The Barcroft News
February, 2003 - Volume 100, Issue 6
President's Report
by Pat Williamson Edwards
— By Pat Williamson-Edwards
The untimely passing of Charles Monroe on Saturday, January 12, has saddened all of Arlington. A most distinguished leader, Charles did so much for so many Arlington neighbors that we were eagerly awaiting the opportunity to have him serve as Chairman of the Arlington County Board this year. In a particularly local note, we are reminded that it was Charles Monroe who championed the addition of 3rd, 4th and Abingdon Streets to the Buchanan Street Traffic Calming project. He understood and persuaded others that street by street traffic calming was not enough in
all situations and that we must have the speed humps installed on not only Buchanan, but on the adjacent streets as well, to truly slow the speeders down. Thank you Charles. Every time I drive over those humps, I remember what you did for the Barcroft neighborhood and say thanks.
Please join us on 7 pm Thursday evening, February 6, at the Community House, for our regular monthly meeting.
February Meeting: Joint Meeting with
Columbia Forest on the Columbia Pike Form
Based Code, and Presentation on the Living
Wage Campaign
By Eric Harold
Join your Barcroft AND Columbia Forest neighbors on Thursday, Feb 6 at 7:30 pm to discuss the proposed Form Based Code for revitalizing the Columbia Pike Corridor. The draft Form Based Code will lay the guidelines for re-development of the Pike. It is up for approval by the County Board at the Feb. meeting. This is a crucial period for Columbia Pike and for realizing the quality of life the community wants and deserves.
The Columbia Pike project and the proposed FBC are tremendously important to both our Civic Associations as so much of our perimeter directly borders the Pike. Both Barcroft and Columbia Forest have been intimately involved with the evolution of the Columbia Pike project. Barcroft’s own Bryant Monroe has been an active member of CPRO, and has recently assumed the role of president of that organization. Both Civic Associations have participated in numerous public meetings, actively worked with County, CPRO, and consultant staff at the design charettes, and have formed working groups that reviewed the draft form based code.
From the review by the working groups, numerous concerns arose about the code as it is currently presented. To assist residents in understanding the document, Richard Tucker, Arlington County’s Columbia Pike Initiative Coordinator, will join us to provide a full briefing on the document and to explain the footnotes and the wording of some sections as well as the provisions for our area of the Pike. We invited Charles Monroe to attend so that the County Board will understand our concerns. At this time, we do not know who, if anyone, will be representing the Board for this meeting. We urge interested neighbors to join us on Feb. 6 to better understand the document, since this is the final opportunity for adjustments before the Code is adopted.
Also on tap for the evening will be a brief presentation by Barcrofter Chris Siple about the Arlington Living Wage Coalition. This coalition has formed to encourage the County Board to pass a living wage ordinance. Mr. Siple will have a petition for any body concerned about passing a living wage to sign. More information can be found at:
http://www.sun-weekly.com/stories/CMT1204.html
One More Reminder
We’re still hoping to hear from about 160 Barcrofters who were BSCL members last year, but haven’t renewed for this year. If you aren’t sure of your status, check the web page (bscl.org & the people link); e-mail our membership secretary (peg@bscl.org), or call Peg at 521-0184.
If you are new to the neighborhood, we’d like to have you as a new member. A Membership Form (page 6) is included in this newsletter. Dues are only $3 per adult or $6 per couple.
Announcements
Radio Days, an original barbershop harmony production, will be presented by the Arlington Chapter, SPEBSQSA, Inc. with the Arlingtones Barbershop Chorus and quartets and featuring the 2002 MBNA America collegiate quartet competition silver medallist “Iguanas in Flight” at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, Saturday, March 1. Shows are at 2:15 & 8:15 PM. $8/$10 afternoon and $10/$12 evening. Call 703-521-9331 for more information.
The Woman’s Club of Arlington: The programs & activities of the Woman's Club of Arlington are open to the public and free. The Club invites Barcroft community residents to join them at their Clubhouse, 700 S. Buchanan St., for the following: Monday, February 3, 1:00 p.m. -- Special program on “Terrorism.” Admiral Roger Gilbertson (Ret.) guest speaker. Upper level of Clubhouse; free. Call the Clubhouse at 554-5800 for more info.
Have anything to contribute to the Barcroft News? All submissions are due by the 15th of each month. Contact Christina at 271-0631 or editor@bscl.org
Ads are due by the 10th of each month; contact Jim Kerr at Jim@bscl.org
Schedule of Events
Please check our calendar page on the Web for updates.
Submissions to the Barcroft News
Have anything to contribute to the Barcroft News? All submissions are due by the 15th of each month. Contact Christina at 271-0631 or editor@bscl.org.
If you are interested in ad space, contact our ad manager Jim Kerr at Jim@bscl.org
Check out our Barcroft Website for the latest news!
www.bscl.org
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The Barcroft Exchange
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Looking to Buy a Home: After 3 years away, our family of 5 has returned to the area we call home, and we want buy a 4 bedroom house in the Barcroft school district. If you are selling your home, contact Richard Rieman at 553-0526 or rrieman@att.net; or our realtor, Susan Sarcone, at 522-0022.
CHILDCARE PROVIDER(s) WANTED: If you are looking for a job, love kids, and have childcare experience…WE HAVE THE JOB FOR YOU! Mid 30’s Barcroft Couple Expecting Twins in March. Looking for a person to work during the nighttime, as well as a person to work daytime hours when mom goes back to work (and perhaps beforehand). If interested, email candicekaup@yahoo.com or call 863-1898 to get more details and discuss specifics.
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One of our recent clients, Martha, just bought a "fixer upper" home with zero down payment. She bought her latest home prior to selling her existing home. Her plan is to renovate the home and live there for at least 2 years. This is her third home purchase. With her last home, she made a profit of $105,000 tax free in the 2 year period.
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Yoga for wholeness
This centuries-old system for total health and well-being includes yoga poses, breathing techniques and deep relaxation. The combined effect of these practices is the unblocking and increasing of energy within your body. This helps to relax and focus the mind so that you can experience deep inner peace.
Sheng Zhen Qigong
comes to us from the ancient Chinese culture where flowing, repetitive movements were often used for the improvement of physical, emotional and spiritual health. Sheng Zhen (Unconditional Love) Qigong introduces you to simple, beautiful movements that can be approachable for all levels. The cultivation and circulation of Life Force, (Qi or Chi in Chinese) is one of the results of this practice.
These classes are for all levels. Dress comfortably and bring a blanket.
Barcroft Community House, 800 S. Buchanan Street, Arlington
Qigong: from 6:30pm to 7:45pm
Yoga: from 8:00pm to 9:15pm
Tuesdays beginning 1/7/03 for 12 sessions ~ $120
Register: Send check to Peaceable Dragon, 8562 Gwynedd Way, Springfield, VA 22153
More information: call Nancy or Paul Rischard~703-455-4858 or www.PeaceableDragon.org
Nancy Rischard, the yoga instructor, has been a life-long dancer who began to practice yoga in 1989. Her yoga journey has brought her into classes with master teachers representing a variety of styles. She is known for her warmth and personal attention to the student. Paul Rischard, the qigong instructor has practiced the internal arts nearly thirty years and has studied with qigong masters in Asia, Europe, and in the USA. He has a reputation for providing students with a wide variety of learning opportunities that are presented in a creative, joyful manner.
You will love these classes!!!
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All Barcroft News phone numbers are area code 703 unless indicated.
Barcroft News Staff
Editor - Christina Cavoli, 703-271-0631
editor@BSCL.org
Publisher/Mailing - Susan Hunn, 703-892-6179
Contributions - Mark Wigfield, 703-979-0339 mark@BSCL.org
Advertising Manager - Jim Kerr, 703-892-6458 jim@BSCL.org
Neighborhood News - Kathy Kerr, 703-892-6458 kathy@BSCL.org
Deadlines: 1st (ads) or 10th (editorial material) day of the month preceding the issue month.
BSCL Officers for 2001-2002
President - Pat Williamson-Edwards, 703-521-1082 pwilliamson@weta.com
Vice President -- Eric Harold - 703-486-0879, eric@BSCL.org
Recording Secretary -- We need you!
Treasurer - - Gary LeFebvre - 703-521-0184
gary@BSCL.org
Corresponding Secretary -- Eric Parker -- 703-486-3649, ericp@BSCL.org
Membership Secretary -- Peg LeFebvre - 703-521-0184 peg@BSCL.org
Board Members
Community House
Facility Managers - Steve Reiss, 703-553-0909 and Lori Fitchett 703-979-3920
Restoration - Jim Kerr, 703-892-6458 jim@BSCL.org
Fundraising - JoAnne Barnhart, 703-920-0821
Landscaping - Scott Brinitzer, 703-892-0308 scott@BSCL.org
Committees
Arlington Mill Community Center -- Bill Lykes, 703-892-4422
Columbia Pike - Bryant Monroe, 703-271-0944 - bryant@BSCL.org
Crime - vacant
Demeter House Liaison Committee - Darlene Mickey
Parade -- Andrew Hunter, 703-979-8247
Parks -- Shelley Fichtner, 703-486-0856 shelley@BSCL.org
Traffic - Elaine Squeri 703-920-7014, elaine@BSCL.org
Volunteers - Scott Royal 703-553-0909 volunteers@BSCL.org
The paper version of the Barcroft News is printed on recycled paper with vegetable-based ink by the Stanley Adams Printing Company. This Web page uses recycled bits and bytes, and it is not absolutely identical to the paper one.
Barcroft School and Civic League
800 South Buchanan Street
Arlington, VA 22204
Neighborline: (24 hr. announcements, Community House rentals) 703-521-1116
Email: info@bscl.org
Web: www.bscl.org
This page was last revised on: February 6, 2002.
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