliminated, but also, thecounty and state could reduce theexpense of having to purchaselarge quantities of sand each year.


Coldwell Banker in Alexandria Welcomes our Newest AgentsWe proudly welcome the following new agents to represent our Old Town Alexandria office.We have expanded our services to include experienced agents, commercial services, as wellas new licensees. Please contact any of the following agents by phone or e-mail.

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By Jeanne Theismann

The Gazette

It was 1934 when an orphaned 15-year-old girl won an amateur talent contestat the Apollo Theater in Harlem. That

fateful night, Ella Fitzgerald made a last-minute decision to sing rather than dancewhen she took to the stage, launched a newera of jazz that is immortalized in the rous-ing musical “Ella: First Lady of Song,” nowplaying at MetroStage.

Based on the book by Lee Summers andconceived and directed by Broadway roy-alty Maurice Hines,“Ella” takes the audi-ence on a musical jour-ney through the cel-ebrated singer’s life.

Set in Nice, France, in1966, the intimate the-ater has been magicallytransformed into a con-cert hall where Ella is about to take the stageonly days after the death of her half-sisterFrances. The poignantly written script givesa glimpse into the private heartaches Ellaendured on her road to stardom.

Email announcements to [email protected]. Photos andartwork are encouraged. Deadline isThursday at noon.

ONGOINGArt Exhibit. Artist John Gascot of

Studio 4, 218 N. Lee St., suite 101,creates an art exhibit to honor thelife journeys of transgenderindividuals. It will be on displaythrough January. Gallery hours areThursday-Saturday, noon-7 p.m. andSunday from noon-5 p.m. or byappointment. Visitwww.studio4oldtown.com for more.

Art Exhibit. See “Primary Colors” artexhibit from Jan. 3-Feb. 2 at The DelRay Artisans, 2704 Mount VernonAve. Artists use the three primarycolors without mixing them. Free.Visit www.TheDelRayArtisans.org.

Theater Performance. See “TheBallad of the Red Knight” by RedKnight Productions at Port CityPlayhouse, 1819 N. Quaker Lane.Runs Jan. 24 through Feb. 8.Performances are Friday at 8 p.m.and Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.For tickets visit www.portcityplayhouse.org.

Art Exhibit. The results of the latest artchallenge issued by Artistic Artifacts,“Mixed Media Metallics,” will beexhibited Jan. 18-Feb. 8. Many of theentries are included in a silentauction benefitting Food for Others.On display at Artistic Artifacts, 4750Eisenhower Ave. Admission is one

non-perishable food item, which willbe donated to Food for Others. Visitwww.ArtisticArtifacts.com/metallics.

Art Exhibit. See a solo photographicexhibit “Darkness Visible” by TimothyHyde at Multiple Exposures Galleryin the Torpedo Factory, 105 N. UnionSt. Runs Jan. 7 through Feb. 16.Hyde’s photography examines themysteries hidden in the shadows.Visit www.torpedofactory.org.

Theater Performance. Arts on theHorizon presents “Under theCanopy,” a 20-minute interactive,nonverbal show for children up toage 4. Performances are Feb. 12-14,16, 17, 19-21, 23 at 10:30 a.m. atThe Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. $5/person. Visit www.artsonthehorizon.org for tickets. They can bepurchased at the door.

Celebrate Black History Month. 9a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 1-28 at MountVernon Estate. In observance of BlackHistory Month, George Washington’sMount Vernon highlights the livesand contributions of the slaves whobuilt and operated the plantationhome of George and MarthaWashington. A wreathlaying andpresentation occurs daily at the slavememorial site throughout the monthof February. Black History Monthactivities are included in admission:adults, $18; senior citizens, $17;children age 6-11, whenaccompanied by an adult, $9; andchildren under age 5, free. Visitwww.mountvernon.org or 703-780-2000.

Art Exhibit. See “Reincarnations” artexhibit at Del Ray Artisans, 2704Mount Vernon Ave. Features art fromsalvaged items, art fromencyclopedias and more. Free. RunsFeb. 7 through March 2. Visitwww.thedelrayartisans.org for more.

Art Exhibit. See “Frances Gallardo:Meteorology” Jan. 18 through March2 at the Target Gallery in theTorpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St.Free. Visit www.torpedofactory.org/target for more.

Art Exhibit. See “Songs of the Shore,”archival inkjet prints by Chantillyresident Peter Toth in the MargaretW. and Joseph L. Fisher Art Gallery,of the Rachel M. Schlesinger ConcertHall & Arts Center, 3001 N.Beauregard St. Runs Feb. 7 throughMarch 16. Visit www.nvcc.edu/schlesingercenter/gallery.html.

Art Exhibit. See Katie Runnerstrom’sdrawings and paintings throughMarch 16 at the Athenaeum, 201Prince St. The show reflects herexploration of several areas ofscience such as mycology and thestudy of jellyfish. Free. Visitnvfaa.org or 703-548-0035.

Theater Performance. See “EllaFitzgerald: First Lady of Song” atMetroStage, 1201 N. Royal St., fromJan. 23-March 16. Performances areThursdays and Fridays at 8 p.m.,Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.,Sundays at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Ticketsmay be ordered by calling 1-800-494-8497 or online atboxofficetickets.com. For group sales

and information call the theatre at703-548-9044. Visitwww.metrostage.org for more.

Art Exhibit. See “7th and H Streets,NW: The Hidden Refrain of InnerCity DC” by Fred Zafran at MultipleExposures Gallery, in the TorpedoFactory, 105 N. Union St. Runs Feb.18-March 30. Visit www.multipleexposuresgallery.com/ for more.

Art Exhibit. “Portraits of Pop Cultureart exhibit will be on display at DelRay Artisans, 2704 Mount VernonAve. Come see artists’ interpretationof pop culture, featuring compellingcartoons, lampoons and caricaturesof celebrities, politicians, pundits andother pop figures. Show runs March7-30. Visit thedelrayartisans.org.

New Exhibit. Mount Vernon invitesvisitors to explore GeorgeWashington’s design for the groundsof his estate, through a newexhibition, “Gardens & Groves:George Washington’s Landscape” atMount Vernon opening Feb. 22through Jan. 12, 2016. Gardens &Groves is the first museum exhibitionto focus specifically on Washington’slandmark achievements as alandscape. Included in admission$18/adult; $17/senior citizen; $9/child age 6-11; children under 5 arefree. Visit www.mountvernon.org.

CLASSES & WORKSHOPSMetro Club After-School Program.

Through June, the MetropolitanSchool of Arts presents an after-

school program for grades 1-6. Theprogram is located at both the Lortonstudio at Workhouse Arts Center,9517 Workhouse Way and inAlexandria at 5775 Barclay Drive.Programs will focus on the arts,including music, dance, theatre, yogaand academics, as well as designatedhomework time. The program willrun Mondays, 1-6 p.m., and Tuesday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. Tuition runs from$130-150. Call 703-339-0444 or visitwww.metropolitanarts.org.

Life Drawing. Del Ray Artisans offers arange of open life drawing sessionsfor anyone to develop life-drawingskills further. Just drop-in for thesession and bring your supplies todraw or paint our live models. Feeranges from $8-$12. All skill levelsare welcome. Del Ray Artisans islocated at 2704 Mount Vernon Ave.Visit www.TheDelRayArtisans.org fora schedule.

Photography Workshop. 10:30 a.m.-noon at Multiple Exposures Galleryon 105 N. Union Street.Photographers and enthusiasts of allskill levels are invited to share work,ideas, and questions at this freeworkshop held on the last Sunday ofeach month, except December. Noreservations. Call 703-683-2205.

Dance Classes. Metropolitan School ofthe Arts, 5775 Barclay Drive, #4, willhold adult classes starting inFebruary. Ten percent of the fees willbe donated to American Heart

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Entertainment

Taking on the daunting role of Ella is re-cording artist Freda Payne, best known forher 1970s hits “Band of Gold” and “Bringthe Boys Home.” Payne is dazzling in her

portrayal of Ellain a toe-tapping,two-hour perfor-mance that bringsthe audience toits feet.

Displaying animmense range ofboth musical and

dramatic talent, Payne tirelessly performssome 29 songs, including “It Don’t Mean aThing If It Ain’t Got That Swing,” “The ManI Love,” “Mr. Paganini,” “Sweet GeorgiaBrown” and “A-Tisket, A-Tasket.”

‘Ella’ HasScatitudeMetroStageproduction runsthrough March 16.

“There is only one woman who could dothis role and that is Freda Payne,” Hines saidfollowing the Jan. 26 performance.

With a two-octave range, Payne also dis-plays her astonishing talent for singing jazz— more specifically her ability to scatthrough a song in a way that all but bringsElla back to life. Her lower range resonateswith a deep, rich gospel sound while herhigh notes are succinct, clear and spirited.

With musical direction and arrangementsby William Knowles, Payne’s vocals are ac-companied by a five-piece band that is morethan up to the task of recreating the bigorchestra sound of the era.

Comprised of Doug Pierce on trumpet,Greg Holloway on drums, Yusef Chisholmon bass, Grant Langford on saxophone and

William Knowles on piano,the gifted musicians alsohave brief double-dutystints voicing various menin Ella’s life.

The talented TomWiggens, best known asKirk Anderson in the day-time soap opera “As theWorld Turns,” portrays jazzimpresario Norman Granz,Ella’s manager and friendfor what would turn out tobe a nearly 40-year collabo-ration between managerand artist.

The award-winning RozWhite is Ella’s cousin andlifelong companionGeorgiana with Broadwayveteran Wynonna Smithdoing double duty asFrances and the young Ella.Both add their soaring vo-cals to lush orchestrations

by Frank Owens.Adding to the transformation of the

former lumber warehouse are sets designedby Carl Gudenius, lighting by AlexanderKeen and costumes by Scotty Sherman.

Under the direction of Hines, MetroStagehas perfectly combined the excitement ofan Ella concert with the poignant tale ofsurvival of the orphan from Harlem whowould go on to win 13 Grammy Awards andsell more than 40 million records.

As Ira Gershwin famously said, “I neverknew how good our songs were until I heardElla Fitzgerald sing them.”

“Ella: First Lady of Song” is playing nowthrough March 16 at MetroStage, 1201 N.Royal St. For tickets or more information, call703-5489044 or visit www.metrostage.org.

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Freda Payne stars as Ella Fitzgerald in “Ella,First Lady of Song,” playing now through March16 at MetroStage.

Wynonna Smith as a young EllaFitzgerald performing at the Apolloat age 15.

“There’s only one womanwho could do this roleand that is Freda Payne.”

— ‘Ella’ director Maurice Hines

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Warm Their Heart!Warm Their Heart!

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To Advertise Your Faith Community, call Karen at 703-917-6468

Good ShepherdCatholic Church

8710 Mount Vernon Highway, Alexandria VA, 22309Tel: 703-780-4055 Fax: 703-360-5385 www.gs-cc.org

Loving as Christ loves, serving as Christ serves

Saturday Evening5:00 pm Vigil Mass6:30 pm Vigil Mass (en Español)Sunday7:30 am; 9:00 am (with SignLanguage Interpreter &Children’s Liturgy of the Word);10:30 am; 12:00 Noon; 2:00 pm(en Español); 6:30 pm

Weekday& SaturdayMornings: 9:00 am Mass,followed by Rosary (on FirstFriday, Mass followed byEucharistic Adoration)Thursday & First Fridayof the Month:7:30 pm Mass en Español

Mass Schedule

Association. Visitwww.metropolitanarts.org or 703-339-0444 for a schedule.

CONTESTSpotlight on Pet Adoptions. From

Jan. 27 to Feb.14, ACTion Alexandriais holding a photo contest for animallovers in Alexandria. Participants areasked to post a photo of theiradopted pet on ACTion with a shortdescription of their pet. All contestparticipants are encouraged to signup to be a Social Media AnimalAmbassador for an animal who hasbeen in either King Street Cats or theAnimal Welfare League of Alexandriafor a longer period of time. Toparticipate visit actionalexandria.org.

THURSDAY/FEB. 6Free Frozen Yogurt. From noon-9

p.m. at Menchie’s Pinecrest Plaza,6550 Little River Turnpike. Print off acoupon at facebook.com/mymenchiesand bring it in for a free six-ouncecup of frozen yogurt. Valid only onthat day. Visit www.menchies.comfor more.

Lecture. 7-8:30 p.m. at The Lyceum,201 S. Washington St. “How FranceEmbraced and Rejected AmericanValues.” Free, donations accepted.Visitwww.alexandriacaen.wordpress.comfor more.

Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. at TheBirchmere Music Hall, 3701 MountVernon Ave. Vanessa Carlton withPatrick Sweany will perform.Rescheduled, all tickets from Oct. 17will be honored. Visitwww.birchmere.com or call 703-549-7500.

FRIDAY/FEB. 7Opening Reception. 7-10 p.m. see

“Reincarnations” art exhibit at DelRay Artisans, 2704 Mount VernonAve. Features art from salvageditems, art from encyclopedias andmore. Free. Runs Feb. 7 throughMarch 2. Visitwww.thedelrayartisans.org for more.

Opening Reception. 7-9 p.m. meetChantilly resident Peter Toth, artistof “Songs of the Shore,” archivalinkjet prints in the Margaret W. andJoseph L. Fisher Art Gallery, of theRachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall &Arts Center, 3001 N. Beauregard St.Visit www.nvcc.edu/schlesingercenter/gallery.html formore.

Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. at TheBirchmere Music Hall, 3701 MountVernon Ave. Arlo Guthrie continueshis tribute to Woody’s 100thbirthday. Visit www.birchmere.comor call 703-549-7500.

SATURDAY/FEB. 8

Barnes & Noble Bookfair. 10 a.m.-1p.m. at Barnes & Noble PotomacYard, 3651 Jefferson Davis Highway.Support Jefferson-Houston PTA whileenjoying student performances, bookreadings and crafts. Visit bn.com/bookfairs and enter ID #11271368 ifyou would like to support the schoolonline.

Talk. 10 a.m. at Alexandria ArchaeologyMuseum, 105 N. Union St., #327.Former AAC chair, Jack Hranicky,will present an overview of theArkfeld paleosite which offers aninsight to the pre-Clovis time periodsin Virginia and the eastern U.S. Thediscussion will include thetoolmaking stations and the clay-fired figurines found at thisPleistocene site. Free. 703-746-4399.

Swordsmen’s Rendezvous. Noon-4p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern, 138 N.Royal St. Enjoy a re-enactment of18th-century swordplay, displays,discussions and more. Includesaudience participation. $6/person.

Reservations required,shop.alexandriava.gov or 703-746-4242.

Civil War Recruiting Day. 1-4 p.m.at Fort Ward Museum, 4301 W.Braddock Road. Meet soldiers andcivilians of the 3rd U.S. RegularInfantry, Company K. There will bedemonstrations and informationabout how to become a re-enactor.Free. Snow day is Feb. 22. Visitwww.fortward.org or 703-746-4848.

Closing Reception and SilentAuction. 3-8 p.m. bid on some ofthe entries from “Mixed MediaMetallics.” Proceeds benefit Food forOthers. On display at ArtisticArtifacts, 4750 Eisenhower Ave.Admission is one non-perishable fooditem, which will be donated to Foodfor Others. Visitwww.ArtisticArtifacts.com/metallicsfor more.

Teen Production. 7:30 p.m. atHeritage Presbyterian Church, 8503Fort Hunt Road. See MVCCT’s

Entertainment

production of Shakespeare’s “MuchAdo About Nothing.” $12. Visitmvcct.org for more.

Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. at TheBirchmere Music Hall, 3701 MountVernon Ave. Arlo Guthrie continueshis tribute to Woody’s 100thbirthday. Visit www.birchmere.comor call 703-549-7500.

SUNDAY/FEB. 9Valentine Card-Making Party.

Noon-4 p.m. at Del Ray Artisans inthe Nicholas A. Colasanto Center,2704 Mount Vernon Ave. Free, but adonation for a make-and-take card isrequested. Visitwww.thedelrayartisans.org for more.

Book Launch. 1 p.m. at theAthenaeum, 201 Prince St. “MarkTwain in Washington: TheAdventures of a CapitalCorrespondent” by John Muller. Free.Visit www.nvfaa.org or 703-548-0035.

Downton Abbey Tours. 2 p.m. atLee-Fendall House, 614 Oronoco St.The current owner of HighclereCastle, the real world castle whereDownton Abbey is filmed, is a directdescendent of the original owner ofLee-Fendall House. The tour willcompare similarities between peopleand places within the world of thetelevision series and those of Lee-Fendall House and also include therarely seen servant’s wing andkitchen area. $5/advance; $7/day of.Visit www.leefendallhouse.org or703-548-1789 for tickets.

Winter Warmer Tea. 3-4:30 p.m. atGadsby’s Tavern, 138 N. Royal St. Eatperiod-inspired delicacies whileenjoying tea and American HeritageChocolate. A historic guest will bevisiting. $35/person and is allinclusive. Reservations required,shop.alexandriava.gov or 703-746-4242.

Teen Production. 3 p.m. at HeritagePresbyterian Church, 8503 Fort HuntRoad. See MVCCT’s production ofShakespeare’s “Much Ado AboutNothing.” $12. Visit mvcct.org formore.

Christie Dashiell. 6-9 p.m. at TheCarlyle Club, 411 John Carlyle St.The Hoop Academy Project presentsan Evening with Christie Dashiell,accompanied by the Vaughn AmbroseQuartet. Proceeds benefit theAlexandria African American Hall ofFame Project. $35 per person. Cashbar and full dinner menu available.Contact Julian Haley at 571-217-9951 or [email protected].

Music Performance. 6 p.m. in thechapel of Mount Vernon UnitarianChurch, 1909 Windmill Lane. ArsNova Chamber Orchestra willperform. Free.

Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. at TheBirchmere Music Hall, 3701 MountVernon Ave. Jeffrey Osborne willperform. Visit www.birchmere.comor call 703-549-7500.

MONDAY/FEB. 10Book Making Celebration. 6:30 p.m.

at John Adams Elementary, 5651Rayburn Ave. Parents and childrencan create their own family historybook.

TUESDAY/FEB. 11Animal Benefit. 6 p.m. at Lyles-

Crouch Traditional Academy, 530 S.Saint Asaph St. Students will presentpiano, vocal and dance solos, Legoart displays and student-producedPowerPoints. Admission is a donationof cat/dog food, a pet care item or amonetary donation to the AnimalWelfare League. Contact the schoolat 703-706-4430.

WEDNESDAY/FEB. 12

‘Much Ado About Nothing’Mount Vernon Community Children’s Theatre presents the teen production ofShakespeare’s “Much Ado about Nothing.” Originally published in the 1600s withthe main characters returning from war, director Heather Sanderson brings a fresh,updated version to the stage as she takes the MVCCT production into 1982 Italy asthe characters return from the World Cup. Performances are Feb. 8, 14 and 15 at7:30 p.m. and Feb. 9 and 16 at 3 p.m. at Heritage Presbyterian Church, 8503 FortHunt Road. Tickets are $12 at the door. Visit www.mvcct.org.

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February 15, 2014 • 6:30 P.M.Belle Haven Country Club

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Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. GinoVannelli will perform at BirchmereMusic Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave.$59.50. Visit www.birchmere.com orcall 703-549-7500.

THURSDAY/FEB. 13Reception. 6-8 p.m., curator talk with

Laura Roulet at 7 p.m. at the TargetGallery in the Torpedo Factory, 105N. Union St. Free. Visitwww.torpedofactory.org/target.

Book Making Celebration. 6 p.m. atJefferson Houston School, 1501Cameron St. Parents and children cancreate their own family history book.

Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. at TheBirchmere Music Hall, 3701 MountVernon Ave. Steve Earle will perform.Visit www.birchmere.com or call703-549-7500.

FRIDAY/FEB. 14Benefit. 3-7 p.m. at Ten Thousand

Villages, 915 King St. Browsechocolate, coffee, candles, jewelryand more. A percentage of sales willbe donated to the Fair TradeAlexandria campaign. Visitwww.fairtradecampaigns.org.

Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. atBirchmere Music Hall, 3701 MountVernon Ave. Jake Armerding willopen for Eddie from Ohio. Visitwww.birchmere.com or call 703-549-7500.

SATURDAY/FEB. 15George Washington’s Birthnight

Banquet and Ball. 5:30-11 p.m.,with the ball to open at 9 p.m. in theballroom at Gadsby’s Tavern, 138 N.Royal St. The re-creation celebratesthe famous party held forWashington’s birthday and includesdinner, dancing, desserts, characterre-enactors and more. $120/personor $50/ball only. Ticket options fordining in a room or at the same tablewith the Washingtons. Visitwww.gadsbystavern.org orshop.alexandriava.gov or 703-746-4242.


Author Discussion. 10 a.m.-noon atAlexandria Archaeology, 105 N.Union St., #327. Meet authors CharMcCargo Bah, Christa Watters,Audrey P. Davis, Gwendolyn Brown-Henderson and James E. Henson Sr.for a discussion of their new book.Experience the narratives ofAlexandria’s African Americans whohelped to shape not only theirhometown but also the world aroundthem. Free.

George Washington’s BirthdayCelebration. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. atMount Vernon Estate, 3200 MountVernon Memorial Highway. Therewill be a hoecake judging contest andsamples given out while supplies last,enjoy a dancing demonstration,stories, and more. Everything isincluded in admission $18/adult; $9/children age 6-11; children under 5are free. Visit mountvernon.org.

Music Performance. 8 p.m. at RachelM. Schlesinger Concert Hall, 3001 N.Beauregard St. Kim Allen Klugepresents “To Be Passionate,”featuring works by Gershwin,Wagner, Debussy and more. $5/18and under; $10/student; $20+adult.Visit www.nvcc.edu/schlesingercenter/ for tickets or 703-548-0885.

SUNDAY/FEB. 16George Washington Classic 10K or

2K Fun Run. 8 a.m. at EisenhowerAve. $40/10K; $10/2K. Visitwww.VisitAlexandriaVA.com/GWbday to register.

George Washington’s BirthdayCelebration. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. atMount Vernon Estate, 3200 MountVernon Memorial Highway. Therewill be a hoecake judging contest andsamples given out while supplies last,enjoy a dancing demonstration,stories, and more. Everything isincluded in admission $18/adult; $9/children age 6-11; children under 5are free. Visit mountvernon.org.

Revolutionary War Re-enactment.10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Fort Ward Park.Historic camp and tacticaldemonstrations throughout the dayincluding a Revolutionary Warskirmish between the Redcoats andthe Colonial Army. Free. Visitwww.VisitAlexandriaVA.com/GWbday for more.

George Washington Goes to theTheatre. 2 p.m. at the Athenaeum,201 Prince St. Enjoy a communityplay reading of “Cato” by JosephAddison, George Washington’sfavorite play. Free. Visitwww.VisitAlexandriaVA.com/GWbday for more.

Downton Abbey Tours. 2 p.m. atLee-Fendall House, 614 Oronoco St.The current owner of HighclereCastle, the real world castle whereDownton Abbey is filmed, is a directdescendent of the original owner ofLee-Fendall House. The tour willcompare similarities between peopleand places within the world of thetelevision series and those of Lee-Fendall House and also include therarely seen servant’s wing andkitchen area. $5/advance; $7/day of.Visit www.leefendallhouse.org or703-548-1789 for tickets.

Madeira Tasting with PresidentWashington. 3 p.m. at Gadsby’sTavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St.Taste four Madeira wines (GeorgeWashington’s favorite drink) and getinsight into their production plusfood pairings. $45. Visitwww.VisitAlexandriaVA.com/GWbday for more.

Music Performance. 3 p.m. at RachelM. Schlesinger Concert Hall, 3001 N.Beauregard St. Kim Allen Klugepresents “To Be Passionate,”featuring works by Gershwin,Wagner, Debussy and more. $5/18and under; $10/student; $20+adult.Visit www.nvcc.edu/schlesingercenter/ for tickets or 703-548-0885.

Music Performance. 3 p.m. at T.C.Williams High School, 3330 King St.The Washington MetropolitanPhilharmonic will performRachmaninoff and more. Pre-concertdiscussion at 2:15 p.m. $20/adult;free for children 18 and under. Visitwww.wmpamusic.org or 703-799-8229.

Documentary. 6:30 p.m. at TenThousand Villages, 915 King St.Watch a free documentary of “DarkSide of Chocolate.” Visitwww.tenthousandvillages.com orwww.darksideofchocolate.org.

Music Performance. 7 p.m. atEpiscopal Church of the Resurrection,2280 N. Beauregard St. Singer-songwriters Julie Clark and LaraHerscovitch will perform. $18/general; $15/advance or member.Visit www.focusmusic.org or 703-380-3151.


MONDAY/FEB. 17President’s Day Celebration.

Alexandria resident Bill Young willportray a gentleman named Williamfrom Virginia’s colonial days anddiscuss life on the nearby MountVernon plantation. Located SpringHills Mount Vernon Assisted LivingCommunity, 3709 Shannons GreenWay. Visit www.springhillsmountvernon.com or call 703-650-0779.

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Alexandria Teens NominatedFor Best New Artist Wammie

Fuse Box, an Alexandria-based rock band made up of five area high schoolstudents, has been nominated for Best New Artist in Washington Area Mu-sic Association’s annual Wammie Awards. The five members of Fuse Box,who include students at Alexandria’s St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School andT.C. Williams High School, released their first recording in 2013, a self-titledcollection of six original songs, and recently played Vienna’s Jammin’ Java.Fuse Box’s members include three students at St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes -senior Auggie Koch on bass, junior Ian Lloyd on lead guitar, and senior LuisMilburn on rhythm guitar and drums - and one student at T.C. Williams -junior Perry Connor on keyboards and rhythm guitar. The band also includeslead singer and drummer Kent Jenkins, a junior at Sidwell Friends Schoolin the District. To hear Fuse Box’s songs and catch videos of the band inconcert, visit www.FuseBoxBand.net. Vote in the fan favorite award cat-egory atwww.wamadc.com/wama/fanform.htm by noon on Wednesday,Feb. 12.

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Perry Conner, Ian Lloyd, Kent Jenkins, Luis Milburn,and Auggie Koch are nominated for a Best NewArtist Wammie Award as Fuse Box, an Alexandria-based rock band.


Sports

The West Potomac Rifle Team wonits third consecutive match on Sat-urday, to improve its record to 3-1.

On Jan. 14, the team defeated TheLandon School by a score of 1083 to 1074.The team scores were Lindsay Paul (285),Andy Knight (274), Jack Apperson andGrayson Wheeler with scores of 262.

On Jan. 18, the team surpassed Washing-ton & Lee High School 1108 to 1060. Theteam of Lindsay Paul (286), Jack Apperson(282), Andy Knight (276) and ConnorMcPherson (264) exceeded the 1100 markfor the first time in school history and set anew school record with their score of 1108.Both Lindsay and Jack fired a perfect scoreof 100 in the prone phase of the match.

At the match on Jan. 25, the teamoutscored Lake Braddock 1086 to 1060. Theteam was led by Lindsay Paul (282), JackApperson (276), Chris Quinn (268) andGrayson Wheeler (260). Lindsay, a seniorco-captain, was the overall high scorer inall three matches.

Additional team members participating inthe matches were Dominic Mancini andJoey Africano.

According to Lindsay, “We are having the

Email announcements to [email protected]. Deadline is Thursday at noon. Pho-tos are welcome.

Genesis Andia, a sophomore majoring in psy-chology, was named to the dean’s list atBridgewater College.

West Potomac High student Pamela Molnarwas recently recognized with a Student PeaceAward of Fairfax County. Molnar, who is an activeparticipant in the Best Buddies program at WestPotomac, was honored for making a substantialcontribution to “understanding, peacemaking, andconflict resolution.” She received a cash award and$100 was donated to an organization or activity ofher choice.

Suzanne Parrish, art teacher at Hybla ValleyElementary, was recently honored for her workwith the Mount Vernon Community Children’sTheatre, named the best organization of 2013 bythe Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce. Theorganization offers after-school programs in FairfaxCounty public schools. Parrish is a former boardmember of the Mount Vernon CommunityChildren’s Theatre.

Erin Ackerman and Adelaide Plemmonswere among the 214 students from Emory & HenryCollege who made the fall dean’s list.

Michael R. Andriani III of Alexandria, re-ceived a bachelor of arts degree in history fromVirginia Military Institute. Graduating honors in-clude Army Commission. Cadet Andriani’s parentsare Lt. Col. and Mrs. Michael R. Andriani Jr.

Emily Hauptle of Alexandria, has been namedto the dean’s list for the fall 2013 semester atMarquette University in Milwaukee, Wis. Hauptle ispursuing a bachelor of science degree in marketing.

During her four seasons on theMount Vernon varsity girls’ basketball team, Samantha Porterhas often played a supporting

role when it comes to scoring.While capable of producing points, Por-

ter often took on the duties of defense andrebounding while deferring most of thescoring load to other college-bound ath-letes.

Now a senior, Porter has become more ofan offensive threat. But while she wasn’tlooked at as a go-to scorer in the past, sherecently reached a milestone that speakshighly of her career-long consistency.

Porter reached 1,000 career points dur-ing a 55-26 victory over Washington-Lee onFeb. 1. Mount Vernon head coach CourtneyCoffer praised Porter for continuing to pro-duce points despite playing with talentedscorers.

“She had to defer a lot because she playedwith a lot of scorers,” Coffer said. “That’sone of the things she [should] get creditfor. Despite playing with all those great of-fensive players that we’ve had, she’s beenso consistent. … Every time she stepped onthe floor, you knew what you’re going toget out of her day in and day out. She leavesher heart and soul on the floor every night.”

Porter, who will play collegiately at Chris-topher Newport, has been battling a backinjury this season, but has continued to pro-duce. She has helped the Majors to a 14-4record with three regular-season games re-maining.

“A kid like Samantha Porter, they don’t

come around often,” Coffer said. “That’s akid you get once every 10 years. You rarelysee kids who play hurt. You rarely see kidswho get a tooth knocked out of their mouthand play a whole game. … She refuses tolet anything take her away from playing.”

— Jon Roetman

West Potomac senior Monica Th-ompson qualified for regionalsin the all-around competition

during the Conference 7 meet on Jan. 31 atLake Braddock Secondary School.

Thompson placed fifth in the all-aroundwith a score of 35.4. The top four automati-cally advance to regionals, but Thompsonqualified by producing a score of at least35.

West Potomac head coach Pete Novgroddescribed Thompson’s performance as “ex-cellent. Vault was the only thing that wasn’tas good as usual.”

Thompson placed fourth on floor (9.025),fifth on vault (9.15) and bars (8.725), andsixth on beam (8.5).

West Potomac finished fourth as a team,producing a score of 123.9. T.C. Williamswon the conference title with a score of143.45, followed by Woodson (132.9) andSouth County (131.55). The top two teamsadvance to regionals.

The 6A North region meet will be heldFeb. 12 at Lake Braddock.

— Jon Roetman

Porter: 1,000 Career Points

Mount Vernon’s Samantha Porter,seen during her junior season,recently reached 1,000 careerpoints.

Thompson Headed to Regionals

Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Gazette

West Potomac senior Monica Thompson qualified for regionals with ascore of 35.4 in the all-around competition at the Conference 7 gymnas-tics meet on Jan. 31.

Wolverine Marksmen Win 3rd in a Row

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From left: Andy Knight, Lindsay Paul, Jack Apperson and ConnorMcPherson.

team’s best season. Everybody is shootingvery well, especially the new shooters.”

The team competes in three position pre-cision air rifle matches, firing 10 shots ineach of the prone, standing and kneeling

positions for a potential score of 300. Dur-ing this period all team members haveachieved new personal best scores. Theteam has five more matches prior to theregional championships.

School Notes

Mount Vernon Gazette Sports Editor Jon Roetman

703-224-3015 or [email protected]


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BusinessHonoredSun Sew Vac in Alexan-dria has been selectedas the IndependentDealer of the Month forMarch by the Vacuum &Sewing Dealers TradeAssociation. Sun SewVac, owned by Robert L.Hines Jr., was estab-lished Nov. 1, 1975. It islocated at 7732 Rich-mond Hwy. Call 703-780-0400.

the scene they found that thehome was fully engulfed with oneof the owners trapped inside thewith his five dogs, four BerneseMountain dogs and a Corgi.

While the other firefighters be-gan fighting the fire, my husband,Rick Trudeau, and his crew fromTruck 411 initiated the rescue ofthe trapped gentleman from thethird floor bedroom. Rick actuallycarried the man down the 28-footladder on his head and shoulders.

After arriving on the ground, therescued man’s partner franticallylet the firefighters know that hehad five dogs still inside the blaz-ing home. Now, being a dog ownerhimself, Rick was prepared to re-enter the fire to search for themen’s pets when he suddenlyheard the words “ Bernese Moun-tain Dogs.” We have two Bernersourselves so this immediately hithome.

The crew ran back into the burn-ing building and was able to bringall of the dogs out. Unfortunately,the oldest of the Berners was un-able to be revived and passedaway at the scene. After beinggiven oxygen from the special petmasks that are now on the FairfaxCounty fire vehicles, the three re-maining Berners and the Corgi

were transported to a veterinaryfacility in Springfield.

While this makes for a very ex-citing story, and makes me veryproud of my husband and his col-leagues, it’s what happens nextthat makes me write to you ask-ing for your assistance. Today westopped by the townhouse to tryto get information to reach theowners to see if they might needanything for their dogs. One of thegentlemen was at the burned-outshell of his home. Sadly, he in-formed us that his partner is stillunconscious in the hospital, andone of his Berners is badly burnedand is probably not going to sur-vive. Needless to say, he is over-whelmed and devastated. On topof everything, his insurance doesnot cover the vet bills for the dogs.His costs have already topped$6,000 and are climbing. He alsohas no place to take the other dogsafter they get released from the vetas he is staying in a local hotel forthe time being.

We have started a fundly ac-count to help these gentlemenwith their veterinary expenses andcare for their remaining “babies.”

This is the fundly link:www.fundly.com/bernese-moun-tain-dog-house-fire-relief-fund.

Laurie Eimers Trudeau

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World traveler, long term resident of Old Town Alexandria, Va. and most recently of Sunrise Senior Living OF GEORGE MA-SON in Fairfax, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2014.

Rebecca was a devoted Mother, Grandmother, Great Grand-mother, and a friend to all she met. She is survived by her sons: William Braun Jones Jr. and wife Martina, Bradley Jones and wife Karen, daughters: Beverly Hogg, Julian Myers Benton and husband Jeff; Grandchildren: William Braun Jones III and wife Angela, William Charles Hogg III (Chad) and wife Christl , Tucker Clay Hogg, Ashley Jones Sullivan and husband Paul, Heather Jones, Ava and Madison Benton, Terra Picirilli and husband Jim; Great Grandchildren: William Braun Jones IV, Julia, Lexie, and Logan Jones, Caitlyn, Jamison, and Sofia Pi-cirilli, a sister Mary Lou Rolley and nephew Scott Rolley. A son Blix Jones preceded her in death. There will be no formal service at this time. Instead the family is planning a Celebration of Life to be held locally in early spring.

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LEGAL NOTICEAT&T Mobility, LLC is proposing to install new wireless tele-communications equipment at 4600 Duke Street, Alexandria,VA 22314 and 2727 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. New generators will be installed at grade on a 5’ by 11’ concrete pad at each site. The height of the generators is not to exceed 10 feet above grade. Any interested party wishing tosubmit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do soby sending such comments to: Project 61140111-TC c/o EBIConsulting, 6876 Susquehanna Trail S, York, PA 17403 or viatelephone at 339-234-2597.


LEGAL NOTICEAT&T Mobility, LLC proposes to install new wireless telecom-munications equipment at 501 Slaters Lane, Alexandria, VA 22314. A new +/- 10-foot tall generator will be installed at grade on a 5-foot by 11-foot concrete pad. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending such comments to: Project 61140019-TC c/o EBI Consulting, 6876 Susquehanna Trail S.,York, PA 17403 or 339-234-2597.


LEGAL NOTICESealed proposals for the City of Alexandria per specificationswill be received in the office of the Purchasing Division until the date and time designated as follows:Title: Request for Proposals No. 00000403, Production and Mailing of Business Tax and Combined Personal Property Tax Bills, Vehicle Decals, and Revenue Mass Mailing.

RFP Closing Date and Time: February 20, 2014, 4:00 p.m., prevailing local time.Pre-Proposal Conference: NoneFor general inquiries contact Jason Soltis, Contract Specialist at 703.746.4299.The City of Alexandria reserves the right to reject any and allproposals, cancel this solicitation, and to waive any informali-ties or irregularities in procedure. THE CITY REQUIRES ITS CONTRACTORS TO BE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOY-ERS.


OBITUARYMichael L. Kelley (Age 79)

On February 2, 2014 in Alexandria, VA. Born and raised in Alexandria, VA, he worked for the Washington Star and then with Marriott Hotels in the housekeeping department for 25 years. He loved daily walks around Old Town Alexandria to vis-it the firehouse and catch up with friends. Having never driven a car, Mike was one of the first riders on the DASH bus line and was always up to date with all of the drivers as well as the daily schedule. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Rob-ert Emmett Kelley, Jr., Evangeline Minor Kelley Agentovich. He is survived by his sister in law, Bettylea C. Kelley; brother in law, Edward Agentovich; nieces and nephews, Robert Emmett (Cindi) Kelley, III, Dawn Kelley Mull, Stephanie Kelley (Scott) Erickson, and Vanedda Agentovich; great nieces and neph-ews, Shaina Kelley, Michael Mull and Erin Mull (Zachary) Man-afort. Family and friends may gather on Friday, February 7, 2014 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at Everly-Wheatley Funeral Home, 1500 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria, VA 22302. A small committal service will be held for family im-mediately following the service at St. Mary's Cemetery. A guest register may be found at www.everlywheatleyfuneralhome.com


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For information, please call (703) 746-4550.

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ABC LICENSEFionas, LLC trading as Fionas Irish Pub , 5810 Kingstowne Ctr, ste 160, Alexandria, VA 22315. The above establish-ment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) for a Wine, Beer and Mixed Beverages on Premise license to sell or man-ufacture alcoholic beverages. Martin White, Member/ownerNOTE: Objections to the is-suace of this license must be submitted to ABC no later that 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. ob-jections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.

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King Street Bottleshop, LLC trading as King Street Bottle-shop, 1309 King St, Alexan-dria, VA 22314. The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) for a Wine and Beer off Premises license to sell or manufacture alcohol-ic beverages. Christine Lee Seashore, member of LLCNOTE: Objections to the is-suace of this license must be submitted to ABC no later that 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. ob-jections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.

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My bill to allow a 911 recording to be ad-mitted in court without having the dis-patcher in court is nearing passage. This willenable dispatchers to spend time doing theirjob instead of waiting around courtroomsto testify that a recording is authentic.

The House of Delegates approved two ofmy other bills last week. One would allowa locality to charge up to $5 per traffic ticketto fund hardware and software so that po-lice officers can use barcode readers andprinters in their vehicles when issuing traf-fic citations and to purchase software todigitally transmit citation information tocourts. Improving their digital capabilitieswill reduce typographical errors, speed upthe ticket-writing process and get officersoff the side of roads where they can be in-jured.

In Fairfax County, it will also get nineadministrative professionals who hand-en-ter over 200,000 tickets per year off thecomputers and out into active law enforce-ment. I was able to move this legislationthrough with help from my Republican col-league, Del. Ron Villanueva from VirginiaBeach.

The House also unanimously passed mybill to clarify who is preferred to run a realestate brokerage upon the death of itsowner. This will not only provide stabilityand clarity to employees, it will also ensurethat real estate listings continue to be man-aged by competent professionals and pre-vent listings from being caught up in fam-ily disputes. Mount Vernon trust and estatesattorney Deborah Matthews suggested thisbill to me after one of her clients was caughtup in a family fight over a brokerage.

Last week, Attorney General Mark Her-ring announced that in his opinion, the U.S.Supreme Court’s decision in United Statesv. Windsor nullified Virginia’s constitutionaland statutory bans on same sex marriage.Now, the House of Delegates is poised topass legislation giving a single legislatorlegal standing to go to court to defendVirginia’s gay marriage ban or enforce anylaw the Attorney General refuses to apply.This legislation will die in the Senate, butmy House colleagues are pressing forwardnonetheless. This week, we will also voteon legislation to call a new U.S. Constitu-tional Convention to rewrite our Constitu-tion.

My five Amundson Fellows visited Rich-mond this week with their chaperone Dr.Jane O’Hara, assistant principal at FortBelvoir Elementary School. We had threestudents from West Potomac, two fromMount Vernon and one from Edison HighSchools. They testified at a hearing on theneed for computers and broadband connec-tions for low-income students, met withtheir senators, cabinet members, govern-ment relations professionals, and touredhistoric state buildings.

Finally, I have received over 500 re-sponses to my 2014 Constituent Survey. Ifyou have not responded, please completeit at www.scottsurovell.org/survey. Encour-age high school students to as well. It’s agood civics lesson.

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