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BusinessScrub-a-Dub-Dub Dirty Dogs in a TubThe Muddy Muttdo-it-yourself dog washcelebrates one year.DetailsTHE MUDDY MUTTPhoto by Sandy Levitz Lunner/The ConnectionBy Sandy Levitz LunnerThe Connectionhen a new business opens,it’s location, location, location. And if that businesshappens to be a do-it-yourself doggie wash in Arlington, one can’t domuch better than a location right outsidethe Shirlington Dog Park.Owners Mitch and Tammy Jones had beenbringing their two large Lab mix dogs foryears, but they discovered the location forThe Muddy Mutt by accident.The dog park was full of muddy dogs because it had just rained, ” Mitch Jones recalled. “I never really noticed this entranceat Oxford Street, so, I decided to try it outand here was this empty building.” ”The Joneses had already been thinkingabout opening a do-it-yourself doggie wash.“We have two big lab mix dogs that, youknow, get stinky,” ” Mitch Jones laughed.“Only option I had was to take them to agroomer at 75 each.“I thought there had to be another option.” ”Mitch and Tammy Jones did their homework, including research on the Internetwhere they discovered the do-it-yourselfdog wash concept had been around for awhile. According to Tammy Jones, it startedin California but is also quite popular in thefar northeast states of Vermont and Maine.“It really was a no-brainer,” Mitch Jonesrealized. “Have a place to do it where it’sWnot your home and not your tub or evenyour yard where the dogs like to roll in themud you just created from washing them,”” he added with a knowing smile.“We’re both clean freaks, ” he added, “andwe like the place to be clean and fresh. Thatwas the problem at home — two big, dirtydogs.” ”“That was February of last year and weopened Memorial Day Weekend the following May,” ” Tammy Jones recalled.On a recent Sunday, the kind of day madefor human and best friend to do some serious outside play, pets and their owners werecoming and going to the Shirlington DogPark at a constant pace.Mitch Jones noticed a couple of regularcustomers on their way to the park and wentoutside to greet and remind them to get thedogs nice and dirty first and then stop in tosee them on their way home.But there was no shortage of dirty dogsgetting freshened up this day. Sometimearound the noon hour, all five tubs were inuse. One dog was out of the tub and getting a spray of cologne. Another arrived fora grooming appointment. Another poochand owner were waiting patiently in thecolorful, whimsical outer room.The Muddy Mutt provides all the grooming supplies one could need — shampoo,conditioner, ear and teeth wipes, and asmany water soaking chamois towels asneeded. There’s even a grooming table withwww.themuddymutt.comprimping products available, includingspray scents.Elaine Sullo and Ron McClain of SilverSpring, Md. had finished grooming Brownieand were shopping for an easy-to-clean bedfor their pet.“We like going to the Shirlington DogPark, ” McClain explained, “despite the distance, — and The Muddy Mutt is very convenient.” ”“I’m always surprised they rememberBrownie’s name,” ” Sullo said, ” “and theyreally treat him well.” ”Mitch and Tammy Jones have turned TheMuddy Mutt into a family affair. Their sons— Preston, 13, Corry, 11 and Tanner 10 —all attend school at Our Savior Lutheran.But between classes and school activities,the boys are at The Muddy Mutt helpingout.Corry and Tanner especially liked splatter-painting some of the walls and floorsthat are not only colorful, but reminiscentof how your walls at home might look afteryour dog shakes the water off from his bath.“The boys will help, too, when we getslammed busy,” ” their father added. “Theyknow how to clean the tubs and stuff.” ”Lois Koontz of Arlington. a former neighbor of the Joneses helps out at The MuddyMutt. She recently lost her own dog andSee Celebrating, Page 8Photos by Delia Sava/The ConnectionJonathan Jarmul, left,assistant brach managerand Elisa Aragon, customerservice representative.Muddy Mutt employee Kris Messersmith, graduating from WakefieldHigh School this year, helps Arlington residents John Michie and GregGuicand with their dogs Taz and Ty.2603A South Oxford Str.next to Oxford Street entrance to Shirlington DogParkHours: Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday/Sunday, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.703-888-2303Tom Grantham, senior vicepresident, and AliceFrazier, chief operatingofficer.Celebrating Newest BranchCardinal Bank invited the community to celebrate the opening ofits newest branch on Wilson Boulevard. The ribbon-cutting ceremonywas followed by refreshments and cake.4 Arlington Connection June 23-29, 2010From left, Karen Denas, senior vice-president with Cardinal Bank;Barbara Favola, Arlington County board member; Mary MargaretWhipple, state senator; Bernard Clineburg, chairman and C.E.O.with Cardinal Bank, and Anne Golden, branch manager.www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

BusinessThe Next Generation DinerWelcome to “Blogger Tasting Night.”o promote its new updated menu featuringlocal, farm fresh ingredients and announcetwo new initiatives designed to encourage healthy eating, the SilverDiner in Clarendon held a “BloggerTasting Night” last week. About 20foodies who blog about the localscene, sampled the new dishes andmet co-owners, Robert Giaimo,president and Ype (pronouncedEee-pah) Von Hengst, executivechef. The message the restaurantwants to convey to customers: Thisis not your father’s diner.“The film Food, Inc. really educated the Gen X’ers — the babyboomers talked a good game butthey really kind of eat whatever isin front of them but the GenX’ers really understand the issuesinvolved in big business agriculture in terms of the additives thatgo into the product and the distortion of the product that occurs,”said Giaimo.While the diner concept hasbeen popular for 20 years, Giaimoacknowledged that it’s time for itto evolve with the times. Callingit the “next generation diner,”Giaimo explained that the conceptfor fresh and local is easy for everyone to understand and followscurrent market trends in food.“Diners serve the food that peopleeat today but they do it in a familiar environment so we made thatcommitment for the next 20years.”TTHE PROCESS for making thechanges involved focus groups andsurveys to determine whether customers would be willing to payfifty cents to a dollar more forfresh and local ingredients. According to Giaimo, 70 percent ofcustomers in all the markets theyserve (Maryland, Virginia and NewJersey) said it was a better valueand they would be willing to pay:“Better flavor is a prerequisite toa food product you’ll choose,you’re not going to compromise onflavor — the healthiness has gotto be bonus points.”Von Hengst noted that they areone of the only multi- unit familyrestaurants to change its distribution system with such an array oflocal farms.DetailsFor more information, om“Healthy or hearty, the choice isyours — we have classic all natural Breyers ice cream shakes andwe have healthier shakes madewith yogurt. We have a peachy,blueberry yogurt shake that’s fantastic,” said Giaimo.Bill Ryan said he was impressedwith the quality of the food andespecially enjoyed the crabcakesandwich and the spicy black bean“burger” sliders. “With so manynew restaurants and venues popping up in Clarendon, it is refreshing to have a classic like SilverDiner reinvent and refresh itself tostay competitive. From my blog’s(www.clarendonnights.com) perspective, I’m looking forward toSilver Diner changing from a placeto sober up late at night to moreof a feel good about your food dinner/date venue,” he said.IN ADDITION to offering morehealthy menu choices and freshand local ingredients, the restaurant is doing its part to fight childhood obesity by launching its “Eatwell, Do well” rewards program.Photo by Delia Sava/The ConnectionBy Delia SavaThe ConnectionYpe Von Hengst, left, andRobert Giaimo.Working with Action for HealthyKids and the Virginia Food SystemsCouncil, the program will rewardclub members and donate fundsto improve nutrition and fitnessprograms in schools. Giaimo notedthat of the 30,000 kids mealsserved in a month, they have seena significant increase opting forthe healthy options in the newmenu.“I was impressed. Silver DinerSee Blogger, Page 7OpenHouseSaturday, June 26th, 20103 to 6 pmDrawing GIVEAWAY! Laser Liposuction series(retails at over 2000) Customized Facials Acupuncture Aromatherapy Massages*must be present to entername and winDemonstrations!Zerona Laser non-invasive,painless liposuction byDr. Yvoune Petrie, DC Acupuncture -- specializing in painreduction -- by Shep Saltzman, RN,Licensed Acupuncturist Skin care and Environ products Specialty Massages by Karla Facials by Barbara B. Balsamo,Licensed Holistic EstheticianTastings & Samples! Products to help you build your health Environ Skin Care samples and other surprises!Please call ahead to save your spot!Spring ClearanceBenches, Fountains,Cast Iron Pots25%OFF60-75%OFF POTSEarly SpringBloomingPerennials,Azaleas &Flowering TreesPatios, WallsWalkwaysPaver Driveways& So Much MoreFREELandscape &HardscapeEstimatesLandscape DesignServices AvailableShreddedHardwoodMulch 3.393 cu. ft.Stone Masons& Bricklayerson StaffNo Sub-ContractingWe’re proud oftheir craftsmanship9023 Arlington Blvd.,Fairfax, VirginiaVirginia Functional Medicine2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50.1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro)410 Pine Street, SE, Suite 320, Vienna, VA703-573-5025703-938-1421Open 8-7, 7 days a weekArlington Connection June 23-29, 2010 5

NewsTreating Severe AsthmaFrom Page 3Troop 104’s entire 2009 class of eight high school graduates attained Eagle rank.Eight Achieve Eagle RankBy David Alan Coiat isn’t often that a Boy Scout attains the rank of Eagle, but SamCarolus-Hager’s achievement ofthat goal last fall marked a significant milestone for Arlington’s Troop 104.Its entire 2009 class of eight high schoolgraduates attained the Eagle rank.Carolus–Hager’s studies at Mary Washington University forced a delay in recognizing his achievement. That will comeduring a Court of Honor this summer.Only 4-5 percent of all Boy Scouts,about 52,000, attain Eagle each year, BoyScouts of America National Spokesperson Deron Smith said in an e-mail interview.“We are very fortunate to have had agroup of Scouts driven to pursue Eagleand motivated to support one anotherIin this fashion,” Troop 104 ScoutmasterRob Stefan said. Stefan, who has servedas Scoutmaster since 1995, has seen bothof his sons — David and Kwabena —attain their Eagle ranks in the troop.Troop 104, which meets at theClarendon United Methodist Church(CUMC) at 606 North Irving Street, isthe oldest Boy Scout troop in ArlingtonCounty, according to a 1996 history ofthe church by the late Phyllis W. Johnson.Originally chartered Jan. 31, 1916, Troop104 is one of the few troops in the UnitedStates to have been continuously chartered for 94 years or more, Johnsonwrote. The Boy Scouts of America, incorporated on Feb. 8, 1910, celebratesits Centennial this year.According to Johnson’s book, “A HisSee Eight Eagle Scouts, Page 7cal trial and said he has seen an improvement with his asthma.“Before, I used my rescue inhaler four orfive times a day,” said Craddock, who received treatment about four years ago. “Ithas made a tremendous difference, now Ionly use the inhaler once or twice a month.”Duhamel said the ideal patients arepeople with asthmawho continue to havesymptoms despite themaximum amount oftherapy.“It is a terrible disorder that can makelife very miserableandlimited,”Duhamel said. “Weare making major impacts on patients and want them to go tothe ER less or use their rescue inhalers less.”Craddock said the doctors told him hecould see results in three days, but he feltthem instantly.“After the treatment, the feeling that Icouldn’t breathe went away completely,”Craddock said. “It’s great when you canbreathe.”and the bronchoscope.Ryan Farley, the director of sales for Asthmatics, the company that makes the devicefor treatment, said getting FDA approval isa very difficult process.“It is a very strenuous process,” Farleysaid. “Especially with a product like thiswhich is the first device-based treatment forpatients.”Farley said the process for receiving approval began whenthe clinical trial endedand results were collected. Followingtreatment, patientsweretrackedthroughout the yearand the findings werereported to the FDA.— Jeff Craddock The information wassubmitted in Octoberof 2009.Duhamel said patients who had the treatment saw a 32 percent decrease in asthmaattacks, an 84 percent reduction in ER visits for respiratory symptoms, and 73 percent decrease in hospitalizations for respiratory symptoms.According to the American Lung Association, asthma attacks result in approximatelytwo million ER visits, 500,000 hospitalizations and 4,000 deaths per year.Craddock said he joined the trial afterlearning about it in a doctor’s visit.“I had no second thoughts,” Craddocksaid. “Anything that could help me breathebetter would be great.”Craddock works as a home improvementcontractor and said the fine particles of dustor insulation always made him reach for hisinhaler.“Instead of nails in my work belt I hadtwo rescue inhalers,” Craddock said. “Nowit is in the glove box parked in the street.”“I had no secondthoughts. Anything thatcould help me breathebetter would be great.”TESTING for the new treatment beganabout four years ago. Duhamel and Dr. JeffHales, chief of the division of pulmonarycritical care and sleep medicine at VirginiaHospital, spearheaded research at VirginiaHospital, while similar studies took placeMassachusetts General Hospital and JohnsHopkins Hospital. The two worked as coinvestigators in the asthma interventionresearch two trail, which evaluated the effectiveness and the safety.Duhamel said he was selected because ofhis background and experience with asthmaCurry’s Hosts Girl Scouts Road Safety Workshoporty of the area’s Girl Scoutslearned about road safety ata workshop hosted byCurry’s Auto Service on June 12.The workshop included tips on carcare, emergency roadside preparedness, car insurance, distracted driving, bike safety,seatbelt safety and the consequences of impaired driving.The workshop is part of theDASHBoard program, sponsoredby Geico Insurance. The programis designed to educate girls on safedriving skills, auto care and careers in the automobile industry.Kaitlin Hasseler, program specialist with the Girl Scout Councilof the Nation’s Capita, helped toorganize the program. Curry’sAuto Service, I Drive Smart, Geicoand the Fairfax County Police Department all contributed to thesuccess of the event. Several Officers from the police departmentFbrought the “Seatbelt Convincer,”a contraption that has a car seatmounted on the top of a slantedplatform that propels you at 5 mphto a complete halt. The participant experiences the force that abody absorbs when it hits an object and how a seatbelt protectsthe passenger.Scott Coulter, vice president ofoperations for Curry’s Auto Service, along with Chief FinancialOfficer Kim Holcomb, who areavid cyclists, set up an array ofbicycles and discussed how tomaintain the bikes and how to staysafe while sharing the road withvehicles. Topics included hand signals, specialty safety gear, tire inflation and bike safety checks toconduct before heading out for aride. They also demonstratedsome roadside skills including howa tire is changed and how to reengage a chain.6 Arlington Connection June 23-29, 2010Forty Girls Scouts from the Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital attended aworkshop on highway safety at Curry’s Auto Service of Arlington. With them is theGeico Gecko.www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

NewsIf you do notget TheArlingtonConnectiondelivered toyour home FIRSTCLASSMAILEDSUBSCRIPTIONSPhoto by Delia Sava/The ConnectionLisa Lewis, left, contributing writer for Product Pasha,and Courtney Love, writer for WeLoveDC.com‘Blogger Tasting Night’From Page 5has taken the commitment to ‘local’ a step further with the newcustomer loyalty program. Whatreally spoke to me at the event wasthe passion with which the dinerowners, Bob and Ype, presentedtheir new concept for improvingnutrition in area schools and thegreat lengths that they’ve gone towork with elected officials to planand execute it,” said Stacey Viera,Arlington resident and oth Von Hengst and Giaimosaid the changes are in keepingwith their mission to support andnourish the communities theyserve.Starting Saturday, June 11 , 9a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Clarendonlocation, the restaurant will offera farmer’s market featuring produce from the Maple Avenue Market Farm and Lucia’s Farm. “Whenwe updated our menu, we broughtfood straight from the farm to ourtables, now we’ve brought the actual farm,” Von Hengst joked.The evening was a hit for Ryan,who said, “The desserts were myfavorite part — the gluten freebrownie was enjoyable and theraspberry cobbler was amazinglyaddictive.” He laughed, “I couldhave eaten that whole cobbler dishif I wasn’t having such a good conversation with Stacey Viera.”are now available for thefirst time withtimely postalcarrier delivery: 30 forsix months.Help us meetthe costs of providing firstrate communityjournalism onnewsprint toyour household.Call 703-7789426 (or -9427)or e-mailcirculation@connectionnewspapers.comEight Eagle ScoutsFrom Page 6tory of Clarendon United Methodist Church, The First NinetyYears, 1906-1996,” Troop 104 wasoriginally sponsored by the FirstBaptist Church of Clarendon, whenit was known as Troop 53. “It became Troop 104 when the Washington Council of Boy Scouts ofAmerica assumed jurisdiction overthe troops in nearby Virginia,” shewrote. Clarendon Methodist Episcopal Church, South, sponsoredthe troop from 1917 to 1918. TheMethodist and Baptist churchessponsored Troop 104 jointly thefollowing year. Clarendon UnitedMethodist Church has been thesole sponsor since 1920.“Troop 104 has always been andremains a very important and visible part of our church’s effort toreach out to the Clarendon community,” said Rev. Eugene Thomas,the CUMC pastor.Troop 104 Class of 2009, in order of earning Eagle rank are:Kwabena Stefan, Thomas Peters,www.ConnectionNewspapers.comWarren Mitchell, Juan Oronao,Hugh Thomas, Alexis Ayala-Baez,Steven McKenzie and SamCarolus-Hager.“Most of these young men havebeen in Cub and Boy Scouts together since they were in the firstgrade as Tiger Cubs,” Stefan said.“In the fifth grade, they earned theArrow of Light, Cub Scout’s highest award, which can be foreverworn on their Scout uniformsalong with their Eagle Awards.”Many Eagle Scouts themselvesbecome Scoutmasters. The seniorStefan earned his Eagle rank in1969 in Cleveland, Ohio.Attached to Boy Scout Troop 104is Cub Scout Pack 104, which wasorganized in September 1937. Itwas the first Cub Scout Pack to beorganized in Arlington County,according to Johnson’s book.Troop 104 now numbers 31 BoyScouts, 47 Cub Scouts, and 17 assistant Scoutmasters in addition toStefan.David Alan Coia is a freelance writerand editor based in Arlington.Arlington Connection June 23-29, 2010 7

NewsGrowing ThroughEconomic RecessionCrime ReportThe following incidents, from June 39, were reported by the Arlington PoliceDepartment.ROBBERY-ARREST. June 5. 1800block of Key Boulevard. On June 5 at12:10 a.m., four unknown men confronted a man walking home. Onesuspect brandished a weapon and demanded money, and the other suspectssearched the victim. Police apprehendedthe juvenile suspects and charges arepending.ROBBERY. June 7. 700 block of S.23rd Street. On June 7 at 1 a.m., a manSee Crime, Page 178 Arlington Connection June 23-29, 2010From Page 4says she gets her dog love at the store.“It’s great here,” ” Koontz shared, “with the funcustomers who all have great stories about theirdogs. There was the woman who had her wedding dress in her car and there was no way shewas about to let a dirty dog get near it. And thegentleman whose wife was giving a dinner partywho knew he couldn’t let the dog home with dogpark mud all over him.” ”Originally, The Muddy Mutt was just half of thebuilding. A small sandwich shop was in the otherhalf, but gone before they opened in 2009. Mitchand Tammy Jones were able to knock down wallsand expand into the old sandwich shop space justin time for their one-year anniversary.“It’s been a great business for the recession.When you think about it, it makes perfect sense,”” Tammy Jones said, “ 17 versus a full groomingevery time.” ”The Joneses know they lucked out with the location next to the dog park. But, Mitch Jonesadded, “Shirlington has lots of dog-friendly condos and apartments and we get a lot of the 20-30year-olds from the area.” ”They also want people to know that, yes, it’s aself-service dog wash, but they have enoughpeople there to help and make everything

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