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Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) said he’s work-ing on making Virginia the most vet-eran-friendly state in America.Though the Commonwealth, he said,

is the first and only one to have “functionallyended veteran homelessness,” it still has one ofthe lowest ratios of available care centers to num-ber of veterans in the country.

Seven years ago, he and the General Assemblystarted the process of increasing the number of

care centers to serve Virginia’s around 800,000veterans.

In 2015, they authorized a new veterans carecenter. Tired of waiting for assistance from thefederal government, McAuliffe said, this year Vir-ginia is moving forward on its own with buildinga pair of new centers.

“Talk is over, talk is cheap,” McAuliffe said, “wenow have action.”

McAuliffe visited American Legion Post 176 inSpringfield on June 1 to sign House Bill 477, whichallows for $29.3 million in bonds plus financingcosts for constructing veterans care centers inNorthern Virginia and the Hampton Roads areas.

The Northern Virginia location, he announced,would be built on the Vint Hill Farm area, landdonated by Fauquier County.

The 120-bed facility will be named in honor of

After the bill-signing Gov. McAuliffe meets with Toddy Puller (center), who previ-ously served the 36th Virginia Senate district, and other Virginia General Assem-bly members.

Gov.McAuliffevisits withAmericanLegion Post176 mem-bers (fromleft) FloydCline,CharlieBuettner,Sr., andTonyDzerski.

New Center Named for PullersMcAuliffe announces sitefor new Puller VeteransCare Center.

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Two menacing DodgeCharger sedans come toa stop, a dark silver one

in front of the other, all black withgold lettering that reads HerndonPolice.

Officers from the cruiser get out,and begin barking commands atthe driver of the suspicious car infront. Two men quickly emergefrom the silver charger, turn andbegin firing at the officers. Theofficers return fire, dropping bothof the men.

The officers begin to check onthe men, bringing over a backpackfull of emergency medical suppliesincluding tourniquets and chestdressings. Once the “hot zone”scene is secure, the simulation isover and it’s another group’s turn.

The entire Town of HerndonPolice Department has been un-dergoing emergency medicaltraining from Fairfax County Fire& Rescue, which also serves

Herndon.Overall, officers went through

four training sessions, includingthe May 26 exercises held at theFairfax County Fire & RescueAcademy in Fairfax which wereopen to the media.

“Time is life,” Fairfax CountyFire & Rescue Lt Bruce Stark saidto a group of Herndon officers.“You’ve got to stop the bleeding.”

The main goal of the trainingwas to teach officers additionallife-saving skills so they can bet-ter prevent themselves, victims orsuspects from dying from a trau-matic injury before emergencymedical professionals can get tothe scene.

Uncontrolled hemorrhage is aleading cause of death for policeofficers, Stark said.

Herndon police spokespersonJane Ross said the departmenthasn’t lost any officers in the lastfew years, but did have six officerinjuries in 2015.

Herndon Chief of Police Maggie

Officers TrainWith Fire & RescueFirst responders share skillsfor life-saving in a “hot zone.”

Technician Kerri Bouse from Fairfax County Fire andRescue Station 1 in Penn Daw demonstrates applying atourniquet on Technician Matt Rife from Station 13 inDunn Loring.

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By Tim Peterson

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Quander Road SchoolPrincipal Joe Th-ompson is actuallyfond of the iPhone

intelligence Siri chirping “re-rout-ing” during route guidance.

In his remarks to the 12 gradu-ating seniors at the school for stu-dents with mental health and be-havioral challenges, Thompsonused Siri to congratulate them onreaching their goal.

“Each of you has taken a com-pletely different way to get here,”he said at the June 7 ceremonyheld in the school’s gymnasium.“Now, it’s second nature for us.”

Students at Quander come fromtheir base schools around FairfaxCounty for a more intimate andspecialized learning environment.With a support staff of nurses,counselors and teachers, the stu-

dents are offered an opportunityto work through their challengesand in some cases return to theirbase school.

“It’s completely therapeutic innature,” said United States andVirginia government teacher Dr.George Deneault. “The kids needand deserve to be here.”

With just a fraction of the gradu-ates of a larger base school, theQuander ceremony was able to bemuch more personal.

Members of the faculty put to-gether a “Minute Memories” filmof the graduates that includedbaby and childhood pictures, aswell as some footage from gradu-ation rehearsal.

Then, as a courtesy for photo-hungry parents, siblings andguardians, each graduate pausedon the stage after receiving theirdiploma while school counselorAdrian Williams read a closingstatement written by the student.

Quander Road School graduates tookdifferent paths, reached the same goal.Successfully Re-routed

Quander Road School graduate Sarah Hobbs (center) leaves the stage after receiv-ing her diploma. Hobbs tied for having the highest graduating grade point averagein the class and received the Faculty Award, in addition to earlier this year receivinga Fairfax County Peace Award for her independent film raising awareness of mentalhealth issues.

Quander Road SchoolPrincipal Joe Thompsongives graduation re-marks on the theme of“rerouting.”

Quander Road School Principal Joe Thompson (left)grants a diploma to Brianna Ventura (right), who tiedwith Sarah Hobbs for the highest grade point average inthe class — 3.8.

Viewpoints

What advice do you havefor next year’s seniors?

Kevin Cedillos plans toattend Northern VirginiaCommunity College and

study business.“Stop thinking about what

other people think. Motiva-tion is everything. I came

from nothing. You canalways do something about

it, no matter what.”

Derrick Copelin plans toattend Northern VirginiaCommunity College andstudy accounting.“Finish school. It doesn’tmatter if it’s hard, you’vegot to keep trying.”

Karla Escoto-Pavon plansto attend the Paul Mitchell

Cosmetology School.“Don’t get distracted bydrama, keep going. The

ending is way better.”

Quander Road School teacher Dr. George Deneault (left)recognizes the retirement of U.S. Coast Guard Lt. JeffreyCaler (right) after 24 years of service. Caler has led thePartnership in Education mentoring program betweenQuander and the Coast Guard.

Quander Road Schoolfaculty member EushamaRandolph-Golidy sings theNational Anthem at theschool’s June 7 gradua-tion ceremony.

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Each of the Town of Herndon’s 55 swornofficers will now be equipped with a back-pack containing supplies to help themprovide life-saving care to themselves orothers before emergency medical techni-cians can get on the scene.

Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Technician Matt Rife demonstrates removing an injuredofficer (Technician Kerri Bouse) from a vehicle.

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DeBoard cited national and international eventswhere police were the victims of attacks. She saidshe wants her department to “try and stay ahead ofthis.”

“Officers take it for granted with medical care soclose to us,” DeBoard said. “This allows us to takecare of more effectively.”

Lt Steve Thompson with DeBoard’s departmentagreed with the chief that in the context of peoplehaving great access to weapons, “It’s a good thingto do this,” learning more first response techniquesfor trauma.

“We’re not performing surgery out there,” Thomp-son said. “You do what we can to stop bleeding. Keepit simple when under stress is the best way to go.Your fine motor skills start to deteriorate.”

Herndon Senior Police Officer Denise Randles ap-preciated the hands-on aspect of the training, whichincluded life-like mannequins. The 180-pound hu-man figures were controlled by an operator and ca-pable of making sounds, simulating breathing, bleed-ing and losing appendages.

“It gets us exposed to it,” Randles said, acknowl-edging that experiencing shock when working with

a trauma victim makes it hard to stay focused. Oneof the goals of the training was to make the scenariosmore life-like, so officers would “already have theimage,” said Randles.

“Nothing is by the book,” she said.

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Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) (center) signs HB 477, which allows for $29.3 million inbonds plus financing costs for constructing veterans care centers in Northern Vir-ginia and the Hampton Roads areas.

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New Center Named for PullersCentral America, World War II and Korean War vet-eran Gen. Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller, his son Lt. LewisB. Puller, Jr., a Vietnam War veteran and PurpleHeart-winner, and Lewis’ wife Toddy.

Toddy Puller entered the General Assembly in 1991as a delegate, then became a senator representingthe 36th district in 1999. She has brought numerousveteran-focused pieces of legislation forward, includ-ing special veteran court dockets and last year’s movefor two new care centers.

Before McAuliffe’s announcement, Puller said shehad no idea her name was going to be on the newfacility.

“I’m very proud for it to include my father-in-lawand husband,” she said after the ceremony, “not justone Puller.”

In her remarks, Puller said the new veterans carecenter should help veterans to get to a place wherethey can find employment and direction in their lives,saving themselves from homelessness.

“The Vietnam era I grew up in was 50 years ago,”

Puller said. “I don’t want our country and its peopleto forget about our veterans ever again. They needto be emulated and copied.”

Del. Mark Sickles (D-43) said the Pullers were “sodeserving” of the naming honor. “That family ... ev-eryone has done so much to promote the militaryand Marine corps in particular. It’s very appropri-ate.” The Virginia Department of Veterans Serviceswill manage both the new centers, which will eachoffer services including long and short-term treat-ment, physical rehabilitation and other mental healthtreatment.

Commissioner John L. Newby II from VeteransServices said the total appropriation for the two cen-ters is $96 million, and that the state has alreadygotten on the list to be reimbursed by the federalgovernment. That isn’t guaranteed, however.

Regardless, American Legion Post 176 memberFloyd Cline of Springfield is happy about the newcare center. “A lot at our post could use a close-byveterans care center,” he said. “With this center, itwill be a lot easier.”

Virginia General Assem-bly House MajorityLeader Kirk Cox saidit’s “very, very gratify-ing” to finally get tobuild two new veteranscare centers in Virginia.

John C. Harvey,Jr. (right), Vir-

ginia Secretaryof Veterans andDefense Affairs,introduces Gov.Terry McAuliffe

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SEX OFFENSE: On Thursday, June2, at about 6:44 p.m. patrol officers atthe Mount Vernon Police station re-ceived a report of a sex offense. Theparent of the 6-year-old victim reportedthat an adult man had exposed himselfto her son while he was in the play-ground the previous day sometime in

the late afternoon. The playground islocated in an apartment complex nearthe 6500 block of Tower Drive. The vic-tim did not require medical attention.The suspect was described as white withbrown hair. Anyone with informationabout this event or a similar event tocontact Fairfax County Crime Solvers byphone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mailatwww.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text“TIP187” plus a message to CRIMES/

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By Michael McMorrow

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Many are the unseen heroesand heroines living amongus, most masked by theirown modesty. One died

early this year: Stephanie Czech Rader.Born to immigrants and living in New

York State, she grew up submerged in thefamily’s Polish language and culture. Shewas “different” from most of her peers inPoughkeepsie, and it often showed. Butsomething special drew the attention of ateacher who became a mentor and guidedher into college. Then known as StephanieCzech, she was a 1937 chemistry graduateof Cornell University.

Females in the workplace those days facedmany hurtles. Those with a diploma in thesciences from a top-notch university werenot spared. Stephanie Czech found jobs, notas a chemist but as a librarian and a re-searcher in a company to be renamedTexaco. At the outbreak of war, she was anearly enlistee of the Women’s AuxiliaryArmy Corps, which became the Women’sArmy Corps. Personal traits and advancededucation led to an officer’s commission andshe rose to rank of captain as World War IIwas ending.

By then, however, the Office of StrategicServices, the OSS, had taken notice. The“hot” war closed, but the “Cold War” wasbeginning. The country’s former ally, theSoviet Union, was a growing adversary, es-pecially in and for the string of countriesforming Eastern Europe. One of those coun-tries was Poland.

As predecessor to the Central IntelligenceAgency, the OSS was in need of informa-

tion about Soviet troops and Polish secretpolice activities. Fluent in Polish and in tunewith all aspects of the culture, StephanieCzech became a spy. She was the only per-son with the right skills at the right time inthe right place. Duty called. She answered.

Working out of the U. S. Embassy in War-saw, Stephanie Czech criss-crossed Polandand Germany using the cover story of asearch for lost family members. She gath-ered vital information and carried intelli-gence documents and messages. Under sus-picion only once, she never was caught bythe Soviets or their eastern bloc partners.Upon discharge with rank of major, her per-sonnel records were marked “secret” andfiled away. They included her superiors’ rec-ommendations for the Legion of Meritwhich had not been approved.

William Rader and Stephanie Czech mar-ried in 1946. He began servicein the Army Air Corps and wasrecognized several times forbravery in action against Japanand Germany and for leader-ship during and after the war.William Rader continued serv-ing in the Air Force during theera of the Strategic Air Com-mand and retired a BrigadierGeneral in 1968. Beside him allthose years, Stephanie Rader, toall appearances, was the typi-cal wife of a senior militaryofficer. Upon his retirement,the couple made their homein Alexandria for the nextfour decades and WilliamRader became a business-man. He died in 2003 andwas buried in Arlington Na-tional Cemetery.

Stephanie Rader remainedin their home surrounded byfriends accumulated over theyears. They, and everyoneelse, were stunned when hermilitary personnel file wasdeclassified and reviewed byveterans in the OSS Society.The recommendations foraward of the Legion of Merit

that lay dormant for 70 years establishedthat she truly earned the award based on“exceptionally meritorious conduct in per-forming outstanding services.”

NEWSPAPER STORIES, personal inter-views, photographs and other publicity fol-lowed the opening of her file. StephanieRader died in January of this year at age100 and her story, to that point, has becomecommon knowledge. Only the final chap-ter of events on Wednesday, June 1 of thisyear, need be added.

Moments before 0900 hours, a flag-draped casket was gently carried into theOld Post Chapel of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The service was a privatetime for family and close friends. After awhile, the remains of Stephanie CzechRader were brought out and taken in handby a score or more of perfectly polished,uniformed personnel who would participatein the ceremonies underway.

The warm and windless day was perfectfor bidding a final farewell to anyone, butsomehow it seemed more than appropriatefor the brave. At the waiting grave coveredby green carpeting, no birdsong could beheard. It was as though the creatures hadconspired not to sing on such a solemn oc-casion. Then, quietly at first but growinglouder with each step, the beat of a singledrum announced approach of the cortege.

The United States Army Band, a firing teamof seven enlisted members of “D” Company,3rd Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), acolor guard with the Army Flag capped bynearly 200 campaign streamers of wars oldand on-going, six white horses carryingthree side-riders and drawing a caissonbearing the flag-covered box with the re-mains of Stephanie Czech Rader drewnearer.

For the 60 people who gathered to payrespect, the formalities were over in min-utes: A mournful hymn and “America theBeautiful” from the band, three sharp vol-leys by the firing team, “taps” by the buglerbeside a tree some distance away, the mili-tary chaplain’s recitals echoing “ashes toashes, dust to dust,” and presentation of thetri-corned flag.

Soldiers left their positions and reformedto follow the single drumbeat that had her-alded their arrival. One lonely bell soundedthe hour of 10 from a carillon dedicatedwith the words “While these bells ring,safely rest. Freedom lives.”

William and Stephanie Rader had no chil-dren, and living relatives were quite distant.For that reason, the recipient of the foldedflag that had covered her casket was a closefriend, who also serves as executor ofStephanie Rader’s estate: Kenneth Elder.When asked about a repository for the flag,Elder’s daughter responded, “No decision

has been made, yet.”A presentation was made of the

too-long deferred Legion of Meritawarded to Stephanie Rader posthu-mously.

Stephanie Czech Rader joinedWillian Rader in Arlington’s Section11, Grave 11-614-B. Their marker re-flects a rare case of both spouses be-ing highly honored for their indepen-dent acts of bravery. They are in thebest of company. Beside nearby head-stones lie the likes of “Delbert James29th Division June 8, 1944 Normandy,France” and “Alan Bowen GrimesOhio Philippine Scouts World War IINovember 6, 1942” and many moreof the nation’s heroes and heroines,known and unknown.

Alexandria resident honored at herfuneral at Arlington National Cemetery.Belated Recognition for a Spy

Stephanie Czech Rader joined Willian Rader in Arlington’s Section 11, Grave 11-614-B.

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the Sons of the American Revolutionpresented the Bronze JROTC Medal toCadet Xavier Kimes, a junior at WestPotomac High School, at the JROTC“Dining In” May 27 in the school cafete-ria. During the event, Kimes waspromoted to Cadet Major and appointedto serve as Battalion Executive Officerduring the 2016-2017 school year.

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On PatrolLt. j.g. Jennifer Jones, from Alexandriamans a watch station aboard USS DonaldCook (DDG 75) April 3. Donald Cook, anArleigh Burke-class guided-missile de-stroyer, forward deployed to Rota, Spain isconducting a routine patrol in the U.S. 6thFleet area of operations in support of U.S.national security interests in Europe.

Police are asking for thepublic’s assistance inidentifying and locating

a female who may have infor-mation regarding the homicidethat occurred on Friday, May20, around 2:20 a.m. in the6000 block of Richmond High-way.

The female was seen in theparking lot prior to the incident. She wasdescribed as black, with a light complex-ion and almond-shaped eyes.

If anyone recognizes this per-son, or if has any informationabout this crime, contact De-tective Jeremy Hinson at 703-246-7825 or call FairfaxCounty Police at 703-691-2131.

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Police Seeks Public’s Help

Edwin HarrisonShelton, 90, of Alex-andria, died on Tues-

day, May 24, 2016. He wasborn in Piney River, Va. onJuly 25, 1925 and raised inNelson County with his fam-ily. Edwin was one of fourboys that include John,Samuel, and Benjamin andthree girls, Frances, Rose andAnn born to his late fatherSamuel Walton Shelton andhis late mother Virginia Ruth Hill Shelton.He was lovingly called “Buddy” by familyand friends. He was preceded in death byhis wife of 51 years, Ann Rutledge ReganShelton.

Edwin served his country during WorldWar II where he was deployed in the Euro-pean theatre as a member of the Army Sig-nal Corps during 1944 and 1945. After thewar he worked for the railroad as an elec-trician and eventually retired as foremanof the U.S. Capital Power Plant in Washing-ton, D.C.

He also served for many years as a dea-con for Woodlawn Baptist Church in Alex-andria. He was nicknamed “Buddy” becausehe was a friend to everyone he met.

He is survived by one brother, John L.Shelton of Roseland, Va. and five children:Gary Edwin Shelton of Manassas, Va., GayleAnn Shelton Geleta of Manassas, Va., SherryGrace Shelton of Alpharetta, Ga., Brent

Regan Shelton of Daly City,Calif., and Tracie Shelton-Farmer of Radford, Va. He isalso survived by his daughter-in-law Carol Shelton ofManassas, Va. and three sons-in-law: Nicholas Geleta ofManassas Va., Mack Farmer ofRadford, Va. and BrianGalway of Alpharetta, Ga.Edwin was also blessed withfive grandchildren: GenaShelton Osborn, Natalie

Geleta, Nicholas Geleta, Nina Geleta,Mackenzie Farmer and one great grandson,Andrew Osborn.

After Ann’s death, he went to live withhis daughter Gayle and her family inManassas, Va. for four years. For the last 12years his son, Brent Regan Shelton, has beenhis primary caretaker. The family wishes toexpress their deepest gratitude to Brent forthe extraordinary 24/7 care, personal sac-rifice and immense love he consistently pro-vided to their father. The family is gratefulto Adrianne Castillo of Daly City, Calif. forall her assistance and support to both Brentand Dad for so many years.

A funeral service was held Saturday, June4, 2016 at Byrum-Parr Funeral Home offi-ciated by the Rev. Edward Childress. Burialwith military honors by American LegionPost #16 followed the service with inter-ment at Bethlehem United MethodistChurch Cemetery, Roseland, Va.

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Opinion

By Paul Krizek

State Delegate (D-44)

Last Sunday I was honored to emceean event celebrating the 30th anni-versary of United Community Min-istries’ (UCM) Early Childhood

Learning Center. I was moved by the testimonyof many of the parents about how much UCM’seducational program helped give their nowcollege-educated children important early so-cialization and educational skills.

Mountains of research indicate that the larg-est determining factor in astudent’s later academicsuccess is whether or not achild has access to quality

early childhood education programs. Unfortu-nately, many Virginians and 44th district resi-dents will never benefit from early childhoodeducation programs because it is an expensewhich individual families must foot themselves,exacerbating the income and access gap be-tween the haves and have-nots.

Virginia provides about 14 to 19 percentmore for each low-income student than forother students. However, a June 2 Common-wealth Institute report noted that this figureis not as impressive as it might sound. Virginia’ssupport for low-income students is lower than

the 29 percent boost pro-vided on average by stateswith this support, and iswell behind some statesthat spend almost twice asmuch for each low-incomestudent. It can cost two totwo-and-a-half times asmuch to help low-income

students reach similar levels of performanceas students from wealthier families.

Fairfax County has a Free and Reduced Mealsstudent population that alone would qualify itas the fourth largest school population in Vir-ginia, and statewide, this population accountsfor four out of every 10 students.

We should thank the Fairfax County Boardof Supervisors for making the best of the lim-ited resources it receives from the state forearly childhood education, and making it adedicated line item in the budget, but the Com-monwealth needs to do more for its low-in-come students through funding universal earlychildhood education.

One area of bipartisan consensus with mycolleagues across the aisle is for the Common-wealth to ensure equality of opportunity ratherthan equality of outcome. Under this sharedphilosophy, it becomes apparent that it is longpast due for Virginia to fund universal early

childhood education. Even West Virginia has auniversal Pre-K program.

The Commonwealth Institute reported thatthe National Bureau of Economic Researchfound higher graduation rates and adult earn-ings for low-income students after an increasein state spending. The study found that a 20percent increase in per-pupil spending for low-income students across the 12-year periodwould increase graduation rates by 23 percent-age points and would result in 25 percenthigher earnings as an adult. This translates toa larger base for state income tax revenues thatcould fund other Commonwealth prioritiesdown the road. We simply cannot continue toleave children behind because their parentsstruggle to be able to pay for early childhoodeducation. Providing the necessary funding foruniversal access to early education initiativesfrom which low-income students and familiescan benefit will make a far greater investmentin our state’s future. To put it simply, investingin our children’s early learning is critical. Fund-ing early childhood education not only pro-vides a strong foundation for our children’sacademic and professional careers, it is also afiscally sound policy for the future of our Com-monwealth.

Feel free to contact my office [email protected].

Value of Early Childhood Education

Commentary

Letters to the Editor

Why NotMore Rebates?To the Editor:

John Knight’s letter [“SeniorsUnfairly Tapped for School Bud-get”] in the June 2-8 issue of theGazette made a case for a schooltax “rebate” to senior propertyowners.

His stated argument is that sinceelderly residents don’t have chil-dren in the school system, theyshould get a financial break.

Since having no children in thesystem is the criterion, can we as-sume he would support cutting arebate check for singles withoutchildren? Who knows whetherthey will ever use the system inthese uncertain times? How aboutfor families that send their chil-dren to private schools, don’t theydeserve a little break, too? Andwhy, when you get right down toit, should businesses — that obvi-ously don’t put little ones intoclassrooms — not be entitled to asmidgen of property tax forgive-ness?

Why pay for something youdon’t use? Pay for play! Thisthoughtful argument has potentialapplication to a broad range ofother areas of public policy, too. IfI have health insurance, shouldn’tI get a rebate for that share of mytaxes that goes to pay for publichealth services? Shouldn’t get a

modest re-deposit to my accountto compensate me for the cost ofmaintaining the county parks Idon’t use.

I have never had a house burndown — not even once — and yetI’m expected to pay my full partof the taxes that fund FairfaxCounty Fire? How is that fair?

And just you wait until Mr.Knight starts in on figuring outwhich parts of the Commonwealthand Federal budgets don’t applyhim.

We’ll all be rolling in rebates!But, of course, the world doesn’t

work the way he suggests itshould. The same seniors whosereal estate values have climbedover the years because of the qual-ity of life — and the caliber of thepublic

institutions — in Fairfax County,have a continuing obligation topay to sustain that quality. TheFairfax County school system ex-isted for their children becauseprevious generations funded it.Having received the

benefits, trying to duck the re-sponsibility to keep the lights onfor future generations is down-right churlish.

Of course, getting that rebate ispossible for those that really wantto cash out. All it involves is sell-ing and moving. Away.

Kyle OlsonAlexandria

Conversation-StoppingTo the Editor:

If you think you are hearing more aircraft overhead, you are correct.The Mount Vernon Estate area is now directly under a major flightpath for jets arriving to Reagan National. The aircraft now fly over-head at conversation-stopping sound levels. This is a new develop-ment and makes outdoor relaxing and entertaining miserable. Thenumber of fights is high. On two recent sample days, May 22 and 23,146 and 143 fights, respectively, took the route over our neighbor-hood according to the Airport Authority’s flight tracking site (http://webtrak5.bksv.com/dca ). Many of the flights came over almost con-tinuously at 2 minute intervals. The flights also generate jet exhaustand particulate matter.

If you are also irritated by this, you can register a compliant with theAirport at http://www.flyreagan.com/dca/reagan-national-submit-noise-complaint.

If enough of us do, we might get some action.

Julianne OwensAlexandria

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Crime

tigate, the man resisted arrest. Once detained, fur-ther investigation revealed he was in possession ofPCP, marijuana, and other drug paraphernalia. A31-year-old Woodbridge man was arrested, takento the adult detention center, and charged withpossession with intent to distribute PCP, possessionwith intent to distribute marijuana, distributingwithin 1000 feet of a school, and driving on sus-pended license.

ROBBERY/BREAKING AND ENTERING/ASSAULT/ARREST: 7200 block of Fordson Road,June 1, 11:35 p.m. Officers responded to a reportof a man who had entered an apartment, assaultedthe victims inside, and took property, which hedestroyed. He then fled and officers were able tomake contact with him. A search incident to arrestyielded a handgun in the suspect’s vehicle. A 24-year-old Alexandria man was arrested, taken to theadult detention center, and charged with robbery,burglary, destruction of property, and three countsof assault. The victims did not require medical at-tention. It appears that the victims and the arresteewere known to each other prior to this event

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HomeLifeStyle

See Outdoor Oasis, Page 11

By Marilyn Campbell

The Gazette

Warm weather and sunshineoffer opportunities forspending time relaxing andentertaining outside. Local

landscaping gurus offer suggestions for cre-ating a low maintenance backyard that willallow for more time spent enjoying it andless time taking care of it.

Building an outdoor room or patio meansless foliage to maintain and more space forentertaining. “It’s low maintenance becauseif you have a patio with pavers you onlyneed to spend a half hour once or twice ayear maintaining it,” said David Watkins,general manager of Merrifield Garden Cen-ter in Falls Church.

“You need to sweep more sand in and takecare of any weeds that come up betweenthe stones. When the ground freezes andthaws, you’ll get movement in the ground,which might cause two or three of the pav-

ers to heave up. All you’ll need to do in thatcase is pull up, break up and smooth outthe base material and lay them back down.”

When creating a patio, using a stone thatwill stand up to the elements and ensurewear and tear is a key consideration. “Blue-

stone is durable and more high-end, but it’sgoing to last forever,” said Dianne Duvallof American Plant in Bethesda, Maryland.“Another option is manufactured pavingblocks that will mimic the look of cobble-stone or brick and create a uniform look.It’s important that it be permeable so thatwater will soak through rather than pool-ing up or running off.”

Furniture and accessories made of highquality, durable fabrics and other materialscan add to the low maintenance appeal ofpatios and outdoor rooms, says PhilipSmith, design consultant with Offenbachers,an outdoor furniture and accessories com-pany with showrooms in Springfield andFairfax. “Sky’s the limit when it comes tocolor … the season is full of vibrant popsand soothing undertones sure to please ev-ery style and preference,” he said. “It is prov-ing to be a very organic and lovely exten-sion of the season’s interior design trends.”

When selecting low-maintenance plants,says Watkins, look for woody ornamentalvarieties such as boxwoods, hydrangeas andazaleas, which are aesthetically appealingand require little care once established.“You’ll fertilize them in the fall and prunethem after they finish blooming, and formost of these plants that’s all the mainte-

Simple ideas forenjoying outdoorspace and reducingyard work.

Creating Low Maintenance Outdoor Oasis this Summer

Photo courtesy of Merrifield Garden Center

Drought-tolerant plants are aesthetically appealing and require littlecare once established.


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HomeLifeStyle

nance you’ll need to do,” he said.“Once a plant is established you’llprobably only need to water themtwo or three times throughoutsummer, during at time when weare withoutrain for acouple ofweeks.”

Coneflow-ers and othernative plantsrequire littlecare, whileadding pot-ted plants toa landscapeadds varietywhile pre-serving ayard’s low-maintenanceappeal. “Ifyou have pa-tios, you have to have pottedplants, it’s like putting curtains ona window,” said Watkins.

He recommends adding water-absorbing crystals called Moisture

Mizer, which retain and then re-lease water when the soil becomesdry. “It helps potted plants retainmoisture because as the soil driesup, it releases moisture and cancut your watering down tremen-

dously,” saidWatkins.

Adding hostasor other groundcover plants candecrease peskyweeds and cutdown on yardwork. “Try toplant with land-scaping that cov-ers the wholeplant bed,” saidWatkins. “If youlayer a groundcovering plant itadds texture,color and heightdifference and fills

in a plant bed. After 2-3 years thewhole ground is covered, and theamount of mulch that you need tospend on the yard each year be-comes less and less.”

Outdoor Oasis

“If you have patios,you have to havepotted plants, it’slike puttingcurtains on awindow.”

— David Watkins,general manager of

Merrifield Garden Centerin Falls Church


Address ..................................... BR FB HB ......... Postal City .......... Sold Price ........... Type .................. Lot AC .... PostalCode1808 HOLLINDALE DR .........................6 ... 6 ... 2 ........... ALEXANDRIA .......... $1,450,000 ............. Detached ................. 0.66 ................. 223066006 GROVE DR ................................. 5 ... 5 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA .......... $1,400,000 ............. Detached ................. 0.20 ................. 223072108 FORESTHILL RD ......................... 4 ... 4 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA .......... $1,070,000 ............. Detached ................. 0.17 ................. 223071308 NAMASSIN RD ............................4 ... 3 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $998,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.52 ................. 223082004 WHITEOAKS DR ......................... 7 ... 4 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $995,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.69 ................. 223068216 COLLINGWOOD CT .................... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $965,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.27 ................. 223083717 WOODLEY DR ............................ 5 ... 4 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $955,800 .............. Detached ................. 0.60 ................. 223091315 LAFAYETTE DR ............................5 ... 4 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $935,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.18 ................. 223082204 LAKESHIRE DR .......................... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $900,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.41 ................. 223088813 OAK LEAF DR ............................. 6 ... 6 ... 2 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $875,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.50 ................. 223094114 LAUREL RD ................................ 4 ... 3 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $830,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.65 ................. 223097106 REBECCA DR ............................. 4 ... 2 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $815,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.43 ................. 223077225 LUDWOOD CT ............................5 ... 2 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $810,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.38 ................. 223068722 EUGENE PL ................................ 4 ... 2 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $795,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.31 ................. 223088419 CONOVER PL ............................. 4 ... 4 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $785,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.24 ................. 223088206 CHOLLMAN CT .......................... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $770,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.24 ................. 223088503 STABLE DR ................................. 5 ... 3 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $770,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.24 ................. 223081114 WOODCLIFF DR ......................... 3 ... 4 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $749,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.50 ................. 223086028 FORT HUNT RD ......................... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $732,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.22 ................. 223073719 NALLS RD .................................. 4 ... 3 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $730,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.83 ................. 223091128 ALDEN RD ................................. 4 ... 4 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $705,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.50 ................. 223088629 BUCKBOARD DR .........................4 ... 2 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $695,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.26 ................. 223087804 EVENING LN ...............................4 ... 2 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $649,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.26 ................. 223068320 LILAC LN .................................... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $649,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.29 ................. 223087800 SOUTHDOWN RD ...................... 3 ... 1 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $640,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.52 ................. 223083109 WATERSIDE LN .......................... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $640,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.27 ................. 223098424 PORTER LN ................................ 5 ... 4 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $637,500 .............. Detached ................. 0.34 ................. 223084017 COOL BROOKE WAY .................. 3 ... 3 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $629,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.26 ................. 223061129 ANESBURY LN ............................ 4 ... 3 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $621,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.26 ................. 223086308 OLDE TOWNE CT ....................... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $620,000 .............. Townhouse .............. 0.07 ................. 223071213 FALSTER CT ............................... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $619,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.40 ................. 223087813 YORKTOWN DR ......................... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $610,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.30 ................. 223088331 BLOWING ROCK RD ................... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $609,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.30 ................. 223096512 CYGNET DR ............................... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $605,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.19 ................. 223078717 PARRY LN .................................. 4 ... 3 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $599,900 .............. Detached ................. 0.19 ................. 223087935 WELLINGTON RD ....................... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $590,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.20 ................. 223088408 BREWSTER DR ............................4 ... 3 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $581,500 .............. Detached ................. 0.29 ................. 223087816 FRANCES DR ............................. 4 ... 3 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $580,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.77 ................. 223062124 HUNTINGTON AVE .................... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $575,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.60 ................. 223033426 MEMORIAL ST ............................4 ... 3 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $574,500 .............. Detached ................. 0.44 ................. 223061701 PAUL SPRING PKWY ................... 4 ... 4 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $570,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.32 ................. 223082232 CANDLEWOOD DR ..................... 5 ... 2 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $569,900 .............. Detached ................. 0.26 ................. 223082507 STONE HEDGE DR ..................... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $569,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.27 ................. 223068316 ORANGE CT ............................... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $565,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.31 ................. 223092512 CULPEPER RD ............................ 4 ... 3 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $560,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.32 ................. 223083784 MARY EVELYN WAY .................... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $559,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.09 ................. 223099019 STRATFORD LN .......................... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $557,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.34 ................. 223087816 OAKLAWN DR ............................ 4 ... 3 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $550,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.24 ................. 223061792 DUFFIELD LN ............................. 3 ... 2 ... 2 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $550,000 .............. Townhouse .............. 0.05 ................. 223078411 BLAKISTON LN .......................... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $550,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.30 ................. 223088628 FORT HUNT RD ......................... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $550,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.39 ................. 223081014 CROTON DR ...............................3 ... 2 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $545,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.39 ................. 223087720 SCHELHORN RD .........................4 ... 2 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $538,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.59 ................. 223067213 BEECHWOOD RD ....................... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $537,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.39 ................. 223072608 POPKINS LN ............................... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $525,934 .............. Detached ................. 0.50 ................. 223068112 KARL RD .................................... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $525,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.29 ................. 223082403 CAVENDISH DR .......................... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $520,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.24 ................. 223081901 RAMPART DR ............................. 4 ... 2 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $518,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.28 ................. 223087040 BEDROCK RD ............................. 3 ... 2 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $516,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.17 ................. 223066706 STONEYBROOKE LN .................. 4 ... 2 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $515,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.25 ................. 223065940 EDGEHILL CT ............................. 3 ... 3 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $490,000 .............. Semi-Detached ......... 0.06 ................. 223032002 SHENANDOAH RD ..................... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $483,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.23 ................. 223087569 GREY GOOSE WAY ..................... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $482,000 .............. Townhouse .............. 0.04 ................. 223063203 COLLARD ST ...............................3 ... 2 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $465,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.25 ................. 223064421 FLINTSTONE RD .........................3 ... 2 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $464,500 .............. Detached ................. 0.20 ................. 223064512 LANTERN PL ...............................4 ... 3 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $462,500 .............. Detached ................. 0.20 ................. 223066719 SWARTHMORE DR ..................... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $449,900 .............. Detached ................. 0.17 ................. 223072615 FARMINGTON DR ...................... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $445,000 .............. Duplex ..................... 0.08 ................. 223038300 COOPER ST ................................ 3 ... 2 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $440,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.51 ................. 223093382 BEECHCLIFF DR ......................... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $439,950 .............. Townhouse .............. 0.04 ................. 223062705 BOSWELL AVE ............................3 ... 1 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $439,900 .............. Detached ................. 0.53 ................. 223067727 WHITE HERON TRL ................... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $439,900 .............. Townhouse .............. 0.03 ................. 223063440 TURTLE DOVE NOOK ................. 3 ... 2 ... 2 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $435,000 .............. Townhouse .............. 0.04 ................. 223063641 RANSOM PL ............................... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $430,000 .............. Townhouse .............. 0.03 ................. 223067625 AUDUBON MEADOW WAY ......... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $429,000 .............. Townhouse .............. 0.04 ................. 223065702 JACOBSEN PL ............................ 4 ... 2 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $428,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.26 ................. 223031241 SHENANDOAH RD ..................... 3 ... 1 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $425,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.41 ................. 223088589 WYNGATE MANOR CT ............... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $425,000 .............. Townhouse .............. 0.04 ................. 223092016 ROLLINS DR ...............................4 ... 2 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $422,500 .............. Detached ................. 0.18 ................. 223072618 GROVETON ST ............................3 ... 2 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $420,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.14 ................. 223065901 MOUNT EAGLE DR #518 ............ 3 ... 2 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $415,000 .............. Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ............................... 223033203 NAPPER RD................................ 4 ... 2 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $415,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.13 ................. 223061228 MORNINGSIDE LN ..................... 3 ... 1 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $405,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.48 ................. 223086421 KINGS HWY S ............................ 3 ... 2 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $399,900 .............. Detached ................. 0.41 ................. 223069421 CORAL LN .................................. 4 ... 3 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $394,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.57 ................. 223098421 RICHMOND AVE .........................2 ... 1 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $382,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.43 ................. 223097925 BAYBERRY DR ............................ 5 ... 2 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $380,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.25 ................. 223065728 EVERGREEN KNOLL CT .............. 3 ... 3 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $367,500 .............. Townhouse .............. 0.03 ................. 223032537 WINDBREAK DR .........................3 ... 2 ... 2 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $365,500 .............. Townhouse .............. 0.03 ................. 223067232 STOVER DR ............................... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $356,253 .............. Townhouse .............. 0.05 ................. 223063706 HAMPTON CT ............................ 3 ... 2 ... 2 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $355,000 .............. Townhouse .............. 0.04 ................. 223067921 GRIMSLEY ST ............................. 3 ... 3 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $355,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.21 ................. 223093311 ELMWOOD DR ............................3 ... 1 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $350,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.20 ................. 223035903 MOUNT EAGLE DR #816 ............ 2 ... 2 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $345,000 .............. Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors ............................. 223036373 CHIMNEY WOOD CT .................. 2 ... 2 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $335,000 .............. Townhouse .............. 0.03 ................. 223062039 ARLINGTON TER .........................2 ... 1 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $334,900 .............. Semi-Detached ......... 0.08 ................. 223037717 FRANCES DR ............................. 1 ... 1 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $330,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.50 ................. 223067235 STOVER DR ............................... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $330,000 .............. Townhouse .............. 0.03 ................. 223068133 KIDD ST ..................................... 3 ... 1 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $330,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.32 ................. 223093709 ROXBURY LN ............................. 2 ... 3 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $329,850 .............. Townhouse .............. 0.04 ................. 223098009 RUSSELL RD ...............................5 ... 3 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $325,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.27 ................. 223097130 WESTFIELD CT .......................... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $323,000 .............. Townhouse .............. 0.08 ................. 223063417 ELMWOOD DR ............................4 ... 1 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $320,000 .............. Detached ................. 0.21 ................. 223032220P DARTMOUTH DR ..................... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $308,000 .............. Duplex ..................... 0.08 ................. 223077907 FORT HUNT RD ......................... 3 ... 1 ... 0 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $306,150 .............. Other ....................... 0.54 ................. 223084405 GROOMBRIDGE WAY ................. 3 ... 2 ... 1 ........... ALEXANDRIA ............ $305,000 .............. Townhouse .............. 0.03 ................. 22309

In April 2016, 128 homes sold between $1,450,000-$105,000 in the Mount Vernon area.

This week’s list represents those homes sold in the $1,450,000-$305,000 range.For the complete list, visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

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Copyright 2016 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of May 13, 2016.

Home LifeStyle

By Marilyn Campbell

The Gazette

When Michelle and YuriSagatov built theirhome in the

Cherrydale section of Arlingtonlast year, their dream was to com-bine modern, urban architecturewith high-level building scienceand technology. Michelle Sagatovis a real estate agent withMcEnearney Associates’ Arlingtonoffice and YuriSagatov is theowner of Sagatov Design+Build.

“… Like a Tesla: modern, elec-tric and fun,” said MichelleSagatov. “We are completely pow-ered by electricity and have a10kW Photovoltaic Solar PanelArray installed on the roof of thehouse.”

Built using green design prin-ciples, the home is a solar house,which harnesses the sun’s energyto generate its heat, light andpower. It’s also a smart home, soappliances, lighting, heating, airconditioning, televisions, comput-ers, entertainment audio andvideo systems, security, and cam-era systems can be controlled fromanywhere in the house, and in fact,anywhere in the world.

In addition to its high-tech fea-tures, the house is designed to ac-commodate guests.

“This house has a lot of greatspaces for entertaining,” saidMichelle.

The 4,050 square ft. home hasfive bedrooms, four full bathroomsand two half bathrooms, an out-

door shower, a two-story screened-porch, and a roof deck terrace. Themain level was designed with afree-flowing space between thekitchen, dining and family roomsand a two-story screened-in porch.

“The porch on its own is a veryunique space with a vaulted twostory ceiling height, sky lights atthe top to let the sun drench downinto the space and floor to ceilingscreened framing,” said MichelleSagatov. “The deck is engineeredto hold a hot tub and is also out-fitted with an outdoor shower,built-in speakers and mahoganyflooring. The party room inside isset up to accompany the roof deckspace.”

The Sagatovs built the partyroom to house a full wet bar, toinclude an ice machine, beveragefridge, sink, and dishwasher. “Wehave a projector set up to watchmovies on one side and a air-hockey table set up on the oppo-site side of the room,” said YuriSagatov.

Despite having recently movedin, the Sagatovs, are moving onand have put their home on themarket.

“We are selling because that iswhat a family does who has a Re-altor for a wife and a local design-builder for a husband,” saidMichelle Sagatov. “We tend tomove a lot. We are currently de-veloping another property in Ar-lington.”

The home, located at 3820 N.18th Street in Arlington is listedat $1,879,000.

The rooftop deck is designed for entertaining and in-cludes an outdoor shower, built-in speakers and ma-hogany flooring.

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By Amy Rutherford

Owner of Red Barn Mercantile

Summer living is easy exceptwhen it’s not. Trying to beatthe heat of a Virginia sum-

mer sometimes feels like an effortin futility. This year it doesn’t haveto be. The latest trends are guar-anteed to make your summer as

cool — literally andfiguratively — aspossible.

Beat the heat byturning off theoven. Give yourrange a rest and

rely on the summer salad trend tokeep you cool. Pick up JeanneKelley’s “Salad for Dinner” at LaCuisine and try the baby greenswith Quince Vinaigrette, artisanalchesses and charcuterie. It makesthe perfect summer supper for oneor many. Serve your cheeses andcharcuterie on a chilled HimalayanSalt Block from Olio Tasting Roomto keep everything cool. Their ol-ive oils will make the vinaigrettebelow extra tasty.

Ann Tuennerman of Tales of theCocktail festival, says frozendrinks are making a big comebackthis summer. The daiquiri is re-turning along with fresh new cooltakes on classic cocktails. Can yousay frozen Moscow Mule? RedBarn Mercantile stocks a wide se-lection of cocktail staples. Try therecipes in Maria del Mar Sacasa’sbook, “Summer Cocktails” or pickup Arrowhead Farms’ SpitfireMargarita Mix for somethingquick. Mexican spirits are still a

strong trend in cocktails. Pick upBittermilk’s Oaxacan Old Fash-ioned mixer from Curated andserve your favorite new cocktail ona tray from Acme Midcentury toamp up your cool factor.

Seersucker is a summer essen-tial. To keep your cool this yearpair Sara Campbell’s classic stripedseersucker swing dress with thelatest trend in foot wear, whiteleather sneakers. Crisp, polishedand a little bit retro, the whitesneaker is this year’s go to sum-mer shoe. Try the Blair by Vincefrom The Shoe Hive.

If you’re going to be strolling OldTown, shopping its boutiques, orattending the Monaco’s YappyHour, then be sure to keep yourpup cool with the Ultimate Cool-ing Coat from the Dog Park. Dogfriendly establishments are a trendthat is on its way to becoming astandard. As dogs become morethan just pets, more businesses areopening their doors to them. OldTown has never been more petfriendly than it is today.

Frozen cocktails, oven free din-ners, and Fido by your side soundslike the ideal way to keep cool andbe cool this summer. Wouldn’t youagree?

Quince Vinaigrette1/4 cup white wine vinegar3 Tablespoons quince paste1 garlic clove, peeled1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (available

at Olio Tasting Room)Combine the vinegar, quince paste,

garlic clove, and salt in a blender. Blenduntil the quince paste is smooth. Add theolive oil and pulse briefly until blended.Season the dressing to taste with freshlyground black pepper. (Dressing can bemade one week ahead. Cover and refrig-erate. Bring the dressing to roomtemperature and whisk to blend beforeusing.)

Trends and tipsto keep cool.

Summer LivingIn Old Town

Email announcements to [email protected]. Photos arewelcome.

U.S. Army Pvt. Juan E. Cintron hasgraduated from basic infantry trainingat Fort Jackson, S.C. Cintron is the sonof Rebecca V. Camancho of Alexandria.He is a 2015 graduate of T.C. WilliamsHigh School.

U.S. Army Pvt. Eduardo R. Riverahas graduated from basic infantry train-ing at Fort Jackson, S.C.

Rivera is the son of Eduardo Rivera ofAlexandria. He is also the brother ofSergio Rivera and nephew of BerthaCubas, both of Fairfax. The privategraduated in 2007 from Bishop IretonHigh School, Alexandria.

U.S. Army Reserve Pvt. Angela M.Barfield has graduated from basic in-fantry training at Fort Jackson, S.C.Barfield is the daughter of Cheryl A.Barfield and Angela E. Barfield of Alex-andria. She is a 2015 graduate of T.C.Williams High School.

Cadet Airman First Class KhalilaKarefa-Kargbo of Alexandria, a fresh-man at Randolph-Macon Academy,received The Retired EnlistedAssociation’s Award on March 24. Theaward recognizes a cadet who excels inthe AFJROTC program and displays theoutstanding qualities of military leader-ship, discipline, character and citizenship.Khalila is the daughter of Karefa Kargboof Freetown, Sierra Leone and EmericaKarefa-Kargbo of Alexandria.

Military Notes

The Del Ray Business Association hosted the8th Annual Taste of Del Ray on June 5, showcasing a diverse collection of of Del Ray’s

top restaurants. Proceeds from the food festival fundneighborhood events throughout the year.

Del Ray Cafe’s Chocolate Beignets won the Judges’Choice Award, while Stomping Ground’s Biscuit Sau-sage Balls with Sriracha Cream Cheese and SorghumButter won the People’s Choice Award.

The complete list of winners includes:

PEOPLE’S CHOICE1st Place: Stomping Ground — Biscuit Sausage

Balls with Sriracha Cream Cheese and Sorghum Butter2nd Place: Pork Barrel BBQ — Korean Hillbilly

Sliders3rd Place: The Happy Tart — Trio of Ice Cream

SandwichesJUDGES’ CHOICE1st Place: Del Ray Cafe — Chocolate Beignets2nd Place: Pork Barrel BBQ — Korean Hillbilly

Sliders3rd Place: Swings Coffee — Nitrogen-fused Lattes

Stomping Ground, Del Ray Cafe win Taste of Del Ray.Tasteful Awards at Food Festival

Photo by Wayne Hulehan

The team at Stomping Ground, led by Chef Nicole Jones, plates their award-winningdish.

Memorial Day Jazz FestivalThe Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activites held aMemorial Day Jazz Festival at the Lee Center in Alexandria. Local bands such as theNitehawks and the U.S. Navy Band Commodores performed a variety of music andfood trucks catered to audiences outside the venue. Visit AlexandriaVA.gov/Recre-ation for a calendar of upcoming events.

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The Gazette

The Port City Playhouse is pre-senting “Stupid F#@*ing Bird”by Aaron Posner June 10-25 inAlexandria. Anton Chekhov’s

“The Seagull” gets an irreverent update inthis comedy about the battles between thesexes and the generations, and the disap-pointments to be found in love, art and ag-ing. Original songs are composed by JamesSugg with lyrics by the award-winning play-wright enhance the meanings and themood.

Director Jeffrey Davis had seen anotherproduction of “Stupid Bird” and fell in lovewith the show. “The acting was so real andthe emotions were so raw. When presentedwith the opportunity to direct this show, Iwas more than excited to jump in,” he said.“The opportunity to explore the variousemotions and create a piece of art that genu-inely reflects life with such a high level ofrealism reflected in the acting thrills me,excites me and challenges me. I love a goodchallenge.”

As far as challenges, he said he tried toencourage the actors not to act. “The castis very talented and I love them all, but of-ten actors in an effort to find the realism ina scene and a character will incorporatedramatic pauses to let the character emoteor reflect. In real life people don’t often takepause; they are quick to blurt out theiremotions. Keeping the realism and the raw-ness of the scenes has been a great chal-lenge,” he said.

He added: “This is one of those shows thatwill really suck you in as an audience mem-ber … As the show progresses, you beginto really care for each of the characters andtheir unique places in life. The emotions areso real and so raw you will leave the the-atre identifying with the uncertainties of lifeand love.”

Producer Alan Wray decided to stage theplay because he was intrigued with how ittook ideas from “The Seagull” and tried towork with the questions individuals haveabout the characters from Chekov. “I wantedto enjoy where the take-off could go hav-ing done sound for the Christopher Hamp-ton translation of ‘The Seagull,’” he said.

What he was trying to accomplish was toallow the audience to have something thatmade fun of the theatre even as Chekov wastrying to make new ideas.

Bill Fleming plays the role of Sorn, a doc-tor who is also related to two of the othercharacters in the play. “I am the oldest char-acter in the play and end up dying at theage of 60 by the end of Act 3. I often waxphilosophical about my earlier life, and

wonder where all the years have gone, andwhy I feel so disconnected from everyonenow that I have reached the end,” he said.

He said his challenge has been figuringout how the character is different from himas a person. “I feel so close to this characterin so many ways that it is easy to just fallinto a sort of naturalness with him,” he said.“Appearing natural on stage is good, butthere has to be more going on below thesurface. Figuring out what Sorn is passion-ate about and how he is different from mehas definitely been my biggest challenge.”

He added: “It does have a lot of funnybits, and is very clever as well, so I hopepeople pick up on that and don’t get boggeddown too much in the darker aspects of theshow.”

Jason Krage plays the role of Conrad(Con), who is just like a box of chocolates— you never know which one you are go-ing to get. “Throughout the play he some-how seems to emote almost every emotionknown to man,” he said. “Much of the timehe knows what he wants, but either has ahard time explaining it or is just too sternin trying to get his way. He is very misun-derstood and just wants to make the rest ofthe characters appreciate him for who hetruly is.”

He said the challenge was finding all ofthe different emotional levels of the char-acter and how to differentiate them as thescenes roll along. “Con is incredibly com-plicated; finding all of the subtleties wasprobably the largest struggle throughout therehearsal,” he said. “The way the script is

written, with certain pauses and or over-lapping lines helped a bit, however, tryingto find all of the other necessary spots re-ally help to evolve all of the monologuesand scenes.”

He added: “It is incredibly heavy mate-rial and may hit home with some viewersmore so than others. It has been such a joyto work on, I simply hope (the audience)can appreciate the product.”

Daniel Boos plays the role of Dev, who isConrad’s close friend who provides supportand perspective when Conrad needs it.“While he may be the oddest character inthe bunch, he is also one of the more stableand observant members, trying to keepsome hope and optimism when all goesawry,” he said. “He lives a poor humble lifeas a teacher while longing to be with some-one who doesn’t feel the same way but triesto make the best of it every day.”

He said, “As excited as I am to do thisshow, it does indeed demand from the castto preserve naturalness amidst these emo-tionally charged situations. Luckily I see alot of myself in my character but at the sametime it’s difficult to then go through self-examination and control that behavior tovarious levels.”

He added: “Though each of the charac-ters are flawed in their own little ways, eachprovides a perspective and message that aredefended and justified to a certain degree,showing in the end, as Trigorin’s charactershows, how beautiful and complicated lifeis for better or worse.”

Jeff Smith plays the role of Doyle Trigorin,

Irreverent Update ofChekhov’s ‘The Seagull’Port City Playhouse presents “Stupid F#@*ing Bird.”

Daniel Boos, Jason Krage, and Bill Fleming star in “StupidF#@*ing Bird,” presented by Port City Playhouse June 10-25.

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a successful and famous writer. “He is a bitof an outsider, observer to life, and enjoysthis position as his observations become thesource of his writing. As much as he is anactive artist/author, he is skeptical aboutart and the human need to create,” he said.

He added: “Trigorin is immediately in-fatuated by the young, beautiful Nina andtries to seduce her, and as such becomes anactive participant in this episode of life. Allthis despite the fact that his lover, Emma, ison hand for his overtures to Nina. Trigorinis disliked by the other males in the play.”

He said the biggest challenge has beenthe balancing act of Trigorin. “He is an out-sider that enjoys looking inside. Trigorin isan active, successful artist/author and isdubious about the value of the need to cre-ate and any fame that may be acquired be-cause of his ability to create,” he said. “Heis cognizant of people’s frailties, but he rel-ishes these frailties that become a sourcefor his writing. Trigorin’s infatuation andromantic involvement with Nina puts hisown frailties on display. Capturing Trigorin’sgenius and his frailties has been my biggestchallenges.”

The Port City Playhouse is presenting “Stu-pid F#@*ing Bird” by Aaron Posner June 10-25. Tickets are $18-20. Show times are Fri-days at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8p.m., and Thursday, June 23 at 8 p.m. ThePort City Playhouse is located at the cornerof Quaker and Crestwood Lanes; the addressfor the Lab at Convergence is 1819 N. QuakerLane. Visit www.portcityplayhouse.org.

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Email announcements to [email protected]. Include date,time, location, description and contact forevent: phone, email and/or website. Pho-tos and artwork welcome. Deadline isThursday at noon, at least two weeks be-fore event.

ONGOINGExhibit: “A Retrospective Exhibit

of Florals and Still Life.” Galleryhours at Goodwin House AlexandriaArt Center, 4800 Fillmore Ave. ArtistConcetta C. Scott presents her work.Call 703-578-1000 for more.

UNITY Interactive Public ArtProject. Through June 12, at 2200Block of Mount Vernon Ave. NancyBelmont, creator of the CourageWall, launches a new interactivepublic art project. UNITY is circulararrangement of 32 poles in a largefield. Each pole is labeled with anidentifier. For example, “I’m aparent,” “I speak English as a SecondLanguage,” “I identify as LGBTQ.”With yarn, participants tie to eachpole with which they identify. Acanopy of interconnectedness formsas more people participate. In theend, we see that we are all connectedby something. Free. Visitwww.projectunity.net for more.

Potomac Fiber Arts: “Horizons.”Through June 12, gallery hours atThe Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105N. Union St. Artists’ interpretations ofseparations between sky and earth,landscapes, seascapes, sunsets,sunrises. Jewelry, sculpture, clothing,and wall pieces are some of the itemsthat will be exhibited and for sale.Free. Visitwww.potomacfiberartsgallery.com.

Judith Seligson: “A Gap Frame ofMind.” Through June 12, galleryHours at The Athenaeum Gallery,

201 Prince St. The abstract works inthis show reflect Seligson’s interest inthe importance of what lies betweenobjects, events, words, shapes andthoughts. Free. Visit www.nvfaa.orgfor more.

“Nature’s Palette: Paintings of thePotomac ValleyWatercolorists.” Through June16, gallery hours at Green SpringGarden’s Horticultural Center andHistoric House, 4603 Green SpringRoad. The exhibition brings togetherwatermedia floral and landscapepainters from the area. Free. Visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/greenspring.

Multiple Exposures Gallery: NewPhotography by Soomin Ham.Through June 19, gallery hours atThe Torpedo Factory, 105 N. UnionSt. Photographer Soomin Hamexhibits new work. Free. Visitwww.multipleexposuresgallery.com.

Multiple Exposures Gallery: NewPhotos by E. E. McCollum.Through June 19, gallery hours atThe Torpedo Factory, 105 N. UnionSt. McCollum’s work exploresfamiliarity, simplicity, and thecommitment to place in a series ofphotographs made over the course ofa year at a small, suburban pond.Working in black and white,McCollum brings a sense of intimacyto a small landscape. Free. Visitwww.multipleexposuresgallery.com.

Art Exhibit: “Respect: UnsungHeroes in Uniform.” ThroughJune 26, gallery hours at Del RayArtisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave.Artists express their point of view,depict something amusing, or honora loved one. There will be a smallmemorial section where visitors canreflect, contemplate and remember.Free. Visit www.thedelrayartisans.orgor call 703-838-4827.

June Artist Showcase. Through June30, gallery hours at BroadwayGallery Fine Art & Framing, 5641-BGeneral Washington Drive. TheAlexandria Gallery is featuring thepaintings of award-winning, plein airartist, Christine Lashley. Free. Visitwww.broadwaygallery.net.

Art in Progress: “Highest Honor.”Through June 30, gallery hours atThe Art League, 105 N. Union St. Incollaboration with military veteransfrom The Art League’s IMPartprogram, artist and League instructorAndy Yoder will construct a site-specific, suspended, 25-foottriangular banner for the TorpedoFactory Art Center’s atrium. Yoderwill be working daily in studio 8 inthe Torpedo Factory Art Center tocreate the banner through the monthof June. Free. Visitwww.theartleague.org for more.

JUNE 8-JULY 3Alex Tolstoy: “Watermarks.”

Gallery hours at The Art League, 105N. Union St. Artist Alex Tolstoy’s pastlife as an ocean acousticsmathematician subconsciouslyinformed and inspired her presentlife as a watercolor artist, as she nowpaints the moods and forms of theoceans, seas, lakes, ponds, andstorms. Free. Visitwww.theartleague.org for more.

THURSDAY/JUNE 9Target Gallery: “Please Touch”

Opening Reception. 6-8 p.m. atTarget Gallery, 105 N. Union St.Sixteen national and internationalartists, including four people fromVirginia, were juried into this groupshow. This all-media exhibitionfeatures 20 works with which

audiences are invited to engage.Free. Visit www.torpedofactory.orgfor more.

Opening Reception:“Watermarks.” Gallery hours atThe Art League, 105 N. Union St.Artist Alex Tolstoy’s past life as anocean acoustics mathematiciansubconsciously informed and inspiredher present life as a watercolor artist,as she now paints the moods andforms of the oceans, seas, lakes,ponds, and storms. Free. Visitwww.theartleague.org for more.

FRIDAY/JUNE 10Family Fun Night. 6-9 p.m. at

Chinquapin Park Recreation Center &Aquatics Facility, 3210 King St. Poolgames include beach ball relays,water basketball, diving for prizes onthe “Aqua Challenge” floatingobstacle course. Participate inswimming skill assessments foryouth, learn pool safety tips andmore. Tickets are $4. Visitwww.shop.alexandriava.gov.

The Dan Band. 7:30 p.m. at TheBirchmere Music Hall, 3701 MountVernon Ave. Famous for a foul-mouthrendition of “Total Eclipse of theHeart” featured in “Old School.”Tickets are $29.50. Visitwww.birchmere.com for more.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY/JUNE 10-11Summer Escape at Mount Vernon.

6-9 p.m. at Mount Vernon, 3200Mount Vernon Highway, MountVernon. George Washington’s MountVernon invites visitors to sip craftbeer and taste local and historicculinary treats while watching thesun set at the first president’s home.Bud’s Collective performs. Tickets are$22. Visit www.mountvernon.org.

“Stupid F#@*ing Bird.” 8-10 p.m. atPort City Playhouse, 1819 N. QuakerLane. Anton Chekhov’s “The Seagull”gets an irreverent update in thiscomedy about the battles betweenthe sexes and the generations, andthe disappointments to be found inlove, art and aging. Tickets are $18-20. Visitwww.portcityplayhouse.com.

SATURDAY/JUNE 11Kids Bike Parade. 9-11 a.m. at

Potomac Yard, 3671 Jefferson DavisHighway. Bring out your bikes,trikes, scooters and wagons to the 1stAnnual Kids Bike Parade. $9. Call703-746-5411 for more.

Old Town Arts & Crafts Festival. 9a.m.-6 p.m. at Waterfront Park, 1APrince St. More than 70 vendorsgather to sell fine arts, crafts, food,and beer. Dogs are welcome. Free.Visit www.volunteeralexandria.org.

Canine Cruise. 11 a.m. at AlexandriaCity Marina, 1 Cameron St. Withfour-legged friends in tow, board aPotomac Riverboat Co. cruise andtour the Alexandria Seaport on thispopular 60-minute waterfrontexcursion. Dogs must be on 6-footflat leash at all times. Tickets are $16for adults, $10 for children, free fordogs. Visitwww.PotomacRiverboatCo.com.

Hospital Adventures of the CivilWar: Hands on History Tent.12-3 p.m. at Carlyle House, 121 N.Fairfax St. Children and their familiesare invited to explore the history thatinspired PBS’ “Mercy Street” throughvarious crafts and hands-on activities.Admission is free, $5 suggesteddonation. Visitwww.carlylehouse.org.

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The origins of one of Port CityBrewing’s most popular beerscame from a rather unfortunate

situation. It was the summer of 2012, andan unanticipated storm — a derecho, in fact— blew through the city one late June night,ripping apart power lines and leaving muchof the region in darkness for days.

Port City’s brewery was one of the build-ings left in the dark by the derecho, andthe beers-in-progress rested in the balance.Several days later, the electricity was re-stored to the Wheeler Avenue location, and

what had transpired in the in-terim became the beer of leg-end.

“Power is really important for the brew-ery,” Port City’s Chris Van Orden laughed.“And we had brewed pilsner, which was sit-ting in a tank, and pilsner is a lager thatneeds to be fermented cold.”

Port City’s brewers had a problem on theirhands. As the temperature began to rise inthe summer heat, the brewmasters watchedtheir pilsner warm up much too much. Onlya year and a half into service, the brewerywould certainly feel the financial pain oflosing a tank of suds. So they took anotherlook at their options.

“The temperature starts to rise — ofcourse, we’re not worried about that, perse; we’re worried about making sure thebrewery’s intact, (and) thankfully it was —

and when we came in to check on the beerwe found that the beer had risen to ale fer-mentation temperatures, which is fine formost of the other beers, but that’s verywarm for a lager,” Van Orden said. “Butthere’s a style of beer known as Californiacommon … that was a classic Americanstyle — it’s one of the few styles that wastruly invented in the U.S. — and it was alager-yeast beer fermented at warmer tem-peratures.”

Higher temperatures: Check. A pilsnerready for a makeover: Check. Now camethe moment of truth.

The brewmasters “tasted the beer andwere actually very happy with it,” VanOrden said. “It just was serendipity.”

Port City’s DerechoStorms Back Into TownBrewery will hostrelease party Fridayand Saturday.

Derecho Release PartyWhere: Port City Brewing, 3950 Wheeler

Ave.When: 2-10 p.m. June 10; noon-10 p.m.

June 11.What to expect: Derecho’s release is

one of the biggest events of Port City’s year.“Derecho is probably busier (than any other)— although … all bets are off this year be-cause we have the additional space outside,”Port City’s Chris Van Orden said.

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What resulted from the 2012storm became one of Port City’s bestbeers: The Derecho Common, abeer now brewed each summerwith a release date very close to theoriginal derecho event.

“Every year we celebrate it be-cause it’s just one of those, youknow — the beer gods were smil-ing down on us,” Van Orden said.

On draft in 2012 and bottled be-ginning in 2013, the Derecho com-

mon has joined the pantheon of Port City’sseasonal repertoire. And its popularity tookhold nearly immediately.

“(Derecho) vies with Tidings, our winterseasonal, for the most popular seasonal,”Van Orden said. “It’s nice to have a beerthat people remember the origin for. Andit’s just a beer that’s well-suited to summer— really refreshing and very dry and bright.And now that it’s been in bottles it’s beenreally a runaway hit for us. So having thatbeer come up in summer is a good excuseto celebrate.”

Derecho’s release party — this year span-ning two days, June 10 and 11— has takenon a life of its own, extending well past thestorm’s lifespan, and has become a kickoff

to the summertime months. And this year,the brewery has some new party plans inplace.

“This year, for the first time when it comesto the actual celebration, we are doing aparty outside,” Van Orden said. “We did thevery first one of those this past January forthe Colossal V release. … We are doing thatagain for Derecho, which is going to be alot of fun, and it’s nice that it won’t be freez-ing-freezing cold. And if it rains, then it’sonly that much more appropriate.”

Hope Nelson operates the Kitchen Recessionistablog, located at www.kitchenrecessionista.com. Emailher any time at [email protected].

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Workshop and Garden Party. 1-4 p.m. at Department of Communityand Human Services building, 2525Mount Vernon Ave. Learn aboutdifferent architectural styles in theneighborhood followed by a gardenparty. Free. Visit alexandriava.gov.

Chefs in the Round. 6-8:30 p.m. atCarl Sandburg Middle School FoodLab, 8428 Fort Hunt Road. Join ChefAndrew McFadden former ExecutiveChef at the Department of State andChef Paul Magnant former GuestChef at the White House in the CSMSFood Lab for a gourmet five-coursemeal. Tickets are $50. Call 703-799-6100 for more.

Summer Concert. 7-9 p.m. at CarlyleHouse, 121 N. Fairfax St. HowardUniversity’s DuPont Brass performs.Free, $5 suggested donation. Visitwww.carlylehouse.org.

Southside Johnny & The AsburyJukes. 7:30 p.m. at The BirchmereMusic Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave.Joined on stage by the Gary DouglasBand. Tickets are $39.50. Visitwww.birchmere.com for more.

SUNDAY/JUNE 12“Malice in the Palace.” 11 a.m. at

Trinity United Methodist Church,2911 Cameron Mills Road. TrinityTrebles and Teens present “Malice inthe Palace: The Story of Esther.”Free. Visitwww.trinityalexandria.org.

Magnolia Tea. 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.at Carlyle House, 121 N. Fairfax St.This event is inspired by the real lifehistory of the Mansion House Hoteland the PBS television series, “MercyStreet,” which premiered last winter.Tickets are $40 per person. Visitwww.carlylehouse.org.

A Tribute to Phyllis Hyman. 3 p.m.doors open, show at 4:30 p.m. at TheCarlyle Club, 2050 Ballenger Ave.The Alexandria African AmericanHall of Fame is having a tribute toPhyllis Hyman show to benefit theAlexandria African American Hall ofFame project. Tickets are $35. Call571-217-9951 for more.

TUESDAY/JUNE 14Early Music Concert. 7-8:30 p.m. at

St. Mary’s Lyceum, 313 Duke St.

“Concerto Degli Imperfetti” presentsItalian Renaissance music frommasters of the 16th Century. Voice,lute, recorder, bass viola da gamba.Free. Call 202-378-8223 for more.

Seed Saving. 7-8:30 p.m. at BarrettBranch Library, 717 Queen St. Some10,000 years ago, seed savingfacilitated humans’ transition fromhunter-gatherers to farmers. Only inthe mid-1900s did this practicedecline. Now renewed interest inheirloom, unique and locally adaptedvegetable and flower varieties issparking a resurgence in seed saving.Free. Call 703-228-6414.

JUNE 14-JULY 24Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery:

“Circuses.” Gallery hours atTorpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N.Union St. Potomac Fiber Arts Galleryannounces the juried show“Circuses.” Artists’ derive inspirationfrom clowns, animals, trapezes,jugglers, ringmasters, sideshows,crowds and other big housetrappings. Free. Visitwww.potomacfiberartsgallery.com.

WEDNESDAY/JUNE 15Mommy Meet-Up. 3-4 p.m. at

Gymboree Play & Music, 318 S.Pickett St. Moms of babies up to 15months are invited relax, play with atthe special baby open gym and meetother moms. Free. Call 703-212-9244to reserve a space.

Yappy Hour. 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Foster’sGrille, 2004 Eisenhower Ave. All arewelcome to bring their dogs for freetreats. Adoptable dogs will also bepresent. Free. Visitwww.eisenhowerpartnership.org.

FRIDAY/JUNE 17Daddy Meet-Up. 5:30-7:30 p.m. at

Gymboree Play & Music, 318 S.Pickett St. Moms can bring childrento “open gym,” while Dads get achance to relax and paint. Childrenmust be under 5. Free. Call 703-212-9244 to reserve a space.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY/JUNE 17-18“Stupid F#@*ing Bird.” 8-10 p.m. at

Port City Playhouse, 1819 N. QuakerLane. Anton Chekhov’s “The Seagull”

gets an irreverent update in thiscomedy about the battles betweenthe sexes and the generations, andthe disappointments to be found inlove, art and aging. Tickets are $18-20. Visitwww.portcityplayhouse.com.

SATURDAY/JUNE 18Growing Edible Plants in

Containers. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. atBurke Branch Library, 4701 SeminaryRoad. The program will cover how toselect the right pots and plants,prepare for planting, and how tomaintain plants growing incontainers. Free. Register atmgnv.org.

Lecture: “The Secret History ofJuneteenth.” 11 a.m at theAlexandria Black History Museum,902 Wythe St. Historian C.R. Gibbsdiscusses the history of thecelebration of the freeing of theslaves in Texas. Free. Visitwww.blackhistory.org for more.

Tigerlily Foundation Pajama GlamParty. 4-8 p.m. at Hotel Monaco,480 King St. Women and girls areinvited to wear (pink, purple, or red)

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SUNDAY/JUNE 19Arlandria Chirilagua Festival. 12-7

p.m. at Four Mile Run Park, 3700Commonwealth Ave. This annualfestival celebrates and highlights theArlandria community’s Latinocommunity featuring musicalentertainment, food, crafts andcultural vendors. Free. Visitwww.VisitAlexandriaVA.com.

Father’s Day Open House. 1-4 p.m.at Friendship Firehouse Museum, 107S. Alfred St. The FriendshipFirehouse Museum is free for fathersand their families on Father’s Day.The firehouse photographer will beon duty, so dads can take home acomplimentary photograph. Call 703-746-4994 for more.

Father’s Day at Stabler-Leadbeater. 1-5 p.m. at Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum,105-107 S. Fairfax St. Admission isfree for fathers, $5 for all otheradults and $3 for children 5-12. Call703-746-3852 for more.

Father’s Day at Gadsby’s Tavern.1-5 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum,134 N. Royal St. Get a tour by JuniorDocents. Free for fathers, $5 for allother adults and $3 for children 5-12.Visit www.gadsbystavern.org.

Alexandria’s Historic BreweriesGuided Tour and Tasting. 2 p.m.at Old Town Alexandria. JoinAlexandria’s Historic Breweriesauthor Garrett Peck and PortnerBrewhouse co-founder Cat Portner ona guided walking tour around Old

Town Alexandria exploring thefoundations of local brewing. Thetour includes highlights from theprint brochure, a Portner Brewhousebeer sampling and culminates at oneof Alexandria’s current Hops Stops.Tickets are $20. Visitwww.portnerbrewhouse.com.

MONDAY/JUNE 20Art of Ballroom Dance. 7 p.m. at

The Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Aclass to learn to dance or improveyour dancing skills: foxtrot, waltz,tango, swing, salsa, merengue,rumba, cha-cha, and samba. Ticketsare $15. Visit www.nvfaa.org.

TUESDAY/JUNE 21U.S. Passenger Arrival Records,

1820s-1930s. 1-3 p.m. at HollinHall Senior Center, 1500Shenandoah Road. Genealogist JohnColletta, Ph.D., talks about arrivalrecords and alternatives forovercoming issues like variantspellings of names, conflicting arrivaldates, confusion of ship names,various ports of departure andarrival, and missing passengermanifests. Free. Visitwww.mvgenealogy.org.

Colvin & Earles. 7:30 p.m. at TheBirchmere Music Hall, 3701 MountVernon Ave. Tickets are $79.50. Visitwww.birchmere.com for more.

THURSDAY/JUNE 23Photography Workshop With

George Tolbert. 6-8 p.m. at TheAlexandria Black History Museum,902 Wythe St. The former U.S.Senate photographer provides tipsand techniques. Participants areencouraged to bring their own

images on a thumb drive or CD togarner tips on improvement duringthe session. Free. Call 703-746-4356.

Angie Stone. 7:30 p.m. at TheBirchmere Music Hall, 3701 MountVernon Ave. R&B songstressperforms. Tickets are $59.50. Visitwww.birchmere.com for more.

FRIDAY/JUNE 24Film Screening: “Goonies.” Movie

starts at dusk, activities start at 6p.m. at Four Mile ConservatoryCenter, 4109 Mount Vernon Ave.Free. Visitwww.fourmilemovieseries.com.

10,000 Maniacs. 7:30 p.m. at TheBirchmere Music Hall, 3701 MountVernon Ave. The band celebrates therelease of a live-recording album.Tickets are $39.50. Visitwww.birchmere.com for more.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY/JUNE 24-25“Stupid F#@*ing Bird.” 8-10 p.m. at

Port City Playhouse, 1819 N. QuakerLane. Anton Chekhov’s “The Seagull”gets an irreverent update in thiscomedy about the battles betweenthe sexes and the generations, andthe disappointments to be found inlove, art and aging. Tickets are $18-20. Visitwww.portcityplayhouse.com.

SATURDAY/JUNE 25Lecture on Alexandria’s 18th-

Century Ship. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. atTorpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St. Byexamining the wood and ironfastenings from Alexandria’s recentlyexcavated ship at 220 South UnionSt., the speaker illustrates how deepdraft cargo vessels were constructed,repaired, and beached and broken

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during the 18th century in the Mid-Atlantic. Free, but reservationsrequired. Call 703-746-4399.

Vine on the Waterfront Festival.12-6 p.m. at Oronoco Park, 100Madison St. Formerly known as theAlexandria Food & Wine Festival,the festival will expand to includeboth restaurants within Alexandriaand other eateries throughout theregion. The event is free to attend,but tickets are $15 per area (food orwine), $20 after June 18. Visitwww.vineonthewaterfront.com.

Well Ray 2016. 1-6 p.m. at 2214Mount Vernon Ave. The thirdannual Well Ray festival is acommunity wide effort to highlightresources for living healthily andhappily. Browse health and lifestyleinspired tents and more. Free. Visitwww.MindTheMat.com/Well-Ray/.

Dogue Run Distillery Dinner. 6-10p.m. at George Washington’sGristmill and Distillery, 5513 MountVernon Memorial Highway, MountVernon. Dine on locally-sourcedfood and expertly paired wines byEarly Mountain Vineyards, whilebeing served in various roomsthroughout the historic Mansion.Tickets are $225. Visitwww.mountvernon.org.

SUNDAY/JUNE 26Living With a Happy, Healthy

Cat. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at PetSage,2391 S. Dove St. Learning moreabout cat health, diet, preferableenvironment and more via lectures,panel discussions, and more. Ticketsare $50 until June 16, $65 after and$75 at the door. Visitwww.ittybittyurl.com/Ya9 for more.

Three Dog Night. 7:30 p.m. at TheBirchmere Music Hall, 3701 MountVernon Ave. Live music. Tickets are

$69.50. Visit www.birchmere.com.

JUNE 27-JULY 15Grown Ups Art Camp. Various times

at Del Ray Artisans, 2704 MountVernon Ave. Del Ray Artisans isoffering more than 30 workshops andsessions to choose from. Prices vary.Visit www.delrayarticans.org.

TUESDAY/JUNE 28Family Fun Day: Shaping Our City.

10-11:30 a.m. at The Lyceum, 201 S.Washington St. Explore how shapesare used in buildings – in theclassroom and on the streets ofAlexandria. Families are encouragedto bring recycled materials to shareduring our building workshop andshould be prepared for a short walkoutdoors, including walking shoes,sunscreen, and clothing appropriatefor the weather. Tickets are $8 forchildren, free for adults. Visitshop.alexandriava.gov/events.aspxfor more.

SATURDAY/JULY 2Independence Fireworks. 6 p.m. at

Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount VernonMemorial Highway, Mount Vernon.Greet “General and Mrs. Washington”in the historic area before trying aturn at bocce ball and 18th-centurydancing demonstrations. MountVernon’s colonial artisans will revealhow 18th-century ice cream wasmade in the days before freezers.Enjoy a performance by YorktownFife & Drum and the NationalConcert Band. Also enjoy a fireworksshow. Tickets are $30 for adults, $20for youth. Visitwww.mountvernon.org for more.


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SportsMount Vernon Gazette Sports Editor Jon Roetman

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More than 150 crew teamsfrom all over the UnitedStates converged on DillionState Part in Nashport, Ohio

May 27-28 to compete in the ScholasticRowing Association of America Champion-ship Regatta (nationals) — an annual eventfirst held in 1935.

West Potomac had three entries, havingwon spots two weeks before when theycompeted at the VASRA Virginia State Row-ing Championships: women’s varsity 4,men’s junior varsity 4, and women’s juniorvarsity 4. The Virginia state champion andundefeated women’s junior varsity 4 placedsixth in grand finals, well ahead of all otherentries from the region. The women’s var-sity 4 placed third in petite final (ninth over-all) with a last-minute surge in a strongsprint that brought them from fifth to thirdin the final seconds of the race.

This was the first time since 2006 that aWest Potomac boat qualified for finals

(grand or petite) in any event, and morethan a dozen years (2003) since two boatsqualified.

“The ladies did such a great job, women’slead coach Alan Weatherley said. “It wasan amazing end to the season. Though thenationals results were particularly pleasing,there were successes to be found with allof West Potomac’s women. We shall cer-tainly miss the seniors who contributed somuch to them.”

“Our men’s junior varsity didn’t place, butrowed against very stiff competition and Iam proud of their efforts,” head coach LeslieShinners said. “But let’s keep in mind thatall the teams racing at nationals are amongthe best of the best and quite frankly I amvery proud of all our athletes and what theyachieved this season — and that goes foreach and every member of West Potomaccrew.”

The West Potomac crew team is officiallyknown as West Potomac Crew Boosters and

The West Potomac women’s varsity 4, composed of (from left) CeliaLane, Alyssa Pierson, Shelby Pierson, Emma Bass, Alina Selnick-Escobar,finished ninth overall at nationals.

The West Potomac women’s junior varsity 4, composed of (from left)Rachel Harrison, Natalie Lorca, Liz Brodie, Juliette Burcham, RachelBrautigam, took sixth in grand finals at nationals.

West Potomac Crew Competes at Nationals

The West Potomac men’s junior varsity 4, composed of (from left) LoganLynch, Kyle White, Tyler Hawley (f), Jonathan Middleton, Reece Hagler,competed at nationals.

was founded almost 50 years ago at FortHunt High School. West Potomac High

School students interested in learning moreabout the crew team can visit wpcrew.org.

Bob BeattyAwardThe Fort HuntSportsmen’s Associa-tion met on May 12 atthe Cedar Knoll Restau-rant to present itsannual Bob BeattyAward to BelleviewElementary studentAlexis Kirgan. Thisaward is in honor of along-time communitymember and Sports-men, Bob Beatty, who

was dedicated to helping area youth succeed in athletics, academicsand community service. Shown with Alexis are, from left, WestPotomac basketball players Idaresit Ekpuk and Khalil WilliamsDiggins, and head coach David Houston III.

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Mariela Michelle Alas and Olivia MorganSimpson Compton, both of Alexandria, gradu-

ated from Mary Baldwin College (Staunton, Va.).

Anastasia Carolyn Espejo Voellm, of Alex-andria, was named to the spring 2016 dean’s listat Baylor University (Waco, Texas).

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Email announcements to [email protected]. Include date, time, location, de-scription and contact for event: phone, email and/or website. Photos and artwork welcome. Deadlineis Thursday at noon, at least two weeks before event.

COMMUNITY FEEDBACKFairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is

soliciting public review and comment oninstructional materials (media, print, and lessonobjectives) under consideration for Family LifeEducation (FLE). Recommendations affectgrades 9, 10, 11, and students with lowincidence disabilities in grades 3-10. Thecomment period continues through close ofbusiness on June 24. All comments received

during the comment period will be shared withSchool Board members prior to their vote on therecommendations Thursday, June 30.

❖ Two evening opportunities for the community toreview the two recommended media titles andbook have been scheduled at GatehouseAdministration Center, 8115 Gatehouse Road,Falls Church, on Tuesday, June 14, andWednesday, June 15, from 6-8 p.m. in rooms2050 and 2051.

❖ FLE instructional materials may be accessedonline through Friday, June 24, for publicreview and comment at www.fcps.edu/is/hpe/fle.shtml.

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The Alexandria City School Board dba Alexandria City Public Schools is seeking competitive proposals from qualified Offer-ors to provide a full independent program evaluation of the Tal-ented and Gifted (TAG) Program.

Sealed Proposals with the notation RFP# 16-06-01 Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program Evaluation will be received in the Central Procurement Office, 1340 Braddock Place, Suite 620, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, on or before 3:00 pm, July 11, 2016. The time of receipt shall be determined by the timeclock stamp in the Procurement office. Proposals appropriately received will be opened and the names of the firms responding will be read aloud. RFP documents may be obtained at the above Procurement Office or by calling 703-619-8181, or by downloading the RFP from the ACPS website athttp://www.acps.k12.va.us/financial-services/purchasing/bids.php

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LEGAL NOTICEThe Stormwater Planning Division of Fairfax County, Virginia,hereby gives notice of the County's intent to revise the FEMAflood hazard map, generally located in the Huntington area.Specifically, the flood hazard information shall be revised alongCameron Run from a point approximately 0.40 miles upstreamof the Route 1 crossing to a point approximately just upstreamof I-495. The flood hazard revisions are being proposed aspart of Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) Case No.16-03-0626R for a proposed project along Cameron Run. Fair-fax County is proposing to install a levee along the right over-bank in the Huntington area as part of a flood mitigation proj-ect. Once the project has been completed, a Letter of MapRevision (LOMR) request should be submitted that will, in part,revise the following flood hazards along Cameron Run.

As a result of the revision, the Base Flood Elevations (BFEs)will increase and decease and the 1% annual chance flood-plain shall widen and narrow within the area of revision.

Maps and detailed analysis of the revision can be reviewed atthe Fairfax County Government Center at 12000 GovernmentCenter Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035. Interested persons maycall Mr. Donald Demetrius at 703-324-5500for additional information.


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Carol Jean Koenig Vodra Dodd, formerly of Alexandria, VA, died Monday, May 30, 2016 in Gaithersburg, Maryland fol-lowing a brief illness. Born August 1, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Carl Koenig and Helen Wolf Koenig, Carol was raised in Fairlawn, NJ. She graduated from Fair Lawn Senior High School in 1959. She received her bachelor’s degree in eco-nomics and political science 1963 from Wooster College in Wooster, Ohio and a master’s degree in Library Science from the University of Michigan in 1965. Her first marriage to Wil-liam Vodra ended in divorce, but it resulted in her cherished only son. She married Joseph Dodd in 1981. They met in Alexandria, and lived there the majority of their married life, on-ly moving to Maryland in 2012. Together, they enjoyed travel throughout the countryand the world, but travel to the Caribbean grew into a great love that fed many repeated trips. Carol was a generous and welcoming person, helping those she cared for to share in the things she enjoyed.

Her greatest joy came from working at Granny’s Place in Alexandria, where she was a manager and buyer of toys for children. She built a career as a legal administrator, finishing at Burns, Doane, Swecker & Mathis where for over 21 years she guided them through the opening of multiple satelliteoffices as well as running their Alexandria VA locations. She served on the International board of the Association of Legal Administrators.

Carol was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 32 years, Joseph F. Dodd in 2014. She is survived by her only son, William W. Vodra II, daughter-in-law Stacie, one grand-daughter Courtney of Gaithersburg, Maryland, and step-son Gregory Dodd (Mary) of King George, Virginia, her sister Shir-ley Odenwald (Ted) of Oakland, NJ, a niece, a nephew, andfriends new and old. We will always carry your memory in our hearts.

A celebration of her life will be private.




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Joan Barry NolanAge 85Peacefully passed away on June 7,2016. Native to New York, Joanbecame a part of the Alexandriacommunity in 1932. Joan is survivedby 4 children, 8 grandchildren and 7great grandchildren. Family willreceive friends on Monday, June13th from 6-8 pm at Everly WheatleyFuneral Home, 1500 W. BraddockRd. Alexandria, VA. A Mass ofChristian Burial will be celebratedat Blessed Sacrament CatholicCommunity, 1427 W. Braddock Rd.,Alexandria, VA on Tuesday, June 14,2016 at 11 am. Interment will imme-diately follow at Ivy Hill Cemetery. Inlieu of flowers, memorial contribu-tions can be donated to Alzheimer’sAssociation.


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Induction Banquet. 6:30 p.m. in room G100 atMount Vernon High School, 8515 Old MountVernon Road, Alexandria. Mount Vernon HighSchool hosts 2016 Athletic Hall of FameInduction Banquet with inductees Greg Harris,class of 1988; Robyn Roughton, class of 1981;Tim Sager, class of 1984; and Sammy Zepka,class of 1979. Tickets are $25, dinner will beserved. Email Coach Tony Garza [email protected].

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