Our neighbor knocked on our door with urgency the morning of the 4th to tell us the parade had begun. We were still enjoying a slow pace adopted in Louisiana where parades start late and last long. As we went inside to retrieve our beverages and our camera, we were hurried along by our neighbor who was an experienced Barcroft parade spectator. He knew that when the parade starts, it passes quickly. Luckily, that year the parade took a wrong turn and went past our corner. We smiled knowing that our property was on a parade route--a valuable commodity in Louisiana.

We watched the parade, we cheered for the entries, we waved to our neighbors. They encouraged us to join in. We accepted their invitation and marched in the tail end of our first Barcroft 4th of July parade. We have been proudly marching ever since.

We ask our new neighbors, "Will you be here for the parade?!"

Annie Harold

Summer Quest Magic and More -- June 27 through June 30. magician Michael Chamberlin at Glencarlyn library

Barcroft 4th of July Parade -- July 4 10 AM. See Insert

Arlington County Fair -- A Celebration for All… August 18 through August 21

National Night Out and Barcroft Ice Cream Social -- August 2

Sunset Ceremony at Iwo Jima -- Tuesday Evenings Throughout Summer

Classifieds

For Sale: Ikea bathroom cabinet, JVC stereo system (includes record turntable, cassette deck, and CD player), futon and frame, four assorted antique radiators, 130 square feet of antique pine flooring (703) 521-2234 - Please leave message.

Nanny Share Available: Barcroft family is looking for one or more families to share reliable nanny of 2 1/2 years. We have one 10 month old and need 2 to 3 additional babies/children to share preferably on a full time basis beginning in September. Please call Timi Kenealy at 703-302-5210 or 202-203-4576 (work).

Odd Jobs: Teen (age 16) available for yard work, odd jobs, babysitting, etc. Call Andy Fram, 703-892-1090, email dinoandy89@aol.com

Wanted: Wanted: Inexpensive apartment in the Barcroft area or nearby. Call Julie at 703-751-5168.

Behringer Pet Care - we take care of most any pet. Call 703-685-1071

Spend the Summer at the Beach—Dewey Beach: Couples, Singles, Teachers, Retirees, Beach Lovers… Bay Block, 2nd Block from ocean. Includes cable, telephone, utilities. Wanted mature, interesting, intelligent people with sense of humor. Get your friends together for a summer of fun at Dewey beach! Donna Anderson (past BSCL president) 302 227 8164 or 703 892 5939

Summer Child Care (Babysitting): College student home for the summer. Call Alicia Bell at 703 532-4320.

FREE Concerts By Chorus Champions

The music of this all-women's chorus features Broadway show tunes, lovely ballads, jazz standards, and "Rock and Roll", all sung a cappella in four-part harmony, "barbershop style". Wed June 15, 8:00PM for a "Concert Under The Stars" at Lubber Run featuring Potomac Harmony Chorus with a guest performance by Greater Harrisburg Chorus, the 2005 Region 19 Champions.

Fri August 19, 8:00PM at the indoor stage of the Arlington County Fair

703-764-3896 www.potomacharmony.org

Attracting Butterflies to Your Garden

After morphing into a chrysalis, they must wait, unprotected, while transforming into a beautiful butterfly. Upon emerging as adults, they must hesitate, dangerously dangling on a twig or branch, while their wings dry so they can take flight. The cycle is only complete when the adult again finds the specific host plant on which to lay its eggs that will provide food for the emerging caterpillars.

You can attract butterflies to your yard and help them in their quest for survival if you provide the four basic elements of habitat in your yard. Food, water, sheltered places to rest and escape from the weather and predators, and places to raise young are critical to the survival ofthese magical creatures. If you're seeking inspiration this summer, look to the seemingly peaceful, but truly complex and often perilous life of butterflies.

The Arlington Community Wildlife Habitat team is ready to help you make your property friendly for butterflies and other wildlife. If you join the Neighborhood Challenge and get your property certified before September 30, 2005, you can help Barcroft gain bragging rights as the most wildlife-friendly place in Arlington! Arlington is well on its way to becoming the first county in the nation to be certified by the National Wildlife Federation as a Community Wildlife Habitat.

Join in the excitement by certifying your yard! For more information, go to www.arlingtonenvironment.org or call 703-228-6427

What is that exciting hum about the neighborhood?! It is preparations for the July 4th Parade!

The World-Famous Barcroft String Band Wants You!

There are approximately eight fiddle tunes that we will be playing--mostly the same ones we did last year. There is a slight possibility that we will be joined by a Morris dance team, in which case we will need a couple different (but very easy) tunes.

Musically, this requires a great lack of sensitivity or taste, a sense of humor bordering on insanity, an appreciation of noisy raucous venues, and plenty of tolerance for just about everything. For clothing we prefer bright/festive/tropical/clashing/patriotic. If you would prefer to wear your tuxe, please do, but make sure your socks are Day-Glo.

If you think you might like to play with the World-Famous Barcroft String Band, contact Julie at 703-751-5168, or juliegorka722@hotmail.com. Music will be available by Tuesday, June 6. Packets will be awaiting you on the porch of 624 S. Buchanan Street.

Nature Center Programs for the Summer

DAZZLING DRAGONFLIES

Dragonflies dart and shimmer above ponds and marshes in summer. Come to Gulf Branch for some hands-on instruction about the colorful dragonflies that decorate our pond. After spending some time netting and studying these beautiful insects, kids will release the dragonflies and go inside to make a craft. $3 fee. Reservations required, call 703-228-4747 and reference Program # 643122A

SCOUT PROGRAM: BEAR CUBS - SHARING YOUR
WORLD WITH WILDLIFE BADGE

Join us to complete the requirements to earn your Sharing Your World with Wildlife badge. Individuals or groups welcome. $2 fee. Reservations required, call 703-228-4747 and reference Program # 643132A.

MOON MADNESS

We'll meet in the Tractor Barn to learn all about the moon why it seems to change, theories about its formation, how to tell time by it, and more. Then we'll go outside to study the Full Moon ourselves, finding and identifying lunar landmarks with telescope and binoculars. $3 fee.

Reservations required, call 703-228-4747 and reference Program # 643141A.

BAT FEST ARLINGTON 2005

Gulf Branch Nature Center and Bat World NOVA present Bat Fest Arlington 2005. Enjoy a thoroughly batty evening and add to your knowledge of local night life at this bat conservation and appreciation program. See live bats, go on walks to hear bats' echolocation calls, and sample some foods that are pollinated by bats. Kids will be able to practice being a bat, make bat crafts, play games, and learn lots about our local furry bug zappers. Bat talks and walks on the hour. All other activities on-going. Reservations required, call 703-228-4747 and reference Program # 643129A.

Trolley on Columbia Pike

A trolley system with overhead cables is a bad idea, a very bad idea. This comes from someone who has grown up with trolleys and their inherent problems. From someone who grew up with a street car in front of my house it is my opinion that putting rails in on Colombia Pike will only worsen traffic, and it's bad enough now. Try driving around street cars. Figure how to decorate overhead trolley lines or handle a broken down car on the trolley lines or a broken down trolley that what will crash the system.

Let those advocating trolleys go get the Chicago records and find out why over 3 million people agreed to get rid of their trolleys. The only rails that will alleviate the situation is Mono-rail. This does not even appear in the list of options being considered. Let’s stop sloshing traffic around and provide a real alternative solution to the problem on Colombia Pike .

Want to think positive on the issue? Think about this. Tokyo has mono all the way to their airport from almost everywhere in the city. I have taken it to the airport - it's great. Disney has had great success with them. I've rode it too. I recall Seattle runs mono. Why not Colombia Pike and the citizens who live close by.

We ought to learn a lesson from history. Consider giving it to the commercial sector and keep Metro, the tax grabbing money monster out of it. Remember Metro put three [3] tax paying businesses, who were providing better service than we get now, out of business. And, by the way, government had more control over the bus services which used to be provided to the metropolitan area along with reasonable fares.

Respectfully submitted, Bill Nehrke
tel: (703) 979-1166

Helicopter Over Head

Council of Governments (COG) sponsored a regional helicopter system plan study. The draft report has been prepared and presented to a joint Maryland and COG Advisory Committee.

Questions regarding the study should be directed to George Nichols of COG at (202) 962-3355 or by email at gnichols@mwcog.org

NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL NEWS

Barcroft Elementary School

Next year, Barcroft Elementary is lucky to have another long term Barcroft resident and 4th of July parade enthusiast join their staff. Jenny Lindenauer brings years of experience in Arlington county to Barcroft as a reading specialist. Welcome Jenny, we are glad to have you!

Kenmore Middle School

Wakefield High School

Congratulations to the students and to Mr. Gillespie for his great work with Wakefield's drama program.

Barcroft Community Coffeehouse Hosts Great Musicians

The community coffeehouse offers musicians and attendees a rare chance to participate in an entertaining concert in an intimate setting. The musicians to date have included folk, rock, blues, classical, celtic, and a children's concert by a Grammy award winning duet. Information on future concerts, including a Sept. 9th concert featuring Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer performing music for adults and a storytelling session with Jim Weiss on November 18, is available at www.communitycoffeehouse.org or email communitycoffeehouse@comcast.net.

Performances are very reasonably priced and all proceeds go directly to the artists. Don't miss out on this exciting local venue for live music!

RECIPE CORNER

GRILLED BALSAMIC-GLAZED PEACHES

Combine first four ingredients. Bring to boil; reduce heat, and simmer for 3 minutes.

Place peaches in a shallow dish. Coat peaches with vinegar mixture. Let stand 10 minutes.

Remove peaches from vinegar mixture.

Whisk together 2 tablespoons of vinegar mixture with oil, blending well. Set aside vinaigrette.

Place peach halves, cut side down on lightly greased grill rack. Grill covered over medium heat 5 minutes on each side basting with vinegar mixture. Serve peaches with vinaigrette.

Source: Southern Living July 2002

Do you have a recipe to share?
Email Editor@BSCL.org

Humor Outlawed in Barcroft

I hope our new officers in Barcroft will not go along with the "banning" of humor on the Barcroft Chat Group administrator is doing. According to the Chat group administrator it is spam.

For a number of years I have been putting good "humor" as it comes my way on the Barcroft Chat Group. Humor is a positive part of life. And according to a number of studies it even adds years to our lives. Especially when it is good clean humor. It lifts the spirits of many who receive it. If it lifted the spirits of only one it would be well worth it.

Agree or disagree? Drop a note, call [703 979-1166] or email [nehrke@juno.com].

William H. Nehrke
815 S. Wakefield St., Arlington VA 22204-1455
tel: (703) 979-1166

BSCL Chat List—Are you connected?

Posts should be sent to bscl-news-list@yahoogroups.com, and will be made at the discretion of the moderator of the list.

The list not be used to promote specific candiates in a political campaign. However, the actions or ideas of politician or as they pertain to Barcroft are fair game. We suggest that those interested in a broader discussion of issues pertaining to South Arlington issues subscribe to Arlington22204-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

The list must not be used for chain e-mails or spam. Posts must not be vulgar, obscene, libelous or hateful toward any group, race, or ethnicity. Take a deep breath and think before you write! Keep the tone friendly.

For more information, visit http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ To subscribe, send mail to BSCLChat-subscribe@yahoogroups.com To unsubscribe from the BSCLchat group, send an email to: bsclchat-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com

Spanish for 2, 3 and 4 Year Olds

They hope to create a small community of children who can spend several years together learning and speaking Spanish together Spanish classes for 2-4 year olds begin Friday July 8th at the Barcroft Community House

This class will run for 8 consecutive weeks Cost for classes will range from $85 - 104 total depending on the number of final participants (The class costs a total of $624 divided by however many children participate)

A make up class will be available for anyone who needs to miss class for vacation Registration deadline is June 30th

For more information please contact Katherine McGwier at kgracemcgwier@comcast.net or (703) 979-7727

Residential Parking

We are very pleased with the changes we are proposing. The County’s draft recommendations that were presented in March have been revised based on citizen feedback and further research. The program changes regard issues such as which properties are eligible to participate in zoned parking, sizes and locations of zones, how the program is managed and enforced, visitor passes, and the hours that zoned parking is in effect.

The recommendations currently are being finalized, but they will be online at www.parkarlington.com beginning June 9, 2005. If you have questions about the recommendations, please come to an open Question and Answer Session on June 13th at 7 pm in the County Board room. Public hearings will take place before the Transportation Commission on June 23rd, the Planning Commission on June 27th and the County Board on July 9th.

If you have further questions, please contact the County at park@arlingtonva.us.

Thank you very much,
Sarah Stott
Arlington Manager Parking Manager

A fond farewell to the

Barcroft Spaghetti Chef and Easter Egg Hunt Organizer

Tom and Lisa Palance and family will soon head north to a lucky seaside neighborhood.

Thank you, Thank you for all you have contributed to Barcroft.

WE WILL MISS YOU!

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Real Estate Market Trends - June 2005

Earlier this year there were many more buyers than sellers in the local market, especially with the selection of nice affordable homes. In many cases there were buyers competing against other buyers, in a bidding war, often waiving the appraisal contingency and home inspection contingency. Stron financials are important as well for buyers. Consumer alert: one should always have a home inspection. While market forces are working against you in this regard, many buyers still ask to have a home inspection "for informational purposes only."

For sellers, if you've made the big decision to sell you home and move on, you know that the market is still great, although changing slightly from the Spring market. So all you have to do is plant the "FOR SALE" sign in your front yard and wait for the offers to roll in, right? WRONG! If "location, location, location" is the first rule of real estate, the second is "presentation, presentation, presentation."

Another key element is having a savvy listing agent who can market your home properly, network with other realtors who have buyers, and help a seller qualify the best contract to choose. The "auction strategy" is still working in this market although dynamics can change quickly. The housing stock in Arlington has increased over 35% in the last 60 days and initial realistic pricing still works best. As of this writing there are a total of 149 detached homes for sale in Arlington, 90 of them are under $1 million.

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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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All Barcroft News phone numbers are area code 703 unless indicated.

Barcroft News Staff

Editor - Annie Harold, 703-486-0879 editor@BSCL.org
Publisher/Distribution Manager - Noreen Atkinson, 703-979-4868
Contributions - Mark Wigfield, 703-979-0339 mark@BSCL.org
Advertising Manager - Jim Kerr, 703-892-6458 jim@BSCL.org
Neighborhood News - Kathy Kerr, 892-6458

President - - Pat Williamson - 703-885-8514, pwilliamson@weta.org
Vice President - - Scott Wohlander, 746-0662 scott_wohlander@yahoo.com
Recording Secretary -- Vacant!!
Treasurer - - Gary LeFebvre - 703-521-0184 gary@BSCL.org
Corresponding Secretary -- Vacant!! Membership Secretary -- Peg LeFebvre - 703-521-0184 peg@BSCL.org

Board Members

Jim Kerr jim@BSCL.org
David Michaelson david@BSCL.org
Mike Behringer
Shirley Gay

Community House

Facility Manager - Karen Darner - 271-5284 email: rentals@BSCL.org
Restoration - David Michaelson david@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
Parking -- Vacant!!
Parks -- Shelley Fichtner, 703-486-0856 shelley@BSCL.org
Traffic - Elaine Squeri 703-920-7014, elaine@BSCL.org
Volunteers - Vacant!!
Webmaster - Randy Swart 703-521-2080 randy@BSCL.org

Here is our original, Volume 1, the 1903 Barcroft News.

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
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This page was revised on: June 27, 2005.