Alexandria Gazette Packet 25 Cents Vol. CCXXVI, No. 11 Serving Alexandria for over 200 years • A Connection Newspaper March 18, 2010 They Won’t Tell Police departments in No. Virginia refuse to release public documents. By Michael Lee Pope Gazette Packet Secret Police? ❖ ALEXANDRIA: In September, the Alexandria Police Department issued he cop cruiser patrolling a press release announcing the arrest your neighborhood is op of Ralph Fowler, a man they charged T with a series of burglaries in Old erating in secret. And Town. In response to a Freedom of don’t bother asking for documents Information Act request, Alexandria detailing their activities because officials refused to release incident police departments in Northern reports detailing the crimes alleged in the press release. In an interview Virginia routinely deny requests about availability of public for incident reports. Police officials documents, Alexandria Police Chief

Frank Thorp V Frank Thorp in Arlington won’t even answer Earl Cook said he didn’t think he needed to justify his department’s questions about their lack of trans- lack of transparency. parency. It’s all legal under the Vir- ❖ ARLINGTON: In July, the Arlington Photo by Photo ginia Freedom of Information Act, County Police Department arrested former Alexandria Police Chief David “They love her so much, and she loves them,” Frank Thorp writes. “They are the which includes broad exemptions Baker and charged him with drunk reason we are here and that makes it all worth it.” From left: JeanBa, Jean Marie, for police agencies. Local jurisdic- driving. In response to a Freedom of tions use their exemption in all Information Act request for the Jillian, Milo — who first found Jillian in the collapsed house, and Frantz. incident report, county officials cases, regardless of what the case charged $24 for a one-paragraph is about or whether the case is summary of the document in which open or closed. they misidentified the man they arrested. They later explained that Returning to Haiti To Help “I don’t think we have to justify Baker was correctly identified in the it,” said Alexandria Police Chief report, but they refused to release it, Earl Cook in an interview about even now that Baker has served his sentence in the county jail. Arlington Frank and Jillian Thorp survived January earthquake. access to public documents. “A lot police officials declined a request to of things can be said about trans- be interviewed about their By Sandy Levitz Lunner parency, that doesn’t make it ef- commitment to transparency. said, ‘It’s an earthquake,’ and then everything came ❖ FAIRFAX: In November, a Fairfax Gazette Packet tumbling down.” fective.” County Police Department officer Both Jillian Thorp and Dietsch were pinned in In a series of Freedom of Infor- shot and killed a motorist on mation Act requests to three Richmond Highway. In response to a ow can you really thank the people who an area they estimated to be about three feet by Freedom of Information Act request, saved your life? five feet. They were injured, but their biggest con- Northern Virginia jurisdictions, Fairfax officials declined to release H the name of the officer who killed the For one young couple with Alexandria cern was conserving whatever oxygen they had police officials denied access to a wide range of public information. man or share documents related to roots, the answer is to help them rebuild theirs. in that small space. Jillian Thorp still had her cell the incident. A spokeswoman for the Frank Thorp V, a freelance journalist, was re- phone in her hand but wasn’t able to call out. Alexandria police issued a press Fairfax County Police Department searching a story in the moun- En route to Port-au-Prince, release including a mug shot when said the agency is concerned that they arrested a burglar in Old victims might be unwilling to report tains 100 miles north of Port- Frank Thorp finally reached his crimes if the department was more au-Prince when the earthquake “She said I’m stuck. wife on her cell. Town last year, yet they won’t re- transparent, although she hit on Jan. 12. He and his col- “She said ‘I’m stuck. We’re in lease the incident reports leading acknowledged she had no evidence leagues felt it and even noticed We’re in the front the front bedroom, please send to his prosecution or Fowler’s ar- to support that claim. the mountains below start to help.’ And then the line went rest report. In Fairfax County, po- bounce. But they had no idea bedroom, please dead. It was terrifying.” lice officials said they were con- tions about their denial to release how serious it was. send help. And then About three hours after the cerned sharing public information documents related to the drunk- “About two hours later,” initial earthquake, two of the widely available elsewhere would driving arrest of a former Alexan- Frank Thorp said, “somebody the line went dead. Haitian Mission House staff have a chilling effect on victims dria police chief — a case that’s came to tell us that it had hit members arrived at the House and witness, although a spokes- been fully adjudicated in the Port au Prince and leveled the It was terrifying.” to see if everyone was OK. woman acknowledged there’s no courts. capital, the central palace. And — Frank Thorp “And that’s when the rescue evidence to bolster this claim. And “I think Northern Virginia has then we got really worried and effort to get us out started,” the Arlington County Police De-

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phone when the ground started to shake. Chuck See Couple Returns, Page 7 STD PRSRT www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ March 18-24, 2010 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ March 18-24, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Council Notebook Democracy in Alexandria? Don’t like the idea of voting for City Council members in No- vember? Keep it to yourself. Last weekend, Democratic council Transparency Blackout members rejected a proposal to conduct a referendum asking voters whether they prefer municipal elections in May or Novem- From Page 1 making police officials in Northern Virginia open to ber. A decision has already been made, they said Saturday, and the least amount of public scrutiny in America. now it’s time to move on. really taken this to an extreme,” said Ginger “We are elected to make decisions,” said Vice Mayor Kerry Stanley, executive director of the Virginia Press As- FAIRFAX COUNTY is the least transparent police Donely. “I think we have studied this to death.” sociation. “I understand the need of law enforce- department in Northern Virginia. Even defense at- The dispute began shortly after the May election, when two in- ment to protect an ongoing investigation, but there’s torneys in Fairfax complain that they have to get a cumbent Democrats were ousted from the City Council. Shortly also a public interest at work here.” court order to see police records that are routinely after the election, lame-duck members of the all-Democratic council made available in the rest of Virginia. In contrast to approved a controversial plan to move municipal elections from THE CODE OF SILENCE has its roots in the Vir- Alexandria and Arlington, where prosecutors open May to November. Critics said it was a cynical ploy to boost Demo- ginia Freedom of Information Act, passed by the their office to defense attorneys, the Fairfax cratic votes when attention would be focused on national and state General Assembly in the 1968. The legislation in- commonwealth’s attorney’s office forces defendants elections. Supporters defended the move as a way to increase par- cludes a loophole large enough for a police cruiser to tie up court time and jump through bureaucratic ticipation. This week, independent Councilwoman Alicia Hughes to drive through it. Local governments have an ex- hoops to get documents that are easily available else- came forward with a plan to conduct a referendum on the issue. emption that allows for a complete blackout for where — even in Virginia. “Let the people decide,” said Hughes. “The people, not politi- “complaints, memoranda, correspondence, case files “It certainly puts more of a burden on the defen- cians, should rule.” or reports, witness statements and evidence.” These dant,” said Jim Clark, a defense attorney who prac- No way, responded the Democratic majority, raising an endless documents that reveal a wide spectrum of detailed tices in Fairfax County. “I’d love to get every incident stream of concerns. How would the referendum be worded? Is information about police behavior, everything from report, but that’s not how things work in Virginia.” there enough time to seek a charter amendment before the next how investigations are conducted to how conclusions Nowhere is the lack of transparency on display more election? Would the United States Department of Justice have are reached. The way that exemption is exercised in dramatic than officer-involved shootings. The most time to approve any potential change before voters headed to the Northern Virginia, that means citizens have only recent example happened in July, when a Fairfax polls? Ultimately, the Democratic majority concluded in a party- faintest idea of how their police depart- County police officer shot and killed a line vote, a referendum was not in order. ments are acting on their behalf. The motorist on Richmond Highway. In re- “I’m disturbed that we are even talking about this,” said Coun- only information available is through “There may sponse to a Freedom of Information Act cilman Paul Smedberg, a former chairman of the Alexandria summaries of the documents police request seeking information about the Democratic Committee. “I hope we can tone down the rhetoric.” refuse to release. be situations incident, Fairfax officials declined to “It’s a control thing,” said Lucy where it’s in release video footage of the shooting Another Bailout Dalglish, executive director of the Arling- from police cruisers or copies of reports ton-based Reporters Committee for Free- the best written in the wake of the shooting. Hold on to your wallet. Your residential tax bill could be going dom of the Press. “And there doesn’t Even the name of the officer remains up even more than the hike suggested last month by City Man- seem to be any political will to do any- interest of the shrouded in secrecy. ager Jim Hartmann. Last weekend, City Council members thing about it.” “Disclosure of the name is painful, cleared the way for setting a maximum tax rate at $1.8 for every Ironically, the first paragraph of the public to but the greater good is transparency,” $100 of assessed property. If adopted, that would increase the Virginia Freedom of Information Act said Jim Lay, an attorney who repre- average residential property tax about $200. That’s double the explains that all public records “shall be release this sented Alexandria police officer Carl $100 tax hike suggested by the city manager in February. presumed open.” Stowe after he shot and killed a teen- “Just because we are advertising it doesn’t mean it will hap- But that’s not how it works. information.” ager in 2006. “In my opinion, Fairfax pen,” said Mayor Bill Euille. “This just gives us some flexibility.” Police departments in Northern Vir- — Dana Schrad, County is exploiting the fact that there But council members are in a bind. During hours of public tes- ginia have chosen to interpret the law executive director, are insufficient requirements for pub- timony at a public hearing last week, council members heard from in a way that starts from the presump- Virginia Police lic disclosure.” people concerned about cuts to everything from community po- tion that they will never share incident Chiefs Association In January, Fairfax County lice officers to affordable housing. Restoring funding for cuts sug- reports — regardless of what the case is Commonwealth’s Attorney Raymond gested by Hartmann would take money, and council members about or whether the case is open or Morrogh announced that he would not could turn to residential property taxpayers for a bailout. closed. That means police departments in Northern be filing criminal charges against the officer who shot “Having a spending increase at this time is just not acceptable,” Virginia act without the kind of public scrutiny that and killed David Masters, who was unarmed. A press said Councilman Frank Fannon, who voted against advertising acts as a check on public-safety officials widely avail- release issued on Jan. 27 suggested that Masters dis- the higher tax rate. “I would hope we could finalize a budget that able in other states. regarded police lights and sirens in the minutes be- reduces spending from last year.” “Virginia is the outlier,” said Charles Davis, execu- fore the fatal shot was fired. But the police depart- Council members are expected to finalize the tax rate in May. tive director of the National Freedom of Informa- ment denied a request for public inspection of the tion Coalition, and professor at the Missouri School actual reports. That leaves citizens of Fairfax County Synthetic Remand of Journalism. “These are documents that are avail- with an incomplete portrait of how their police de- able in most other states, but Virginia is unique in partment used deadly force on a well-traveled stretch Investors who purchase buildings in historic districts have to the level of closure.” of road. put up with all kinds of restrictions. There are rules about every- Any legislative effort to undercut the broad ex- “I would like to see all of this information disclosed thing from design aesthetics to the kind of windows that can be emption power would likely be opposed by groups eventually,” said Dallas Shawkey, chairman of the used and everything in between. Just ask Craig Miller, an Old such as the Virginia Police Chiefs Association. Ac- public safety committee of the Mount Vernon Coun- Town resident who purchased a Queen Anne house on Patrick cording to Dana Schrad, executive director of that cil of Citizens Association. “It’s important for the com- Street last year as a fixer-upper. organization, the association would rather see agen- munity to know what happened in this case and in But when Miller suggested he replace the 1880s slate roof with cies work within the law and strike a balance be- any case that involves the use of deadly force.” a standing seam metal roof, the Board of Architectural Review tween public disclosure and public safety. Accord- Fairfax police officials say they are concerned that balked. So Miller appealed that decision to City Council mem- ing to a law-enforcement guide to the Virginia Free- releasing documents that are widely available in other bers, who took up the matter Saturday afternoon. During a dis- dom of Information Act published by the associa- jurisdictions would have what they call a “chilling cussion of possibly allowing a synthetic slate roof, attorney tion, the ability to withhold information also comes effect.” Victims and witnesses might be more reluc- Duncan Blair suggested that George Washington used a with the responsibility to not abuse that discretion. tant to come forward, they say, if they knew their faux-stone façade at Mount Vernon. “We encourage agencies to use their discretion in information would become part of the public record. “He didn’t live in Alexandria,” responded Councilwoman Del a judicious manner,” said Schrad. “There may be situ- Yet when asked if she had any evidence to support Pepper. “We would have never allowed him to do that.” ations where it’s in the best interest of the public to that theory, Fairfax County Police Department spokes- In the end, council members remanded the appeal back to the release this information.” woman MaryAnn Jennings said she wasn’t aware of Board of Architectural Review for their consideration of synthetic Yet police officials in Fairfax, Arlington and Alex- any. slate. “I don’t know if there’s evidence or not,” said — Michael Lee Pope andria have adopted what they call a “blanket” ap- proach to using their exemption. 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A Disparate Solution Do businesses use the city’s transportation infrastructure more than people who live here? They might end up paying more for it under a new plan under consideration by the City Council. Last weekend, council members cleared the way for a plan that would raise the commercial property tax rate higher than the resi- dential property tax rate. The City Council has had the authority to charge an add-on tax since 2007, when the General Assembly approved a measure that would allow localities to raise money for transportation. Since that time, Alexandria has chosen not to hit commercial property taxpayers with a higher rate. Until now. Last weekend, City Council members approved an advertisement indicating they might be willing to consider the idea this year. That could put the commercial property tax rate at $1.20 for every $100 of assessed value when they approve a final tax rate in May. Dur- ing a discussion of the issue at a Saturday public hearing, some council members said they weren’t persuaded that adopting a higher tax rate on commercial property owners would necessarily Helping Children in Haiti discourage business from moving to Alexandria. In fact, said Coun- Old Town Jazzercisers raised $2000 for Save the Children Haiti Earthquake Emer- cilman Rob Krupicka, just the opposite seemed to be the case. gency Relief Fund by staging a benefit dance-fitness class on Saturday, Jan. 30. “We’ve lost more than we’ve won,” said Krupicka. “If anything, According to Jazzercise instructor and benefit organizer Debbie Lynch, Save the the data show they are more willing to be located where the infra- Children will use the donations for the children of Haiti. Held at Nannie J. Lee structure is more developed.” Center, the event drew 45 participants. Whole Foods and Bruegger’s Bagels pro- Not so fast, responded the business community. Alexandria Cham- vided refreshments for the event: students donated 30 door prizes for drawings. ber of Commerce President Tina Leone said she’s not buying the argument about economic development benefiting from higher taxes. Businesses don’t use the transportation infrastructure any more than residents, she said, and raising taxes across the board would be a more equitable way of funding improvements. More Doom and Gloom? “Look at all the empty storefronts on King Street,” said Leone. “The businesses that are left are trying to come out of a recession, and we are going to hit them again?” Positive trends in business growth seen as well. Oh Thank Heaven By Gale Curcio Three 7-Eleven stores in Alexandria were busted last week for Gazette Packet selling alcohol to minors. The string operation was conducted by the Vice Narcotics Division of the Alexandria Police Department. ohn Renner, founder of Renner & Company Working with what police officials call “an underage police de- CPA, doesn’t see business picking up anytime partment volunteer,” the vice squad hit 20 locations to see if clerks J soon. In a recent lecture about “Recession were willing to sell beer or wine to a minor without checking for Recovery on the Ground,” he said, “I’m usually more an ID. positive, but things are not good. The larger govern- According to a press release issued by the Police Department, ment contractors are losing contracts because other Photo by Gale Curcio/Gazette the volunteer youth was instructed to reveal his true age if asked. companies are cutting prices so much. Local busi- In 17 cases, he was. Yet three times, he was not. Business Leadership Council always at- nesses are still hurting and tourism is down. Hotels tracts a large crowd. Police brought charges against clerks who illegally sold alcohol are booking but they are offering big discounts so to minors. All three of the stores who failed the business compli- there bottom line is still hurting.” better than the rest of the country. ance checks are 7-Eleven locations, one on Mount Vernon Avenue, Renner was one of three panelists who spoke at However, he is concerned that the City of Alexan- one on Lincolnia Road and one of Jordan Street. the opening event for “2010: A New Decade for Busi- dria gets too complacent and doesn’t do enough to “This is very serious,” said 7-Eleven spokeswoman Margaret nesses in Alexandria,” a continued initiative of the attract and keep new businesses. Chabris. “When stores do something that’s illegal, they jeopar- Business Leadership Council Distinguished Speaker “There is no real economic incentive for small dize their alcohol license as well as their franchise.” Series held at the Campagna Center, chaired by businesses to come here; they [managers] expect Adron Krekeler. things to happen organically. The single most pow- Gaga for Google Joining Renner was Christopher Campagna, part- erful development tools are educational dollars. ner at Tartan Properties, and Nora Partlow, owner Companies are looking to locate where employees City officials have launched a full-court press to attract the at- and co-founder of St. Elmo’s Coffee. can live and send their children to school,” said tention of Google, the California-based high-tech giant now con- Campagna’s view was not as dire and a chart drawn Campagna, who is passionate about universal early sidering the city as a potential trial location for an ultra-high speed up by his company showed some of the positive ef- childhood education and pre-K. broadband network that would deliver Internet speeds more than fects: number of commercial real estate transactions Renner said, “The City cut expenses by $19 mil- 100 times faster than what most Americans have today. In an ef- up since 2008; growth of existing businesses; new lion, but they have raised real estate taxes. The tax fort to show grassroots community support, city officials turned to leadership at Alexandria Chamber of Commerce and rates are higher here than in Arlington and Fairfax. — what else? — Facebook. AEDP; and improved City management and the grow- A lot of firms are moving out because of the busi- At press time, a Facebook page called “Google 4 Alexandria” had ing confidence in public school system. ness licenses and taxes. The rainy day (and snowy already logged about 700 fans. Officials are also encouraging resi- However, he also has plenty of concerns and said, day) has been here for a couple of years.” dents to complete a survey available at the city’s Web site. And “I believe from where I sit that it [recovery] will be a Partlow, who has a successful business, has start- those who want to make a personal pitch can do so at Mayor Bill very slow curve.” ing selling real estate. “I had to survive too,” she Euille’s State of the City Address this weekend, where cameras He likened the recession to the snowstorm and said. “Customers are still coming, but instead of buy- will be ready to record residents making the case for why Alexan- said, “It was an uncontrollable event that made us ing a large latte and muffin, they are buying a small dria should be selected. all hunker down. We came out, looked around, put cup of coffee and mini croissant. I still give custom- “We think the city is a good match for what Google is looking on our boots and checked on our neighbors.” ers free water and dog biscuits but it comes out of for,” said city spokesman Tony Castrilli. “By the end of next week, Both Campagna and Renner emphasized the need my bottom line.” we are hoping to have a couple of thousand Facebook fans to show to help ‘their neighbors,’ and encouraged the group The Business Leadership Council Distinguished the community’s support for this.” — Michael Lee Pope to “Buy Alexandria.” Speaker Series are held once a quarter. To be added “Think about how lucky we are in Alexandria,” said to the mailing list, visit www.campagnacenter.org or Campagna, referring to the fact that this area fares call 703-549-0111. 4 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ March 18-24, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Concert To Raise Funds for Haitian Hospital By Senitra McCombs Janet Riksen at [email protected] or at be having one of the doctors from the hos- Westminster’s local mission efforts in- Gazette Packet 703-549-4766. pital speak briefly to the audience.” Janet clude helping individuals with housing, Westminster will collaborate with the Riksen said. Arlington Alexandria Coalition for the njoy the sounds of The Irish Break Community Coalition for Haiti (CCH) to While the Westminster congregation has Homeless (AACH), supporting ALIVE!, Re- Efast Band and the sights of the 2006 raise funds for the Hospital Bienfaisance de been giving thousands of dollars to Haiti building Alexandria, Meals on Wheels and “Best Irish Dancing School” winner Pignon. Since it wasn’t damaged in the through the National Presbytery Disaster an array of local social service programs. — The Boyle School of Irish Dance — at earthquake, it provides care for over Assistance program, they wanted to do Riksen says that the mission-focused na- Alexandria’s Westminster Presbyterian 170,000 people in Haiti. something special that would enable the ture sets Westminster apart: “There’s just Church this Saturday at 7 p.m. “They have been sending medical teams entire community to join in the effort to an enthusiasm for coming together as a There is a $10 minimum donation for and medical supplies to places that were benefit the Hospital Bienfaisance de Pignon. community to support all sorts of missions adults and children are free. Tickets will be devastated as well as receiving patients In addition, Westminster also supports an from education to other mission needs I available at the door, but to RSVP contact from these places. At the concert, we will orphanage and academy in Kenya. mentioned.”

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Taylor Run SEMINARY TOUR “We want to share the VTS story. This tour is a way of reaching out to those interested in American history, the Civil War, and the history of the Episco- pal church,” declared the Very Rev. Dr. Ian Markham, dean and president of Virginia Theological Seminary, introducing the new audio tour of the seminary. Visitors may go to the Welcome Center on campus between 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9-12 Saturday. There they will be given audio de- vices that enable them to walk all over campus while listening to an explanation of what they see.

CIVIL WAR HOSPITAL The US army took over the property for a hospital The Very Rev. Dr. Ian S. Markham teaching in which Walt Whitman worked as a nurse. a class on campus.

ASSYRIAN BAS-RELIEFS Visitors will be able to see two Assyrian bas-reliefs in the basement of one building; these were placed in the early days of the institution, founded in 1823.

KEY SUPPORTED Francis Scott Key, author of The Star-Spangled Banner, was an early and strong supporter of VTS.

BROOKS STUDENT Brooks, author of “O Little Town of Bethlehem”, who later became bishop of Massachusetts, was shocked by confrontation with slavery when he came here to study before the Civil War.

— Lois Kelso Hunt The Virginia Theological Seminary

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sion House. After nearly 10 hours pinned beneath the rubble, Frank and Jillian Thorp was pulled from the pile of concrete, Jillian bricks and wood that had been the Mission House Thorp for Haitian Ministries. created “When I got out, it was hugs, it was tears — from H.E.R.O. t- Frank and the people who had tried to save me,” shirts to Jillian Thorp described. “And just rejoicing that I had help raise lived and what that meant. Not everyone survived money. this natural disaster, and for some reason I did and without serious injuries.” “It is truly unbelievable what the Haitians did to BACK TO HAITI help,” added Frank Thorp. “They left their homes Frank’s parents report that their son and daugh- that had been destroyed and their family members ter-in-law returned to Haiti on Feb. 21. who had been injured, and devoted the entire night “There was never a discussion about whether they to getting Jillian out. I mean, we owe these people would go back,” Frank Thorp IV shared. “The dis- our lives.” cussions were always about when they would go back.” A COMMUNITY RESPONDS Maryellen Thorp is proud of Frank and Jillian’s Less than 48 hours later, Frank and Jillian Thorp dedication to Haiti, but said her motherly instincts were back in Alexandria to hugs and tears of joy from give her mixed feelings about them being back there. family and friends. “It’s difficult,” she said. “I know that’s where their Masonry Restoration and Renovation Frank’s mother is Maryellen Thorp, owner of The hearts are, and I respect their need to stay working Healing Tree in Del Ray where she also lives. His with the people of Haiti. But at the same time, I’m -Stone and Brick Re-building -Tuck Pointing father is Frank Thorp IV, Rear Admiral (Ret.), a resi- concerned as a mother for their physical and emo- -Mortar Matching -Concrete Re-surfacing dent of north Old Town. Jillian’s sister, Kate Cook, is tional safety.” -Caulking and Waterproofing -Terraces, walkways and stairs the service manager at Buzz Bakery on Slater’s Lane. Frank’s father described their commitment to help Her parents live in Connecticut. the people of Haiti as awesome. -Masonry Cleaning -New Design and Installations But even before Frank and Jillian Thorp made it “At the ages of 23 and 25 they have already be- back to the states, friends were contacting their fami- come heroes. They went down to make a difference 703.247.3388 lies to help. and a devastating earthquake was not going to stop “Once we learned about Frank and Jillian, the them.” earthquake in Haiti went from being some remote Both parents were moved by the community’s re- tragedy to something everyone felt connected to,” sponse. said Kevin Tyldesley, director of operations for the Frank Thorp IV mentioned how the neighborhood Neighborhood Restaurant Group (NRG). support — best demonstrated, he said, by the Neigh- Meanwhile, between visits to doctors and a Post borhood Restaurant Group — helped give the Traumatic Stress Disorder specialist, Frank and Jillian younger Thorps the strength to go back. Thorp were trying to figure out just how they could Maryellen Thorp said she was amazed by the level help their Haitian family. of caring not only from NRG, but from people in Del “After a short time discussing it with our immedi- Ray including her clients who didn’t even know Frank ate families,” Jillian Thorp said, “they understood. and Jillian. When I was trapped in a building, the Haitians risked “It brought everybody together in a way that oth- their lives to save me, and there’s nothing in my life erwise wouldn’t have happened,” she said. “I think now that I want to do more than repay that debt and one of the wonders of humanity is that when a trag- relieve some of the suffering that they and their fami- edy occurs people will mobilize to help and be there lies are experiencing. And we thought, what a great for other people and come together for a common way to repay that, by rebuilding the homes they lost cause.” in the earthquake.” With everyone’s help, they established their non- POST SCRIPT FROM THE FRONT LINES profit organization called H.E.R.O. for Haitian Emer- By e-mail, Frank Thorp writes that he has been gency Rebuilding Operation. covering news stories almost daily for a major net- Christi Hart, who owns the Neighborhood Restau- work. Jillian Thorp works with a mobile clinic as their rant Group with Stephanie and Michael Babin, just translator/triage coordinator and volunteers at the happens to be Maryellen Thorp’s neighbor and good Red Cross while she looks for something more per- friends with both of Frank’s parents. NRG offered to manent. host a fundraiser for the younger Thorps and H.E.R.O. After experiencing three 4.7 earthquakes within “On some level it was just like having a party, and their first two nights back, they wondered if they as a restaurant group, we do that all the time.” had made the right decision. But then Jillian Thorp’s Chefs from each of the NRG restaurants made food old staff saw her and couldn’t hold back the tears, for the Jan. 20 event at Columbia Firehouse. Staff and they knew they’re where they need to be. from all the venues volunteered and even donated As for H.E.R.O., they are assessing what is viable their tips the H.E.R.O. There was a live band. And and what the Haitian people want and need. Rebuild- Frank and Jillian Thorp told their story. ing is complicated right now due to rubble that has “It’s not as if people didn’t know how to make a yet to be removed and buildings that need to be torn contribution to Haiti,” Hart said. “But this gave them down because they are unsafe. The couple are dis- a way to feel connected — a unique experience in- cussing options with other organizations doing work stead of just donating online.” there as well. The event earned $10,000 that night and another For more information or to make a donation, visit: $3,000 over the next few weeks. In all, fundraisers http://www.haitianheroes.org/ in D.C., Boston and Connecticut raised more than For the latest news, read their blog: http:// $30,000 for H.E.R.O. goatpath.wordpress.com/ www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ March 18-24, 2010 ❖ 7 Alexandria Opinion Gazette Packet

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To the Editor: from a parent or guardian. 703-778-9413 In regards to your editorial, “In- Relative to many parts of the I am appalled at the biased, Recently, one student presented to [email protected] creasing Burden, But No Tools,” short-sighted, and irresponsible me with a shingles infection and needed country Northern Virginia has it treatment. Because of the nature of this Publisher you should realize that the City of easy in good times and bad. Local reporting. A title to induce shock virus, treatment must be started within Jerry Vernon Alexandria does indeed tax the and awe “Birth-Control Center 24 hours to achieve the best outcome governments have over time Editor & Publisher income of business owners in the proven that they abuse and ma- Finds Home in TC” (Alexandria and limit the potential of pain duration Mary Kimm form of a Gross Receipts Tax. What Gazette Packet, March 11, 2010), for up to 3 months. Thankfully, this stu- nipulate their current powers of dent was 18 years old and could walk Editor in Chief makes this tax especially egregious this article misses the whole issue there. She did, however, miss about 1 Steven Mauren taxation through constant tax rate Photography: is that even if your business had fluctuations not based on any rea- by a long shot. Below is a copy of 1⁄2 hours of class. Had the wellness cen- Louise Krafft, Robbie Hammer ter been within the building, she would significant losses in a given year sonable or fair percentage but in- the letter that I submitted into Art/Design: the business owner is taxed at the permanent record for the city have lost much less instructional time. Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, stead based upon their ever in- I am also aware of students who cut John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, same rate — the tax is all based council meeting this past Saturday, whole days of school in order to be able John Smith creasing (always outpacing infla- Production Manager: on gross receipts with no regards tion) budgets. Our local govern- March 13, 2010, and it presents to access the teen clinic services. Jean Card to expenses or losses. Call it what- actual issues regarding health care Another barrier to seeking services at ments claim to be providing Editor Emeritus: ever you like but the reality is that for our city’s youth. Perhaps you the teen clinic is parental expectation for ‘needed services.’ I claim they in- students after school. Some parents re- Mary Anne Weber it is an income tax on small busi- tervene in areas where the govern- could have had a much richer ar- quire their teenager to come directly CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 ness owners like me. I have yet to ment has no business being — ticle supporting adolescent health home after school each day, thinking that this action will inhibit their child Circulation Manager: see any special benefits specifically had you asked a variety of health Ann Oliver ‘free’ trolley rides on King Street, from engaging in risky adolescent be- designed to help these very busi- ‘free’ wi-fi in Old Town, children providers within the city; it’s not haviors. The reality is that adolescents nesses grow or prosper. Neither all about birth control. inherently test the boundaries of behav- CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, taking taxi rides to school and all L.L.C. the state nor the Federal govern- on the taxpayer’s dime. The Wellness Center State- ior, and sometimes get into trouble. Peter Labovitz Accessing the physical and mental President/CEO ment levies an income tax if the I contend that your position on ment (March 13, 2010) As the person on the front line of health care services at The Teen business owner showed a loss in this matter is elitist. It would be Wellness Center will help to address Mary Kimm that particular tax year. health for nearly 2,300 students every Publisher/Chief Operating Officer similar to those of us in Alexan- day, I am thrilled at the prospect of hav- some of these risky behaviors before 703-778-9433 Second, I often hear Northern dria who live in wealthier neigh- ing The Teen Wellness Center in my they become serious problems. [email protected] Virginia complaining about how hallway. Having the resource of the Immunizations are also an enormous borhoods demanding more benefit issue here as we continue to enroll im- Jerry Vernon much money they send to Rich- wellness center in our building will Publisher/Executive Vice President from our higher tax contributions greatly enhance the health and well be- migrants and foreign exchange [email protected] mond and how little they receive students. Following the requirements than those in the City who pay less ing of our students and give us unique Wesley DeBrosse in return. Let’s consider the big- opportunities to work collaboratively. from both the health department and taxes. the school board, students generally Controller ger picture for a moment. Consider The last thing this economy and Some of the major health needs that I see on a daily basis in the School Health have three visits in which to receive a Debbie Funk how many federal income tax dol- we as taxpayers need are more complete set of vaccinations (in SY National Sales, 703-778-9444 Office include vision problems and the [email protected] lars are sent to Washington by all taxes. Instead we should demand need for glasses, poor dentition, mental 2010-2011, it will be four visits). Often Virginians that disproportionately health issues such as depression and times, students will miss whole days in A Connection Newspaper our local governments show order to get their shots. When the benefit the Northern Virginia spending restraint and fiscal re- obesity, counseling for sexual behaviors The Alexandria Gazette Packet is distributed weekly and unplanned pregnancies, the need wellness center is located within TCW, to selected homes in the City of Alexandria. economy which we all know lives they will be able to get their vaccines Any owners or occupants of premises that do not sponsibility. for health insurance to secure medical wish to receive the paper can notify the publisher or dies on Federal $$$$. This services, and of course all kinds of first during lunch or in between classes and by telephone at 703-917-6480 or by email to not miss valuable instruction time. [email protected], and the doesn’t even take into account the aid. distributor will be notified to discontinue service. Neil E Wolfe, Finally, I would like to offer com legitimate gripe the rest of the Alexandria Currently, students frequently need See Letters, Page 24 8 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ March 18-24, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ March 18-24, 2010 ❖ 9 Opinion Why Adults Need To Help Stop Bullying By Lillian Brooks for kids to talk about their experience be- readily talk to an adult because of what I while but because the parent did not want Alexandria Juvenile fore it gets out of hand. call the “embarrassment factor.” One thing to acknowledge her child’s inappropriate Court Services Unit When I was growing up, most bullying that is worse than cyberbullying to a pre- behavior, the bullying started up again. I took place on the streets or at school but teen or a teen is being embarrassed in front often wonder about the child who was hurt emories of childhood expe- the goal was the same. The bullying would of their peers. So if the adult takes action by that experience. She eventually dropped riences, whether profoundly start out with verbal insults and then a to stop the bullying, the victim takes the out of the team. Mpositive or negative, can of- group of other children would join in with risk of dealing with the “embarrassment Any parent, teacher or other concerned ten have a lifelong impact. the bully and laugh and make jokes at the factor.” Lecturing does not work either. My adult, who is aware of a child who is the Everyone has their own personal experi- expense of that child. Sometimes the be- husband’s well-meaning parental technique victim of bullying, should be available to ences and stories about the trials and tribu- havior would escalate into a verbal or physi- was to give long lectures and somewhat offer help and support. It is important to lations of growing up. Next to family, our cal argument. In those days and even now, outdated advice. This earned him the title encourage the child not to respond to a childhood years is the time when friends kids seem to have a natural ability to pick a of “Captain Obvious” during my daughter’s bully, especially if it is done by email. Vic- and peers take the number one place in our good candidate for bullying, teen years. Nevertheless, an adult or par- tims of bullying should save any inappro- lives. In adolescence, when all is well with The biggest challenge in today’s world is ent should take action that is swift and de- priate messages and block future contact peer relationships, all is right with the that when a youth insults or makes fun of liberate whenever they see or hear about on the email. When inappropriate language world. someone, he/she can do it in person or elec- bullying taking place. Here are some things is used, parents should consider filing a But the reverse is true too. When a young tronically. Cyberbullying is the modern day that may work better than lectures. complaint with the Internet provider. Par- person is consumed with being ostracized, preferred communication by bullies because Although we feel less sympathy for the ents should contact the school and ask that shunned, intimidated or bullied by peers, it is more impersonal and it can be done at bully, I can assure you that the bully has teachers, counselors and principles inter- everything else in that world falls apart. all times – day and night – by cell phone or his/her own problems. Adults and parents vene by keeping a watchful eye on interac- Youth who are victimized by bullies are of- computer – text or email - and it is available. should let the bully know that the behavior tions between the bully and the victim at ten those who don’t have many friends, are In a 2006 a national telephone survey of is unacceptable making it clear that there school so the behavior can be addressed. shy, or simply “do not fit in” with whatever preteens (6-11 year olds) and teens (12-17 will be consequences if it continues. De- Parents need to review on-line communi- is deemed cool. Adolescence is about con- year olds), it was discovered that 45 per- pending on the relationship of the adult to cations by their child even though it may forming and the pressure to conform is very cent of preteens and 30 percent of teens the youth, the adult should find out the be uncomfortable. strong. A youth who is vulnerable to bully- had been cyberbullied while at school. For underlying reason for the bully’s need or Serious cyberbullying can rise to the level ing is not viewed as conforming for a myriad teens, 70 perent of cyberbulling occurred motive regarding the behavior. It is impera- where the police should be contacted. of reasons so he/she will find ways to sur- while they were at home. Most of the time tive that the bullying behavior, once recog- Threats of violence or gang recruitment are vive by avoiding the hurtful situation. There there is an adult around when the nized by an adult, be stopped right on the examples of when adults and parents need is no reason why a young person should cyberbullying occurs but the child refrains spot. I remember making a parent angry to escalate the intervention. In some seri- have to deal with this problem alone and from telling the adult about it. I know from when I corrected her child at my daughter’s ous cases, parents of bullies can be sued in adults need to provide the needed support my experience with teens that they will not soccer practice. The bullying did stop for a See Stop Bullying, Page 12

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From Page 10 to deal with the situation is to avoid the civil court if they fail to take action in their place where it is occurring and join a group child’s constant harassment. The bottom who will claim to be your friends and pro- line is that parents and other adults have a tectors. Either of those choices will have life- responsibility to take action when they see long consequences. Let’s make it so that the or hear bullying taking place. Our youth are choice is to tell a responsible adult or a par- more exposed to bullying because of the ent who will know what to do about it. This various ways to communicate messages that will help get out the message that any kind are readily available. When a child is a vic- of bullying is never cool. tim of bullying, they become truant or they Lillian Brooks, J.D., is director of the Alexandria are bullied into joining a gang – two ways Juvenile Court Services Unit.

One often reads about the art of con- versa- tion— how it’s dying or what’s needed to make it flour- ish, or how rare good ones are. But wouldn’t you agree that the infinitely more valuable rara avis is a good listener? —Malcolm Forbes

12 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ March 18-24, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Letters What To Do son who will be going to T.C — that is if it gets any better. My point About TC? is that when I was in school, the teachers and the parents actually State Law Shrouds Documents To the Editor: cared. If Mr. Porter were there I graduated from T.C Williams From Page 3 none of this would be going on. do so. in 1999. Mr. Porter was the prin- There is no respect from the stu- The actions of the Police Department in the wake cipal then. My 4-year-old daugh- Jennings. “All I have is what our investigators and dents for anyone. There were also of the arrest also raise a number of questions about ter attends pre-school at T.C. I what our commanders and the police administration many programs that we had that the level of transparency in Arlington. In the hours dread taking her every day. Kids believe.” they don’t have anymore. I hope after Baker’s arrest, seven media organizations made are outside smoking. I never see there is something done before my public-record requests for the police report. County any teachers or anyone of author- ARLINGTON COUNTY Police Department refuses children get to high school. This officials denied those requests, citing their exemp- ity outside to control the students. to release the incident report for what may be its is crazy. What do we do? tion clause in the Virginia Freedom of Information The students that drive come highest-profile arrest of 2009 — the drunk driving Act. Instead of releasing the public document, Ar- speeding up the driveway. It is very bust of David Baker, who was then the chief of po- Laura Benavidez lington officials offered a two-paragraph summary scary. I also have a nine-year-old lice in Alexandria. Even now that Baker has served of the report for a fee of $24. The four organizations Alexandria his five days in jail and the case is closed, police offi- that agreed to the fee received a two-paragraph sum- cials in Arlington refuse to release the report detail- mary that misidentified David Baker as Paul Baker ing what happened that humid July night. Through and incorrectly stated that the arrest took place in a spokesman, Arlington County Police Department 1995 instead of 2009. SUND Arlington North $1,100,000 OPEN officials declined to answer questions about its com- “Public officials who try to hide information never mitment to transparent government. look good,” said Chip Watkins, an Arlington tax at- Expanded Tara Colonial AY 1 Thoughtfully expanded with a three story brick “I am in the corner of trusting our police depart- torney who saw a copy of the document and specu- addition by North Shore Design, this home offers -4 ment,” said County Board member Barbara Favola, lated that the mistake was intentional. “Either some- 1930s charm complimented by today’s ameni- who was chairwoman when Baker was arrested. “If ties. Desirable features include main level family one was trying to cover up for him or they were just room, home office, sunroom off the kitchen, they push back I am not going to override them, and sloppy.” appealing master suite with double walk-in clos- I don’t think I could get three votes on the board to ets, handsome bathroom with soaking tub, separate shower and two vanities and three override them either.” IN ALEXANDRIA, Police Chief Earl Cook has been more bedrooms upstairs. The lower level has a Yet Baker’s case highlights a number of ways po- on the job since August, after Baker resigned. As one rec room with fireplace flanked by built-in cabi- nets, built-in wood racks in the wine cellar, 5th bedroom with private bathroom, laundry room and lice in Virginia hide their actions from public scru- of the three finalists for the job of top cop back in another full bathroom. Stairs from the deck lead to a stone patio and there are two garages. Walk to tiny. Did Baker receive special treatment because he 2006, he was the highest-ranking deputy chief when Westover Village for new library, shops, restaurants, post office, bikepath and parks. Glebe, Swanson, was the chief of police in a neighboring jurisdiction Baker was forced to step down in the wake of his Yorktown school district. From Glebe Rd. two blocks north of Rt. 66: west on 16th Street, right on Harrison to 1600. Please see photos at betsytwigg.LNFRE.com and contact Betsy for a showing. and driving a city-issued vehicle? Who was the drunk-driving arrest. Then, on the day he was offi- woman sideswiped by Baker, when his blood alco- cially announced as City Manager Jim Hartmann’s BETSY TWIGG hol content registered at twice the legal limit that permanent selection for the job, Cook said that he night? Did Baker try to use his position of power? would review the policy of shielding public access to Phone: 703-967-4391 The public may never know what the documents say E-mail: [email protected] documents that are widely available in other states. Web: betsytwigg.LNFRE.com about these questions because county officials refuse to release them even though they have the ability to See Transparency, Page 14 Obituaries etery, Marshall, Va. Donations in From 1998-2003 Mr. Richard Margaret Doris lieu of flowers to an Alzheimer’s was president of Gunston Associ- research or care charity. ates, a lobbying firm which ad- (Holloway) vised clients on defense, foreign Johnson trade and OSHA reform. Proudly Presents He then became a senior adviser Margaret Doris (Holloway) Robert Richard for National Renewable Energy Johnson, age 86, of Sweetwater Robert S Richard a government Practice at Reznick Group in Golf & Country Club in Haines “Hot Topics” Breakfast relations specialist in Washington, Vienna, Va. City, Fla., died March 12, 2010 of D.C. and Atlanta, Robert Stephen Richard was a complications of Alzheimer’s. She Thursday, April 1st 2010 Ga. died of pan- native of Atlanta, Ga., and gradu- was born March 10, 1924 at creatic cancer ated from Emory University with 7:30- 9:30 am Brandy Station, Va. Margaret was Feb. 18, 2010 in a BA in history. graduated from Osbourne High Arlington at the Active in community service in Virginia Theological Seminary School in Manassas, Va. at the age age of 67. He was Alexandria, Mr. Richard served on 3737 Seminary Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22304 of 16, then from the Garfield Me- an Alexandria the board of directors of three in- morial Hospital Nursing School in resident. stitutions: Alexandria Chamber of Washington, D.C. and served as an Featuring Guest Speaker Val Hawkins, Mr. Richard Commerce, Alexandria Seaport RN for four decades. Most of her Alexandria Economic Development Partnership moved to Wash- Foundation, and the local division adult life was spent in Alexandria ington in the of the American Heart Association. where she was active at the Del mid-1960s, and did graduate work His wife of 17 years, Sue Mathis We invite you to hear plans and strategies Ray Methodist Church in Alexan- at American University in Econom- Richard, died in 2002. that the Alexandria Economic Development dria. She was married Sept. 8, ics and International Relations. He Survivors include his daughter Partnership has in mind for attracting 1947 to Matthew “Neil” Johnson worked as a chief of staff to Rep. Meredith Richard, 23, of Alexan- and retaining business in Alexandria. who is surviving her along with John W. Davis (D-GA) from 1970- dria, his mother May Richard of three sons, Matthew N. Johnson, 74. In 1974, he created Richard & Atlanta, Ga. and his brother L. This event is free to our members!! Jr. of Woodbridge, John E. Company, a worldwide door to Donald Richard of Atlanta, Ga. Johnson of Haines City, Fla., and door delivery system for high pri- The memorial service will be Martin H. Johnson of Clifton; six ority, time sensitive materials, held Friday, March 19, at 11 a.m. To register for this event, grandchildren and eight great which stayed in operation until at Christ Church in Old Town Al- please visit the Chambers grandchildren. A visitation will be 1981. He next became media liai- exandria. held on Thursday, March 18, from website at www.alexchamber.com. son to Rep. Jack Brooks’ (D-TX) A memorial fund has been set 2-4 and 6-7 p.m. at Cunningham House Committee on Government up to help his daughter with liv- Non Member price $25, On Site $25 Funeral Home, 811 Cameron Operations from 1981-87, fol- ing expenses. Contributions may Street, Alexandria, where funeral lowed by Legislative assistant to be sent to “Friends of Meredith,” If you have any questions about this event, please contact services will be held at 7 p.m. A Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R- 303 North Washington Street, Al- Janelle Schmidt at [email protected] graveside service will be held on TX) from 1995-1998. exandria, VA 22314. Friday at 11 a.m. at Marshall Cem- www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ March 18-24, 2010 ❖ 13 News Everything You Need...in one Transparency Blackout Convenient Place. 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On or a witness’ interest to not have Bradlee Center Sept. 25, the Alexandria Police De- their names divulged at a particu- partment issued a six-sentence lar stage of a case.”

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By Brad Hathaway The Gazette

ver wonder why you don’t see pro- Efessional productions of such mar- velous old-time hits as the 1928 drama/comedy of a night in the press room Arts ❖ Entertainment ❖ Leisure of a Chicago courthouse, “The Front Page?” Simple. The script by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur calls for a huge cast by today’s standards. Who can afford to pay 22 performers at today’s rates? Not professional theaters, that’s for sure. Ah, but community theaters such as the Port City Playhouse can field such a small army because their perform- ers are all volunteers. Still, it takes consid- Pictured are P. Spencer Tamney — Wilson, Eleni Aldridge — Mrs. erable resources to make a complicated Schlosser, Will Monahan — Endicott, Brian Clarke — Murphy, Geoffrey show of this type work and director Roland Baskir — Schwartz, Jim Day — McCue and Cal Whitehurst — Kruger. Branford Gomez gives the project a sense of heft, if not a consistent sense of style. what is going on. Too often in this produc- an even more dramatic story. His arrival The action takes place on a single set (that tion, however, it is the throwaway lines that sparks the production to a higher energy helps with the budget). It is the pressroom obscure plot points. As a result, the audi- level. of the Criminal Courts Building in Chicago ence spends a lot of time trying to figure Another source of pleasure is the music on a late spring evening as a gaggle of re- out what is going on rather than sitting back played before the show begins, during in- porters wile away the hours awaiting an and enjoying the action. termission and as the audience files out. It execution scheduled for the next dawn. While it is essentially an ensemble show, sounds very much as if it might be vintage How much is a gaggle? In this case, it is there is a principal character that consti- 1920s jazz recordings cleaned up through over half a dozen and the playwrights have tutes a starring role. Reporter Hildy Johnson the magic of modern digital technology. In SATURDAY/MARCH 27 given each a distinctive personality so it is anxious to get the evening over since he’s fact, it is all original music composed by Sari to Skin. 7-9 p.m. A one-woman would be difficult to get away with fewer about to leave on his honeymoon with his Joseph Colombo. performance featuring Neelam Patel in cel- just to save money. pretty bride played by Elizabeth Heir. Mark But it is the gaggle of reporters that are ebration of Women’s History Month. Tick- They play cards, they trade stories while Lee Adams handles that role with a glint in the heart of the piece, most notably Will ets are $15/person in advance or $20/door. one plunks away on a banjo and another his eye, a spring in his step and an energy Monahan as a crotchety veteran, Jim Day At Convergence, 1801 N. Quaker Lane, Al- tries to get some work done at his roll-top not always matched by the rest of the cast. as a hardened beat reporter, Brian Clark as exandria. desk (the desk plays an important part in In any theater company, it would be dif- a sharp-tongued scribe, Ted Culler as the the plot after intermission). Various strange ficult to assemble an “all-star cast” when persnickety owner of the roll-top desks and characters wander in and out, especially the cast has to approach the two dozen Cal Whitehurst as the musically inclined when things get frantic after the escape of mark. In community theater that is even reporter. Their banter may well become the condemned man. more difficult, but Gomez and the Port City better paced as they perform the show more With 22 characters and only two hours Playhouse have the reputation for solid pro- times. It runs through March 28 at the Lee of stage time in its three acts, the play ductions that draws some of the better com- Center. doesn’t give very many performers too much munity theater actors and actresses to their ❖❖❖ time alone in a spotlight. Instead, the show shows. As a result, this production benefits Brad Hathaway reviews theater in Virginia, relies on rapid-fire dialogue, often with from the likes of Bonnie Jourdan as Hildy’s Washington and Maryland as well as Broad- multiple characters talking at the same time. potential mother-in-law, Jerry Morse as the way and writes about theater for a number This kind of show requires a polished, well- sheriff who’s career is in danger due to the of national magazines. He can be reached at practiced pace and here is where this pro- escape of his prisoner, Ron Field as the [email protected]. duction fails to live up to its potential. The Mayor who’s concern over reelection out- confusion is not as disciplined as the script’s weighs any sense of duty, Ron Sturman as Where & When TUESDAY/MARCH 30 authors obviously intended. the clerk trying against considerable odds Sounds of the Saxophone. 7:30 p.m. to deliver a reprieve from the Governor and The Port City Playhouse production of With many people talking over each “The Front Page” is at the Lee Center for the Free. Presented by the Washington Saxo- other’s lines, it is important that the lines Cary Cramer as the escapee. Performing Arts, 1108 Jefferson Street with phone Quartet. At Pendleton Hall, Episco- that are most important to the plot or to Late in the action, James McDaniel joins performances Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. pal High School, 3900 W. Braddock Road, the definition of a particular character’s the group as Hildy’s editor out to make a There is a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, March Alexandria. Call 703-933-4135 or visit name for his newspaper by scooping every- 28. Tickets are $14 - $16. Call 703-838-2880 purpose in a scene are the ones that rise or log on to www.telgo.com/pcp. www.episcopalhighschool.org. above the din so the audience can follow one else and manipulating events to make

NOW THROUGH MARCH 25 Cedric Williams’ Nostalgia and Dereliction. a.m. to 6 p.m., with Thursdays until 9 p.m. The Alexandria. Call 703-998-6260 or visit Artist’s reception is Sunday, April 18 from 4- Ceramic Guild at Studio 19, Torpedo Factory Art www.convergenceccf.net Springfield Art Guild Art Show. 9 6 p.m. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Center’s Scope Gallery, 101 North Union Street, a.m. to 5 p.m. Works include oil, Monday to Friday and during performances. Alexandria. Call 703-548-6288 or visit watercolor, photography, and mixed Fine At the Schlesinger Center Margaret W. & www.torpedofactory.org/galleries/scope. APRIL 7 THROUGH MAY 2 medium. At the Franconia Arts Joseph L. Fisher Gallery, at the Alexandria Artist Gail C. Weyant Solo Show, Government Center, 6121 Franconia Campus of Northern Virginia Community “Storytelling Artwork.” Straight Road, Alexandria. Contact: Reggie College. Visit www.schlesingercenter.com. NOW THROUGH MARCH 31 Photography, Computer Enhanced Images, Garrett, FGC Show Chair at Works from the Heart, Topics of Passion. and Ceramics. At Gallery West, 1213 Duke [email protected]. Call 703-971-6262. Free. Artworks reflect that which comes from Street, Old Town Alexandria. Artist’s NOW THROUGH MARCH 28 the heart. Subjects that touch, motivate, and reception is Saturday, April 10 from 4-6 p.m. MARCH 26 TO MAY 9 Garden of earthy delights: Pottery with move us to create, that which inspires. At the Hours are Wednesday to Sunday, 11-6 p.m. flora and fauna. Monday through Sunday, 10 Gallery at Convergence, 1801 N. Quaker Lane, www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ March 18-24, 2010 ❖ 19 Theater Old Town’s most authentic country French restaurant since 1983 Winners of The Watch Awards 10th Annual Washington Area Theatre Community Honors

The award ceremony was held Sunday, The Foreigner March 14, 2010 at The Birchmere, Alexan- dria. Some 114 productions (32 musicals, 82 plays) were adjudicated in 2009. Port City Playhouse Thirty community theater companies Nominations (2) participated in WATCH adjudication. ❖ Outstanding Makeup Design in a Play - J. Arthur Winter Specials Rodger - Curious Savage ❖ Outstanding Hair Design in a Play - Bette Williams Dover Sole • Bouillabaisse Little Theatre of Alexandria - Veronica’s Room Awards (4) Frog Legs • Beef Wellington ❖ Outstanding Set Decoration in a Play – C. Evans Kirk - Art of Murder Dominion Stage ❖ Outstanding Makeup Design in a Play - Paul Awards (1) Coq au vin • Cassoulet Morton - Gross Indecency ❖ Outstanding Cameo in a Play - Gayle Nichols- ❖ Outstanding Set Painting in a Play - MYKE - Gross Grimes as “Ann Marwood Bartle” - Jeffrey Chef Specials • Venison Indecency ❖ Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play - Mollie Nominations (3) Old Town Wise as “Betty Meeks” - The Foreigner ❖ Outstanding Costume Design in a Play - Patsy DiBella Kreger & Eric S. Scerbo - Glorious! Nominations (27) ❖ Outstanding Hair Design in a Play - Renee Fresh Shad Roe ❖ Outstanding Light Design in a Play - Liz Owens & Silverstone - Glorious! Nancy Owens - Art of Murder ❖ Outstanding Cameo in a Play - Gayle Nichols- OPEN EASTER SUNDAY ❖ Outstanding Set Decoration in a Play – C. Evans Grimes as “Ann Marwood Bartle” - Jeffrey Kirk - Art of Murder ❖ Outstanding Set Design in a Play - C. Evans Kirk - 127 N. 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PAT’S PARTY STOP Morton - Gross Indecency Nominations (18) ❖ ❖ at the Outstanding Play - Gross Indecency Outstanding Choreography - Lisa Anne Bailey & ❖ Outstanding Properties in a Play - Art Snow - Lauren Sinsheimer - Bye Bye Birdie Gross Indecency ❖ Outstanding Costume Design in a Musical - Lory ❖ Outstanding Set Design in a Play - Ken Crowley - Levitt & Irene Molnar - Bye Bye Birdie Gross Indecency ❖ Outstanding Hair Design in a Musical - Kat Brais - where Old Town dines ❖ Outstanding Set Painting in a Play - MYKE - Gross Bye Bye Birdie Indecency ❖ Outstanding Light Design in a Musical - Ryan FEATURING IRISH MUSIC & IRISH SPECIALS!!!! ❖ Outstanding Sound Design in a Play - David Hale Desmond - Bye Bye Birdie Grand Irish Drinks - Gross Indecency ❖ Outstanding Set Construction in a Musical - Pete Cream of Potato and Leek Soup ❖ Outstanding Hair Design in a Musical - Bette Wil- Silvia - Bye Bye Birdie ❖ Ham & Cabbage, Irish Potatoes liams - Gypsy Outstanding Light Design in a Play - AnnMarie ❖ Castrigno - Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Corned Beef, Steamed Cabbage, Irish Potatoes Outstanding Music Direction - Christopher A. Tomasino - Gypsy ❖ Outstanding Cameo in a Musical - Kathleen Irish Stew topped with Green Peas ❖ Outstanding Direction of a Play - Roland Branford McCormick as “Buddy’s Blues Sally” - Follies Rack of Lamb, Potatoes, Salad, Mint Jelly Gomez - It Runs in the Family ❖ Outstanding Choreography - Christopher Dykton Stuffed Cabbage ❖ Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play - Jeffrey Clarke - Follies Beer, Irish Coffee as “Dr. Hubert Bonney” - It Runs in the Family ❖ Outstanding Costume Design in a Musical - Grant Try Our Key Lime Pie!!! ❖ Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play - Mark Lee Adams Kevin Lane - Follies as “Dr. David Mortimore” - It Runs in the Family ❖ Outstanding Direction of a Musical - Christopher ❖ Outstanding Play - - It Runs in the Family Dykton - Follies ❖ 734 N. St. Asaph Street ❖ Outstanding Properties in a Play - Margaret Snow, Outstanding Hair Design in a Musical - Bette Wil- Art Snow & Bobbie Herbst - It Runs in the Family liams - Follies 703-548-1616 ❖ Outstanding Set Painting in a Play - Mary Hutzler ❖ Outstanding Makeup Design in a Musical - Avery Irish Music - It Runs in the Family Burns - Follies ❖ Outstanding Costume Design in a Play - Beverley ❖ Outstanding Music Direction - John-Michael Benda & Annie Vroom - Leading Ladies d’Haviland - Follies N. Washington Street ❖ Outstanding Hair Design in a Play - Gilda Sadighi ❖ Outstanding Musical - Follies - Leading Ladies ❖ Outstanding Set Construction in a Musical - Bill ❖ Outstanding Makeup Design in a Play - Gilda Wisniewski - Follies 7 blocks North ❖ Outstanding Set Decoration in a Musical - Kate Madison St. King Street Sadighi - Leading Ladies WE ARE HERE Old 734 North Saint Asaph St. ❖ Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play - Mollie Roehr - Follies Town N. 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E-mail announcements to the Gazette, from the “Jupiter” movement of George Washington Masonic National Memorial, [email protected]. Photos and Gustav Holst’s “The Planets.” At the 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria. Call 202-767- artwork are encouraged. Deadline is Thursday at Lyceum, 201 South Washington 5658 or visit www.usafband.af.mil. noon for the following week’s paper. Call Steve Street in Old Town Alexandria. Hibbard at 703-778-9412 with questions. Mt. Vernon Annual Crop Walk. 1 p.m. Walk with your neighbors SATURDAY/MARCH 27 1.6 miles raising money for UCM Yoga for Rookies. 10 a.m. Free Class. At The ONGOING and New Hope Housing. At Mt. Body in Balance Center, 1423 Powhatan Street, The Del Ray Farmers Market is now open year Vernon Presbyterian Church, 8001 Suite 7, Alexandria. Call 703-578-4434. round — located at the corner of Mt. Vernon Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria. Fort Hunt Preschool Rummage Sale. 8 a.m. Avenue and Oxford Avenue in Del Ray. During Visit www.churchworldservice.org to noon. Features high-quality used infants’, the winter months the market will be open 9 am or contact Rosemary Kley, 703-719- children’s and maternity gear, including to noon each Saturday. The Del Ray Market 6238. clothing, toys, games, books and furniture. At farmers that will be there are Smith Meadows Fort Hunt Preschool, 1909 Windmill Lane, Alexandria. meats, eggs, fresh pasta and sauces; Amish MONDAY/MARCH 22 cheese, yogurt, bakery goods, eggs and jams and Great Rum Punch Challenge. 7 to 9:30 p.m. jellies; winter vegetables; fancy nuts; pralines; Salute to Women Awards Enjoy different rum punch creations from local and bakery goods. Any questions, contact Pat Banquet. 6 p.m. At the Holiday distilleries, restaurants and caterers and vote for Miller at [email protected]. Inn Crowne Plaza Hotel, 901 N. your favorite. Tickets, which include admission Ms. Senior Virginia America is searching for Fairfax Street, Alexandria. E-mail (food and drink all evening), are $50 per candidates statewide for this year’s May [email protected] person, or $100, which include admission and a Pageant, which will be held Thursday, May 6 at or call 703-746-5030 or visit special VIP pre-event tasting of Bacardi’s special the Lee Center Kauffman Center, 1108 Jefferson alexwomen.com. rums. At Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 North St., Alexandria. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. Royal Street, Old Town Alexandria. Call 703- 746-4242 or visit www.gadsbystavern.org. Showtime is 2-4 p.m. Admission is free with a TUESDAY/MARCH 23 donation of $10. A deadline for entries will be Celebrations Around the Globe. 4 p.m. Feb. 8. Call 703-978-3663 and directions at 703- “It’s Only Natural.” 6:30 p.m. At Presented by the ACCT (Alexandria’s City 838-4343. The current Ms. Senior Virginia the Nannie J. Lee Memorial Community Theatre). At the Kauffman America, Maureen Ribble, will end her reign in Recreation Center, 1108 Jefferson Auditorium at the Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson May. The Pageant showcases women age 60- Street, Alexandria. Call 703-745- Street, Old Town Alexandria. Contact plus who live in Virginia and are U.S. citizens. 5427. Ms.Dilworth-Abdalla at 703-746-5533 Meditation Class. 10-11 a.m. every Sunday. “JUMPPIN 4 JESUS.” First Annual Double Dutch Tournament fund-raiser. To benefit the return, Come enjoy a free group class on meditation WEDNESDAY/MARCH 24 instruction and practice. Class will be centered updated, and revised educational stage th around calm abiding (shine/samatha). No George Washington Lectures: production of “Nefertiti 18 Dynasty.” Visit experience is needed. All are welcome at the 3rd The Four Key Women in His www.biblestoriestheatre.org. floor of Mindful Hands Gallery, 211 King Street. Life. 7:30 p.m. Professor Peter Sari to Skin. 7-9 p.m. A one-woman performance Visit http://www.palyuldc.org/meditation.html. Henriques from GMU discusses the featuring Neelam Patel in celebration of women in Washington’s life — Women’s History Month. Presented by Mother Mary Ball Washington; First Empowered Women International. Tickets are FRIDAY AFTERNOONS love Sally Fairfax; Wife Martha $15/person in advance or $20/door. At Tea Dances. 1-3:15 p.m. Group class from 1-1:30 (From left): Bishop O’Connell seniors Custis; and friend, Eliza Powell. At Convergence, 1801 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria. p.m. Ballroom, Latin and Swing music. $11/ Catherine Callahan as the witch and Megan Gadsby’s Tavern Museum. Cost is Email [email protected] to RSVP. person. At the Dance Studio Lioudmila, 18 Roth Meszaros as the baker’s wife, and junior $12/person. At 134 North Royal nd Street in Old Town Alexandria. Call Street, 2 Floor (off Duke Street), Alexandria. SUNDAY/MARCH 28 Call 703-751-8868. Connor Scully as the baker. 703-746-4242 or visit www.gadsbystavern.org. Team F.W.I.K Fund-Raiser. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. MARCH 26, 27, 28 Author Thomas E. Crocker. Pamper yourself for the cure. 50% of sales will THURSDAY/MARCH 18 “Into the Woods.” Staged by Bishop O’Connell Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Discusses book, be donated to Team F.W.I.K. (Fabulous Women March Luncheon. 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is Performances are Friday and Saturday, March 26 and 27 at 7:30 Braddock’s March: How the Man I Know) At Salon deZEN, 1008 King Street $20. The Army Officers Wives Club of the p.m. and Sunday, March 28 at 2 p.m. General admission tickets Sent to Seize a Continent Changed Alexandria. Call Salon deZEN, 703-549-1400. Greater Washington Area. At the Koran Room of are $10; students and seniors $5. At 6600 Little Falls Road, American History. At the Lyceum, Visit www.fwik.org. the Ft. Myer Officers Club. The featured speaker Arlington. Visit www.bishopoconnell.org/theatre or call the box 201 South Washington Street, “Opera per Tutti.” 3 p.m. Free. Italian Opera will be Donna Engeman, advisor for the office at 703-237-1448. Alexandria. Go to Choruses with the Washington Metropolitan Military’s Survivor Outreach Services. Contact www.alexandriahistorical.org or Philharmonic. Pre-concert lecture at 2:15 p.m. Wendy Gifford, 703-903-1542, or Ruth Howell, Alexandria. 703-683-2636. At Bishop Ireton High School, 201 Cambridge 703-941-1300. Moran Family Pancake Breakfast-Benefit. Road, Alexandria. Snow Crab Legs and Shrimp Feast. 1-4 p.m. Boris Arratia. 7-9 p.m. Free. Boris Arratia 8:30-10:30 a.m. For Jackson Dundon Recovery THURSDAY/MARCH 25 performs Latin American guitar with a twist of Fund at Mango Mike’s, 4580 Duke Street, Sponsored by the Merrifield Lions Club. There jazz. At the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Alexandria. Call 703-299-0064 or Free Blood Pressure Screening. 11 a.m. to 7 will be a Deejay. Advanced tickets are $38/ Union St., Alexandria. Call 703-838-4565 or go [email protected]. p.m. Also medication reviews. At The adults, $40/door, $15/children, and groups of 8 to www.torpedofactory.org. Behind the Counter Tour. 9 to 10:30 a.m. Cost Neighborhood Pharmacy of Del Ray, 2204 Mt. or more are $36/person. At the Dunn Loring is $25, includes a light breakfast. At the Stabler- Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Walk-ins are welcome. Fire Department, 2128 Gallows Road, Dunn Leadbeater Apothecary Museum at 105 South Call 703-836-1700. Loring. Call 703-255-2468 or email FRIDAY/MARCH 19 Fairfax, Alexandria. Call 703-746-4242. The Mango Project. 7-9 p.m. Features the [email protected]. Evening of Music for Flute, Cello, and Harp. Light Everlasting — Music of Faith, Hope sounds of contemporary and Latin-Jazz, as well The Dream Hour. 2 p.m. The U.S. Marine Band 8 p.m. Free. Presented by the United States Air and Love. 8 p.m. Presented by the 100-voice as a variety of jazz standards and musical with Col. Michael J. Colburn conducting and Force Band Chamber Players Series. At the Fairfax Choral Society. At the Rachel M. treatment of well known pop, R&B, and smooth Mark Shields, moderator. At the Rachel M. George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, jazz selections. At the Torpedo Factory Art Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, NVCC, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria. Call 202-767- Alexandria campus of NVCC, 3001 North Center, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Call 703- Alexandria Campus. 5658 or visit www.usafband.af.mil. Beauregard St., Alexandria. Call 703-642-3277 838-4565 or go to www.torpedofactory.org. or visit www.fairfaxchoralsociety.org or MARCH 25-27 [email protected]. SATURDAY/MARCH 20 Children’s Book Fair. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Usborne Book Sale. Mount Vernon Unitarian Spring Fling and Egg Hunt. Hosted by the Books and Lyceum staff will make history fun at Church. The book sale has been a fixture Stratford Landing Citizens’ Association. Short this event. Kids can become history sleuths on a in the Mount Vernon/ Alexandria/Fairfax parade up Camden Street (from Cavendish St. to scavenger hunt and earn their own Museum community for many years with many Stirrup Lane) at 2:30 p.m. and proceed into Detective Badge. At The Lyceum, 201 South thousands of books available for Stratford Landing Park for an egg hunt and Washington Street in Old Town Alexandria. Call purchase. The books will be available in games and crafts. 703-746-4994 or visit the “mansion” and in the “chapel” on the Swordsmen’s Rendezvous. 11 a.m. to 4:30 www.alexandriahistory.org. church grounds. p.m. $6 admission. Program includes re- * On Thursday, March 25 the sale will be enactment of 18th-century swordplay and a open from 1 to 5 p.m. display and discussion of 18th-century weapons. SUNDAY/MARCH 21 * On Friday, March 26 the sale will be open At Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 North Royal Masters of the Craft. 2 p.m. Free. Marine from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Special on this Street, Alexandria. Call 703-746-4242 or visit Chamber Orchestra performs with Capt. day will be 1⁄2 price books all day in the www.gadsbystavern.org. Michelle A. Rakers conducting. At the Rachel M. Mansion. Concert for Haiti. 7 p.m. Music and dancing by Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, NVCC, * On Saturday, March 27 the sale will be the Irish Breakfast Band and Boyle School of Alexandria Campus, 3001 North Beauregard open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Extra Irish Dance. 100% of donations will go to the Street, Alexandria. Visit Special on this day will be $5 for a bag of Hospital Bienfaisance de Pignon through the www.marineband.usmc.mil. books in the mansion and 1⁄2 price books Community Coalition for Haiti. $10/adults, Men’s Chorus Concert. 3 p.m. In support of the in the chapel all day. children free. At Westminster Presbyterian BEL Center (Bryant Early Learning), a preschool The church is south of Alexandria off Fort Church, 2701 Cameron Mills Road, Alexandria. which serves mostly children from needy Hunt Road. Follow signs at the Call 703-549-4766 or visit www.wpc-alex.org families. At the Mount Vernon Unitarian Church, intersection of Mason Hill and Fort Hunt Benefit for Haitian Relief. Ten Thousand 1909 Windmill Lane, Alexandria. Call Ron Road. At 1909 Windmill Lane, TUESDAY/MARCH 23 Alexandria. Call 703-765-5950. Villages of Alexandria is hosting a benefit Brandt, 703-765-4779, [email protected]. Mount Vernon Quilters Unlimited. 12:30 p.m. shopping day with 15 percent of the day’s sales Brass Quintet Concert. 4 p.m. Free. Alexandria Nationally known quilter and author, Karen Kay going to the Mennonite Central Committee, Symphony Orchestra performs. Orchestral works FRIDAY/MARCH 26 Buckley will provide a lecture entitled, “To Border or earmarked for Haiti. They will increase the arranged for brass quintet on the program range Music for Vocal Chamber Music. 8 not to Border.” At Hollin Hall Sr. Center, 1500 donation to 20 percent for all items actually from Giles Farnaby’s “Fancies, Toyes & Dreams “ Shenandoah Road, Alexandria. Visit made in Haiti. At 915 King Street in Old Town and Bach’s “Contrapunctus IX” to the Procession p.m. Free. With members of the Singing Sergeants of the U.S. Air Force Band. At www.quiltersunlimited.org/mtv.htm www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ March 18-24, 2010 ❖ 23 Opinion Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices

THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010 at 7:00 PM in the Conference Room 2000, City Hall, at 301 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. The follow- ing items are on the agenda for this month’s meeting: Budget Needed To Pass 1. DRB # 2010-0001: Block O (Carlyle Square II) – From Page 9 would cause the least harm. The Amendment to previous approval, 601 Holland approved budget achieves that goal. Lane. the deferment of funding of the 2. DRB #2009-0002: Blocks 11 & 12 – state pension plan. However, the It has been an honor to serve the Final DSUP Design, 2210 Eisenhower Avenue budget requires repayment of the 46th District. If you have any ques- NOTICE OF HEARING The public is invited to attend this meeting. Indi- LEGAL NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING tions or concerns, please contact CARLYLE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD viduals with questions concerning the meeting deferment over 10 years including should call the Department of Planning & Zon- BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS interest starting in FY 2013. The me at Delcherring@ The Carlyle Design Review Board will meet on ing at 703-746-4666. THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2010 - 7:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS, City Hall priority in formulating the budget house.virginia.gov or Legal Notices Legal Notices Alexandria, Virginia was to make cuts in a way that www.charnieleherring.com. Information about these items may be obtained from the: Department of Planning and Zoning, 301 King Street, Room 2100, Alexandria, Virgin- Letters to the Editor ia 22314, telephone: (703) 746-4688 ======From Page 8 group’s score for the betterment of ======BZA CASE #2010-0006 ments with regard to Fathers all? Or was the money left on the 103 E. OAK STREET R-2-5, RESIDENTIAL Kleinmann and Cregan’s thoughts in last table because of officials’ insis- Scott Miller, owner: Special exception to con- week’s Gazette Packet. I agree with the tence on ignoring the SOL — and struct a second story addition above the foot- fact that high school teenagers shouldn’t the longer-term needs of that high print of the existing house located 4.80 feet from be having sex, and I agree that single the west side yard and install a roof above an poverty community — in favor of existing front porch facing East Oak Street. If teen mothers are not a family. Because the special exception is granted, the Board of we understand that teens can make poor providing (non tested) opportuni- The City of Alexandria, Virginia Zoning Appeals will be granting a special excep- judgments at times that get them into ties for creativity and self-expres- tion from section 12-102(A)of the zoning ordi- trouble, I believe, too, that having a Notice of Proposed Budget nance relating to physical enlargement of a non- sion? For the Year Ending June 30, 2011 complying structure. wellness center in the high school build- ing breaks down barriers to their getting The fact that targeted money The City Manager has recommended a General Operating budget totaling $534.1 million and an BZA CASE #2010-0007 counseling before poor decisions are was available but unclaimed in the All Funds budget totaling $655.4 million. A Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for FY 2011 to FY 31 E. MAPLE STREET 2020 has been proposed which totals $612.4 million in City Funding and $627.7 million in All R-2-5, RESIDENTIAL made. I want to prevent teen pregnancy face of a long-standing problem Funds for this ten year period, including $82.3 million in proposed City funding for FY 2009 and Robert and Katie Williams, owners: Special ex- with all my heart. $87.7 million in All Funds. The proposed budget and CIP both address the City Council’s Strate- ception to enlarge a one-story addition 3.50 feet I am sorry that I could not attend to- should be viewed as the last straw gic Plan in providing to meet the goals of: from the west side yard. If the special excep- of the continuing drain on prop- tion is granted, the Board of Zoning Appeals day to offer this in person, but I work as 1. Quality development and redevelopment that is well planned and consistent with Alexandria’s will be granting a special exception from section a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at Virginia erty-tax-paying Alexandrians who vision. 12-102(A)of the zoning ordinance relating to Pediatric Group, LTD. in Fairfax. It is my finance most of the ever-increas- 2. An integrated, multi-modal transportation system that efficiently and effectively gets people physical enlargement of a noncomplying struc- second job on Saturdays. from point “A” to point “B.” ture. ing school costs. Rather than con- 3. A caring community that is diverse and affordable. Thank you so much for supporting the 4. A strong local economy that is growing in varied small businesses and job opportunities. BZA CASE #2010-0008 creation of The Teen Wellness Center at sidering making T.C. Williams a 5. A City that respects, protects and enhances the natural environment. 1026 QUEEN STREET TC Williams. I am proud to be part of a CL, COMMERCIAL charter school, which will un- 6. A City government that is financially sustainable, efficient and community oriented. school system that values the role of 7. Public schools that are among the best in Northern Virginia (in partnership with the Alexandria Alabama Avenue, LC, owner, by Stephen Kulin- doubtedly continue to be influ- Schools). ski, architect: Variances to construct a two story health in educating the whole child. 8. A safe community maintained by high quality public safety organizations and judicial adminis- addition 8.00 feet from the front property line enced by those who have so short- trations. facing North Henry Street and 1.25 feet from the east side property line. Nancy Runton, MSN, CRNP sightedly led us to our current The proposed rate advertised below is the maximum rate that City Council may approve for use in TC Williams High School embarrassment, let’s try this out- Calendar Year 2010. City Council may decide to approve a lower rate, and has directed that this BZA CASE #2010-0009 rate be advertised only to preserve flexibility. Such flexibility is needed to assess the possible im- 3110 MOUNT VERNON AVENUE Health Office side-the-box solution, which cov- pact on the City’s budget of decisions made by the Virginia General Assembly, the American Re- CRMU/M, COMMERCIAL ers several of the four options: Let covery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and testimony on other possible funding needs requiring a Avenue Food Company, t/a Del Merei Grille by higher real estate tax rate. Lonnie C. Rich, Esq.: Appeal challenging the T.C. Williams, and all of Director's determination that the following devel- A ‘Transforming’ The proposed budget and CIP are available for public review in the City’s libraries and online at: opment applications for the Calvert Develop- Alexandria’s Schools, be adminis- www.alexandriava.gov/budget ment Project (Development Special Use Permit tered as part of Arlington’s school #2009-0006, Transportation Management Plan Proposal NOTICE OF PROPOSED REAL PROPERTY TAX INCREASES #2010-0002, Vacation #2009-0001, Master Plan system. Amendment #2009-0005 and Rezoning #2009- Stop screaming, please. No The tax rate that was proposed in the City Manager’s budget was at a rate of $0.973 per $100 of 0003) are complete under Section 11-407(B) of For ACPS assessed value to fund the FY 2011 Proposed Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Pro- the Zoning Ordinance. schools need be closed or moved, gram. For advertising purposes, the City Council has authorized a proposed general real estate To the Editor: tax levy on all property at the rate of $0.993 per $100 of assessed value. The general real estate BZA CASE #2010-0011 but we might not have to immedi- tax rate may not exceed $0.993, it could be less, and it will not be set until May 3, 2010. 803 SECOND STREET Your article “T.C. in Crisis” (Al- ately build those new schools oc- RB, RESIDENTIAL exandria Gazette Packet, March The City Council has proposed an additional real estate tax levy on commercial property (not in- Nancy Meyers, owner: Variance to install a res- casionally being hinted at by cluding commercial multi-family rental property) at a rate of $.03 per $100 of assessed value. idential curbcut in the secondary front yard fac- 11) cites four options: close the The real estate tax levy on commercial property may not exceed $1.023, it could be less, and it ing Portner Road. If the variance is granted, ACPS. Think about these advan- will not be set until May 3, 2010. the Board of Zoning Appeals will be granting a school, fire half the staff, reopen tages, among others: (1) Almost variance from section 12-102(A)of the zoning as a charter, transformation (this The City of Alexandria proposes to increase the current property tax levies. ordinance relating to physical enlargement of a immediate cost savings for both noncomplying structure. meaning “a plan for reform”). This jurisdictions as expensive but nec- 1. Assessment Decrease: Total assessed value of real property, excluding additional as- sessments for new construction, or improvement to property, is less than last year’s total as- BZA CASE #2010-0002 follows the Virginia Department of essary administrative overhead is sessed value of real property by 6.83 percent. 1510 ORCHARD STREET Education designating T.C. Will- R-8, RESIDENTIAL merged and consolidated. (2) No 2. Tax Rate Increase: The City of Alexandria proposes to advertise a real estate tax rate William and Susanne Carnell, contract purchas- iams as a “persistently low achiev- Alexandria school-based person- of $0.993 per $100 of assessed value. At a real estate tax rate of $0.993 per $100 of assessed ers: Special exception to construct a 2 1/2 story value, the increase in the real estate rate would be 10.0%. Due to decreasing average assess- rear addition 5.70 feet from the south side prop- ing school.” This designation was nel are likely to be affected; cer- ments, the average residential tax assessment would increase approximately 4.5%. Individual erty line. If the special exception is granted, the earned for two consistent years of general property taxes may, however, increase at a percentage greater than or less than the Board of Zoning Appeals will be granting a spe- tainly those with direct teaching above percentage. cial exception from section 12-102(A) of the poor standardized testing results. positions would not be. (3) The zoning ordinance relating to physical enlarge- The article states that school of- 3. Proposed Total Budget Decrease: Based on the advertised real property tax rates ment of a noncomplying structure. administratively superior policies and changes in other revenues, the total budget of the City of Alexandria (including the General ficials have known for years that Fund and all Special Revenue grant funds and other sources) will be greater than last year’s by and practices of Arlington, with an 3.5 percent. its “high poverty population” essentially similar high poverty (whatever that means in the con- 4. Impact of Tax Exempt Properties: For 2010, the total estimated value of taxable and population, would be in control. non-taxable locally and non-locally assessed real property within the City is $36.6 billion, with $1.1 text of Alexandria’s $20,000 per (Why is Arlington superior? They billion as the estimate of the value of non-governmental tax exempt property, $3.7 billion as the estimate of the value of governmental tax exempt property, and $31.8 billion as the value of taxa- student expenditure) lagged be- were not cited, Alexandria was; ble property. The estimated amount of forgone annual real estate taxes from non-governmental hind state-wide averages, but Al- tax exempt property is $10.7 million at the proposed tax rate of $0.973. and Arlington has more than one exandria had not been cited be- high school.) (4) The student A public hearing on the increases will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at 9:30 a.m., at the City Council Chamber of City Hall, 301 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia. The hearing shall be open to cause those officials chose not to populations and square miles cov- the public. The governing body shall provide persons desiring to be heard an opportunity to pres- accept Federal money targeting ent oral testimony within such reasonable time limits as shall be determined by the governing ered by the merged system would body. that high poverty population. be comparable to, or less than, Hello? Is common sense so elusive All persons wishing to speak to this issue may contact the City Clerk and Clerk of Council located nearby Fairfax County, Montgom- on the second floor, Room 2300, City Hall, or may appear and be heard after completing a Speak- in this matter that, for example, ers form before Council. ery County, or Prince Georges the rejected funds could not be County. Persons with disabilities who wish to request accommodation for this public hearing should con- used for, say, a non-bureaucratic tact the Office of the City Clerk and Clerk of Council at 746-4550 (TTY/TDD 838-5056) prior to Economics of scale ought always Monday, April 12, 2010, if possible. tutoring program able to actually be considered. Individuals with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements, or who require lan- pay tutors to help teach to the oft- guage translation services to participate in the City Council meeting may call the City Clerk and criticized Standards of Learning Clerk of Council's Office at 746-4550. We request that you provide a 48-hour notice so that the Stephen Newman proper arrangements may be made. (SOL) and thus raise the target Alexandria

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Photo by tains. DeWakar and Barlow will for the first game of the season.” Girls lacrosse program trying to move likely be the Titans’ 1-2 offen- The Titans are back on the field to- past problem-plagued 2009 season. sive punch. night when they travel to face Edison

Jon Roetman DeWakar has “got great at 7:15 p.m. While the new coach and game sense, really, really good her players get used to one another, By Jon Roetman at Howard Field. The Titans stick skills and heart,” Van den Van den Berg said she is careful not Gazette Packet displayed some offensive fire- Berg said. “She wants to be out to change everything the athletes are power, led by six goals from there, she wants to win and she used to.

aroline Van den Berg smiles junior midfielder Anjuli /Gazette Packet wants to play for her team. when it’s mentioned — sort of DeWakar, but their late rally … [Barlow is] fast as light- C an awkward fell short. Sophomore ning.” “We’re starting fresh. We acknowledgement — but the midfielder Tiana Barlow Caroline Van den Sophomore Jordan rookie head coach doesn’t dwell on it. scored three goals for T.C. Berg enters her Cirenza is the Titans’ have a really young team “It” is the controversy that surrounded the Williams and senior first season as goaltender. Junior’s T.C. Williams girls lacrosse program last midfielder Justine Johnson head coach of the Carmen Lodato and Kim- [and] we’re starting over.” season. Multiple issues led to the firing of added two. T.C. Williams girls berly Rector and sopho- — First-year T.C. Williams girls then head coach Jill Clacherty. The 23-year- While the Titans would lacrosse program. mores Elizabeth Aguilar, lacrosse coach Caroline Van den Berg old Van den Berg, a graduate of St. have preferred a win, simply Wendy Calderon and Sarah Stephen’s/St. Agnes and Columbia Univer- playing could be viewed as a plus. Phippen and freshman Sydney Trout sity, took over the program this season and “I think we played well for our first play the attack position. Junior Samantha “Instead of having me run the isn’t looking back. The first-year coach said game [and] we can build off of every- Donis and freshman Hannah Drexler are warm-ups,” the coach said, “I had the she did not address the team about last thing,” DeWakar said. “The fact that we midfielders, and junior Gena Gillis, sopho- captains decide how to do the warm- year’s troubles and, with roster turnover scored 11 goals in the first game is pretty mores Michaela Lynott and Meghan ups because certain people do it cer- leaving only two seniors, Van den Berg said good. … It’s just a fresh start because Okonsky and freshman Charlotte Sackett tain ways. I don’t want to mess up if the Titans are focused on 2010. we’re coming in with new plays, new are defenders. they’re into some sort of pregame “We’re starting fresh,” she said. “We have coaches, new players — it’s kind of a “I think they played well,” Van den Berg ritual that they did last year.” a really young team [and] we’re moving building year, you could say, but it’s just said of the Titans’ performance Tuesday. “I Just don’t expect many more refer- forward.” good to start off fresh.” think they showed a lot of hustle and a lot ences to the past. T.C. Williams opened its season with a DeWakar, along with seniors Katie of really good effort. We definitely have “That was last season,” Van den 15-11 loss to Washington-Lee on Tuesday Newsham and Johnson, are the team’s cap- things to work on but that’s to be expected Berg said, “this is our new season.” Sports Briefs Five questions with T.C. Boys Win The Titans faced Wakefield on Wednesday for both teams’ season opener. Results were not available T.C. Williams junior Lacrosse Opener before the Gazette Packet’s deadline. 5Qs The Titan softball team’s home opener is sched- Anjuli DeWakar The T.C. Williams boys lacrosse team defeated uled for 6:30 p.m. Monday against George Mason at Washington-Lee 6-3 on Tuesday during its season Boothe Park. T.C. Williams faced Chantilly on the road opener in Arlington. Wednesday. Results were not available prior to dead- Q: What location The Titans led 4-0 at halftime before the Generals line. is the farthest came storming back to cut the lead to one. T.C. Wil- The boys tennis team will host Lee and the girls you’ve traveled liams added a pair of late goals to pull away. from the Wash-

will travel to Lee at 4:30 p.m. Friday. Photo by Robin Bomberger scored a pair of goals for the Ti- ington, D.C. tans. Ben Bilodeau, Kodie Richards, Kirk Cooper and metro area? Jay Whitmire each scored one goal for the Titans. SSSAS Baseball Hosts BI A: I’ve been to India.

“We started out a little slow (it was our first full The St. Stephen’s/St. Agnes baseball team will host My dad’s from India, Jon Roetman field game since our only scrimmage was cancelled),” Bishop Ireton at 4:30 p.m. today. so we were visiting T.C. Williams head coach Michael Mulherin said in family. I also went to an e-mail, “but picked it up in the second quarter.” Prague this summer to The coach said goalie Cameron Lyons played well. Registration Now Open watch the Lacrosse T.C. Williams hosts Edison at 7:15 p.m. today. World Cup and play in /Gazette Packet For New Spring Break the Prague Cup. Soccer Camp Local Football Q: Who is your Players Honored The “Sev Gronlie Peace Camp” is a new soccer camp favorite music for elementary-aged children to be held at Carl artist? Episcopal defensive back/quarterback Hunter Sandburg Middle School on the turf soccer field be- A: I like Taylor DeButts was recognized on Sunday as the private hind the school, March 29-April 2, 9 a.m.-noon. This Swift. I relate to all her pregame ritual? school Player of the Year by the Fairfax County Foot- spring break soccer camp is open to children in kin- songs. A: We just all go in the locker ball Hall of Fame at its 20th Annual Banquet. dergarten-sixth grade at a cost of $100 per child. room and listen to music and Connor McCulloch of Alexandria Recreation was Each child will receive a T-shirt and Soccer ball Q: What’s your joke. … We listen to rap/hip- named the 75-pound National Youth Player of the thanks to donations by suppliers. Organizers have favorite movie? hop type stuff to pump us up. Year. designated that 100 percent of the registration funds A: “The Notebook.” It’s will go toward Youth Missions at Aldersgate Church. girly. It’s so cute with the Q: What’s your favorite T.C. Williams This camp is open to all elementary-aged children in old people and the story. food? the community. Online registration is now open for I cry. A: I like Thai food. Spring Sports this camp at www.aldersgate.net. — Jon Roetman The T.C. Williams baseball team will host Stone- Q: Do you have a wall Jackson at 6 p.m. Monday at Simpson Field. See Sports Briefs, Page 27 26 ❖ Alexandria Gazette Packet ❖ March 18-24, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports Old Town Paint & Plaster From Page 26 LOCALRELIABLE PROFESSIONAL PROMPT School Receives Interior/Exterior Quality Painting Healthy School Plaster/Drywall Install & Repair Carpentry/Trim Crown Moldings Award KING STREET CATS ADOPTIONS! Pressure Washing Deck Maintenance For the first time in three years We have the pitter patter of tiny paws… Whole Home Makeovers Budget Remodels participating in the Marine Corps and big paws at our cat orphanage. Marathon (MCM) Healthy Kids Enhancing The Value of Real Estate Come see if the new love of your life is at 25 S. Dove Street in Alexandria Fun Run, George Mason Elemen- (off Duke Street by Pet Sage) every Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 p.m. Call Today! tary School of Alexandria has re- to 4:30 p.m. We also need temporary foster homes for kittens! ceived the Healthy School Award. 703-683-0044 Students and teachers celebrated Directions and additional information is available on our website at Or Email [email protected] their achievement during the www.kingstreetcats.org or call (703) 231-7199. award ceremony held at the school on March 4. The award was presented to George Mason for its student par- ticipation in the Healthy Kids Fun Run held on Oct. 24. Having just 25 students take part in the one- mile fun run in 2007, George Mason’s participation grew to 170 finishers in 2009 race, resulting in nearly 40 percent involvement of the entire student population. Gift In addition to the award, George Certificates Mason Elementary received a cash Available donation from Marine Corps Marathon sponsor, Family Maga- zine of Reston.

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From Page 27 more metropolitan area. Other teams in the Summer Baseball Club of the Cal Ripken league are Baltimore Redbirds, Bethesda Big Collegiate Baseball League is seeking host Train, Herndon Braves, Rockville Express, families for the upcoming 2010 season. All Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts, South- that players will need is a place to sleep ern Maryland Nationals and Youse’s Mary- and access to a washer and dryer, the Aces land Orioles. In September of 2009, the ‘Cal take care of everything else. To volunteer Ripken, Sr., Collegiate Baseball League’ of- as a host family, contact Aces Host Family ficially changed its name to the ‘Cal Ripken Coordinator, Hilary Garner, at 202-216- Collegiate Baseball League’. 8304 , or e-mail Hilary at During the Fall of 2009, the Redbirds fran- [email protected]. chise officially changed the geographical The Alexandria Aces are a part of the Cal name of their franchise from ‘Maryland’ to Ripken Collegiate Baseball League ‘Baltimore’. The Southern Maryland Nation- (CRCBL), a wooden bat summer program als will be a new expansion franchise for the made up of amateur players from a variety CRCBL in 2010. They were formerly called of colleges and universities from through- the ‘Cardinals’, were members of the Clark out the United States. The league is region- Griffith Collegiate Baseball League (CGCBL), ally located in the Washington, D.C./Balti- winning their 2009 league championship. School Notes

Send announcements to the Alexandria Gazette College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences at Vir- Packet, by e-mail to gazette@connection ginia Tech, was presented the Jocelyne newspapers.com. Deadline is Thursday at noon for Couture-Nowak Memorial Scholarship. the following week’s paper. Photos are encouraged. Call Steve Hibbard at 703-778-9412 with questions. Elaina Daoulas of Alexandria has earned placement on the Dean’s List at Berklee College of Peter Kraines of Alexandria, a senior ma- Music for the summer semester of the 2009 aca- joring in apparel, housing and resource demic year. management, marketing management in the Col- lege of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, was Wesley Rockwell Fleuchaus of Alexan- chosen to be a house supervisor at Virginia Tech for dria was designated a Sarah and James Bowdoin the 2009-10 academic year. Scholar at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine.

Matthew Quinn of Alexandria, a senior Alexandria resident Marjorie Glassco, majoring in finance in the Pamplin College of Busi- daughter of Richard and Sarah Glassco, was in- ness, was chosen to be a house supervisor at ducted into Ithaca College’s Oracle Honor Society Virginia Tech for the 2009-10 academic year. in November. The fall ceremony honors students who have completed their first semester ranked in Kathryn Steele of Alexandria, a senior the top 5 percent of their academic schools. Glassco majoring in international studies and French in the is a Drama (BA) major.

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