Monthly Archives: August 2011

[Hockey moms have justifiably received accolades nationally and in these pages in recent years.  So, now allow us to present basketball moms, from the staff photographer  (l-r):  Nancy Giselle (Whitney’s mom), Val Trumm (Lauren’s mom, and related to the staff photographer), … Continue reading →

[Editor’s note:  Destined to become a favorite photo, if I do say so myself, I captured Maggie Leland’s classic power swing teeing off on No. 3 during her semi-final match.  Senior men golfers have concluded that attempting to duplicate Maggie’s … Continue reading →

[Sand bagging at Blakes by the Lakes on Lake Carlos, August 2.  Photo by Loren Berg.] This was going to be a report on Resorters Golf Tournament week.  It will include that – but it has otherwise been overtaken by events.  … Continue reading →

This annual fund-raiser for the Alexandria Area Arts Association took place this past weekend.  As usual, City Park was filled to capacity with vendors in arts, crafts, food, and music.  I go for the music – and, OK, I’m not opposed … Continue reading →