Irene R. Jones
Irene Reid Jones, 89 of Martinsville, Va., formerly of Warrenton, died on April 1, 2012, at Landmark Center, Stuart. She was born on Aug. 14, 1922 in Fauquier County, Va., a daughter of the late Eppa Clark Reid and Maude Lillian Moffett Reid; predeceased by her daughter, Delores M. Jones; five brothers and three sisters.
TRCA Spring Meeting and Elections
The Taylor Run Citizens Association will host its annual Spring Meeting on Wednesday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the George Washington Masonic Memorial.
Roundups
Roundups
Residents Asked To Donate Dresses for Prom
Washington-Lee High School will once again be holding its annual "Formals For Five" sale on April 25 and 26. To enable all girls to afford a dress for Prom, gently used formal and semi-formal dresses are being collected, as well as jewelry and handbags. The sale will be open to girls at all Arlington high schools. All proceeds will be donated to Arlington Public Schools. Tax receipts can be obtained for value of donation. To donate a dress, contact Coordinator Kristi Berkland at promdressdonation@gmail.com for information on drop-off locations.
Migratory
Great Egrets winter in Mexico and South America and breed along the shore, passing through this area in migration.
Horwitt, Garden Club To Be Honored
Joan Horwitt (individual winner) and the Rock Spring Garden Club (group winner) have been named 2011 Bill Thomas Outstanding Park Service Volunteers Award winners for their contributions to Arlington’s natural resources and public spaces. They will be honored at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24 at the recessed Arlington County Board meeting in the County Board Room, 2100 Clarendon Blvd., 3rd floor.
Thornton Wilder’s “The Matchmaker” at O’Connell
The drama students at Bishop D.J. O’Connell are far into rehearsals and set design for the upcoming performances of “The Matchmaker.” The play opens on Friday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. Additional shows will be held on Saturday, April 21 and Sunday afternoon. Elizabeth Milam directs the play.
Old Town History: Bank of Alexandria
A fairly nondescript building sits on southeast corner of North Fairfax and Cameron Streets. It’s a bit taller than the others nearby, and forms a quiet bookend for the distinctive Carlyle House next door. It’s anonymity, however, belies its rich history.
Letter: Value of an Ombudsman
Recently a new group, Democrats for a Better Alexandria, has suggested that the City needs an Ombudsman (or Ombudswoman). According to Wikipedia, an Ombudsman is a person who acts as a trusted intermediary between government, and constituents, representing the broad scope of constituent interests.
Letter: Don’t Encourage ‘Magic Bullets’
As a desperate high school student just sliding by, I too would hope for a magic bullet cram course to improve my standardized test scores and chances of getting into college.
Letter: Fixing Flaws, Building on Successes
The following open letter is addressed to school staff and residents.
Kidney Disease Facts
Chronic kidney disease is characterized by a gradual loss of kidney function over time.
Letter: Consider Children’s Safety
The following letter was sent to the City Council and School Board.
Letter: Clear Cutting Of Trees
This morning I watched as contractors for WMATA cut down tree after tree after tree along the property line adjacent to my apartment complex.
Letter: Another Step for Smoke-Free City
The Mayor and City Council are to be congratulated for steps they have recently taken to address what Surgeon Generals of the U.S. have called the two leading causes of preventable death and disease in America: tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke. In January, the City Council, by a vote of 5 to 1, authorized the placement of signs discouraging smoking in all City-owned parks, playgrounds and bus shelters.
County To Honor Police Volunteers
Meet the Fairfax County Police Department’s volunteers on Friday, April 13, at 7 p.m. in the Fairfax County Government Center Board Room.
Letter: Hybrid School Board?
That in the past few months there have been issues of extraordinary concern and increasing public outrage over ACPS is well-understood.
County Shelter Receives Awards
The Fairfax County Animal Shelter received accolades from the Metropolitan Council of Governments for two programs and a large-scale animal rescue in 2010 - 2011
Public’s Help Sought in Exposure Cases
Fairfax County Crime Solvers is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the men responsible for at least nine, reported indecent exposures in the Sully Police District.
Letter: Pay More Attention To City Schools
Where there’s smoke there’s usually fire. Unfortunately, for Alexandria City Public Schools, too few people have pulled the alarm.